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Cruiser, ex-Armoured Cruiser, Kent or Monmouth-class

Pendant Nos.  D.31 (1914), P.04 (9.15), P.84 (1.18). Launched 29.10.02 Pembroke DY. 9,800 tons, 463(oa), 440(pp)x66 x23ft. TE 21000ihp, 23kts. Armament: 14-6in, 10-12pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 4in sides, 2in deck, 5in guns. 5th CS West Africa 1914, South America 1914-15, Mediterranean 1915, China 1916-17, North America & West Indies 1917-18. Battle Honours (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Falkland Islands 8 Dec 1914, Dardanelles 1915. Sold 7.6.20 Ward, Briton Ferry. (British Warships 1914-1919)

Launched 29/10/02, sold for BU 7/6/20, paid off from 2nd Cruiser Squadron, Atlantic Fleet in December 1906 and was then refitted during 1907 for service as Cadets' TS from January 1908. Suffered damage by running aground on Cape Sable, Nova Scotia while trying to tow HMCS Niobe on 31 July 1911, and was repaired at Halifax. Returned for the July 1914 Naval Review and Test Mobilisation, and immediately joined 5th CS. She captured the German merchantman Syra on 6 August 1914 and was sent to South Atlantic in September to patrol between Madeira and Pernambuco. Part of squadron assembled to catch von Spee's squadron after Coronel and with HMS Glasgow sank the light cruiser Leipzig during the Battle of the Falklands on 8 December 1914. Took part in operations off South West Africa in January 1915 and then went to East Africa in April, and then the Dardanelles. Transferred to China Station January-April 1916 but returned to convoy duty in the Atlantic in 1917, joining North America and West Indies Squadron in September 1917 until the Armistice. Cadets' TS in 1919 until paid off for disposal. Probably rearmed with 12-6in (six lower deck casemates suppressed and 4-6in added on shelter deck) in 1917. (Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1906-21)

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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). Information about sea state is based on the Sea Disturbance Scale where “rough to very rough” indicates waves 5 to 10 feet from peak to trough, “high” indicates waves of 11 to 15 feet, “very high” indicates wave height of 16 to 35 feet and “phenomenal” indicates waves of 36 feet and above. 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.

THE VOYAGES OF HMS CORNWALL 1913-1919
(More detailed plots follow in the text)

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)

LOG BOOK – DECEMBER 22ND 1913 TO DECEMBER 13TH 1914



LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1913


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[Left hand side of cover of Ship’s Log]

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[Right hand side of cover indicating: “Commencing December 22nd 1913, Ending December 13 1914”]

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S. - 321. See Articles 533, 615, 618, 922, 982, 1020, 1021 and 1845 of the King’s Regulations, 1906. (Revised, April, 1908.)

This Log is to be kept from the time the Ship is Commissioned, until she is paid off; when it is to be transmitted as directed by the Admiralty Instructions.

The Name and Address of the Officer to whom the acknowledgment of receipt should be sent by the Deputy Cashier in charge, Royal Victoria Yard, Deptford, is to be inserted by the ship here.

Name: Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander H Spencer Cooper.

Address: HMS “Cornwall”.

Log of HMS “Cornwall”

Commanded by Captain WM Ellerton

For the Period

Commencing Monday 22nd of December 1913

Ending Sunday 13th of December 1914


Tonnage (Displacement)

9,800 tons


Extreme Length

463ft


Extreme Breadth

63ft


Engines.

Manufacturer

Messrs Hawthorne Leslie and Co


IHP

Natural Draught 22,000


Description

Vertical triple Expansion quadruple Cylinders


When fixed on board

1903

Boilers

Manufacturer

Messrs Hawthorne, Leslie and Co


Description

Babcock and Willcox


When made

1903


When put in Vessel

1903

Paddle Wheels

Manufacturer

Messrs Hawthorne, Leslie and Co

or Screw Propeller

Description

Twin 3 Bladed Griffiths modified Phosphor Bronze


General state of Repair

Good


[Signed WM Ellerton, Captain]


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[Page of Directions on how the log is to be filled in, definitions of Force of the Wind, Letters to denote the State of the Weather and Figures to indicate the State of the Sea]

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Establishment of Ship’s Company [not filled in]




Barometer




Mercurial



Name of Maker and number

Patrick Adie A408


Height of cistern above sea

15 feet

Thermometers for Air Temperature


Position in ship

Fore Bridge


Whether in screen

Yes


Maker and No

J Hicks



MOA 321 and MOA 8147



Date from Dec 1913 to Dec 1914

Thermometer for Sea Temperature

Maker and No

AM 298 J Hicks



Date from Dec 1913 to Dec 1914

Position of Standard Compass

Fore upper Bridge


Deviation of Standard Compass

Date obtained

Position


Jan 25th 1914

Lat 36 0 N, Long 6 15 W


June 3rd 1914

Lat 54 15 N, Long 6 07W


Nov 24th 1914 at Abrolhos Rocks





Armament

Position

Nature and Number of Guns and Mountings


In Casemates on Upper Deck

4. 6” BL MK VII


In Casemates on Middle Deck

6. 6” BL MK VII


In turret on Quarter Deck

2. 6” BL MK VII


In turret on Forecastle

2. 6” BK MK VII


On upper Deck and under Forecastle

8. 12 pounder 12 cwt PIII mountings


On upper Deck

3. 3 pounder QF Recoil mountings


On boat Deck

2. .303 Maxims

Torpedo Armament

2 Submerged Torpedo tubes





Boats




Number of each carried

Length and Description


1

56ft Steam picket boat


2

40ft Steam pinnaces


1

42ft Sailing Launch


1

36ft Sailing pinnace


3

32ft Sailing cutters


1

30ft Sailing cutter


2

30ft Sailing gigs


1

27ft Whaler


2

16ft Skiff Dinghies


1

13’ 6” Balsa Raft




Miscellaneous Information



Forward

Aft


Draught of water with Bunkers

Ft in

Ft in

full, and complete with Provisions,

27 0

26 0

Stores and Water



Load draught

25 6

25 0

Number of Tons necessary to increase draught 1 inch

46.6


Number of Tons of Coal Carried (43 cubic feet per ton)

(a) At load draught

1600


(b) With Bunkers full

1678


(c) In places other than Bunkers

Nil

Number of Tons of Oil Fuel carried

Nil


Quantity of Water carried

(a) For Boilers

144 tons


(b) For Drinking

72 tons


Cadet Tanks

126 tons


Signed WM Ellerton, Captain, H Spencer Cooper Navigating Officer


THE VOYAGES OF HMS CORNWALL
Operations from the Mediterranean to the Norwegian Sea

JP map Cornwall Mediterranean-Norwegian Sea

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22 December 1913

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

[In No 5 Basin]

5.40am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: 94 Dockyard hands working on board.

8.0am: Hands employed Drawing stores, painting, refitting and as requisite.

pm: Discharged 1 Rating to hospital. 1 Rating joined from hospital.

4.30pm: Leave to 1 third Starboard Watch till 7am.

4.45pm: Exercised fire quarters.

[Fresh Beef Received 141lbs, Vegetables Received 500lbs, Bread Received 240lbs]

[Fuel Remaining Coal 790-16 tons]

[Noon temperature 44F]


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23 December 1913

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

am: 135 Dockyard hands working on board. Hands employed painting, clearing out store rooms and refitting.

2.30pm: “Monmouth” arrived.

4.30pm: Leave to one third Starboard Watch till 7am.

[Rain almost all day]


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24 December 1913

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

am: 167 Dockyard hands working on board. Hands employed painting, refitting and as requisite.

4.30pm: Leave to one third Starboard watch till 7am.


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25 December 1913

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

8.30am: Steam pinnace lit fires.

10.0am: Landed Wesleyans 3, Presbyterians 1, RCs [Roman Catholics] 4, 23 C of E [Church of England] Church parties.

am: Sunday Routine. [On this Thursday - presumably because it’s Christmas Day]

11.0am: Leave to one third Starboard Watch till 7am.

11.45am: Let fires out in Steam pinnace.

Noon: Midnight [a mistake one thinks].


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26 December 1913

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

am: 66 Dockyard hands working on board.

8.10am: Lit fires in Steam pinnace.

11.50am: Let fires out in Steam pinnace.

1.30pm: Hands make and mend clothes. Gave leave to one third Starboard Watch till 7am.

[Westerly wind force 6-7 in evening]


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27 December 1913

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

am: 66 Dockyard hands working on board. Hands employed scraping paintwork, painting, refitting and as requisite. Tested life buoys correct.

Noon: Leave to one third Starboard Watch till 7am Monday [on this Saturday].

pm: Hands making and mending clothes.


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28 December 1913

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

8.0am: Lit fires in Steam pinnace.

8.30am: Landed Church parties, RC’s 7, Wesleyans 3, C of E 22.

10.45am: Let fires out in Steam pinnace.

Noon: Midnight [again!]


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29 December 1913

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

am: Hands employed cleaning out fore hold and as requisite.

pm: Hands employed cleaning out fore hold, stowing booms and as Requisite.

4.30pm: Leave to one third Starboard Watch till 7am.


[The following two pages were found between 11 and 12 June 1914 and have been relocated here]


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30 December 1913

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

7.0am: 134 Dockyard hands working on board.

7.40am: “Temeraire”, “Bellerophon”, “Collingwood” arrived.

am: Hands employed refitting, painting and as requisite.

4.30pm: Leave to one third Starboard Watch till 7am. Exercised fire stations. Landed patrol.


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31 December 1913

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

am: 167 Dockyard hands working on board. Hands employed refitting, painting and as requisite.

pm: Hands employed drawing stores, painting and refitting.

4.30pm: Leave to one third Starboard Watch till 7am.



LOGS FOR JANUARY 1914


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1 January 1914

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

am: 181 Dockyard hands working on board. Hands employed cleaning out tanks, drawing stores and refitting.

11.0am: Lit fires in Steam pinnace.

4.30pm: Leave to one third Starboard Watch till 7am.

4.40pm: Let fires out in Steam pinnace.

[Barometric pressure relatively high and stable, noon temperature 34F]


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2 January 1914

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

am: 181 Dockyard hand working on board. Hands employed painting, drawing stores, refitting and as requisite.

4.30pm: Leave to one third Starboard Watch till 7am.


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3 January 1914

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

5.40am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: 182 Dockyard hands working on board. Hands employed cleaning and painting ship. Tested life buoys correct.

1.30pm: Leave to one third Starboard watch till 7am Monday [on this Saturday].

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

5.0pm: Landed patrol.

[Barometric pressure still relatively high and stable, temperature 45 to 47F all day]


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4 January 1914

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

9.0am: Landed church parties, RC 7, Wesleyans 5.

10.0am: Landed C of E party 20.

5.30pm: Patrol Landed.


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5 January 1914

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

5.40am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: 178 Dockyard hands working on board. Hands employed drawing stores, painting and refitting.

pm: Discharged 1 Rating to hospital.

4.20pm: Leave to one third Starboard Watch till 7am.


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6 January 1914

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

am: 177 Dockyard hands working on board.

9.30am: Mr Hall and Mr Stone (Gunners) joined.

am: Hands employed painting, refitting and as requisite.

pm: Discharged 1 Rating to hospital. 4 Ratings joined from depot.

4.30pm: Leave to starboard watch till 7am.


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7 January 1914

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

am: 177 Dockyard hands working on board. Hands employed painting, refitting and as requisite.

4.30pm: Leave to one third Starboard watch till 7am.


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8 January 1914

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

am: 159 Dockyard hands working on board. Hands employed drawing cable and stores, refitting and as Requisite.

4.30pm: Leave to one third Starboard Watch till 7am.


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9 January 1914

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

am: 179 Dockyard hands working on board. Hands employed drawing cables, and stores, painting and as requisite.

am: Mr Faster Artificer Engineer joined ship.

4.30pm: Leave to Port Watch and one third Starboard Watch till 7am.

pm: Lieutenant Sinclair joined.

[Mist and rain all day, temperature 52F all day]


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10 January 1914

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

am: 185 Dockyard hands working on board. Discharged Lieutenant Lane to KE VII [HMS King Edward VII].

1.30pm: Leave to Starboard Watch and one third Port Watch till 7am Monday [on this Saturday].

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Mist and rain for much of day, temperature 51 or 52F all day]


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11 January 1914

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

8.0am: Lit fires in 2 boilers.

8.30am: Landed Church parties RC 7, Wesleyans 4.

10.0am: Landed C of E party 26.

pm: On suppersession [supersession] signed NW Yell [?] Lieutenant (N) [presumably a new Navigating Officer is taking over].

Midnight: Fires alight in 2 boilers.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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12 January 1914

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

9.0am: Hands employed drawing stores, stowing Bower cable and as requisite.

9.45am: Lit fires in second Steam Pinnace.

am: Discharged 1 Marine to RM Depot. Lieutenant Hammill joined ship.

11.15am: HMS HMS [repeated in log] “Gloucester” arrived.

0.40pm: HMS “Essex” sailed.

1.30pm: Discharged 1 PO [Petty Officer] to Depot.

3.15pm: Let fires out in Steam Pinnace.

4.15pm: Lieutenant H Spencer-Cooper joined.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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13 January 1914

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

7.0am: Lit fires in Second Steam Pinnace.

am: Hands employed stowing anchors and cables, drawing stores and as requisite.

10.0am: Halfmasted colours for half an hour.

2.0pm: Discharged 3 Ratings to Hospital, also one to Depot, one to HMS “Forth”. Hands provisioning ship.

5.0pm: Let fires die out in Steam Pinnace.

5.15pm: Leave to Starboard Watch to 7.0am, also to one third Port Watch.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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14 January 1914

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

7.30am: Coal lighters came alongside.

am: Hands employed drawing stores, provisioning, stowing anchors and as requisite. Discharged 2 Marines to Hospital.

9.45am: Shifted ship to South side.

9.0am: Lieutenant Whitehead joined.

pm: Hands preparing ship for coaling and as requisite.

2.0pm: HMS “Lion” undocked.

3.20pm: 3 Marines joined.

6.0pm: Gave leave to 7.0am to Port Watch and one third Starboard Watch.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Coal Remaining 738-16 tons]


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15 January 1914

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

8.5am: Commenced coaling.

2.0pm: HMS Devonshire sailed.

3.30pm: Finished coaling 918 tons.

6.45pm: Leave to Starboard Watch and one third of Port Watch to 7.0am.

[Coal Remaining 731-6 + 918 = 1649-6 tons]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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16 January 1914

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

am: Hands employed cleaning ship throughout.

9.45am: Lit fires in Steam Pinnace.

pm: Discharged 5 Ratings.

3.30pm: Discharged Fleet Surgeon Marriott to shore.

4.30pm: Four Ratings joined.

5.0pm: Let fires out in Steam Pinnace. Gave leave to Starboard Watch and one third Port Watch to 7.0am.

7.30pm: Assistant Paymaster Goldsmith discharged to shore.

8.0pm: Assistant Paymaster Rogers joined ship.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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17 January 1914

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

am: 14 Stokers joined from Depot.

1.0pm: Gave leave to Port Watch and one third of Starboard Watch to 7.0am Monday [on this Saturday].

[Number on sick list: 7]


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18 January 1914

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

8.0am: Landed RCs.

10.10am: Landed Church Parties.

Noon: Church Parties returned.

6.0pm: Landed Patrol.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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19 January 1914

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

am: Hands drawing stores, taking in ammunition and as requisite. Discharged 1 Rating to Hospital.

pm: Discharged 12 Ratings to Depot.

2.30pm: 2 Ratings joined.

4.30pm: Leave to Starboard Watch and one third Port Watch to 7am.

6.15pm: Reverend McKew joined.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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20 January 1914

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

7.0am: Lit fires in Picket Boat, and both Steam Pinnaces.

am: Hands employed drawing stores, securing boats and as requisite.

11.0am: HMS “Orion” docked.

11.30am: Let fires out in Picket Boat.

1.30pm: Discharged 13 Ratings to Depot.

2.0pm: Let fires out in First Steam Pinnace.

3.0pm: 11 Ratings joined.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch and one third of Starboard Watch to 7am. Let fires out in Second Steam Pinnace.

5.0pm: 64 Cadets joined.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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21 January 1914

From Devonport to Gibraltar or at Sea

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

Draught Forward 26’ 10”, Aft 26’ 0”

6.40am: Lit fires in Second Steam Pinnace.

7.45am: Fleet Surgeon Cameron joined.

8.45am: Lit fires in Nos 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 B Boilers.

9.0am: Prayers. Read Warrant No 69.

am: Hands employed preparing for sea and as requisite.

11.10am: Cast off from Jetty.

Noon: Proceeded out of No 5 Basin. Courses and speed as requisite out of harbour.

0.43pm: Stopped. Hoisted in and drew fires in Second Steam Pinnace.

1.0pm: Proceeded as requisite out of Sound.

1.10pm: Shaped course S40W, 10 knots. 1.15pm: Streamed Patent Log.

2.5pm: Altered course S40W, Eddystone abeam 0.5 miles.

6.40pm: Observed Deviation Star Azimuth 0 degrees - 30 minutes W.

11.40pm: Sighted Ushant Light bearing South.

[Fresh Beef Received 794 lbs, Vegetables Received 1600 lbs]


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22 January 1914

From Devonport to Gibraltar or at Sea

Lat 47.0, Long -6.7

1.20am: Ushant Light abeam - 14.5 miles.

2.20am: Exercised Sea boats’ crew and Watch close WT [watertight] Doors.

6.0am: Altered course to avoid sailing ship.

10.0am: Lit fires in No 4 B Boiler.

[Distance run through the Water: 237.3 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Cape Villano S25W 257 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Noon temperature 43F, sea temperature 51F]


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23 January 1914

From Devonport to Gibraltar or at Sea

Lat 42.8, Long -9.9

11.0pm: Altered course S18W. Deviation by Azimuth 0.5 degrees W.

3.30pm: Lit fires in Nos 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 A Boilers.

4.0pm: Quarters. Exercised Stations “Prepare to take in Tow”.

7.0pm: Let fires die out in 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 B Boilers.

[Distance run through the Water: 296.8 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Cape Finisterre N77E 28.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Noon air and sea temperature 56F]


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24 January 1914

From Devonport to Gibraltar or at Sea

Lat 38.3, Long -9.5

3.55am: Sighted Burling [Berlenga] Light S25E.

7.55am: Observed rising amplitude - Deviation nil.

5.0pm: Sighted Cape St Vincent [Cabo Sao Vicente] S9E.

7.15pm: Cape St Vincent abeam.

[Distance run through the Water: 271.8 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Cape Espichel N63E - 13 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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25 January 1914

From Devonport to Gibraltar or at Gibraltar

Lat 36.0, Long -5.8

1.42am: Altered course to avoid steamer.

9.15am: Decreased to 50 Revs. Swung ship for adjustment of compasses.

10.10am: Completed swing. Set course S55E, 69 Revs.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

Noon: Lit fires in Picket Boat and First Steam Pinnace.

2.0pm: Hauled in Patent Log.

3.0pm: Course and speed as requisite for entering harbour.

3.30pm: Secured alongside No 3 Shed, North Mole.

4.0pm: Let fires die out Nos 1, 2, 3, 4 A Boilers.

5.0pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 7am.

7.45pm: Let fires out in Picket Boat.

11.0pm: Let fires out in First Steam Pinnace.

[Distance run through the Water: 250.1 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Tarifa Point N81E 10 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Coal remaining 1306-16 tons]

[Squally easterly wind force 4 to 6 at noon, when temperature 58F, sea temperature 60F]


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26 January 1914

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

7.45am: HMS Lord Nelson alongside South Mole.

9.0am: HMS “Argyll” sailed.

am: Hands employed blacking down aloft, preparing for painting and as requisite.

pm: Hands employed as in forenoon and preparing for coaling.

4.30pm: Leave to Watch to 11pm.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Fresh Beef Received: 500 lbs, Vegetables Received: 600 lbs]

[Squally ESE wind force 6-7 at 4 and 8am, reducing later but still squally]


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27 January 1914

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

7.15am: Commenced coaling.

8.0am: Danish Man-of-War sailed.

9.35am: HMS Dreadnought and Cornwallis sailed.

11.35am: Completed with 351 tons coal.

1.15pm: HMS Lord Nelson sailed.

4.30pm: Leave to Watch to 11pm.

[Coal remaining 1288-18 + 351 = 1639-18 tons]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Squally easterly winds all day, up to force 6-7 at times, noon temperature 58F]


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28 January 1914

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

8.30am: HMS Agamemnon shifted to Dockyard Wall.

10.40am: Tugs secured alongside.

10.45am: Shifted ship, and secured alongside Detached Mole.

pm: Hands employed blacking down aloft and as requisite.

5.15pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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29 January 1914

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

8.45am: Transport SS Soudan arrived.

9.30am: Landed Marines for drill.

11.45am: Marines returned on board.

1.0pm: SS “Soudan” sailed.

pm: Hands employed painting ship and as requisite.

2.45pm: HMS Blonde out of Dock.

6.0pm: Leave to Starboard Watch to 7am.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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30 January 1914

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

am: Hands employed cleaning out boats, painting and as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 7am.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Rain during middle of day]


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31 January 1914

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

10.30am: HMS "Roxburgh" taken out of dock.

pm: Hands Make and Mend Clothes. Leave to Starboard Watch to 7am.

0.40pm: HMS "Argyll” arrived.

4.0pm: Halfmasted colours.

5.30pm: Hoisted colours.

[Number on sick list: 5]



LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1914


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1 February 1914

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

8.30am: Landed Roman Catholics.

9.30am: Divisions. Held Divine Service. Landed Wesleyans.

11.0am: RC’s returned.

0.15pm: Church Party returned. Gave leave to Port Watch to 7am.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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2 February 1914

From Gibraltar to Las Palmas

Lat 33.9, Long -5.7

Draught Forward 26’ 7”, Aft 27’ 11”.

4.30am: Lit fires in Picket Boat and Steam Pinnace.

6.0am: Employed preparing for sea.

6.45am: Lit fires in Nos 1, 2, 3, 4 A Boilers.

8.0am: Let fires out in Steam boats. Hoisted in ditto.

9.25am: Tugs secured. 9.35am: Cast off from Mole, and proceeded in charge of Tugs. Hands employed as requisite.

9.38am: Proceeded - cast off tugs.

9.43am: Stopped, hoisted seaboat.

9.47am: Proceeded 10 knots, shaped course S27W. 10.0am: Streamed Patent Log.

3.45pm: Deviation by Azimuth - nil.

4.15pm: Quarters. Read warrant No 70.

5.30pm: Put clocks back 26 minutes.

6.30pm: Put clocks back 26 minutes.

[Distance run through the water: 21.9 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Noon temperature 58F, sea temperature 60F]


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3 February 1914

From Gibraltar to Las Palmas

Lat 33.3, Long -9.2

4.30pm: Put clocks back 12 minutes.

[Distance run through the water: 248.5 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Las Palmas S4W 448 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Westerly winds force 5 or 6, with rain, until 8am, noon air and sea temperature 61F]


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4 February 1914

From Gibraltar to Las Palmas

Lat 30.7, Long -12.5

2.30am: Exercised Sea Boat’s crews, and Watch close WT [watertight] Doors.

9.10am: Divisions - Prayers. Physical Drill. Gun’s crews at loader and Deflection Teacher. Remainder employed painting and as requisite.

pm: Hands employed painting boat deck and as requisite.

5.30pm: Obtained Deviation Setting Amplitude 1 degree E.

9.35pm: Sighted Allegranga Island [presumably Alegranza] S32E.

[Distance run through the water: 242 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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5 February 1914

From Gibraltar to Las Palmas or at Las Palmas [Gran Canaria, Canary Islands]

Lat 28.1, Long -15.4

0.30am: Put clocks on 4 minutes.

7.0am: Lit fires in Steam Pinnace.

7.30am: Lit fires in Nos 1, 2 B Boilers.

5.55am: Sighted Isleta [La Isleta - Gran Canaria] Light S64W.

9.30am: Course and speed as requisite for approaching anchorage.

9.40am: Stopped. Let go Port Bower in 11.5 fathoms, veered to 6 shackles.

9.45am: Fired salute of 21 guns. Fort returned ditto.

9.55am: Let fires out in Nos 1-6 Boilers.

10.20am: HM [His Majesty’s] British Consul visited ship. Fired salute 7 guns.

[Anchorage Bearings: St Catalina Castle phi [average position] Breakwater Light House S70W, Lazaretto N1W, Castle N30W]

1.0pm: Leave to CPO’s [Chief Petty Officers] and to Port Watch to 9.0pm.

10.15pm: Banked fires in Steam Pinnace.

[Distance run through the water: 215.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Noon temperature 71F]


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6 February 1914

At Las Palmas

Lat 28.1, Long -15.4

7.0am: Diving party away diving.

8.30am: Hands employed painting and as requisite. Gunnery Training Classes under Instruction.

11.0am: HE [His Excellency] the Governor visited ship. Saluted HE with two salutes of 11 guns.

11.55am: Diving party returned.

5.0pm: Leave to Starboard Watch and CPOs to 9.30pm.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Winds mostly north westerly and squally, force 4 to 6 during day]


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7 February 1914

At Las Palmas

Lat 28.1, Long -15.4

0.15am: Banked fires in First Steam Pinnace.

9.0am: Hands cleaning ship throughout. Tested life buoys - found correct.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 9.30pm.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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8 February 1914

At Las Palmas

Lat 28.1, Long -15.4

9.30am: Hands to muster by the Ship’s ledger.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

1.0pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 9.30pm.


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9 February 1914

From Las Palmas to St Vincent, Cape Verde Islands or at Sea

Lat 27.6, Long -15.5

Draught of Water Forward 25’ 4”, Aft 26’ 1”

6.15am: Lit fires in 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 B Boilers.

7.0am: Employed preparing for sea.

8.50am: Shortened in to 4 shackles.

9.5am: Weighed. Turned to East. Hoisted in Steam pinnace.

9.25am: Shaped course S10E - 75 Revs.

10.25am: Gando Point abeam, altered course S36W.

11.35am: Put clocks back 15 minutes.

4.15pm: Quarters. Exercised evolution “Prepare to be taken in tow”.

5.27pm: Put the clocks back 15 minutes.

[Distance run through the water: 34.0 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: St Vincent S40W - 835.5 miles]

[Noon temperature 69F, sea temperature 66F]


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10 February 1914

From Las Palmas to St Vincent or at Sea

Lat 23.9, Long -18.8

am: Gunnery Training Classes under Instruction, remainder mustering bags and as requisite. Marines at Infantry Drill.

4.30pm: Put clocks back 13 minutes. Observed Deviation 0 degrees 20 minutes W.

[Distance run through the water: 291.0 miles]


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11 February 1914

From Las Palmas to St Vincent or at Sea

Lat 20.2, Long -22.4

4.45pm: Put clocks back 17 minutes.

9.15pm: Let fires die out in Nos 1 and 9 B boilers.

[Distance run through the water: 290.6 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Easterly wind force 4 for most of day, noon temperature 68F, sea temperature 69F]


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12 February 1914

From Las Palmas to St Vincent or at St Vincent [modern day Sao Vicente, Cape Verde]

Lat 16.9, Long -25.0

7.0am: Lit fires in First Steam Pinnace.

7.30am: Lit fires No 3 B Boiler.

8.0am: Sighted land S18W.

8.15am: Altered course South. Let fires die out in No 4 B.

9.32am: Bull Point Light abeam 1.8 miles.

11.0am: Hauled in Patent log. Courses and speed as requisite for anchorage.

11.17am: Let go Port Bower in 9 fathoms in Porto Grande Bay, veered to 5 shackles.

11.25am: Let fires die out in Nos 5, 6, 7, 8 B.

[Anchorage Bearings: Fort FS [Flag Staff] S62E, Point de Ribeira Julian N38E, Passaro Island [Ilheu dos Passaros] Light N2W]

1.0pm: Leave to Starboard Watch to 9.30pm.

2.10pm: Saluted British Consul with 7 guns.

11.0pm: Banked fires in Steam Pinnace.

[Distance run through the water: 252.1 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Easterly wind force 4 to 5 in am, noon temperature 73F]


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13 February 1914

At St Vincent - Cape Verde Islands

Lat 16.9, Long -25.0

6.35am: Let go Starboard Bower anchor, weighed ditto by hand. Away all boat’s crews for exercise.

am: Hands employed painting ship, and as requisite.

4.30pm: Leave to Port watch to 9.30pm.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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14 February 1914

At St Vincent

Lat 16.9, Long -25.0

1.0am: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

4.30am: Lit fires in Steam Pinnace.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship throughout, painting and as requisite.

4.30pm: Leave to Starboard Watch to 9.30pm.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Temperature peaked at 74F at 4pm]


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15 February 1914

At St Vincent

Lat 16.9, Long -25.0

0.45am: Banked fires in Steam Pinnace.

9.30am: Divisions. Held Divine Service.

1.0pm: Leave to Port Watch to 9.30pm.

11.0pm: Banked fires in Steam Pinnace.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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16 February 1914

At St Vincent

Lat 16.9, Long -25.0

9.0am: Divisions, Prayers. Gunnery Training Classes at Instruction. Remainder employed as requisite.

pm: Hands employed painting boats, and as requisite. Gunnery Training Classes at Instructions.

4.30pm: Leave to Starboard Watch to 9.30pm.

9.50pm: Banked fires in Steam Pinnace.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Squally north easterly winds force 4-6 for much of day, noon temperature 73F]


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17 February 1914

At St Vincent

Lat 16.9, Long -25.0

am: Read warrant No 71.

pm: Hands employed painting, preparing for sea and as requisite. Training Classes at Instructions.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Squally, north easterly winds force 4-6 for most of day, noon temperature 72F]


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18 February 1914

From St Vincent to Tenerife or at Sea

Lat 17.7, Long -24.5

Draft Forward 24’ 6” Aft 25’ 8”

4.0am: Lit fires in Nos 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 C Boilers.

5.40am: Hands prepared for sea and as requisite.

6.20am: Weighed and proceeded as requisite out of harbour.

6.45am: Shaped course N54E, 84 Revs.

6.50am: Streamed Patent Log.

7.10am: Put clocks on 8 minutes.

[Distance run through the water: 60.1 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Tenerife - Santa Cruz - N35E 794 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Winds ENE force 4 to 6 for most of day, with sea state rough at times, noon air and sea temperature 70F]


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19 February 1914

From St Vincent to Tenerife or at Sea

Lat 21.7, Long -21.6

1.15am: Put clocks on 11 minutes.

5.30pm: Lit fires in Nos 2, 3 C Boilers.

8.10pm: Obtained Deviation Star Azimuth 0 degrees 20 minutes E. Let fires die out in Nos 2, 3 B Boilers.

[Distance run through the water: 286.0 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Easterly winds force 4 to 5 for most of day]


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20 February 1914

From St Vincent to Tenerife or at Sea

Lat 25.7, Long -18.5

3.10am: Put clocks on 11 minutes.

pm: Domestics, Bandsmen, etc at Physical Drill.

8.30pm: Let fires die out in Nos 4, 5, 6 C.

11.15pm: Put clocks on 9 minutes.

[Distance run through the water: 297.9 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Noon temperature 68F, sea temperature 66F]


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21 February 1914

From St Vincent to Tenerife or at Tenerife

Lat 28.5, Long -16.2

0.40am: Sighted Rasca Point Light N34E.

0.45am: Put clocks on 9 minutes.

4.8am: Cape Albona Light abeam.

4.30am: Lit fires in Second Steam Pinnace.

4.40am: Put clocks on 9 minutes.

6.30am: Hauled in Patent Log. Course and speed as requisite for anchorage.

7.6am: Stopped. Let go Starboard Bower anchor in 25 fathoms, veered to 6.5 shackles.

8.0am: Saluted Spanish Flag with 21 guns. Fort saluted ditto 21 guns.

11.0am: British Consul visited ship. Saluted ditto with 7 guns.

[Anchorage Bearings: Concepcion Tower N82W, San Francisco Tower N59W, Pass Alto Flag Staff N11E]

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 9.30pm. Spanish Governor visited ship. Saluted ditto 11 guns.

7.10pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

[Distance run through the water: 206.4 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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22 February 1914

At Tenerife [Canary Islands]

Lat 28.5, Long -16.2

0.50am: Banked fires in Steam Pinnace.

9.30am: Divisions. Held Divine Service.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 9.30pm.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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23 February 1914

At Tenerife

Lat 28.5, Long -16.2

0.30am: Drew fires in Second Steam Pinnace.

4.30am: Lit fires in Second Steam Pinnace.

7.30am: Diving party away diving.

am: Diving Party at monthly practice.

1.30pm: Diving Party returned.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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24 February 1914

From Tenerife to Gibraltar and at Sea

Lat 28.7, Long -15.9

Draught Forward 24’ 4”, Aft 25’ 5”

6.0am: Hands preparing for sea.

6.45am: Lit fires in Nos 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 C Boilers.

8.0am: Let fires out in Second Steam Pinnace.

9.15am: Let fires die out in Nos 1 and 2 C Boilers.

9.30am: Weighed and proceeded as requisite.

9.35am: Shaped course East, 10 knots.

9.45am: Aired bedding.

9.50am: Streamed Patent Log.

[Distance run through the water: 24.8 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Gibraltar N50E 698 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[North easterly wind force 4 to 5 in pm, noon temperature 66F, sea temperature 65F]


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25 February 1914

From Tenerife to Gibraltar or at Sea

Lat 30.9, Long -12.6

1.45am: Put clocks on 12 minutes.

am: Marines paraded in heavy marching order.

2.0pm: Lit fires in Nos 5, 6 A Boilers.

4.15pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 72.

[Distance run through the water: 209.4 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[North easterly wind force 4 in am, force 4 to 6 in pm, with sea state rough at times, noon air and sea temperature 62F]


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26 February 1914

From Tenerife to Gibraltar or at Sea

Lat 33.7, Long -8.7

1.0am: Obtained Deviation by Star Azimuth 1 degree 20 minutes E.

2.13am: Put clocks on 12 minutes.

pm: Lost overboard by accident: Sinker 24 lbs Pattern 1310, one in number; Guards brass Pattern 1266, one in number: for Kelvin’s Sounding Machine IV.

8.30pm: Let fires die out in Nos 4-6 C Boilers.

11.10pm: Put clocks on 15 minutes.

[Distance run through the water: 258.9 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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27 February 1914

From Tenerife to Gibraltar or at Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

3.10am: Sighted Cape Spartel Light N59E. Put clocks on 16 minutes.

4.35am: Put clocks on 15 minutes.

5.56am: Cape Spartel Light abeam 4 miles.

7.44am: Stopped. Hauled in Patent Log. Embarked CO [Commanding Officer] Submarines. 7.54am: Proceeded 64 Revs, Course N70E.

8.30am: Finished submarine exercises.

8.45am: Course and speed as requisite for entering Gibraltar Harbour.

9.30am: Secured alongside North Mole.

9.45am: Let fires die out in Nos 5, 7, 8, 9 C Boilers.

10.30am: Lit fires in Nos 1, 2 C Boilers.

1.0pm: Let fires die out in Nos 5, 6 A Boilers.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 7.0am.

5.45pm: One Rating joined from Hospital.

9.15pm: Let fires out in Picket Boat.

11.20pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

[Distance run through the water: 217.5miles]

[Coal remaining 544-4 tons]


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28 February 1914

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

am: Aired night clothing. Hands employed cleaning ship throughout.

0.45pm: Paid monthly money.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 7am.

[Temperature peaked at 63F at 4pm]



LOGS FOR MARCH 1914


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1 March 1914

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

8.30am: Landed Roman Catholics.

9.30am: Landed Wesleyans. Divisions. Lit fires in Picket Boat. Held Divine Service.

11.0am: SMS “Hohenzollern” sailed. [this was the Kaiser’s personal yacht - more information here]

11.45am: Church Parties returned.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 7am.


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2 March 1914

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

am: Diving party examining under water fittings. Training Classes at Instructions. Marines at preliminary musketry exercise. Remainder of hands painting ship and as requisite.

11.55am: Russian cruiser “Bogatyr” arrived, saluted with 21 guns.

Noon: Fort returned ditto.

pm: Hands preparing ship for coaling and as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard watch to 11.30pm.


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3 March 1914

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

6.45am: French Cruiser “Cosmas” [or possibly Cosmao?] sailed.

7.0am: Commenced coaling.

am and pm: Hands coaling ship

4.0pm: Completed with 1090 tons coal.

7.45pm: Leave to Port Watch to 11.30pm.

[Coal remaining 497-14 + 1090 = 1587=14 tons]


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4 March 1914

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

7.30am: Tugs secured alongside. Shifted ship to North end Detached Mole.

8.45am: HMS “Cornwallis” proceeded out of harbour.

am: Hands employed returning ammunition and cleaning ship throughout.

4.0pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 7am.

5.30pm: HMS Lord Nelson anchored.


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5 March 1914

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

7.30am: Landed Marines for rifle practice.

am: Hands employed painting ship.

9.0am: Lit fires in Nos 5 and 6 A Boilers.

9.30am: German gunboat “Condor” and French cruiser “Cassard” arrived and saluted with 21 guns. Fort returned ditto.

10.30am: Let fires die out in Nos 1 and 2 C Boilers.

3.40pm: Dutch man of war “Heemskerck” [probably Jacob van Heemskerck] arrived and saluted with 21 guns. Fort returned salute.

4.30pm: Leave to Port Watch to 7.0am.


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6 March 1914

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

7.0am: HMS Lord Nelson and Blonde sailed. German gunboat “Condor” sailed.

8.0am: Marines landed for Musketry Practice.

am: Hands employed painting and enamelling ship and as requisite.

2.0pm: HMS Eclipse, Agamemnon, Blonde and 2 submarines arrived.

4.45pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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7 March 1914

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

0.45am: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

4.30am: Lit fires in Picket Boat and Steam Pinnace.

7.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Landed Marines for rifle practice.

am: Tested life buoys - found correct

1.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 7.0am.

pm: Hands Make and Mend Clothes.

4.0pm: Quarters, Read warrants Nos 73, 74, 75.

7.30pm: Drew fires in Picket Boat.

Midnight: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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8 March 1914

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

4.20am: Lit fires in Second Steam Pinnace.

6.20am: Lit fires in Picket Boat.

8.45: Landed Roman Catholics.

9.30am: Divisions. Landed Wesleyans.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

11.30am: Church Parties returned.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 7.0am.

4.30pm: Drew fires in Picket Boat.

Midnight: Drew fires in Second Steam Pinnace.


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9 March 1914

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

7.30am: HMS “Lord Nelson” shifted berth.

8.0am: Marines landed for Rifle practice. Gun’s crews at Deflection Teacher. Hands employed painting and as requisite.

10.35: Dutch battleship “Heemskerck” sailed.

11.20am: HMS Agamemnon proceeded to outer anchorage.

Noon: Marine Detachment returned.

pm: Hands employed painting and as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 7.0am.

11.0pm: HMS “Eclipse” and two Submarines sailed.


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10 March 1914

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

7.0am: HMS “Duke of Edinburgh” arrived.

8.30am: HMS “Blonde” proceeded to outer anchorage.

am: GTC’s [Gunnery Training Classes] at Instructions. Remainder taking in ammunition and as requisite.

10.30am: Discharged 1 Rating to Hospital.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 7am.

5.0pm: Discharged 1 Rating to HMS “Cormorant”.

7.0pm: 2 Ratings joined from Hospital.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Rain for much of day, noon temperature 58F]


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11 March 1914

From Gibraltar to Palma (Majorca) or at Sea

Lat 36.2, Long -5.1

6.30am: Lit fires in Nos 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 C Boilers. Hands preparing for sea and as requisite. French cruiser “Cossard” sailed.

8.15am: Submarines B6 and B7 sailed.

9.30am: Slipped and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

9.36am: Shaped course S5E, 64 Revs.

10.6am: Course and speed as requisite for submarine attack.

10.53am: Sighted First Submarine on Starboard bow.

11.50am: Sighted Second Submarine.

11.55am: Stopped.

0.10pm: Proceeded S87E, 64 Revs.

0.13pm: Steamed Patent Log. Carried out “Stopping and Starting” trials for Cadet Instruction with Starboard Engine.

2.0pm: Let fires die out in No 6 A Boiler.

4.0pm: Lit fires in No 3 C Boiler.

4.24pm: Stopped. Let go Port Life Buoy. Picked up ditto.

4.40pm: Proceeded S87E, 64 Revs.

6.0pm: Lit fires in No 1 C Boiler.

6.51pm: Sighted Cape Sacratif Light N55E.

11.0pm: Sighted Cape Sabinal Light N85E.

[Distance run through the water: 22.5 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Cape da Gata N77E - 142 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Easterly winds force 4 to 7 from 6 pm, with rain, noon air and sea temperature 58F]


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12 March 1914

From Gibraltar to Palma or at Sea

Lat 37.0, Long -1.4

1.54am: Sighted Cape De Gata [Cabo de Gata] Light N83E.

3.0am: Let fires die out in No 5 A Boiler.

6.10am: Altered course N85E to avoid sea while battening down Forecastle.

am: Training classes under Instruction. Hands employed in ammunition passages and as requisite.

6.55pm: Cape Palos Light abeam N20W.

[Distance run through the water: 198.9 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Cape Palos Light N41E 49 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[North easterly wind force 7 to 9 for most of day, sea state mostly very rough, noon temperature 57F, sea temperature 53F]


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13 March 1914

From Gibraltar to Palma or at Palma

Lat 39.0, Long 2.1

2.0am: Handed in Patent Log. 2.20am: Streamed ditto.

9.47am: Mola [Cabo de la Mola] Light abeam - 7 miles.

2.0pm: Hauled in Patent Log. Lit fires in Steam Pinnace.

3.15pm: Lit fires in No 2 C Boiler.

3.47pm: Stopped. Came to with Starboard Bower in 8 fathoms, veered to 6 shackles.

[Anchorage Bearings: New Mole Light House N10E, Belver Castle [Castillo de Bellver] N48E, Carlos Point Light House S55W]

3.50pm: Let fires die out in Nos 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 C Boilers. Fired Salute 21 guns. Fort returned ditto.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 9.30pm.

6.30pm: Let fires out in First Steam Pinnace.

10.15pm: Drew fires in Second Steam Pinnace.

[Distance run through the water: 213.3 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Palma Mole Light House N35E 45 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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14 March 1914

At Palma

Lat 39.6, Long 2.6

4.30am: Lit fires in First and Second Steam Pinnaces.

3.15pm: French and English Consuls visited ship. Fired salute 7 guns.

3.30pm: HE [His Excellency] the Lieutenant Governor visited ship.

4.0pm: Captain General visited ship.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 9.30pm.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Fresh Beef Received 520 lbs, Vegetables Received 1550 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 1298-14 tons]

[Temperature peaked at 70F at 4pm]


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15 March 1914

At Palma

Lat 39.6, Long 2.6

9.15am: Landed Roman Catholics.

9.30am: Division. Held Divine Service.

11.45am: Church Parties returned.

1.0pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 9.30pm.


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16 March 1914

From Palma (Majorca) to Villefranche or at Sea

Lat 39.6, Long 2.6

Draught of Water Forward 25’ 8”, Aft 25; 4”.

9.0am: Prayers. 9.5am: Divisions. Exercised Out Port Bower anchor. Away all boats crews - pulling.

10.45am: Exercised Port Watch “out large kedge”, Starboard Watch “out stream anchor”.

am: Lost overboard by accident clamps attached to Dent’s Boat’s compass Pattern 20, 1 in number.

1.0pm: Divers at monthly practice.

pm: Hands employed preparing for sea and as requisite. Leading Seamen and men passing for higher rating at boat sailing instruction.

3.0pm: Lit fires in Nos 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 C Boilers.

5.25pm: Weighed. 5.30pm: Proceeded 63 Revs. Course as requisite.

5.36pm: Shaped course S50W.

11.12pm: Sighted Cape Formentor Light S80E.


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17 March 1914

From Palma to Villefranche or at Sea

Lat 41.0, Long 4.7

0.35am: Cape Formentor Light abeam.

[Distance run through water: 163 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Villefranche N36E 204 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Northerly wind force 5-6 at 4am, up to force 10 at 11am, force 5 to 7 in pm, sea state mostly rough to very rough, though high at noon, noon temperature 51F, sea temperature 55F]


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18 March 1914

At Villefranche [near Nice in southern France]

Lat 43.7, Long 7.3

3.40am: Sighted Levant Island Light N12W.

10.15am: Hauled in Patent Log.

10.45am: Courses and speed as requisite. Fired salute of 21 guns. Fort returned ditto.

11.20am: Stopped and secured to No 2 Buoy.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 7am.

[Distance run through water: 196.6 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Coal remaining: 1147-10 tons]


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19 March 1914

At Villefranche

Lat 43.7, Long 7.3

am: Torpedo Training Class under Instruction. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

1.0pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 7am.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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20 March 1914

At Villefranche

Lat 43.7, Long 7.3

11.50am: The Prefect visited ship.

Noon: Saluted ditto - 13 guns.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 7am.

6.30pm: Lit fires in Nos 6, 7, 8, 9 B Boilers. Hoisted in boom boats and drew fires in steam boats.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Rain in middle of day, temperature peaked at 56F at 4pm]


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21 March 1914

At Villefranche

Lat 43.7, Long 7.3

7:15am: Tested Lifebuoys - found correct.

11.0am: Let fires die out in Nos 6, 7, 8, 9 B Boilers.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Winds force 3 to 5 in middle of day, noon temperature 60F]


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22 March 1914

At Villefranche

Lat 43.7, Long 7.3

9.30am: Divisions. Landed Roman Catholics.

10.30: Held Divine Service.

11.15am: Roman Catholics returned.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch from 1.30pm to 7am.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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23 March 1914

At Villefranche

Lat 43.7, Long 7.3

am: Gunlayers and sightsetters at deflection teacher. Remainder employed as requisite. Torpedo Training Classes under Instruction.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 10.30pm.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Fresh Beef Received 520 lbs, Vegetables Received 1200 lbs]


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24 March 1914

From Villefranche to Genoa or at Genoa [Italy]

Lat 44.0, Long 8.5

Draught Forward 25’ 4”, Aft 25’ 3”.

3.30am: Lit fires in Nos 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 C Boilers.

6.0am: Hands preparing for sea.

7.5am: Slipped and proceeded as requisite out of harbour. 7.15am: Course N84E, 83 Revs.

9.0am: Prayers, Divisions. Read Articles of War, also Court Martial returns.

10.5am: Advanced clocks 30 minutes.

1.0pm: Advanced clocks 30 minutes. Lit fires in Picket Boat and Steam Pinnace.

2.20pm: Stopped. Picked up Pilot. Fired salute 21 guns.

3.0pm: Let go Starboard anchor, veered to 8 shackles, let go Port anchor and secured in No 18 Berth.

3.45pm: Let fires die out in 5 and 6 A Boilers and 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 C Boilers.

5.15pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 7am.

[Distance run through water: 57.3 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Genoa Light House N44E - 30 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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25 March 1914

At Genoa

Lat 44.4, Long 8.9

am: Gunlayers at Deflection Teacher. Torpedo Training Class at Instruction. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 7am.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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26 March 1914

At Genoa

Lat 44.4, Long 8.9

10.45am: Saluted RA [Rear Admiral] of Port 13 guns.

11.40am: Saluted Governor General with 15 guns.

11.45am: Saluted British Consul General 11 guns.

11.50am: Fort returned salute.

1.30pm: Leave to Starboard Watch to 10.30pm and to Second part Port Watch to 9.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Temperature peaked at 65F at 4pm]


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27 March 1914

From Genoa to Leghorn or at Leghorn [aka Livorno, Italy]

Lat 43.7, Long 10.0

Draught Forward 24’ 10”, Aft 25; 5”

3.0am: Lit fires in Steam Pinnace. Lit fires in Nos 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 C Boilers.

5.0am: Hands preparing for sea and as requisite. Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

6.50am: Weighed Port anchor. 6.55am: Weighed Starboard anchor and proceeded as requisite out of harbour.

7.5am: Course S34E, 84 Revs.

am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear and as requisite.

11.0am: Lit fires in Picket Boat and Steam Pinnace.

1.25pm: Stopped. Came to with Port Bower in 7 fathoms, veered to 6 shackles off Leghorn.

[Anchorage Bearings: Marzocco Tower N72E, North end of Break Water S72E, Incloria Tower N59W]

1.35pm: Let fires die out in Nos 4, 5, 6, C Boilers, Banked fires in 3, 7, 8, 9, C.

2.30pm: Let fires out in Picket Boat.

7.0pm: One Cadet joined from Hospital.

7.15pm: Let fires die out in Nos 3, 7, 8, 9 C Boilers.

9.0pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

[Distance run through the water: 66.8 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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28 March 1914

At Leghorn

Lat 43.6, Long 10.3

10.15am: HM Consul visited ship. Saluted ditto 7 guns.

3.15pm: Saluted Lieutenant General 15 guns.

4.5pm: Mayor of Leghorn visited ship. Saluted ditto 11 guns.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 10pm.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Temperature peaked at 59F at 4pm]


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29 March 1914

At Leghorn

Lat 43.6, Long 10.3

10.20am: Held Divine Service.

1.25am: Italian Rear Admiral visited ship. Saluted ditto 13 guns.

1.0pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 7am.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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30 March 1914

At Leghorn

Lat 43.6, Long 10.3

am: Gunlayers at Deflection Teacher. Men passing for higher rating away boat sailing. Hands employed as requisite. Torpedo Training Class under Instruction.

11.37am: Prefect visited ship. Fired salute of 13 guns.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 7.0am.

8.30pm: Drew fires in Picket Boat. Exercised Burning Searchlights.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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31 March 1914

From Leghorn to Aranci Bay

Lat 43.6, Long 10.3

3.45am: Small fire discovered Boatswain’s upper storeroom. Flooded ditto.

4.0am: Fire extinguished.

9.0am: Prayers. Divisions. Aired bedding. Marine Detachment at Musketry Drill, Gunlayers at Deflection Teacher. Remainder employed as requisite.

1.30pm: Court of Inquiry sat.

[Draught Forward 24’ 10”, Aft 24’ 9”]

pm: Training Classes at Torpedo. Remainder employed preparing for sea and as requisite.

4.0pm: Weighed and proceeded as requisite. 4.13pm: Course S20W, 63 Revs.

8.43pm: Polveraja [?] Light abeam 1.75 miles.

9.55pm: Pianosa Light abeam 4.25 miles.

11.15pm: Africa Rock [Scoglio d’Africa] Light abeam 6 miles, altered course S16W.

[Number on sick list: 8]



LOGS FOR APRIL 1914


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1 April 1914

From Leghorn to Aranci Bay and at Aranci Bay [Golfo Aranci Sardinia]

Lat 41.0, Long 9.6

8.0am: Course and speed as requisite for anchorage.

8.10am: Stopped. Let go Starboard Bower anchor and proceeded to moor with 5 shackles on each, in 9.5 fathoms.

9.30am: Exercised Starboard Watch out Collision Mat. Port Watch out Port Kedge anchor. Laid out Kedge anchor astern.

10.13am: In Mat. Torpedo Training Class at Instructions. Remainder employed as requisite.

Anchorage Bearings: White House 112 degrees, Pier Light 55 degrees 30 minutes, Figarollo Island [Isola di Figarolo] abeam port.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 9pm.

[Course and distance through the water: 159.7 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Temperature peaked at 66F at 4pm]


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2 April 1914

At Aranci Bay

Lat 41.0, Long 9.6

am: Torpedo Party and Training Class employed running Torpedoes. Marines at boat pulling exercise. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

10.30am: Italian Torpedo boat arrived.

0.5pm: Italian Torpedo Boat sailed.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 9.0pm.

pm: Torpedo party employed hoisting in torpedoes.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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3 April 1914

At Aranci Bay

Lat 41.0, Long 9.6

am: Torpedo Training Class at Instruction. Torpedo Party as requisite. Gunlayers at .303 Aiming Practice. Remainder employed cleaning ship and as requisite.

pm: Torpedo Training Class and Submerged Tubes’ crews working about torpedoes. Remainder employed as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 9pm.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Vegetables received 800 lbs]


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4 April 1914

At Aranci Bay

Lat 41.0, Long 9.6

7.30am: Tested life buoys - found correct.

10.0am: Italian Battleship “Emanuel Filiberto” [Emanuele Filiberto] arrived. We saluted Italian Flag 21guns, Emanuel Filiberto returned ditto.

1.50pm: Italian Battleship “Emanuel Filiberto” sailed.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 9pm.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Fresh Beef Received 650 lbs, Vegetables Received 1500 lbs]


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5 April 1914

At Aranci Bay

Lat 41.0, Long 9.6

10.5am: Held Divine Service.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 7pm.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Squally westerly winds force 4 to 7 during day]


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6 April 1914

At Aranci Bay

Lat 41.0, Long 9.6

4.30am: Lit fires in Picket Boat and Steam Pinnace.

9.0am: Prayers - Divisions. Torpedo Training Class under Instruction. Leading Seamen and men passing for higher rating away boat sailing. 12 Pounder gun’s crews at .303 aiming practice. Remainder employed as requisite.

pm: Divers employed monthly dip.

6.45pm: Let fires out in Picket Boat.

7.45pm: Let fires out in First Steam Pinnace.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Squally westerly winds force 5 to 7 in pm]


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7 April 1914

At Aranci Bay

Lat 41.0, Long 9.6

4.30am: Lit fires in Picket boat and First Steam Pinnace.

9.0am: Prayers - Divisions. Hands employed scrubbing out boats and as requisite. Torpedo Training Class under Instruction. Marine Detachment at Small Arm Drill.

1.30pm: Hands employed stowing kedge anchor. Remainder employed as in forenoon.

2.0pm: Bandsmen and Officer’s Stewards at Physical Drill.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 9pm.

8.20pm: Exercised night defence stations. Carried out night firing at towed target.

9.0pm: Finished firing.

10.20pm: Let fires out in Steamboats.

[Squally winds through middle of day, temperature peaked at 73F at 4pm]


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8 April 1914

From Aranci Bay to Castellamare or at Sea

Lat 40.9, Long 10.5

Draught Forward 24' 4", Aft 24' 7".

3.30am: Lit fires in Nos 5 and 8 B Boilers.

4.20am: Lit fires in Picket Boat and Steam Pinnace.

6.0am: Lit fires in Nos 6, 7 and 9 B Boilers. Preparing ship for sea.

7.0am: Unmoored. Weighed Port anchor.

7.40am: Weighed starboard anchor and proceeded course and speed as requisite.

8.15am: Shaped course S76E. Streamed Patent Log.

8.40am: Tavolara Island abeam to Starboard 3 miles.

8.50am: Saluted Italian RA [Rear Admiral] 12 guns. 8.55am: Ditto returned.

11.50am: Let fires die out in No 6 B Boiler.

0.40pm - 1.0pm: Worked Port engines as requisite for Cadets Instruction, also from 3.25 - 3.55pm.

1.20pm: Stopped. Dropped Target, Course and speed as requisite for Cadets 12 Pounder firing.

2.20pm: Picked up target. 2.30pm: Proceeded 63 Revs, S76E.

4.15pm: Quarters. Exercised General Quarters. 5.0pm: Secured.

10.50: Sighted Guardia Point Light N86.5E.

[Distance run through the water: 38.8 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Castellamare Light House S84E 183 miles]


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9 April 1914

From Aranci Bay to Castellamare or At Castellamare [Castellammare di Stabia]

Lat 40.7, Long 14.5

1.0am: Guardia Point [Punta della Guardia] North, altered course S70E.

3.44am: Sighted Imperator [Punta Imperatore] Light.

5.0am: Imperatore Light abeam, altered course N86E.

7.40am: Altered course as requisite for anchorage. Speed as requisite.

8.0am: Stopped. Let go Starboard anchor in 16.5 fathoms, veered to 6 shackles.

Anchorage Bearings: Chimney S15W, Light House S31E, Breakwater Light S79E.

2.10pm: Weighed and proceeded as requisite shifting berth.

2.35pm: Stopped. Let go Starboard anchor in 12.5 fathoms, veered to 6 shackles.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 10.30pm.

Anchorage Bearings: St Domenico Church S43E, Breakwater Light S7E, Santa Maria a Puzzano Church [Madonna di Pozzano] S43W.

[Distance run through the water: 183.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Coal remaining: 710 tons]


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10 April 1914

At Castellammare

Lat 40.7, Long 14.5

9.30am: Divisions. Landed Roman Catholics.

10.0am: Held Divine Service. [This is somewhat unusual on a Friday, presumably it was Good Friday]

11.30am: Roman Catholics returned.

1.0pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Fresh Beef Received 720 lbs, Vegetables Received 1250 lbs]


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11 April 1914

At Castellammare

Lat 40.7, Long 14.5

11.45am: Italian Sub Prefect and Captain of Port visited ship.

11.55am: Saluted Sub-Prefect - 7 Guns.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 10.30pm.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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12 April 1914

At Castellammare

Lat 40.7, Long 14.5

9.30am: Divisions. Landed Roman Catholics (44).

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

11.30am: Roman Catholics returned

1.0pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 10.30pm.


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13 April 1914

At Castellammare

Lat 40.7, Long 14.5

1.0pm: Gave leave to a “limited number” of both watches to 10.30pm.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 76.


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14 April 1914

At Castellammare

Lat 40.7, Long 14.5

6.20am: Leading Seamen for higher rating at Steamboat instruction.

11.20am: Boarded RYS “Medusa”. [?]

4.30pm: Leave to Port Watch to 10.30pm.

Number on sick list: 6]


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15 April 1914

At Castellammare

Lat 40.7, Long 14.5

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 10.30pm.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Temperature peaked at 74F, at 4pm]


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16 April 1914

From Castellammare to Malta

Lat 40.7, Long 14.5

9.0am: Divisions, Prayers. Marine Detachment at 6” Gun Drill and Maxim gun. Torpedo Training Class under Instruction. Remainder employed as requisite.

Draught of Water Forward 23’ 8”, Aft 24’ 7”.

3.20pm: Prepared ship for sea.

4.40pm: In boom boats, Let fires out.

5.50pm: Weighed. 6.5pm: Proceeded 63 Revs. Course West. Streamed Patent Log.

9.0pm: Obtained Deviation by Polaris Azimuth - Deviation nil.

9.30pm: Sighted Cape Palinuro Light S63E.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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17 April 1914

From Castellammare to Malta or at Sea

Lat 38.2, Long 15.6

3.30am: Sighted Stromboli S7E.

11.17am: Courses as requisite through Straits of Messina.

11.45am: Pezzo Point Light abeam. Course S15W.

11.55am: Saluted Rear Admiral’s flag Regina Margherita [presumably the Italian Battleship] 13 guns. Returned salute.

1.5pm: Worked Starboard engine for Cadets Instruction. 1.27pm: Finished ditto.

4.15pm: Quarters. Read warrants Nos 77, 78.

5.10pm: Worked Starboard Engine for Cadets Instruction till 5.40pm.

9.45pm: Cape Murro di Porco N60W - 3.5 miles.

11.5pm: Sighted Cape Passero Light S52W.

[Distance run through the water: 170.0 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Messina Citadel N68W - 1.75 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Easterly wind force 4 to 5 in pm, noon temperature 62F, sea temperature 60F]


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18 April 1914

From Castelammare to Malta and at Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.5

0.32am: Spadaro [Cozzo Spadaro] Light abeam.

1.45am: Altered course to avoid steamer for 4 minutes.

6.20am: Sighted Malta Island ahead.

8.0am: St Elmo Breakwater S57W.

8.10am: Stopped. Hauled in Patent Log. Waited to proceed up harbour.

8.32pm: Proceeded as requisite into harbour.

8.40am: Saluted HMS Inflexible 17 guns.

8.55am: Stopped. Secured alongside Parlatorio Wharf. Discharged 5 Ratings to Hospital.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 7.0am.

[Distance run through the water: 147.3]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Coal remaining: 530-4 tons]


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19 April 1914

At Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.5

9.30am: Division. Landed Church Parties.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

11.30am: Church Parties returned.

1.0pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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20 April 1914

At Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.5

am: Hands employed preparing ship for provisioning, coaling and as requisite.

pm: Hands provisioning ship.

1.40pm: Fleet proceeded out of harbour.

4.45pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 11pm.

6.10pm: Torpedo Destroyer Flotilla arrived.

6.50pm: Fleet entered harbour.

[Fresh Beef Received 600lbs, Vegetables Received 1050 lbs]


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21 April 1914

At Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.5

6.5am: Commenced coaling ship.

6.15am: Fleet sailed.

10.45am: Completed with 860 tons coal.

3.0pm: Fleet arrived.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 11pm.

[Coal remaining: 499-14 + 860-0 = 1359-14 tons]


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22 April 1914

At Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.5

7.30am: HMS “Indefatigable” berthed alongside Somerset Wharf.

pm: Hands employed painting down aloft and as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 7am.


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23 April 1914

At Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.5

am: Hands employed painting ship. Discharged 2 Ratings to Hospital.

11.0am: C-in-C [Commander in Chief] visited ship.

1.0pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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24 April 1914

At Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.5

7.40am: “Chatham” sailed.

am: Hands employed painting ship and as requisite.

1.15pm: HMS Chatham arrived.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read warrant No 79.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 7am.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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25 April 1914

At Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.5

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 7.0am. Read warrant No 80.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Temperature peaked at 69F at 4pm]


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26 April 1914

At Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.5

9.30am: Divisions. Landed Roman Catholics etc.

9.45am: C-in-C arrived to inspect Cadets and Divisions.

10.20am: Performed Divine Service.

11.50am: Church parties returned on board.

1.0pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 7am.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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27 April 1914

At Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.5

5.0am: HMS Duke of “Edinburgh” sailed.

am: Gunlayers at Deflection Teacher. Gunnery Training Class at Instruction. Remainder employed painting ship and as requisite.

4.20pm: 1 Rating joined from Hospital.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 7am.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Noon temperature 71F]


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28 April 1914

At Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.5

am: Gunnery Training Class at Instruction. Remainder of hands painting ship, Mining Room and as Requisite.

10.0am: Marine Detachment landed for Drill.

4.10pm: HMS “Indomitable” arrived.

4.35pm: HMS “Duke of Edinburgh” arrived.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 7am.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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29 April 1914

At Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.5

6.0am: HMS “Hussar” sailed.

9.30am: Hands employed painting boats and as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 7am.

4.16pm: 3 Ratings joined from Hospital.

6.0pm: Discharged 2 Ratings to “Defence” and 2 to “Duke of Edinburgh”. 5 Ratings joined in lieu.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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30 April 1914

At Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.5

Draught of Water Forward 25’ 5”, Aft 25’ 6”.

8.30am: Tugs secured alongside. 8.35am: Cast off from Wharf and proceeded.

8.55am: Cast off Tugs. Proceeded out of harbour. Courses as Requisite. 63 Revs.

9.0am: Increased 76 Revs. 9.15am: Streamed Patent Log. 9.20am: Shaped course N40W.

10.36am: Gozo Light abeam. Altered course N59W. Hands employed mustering bags and as requisite.

4.15pm: Quarters. Exercised “Prepare to Tow aft”. Read warrant No 81.

7.40pm: Sighted Spadillo Light N87W.

8.34pm: Spadillo Light abeam - 6 miles.

11.15pm: Exercised Sea Boat’s crew. Put clocks back 10 minutes.

11.35pm: Sighted Cape Bon Light [Tunisia] S85W.

[Distance run through the water: 36.5 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Pantillaria [Pantelleria] Light N70W - 100 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Noon temperature 65F, sea temperature 63F]



LOGS FOR MAY 1914


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1 May 1914

From Malta to Cagliari - Sardinia or at Cagliari

Lat 38.7, Long 9.5

0.45am: Cape Bon abeam 10 miles.

3.30am: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

4.0am: Sighted Cani Rock Light [Tunisia].

4.40am: Altered course N18W. Cani Rock Light abeam.

5.45am: Ran into Fog. Sounded Siren.

8.10am: Weather cleared. Stopped Siren.

9.30am: Worked engines as Requisite for Cadet’s Engineering Instruction. Hands employed cleaning and painting boats and as requisite.

0.20pm: Sighted land.

1.0pm: Made monthly payment.

1.20pm: Worked engineer as Requisite for Cadets.

1.50pm: Proceeded 75 Revs.

2.54pm: Course and speed as requisite for anchorage.

3.6pm: Stopped. Let go Starboard anchor in 7 fathoms, veered to 5.5 shackles. Advanced clocks 20 minutes.

[Anchorage Bearings: Cape S Elia [Capo Sant’Elia] Light House S55E, Extremity of New Mole N5E, Scaffa Tower N25W]

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 9.30pm.

[Distance run through the water: 265.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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2 May 1914

At Cagliari

Lat 39.2, Long 9.1

10.30am: Saluted British Consul, who visited ship, with 7 guns.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 9.30pm.

5.0pm: Prefect visited ship. Saluted ditto 13 guns.

6.45pm: 3 Italian Torpedo Destroyers arrived.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Fresh Beef Received 332 lbs, Vegetables Received 1150 lbs]


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3 May 1914

At Cagliari

Lat 39.2, Long 9.1

7.45am: The “Napoli” and “Roma” - Italian men-of-war arrived.

10.25am: Held Divine Service.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 9.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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4 May 1914

From Cagliari to Algiers or at Sea

Lat 38.6, Long 8.2

Draught of Water Forward 24’ 11”, Aft 25’ 6”.

5.40am: Employed preparing for sea.

6.30am: Weighed Starboard anchor, and proceeded as requisite out of harbour.

6.36am: Course S15W, 76 Revs. 6.50am: Streamed Patent Log.

8.25am: Put clocks back 15 minutes.

9.30am: Worked engines for Cadet Instruction. 9.55am: Resumed speed 76 Revs.

10.30am: Put clocks back 9 minutes.

11.0am: Worked engines for Cadet’s Instruction.

11.20am: Resumed speed 76 Revs. Hands employed mustering bags and as requisite.

1.30pm - 1.50pm, 3.10pm - 3.30pm: Worked engines as Requisite for Cadet’s Instruction.

4.0pm: Hauled in Patent Log.

4.20pm: Stopped. Let go both life-buoys. Hands to bathe. Picked up lifebuoys.

4.50pm: Proceeded S77W, 76 Revs. Streamed Patent Log.

6.58pm: Sun set by compass N59W. Deviation nil.

10.30pm: Put clocks back 12 minutes.

[Distance run through the water: 62.7 miles]

[True Course and Distance: Cape Spartivento Light N59E - 36 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Noon temperature 65F, sea temperature 62F]


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5 May 1914

From Cagliari to Algiers or at Algiers

Lat 36.8, Long 3.1

1.30am: Put clocks back 12 minutes.

4.50am: Put clocks back 12 minutes.

5.5am: Sighted Cape Beugat [Bengut] Light House S55W.

9.0am: Prayers - Divisions. Hands employed for entering harbour and as requisite.

10.55am: Stopped. Saluted country 21 guns. Fort returned ditto.

11.15am: Let go Starboard anchor. 11.16am: Let go Port anchor and secured astern to detached mole.

1.0pm: 6 Greek Destroyers arrived.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 7am.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Fresh Beef Received 287 lbs, Vegetables Received 500 lbs]

[Temperature peaked at 70F, at 4pm]


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6 May 1914

At Algiers

Lat 36.8, Long 3.1

8.0am: Dressed ship in honour of anniversary of the Accession of HM the King.

9.15am: French Admiral visited ship. Saluted him on leaving 13 guns.

Noon: Hands to Divisions. Fired Royal Salute of 21 guns.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 7am.

6.40pm: Undressed ship.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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7 May 1914

At Algiers

Lat 36.8, Long 3.1

9.42am: Exercised Out Stream anchor. Increased ditto.

10.0am: Out stream anchor. 10.8am: Replace gear. Gunnery Training Class at Instructions. Remainder as requisite.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 7.0am.

pm: Make and mend clothes.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Noon temperature 77F]


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8 May 1914

At Algiers

Lat 36.8, Long 3.1

am: Gunnery Training Class at Instructions. Torpedo party testing warheads, refitting Whitehead Pistols [torpedo fuses]. Remainder cleaning out boats and as requisite.

0.15pm: Diving party at monthly dip. Gunner’s party dismounting 6” gun. Remainder employed as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[WNW winds force 4 to 5 in pm, lightning at 8pm, then rain. Noon temperature 90F]


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9 May 1914

At Algiers

Lat 36.8, Long 3.1

4.30am: Lit fires in Picket Boat and Steam Pinnace.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 7am.

6.0pm: Let fires out in Picket Boat.

11.10pm: Let fires out in First Steam Pinnace.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Rain during late am, noon temperature 64F]


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10 May 1914

At Algiers

Lat 36.8, Long 3.1

5.10am: 5 Greek Torpedo Boats sailed.

7.20am: One Greek TB sailed.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 7am.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Showers during middle of day]


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11 May 1914

From Algiers to Gibraltar or at Sea

Lat 36.8, Long 2.8

9.30am: Weighed Port anchor. 9.35am: Weighed Starboard anchor. Course and speed as requisite out of harbour.

10.5am: Shaped course North, 63 Revs. 10.30am: Streamed Patent Log. Altered course N83W.

11.10am - 11.30am: Worked engines as Requisite for Cadet Instruction. Training Classes under Instruction. Remainder employed as requisite.

1.30pm - 1.50pm: Worked Engines as requisite for Cadet’s Instruction.

3.10pm - 3.30pm: Worked Engines as requisite for Cadet’s Instructions.

4.10pm: Hauled in Patent Log. 4.5pm: Stopped. Dropped target.

4.15pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised General Quarters. Carried out firing practice with 1” aiming rifle.

5.30pm: Secured. 5.40pm: Stopped. Picked up target. 5.55pm: Proceeded 63 Revs, N83W.

7.15pm: Sighted Cape Tenez S73W.

9.46pm: Cape Tenez Light abeam 11 miles.

[Distance run through the water: 17.0 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Europa Point S85W - 396 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Easterly wind force 3 to 4 in evening, noon air and sea temperature 62F]


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12 May 1914

From Algiers to Gibraltar or at Sea

Lat 36.5, Long -1.5

5.0am: Observed sun rose N80.5E compass, variation 12.5W. Deviation 0.5 degrees W.

10.30am: Sighted land on Starboard bow.

11.10am - 11.30am: Worked engines as requisite for Cadet’s Instruction.

1.30pm - 1.50pm and 3.10pm - 3.30pm: Worked engines as requisite for Cadet’s Instruction.

3.10pm: Cape De Gota [Cabo de Gata] abeam 18 miles.

4.15pm: Quarters. Stopped. Dropped Target. Exercised General Quarters. Carried out OOQ’s [Officer of Quarters] local control with subcalibre guns.

4.50pm: Completed firing. Secured.

5.15pm: Picked up target and proceeded N83W - 60 Revs.

5.15pm: Cape de Gota N37E 20 miles.

9.5pm: Sighted Cape Sacratif N27W.

10.45pm: Cape Sacratif Light abeam 23 miles.

[Distance run through the water: 215 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]


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13 May 1914

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

1.0am: Obtained Deviation by Pole Star Azimuth 0 degrees 40 minutes W.

7.0am: SO [Senior Officer] Submarines came on board.

7.20am: Proceeded 63 Revs. Course and speed as requisite for Submarine attack.

8.45am: Submarines B6, B7 both delivered successful attack.

9.25am: Europa Point N4W, altered course N12W.

10.0am: Course and speed as requisite for entering harbour.

10.5am: Saluted Flag 15 guns. HMS Cormorant returned salute 7 guns.

10.12am: Stopped. Secured to No 7 Buoy.

pm: Hands employed preparing ship for coaling. Party drawing Provisions in Dockyard and as requisite. Read warrant No 82.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 83. Port Watch provisioning ship.

4.50pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 11.30pm.

5.40pm: Gave Canteen leave to Second Part Port Watch to 7.45.

[Distance run through the water: 190.6 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Coal remaining: 809-14 tons]


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14 May 1914

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

6.45am: Commenced coaling.

am: Hands employed coaling ship.

11.35am: Completed with 700 tons coal.

3.10pm: German Despatch Vessel “Sleipner” sailed. [Note - this is S97 - the tender to Imperial Yacht Hohenzollern]

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 10.30pm.

7.0pm: TBs [Torpedo Boats] 83, 95 sailed. Gave Canteen leave to Second Part Starboard Watch.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Coal remaining: 799-2 + 700, Total 1499-2 tons]


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15 May 1914

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

8.25am: Submarines B6, B7 sailed.

Noon: Submarines returned.

pm: Cadets Instructions Exploding Guncotton Charge.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 7am.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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16 May 1914

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

9.0am: Landed Picket House Party.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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17 May 1914

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

8.0am: Dressed ship in honour of anniversary of birthday of HM The King of Spain.

8.45am: Landed Church Parties.

10.15am: Held Divine Service.

11.45am: Church Parties returned.

1.0pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 7.0am.

3.30pm: French cruiser “Friant” arrived.

7.20p: Undressed ship.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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18 May 1914

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

Draught Forward 26’ 0” Aft 25’ 8”.

5.0am: Lit fires in Nos 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 C Boilers. Hands employed preparing for sea and as requisite.

7.0am: Unshackled. Rove slip rope. Tug with target in tow proceeded.

8.35am: Slipped. Courses and speed as requisite out of harbour.

9.5am: Europa Point N60E - 4 miles. Set course SExS.

9.30am: Course and speed as requisite for OOQ’s firing from 6” guns.

10.15am: Completed firing. 11.0am: Courses as requisite for entering harbour.

11.6am: Stopped. Secured to No 7 Buoy.

11.15am: Let fires die out in Nos 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, C Boilers.

pm: Boatswain’s Party in Dockyard. Remainder of hands stowing away awning stanchions and as requisite. Gunnery Training Class at Instructions.

2.0pm: HMS “Vindictive” shifted to No 5 Buoy.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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19 May 1914

From Gibraltar to Arosa Bay and at Sea

Lat 36.0, Long -5.7

Draught Forward 26’ 0”, Aft 25’ 9”.

5.30am: Hands preparing ship for sea.

6.0am: French cruiser “Friant” sailed.

8.10am: Submarines B6 and B7 sailed.

8.15am: Drew fires and hoisted Steam Boats.

9.3am: Slipped. Course and speed as requisite for leaving harbour. 9.20am: Set course SWxS, 70 Revs.

10.30am: Submarines carried out attack. 10.32: Stopped. 10.37am: Proceeded N78W, 70 Revs. Streamed Patent Log.

10.30am: Marines at Small Arm Drill.

pm: Gunnery Training Classes under Instruction. Remainder oiling wires and as requisite.

1.30pm to 1.50pm: and 3.30pm to 3.50pm: Worked main engines as Requisite for Cadet’s Instruction.

4.12pm: Hauled in Patent Log. 4.20pm: Stopped. Hands to bathe.

4.32pm: Put clocks back 17 minutes.

4.26pm: Proceeded 70 Revs. Course N55W.

7.30pm: Put clocks back 17 minutes.

[Distance run through the water: 25.0]

[True Bearing and Distance: Cape St Vincent N70W - 174 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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20 May 1914


From Gibraltar to Arosa Bay or at Sea

Lat 38.0, Long -9.4

1.0am: Obtained Deviation by Pole Star Azimuth 1 degree 15 minutes W.

3.15am: Sighted Cape St. Vincent N25W.

6.0am: Cape St Vincent S75E - 4.3 miles.

9.20am to 9.5am and 11.10am to 11.50am: Worked main engines as Requisite for Cadet’s Instruction.

1.30pm to 1.50pm and 3.10pm to 3.30pm: Worked main engines as Requisite for Cadet’s Instruction.

2.35pm: Cape Espichel abeam

2.55pm: Sighted Cape Razo N20E.

5.19pm: Cape Roca abeam 3.8 miles.

7.30pm: Sighted Burlings [Berlenga?] Light N18E.

8.0pm: Sighted Carveiro [Cabo Carvoeiro] Light N53E.

9.45pm: Sighted Cape S Pedro Light N68E.

[Distance run through the water: 238.4 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Cape Razo N8W 44.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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21 May 1914

From Gibraltar to Arosa Bay or at Arosa Bay [North west Spain, not very far from Santiago de Compostela]

Lat 43.1, Long -9.0

1.30pm: Lit fires in Picket Boat and Second Steam Pinnace.

1.43pm: Ons Island [Illa de Ons] Light abeam 2.5 miles, altered course N35E.

2.40pm: Courses as requisite for entering Arosa Bay.

3.25pm: Came to with Port Bower in 7.5 fathoms, veered to 5.5 shackles.

Anchorage Bearings: Gorma Island S26E, Prigunteira Point [?] S68.5E, Bay Rock S15W]

4.0pm: Quarters. Advanced clocks 34 minutes.

5.0pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 9.30pm.

[Distance run through the water: 261.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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22 May 1914

At Arosa Bay

Lat 42.6, Long -8.9

am: Torpedo Party exercising dropping gear. Remainder employed as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 9.30pm.

[Noon temperature 70F]


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23 May 1914

At Arosa Bay

Lat 42.6, Long -8.9

4.30am: Lit fires in Picket Boat and Steam Pinnace.

7.30am: Tested life-buoys - found correct.

am and pm: Hands employed cleaning ship throughout.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 9.30pm.

8.30pm: Let fires die out in Picket Boat.

9.30pm: Let fires out in Second Steam Pinnace.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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24 May 1914

At Arosa Bay

Lat 42.6, Long -8.9

10.20am: Held Divine Service.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch till 9.30pm.


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25 May 1914

At Arosa Bay

Lat 42.6, Long -8.9

am: Divers at monthly dip. Gunnery Training Class under Instruction. Leading Seamen away boat-sailing test for higher rating. Remainder employed as requisite.

4.45pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 8pm.


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26 May 1914

From Arosa Bay to Queenstown or at Sea

Lat 43.2, Long -9.5

Draught Forward 25’ 0”, Aft 25’ 7”.

5.45am: Shortened in. 6.0am: Weighed and proceeded 78 Revs. Courses as Requisite out of harbour.

6.55am: Put clocks back 17 minutes.

7.10am: Streamed Patent Log. 7.26am: Shaped course N5W.

8.5am: Sighted 3 Turkish Gunboats steering South.

9.30am - 9.50am and 11.10am - 11.30am: Worked main engines as requisite for Cadet’s Instruction.

10.3am: Cape Finisterre abeam - 5 miles.

10.55am: Put clocks back 18 minutes.

1.30pm - 1.50pm: Worked engines as Requisite.

4.15pm: Quarters. Exercised “Prepare to tow” forward. 5.0pm: Replace gear.

[Distance run through the water: 71 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Kinsale Head N3.5E - 500 miles]

[North easterly wind force 3 to 4 from noon, noon temperature 58F, sea temperature 57F]


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27 May 1914

From Arosa Bay to Queenstown or at Sea

Lat 47.8, Long -9.0

0.30am: Obtained Deviation by Pole Start azimuth = nil.

11.35pm: Altered course to clear drift net vessels. 11.45pm: Resumed course.

[Distance run through the water: 275.8 miles]


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28 May 1914

From Arosa Bay to Queenstown or at Queenstown [modern-day Cobh in Southern Ireland]

Lat 51.8, Long -8.3

3.10am: Sighted HMS Zealandia North, steering SE.

3.45am: Sighted land.

5.20am: Sighted Kinsale Head Light N28E.

7.35am: Put clocks on 8 minutes.

8.15am: Daunt Rock Light Vessel abeam, altered course as requisite for entering harbour, speed as requisite.

9.15am: Let go Port anchor, veered to 4 shackles, in 11 fathoms.

[Anchorage Bearings: Black Rock Perch 101 degrees, Spike Beacon 61 degrees, Pile Beacon]

Noon: HMS “Hindustan” sailed.

1.0pm: Engineer Commander McConochie joined ship.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 7am. Make and Mend Clothes.

4.40pm: HMS “Diamond” and “Falmouth” sailed.

7.30pm: Shortened on. 7.36pm: Weighed and proceeded as requisite up harbour.

8.10pm: Stopped. Secured to No 4 Buoy.

[Distance run through the water: 244 miles]

[Coal remaining 937-14 tons]


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29 May 1914

At Queenstown

Lat 51.8, Long -8.3

6.30am: Hands preparing for coaling.

am: Training Classes under Instruction. Remainder of hands employed running torpedoes and as requisite.

11.40am: HMS Skipjack and Gossamer arrived, securing to No1 and 3 Buoy. 1 Musician joined.

3.0pm: Coal lighters secured alongside.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 11pm.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Noon temperature 62F]


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30 May 1914

At Queenstown

Lat 51.8, Long -8.3

5.15am: Commenced coaling.

9.0am: Hands coaling ship. Engineer Commander Leslie left ship.

11.55am: Completed with 720 tons coal.

4.0pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 7am.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Fresh Beef Received 501 lbs, Vegetable Received 700lbs]

[Coal remaining 915-12 + 720, Total 1635-12 tons]


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31 May 1914

At Queenstown

Lat 51.8, Long -8.3

9.30am: Divisions. Landed Church Parties.

10.20am: Held Divine Service.

11.45am: HMS “Thrush” arrived.

Noon: Church Parties returned.

1.0pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 11pm.

[Number on sick list: 5]



LOGS FOR JUNE 1914


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1 June 1914

At Queenstown

Lat 51.8, Long -8.3

8.10am: HMS “Thrush” shifted berth.

9.0am: HMS Hawke, Theseus, Gossamer and Skipjack sailed.

0.45pm: Made [Paid?] monthly money.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 7am.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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2 June 1914

From Queenstown to Oban or at Sea

Lat 51.8, Long -8.3

am: Discharged 1 Rating to Hospital.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 84, 85, 86.

Draught of Water Forward 26’ 6”, Aft 25’ 10”.

7.5pm: Drew fires and hoisted in steamboats.

7.35pm: Slipped and proceeded as requisite out of harbour. Course and speed as requisite.

8.24pm: Streamed Patent Log. 8.25pm: Shaped course S30E, 66 Revs.

9.39pm: Ballycotton Light abeam - 4.3 miles.

11.13pm: Mine Head Light abeam - 11 miles.

Midnight: Deviation by star Azimuth 2 degrees E.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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3 June 1914

From Queenstown to Oban or at Sea

Lat 53.2, Long -5.5

2.15am: Coningbeg Light Vessel N57E - 4 miles, altered course N80E.

2.50am: Sighted Tuscar Rock N57E.

4.0am: Deviation by Sun’s Azimuth = 2 degrees E.

4.15am: Altered course N34E. Tuskar Rock abeam 3.2 miles.

8.0am: Dressed ship with masthead flags in honour of HM the King’s birthday.

10.2am: North Arklow Light Vessel abeam 1.5 miles.

11.8am: Codling Light abeam, altered course N28E.

2.20pm: Hauled in Patent Log. Stopped. Dropped target. Course and speed as requisite for firing 12 pounder with Cadets.

3.45pm: Picked up target and proceeded N28E, 66 Revs.

4.45pm: Sighted HMS “Oak” NExE, steering S.

5.15pm: Course and speed as requisite for swinging ship for adjustment of compasses.

6.15pm: Proceeded N28E, 66 Revs. 6.20pm: Streamed Patent Log, showing 175.1.

7.55pm: John’s Point Light House N46W - 10 miles.

8.5pm: Altered course to avoid drift-net fishing fleet. 9.0pm: Resumed course.

9.35pm: Altered course N1W. South Rock Light ship abeam.

10.0pm: Skullmartin [Skulmartin] Light Vessel abeam 2 miles.

11.25pm: Put clocks on 12 minutes.

11.36pm: Mew Island Light abeam - 1.5 miles.

[Distance run through the water: 159 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: South Rock Light N8E - 74 miles]


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4 June 1914

From Queenstown to Oban or at Oban [Scotland]

Lat 56.4, Long -5.5

0.35am: Ran into fog bank. 0.50am: Cleared ditto.

1.0am: Sighted Sanda Island Point N18E.

1.12am: Maidens Light abeam 4.5 miles, altered course N8W.

2.5am: Put clocks on 13 minutes.

2.20am: Ran into fog bank - Sounded Syren.

3.45am: Sighted Mull of Cantyre N33.5E, altered course N15E.

4.20am: Fog cleared.

7.30am: Courses as requisite for proceeding through Sound of Islay.

10.25am: Isles of the Sea Light abeam 1.3 miles.

11.50am: Course as requisite approaching anchorage outside Oban.

0.8pm: Stopped. Let go Port anchor in 11 fathoms, veered to 6 shackles.

[Anchorage Bearings: Castle Ruin 42 degrees, Monument 59 degrees 30 minutes, Whitemark, Monument 58 degrees 15 minutes, Rudh ‘Ard Point]

pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 7.0am.

4.30pm: Discharged 1 Leading Seaman to HMS “Nottingham”.

[Distance run through the water: 202.3 miles]


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5 June 1914

At Oban

Lat 56.4, Long -5.5

10.0am: Commodore WE Goodenough visited ship.

0.45pm: One Rating joined ship.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 7.0am.

7.10pm: Light Cruiser Squadron sailed.

[North westerly winds force 4 during pm, rain on and off early and late in day, noon temperature 54F]


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6 June 1914

At Oban

Lat 56.4, Long -5.5

0.55pm: 1 Rating joined from Devonport Barracks.

1.55pm: HMS “Cumberland” arrived.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 7am.


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7 June 1914

At Oban

Lat 56.4, Long -5.5

9.30am: Divisions. Held Divine Service.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 7.0am.

[Rain and showers for much of day, noon temperature 49F]


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8 June 1914

From Oban to Tronjheim [Trondheim] or at Sea

Lat 56.4, Long -5.5

8.0am: Discharged 1 Rating to RNB [Royal Naval Barracks] Devonport.

pm: Employed preparing for sea.

[Draught Forward 25’ 9”, Aft 25’ 7”]

1.40pm: Let fires out and hoisted in steamboats.

2.0pm: Weighed. Proceeded 80 Revs, course as requisite through the Sound of Mull.

4.52pm: Shaped course N53E up Sleat Sound.

5.0pm: Ardnamurchan Light House abeam 0.75 miles.

7.50pm: Courses as requisite through Kyle Rhea and Kyle Akin.

8.52pm: Gallean Light abeam 1 mile, altered course N27W.

10.30pm: South Rona Light abeam, altered course N23E.

11.0pm: Exercised Place oil Navigation Lights.

Midnight: Rudh Re Light abeam 2.7 miles.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Fresh Beef Received 525 lbs, Vegetables Received 1550 lbs]

[North easterly wind force 4 to 5 for much of pm, noon temperature 55F]


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9 June 1914

From Oban to Trondheim or at Sea

Lat 59.2, Long -3.4

0.20am: Sighted Tiumpan Light North.

2.5am: Altered course to Starboard to avoid drifter.

2.40am: Tiumpan Light abeam, altered course N62E.

6.13am: Cape Wrath abeam, altered course N86E.

8.10am: Sighted Sule Skerry N25E.

11.16am: Sighted Noup Head [Light House] N60E.

0.30pm: Increased to full speed with boilers alight.

1.5pm: Noup Head Light abeam.

3.46pm: North Ronaldsay Light House abeam.

5.45pm: Sighted Sumburgh Head N72E.

7.33pm: Sumburgh Head abeam - 4.5 miles. Observed Deviation by transit 1 degree E.

8.16pm: Obtained Deviation by Sun Azimuth 2 degrees E.

10.22pm: Sighted Out Skerries Light N14E.

11.35pm: Put clocks on 5 minutes.

[Distance run through the water: 232 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Noon temperature 52F, sea temperature 49F]


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10 June 1914

From Oban to Trondheim or at Sea

Lat 61.8, Long 3.7

2.15am: Put clocks on 5 minutes.

6.50am: Put clocks on 5 minutes.

am: Port Watch attended Medical Lecture. Training Classes under Instructions. Remainder employed as requisite.

pm: Training Classes under Seamanship and Torpedo Instruction. Remainder employed as requisite.

3.0pm: Sighted land on Starboard bow.

4.30pm: Svinoen Light abeam 4.2 miles.

7.50pm: Sighted Ona Light S80E.

10.40pm: Altered course S86E. Put clocks on 15 minutes.

11.8pm: Sighted Grip Light House S88E.

Midnight: Courses as requisite through Grip Holen.

[Distance run through the water: 267 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Svinöen Light N52E - 55 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Noon air and sea temperature 49F]


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11 June 1914

From Oban to Trondheim or at Trondheim [Norway]

Lat 63.4, Long 10.4

1.40am: Hauled in Patent Log.

2.30am: Ran into fog. Sounded Syren.

3.15am: Put clocks on 15 minutes.

3.45am: Fog cleared.

4.5am: Put clocks on 15 minutes.

5.0am: Courses as requisite up Trondhjem Fiords. Lit fires in Picket Boat and Steam Pinnace.

8.59am: Stopped. Let go Port Bower in 27 fathoms, veered to 9 shackles, off Trondhjem.

9.5am: Let fires die out in Nos 3, 4, 5, 6 A and 3 C Boilers. Saluted Norweigian [Norwegian] Flag with 21 guns.

[Anchorage Bearings: Nearest Pier N87E, Head Light House, Cathedral Spire S28E, West end of Mole S49.5W]

11.45am: British Vice-Consul visited ship. Saluted ditto with 7 guns.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 10.15pm.

[Distance run through the water: 231.5 miles]


[For some reason pages for 30 and 31 December appeared here - they have been relocated to the correct place in chronological order]


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12 June 1914

At Trondheim

Lat 63.4, Long 10.4

am: Hands employed painting ship, blacking down aloft and as requisite.

11.0am: Civil Governor visited ship. Saluted ditto 13 guns.

0.45pm: General Officer commanding visited ship. Saluted ditto 13 guns.

4.15pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 10.15pm.


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13 June 1914

At Trondheim

Lat 63.4, Long 10.4

7.30am: Tested life-buoys - found correct.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship throughout, and painting down aloft.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 10.15pm.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Fresh Beef Received 520 lbs, Vegetables Received 1000 lbs]


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14 June 1914

At Trondheim

Lat 63.4, Long 10.4

7.30am: Landed Roman Catholics.

9.25am: Landed Wesleyans.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

Noon: Church Parties returned.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 10.30pm.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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15 June 1914

At Trondheim

Lat 63.4, Long 10.4

[A typical quiet day in port - all entries shown here as an example:]

0.35am: Let fires out in Steam Pinnace.

3.15am: Banked fires in Picket Boat.

4.0am: Lit fires in Steam Pinnace.

9.0am: Prayers - Divisions.

am: Torpedo Training Class under Instruction. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

4.0pm: Quarters.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 10.30pm.

8.0pm: Let fires out and hoisted in Picket Boat.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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16 June 1914

From Trondhjem to Bergen or at Sea

Lat 63.4, Long 8.5

Draught Forward 24’ 10”, Aft 25’ 8”.

5.30am: Hands employed preparing for sea.

6.0am: Weighed. 6.6am: Proceeded 66 Revs. Courses as requisite out of Trondhjem Fiords.

8.30am: Courses as requisite out of Trondjem Lead.

11.50am: Sighted HMS “Natal” and “Achilles” WSW.

0.30pm: Passed HM Ships Natal, Achilles. Courses as requisite down Edo, Yttre and Ravine [Ravn] Fiords.

3.15pm: Proceeded out of Ravnegabn [Ravnegab].

5.25pm: Sighted Ona Light House S41W.

6.30pm: Ona Light abeam.

9.50pm: Sighted Svinoen Light House.

11.15pm: Svinoen Light abeam 6.8 miles.

[Distance run through the water: 59 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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17 June 1914

From Trondhjem to Bergen or at Sea

Lat 60.4, Long 5.3

3.35am: Obtained Deviation by Sun Azimuth Deviation Nil.

6.43am: Sighted Utvaer S11E.

8.30am: Hauled in Patent Log showing 168.2.

8.45am: Courses as requisite up Fria Fiord [?] to Bergen.

am: Starboard Watch attended medical lecture. Torpedo Training Class under Instruction. Remainder employed as requisite.

11.25am: Lit fires in Picket Boat and Steam Pinnace.

0.53pm: Saluted Norweigian Flag 21 guns. Shore returned ditto.

1.5pm: Let go Starboard Anchor and proceeded to moor.

1.8pm: Let go Port Anchor, 6 shackles on each in 17.5 fathoms.

[Anchorage Bearings: Karinsfryd [?] 79 degrees 40 minutes, Church 62 degrees 20 minutes, Workshops abeam port]

3.40pm: Vice consul visited ship.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 9.30pm.

[Distance run through the water: 240 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Noon temperature 56F, sea temperature 53F]


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18 June 1914

At Bergen

Lat 60.4, Long 5.3

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 10pm.

4.30pm: HE [His Excellency] the Governor visited ship. Saluted ditto 13 guns.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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19 June 1914

At Bergen

Lat 60.4, Long 5.3

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 10pm.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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20 June 1914

At Bergen

Lat 60.4, Long 5.3

7.45am: Norweigian [Norwegian] gunboat sailed.

7.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 10.0pm and to POs [Petty Officers] to 11pm.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Fresh Beef Received 520 lbs, Vegetables Received 970 lbs]


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21 June 1914

At Bergen

Lat 60.4, Long 5.3

8.30am: Landed Roman Catholics.

9.45am: Rear Admiral CA Madden visited ship, and inspected Cadets [probably CE Madden, as mentioned here, commanding the Second Cruiser Squadron at this time]

10.20am: Held Divine Service.

1.0pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 10pm, and to POs to 11pm.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Noon temperature 71F]


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22 June 1914

At Bergen

Lat 60.4, Long 5.3

8.0am: Dressed ship - rainbow fashion - in honour of HM the King's Accession Day.

Noon: Fired Royal Salute of 21 guns in honour of HM the King’s birthday.

5.0pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 10pm, to those men who have not broken leave this year and to POs to 11pm.

8.30pm: Hands prepared for sea.

10.5pm: Undressed ship.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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23 June 1914

From Bergen to Christiania [Kristiania] or at Sea

Lat 59.6, Long 5.3

Draught of Water Forward 24’ 5”, Aft 25’ 7”.

5.0am: Unmoored, weighed Port anchor and shortened in to 4 shackles on Starboard cable. Hands securing ship for sea.

6.15am: Weighed Starboard anchor. 6.25am: Proceeded 72 Revs. Courses as requisite out of harbour and through Fiords By and Vatlestrom [Vatlestraumen] and Lonoosen [Lonosen].

9.30am: Aired bedding.

am: Courses as requisite through Langenuen and Bommel Fiords.

Noon Course as requisite through Hardanger Fiord.

1.0pm: Rovaer Light abeam 0.5 miles.

1.30pm: Shaped course South. 1.45pm: Streamed Patent Log.

2.4pm: Udsira [Utsira] Light abeam 2 miles.

8.15pm: Elsiro [?] Light House abeam 2.5 miles.

11.30pm: Sighted Naze [Lindesnes] Light S81E.

[Distance run through the water: 61.5 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Rövaer Light House S35W 10 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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24 June 1914

From Bergen to Christiania or at Sea

Lat 58.7, Long 9.9

0.45am: Sighted Ryvingen Light S87E.

5.0am: Sighted Oro [?] Light N, E.

8.30am: Outer Toringen [Torungen] Light abeam.

am: Lost overboard by accident - Cartridges, Drill BL 6” - I in number.

2.49pm: Foeder [Faerder] Light abeam 1.15 miles.

4.30pm: Courses as requisite up Christiania Fiords.

6.13pm: Reduced 54 Revs through narrows.

7.53pm: Let go Starboard anchor and proceeded to moor with 5 shackles on each in 13 fathoms.

7.53pm: Saluted Norweigian [Norwegian] Flag with 21 guns. Battery returned salute.

8.55pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 11pm.

[Anchor Bearings: Vippetang end of Wharf 123 degrees, Kavringen Light Beacon 51 - 20 Brandskein [?], ditto 73 - 45 Tyocholm [?]]

[Distance run through the water: 254 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Noon temperature 68F, sea temperature 63F]


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25 June 1914

At Kristiania [modern day Oslo]

Lat 59.9, Long 10.7

9.30am: British Consul visited ship. Saluted ditto 7 guns.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 11pm.

1.30pm: Civil Governor made official visit. Saluted ditto with 15 guns.

1.30pm: British Minister made official visit. Saluted ditto 15 guns.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Fresh Beef Received 260 lbs, Vegetables Received 500lbs]


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26 June 1914

At Kristiania

Lat 59.9, Long 10.7

1.30pm: General C-in-C [Commander in Chief] visited ship. Saluted ditto 13 guns.

4.40pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 11pm.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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27 June 1914

At Kristiania

Lat 59.9, Long 10.7

9.30am: Norweigian [Norwegian] TB [Torpedo Boat] Flotilla arrived.

Noon: Norweigian Commodore visited ship. Saluted ditto 11 guns.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 11.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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28 June 1914

At Kristiania

Lat 59.9, Long 10.7

9.10am: Landed RC’s [Roman Catholics] and Wesleyans.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

11.0am: Church Parties returned.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 11.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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29 June 1914

At Kristiania

Lat 59.9, Long 10.7

7.10am: Norweigian TB Flotilla sailed.

am: Torpedo Training Class under Instruction. Remainder refitting boats’ falls and as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 11.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Fresh Beef Received 580 lbs, Vegetables Received 1450 lbs]


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30 June 1914

From Kristiania to Cowes or at Sea

Lat 59.5, Long 9.9

Draught Forward 24’ 2”, Aft 25’ 2”.

6.0am: Hands employed preparing ship for sea.

8.15am: Hoisted in and drew fires in Steam Pinnace and Picket Boat.

8.30am: Unmoored, weighed Port anchor.

8.55am: Weighed Starboard anchor. 9.5am: Proceeded as requisite 68 Revs.

10.42am: Increased 68 Revs. Courses as requisite out of Fiord.

0.30pm: Shaped course S6W.

2.37pm: Altered course S44W, Foerder [Faerder] Light House N74W.

4.15pm: Quarters. Exercised General Quarters. Steered from Conning Tower. 4.50pm: Secured.

4.55pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

5.0pm: Read warrant No 88.

7.45pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

8.40pm: Put clocks back 5 minutes.

[Distance run through the water: 30 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Horten Light S27W 3.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]



LOGS FOR JULY 1914


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1 July 1914

From Kristiania to Cowes or at Sea

Lat 55.7, Long 7.0

1.15am: Put clocks back 5 minutes.

4.50am: Sighted Lodbierg [Lodbjerg] Light S63E.

6.50am: Put clocks back 4 minutes.

11.45am: Altered course to avoid trawler. 11.48am: Resumed course.

1.0pm: Passed Swedish Cruiser steering NE.

4.15pm: Quarters. Read returns of Courts-Martials for Quarter ending 31/3/14.

10.0pm: Put clocks back 4.5 minutes.

[Distance run through the water: 261.0 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Terschelling Light Vessel S29W 155 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Misty through middle of day, noon temperature 68F, sea temperature 60F]


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2 July 1914

From Kristiania to Cowes or at Sea

Lat 52.3, Long 2.9

1.35am: Sighted Brandaris Light S27E.

2.10am: Sighted Tenschelling Light S21E.

3.15am: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

5.35am: Haaks Light Ship abeam 1 mile to Starboard.

9.0am: Prayers - Divisions. Read Articles of War.

10.0am: Fresh squall came up from Southward.

pm: Paid monthly money.

2.58pm: Sighted Outer Gabbard N64W.

4.15pm: Quarters. Exercised “Prepare to Tow Forward”.

4.25pm: Galloper Light Vessel abeam.

6.57pm: North Goodwin Light Vessel abeam 2.25 miles.

8.30pm: South Goodwin Light abeam.

10.3pm: Sighted Dungeness Light S77W.

10.55pm: Dungeness Light abeam.

[Distance run through the water: 267.3 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Misty all day, noon temperature 64F, sea temperature 58F]


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3 July 1914

From Kristiania to Cowes and at Cowes

Lat 50.8, Long -1.3

0.20am: Sighted Royal Sovereign Light Vessel N79W.

1.8am: Royal Sovereign abeam 2.6 miles.

1.51am: Beachy Head Light abeam.

4.50am: Put clocks back 8 minutes to GMT [Greenwich Mean Time].

4.52am: Sighted Owers Light Vessel N54W.

6.35am: Nab abeam, altered course N20W.

8.58am: Let go Starboard anchor and proceeded to moor, 5 shackles on each in 12.5 fathoms.

[Anchor Bearings: Norris Castle FS [Flag Staff] S31E, Yacht Club FS S53W, CG [Coast Guard] FS S11W]

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Fresh Beef Received 260 lbs, Vegetables Received 1108 lbs]

[Coal remaining 519 tons]

[Mist and rain during am, noon temperature 58F]


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4 July 1914

At Cowes [Isle of Wight, England]

Lat 50.8, Long -1.3

10.0am: Court of Enquiry assembled on board.

11.30am: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 10am Monday [on this Saturday].

pm: Make and Mend Clothes.

2.30pm: Finished court of Enquiry.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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5 July 1914

At Cowes

Lat 50.8, Long -1.3

9.30am: Divisions. Held Divine Service.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Rain through middle of day, noon temperature 59F]


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6 July 1914

At Cowes

Lat 50.8, Long -1.3

4.0am: HMS “Maidstone” passed with Submarine D4 in tow.

am: Hands employed painting ship and as requisite.

Noon: HMS “Dreadnought” passed steering West.

3.0pm: HMTBD [Torpedo Boat Destroyer] Sparrowhawk passed going West.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 7.0am.

5.25pm: HMS Firequeen sailed.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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7 July 1914

At Cowes

Lat 50.8, Long -1.3

1.0am: Landed Fire Party with Demolition gear to extinguish fire at West Cowes.

3.30am: Fire Party returned.

am: Marine Detachment at Small Arm Drill. Torpedo Training Class under Instruction. Men passing for higher rating and Leading Seamen away boat sailing. Remainder employed as requisite.

4.15pm: One Musician joined ship.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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8 July 1914

From Cowes to Swanage or at Swanage

Lat 50.6, Long -1.9

Draught Forward 23’ 4”, Aft 24’ 9”.

6.30am: Hands preparing for sea and as requisite.

7.0am: Unmoored. Weighed Port anchor and shortened in to 3 shackles on Starboard cable.

8.8am: Weighed Starboard anchor. 8.10am: Proceeded 66 Revs. Courses as requisite down Solent and Needles Channel.

10.6am: Shaped course West. Streamed Patent Log.

11.0am: Course and speed as requisite for entering Swanage.

11.34am: Let go Port Bower in 9.5 fathoms, veered to 6 shackles.

[Anchorage Bearings: Old Harry N30E, Grand Hotel FS [Flag Staff] N64W, Peveril Point FS S55W]

pm: Lost overboard by accident. Fenders, coir, Pattern 309, one in Number.

pm: Hands employed preparing ship for painting and as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 11.15pm.

7.0pm: One Rating joined.

7.45pm: Two mine sweepers arrived and anchored.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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9 July 1914

At Swanage

Lat 50.6, Long -1.9

3.40am: Two mine sweepers sailed.

am: Hands employed painting ship throughout.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 11.15pm.


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10 July 1914

From Swanage to Portland or at Portland

Lat 50.6, Long -2.0

Draught Forward 23’ 4”, Aft 24’ 8”.

4.0am: HMS Maidstone and 5 Destroyers passed.

6.0am: Hands employed preparing for sea and as requisite.

9.3am: Weighed and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite for carrying out Cadets 12 Pounder firing.

9.35am: Stopped. Dropped target.

11.0am: Completed firing. 11.15am: Shaped course West, 65 Revs.

1.30pm Course and speed as requisite for entering Portland Harbour.

1.59pm: Stopped. Secured to E4 Buoy.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read warrant No 89.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 7am.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Noon temperature 65F, sea temperature 62F]


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11 July 1914

At Portland

Lat 50.6, Long -2.4

11.30am: Gave leave to Port Watch to 10.30am Monday [on this Saturday].

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Fresh Beef Received 328 lbs, Vegetables Received 1250 lbs]


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12 July 1914

At Portland

Lat 50.6, Long -2.4

8.0am: Landed Roman Catholics.

9.10am: Landed Church Parties.

10.10am: Held Divine Services.

10.45am: RC’s returned.

4.10pm: Hands preparing for coaling ship.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Coal remaining: 386-12 tons]


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13 July 1914

From Portland to Dartmouth or at Dartmouth

Lat 50.6, Long -2.4

Draught of Water Forward 24’ 7”, Aft 24’ 11”.

5.0am: Hands employed preparing for coaling.

5.55am: HMS “Britannia” arrived.

7.35am: Commenced coaling ship.

9.3am: HMS “New Zealand” sailed.

10.55am: Completed with 300 tons coal.

11.0am: Hands preparing for sea.

1.5pm: Slipped and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite out of South Ship Channel.

1.52pm: Shaped course N88W. Bill of Portland Light House N2E, 1.4 miles.

6.0pm: Course as requisite for anchorage, speed as requisite.

6.24pm: Stopped. Let go Starboard anchor in 10 fathoms, veered to 5.5 shackles.

7.15pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 7am.

Anchorage Bearings: CGFS [Coast Guard Flag Staff] N47W, Day Beacon N34E, abeam port Mewstone N86E.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Coal remaining 351- 8 + 369, Total 720-8 tons]


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14 July 1914

At Dartmouth

Lat 50.4, Long -3.6

9.15am: TB [Torpedo Boat] No 16 arrived and proceeded up harbour.

3.10pm: HMS “Roebuck” proceeded up harbour.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 7am.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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15 July 1914

At Dartmouth

Lat 50.4, Long -3.6

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 11pm.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Fresh Beef Received 780 lbs, Vegetables Received 940 lbs, Bread Received 600 lbs]

[Temperature peaked at 67F, at 4pm]


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16 July 1914

From Dartmouth to Spithead or at Spithead

Lat 50.4, Long -2.5

Draught Forward 24’ 4”, Aft 25’ 3”.

7.20am: Let fires out and hoisted steamboats.

7.33am: Weighed. 7.35am: Proceeded 66 Revs. Course S84E. 7.50am: Streamed Patent Log.

11.0am: Altered course S66E to close “Carnarvon”. Increased 71 Revs.

0.45pm: Took up station 4 cables astern of “Carnarvon”, 50 Revs, Course N88E.

2.15pm: Course and speed as requisite for entering Needles Channel.

5.0pm: Course and speed as requisite up Solent and to Spithead.

7.2pm: Let go Starboard anchor. 7.9pm: Let go Port anchor and proceeded to moor, 6 shackles on each in 14.75 fathoms.

8.0pm: Weighed Starboard anchor. 8.5pm: Weighed Port anchor. Proceeded as requisite to shift berth.

9.40pm: Stopped. Let go Starboard anchor and proceeded to moor 6 shackles on each in 14.75 fathoms.

[Anchorage Bearings: Lee-on-Solent Pier 52 degrees 30 minutes, Measured Mile Beacon 58 30 Spit Fort, ditto 41 05 Fort Monckton]

[Distance run through the water: 41.5 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Bill of Portland N16E 6.75 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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17 July 1914

At Spithead

Lat 50.8, Long -1.1

1.25pm: Exercised Man Ship. Hands employed about boats and as requisite.

3.45pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 7am.

4.40pm: 7th Battle Squadron arrived.

5.10pm: 6th Cruiser Squadron arrived.

6.10pm: Training Squadron arrived.

6.30pm: Fleet auxiliaries arrived.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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18 July 1914

At Spithead

Lat 50.8, Long -1.1

6.45am: 8th Battle Squadron arrived.

7.20am: 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th Cruiser Squadrons arrived.

10.15am: First Lord of Admiralty visited ship and inspected Cadets.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 7am. Discharged 3 Ratings to Depot.

5.0pm: Fired Royal Salute 21 guns.

9.15pm: Burned searchlights.

10.50pm: Finished Searchlight display.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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19 July 1914

At Spithead

Lat 50.8, Long -1.1

10.20am: Held Divine Service. Second and Fourth Sea Lords attended Divine Service, and inspected Cadets.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 8pm.


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20 July 1914

From Spithead to Sea or at Sea

Lat 50.5, Long -1.0

Draught Forward 23’ 9”, Aft 25’ 2”.

5.0am: Hands preparing ship for sea.

6.15am: Unmoored. Weighed Western anchor and shortened in to 5 shackles on Port anchor.

8.0am: Let fires out in First Steam Pinnace. Squadrons weighing and proceeding to sea as ordered.

9.34am: Weighed. 10.10am: Proceeded course and speed as requisite astern of Cumberland, 5th, 6th and 7th CS [Cruiser Squadrons] in company.

10.42am: Formed Divisions line ahead disposed abeam to Port.

11.5am: Moored ship and cheered HM the King in Victoria and Albert [though according to the log book of HMS Carnarvon for this date, the King was on HMY Alexandra].

Noon: Course SWxS speed as requisite.

pm: Course and speed as requisite for carrying out PZ1 exercise.

1.45pm: Cleared ship for action. 1.55pm: Exercised General Quarters.

4.2pm: Finished PZ1. Course as required for joining Fleet.

5.0pm: Took station astern of Cumberland 2.5 cables. Course West 13 knots.

6.15pm: Altered course N77W.

10.8pm: Portland Light abeam 6.6 miles.

[True Bearing and Distance: Doing PZ Exercise] [Note - PZ - the code used to give the order to commence exercises to accustom two or more Squadrons to work together, to gain practical experience of the difficulties of signalling to and of manoeuvring a large fleet]

[Cornwall was part of the Mobilisation Fleet Review, in which 59 battleships and 17 seaplanes took part. More details about fleet reviews here, and here, a picture here]

[Noon air and sea temperature 64F]


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21 July 1914

At Sea

Lat 50.2, Long -2.8

0.7am: Columns closed to 2.5 cables apart.

1.12am: Let go Starboard anchor in 9 fathoms, veered to 6 shackles in Tor Bay.

Anchorage Bearings: Berry Head Light S8W, Brixham Dolphin Light S52W.

8.25am: Shortened in to 2 shackles. 8.45am: Weighed.

8.55am: Proceeded 13 knots. Course S54E for Rendezvous PZ2.

10.45am: Course and speed as Requisite. Took station 1 mile South of 6th CS [Cruiser Squadron]. 11.6am: Stopped.

11.45am: Proceeded 13 knots. Course as requisite for taking station 10 miles South of 6th CS.

Noon: Course as requisite for PZ2.

1.25pm: Exercised General Quarters. 2.0pm: Secured.

3.0pm: Exercised Action. Carried out PZ.

3.50pm: Finished PZ exercise No 2.

5.30pm: Sighted Portland Bill N5W.

6.57pm: Stopped. Let go Port anchor in K2 berth in 11 fathoms, veered to 6 shackles.

[At single anchor in Weymouth Bay]

[True Bearing and Distance: Portland Bill - N35E 21.5 miles]


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22 July 1914

From Weymouth Bay to Sea or at Sea

Lat 50.2, Long -2.8

4.33am: Shortened in to 3 shackles.

4.40am: Weighed. 4.50am: Proceeded 14 knots. Course S25E. Took station 2.5 cables astern of Cumberland.

7.20am: Assumed 5th Organisation.

8.35am: Course W0.5N, 3 miles on Port beam of “Shannon”.

9.0am: Prayers. Divisions. Course and speed as requisite for PZ exercise.

10.0am: Cleared ship for action. Exercised General Quarters.

11.43am: Finished PZ3. 11.45am: Stopped.

0.10pm: Assumed 6th organization. Courses and speeds as requisite for PZ4 exercise.

3.5pm: Exercised Action. 3.15pm: Finished PZ. 3.35pm: Stopped.

4.15pm: Course N15W, 11 knots.

6.30pm: Course and speed as requisite for anchorage in Lyme Bay.

6.40pm: Stopped. Let go Port anchor in 17 fathoms, veered to 6 shackles.

[Anchorage Bearings: Orcombe Point N62.5W, Salcombe Church N8W, Bere Head Semaphore N25E]

9.0pm: Burnt Searchlights.

9.5pm: Exercised Night Defence stations.

10.15pm: Secured.


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23 July 1914

Lat 50.0, Long -2.9

Draught Forward 23’ 5”, Aft 24’ 9”.

6.26am: Weighed. 6.40am: Proceeded 11 knots S15W in single line. 6.45am: 7 knots.

9.25am: Course and speed as requisite for PZ exercises.

10.45am: Exercised General Quarters.

11.45am: Secured. Finished tactical exercises.

0.10pm: Quitted line and shaped course N62W, 15 knots.

1.30pm: Sighted Start Point N43W.

3.0pm: Course and speed as requisite for Plymouth Sound.

3.50pm: Let go Port anchor. 3.55pm: Weighed and proceeded.

4.5pm: Stopped. Let go Starboard anchor in 7 fathoms, veered to 5 shackles in Cawsand Bay.

[Anchorage bearings: Penlee Tower S56W, Maker Church N9E, Breakwater Light S88E]

5.30pm: Weighed and proceeded as requisite up harbour.

6.45pm: Stopped. Secured alongside No 5 Wharf in Hamoaze.

7.10pm: Gave leave to Port Watch and one third Starboard Watch to 6.45am.

[Coal remaining 233-4 tons]


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24 July 1914

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

5.0am: HMS Ships Hannibal, Active, Albion, Exmouth arrived.

10.30am: Read warrant No 90.

pm: One Rating joined from RNB [Royal Naval Barracks].

4.15pm: Gave leave to Port Watch and one third Starboard Watch to 6.45am.


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25 July 1914

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

7.30am: HM Ships Glory, Canopus, Victorious and Talbot arrived.

am: Tested life buoys, found correct. Hands getting up ammunition.

Noon: Discharged 66 Cadets on leave.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 6.45am Monday [on this Saturday] and to one third [blank].


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26 July 1914

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

8.40am: Landed Church Parties.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.30am: Church Parties returned.

1.0pm: Gave leave to one third Port Watch to 6.45am.


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27 July 1914

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

7.30am: Moved ship into No 10 Dock.

[In Dry Dock]

am: Hands cleaning ship’s bottom and as requisite.

pm: Hands cleaning and scraping ship’s bottom.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch and one third of Starboard Watch to 6.45am:


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28 July 1914

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

[in Dry Dock]

pm: Discharged 2 Ratings to Hospital. Hands employed surveying cable and as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch and one third Port to 6.45am.


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29 July 1914

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

[in Dry Dock]

am: All Store Officer’s parties drawing stores, remainder stowing cable and as requisite. Read Warrant no 91.

9.20am: Discharged 1 Seaman to Detention.

11.0am: Two Privates RMLI [Royal Marines Light Infantry] joined.

5.5pm: Gave leave to Port Watch and one third Starboard Watch to 6.45am.


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30 July 1914

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

[in Dry Dock]

am: Parties drawing stores and as requisite.

pm: Hands rigging stages and as requisite.

4.10pm: Hands provisioning ship. Let fires out in steam pinnace.

5.45pm: Gave leave to Natives to 6.45am.

7.15pm: 93 Ratings joined. 4 Cadets, 1 Sub Lieutenant RNR [Royal Naval Reserve] joined.

8.0pm: 53 Boys joined. 5 Privates, 1 Corporal RMLI joined. 1 Naval Cadet joined.


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31 July 1914

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

[in Dry Dock]

1.15am: One Cadet joined.

am: Hands provisioning and ammunitioning ship.

am: Discharged 9 Ratings to Monmouth and 2 Ratings to Depot. 5 Ratings joined.

2.0pm: 1 Rating joined from Hospital.

4.30pm: Gave leave to natives Port Watch and First part Starboard Watch to 6.45am.

5.0pm: Exercised General Quarters and Fire Stations.

10.30pm: HMS London placed in No 4 Basin.


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1 August 1914

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

[in Dry Dock]

am: Hands employed preparing for coaling and as requisite. Parties drawing stores and as requisite.

pm: Hands employed unrigging stages and as requisite.

6.0pm: Shifted ship to No 8 Coaling Wharf.

7.20pm: In all boom boats.

7.30pm: Moored alongside No 8 Wharf.

8.45pm: Commenced coaling.

[Fresh Beef Received 405 lbs, Vegetables Received 3000 lbs, Bread Received 1200 lbs]

[Rain for most of the day, noon temperature 62F]


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2 August 1914

From Devonport to Gibraltar or at Sea

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

am: Hands coaling ship.

10.30am: Lit fires in Nos 1, 3, 4, 6 A and 1, 3, 4, 6, 8 B and 4 and 8 C Boilers.

11.5am: Completed with 1610 Tons coal. Hands preparing for sea,

0.35pm: Lit fires in Nos 2, 4 ,5 A Boilers and 6, 7, 9 C Boilers.

Draught Forward 27’ 3”, Aft 26’ 0”.

1.40pm: Lit fires in Nos 2, 4, 7, 8 B Boilers.

1.45pm: Slipped and proceeded in tow of tugs as requisite out of harbour.

2.35pm: Stopped. Dropped pilot. 2.37pm: Proceeded 10 knots. Course as requisite.

2.45pm: Set course S45W, 12 knots.

3.0pm: Increased 15 knots. 3.25pm: Streamed Patent Log.

6.0pm: Read and Exercised Stations for Night Defence.

7.20pm: Exercised General Quarters.

8.0pm: Secured.

9.10pm: Sighted Ushant Light S16W.

10.50pm: Exercised Sea Boat’s crew.

11.0pm: Ushant Light abeam, altered course SW.

[Coal remaining 71-14 + 1610, Total 1681-14 tons]


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3 August 1914

From Devonport to Gibraltar or at Sea

Lat 45.7, Long -7.5

3.23am: Challenged French man-of-war, who replied.

5.10am: Secured - Daylight.

pm: Hands preparing ship for War.

4.30pm: Exercised Night Defence Stations. 5.30pm: Dispersed.

8.15pm: Darkened ship. 8.30pm: Night Defence Stations.

9.45pm: Sighted Cape Villano S28W.

11.35pm: Cape Villano abeam, altered course S40W.

[Distance run through the water: 315.5 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Cape Villano S27W 173 miles]

[Westerly wind force 3 for most of day, noon temperature 67F, sea temperature 60F]


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4 August 1914

From Devonport to Gibraltar or at Sea

Lat 40.4, Long -11.0

5.10am: Daylight. Secured.

10.30am: Fore turret, A and B Groups at Divisional Drill. Remainder employed as requisite. Remainder preparing ship for war.

4.10pm: Connected up Fore Cross Passage steering gear.

4.50pm: Connected up Fore Bridge steering gear.

7.45pm: Darkened ship.

8.25pm: Hands to “night defence stations”.

9.8pm: Received telegram from Admiralty authorizing commencement of hostilities against Germany from midnight.

[Distance run through the water: 355.2 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Cape St Vincent S26E 224 miles]


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5 August 1914

From Devonport to Gibraltar

Lat 36.5, Long -7.6

4.55am: Sighted Cape St Vincent.

5.10am: Daylight. Secured from Night Defence.

7.55am: Altered course to ascertain nationality of Russian Vessel.

8.10am: Resumed course.

am: During forenoon the course was altered continually for short periods to ascertain nationality of merchant shipping, and to inform British ships of outbreak of war.

2.30pm: Sighted German steamship "Syra" [see Vessel History here] from Hamburg N85E, 2.5 miles approximately, steering SE. Altered course to overhaul her, speed as requisite.

2.55pm: Stopped. Lieutenant Whitehead and boarding party boarded and captured her.

3.45pm: Sent prize crew. Lat 36 15.5 N, Long 6 32 W.

4.5pm: Hoisted sea boat. Proceeded S54E, 107 Revs.

6.38pm: Tarifa Point abeam.

7.15pm: Course as requisite for Gibraltar.

7.40pm: Stopped. Secured alongside North Mole.

8.30pm: Commenced coaling ship. Lost overboard by accident Spring hooks pattern 2096a, 1 in number.

[Distance run through the water: 358 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Cape Trafalgar S75E - 77 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Coal remaining: 1247-2 tons]

[Noon temperature 74F, sea temperature 71F]


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6 August 1914

From Gibraltar to Casablanca

Lat 34.7, Long -6.9

2.30am: Finished coaling, completed with 369 tons.

3.5am: Slipped and proceeded. Courses as requisite.

3.44am: Increased 15 knots. Exercised Night Defence Stations. Shaped course S50W.

4.47am: Tarifa Light abeam. Sighted Cape Spartel S71W.

5.15am: Daylight. Secured from Night Defence.

4.0pm: Courses as Requisite for anchorage.

4.15pm: Speed as requisite. 4.38pm: Stopped.

4.45pm: Let go Starboard Bower anchor in 12 fathoms, veered to 5.5 shackles.

6.30pm: Exercised Action. 6.45pm: Secure.

8.15pm: Hands to Night Defence Stations.

Anchorage Bearings: Church S58W, WT [Wireless Telegraph] Masts S81W, Black Rock S40E.

[Distance run through the water: 123.4 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Casa Blanca S30W - 70 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Coal remaining: 1141-18 + 369, Total 1510-18 tons]

[Noon temperature 75F, sea temperature 72F]


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7 August 1914

From Casablanca to Gibraltar

Lat 33.6, Long -7.6

5.25am: Daylight - Secured from Night Defence.

10.12am: Exercised General Quarters. 10.55am: Secure.

10.45am: British and French Consuls visited ship.

11.0am: Saluted Consul 9 guns.

3.55pm: Shortened in cable.

4.5pm: Weighed and proceeded. 4.10pm: Course N44E - 15 knots.

8.10pm: Hands to Night Defence Stations.


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8 August 1914

From Casablanca to Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

1.30am: Sighted Cape Spartel N74E.

7.22am: Proceeded into Gibraltar Harbour 10 knots.

7.38am: Stopped. Secured alongside North Mole.

8.30am: Commenced coaling ship.

11.35am: Completed with 342 tons coal.

2.51pm: French TBD Protet sailed.

6.40pm: TB [Torpedo Boat] Flotilla sailed.

7.15pm: Two TBs arrived.

Draught Forward 27’ 0”, Aft 25’ 9”.

10.0pm: Slipped and proceeded as requisite out of harbour.

10.25pm: Hands to Night Defence Stations.

10.40pm: Shaped course S30W, 12 knots.

[Coal remaining: 1335-12 + 342, Total 1677-12 tons]


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9 August 1914

From Gibraltar to Madeira or at Sea

Lat 35.1, Long -8.9

0.55am: Altered course to close and examine Merchantman.

2.13am: Resumed course.

5.15am: Daylight Secured from Night Defence.

9.45am: Altered course 16 Points to close and examine Merchantman - Spanish.

10.0am: Resumed course.

11.0am: Performed Divine Service.

10.50pm: Put clocks back 20 minutes.

[Distance run through the water: 201.8 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Madeira S70W - 413 miles]

[Noon temperature 76F, sea temperature 72F]


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10 August 1914

From Gibraltar to Madeira or at Sea

Lat 32.9, Long -16.0

1.25am: Put clocks back 20 minutes.

2.23am: Altered course to communicated [sic] with SS “Sterndale”.

2.40am: Resumed course.

5.30am: Put clocks back 20 minutes.

10.48am: Exercised “Connect up Conning Tower Steering gear”.

10.52am: Connected up Fore Bridge Steering gear.

am: A and B Groups at Divisional Drill. Remainder employed as requisite.

0.23pm: Sighted Porto Santo Island.

0.45pm: Altered course as requisite for searching Porto Santo, Madeira and Dezerta [Desertas] Islands.

1.16pm: Liona [?] Light House abeam.

3.11pm: Fora Island Light abeam.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 92, 93, 94, 95.

4.50pm: Passed 3.5 miles abeam of Funchal 3 German merchant ships, including Petropolis and Colmar at anchor. Communicated by signal to SS Anglesea.

5.45pm: Sighted Dezerta Grande.

[Distance run through the water: 375 miles]

[North easterly wind force 4 to 5 for much of day, noon temperature 70F, sea temperature 69F]


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11 August 1914

From Madeira to Canary Islands

Lat 30.1, Long -15.8

10.0am: Sighted Great Piton Island. Courses as requisite for searching Salvage Islands [also called Savage Islands or Ilhas Selvagens] - Nothing seen.

am: Boys mustering bags. Remainder as requisite.

6.0pm: Sighted land SW; also a steamer bearing S50W.

6.0pm: Altered course to close steamer SS Memnon (British).

6.36pm: Resumed course.

7.25pm: Sighted Anaga Point [Punta de Anaga - Tenerife] Light S53W.

[Distance run through the water: 279 miles]

[North easterly wind force 4 to 5 for much of pm, misty from noon onwards, noon temperature 76F, sea temperature 72F]


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12 August 1914

At Sea near Canary Islands

Lat 27.6, Long -15.8

4.45am: Sighted Man of War WNW.

5.0am: Challenge answered by HMS “Cumberland”.

6.10am: Stopped. Arrived at Rendezvous.

6.40am: HMS “Cumberland” arrived, communicated with ditto.

9.10am: Proceeded as Requisite 7000 yards for converging gun sights on HMS “Cumberland”.

9.30pm: Stopped.

am: Exercised Stokers at “Action” stations. Hands employed as requisite.

11.0am: Put clocks on 20 minutes.

0.2pm: Proceeded 50 Revs. Course N20W.

3.0pm: Put clocks on 20 minutes.

4.45pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes to GMT.

8.45pm: Sighted Anaga Point Light N17W.

[True Bearing and Distance: Maspalomas Light [Gran Canaria] N37E 12.5 miles]


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13 August 1914

At Sea off Canary Islands

Lat 29.6, Long -15.8

8.35am: Sighted Salvage Islands N37W.

9.40am: Exercised Action. Connected up Fore Cross Passage steering position.

10.40am: Disperse. Connected Fore Bridge steering gear. 6” guns crews at Loader and Deflection Teacher. Boys under Instruction.

8.24pm: Sighted Anaga Point Light S53W.

[True Bearing and Distance: Anaga Point - Tenerife S15W - 65 miles]


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14 August 1914

At Sea off Canary Islands

Lat 28.1, Long -15.4

1.50am: Sighted Sardina Point [Punta Sardina - Gran Canaria] Light.

2.24am: Altered course South to close steamer.

2.30am: Course and speed as requisite for examining SS “San Telmo” from Christania [Oslo].

3.10am: Resumed course and speed.

3.30am: Sighted Isleta Light S34E.

6.0am: Arrived at Rendez-vous. Stopped. Secured from Night Defence.

6.15am: As Requisite for closing HMS “Cumberland”.

6.30am: Stopped. Communicated with ditto.

7.15am: Proceeded West - 10 knots for Las Palmas.

8.19am: Came to with Starboard Bower anchor in 10.5 fathoms, veered to 4.5 shackles. Saluted Spanish flag, 21 guns. Fort returned ditto. Saluted Rear Admiral Cataluna with 13 guns. Returned ditto.

[Anchorage Bearings: Castle N42W, West Mole extreme S82W, Outer Mole Light S8W]

10.0am: Commenced coaling ship.

9.0am: British Consul visited ship.

Noon: Saluted Spanish Vice Admiral of Cataluna with 15 guns.

pm: Hands coaling ship.

4.20pm: Civil Governor visited ship. Saluted ditto13 guns. Fort returned ditto.

4.30pm: Completed with 615 tons coal.

6.55pm: Weighed and proceeded as requisite out of harbour. Course as requisite to close Cumberland.

8.15pm: Stopped. Communicated with “Cumberland”.

9.15pm: Proceeded. Course as requisite for closing SS Ploughwell [possibly this ship which had a number of different names].

10.49pm: CourseN40W.

Midnight: Closed steamer bearing West.

[Fresh Beef Received 920 lbs, Vegetables Received 5000 lbs]

[Coal remaining 1070-14 + 615, Total 1685-14 tons]

[Noon temperature 81F]


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15 August 1914

At Sea off Canary Islands

Lat 28.2, Long -15.8

0.15am: Closed SS Avetoro - Russian. Course and speed as requisite.

1.44am: Sighted SS Ellaline "B" Cardiff.

3.45am: Altered course N10E. Isleta Light N75W.

10.15am: Passed SS “Highland Laddie” [possibly this ship] proceeding to Las Palmas.

10.45am: Sighted stranger S18E. Course and speed as requisite for closing ditto.

11.58am: Stopped. Sent boarding party to SS “Re Vittorio” [probably this ship], Italian mailship.

pm: Communicated with SS “Rc Vittorio”. Discovered 21 German Reservists.

3.30pm: Made SS “Re Vittorio” a prize. Sent prize crew in charge of Lieutenant Howsmith [?] and Mr Franklin and Sub Lieutenant Staide RNR.

4.10pm: Proceeded 94 Revs. Course N58E to convoy SS “Re Vittorio” to Gibraltar.

[True Bearing and Distance: Melenara Point [Gran Canaria] S84.75W 23 miles]

[Northerly wind force 4 to 5 all day, with sea state rough in evening, noon air and sea temperature 73F]


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16 August 1914

At Sea off Canary Islands

Lat 30.2, Long -13.1

9.10am: Course and speed as requisite to close steamer Spanish.

9.17am: Resumed both course and speed.

3.25pm: Sighted Allegranza Island [Isla de Alegranza] S48W.

5.0pm: Allegranza Light S84W, 2.2 miles, altered course S10E.

[Distance run through the water: 258.5 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Allegranza Island Light S23W - 51 miles]

[NE wind force 4 to 6 during day, with sea state rough in late am, noon air and sea temperature 71F]


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17 August 1914

At Sea off Canary Islands

Lat 28.2, Long -15.4

9.30am: Divisions and Prayers. Gun’s crews at Deflection Teacher and Loader.

10.0am: Connected up Conning Tower steering gear.

10.10am: Connected up Hand Wheel to exercise Hand Wheel Party.

11.15am: Connected up Fore Bridge steering gear.

11.50am: Courses as Requisite to close RMSP “Orlanza” [probably Royal Mail Steam Packet “Arlanza”, later HMS Arlanza]

0.10pm: Stopped. Communicated with HBM [His Britannic Majesty’s] Consul and SS Orlanza.

1.0pm: Proceeded S15E, 8 knots.

1.48pm: Course as Requisite to close SS Prah [?], 12 knots.

5.17pm: Course as Requisite to close SS Ausonia (Italian) speed 12 knots.

5.50pm: Altered course as requisite to close PSNO [Pacific Steam Navigation Company] “Orcoma” [later HMS Orcoma].

7.25pm: Maspalomas Light abeam 3.1 miles.

[Distance run through the water: 240 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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18 August 1914

At Sea off Canary Islands

Lat 27.9, Long -15.0

1.40am: Morro Colchas abeam 4 miles.

5.40am: Maspalomas Light 4 Points on Port Bow.

6.30am: Sighted sailing ship on Port Bow (Spanish).

10.10am: Exercised “Action”. 10.40am: Secured. Boys under Instruction. 6” gun’s crews at Loader.

Noon: Sighted Peak Tenerife N42W.

8.58pm: Rasca Light abeam.

9.15pm: Sighted San Cristovel Light [San Cristobal] N43W. Increased 42 Revs.

11.26pm: Sighted Teno Point Light [Punta de Teno] N5E.

[Distance run through the water: 183.0 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Santa Cruz de Tenerife N20W - 35 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[North easterly wind force 4 to 5 through middle of day, noon temperature 73F, sea temperature 71F]


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19 August 1914

At Sea off Canary Islands

Lat 28.5, Long -18.0

6.10am: Teno Point Light N29E - 5.5 miles. Altered course N60W. Increased 10 knots. Daylight. Secured from Night Defence.

8.50am: Sighted Palma Island N45W.

6.35pm: Sighted steamer. 6.40pm: Altered course East to close Spanish mail steamer.

10.15pm: Sighted Gomera Light S10W.

11.15pm: Teno Point abeam.

[Distance run through the water: 202.5 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Fuencaliente Point S63E - 8 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Easterly winds very variable in force during day - from force 2 to force 8]


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20 August 1914

At Sea off Canary Islands

Lat 28.1, Long -17.0

0.25am: Sighted Rasca Point Light S31E.

1.45pm: Rasca Point abeam 1 mile, altered course S56E.

4.10pm: Read Warrant No 96.

8.10pm: Sighted Steamer S20E. Course and speed as requisite for closing “Don Caesar” of London.

8.50pm: Course NW, 42 Revs.

11.0pm: Altered course 16 Points Port to SE.

[Distance run through the water: 230.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Winds very variable in force again today]


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21 August 1914

At sea off Canary Islands

Lat 27.9, Long -15.9

5.20am: Altered course as requisite to close stranger. Speed as requisite. Communicated with SS Senna of Bergen.

6.35am: Reduced 62 Revs, course as requisite for Rendez-vous.

7.15am: Stopped. Communicated with HMS “Highflyer”.

10.15am: Proceeded N40E 10 knots.

10.40am: Communicated with SS “Libra”.

am: Scrubbed hammocks and clothes.

3.45pm: Courses as requisite in approaching Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

3.56pm: Stopped to communicate with SS Ruahina.

4.5pm: Course and speed as requisite alongside SS Ruahina.

5.5pm: Course N60E.

[Distance run through the water: 181.2 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Santa Cruz Light Tenerife N30W - 39 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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22 August 1914

From Canary Islands to St Vincent or at Sea

Lat 27.8, Long -16.0

6.18am: Altered course as requisite, speed 12 knots, to close steamer.

7.0am: Stopped, and as requisite to bespeak SS “Tropic” - White Star.

7.10am: Resumed course and speed.

10.30am: As Requisite to close HMS “Highflyer”.

11.10am: Proceeded 63 Revs S56W. Tested Life-buoys found correct. Turned in seaboat (Starboard).

5.0pm: Altered course SSE to close steamer.

5.45pm: Stopped. Boarded SS “Eveline” [probably] of Newcastle and ordered him to proceed to England. He had cargo of red wood for Germany.

6.50pm: Proceeded S56W, 10 knots.

11.50pm: Altered course N68W to close steamer.

[Distance run through the water: 207.1 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Morro Colchas Light S84E - 19 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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23 August 1914

From Canary Islands to Cape Verde Islands or at Sea

Lat 24.8, Long -18.4

0.22am: Stopped to communicate with SS “Lord Erne”.

0.45am: Proceeded S56W, 10 knots.

3.50am: Sighted steamer.

4.0am: Courses as Requisite to bespeak SS Borda (British).

4.35am: Course S56W, 63 Revs.

6.30pm: Sighted Ocean Tug, altered course NWxN. 6.52pm: Resumed course and speed.

7.0pm: Stopped to bespeak SS “Louwergei” [?] (Dutch).

7.25pm: Resumed course and speed.

[Distance run through the water: 234.6 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: St Vincent S38W - 607 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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24 August 1914

From Canary Islands to St Vincent or at Sea

Lat 21.7, Long -21.3

9.35am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Boys aired blue clothing. Seamen aired bedding. Gun’s crews at Loader and Deflection. Remainder as requisite.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read warrant No 97.

9.20pm: Altered course as Requisite to intercept steamer.

9.45pm: Stopped to communicate with SS Desna RMSP [Royal Mail Steam Packet Company - mentioned in this list].

10.10pm: Proceeded S56W, 52 Revs.

[Distance run through the water: 247.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[North easterly wind force 4 for much of day, noon temperature 76F, sea temperature 77F]


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25 August 1914

From Canary Islands to St Vincent Cape Verde Islands or at Sea

Lat 18.9, Long -23.8

am: 6” Gun’s crews at Loader. First Division aired bedding. Second and Third Divisions aired night clothing.

10.30am: Exercised Main Control.

[Distance run through the water: 219.6 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[North easterly wind force 4 or 5 all day, noon air and sea temperature 78F]


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26 August 1914

From Canary Islands to St Vincent or at St Vincent [Sao Vicente]

Lat 16.9, Long -25.0

4.15am: Sighted Bull Point Light S54W.

8.25am: Course as requisite for entering harbour.

8.42am: Stopped. Let go Port Bower anchor in 9 fathoms, veered to 5 shackles.

10.40am: Commenced coaling ship.

[Anchorage Bearings: Passaro Island [Ilheu dos Passaros] N8W, Point Riberia Julian N25E, Fort FS [Flag Staff] S70E]

pm: Hands coaling ship.

11.55pm: Completed with 1100 tons coal.

[Distance run through the water: 156.1 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Fresh Beef Received 500 lbs, Vegetables Received 5040 lbs]

[Coal remaining 603-2 + 1100, Total 1703-2 tons]

[Rain and drizzle for most of day]


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27 August 1914

At Sea off Cape Verde Islands

Lat 16.7, Long -25.0

8.15am: Hands preparing for sea.

9.0am: Weighed and proceeded.

9.45am: Altered course to intercept Brazilian SS “Cachoeiro”.

3.20pm: Stopped in Tarrafal Bay - St Nicholas Island [Sao Nicolau] to communicate with Merchant-cruiser “Macedonia” [HMS Macedonia].

6.12pm: Proceeded S25W 7 miles.

7.30pm: West Point St Nicholas Island N12E - 13 miles.

[Distance run through the water: 28.4 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Machado Point [Ponta Machado] Light N45W - 11 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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28 August 1914

At Sea off Cape Verde Islands

Lat 16.1, Long -25.0

0.42am: Sighted Steamer S18E. Altered course as requisite to close, speed as requisite.

1.53am: Stopped - Bespoke SS Manonge [?] (Portuguese). 2.14am: Resumed course and speed.

5.55am: Sighted Dutch mail SS ”Hollandia” [probably this ship, which changed its name later] S84W. Altered course West.

7.20am: Stopped. Boarded SS Hollandia. Found 62 Reservists (German and Austrian) on board. Secured from Night Defence.

8.55am: Brava Island [Ilha Brava] S16W, 38 miles. Proceeded N5E, 12 knots escorting SS Hollandia.

0.40pm: Sighted land N20E.

3.7pm: Stopped. Transferred Reservists as prisoners on board the ship.

5.45pm: Dismissed SS Hollandia and proceeded N40E, 12 knots.

6.25pm: Courses as Requisite for St Vincent [Sao Vicente].

6.58pm: Let go Port anchor in 11 fathoms, veered to 5 shackles. Transferred 69 Reservists as prisoners of war to HM MCS “Macedonia”.

[Anchorage Bearings: Fort Flag Staff S62E. Point Ribeira Julian N51E, Passaro Light House N8E]

8.40pm: Weighed and proceeded. Courses as requisite. Speed 10 knots. Darkened ship. Hands to Night Defence.

9.30pm: Passaro Island [Ilheu dos Passaros] Light S63W, 5.2 miles. Set course S71E - 7 knots.

[Distance run through the water: 165.8 miles]

[Number on sick list: 14]


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29 August 1914

At Sea off Cape Verde Islands

Lat 16.4, Long -24.0

am: Hands employed cleaning guns and as requisite.

[Distance run through the water: 163.2 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Cima Island [Ilheu de Cima] S23W 95.5 miles.

[Number on sick list: 14]

[North easterly wind force 3 all day, noon temperature 77F, sea temperature 76F]


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30 August 1914

From Cape Verde Islands to St Paul’s Rocks or at Sea

Lat 13.9, Long -26.2

0.10am: Sighted steamer S30W. Course as requisite for intercepting SS Julia Park.

0.25am: Resumed course N89W.

11.35am: Sighted steamer S4E. Altered course S19W.

1.0pm: Communicated with SS “Germanic” of Hull.

1.45pm: Proceeded S19W, 10 knots.

6.30pm: Obtained Deviation - Time [?] Azimuth Deviation Nil.

[Distance run through the water: 208 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: S13W 801 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Rain all am, noon temperature 78F, sea temperature 77F]


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31 August 1914

From Cape Verde Islands to St Paul’s Rocks

Lat 10.0, Long -27.3

am: Exercised Gunlayers at Control. Boys at Physical Drill. Remainder employed cleaning out boats and as requisite.

[Distance run through the water: 238.1 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Rain and showers on and off all day, noon air and sea temperature 79F]



LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1914


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1 September 1914

From Cape Verde Islands to St Paul Rocks or at Sea

Lat 6.6, Long -27.9

10.16am: Cleared Patent Log.

am: 6” Gun’s crews at Loader and as requisite. Remainder cleaning out boats and as requisite.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 99. Exercised Physical Drill. Boys under Instruction.

[Distance run through the water: 240 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]


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2 September 1914

From Cape Verde Islands to St Paul Rocks or at Sea

Lat 2.9, Long -29.1

2.12am: Sighted Steamer SW.

2.38am: Altered course to Port as requisite to bespeak SS “P de Satrustegui” (Spanish).

2.45am: Resumed course.

am: Fifth Division and Stokers aired bedding. Gun’s crews at loader and deflection etc.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read warrant No 100. Exercised Physical Drill and aired bedding.

8.0pm: Sun set bearing N82W. Deviation nil.

[Distance run through the water: 240 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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3 September 1914

From Cape Verde Islands to St Paul Rocks

Lat -1.0, Long -29.1

0.30am: Sighted 2 vessels S42W.

0.48am: Vessels ascertained to be tug towing dredger SWxS.

6.0pm: Courses as requisite for adjusting compasses. 6.34pm: Resumed course S72E.

7.0pm: Altered course N42E.

[Distance run through the water: 240 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]

[South easterly winds force 3 to 4 for most of day, noon temperature 79F, sea temperature 75F]


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4 September 1914

From Cape Verde Islands to St Paul Rocks or at St Paul Rocks [details of the Saint Peter and Saint Paul Archipelago are here]

Lat 0.7, Long -29.8

7.10am: Sighted steamer N28W, altered course WNW.

7.17am: Altered course West. Communicated with SS “Ursula” (British).

2.20pm: Sighted St Paul Rocks.

3.30pm: Altered course to East to close St Paul Rocks.

4.0pm: St Paul Rocks South 0.5 miles. Altered course North.

4.10pm: Courses as requisite for adjusting compasses. Read warrant No 101.

[Distance run through the water: 240 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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5 September 1914

From St Paul Rocks to Sea

Lat 4.0, Long -29.0

11.20am: Sighted HMS “Macedonia” N18W, altered course N38W.

11.57am: Stopped. Communicated with “Macedonia”.

1.0pm: Resumed course N35E - 10 knots.

[Distance run through the water: 239.8 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: St Vincent 810 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8

[South easterly wind force 3 or 4 all day, noon temperature 79F, sea temperature 80F]


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6 September 1914

From St Paul Rocks to Pernambuco

Lat 4.8, Long -28.1

6.25am: Altered course S43W for Pernambuco.

11.0am: Held Divine Service.

[Distance run through the water: 230 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: S27W 872 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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7 September 1914

From St Paul Rocks to Pernambuco or at Sea

Lat 1.5, Long -29.8

9.43am: Sighted: SS Kingfield (British).

10.0am: Altered course to close and communicate.

11.0am: Resumed course S43W.

9.5pm: Sighted light S25W. 9.15pm: Altered course as Requisite to intercept steamer.

9.40pm: Stopped - Boarded SS Gebria (Dutch Mail boat).

Midnight: Dismissed SS Gebria.

[Distance run through the water: 240 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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8 September 1914

From St Paul Rocks to Pernambuco or at Sea

Lat -1.5, Long -31.5

0.15am: Proceeded S40W 10 knots. Streamed Patent Log.

7.35am: Daylight. Secured from Night Defence

10.5am: Divisions - Prayers. 6” Gun’s crews to Loader and Divisional Drill and as Requisite. Remainder employed as requisite.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 102. Physical drill. Exercised Action.

8.0pm: Deviation by Setting Amplitude 0 degrees 20 minutes W

8.30pm: Hands to Night Defence. Darkened ship

[Distance run through the water: 214.7 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]


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9 September 1914

From St Paul Rocks to Pernambuco or at Sea

Lat -5.0, Long -33.2

1.28am: Sighted Fernando Noronha S6E.

7.45am: Secured from Night Defence Daylight.

am: Hands employed as requisite. Control parties at spotting table. Boys at Physical Drill.

4.30pm: Quarters. Physical Drill. Aired bedding and blue clothing.

8.45pm: Darkened ship. Hands to Night Defence.

[Distance run through the water: 240 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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10 September 1914

From St Paul Rocks to Pernambuco or at Pernambuco [Brazil]

Lat -8.0, Long -34.9

3.17am: Sighted steamer S30W. Altered course 4 Points to Port. Speed 12 knots.

3.40am: Reduce to 8 knots. Bespoke SS Artemis (Norwegian). 3.50am: Resumed course and speed.

4.24am: Sighted light S61W. 4.30am: Altered course as requisite to intercept steamer.

5.0am: Stopped. Communicated with Spanish SS Infanta Isabella de Bourbon [possibly this ship].

5.15am: Resumed course and speed.

8.15am: Sighted HMS “Bristol” N40E.

8.30am: Lit fires in Steam Pinnace.

11.0am: Course and speed as requisite for anchoring off Pernambuco.

11.40am: Stopped. Let go Port Bower in 8.5 fathoms, veered to 4.5 shackles. Fired salute 21 guns, Shore returned ditto.

Anchorage Bearings: Chimney N19W, Baths N75W, Recife Light House N34W.

3.30pm: Hands employed securing coal lighters.

4.55pm: Commenced coaling ship.

[Distance run through the water: 210 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Fresh Beef Received 500 lbs, Vegetables Received 4000 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 372-4 tons]


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11 September 1914

From Pernambuco to Sea or at Sea

Lat -8.4, Long -34.8

5.15am: Finished coaling. Received 370 tons.

am: Hands preparing for sea.

9.10am: Drew fires and hoisted Steam Pinnace.

9.35am: Weighed and proceeded as Requisite. 9.45am: Shaped course S20W, 12 knots. Streamed Patent Log.

10.5am: Sighted and altered course S63E to bespeak SS “Leucadia” - Whitby.

10.34am: Resumed course S20W.

11.30am: Sighted steamer S23W.

0.10pm: Course and speed as requisite to bespeak SS Holtye - London.

0.30pm: Proceeded S36W, 12 knots.

0.40pm: San Agostinho Lighthouse bearing N34W.

8.0pm: Stopped. Hauled in Patent Log. Manned and armed First Steam Pinnace. Hoisted out ditto.

9.0pm: Proceeded N64E - 8 miles.

10.25pm: Altered course on to patrolling beat, speed 8 knots.

[Distance run through the water: 28.4 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Abrolhos Rocks S20W - 620 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Coal remaining: 296 -14 + 370, Total 666-14 tons]

[Noon air and sea temperature 79F]


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12 September 1914

At Sea

Lat -8.1, Long -34.8

0.30am: Course as requisite on patrolling beat.

1.10am: Passed Brazilian gunboat steering ENE.

5.40am: Challenged by [HMS] “Carmania” [more information about this ship here] who reported she was chasing a darkened ship to North easterly.

5.50am: Set course NE. Worked up to Full Speed.

8.30am: Altered course 16 Points to SW. Worked down to 15 knots.

11.50am: Stopped. Hoisted in Steam Pinnace. Lost by accident - Fenders - Coir - 1 in number.

1.33pm: Cape Agostinho Light abeam 6.6 miles.

[Distance run through the water: 245.8 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Recife Light Pernambuco N86W 3.75 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[South easterly wind force 3 or 4 for much of day, noon air and sea temperature 79F]


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13 September 1914

From Pernambuco to Abrolhos Rocks or at Sea

Lat -12.4, Long -35.9

0.53am: Course and speed as requisite to bespeak SS “Poplar Branch” of Sunderland [Number 294 on this list and mentioned as 11th Voyage here].

2.35am: Proceeded S36W, 12 knots.

11.0am: Held Divine Service.

[Distance run through the water: 281.9 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Abrolhos Rocks S26W 373 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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14 September 1914

From Pernambuco to Abrolhos Rocks, or at Abrolhos Rocks [more information on the Abrolhos Archipelago here]

Lat -17.1, Long -37.8

7.40am: Sighted light S37W. 7.45am: Altered course as requisite to intercept steamer.

8.7am: Stopped. Boarded SS “Duca Dugli Abruzzi” [Duca Degli Abruzzi, pictured here] of Genoa. Papers found correct.

9.5am: Proceeded Course SW 13 knots.

9.36am: Altered course N65W to intercept steamer.

10.16am: Stopped. Boarded SS “Talifora” - Spanish - Papers correct.

11.5am: Proceeded S54W - 15 knots. Hands at control and gun drill and as requisite.

6.15pm: Altered course N5W. 6.30pm: Sighted Abrolhos Light House.

7.30pm: Altered course as requisite for anchorage. Speed as requisite.

8.0pm: Let go Starboard anchor in 10 fathoms, veered to 5 shackles - 2 cables SSW from HMS “Bristol”. Hoisted out Picket Boat and Steam Pinnace.

[Anchorage Bearings: Abrolhos Rocks Light House S76E true, 8,700 yards.

[Distance run through the water: 284.1 miles]

[Number on sick list: 14]


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15 September 1914

From Abrolhos Rocks to Trinidad Island or at Sea

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

1.20am: HMS “Bristol” sailed.

am: Hands preparing for coaling and returning 6” Cordite.

9.0am: Collier SS “Brierton” came alongside.

10.15am: Commenced coaling ship.

1.45pm: Boarded SS “Itaquera” (Brazilian). Papers correct.

2.30pm: Completed with 451 tons coal.

3.18pm: Proceeded 16 knots, Course South.

9.30pm: Sighted “Carmania” on starboard beam. Courses as requisite to close.

9.46pm: 70 Revs. Took station 1 mile ahead Carmania.

11.12pm: Course N58W.

[Distance run through the water: 119.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Coal remaining: 158-8 + 451, Total 609-8 tons]


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16 September 1914

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

9.30am: Course and speed as requisite to pilot HMS “Carmania” to her anchorage.

11.16am: Let go Port Bower anchor and veered astern alongside collier SS “Brierton” in 10 fathoms to 4 shackles. Hands preparing for coaling.

Anchorage Bearings: Abrolhos Rock Light House S75E - 9,600 yards

0.16pm: Commenced coaling ship.

pm: Coaling ship.

[Distance run through the water: 241.4 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]


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17 September 1914

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

am: Coaling ship.

7.50am: Finished coaling. 8.0am: Collier “Brierton” shoved off.

9.30am: Collier SS “Repton” [mentioned here] came alongside.

10.20am: Resumed coaling ship. Took observations for Chronometer error.

10.48am: SS “Brierton” sailed.

pm: Hands coaling ship and taking in provisions.

7.0pm: Finished coaling, having received 1237 tons.

7.30pm: Collier “Repton” shoved off and anchored.

8.0pm: Hoisted in Picket Boat and steam Pinnace which drew fires.

7.45pm: HMS “Carmania” and Macedonia sailed.

[Number on sick list: 15]

[Coal remaining: 472-4 + 900 + 337, Total 1709-4 tons]


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18 September 1914

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

8.10am: Secured from Night Defence.

am: Hands cleaning ship and as requisite.

11.45am: Admiralty collier SS “Marston” [or Manston] arrived.

1.25pm: SS “Marston” sailed.

9.0pm: Hands to Night Defence. Darkened ship.

[Number on sick list: 16]


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19 September 1914

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

[Number on sick list: 16]

[Nothing of note in log today]


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20 September 1914

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

8.10am: Day light. Secured from Night Defence.

am: Spread QD [Quarter Deck] awning.

10.40am: Divisions.

11.20am: Held Divine Service.

8.52pm: Hands to Night Defence. Darkened ship.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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21 September 1914

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

am: Hands cleaning out boats and as requisite.

11.50am: Boys to physical drill.

4.30pm: Quarters. Read warrants Nos 103, 104 and 105. Aired bedding.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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22 September 1914

From Abrolhos Rocks to Rio de Janeiro or at Sea

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

7.0am: Sighted light N35E.

8.0am: Challenged. Answered by “Canopus”.

10.20am: HMS “Canopus”, Collier “Adamton” [mentioned here] and oil vessel “Impoco” arrived.

am: Hands employed in boats, mending coal bags and as requisite.

0.30pm: Embarked crew of Dutch Prize “Kelbergen” - 29 in number.

[Draught Forward 26’ 11”, Aft 25’ 11”]

1.45pm: Weighed and proceeded 12 knots, course SWxS.

5.5pm: Put clocks back 30 minutes.

6.40pm: Put clocks back 30 minutes.

6.34pm: Sighted steamer S29W, altered course as requisite to close ditto. SS Merity (Brazilian).

7.25pm: Resumed course SWxS.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Fresh Beef Received 504 lbs]


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23 September 1914

From Abrolhos Rocks to Rio de Janeiro or at Sea

Lat -21.5, Long -40.2

7.10am: Secured from Night Defence. Daylight.

9.35am: Divisions. Read Warrant No 106.

am: 6” Guns crews at Loader. Stokers aired bedding. Remainder as requisite.

10.20am: Sounded 1/48 [fathoms].

0.40pm: Altered course S11E towards steamer.

1.25pm: Resumed course SWxS.

2.45pm: Sighted stranger S by W.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read warrant No 107.

6.10pm: Altered course S50W to speak British Steamer.

8.0pm: Darkened ship. Hands to Night Defence.

11.50pm: Sighted Cape Frio [Cabo Frio] Light N56W.

[Distance run through the water: 239.8 miles]

[Cape St Thomé [Sao Tomé] S57W 60 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]


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24 September 1914

From Abrolhos Rocks to Rio de Janeiro or at Rio de Janeiro

Lat -22.9, Long -43.2

3.45am: Communicated with SS Robert Dollar bound to St Lucia.

6.40am: Sighted Raza Light [Ilha Rasa] N46W.

10.12am: Stopped. Came to with Starboard anchor in 16.5 fathoms, veered to 6 shackles. Saluted country with 21 guns. Battery returned ditto. Saluted Brazilian Vice Admiral 15 guns. Brazil Dreadnought S Paolo [presumably Sao Paulo] returned ditto.

[Anchorage Bearings: Rat Island N24W, Signal Station: N18W, Villegagnon Fort abeam starboard S42W]

1.40pm: Discharged crew of Dutch Prize Kelbergen.

1.50pm: Saluted British Chargé D’Affairs with 13 guns.

4.0pm: Starboard Watch provisioning ship.

9.45pm: Finished provisioning ship.

10.15pm: Discharged Engineer Lieutenant Moss to shore.

[Distance run through the water: 221.2 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Fresh Beef Received 500 lbs, Vegetables Received 7520 lbs]


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25 September 1914

From Rio de Janeiro to Trinidad Island or at Sea

Lat -23.1, Long -42.5

1.30am: Banked fires in First Steam Pinnace.

Draught Forward 26’ 0”, Aft 25’ 5”.

7.0am: Hands preparing for sea.

7.40am: Hoisted and drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

8.10am: Weighed and proceeded 12 knots, courses as requisite out of Rio Harbour.

9.0am: Raza Island S56W, 5.3 miles. Set course S65E.

9.42am: Maricas Small Island abeam, altered course S76E.

1.40pm: Sighted Cape Frio N81E.

2.52pm: Cape Frio abeam 1.25 miles.

9.35pm: Sighted light N63E.

9.50pm: Courses as requisite to intercept SS “Henrik”.

10.10pm: Boarded ditto bound for Buenos Aires. Papers found correct.

11.0pm: Proceeded N74E, 10 knots.

[Distance run through the water: 39 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Cape Frio Light House N8E 26.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Misty through most of day, noon temperature 74F, sea temperature 70F]


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26 September 1914

From Rio de Janeiro to Trinidad Island or at Sea

Lat -21.6, Long -39.2

7.5am: Daylight - Secured from Night Defence.

8.30am: Altered course S83E. Tested lifebuoys - found correct. Both Turret and port gun’s crews at control drill. Employed cleaning ship throughout.

4.0pm: Quarters.

6.40pm: Exercised Action.

8.10pm: Hands to Night Defence. Darkened ship.

[Distance run through the water: 230.5 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Trinidad Island N83E 560 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Misty through middle of day, noon temperature 77F, sea temperature 74F]


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27 September 1914

From Rio de Janeiro to Trinidad Island or at Sea

Lat -20.9, Long -34.4

6.45am: Daylight - Secured from Night Defence.

0.50pm: Put clocks on 30 minutes.

4.40pm: Put clocks on 15 minutes.

6.0pm: Put clocks on 15 minutes.

8.40pm: Hands to Night Defence. Darkened ship. Connected up Conning Tower Steering gear.

[Distance run through the water: 284.0 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]


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28 September 1914

From Rio de Janeiro to Trinidad Island or at Sea

Lat -20.6, Long -29.4

8.0am: Sighted Trinidad Island S67E. [Note - this is not to be confused with Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean but refers to present day Trindade and Martim Vaz Archipelago, more information here]

8.30am: Altered course S62E - 15 knots. Connected up Fore Bridge steering gear.

am: Control Parties to drill. Remainder scrubbing awnings and as requisite.

1.15pm: North Point Trinidad Island abeam - 1.2 miles.

8.30pm: Hands to Night Defence. Connected up steering gear in Conning Tower.

[Distance run through the water: 281.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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29 September 1914

From Trinidad Island to Abrolhos Rocks or at Sea

Lat -20.0, Long -30.4

8.0am: Connected Fore Bridge steering gear.

8.0pm: Hands to Night Defence. Darkened ship. Connected up Conning Tower steering gear.

[Distance run through the water: 240 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Abrolhos Rocks Light House N68W - 329 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Noon air and sea temperature 75F]


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30 September 1914

From Trinidad Island to Abrolhos Rocks or at Sea

Lat -18.9, Long -38.5

7.45am: Daylight - Secured from Night Defence. Connected Fore Bridge steering.

10.33am: Altered course N64W to intercept steamer.

10.58am: Stopped. Boarded SS Princesson Ingeborg (Swede). Examined papers - found correct.

11.30am: Proceeded N55W, 15 knots.

3.0pm: Lit fires in Picket Boat and Steam Pinnace. Sighted HMS “Canopus” and Abrolhos Light House NNE.

3.50pm: Course and speed as requisite for anchorage.

4.8pm: Let go Starboard anchor in 13 fathoms, veered to 6 shackles, 2.5 cables S33W from HMS “Canopus”.

[Anchorage Bearings: Abrolhos Rocks Light House N33E - 4.25 miles]

pm: Hands preparing for coaling.

5.50pm: Mr Franklin, Lieutenant Hammill and prize crew rejoined ship from “Crown of Arragon”.

6.35pm: Sent working party to SS “Crown of Arragon” to load lighters with provisions. Watch provisioning ship.

10.45pm: Finished provisioning ship. Hands to Night Defence.

[Distance run through the water: 290 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]



LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1914


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1 October 1914

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

7.50am: Observed Challenge Signal HMS “Bristol”. Daylight - Secured from Night Defence.

8.30am: HMS “Bristol” arrived and anchored 2.5 cables S33W from Cornwall.

8.32am: Collier SS Boldwell came alongside.

10.3am: Commenced coaling.

pm: Hands coaling ship.

9.0pm: Hands coaling, ammunitioning and provisioning ship.

[Distance run through the water: 60 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Coal remaining: 632-14 tons]


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2 October 1914

From Abrolhos Rocks to Sea or at Sea

Lat -18.0, Long -38.7

2.0am: Hands coaling, provisioning and taking in stores.

3.40am: Completed with 1100 tons of coal.

4.45am: Collier cast off.

am: Hands provisioning, taking in stores and as requisite preparing for sea.

11.30am: Drew fires in Steam Boats.

11.35am: Weighed - proceeded as requisite 68 Revs. 11.40am: Set course N4W.

0.30pm: Sounding continually.

1.0pm: Altered course N19W on stern bearing of Light House.

5.50pm: Streamed Patent Log - Hands striking down ammunition, provisions, etc.

7.37pm: Altered course S70E to intercept steamer.

8.20pm: Stopped. Communicated with Admiralty collier No 299 SS “Ellerslie” [mentioned here].

8.40pm: Proceeded N66E - 10.5 knots.

8.55pm: Darkened ship - Hands to Night Defence. Connected Conning Tower Steering.

[Distance run through the water: 4.0 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Abrolhos Rocks Light House N86E - 2.5miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Coal remaining: 539-8 + 1100, Total 1639-8 tons]


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3 October 1914

At Sea

Lat -15.7, Long -36.4

4.0am: Stopped. Boarded SS “Amady” (British). Sent mail to RA [Rear Admiral] 4th CS [Cruiser Squadron] to Montevideo.

4.35pm: Proceeded N66E, 10.5 knots.

7.50am: Daylight - Secured from Night Defence. Connected Fore Bridge Steering.

8.50am: Spoke to SS “Pruth” (British).

Noon: Spoke SS “Highland Rover” for London [more information on this ship here].

1.55pm: Altered course S80E to intercept sailing vessel.

3.15pm: Spoke to Italian sail Antonio Padua.

3.30pm: Resumed course N65E.

6.16pm: Hauled in and cleared Patent Log.

8.40pm: Hands to Night Defence. Darkened Ship. Connected Conning Tower Steering.

[Distance run through the water: 241.7 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Bahia Light House N37W - 204 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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4 October 1914

At Sea

Lat -12.8, Long -33.6

7.40am: Secured from Night Defence. Daylight.

8.0am: Connected Fore Bridge Steering gear.

11.10am: Held Divine Service.

[Distance run through the water: 252 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[South easterly wind force 3 to 4 for much of day, noon temperature 78F, sea temperature 77F]


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5 October 1914

At Sea

Lat -9.2, Long -31.3

11.3am: Hauled in and cleared Patent Log.

11.40am: Struck fore yard.

8.0pm: Observed Deviation 0 degrees 30 minutes E.

[Distance run through the water: 252 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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6 October 1914

At Sea

Lat -4.9, Long -32.7

10.5am: Divisions - Prayers. Gunnery and Torpedo Training Classes under Instruction. 6” gun’s crews at loader and as requisite.

11.30am: Boys at Physical Drill.

3.25pm: Sighted Fernando Noronha N28W, altered course N30W.

5.40pm: Altered course as requisite round Fernando Noronha Island and to communicate with the shore station.

6.52pm: Stopped. Lowered seaboat.

8.9pm: Proceeded course and speed as Requisite.

[Distance run through the water: 252 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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7 October 1914

At Sea

Lat -1.7, Long -31.1

7.5am: Sighted light N62E. 7.12am: Altered course as requisite to close stranger.

7.30am: Hauled in Patent Log. Communicated with SS Corinthian of Whitby [possibly this ship, though there does not seem to be a Whitby connection and information here suggests she’d be much farther north].

7.35am: Proceeded. 8.0am: Resumed course and speed.

[Distance run through the water: 245.3 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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8 October 1914

At Sea

Lat -0.4, Long -34.9

am: Training Classes at gun Drill. Control and 6” gun’s crews at drill. Remainder as requisite. Marines and Stokers aired bedding.

11.5am: Hauled in and cleared Patent Log.

[Distance run through the water: 240 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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9 October 1914

At Sea

Lat -2.9, Long -36.5

am: Lost by accident White Helmets 1 in number.

4.40pm: Sighted steamer S42W.

4.49pm: Altered course as requisite to intercept ditto.

5.30pm: Stopped. Boarded SS “Highland Laird” [mentioned in the text here]. Examined papers - found correct. Received 865lbs frozen beef.

7.15pm: Proceeded 64 Revs. 7.20pm: Course SE.

[Distance run through the water: 215.7 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[South easterly wind force 4 for most of day, noon temperature 80F, sea temperature 78F]


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10 October 1914

At Sea

Lat -6.2, Long -34.5

8.30am: Sighted steamer S40W. 8.40am: Altered course as Requisite to intercept steamer.

9.45am: Stopped. Communicated with and boarded SS “Tennyson”. Examined papers - found them correct.

10.20am: Proceeded. 10.24am: Set course S11E, 15 knots.

6.0pm: Connected Fore Bridge Steering.

7.45pm: Sighted Olinda Point S72W.

9.30pm: Course and speed as requisite for anchorage.

9.45pm: Let go Port anchor in 9 fathoms, veered to 3 shackles, off Pernambuco. HBM [His Britannic Majesty’s] Vice Consul visited ship. Connected Conning Tower Steering.

[Distance run through the water: 274 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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11 October 1914

From Pernambuco to Abrolhos Rocks or at Sea

Lat -10.4, Long -35.2

0.12am: Weighed. 0.20am: Proceeded as requisite 12.75 knots, streamed Patent Log.

11.0am: Held Divine Service.

0.45am: Shaped course S20W.

1.55am: Agostinho Light abeam 8.5 miles.

6.45pm: Course as requisite to close Lady Ninian.

7.0pm: Communicated with Lady Ninian of Cardiff. 7.35pm: Resumed course.

[Distance run through the water: 292.4miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Abrolhos Rocks S25W - 538 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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12 October 1914

From Pernambuco to Abrolhos Rocks or at Sea

Lat -15.3, Long -36.7

am: Gun’s crews at Control, loader and Divisional Drills. Remainder as requisite and preparing for coaling.

2.3pm: Altered course to intercept stranger. Communicated with SS Bampton [which later changed its name - details here] for Hull.

2.30pm: Resumed course.

7.15pm: Sighted steamer S80W. 7.19pm: Altered course as requisite to close ditto.

7.50pm: Stopped - Boarded SS “Goviland”. Examined Papers - found correct.

8.30pm: Proceeded 12 knots S50W.

10.50pm: Sighted steamer, altered course to close ditto.

11.0pm: Communicated with SS “Euclid”. 11.40pm: Resumed course SW.

[Distance run through the water: 306.0 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[North easterly wind force 5 through middle of day, noon temperature 79F, sea temperature 78F]


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13 October 1914

From Pernambuco to Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

3.45am: Heavy squalls from Southward.

6.25am: Sighted Abrolhos Light N25W.

7.45am: Sighted [HMS] “Orama” at anchor.

8.0am: Courses as requisite for approaching anchorage.

8.45am: Let go Starboard anchor in 13.5 fathoms, off Abrolhos Rocks, veered to 6 shackles. Hands preparing for coaling.

10.30am: Collier SS “Ellerslie” came alongside.

11.45am: Commenced coaling.

pm: Hands coaling ship.

[Anchorage Bearings: Abrolhos Light House N30E - 8,100 yards]

[Distance run through the water: 246.7 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Coal remaining: 385-12 tons]


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14 October 1914

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

6.20am: Completed with 1330 tons coal. Collier SS “Ellerslie” cast off and anchored.

8.0am: HMS Bristol arrived.

2.50pm: Collier SS “Ellerslie” went alongside Bristol.

5.45pm: Sighted Brazilian Lloyd [more information about this shipping line here] steamer steering SW.

10.30pm: SS Priestfield arrived (Admiralty Collier).

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Coal remaining: 335-8 + 1330, Total 1665-8 tons]


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15 October 1914

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

6.0am: Lit fires in First Steam Pinnace.

pm: Hands employed scrubbing boat covers, canvas gear and as requisite.

8.0pm: SS Kelbergen sailed.

8.30pm: Drew fires and hoisted Steam Pinnace.

10.45pm: SS “Crown of Galicia” Storeship arrived [probably this ship, which changed its name later].

[Number on sick list: 8]


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16 October 1914

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

5.40am: Lit fires in Steam Pinnace.

am: Divers examining under water fittings. 6” gun’s crews at Drill. Remainder drawing stores and as requisite.

pm: Hands taking in stores.

9.50pm: Hoisted and drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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17 October 1914

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

3.8pm: Brazilian TBD [Torpedo Boat Destroyer] No 6 arrived.

4.0pm: Brazilian TBD arrived and anchored to Westward of Abrolhos Light House.

6.50pm: HMS “Orama” sailed.

8.0pm: HMS “Bristol” sailed.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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18 October 1914

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

8.45am: Storeship SS Hirondelle arrived [possibly this ship].

10.50am: Brazilian Destroyer weighed and anchored close astern. Captain of ditto visited ship.

10.20am: Held Divine Service.

5.9pm: Brazilian Destroyer No 6 sailed.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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19 October 1914

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

8.0am: Storeship SS Crown of Galicia came alongside.

10.0am: HMS “Edinburgh Castle” arrived.

am: Hands employed provisioning ship.

Noon: SS “Impoco” oilship came alongside.

pm: Hands taking in stores and provisioning ship.

4.0pm: SS “Impoco” cast off.

7.45pm: SS “Crown of Galicia” cast off.

9.25pm: HMS “Macedonia” arrived.


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20 October 1914

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

am: Hands preparing for painting ship and as requisite.

11.50am: Discharged 30 ratings (ABs) [Able Seamen] to join HMS “Edinburgh Castle”.

0.45pm: 40 Boys joined from HMS “Edinburgh Castle”.

pm: Hands employed painting ship and boats.

8.0pm: HMS “Edinburgh Castle” sailed.

9.15pm: SS “Corinth” arrived [probably this ship].


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21 October 1914

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

am: Hands scrubbing Canvas gear and as requisite. Boys mustering bags.

1.0pm: SS “Corinth” shifted berth.

2.30pm: Hands employed painting boat’s davits and as requisite.

8.50pm: SS “Crown of Galicia” sailed.


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22 October 1914

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

8.55am: HMS Bristol arrived.

9.40pm: SS “Hirondelle” and SS Boldwell” sailed.


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23 October 1914

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

9.55am: SS “Corinth” secured alongside.

10.15am: Commenced coaling.

3.0pm: Finished coaling, having received 365 tons.

4.30pm: HMS “Bristol” sailed.

5.15pm: SS “Corinth” cast off.

[Coal remaining: 1331-16 + 365, Total 1696-16 tons]

[Easterly wind force 3 for much of day, noon temperature 80F]


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24 October 1914

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

10.0am: HMS “Carnarvon” arrived.

3.55pm: HMS “Macedonia” sailed.

5.55pm: Read warrant No 108.

6.10pm: Discharged 1 AB to “Carnarvon”.

6.45pm: One AB joined from “Carnarvon”.


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25 October 1914

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

11.20am: Held Divine Service. SS Ellerslie sailed.

11.55am: HMS “Carnarvon” sailed.

1.20pm: SS “Corinth” shifted berth.


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26 October 1914

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

am: Gun’s crews under Instruction. Remainder employed as requisite. Boys at Physical Drill, Gunnery and as requisite.

7.57pm: Starboard cable parted at 6th shackle. 8.0pm: Let go Port anchor, veered to 8.75 shackles. Set anchor watch.

[Squally south westerly wind force 5-6 at 8pm, with rain]


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27 October 1914

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

am: Gunnery and Torpedo Training Classes under Instruction. Remainder employed as requisite.

3.0pm: Admiralty Collier SS “Arlington Court” arrived.

4.35pm: Exercised Boys and Ordinary Seamen at close WT [watertight] Doors.

[Squally southerly wind force 5 for most of day, noon temperature 75F]


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28 October 1914

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

am: Ordinary Seamen at Seamanship Instruction. Boys at Rifle Drill.

2.30pm: Weighed and shifted berth.

3.30pm: Let go Starboard Bower in 13 fathoms, veered to 6.75 shackles.

3.20pm: Sighted HMS “Defence”.

4.20pm: HMS “Defence” arrived and anchored to Northwards of Abrolhos Rocks. SS “Corinth” weighed and proceeded to “Defence”.

[Anchorage Bearings: Light House N28E - 7.800 yards, Wreck S49W]


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29 October 1914

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

8.30am: Hoisted out and rigged sailing pinnace for diving.

10.20am: Veered to 9 shackles. Hands employed as requisite. Party away Diving to recover Starboard Bower anchor.

1.10pm: Sighted HMS “Carnarvon”.

2.0pm: Weighed shifted berth.

2.55pm: Let go Port Bower anchor in 13 fathoms, veered to 6 shackles. Divers away working on cable.

5.0pm: HMS Defence weighed.

5.20pm: Secured wire hawser to Starboard Bower anchor. Hands weighing anchor and cable.

6.25pm: HMS Defence discharged 3 Prisoners to “Cornwall” and sailed.

8.40pm: Worked engines. Recovered Starboard cable.


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30 October 1914

From Abrolhos Rocks to Rio de Janeiro or at Sea

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

7.5am: Shortened in. 7.18am: Weighed Port anchor and proceeded 62 Revs. Courses as requisite to anchor to Northward of Abrolhos Rocks.

8.20am: Let go Port anchor in 12.5 fathoms, veered to 6 shackles.

9.45am: Collier SS “Priestfield” secured alongside.

[Anchorage Bearings: Abrolhos Light House S10E - 7,060 yards]

10.40am: Commenced coaling ship.

2.25pm: Completed with 320 tons coal.

3.15pm: SS “Priestfield” cast off.

3.48pm: Weighed. Proceeded 45 Revs.

4.15pm: Shaped course South.

10.10pm: Hauled in and cleared Patent Log.

11.4pm: Sighted light ahead. 11.10pm: Altered course as requisite to close ditto.

11.30pm: Bespoke SS Hollandia (Dutch). 11.40pm: Resumed course S30W.

[Distance run through the water 6 miles]

[Coal remaining 1339 + 320, Total 1659 tons]


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31 October 1914

From Abrolhos Rocks to Rio de Janeiro or at Sea

Lat -22.5, Long -40.0

0.10am: Sighted light S80W.

9.30am: Sighted steamer S15W.

10.0am: Resumed course S30W. Bespoke SS “Mercator” [possibly this ship].

6.30pm: Sighted steamer ahead.

7.30pm: Bespoke SS “Trekieve” (British).

[Distance run through the water: 299 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Easterly wind force 4 to 5 in pm, with showers, noon temperature 74F, sea temperature 75F]



LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1914


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1 November 1914

From Abrolhos Rocks to Rio de Janeiro or at Sea

Lat -25.9, Long -41.7

11.0am: Held Divine Service.

11.30am: Put clocks back 30 minutes.

Noon: Hauled in and reset Patent Log.

2.20pm: Put clocks back 30 minutes.

4.30pm: Put clocks back 15 minutes.

6.25pm: Put clocks back 15 minutes.

8.0pm: Observed Deviation 0.5 degrees W.

10.30pm: Put clocks back 30 minutes.

[Distance run through the water: 320.8 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[North easterly wind force 4 to 5 for most of day]


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2 November 1914

From Abrolhos Rocks to Rio de Janeiro or at Sea [actually entering Rio de Janeiro]

Lat -22.9, Long -43.2

1.0am: Put clocks back 30 minutes.

2.0am: Weather moderated considerably.

5.30am: Put clocks back 15 minutes.

6.15am: Put clocks back 15 minutes.

6.40am: Sighted Redonda Island N15E.

8.57am: Raza Point Light abeam.

9.35am: Course and speed as requisite for entering harbour.

10.03am: Came to with Port anchor in 17.5 fathoms, veered to 5.5 shackles. Saluted Brazilian Flag with 21 guns.

[Anchorage Bearings: Time Drum N85W, Rat Island N43W, Fort Villegagnon S39W]

Noon: Fired salute of 21 guns in honour of Festival “All Soul's Day”.

3.0pm: HM Chargé D'Affairs arrived.

[Distance run through the water: 220.0 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Fresh Beef Received: 720 lbs, Vegetables Received: 5500 lbs]


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3 November 1914

From Rio de Janeiro to Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -23.1, Long -42.9

5.10am: Brazilian Destroyer No 6 passed, proceeding to sea.

Draught Forward 25’ 7”, Aft 25’ 11”.

7.30am: Hands preparing for sea and as requisite.

8.0am: Saluted Brazilian Admiral 13 guns. Flag returned salute.

9.35am: Weighed. 9.45am: Proceeded 64 Revs. Courses as requisite out of harbour.

10.7am: Shaped course S30E.

11.20am: Put clocks on 30 minutes.

2.15pm: Put clocks on 30 minutes.

3.45pm: Sighted Cape Frio East.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read warrants Nos 109, 110.

5.25pm: Put clocks on 15 minutes.

6.15pm: Put clocks on 15 minutes.

6.45pm: Cape Frio abeam, 4.5 miles.

8.0pm: Altered course as requisite to board stranger.

8.20pm: Stopped. Boarded SS “Rio Pallaresa” of London with 4,923 tons coal. Papers correct.

9.5pm: Proceeded N86E - 10 knots.

10.0pm: Put clock on 30 minutes.

[Distance run through the water: 12.4 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Misty for most of the day, noon temperature 78F, sea temperature 75F]


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4 November 1914

From Rio de Janeiro to Abrolhos Rocks or at Sea

Lat -22.4, Long -40.1

1.20am: Put clocks on 15 minutes.

2.20am: Put clocks on 15 minutes.

4.0am: Wind freshening.

5.15am: Put clocks on 30 minutes.

[Sounding from 11.57am to 0.57pm]

1.13pm: Sighted steamer S60W.

4.12pm: Altered course ENE to close steamer.

5.0pm: Hauled in Patent Log. Altered course as requisite to close SS “Highland Loch”.

5.15pm: Boarded ditto. Papers correct. Cargo Frozen Meat.

6.10pm: Set course N26E - 10 knots.

[Distance run through the water: 206.8 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[North easterly wind force 4 to 5 all day, noon temperature 78F, sea temperature 74F]


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5 November 1914

From Rio de Janeiro to Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -19.6, Long -39.3

4.40am: Sighted steamer with no lights ahead. Challenged - No reply. Exercised Action.

4.55am: Altered course as requisite for steamer.

5.15am: Stopped - Boarded SS Amiral Zede French. General Cargo - Papers correct.

6.5am: Proceeded N26E - 64 Revs.

7.54am: Sighted steamer N40W. 8.0am: Altered course West to close ditto.

8.14am: Stopped. Boarded SS “Delfland” (Dutch). Cargo 5,160 tons coal for Rio. Papers found correct.

9.11am: Proceeded. 9.15am: Set course N28E - 10 knots.

3.30pm: Hands preparing for coaling.

5.30pm: Sighted Abrolhos Light House N38E.

6.22pm: Let go Port anchor in 15 fathoms, veered to 5 shackles. Hands discharging provisions to HMS “Carnarvon”.

7.45pm: SS “Corinth” secured alongside.

[Anchorage Bearings: Abrolhos Light House N55E - 5.3 miles]

8.30pm: Commenced coaling.

10.40pm: HMS “Carnarvon” sailed.

[Distance run through the water: 219.4 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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6 November 1914

From Abrolhos Rocks to Montevideo or at Sea

Lat -18.3, Long -38.8

8.0am: Collier SS “Arlington Court” sailed.

8.30am: Completed with 680 tons coal.

9.55am: Collier cast off.

10.47am: Proceeded course S28W - 12 knots. Streamed Patent Log.

2.30pm: Sighted steamer S60W.

9.10pm: Hands to Night Defence. Darkened ship.

[Distance run through the water: 118.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Coal remaining: 967-14 + 680, Total 1647-14 tons]

[North easterly wind force 4 for most of day, noon temperature 78F, sea temperature 74F]


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7 November 1914

From Abrolhos Rocks to Monte Video or at Sea

Lat -22.7, Long -40.3

0.12am: Sighted light on starboard bow. 0.17am: Altered course to close steamer.

0.40am: Verified steamer SS “Jupiter” (Spanish). 0.45am: Proceeded S28W - 12 knots.

1.0am to 2.45am: Heavy prolonged rain squalls.

10.20am: Streamed Patent Log. Tested Port life buoy - found correct. Fore turret at Divisional Drill.

7.20pm: Streamed and reset Patent Log.

[Distance run through the water: 288 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Southerly winds force 4 to 5 in pm, rain and showers in am, noon temperature 75F, sea temperature 74F]


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8 November 1914

From Abrolhos Rocks to Monte Video or at Sea

Lat -26.8, Long -43.5

11.10am: Held Divine Service.

4.50pm: Sighted French steamer “Chargeurs Réunis” Line.

11.40pm: Put clocks back 20 minutes

[Distance run through the water: 294.0 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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9 November 1914

From Abrolhos Rocks to Monte Video, Rio de la Plata or at Sea

Lat -31.5, Long -47.6

1.20am: Put clocks back 20 minutes.

am: Ordinary Seamen at Seamanship Instruction. Supply parties at Divisional Drill. Stretcher party at drill. Remainder employed as requisite.

4.0pm: Quarters. Fore turret and A group to Divisional Drill.

[Distance run through the water: 349.9 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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10 November 1914

From Abrolhos Rocks to Monte Video and at Monte Video

Lat -34.8, Long -53.2

10.5am: Bespoke SS “Hova” bound Liverpool.

1.30pm: Sighted land on Starboard bow N50W.

4.0pm: Sighted Lobos Island Light N88W. B and X Groups at divisional drill.

5.23pm: Lobos Island Light abeam.

5.45pm: Sighted HMS “Orama”, Made challenge, altered course N85W.

8.30pm: English Bank Light Vessel abeam, altered course N66W.

9.27pm: Stopped. Let go Port anchor in 5.5 fathoms, veered to 6 shackles.

[Anchorage Bearings: El Cerro Light 26.5 degrees Brava Point Light 85 degrees Flores Island Light]

[Distance run through the water: 337.0 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Noon temperature 66F, sea temperature 61F]


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11 November 1914

From Monte Video to Sea or at Monte Video

Lat -34.9, Long -56.2

0.40am: Coal lighters came alongside.

0.50am: Commenced coaling ship.

10.55am: Completed with 635 tons coal.

Noon: Discharged 1 Rating to Hospital

1.0pm: Put clocks back 1 hour.

0.30pm: HMS “Defence” sailed.

1.15pm: HMS “Otranto” sailed.

4.4pm: Weighed and proceeded. 4.10pm: Set course S57W, 10 knots.

5.0pm: Stopped. Communicated with HMS “Defence”. Discharged 1 Rating from Hospital to ditto.

5.13pm: Proceeded N80E, 10 knots.

6.20pm: Sighted Man of War SSE.

7.2pm: HMS “Glasgow” replied to challenge. 7.7pm: Course as requisite to close ditto.

7.35pm: Resumed course N80E.

9.30pm: Sighted Lobos Island Light N66E

[Distance run through the water: 150.3 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Coal remaining: 1001-10 tons + 635, Total 1636-10 tons]


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12 November 1914

From Monte Video to Abrolhos Rocks or at Sea

Lat -35.0, Long -54.3

0.5am: Lobos Island Light abeam 5.25 miles.

0.42am: Reduced to 8 knots. Courses as requisite on patrol beat to South of Lobos Island.

2.30am: Lobos Island Light obscured. Weather becoming thick and squally.

3.30am: Abnormal Phosphorescence all night. Weather thick.

6.0am: Sounded [16 fathoms]. 6.35am: [16 fathoms].

7.20am: Stopped. Dropped mark buoy.

8.45am: Picked up mark buoy.

8.50am: Proceeded N56E - 8 knots. Sounding continually.

9.50am: Fog lifted. Secured from Night Defence.

2.10pm: Sounded [23 fathoms]. 2.45pm: [23 fathoms].

2.55pm: Sighted HMS “Carnarvon” ahead. 3.0pm: Challenged ditto.

3.15pm: Sighted “Defence” astern. Challenged ditto.

4.30pm: Ordered to take station 6 miles S48E from Defence. Course and speed as requisite.

5.30pm: Took up station.

[Distance run through the water: 160.9 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[North easterly wind force 4 to 6 for much of day, sea state becoming rough in pm, very rough to high at midnight. Mist and fog in am, rain and lightning on and off in pm. noon temperature 65F, sea temperature 63F]


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13 November 1914

From Monte Video to Abrolhos Rocks or at Sea

Lat -33.4, Long -50.0

3.45am: HMS Defence switched on searchlight bore N32W.

9.0am: Altered course as requisite to take station astern “Defence”.

10.0am: Carried out Range Taking exercises.

11.15am: Completed exercise. Took station 5 miles on Starboard beam “Defence”.

1.0pm: Took up station altered course N44E, 12 knots.

[Distance run through the water: 257 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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14 November 1914

From Monte Video to Abrolhos Rocks or at Sea

Lat -30.0, Long -46.6

10.0am: Courses as requisite for carrying out Range Taking exercise. Gunlayers, sightsetters and Control Parties exercised.

11.30am: Completed exercise. Took station astern Carnarvon in single line.

4.30pm: Commenced Tactics. Courses as requisite.

5.15pm: Finished tactics - Took station 5 miles on Port beam of Flagship.

[Distance run through the water: 283 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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15 November 1914

From Monte Video to Abrolhos or at Sea

Lat -26.3, Long -43.3

[Not much happening today, all log entries shown here as an example:]

5.30am: Daylight - Secured from Night Defence.

6.0am: Altered course N49E.

10.0am: Divisions.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

11.40am: Lit fires in Nos 1, 2, 3 B Boilers.

1.0pm: Altered course N44E.

1.25pm: Let fires die out in Nos 1, 2, 3 C Boilers.

3.50pm: Hauled in and cleared Patent Log.

4.0pm: Quarters.

7.0pm: Exercised Action.

7.45pm: Hands to Night Defence. Darkened ship.

[Distance run through the water: 289 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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16 November 1914

From Monte Video to Abrolhos Rocks or at Sea

Lat -23.0, Long -40.6

5.40am: Altered course N80E to close [HMS] Defence, speed as requisite.

7.0am: Took station 5 cables astern Defence. Course N44E, 12 knots.

8.50am: Courses as requisite, speed as requisite for taking station 3 miles NNW from Flag and for carrying out Range Keeping exercise. Hands employed as requisite.

11.10am: Completed exercise. Courses and speed as requisite to take station Port Beam of Flag - 4 miles.

1.5pm: Took up station. Increased 13 knots.

9.40pm: Sighted steamer N9E. Altered course as requisite to bespeak SS “Campus” of Cardiff.

10.0pm: Course N29E 14 knots.

[Distance run through the water: 284.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[North easterly wind force 4 or 5 for most of day, noon temperature 79F, sea temperature 74F]


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17 November 1914

From Monte Video to Abrolhos or at Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -19.1, Long -39.1

1.15am: Put clocks on 10 minutes.

1.40am: Sighted steamer N20E. 1.45am: Altered course as requisite to close ditto.

2.30am: Stopped. Boarded SS “Delta” from Amsterdam to Buenos Aires in ballast. Examined papers - found correct.

3.35am: Proceeded N28E, 14 knots.

3.40am: Put clocks on 10 minutes.

4.45am: Put clocks on 10 minutes.

5.30am: Sighted “Defence” and “Otranto”.

10.0am: Put clocks on 30 minutes.

3.40pm: Sighted Abrolhos Light House N40E.

4.49pm: Let go Port anchor in 15.5 fathoms, veered to 6 shackles. Hands prepared for coaling. Hoisted out boats and as requisite. Discharged 3 prisoners and 1 Marine Private to “Edinburgh Castle” for passage home.

[Anchorage Bearings: Abrolhos Light House N8E - 8,800 yards]

8.25pm: HM Ships “Orama” and “Otranto” sailed.

9.0pm: HMS “Defence” sailed.

[Distance run through the water: 283.9 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Fresh Beef received: 546 lbs]


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18 November 1914

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

6.30am: Collier SS “Thistledhu” secured alongside.

7.50am: Commenced coaling.

am: Hands coaling ship and provisioning ship from HMS “Edinburgh Castle”.

Noon: HMS “Kent” sailed.

pm: Hazel Rod Fenders - 6 in number - crushed and broken.

1.40pm: HMS “Defence” anchored.

5.45pm: Discharged 1 Acting Warrant Officer to “Edinburgh Castle” for passage.

7.30pm: Completed with 820 tons coal.

8.0pm: Collier cast off.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Coal remaining: 862-6 + 820, Total 1682-16 tons]


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19 November 1914

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

am: Hands provisioning and cleaning ship throughout.

11.30am: Discharged 1 Officer’s Cook 2nd class to Edinburgh Castle for passage home.

3.55pm: SS “Arlington Court” arrived.

4.0pm: HMS “Kent” arrived.

6.0pm: HMS “Defence” shifted berth.

7.15pm: HMS “Carnarvon” sailed. Hoisted and drew fires in Steam Boats.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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20 November 1914

At Sea

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

am: Supply Parties at Divisional Drill. Remainder rigging Pattern 3 target and as requisite.

Noon: HMS “Edinburgh Castle” sailed.

1.33pm: Weighed and proceeded Courses and speed as requisite.

1.45pm: Shaped course S40E - 8 knots.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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21 November 1914

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -18.3, Long -38.7

2.0am: Abrolhos Light N35E - 22 miles.

7.48am: Stopped. Dropped Target.

8.15am: Proceeded as requisite - target in tow.

9.10am: Course as requisite for towing target for HMS “Defence”. Speed 5.5 knots.

10.25am: Towing wire and target broken up. Closed “Defence”.

11.40am: Proceeded Course North 10 knots.

1.55pm: Let go Port Bower in 14 fathoms, veered to 6 shackles.

[Anchorage Bearings: Abrolhos Light House N37.5E - 9,750 yards]

6.15pm: HMS “Orama” arrived.

[Distance run through the water: 162 miles]

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Northerly wind force 4 all am, noon temperature 80F, sea temperature 78F]


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22 November 1914

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

7.20am: HMS “Kent” sailed.

10.0am: HMS Defence arrived.

9.5pm: SS “Ermington” arrived.

[Distance run through the water: 18 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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23 November 1914


[Note right hand edge of this page appears in next link]

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

6.30am: HMS “Carnarvon” sailed.

7.0am: SS “Adamton” arrived.

2.38pm: HMS “Kent” arrived.

4.0pm: SS “Pensilina” [?] arrived.

7.30pm: SS “Ruperra” arrived.

9.10pm: HMS Glasgow arrived.


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[Right hand edge of page for 23 November plus form for “Comparison of Standard with Compasses not recorded on other side” - not filled in]

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[Left hand side of “Record of Observations for Deviation”, filled with data, Signed by Captain WM Ellerton, and Navigation Officer H Spencer Cooper.]

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[Right hand side of page of data indicating: Place: Off Abrolhos, [Lat] 18 18 S [Long] 38 40 W, Date: November 24th 1914]

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[Page for “Steering Compasses”, not filled in, plus left hand edge of log page for 24 November]


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24 November 1914

From Abrolhos Rocks to Sea or at Sea

Lat -18.2, Long -38.8

7.5am: Weighed and proceeded as requisite.

8.0am: Stopped. Boarded SS “Itaquera”. Examined papers - found correct.

8.50am: Proceeded, course and speed as requisite for Target practice.

10.45am: Stopped - Recovered target from “Defence”.

11.30am: Proceeded S50E, 8 knots.

4.0pm: Aired bedding.

5.45pm: Reduced 7 knots. Courses as requisite for swinging ship.

7.45pm: Course S65E.

10.15pm: Sighted steamer S10W.

11.0pm: Stopped. Boarded SS “Rynland” [Rijnland?] (Dutch) Santos to Amsterdam. Papers correct.

11.40pm: Proceeded N74W, 7 knots.

[Distance run through the water: 32.9 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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25 November 1914

On Patrol off Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

7.0am: Hands preparing for coaling. Lit fires in Picket Boat and Steam Pinnace.

8.39am: Let go Port anchor, veered to 5 shackles in 15.5 fathoms.

9.45am: Collier “Priestfield” secured alongside.

10.20am: Commenced coaling.

am: Divers employed examining Under Water fittings.

[Anchorage Bearings: Light House Abrolhos S47E - 5.25 miles, Wreck S61E]

3.0pm: Completed with 400 tons coal.

3.5pm: SS “Priestfield” cast off.

8.30pm: Read warrant No 111. Discharged 1 Signal Rating to “Defence”.

[Distance run through the water: 145.0 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Coal Remaining: 2270-16 + 400, Total 1670-16]


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26 November 1914

On Patrol off Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -18.2, Long -39.6

9.0am: HMS “Invincible” with flag of Vice Admiral Sturdee and “Inflexible” arrived [more information about Vice Admiral Sturdee here].

9.27am: HMS “Kent” arrived.

10.35am: Weighed and proceeded. 10.48am: Set course S40W, 10 miles.

4.0pm: Read Warrant No 112.

7.15pm: Proceeded SW to close SS “Araguaya”. 7.30pm: Stopped. Boarded ditto.

9.30pm: Proceeded Course N24E, 9 knots.

[Distance run through the water: 13.6 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]

[NNE wind force 4 from noon onwards, noon air and sea temperature 78F]


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27 November 1914

On Patrol off Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -17.9, Long -38.7

5.0am: Sighted Abrolhos Light N37E.

7.25am: Course as requisite to intercept SS “Taquary” [possibly Taquari] (Brazilian).

8.0am: Stopped. Boarded ditto. Papers correct.

9.0am: Proceeded 10 knots. Course as requisite.

10.35am: Let go Port Anchor in 15 fathoms, veered to 6 shackles.

am: Hands prepared for coaling.

[Anchorage Bearings: Light House N43E - 4.75 miles, Wreck S62E]

pm: Divers examining Under Water Fittings.

1.15pm: HMS “Orama” sailed.

2.10pm: HMS “Glasgow” arrived.

5.30pm: Collier “Priestfield” secured alongside.

6.0pm: Commenced coaling.

6.0pm: SS Royal Transport sailed. Party drawing Boatswain’s stores. Coaling ship.

10.22pm: Completed with 180 tons coal.

11.0pm: Collier cast off.

[Distance run through the water: 178.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Coal remaining: 1540-6 + 180, Total 1720-6 tons]


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28 November 1914

From Abrolhos Rocks to Falkland Isles or at Sea

Lat -18.3, Long -38.6

7.15am: SS Crown of Aragon arrived. HMS Orama arrived.

7.25am: Tested life-buoys - found correct.

10.16am: Proceeded with Squadron “Invincible” - flag of Vice Admiral Sturdee, Inflexible, Carnarvon, Kent, Glasgow. Took station astern of “Glasgow”, 12 knots.

4.0pm: Altered course to spread on Cruiser look out diagram to S62E, 12 knots.

5.20pm: Arrived in station - 11 knots. Course S8E.

6.45pm: Altered course S7W, Observed Deviation 1 degree W.

7.45pm: Altered course S13W to take up Night Formation, speed 12 knots.

[Distance run through the water: 16.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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29 November 1914

From Abrolhos Rocks to Falkland Islands or at Sea

Lat -22.5, Long -37.6

4.29am: Altered course S25E, 8.5 knots to take up Day cruising station.

5.0am: Resumed course S7W, 11 knots.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

6.30pm: Obtained Deviation 1.75W.

7.45pm: Altered course S59W - 12 knots to take up Night Cruising formation.

[Distance run through the water: 268.7 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[North easterly winds force 4 or 5 for much of pm, noon air and sea temperature 78F]


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30 November 1914

From Abrolhos Rocks to Falkland Islands or at Sea

Lat -26.0, Long -40.4

4.13am: Altered course S37W - 9 knots to take up day station.

9.0am: Divisions - Prayers. “A” Group and Fore Turret at Divisional Drill. Remainder as requisite.

3.30pm: Altered course as requisite to close “Glasgow” for firing.

3.54pm: Stopped. Dropped target. Course and speed as requisite for towing.

5.30pm: Hoisted in ditto. Course and speed as requisite for firing 1” sub-calibre.

[Barometer unshipped during firing]

6.30pm: Altered course S75W - 12 knots to take up station.

10.26pm: Altered course 16 Points. Took station on port beam “Inflexible”.

10.33pm: Stopped. Head South. Drifting to N80W (True) 1.5 knots estimated.

[Distance run through the water: 265.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]



LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1914


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1 December 1914

From Abrolhos Rocks to Falkland Islands or at Sea

Lat -28.0, Long -42.6

3.42am: Proceeded S55W - 11 knots.

6.35am: Altered course S37W - 9 knots to take up Day station.

am: Gunlayers and sightsetters at Drill. Steam Boats crews emptying their boats of coal. Remainder employed as requisite.

10.0am: Put clocks back 30 minutes.

7.50pm: Altered course N75W. Squadron turned together.

8.0pm: Increased 13 knots. Working up to 15 knots.

[Distance run through the water: 200.2 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Misty from noon onwards, noon air and sea temperature 79F]


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2 December 1914

From Abrolhos Rocks to Falkland Islands or at Sea

Lat -30.5, Long -46.1

7.35am: Altered course S37W 9 knots to take up Day cruising position.

am: B and X Groups at Divisional Drill. Remainder as requisite.

0.15pm: Put clocks on 30 minutes.

7.30pm: Altered course S32W - 12 knots to take up Night Cruising station.

[Distance run through the water: 262.6 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Cape Pembroke Falkland Islands S22W - 1370 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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3 December 1914

From Abrolhos Rocks to Falkland Islands or at Sea

Lat -34.5, Long -48.2

6.12am: Altered course S16W, 9 knots to take up Day station.

am: Supply parties at Divisional Drill. Control Parties, Gunlayers, Sightsetters at Drill. Hands employed scraping ship and as requisite.

0.5pm: Put clocks back 30 minutes.

2.25pm: Altered course S50E to investigate Barque “Snowdon” of Boston - British - flying American colours.

2.35pm: Resumed course.

6.0pm: Observed Deviation 1 degree W.

[Distance run through the water: 270.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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4 December 1914

From Abrolhos Rocks to Falkland Islands or at Sea

Lat -38.7, Long -50.7

0.5pm: Put clocks back 30 minutes.

7.30pm: Increased to 12 knots to take up Night Cruising formation.

[Distance run through the water: 285.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[North westerly winds force 3 to 4 for most of day, noon temperature 62F, sea temperature 59F]


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5 December 1914

From Abrolhos Rocks to Falkland Islands or at Sea

Lat -43.0, Long -52.8

5.30am: Altered course S51W, Thick fog. Manned Fore Turret, A and B.

7.38am: Sighted HMS Inflexible N58W. Secured.

am: Hands cleaning ship throughout, scraping paintwork and as requisite. Tested life-buoys - found correct.

0.5pm: Put clocks back 30 minutes.

3.45pm: Fog. Visibility 1 mile.

6.30pm: Fog cleared, altered course S4W.

[Distance run through the water: 278.1 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Mist and fog from 5am to 6pm, noon temperature 59F, sea temperature 56F]


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6 December 1914

From Abrolhos Rocks to Falkland Islands or at Sea

Lat -47.7, Long -54.5

6.0am: Altered course S25E to take up Day cruising station.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

0.5pm: Put clocks back 15 minutes.

3.0pm: Changed over steering engine.

5.50pm: Altered course S25W to close “Inflexible”.

[Distance run through the water: 287.3 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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7 December 1914

From Abrolhos Rocks to Port Stanley, Falkland Islands, or at Port Stanley

Lat -51.7, Long -57.9

3.15am: Secured from Night Defence - Daylight.

6.45am: Altered course S37W 13 knots to close Inflexible and take station astern.

8.0am: Sighted land S50W.

9.30am: In station astern “Inflexible” - altered course S50W. Lit fires in Picket Boat and Steam Pinnace.

10.30am: Courses and speeds as requisite to enter harbour.

10.52am: Stopped. Let go Port anchor in 7 fathoms, veered to 5 shackles. Hands scrubbing ship’s bottom and as requisite. Sounded round ship.

[Anchorage Bearings: Yorke Point S54E, Ordnance Point S55W, Doctor Point N89W]

pm: Hands employed scraping ship’s side and water line, discharging surplus gear to “Crown of Galicia” and as requisite.

5.30pm: Read Warrants Nos 113, 114.

6.0pm: Hands preparing for coaling.

[Distance run through the water: 277.7 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Coal remaining: 565 tons]


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8 December 1914

From Port Stanley to Sea or at Sea

Lat -51.7, Long -57.1

am: Lost Service Sailing Pinnace complete containing anchor, stock, cable 40 fathoms 3/8” chain, 2 Coir Fenders - 12 small hand scrubbers, 1 set of boat’s slings and cable box.

3.40am: HMS “Macedonia” anchored.

5.30am: Collier SS Royal Transport arrived.

am: Divers cleaning sludge [from?] doors of Submerged Tubes. Destroyed by shellfire - Mats, shot 1 in Number.

8.10am: Cruiser approaching from South. 8.13am: Raise steam for full speed.

8.20am: Lit fires in Nos 1 to 6 A, 4 to 9 B and 1 to 9 C Boilers.

8.54am: Shortened in to 2 shackles.

9.18am: "Action". [this entry underlined]

10.0am: Weighed in company with Invincible, Inflexible, Carnarvon, Kent and Glasgow.

10.30am: General signal "Chase". Sighted enemy 2 armoured cruises, 3 Light cruisers.

10.35am: Seal Rocks abeam. Shaped course East.

11.17am: Took station Starboard Quarter of Carnarvon, 16.5 knots.

[am: Working up to Full Speed. Run to Noon Patent Log 13.4, Knots 22, Tenths 3]

[Barometer Unshipped from noon to 8pm]

0.7pm: Proceeded independently - Full speed both. 0.40pm: Speed 21 knots.

[1.0pm - 4.0pm: As Requisite to chase Enemy’s Light Cruiser]

1.20pm: Enemy’s Light Cruisers separated to Southward. 1.32pm: Altered course SSE speed 22.75 knots to give chase.

2.40pm: Altered course SE.

2.47pm: “Glasgow” and “Leipzig” exchanged shots.

3.2pm: Action [this entry underlined]. Closing Leipzig, Glasgow on starboard bow of Cornwall - Kent on Port beam.

4.17pm: Opened fire on “Leipzig” 10,500 yards.

4.28pm. Enemy replied. 4.32pm: “Glasgow” took station on Port Quarter.

[2.0pm to 5.0pm: Average speed for 3 hours 22.75 knots approximately]

[5.0pm - 7pm: As Requisite for engaging Leipzig]

5.3pm: Altered course to clear enemy’s course for mines and as requisite.

5.30pm: Weather conditions becoming difficult.

[6.0pm: Weather changing, state of sea 3, mist and rain at 5.30pm]

6.50pm: Enemy on fire fore and aft.

7.16pm: Cease Fire. 7.20pm: Speed 18 knots and as requisite, enemy’s speed much reduced.

7.55pm: Opened Fire. 8.11pm: Ceased Fire.

9.0pm: DR [Direct Reckoning] Position: Lat 53 55 S, Long 55 12 W.

9.0pm: Stopped - Lowered Port boats to pick up survivors.

9.23pm: “Leipzig” foundered.

10.45pm: Hoisted boats and proceeded. Rescued 4 survivors (1 officer and 3 men).

11.5pm: Shaped course N67W - 15 knots.

11.34pm: Altered course West.

11.45pm: Let fires die out in No 5A Boiler.

[Distance run through the water: 25 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Noon temperature 46F, sea temperature 44F]

[This was the Battle of the Falklands - for comprehensive information on the action see here and for other accounts and further background see here and here]


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9 December 1914

From Sea to Port William or at Sea

Lat -51.8, Long -57.0

Midnight: Hands to Night Defence - Darkened ship. Increased 15 knots.

3.0am: Daylight - Secured from Night Defence.

4.30am: Altered course West to close gunports. 4.50am: Resumed course N6W.

9.0am: Hands preparing for coaling and as requisite.

9.15am: Let fires die out in Nos 1, 2, 3, 8 B and 3, 4, 8 C Boilers.

0.10pm: Sighted steamer ahead.

0.20pm: Altered course S60W to close Norwegian Whaler.

1.7pm: 10 knots. Sounding.

2.30pm: Banked fires in Nos 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 A Boilers.

3.0pm: Lit fires in Nos 2, 4, 8 C and Let fires dies out in 4 to 9 B Boilers.

3.10pm: Sighted land ahead - Volunteer Point.

4.25pm: Sighted Pembroke Island Light House S20W.

5.0pm: Courses as requisite for entering harbour.

5.30pm: Let go Port anchor in 7 fathoms, veered to 6 shackles in Port William.

5.40pm: Let fires die out in 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 A [Boilers].

6.30pm: Discharged 4 German prisoners to HMS “Canopus”.

11.30pm: HMS “Glasgow” arrived.

[Anchorage Bearings: Yorke Point S53E, Ordnance Point S53W, Doctor Point S89W]

[Distance run through the water: 372 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Coal remaining: 168-8 tons]

[North westerly wind force 4 for much of day, mist and rain in am, fog in early pm, noon temperature 45F, sea temperature 44F]


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10 December 1914

At Port William, Falkland Islands

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

5.0am: Spread fires in Picket Boat and Steam Pinnace. Hands preparing for coaling and as requisite.

am: Hands scraping paintwork, ship's side, repairing damage, and as requisite.

0.40pm: Collier SS Royal Transport secured alongside.

1.0pm: Commenced coaling ship.

2.45pm: Half masted colours. 3.0pm: Rehoisted ditto.

3.50pm: Finished coaling - 171 tons - taken in Starboard bunkers to list ship.

4.0pm: Listed ship 15 degrees to Starboard to effect waterline repairs to Port side.

4.20pm: SS Royal Transport cast off.

8.30pm: Let fires out in Picket Boat.

9.15pm: Darkened ship.

[Distance run through the water: 53 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Fresh Beef Received: 1015 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 135-4 + 171, Total 306-4 tons]


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11 December 1914

At Port William, Falkland Islands

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

3.0am: Divers and Carpenters working about the ship's bottom.

3.45am: HMS “Bristol” arrived.

4.40am: SS “Pensilva” arrived.

6.30am: HMS “Invincible” and “Inflexible” arrived.

9.0am: Hands scraping ship and as requisite. Divers working on ship’s bottom. Remainder employed as requisite.

10.20am: “Crown of Arragon” arrived.

11.55am: SS Nankin [probably this ship] arrived. Eased list of ship to 5 degrees to Starboard.

1.30pm: Landed Funeral Party to attend funeral of men killed in action.

2.35pm: Halfmasted colours.

6.20pm: HMS “Carnarvon” arrived.

7.50pm: SS Tregurno arrived.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[South westerly wind force 4 to 6 in middle of day, noon temperature 38F]


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12 December 1914

At Port William, Falkland Islands

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

6.0am: SS “Orissa” sailed. [There are two possibilities for this ship - either this one, or this, with additional information here, which does not completely agree with the previous references]

6.30am: Divers working on ships bottom.

9.0am: Hands employed scraping ship. Divers and Carpenters working on ship’s bottom. Tested lifebuoys - found correct.

10.30am: HMS “Orama” arrived.

am: SS Arlington Court, Langoe [possibly this ship, which changed its name later], Impoco arrived.

3.45pm: Discharged 1 Rating to “Crown of Galicia”.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Chief and First Class POs [Petty Officers] to 7.0pm.

4.17pm: Collier SS Trevanion arrived.

8.30pm: Hands getting in 6” ammunition and as Requisite.

9.0pm: Finished diving for the night.

[Number on sick list: 15]


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13 December 1914

At Port William, Falkland Islands

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

2.45am: Hands finished taking in 6” ammunition.

5.40am: HMS Bristol sailed.

6.55am: SS Errington Court secured alongside.

7.20am: Commenced coaling.

8.45am: HMS “Inflexible”. 9.45am: HMS “Glasgow” sailed.

11.15am: Discharged Naval Instructor CS Franklin and Sub Lieutenant Stride RNR for passage home.

11.30am: Day men and spare hands ammunitioning ship.

3.10pm: C-in-C visited ship, and congratulated Carpenter Ratings on the good work on ship's bottom.

3.30pm: SLS “Dawe” rejoined from Hospital.

4.20pm: HMS “Carnarvon” sailed.

pm: Hands coaling ship, ammunitioning ship and oiling ship.

9.0pm: Discharged 1 AB to HMS “Kent”.

10.0pm; Hands coaling and ammunitioning ship.

[Number on sick list: 15]

[Fresh Beef Received: 843 lbs]


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LOG BOOK – DECEMBER 14TH 1914 TO FEBRUARY 28TH 1915


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[Page with details of log and ship, as follows:]


Name

Lieutenant Commander H Spencer-Cooper

Address

HMS “Cornwall” c/o GPO

Log of HMS “Cornwall”

Commanded by Captain WM Ellerton

For the Period

Commencing

Monday 14th of December 1914

Ending

Sunday 28th of February 1915


Tonnage (Displacement)

9800 tons



Extreme Length

463 feet



Extreme Breadth


63 feet



Engines

Manufacturer

Hawthorn Leslie and Co



IHP

Natural Draught 22000, Forced Draught [blank]


Description

Vertical triple expansion - quadruple cylinders



When fixed on board

1903


Boilers

Manufacturer

Hawthorn Leslie and Co



Description

Babcock and Wilcox



When made

1903




When put in Vessel

1903


Paddle Wheels or

Manufacturer

Hawthorn Leslie and Co


or Screw Propeller

Description

Twin - 3 bladed Griffiths modified Phosphor Bronze



General state of Repair

Good

[Signed]

WM Ellerton, Captain



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[Page of “Directions” on how the log is to be filled in, Figures to indicate the Force of the Wind, Letters to denote the State of the Weather, Figures to indicate the State of the Sea]

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Establishment of Ship’s Company (1914):


Officers

43

Seamen

210

Boys

86

Marines

86

Engine-room Establishment

228

Other non-executive ratings

56

Total

709


Barometer




Mercurial or Aneroid

Mercurial



Name of Maker and number

CF Casella and Co London No AM 726



Height of cistern above sea

15 feet



Thermometers for Air Temperature




Position in Ship

Fore Bridge



Whether in screen

Yes



Maker and No

J Hicks London

Date From

To


MO A/321

14 Dec 1914

28 Feb 1915


MO a/8847



Thermometer for Sea Temperature


Date From

To

Maker and No

a/M 295 J Hicks

14 Dec 1914

28 Feb 1915

Position of Standard Compass

Fore Upper Bridge



Deviation of Standard Compass

Date obtained

Position



December 15th 1914

Lat 50 48 S, Long 61 55 W


Armament




Position

Nature and Number of Guns and Mountings


Various

14 - 6” BL Mk VII



8 - 12 Pounder 12 cwt, PIII Mountings



3 - 3 Pounder QF



2 - .303 Maxim




Torpedo Armament

2 Submerged Tubes



Boats


Number of each carried

Length and Description

1

56ft Steam Picket Boat

2

40ft Steam Pinnace

1

42ft Sailing Launch

1

36ft Sailing Pinnace

3

32ft Sailing Cutter

1

30ft Sailing Cutter

2

30ft gigs

1

27ft Whaler


Miscellaneous Information

Forward

Ft in

Aft

Ft in

Draught of water with Bunkers full, and complete

27 4

26 2

With Provisions, Stores and Water



Load draught

25 6

25 0

Number of Tons necessary to increase draught 1 inch

46.6


Number of Tons of Coal Carried (43 cubic feet per ton)



(a) At load draught

1600


(b) With bunkers full

1678


(c) In places other than Bunkers

Nil


Number of Tons of Oil Fuel carried

Nil


Quantity of Water carried:



(a) For Boilers

144 tons


(b) For Drinking

72 tons


Cadets Tanks

126 tons



[Signed] WM Ellerton, Captain, H Spencer-Cooper, Navigating Officer.


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14 December 1914

From Port William, Falkland Islands or at Sea

Lat -52.0, Long -57.9

2.0am: Hands coaling ship.

8.30am: Spread fires in Nos 4 To 9 Boilers.

8.50am: Completed with 1490 tons coal.

9.20am: Collier Cast off.

9.30am: Hoisted and drew fires in Steam Boats.

10.3am: Weighed. 10.17am: Proceeded. Course and speed as requisite for leaving harbour.

10.49am: Streamed Patent Log.

10.50am: Lit fires in Nos 1 To 6a Boilers.

10.56am: Cape Pembroke abeam WNW - 2.5 miles.

11.5am: Shaped course SSW. Noon: Working up to Full speed.

0.30pm: Lit fires in Nos 1 To 9 C Boilers.

2.0pm: Altered course S50W. 2.15pm: Reduced Speed, working down to 13 knots.

2.30pm: Sighted Sea Lion Islands S83W.

3.40pm: Altered course West. Speed 13 knots.

4.15pm: Banked fires in Nos 1 To 6 a Boilers. Observed Deviation Time Azimuth Sun 3 degrees 45 minutes W.

8.0pm: Altered course N75W.

8.45pm: Exercised “Action”. 9.0pm: Hands to Night Defence - Darken ship.

[Distance Run: 23.5 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Cape Pembroke Light N22E, 17 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 72.8 + 1490.0 Total = 1562.8 tons]

[Weather fine in am, overcast in pm, noon temperature 51F, sea temperature 45F]


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[Table of Comparisons of Standard with Compasses not recorded on other side - not filled in, overlain on log page for 15 December]

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[Left hand side of Compass deviation table with numerical data, overlain on log page for 14 December]

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[Right hand side of Compass deviation table, with numerical data, overlain on log page for 15 December. Place: Off Jarson Islands [presumably Jason Islands] Falklands, [Lat] 50 48 S, [Long] 51 55 W, Date: December 15th 1914]

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[Page, not filled in, headed “Steering Compasses”, overlain on log page for 14 December]


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15 December 1914

From Port William, at Sea

Lat -49.7, Long -62.3

2.45am: Sighted Jason Islands on Starboard Bow.

3.20am: Day light - Secured from Night Defence.

5.15am: Connected Fore Bridge steering. 5.20am: Reduced 32 Revs. Courses as requisite for swinging ship.

7.15am: Finished swinging. Shaped course N24W. Increased 13 knots.

9.30am: Fog. A1, B1 and Fore Turret Gun’s crews closed up. Connected Conning Tower Steering gear.

am: Gunlayers and Sightsetters of guns at drill. Remainder of hands cleaning ship throughout.

11.0am: Let fires die out in Nos 3, 4, 5, 6 a [boilers].

11.50am: Put clocks back 15 minutes.

pm: X1, Y1 and Aft Turret crews closed up at Foremost guns.

1.40pm: Fog cleared.

4.0pm: Quarters.

8.45pm: Exercised General Quarters. 9.0pm: Hands to Night Defence. Darken ship.

9.11pm: Hauled in Patent Log. 9.15pm: Streamed ditto.

[Distance Run: 305.5 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Delgada Point Light House N8W - 421 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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16 December 1914

From Port William, at Sea

Lat -44.6, Long -63.8

3.40am: Daylight - Secured from Night Defence.

9.0am: Divisions - Prayers.

am: B and X Groups to Divisional drill. Remainder employed as requisite.

5.15pm: Sighted land NW by N.

5.40pm: Sighted Man-of-War N11W. Altered course S12W.

7.20pm: Sighted HMS “Carnarvon”.

7.27pm: Altered course N10E. 7.42pm: Altered course S14W.

9.0pm: Hands to Night Defence. Darken ship.

[Course and Distance made good: N11W - 316 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Delgada Point Light N4E - 109 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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17 December 1914

Lat -45.6, Long -66.

3.50am: Daylight - Secured from Night Defence.

4.0pm: Sighted land W by N.

5.0pm: Altered course S79W.

6.0am: Leones Island Beacon N31W - 8.7 miles.

6.30am: Altered course N71W.

7.24am: Altered course S70E. 7.40am: Altered course S10W, 11.5 knots.

9.0am: Divisions. Banked fires in 1, 5, 7 B and 1, 5 C [boilers]. Spread fires in Nos 1, 2 a, 2 B and 2, 6 C Boilers.

am: Fore supply parties at drill. Remainder of hands employed as requisite. Gunlayers and Sightsetters of all guns at drill.

2.0pm: Altered course S59E.

7.45pm: Exercised Action.

8.0pm: Sighted steamer E by S.

9.0pm: Hands to Night Defence. Darken shop.

9.30pm: Altered course N80E - Sounded continually.

10.30pm: Altered course S22E, 8 knots.

Midnight: Altered course South, 10 knots.

[Distance run through the water: 303.0 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Cape Three Points S23E - 101 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Weather fine apart from rain in late am, noon temperature 62F, sea temperature 57F]


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18 December 1914

At Sea off Patagonia

Lat -49.0, Long -66.1

1.25am: Sighted steamer S5E.

3.0am: Sighted darkened ship S40W. HMS “Carnarvon” replied.

3.16am: Sighted Penguin Island Light SSW. 3.20am: Altered course S79W.

4.0am: Sighted land ahead.

4.15am: Altered course N79E. 4.25am: Altered course S79W. 5.0am: Altered course S30W.

5.45am: Altered course S52E, 12 miles.

6.30am: Increased 15 knots. Altered course South. Penguin Island Light S60W, 2.5 miles.

7.0am: Fog. Reduced 10 knots. Lit fires in Nos 5 and 6 a Boilers.

8.45am: Banked fires in Nos 2 B and 4, 9 C Boilers.

am: Gunlayers and Sightsetters and after Supply Parties at drill. Remainder as requisite.

10.30am: Fog cleared. Increased 15 knots.

Noon: Altered course S30W.

4.0pm: Quarters. Physical Drill.

5.30pm: Sighted land on Starboard bow.

6.0pm: Altered course SW.

7.15pm: Altered course West 10 knots. 7.36pm: South - 7 miles.

8.15pm: Altered course North.

8.37pm: Challenged by “Carnarvon” - Replied.

9.0pm: Altered course South - 7.5 miles. Exercised Action. 9.15pm: Hands to Night Defence.

[Distance run through the water: 260.1 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: North Point - Santa Cruz, S48W - 103 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Mist and fog through middle of day, noon temperature 53F, sea temperature 51F]


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19 December 1914

At sea off Patagonia

Lat -52.0, Long -68.3

3.30am: Day light - Secured from Night Defence.

6.30am: Altered course S40E.

am: Tested life buoys - found correct. Hands employed cleaning ship throughout.

11.40am: Communicated (visual) with “Carnarvon”.

0.45pm: Lit fires in Nos 3 and 4 a Boilers.

1.25pm: Sighed steamer N71W.

1.45pm: Cape Virgins Light abeam - 10 miles.

2.10pm: Let fires die out in Nos 1, 2, 3 B Boilers.

3.30pm: Altered course South.

5.10pm: Sounded [25 fathoms]. Sounded continually.

5.30pm: Altered course SW. 6.0pm: Altered course SE.

6.15pm: Altered course N30E.6.22pm: Altered course S75E. Lost overboard by accident - Lead, sinker 42 lbs and tube complete for Kelvin Sounding Machine.

9.50pm: Exercised Action.

10.0pm: Hands Night Defence. Darken ship.

[Distance run through the water: 235.6 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Cape Virgins - Magellan Strait, S4W - 19.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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20 December 1914

At Sea off Staten Island

Lat -54.8, Long -63.5

2.50am: Secured from Night Defence.

3.40am: Sighted land S by W.

5.30am: Sighted Staten Island on Starboard bow.

6.40am: Altered course South. 7.30am: Altered course N72E.

8.0am: Courses as requisite for examining harbours of Staten Island.

9.30am: Divisions. 10.0am: Held Divine Service.

10.30am: Completed examination of harbours on North side of Staten Island - Found nothing.

2.15pm: Completed examination of harbours on South coast Staten Island - found nothing.

2.30pm: Shaped course S35W.

5.30pm: Altered course S26W. Speed 8 knots.

9.35pm: Exercised General Quarters.

9.45pm: Hands to Night Defence - Darken ship.

[Distance run through the water: 288 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Cape St John - Staten Island N68E - 9 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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21 December 1914

At Sea off Cape Horn

Lat -55.5, Long -67.9

2.45am: Daylight - Secured from Night Defence.

4.0am: Altered course N88W.

5.45am: Commenced Sounding.

7.10am: Sighted land N. 7.15am: Altered course North.

7.50am: Altered course N80W. Cape Horn N7W - 7 miles.

9.15am: Fore Turret and A group at Divisional Drill.

10.0am: Altered course N14W. Remainder of hands as requisite.

0.25pm: Altered course West. 1.14pm: Altered course N86E.

3.20pm: Altered course S55E.

4.30pm: Altered course SE. 4.40pm: Altered course N20E.

6.0pm: Sounding continuously.

6.37pm: Courses as requisite up Richmond Road and around Picton Island.

7.5pm: Lit fires in Nos 1, 2, 3, B Boilers.

8.17pm: Sighted Argentine Man-of-War off Garden Island - Picton Island.

8.50pm: Altered course S83E - Speed 10 knots.

9.45pm: Hands to Night Defence - Darken ship.

10.0pm: Lit fires in Nos 4 To 9 B and Let fires die out in 1, 2, 3 C.

Midnight: Altered course N52E.

[Distance run through the water: 251 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Harvey Point - Navarin Island [Punta Harvey, Isla Navarino] N54E - 17.7 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Mist and fog in am, showers at times in pm, noon temperature 51F, sea temperature 47F]


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22 December 1914

At Sea

Lat -53.6, Long -66.6

2.55am: Secured from Night Defence.

3.5am: Altered course N8W through Le Maire Strait.

4.40am: Altered course N61W.

5.25am: Cape San Diego abeam 6 miles.

9.0am: Divisions - Prayers.

am: Y group, after turret’s crews, Gunlayers and Sightsetters, control parties at drill. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

5.20pm: Put clocks back 15 minutes.

6.45pm: Sighted Cape Virgins Light N21W.

7.15pm: Altered course NW.

7.20pm: Put clocks back 15 minutes. 7.30pm: Altered course N80W.

8.45pm: Banked fires in Nos 5 and 6 a Boilers.

9.35pm: Hauled in Patent Log. Exercised Action.

9.40pm: Hands to Night Defence Stations.

9.51pm: Cape Possession Light abeam - 5 miles.

10.40pm: Stopped. 10.43pm: Let go Port Bower in 17 fathoms, veered to 8 shackles.

[Anchorage Bearings: Cape Possession Light House N84E - 6.5 miles]

[Distance run through the water: 275.0 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Dungeness Light N44W, 98 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Westerly wind force 4 or 5 for most of day (though force 7 at 6pm), barometric pressure relatively low but stable. Weather fine, noon temperature 51F, sea temperature 45F]


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23 December 1914

Possession Bay [Bahia Posesión], Magellan Straits

Lat -52.3, Long -69.3 [estimated]

[At single anchor]

am: “B” and “X” groups at divisional drill. Remainder of hands chipping paintwork and as requisite.

2.45pm: Argentine steamer passed going Eastwards.

4.0pm: Quarters.

9.55pm: Exercised Action.

10.0pm: Hands to Night Defence. Darkened ship. SS “Tregurno” - Admiralty collier arrived.

[Distance run through the water: 127.0 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Squally south westerly winds force 4-6 to 6-8 for most of day]


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24 December 1914

Possession Bay, Magellan Straits

Lat -52.3, Long -69.3

1.45am: Lit fires in Picket Boat.

2.50am: Secured from Night Defence.

3.0am: Hands prepared for coaling.

5.30am: Collier SS “Tregurno” secured alongside.

6.30am: Commenced coaling.

am and pm: Hands coaling ship.

11.50am: HMS “Carnarvon” arrived.

6.30pm: Completed with 1209 tons of coal.

7.20pm: Collier cast off.

8.0pm: Hoisted in and drew fires in Steam Boats.

10.55pm: Exercised Action. 11.0pm: Hands to Night Defence.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Fresh Beef Received: 734 lbs, Vegetables Received: 1400 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 501.10 + 1209.0, Total 1710.10 tons]


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25 December 1914

From Magellan Straits to Port William

Lat -52.3, Long -69.3

[At single anchor]

3.0am: Secured from Night Defence.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

11.0am: Performed Divine Service [as this is Christmas Day].

2.45pm: HMS “Carnarvon” finished coaling.

3.0pm: Admiralty Collier SS “Tregurno” sailed.

4.0pm: Weighed. 4.3am: Proceeded as requisite, 12 knots.

4.25pm: Streamed Patent Log. 4.45pm: Set course East. Cape Possession Light abeam.

5.0pm: Lit fires in Nos 1 To 9 C Boilers.

6.0pm: Observed deviation by phi [symbol] Dungeness Light phi Cape Virgins Light 3.75 degrees East.

6.32pm: Cape Virgins Light abeam - 8.25 miles.

7.0pm: Altered course N54E - 10 knots.

8.0pm: Observed deviation time Azimuth = 3.5 degrees East. Banked fires in Nos 1 To 4 a Boilers.

9.30pm: Hands to Night Defence. Darken ship.

10.35pm: Put clocks on 5 minutes.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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26 December 1914

Possession Bay to Port William or at Sea

Lat -51.6, Long -64.2

2.45am: Put clocks on 5 minutes.

2.55am: Thick fog.

3.40am: Fog cleared - Secured from Night Defence.

4.40am: Banked fires in Nos 5 and 8 B and 5C and Let fires die out in Nos 1 To 6 a Boilers.

5.30am: Put clocks on 5 minutes.

am: Hands cleaning ship throughout. Tested life-buoys found correct.

3.10pm: Altered course N52E - 10 knots to close Collier.

9.5pm: Exercised Action. 9.15pm: Hands to Night Defence. Darken ship.

Midnight: Altered course East.

[Course and Distance made good: 195 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Jason West Cay N71E - 108 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Fog then mist in am, fine weather in pm, noon temperature 53F, sea temperature 52F]


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27 December 1914

From Possession Bay to Port William or at Port William - Falkland Islands

Lat -51.3, Long -57.9

2.35am: Put clocks on 10 minutes.

3.0am: Daylight. Secured from Night Defence.

4.10am: Put clocks on 5 minutes.

6.0am: Visibility 3 miles.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.25am: Sighted land on Starboard bow. Held Divine Service.

11.30am: Connected Fore Bridge steering gear, altered course S52E.

1.0pm: Lit fires in Picket Boat.

2.0pm: Commenced sounding. Fog very thick.

2.21pm: Sighted Cape Pembroke Light SW - 3.25 miles. Courses and speeds as requisite for entering harbour.

3.4pm: Stopped. 3.5pm: Let go Port anchor in 7 fathoms, veered to 6 shackles.

[Anchorage Bearings: Navy Point S4W, Ordnance Point S87E, Tussac Point S32E]

3.25pm: Banked fires in Nos 4, 6, 7, 9 B and 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 C Boilers.

8.55pm: Exercised Action. 9.5pm: Hands to Night Defence - Darken Ship.

11.20pm: Spread fires in Nos 4 To 9 B and 4 To 9 C Boilers.

[Course and Distance made good: 255 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Volunteer Point S22E - 13 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Fresh Beef Received: 564 lbs]

[Misty weather until 4pm, squally north easterly wind force 5-6 then 6-8 in evening, with rain and lightning, moderating by midnight]


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28 December 1914

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8 [estimated]

[At single anchor]

1.45am: Banked fires in Nos 4 To 9 B and 4 to 9 C Boilers.

3.0am: Day light - Secured from Night Defence.

7.0am: SS “Tregurno” shifted berth.

am: Hands scraping ship’s side. “A” group and Fore Turret at Divisional Drill. Special Training Class under Instruction. Struck fore-topgallant mast and Main yard.

pm: Hands scraping ship’s side and as requisite. Struck main topgallant mast.

3.45pm: Discharged 2 Signal Ratings ashore for duty.

4.15pm: Read warrant No 116. Gave leave to CPOs and POs to 7.0pm.

6.15pm: Norwegian Whaler SS Polunia [?] arrived.

8.0pm: Banked fires in Picket Boat.

9.10pm: Darken ship. 9.15pm: Exercised Action. 9.24pm: Hands to Night Defence.

[Distance run through the water: 31 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Fresh Beef Received: 585 miles]


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29 December 1914

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

[At single anchor]

6.0am: Lit fires in Steam Pinnace.

9.0am: Let fires die out in Nos 7, 8, 9 C Boilers.

am: Hands employed scraping ship’s side. Party transporting stores from SS “Crown of Aragon” [Crown of Arragon] to shore. Placed Main Topmast Gaff.

pm: Hands employed scraping ship’s side. Provision Party as in forenoon.

1.0pm: Let fires dies out in Nos 6C Boiler.

4.15pm: Gave leave to Chief and First class PO to 7.0pm. Embarked Boatswain’s and Engineer’s stores.

8.0pm: Lit fires in Nos 5, 6 a Boilers.

8.45pm: Let fires out in second steam pinnace.

9.0pm: Banked fires in Nos 1, 2, 3 C Boilers. Exercised Action.

9.10pm: Hands to Night Defence. Darken ship.

11.20pm: Banked fires in Picket Boat.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Fresh Beef Received: 992 lbs]


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30 December 1914

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

[At single anchor]

0.30am: Fog closed down. Visibility 500 yards.

1.0am: Fresh squall from NNE for 20 minutes.

3.0am: Secured from Night Defence.

4.0am: Heavy squall.

8.0am: Let fires die out in Nos 4 and 5 C Boilers.

am: Provisioning party shifting stores from SS “Crown of Aragon” [sic] to shore depôt. Hands scraping ship’s side and as requisite. Training Class under Instruction.

10.50am: Spread fires in Nos 4 To 9 B Boilers.

pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

3.0pm: 1 Rating joined from SS “Crown of Arragon” for cell punishment.

4.20pm: Read Warrant No 117.

5.0pm: Read Warrant No 118.

9.15pm: Exercised Action. 9.22pm: Hands to Night Defence - Darken ship.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Fresh Beef Received: 920 lbs]

[Wind northerly and north easterly in am, with fog and lightning in early am, weather fine in pm, with wind north westerly force 4 to 6. Barometric pressure relatively low and falling until 8pm]


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31 December 1914

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

[At single anchor]

3.0am: Secured from Night Defence.

5.0am: Lit fires in second Steam Pinnace.

am: Hands painting aloft and as requisite.

7.0am: SS “Falkland” arrived [there have been several ships of this name].

am: Hands painting down aloft and as requisite. Provision Party transferring stores from SS “Crown of Arragon” to depôt. Divers rigging diving boat. Remainder employed as requisite.

pm: Hands employed as in forenoon. Divers examining submerged tubes.

4.30pm: Banked fires in Nos 4 To 9 B Boilers.

6.15pm: SS “Westborough” sailed.

7.15pm: Let fires out in Steam Pinnace. Banked fires in Picket Boat.

[Number on sick list: 8]



LOGS FOR JANUARY 1915


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1 January 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

[At single anchor]

8.0am: Hoisted [HMS] Inflexible’s Picket Boat for repairs.

am: Hands painting ship. Provision party employed at Naval Depôt.

pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

4.0pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 7.30pm.

9.35pm: Hands to Night Defence.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Fresh Beef Received: 1197 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: 1265-8 tons]


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2 January 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

[At single anchor]

3.0am: Secured from Night Defence.

5.0am: Lit fires in second Steam Pinnace.

am: Tested life buoys - found correct.

10.0am: SS “Orita” [Orita (1) listed here] arrived.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship throughout.

1.55pm: SS “Ruperra” Collier came alongside.

2.20pm: Commenced coaling. Lost by accident shovels Pattern 646b overboard whilst coaling, 2 in Number.

pm: Hands coaling ship.

5.0pm: SS “Orita” sailed.

6.0pm: 2 Signal Ratings rejoined from duty ashore.

7.0pm: Completed with 465 tons coal.

7.30pm: Collier cast off.

9.0pm: Hoisted and drew fires in Picket Boat, also first and second Steam Pinnace.

9.15pm: Darken ship.

10.20pm: Exercised Action. 10.30pm: Hands to Night Defence.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Fresh Beef Received: 1386 lbs, Vegetables 1420 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: 1696-0 tons]


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3 January 1915

From Port Stanley Falkland Islands to St Helena or at Sea

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

[At single anchor]

0.30am: Banked fires in Nos 4 To 9 B Boilers.

3.0am: Daylight - Secured from Night Defence.

5.30am: Lit fires in Picket Boat.

6.30am: HMS “Australia” arrived.

7.0am: Let fires die out in Nos 5 and 6 a Boilers.

am: Hands preparing for sea.

10.30am: Spread fires in Nos 4 To 9 B Boilers.

11.25am: Held Divine Service.

11.45am: SS Hanka arrived (British Whaler) arrived.

0.50pm: Hoisted and drew fires in Picket Boat.

1.0pm: Weighed. Course and speed as requisite for leaving harbour.

1.30pm: Shaped course N58E (compass) 11 knots. 1.40pm: Cape Pembroke abeam.

1.47pm: Streamed Patent Log.

2.30pm: 12 knots. Lit fires in Nos 4 To 9 C Boilers.

4.0pm: Quarters.

4.35pm: Let fires die out in Nos 1, 2, 3 B [Boilers].

5.25pm: Helm jambed [jammed] amidships for 15 minutes. Connected Conning Tower Steering Gear.

6.0pm: Connected Fore Bridge Steering gear.

8.45pm: Darken ship. 8.50pm: Exercised Action. 8.55pm: Hands to Night Defence.

10.0pm: Connected Conning Tower steering gear.

11.0pm: Put clocks on 7 minutes.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Fresh Beef Received: 1051 lbs]


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4 January 1915

From Falkland Islands to St Helena or at Sea

Lat -49.9, Long -51.6

2.45am: Put clocks on 8 minutes.

3.15am: Day light - Secured from Night Defence.

4.30am: Put clocks on 7 minutes.

9.0am: Divisions - Prayers.

am: Gunlayers, Sightsetters, of all guns, and Control parties at drill. A group and Fore Turret at divisional drill. Special Training Class under Instruction.

8.10pm: Connected Conning Tower steering.

8.45pm: Exercised Action. 8.55pm: Hands to Night Defence. Darken ship.

11.0pm: Put clocks on 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N66E - 262 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: St Helena N48E - 3036 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[South westerly wind force 5 for much of day, with mist or drizzle off and on, noon air and sea temperature 45F]


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5 January 1915

From Falkland Islands to St Helena or at Sea

Lat -47.5, Long -45.1

3.15am: Put clocks on 8 minutes.

4.40am: Put clocks on 7 minutes.

am: Gunlayers and Sightsetters of 6 inch guns and Control parties at drill. V group and after turret at divisional drill. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 120.

11.15pm: Put clocks on 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N60E - 290 miles]


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6 January 1915

From Falkland Islands to St Helena or at Sea

Lat -44.8, Long -39.0

2.10am: Put clocks on 8 minutes.

7.0am: Put clocks on 7 minutes.

8.0am: Lit fires in Nos 1, 2, 3 B Boilers.

9.15am: Let fires die out in Nos 7, 8, 9 B Boilers.

am: Gunlayers and Sightsetters at Drill. B and X groups at Divisional Drill. Seamanship Training Class under Instruction. Remainder employed as requisite.

6.50pm: Exercised Action.

8.0pm: Darken ship. 8.15pm: Hands to Night Defence.

11.5pm: Put clocks on 9 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N58E - 301.5 miles]

[Weather mostly fine, westerly or south westerly winds force 5 or 6 all day, sea state rough from noon onwards, noon air and sea temperature 52F]


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7 January 1915

From Falkland Islands to St Helena or at Sea

Lat -41.6, Long -33.7

2.10am: Put clocks on 10 minutes.

3.30am: Secured from Night Defence.

5.0am: Put clocks on 9 minutes.

9.0am: Divisions. Prayers.

am: Ordinary Seaman Training Class under Instruction. Gunlayers and Sightsetters and Control Parties at drill. Fore Supply Parties at Divisional Drill.

8.10pm: Hands to Night Defence. Darken ship.

9.0pm: Put clocks on 12 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N51E - 294 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: St Helena N47E - 2150 miles]


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8 January 1915

From Falkland Islands to St Helena or at Sea

Lat -38.5, Long -29.4

0.40am: Put clocks on 12 minutes.

4.5am: Secured from Night Defence.

5.5am: Put clocks on 12 minutes.

8.0am: Lit fires in Nos 1, 2, 3 C Boilers.

9.25am: Let fires die out in Nos 4, 5, 6 B Boilers.

am: Gunlayers, Sightsetters and Control Parties at drill. After Supply parties at Divisional Drill. Hands scraping paint-work and as requisite.

4.0pm: Quarters. Aired bedding.

8.15pm: Hands to Night Defence. Darken ship.

10.30pm: Lit fires in Nos 5 and 6 a Boilers.

11.5pm: Put clocks on 17 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N48E - 290 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Weather fine with light winds, noon temperature 64F, sea temperature 65F]


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9 January 1915

From Falkland Islands to St Helena or at Sea

Lat -35.2, Long -24.9

0.55am: Let fires die out in Nos 1, 2, 3 B Boilers.

3.0am: Put clocks on 19 minutes.

4.25am: Put clocks on 17 minutes.

5.15am: Secured from Night Defence.

am: Hands cleaning ship throughout. Tested lifebuoys - found correct.

7.0pm: Exercised Action.

8.0pm: Lit fires in Nos 1 To 4 a Boilers.

8.30pm: Hands to Night Defence. Darken ship.

9.35pm: Let fires die out in Nos 7, 8, 9 C Boilers.

10.30pm: Put clocks on 5 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N48E - 288 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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10 January 1915

From Falkland Islands to St Helena or at Sea

Lat -31.5, Long -21.2

2.0am: Put clocks on 6 minutes.

5.15am: Secured from Night Defence.

5.45am: Put clocks on 6 minutes.

9.25am: Hands to muster by Ledger. 9.30am: Divisions. Held Divine Service.

6.50pm: Exercised Action. Observed deviation Time Azimuth = 4 degrees East.

9.15pm: Put clocks on 5 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N40E - 297 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: St Helena N42E - 1275 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Weather fine with light winds, noon temperature 74F, sea temperature 71F]


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11 January 1915

From Falkland Islands to St Helena or at Sea

Lat -28.0, Long -17.4

0.15am: Put clocks on 5 minutes.

5.0am: Put clocks on 5 minutes.

am: “A” group and Fore Turret at Divisional Drill. Ordinary Seaman Training Class under Instruction. Gunlayers and Sightsetters of guns, and Control Parties at drill.

2.0pm: Worked up to 13 knots.

6.50pm: Exercised Action. Fired one 6 inch round from Fore Turret to expand Objurator Pad.

8.30pm: Hands to Night Defence. Darken ship.

10.45pm: Put clocks on 5 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N44E - 288 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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12 January 1915

From Falkland Islands to St Helena or at Sea

Lat -24.2, Long -13.6

0.5am: Put clocks on 5 minutes.

4.5am: Put clocks on 5 minutes.

5.45am: Secured from Night Defence.

6.0am: Observed position stars Lat 25 10 S, Long 14 32 W: 6am.

7.30am: Lit fires in Nos 1, 2, 3 B Boilers.

8.0am: Hauled in and cleared Patent Log.

9.20am: Let fires die out in Nos 4, 5, 6 C Boilers.

am: Y group and After Turret at Divisional Drill. Special Ordinary Seaman Training class at Instruction. Marines at Infantry Drill. Remainder as requisite.

4.0pm: Quarters. Aired bedding.

[Course and Distance made good: N41E - 307 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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13 January 1915

From Falkland Islands to St Helena or at Sea

Lat -20.4, Long -9.9

9.15am: Hauled in and cleared Patent Log. Stokers aired bedding.

am: “B” and “X” groups at Divisional Drill. Gunlayers, Sightsetters and Control Parties of all guns at drill. Ordinary Seaman Training Class at Seamanship.

4.0pm: Quarters. Aired bedding.

6.45pm: Exercised Action.

7.52pm: Hands to Night Defence.

[Course and Distance made good: N42E - 308 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: St Helena N42E, 372 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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14 January 1915

From Falkland Islands to St Helena

Lat -16.6, Long -6.4

6.0am: Secured from Night Defence.

9.0am: Divisions - Prayers.

am: Supply parties at drill. Gunlayers, Sightsetters and control parties of all guns at drill. Remainder preparing ship for coaling and as requisite.

11.5am: Sighted land N72E.

Noon: Lit fires in Picket Boat and Steam Pinnace.

1.0pm: Put clocks back 23 minutes.

3.15pm: Challenged War signal station who replied.

3.40pm: Course and speed as requisite for approaching James Bay.

4.10pm: Stopped. 4.15pm: Came to with Port Bower in 30 fathoms, veered to 9 shackles.

[Anchorage Bearings: Abeam starboard Sugarloaf N83E, Church S25E, Horse Pasture Point S69W]

5.10pm: Collier “Daghestan” [possibly this ship] came alongside.

4.25pm: Let fires die out in Nos 1 To 6 a Boilers and Banked fires in Nos 1, 2, 3 C Boilers.

8.30pm: Let fires out in Steam Pinnace.

8.45pm: Darkened ship. Manned port guns for night defence.

[Course and Distance made good: N40E - 310 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: West Point - St Helena N51E - 48 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 386-12 tons]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 74F, sea temperature 73F]


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15 January 1915

At St Helena

Lat -15.9, Long -5.7 [estimated]

[At single anchor]

5.12am: Commenced coaling.

am and pm: Hands coaling ship.

3.45pm: Completed with 1315 tons coal.

6.0pm: Hands cleaning ship.

7.50pm: Exercised Action.

8.0pm: Hands to Night Defence Stations.

9.30pm: Collier SS Daghestan cast off and anchored.

[Distance run through the water: 58.2 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Fresh Beef Received: 380 lbs, Vegetables Received: 1500 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 366.0 + 1315.0, Total 1681.0 tons]


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16 January 1915

At St Helena

Lat -15.9, Long -5.7

[At single anchor]

4.0am: Lit fires in Steam Pinnace.

5.15am: Secured from Night Defence.

am: Divers examining under water fittings. Hands employed cleaning ship throughout. Tested Port Life-buoy, found correct.

pm: Divers examining under water fittings. Special Training Class away boat-pulling. Remainder cleaning ship and as requisite.

9.45pm: Hands to Night Defence. Darken ship.

Midnight: First Steam Pinnace banked fires.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Fresh Beef Received: 420 lbs, Vegetables Received: 3500 lbs]


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17 January 1915

At St Helena

Lat -15.9, Long -5.7

[At single anchor]

5.15am: Secured from Night Defence.

6.0am: Spread fires in Steam Pinnace.

9.30am: Divisions. 10.15am: Performed Divine Service.

2.0pm: Gave leave to POs and CPOs to 6pm.

6.50pm: Exercised Action.

9.0pm: Moored and banked fires in first Steam Pinnace.

9.45pm: Hands to Night Defence. Darken ship.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Fresh Beef Received: 440 lbs]


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18 January 1915

At St Helena

Lat -15.9, Long -5.7

[At single anchor]

am: Divers examining under-water fittings. Special Training Class away boat-pulling. Remainder as requisite.

10.0am: HMS Albion arrived.

pm: Hands employed embarking Bullion and as requisite.

10.30pm: Banked fires in first Steam Pinnace.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Fresh Beef Received: 729 lbs]


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19 January 1915

At St Helena

Lat -15.9, Long -5.7

[At single anchor]

5.35am: Collier SS “Daghestan” proceeded alongside “Albion”.

am: Y group and after turret at divisional drill. Special Training Class and Boys away boat-pulling. Remainder as requisite.

1.15pm: Mailboat SS “Umvuma” [probably this ship] arrived.

pm: Hands employed scraping and as requisite. Special Training Class and Boys away pulling.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 119, 120 and 121.

7.0pm: Collier “Daghestan” anchored.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Fresh Beef Received: 382 lbs, Vegetables Received: Potatoes 7000 lbs]


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20 January 1915

From St Helena to St Vincent Cape Verde Islands or at Sea

Lat -15.1, Long -6.3

Draught: Forward 26’ 6”, Aft 25’ 11”.

5.15am: Secured from Night Defence.

6.30am: Shortened in cable to 3 shackles.

7.0am: Weighed in company with HMS “Albion” and proceeded as requisite.

7.15am: Took up station astern of “Albion”. Shaped course N6W, 11.5 miles. Streamed Patent Log.

8.0am: Put clocks back 13 minutes.

9.0am: Divisions - Prayers.

9.15am: “B” and “X” groups at Divisional Drill. Gunlayers, Sightsetters and Control Parties at Drill. Special Training Class at Instruction. Remainder employed as requisite.

4.0pm: Quarters. Physical Drill.

6.20pm: Exercised Action.

7.30pm: Hands to Night Defence. Darken ship.

[Course and Distance made good: N31W, 58.5 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: St Vincent N30W, 2227 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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21 January 1915

From St Helena to Cape St Vincent or at Sea

Lat -11.0, Long -8.7

5.25am: Secured from Night Defence.

7.55am: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

am: Fore Supply parties at Divisional Drill. Seamanship Training Class under Instruction. Gunlayers and Sightsetters of 6 inch guns at drill. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

7.0pm: Hands to Night Defence. Darken ship.

[Course and Distance made good: N30W - 286 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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22 January 1915

From St Helena to Cape St Vincent or at Sea

Lat -6.9, Long -11.1

9.0am: Divisions. Inspected hammocks.

9.30am: Carried out Range-finding exercise. Courses as Requisite.

9.50am: After Supply parties at divisional drill.

11.40am: Course N6W. Regained station ahead of “Albion”.

4.0pm: Quarters.

6.10pm: Exercised Action.

[Course and Distance made good: N30W, 280 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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23 January 1915

From St Helena to Cape St Vincent or at Sea

Lat -2.9, Long -13.5

5.35am: Secured from Night Defence.

7.55am: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

am: Hands cleaning ship throughout. Tested Port Life-buoy - found correct.

6.40pm: Hands to Night Defence. Darken ship.

[Course and Distance made good: N31W, 284 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: St Vincent N30W - 1377 miles

[Number on sick list: 9]


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24 January 1915

From St Helena to Cape St Vincent or at Sea

Lat 1.4, Long -16.3

7.30am: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

10.5am: Hauled in and cleared Patent Log. Streamed ditto.

10.15am: Held Divine Service.

[Course and Distance made good: N33W, 299 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Weather overcast in am, some mist and rain in pm, noon temperature 84F, sea temperature 81F]


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25 January 1915

From St Helena to Cape St Vincent or at Sea

Lat 5.6, Long -18.5

5.30am: Altered course North - 79 Revs to take station abeam 3.5 miles of “Albion”.

5.42am: Secured from Night Defence.

7.45am: Arrived in station. Resumed course N8W.

am: Port 6 inch guns both turrets and fore control party at drill.

9.45am: Commenced Range Finder exercise with HMS “Albion”.

10.15am: Negative exercise on account of mist. Altered course N26W to form single line ahead.

11.0am: Took up station.

5.50pm: Exercised Action.

6.30pm: Hands to Night Defence. Darken ship.

[Course and Distance made good: N27W - 285 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Weather misty from noon onwards]


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26 January 1915

From St Helena to Cape St Vincent or at Sea

Lat 9.5, Long -20.9

6.0am: Altered course N6.5W to take station 3.5 miles on Starboard beam of Albion.

8.45am: Arrived in station. Resumed course.

9.0am: Divisions - Prayers.

9.45am: Commenced Range Finder Exercise. Gunlayers, Sightsetters, Control Parties, A and X groups at drill. Training Class under Instruction. Remainder as requisite.

11.45am: Resumed course N10W.

0.42pm: Proceeded independently of “Albion”, altered course N13W - 83 Revs.

1.5pm: Hauled in and cleared Patent Log.

6.20pm: Hands to Night Defence.

[Course and Distance made good: N32W - 278 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: St Vincent N30W - 515 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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27 January 1915

From St Helena to Cape St Vincent

Lat 13.7, Long -23.7

6.0am: Secured from Night Defence.

7.50am: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

am: Hands employed scraping ship, preparing for coaling and as requisite. Stokers and Boys mustering bags.

3.30pm: Sighted Fogo Island N17W.

6.10pm: Darken Ship. Hands to Night Defence.

8.0pm: Altered course N57W.

9.30pm: Retarded clocks 5 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N32W - 297 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[North easterly wind force 5 or 6 all day, weather fine in am, showers then overcast later, noon temperature 74F, sea temperature 73F]


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28 January 1915

From St Helena to St Vincent or at St Vincent [now São Vicente, Cape Verde]

Lat 16.9, Long -25.0 [estimated]

3.20am: Sighted Machado Light N17W. 3.30am: Altered course N19W.

4.0am: Reduced to 10 knots. Lit fires in Picket Boat and Steam Pinnace.

5.15am: Altered course N15E, Point Machado abeam 1 mile.

5.38am: Altered course East - Passaro Island bore East.

5.50am: Secured from Night Defence.

6.10am: Course and speed as requisite for anchoring.

6.29am: Stopped. Let go Port anchor in 8 fathoms, veered to 4 shackles.

[Anchorage Bearings: Passaro Island Light N5W, Punta de Ribeira Julian N25E, Fort Flagstaff S88E]

6.15am: [HMS] Canopus sailed. HMS “Edinburgh Castle” in harbour.

7.35am: Collier “Venus” [just possibly this ship] came alongside.

8.30am: Commenced coaling.

9.30am: HMS Albion arrived.

am: 1 Electrician joined from “Edinburgh Caslte” [Castle].

pm: Coaling ship. Lost by accident shovels - Pattern 646b overboard by accident whilst coaling 1 in Number.

7.0pm: Completed with 1150 tons coal.

8.15pm: Collier cast off.

8.50pm: Exercised Action.

9.15pm: Let fires out in first Steam Pinnace.

10.30pm: Hands to Night Defence. Darken ship.

[Distance run through the water: 219.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Fresh Beef Received: 400 lbs, Vegetables Received: 1100 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 533-2 + 1150-0, Total = 1683-2 tons]


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29 January 1915

From St Vincent to Gibraltar and at Sea

Lat 16.9, Long -25.0

4.30am: Lit fires in Steam Pinnace.

5.50am: Secured from Night Defence.

am: Hands employed ammunitioning ship and as requisite.

pm: Hands ammunitioning ship and as requisite. Divers examining under water fittings. Remainder employed as requisite.

[Draught of Water: Forward 26’ 10”, Aft 26’ 4”]

3.0pm: Drew fires in and hoisted Picket Boat.

4.0pm: Employed embarking Engineers, Carpenters and Boatswain’s stores.

5.45pm: Let fires out and hoisted Steam Pinnace.

6.0pm: Weighed. 6.3pm: Proceeded as requisite “Albion” in company.

6.13pm: Passaro Island abeam to Port, 8 knots.

6.25pm: Shaped course N58E - 11.5 knots. Exercised Action.

6.35pm: Hands to Night Defence. Darken ship. Streamed Patent Log.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Fresh Beef Received: 400 lbs]


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30 January 1915

From St Vincent to Gibraltar and at Sea

Lat 19.5, Long -22.9

3.0am: Put clocks on 15 minutes.

6.5am: Secured from Night Defence. Tested life-buoys - found correct.

8.50am: Read Warrant No 122.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship throughout.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 124.

5.15pm: Exercise Action.

6.0pm: Hands to Night Defence. Darkened ship.

[Course and Distance made good: N39E - 203 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Maspalomas Light Grand Canary N39E - 643 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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31 January 1915

From St Vincent to Gibraltar and at Sea

Lat 22.7, Long -20.0

3.0am: Put clocks on 12 minutes.

6.5am: Secured from Night Defence.

9.30am: Hands to Muster by Ledger. Received Xmas Card given by Their Majesties the King and Queen [perhaps a little late!].

10.10am: Held Divine Service.

4.0pm: Quarters.

5.10pm: Exercised Action. 5.50pm: Hands to Night Defence.

[Course and Distance made good: N40E - 254 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Gibraltar N43E - 1104 miles]



LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1915


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1 February 1915

From St Vincent to Gibraltar and at Sea

Lat 26.0, Long -16.9

3.0am: Put clocks on 12 minutes.

6.12am: Secured from Night Defence Stations.

am: A group and Fore Turret at Loader. Gunlayers and Sightsetters and Control Parties at drill. Special Training Class at Seamanship. Hands employed scraping ship and as requisite.

4.30pm: 6 knots. HMS “Albion” hauled out of line flying disregard flag in order to bury a Rating. Half-masted colours.

4.50pm: Stopped. 5.0pm: Proceeded 11.5 knots. Hoisted colours.

5.5pm: Exercised Action. 5.40pm: Hands to Night Defence.

10.20pm: Sighted Maspalomas Light [Gran Canaria] N26E.

[Course and Distance made good: N41E - 255 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Gibraltar N44E - 849 miles]


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2 February 1915

From St Vincent to Gibraltar and at Sea

Lat 29.4, Long -13.9

0.28am: Sighted Areynaga [probably Arinaga] Light N15.5E.

1.25am: Sighted Isleta Light N8W.

2.25am: Isleta abeam 19.2 miles.

3.0am: Put clocks on 12 minutes.

5.50am: Passed small steamer steering SW.

6.17am: Secured from Night Defence.

am: Y group and after turret at Divisional drill. Gunlayers and Sightsetters of 6 inch guns and control parties at drill. Remainder as requisite.

5.45pm: Hands to Night Defence.

[Course and Distance made good: N37E - 260 miles]

[Weather fine, barometric pressure relatively high and steady, easterly and north easterly wind force 2 or 3, noon temperature 62F, sea temperature 64F]


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3 February 1915

From St Vincent to Gibraltar and at Sea

Lat 32.8, Long -10.3

3.0am: Put clocks on 15 minutes.

9.0am: Divisions - Prayers.

am: B and X groups at Divisional Drill. Gunlayers, Sightsetters and control parties of 6 inch guns at drill. Remainder scraping ship and as requisite.

2.20pm: Altered course ExS to avoid suspicious object, which proved to be an old target. 2.30pm: Resumed course N63E.

4.0pm: Quarters.

5.40pm: Hands to Night Defence - Darken ship.

11.0pm: Put clocks on 20 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N43E - 275 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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4 February 1915

From St Vincent to Gibraltar and at Sea

Lat 35.8, Long -6.1

3.0am: Put clocks on 20 minutes.

5.0am: Put clocks on 15 minutes.

7.0am: Secured from Night Defence. Daylight.

am: Fore Supply parties at drill. Special Training Class at Seamanship. Remainder employed scraping ship and as requisite.

0.37pm: Cape Spartel abeam 3.2 miles.

2.0pm: Lit fires in Picket Boat and Steam Pinnace. Sighted Europa Point Light N70E.

3.10pm: Altered course N19E. Took station 1 mile astern of “Albion”.

3.45pm: Course and speed as requisite for entering harbour.

4.0pm: Stopped both. 4.45pm: Secured alongside No 1 Berth, North Mole.

[Secured alongside North Mole]

6.10pm: HMS “Pelorus” arrived.

7.0pm: Let fires die out in second Steam Pinnace.

11.45pm: Let fires die out in Picket Boat.

[Course and Distance made good: N49E - 277 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Gibraltar N64E, 40 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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5 February 1915

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4 [estimated]

[Secured alongside North Mole]

4.30am: Lit fires in Picket Boat.

6.35am: HMS “Pelorus” sailed.

7.10am: Commenced coaling.

8.0am: HMS “Queen Elizabeth” arrived.

am and pm: Hands coaling ship.

0.45pm: Read warrant No 126.

2.5pm: HMS “Cordelia” arrived.

3.15pm: HMS “Wear” arrived.

4.30pm: Completed with 780 tons coal.

5.0pm: HMS “Queen Elizabeth” alongside Detached Mole.

6.0pm: HMS Pelorus arrived.

6.30pm: Gave special leave to Starboard Watch to 10pm.

11.40pm: Let fires die out in Picket Boat.

[Fresh Beef Received: 800 lbs, Vegetables Received: 2550 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 914-0 + 780-0, Total = 1694-0 tons]


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6 February 1915

From Gibraltar to Plymouth

Lat 36.0, Long -5.6

Draught: Forward 26’ 10”, Aft 26’ 4”.

4.15am: Lit fires in second Steam Pinnace.

8.10am: HMS “Cordelia” sailed. Discharged 5 Privates RMLI to “Albion”.

am: Tested lifebuoys - found correct. Hoisted and drew fires in Steam Boats.

10.0am: Cast off hawsers. Proceeded as requisite for leaving harbour.

10.38am: Course S14W - 13 knots.

Noon: Altered course N75W.

3.40pm: Obtained Deviation Standard compass 3.5 degrees W.

4.55pm: Hauled in Patent Log. Reduced 50 Revs. Course as requisite for swinging ship.

5.0pm: Passed HMS “Irresistible” and “Majestic”.

5.50pm: Finished swinging. Resumed course and speed.

6.0pm: Exercised Action. Darken ship.

6.30pm: Hands to Night Defence.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 16 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Cape St Vincent N21W - 178 miles]

[Fresh Beef Received: 800 lbs]


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7 February 1915

From Gibraltar to Plymouth and at Sea

Lat 36.7, Long -10.5

1.0am: Obtained deviation by Pole Star Azimuth = 1.25 degrees West.

7.20am: Hauled in and cleared Patent Log.

8.0am: Reduced 50 Revs. Courses as requisite for swinging ship to adjust compasses.

9.15am: Finished swinging. Resumed course and speed.

10.0am: Divisions. 10.40am: Held Divine Service.

6.0pm: Quarters. 6.5pm: Exercised Action.

6.40pm: Hands to Night Defence.

[Course and Distance made good: Various - 245.5 miles]

[Weather mostly fine, though overcast in pm, noon air and sea temperature 59F]


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8 February 1915

From Gibraltar to Plymouth and at Sea

Lat 40.6, Long -11.3

4.25am: Altered course N60W to avoid steamer.

5.0am: Resumed course N17E.

7.20am: Secured from Night Defence.

7.43am: Hailed in and cleared Patent Log.

9.30am: Divisions - Prayers.

am: A group and Fore Turret at Divisional Drill. Special Training Class at Seamanship. Remainder scraping ship and as requisite.

4.0pm: Quarters.

6.40pm: Hands to Night Defence. Darkened ship.

[Course and Distance made good: Various - 260 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Cape Finisterre N35E - 165 miles]


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9 February 1915

From Gibraltar to Plymouth and at Sea

Lat 44.1, Long -10.7

am: Neptune Rotator, Log line complete lost overboard and carried away.

[1.0am: Log carried away]

7.30am: Secured from Night Defence. Closed up Submarine Defence Groups.

7.50am: Streamed Patent Log.

am: Hands scraping ship and as requisite. Both turrets and 12 Pounder gun’s crews at drill. Submarine Defence groups at their stations.

5.50pm: Exercised Action.

6.25pm: Hands to Night Defence. Darken ship.

[No log readings after 6pm - Out of order]

[Course and Distance made good: Various 214 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Ushant N41E - 350 miles]

[Squally winds, variable in direction - from north westerly to south westerly, force 4-7 or 5-6 for most of day, sea state very rough for most of day, showers, including hail, in pm. Noon temperature 49F, sea temperature 55F]


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10 February 1915

From Gibraltar to Plymouth and at Sea

Lat 48.0, Long -7.3

7.15am: Secured from Night Defence. Closed up day Submarine Defence.

9.30am: Divisions - Prayers. Read Warrants Nos 127, 128, 129, 130 and 131.

am: Special Training Class at Seamanship. Remainder scraping and as requisite.

6.0pm: Increased 18 knots. Hands to Night Defence - Darken ship.

7.20pm: Sighted Flare of Ushant SE by E.

10.30pm: Sighted Lizard Light.

10.40pm: Altered course to avoid Drift net vessel. 10.45pm: Resumed course.

11.43pm: Lizard Light abeam 9 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: N30E - 268 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Ushant N74E - 93 miles]


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11 February 1915

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2 [estimated]

0.20am: Sighted Eddystone Light ahead.

1.30am: Altered course NE - Eddystone abeam 1.5 miles. Hauled in Patent Log.

2.0am: Course and speed as requisite.

2.10am: Stopped. KHM [King’s Harbour Master] boarded ship and piloted her as requisite to No 6 Buoy Hamoaze.

3.10am: Secured to No 6 Buoy.

4.30am: Lit fires in Picket Boat and Steam Pinnace.

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship.

9.0am: Divisions. Prayers.

am: Hands employed scraping and painting Upper Deck and Mess Deck. Remainder employed in boats and as requisite.

pm: Hands employed scraping and as requisite.

3.0pm: Tugs secured alongside.

3.15pm: Slipped and proceeded alongside No 6 Wharf.

3.50pm: Secured alongside.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch and first Part Port Watch to 7am.

6.0pm: Let fires out in Picket Boat and Steam Pinnace.

9.0pm: Manned B1 for Night Defence. Darken ship.

[Fresh Beef Received: 408 lbs, Vegetables Received: 1250 lbs]


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12 February 1915

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

[At No 6 Wharf]

6.0am: Lieutenant Fligg joined Ship.

9.0am: Hands employed getting in Paymasters stores and Chipping paintwork on Mess deck. Remainder employed as requisite.

0.45pm: SS Allanta [Atlanta] came alongside.

1.0pm: Gave leave to Boys to 5pm.

pm: Starboard Watch employed disembarking Bullion. Remainder of Hands chipping Paintwork on Mess deck and as requisite.

3.15pm: Discharged 1 PO to Depot.

3.20pm: HMS Diana shifted berths.

4.15pm: HMAS Australia proceeded out of Harbour.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch and second part Port Watch to 7.0am.

4.40pm: SS Atlanta cast off. Landed Patrol.

9.0pm: Darkened Ship. BI Gun manned for Night defence.

[Fresh Beef Received: 1109 lbs, Vegetables Received: 2000 lbs, Bread Received: 650 lbs]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 42F]


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13 February 1915

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

[At No 6 Wharf]

6.10am: Hands employed cleaning Ship.

7.0am: Lit fires in Picket Boat.

8.40am: Hands employed getting out Torpedoes, scraping and red leading Ship’s side and as requisite.

11.20am: Shifted berth to No 7 Wharf.

1.45pm: Paid money.

2.0pm: Hands employed furling Quarter Deck awning. Gave leave to Port Watch and second part of Starboard Watch from 2.45 until 7am Sunday [on this Saturday]. First Part of Starboard Watch for Exercised employed getting out Ammunition.

3.0pm: Let fires die out in Picket Boat.

4.0pm: First Part Watch employed getting out Ammunition.

9.45pm: Marine Bullion escort arrived on board.

10.45pm: Darken ship.

[Bread Received: 1300 lbs]

[A damp, squally day with mostly south westerly winds force 4-6 or 5-7 from noon]


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14 February 1915

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

[At No 7 Wharf]

Dockyardmen working aboard: 18 Fitters, 12 Labourers.

10.35am: Held Divine Service.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 7am. Drew fires in Picket Boat.

1.35pm: SS “Themistocles” [one of these ships] moored astern. HMS “Eclipse” shifted berth.

2.30pm: Gave leave to Boys to 5pm.


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15 February 1915

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

[At No 7 Wharf]

Dockyardmen aboard: 32 Boilermakers, 18 Fitters, 70 Various.

6.30am: SS Themistocles sailed.

7.0am: Lit fires in Picket Boat.

am: Parties drawing Dockyard stores. Remainder scraping ship’s bottom, Upper Deck and as requisite. Class of Marine Recruits on board for training.

pm: Hands employed as in forenoon. HMS “Eclipse” proceeded alongside No 6 Wharf.

3.0pm: Let fires out in Picket Boat.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch and first part Port Watch to 7am. Leave to Boys to 7pm.

7.0pm: Two ABs [Able Seamen] joined ship from [HMS] “Defiance”.

9.0pm: Darken ship. Manned B1 night Defence.

[Fresh Beef Received: 687 lbs, Vegetables Received: 1250 lbs, Bread Received: 600 lbs]


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16 February 1915

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

[At No 7 Wharf]

Dockyardmen working aboard: 32 Boilermakers, 18 Fitters, 90 Various.

5.30am: Lit fires in Second Steam Pinnace.

6.10am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.0am: Hands employed chipping ship’s side and returning Gunner’s and Boatswain’s stores.

10.0am: Wardroom cook joined ship from depot.

1.15pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

1.30pm: One CPO, one PO first class and 26 ratings joined ship from depot. 18 ratings discharged to depot.

3.48pm: Let fires die out in second Steam Pinnace.

4.15pm: Assistant Paymaster Kinsey joined ship.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch and second part of Starboard until 7am. Port Watch of Boys till 7pm.

8.40pm: Darkened ship. Manned B1.

[Bread Received: 400 lbs]


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17 February 1915

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

[At No 7 Wharf]

Dockyardmen aboard: 31 Boilermakers, 9 Electrical fitters, 63 Various.

9.0am: Hands employed scrapping [scraping] and chipping ship’s side. Gunners and Bosun’s party returning stores in dockyard, remainder employed as requisite.

1.15pm: Hands employed as in forenoon, and returning fore and main yards [?] to dockyard.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch and second part Port Watch 4.30 to 7.0am.

5.0pm: Gave leave to boys till 7pm.

5.40pm: HMSS Sarnia shifted berth.

6.30pm: HMS Cordelia sailed.

8.40pm: Darken ship.

[Bread Received: 600 lbs]


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18 February 1915

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

[At No 7 Wharf]

Dockyardmen aboard: 29 Boilermakers, 43 Fitters, 34 Various.

7.30am: Gave 5 days leave to Starboard Watch and both watches of Irishmen till noon 23rd.

9.0pm: Irish party of both watches proceeded on 5 days leave. Liberty men Starboard Watch proceeded on leave at 9.30am. Hands employed scraping ship’s side and as requisite.

10.0am: Discharged and received Ammunition. Bosun’s party drawing stores.

1.15pm: Clearer lower deck. Leave for port watch except natives.

1.30pm: Remainder of hands employed as in forenoon.

6.30pm: Leave for 2/3 Natives till Sunday 7.0am [on this Thursday].


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19 February 1915

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

[At No 7 Wharf]

Dockyardmen aboard: 29 Boilermakers, 43 Fitters, 35 Various.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning Mess Decks.

8.30am: Working party from RN barracks: 81 Stoker Ratings, 65 Seamen Ratings.

8.35am: Hands employed: 12 with Bos’n Drawing stores, 6 with Gunner Drawing stores, 8 with Carpenter Drawing stores, 6 with Armourer dismounting A1 Gun, 6 with Torpedo Gunner Drawing stores, 5 Clearing out Chain Lockers, 5 Scrubbing Bottom, 4 with Ship’s Steward getting up provisions.

9.10am: Stoker’s care and maintenance party arrived.

am: Hands employed painting ship’s side.

1.15pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

2.0pm: 1 CPO joined ship from depot.

2.30pm: Working party returned to Barracks for pay. 4 Privates joined ship from depot.

3.0pm: Second ship’s steward left for depot.

4.30pm: Gave leave to second part of Blue Watch from 4.30pm until 7.0am Sunday [on this Friday].

5.30pm: 11 ABs joined ship from depot.

9.0pm: Rounds.

[Fresh Beef Received: 303 lbs, Vegetables Received: 600 lbs, Bread Received: 100 lbs]


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20 February 1915

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

[At No 7 Wharf]

Dockyardmen aboard: 29 Boilermakers, 43 Fitters, 52 Various.

6.30pm: Hands employed cleaning Mess Decks and flats.

8.30am: Barrack working party arrived: 81 Stoker ratings, 65 Seamen ratings.

8.35am: Hands employed: 12 with Bos’n drawing stores, 6 with Gunner drawing stores, 8 with Carpenter drawing stores, 6 with Armourer dismounting A1 gun.

8.40am: 2 Signalmen ratings joined ship. Care and maintenance party arrived.

am: Hands painting ship’s side.

11.45am: Cleared Lower deck, read warrant No 132.

1.10pm: Hands employed same as in forenoon.

4.30pm: Gave leave to first part of Blue Watch from 4.30pm until 7am Sunday [on this Saturday].


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21 February 1915

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

[At No 7 Wharf]

Dockyardmen on board: 20 Boilermakers, 28 Labourers, 17 Fitters, 32 Various.

9.40am: Divisions and prayers.

10.15am: Liberty men Landed.

am: 91 Stokers working on board from RN Barracks.

pm: Landed Liberty men and boys at 1.30pm.

[Weather fine, barometric pressure relatively low and falling, noon temperature 34F]


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22 February 1915

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

[At No 7 Wharf]

Dockyardmen on board: 36 Boilermakers, 39 Labourers, 17 Fitters, 19 Masons, 26 Various.

4.30am: Received from Bull point 20 - 6 inch Projectiles.

7.40am: Hands employed washing down and clearing up upper deck.

8.30am: Working party from RN barracks: Seamen ratings 65, Stoker ratings 90.

8.35am: Hands employed: 12 with Bos’n drawing stores, 6 with Gunner G drawing stores, 9 with Gunner T drawing stores, 8 with Carpenter drawing stores, 8 with Armourer working on A1, 13 Side Party, 5 Ship’s Steward, Remainder as requisite.

1.10pm: Hands employed:- 12 with Boatswain Drawing stores, 6 with Gunner Drawing stores, 6 with Gunner Drawing stores, 6 with Torpedo Gunner Drawing stores, 8 with Carpenter Drawing stores, 8 with Armourer Drawing stores, 2 with Ship’s Steward, remainder painting ship’s side.

4.30pm: Landed Liberty men.

4.40pm: One Musician joined ship from Eastney.


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23 February 1915

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

[At No 7 Wharf]

Dockyardmen aboard: 39 Boilermakers, 17 Fitters, 44 Labourers, 31 Various.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.40am: Hands employed scrubbing Quarter deck.

8.5am: Barrack working party arrived: 81 Seaman ratings 75 Stoker ratings. Remainder painting ship’s side and as requisite.

8.15am: Hands employed: 8 Armourer, 12 with Bos’n, 6 Gunner G, 7 Gunner T, 8 Carpenter.

9.0am: Depot Launch arrived for duty of ship.

Noon: Lit fires in second Steam Pinnace.

1.10pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch and first Part Starboard till 7am.

5.0pm: Let fires die out in second Steam Pinnace.


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24 February 1915

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

[At No 7 Wharf]

Dockyardmen on board: 35 Boilermakers, 17 Fitters, 38 Labourers, 18 Various.

6.10am: Hands employed cleaning ship and preparing for provisioning.

8.0am: Barrack working party: 50 Seamen and 90 Stokers.

8.15am: Hands employed with Boatswain 12, with Gunner (G) 6, with Gunner (T) 7, with Carpenter 8, with Armourer 8. Remainder painting ship and provisioning.

9.30am: One Bandsman sent to Eastney Depot.

11.20am: Nine Marines joined ship from depot.

1.20pm: Hands employed as in forenoon, second part of Port Watch employed for coaling preparations. 1 Corporal discharged to Marine Barracks.

2.20pm: HMS Carron proceeded alongside Coaling Wharf.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch and first Part Port till 6.30am. Mr Evans Sub Lieutenant joined the ship. 5.30pm: Ash Lighter cast off at 5.30. Two coaling transporters came alongside. SS Statesman sailed.

8.40pm: Darken ship.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Fresh Beef Received: 409 lbs, Vegetables Received: 600 lbs]


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25 February 1915

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

[At No 7 Wharf]

Dockyardmen aboard: 3 Boilermakers, 3 Fitters, 1 Labourer.

5.0am: Lit fires in second Steam Pinnace.

6.0am: Hands employed preparing for coaling ship.

7.30am: Hands Commenced coaling ship.

8.0am: 48 Seamen lent to ship for coaling from depot.

9.0am: Barrack working party arrived: 48 Seamen, 90 Stokers.

am: Hands coaling ship.

10.15am: HMS Carron towed down harbour.

0.30pm: Finished coaling. Received 500 Tons.

1.30pm: Hands employed cleaning ship and as requisite.

1.45pm: 1 Electrical Artificer discharged to HMS Defiance, 3 Boys joined ship from depot.

3.0pm: Commenced Basin trial.

3.55pm: Finished Basin trial.

3.30pm: Hoisted in Picket Boat, first Steam Pinnace and sailing Pinnace.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch and second Part Starboard Watch until 11pm.

5.15pm: Let fires die out in second Steam Pinnace.

9.0pm: Rounds.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 32F]


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26 February 1915

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship (Saturday routine).

8.30am: 69 Stoker ratings joined ship from Depot, 1 Warrant Officer.

8.45am: 6 Midshipmen left the ship.

9.15am: 47 Stokers ratings and boys left ship for depot.

11.30am: 6 Stoker ratings joined ship.

1.15pm: Hands employed cleaning ship.

1.45pm: Lieutenant Whitehead left ship.

2.0pm: Hands employed preparing ship for sea. Hoisted in second Steam Pinnace and let fires die out.

2.30pm: Mr Pearn Gunner (T) left ship.

2.45pm: Cast off hawsers and proceeded as requisite for leaving harbour; tugs in charge.

3.2pm: Exercised General Quarters.

3.20pm: Tugs cast off.

3.40pm: Penlee Point abeam 3 cables. Shaped Course SW.

3.53pm: Streamed Patent Log.

4.0pm: Altered course S14W, revs 112. 4.14pm: Eddystone Light House abeam, altered course S65W (Magnetic).

4.0pm - 5.20pm: Mean Course S65W.

5.20pm: Altered course S15W. 5.30pm: Altered course East. 5.47pm: Mean Course S65W.

6.45pm: Placed Bow and Steaming Lights and tested them.

7.35pm: Altered course N86W. 7.36pm: Sighted Lizard on Starboard Bow.

10.26pm: Altered course Port to pass a steamer. 10.34pm: Resumed Original Course.

11.30pm: Altered course NW.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Fresh Beef Received: 810 lbs, Vegetables Received: 1500 lbs]

[South westerly wind force 5 or 6 in pm, when misty and sea becoming rough by midnight. Noon temperature 34F]


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27 February 1915

From Devonport to Avonmouth or at Sea

Lat 51.5, Long -2.7 [estimated]

0.30am: Altered course N, increased to 124 revs.

6.0am: Courses as requisite to avoid submarine attack. Mean Course S65E.

6.23am: Sighted Lundy Island Light bearing S87E.

6.40am: Secured from Night Defence Stations.

8.15am: A1, B1 and Cable Deck guns close up.

[8.35am - 9.50am alternating course from N86E to S64E every 20 minutes]

9.14am: Sighted HMS Lance.

11.0am: Courses and speeds as requisite for Entering harbour.

11.8am: Patent Log hauled in showing 309.2.

0.20pm: Stopped Engines. 0.25pm: Let go Port Anchor, 6 Shackles.

1.15pm: Hoisted out Picket Boat. Hands employed as requisite.

1.45pm: HMS Lance anchored on Port Bow.

2.0pm: Sighted 4 Destroyers W by S.

2.10pm: Challenged and received reply (HMS Ferret).

3.43pm: HMSs Ferret, Forrester, Defender, Druid anchored.

4.0pm: Quarters. No 3 Submarine Defence Group closed up.

4.10pm: HMS Ferret, Forrester, Defender, Druid weighed and shifted berth.

4.15pm: HMS Lance weighed and proceeded up Channel.

5.15pm: Hoisted in Picket Boat.

5.25pm: Sighted 3 Destroyers W by S.

5.35pm: Covered Guns and Searchlights.

5.40pm: Challenged destroyers and received reply.

5.55pm: Destroyers anchored. Shortened in. 6.0pm: Weighed. 6.5pm: Proceeded. Courses and speeds as requisite for proceeding up harbour and to lock Avonmouth.

7.30pm: Proceeded into harbour. Worked Engines as requisite.

8.35pm: Finished Securing.

[Wind reducing in am, noon temperature 55F, sea temperature 54F]


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28 February 1915

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.5, Long -2.7 [estimated]

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship and as requisite.

6.30am: SS Franconia entered basin.

9.30am: Divisions.

9.45am: TBD Ferret came up harbour.

10.15am: Performed Divine Service on board.

pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch from 1.0pm until 7.0am Sunday [on this Sunday]. Leave for boys until 7.0pm.

4.30pm: Troopship left the docks “Grantnally Castle” [Grantully Castle].

6.0pm: SS Royal George, troopship, left.

6.35pm: HM Transport Gloucester Castle sailed.

7.55pm: HM Transport Almswith Castle [presumably Alnwick Castle] sailed.


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[Half of blue back hard cover]

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[Half of blue back hard cover]



LOGS FOR MARCH 1915


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for March 1915]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by H Spencer-Cooper, Navigating Officer]

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[Blank page]

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[Page with data on fuel consumption and distances run. Signed by WM Ellerton, Captain, 1 April 1915, and Senior Naval Officer's Office Simon's Bay 14 April 1915 [illegible signature] Captain and Senior Naval Officer]

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[Page for details of Barometer and Thermometers - not filled in]


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1 March 1915

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.5, Long -2.7

[Secured in Avonmouth Docks] [this is the port for Bristol, more information here]

am: Dockyard Men on board: Fitters 10, Labourers 10.

6.10am: Hands employed rigging stages and scraping Port side.

9.10am: Hands employed scraping and chipping ship side and as requisite.

11.30am: Paid monthly money.

1.0pm: Paid ER [Engine Room] ratings monthly money.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch till 11pm.

7.0pm: SS Somali sailed.

7.30pm: SS Cestrain [probably Cestrian]sailed.

8.40pm: SS Franconia Sailed [more information about this ship here].

9.15pm: SS Gagaraa Sailed.

9.45pm: Sub Lieutenant Horn joined ship.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 800 lbs, Vegetables 1500 lbs, Bread 700 lbs]

[Coal remaining 1047-16 tons]

[Noon temperature 44F]


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2 March 1915

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.5, Long -2.7

[In Dry Dock]

am: Dockyard men on board: 9 Fitters, 9 Labourers.

5.40am: Hands preparing to dock ship.

7.30am: Entered dry Dock.

9.20am: Hands employed docking ship and as requisite.

10.0am: Hands employed scraping ship side and as requisite.

4.30pm: Leave to Starboard Watch from 4.30pm till 7am.

6.35pm: Mr Rogers Assistant Paymaster left ship.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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3 March 1915

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.5, Long -2.7

[In Dry Dock]

am: Dockyard men on board: Fitters 10, Labourers 10.

8.15am: Hands employed, Scraping 2D [No 2 Deck] hatches, ship side and as requisite.

1.15pm: Hands employed:- Scraping ship side and hatches on 2D and red leading, Boats crews cleaning out boats, Special parties as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port watch till 7am.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Rain and showers for much of day, noon temperature 52F]


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4 March 1915

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.5, Long -2.7

[In Dry Dock]

am: Dockyard men on board: Fitters 10, Labourers 10.

8.15am: Hands employed scraping and red leading, cleaning out boats etc. Special parties as requisite.

Noon: Gave leave to Starboard watch until 7am on the 11th March.

4.30pm: Leave to First part Port Watch till 7am.

9.15pm: HM Ships Lydiard, Lawford, Louis, Laverock and Lance sailed.

9.45pm: SS Delcrest sailed.

10.30pm: SS Dongola sailed.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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5 March 1915

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.5, Long -2.7

[In Dry Dock]

am: Dockyard men on board: Fitters 15, Labourers 15.

8.15am: Hands employed painting ship.

5.40pm: Gave leave to First part Port till 7am.

9.30pm: SS Minnewaska sailed.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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6 March 1915

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.5, Long -2.7

[In Dry Dock]

am: Dockyard men on board: Shipwrights 6, Carpenters 4, Labourers 2, Fitters 14, Labourers 14.

6.45am: Hands employed painting ship side.

Noon: Read Warrant No 136.

1.0pm: Gave leave to Second part Port Watch till 7am Monday [on this Saturday].

3.0pm: Mr Green, Clerk joined ship.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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7 March 1915

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.5, Long -2.7

[In Dry Dock]

am: Dockyard men on board: Shipwrights 6, Carpenters 4, Labourers 2, Fitters 14, Labourers 14.

7.50am: RC [Roman Catholic] Church party landed.

9.5am: RC Church party returned.

10.0am: Divine Service.

am: Transports SS Vaterland [presumably Vaderland, as mentioned later, more information about the ship here] and SS Minnetonka arrived.

10.45pm: SS Bethoven [?] arrived (Transport).

11.35pm: SS Missanobia [Missanabie?] sailed.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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8 March 1915

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.5, Long -2.7

[In Dry Dock]

am: Dockyard men on board: Shipwrights 6, Carpenters 4, Labourers 1, Fitters 15, Labourers 15.

8.20am: Hands employed scraping and painting ship and as requisite.

4.0pm: Leave to First part Port Watch till 7am.

11.0pm: Transports SS Vaderland and SS Minnatonka [Minnetonka] sailed.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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9 March 1915

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.5, Long -2.7

[In Dry Dock]

am: Dockyard men on board: Fitters 8, Labourers 8, Shipwrights 4, Labourers 4, Boilermakers 6, Blacksmiths 2, Joiners 2, Drillers 4

8.15am: Hands employed Painting and scraping ship side and Painting boats.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Second part Port Watch till 7am.


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10 March 1915

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.5, Long -2.7

[In Dry Dock]

am: Dockyard men on board: Fitters 8, Labourers 8, Shipwrights 4, Labourers 4, Boilermakers 6, Blacksmiths 2, Joiners 2, Drillers 4.

6.10am: Hands employed cleaning down aloft and mess deck.

8.15am: Hands painting down aloft and as requisite.

1.0pm: SS Kirkdale sailed.

4.0pm: Gave leave to part of Port Watch till 7am.


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11 March 1915

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.5, Long -2.7

[In Dry Dock]

Dockyard men on board: Fitters 8, Labourers 8, Shipwrights 4, Labourers 4, Boilermakers 6, Blacksmiths 2, Joiners 2, Drillers 4.

6.10am: Hands employed painting and cleaning ship. Starboard watch returned from leave.

10.30am: Read Warrant No [blank].

11.30am: Gave leave to Port Watch till 7am 17th. Discharged 1 AB to Plymouth Detention Barracks.

3.0pm: SS Cornishman [possible this ship] sailed.

5.0pm: Gave leave to First part Starboard Watch from 4.30 till 7am.


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12 March 1915

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.5, Long -2.7

[In Dry Dock]

am: Dockyard men on board: Fitters 8, Labourers 8, Shipwright 4, Labourers 4, Boilermakers 6, Blacksmiths 2, Joiners 2, Drillers 4.

2.55am: SS Canada arrived.

6.7am: Escort returned from Plymouth Detention Barracks.

6.10am: Hands employed rigging stages over ship side ready for painting and as requisite.

8.30pm: Hands employed painting ship and as requisite.

4.30pm: Leave to Second part Starboard Watch till 7am.

5.25pm: SS Aragon arrived [more information about the later loss of this ship here].

6.5pm: SS Andania, more information about the ship here] arrived.

6.10pm: SS Alaunia [more information about the ship here] arrived.

[Number on sick list: 15]


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13 March 1915

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.5, Long -2.7

[In Dry Dock]

am: Dockyard men on board: Fitters 8, Labourers 8, Shipwrights 4, Labourers 4, Boilermakers 6, Blacksmiths 2, Drillers 4, Joiners 2, Plumbers 2.

6.10am: Hands employed cleaning mess deck.

8.15am: Hands employed painting etc.

Noon: Gave leave to First part Starboard watch till 7am Monday [on this Saturday].

1.0pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

5.30pm: Aregon [Aragon] sailed.

6.0pm: [SS] Englishman arrived.

[Number on sick list: 15]


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14 March 1915

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.5, Long -2.7

[In Avonmouth Dock] [which is odd because there is no mention of leaving Dry Dock]

am: Dockyard men onboard: Fitters 8, Labourers 8, Shipwrights 4, Labourers 4, Boilermakers 6, Joiners 2, Drillers 4, Plumbers 2, Blacksmiths 2.

10.10am: Performed Divine service.

1.30pm: Leave to Boys till 7pm.

[Number on sick list: 15]


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15 March 1915

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.5, Long -2.7

[In Avonmouth Dock]

am: Dockyard men on board: Fitters 8, Labourers 8, Shipwrights 4, Labourers 4, Boilermakers 6, Blacksmiths 2, Joiners 2, Drillers 4, Plumbers 2.

8.15am: Hands employed painting scraping and as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to First part Starboard Watch from 4.30pm till 7am.

6.30pm: SS Mary Parks sailed.

[Number on sick list: 16]


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16 March 1915

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.5, Long -2.7

[In Avonmouth Dock]

6.10am: Hands employed on upper deck and painting ship.

8.30am: Hands employed Scraping and Painting and as requisite.

pm: Discharged 1 Corporal RMLI [Royal Marines Light Infantry] to Hospital.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Second part Port from 4.30 till 7am. “Transports” “Alunia” [Alaunia], “Mercia” and “Haverford” left the basin.

[Number on sick list: 18]


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17 March 1915

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.5, Long -2.7

[In Avonmouth Dock]

8.15am: Hands employed painting ship and as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to First part Starboard Watch from 4.30pm till 7am.

5.25pm: 3 Midshipmen joined ship.

6.50pm: Transport Kingstonian sailed.

7.32pm: Transport Anconia [?] sailed.

8.40pm: “City of Edinburgh” sailed [information about the ship here].

9.25pm: “Canada” sailed.

[Number on sick list: 13]


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18 March 1915

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.5, Long -2.7

[In Avonmouth Dock]

7.0am: Port Watch returned from leave.

8.30am: Hands employed scraping and painting mess deck and as requisite.

9.0am: Transports “Opawa”, “Tintoulta” arrived.

9.20am: Transport “Aragon” arrived.

1.15pm: Hands employed preparing ship for coaling.

4.30pm: Leave for Starboard watch till 11pm.

[Number on sick list: 16]


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19 March 1915

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.5, Long -2.7

[In Avonmouth Dock]

am: Dockyard men on board: Masons 2, Electricians 11, Boilermakers 6, Shipwrights 4, Fitters 6, Apprentices 2, Drillers 1.

5.35am: Commenced Coaling.

8.30am: Hands employed coaling ship.

11.15am: Fire Party Landed.

0.50pm: Resumed Coaling.

1.10pm: Fire Party returned.

1.40pm: Held Court of Enquiry on late A Jackson Private RMLI [Information from Casualty List: JACKSON, Arthur, Private, RMLI, 11672 (Ply), Cornwall, 18 March 1915, died in UK].

2.0pm: 1 Boy Discharged to Hospital.

3.15pm: Finished Coaling. Received 767 Tons. Hands employed cleaning ship.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch and First Part Starboard Watch till 11.30pm.

7.50pm: Lieutenant JS Hammill left ship.

[Number on sick list: 17]

[Coal remaining 864-2 + 767, Total 1631-2 tons]


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20 March 1915

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.5, Long -2.7

[In Avonmouth Dock]

am: Dockyard men on board: Fitters 7, Labourers 7, Boilermakers 17, Labourers 16, Electricians 7, Masons 1, Labourers 6, Shipwrights 4.

3.30pm: Leave to Starboard Watch and First part Port Watch from 3.30 until 7am.

[Number on sick list: 15]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1000 lbs, Vegetables 1200 lbs, Bread 1300 lbs]


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21 March 1915

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.5, Long -2.7

[In Avonmouth Dock]

am: Dockyard men on board: Boilermakers 17, Masons 1, Labourers 4, Electricians 7, Fitters 7, Labourers 7, Shipwrights 4.

7.40am: RC [Roman Catholic] Church party landed.

10.0am: Performed Divine service.

11.0am: RC Church party returned.

1.0pm: Gave leave to Port Watch and Second part Starboard watch until 7am. Leave for boys until 7pm.

3.30pm: Engineer WO Crocker joined ship.

6.0pm: HM Destroyers Lookout and Louis arrived.

7.0pm: Engineer CWO [Commissioned Warrant Officer] Mr Crabb left ship.

10.15pm: SS Caledonia Sailed.

10.45pm: SS Aragon sailed.

11.15pm: SS Verdala sailed.

11.45pm: SS Hermatres sailed (Transports).

[Number on sick list: 16]


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22 March 1915

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.5, Long -2.7

[In Avonmouth Dock]

8.30am: Hands employed scraping paint on mess deck, Field guns crew at drill. Spare Turrets crew at Turret gun drill.

am: SS Melville and SS Knight of the Garter [mentioned here] arrived.

1.25pm: Landed Funeral Party.

3.45pm: Funeral Party returned on board.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard watch from 4.30 till 7am.

7.30pm: 3 Ratings joined ship from Depot.

[Number on sick list: 17]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1410 lbs, Vegetables 3400 lbs, Bread 1320 lbs]

[Rain from noon onwards, peak temperature 45F at 4pm]


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23 March 1915

From Avonmouth to Sierra Leone or at Sea

Lat 51.5, Long -2.7

[early am: In Dry Dock [which is presumably a mistake], late am: Alongside Wharf]

am: Dockyard men on board: 7 Labourers, 10 Boilermakers, 5 Miscellaneous Ratings.

4.0am: Lit fires No 1 A, 2, 5, 7 B and 3, 4, 9 C Boilers.

9.45am: Shifted ship to East Wall in Basin.

10.50am: Secured alongside.

11.20am: Commenced basin trial.

am: Hands employed shifting ship and as requisite.

1.22pm: Completed basin trial.

5.0pm: Moved ship into tidal lock.

Draught Forward 26’ 10”, Aft 26’ 0”.

7.55pm: Lit fires No 2, 3, 4 A and 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9 B and 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 C Boilers.

9.20pm: 1 Corporal, 2 Privates RMLI joined.

10.17pm: Towed ship out of Lock.

10.19pm: Course and speed as requisite for leaving harbour. Escort Destroyers Lydiard and Lawford in company.

11.40pm: 15 knots.

[Number on sick list: 15]


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24 March 1915

From Avonmouth to Sierra Leone or at Sea

Lat 49.8, Long -8.0

Midnight: Courses as requisite for navigating Bristol Channel.

0.30am: Breaksea Light Vessel abeam. Set course N72W (Magnetic).

1.9am: Nash Point abeam 3 miles.

2.45am: Lundy Island Light S56W.

3.30am: Altered course S85W. Escort of destroyers “Lydiard” and “Lawford” parted company.

5.30am: Altered course 15 degrees either side of S85W every 10 minutes zig-zagging. 12 Pounders Starboard and Port closed up.

9.0am: Altered course S85W - Divisions Prayers. Read Warrant No 137.

9.15am: Exercised Action. 9.55am: Secured.

10.30am: Fog lifted, continued zig-zagging 15 degrees each side of SW.

4.0pm: 15 knots. Quarters and Physical Drill. Finished zigzagging.

4.45pm: Let fires die out Nos 1 to 6 A and 1, 2, 3 B Boilers.

5.30pm: Put clocks on 15 minutes.

6.15pm: Put clocks on 15 minutes.

7.55pm: Hands to Night Defence.

11.0pm: Let fires die out No 7 B Boiler.

[Course and Distance made good: Variable 245 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Sierra Leone 2690 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Mist and fog for much of am and during evening, noon temperature 51F, sea temperature 49F]


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25 March 1915

From Avonmouth to Sierra Leone or at Sea

Lat 44.2, Long -10.3

6.35am: Secured from Night Defence.

am: Fore turret, spare turret and Field gun’s crews at drill. Remainder employed on Mess Deck, scrubbing canvas gear and as requisite.

2.10pm: Signalled Danish SS “Alf” of Copenhagen from Rosario.

[Course and Distance made good: S16W 349 miles]

[Number on sick list: 14]

[South easterly wind force 3 to 4 in am, force 4 to 5 in pm, with sea state rough at times in pm, mist and rain in pm, noon temperature 57F, sea temperature 55F]


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26 March 1915

From Avonmouth to Sierra Leone or at Sea

Lat 38.8, Long -12.1

am: Y group at divisional drill. A company at Small Arm drill.

10.15am: Heavy rain squall. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

11.20am: Boys at Physical Drill.

0.20pm: Cleared Patent Log.

4.40pm: Passed “Regina di Italia” [Regina d’Italia] New York to Genoa.

6.30pm: Passed Dutch SS steering NNE (True).

7.0pm: Exercised Action. Rigged night defence. Observed Deviation 3 [degrees] E.

8.0pm: Altered course S31W. Hands to Night Defence. Darkened Ship.

[Course and Distance made good: S14W 335 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]

[South westerly winds force 3 to 5 during day, misty during pm, noon temperature 60F, sea temperature 58F]


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27 March 1915

From Avonmouth to Sierra Leone or at Sea

Lat 33.3, Long -13.1

6.55am: Secured from Night Defence.

am: Hands cleaning ship throughout.

10.50am: Lit fires No 7 B Boiler.

6.50pm: Tested Night Defence Gear and Rigged ditto.

8.15pm: Darken Ship. Hands to Night Defence.

[Course and Distance made good: S12W 340 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]

[South westerly wind force 4 to 5 all day, noon temperature 64F, sea temperature 62F]


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28 March 1915

From Avonmouth to Sierra Leone or at Sea

Lat 27.5, Long -15.4

7.30am: Sighted: Gran Canary Island and HMS “Europa”. Challenged - Received reply.

9.35am: Passed P&O SS “Poona” bound London.

10.5am: Sighted French steamer.

10.45am: Held Divine Service.

3.0pm: Sighted SS “Knight Companion” Bahia Blanca to London.

[Course and Distance made good: S16W 358 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Noon temperature 68F, sea temperature 66F]


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29 March 1915

From Avonmouth to Sierra Leone or at Sea

Lat 21.1, Long -17.4

2.0am: Passed small sailing craft steering North.

am: “X” group at Divisional Drill. “A” company at Small Arm Drill.

pm: Field gun’s crews at drill. Hands employed as requisite.

4.10pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 139.

7.10p: Bespoke SS “Linwood” of Middlesboro’.

[Course and Distance made good: S15W 400 miles]

[Number on sick list: 14]


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30 March 1915

From Avonmouth to Sierra Leone or at Sea

Lat 14.5, Long -17.7

am: X group at Divisional Drill. Y company at Small Arm Drill. Stokers mustering bags. Remainder employed as requisite.

10.25am: Chief Stoker Frederick Joint No 276316 departed this life. [this entry with black line round] [Information from Casualty List: JOINT, Frederick, Chief Stoker, 276316, Cornwall, 30 March 1915, illness]

pm: Field gun’s crew at funeral exercise. Boys of A company at Morris tube miniature range [information about Morris tubes here]. Remainder as requisite.

5.5pm: Stopped. Held Funeral Service for burial at Sea of Chief Stoker Frederick Joint.

5.30pm: Proceeded 102 Revs. Observed deviation 2 [degrees] E.

[Course and Distance made good: S3W 395 miles]

[Noon temperature 72F, sea temperature 70F]


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31 March 1915

From Avonmouth to Sierra Leone or at Sea

Lat 9.4, Long -14.5

am: Hands mustering bags, overhauling coaling gear and as requisite. “A” company at Small Arm Drill. “B” group at Divisional Drill.

10.45am: Put clocks back 30 minutes.

1.45pm: Put clocks back 30 minutes.

pm: Exercised Field guns crews at drill. Remainder rigging coaling gear and as requisite.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 140 and 141.

4.5pm: Sighted land S70E.

4.15pm: Put clocks back 30 minutes.

4.15pm: Courses and speed as requisite for entering harbour.

5.6pm: Stopped. Came to with Starboard anchor in 10 fathoms, veered to 6 shackles.

6.15pm: Collier SS Calcutta secured alongside.

8.0pm: Hands preparing for coaling and as requisite.

[Anchorage Bearings: Cape Sierra Leone N74W, Farran Point S58E, Cathedral S16E]

[Course and Distance made good: Variable 418 miles]

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Coal remaining: 243 tons]

[Noon temperature 80F, sea temperature 81F]


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LOGS FOR APRIL 1915


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for April 1915]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Voucher - For Paper given out from the Record Office, Secretary’s Department, Admiralty, Whitehall. Cornwall Log April 1915. When given out: August 29 1916, To Whom: Mr Lindegreen, Hydrographic Department [entry crossed through], When Returned: September 20 1916]

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[Page with some historical data on distances run and fuel consumption (for 1905 to 1907), signed by Captain Ellerton]

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[Page for details of Barometer and Thermometers - not filled in]


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1 April 1915

At Sierra Leone [Freetown]

Lat 8.5, Long -13.2

5.37am: Commenced coaling ship.

7.45am: Water tank secured alongside.

am and pm: Hands coaling ship.

9.0pm: Completed with 1494 tons coal.

10.15pm: Collier SS “Calcutta” cast off and anchored.

[Number on sick list: 18]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 368 lbs, Vegetables 800 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 227 + 1494, Total 1721 tons]


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2 April 1915

From Sierra Leone to Simon’s Bay or at Sea

Lat 8.5, Long -13.2

am: Hands employed cleaning ship throughout.

11.30am: Performed Divine Service [this being Good Friday].

pm: Make and Mend Clothes.

[Draught of Water Forward 26’ 11”, Aft 26’ 62]

3.0pm: Lit fires in Nos 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 B and 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 C boilers.

4.30pm: Hands preparing for sea.

5.45pm: Weighed and proceeded - courses and speed as requisite.

6.15pm: Shaped course S68W.

10.35pm: Put clock on 40 minutes.

[Number on sick list: 20]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 580 lbs, Vegetables 4356 lbs]


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3 April 1915

From Sierra Leone to Simon’s Bay or at Sea

Lat 5.4, Long -12.1

2.5am: Put clocks on 40 minutes.

5.0am: Put clocks on 40 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: Variable 227 miles]

[Distance: Simons Bay 2973 miles]

[Number on sick list: 22]

[Noon temperature 83F, sea temperature 84F]


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4 April 1915

[Easter Sunday]

From Sierra Leone to Simon’s Bay or at Sea

Lat 0.6, Long -8.7

8.15am: Holy Communion Service.

11.0am: Held Divine Service.

[Course and Distance made good: S35E 352 miles]

[Number on sick list: 22]

[South westerly wind mostly force 3 to 4 from noon, noon temperature 85F, sea temperature 84F]


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5 April 1915

From Sierra Leone to Simon’s Bay or at Sea

Lat -4.2, Long -5.5

am: Fore Turret at divisional drill. X company at Small Arm Drill. Remainder employed as requisite.

pm: Hands employed about boats, field gun drill and as requisite.

[Course and Distance made good: S34E 343 miles]

[Number on sick list: 20]

[Southerly wind force 3 for most of day, noon temperature 84F, sea temperature 82F]


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6 April 1915

From Sierra Leone to Simons Bay or at Sea

Lat -9.0, Long -1.7

am: A group Divisional drill, Y company at Small Arm drill. Remainder mustering bags, at Seamanship Instruction and as requisite.

2.30pm: Put clocks on 30 minutes.

pm: Boys and Ordinary Seamen of Y company at Small Arm Drill. Control parties at drill. Remainder employed as requisite.

[Course and Distance made good: S37E 362 miles]

[Number on sick list: 18]

[South easterly wind force 3 to 4 in am, force 4 to 6 in pm, with sea state rough at times in evening, noon air and sea temperature 81F]


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7 April 1915

From Sierra Leone to Simons Bay or at Sea

Lat -13.6, Long -1.4

7.10am: Secured from Night Defence.

9.30am: Divisions. Prayers.

am: X group at Divisional Drill, A company at Small Arm Drill. Remainder employed mustering bags, scraping and painting ship.

pm: A and B Training classes at Seamanship, Maxim gun’s crew at drill. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

4.0pm: Quarters.

6.30pm: Rigged Night Defence.

[Course and Distance made good: S34.5E 330 miles]

[Number on sick list: 17]

[South easterly wind force 4 for most of day, noon temperature 77F, sea temperature 75F]


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8 April 1915

From Sierra Leone to Simon’s Bay or at Sea

Lat -18.1, Long 4.9

am: “X” company at Small Arm Drill, Y group at Divisional drill. Training class Ordinary Seamen at Seamanship. Remainder employed as requisite.

10.0am: Put clocks on 30 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S36.5E 338 miles]

[Number on sick list: 15]


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9 April 1915

From Sierra Leone to Simon’s Bay or at Sea

Lat -22.9, Long 8.6

am: Y company at Small Arm Drill. “A” and “B” Training classes at Instruction. Remainder employed as requisite.

pm: Boys and Ordinary Seamen at Musketry. Remainder cleaning ship and as requisite.

[Course and Distance made good: S36E 352 miles]

[Number on sick list: 15]

[Noon temperature 72F, sea temperature 70F]


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10 April 1915

From Sierra Leone to Simon’s Bay or at Sea

Lat -27.5, Long 12.38

[Course and Distance made good: S36.5E 344 miles]

[Number on sick list: 16]

[South easterly wind force 4 for most of day, noon temperature 69F, sea temperature 67F]


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11 April 1915

From Sierra Leone to Simon’s Bay or at Sea

Lat -31.0, Long 15.3

11.0am: Held Divine Service.

4.8pm: Obtained deviation 1.25 E.

8.0pm: Sighted Searchlight Flares of Cape Town - distant 75 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: S34E 324 miles]

[Number on sick list: 15]


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12 April 1915

From Sierra Leone to Simon’s Bay or at Simon's Bay

Lat -34.2, Long 18.4

1.20pm: Sighted Cape of Good Hope Light S33E.

6.0am: Lit fires in Picket Boat and First Steam Pinnace.

8.0pm: Course and Speed as requisite for entering harbour.

8.11am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 10.5 fathoms veered to 6 shackles.

am: Hands preparing Ship for Coaling.

[Anchorage Bearings: West edge Breakwater S20W, Admiralty House FS [Flagstaff] S78W, Roman Rocks LH [Light House] S14E, Breakwater LH S60E]

11.7am: Weighed and proceeded inside Basin. Course and speed as requisite.

0.30pm: Secured alongside No 1 berth in Basin.

1.15pm: Hands employed preparing for Coaling.

1.30pm: Let fires die out in First Steam Pinnace.

2.15pm: Commenced Coaling Ship.

[Distance run through the Water: 232.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 700 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 311-16 tons]


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13 April 1915

At Simon’s Bay

Lat -34.2, Long 18.4

am: Hands Coaling Ship.

8.0am: HMS Astrea Sailed.

8.45am: TB 029 Sailed.

10.35am: Finished Coaling received 1416 Tons Coal.

1.15pm: Paid money.

2.0pm: Discharged 1 Rating to Hospital.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 8.0pm.

8.20pm: Let fires die out in Picket Boat.

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 430 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 297-12 + 1416, Total 1713-12 tons]

[Winds mostly north westerly force 3 to 4, with showers, noon temperature 55F]


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14 April 1915

At Simon’s Town

Lat -34.2, Long 18.4

am: Parties drawing Provisions and Stores.

pm: Hands employed cleaning Ship, getting in Provisions. Boatswain’s party drawing Stores and as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 8.0pm.

4.45pm: Landed Patrol.

9.0pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 388, 381 lbs, Vegetables 700lbs]


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15 April 1915

At Simon’s Town

Lat -34.2, Long 18.4

am: Lost by accident (Hammock).

8.40am: Hands employed Painting Ship. Gunner’s party dismounting 6” Gun (Y1).

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 8.0pm.

5.0pm: Read Warrant No 142. Landed Patrol.

9.0pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 13]


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16 April 1915

At Simon’s Town

Lat -34.2, Long 18.4

5.40am: Hands employed cleaning Ship and cleaning out Boats preparing for Painting aloft and as requisite.

7.40am: Marines detachment landed for Rifle Practice.

8.15am: Hands employed Painting Mast and Yards, cleaning out Boats and as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 8.0pm.

5.0pm: Landed Patrol.

9.0pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number of sick list: 13]


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17 April 1915

At Simon’s Town

Lat -34.2, Long 18.4

7.30am: Second platoon of Marines landed for Rifle Practice.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 8.15pm, leave to Boys from 1.30 to 7.0pm.

3.30pm: Marines range Party returned.

5.0pm: Discharged one Rating to Hospital

[Number on sick list: 15]


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18 April 1915

At Simon’s Town

Lat -34.2, Long 18.4

9.45am: Landed church parties (BCs [should probably be “RCs”] 75), (Wesleyans 38), (Presbyterians 8), (Baptist 4), (Congregationalist 8), (Methodist 2).

10.15am: Performed Divine Service onboard.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 8.15pm.

5.0pm: Landed Patrol.

[Number on sick list: 13]


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19 April 1915

At Simon’s Town

Lat -34.2, Long 18.4

5.40am: Hands employed cleaning Ship and preparing for sea.

7.45am: Landed range Party of Boys and OS [Ordinary Seamen] Y Company.

8.50am: Proceeded outside Basin. Course and speed as requisite for Anchoring.

9.35am: Came to with Port anchor in 8 fathoms, veered to 5 shackles.

10.20am: Hands employed Painting Ship and as requisite.

[Anchorage Bearings: Admiralty House Flag Staff S80W, Dockyard Chimney S20E, Breakwater Light House S55E, Roman Rocks Light House S78E]

1.20pm: Hands employed Painting Ship cleaning Flats and as requisite.

2.40pm: Worked main Derrick hoisted out launch.

3.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch to 7.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 11]

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

[Squally south easterly wind force 4 to 6 during middle of day, noon temperature 67F, sea temperature 59F]


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20 April 1915

From Simon’s Town to Port Natal or at Sea

Lat -34.2, Long 18.4

7.45am: Landed Range Party of Boys and Ordinary Seamen of A company.

am and pm: Hands painting ship and as requisite.

10.0am: Weighed Port anchor, warped ship to No 1 Buoy.

3.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch to 7pm.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 143.

4.30pm: Landed Patrol.

5.0pm: 1 Rating joined from Detention Barracks.

7.30pm: Hands preparing for sea and as requisite.

9.15pm: Weighed. 9.35pm: Proceeded as requisite.

9.45pm: Roman Rocks Light House abeam.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs]

[Mist and fog in late evening]


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21 April 1915

From Simon’s Town to Port Natal or at Sea

Lat -34.3, Long 22.8

0.25am: Sighted Point Danger Light S53E.

3.0am: Sighted Cape Agulhas Light S82E.

4.12am: Agulhas Point Light North 7.6 miles.

9.20am: Sighted Cape Blaize Light N75E.

10.26am: Cape St Blaize Light House abeam, 10 miles. Hands painting ship. Seamanship Training Class under Instruction.

1.45pm: Seal Point abeam - 12 miles.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 144.

5.0pm: Sighted Cape St Francis S80E.

7.10pm: Sighted Cape Recife Light N80E.

8.48pm: Sighted Bird Island Light N72E.

9.40pm: Bird Island Light abeam 7 miles.

10.38pm: Sighted Great Fish Light N75E.

[Course and Distance made good: Variable 241 miles]

[Distance: Port Natal 536 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Noon temperature 66F, sea temperature 65F]


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22 April 1915

From Simon’s Town to Port Natal or At Sea

Lat -31.6, Long 30.0

1.43am: Sighted Cape Hood Light N56E.

2.44am: Cape Hood Light abeam 7.2 miles.

am: “B” group and Fore Turret Divisional Drill. Ordinary Seamen of X3 at 6” gun drill. Remainder preparing for coaling and as requisite.

11.30am: Sighted Portuguese steamer Port Bow, steering SW.

3.15pm: Sighted Shepstone Light House North.

4.55pm: Sighted Green Point Light House N16E.

5.40pm: Sighted Port Natal Light House N42E.

6.0pm: Lit fires in Picket Boat.

6.45pm: Cape Natal Light abeam 1.5 miles.

7.8pm: Stopped. Pilot arrived. Courses and speed as requisite up harbour.

7.40pm: Stopped Secured to Buoy. Employed preparing for coaling.

10.30pm: Coal lighters alongside.

10.45pm: Commenced coaling.

[Course and Distance made good: Variable 417 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Coal remaining 1147-8 tons]

[Noon temperature 77F, sea temperature 76F]


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23 April 1915

From Port Natal [now Durban] to Kibondo Island or at Sea

Lat -29.6, Long 31.3

am: Coaling ship.

Draught of water Forward 26’ 11”, Aft 26’ 5”.

8.50am: Hoisted in and drew fires in Picket Boat.

9.42am: Completed with 560 tons coal.

10.24am: Slipped and proceed as requisite out of harbour.

10.45am: Stopped. Dropped Pilot.

10.50am: Shaped course N62E - Worked up to 18 knots.

11.0pm: Altered course N58E. Put clocks on 40 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N62E 22 miles]

[Distance: Kibondo Island 1468 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 6250 lbs]

[Coal remaining 992-12 + 560, Total 1552-12 tons]

[South westerly wind force 3 to 4 in pm, misty in middle of day, noon air and temperature 74F]


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24 April 1915

From Port Natal to Kibondo Island or at Sea

Lat -25.3, Long 36.6

2.10am: Put clocks on 40 minutes.

5.0am: Put clocks on 40 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N48E 376 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Noon temperature 81F, sea temperature 79F]


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25 April 1915

From Port Natal to Kibondo Island or at Sea

Lat -18.6, Long 39.6

11.0am: Held Divine Service.

[Course and Distance made good: N22.5E 429 miles]

[Number on sick list: 15]


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26 April 1915

From Durban (Port Natal) to Kibondo Island or at Sea

Lat -12.7, Long 42.3

10.0am: “A” group at Divisional Drill. Remainder fitting out boats and as requisite.

10.45am: Sighted Comoro Islands on Starboard Bow.

pm: Hands fitting out boats and as requisite.

10.30pm: Put clocks back 30 minutes.

[Run: 395 miles]

[Number on sick list: 18]

[Noon temperature 85F, sea temperature 84F]


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27 April 1915

From Port Natal to Kibondo Island or at Kibondo Anchorage

Lat -8.0, Long 39.8 [estimated]

0.30am: Put clocks back 30 minutes.

4.30am: Put clocks back 30 minutes.

5.20am: Sighted land NWxN.

5.55am: Sighted HMS “Hyacinth” - W0.25N.

6.35am: Courses as requisite for anchorage.

7.11am: Let go Starboard Bower anchor in 12 fathoms, veered to 6 shackles.

7.40am: Collier SS Corbridge secured alongside.

8.50am: Commenced coaling.

10.40am: HMS Hyacinth sailed.

0.55pm: Hands employed Coaling Ship.

[Anchorage Bearings: Okuza Island S19W, South extreme Kibondo Island [Jibondo Island] N85E, Chole Island N54E]

[Draught Forward 26’ 10”, Aft 26’ 2”]

4.0pm: Finished Coaling, received 850 Tons.

5.25pm: Collier Corbridge cast off and proceeded to sea.

5.45pm: HMS Pioneer arrived.

6.13pm: Weighed. 6.25pm: Shaped course S80W 64 Revs. Rigged night Defence.

7.0pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 13 fathoms veered to 5 shackles.

7.32pm: Connected conning Tower steering gear and Telegraphs.

8.0pm: Nos 2 and 3 Group closed up.

9.20pm: No 1 Group closed up at Main Deck Guns relieving No 3 Group.

[Coal remaining: 787-12 + 850, Total 1637-12 tons]

[Distance run through the Water: 316 miles]

[Number on sick list: 21]

[Noon temperature 90F]


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28 April 1915

At Kibondo Island [also called Jibondo Island, to the South of Mafia Island, in current-day Tanzania]

Lat -8.0, Long 39.8

1.0am: No 2 Night Defence Group on Watch.

5.10am: Shortened in. 5.24am: Weighed. 5.26am: Proceeded 64 Revs, N80E.

5.35am: Secured from Night defence Stations and returned 6” Cordite.

6.13am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 12 fathoms, veered to 6 shackles at Kibondo Anchorage.

8.10am: HMS Pickle came alongside for Water.

Anchorage Bearings: Left edge Okuga [Okuza] Island S18W, 20 Islands of Kibondo N87E, Left edge of Kibondo Island N67E, Ras Kisimani N13W]

11.25am: Heavy Rain storm.

3.40pm: HMS Pickle cast off.

5.50pm: Port Watch for exercise Darken Ship.

6.10pm: No 2 Night Defence Group on Watch.

6.14pm: Weighed and Proceeded S32W, 50 Revs.

7.25pm: Nos 1 and 3 Group closed up.

10.0pm: Courses N10E and S10W for Patrolling Mafia channel.

[Distance run through the Water: 12.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 14]


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29 April 1915

At Kibondo Island

Lat -8.0, Long 39.8

0.57am: Courses N10E and S10W for Patrolling South Mafia Channel.

5.35am: Secured from Night Defence and returned 6” Cordite.

6.12am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 13 fathoms, 5 shackles at Kibondo anchorage.

6.20am: HMS Pioneer arrived.

7.0am: SS Corbridge secured alongside HMS Pioneer.

9.55am: Hands employed Painting Mess deck, Scrubbing boats gear, Mustering Bags, Boys of Y2 and Y3 at Gun drills, 12 pounder Gunlayers at Deflection Teacher, remainder as requisite.

[Anchorage Bearings: Ras Kisimani N10.5W, Kibondo Island N69.5E, Small Rock N89.5E, Okuga Island S19.5W]

1.0pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

1.10pm: HMS Pioneer finished Coaling and Proceeded to sea.

3.55pm: Hands employed preparing Ship for Coaling.

6.10pm: Weighed and Proceeded S31W 50 Revs.

6.26pm: Rigged Night Defence Stations. No 3 Night Defence Group on Watch.

7.29pm: Came to with Starboard anchor veered to 5 shackles, 13.5 fathoms.

7.30pm: Nos 1 and 2 Night Defence Group closed up. Left edge Okuza Island bore by Compass S80E.

[Distance run through the Water: 96 miles]

[Number on sick list: 14]


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30 April 1915

At Kibondo Island

Lat -8.0, Long 39.8

4.45am: Shortened in to 2 shackles. 5.5am: Weighed and Proceeded Courses as requisite for Kibondo Anchorage.

5.30pm: Secured from Night Defence and returned 6” Cordite.

5.40am: Heavy rain squall. 6.5am: Came to with Starboard bower in 12.5 fathoms veered to 5 shackles.

6.24am: HMS Pioneer arrived.

6.25am: Collier Corbridge came alongside.

7.10am: Commenced coaling Ship.

9.15am: Finished coaling, received 260 Tons Coal.

9.50am: Collier cast off.

[Anchorage Bearings: Ras Kisimani N16W, LT Kibondo Island N67E. RT 20ft Island N86E]

11.0am: HMS Hyacinth arrived.

[Draught Forward 27’ 0”, Aft 26’ 8”]

1.50pm: HMS Hyacinth sailed.

2.10pm: HMS Pioneer sailed.

4.34pm: Weighed. 4.40pm: Proceeded 63 Revs. Courses as requisite to intercept HMS Pickle.

5.27pm: Stopped, sent Second Cutter to HMS Pickle.

5.50pm: Proceeded 63 Revs.

6.25pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 13 fathoms veered to 6 Shackles. Anchorage position 8.5 miles ExS from Ndabi mouth.

[Anchorage Bearings: Abeam starboard Kibondo Island N75E, Ras Kisimani N14E]

10.40pm: Heavy rain squalls.

[Distance run through the Water: 21.6 miles]

[Number on sick list: 15]

[Coal remaining: 1413-12 + 260, Total 1673-12 tons]


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MAY to DECEMBER 1915 not included



THE VOYAGES OF HMS CORNWALL
Operations to and in South East Asia

JP map Cornwall South East Asia

LOGS FOR JANUARY 1916


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for January 1916]

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[Right hand side of cover signed by H Spencer-Cooper, Navigating Officer]

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[Page not filled in but signed by Captain]

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[Left hand side of page of Record of Observations for Deviation, signed by Captain WM Ellerton and Navigation Officer H Spencer-Cooper]

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[Right hand side of same page indicating Place of Observation: Off Borneo [West Coast] Latitude 0 15 S Longitude 10 58 52 E, Date: December 2nd 1915]

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[Page for Description and Position of Correctors, containing data]

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1 January 1916

From Macpherson Starits [Straits] to Patrol off Andaman Islands or at Sea

Lat 11.7, Long 92.7

1.45am: Sighted Sisters Island N80W.

6.0am: Lit fires in First Steam Pinnace. Tested Lifebuoys - found Correct.

6.35am: Ross Island Light S44W 2 miles. Course and speed as requisite for entering Port Blair.

7.0am: Came to Starboard anchor veered to 5 shackles in 12 fathoms. Hoisted out First Steam Pinnace.

8.30am: HMS Fantome arrived.

[Anchorage Bearings: Besson [?] N70.5W, Flag Staff N60E, Light F(40’) S5E, Light Pier end S67.5W]

0.45pm: Paid Monthly Money.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 210.

4.40pm: Prepare ship for Sea.

5.0pm: Hoisted in and let fires die out in First Steam Pinnace; 2 Ratings joined Ship from HMS Cadmas [Cadmus] for Passage.

5.38pm: Weighed and Proceeded Course as requisite 50 revs.

5.50pm: FS [Flag Staff] Ross Island bore S50E; Course as requisite for examining Corbyns Cove South.

6.39pm: Course S1E (Magnetic) Brookes Tree abeam 1.3 miles.

[Distance run through the Water: 55.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, 400 lbs, Vegetables 1200 lbs]

[Coal Remaining: 337.8 tons]


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2 January 1916

From Andaman Islands to Penang or at Sea

Lat 9.6, Long 93.8

10.0am: Hands Muster by the Ledger.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

[Distance run through the water: 158.4 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Penang S58E 466 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Noon air and sea temperature 80F]


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3 January 1916

From Andaman Islands to Penang or at Sea

Lat 7.3, Long 97.1

8.33am: Sighted Steamer on Starboard bow.

am: X and Y Groups at Divisional drills. Gunnery and Torpedo Training Classes at Instructions. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

7.5pm: Deviation by bearing of Star 1 degree 40 minutes W.

[Distance run through the water: 240 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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4 January 1916

From Andaman Islands to Penang or at Sea [though actually in Penang]

Lat 5.4, Long 100.3

4.30am: Sighted Tg [Tanjong] Puchat Muca Light bearing S46E.

6.45am: Lit fires in Picket Boat and First Steam Pinnace.

9.40am: Stopped, let go Starboard anchor moored Ship 5 Shackles on each. Hoisted out Picket Boat and First Steam Pinnace.

10.45am: SS Hang Sang secured alongside. Hands employed getting in Stores and Provisions. Mr Whitworth Gunner Joined Ship.

[Anchorage Bearings: Square Tower 31 20, Light House 40.25, Harbour MK, Coombe Flag Staff 52 40 ditto]

pm: Lost overboard by accident Pokers (Engineers Fire Irons) 3 in Number Pattern No 2477.

1.15pm: Hands employed taking in Stores and Provisions.

4.30pm: Captain Mullins RMLI left Ship. 3 Prisoners discharged to Detention Quarters. 4 Special Service Ratings left ship.

6.50pm: Mr Wilson Assistant Paymaster and 1 PO rejoined from Hospital.

[Distance run through the water: 214.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 1500 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 141.1 tons]


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5 January 1916

At Penang

Lat 5.4, Long 100.3

6.20am: Hands employed stowing Provisions and preparing Ship for Coaling.

7.12am: Commenced Coaling ship.

am and pm: Hands employed coaling Ship.

10.40pm: Finished Coaling.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables 600 lbs]

Coal remaining: 125.4 + 350, Total 475.4 tons]


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6 January 1916

At Penang

Lat 5.4, Long 100.3

am: Lost overboard by accident Sacks, Tarred, 2 Cwt Pattern No 3, 8 in number.

6.30am: Commenced Coaling Ship.

8.5am: Finished Coaling received (1580) Tons.

11.0am: SS Hangsang [Hang Sang] Cast off.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, 200 lbs, Vegetables 600 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 459.4 + 1230.0, Total 1689.4 tons]

[Rain in early am and during evening, noon temperature 78F]


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7 January 1916

At Penang

Lat 5.4, Long 100.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning Ship and as requisite. Hoisted out Sailing Pinnace.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Boys until 6.45pm.

5.0pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 10.0pm.

9.0p: Mr Hall Gunner Discharged to SS Nanking [more likely to be SS Nankin] for Passage home.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables: 500 lbs]


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8 January 1916

At Penang

Lat 5.4, Long 100.3

am: Aired Night clothing.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 10.0pm and To Starboard Watch of Boys until 6.15pm.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 211 and 212.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables 1500 lbs]


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9 January 1916

At Penang

Lat 5.4, Long 100.3

9.0am: Landed Patrol.

10.15am: Held Divine Service.

11.45am: Patrol returned onboard.

[Draught of Water: Forward 26’ 7”, Aft 25’ 10”]

0.45pm: Landed Patrol.

3.15pm: Patrol returned onboard.

3.20pm: Hoisted in Sailing Pinnace, Picket Boat and First Steam Pinnace. Let fires die out in Picket Boat and First Steam Pinnace.

3.40pm: Commenced unmooring ship.

6.0pm: Weighed. 6.5pm: Proceeded. Courses as requisite for making anchorage.

6.47pm: Came to with Port anchor veered to 4 Shackles in 6 fathoms.

[Anchorage Bearings: Muka Head Light S73W, Fort Cornwallis Light S17E]

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 649 lbs, Vegetables 5000 lbs]


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10 January 1916

From Penang to Dilhi or at Sea

Lat 5.8, Long 98.3

2.15am: Weighed. 2.25pm: Proceeded 79 revs N50W.

2.30am: Put clocks back 15 minutes.

2.37am: Muka Light House abeam 7.5 miles.

5.50am: Put clocks back 11 minutes.

7.0am: Sighted Pulo Perak N88.5W.

8.50am: Pulo Perak abeam 2.5 miles.

pm: Lost overboard by accident one Bundle of Hammocks (25) from Collier Hang Sang.

6.0pm: Sighted Steamer on Starboard bow.

[Course and Distance made good: Run 128 miles]

[Number on sick list: 17]

[Noon temperature 92F, sea temperature 84F]


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11 January 1916

From Penang to Dilhi or at Sea

Lat 4.2, Long 95.1

0.27am: Sighted Ujong Tapa Gaga Light bearing S66W (Magnetic).

1.29am: Willemstoren Light bearing SW (Magnetic).

3.20am: Willemstoren Light abeam to Port 11.5 miles.

4.25am: Put clocks back 12 minutes.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220 and 221.

5.20pm: Sighted Islands on Port bow.

[Course and Distance made good: 310 miles]

[Number on sick list: 15]

[Noon temperature 84F, sea temperature 85F]


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12 January 1916

From Penang to Dilhi or at Sea

Lat 1.1, Long 96.8

9.15am: Sighted Pulo Nias S85E.

3.0pm: Naku Light S88E, 13.5 miles.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 222, 223, 224, 225.

[Course and Distance made good: 219 miles]

[Number on sick list: 16]


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13 January 1916

From Penang to Dilhi or at Sea

Lat -0.7, Long 99.0

2.5am: Put clocks on 6 minutes.

2.17am: Sighted Sigata Light N41.5E (Magnetic).

3.30am: Sighted Bojo Light S83E (Magnetic).

5.54am: Sighted Steamer bearing S82E.

6.20am: Course and speed as requisite for closing Steamer.

6.30am: Steamer altered course to Southward.

7.23am: Stopped. Boarded SS Nias [one of the ships mentioned here] of (Amsterdam), Padang to New York, General Cargo, allowed to proceed.

7.58am: Proceeded 56 revs N50.5E (Magnetic).

1.10pm: Sighted land on Port bow.

6.26pm: Sighted Udang [Ujung] Sungi Bramei Light bearing S76E.

7.10pm: Sighted Steamer on Port beam. 7.20pm: Course and speed as requisite for closing steamer; Pulo Padang Light East 12.25 miles.

8.5pm: Stopped. Boarded SS Van der Bosch [probably Van den Bosch, as mentioned here], Padang to Sabang and Pulobello and Singapore; General Cargo; allowed to proceed.

9.0pm: Proceeded 56 revs S25E (Magnetic).

9.4pm: Pulo Padang Light N86E (Magnetic) 12.75 miles.

10.5pm: Sighted Pulo Niamuk [Pulau Nyamuk] Light S62E (Magnetic).

[Distance run through the Water: 209.3 miles]

[Number on sick list: 17]


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14 January 1916

From Penang to Dilhi

Lat -2.8, Long 100.9

0.45am: Put clocks on 11 minutes.

2.5am: Sighted Steamer on Starboard bow. 2.10am: Course and speeds as requisite to close ditto.

2.47am: Stopped. Boarded SS Bellatrix (Dutch) Despatch Vessel, Mentavei [Mentawai] Islands to Padang.

3.30am: Proceeded 56 revs S28E (Magnetic).

4.15am: Sighted Pulo Hatang Katang [Katangkatang or Kantangkatang] S69E (Magnetic).

5.35am: Pulo Katang abeam 10.5 miles.

9.5am: Sighted Sailing [vessel] bearing SExE; Hands employed Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Remainder of Hands employed as requisite.

9.20am: Altered course as requisite to close Sailing Vessel.

10.26am: Stopped. Boarded Malay Sailing Craft, Lat 2 34 S, Long 100 39 E, allowed to proceed.

10.45am: Proceeded SExS 56 Revs.

10.54pm: Pulo Tikus Light abeam 12 miles.

[Distance run through the Water: 192.7 miles]

[Number on sick list: 17]

[Rain in late pm, noon air and sea temperature 84F]


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15 January 1916

From Penang to Dilhi or at Sea

Lat -5.1, Long 103.3

0.23am: Sighted Steamer ESE.

0.57am: Course and speed as requisite for closing Steamer.

1.28am: Stopped. Boarded SS Sindoro [mentioned here], Batavia to Padang, Durban and Cape Town; Passenger Steamer, General Cargo; allowed to proceed (Dutch).

2.29am: Proceeded S48E (Magnetic) 56 revs; Pulo Tikus Light N8W 15.5 miles.

3.5am: Put clocks on 9 minutes.

7.0am: Sighted Steamer bearing S55E.

7.59am: Stopped. Boarded SS Siak (Dutch) Collier, Batavia to Padang; allowed to proceed.

8.27am: Proceeded S47E 56 revs.

0.10pm: Sighted Steamer.

0.43pm: Course and speed as requisite for closing Steamer.

1.41pm: Stopped. Boarded SS Palenbang [more likely Palembang] (Dutch), Batavia to Padang. General Cargo, allowed to proceed.

2.16pm: Proceeded S43E 56 revs.

8.40pm: Sighted Flat Cape Light S69.5E.

10.56pm: Flat Cape Light abeam 10.8 miles.

[Distance run through the Water: 195.7 miles]

[Number on sick list: 16]


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16 January 1916

From Penang to Dilhi or at Sea

Lat -7.6, Long 106.6

3.20am: Put clocks on 11 Minutes.

11.25am: Sighted Genteng Point N8W

10.30pm: Sighted Chimiri Light N52E.

11.0pm: Put Clocks on 10 minutes.

[Distance run through the Water: 242.3 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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17 January 1916

From Penang to Dilhi or at Sea

Lat -8.6, Long 111.8

2.0am: Put clocks on 10 minutes.

am: Small Arms Companys at drill. Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions. Remainder of Hands employed as requisite.

5.25pm: Mount Semero [Semeru] bore North (Magnetic) 35.5 miles.

10.36pm: Sighted Bantenan Point Light N74E (Magnetic).

11.32pm: Put Clocks on 10 Minutes.

[Distance run through the Water: 282.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 14]

[North westerly winds force 4 from noon, rain and showers on and off during day, noon temperature 81F, sea temperature 83F]


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18 January 1916

From Penang to Dilhi or at Sea

Lat -9.2, Long 116.6

0.29am: Bantenan Point Light abeam to Port 10.5 miles.

2.0am: Put clocks on 12 minutes.

7.26am: Sara Point Lombok Island abeam to Port 10 miles.

8.35am: Sighted Steamer bearing S24E, altered course S30W.

9.0am: Course as requisite for closing Steamer.

9.20am: Stopped. Boarded SS Montoro [Montoro (1) mentioned here] (British), Port Darwin to Batavia, Lat 9 15 S, Long 116 18 E, allowed her to proceed.

10.30am: Proceeded N86E 76 revs.

11.40pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes.

[Distance run through the Water: 268.6 miles]

[Number on sick list: 14]


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19 January 1916

From Penang to Dilhi or at Sea

Lat -9.0, Long 121.3

0.44am: Kelapa Light abeam to Port 27 miles.

2.33am: Put clocks on 12 minutes.

9.15am: Aired Bedding.

10.0am: Mount Ine Rie abeam 10.5 miles.

[Distance run through the Water: 266.2 miles]

[Number on sick list: 16]

[Noon air and sea temperature 83F]


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20 January 1916

From Penang to Dilhi or at Dilhi [modern day Dili - East Timor]

Lat -8.6, Long 125.6

5.30am: Hands employed cleaning Ship and preparing for Coaling.

9.30am: Courses as requisite for making Dilhi Harbour.

10.5am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 23 fathoms veered to 8 Shackles; Hoisted out First Steam Pinnace.

10.30am: Weighed. 10.34am: Half ahead both.

10.40am: Came to with Starboard anchor veered to 8 shackles, 15 fathoms.

[Anchorage Bearings: Fale Kuma Point N73E, Lighthouse S21E, Right tangent S69W]

pm: Hands employed preparing Ship for Coaling.

4.55pm: SS Kanna [possibly Kanna (1) mentioned here] secured alongside.

6.15pm: Commenced Coaling Ship.

10.45pm: Stopped Coaling received (463) Tons.

[Distance run through the Water: 242.9 miles]

[Number on sick list: 17]

[Coal remaining: 587.7 + 463, Total 1050.7 tons]


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21 January 1916

At Dilhi

Lat -8.6, Long 125.6

0.15am: SS Kanna cast off.

[Number on sick list: 18]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 388 lbs]

[Rain in middle of day, noon temperature 82F]


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22 January 1916

From Dilhi to Port Darwin or at Sea

Lat -8.3, Long 126.6

Draught Forward 24’ 9”, Aft 25’ 5”

5.30am: Hands employed preparing Ship for Sea.

6.11am: Weighed and Proceeded Course North 79 revs.

6.34am: Stopped Port engine to adjust hot bearing.

7.27am: Port engine half speed ahead.

8.45am: Aired night clothing.

[Anchorage Bearings: East Point Timor Island S12W, SW Point Nusa Besi Island S11E, North Point Nusa Besi Island S88E]

1.40pm. Stopped. Boarded SS Obra [Obra (1) as mentioned here] (British), Brisbane to Bombay Cargo; Horses, Coal and Meat, allowed to proceed. Lat 8 16 S, Long 127 00 E.

2.37pm: Proceeded S85E 79 revs.

4.0pm: Altered course SSE. Quarters. Read Warrant No 226.

1.14pm: Course and speed as requisite for making Nusa Besi Island [also known as Palau Jako] anchorage.

4.47pm: Came to with Port Anchor in 17.5 fathoms veered to 5 Shackles; Landed 2 Officers on Nusa Besi Island.

6.32pm: Weighed. 6.40pm: Proceeded Course N20E 70 revs.

[Distance run through the Water: 71.7]

[Number on sick list: 13]


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23 January 1916

From Dilhi to Port Darwin or at Sea

Lat -8.0, Long 124.8

4.30am: Sighted Liran Light N83W.

6.53am: Liran Lighthouse abeam to Starboard 2.5 miles.

6.36pm: East Point of Komba Island abeam to Starboard.

7.40pm: Wind and Rain Squall from NW.

[Distance run through the Water: 203.6 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Westerly wind mostly force 3 to 4 from noon, noon temperature 87F, sea temperature 83F]


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24 January 1916

From Dilhi to Port Darwin or at Sea

Lat -8.1, Long 120.6

1.40am: Sighted Sukur Island bearing S47W.

2.56am: Sukur Island Peak abeam 10.5 miles.

[Distance run through the Water: 264.2 miles]

[Number on sick list: 18]

[North westerly winds for much of the day, mostly force 4, noon air and sea temperature 82F]


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25 January 1916

From Dilhi to Port Darwin or at Sea

Lat -8.3, Long 115.9

3.50am: Sighted Maria Reigersbergen Bank Light S73W.

4.56am: Maria Reigersbergen Light abeam 5.75 miles, altered course S76W (Magnetic).

[Distance run through the Water: 295.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 19]

[North westerly and south westerly wind force 4 for much of day]


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26 January 1916

From Dilhi to Port Darwin or at Sea

Lat -10.3, Long 118.5

0.30am: Very heavy Rain Squall.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 228.

[Distance run through the Water: 240.0 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Port Darwin 776 miles]

[Number on sick list: 21]

[Rain in early am and late pm, noon temperature 83F, sea temperature 84F]


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27 January 1916

From Dilhi to Port Darwin or at Sea

Lat -12.3, Long 122.5

[Nothing much in log as Cornwall heads towards Darwin, all log entries shown here as an example:]

5.30am: Hands employed cleaning Ship.

6.30am: Returned 6” Cordite.

7.40am: Hands at Physical drill.

9.0am: Divisions. Prayers, cleaned Small Arms.

9.10am: Gunnery and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

2.0pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

4.58pm: Sighted Wreck Cartier Islands N66E (Compass).

5.0pm: Altered course East (Magnetic).

5.52pm: Cartier Island abeam 4 miles.

6.45pm: Prepared for Night Defence.

10.0pm: Altered course N80.5E (Magnetic).

10.30pm: Commenced Sounding (every half hour).

[Distance run through the Water: 264.0 miles]

[Number on sick list: 18]


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28 January 1916

From Dilhi to Port Darwin or at Sea

Lat -12.4, Long 126.9

2.0am: Sounding every half hour.

3.0am: Put clocks on 13 minutes.

6.0am: Sounding each hour and half hour.

6.30am: Deviation by bearing of Sun Nil.

11.30am: Sounding at each hour and half hour.

1.0pm: Stopped sounding.

Midnight: Commenced sounding.

[Distance run through the Water: 249.3 miles]

[Number on sick list: 15]


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29 January 1916

From Dilhi to Port Darwin or at Sea [actually entering Port Darwin]

Lat -12.3, Long 130.8

1.0am: Put clocks on 17 minutes.

6.12am: Sighted land bearing North.

8.40am: Hands employed cleaning Ship throughout. Sounding every quarter hour.

9.30am: Lit fires in Picket Boat and First Steam Pinnace.

10.45am: Hauled in Patent Log.

[Anchorage Bearings: Railway Jetty End N42.5W, Shell Island S66E, Flag Hill S11W]

2.23pm: Came to with Port anchor in 12 fathoms veered to 5.5 Shackles. Hoisted out Picket Boat and First Steam Pinnace.

3.45pm: Put clocks on 1 hour.

[Distance run through the Water: 224.8 miles]

[Number on sick list: 19]

[Coal Remaining: 317.5 tons]

[Rain on and off during am, noon temperature 77F, sea temperature 84F]


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30 January 1916

At Port Darwin

Lat -12.5, Long 130.9

10.15am: Held Divine Service.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 7pm.

4.30pm: Landed Patrol.

8.0pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Distance run through the Water: 19.7 miles]

[Number on sick list: 16]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs]

[Rain through middle of day, noon temperature 78F]


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31 January 1916

At Port Darwin

Lat -12.5, Long 130.9

am: Gunlayers 2 and 3 and Acting SG class at .303 aiming Practice; Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

1.20pm: Gave leave to Boys until 6.0om.

2.0pm: Hands employed preparing Ship for Coaling and as requisite.

2.15pm: SS Kanna secured alongside.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 229.

[Number on sick list: 16]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 49 lbs, Vegetables 873 lbs]

[Rain in early pm, noon temperature 86F]


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LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1916


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for February 1916]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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1 February 1916

At Port Darwin

Lat -12.5, Long 130.9

6.0am: Commenced Coaling Ship.

am: Hands coaling ship.

10.22pm: Finished Coaling received (1426) Tons.

[Number on sick list: 20]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400lbs]

[Coal remaining: 264.0 + 1406.0, Total 1670.0 tons]

[Noon temperature 87F]


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2 February 1916

At Port Darwin

Lat -12.5, Long 130.9

0.30am: Collier SS Kanna cast off.

am: Lost overboard by accident Coal Sacks Tarred Pattern 3, 2 Cwt, 5 in Number.

9.0am: Discharged 1 Rating (Musician) to Hospital.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 7.0pm. Landed Patrol.

7.45pm: Patrol returned onboard.

8.30pm: Landed Patrol.

11.20pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 24]


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3 February 1916

At Port Darwin

Lat -12.5, Long 130.9

10.45am: Hoisted out Second Steam Pinnace Launch and Sailing Pinnace.

2.0pm: Gave leave to both Watches (Picnic Party).

9.40pm: Landed Patrol.

11.45pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 25]


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4 February 1916

At Port Darwin

Lat -12.5, Long 130.9

9.10am: Exercised General Quarters and Night Defence. Quarters, carried out 1 inch aiming at Towing Target.

10.40am: Secured.

10.15pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 11.0pm.

5.30pm: Landed Patrol.

7.0pm: Patrol returned onboard.

9.20pm: Landed Patrol.

11.40pm: Liberty men and Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 24]


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5 February 1916

From Port Darwin to Amboina or At Port Darwin

Lat -12.5, Long 130.9

[Draught Forward 26’ 9”, Aft 25’ 72]

4.50pm: Worked Main Derrick. Hoisted in all Boom Boats.

5.55pm: Weighed and Proceeded as requisite for leaving Harbour.

6.40pm: Put clocks back 20 minutes.

8.0pm: Commenced sounding every half hour with Tubes.

11.15pm: Spoke SS Montoro Singapore to Port Darwin.

11.20pm: Put clocks back 15 minutes.

[Number on sick list: 26]

[Westerly wind force 4 in evening, with showers and lightning]


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6 February 1916

From Port Darwin to Amboina or at Sea

Lat -10.4, Long 128.6

0.45am: Put Clocks back 15 minutes.

2.0am: Sounding every half house with Tubes.

4.40am: Put clocks back 18 minutes.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

5.56pm: Altered course North (Compass) to intercept Steamer. Spoke SS Eastern E&A SS Co [Eastern and Australian Steamship Company, ship listed as “Eastern (1)] (Timor To Port Darwin).

8.45pm: Heavy Squalls accompanied by Thunder and Lightning.

[Distance run through the Water: 197.2 miles]

[Number on sick list: 28]


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7 February 1916

From Port Darwin to Amboina or at Sea

Lat -6.9, Long 126.7

6.0am: Rawa Islands N70E, 12 miles, Wetta Islands [Pulau Wetar] on Port bow.

10.45am: Hands employed spreading awnings and as requisite.

1.4pm: Gunang Api Island (Peak) abeam 9 miles.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 230 and 231.

10.0pm: Deviation by Star Azimuth 0 degrees 10 minutes W.

[Distance run through the Water: 240.0 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Amboina Light N25E 201 miles]

[Number on sick list: 24]


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8 February 1916

From Port Darwin to Amboina or at Sea

Lat -3.5, Long 127.6

6.15am: Sighted Ambon Island NNE.

11.5am: Manipa Light House in sight N37W.

pm: Lost overboard by accident one Helmet.

3.40pm: Altered course N17W. Deviation 1 degree E.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 232.

[Distance run through the Water: 240 miles]

[Number on sick list: 24]

[North westerly wind force 3 from noon onwards, noon temperature 86F, sea temperature 85F]


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9 February 1916

From Amboina [modern day Kota Ambon on Ambon Island, though the ship didn’t stop here] to Sandakan or at Sea

Lat 0.2, Long 126.7

5.45am: Sighted land on Starboard beam.

am: Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions. Remainder of hands employed as requisite. Marines at Infantry drill and Signals.

3.15pm: Heavy Squall Wind and Rain.

5.45pm: Wind Squall from NNW

[Distance run through the Water: 240 miles]

[Number on sick list: 20]

[North westerly wind force 4 to 5 in early and late pm with rain on and off, noon temperature 82F, sea temperature 83F]


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10 February 1916

From Amboina to Sandakan or at Sea

Lat 1.7, Long 124.9

6.10am: Sighted land S77E.

6.40am: Put clocks back 7 minutes.

9.47am: Aros Light House abeam 1.75 miles.

9.40am: Clean Arms; Gunnery Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions. Y Group at Loader; Remainder of hands employed cleaning out Boats and as requisite.

4.55pm: Stopped. Boarded SS Halebam [?] (Dutch) Balikepapang - Boela (allowed to proceed).

5.15pm: Proceeded S84E (Magnetic).

[Distance run through the Water: 239.2 miles]

[Number on sick list: 16]


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11 February 1916

From Amboina to Sandakan or at Sea

Lat 1.5, Long 120.8

5.50am: Sighted high land on Port bow.

6.50am: Heavy Rain Squall.

10.0am: Salanro Light House S56W.

[Distance run through the Water: 236.1 miles]

[Number on sick list: 16]


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12 February 1916

From Darwin to Sandakan or at Sea

Lat 1.5, Long 119.2

3.15am: Put clocks back 5 minutes.

6.20am: Sighted Mangkalibat Light N14E.

8.10am: Altered course N8E. Mangkalibat [Mangkalihat] Light abeam to Port 4 miles.

am: Lost overboard by accident one Helmet.

1.21pm: Stopped. Discharged one WT rating to HMS Encounter. Sent Wireless Set to HMS Encounter.

2.0pm: Proceeded N8E (Magnetic).

[Distance run through the Water: 240.9 miles]

[Number on sick list: 20]


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13 February 1916

From Darwin to Sandakan or at Sea [though in fact going into Sandakan - in Sabah, Borneo]

Lat 5.6, Long 119.3

2.15am: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

9.10am: Sighted Steamer S15E.

9.50am: Stopped. Boarded SS Kwinana (Australian) (Hong Kong to Sibbetie) Cargo Tea, Glass, Cement, allowed to proceed. Lat 5 16 N, Long 119 34.5 E.

10.10am: Proceeded N78E (Magnetic) 96 revs.

5.50pm: Stopped. 5.52pm: Came to with Starboard anchor veered to 5 Shackles in 7.75 fathoms.

[Anchorage Bearings: Clock Tower N2E, Payitt Point S61W, Tangong [Tanjung] N44E, Point N68E]

5.55pm: Hoisted out Picket Boat and First Steam Pinnace.

[Distance run through the Water: 271.3 miles]

[Number on sick list: 20]

[Coal remaining: 837.4 tons]


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14 February 1916

At Sandakan

Lat 5.8, Long 118.1

7.0am: Collier SS Hang Sang secured alongside.

7.55am: Commenced Coaling Ship.

10.40am: Russian Cruiser Orel Sailed [probably Oriol, listed here under Non-protected and auxiliary cruisers]

6.0pm: Finished coaling received (800) Tons Coal.

6.35pm: SS Hang Sang cast off.

[Distance run through the Water: 84.4]

[Number on sick list: 20]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables 500 lbs]

[Coal remaining 817.4 + 800.0, Total 1617.4 tons]


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15 February 1916

From Sandakan to Singapore or at Sea

Lat 6.4, Long 118.3

am: Lost overboard by accident Coal Sacks Tarred Pattern 3, 2 Cwt, 10 in number.

5.40am: Hoisted out Sailing Pinnace.

8.10am: Hoisted in and let fires die out in First Steam Pinnace. Starboard Watch employed getting in Stores; Hoisted in and Let fires die out in Picket Boat; Hoisted in Sailing Pinnace. Interpreter joined Ship for passage to Singapore.

9.15am: Weighed and Proceeded 96 revs. Course as requisite for leaving Harbour.

9.30am: Tangong [Tanjung] Aru abeam to Starboard 2 miles. Course N32E (Magnetic).

11.0am: Reduced 90 revs. Sounding every 5 minutes without Tubes, 50 fathoms Wire.

1.0pm: Slight passing showers.

7.25pm: Sighted Batabac [Balabac] Island Light bearing S87W.

7.57pm: Sighted Kormeran [?] Island Light N71W.

8.53pm: Sighted Cape Melville Light S63W.

9.30am: Stopped Sounding.

10.48am: Deviation by Star Azimuth 1 degree E.

[Distance run through the Water: 37.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 17]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 460 lbs, Vegetables 1700 lbs]


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16 February 1916

From Sandakan to Singapore or at Sea

Lat 5.5, Long 114.2

4.30am: Put clocks back 20 minutes.

9.15am: A Group and Supply Parties at Drill. Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions. Remainder of Hands employed as requisite.

2.47pm: Stopped. Boarded SS Benwood (British) Pietore NS Singapore Vladivostok Cargo (Railway Material), allowed to proceed.

3.21pm: Proceeded S72W 9 revs.

5.40pm: Sighted Steamer on Port bow.

[Distance run through the Water: 361 miles]

[Number on sick list: 19]

[Northerly wind force 3 to 4 in pm, noon temperature 87F, sea temperature 83F]


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17 February 1916

From Sandakan to Singapore or at Sea

Lat 3.3, Long 108.7

4.20am: Put Clocks back 20 minutes.

11.3am: Sighted land S10W (Subi Kachiel [Subi Kechil] Islands).

0.10pm: Subi Kechil Light House abeam 14.5 miles.

[Distance run through the Water: 351.7miles]

[Number on sick list: 18]


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18 February 1916

From Sandakan to Singapore or at Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

4.30am: Put Clocks back 20 minutes.

5.2am: Sighted Pedra Branca Light N81W (Compass).

6.20am: Pedra Branca abeam to Port 1 mile, altered course S50W (Magnetic). Lit fires in First and Second Steam Pinnaces.

8.29am: Came to with Starboard anchor veered to 6 Shackles in 10 fathoms in Singapore Roads.

8.45am: Lit fires in Picket Boat; Hoisted out Picket Boat, First and Second Steam Pinnaces and Sailing Pinnace.

9.30am: Hands employed Gunnery Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions. Cleaning and Blacking down aloft and as requisite. Lieutenant Marshall RNR joined ship.

[Anchorage Bearings: Lighthouse N57W, Obelisk N35E, Left edge Breakwater S81W]

2.30pm: Send cases of Cordite for Periodical Test.

3.45pm: Discharged Lieutenant Colvile for Passage to England.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 6.30am. 2 Ratings joined ship from Detention Quarters.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

7.50pm: 2 Ratings joined Ship from HMS Fame.

11.30pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Distance run through the Water: 306.2 miles]

[Number on sick list: 18]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Vegetables 1400 lbs]

[Coal Remaining: 1077.4 tons]


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19 February 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

8.0am: Hands employed cleaning Ship; Painting Ships side - aloft and Funnels.

0.45pm: HMS Una sailed.

4.0pm: Read Warrant No 233.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 7.0am Monday [on this Saturday].

4.30pm: French Cruiser DI Cerville [possibly D’Iberville] Sailed.

5.45pm: One Rating joined ship from Detention Quarters.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

9.25pm: 8 Ratings joined Ship from HMAS Warrego.

11.35pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 17]


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20 February 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

10.10am: Held Divine Service.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Boys until 6pm.

7.20pm: Landed Patrol.

10.44pm: John Cope, Stoker RNR ON 3661S fell overboard and was lost. [Information from Casualty List: COPE, John, Stoker, RNR, S 3661, Cornwall, 20 February 1916, drowned]

Midnight: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 14]


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21 February 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

7.35am: Hands at Physical drill.

8.30am: Hands employed Painting Ship and getting out Ammunition and as requisite.

10.0am: Held Court Martial onboard.

1.30pm: Court resumed.

3.0pm: Court Martial finished.

4.0pm: Engineer Sub Lieutenant Mowart joined Ship.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 7.0am Wednesday [on this Monday]. Starboard Watch employed getting out ammunition.

7.45pm: Landed Patrol.

9.0pm: Finished Disembarking Ammunition.

11.30pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 350 lbs, 350 lbs, Vegetables 500 lbs]


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22 February 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Draught Forward 24’ 6”, Aft 25’ 3”]

9.10am: Hands employed preparing Ship for Docking.

10.0am: Weighed. 10.26am: Proceeded 64 Revs. Course as requisite for Kings Dock.

11.42: Stopped. WT [Wireless Telegraphy] Books returned to Captain Brewer RMLI.

11.43am: Entered Kings Dock. [It has been difficult to find exact location of this dock as Singapore has changed physically over the years, though Kings Dock is mentioned here so it was probably north east of Keppel Island. There is a photograph of the dock here]

0.7pm: Secured in Dock.

[In Dry Dock]

7.0pm: Engineer Lieutenant Commander Campbell left Ship for passage to England.

7.30pm: Landed Patrol.

11.30pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Distance run through the Water: 11.0 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 350 lbs, Vegetables 1400 lbs]


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23 February 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[In Dry Dock]

9.15am: Gunnery and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions. Remainder of hands employed getting down Main Derrick Blocks for refitting and refitting Boats gear; Landed Patrol.

9.30am: Held Court of enquiry onboard.

11.15am: Court Finished.

11.0am: Discharged 5 Ratings to Hospital.

0.35pm: Patrol returned onboard.

4.15pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 6.30am.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

8.20pm: 1 recovered absentee joined ship.

11.30pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 15]


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24 February 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[In Dry Dock]

9.30am: Seamanship Training Class at Instructions. Hands employed scraping and painting and as requisite.

10.0am: Held Court of enquiry onboard.

11.20am: Court Finished.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 6.30am. Hands make and mend clothes.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

11.10pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 13]


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25 February 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[In Dry Dock]

8.45am: Hands employed scraping and getting out empties and as requisite.

10.0am: Sent 1 PO, 1 Seaman and 1 Private RMLI to Tanglin Barracks.

2.0pm: Read Warrant No 234.

pm: Discharged 1 Stoker to Detention Quarters - Tanglin.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 235 and 236.

5.0pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 6.30am.

5.30pm: Sent 1 Leading Signalman to HMS Fame (lent).

7.15pm: Landed Patrol.

11.0pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 12]


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26 February 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[In Dry Dock]

7.30am: Port Watch left Ship for Tanglin Barracks.

9.0am: Hands employed scraping Boats and as requisite. Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions.

2.0pm: Read Warrant No 237. Discharged 1 Seaman to Detention Quarters.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 238.

4.20pm: 1 Leading Signalman joined ship from HMS Fame.

5.0pm: Gave leave to Second part Starboard Watch until 7.0am.

7.15pm: Landed Patrol.

11.50pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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27 February 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[In Dry Dock]

9.10am: Landed Church parties.

9.50am: Held Divine Service.

11.0am: Church parties returned.

1.0pm: Gave leave to First part of Starboard Watch until 6.30am, leave to Boys until 6.0pm.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

8.10pm: (7) Court Martial Prisoners arrived onboard from HMAS Psyche.

11.35pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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28 February 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[In Dry Dock]

8.45am: Hands employed refitting Ship and as requisite. Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions.

pm: 1 Rating joined Ship from Tanglin Barracks. Discharged 1 Rating to Tanglin Barracks.

5.0pm: Gave leave to Second Part Starboard Watch until 6.30am.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

11.30pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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29 February 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[In Dry Dock]

8.30am: Prisoners for Court Martial taken under escort to HMAS Psyche.

am: Hands employed Gunners Party Dismounting 12 pounder Guns and cleaning Magazines. Boatswain’s Party refitting Main rigging. Seamanship Training Class at Instructions. Remainder scraping Boats and as requisite.

1.15pm: One Court Martial Prisoner arrived onboard from HMAS Psyche.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 239. Discharged 1 Rating to Tanglin Detention Quarters; Gave leave to First part Starboard Watch until 6.30am.

5.5pm: Three Court Martial Prisoners arrived onboard from HMAS Psyche.

6.0pm: Three Court Martial Prisoners arrived onboard from HMAS Psyche.

6.5pm: One Rating joined Ship from Hong Kong.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

11.10pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 12]


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LOGS FOR MARCH 1916


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for March 1916]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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1 March 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[In Dry Dock]

Important stores lost during the apparations [sic - operations] at the Dardanelles between July 3rd and Sept 3rd 1915; Ordered to be expended by the C in C [Commander in Chief] Mediterranean: Steam Pinnace manned and armed Stores placed onboard. Rifles MLM 4 in No; Pistols Webley 2 in No; Sword Bayonets 4 in No; Scabbards 4 in No; Swords Naval 4 in No; Scabbards 4 in No; Magazine Gigs Complete for Service1 inch; One Box containing 500 rounds .303 ammunition; Compass, Boats Liquid, Dents Pattern No 20, 1 in No.

8.50am: Hands employed Gunners party dismounting 12 pounder Guns. Boatswain party refitting Rigging. Remainder of Hands employed as requisite.

0.25pm: One Court Martial Prisoner arrived onboard from HMS [HMAS] Psyche.

1.30pm: One Court Martial Prisoner arrived onboard from HMAS Psyche.

pm: Hands employed refitting and as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Second part of Starboard Watch until 6.30am. Discharged 2 ratings to Hospital.

5.0pm: One Court Martial Prisoner and escort arrived onboard from HMAS Psyche.

6.0pm: Discharged one Musician and one Stoker rating to SS Namur for passage to England.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

Midnight: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 12]


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2 March 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[In Dry Dock]

8.45am: Hands employed refitting as required. Seamanship Training Class at Instructions. Gunners party dismounting 12 pounder Guns.

1.30pm: Gave leave to First part of Starboard Watch until 6.30am.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

11.30pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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3 March 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[In Dry Dock]

8.50am: Hands employed Gunners party dismounting 12 pounder Guns; Seamanship Training Class at Instructions. Remainder employed refitting and as requisite.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 240 and 241.

5.30pm: Dockyard Patrol went on duty.

7.0pm: Stokers returned from Tanglin Barracks.

8.30pm: Landed Patrol.

9.30pm: One Stoker rating arrived onboard under escort from Civil Police Station.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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4 March 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[In Dry Dock]

6.30am: Starboard Watch left Ship for Tanglin Barracks.

8.40am: Port Watch returned from Tanglin Barracks.

0.40pm: 7 Court Martial Prisoners Discharged to HMS Una.

2.20pm: Hands employed Provisioning Ship. Gunners party dismounting 12 pounder Guns. Remainder employed refitting and Painting Cabins.

4.30pm: Gave leave to First Part of Port Watch until 6.30am.

5.0pm: Dockyard Patrol went on duty.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

10.25pm: Dockyard Patrol returned onboard.

11.5pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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5 March 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[In Dry Dock]

7.25pm: Landed Roman Catholics (11).

8.15pm: Landed Wesleyans (3).

9.30am: Divisions. Held Divine Service.

10.30am: RCs returned onboard.

11.20am: Wesleyans returned onboard.

Noon: One Stoker rating returned from Tanglin Barracks under escort.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Second part of Port Watch until 6.30pm.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 242 and 243.

5.20pm: Landed Patrol for Sailors Home. Dockyard Patrol went on duty.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

10.55pm: Patrol returned onboard.

11.0pm: Dockyard Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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6 March 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[In Dry Dock]

7.0am: Sailors Home Patrol returned onboard.

8.50am: Hands employed refitting; scraping and Painting Cabins and as requisite.

Noon: HMAS Warrego sailed.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 244, 245 and 246.

4.45pm: HMAS Parramatta arrived.

4.30pm: Gave leave to First Part of Port Watch until 6.30am.

5.20pm: Landed Sailors Home Patrol.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

11.15pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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7 March 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[In Dry Dock]

7.0am: Sailors Home Patrol returned onboard.

8.50am: Hands employed Painting Cabins cleaning out Boats; Scraping and Refitting and as requisite.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 247 and 248. Discharged 2 Prisoners to Detention Quarters Tanglin.

4.30pm: Gave leave to second part of Port Watch until 6.30am.

5.20pm: Landed Sailors Home Patrol; 5.40pm: Dockyard Patrol went on duty.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

11.10pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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8 March 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[In Dry Dock]

7.0am: Sailors Home Patrol returned onboard.

8.55am: Hands employed scraping, refitting, Painting Cabins and as requisite.

11.40am: 2 Ratings sent to Tanglin Barracks.

4.30pm: Gave leave to First Part of Port Watch until 6.30am. Discharged one rating to Hospital.

5.0pm: Landed Sailors Home Patrol; Dockyard Patrol went on duty.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

11.10pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 200 lbs, Vegetables 500 lbs, Bread 100 lbs]


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9 March 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[In Dry Dock]

7.10am: Sailors Home Patrol returned onboard.

8.50am: Hands employed scraping and Painting Boats Cabins and Heads; refitting and as requisite.

1.30pm: Gave leave to second part of Port Watch until 6.30am.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

5.0pm: Landed Sailors Home Patrol and Dockyard Patrol.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

11.0pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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10 March 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[In Dry Dock]

8.50am: Hands employed scraping and Painting Cabins and Warrant Officers Flat and Painting Boats, refitting and as requisite.

11.30am: HMAS Yarra sailed.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 249.

4.30pm: Gave leave to First Part of Port Watch until 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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11 March 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[In Dry Dock]

5.40am: Hands employed cleaning Ship and Painting Cabins.

7.0am: Sent remainder to Ships Company to Tanglan [Tanglin] Barracks.

8.45am: Starboard Watch returned from Tanglin Barracks.

9.30am: Hands employed Painting Cabins, refitting, Scraping and Painting Boats.

11.0am: One PO joined ship waiting passage to HMS Diana.

2.0pm: Hands employed refitting Painting Cabins, Scraping and Painting Boats; replacing Main derrick Blocks.

4.0pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 6.30am.

5.30pm: Landed Sailors Home and Dockyard Patrols.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

11.0pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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12 March 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[In Dry Dock]

0.10am: Patrol returned onboard.

7.20am: Sailors Home Patrol returned onboard. Landed RCs [Roman Catholics] (20), Wesleyans (8).

8.15am: Landed C [Church] of England (4).

9.30am: Divisions. Prayers.

10.0am: RCs returned onboard.

11.0am: Wesleyans returned onboard.

11.35am: C of England party returned onboard.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 6.30am, leave to Boys until 6.0pm.

5.0pm: Discharged 2 Ratings to HMS Diana.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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13 March 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[In Dry Dock]

7.30am: Sent Band to Tanglin Barracks.

9.30am: Hands employed scraping and Painting Boats and Cabins, refitting, Gunner’s Party dismounting after Turret Guns and Blacking down aloft and as requisite.

2.0pm: Read Warrants Nos 250, 251 and 252.

2.20pm: Discharged 1 Prisoner to Tanglin Detention Quarters.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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14 March 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[In Dry Dock]

8.15am: Sent Port Watch to Tanglin Barracks.

8.45am: Hands employed Scraping, Refitting, Painting Cabins, scraping and Painting Boats and as requisite.

2.0pm: Hands employed Painting Cabins, Refitting, Gunners party dismounting after Turret Guns, Remainder employed as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to second part of Starboard Watch until 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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15 March 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[In Dry Dock]

8.40am: Hands employed Refitting, Painting Cabins and Mess deck, Gunners party dismounting after Turret Guns, Seamanship Training Class at Instructions, Scraping and Painting Boats and as requisite.

4.10pm: Read Warrant No 253.

4.30pm: Gave leave to First part of Starboard Watch until 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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16 March 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[In Dry Dock]

9.0am: Hands employed Painting Mess Deck, Gunners party dismounting 6” Gun; Seamanship Training Class at Instructions remainder employed as requisite.

[Barometer unshipped from noon]

1.30pm: Gave leave to second part of Starboard Watch until 6.30am.

3.0pm: One recovered Patient joined Ship from Hospital.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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17 March 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[In Dry Dock]

8.45am: Hands employed Painting Mess deck; Scraping and red leading, Gunners party dismounting after Turret Guns, Seamanship Training Class at Instructions.

2.0pm: One AB joined Ship from Detention Quarters belonging to HMS Encounter.

4.30pm: Gave leave to first part of Starboard Watch until 6.30am.

6.0pm: Lit fires in Nos 1, 2, 3 C Boilers.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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18 March 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[In Dry Dock]

5.40am: Hands employed cleaning Ship and Preparing Ship for going out of Dock.

8.10am: Watch of Stokers left Ship for Tanglin Barracks and one Watch returned from Tanglin Barracks.

am: Hands employed Painting Mess deck, Gunners party dismounting after Turret Guns; Seamanship Training Class at Instructions, Remainder employed as requisite.

2.0pm: Discharged 1 Seaman rating to HMAS Yarra.

4.30pm: Gave leave to second part Starboard Watch until 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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19 March 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[In Dry Dock]

7.15am: Landed RC Church party (4).

8.15am: Landed Wesleyans.

9.30am: Divisions Prayers.

1.0pm: Discharged 1 rating to Hospital.

1.30pm: Gave leave to first part of Starboard Watch until 6.30am and leave to Boys until 6.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Barometric pressure being recorded again from today]


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20 March 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Jetty]

5.40am: Hands employed cleaning and preparing Ship for leaving Dock.

8.0am: Hands employed undocking ship.

8.10am: Came out of Kings Dock.

10.0am: Let go Starboard anchor. 10.12am: Weighed Starboard anchor.

10.30am: Secured alongside No 3 Jetty.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Boys until 6.0pm.

2.0pm: Let fires die out in No 3 C Boiler.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 255.

5.30pm: One Seaman rating joined Ship from Detention Quarters.

8.0pm: Let fires die out in No 1, 2 C Boiler.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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21 March 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Jetty]

7.0am: Starboard Watch of Seamen left for Tanglin Barracks.

8.30am: Port Watch returned from Tanglin Barracks.

9.15am: Hands employed preparing Ship for fumicating [fumigating].

9.40am: Gunners party employed dismounting after Turret Guns, Seamanship Training Class at Instructions, Remainder Painting Boats and as requisite.

2.0pm: Hands employed Painting Storerooms; refitting. Gunners party dismounting Fore Turret Guns. Seamanship Training Class at Instructions.

4.30pm: Finished Fumicating Ship.

4.30pm: Gave leave to second part of Port Watch until 6.30am.


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22 March 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Jetty]

8.30am: Hands employed Painting, refitting, Gunners party working about after Turret Guns, Seamanship Training Class at Instructions.

9.30am: Sent 2 ratings to Tanglin Barracks.

2.0pm: Hands employed Painting, refitting, Dismounting Fore Turret Guns, Seamanship Training Class at Boat pulling exercise.

3.30pm: Discharged one rating to Hospital.

4.30pm: Gave leave to first part of Port Watch until 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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23 March 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Jetty]

8.30am: Hands employed Painting, refitting, Scraping, getting in Boatswain’s stores, Gunners party cleaning out Lockers and as requisite.

Noon: HMS Fame sailed.

1.30pm: Gave leave to second part Port Watch until 6.30am. Hands make and mend clothes.

3.0pm: 1 Stoker rating joined Ship from Tanglin Barracks.

4.0pm: HMAS Yarra arrived.

6.0pm: One Private RMLI returned from Tanglin Barracks. 1 Musician joined ship from Hospital.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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24 March 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Jetty]

8.40am: Hands employed Painting AX and Mess Deck, getting in Carpenters Stores and cleaning out Store Rooms, Seamanship Training Class at Boat pulling Instructions, Remainder employed as requisite.

1.30pm: Sent one rating to Tanglin Barracks.

2.0pm: Hands employed Painting 2D and Mess deck, getting in Stores, Seamanship Training Class at Boat pulling Instructions, Remainder employed getting out empties and as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to first part of Port Watch until 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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25 March 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Jetty]

7.13am: Second Watch of Stokers went to Tanglin Barracks.

8.45am: First Watch of Stokers returned from Tanglin Barracks.

8.45am: Hands employed Painting 2D and Mess Deck, cleaning out Boats, Seamanship Training Class at Boat pulling Instructions, Remainder employed as requisite.

2.0pm: Hands employed Painting and refitting, cleaning out Boats, Gunners party dismounting Fore Turret Guns, Seamanship Training Class at Boat pulling Instructions.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 256.

4.30pm: Gave leave to second part of Starboard Watch until 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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26 March 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Jetty]

7.30am: Landed RCs [Roman Catholics] (11).

8.15am: Landed Wesleyans (3) and (1) Presbyterian.

9.45am: Held Divine Service.

10.0am: RCs returned onboard.

10.30am: Sent 2 Ratings to Tanglin Barracks.

10.45am: Wesleyans and Presbyterian returned onboard.

1.30pm: Gave leave to first part of Port Watch until 6.30pm.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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27 March 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Jetty]

8.35am: Hands employed Painting Store rooms, cleaning out Boats, Refitting, Gunners party mounting Fore Turret Guns, Seamanship Training Class at Instruction, Remainder as requisite.

1.10pm: 3 Stoker ratings left Ship for Tanglin Barracks.

2.0pm: Hands employed Painting Cabins, Store rooms and Boats, Gunners party mounting Fore Turret Guns, Seamanship Training Class at Boat pulling Instructions.

4.30pm: Gave leave to second part of Port Watch until 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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28 March 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Jetty]

8.30am: Starboard Watch returned from Tanglin Barracks.

8.35am: Hands employed Painting Cabins, Store rooms and Boats; Seamanship Training Class at Instructions. Sent one Boy to Tanglin Barracks.

9.30am: Watch employed cleaning out Store rooms, cleaning Rifles and as requisite.

2.0pm: Hands employed Painting Cabins, cleaning and Painting Store rooms and Casemates, Painting Mess deck, Refitting and as requisite. Seamanship Training Class at Instructions.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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29 March 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Jetty]

8.40am: Hands employed Refitting, Painting Store rooms and cleaning and Painting Boats and Mess deck and Casemates [armoured enclosures for guns], Seamanship Training Class at Instructions and as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 6.30am.

4.35pm: 1 Stoker returned from Tanglin Barracks.

5.10pm: Landed Sailors Home and Dockyard Patrols.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol; 2 ratings returned from Tanglin Barracks.

11.30pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Rain until 4pm, noon temperature 78F]


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30 March 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Jetty]

7.0am: Sailors Home Patrol returned onboard.

7.30am: Discharged 3 ratings to SS Narono [?] for Passage to England.

8.0am: HMS Laurentic arrived.

8.40am: Hands employed Refitting, Painting and cleaning and Painting Boats; Mounting Fore Turret Guns, getting in Engineers Stores, Seamanship Training Class at Instructions.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 6.30am.

6.0pm: 2 Stoker ratings joined Ship [from] Detention Quarters.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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31 March 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Jetty]

7.0am: Sailors Home Patrol returned onboard. 12 Hands employed getting in Engineers Stores.

8.0am: HMS Laurentic proceeded to outer anchorage.

8.40am: Hands employed Painting Ship and as requisite.

9.30am: HMS Psyche and Russian Transport sailed.

10.15am: Russian Transport sailed.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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LOGS FOR APRIL 1916


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for April 1916]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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1 April 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Wharf]

7.0am: Sent Third Watch of Stokers to Tanglin Barracks.

8.40am: Hands employed cleaning and Painting Ship and as requisite.

8.50am: Second Watch of Stokers returned from Tanglin Barracks.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 257.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 12]


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2 April 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Wharf]

7.30am: Landed RCs [Roman Catholics] (32).

8.15am: Landed Wesleyans (15) and Pres [Presbyterians] (4).

8.30am: Landed C of E [Church of England] (10).

9.30am: Divisions. 9.45am: RCs returned onboard.

10.20am: Held Divine Service.

11.20am: Wesleyan, Pres and C of E returned onboard.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 6.0am and leave to Boys until 7.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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3 April 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Wharf]

8.40am: Hands employed Gunners party dismounting A.II Gun, Refitting, Painting Mess Deck, Seamanship Training Class at Instructions, remainder employed as requisite.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Boys until 7.0pm.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 15]


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4 April 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Wharf]

8.40am: Hands employed Gunners party dismounting 6” Gun, Painting Mess deck, Refitting, Seamanship Training Class at Instructions.

11.0am: Captain Brewer RMLI lent for Duty at Fort Cannon [presumably Fort Canning].

Noon: HMS Fame arrived.

2.0pm: Hands employed Refitting, Scraping and Painting Boats, Painting Mess deck, Seamanship Training Class at Instructions; Discharged 1 Private RMLI for duty at Fort Cannon; 2 ratings joined Ship from Tanglin Barracks.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 14]


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5 April 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Wharf]

8.45am: Hands employed Refitting, Painting Mess deck, Scraping and Painting Boats and as requisite. Seamanship Training class at Instructions.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 258 and 259.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 14]


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6 April 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Wharf]

3.0am: Lit fires in No 3 C Boiler.

8.45am: Hands employed Refitting, Scraping Boats, Painting Mess deck and as requisite. Seamanship Training classes at Instructions.

Noon: HMS Fame arrived.

0.20pm: 2 ratings joined ship from HMS Fame.

1.0pm: Lit fires in Picket Boat.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 6.30am. Hands make and mend clothes.

2.30pm: HMS Fame sailed. Lit fires in No 2 C Boiler.

3.40pm: 4 Ratings joined Ship from Tanglin Detention Quarters.

5.0pm: Port Watch employed getting out Cable.

7.15pm: Banked fired in Nos 2 and 3 Boilers.

7.30pm: Let fires die out in Picket Boat.

[Number on sick list: 17]


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7 April 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Wharf]

8.50am: Hands employed cleaning out Cable Lockers, Painting Mess deck, Refitting, Seamanship Training Class at Instructions. Ordinary Seamen at Boat pulling Instructions and as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 18]


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8 April 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Wharf]

7.0am: Lit fires in Picket Boat.

8.30am: Third Watch of Stokers returned from Tanglin Barracks.

8.45am: Hands employed Painting out Cable Lockers and Painting Mess deck, Refitting, Ordinary Seamen at Boat pulling Instructions, Seamanship Training Class at Instructions and as requisite.

11.30am: HMAS Warrego arrived.

2.0pm: Hands employed Painting Mess deck, Refitting and replacing Main Derrick Blocks, Seamanship Training Class at Instructions.

3.20pm: One rating joined Ship from Detention Quarters and 2 Ratings joined Ship from Hospital.

4.30pm: Discharged 1 Rating to Hospital; Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 6.30am.

8.0pm: Spread fires in No 3 C Boiler.

8.30pm: Let fires die out in Picket Boat.

9.0pm: Banked fires in No 3 C Boiler.

[Number on sick list: 18]

[Noon temperature 90F]


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9 April 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Wharf]

7.30am: Landed RCs [Roman Catholics] (34) and 1 Presbyterian.

8.15am: Landed Wesleyans (12).

9.45am: RCs returned onboard.

10.15am: Performed Divine Service.

10.50am: Wesleyans and Presbyterian returned onboard.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 6.30am and leave to Boys until 7.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 18]


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10 April 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Wharf]

8.15am: Lit fires in Picket Boat.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning and Painting Ship, Refitting, Ordinary Seaman at Boat pulling Instructions, Seamanship, Torpedo and Gunnery Training Classes at Instructions, Remainder employed as requisite.

8.45am: Spread fires in No 2 C Boiler.

1.10pm: Discharged 1 offender to Tanglin Detention Quarters.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Boys until 7.0pm.

3.0pm: Banked fires in No 2 C Boiler.

3.20pm: One rating joined Ship from Tanglin Detention Quarters; 3.30pm: 2 ratings joined Ship from Hospital.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 6.30am.

8.0pm: Let fires die out in Picket Boat.

11.0pm: One rating joined ship from Hospital.

[Number on sick list: 20]


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11 April 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Wharf]

8.45am: Hands employed Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Refitting, Scraping and Painting Boats and as requisite.

9.50am: HMAS Warrego arrived.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 20]


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12 April 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Wharf]

5.40am: Hands employed cleaning ship; Lit fires in No 1 C Boiler.

6.0am: Spread fires in Nos 2, 3 C Boiler.

6.30am: Gunnery Training Class at Instructions.

7.20am: Lit fires in Picket Boat.

8.50am: Hands employed Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Refitting, Scraping and Painting Boats and as requisite.

9.15am: Hoisted out First Steam Pinnace.

pm: Lost overboard by accident 1 Bag containing 19 sets of Clews and 16 Lashings.

2.0pm: Hands employed preparing to Ammunition Ship. Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions.

4.0pm: Divers employed recovering lost Reel of Lead Leads.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 6.30am.

6.30pm: Divers Finished - recovered Reel of Lead Leads.

7.15pm: Ammunition Lighters secured alongside.

8.0pm: Let fires die out in Picket Boat.

[Number on sick list: 20]


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13 April 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Wharf]

5.40am: Hands employed cleaning Ship and preparing to take in ammunition.

6.15am: Lit fires in Picket Boat. Commenced ammunitioning Ship.

7.20am: Getting in Bower Cables.

10.0am: Finished getting in ammunition and Cables.

1.0pm: Discharged 1 Rating to HMAS Warrego.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 6.30am.

2.15pm: Watch employed clearing away Main Derrick for Testing.

2.30pm: Worked and Tested Main Derrick.

4.30pm: Hoisted in First Steam Pinnace.

[Number on sick list: 18]


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14 April 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Wharf]

0.30am: Let fires die out in Picket Boat.

5.30am: Lit fires in Picket Boat.

7.15am: HMS Fame arrived.

8.45am: Hands employed Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Scraping and Painting Boats, Refitting and as requisite.

1.35pm: HMS Laurentic sailed.

4.0pm: Let fires die out in Picket Boat.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 6.30am.

6.5pm: One Rating joined Ship from Detention Quarters.

8.0pm: Two Ratings joined Ship from Detention Quarters and 1 Prisoner of War from Tanglin Interment Camp.

[Number on sick list: 16]


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15 April 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Wharf]

5.7am: Discharged under escort 2 Ratings and 1 Prisoner of War to SS Wanaka [Wanaka (2) in this list].

6.10am: Lit fires in Picket Boat.

8.40am: Hands employed Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; cleaning out Boats, Refitting and Painting Ship and as requisite. Tested Lifebuoys and found Correct.

10.0am: Lit fires in Nos 5 and 6 A Boilers.

0.15pm: Let fires die out in Nos 1, 2 and 3 C Boilers.

3.0pm: 1 Rating joined Ship from Tanglin Detention Quarters.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 6.30am.

7.30pm: Let fires die out in Picket Boat.

[Number on sick list: 15]


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16 April 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Wharf]

7.30am: Landed RCs [Roman Catholics] (37) and Presbyterians (7).

8.15am: Landed Wesleyans (11).

9.30am: Divisions; Lit fires in Picket Boat.

10.30am: Held Divine Service; RCs and Wesleyans returned onboard. 10.40am: Presbyterians returned onboard.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 6.30am and leave to Boys until 7.0pm.

3.10pm: Let fires die out in Picket Boat.

[Number on sick list: 12]


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17 April 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Wharf]

8.40am: Hands employed Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Boats Crews working about their Boats; Refitting and as requisite.

11.50am: HMS Fame sailed.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Boys until 7.0pm.

3.0pm: HMAS Warrego arrived.

3.25pm: Discharged 1 Rating to HMAS Warrego.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 6.30am.

6.25pm: Discharged 8 Ratings to HMS Psyche.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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18 April 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Wharf]

5.30am: Lit fires in First Steam Pinnace.

5.45am: Hoisted out First Steam Pinnace.

8.50am: Hands employed Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions, Boats Crews employed about their Boats, Refitting and as requisite.

11.10am: Artificer Engineer joined Ship from HMS Fame.

0.30pm: Let fires die out in First Steam Pinnace.

2.10pm: Lit fires in Picket Boat.

3.50pm: 1 Rating joined Ship from Detention Quarters.

4.15pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 6.30am.

4.45pm: Cast off from No 3 Wharf and Proceeded to West Wharf with Tugs.

5.50pm: Secured to West Wharf.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol; Let fires die out in Picket Boat.

11.15pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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19 April 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside West Wharf]

5.40am: Hands employed preparing for Coaling.

8.0am: Commenced Coaling Ship.

8.40am: Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instruction. Remainder of hands employed getting Provisions and cleaning ammunition Passage.

1.0pm: Hands employed Provisioning Ship.

4.30pm: Starboard Watch employed getting in Provisions.

5.20pm: Finished Provisioning Ship.

6.15pm: Finished Coaling received (931) Tons.

8.0pm: Gave leave to CPOs [Chief Petty Officers].

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Coal remaining: 804.4 + 931.0, Total 1735.4 tons]


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20 April 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Wharf]

3.30am: Lit fires in Picket Boat.

7.20am: Cast off West Wharf and Proceeded to No 3 Wharf with Tugs.

8.0am: Secured to No 3 Wharf.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 6.30am. HMS Diana proceeded to Man of War anchorage.

5.0pm: Discharged 2 Ratings to Hospital, 2 Ratings joined ship from Hospital.

5.15pm: Landed Sailors Home and Dockyard Patrols.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

8.0pm: Let fires die out in Picket Boat.

11.15pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 14]


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21 April 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Wharf]

7.0am: Sailors Home Patrol returned onboard.

7.25am: Landed RCs [Roman Catholics] (25), Presbyterians (3).

7.30am: HMAS Warrego sailed.

8.15am: Landed Wesleyans (7).

9.30am: Divisions; Discharged 1 Rating to SS Chowtai for Passage to HMAS Fantone [Fantome].

10.0am: Held Divine Service [presumably this is Good Friday].

1.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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22 April 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Wharf]

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning Ship, cleaning and Painting Boats.

9.30am: Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions. Tested Lifebuoys - found Correct.

3.15pm: 1 Rating joined Ship from Hospital.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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23 April 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Wharf]

7.20am: Landed RCs [Roman Catholics] (43), Presbyterians (9).

7.30am: Celebrated Holy Communion onboard.

8.15am: Landed Wesleyans (10).

9.50am: RCs returned onboard.

10.0am: Presbyterians returned onboard.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

10.50am: Wesleyans returned onboard.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 6.30m, leave to Boys until 7.0pm.

4.50pm: 1 CPO and 4 ratings joined Ship from SS Mataran.


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24 April 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Wharf]

8.40am: Hands employed Painting on Upper Deck, Scraping and Painting Mess Deck; cleaning and Painting Boats and as requisite. Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions.

9.30am: 1 Blacksmith joined ship from HMS Diana.

2.0pm: Hands employed cleaning Ship, Painting Funnels and engine room Casing and as requisite.

4.0pm: Discharged 1 Rating to HMS Diana. One PO [Petty Officer] from HMS Diana examined for WO [Warrant Officer].

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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25 April 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Wharf]

6.45am: HMS Fame sailed.

8.40am: Hands employed Painting on Upper deck, Scraping and Painting Mess deck and as requisite. Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions.

0.8pm: Cast off from No 3 Wharf and Proceeded to West Wharf with Tugs.

1.20pm: Secured alongside West Wharf.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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26 April 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

4.0am: Lit fires in Nos 1 to 4 A Boilers.

5.0am: Lit fires in Picket Boat.

7.0am: Discharged 1 Chief Cook to HMS Diana.

9.0am: Hands employed Gunners Party and 16 hands getting in 12 pounder ammunition; Painting on Upper deck and Mess deck and as requisite; Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions.

0.30pm: Let fires die out in Nos 1 to 4 A Boilers.

0.45pm: Sent 9 Ratings to Hospital for Blood Test.

0.55pm: Hands employed casting off Hawsers.

1.30pm: Cast off from West Wharf and Proceeded to No 3 Wharf with Tugs.

2.20pm: Secured to No 3 Wharf.

2.30pm: Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Remainder employed preparing for Painting Ships Side and as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 6.30pm.

7.30pm: Let fires die out in Picket Boat.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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27 April 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Wharf]

8.40am: Hands employed Painting Ships side. Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 6.30am. Hands make and mend clothes.

3.40pm: Discharged 1 CPO to Tanglin Detention Quarters.

4.10pm: Discharged 4 Ratings to HMAS Warrego.

7.45pm: One PO joined Ship from duty at Tanglin Detention Quarters.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Rain during pm, noon temperature 88F]


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28 April 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 104.4

Draught: Forward 26’ 6”, Aft 26’ 3”.

5.45am: Hoisted in Picket Boat.

6.0am: Lit fires in Nos 1 and 3 A and 2, 4, 6, 8 B and 2, 4, 6, 8 C Boilers.

7.0am: Sailors Home Patrol returned onboard.

7.45am: Lit fires in Nos 2, 4 A and 1, 3, 5 B Boilers.

8.0am: Lit fires in Nos 7, 9 B and 1, 3, 7, 9 C Boilers.

9.10am: Cast off; 9.13am: Proceeded Course and Speed as requisite for leaving Harbour.

9.18am: Stopped to Discharged [sic] Pilot. 9.22am: Proceeded 62 revs Shaped Course East.

9.35am: Started working up for trial. 9.53: Streamed Patent Log.

9.45am: Exercised General Quarters.

10.45am: Secured from General Quarters.

11.7am: Horsburgh Light House N78E.

Noon: Altered course N55E, Horsburgh Light House abeam.

3.10pm: Let fires die out in Nos 1 to 6 A Boilers.

6.15pm: Sighted Fort Canning Light S87W,

6.30pm: Prepared for Night Defence.

6.42pm: Sighted Batu Beranti [Batu Berhanti] Light S60W.

7.35pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in Singapore Roads veered to 5 shackles in 13 fathoms

7.40pm: Let fires [die out] in Nos 4 to 9 B and 1 to 9 C Boilers.

[Anchorage bearings: Houlk [?] Light S75W, Left edge of Breakwater Light N86W, Fort Canning Light House N53W]

[Course and Distance made good: 34 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 550 lbs, Vegetables 3500 lbs]


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29 April 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.2, Long 103.9 [estimated from information in log]

5.50am: Hoisted out Picket Boat and First Steam Pinnace.

7.25am: Returned 6” Cordite.

8.15am: Japanese Flagship sailed.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 6.30am.

6.30pm: Prepared for Night Defence.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

11.10pm: Let fires die out in First Steam Pinnace.

11.20pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Distance run through the Water: 108.8 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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30 April 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.2, Long 103.9

7.0am: Landed RCs [Roman Catholics] (23); Lit fires in First Steam Pinnace.

8.0am: Japanese TBD [Torpedo Boat Destroyer] sailed.

9.15am: Discharged 2 ratings to HMS Fame.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

11.45am: Japanese TBD arrived.

Noon: RCs returned onboard.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 10.0pm. Chief and POs I until 11.0pm.

2.30pm: Sent escort for 1 Offender from HMS Psyche and 4 Privates RMLI for HMS Diana from SS Lycaon [Lycaon (1) listed here].

4.15pm: 4 Privates RMLI joined Ship for HMS Diana and 1 Prisoner from HMS Psyche.

6.25pm: Landed Patrol; 6.45pm: Prepared for Night Defence.

11.15pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Vegetables 1200 lbs]


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LOGS FOR MAY 1916


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for May 1916]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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1 May 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 104.1

Draught: Forward 26’ 6”, Aft 26’ 0”

6.30am: Hoisted in Picket Boat and First Steam Pinnace.

7.10am: Weighed and Proceeded 62 revs Course East.

7.30am: Commenced working up for full speed Trial.

10.57am: Horsburgh Light House abeam to Port 1.75 miles.

1.5pm: Course and speed as requisite for entering Harbour.

2.0pm: Secured alongside West Wharf.

2.30pm: Hands employed preparing Ship for Coaling.

3.15pm: Paid monthly money.

4.0pm: Gave leave to CPOs until Midnight.

5.0pm: Commenced Coaling Ship.

9.45pm: Finished Coaling Ship received (285) Tons.

10.0pm: 1 Rating joined Ship from Detention Quarters.

[Course and Distance made good: 71 miles]

[Coal remaining: 1427.6 + 285.0, Total 1712.6 tons]

[Rain during pm, noon temperature 86F, sea temperature 85F]


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2 May 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Draught: Forward 26’ 8”, Aft 26’ 2”]

8.50am: Japanese cruiser sailed.

10.15am: Tugs secured alongside.

10.30am: Cast off from West Wharf and Proceeded to No 3 Wharf in Tow.

11.40am: Secured to No 3 Wharf; 11.50am: Hoisted out Picket Boat.

3.10pm: Worked Main Derrick, unrigged Target.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 6.30am.

4.50pm: Discharged 1 rating to Hospital.

5.15pm: Landed Sailors Home and Dockyard Patrols.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

10.30pm: Dockyard Patrol returned onboard.

11.15pm: Patrol returned onboard.


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3 May 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Wharf]

7.0am: Sailors Home Patrol returned onboard.

9.30am: Hands employed X Company at Rifle drill; Fore Turret and Supply party at drill; Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Remainder employed as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 6.30am.

8.15pm: 1 Rating joined ship from SS Navara [possibly Navarra].


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4 May 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Wharf]

9.0am: Divisions, Prayers, Y Company at company drills, A Group at divisional drill. Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions. Divers employed about underwater firings. Remainder employed Painting on Mess deck and as requisite.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 6.30am.

5.20pm: Discharged 1 Sailmaker to Sailors Home to await Passage to England.


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5 May 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

[Secured alongside No 3 Wharf]

am: Lost by accident Helmet (1) (Seamans).

9.15am: Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; X Group at 6” Gun drill; Remainder of Hands employed getting in Stores, cleaning out Boats and as requisite.

1.10pm: 1 Rating joined Ship from Sailors Home.

3.0pm: 1 Rating joined Ship from Detention Quarters.

4.45pm: First part Starboard Watch employed getting in Stores.


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6 May 1916

At Singapore [though actually leaving port]

Lat 1.2, Long 105.0

Draught: Forward 26’ 8”, Aft 26’ 2”

6.40am: Slipped and Proceeded 64 revs, Courses as requisite for leaving Singapore.

7.15am: Set course East; 7.23am: Streamed Patent Log; Working up for trial.

8.20am: Sighted Pedro Blanca [Pedra Blanca aka Horsburgh] Light House ExN.

9.32am: Pedro Blanco Light House abeam to Starboard 1.2 miles.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 263.

6.40pm: Altered course S12E to close HMS Diana.

7.10pm: Discharged 4 ratings to HMS Diana.

7.35pm: Proceeded Course S26E (Magnetic), 62 revs.

[Course and Distance made good: 75 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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7 May 1916

From Singapore to Sunda Strait or at Sea

Lat -2.6, Long 107.2

7.5am: Sighted Gaspar Island S9W.

10.0am: Altered course S9E (Magnetic) Gaspar Island [now Pulau Gelasa] S25W 7 miles.

10.15am: Held Divine Service.

2.4pm: Altered course S5E (Magnetic) Ayer Tauchu [?] Light House N73E Mag.

5.0pm: Shoalwater Island [now, Pulau Simedang Indonesia] Light House abeam to Starboard 6.75 miles.

11.0pm: Sighted Steamer S24W.

[Distance] [Run 278 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[South westerly wind force 3 to 4 from noon, lightning in late pm, noon temperature 87F, sea temperature 85F]


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8 May 1916

On Sunda Strait Patrol [this is the stretch of water between the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra]

Lat -5.9, Long 106.4

0.5am: Course and speed as requisite for closing Steamer.

015am: Stopped; Boarded and Searched SS Siberg (Dutch) [listed here] from Batavia [now Jakarta] to Biliton [Billiton or Belitung, an island off Sumatra] General Cargo; allowed to proceed. (Lat 4 11 S, Long 107 2 E)

0.46am: Proceeded Course S30W (Magnetic) 62 revs.

5.45am: Sighted Steamer S72W.

6.20am: North Watcher Light House S59W; 6.25am: Arnemuiden Light House S7E.

6.40am: Altered course as requisite to close Steamer.

7.32am: Increased to 84 revs; Returned 6” Cordite.

9.15am: Exercised small arm Companies.

10.50am: Secured, returned ammunition and Stores.

7.25pm: Babi Island [Pulau Tunda or Poelau Toenda] Light due East (Magnetic) 7.5 miles. Set course S85W (Magnetic) 96 revs.

7.56pm: Sighted Fourth Point Light S34W (Magnetic).

9.23pm: Fourth Point Light House abeam to Port 5 miles.

11.30pm: Sighted Steamer.

11.36pm: Altered course S86E (Magnetic) to close Steamer.

[Distance] [Run 233.7 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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9 May 1916

On Sunda Strait Patrol

Lat -5.9, Long 104.9

0.15am: 64 revs, fired 2 rounds 12 Pounder blank.

0.26am: Stopped, Boarded SS Woolgar (Australian) Wellington NZ to Singapore Cargo Coal. (Lat 6 15 S, Long 105 33 E).

1.4am: Proceeded 62 revs, Course SW; Krakatoa Peak S53W 4.5 miles.

2.35am: Sighted Steamer.

3.5am: Altered course to intercept Steamer,

3.12am: Stopped; Boarded SS Memnon (British), arrested Chinese fireman stowaway from SS Kleist [a German ship which spent the war in Padang - see here]; allowed her to proceed (Durban to Pandang, General Cargo) (Lat 6 10 S, Long 105 13E).

4.20am: Proceeded N56W (Compass) 62 revs.

7.0am: Returned 6” Cordite.

9.0am: Divisions, Prayers. Y Group at Divisional drill; Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Reeving new Second Cutters falls; Submerged Tubes crews at Drill; Remainder employed as requisite.

10.30am: Cape Rada bore S76W (Magnetic) 10 miles. Proceeded Course East (Magnetic) 45 revs.

4.5pm: Stopped Starboard engine. 4.10pm: Starboard engine going ahead.

4.14pm: Exercised Collision Stations; 4.47pm: Replaced Mat.

9.25pm: Cape Rada N63.5W (Magnetic) 8.5 miles; Proceeded S30E (Magnetic) 45 revs.

[Distance] [Run 146.4 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Noon temperature 87F, sea temperature 83F]


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10 May 1916

On Sunda Strait Patrol

Lat -6.1, Long 104.8

3.45am: Cape Flat Light House N62W 20 miles.

6.55am: Control parties at drill. Returned 6” Cordite.

7.35am: Hands at Physical drill; Gunlayers at Deflection Teacher.

9.20am: Hands aired Bedding.

9.30am: Hands employed Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Starboard 12 pounders guns Crews at Drill; Remainder employed as requisite.

11.25am: Observed SS smoke N75W.

0.30pm: Proceeded 10 knots, Courses as requisite to close Steamer.

1.13pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Massel of Batavia (Dutch) Padang to Batavia; General Cargo, allowed her to proceed.

1.50pm: Proceeded Course S75E 45 revs.

6.30pm: Cape Flat Light House N58W 21 miles.

11.50pm: Cape Flat Light House bore N53W (Magnetic), Peak of Tabuan Island bore N4E.

[Distance] [Run 14.9 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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11 May 1916

On Sunda Strait Patrol

Lat -6.2, Long 105.1

7.0am: Y Group at Loader drill; Gunlayer at Deflection Teacher.

9.30am: Spare Turret X3, Y3 at Divisional drills and Loader; Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Remainder employed as requisite.

9.50am: Cape Flat Light House N37W 14.5 miles.

2.0pm: Altered course N37E Krakatoa Peak N28W (Magnetic) 8.75 miles.

8.15pm: Sighted Steamer bearing S78E (Magnetic).

8.36pm: Proceeded, Course and Speed as requisite for intercepting Steamer.

9.20pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Boelongan (Dutch) Samerang [Semarang] to Padang with Cargo of Sugar, oil and timber. Lat 5 51S, Long 106 10 E.

9.40pm: Allowed her to proceed.

9.50pm: Proceeded N54W 36 revs, Babi Island Light N75W 7.25 miles.

[Distance] [Run 47 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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12 May 1916

On Sunda Strait Patrol

Lat -5.8, Long 106.0

3.20am: Stopped; Current setting WSW 2 miles per hour (about). Babi Island Light bore S83 (Magnetic), Fourth Point Light S35W (Magnetic).

6.50am: Sighted Steamer on Port bow heading for Auger.

10.30am: Stopped, Sighted Steamer S60W, Babi Island Light House S89E (Magnetic) 16 miles.

0.30pm: Sighted Steamer leaving Merak.

1.18pm: Proceeded 10 knots Courses as requisite for closing Steamer’

1.43pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Baud [listed here as Baud (1)] (Dutch) Position: Button Island S31W, Left edge Panjong S47.5E, Right edge Murok Island S36W. General cargo, Batavia to Padang allowed her to Proceed.

2.30pm: Proceeded Course NE, 7 knots.

3.15pm: Observed SS American colours with 5 masted Schooner in Tow to Eastward of Thwartway Island [now Sangiang] Steering to Northwards.

3.55pm: Proceeded 10 knots Courses as requisite for closing Steamer.

4.39pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Richmond (Lat 5 45 S, Long 106 5 E] Cargo Oil, New York to Shanghai; allowed her to proceed.

4.41pm: Courses as requisite speed 7 knots to Swing Ship for Deviation.

7.45pm: Fourth Point Light S33W (Magnetic), Babi Island Light S34E (Magnetic).

11.40pm: Stopped. Sighted Steamer bearing S46W.

Midnight: Babi Island Light S83E (Magnetic) 11.5 miles.

[Distance] [Run 103.9 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Noon temperature 89F, sea temperature 87F]


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13 May 1916

From Strait of Sunda to Sarabaya [Surabaya] Strait

Lat -5.8, Long 107.2

0.1am: Proceeded Courses as requisite 62 revs to intercept Steamer.

0.25am: Spoke SS Kaizo Maru (Japanese) allowed her to Proceed.

2.5am: Courses and speed as requisite for maintaining Ships position.

2.15am: Sighted Steamer bearing S66W.

3.26am: Proceeded Course and speed as requisite for intercepting Steamer, Babi Island Light S89E, 12.2 miles.

4.0am: Stopped; Boarded SS Reael [listed here as Reael (1)] (Dutch) General Cargo, Telok to Batavia, Lat 5 50 S, Long 106 8 E, allowed her to proceed.

4.30am: Proceeded NWxW 45 revs.

7.19am: Babi Island Light House abeam to Port 2.5 miles.

8.46am: Payung Light House abeam 0.75 miles, altered course N77E (Magnetic).

8.50am: Hands employed cleaning Ship throughout, aired Night clothing.

10.20am: Edam Light House abeam South 10 miles.

4.43pm: Sighted Boompjes [Pulau Biawak] Light House ahead.

6.30pm: Boompjes Island Light abeam to Port 1.75 miles.

[Distance] [Run 145.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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14 May 1916

From Strait of Sunda to Surabaya Strait

Lat -6.5, Long 111.7

5.15am: Sighted high land on Starboard bow.

6.50am: Sighted Mandalika Light House S52E.

7.35am: Sighted Steamer ahead.

9.55am: Spoke SS Banri [?] Maru (Japanese) Samarang to San Sebastian.

10.30am: Sighted 2 Ships S55E.

11.15am: Passed Dutch Man Of War "de Zeven Provincien" [mentioned here as a coastal defence ship] flying Vice admiral Flag in company with dispatch vessel Aldebaran.

4.0pm: Kodok Point bore S21W (Magnetic) 8 miles.

4.55pm: White Light buoy abeam.

5.5pm: Sighted Surabaya Strait Light Vessel S30E.

8.0pm: Surabaya Light Vessel S15W (Magnetic) 3 miles, Set course N74W (Magnetic) 96 revs.

11.5pm: Passed Steamer on Starboard hand steering Eastward.

11.40pm: Passed Steamer on Port hands steering Eastward.

[Distance] [Run 280.4 miles]

[South easterly wind force 3 or 4 for most of day, noon temperature 87F, sea temperature 83F]


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15 May 1916

From Surabaya Strait to Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -5.9, Long 108.1

1.0am: Observed Mandalike [Mandalika] Light S86.5W (Magnetic).

1.40am: Passed SS Banka (Dutch). Sighted Steamer on Starboard beam, Steering West.

2.27am: Mandalike [Pulau Mandalika] Light bore South (Magnetic) 8.5 miles.

7.5am: Sighted Steamer S65W; Gunlayer at Deflection Teacher.

7.35am: Hands at Physical Drill; A Group at Loader drill.

9.10am: Exercised small Arm Companies at Drill.

10.5am: Sighted Boompjes Island Light House WxN.

10.15am: Sighted Mount Chiremai [Cereme] S9W (Magnetic).

1.0pm: Dutch Man of War De zeven Provincien abeam Flying Vice admiral Flag.

7.15pm: Course and speed as requisite for closing Steamer.

7.18pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Van Hogendorp [listed here] (Dutch) Batavia to Dzambi [?] and Salambang General Cargo, allowed her to proceed (Lat 5 48 S, Long 106 48 E).

7.55pm: Proceeded 38 revs Course ExN.

9.30pm: Altered course ESE (Magnetic) Edam Island [Pulau Damar Besar] Light bearing South.

11.0pm: Increased to 76 revs Course East (Magnetic) to close Steamer.

11.50pm: Edam Island Light bearing SE (Magnetic) 12.5 miles.

[Distance] [Run 361.1 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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16 May 1916

On Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -5.8, Long 107.0

2.0am: Edam Island Light S41W.

3.0am: Sighted Steamer S69E; Proceeded Course and speed as requisite for intercepting Steamer.

3.58am: Stopped; Boarded SS Koadiri [?] (Dutch) Rotterdam to Batavia General Cargo; allowed her to proceed (Lat 5.54 S, Long 106 55.5 E).

4.35am: Proceeded N30W 45 revs.

0.35pm: Spoke HMS Diana.

1.45pm: Stopped; Communicated with HMS Diana; 2 rating joined ship from HMS Diana.

2.34pm: Proceeded Course East (Magnetic) 76 revs.

4.10pm: Exercised Prepare to Tow aft; 4.11pm: Proceeded 45 revs courses as requisite for closing Steamer.

4.40pm: Stopped - Boarded SS Wilheim [?] (British) Batavia to Banka (Lat 5 50S, Long 106 52 E) Penang and Singapore (allowed her to proceed).

5.10pm: Proceeded 8 knots.

6.50pm: Edam Island Light S51E 5.5 miles. Patrolling East and West. Courses

Midnight: Edam Island Light S46E (Magnetic) 7 miles.

[Distance] [Run 164.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Noon air and sea temperature 84F]


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17 May 1916

On Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -6.0, Long 106.9

1.0am: Patrolling East and West.

4.0am: Edam Island Light bearing S33W 6.25 miles, altered course N40W.

4.10am: Stopped; Boarded SS Laugmaer Van Twist [possibly Duijmaer van Twist (1) listed here] (Dutch) Banka to Batavia (Lat 5 52 S, Long 106 54 E) General Cargo, allowed to proceed.

4.45am: Proceeded NE 45 revs.

9.0am: Divisions - Prayers; Edam Island Light House S4W 6.2 miles. Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; B Group and Port 12 pounder Guns Crews at Control drill; Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

11.20am: Edam Island Light House West 6.6 miles.

8.25pm: Course and speed as requisite for maintaining position between bearings of Edam Light SW and SxW,

[Distance] [Run 138.3 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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18 May 1916

Patrolling off Batavia

Lat -5.9, Long 107.0

2.30am: Boarded SS Brandon (Dutch) Bajan to Batavia, Lat 5 48 S, Long 106 53 E, Cargo Dried Fish (allowed to Proceed).

3.30am: SS Van Lansberge; Palembang to Batavia ignored Signals; but stopped on a blank being fired.

3.40am: Boarded her (Lat 5 52 [S], Long 106 54 [E]), General Cargo (allowed to Proceed).

4.10am: Proceeded ENE 45 revs.

7.20am: Boarded SS Van der Cappellen [listed here] Surabaya to Batavia (Lat 5 58 S, Long 106 55 E) General Cargo (allowed to proceed).

7.58am: Proceeded course as requisite for intercepting Sailing Vessel.

8.25am: Boarded Schooner Metha (Dutch) Batavia to Tegal with Petroleum for Asiatic Petroleum (Course allowed to proceed); Edam Island Light House S79W 6.9 miles. Boarded Schooner Tk Tin Kim [?] (Dutch) from Djoewani [?] to Batavia with Indigo, allowed to Proceed.

9.5am: Proceeded 45 revs N30W.

9.40am: Edam Island Light House SW 6.8 miles. Stopped; 12 pounder Guns Crews at drill; Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

11.35am: Proceeded course as requisite to close Tug and Dredger.

0.5pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Triton (Dutch Tug) in (Lat 5 54 S, Long 106 57 E), Batavia to Indramaque, Towing Sand Dredger (allowed to proceed).

0.30pm: Proceeded Course NW 45 revs.

1.17pm: Proceeded 45 revs Courses as requisite for intercepting Steamer bearing SS5E.

1.50pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Medan [presumably one of the ships listed here] (Dutch) Rotterdam to Batavia (Lat 5 52.5 S, Long 107 01 E), General Cargo (allowed to Proceed).

2.6pm: Proceeded 76 revs, Course as requisite to intercept Steamer.

2.36pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Siberg (Dutch) Billeton to Batavia (Lat 5 53 S, Long 106 55.5 E), Apprehended four German Subjects. General Cargo (allowed to proceed).

2.40pm: Proceeded back picked up First Cutter.

3.16pm: Proceeded to Siberg picked up Second Cutter.

6.25pm: Sighted Steamer bearing South.

7.0pm: Course and Speed as requisite for closing Steamer.

7.5pm: Boarded SS Sehuten [possibly Schouten on this list] (Lat 5 52 S, Long 106 52 E) Batavia to Deli (Sumaberg [?]) General Cargo; allowed her to proceed.

7.35pm: Proceeded 45 revs, Course N50E.

8.0pm: Sighted Steamer on Starboard bow altered course S30E.

9.0pm: Stopped Edam Island Light House SW 9.5 miles.

[Distance] [Run 43.4 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Noon temperature 89F, sea temperature 85F]


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19 May 1916

Patrolling off Batavia

Lat -6.0, Long 106.9

3.0am: Sighted light N40E; 3.10am: Proceeded courses and speed as requisite for intercepting Steamer.

3.30am: Stopped; Boarded SS Giang Seng Singapore to Batavia General Cargo (Lat 5 54 S, Long 106 50 E) allowed to proceed.

3.50am: Edam Light S7E 3.3 miles; 4.0am: Proceeded N50E 45 revs.

4.25am: Sighted Steamer N26W.

5.0am: Stopped; Communicated with SS Woolgar.

5.46am: Proceeded N50E 45 revs.

2.50pm: Sighted Steamer bearing S80W. Proceeded to intercept Steamer 10 knots Course as requisite.

4.0pm: Edam Island Light House S30W, 5.8 miles.

10.10pm: Stopped at position Y.

[Distance] [Run 69.8 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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20 May 1916

Patrolling off Batavia

Lat -6.0, Long 106.9

0.45am: Proceeded 62 revs N65W (Magnetic).

1.25am: Stopped in (Lat 5 47.5 S, Long 106 50.5 E); Boarded SS Valentijn [listed here] (Dutch) Singapore to Batavia General Cargo allowed her to proceed.

1.55am: Proceeded Course S70E (Magnetic) 45 revs,

2.37am: Course and speed as requisite for closing Steamer.

2.52am: Stopped in (Lat 5 52.25 S, Long 106 56 E); Boarded SS Attaka (Dutch) Balik Papa to Batavia, Cargo Tins of Petrol; allowed her to proceed.

3.15am: Proceeded NE (Magnetic) 45 revs.

3.45am: Stopped. Edam Island Light S45.5W (Magnetic) 11.5 miles.

5.5am: Sighted Steamer N80E. 5.15am: Proceeded to intercept Steamer 62 revs Course as requisite.

5.50am: Boarded SS Rhumplius [presumably Rumphius listed here] (Dutch) Surabaya to Batavia in (Lat 5 51.5 S, Long 107 0 E), General Cargo; allowed to proceed after examining all passengers.

6.45am: Proceeded N60W 45 revs.

8.30am: Sighted Steamer N50W.

9.2am: Proceeded 45 revs Courses as requisite for intercepting Steamer. Hands employed cleaning Ship; aired Night clothing.

10.0am: Stopped; Boarded SS Donggala [listed here] with Lighter in Tow General Cargo Singapore to Batavia (Lat 5 51 S Long 106 52 E) OK allowed to proceed.

10.20am: Edam Island Light House S14W 7 miles; Proceeded course as requisite 50 revs to examine Jan Prisk [?] roadstead.

11.42am: Courses as requisite for Rendezvous.

1.50pm: Spoke HMS Diana.

2.10pm: Course and Speed as requisite for closing Steamer.

3.40pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Tjisondari [listed here] (Dutch) (Batavia to San Francisco) in (Lat 5 52 S, Long 107 2 E) General Cargo allowed her to proceed.

3.50pm: Proceeded 45 revs NNW (Magnetic).

4.0pm: Stopped; 4.55pm: Boarded SS Geang Seng [Giang Seng?] (British) in (Lat 5 51 S, Long 107 1 E) Batavia to Singapore. General Cargo allowed to proceed.

5.45pm: Proceeded 45 revs N89W (Magnetic).

6.30pm: Course and speed as requisite for closing Steamer.

6.32pm: Stopped in (Lat 5 52 S, Long 106 52 E) Boarded SS Vand Laurberge [presumably Van Lansberge] (Dutch) Batavia to Palembang General Cargo allowed her to proceed.

7.10pm: Proceeded East (Magnetic) 45 revs.

8.0pm: Stopped; Edam Island Light SW 8 miles.

[Distance] [Run 74.9 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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21 May 1916

Patrolling off Batavia

Lat -5.8, Long 106.6

0.16am: Proceeded 38 revs N65E (Magnetic).

1.0am: Sighted Steamer 3 miles.

1.12am: Increased 62 revs to intercept Stranger.

1.31am: Stopped in (Lat 5 53 S, Long 106 59 E) Edam Island Light S64W (Magnetic); Boarded SS Rindjani [listed here] (Dutch) Surabaya to Batavia and Rotterdam General Cargo (allowed to proceed).

2.2am: Proceeded S78W slow ahead.

2.59am: Stopped; Boarded SS Montoro (British) Melbourne to Singapore; General Cargo (allowed to proceed).

5.15am: Sighted Steamer S60E; 5.20am: Speed and Courses as requisite to close her.

5.55am: Stopped; Boarded SS Boeroe [listed here] (Dutch) Samarang to Batavia (Lat 5 57 S, Long 106 57 E) General Cargo (allowed to proceed).

6.25am: Proceeded North 45 revs.

9.25am: Edam Island Light House S36W 8.25 miles. Proceeded Course S81W (Magnetic) 62 revs to close HMS Diana.

10.10am: Stopped. Communicated with HMS Diana, 2 ratings joined Ship from HMAS Warrego and Parramatta.

10.40am: Proceeded Course West 76 Revs. Held Divine Service.

11.30am: Altered course West (Magnetic). Hands employed preparing Ship for Coaling.

0.6pm: Payung Light House abeam to Starboard 0.5 miles.

1.30pm: Altered course S30W to close HMS Venus.

1.51pm: Stopped; Communicated with HMS Venus. 1.56pm: Proceeded N55E 76 revs.

3.15pm: Hands employed preparing Ship for Coaling and as requisite.

3.58pm: Stopped, came to with Port anchor veered to 6 shackles in 15 fathoms.

[Anchorage Bearings: Panyang [Panjang] Island S72E, West Island N34W, Juking [Jukung] Island N33E]

4.0pm: Let fires die out in Nos 1 and 2 A Boilers.

4.40pm: SS Woolgar secured alongside.

5.35pm: Commenced Coaling.

[Anchored off Thousand Isles] [Kepulauan Seribu]

7.0pm and 9pm: Hands employed Coaling Ship.

10.10pm: Finished Coaling received (520) Tons.

11.0pm: SS Woolgar cast off.

[Distance] [Run 89.8 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Coal remaining 250.5 tons + 520 tons, Total 770.5 tons]


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22 May 1916

Patrolling off Batavia

Lat -5.9, Long 106.4

3.30am: Lit fires in Nos 4 to 9 B Boilers.

4.0am: Shortened in; 4.50am: Weighed and Proceeded 76 revs course West (Magnetic).

5.45am: Sighted HMS Venus; Challenged and received reply.

6.25am: Spoke HMS Venus.

1.10pm: Proceeded 62 revs to intercept Steamer bearing NE.

1.30pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Ben Swoll [?] (Dutch) from Batavia to West Coast Sumatra and Penang in (Lat 5 50.5 S, Long 106 23 E).

3.0pm: Spoke Japanese SS.

6.30pm: Babi Island N24E 3.5 miles.

7.53pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Halaban [?] (Dutch) Palembang to Padang (Lat 5 40 S, Long 105 59 E) Cargo Kerosene Oil allowed to Proceed.

8.20pm: Proceeded N82W (Magnetic).

9.47pm: Stopped and ordered SS Roggeveen [listed here] (Dutch) to stop when 2 miles outside 3 mile limit; fired 1 round 12 pounder blank and followed her inshore instructing her to follow us out to the position she was in when ordered her to stop; Babi Island Light N78E (Magnetic) 6.5 miles; Boarded SS Reneb [?] (Dutch) Batavia to Telok Behong [?]; General Cargo, allowed to Proceed; Then Boarded Roggeveen (Saigon to Reunion) Cargo Rice (allowed to Proceed) (Lat 5 00.5 S, Long 106 10 E).

[Distance] [Run 65.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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23 May 1916

Patrolling off Batavia

Lat -5.9, Long 106.9

am: Lost overboard by accident (Holder and Socket) of Boats Flashing Lamp Pattern No B4.

1.0am: Babi Island Light abeam to Port 3.5 miles.

1.30am: Sighted Payung Island Light N74.5E.

2.35am: Sighted HMS Venus NxW; 2.42am: Proceeded 45 revs Course as requisite for closing HMS Venus.

3.30am: Sighted Edam Island Light House ESE; Commenced sounding every 5 minutes.

4.40am: Sighted Steamer on Port bow.

5.5am: Challenged HMS Diana and received reply; 5.15am: Relieved HMS Diana on Patrol.

6.0am: Stopped Edam Island Light SxW.

8.50am: Proceeded 45 revs Course as requisite for intercepting Steamer bearing NE.

9.40am: Stopped; Boarded SS Jansbens [possibly Janssens as listed here] (Dutch) Pontianak to Batavia General Cargo (Lat 5 53 S, Long 106 56 E); allowed to proceed.

9.50am: Proceeded 45 revs Course as requisite for Phisk Roadstead [?].

10.45am: Edam Island Light House S80W 4.4 miles.

11.0am: Course as requisite for position on Patrol line.

0.20pm: Stopped; Edam Island Light House S32W 6.6 miles.

1.30pm: Proceeded N78E 62 revs to intercept Steamer.

2.6pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Kjeld [?] (Norwegian) (Lat 5 51 S, Long 106 58 E) Saigon to Reunion and Batavia, Cargo Rice, allowed to proceed.

2.46pm: Proceeded 45 revs S67.5W.

10.30pm: Sighted Steamer N78E. Proceeded 45 revs Course as requisite for intercepting Steamer.

10.50am: Edam Island Light S39W 4 miles. Stopped; Boarded SS Van den Bosch (Surabaya to Batavia General Cargo) (Lat 5 55 S, Long 106 56 E) allowed to proceed (Dutch).

[Distance] [Run 106.8 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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24 May 1916

From Batavia Road to Singapore

Lat -5.5, Long 106.7

0.45am: Commenced calling up stranger - No reply.

1.13am: Fired 1 round 12 pounder Blank Course and speed as requisite for stopping Stranger.

1.20am: Stopped; Boarded Dutch Government Vessel SS Speriver [?] allowed her to proceed (Lat 5 53.5S Long 106 55 E).

3.40am: Signal Stranger to stop. Course and speed as requisite for Stopping Stranger.

4.10am: Stopped; Boarded SS de Klerk (Dutch) Timor to Batavia, Horses and General Cargo (Lat 5 54 S, Long 106 55 E); allowed to proceed.

4.15am: Sighted Steamer NxE. 4.48am: Proceeded to close her.

5.10am: Spoke SS Borneo Maru Japanese.

8.0am: Challenged HMS Diana and received reply.

9.0am: Divisions Prayers. Communicated with HMS Diana. Received 7 Prisoners of War for passage to Singapore also 1 Hospital case.

10.40am: Proceeded course N34W (Magnetic) 84 revs.

10.55am: Altered course North (Magnetic); South Watcher abeam to Starboard 2.5 miles. Hands employed scrubbing Canvas gear and as requisite. Training classes at Instructions.

0.20pm: Sighted Arnemuiden Bank Light House N18E.

2.36pm: Altered course N75W to intercept Sailing Vessel.

3.51pm: Stopped; Boarded Barquentine James Tuft (American) in (Lat 4 50 S, Long 106 34 E) Delagoa Bay to Manilla allowed to proceed Cargo Nil.

4.22pm: Proceeded 84 revs N32E.

9.45pm: Sighted Shoalwater Light N7.5E.

10.0pm: Commenced sounding every 5 minutes with Tubes.

11.0pm: Altered course North (Magnetic). Sounding every 10 minutes without Tubes.

11.14pm: Shoalwater bore NW.

11.40pm: Shoalwater Light abeam to Port 5.6 miles, altered course N15W (Magnetic).

11.55pm: Sighted West Point Light N4E.

[Distance] [Run 76.3 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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25 May 1916

From Batavia Road to Singapore

Lat -1.1, Long 106.2

1.32am: Ayru Lanchu Light abeam to Starboard 3 miles.

2.10am: Sighted Langkuas Light N50.5E.

5.8am: Sighted Gaspar Island S40W (Magnetic).

Noon: Observed Pulo Laut Island N65W.

1.5pm: Pulo Laut Island abeam 6.75 miles.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 268.

10.40pm: Observed Little Karas Island Light N55W (Magnetic).

11.55pm: Altered course as requisite for passing through Rhio [?] Straits.

[Distance] [Run 310.9 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]


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26 May 1916

From Batavia Road to Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

0.15am: Lost overboard by accident 1 Sinker, 1 Swivel, 1 Line Stray 10ft, 1 Guard Brass of (Kelvins Sounding Machine).

2.5am: Pan Reef Light S54W 9 cables altered course N40W (Magnetic).

4.14am: Reduced to 45 revs Courses as requisite for making anchorage.

4.26am: Came to with Starboard anchor veered to 5 shackles in 11 fathoms in Singapore Roads.

5.55am: Hoisted out Picket Boat.

[Anchorage Bearings: White Obelisk N25.5E, abeam Starboard Breakwater N87W, abeam Port Breakwater N52W]

6.0am: Hands employed preparing Ship for Coaling and as requisite. Returned 6” Cordite.

7.5am: Lieutenant Millar left Ship for passage to England.

7.11am: Weighed and Proceeded Courses and Speed as requisite for making West Wharf.

7.40am: Secured alongside West Wharf.

9.0am: Commenced Coaling Ship.

[Draught: Forward 23’ 6”, Aft 24’ 0”]

10.0am: Discharged 12 Prisoners of War to Tanglin Internment Camp.

11.30am: Lieutenant White-Parsons RNR and Sub Lieutenant Fry RNR joined Ship.

1.30pm: 3 recovered Patients joined Ship from Hospital.

3.0pm: Discharged 2 ratings to Hospital.

4.0pm: Read Warrants Nos 269, 270, 271; Discharged 3 Prisoners to Tanglin Detention Quarters.

5.40pm: Gave leave to CPOs until 11.0pm.

7.30pm: Finished Coaling Ship received (1344) Tons.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Coal remaining: 346.7 + 1344.0, Total 1690.7 tons]


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27 May 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

Draught: Forward 26’ 9”, Aft 26’ 1”.

6.25am: Cast off Wires and Proceeded Course and Speed as requisite for anchoring in Singapore Roads.

7.30am: Came to with Starboard anchor veered to 5.5 shackles in 10.5 fathoms.

7.45am: Hoisted out Second Steam Pinnace and Sailing Pinnace.

[Anchorage Bearings: White Obelisk N3.5E, abeam Starboard Breakwater N88W, abeam Port Breakwater N42W]

11.50am: 1 Rating joined Ship from Hospital.

2.0pm: Hands employed cleaning Ship and getting in Stores.

3.40pm: Discharged 2 rating to Hospital.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 10.15pm.

6.30pm: Discharged 1 AB to SS Woolgar for passage to HMAS Parramatta.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol. Prepared for Night Defence.

10.30pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 13]


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28 May 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

7.0am: Landed RCs [Roman Catholics] (27) and Presbyterians (2).

7.55am: Japanese Destroyer Sailed.

8.0am: Landed Wesleyans (6).

9.45am: RCs and Presbyterians returned onboard.

10.25am: Held Divine Service.

11.40am: Wesleyans returned onboard.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 10.15pm, leave to Boys until 6.15pm.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol; Prepared for Night Defence.

10.55pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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29 May 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

8.40am: Hands employed Painting Masts, Yards and Funnels, Painting Mess deck and Scrubbing Canvas gear and as requisite. Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions.

10.0am: Japanese Cruiser arrived.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Boys until 6.15pm.

3.30pm: 2 Ratings joined ship from SS Justa.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch from 4.30 until 6.30am. Landed Sailors Home Patrol.

6.30pm: Prepared for Night Defence.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

11.20pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Thunder and lightning in early hours of morning, noon temperature 84F]


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30 May 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

7.10am: Sailors Home Patrol returned onboard.

7.30am: Returned 6” Cordite.

9.0am: Hands employed Painting Ship Side. Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions.

3.15pm: Provision Lighter secured alongside.

3.40pm: Discharged 1 rating to Hospital.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 6.30am. Read Warrants Nos 272 and 273.

5.30pm: Landed Sailors Home Patrol; First Part of Port watch employed getting in Provisions. 11 Rating joined ship from SS Nagoya [mentioned in this list].

[Number on sick list: 9]


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31 May 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

5.40am: Submerged tubes crews getting ready for running torpedoes. Remainder employed cleaning Ship.

9.0am: Discharged 3 ratings to Hospital.

9.10am: Hands employed Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions. Submerged Tube crews running Torpedoes; Painting Mess deck and as requisite.

am: Lost overboard by accident Sweep for recovering Torpedoes Pattern No 400.

2.0pm: Submerged Tubes crews employed about Torpedoes.

4.3pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 10.15pm.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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LOGS FOR JUNE 1916


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for June 1916]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Voucher For Paper given out from the Record Office, Secretary’s Department, Admiralty, Whitehall. Title:133, Subject: Cornwall June 16, When given out: 8/12/16. To whom: - entry crossed out (Mr Watch (NLI)]

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1 June 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

9.40am: Hands employed cleaning Ship, Painting out Casemates and as requisite. Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions.

11.30am: Read Warrant No 274.

0.45pm: Paid monthly money.

1.0pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 10.15pm.

2.0pm: Discharged 1 Rating to Tanglin Detention Quarters.

3.30pm: Discharged 1 Rating to Hospital.

4.30pm: Discharged 1 Rating to Sailors Home.

5.0pm: Port Watch employed preparing for sea.

10.10pm: Discharged Lieutenant Commander Cameron, Lieutenant Fligg and Lieutenant Duncan RNR for Passage to England.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 630 lbs, Vegetables 7000 lbs]


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2 June 1916

From Singapore to Surabaya Strait

Lat 0.3, Long 103.9

am: Lost overboard by accident Travellers on Rollers for 6” BL Gun Mark VII Pattern No 1580. Nut Lifting Socket Hand Spike for 1 in number.

Draught: Forward 26’ 6”, Aft 26’ 0”.

5.40am: Hands employed preparing Ship for Sea. Hoisted in Picket Boat, First and Second Steam Pinnaces and Sailing Pinnace.

7.0am: Weighed and Proceeded course as requisite 94 revs.

8.24am: Cap Island abeam to Port; Sounding every 5 minutes.

3.15pm: Muchi Island [Pulau Muci] Light House bore N89E (Magnetic) 3.5 miles, altered course S50E (Magnetic). Sounding at 5 minute intervals between 3 and 4 pm.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 275.

5.40pm: Commenced Sounding at 5 minute intervals (13 fathoms).

6.40pm: Prepared for Night Defence; 6.50pm: Altered course S34E (Magnetic). Sounded at 5 minute intervals during the Watch.

10.7pm: Sighted Ular Light bearing S25E (Magnetic).

10.20pm: Altered course to Port to avoid Steamer. 10.30pm: Resumed Course.

11.33pm: Kalian [Tanjung Kelian] Light bearing S82E (Magnetic), altered course S45E (Magnetic).

Midnight: Sounding every 5 minutes.

[Distance] [Run 69 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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3 June 1916

From Singapore to Surabaya Strait

Lat -4.2, Long 106.8

0.37am: Tanjong Kalian Light N18W altered course S76E Magnetic.

1.31am: Sighted West Nangka Light S76E (Magnetic).

4.25am: Sighted Banka [Bangka] Point Light.

5.40am: Sighted Steamer ahead. Challenged. Reply, Venus.

5.44am: Banka Point Light abeam.

7.16am: Dapur Light abeam 7.3 miles to port.

1.50pm: Sighted Steamers smoke S60W; Bound opposite direction.

3.40pm: Arnemuiden Bank Light bore S45W.

4.6pm: Arnemuiden Light House abeam to Starboard 6.5 miles.

4.23pm: Courses and speed as requisite for closing HMS Diana.

4.55pm: Stopped Communicated with and Discharged 10 ratings and Stores to HMS Diana.

5.41pm: Proceeded Course S67E (Magnetic) 84 revs.

10.38pm: Altered course as requisite to close Steamer S13E.

11.25pm: Reduced to 45 revs; Spoke Dutch Colonial Government Steamer Edi.

11.34pm: Proceeded 84 revs Course S82W (Magnetic). Spoke SS Memnon for Liverpool.

[Distance] [Run 355 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]


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4 June 1916

From Singapore to Surabaya Strait

Lat -6.2, Long 110.3

0.55am: Pamanukan Rock Light bore S37W (Magnetic).

1.15am: Boompjes Island Light N89E (Magnetic).

3.30am: Sighted Steamer S70E Steering to Eastward.

4.10am: Spoke SS Ranee of Liverpool.

10.20am: Held Divine Service.

1.10pm: Sighted Mandalike Light House bearing S71E (Magnetic).

2.55pm: Mandalike [Pulau Mandalika] Light House abeam bearing South (Magnetic).

[Distance] [Run 304.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]

[South easterly wind force 4 to 5 for most of day, noon temperature 85F, sea temperature 83F]


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5 June 1916

On Surabaya Strait Patrol

Lat -6.8, Long 112.7

0.52am: Sighted Surabaya Light bearing S33E (Magnetic).

6.45am: Reduced to 45 revs, Course as requisite for closing Barque.

6.47am: Stopped; Boarded Barque Mantel (Dutch) Surabaya to Bandjussin [?] in Ballast, Lat 6 41 S, Long 113 1 E, allowed her to proceed.

7.16am: Proceeded 45 revs.

10.30am: Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions. Shells Party employed Painting shells. Remainder employed Painting Mess Deck and as requisite.

2.54pm: Boarded SS Mossel (Surabaya to Samerang) (Cargo Live Stock) (Dutch), allowed to proceed.

3.15pm: Boarded SS De Cereus [?] (Dutch) Surabaya to Samarang, Lat 6 51 S, Long 112 42 E, General Cargo, allowed to proceed.

3.50pm: Proceeded N33E 45 revs.

4.10pm: Read Warrant No 276.

5.15pm: Sighted Steamer on Starboard Quarter. 5.40pm: Course and Speed as requisite to close Steamer.

6.25pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Ranee of Liverpool, Colombo to Surabaya, Lat 6 47 S, Long 112 36 E, in Ballast, allowed to proceed.

7.10pm: Proceeded Course N87E 64 revs.

[Distance] [Run 186.0 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]


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6 June 1916

From Surabaya Strait to Madura Strait

Lat -7.4, Long 113.6

4.40am: Sighted Sapudi Island Light.

7.10am: Sapudi Island Light House abeam 1.95 miles.

9.0am: Divisions Prayers; aired Bedding.

9.15am: Altered course South to intercept Steamer bearing S20W.

9.56am: Altered course S88W; Hands employed Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; After Turrets Crew at Divisional drill; Gunlayers and Trainers at Deflection Teacher.

2.30pm: Stopped.

[Distance] [Run 179.25 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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7 June 1916

On Madura Strait Patrol

Lat -7.6, Long 113.1

0.5am: Zwaantjes Light S56W. 0.10am: Proceeded 45 revs Course South.

1.5am: Zwaantjes Light bore West 12 miles. Stopped.

9.10am: Hands employed Gunnery, Torpedoes and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; B Group at Divisional drill; Marines at small arm drill; Remainder employed as requisite.

10.0am: Proceeded 64 revs Course S62W.

11.25am: Stopped; Boarded SS Halvard (Norwegian) Lat 7 34 S, Long 113 7 E, Kraksaan to Surabaya, Cargo (Sugar), allowed to proceed.

11.50am: Proceeded 84 revs Course N67E (Magnetic).

1.16pm: Stopped; Boarded SS De Carpentier (Dutch), Surabaya to Makassar in Lat 7 26 S, Long 113 25 E, arrested one German Sailor, allowed her to Proceed (Cargo General).

1.46pm: Proceeded 76 revs N75E.

3.30pm: Passed 3 Destroyers at anchor Port beam.

6.40pm: Tribung Light abeam to Starboard.

[Distance] [Run 41 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]


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8 June 1916

From Madura Strait to Batavia Road

Lat -6.3, Long 111.0

0.19am: Altered course as requisite to close Steamer.

1.0am: Boarded SS Buelemjen [?] (Dutch) Surabaya to Slaggen in Lat 6 35 S, Long 113 8 E, allowed her to Proceed (Cargo Mining Gear).

1.41am: Proceeded 88 revs N83W (Magnetic).

9.30am: Hands employed Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Remainder employed preparing and overalling [overhauling] Coaling gear and as requisite.

10.5am: Sighted Steamer on Port bow; Courses and Speed as requisite for closing Steamer.

10.45am: Stopped; Boarded SS Keemun [listed here] Batavia to Makassar in Lat 6 16.3 S, Long 111 0 0 E, British (General Cargo), allowed to proceed.

11.55am: Proceeded 88 revs Course N85W; Streamed Patent Log.

0.15pm: Mandalike Island House bearing S4W 7.5 miles.

3.18pm: Altered course S80W (Magnetic) to close Steamer.

3.40pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Van Rees (Dutch) in Lat 6 11 S, Long 110 8 E, Batavia to Surabaya, General Cargo, allowed to proceed.

4.25pm: Proceeded course N85W 88 revs.

11.34pm: Boompjes Light abeam bearing N5E (Magnetic) 3 miles, altered course N78W (Magnetic).

[Distance] [Run 289 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]


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9 June 1916

From Madura Strait to Batavia Road

Lat -5.8, Long 106.4 [very approximate position]

0.15am: Sighted three Steamers ahead; 0.45am: Altered course as requisite.

1.25am: Resumed Course N79W.

1.40am: Sighted Pamanukan Reef Light abeam bearing S11W.

5.0am: Observed Edam Island Light bearing S60.5W.

5.35am: Challenged by and replied to HMS Diana. 5.45am: Altered course S49W to close Diana; Hands employed cleaning Ship.

6.5am: Stopped and Transferred Sub Lieutenant Evans and 1 German prisoner to HMS Diana for passage to Singapore.

6.15am: Proceeded 64 revs N82W (Magnetic). Returned 6” Cordite.

9.0am: Divisions, Prayers; Hands employed preparing Ship for Coaling.

10.51am: Course and Speed as requisite for making anchorage.

11.3am: Came to with Port anchor in 17 fathoms veered to 7 shackles. Hoisted out Picket Boat and First Steam Pinnace.

[Anchorage Bearings: abeam starboard Babi Island [Pulau Tunda] S39W. abeam starboard Great Tiduvay Island [Pulau Tidung Besar] S3E, abeam port Kotok Besar S38E]

0.30pm: Collier Hang Sang secured alongside.

1.33pm: Commenced Coaling Ship.

[Distance] [Run 292.3 miles]

[Number on sick list: 16]

[Coal remaining: 618.8 tons]


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10 June 1916

Batavia Road Patrolling

Lat -5.8, Long 106.8

2.55am: Finished Coaling received (1100) Tons.

[Draught: Forward 26ft 9in, Aft 26ft 2in]

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning Ship and preparing for sea.

6.25am: Collier Hang Sang cast off. 6.30am: Hoisted in Picket Boat and First Steam Pinnace.

7.2am: Weighed and Proceeded S35W (Magnetic) 50 revs.

10.15am: Payung Island abeam 5.4 miles.

11.0am: Junk Reef Buoy abeam altered course S67E.

11.20am: Sighted 2 Steamers on Starboard bow and 1 on Port beam.

Noon: Tested Lifebuoys - found Correct.

2.0pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Ban Whatt Hin (Singapore to Batavia ), British, General Cargo, allowed to proceed. Boarded SS Rochussen [listed here] (Dutch) Batavia to Samarang in Lat 5 58.5 [S], Long 106 58 [E], General Cargo, allowed to proceed.

4.55pm: Proceeded 50 revs Course N50E (Magnetic).

6.15pm: Stopped on Position Y.

6.25pm: Sighted Steamer S44W.

10.20pm: Sighted Steamer N30W. 10.37pm: Proceeded Course and speed as requisite for closing Steamer.

11.20pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Attaka (Dutch) (Sarawak to Batavia) in Lat 5 32 S, Long 106 53 E; In Ballast, allowed to proceed.

[Distance] [Run 36.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 18]

[Coal Remaining: 554.2 + 1100.0, Total 1654.2]


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11 June 1916

On Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -5.9, Long 106.8

0.30am: Stopped Edam Island Light S40W 8.75 miles.

7.30am: Proceeded Course and speed as requisite for closing Steamer [which presumably got away as not mentioned again in am].

10.25am: Held Divine Service.

11.15am: Edam Island abeam 3.25 miles.

1.35pm: Payung Light House abeam 0.75 miles.

3.10pm: Sighted Steamer bearing W0.25N.

4.15pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Pasha (British), Calcutta to Surabaya, in Lat 5 50 S Long 106 22 E (In Ballast), allowed to proceed.

4.45pm: Proceeded S85W 50 revs.

5.40pm: Sighted Steamer NW; altered course N79W.

7.30pm: Boarded SS Spellmann (Dutch), Tjilatjap to Batavia in Lat 5 51 S Long 106 20 E, General Cargo, allowed to proceed.

7.50pm: Proceeded N55W, 50 revs.

8.42pm: Stopped.

11.0pm: Proceeded 45 revs (to resume Position).

[Distance] [Run 71.2 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Noon air and sea temperature 85F]


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12 June 1916

On Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -5.8, Long 106.4

0.5am: Sighted Steamer bearing N20W. 0.12am: Course and speed as requisite for closing SS Heiyo Maru.

1.9am: Stopped.

2.25am: Proceeded slow ahead (to resume position).

3.5am: Stopped; Ship in position.

4.34am: Proceeded Course and speed as requisite for regaining position. 4.45am: Stopped.

7.6am: Proceeded Course and speeds as requisite for regaining position;

7.32am: Stopped.

8.21am: Proceeded Course and speeds as requisite. 8.31am: Stopped.

9.10am: Division - Prayers; Exercised small arm Companies at drills; Hands employed cleaning Ship and repairing Coaling gear and as requisite.

10.5am: St Nicholas Point bore S35.5W 5.75 miles; Proceeded S70E (Magnetic) 64 revs,

11.5am: Babi Island Light House abeam to Port 2.5 miles; altered course N85E (Magnetic).

0.48pm: Payung Island Light House abeam 0.5 miles.

1.22pm: Junk Reef Buoy abeam altered course S68E (Magnetic).

3.7pm: Edam Island Light House abeam 3 miles.

5.18pm: Increased to 62 revs to intercept Steamers.

7.0pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Van Hogendorp [one of the ships listed here] (Dutch), Batavia to Palembang in Lat 5 49 S, Long 106 51.5 E, General Cargo (allowed to proceed).

7.20pm: Proceeded S85E (Magnetic) 50 revs.

8.20pm: Stopped; Edam Island Light S42.5W 11 miles.

[Distance] [Run 82.1 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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13 June 1916

On Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -5.1, Long 106.6

0.45am: Proceeded 50 revs to intercept Steamer.

1.7am: Stopped; Boarded SS Charon [Charon (1) listed here] (British), Freemantle to Batavia, in Lat 5 51.5 S Long 106 51 E, General Cargo, allowed to proceed.

6.0am: Proceeded 64 revs Course N36W (Magnetic) from Position to position off North Watcher.

7.3am: South Watcher abeam 10 miles; Returned 6” Cordite.

10.50am: Challenged HMS Venus and received reply.

11.33am: Stopped; Sent Boats to Venus for Stores and Mails.

0.30pm: Proceeded Course SSE (Magnetic) 64 revs.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 279 and 280. 4.5pm: Sighted Edam Island Light House S5E (Magnetic).

5.55pm: Stopped.

7.30pm: Proceeded 50 revs. Course as requisite.

8.10pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Charon (British); Batavia to Singapore in Lat 5 51 S, Long 106 52 E (General Cargo), allowed to proceed.

9.45pm: Proceeded 38 revs N84E (Magnetic).

10.30pm: Stopped; Edam Island Light S33W (Magnetic) 8 miles.

11.45pm: Sighted Steamer bearing South, apparently steering NNE.

[Distance] [Run 117.1 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 3000 lbs]

[Weather continues quiet, noon temperature 82F, sea temperature 83F]


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14 June 1916

On Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -6.0, Long 106.9

0.20am: Proceeded Course East (Magnetic) 62 revs to intercept Steamer.

0.40am: Course and speed as requisite for closing Steamer.

1.0am: Stopped in Lat 5 52 S, Long 107 00 E; Boarded SS Menado (Dutch), Batavia to Indramayo, (General Cargo), allowed to proceed.

2.0am: Proceeded Course N27W (Magnetic) 45 revs; 2.20am: Edam Island Light SW 10.25 miles; Stopped.

6.30am: Proceeded Course and Speed as requisite for regaining position. Returned 6” Cordite.

8.45am: Stopped; Boarded SS Van Noort [listed here] (Dutch), Banka to Batavia in Lat 5 47 S, Long 106 56 E, Cargo Tin, allowed to proceed.

9.21am: Proceeded SSE 50 revs.

10.56am: Stopped; Boarded SS Schouten [listed here] (Dutch), Semarang to Batavia in Lat 5 58.25 S, Long 106 56 E, General Cargo, allowed to proceed. Training Classes at Instructions; Marines at Divisional drill; Remainder employed as requisite.

11.17am: Proceeded Course S14W (Magnetic) 50 revs.

0.30pm: Course as requisite for closing Steamer.

0.37pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Van Heemskerk (Dutch), Singapore to Batavia in Lat 5 57 S, Long 106 56 E, General Cargo, allowed to proceed.

1.55pm: Closed SS Hokuto Maru, Course and speed as requisite.

2.56pm: Stopped.

6.20pm: Sighted Steamer leaving Batavia. 6.30pm: Proceeded N40E 45 revs.

7.10pm: Spoke SS Gleneden (British) Batavia to Cheribon. 7.15pm: Stopped.

10.20pm: Sighted Steamer bearing SSE heading NE.

11.05pm: Proceeded Course as requisite 40 revs.

11.25pm: Stopped.

[Distance] [Run 100.9 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 378] [though it is unclear where this came from]


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15 June 1916

On Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -5.8, Long 106.7

3.45am: Proceeded Course N85W 50 revs.

4.0am: Stopped.

4.22am: Proceeded East (Magnetic) 50 revs. 4.57am: Stopped. Edam Island Light S40W 9.5 miles.

7.5am: Proceeded S65W (Magnetic) 50 revs.

7.18am: Altered course as requisite to close Steamer.

7.30am: Stopped; Boarded SS Dyitaroem [possibly Tjitaroem, listed here] (Dutch) in Lat 5 50 S, Long 106 54 E, Hong Kong to Batavia, General Cargo, allowed to proceed.

8.50am: Proceeded 50 revs to close Steamer.

9.40am: Boarded SS Pijnacker Hordijk (Dutch), Cheribon to Batavia in Lat 5 54.25 S, Long 106 56 E, General Cargo, allowed to proceed.

10.0am: Proceeded 50 revs N85W (Magnetic).

0.15pm: Altered course S85W (Magnetic), 1.3pm: Payung Island abeam 1 mile.

2.0pm: Stopped.

8.28pm: Proceeded 45 revs East (Magnetic). 8.58pm: Stopped.

11.0pm: Proceeded 45 revs to close Steamer.

11.30: Boarded SS Tysla (Norwegian), Melbourne to Christiania in Lat 5 50 S, Long 106 23 E, Cargo Sugar, allowed to proceed.

11.51pm: Proceeded 50 revs, Course as requisite.

[Distance] [Run 48.6 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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16 June 1916

On Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -5.9, Long 106.8

0.5am: Stopped; Babi Island bearing N57W (Magnetic), Payung Island N76E (Magnetic).

2.25am: Proceeded 40 revs, Course as requisite. 3.5am: Stopped.

5.25am: Proceeded N80E (Magnetic). 6.0am: Stopped.

9.30am: Babi Island Light House N85W 7.5 miles. Proceeded Course S86E (Magnetic), 50 revs.

10.40pm: Payung Island Light House abeam to Port 0.75 miles, altered course N85E (Magnetic).

1.40pm: Stopped.

3.35pm: Proceeded 45 revs, Course as requisite. 3.52pm: Stopped.

4.10pm: Challenged HMS Venus and received reply.

4.59pm: Stopped; Exchanged Signals by Semaphore with HMS Venus.

5.10pm: Proceeded Course N21E (Magnetic).

5.52pm: Stopped.

9.0pm: Edam Island Light S39W 7.8 miles. Proceeded N60E (Magnetic) 50 revs. 9.17pm: Stopped.

10.35pm: Proceeded Course SE (Magnetic) 50 revs.

11.1pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Van Heemskerk (Batavia to Cheribon) in Lat 5 53 S, Long 106 59.25 E (General Cargo), allowed to proceed.

11.53pm: Proceeded Course (N25W) (Magnetic) 50 revs.

[Distance] [Run 51.4 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]


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17 June 1916

On Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -5.9, Long 107.0

0.20am: Stopped.

1.25am: Proceeded 50 revs, Course as requisite to close Steamer.

1.44am: Increased to 64 revs. Fired 3 rounds 12 pounder Blank.

2.30am: Stopped; Boarded SS Kambangan [listed here] (Dutch) Amsterdam to Chilatjap in Lat 5 50 S, Long 107 04 E, General Cargo, allowed to proceed.

3.37am: Proceeded at 50 revs West (Magnetic).

4.22am: Stopped.

5.35am: Proceeded 40 revs, Course as requisite.

6.4am: Stopped; Boarded SS Rumphius [listed here] (Dutch), Surabaya to Batavia in Lat 5 51.5 S, Long 107 00 E, General Cargo, allowed to proceed.

6.47am: Proceeded 40 revs course as requisite for Y position.

7.15am: Ship in Y position. Stopped. Returned 6” Cordite.

8.0am: Tested Lifebuoys - found Correct.

am: Hands employed cleaning Ship throughout. Aired Night Clothing.

11.50am: Proceeded Course and speed as requisite.

Noon: Stopped; Boarded Schooner Nam Jin Hin (Dutch), Batavia to Mantok in Lat 5 51 S, Long 106 58 E, General Cargo, allowed to proceed.

2.0pm: Sighted Steamer NxE.

3.20pm: Spoke SS Terimo Maru, from Singapore to Batavia.

3.30pm: Proceeded S7W 50 revs; Edam Island Light House S47W, 8.1 miles.

5.25pm: Stopped.

6.0pm: Boarded SS Tarakan (Dutch) Balik-Papai to Batavia in Lat 5 57 S, Long 106 56.5 E, Cargo Oil in Bulk, allowed to proceed.

6.28pm: Proceeded 50 revs N18E (Magnetic).

8.15pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Tasman (Dutch), Melbourne to Batavia, in Lat 5 32 S, Long 107 04 E, General Cargo, allowed to proceed.

8.47pm: Proceeded N75W (Magnetic) 50 revs.

9.30pm: Stopped, Edam Island Light S75W (Magnetic) 9 miles; Heavy Rain clearing at 9.15.

[Distance] [Run 58 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]


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18 June 1916

From Batavia Road to Singapore

Lat -4.7, Long 106.0

2.27am: Stopped, Edam Island Light S40W.

4.0am: Edam Island Light S40W, 10 miles; Proceeded N31W (Magnetic).

5.30am: HMS Venus Challenged.

6.10am: HMS City of London Challenged.

6.30am: Courses as requisite for closing HMS City of London.

6.37am: Stopped Communicated with HMS Venus and received Stores from HMS City of London; Lieutenant Harrison RNR, Mr Healy Boatswain and 2 Privates RMLI joined ship from HMS City of London.

7.30am: Proceeded N16E 67 revs; 7.54am: Streamed Patent Log.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

5.30pm: Spoke SS Van dern Bosh [probably Van Den Bosch].

6.0pm: Sighted Shoal Water Light N13E (Magnetic).

6.30pm: Sighted Steamer N83E.

8.5pm: Sighted Ayer Lanchu [?] Light N1.5E.

11.30pm: Lanchu Light bearing S41E altered course N4W (Magnetic). Sounding every 15 minutes.

[Distance] [Run 101.4 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 418 lbs]


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19 June 1916

From Batavia Road to Singapore

Lat -0.9, Long 106.1

2.0am: Sounding every 15 minutes throughout the watch.

6.0am: Deviation by bearing of Sun 0.75 degrees E. Sounding every 15 minutes during the Watch.

9.30am: Finished sounding.

1.15pm: Pulo Laut Island abeam 8.5 miles.

11.0pm: Altered course N50W (Magnetic). Commenced Sounding with Tubes.

11.50pm: Sighted Little Karas Light N54W.

[Distance] [Run 264.8 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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20 June 1916

From Batavia Road to Singapore or at Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

0.13am: Man overboard (Hughes AB) away Lifeboats crew. Stopped both. 0.20am: Man picked up. 0.30am Proceeded N60W 67 revs.

3.17am: Tunjak Light abeam S33W 0.75 miles.

3.44am: Sau Light abeam West 1 mile; Sounding every 5 minutes throughout the Watch.

5.40am: Hands employed preparing Ship for Coaling.

6.6am: Courses as requisite for anchorage in Singapore Roads.

6.56am: Came to with Port anchor veered to 5.5 shackles in 10 fathoms; Discharged 2 ratings to HMAS Psyche; Hoisted out Picket Boat and First Steam Pinnace.

8.10am: SS Hang Sang secured alongside. 8.29am: Commenced coaling Ship.

[Anchorage Bearings: abeam starboard Breakwater S84W, abeam port Breakwater N49W, White Obelisk N38E]

9.0am: 2 Ratings joined Ship from HMAS Psyche.

10.30am: Discharged 1 Prisoner of War to Tanglin Internment Camp.

11.15am: HMAS Psyche sailed.

1.0pm: Hands employed coaling Ship.

5.18pm: Finished coaling received (755) Tons.

6.0pm: Gave leave to CPOs until 10.0pm.

6.20pm: SS Hang Sang cast off.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Coal remaining 964.0 + 755.0, Total 1719.0 tons]


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21 June 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

5.40am: Hoisted out Second Steam Pinnace and Sailing Pinnace.

10.15am: Discharged 1 Rating to Hospital

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 10.15pm.

6.45pm: Prepared for Night Defence.

7.10pm: Landed Patrol.

11.0pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs]

[Noon temperature 88F]


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22 June 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

8.45am: Hands employed getting in Stores and Provisions. Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 6.30am. Hands make and mend clothes.

4.30pm: Landed Sailors Home Patrol.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

11.30pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs]


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23 June 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

7.0am: Lit fires in First Steam Pinnace; Sailors Home Patrol returned onboard; Hands at Physical drill.

9.0am: Divisions, Prayers; Discharged 1 rating to Hospital. Hands employed Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions, cleaning out Boats and as requisite.

1.30pm: Discharged 2 acting Carpenters and 1 NCO officer RMLI to SS Nagoya [listed here] for Passage to England.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 6.30am.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

10.20pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Vegetables 1100 lbs]


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24 June 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

8.45am: Aired Night clothing.

9.0am: Hands employed cleaning Ship throughout. Tested Lifebuoys - found Correct.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 282, 283 and 284.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 10.15pm.

[Number on sick list: 15]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Vegetables 1400 lbs]


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25 June 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

7.5am: Landed RCs [Roman Catholics] (53), Presbyterians (13) Church Parties. Returned 6” Cordite.

8.10am: Landed Wesleyians [Wesleyans] (17).

9.50am: RCs and Presbyterians returned onboard.

10.20am: Held Divine Service.

10.50am: Wesleyians returned onboard.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 10.15pm, leave to Boys until 6.15pm.

2.40pm: HMS Laurentic arrived

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs]


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26 June 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

7.35am: Hands at Physical drill.

9.15am: Small arm Companies at Company drill.

10.30am: Hands employed cleaning out Boats; Shell Room Parties cleaning out shellrooms and ammunition passages. Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instruction.

11.30am: 1 Recovered patient joined ship from Hospital.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Boys until 6.15pm. Detached 1 Private RMLI for Duty at Fort Canning.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 10.15pm.

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Vegetables 2500 lbs]


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27 June 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

9.0am: Divisions, Prayers. Hands employed Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions. A Group at Divisional drill; Marines at Infantry drill; Remainder overhauling Coaling gear and Painting out Boats.

10.0am: Japanese Destroyer arrived.

1.40pm: 1 Rating joined ship from HMS Laurentic to await passage to HMS Venus.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 10.15pm.

[Number on sick list: 15]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Vegetables 1700 lbs]

[Showers in evening, noon temperature 86F]


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28 June 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

7.55am: Japanese Destroyer sailed.

9.5am: Discharged 1 Rating to Hospital.

9.30am: B and X Groups at Divisional drill; Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Painting Mess deck and getting in ammunition.

11.40am: HMS Laurentic sailed.

1.0pm: Japanese destroyer arrived.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 285 and 286.

4.45pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 10.15pm.

[Number on sick list: 17]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs]


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29 June 1916

From Singapore to Batavia Roads

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

8.55am: Discharged 2 Ratings to HMS Venus; Mr Barstow Midshipman Lent to HMS Venus.

9.30am: Hands employed B Group at 6” Gun drill; Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Y Group at Divisional drill; Remainder as requisite.

10.15am: 1 Rating joined ship from HMS Venus.

11.10am: Hoisted in Sailing Pinnace, Picket Boat and First and Second Steam Pinnaces.

11.48am: Weighed and Proceeded 67 revs.11.57am: Set course S81E.

[Draught: Forward 26’ 6”, Aft 26’ 2”]

1.45pm: Altered course S40E (Magnetic); Commenced Sounding without Tubes. Hands make and Mend clothes.

4.25pm: Altered course S40E (Magnetic) Sounding every 5 minutes.

5.30pm: Stopped Sounding.

11.20pm: Sighted Tanjong Jang [Tanjung Jang] Light bearing S19W (Magnetic).

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 640 lbs, Vegetables 1200 lbs]


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30 June 1916

From Singapore to Batavia Road

Lat -1.9, Long 105.1

1.38am: Tanjong Jang Light abeam 7.5 miles.

3.15am: Commenced Sounding every 5 minutes.

3.45am: Stopped Sounding.

7.0am: NW Rock Tuju Islands [Kepulauan Tujuh] S52E 1.6 miles, altered course S8W (Magnetic).

7.10am: Commenced Sounding every 10 minutes.

8.45am: Stopped Sounding.

11.45am: Commenced Sounding every 5 minutes.

1.7pm: Kalian Light House abeam 4.5 miles.

2.47pm: Amelia Rock buoy abeam 2 miles.

3.15pm: Passed Schooner Monopun of Muntok.

4.15pm: Read Warrants Nos 287 and 288.

4.56pm: Third Point Buoy abeam 0.5 miles.

5.30pm: West Nangka Light House abeam 4 miles.

6.0pm: Sounding every 5 minutes.

7.25pm: Kasang Light abeam 1.9 miles.

9.45pm: Pulo Berar [Besar] Light abeam N21E (Magnetic) 2.5 miles.

11.35pm: Dapur Light abeam.

[Distance] [Run 230.7 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Rain and showers in pm, noon temperature 86F, sea temperature 84F]


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LOGS FOR JULY 1916


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for July 1916]

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1 July 1916

From Singapore to Batavia Road

Lat -5.2, Long 106.7

1.0am: Sounding every 5 minutes.

3.30am: Stopped Sounding.

8.45am: Aired Night clothing.

11.20am: Observed Arnemuiden Bank bearing S3E (Magnetic).

11.50am: Challenged HMS City of London and received reply.

0.17pm: Stopped; Communicated with City of London.

2.15pm: Proceeded 67 revs SSE (Magnetic).

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 289.

5.23pm: Edam Island Light House abeam South (Magnetic) 12.75 miles.

5.32pm: Spoke SS Rumphius (Batavia to Singapore).

5.53pm: Altered course to intercept Steamer. Reduced to 64 revs.

6.0pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Ban Whatt Hin (Batavia to Singapore) Lat 5 50 S, Long 106 52 E, General Cargo; allowed to proceed.

6.33pm: Proceeded East 50 revs.

6.42pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Van Lansberge (Batavia to Palenbang) Lat 5 50 S, Long 106 54 E, General Cargo; allowed to proceed.

8.0pm: Proceeded East 45 revs.

8.35pm: Stopped; Prepared for Night defence.

11.40pm: Proceeded N65E 45 revs; Edam Island Light S30W.

[Distance] [Run 248.2 miles]

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 455 lbs]


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2 July 1916

On Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -5.9, Long 106.9

0.30am: Stopped Edam Light bearing S45W (Magnetic).

1.36am: Proceeded 45 revs Course as requisite for closing Steamer.

1.57am: Stopped. 2.0am: Boarded SS Taiakan [probably Tarakan, as listed here] (Dutch) (Balik Papan to Batavia) Lat 5 49 3 S, Long 107 0 1 E, Cargo Oil in Bulk; allowed to proceed.

2.37am: Proceeded 45 revs S70W (Magnetic). 3.1am: Stopped.

5.0am: Proceeded 50 revs SSW.

7.40am: Stopped at B Position.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

0.27pm: Proceeded 45 revs Course WSW to intercept Steamer.

0.43pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Mijer in Lat 5 52.25 S, Long 106 53.5 E (Batavia to Singapore), General Cargo, allowed to proceed (Dutch).

3.10pm: Proceeded West 45 revs to close Steamer.

3.36pm: Course as requisite to close Steamer.

3.55pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Stagpool [Stagpool (1) listed here] in Lat 5 54.25 S, Long106 48 E (Suez to Batavia), Ballast; allowed to proceed (British).

4.30pm: Proceeded Course N62E 50 revs.

7.10pm: Altered course N69W (Magnetic) to close Steamer.

7.23pm: Spoke SS Riojun Maru (Japanese). 7.35pm: Altered course S70W (Magnetic).

7.58pm: Stopped.

[Distance] [Run 75.6 miles]

[Misty from 8am to noon, noon temperature 83F, sea temperature 84F]


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3 July 1916

On Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -5.8, Long 106.7

2.25am: Proceeded 50 revs N10W (Magnetic) to intercept Steamer. 2.40am: Stopped.

3.10am: Boarded SS Ophir [listed here] (Dutch) (Sourabaya [Surabaya] to Rotterdam) in Lat 5 50 S, Long 106 55 E, General Cargo; allowed to proceed.

4.0am: Edam Island Light bore S27W (Magnetic) about 10 miles.

4.35am: Stopped. Edam Island Light S40W about 10 miles.

6.0am: Proceeded, Course S8W (Magnetic) 50 revs.

8.45am: Stopped at B position.

10.37am: Proceeded 64 revs Course as requisite to intercept Steamer.

10.45am: Both Turrets Crews at Divisional drill; Remainder employed as requisite.

11.55am: Boarded SS Van Swoll (Batavia to Padang) in Lat 5 50 S, Long 106 42 E (Dutch), General Cargo; allowed to proceed.

0.31pm: Proceeded 50 revs Course N70E (Magnetic).

2.2pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Duijmaer Van Twist (Dutch) in Lat 5 45 S, Long 106 53E (Batavia to Banka), General Cargo, allowed to proceed.

2.42pm: Proceeded 50 revs Course S11E (Magnetic).

4.15pm: Boarded SS Stagpool (British) (Batavia to Sourabaya) Lat 5 55 S, Long 106 53.5 E, allowed to proceed.

4.55pm: Proceeded 50 revs Course SE to regain position Y.

5.35pm: Stopped. 5.45pm: Proceeded Course as requisite for closing Steamer.

7.0pm: Boarded SS Koningin der Netherlanden (Dutch) in Lat 5 53 S, Long 107 02.5 E, Batavia to Sourabaya, General Cargo, allowed to proceed. Boarded SS Krakatau [listed here] (Dutch) Batavia to Surubaya Lat 5 53 S, Long 107 02.25 E, General Cargo; allowed to proceed. Boarded SS Baud (Dutch), Sourabaya to Batavia, in Lat 5 53 S, Long 107 02.25 E, General Cargo; allowed to proceed.

8.0pm: Proceeded N51W (Magnetic) 50 revs. 8.27pm: Stopped. Edam Island Light SW about 10 miles.

[Distance] [Run 76.0 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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4 July 1916

On Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -5.9, Long 106.9

1.12am: Proceeded Course N88E 50 revs to regain Position.

1.40am: Stopped; Edam Light bearing S45W.

3.17am: Proceeded 50 revs to close Steamer.

3.50am: Boarded SS Sumatra [Sumatra (2) listed here] (Makassar to Batavia) Lat 5 51 S, Long 106 58 E, General Cargo; allowed to proceed (Dutch).

5.30am: Proceeded 52 revs Course S81W (Magnetic).

6.20am: Challenged HMS City of London and received reply.

6.52am: Stopped. Communicated with HMS City of London.

7.35am: Proceeded 50 revs Course S58E (Magnetic). Returned 6” Cordite. Hands at Physical drill.

9.0am: Boarded SS Tarakau [Tarakan] (Dutch) (Batavia to Balik Papan) Lat 5 57 S, Long 106 55 E, General Cargo; allowed to proceed.

9.10am: Marines at Infantry Drill.

10.15am: Proceeded 45 revs Course as requisite.

10.30am: Boarded SS Van Riebeeck (Dutch) (Billiton to Batavia) [Lat] 5 54 S, [Long] 106 54E; General Cargo; allowed to proceed. Boarded Ketch Sinai Dua (Dutch), (Rembang to Batavia) in Lat 5 54 S, Long 106 54 E, Cargo Timber, allowed to proceed; X Group at Divisional drills; Gunnery; Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; and as requisite.

1.5pm: Proceeded 45 revs Course as requisite. 1.10pm: Stopped.

1.15pm: Boarded SS Soon Ann (British) in Lat 5 45 S, Long 106 45 E, (Singapore to Batavia), General Cargo; allowed to proceed.

3.30pm: Edam Island Light bore S47W (Magnetic) 2.9 miles.

5.6pm: Altered course as requisite to intercept Steamer.

5.10pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Grotius (Dutch) in Lat 5 59 S, Long 106 55 E (Batavia to Cheribon), General Cargo; allowed to proceed.

6.0pm: Boarded SS Austenor [probably Antenor (2) listed here] (Dutch) (Batavia to Cheribon) in Lat 5 59 S, Long 106 55 E; General Cargo; allowed to proceed.

7.10pm: Proceeded Course East.

8.0pm: Boarded SS Van Riebeeck (Batavia to Cheribon) (Dutch) in Lat 5 59 S, Long 106 55 E, General Cargo; allowed to proceed.

11.30pm: Spoke SS Ceram from Singapore (Dutch).

[Distance] [Run 60.4 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 547 lbs]


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5 July 1916

On Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -6.0, Long 106.9

1.6am: Proceeded 50 revs Course as requisite. 1.25am: Stopped.

3.0am: Observed 2 Ships bearing N20E.

3.26am: Proceeded Course and Speed as requisite for closing two Ships.

4.11am: Stopped; 2 Men of War Passed into Priok [Tanjung Priok, the harbour for Batavia/Jakarta].

5.55am: Proceeded 50 revs Course South to intercept Steamer.

6.47am: Boarded SS Halaban (Dutch) in Lat 5 55 S, Long 106 55 E, (Sonigei to Batavia), Cargo Oil in Bulk; allowed to proceed.

7.10am: Proceeded Course South. 7.27am: Stopped; Returned 6” Cordite.

2.15pm: Boarded SS Soon Ann (British) (Batavia to Singapore) in Lat 5 59.5 S, Long 106 55 E; General Cargo; allowed to proceed.

4.28pm: Proceeded 45 revs Course N65E. 4.46pm: Stopped.

7.20pm: Proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

8.17pm: Stopped.

[Distance run through the Water: 29.8 miles]


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6 July 1916

On Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -5.9, Long 106.9

0.52am: Proceeded 45 revs Course S80E (Magnetic). 1.1am: Stopped.

3.0am: Proceeded 45 revs Course N30W (Magnetic) to close Steamer.

3.23am: Stopped; Boarded SS Van Lansberge (Dutch) in Lat 5 55 S, Long 106 55.75 E (Palembang to Batavia), General Cargo; allowed to proceed.

4.18am: Proceeded 45 revs Course S46E (Magnetic). 4.34am: Stopped.

6.45am: Hoisted out Picket Boat.

8.15am: Proceeded 45 revs Course S24.5W.

8.35am: Stopped; Boarded SS Halaban (Dutch) Batavia to Balik Papan, in Long 5 57.5 S, Long 106 55 E; Ballast; allowed to proceed.

8.59am: Proceeded 45 revs Course as requisite.

9.15am: Stopped; Carried out 1” Aiming Practice at Towing Target; Torpedo Training Class at Instructions.

10.45am: Proceeded as requisite.

11.5am: Stopped. 11.32am: Finished Target Practice.

Noon: Hoisted in Picket Boat.

0.5pm: Proceeded as requisite. 0.18pm: Stopped.

1.5pm: Proceeded 50 revs Course as requisite to close Steamer.

1.33pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Roggeisen [probably Roggeveen] (Batavia to Tegal) in Lat 5 57 S, Long 106 56 E (Dutch); Ballast; allowed to proceed.

2.16pm: Proceeded 50 revs Course as requisite. 2.31pm: Stopped.

5.18pm: Proceeded N85E 45 revs. 5.35pm: Stopped.

7.48pm: Proceeded Course N60E, 45 revs.

8.6pm: Stopped. 8.15pm: Edam Island Light N66W 6 miles.

[Distance run through the Water: 14.8 miles]

[Lightning in late pm, noon temperature 85F, sea temperature 84F]


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7 July 1916

On Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -5.9, Long 106.4

0.20am: Boarded SS Geram [probably Ceram] (Dutch) (Batavia to Indragire) in Lat 6 00 S, Long 106 55 E; General Cargo; allowed to proceed.

2.34am: Proceeded 45 revs Course N84E (Magnetic). 2.46am: Stopped.

5.58am: Proceeded Course and Speed as requisite for closing Steamer.

6.30am: Boarded SS Rochussen (Dutch) (Cheribon to Batavia) in Lat 5 59 S, Long 106 55 E; General Cargo; allowed to proceed.

6.57am: Proceeded 50 revs Course N70W (Magnetic).

8.0am: Altered course N3E to close SS Edendale.

9.30am: Boarded SS Amberton (British), Colombo to Batavia, in Lat 5 49.5 S, Long 106 39.5 E; Ballast; allowed to proceed.

10.9am: Proceeded 50 revs Course N89W (Magnetic).

11.47am: Altered course to intercept Steamer.

0.20pm: Boarded SS Baud (Dutch), in Lat 5 52.5 S, Long 106 24 E (Batavia to Padang), General Cargo; allowed to proceed.

3.0pm: Proceeded N75E (Magnetic) 50 revs.

4.0pm: Stopped. Quarters.

7.11pm: Proceeded Course East (Magnetic) 45 revs.

10.22pm: Spoke SS Dalmore [?], Colombo to Batavia.

11.15pm: Proceeded 45 revs, Course ExS0.5S (Magnetic). 11.40am: Stopped.

[Distance run through the Water: 45.3 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Easterly wind force 3 to 4 for most of day, rain in early am, noon temperature 82F, sea temperature 83F]


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8 July 1916

From Batavia Road to Singapore

Lat -5.8, Long 106.4

0.40am: Proceeded 45 revs S85W (Magnetic).

1.30am: Stopped.

4.56am: Proceeded Course South (Magnetic) 50 revs to close Steamer.

5.31am: Stopped; Boarded SS Reael (Dutch) (Telok Batong to Batavia) in Lat 5 54 S, Long 106 23.5 E; General Cargo; allowed to proceed.

6.23am: Proceeded NExN 45 revs.

7.35am: Stopped.

10.0am: Proceeded Course S73E, 45revs.

11.0am: Stopped.

1.29pm: Proceeded Course N20W, 67 revs.

1.54pm: Streamed Patent Log.

3.8pm: West Island abeam 9 miles. 3.10pm: Commenced Sounding every 5 minutes.

4.0pm: Stopped Sounding.

5.5pm: North Watcher abeam 7.3 miles.

11.30pm: Commenced Sounding every 5 minutes.

[Distance run through the Water: 41.4 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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9 July 1916

From Sunda Strait to Singapore

Lat -1.3, Long 106.0

0.23am: Sighted Shoalwater Light bearing N29W (Magnetic).

1.0am: Altered course N12W (Magnetic). Stopped Sounding.

1.58am: Sighted West Point Light bearing N3W (Magnetic).

2.30am: Commenced Sounding every 5 minutes.

4.0am: Stopped Sounding.

4.30am: Observed Berikait [Tanjung Berikat] Point Light bearing N60W.

10.0am: Held Divine Service.

2.35pm: Hauled in Patent Log.

2.47pm: Course and speed as requisite to close HMS City of London.

2.50pm: Stopped and communicated with HMS City of London.

3.30pm: Proceeded Course N11W (Magnetic) 82 revs. 3.40pm: Streamed Patent Log.

7.10pm: Tanjong Light abeam 7 miles.

7.45pm: Spoke SS Alting KPM [Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij] (Blingi to Singapore).

10.10pm: Signalled Steamer steering SE. No reply.

[Distance] [Run 338.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 389 lbs]


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10 July 1916

From Sunda Strait to Singapore and at Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

0.10am: Little Karas Light N72W 13.75 miles, altered course West (Magnetic).

1.20am: Courses as requisite for passing through Rhio Straits. Sounding every 5 minutes.

3.50am: Pan Reef Light West 0.7 miles, altered course NW (Magnetic).

4.0am: Reduced to 76 revs; Stopped Sounding.

5.36am: Courses as requisite for entering Harbour.

6.50am: Secured alongside West Wharf.

7.5am: Hoisted out Picket Boat.

7.30am: Commenced Coaling Ship.

8.40am: Hands employed Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Remainder drawing and getting in Stores and ammunition. Boatswain’s party working about rigging Screws and as requisite.

1.0pm: Discharged 2 Ratings to Hospital.

3.0pm: Coaling Ship (Native Labour).

5.45pm: Gave leave to CPOs until 11.0pm.

8.15pm: Finished Coaling received 1100 Tons.

[Distance] [Run 190 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 2200 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 597.3 + 1100.0, Total 1697.3 tons]


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11 July 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

Lost overboard by accident during Coaling Operations: May 21st, Sacks, Coal, Tarred 2 cwt Pattern 3, 8 in number; June 9th, Sacks, Coal, Tarred, 2 cwt, Pattern 3, 7 in number, Shovels Steel, Navigators Pattern 646b, 4 in number; June 20th, Sacks, Coal, Tarred, 2 cwt Pattern 3, 6 in number.

6.49am: Cast off from West Wharf and Proceeded to Singapore Road anchorage. Course and speed as requisite.

7.34am: Came to with Starboard anchor veered to 4 shackles in 9.5 fathoms.

7.40am: Hoisted out First and Second Steam Pinnaces and Sailing Pinnace.

11.45am: 1 Rating joined Ship from HMS Venus.

4.15pm: 1 Rating joined Ship from Hospital for HMS Diana.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 6.30am; Landed Sailors Home Patrol; Japanese Cruiser arrived.

6.0pm: HMS Venus arrived.

6.15pm: Discharged 1 Rating to HMS Venus.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Vegetables 600 lbs]


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12 July 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

5.40am: Hands employed cleaning Ship, cleaning and Painting aloft and Funnels.

6.20am: HMS Venus Proceeded alongside Coaling Wharf.

7.0am: Patrols returned onboard.

8.30am: Japanese Cruiser Sailed.

9.0am: Hands employed Painting Mast Yards and Funnels, cleaning Ships side and as requisite. Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions.

11.30am: Japanese Destroyer arrived

4.15pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 6.30am.

4.45pm: Landed Sailors Home Patrol.

5.0pm: HMS Venus anchored in the Roads.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs]


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13 July 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

6.50am: Patrols returned onboard.

9.0am: Hands employed Painting Ships side and as requisite. Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 10.15pm.

3.30pm: Discharged 1 Rating to Hospital.

4.20pm: One Rating joined ship from HMS Venus.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

11.20pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 600 lbs]


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14 July 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

6.55am: HMS Fame arrived.

8.10am: Japanese Destroyer sailed.

9.0am: Divisions Prayers. 9.10am: Clean arms. Hands employed Ordinary Seamen at Boat pulling Instruction. Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Submerged Tubes crews at Drill; Remainder Painting Ship and as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 10.15pm.

5.30pm: HMS Diana arrived.

7.15pm: Landed Patrol.

10.45pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 600 lbs]


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15 July 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

5.30am: Hands employed cleaning Ship and Rigging Diving Boat.

8.0am: Divers employed examining underwater Fittings.

9.20am: Discharged 1 Rating to HMS Diana.

10.40am: One Rating joined Ship from HMS Venus.

pm: Divers Diving Party employed examining underwater Fittings. 2.0pm: Hands employed Painting Gun Room, cleaning Ship and as requisite.

2.5pm: Sent Escort to Central Police Station for 1 absentee.

3.0pm: Escort with absentee returned onboard.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard watch until 10.15pm.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 1400 lbs]

[Rain at midday, noon temperature 77F]


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16 July 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

7.5am: Landed RCs [Roman Catholics] (56) and Presbyterians (15) Church Parties. Returned 6” Cordite.

8.0am: Divers and Diving party employed examining underwater Fittings.

8.10am: Landed Wesleyans (31).

9.40am: Landed Church of England party for Service at Cathedral (240).

10.30am: RCs and Presbyterians returned onboard.

10.50am: Wesleyans returned onboard.

0.25pm: Church of England party returned onboard.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 10.15pm. Gave leave to Boys until 6.15pm.

pm: Divers and Diving party employed examining underwater Fittings.

5.0pm: Landed Patrol.

11.0pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 880 lbs, Vegetables 1400 lbs]


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17 July 1916

From Singapore to Durian Strait

Lat 1.2, Long 103.6

5.40am: Hands employed preparing for Sea; Hoisted in Sailing Pinnace, Picket Boat, First and Second Steam Pinnaces.

6.25am: Detached Escort to HMS Venus.

6.30am: Shortened in to 1.5 shackles.

7.21am: Weighed and Proceeded Course as requisite 64 revs.

7.30am: Took station astern of HMS Diana in single line ahead. Returned 6” Cordite.

9.0am: Raffles Light House abeam 1 mile.

9.45am: Tree Light House abeam.

9.50am: Hoisted out No 3 Battle practise Target; Towed Target for HMS Diana.

9.10am: Hands employed Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions. 12 pounder Guns Crews closed up. Remainder employed as requisite.

11.50am: Transferred Target to HMS Diana.

Noon: Proceeded Course and speed as requisite for 12 Pounder firing.

0.45pm: Altered course 16 Points to meet Diana.

1.30pm: Altered course 16 Points for clear Range.

2.6pm: Opened fire; carried out Target Practice with 12 pounders - Controlled as per Night Defence control, Gunlayers Third class 6 rounds. Hands employed Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions. Submerged Tubes Crews at drill; Remainder employed as requisite.

3.15pm: Finished Target practice and closed HMS Diana.

3.30pm: Stopped and received Target.

3.52pm: Proceeded 45 revs Course N68E.

4.0pm: Quarters; Read Warrants Nos 291 and 292.

5.21pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 9.5 fathoms veered to 4.5 shackles.

[Anchorage Bearings: Sultan Shoal Light House S54E, Tree Island Light House S15E, Tanjong Bulus N82W]

6.45pm: Prepared for Night Defence.

[Distance] [Run 27 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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18 July 1916

From Singapore to Durian Strait

Lat 1.1, Long 103.5 [Estimated]

5.40am: Hands employed cleaning Ship; Hoisted out Picket Boat.

7.30am: Despatched Picket Boat with Postmen to Singapore.

7.42am: Weighed and Proceeded with Target in Tow; Course and Speed as requisite.

9.10am: Veered Target astern Course and Speed as requisite for towing target for HMS Diana. Transferred Target to Diana; Cleared Ship for Action; Exercised action; Carried out firing with 3 Pounder Sub Calibre at Target Towed by HMS Diana; 14 GLs [Gun Layers] Second Class 6 rounds each; Starboard Guns.

10.15am: Spread fires in Nos 2, 4, 6 A Boilers.

10.45am: Let fires die out in Nos 7, 8 and 9 B Boilers.

0.47pm: Proceeded Course N23E 64 revs.

2.15pm: Banked fires in Nos 1, 4 A and 1 to 6 B Boilers.

2.0pm: Course as requisite, reduced to 45 revs.

2.13pm: Came to with Port anchor in 12.5 fathoms veered to 5.5 shackles.

[Anchorage Bearings: Obelisk N88.5E, Freshwater Island S16W, Light Buoy S73W]

[Distance] [Run 51.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs]


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19 July 1916

From Singapore to Durian Strait

Lat 1.1, Long 103.6

4.15am: Spread fires in Nos 1-4 A and 1, 2, 3 B Boilers.

5.40am: Hands employed cleaning Ship and preparing for Sea.

5.50am: Discharged 1 Rating to SS [blank] for passage to England.

6.50am: Shortened in to 1.5 shackles.

7.20am: Weighed and Proceeded 68 revs course as requisite. Returned 6” Cordite.

9.10am: Veered Target astern. 9.15am: Course and speed as requisite for Towing Target for [HMS] Diana.

11.35am: Stopped; Hauled in Target and Transferred Target to HMS Diana.

11.55am: Cleared Ship for action.

Noon: Spread fires in Nos 4, 6 B Boilers.

0.5pm: Proceeded 34 revs Course as requisite; 0.29pm: Stopped.

1.0pm: Lit fires in Second Steam Pinnace.

1.10pm: Proceeded Course and Speed as requisite for Sub Calibre firing Port Guns, 13 GLs Second Class 9 rounds each.

[Course and Speed as requisite for Common Tube Battle Practice]

2.20pm: Finished firing and Proceeded Course and Speed as requisite to anchorage.

3.0pm: Stopped. Came to with Port anchor in 12 fathoms veered to 5 shackles.

3.5pm: Banked fires in Nos 1 to 6 A and 4, 6 B Boilers. Hoisted out Second Steam Pinnace.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 293 and 294.

5.0pm: Torpedo Ratings employed running Torpedoes (3) Runs.

6.45pm: Hoisted in and Let fires die out in Second Steam Pinnace.

6.48pm: Prepared for Night defence.

[Anchorage Bearings: Beacon No 38 N19.5E, Sultan Shoal Light House S52E, Right Edge Little Karimin Island S65.5 W]

[Distance] [Run 52 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs]


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20 July 1916

From Durian Strait to Singapore and at Singapore

Lat 1.2, Long 103.5

5.0am: Spread fires in Nos 1 to 6 A and 4, 5, 6 B Boilers.

5.40am: Hands employed cleaning Ship and preparing for Sea.

6.30am: Lit fires in Nos 7, 8, 9 B and 1, 2, 3 C Boilers. Returned 6” Cordite.

7.30am: Shortened in. 7.50am: Weighed and Proceeded 64 revs, Course as requisite.

8.35am: Exercised action.

9.21am: Opened fire. Carried out Battle Practice with HMS Diana towing Target. Both Batteries 13 GLs [Gun Layers] Second Class 8 rounds each with full Charges.

10.10am: Finished firing.

10.45am: Secured Target from Diana.

11.25am: Proceeded with Target in Tow for HMS Diana.

11.56am: Diana finished Firing.

[Barometer unshipped at noon]

0.10pm: Hoisted in Target and Proceeded Course N65E 64 revs.

0.23pm: Tanjong Balus N3W 7 miles.

0.30pm: Let fires die out in Nos 1 to 4 A Boilers.

2.8pm: Stopped. Came to with Starboard anchor in 13 fathoms veered to 4.5 shackles. Hands make and mend clothes.

[Anchorage Bearings: Sultan Shoal Light House S81W, Buoy No 9 S33W, Obelisk N83.5E]

4.15pm: Shortened in to 1 Shackle; 4.50pm: Weighed and Proceeded Course and speed as requisite for Keppel Harbour.

6.20pm: Secured alongside West Wharf.

6.25pm: Banked fires in Nos 1 to 9 B Boilers.

7.0pm: Gave leave to CPO and POs until 11.0pm.

7.10pm: Commenced Coaling Ship.

9.30pm: Banked fires in Nos 5 and 6 A Boilers.

11.50pm: Let fires die out in Picket Boat.

[Distance] [Run 52 miles]

[Number on sick list: 15]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 500 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 1345.5 tons]

[Showers in late am, noon air and sea temperature 83F]


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21 July 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

7.45am: Hands employed preparing for Provisioning.

9.0am: Hands employed Provisioning Ship.

[Draught of Water: Forward 27’ 0”, Aft 26’ 4”]

11.0am: Cast off from West Wharf and Proceeded to Singapore Road Anchorage Course and Speed as requisite.

11.40am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 11.5 fathoms veered to 5 Shackles.

[Anchorage Bearings: White Obelisk N37E, Green Light Breakwater N70.5W, Red Light Breakwater N24W]

0.25pm: 3 Ratings joined Ship from Hospital.

0.35pm: Read Warrant No 295; Discharged 1 Rating to Tanglin Detention Quarters.

2.0pm: Hands employed cleaning Ship and as requisite. Discharged 2 Ratings to Hospital.

5.2pm: Weighed and Proceeded Course and speed as requisite.

5.10pm: Increased to 86 revs, Set Course East (Magnetic). 6.0pm: Streamed Patent Log.

7.36pm: Pedra Branca Light abeam 1.75 miles.

Midnight: Pulo Aor [Pulau Aur] Island bore N28W (Magnetic) 15.5 miles.

[Distance] [Run 26.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 15]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 640 lbs, Vegetables 4500 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 1257.6 + 401.0, Total 1658.6 tons]


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22 July 1916

From Singapore to Pulo Obi [Modern day Hon Khoai, Vietnam]

Lat 5.0, Long 104.7

8.45am: Aired Night clothing. Hands employed cleaning Ship throughout.

[Distance] [Run 258.7 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Pulo Obi N2E 205 miles]

[Number on sick list: 17]

[Noon air and sea temperature 84F]


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23 July 1916

Patrolling off Pulo Obi

Lat 8.2, Long 104.9

3.15am: Sighted Pulo Obi Light bearing N5W (Magnetic).

4.28am: Altered course N22W, Pulo Obi Light bearing N10W Magnetic.

5.15am: Sighted HMS Fame bearing N15E and Signalled for her to close.

5.45am: Communicated with HMS Fame. 6.20 HMS Fame proceeded.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

4.15pm and 6.0pm: Sounded 16.75 fathoms.

6.45pm: Prepared for Night defence.

7.0pm: Proceeded Course N84W (Magnetic) 45 revs. Sounded 17.5 fathoms.

9.0pm: Sounded 16.5 fathoms.

10.40pm: Stopped Pulo Obi Light bearing North.

11.20pm: Proceeded Course East to close Steamer 45 revs bearing S81E.

[Course and Distance made good: Variable 189 miles]

[Number on sick list: 16]

[Showers in early am, noon air and sea temperature 83F]


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24 July 1916

Patrolling off Pulo Obi or at Cape St James [now Vung Tau]

Lat 9.0, Long 106.5

1.30am: Boarded SS Haldis (Norwegian) (Swatow To Bangkok) in Lat 8 10 N, Long105 5 E; left Armed Guard onboard with orders to follow ship to Saigon, General Cargo.

2.34am: Proceeded Course N60E (Magnetic) 64 revs,

3.0am: Commenced Sounding.

4.0am: Pulo Obi Light bore N76W (Magnetic).

7.10am: Sighted Pulo Condore [Côn Son Island] and NE Brother Islands ExN.

8.0am: Sounding every 10 minutes during Watch.

Noon: Altered course N44E. Stopped Sounding.

pm: Lost overboard by accident Sinker 28 lbs Pattern No 1310 (1) in number, Swivel (1) Number Pattern 1311, Guard Brass (1) in Number Pattern 1266.

4.47pm: Sighted Land on Port bow.

8.0pm: Course as requisite. 8.10pm: Stopped; Spoke French Transport.

8.17pm: Proceeded Course as requisite for anchoring in Cocoanut Bay.

8.59pm: Came to with Port anchor in 10.5 fathoms veered to 5 Shackles.

10.0pm: Sent relief Guard onboard SS Haldis.

[Anchorage Bearings: High Light N1.5E, Low light N14.5E, Pier Light S76E, Kua Kangio Light N36.5W]

[Course and Distance made good: Variable 127.2 miles]

[Number on sick list: 16]


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25 July 1916

From Cape St James to Saigon or at Saigon [now Ho Chi Minh City]

Lat 10.5, Long 106.7 [estimated]

[Draught of Water: Forward 26’ 0”, Aft 25’ 6”]

7.15am: Armed Guard arrived onboard from SS Haldis.

8.40am: Shortened in to 1.5 Shackles. 8.50am: Weighed and proceeded 64 revs. Courses as requisite for Saigon River.

2.3pm: Arrived off Jetty proceeded to moor Ship.

2.50pm: Moored alongside Jetty.

6.45pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 11.0pm.

[Distance] [128.2 miles]

[Number on sick list: 16]


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26 July 1916

At Saigon

Lat 10.8, Long 106.7

8.50am: Hands employed cleaning out Boats, Painting Gun Room; Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Remainder employed as requisite.

9.0am: French Commodore visited Ship.

9.30am: French General visited Ship.

10.0am: Governor General of Indo China visited Ship; Parade Guard and Band.

10.30am: French Governor of Saigon visited Ship.

2.0pm: Hands employed cleaning Ship, scrubbing Canvas gear, cleaning out Boats and as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 11.0pm.

[Distance run through the Water: 18.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 17]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 340 lbs]

[Noon temperature 85F]


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27 July 1916

At Saigon

Lat 10.8, Long 106.7

am: Hands employed cleaning out Boats, Painting Wardroom and as requisite.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 11.0pm, leave to Boys until 6.0pm. Hands make and mend clothes.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 300.

[Number on sick list: 20]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 340 lbs, Vegetables 2700 lbs]


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28 July 1916

At Saigon

Lat 10.5, Long 106.7 [Estimated]

[Draught of Water: Forward 26’ 6”, Aft 25’ 6”]

9.15am: Hands employed preparing Ship for Sea.

9.30am: Pilot arrived, unmoored. 9.52am: Proceeded.

10.12am: Let go Starboard anchor, Swung Ship with assistance of Tug.

10.25am: Weighed Starboard anchor. 10.47am: Slipped Tug and proceeded Course and speed as requisite down Saigon River.

3.24pm: Stopped. 3.30pm: Dropped Pilot in Cocoanut Bay. 3.32pm: Proceeded 65 revs Course as requisite.

3.36pm: Cape St James Light House abeam. 4.0pm: Shaped course S5W 52 revs. Streamed Patent Log.

[Distance run through the Water: 13.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 22]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 320 lbs]

[Coal Remaining: 1186.4]

[South westerly wind force 3 to 4 in pm, with passing showers, noon temperature 86F, sea temperature 85F]


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29 July 1916

From Cape St James to Patrolling or at Pulo Condore (NE Bay)

Lat 8.8, Long 106.6 [Estimated]

1.10am: Sighted Pulo Condore Light bearing S22W (Magnetic).

5.30am: Pulo Condore bore West.

7.21am: Hon Kao [Hon Kau?] abeam to port 1.3 miles. Returned 6” Cordite; Tested Lifebuoys found correct.

8.7amL: Came to with Port anchor in 7 fathoms veered to 5 Shackles.

10.10am: HMS Fame arrived and anchored as convenient.

[Anchorage Bearings: East Point S18E, White Rock N44E, Left edge Hon Kao Island S79E, Light F Bai Kan [?] S47E]

1.25pm: HMS Fame secured alongside for Coal. Supplied HMS Fame with (15) Tons Coal.

2.45pm: HMS Fame cast off.

3.0pm: Weighed and Proceeded as requisite for leaving anchorage.

3.23pm: Course N57E (Magnetic) 45 revs; East Point S8W 1 mile.

11.15pm: Brothers Island abeam.

[Distance] [Run 165.2 miles]

[Number on sick list: 24]

[Coal Expended for all purposes: 68.2 + 15.0, Total 83.2, Coal remaining: 1103.2 tons]

[South westerly wind force 3 to 4 all day, noon temperature 85F]


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30 July 1916

From Pulo Condore to Patrolling

Lat 8.3, Long 105.0

0.15am: Commenced Sounding with Tubes.

2.45am: Heavy Squalls wind and Rain.

5.0am: Sounding every 15 minutes.

6.15am: Sighted Pulo Obi N33W (Magnetic).

6.34am: Altered course South to close Steamer.

7.27am: Stopped; Boarded SS Hai [or Kai] Munn (British) (Bangkok To Hong Kong) in Lat 8 17 N, Long 105 21 E, General Cargo, allowed to proceed.

7.55am: Proceeded Course West (Magnetic) 45 revs.

8.15am: Soundings 15.5 fathoms. 8.30am: Soundings 16 fathoms. 8.30am: Stopped Sounding.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

1.0pm: Altered course S50E (Magnetic) to close Steamer.

1.40pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Skule (Norwegian) (Bangkok to Hong Kong) in Lat 8 16 N, Long 104 55 E; General Cargo, allowed to proceed.

2.10pm: Proceeded Course WNW 33 revs.

6.10pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Liangchow (British) (Swatow to Bangkok) in Lat 8 17 N Long 104 42 E; General Cargo. Placed Armed Guard onboard with orders to proceed to Cape St James.

[Distance] [Run 123 miles]

[Number on sick list: 19]

[Westerly wind force 3 to 5 during day, with rain on and off, noon air and sea temperature 81F]


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31 July 1916

Patrolling

Lat 8.2, Long 105.0

8.40am: Hands employed cleaning out Boats; A Group at Divisional drill; Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Remainder employed as requisite.

11.15am: Proceeded 33 revs Course West (Magnetic).

0.20pm: Sighted Pulo Obi bearing N42E (Magnetic).

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 301 and 302. 4.15pm: Stopped.

5.40pm: Proceeded 45 revs Course as requisite for closing Steamer.

6.30pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Maur (Norwegian) (Bangkok to Hong Kong) in Lat 8 19 N Long 104 17 E; General Cargo, allowed to proceed.

7.04pm: Proceeded 33 revs Course South (Magnetic).

8.5pm: Stopped; Pulo Obi Light bore N48E (Magnetic).

11.58pm: Boarded SS Linan (British) (Hong Kong to Bangkok) in Lat 8 17 N, Long 104 43 E; General Cargo; allowed to proceed

[Distance run through the Water: 41.4 miles]

[Number on sick list: 19]

[Westerly wind force 3 or 4 all day, rain all am]


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LOGS FOR AUGUST 1916


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for August 1916]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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1 August 1916

Cape St James Patrolling

Lat 8.4, Long 105.2

4.0am: Pulo Obi Light bore N15W (Magnetic).

6.27am: Proceeded 33 revs Course West (Magnetic) Pulo Obi bore N30W (Magnetic); Returned 6” Cordite.

7.20am: Sighted Steamer bearing N42E Course as requisite to close Steamer. Increased to 45 revs.

8.10am: Stopped. 8.25am: Boarded SS Drufar [probably ship 51 listed here] (Norwegian) in Lat 8 20 N, Long 104 51 E; (Swatow To Bangkok), General Cargo (apprehended 2 Bags of Mail to be Censored), allowed to proceed.

9.40am: Proceeded 55 revs Course N80E. Hands employed X Group at Divisional drill; Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Marines at Infantry drill; Remainder employed as requisite.

4.0pm: Altered course N50E (Magnetic) Sighted Brothers Island N72E (Magnetic).

6.13pm: Brothers Island abeam.

7.45pm: Spoke SS Liangchow from Saigon.

10.5pm: Altered course to intercept Steamer.

10.42pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Anna [possibly this ship] (Hong Kong to Bangkok) (Norwegian) in Lat 9 2 N Long 106 31 E (allowed to proceed), General Cargo.

11.35pm: Proceeded 55 revs Course N36E.

[Distance] [Run 61.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 21]

[South westerly wind force 5 through middle of day]


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2 August 1916

Patrol off Cape St James

Lat 10.3, Long 107.2

1.0am: Haon Bai Kan [Hon Bai Kanh] Light S8W (Magnetic).

5.35am: Sighted Cape St James bearing N4E (Magnetic).

8.0am: Course and Speed as requisite for entering Harbour.

8.59am: Came to with Port anchor in 10 fathoms veered to 3.5 shackles.

11.0am: Weighed and Proceeded 64 revs Courses as requisite.

11.34am: Course East (Magnetic). Sounding every 5 minutes.

2.30pm: Cape Ba-Ke abeam.

6.0pm: Sounding every 10 minutes.

6.20pm: Sighted Kega Point Light N3E.

6.45pm: Course as requisite for closing Steamer.

6.54pm: Stopped; Spoke SS Fau Sang (British) (Hong Kong To Saigon).

Midnight: Kega Point Light N62W (Magnetic).

[Distance] [Run 192.2 miles]

[Number on sick list: 18]


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3 August 1916

From Cape St James to Pulo Condore

Lat 10.4, Long 108.0

0.27am: Proceeded 45 revs Course as requisite to close Steamer.

0.40am: Stopped; 0.45am: Boarded SS Magallanes (American) (Saigon To Ho Ha [?]) in Lat10 36 N, Long 108

13 E; Rice and General Cargo allowed to proceed.

1.24am: Proceeded Course S14W (Magnetic) 45 revs.

1.30am: Spoke SS Fooshing [Foo Shing] (Singapore To Hong Kong).

3.0am: Stopped; Kega Point Light N27W (Magnetic).

9.8am: Proceeded 55 revs Course S40W (Magnetic).

11.15am: Altered course N69W to intercept Steamer.

11.40am: Stopped; Boarded SS Hop Sang (British) in Lat 10 21.25 N, Long 103 01.25 E; Bangkok To Hoi How; Rice and General Cargo. Escorted her to Cape St James.

0.24pm: Proceeded 64 revs Course S76W (Magnetic) Escorting SS Hop Sang to Cape St James.

5.55pm: Sighted HMS Fame on Port bow.

6.0pm: Sighted French TB [Torpedo Boat].

6.27pm: Stopped; Turned over escort to French TB.

6.32pm: Proceeded 52 revs S13W (Magnetic).

9.0pm: Spoke SS Champlain (French) bound North.

9.10pm: Challenge by HMS Fame; acknowledged.

[Distance] [Run 92.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 15]


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4 August 1916

At Pulo Condore Great Bay

Lat 8.7, Long 106.6 [Estimated]

2.30am: Observed Pulo Condore Light bearing S17.5W (Magnetic).

6.13am: White Rock abeam to Port 1.5 miles. Courses as requisite for anchoring in Great Bay.

6.30am: HMS Fame took station astern.

7.15am: Stopped. Came to with Starboard anchor in 10 fathoms veered to 5 Shackles; Returned 6” Cordite.

[Anchorage Bearings: North East Point Hon Cha S41W, English Fort N73E, Galle Point N25W]

2.0pm: Hands employed Painting out Wardroom; cleaning Ship and as requisite.

2.30pm: HMS Fame sailed.

[Distance] [Run 159.4 miles]

[Number on sick list: 15]


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5 August 1916

From Pulo Condore to Pulo Obi Patrol

Lat 8.8, Long 106.5

9.25am: Weighed and Proceeded 55 revs Course as requisite for leaving Harbour.

10.45am: White Rock abeam.

10.30pm: Sighted Pulo Obi Light bearing S89W (Magnetic).

[Distance] [Run 18.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 18]


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6 August 1916

From Pulo Condore to Pulo Obi

Lat 8.3, Long 104.8

1.50am: Pulo Obi Light bore N75W.

5.41am: Stopped.

7.0am: Sighted Steamer N60W. 7.30am: Proceeded 45 revs to intercept Steamer.

8.5am: Stopped; Boarded SS Wai Shing (British) (Bangkok To Hoi How) in Lat 8 18 N, Long 104 E; General Cargo. Placed armed Guard on board and sent her to Cape St James.

10.20am: Performed Divine Service. HMS Fame closed and Proceeded.

0.15pm: Proceeded Course S8W 45 revs.

1.34pm: Stopped.

4.25pm: Heavy rain squall.

7.0pm: Proceeded 45 revs Course S71W Pulo Obi Light bore N34W.

10.30pm: Stopped Pulo Obi Light N55E 18 miles.

[Distance] [Run 115 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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7 August 1916

From Pulo Obi Patrol to Cape St James

Lat 8.3, Long 104.7

6.30am: Proceeded 45 revs Course N9E (Magnetic) to close Steamer.

7.29am: Stopped; Boarded SS Hupeh (British) (Bangkok To Swatow) in Lat 8 18 N, Long 104 49 E; Rice and General Cargo; Placed Armed Guard onboard and Ordered her to Cape St James.

8.36am: Proceeded Course S85W (Magnetic) 45 revs.

9.10am: Small arm companies at drill.

9.32am: Stopped.

1.20am: Proceeded 45 revs Course East (Magnetic).

2.2pm: Hull Rock abeam 3.2 miles.

10.45pm: Courses as requisite for closing Steamer.

11.9pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Halvard (Norwegian) (Swatow To Bangkok) in Lat 8 42 N, 105 48 E; General Cargo. Placed armed Guard on board and escorted her to Cape St James.

[Distance] [Run 43.2 miles]

[Number on sick list: 14]


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8 August 1916

From Cape St James to Singapore

Lat 10.0, Long 107.1

0.35am: Proceeded Course N60E (Magnetic) 64 revs. Escorting SS Halvard.

1.30am: Sounding every 10 minutes.

am: Lost overboard by accident Sinker 24 lbs Pattern 1310 1 in number, Swivel Pattern 1311, 1 in number; Guard Brass 1 in Number, Pattern1266, Stray Line 1 in number, Pattern 1317 of Kelvins Mark IV Sounding Machine.

4.14am: Observed Condore Light bearing S33E.

6.56am: Instructed SS Halvard to alter course to N10E (Magnetic).

9.15am: X Group at divisional drill; Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Marines at Infantry drill; Remainder Mustering Bags and as requisite.

9.50am: Observed land bearing N6E, altered course N9E (Magnetic).

10.30am: Altered course North (Magnetic); Signalled SS Halvard to steer North (Magnetic).

0.50pm: HMS Fame closed.

1.0pm: Stopped off Cape St James; SS Halvard escorted to Cape St James by HMS Fame.

1.34pm: Cape St James N32W 7 miles; Proceeded 70 revs Course S11W (Magnetic).

1.55pm: Streamed Patent Log.

7.20pm: Observed Pulo Condore Light bearing S20W (Magnetic).

10.57pm: Pulo Condore Light abeam 3.25 miles.

[Distance] [Run 200 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]

[South westerly wind force 4 from 6pm, noon temperature 84F, sea temperature 80F]


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9 August 1916

From Cape St James to Singapore

Lat 6.3, Long 106.3

6.5am: Deviation by bearing of Sun 1 degree W.

9.16am: Stopped; Sent Boat to HMS Fame for Armed Guards.

9.33am: Proceeded Course S13W 70 revs.

2.0pm: Starboard Watch employed replacing Steam Pinnace’s Boiler; Training Classes at Instructions.

9.50pm: Observed Deviation Star Azimuth Deviation 0.25 degrees W.

[Distance] [Run 250.3 miles]

[Number on sick list: 15]

[South westerly wind force 3 for most of day, noon temperature 86F, sea temperature 83F]


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10 August 1916

From Cape St James to Singapore

Lat 1.4, Long 104.6

1.0am: Sighted Pulo Manki Light bearing S15E.

3.12am: Pulo Manki Light abeam 20 miles.

6.30am: Sighted Pulo [blank] SE Extremity of Island bore S74W (Magnetic).

10.55am: Sighted land 3 Points before Starboard beam.

11.10am: Barbuket Mount bore S65.5W (Magnetic).

0.15pm: Commenced Sounding.

1.48pm: Stopped Sounding; Hands make and mend clothes.

3.25pm: Stopped off East entrance of Keppel Harbour.

3.58pm: Proceeded Courses as requisite for entering Keppel Harbour 45 revs.

4.47pm: Secured alongside West Wharf.

5.30pm: HMS Fame sailed.

5.40pm: Commenced Coaling Ship.

6.15pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 11.0pm.

6.25pm: 2 Ratings joined ship from HMS Minerva.

7.15pm: 1 Private RMLI joined ship from Fort Canning.

10.0pm: Coaling Ship.

[Distance] [Run 313.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 16]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables 1200 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 185.4 tons]


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11 August 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

am: Coaling Ship.

8.40am: Hands employed Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instruction; Painting Captain’s Cabins; getting up empties and as requisite. Captain VHS Jones RMLI joined Ship.

10.10am: Mr Peden Warrant Engineer joined Ship.

10.30am: 1 Private RMLI joined Ship. 11 Wardroom Staff joined Ship (Chinese).

10.55am: Discharged 5 Ratings to Hospital.

0.10pm: Finished Coaling received (1574) Tons.

[Draught of Water: Forward 26’ 11”, Aft 26’ 3”]

0.40pm: Cast off from West Wharf and Proceeded to No 4 Wharf with Tugs assistance.

1.45pm: Secured alongside No 4 Wharf.

4.0pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 11.0pm.

4.5pm: HMS Fame arrived.

5.0pm: Captain Brewer RMLI Discharged to shore to await Passage to England.

[Distance run through the Water: 48.3 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Vegetables 500 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 163.1 + 1574.0, Total 1737.1 tons]


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12 August 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

9.45am: Discharged Mr Edwards Chief Artificer Engineer to HMS Fame.

2.0pm: Hands employed cleaning Ship; Painting Cabins and as requisite.

4.5pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 6.30am.

5.0pm: Landed Sailors Home Patrol.

6.0pm: Landed Patrol.

11.30pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Vegetables 1200 lbs, Bread 700 lbs]


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13 August 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

7.0am: Lit fires in Picket Boat; Sailors Home Patrol returned onboard.

7.25am: Landed RCs [Roman Catholics] (52) and Presbyterians (11).

8.30am: Landed Wesleyans (24).

9.50am: RCs and Presbyterians returned onboard.

10.50am: Performed Divine Service.

11.0am: Wesleyans returned onboard.

1.30am: Gave leave to Port Watch until 6.30am. Gave leave to Boys until 6.30pm.

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Bread 500 lbs]


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14 August 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

8.30am: Hands employed Blacking down aloft; Painting Cabins; Ordinary Seamen Boat pulling Instructions; Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Remainder as requisite.

10.45am: Discharged 2 ratings to Hospital.

1.0pm: Gave leave to Boys until 6.30pm.

2.0pm: Hands employed Blacking down aloft; Painting, cleaning Provisions Rooms and as requisite.

3.30pm: 1 Rating joined Ship from Detention Quarters.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 6.30pm.

5.0pm: Landed Sailors Home Patrol.

6.0pm: Landed Patrol.

11.45pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 18]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Vegetables 1200 lbs, Bread 300 lbs]


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15 August 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

7.0am: Sailors Home Patrol returned onboard.

8.10am: Hands employed Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; cleaning out Boats; Painting Cabins and on Mess Deck and as requisite.

1.30pm: Hands employed Painting aloft and Funnels and as requisite.

pm: 1 Lieutenant and 6 ratings joined ship (HMS Diana) (Armed Guard from SS Jushan) to await passage to HMS Diana.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 15]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 1900 lbs, Bread 900 lbs]


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16 August 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

9.15am: Hands employed cleaning out Boats; Ordinary Seamen at Boat Pulling Instructions; Remainder Painting out Provision Room and as requisite.

3.30pm: 1 Rating joined Ship from Hospital.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 6.30am.

5.0pm: Landed Sailors Home Patrol.

6.0pm: Landed Patrol.

8.0pm: Gave leave to First Part of Port Watch and Boys to see Boxing Matches.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Bread 600 lbs]


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17 August 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

0.15am: Checked forward Spring on account of High Tide.

0.50am: Patrol returned onboard.

1.15am: Drill Hall working party returned onboard.

5.40am: Hands employed cleaning and Painting Ship.

7.30am: Sailors Home Patrol returned onboard. Discharged Diana’s Armed Guard to their Ship.

9.15am: 1 Rating joined Ship from HMS Diana and Discharged 2 Ratings to HMS Diana.

11.0am: Read Warrant No 304.

11.14am: Japanese Destroyer arrived.

11.50am: Hoisted out and Lit fires in Second Steam Pinnace.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 11.0pm.

1.55pm: Discharged 1 Rating to Hospital.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Vegetables 1200 lbs, Bread 700 lbs]

[Noon temperature 90F]


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18 August 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

Draught of Water: Forward 26’ 11”, Aft 26’ 3”.

2.0am: Lit fires in Nos 4 to 9 B Boilers.

3.45am: Lit fires in Picket Boat and Second Steam Pinnace.

5.0am: Lit fires in First Steam Pinnace.

5.30am: Hands employed preparing Ship for sea and as requisite.

6.35am: Cast off from No 4 Wharf; Tugs secured.

6.45am: Cast off Tugs and Proceeded Course and Speed as requisite for anchorage in Singapore Roads.

7.12am: Came to with Port anchor in 12.5 fathoms veered to 5 Shackles.

7.20am: Let fires die out in Nos 4 to 9 B [Boilers].

7.25am: Hoisted out First Steam Pinnace.

9.30am: Armed Picket Boat and sent her on Patrol Duty.

[Anchorage Bearings: White Obelisk N27.5E, Right End Breakwater N58W, Left End Breakwater S88W, Extreme of Sunken Hulls S73W]

11.15am: Discharged Captain Jones RMLI to Hospital.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 10.15pm.

6.15pm: Landed Patrol. 6.50pm: Rigged Night Defence.

10.45pm: Patrol returned onboard.

11.30pm: Let fires die out in First Steam Pinnace.

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 600 lbs]

[Showers and rain in late am]


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19 August 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

1.0am: Let fires die out in Second Steam Pinnace.

2.0am: Picket Boat employed on Boarding Duties.

7.15am: Japanese Cruiser sailed.

1.30pm: Discharged 1 Rating to Hospital.

3.55pm: 1 Rating joined ship from HMS Fame.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 10.15pm.

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Vegetables 600 lbs]


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20 August 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

2.0am: Picket Boat employed on Boarding Duties.

11.0am: Held Divine Service.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 10.15pm, leave to Boys until 7.15pm.

6.15pm: Landed Patrol.

10.50pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs]


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21 August 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

2.0am: Picket Boat employed on Boarding Duties.

9.35am: C in C [Commander in Chief] of China Station Vice Admiral WL Grant Inspected Ship.

10.35am: Exercised small arm Companies at Company Drill.

11.0am: Discharged 1 Rating to Hospital.

11.30am: Read Warrant No 305.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Boys until 7.15pm. Discharged 1 Prisoner to Detention Quarters.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 10.15pm.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 420 lbs]


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22 August 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

2.0am: Picket Boat employed on Boarding Duties.

9.30am: Hands employed Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Remainder employed preparing for Provisioning Ship and as requisite.

1.0pm: Lit fires in Nos 1 to 6 A Boilers.

[Draught of Water: Forward 26’ 5”, Aft 25’ 11”]

2.0pm: Hands employed getting in Provisions and preparing Ship for Sea.

2.30pm: Engineer Sub Lieutenant Hiddleson joined Ship; Discharged relief Picket boats Crew to HMS Diana; Hoisted in and Let fires die out in First Steam Pinnace; Hoisted in Launch.

4.30pm: Hoisted in and Let fires die out in Second Steam Pinnace.

4.45pm: Shortened in. 5.3pm: Weighed and Proceeded 64 Revs, Courses as requisite for closing Picket Boat.

5.45pm: Communicated with Picket Boat.

6.55pm: Sighted Horsburgh Light bearing N76E; Read Warrant No 307.

7.0pm: Rigged Night Defence.

10.0pm: Altered course N5E (Magnetic) Horsburgh Light bearing S49W (Magnetic). Reduced to 50 revs.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs]


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23 August 1916

From Singapore to Anamba Islands, Patrolling

Lat 3.6, Long 104.4

2.0am: Observed Pulo Aor Island bearing N24W (Magnetic).

3.0am: Picket Boat employed on Boarding Duties.

6.5am: Deviation by bearing of Sun 1.5 degrees E.

4.5pm: Sighted Land N70W (Magnetic) 44 miles.

4.45pm: Sighted Pulo Braka N41W (Magnetic) 42 miles.

5.30pm: Read Warrant No 307.

6.15pm: Altered course N75W (Magnetic) to close Steamer.

6.24pm: Fired a Rocket.

7.27pm: Stopped in Lat 4 37 N, Long 103 54 E and Boarded SS Pangan (Danish) Bangkok to Singapore, Cargo Timber (allowed to proceed).

8.15pm: Proceeded S15E 76 revs.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 174.1 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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24 August 1916

From Anamba Islands to Singapore and at Singapore

Lat 2.0, Long 104.5

0.45am: Spoke SS Hyang [possibly Haiyang] Singapore to Bangkok.

2.0am: Picket Boat employed on Boarding Duties.

5.14am: Sighted Pulo Tioman bearing S4W (Magnetic).

1.43pm: Observed Horsburgh Light House S15W.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 308.

5.15pm: Reduced to 45 revs; Course and Speed as requisite for making Singapore Road anchorage.

5.23pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 10 Fathoms veered to 5 Shackles.

5.30pm: Let fires die out in 1 to 4 A and 1 to 8 B [Boilers]. Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 10.15pm.

[Anchorage Bearings: Obelisk N38E, Victoria Tower N33W, Green Light on end of Breakwater N74W]

[Course and Distance made good: Various 237.3 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 1000 lbs]


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25 August 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

2.0am: Picket Boat employed on Boarding Duties.

5.40am: Hands employed preparing Ship for Coaling.

7.55am: Japanese Destroyer sailed.

8.15am: Coal Lighters secured alongside.

8.30am: Commenced Coaling Ship.

1.30pm: Discharged 3 ratings to Hospital.

2.30pm: Water Tank secured alongside.

6.20pm: Finished Coaling received (370) Tons.

[Distance run through the Water: 68.8 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 760 lbs, Vegetables 500 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 1318.4 + 370.0, Total 1688.4 tons]

[Rain and showers on and off during day, noon temperature 82F]


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26 August 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

2.0am: Picket Boat employed on Boarding Duties.

9.0am: Hands employed cleaning Ship and getting in Provisions. Tested Lifebuoys - found Correct.

0.5pm: Lit fires in Nos 1 to 4 A and 4 to 9 B Boilers.

[Draught of Water: Forward 26’ 6”, Aft 26’ 3”]

2.0pm: Hands employed preparing Ship for Sea; 1 Rating joined Ship.

2.20pm: Discharged 134 Ratings to SS Somali for Passage to England.

3.50pm: Hoisted in and Let fires die out in First and Second Steam Pinnaces.

5.0pm: Hoisted in and Let fires die out in Picket Boat.

6.5pm: 137 Ratings joined Ship from England.

6.39pm: Weighed and Proceeded Courses as requisite for leaving Singapore Roads, 64 revs.

6.52pm: Shaped Course East.

7.10pm: Altered course to avoid Sailing Vessel; 7.13pm: Resumed course.

10.10pm: Horsburgh Light abeam 2.2 miles.

11.0pm: Altered course S64E (Magnetic) Horsburgh Light S48W 8.5 miles.

Midnight: Horsburgh Light S80W (Magnetic) 13.75 miles.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 470 lbs, Vegetables 4000 lbs]


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27 August 1916

From Singapore to Batavia Road

Lat -0.0, Long 105.7

11.0am: Held Divine Service.

11.15am: Sighted Land on Starboard bow.

5.15pm: Sighted Land 4 Points on Starboard bow (CG Karas, Banka Island).

[Distance] [Run 161 miles]


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28 August 1916

From Singapore to Batavia Roads Patrol

Lat -2.6, Long 107.4

am: Lost overboard by accident Heads Brush Piasaba No 5 for 6” BL Gun one in number.

6.10am: Observed smoke bearing S11E.

6.30am: Gasper [Gaspar] Island abeam.

7.0am: Challenged City of London; Received Reply; Stopped. Returned 6” Cordite.

8.30am: HMS City of London arrived; Discharged Engineer Sub Lieutenant Hiddleson RNR and 1 Rating and Mails to City of London.

10.0am: Proceeded Course S16W, 52 revs.

11.5am: Langkuas Light abeam S74E 13.5 miles.

3.20pm: Sighted Shoalwater Island Light House S15W (Magnetic).

6.5pm: Shoalwater Island Light House abeam to Starboard 7.5 miles.

[Distance] [Run 199.7 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 387 lbs]


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29 August 1916

From Singapore to Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -5.6, Long 106.9

8.15am: Sighted Etna Light House bearing S33W.

9.24am: Etna Light House abeam N79W 3 miles.

0.40pm: Sighted Edam Island [Pulau Damar Besar] Light House S1W (Magnetic).

1.16pm: Altered course S33E (Magnetic) to close Steamer.

1.40pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Tjimanoek (Dutch) (Batavia to Shanghai), General Cargo (allowed to proceed).

2.35pm: Proceeded Course S16E (Magnetic) 52 revs.

3.12pm: Course as requisite for closing Steamer.

3.36pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Baron Dalmeny (British) in Lat 5 55 S, Long 106 56 E (Batavia To Samarang), Ballast (allowed to Proceed).

4.10pm: Proceeded Course as requisite for taking up position 52 revs.

4.40pm: Stopped.

5.43pm: Boarded SS Van den Bosch (KPM) [Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij] (Batavia To Samarang) in Lat 6 01 S, Long 106 55 E (Dutch), General Cargo; allowed to proceed.

8.15pm: Proceeded N54E 31 revs;

8.45pm: Stopped Edam Island Light N68W 6 miles.

11.45pm: Spoke to Dutch Cable Ship Telegraaf [mentioned here, under Eastern European Telegraph Company] allowed her to proceed.

Midnight: Edam Island Light WxN 6.25 miles.

[Distance] [Run 180.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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30 August 1916

On Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -5.9, Long 106.9

4.48am: Spoke Dutch Man of War.

6.1am: Proceeded Course S50W (Magnetic) 33 revs.

6.22am: Stopped.

9.0am: Divisions, Prayers; Hands employed B Group at Divisional drills; Ordinary Seamen at Boat pulling Instructions; Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Remainder employed as requisite.

11.0am: Proceeded 32 revs N25W (Magnetic).

Noon: Stopped.

2.3pm: Proceeded 32 revs Courses as requisite to intercept Steamer.

3.39pm: Stopped; Boarded SS August Belmont (British) (Batavia To Hong Kong) in Lat 5 55.5 S, Long 106 54.5 E (in Ballast); allowed her to proceed.

4.30pm: Proceeded Course N27W 32 revs.

5.2pm: Stopped.

5.30pm: SS August Belmont returned and requested that a Naval Officer might be sent onboard as the Master and First Officer had disagreed.

6.2pm: Proceeded Course N56E (Magnetic) 54 revs.

6.30pm: Stopped.

7.3pm: Proceeded 54 revs, Course East (Magnetic).

7.24pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Huelva (British) (Batavia to Packalong) in Lat 5 53 S, Long 106 56.5 E; in Ballast; allowed to proceed.

8.10pm: Boarded SS Van der Hagen (Batavia To Sourabaya) in Lat 5 53 S, Long 106 56.5 E; General Cargo allowed her to proceed.

11.0pm: Proceeded Course N45E (Magnetic) 32 revs.

11.35pm: Stopped.

Midnight: Edam Island Light bore S46W (Magnetic) 7.25 miles.

[Distance] [Run Various 35 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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31 August 1916

Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -5.8, Long 106.6

1.45am: Boarded SS Van Lansberge (Dutch) (Palembang to Batavia) in Lat 5 51.75 S, Long 106 54.5 E; General Cargo; allowed to proceed.

9.0am: Divisions, Prayers; Boarded SS Mataram (British) in Lat 5 52 S, Long 106 54 E (Singapore to Batavia) General Cargo; allowed her to proceed (received 381 lbs beef).

10.0am: Proceeded course West (Magnetic) 52 revs; Hands employed cleaning arms; Marines at Gun drill and Supply party at drill; Training Classes at Instructions; Remainder employed as requisite.

10.20am: Edam Island Light House abeam to Port 5 miles.

0.15pm: Commenced Sounding without Tubes.

0.38pm: Payung Light House abeam 0.75 miles. 0.40pm: Stopped Sounding.

1.35pm: Stopped; Payung Light House N80E 8 miles.

4.15pm: Exercised Collision Stations; 4.36pm; Replace Gear.

5.30pm: Proceeded 52 revs Course as requisite to communicate with SS Daldorch (Batavia to Falmouth) Cargo Sugar, allowed to proceed.

5.40pm: Stopped. 6.11pm: Proceeded 52 revs N88W (Magnetic).

7.3pm: Babi Island Light abeam 1.3 miles.

10.33pm: Fourth Point Light abeam S57E 2.5 miles.

[Distance] [Run 32.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 381 lbs]

[Noon air and sea temperature 82F]


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LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1916


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for September 1916]

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[Right hand side of cover signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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1 September 1916

From Batavia Road Patrol to Flat Cape Patrol

Lat -6.1, Long 104.7

5.50am: Observed Flat Cape Light bearing N62W.

6.48am: Stopped.

9.10am: Exercised General Quarters.

10.10am: Secured.

11.25am: Proceeded Course S85E, 52 revs.

0.30pm: Stopped.

4.15pm: Exercised Fire Stations. 4.40pm: Secured.

5.5pm: Proceeded Course N59E (Magnetic) 52 revs to Intercept Steamer.

5.38pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Le Marie [probably Le Maire (1) listed here] (Dutch) Pandang To Batavia in Lat 6 04 S, Long 104 41 E; Cargo Coal (allowed to proceed).

6.34pm: Proceeded Course East 52 revs.

7.30pm: Altered course N40E to close Steamer.

7.59pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Rochussen (Dutch) (Batavia To Pandang) in Lat 6 1 5 S, Long 104 51 E; General Cargo; allowed to Proceed.

9.29pm: Proceeded Course as requisite 52 revs to intercept Steamer.

9.50pm: Stopped; Boarded Spielmann SS (Sourabaya To Pandang) in Lat 6 2 S, Long 104 51 E (Dutch); in Ballast; allowed to proceed.

10.41pm: Proceeded Course East (Magnetic) 52 revs.

11.45pm: Stopped. Flat Cape Light bearing N74W.

[Distance] [Run 134.7 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[South easterly wind force 3 to 4 for most of day, southerly swell all day, noon temperature 85F, sea temperature 81F]


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2 September 1916

Flat Cape Patrol

Lat -6.1, Long 104.6

6.0am: Very heavy Rain.

6.30am: Took Cast of Lead 100 fathoms 1/100.

10.45am: Squally Rain and Thunder.

4.0pm: Proceeded Course N80E (Magnetic) 52 revs.

7.30pm: Stopped Flat Cape Light House bearing N68W (Magnetic).

[Distance] [Run 28.6 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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3 September 1916

Flat Cape Patrol

Lat -6.1, Long 105.2

1.30am: Very Heavy rain Squally Thunder and Lightning.

5.8am: Proceeded 52 revs Courses as requisite for closing Steamer. Spoke SS Ranee (British).

6.15am: Stopped.

7.15am: Cape Rada N50W 13.5 miles.

9.10am: Proceeded Course S73E 52 revs.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

3.50pm: Sighted Fourth Point Light House bearing N71E (Magnetic).

6.59pm: Fourth Point Light abeam S42E 3 miles.

9.43pm: Sighted Babi Island Light N84E (Magnetic).

11.56pm: Babi Island Light abeam to Port 1.75 miles.

[Distance] [Run 58 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Rain in early am, misty on and off early and late in day, noon temperature 85F, sea temperature 81F]


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4 September 1916

From Cape Flat Patrol to Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -6.0, Long 106.9

0.5am: Sighted Payung Island Light N84E (Magnetic).

1.45am: Observed Edam Island Light S73E (Magnetic).

2.15am: Payung Island abeam 1 mile.

5.0am: Altered course S7E (Magnetic) Edam Island Light bearing S10W (Magnetic).

9.10am: Exercised Companies at Rifle drill.

10.0am: Boarded SS Van der [den] Bosch (Dutch) (Batavia To Singapore) in Lat 6 00 S, Long 106 55 E; General Cargo; allowed to proceed.

11.0am: Proceeded 52 revs Course S87E (Magnetic).

11.22am: Stopped.

2.30pm: Proceeded 52 revs Course N65E for Position.

3.0pm: Stopped.

3.45pm: Proceeded 52 revs Course as requisite to intercept Steamer leaving Batavia.

3.53pm: Steamer showing Japanese Colours; allowed her to proceed; Stopped.

5.14pm: Proceeded Courses and speed as requisite for intercepting Steamer.

5.30pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Madioen (Dutch) (Batavia To Samarang) in Lat 6 02 S, Long 106 55.5 E; General Cargo; allowed to proceed.

6.5pm: Proceeded Course N25E (Magnetic) 52 revs.

6.35pm: Stopped; Edam Island Light bearing N68W (Magnetic).

9.10pm: Boarded SS Ambon (Dutch) Batavia to Pandang in Lat 6 00 S, Long 106 55 E (Cargo Sugar), allowed to proceed.

9.55pm: Proceeded, Course N62E (Magnetic) 52 revs.

10.11pm: Stopped.

[Distance] [Run 111.7 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[North easterly wind force 3 to 4 for most of pm]


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5 September 1916

On Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -6.0, Long 106.9

6.20am: Proceeded 52 revs Course N87E for Position.

6.30am: Stopped; Returned 6” Cordite.

8.36am: Proceeded 52 revs Course S65E (Magnetic). 8.51am: Stopped, Edam Island Light House N73W 5.25 miles.

9.30am: Boarded Schooner Tunia (Dutch) (Native Craft) in Lat 5 59 S, Long 106 55.5 E; (? to Batavia), Cargo Rice; allowed to proceed.

11.0am: Boarded SS Gorontalo (Dutch) (Samarang to Batavia) in Lat 5 59.5 S, Long 106 55 E; Cargo Sugar; allowed to proceed.

0.6pm: Proceeded, Course N28E (Magnetic) 65 revs.

1.0pm: Spoke SS [blank]. Altered course N75E (Magnetic) Edam Island Light House bearing S55W.

3.30pm: Exercised Fire Party.

4.20pm: Exercised Prepare to take a Ship in Tow.

8.5pm: Observed Boompjes Light bearing S89E (Magnetic).

Midnight: Boompjes Light bearing N62W (Magnetic).

[Distance] [Run 12.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[North easterly wind force 3 from noon onwards]


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6 September 1916

From Batavia Road Patrol to Semarang Patrol

Lat -6.6, Long 110.2

0.51am: Altered course S25E (Magnetic). Spoke SS Pangan (Dutch), Samarang to Marseilles.

2.26am: Stopped. Spoke SS Gorgon (British), Samarang to Batavia. 2.35am: Proceeded 65 revs, Course S82E (Magnetic).

2.19pm: Stopped.

4.10pm: Exercised Starboard Watch close WT [Watertight] Doors, Port Watch out Collision Mat.

4.35pm: Replace Mat. Open A Doors.

5.30pm: Proceeded North (Magnetic) 52 revs for night position.

6.45pm: Stopped; Semarang Light S4E (Magnetic) 13 miles.

[Distance] [Run 212.9 miles]


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7 September 1916

On Semarang Patrol

Lat -6.6, Long 110.4

1.47am: Proceeded Course as requisite 52 revs to close Steamer.

2.10am: Stopped; 2.30am: Boarded SS Houtman [one of these ships] (Dutch) in Lat 6 40 S, Long 110 27 E; Australian Port to Semarang (General Cargo), allowed to proceed.

6.47am: Proceeded 52 revs, Course as requisite for Closing Steamer; Returned 6” Cordite.

7.24am: Stopped; Boarded SS Van Cloon (Dutch) in Lat 6 24 S, Long 110 27 E (Sourabaya To Semerang [Semarang]), Cargo Coal; allowed to proceed.

Noon: Proceeded 52 revs Course S18W for Position.

1.0pm: Stopped Semarang Light House S3W, 11 miles.

4.10pm: Exercised Starboard Watch out Collision Mat, Port Watch close WT Doors.

4.38pm: Replace Mat; Open A Doors.

[Distance] [Run 34 miles]


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8 September 1916

From Semarang to Cheribon [Cirebon]

Lat -6.7, Long 109.3

3.27am: Proceeded 52 revs Course as requisite to intercept Steamer.

3.48am: Stopped; Boarded SS Gornhoer [?] (Dutch), (Sourabaya To Semarang) in Lat 6 24 S, Long 110 27 E; General Cargo; allowed to proceed.

5.14pm: Proceeded 65 revs Course West (Magnetic).

9.40pm: Pekalongan Light House abeam 8 miles.

10.10am: Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions. Remainder employed cleaning out Boats, scrubbing Canvas Gear and as requisite.

1.0pm: Altered course N54W (Magnetic) Tegal Light House bearing S2W 8.5 miles.

3.20pm: Sighted Tanah Reef Buoy S77.5W (Magnetic).

3.46pm: Tanah Reef buoy abeam 5 miles.

8.0pm: Boompjes Island Light bearing N25W.

8.44pm: Boompjes Island Light abeam to Starboard 6.5 miles.

[Distance] [Run 76.5 miles]


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9 September 1916

From Cheribon to Batavia

Lat -6.0, Long 106.9

0.50am: Stopped and Boarded SS Van Heemskerk (Dutch), (Batavia To Cheribon) in Lat 5 59 S, Long 107 53 E; General Cargo; allowed to proceed.

1.50am: Boarded SS Rumphius (Dutch) in Lat 5 57 S, Long 107 54 E (Semarang To Batavia), General Cargo; allowed to proceed.

2.30am: Proceeded Course N70W 65 revs.

2.45am: Pamanukan Rock Light bore S9.5E Magnetic.

7.55am: Sighted land bearing S15E.

8.10am: Sounded 18 fathoms; 8.25am: Sounded 18 fathoms.

9.50am: Edam Island Light House abeam 4.5 miles.

10.4am: Stopped at position G.

1.40pm: Proceeded 52 revs Course S8E for position G.

1.55pm: Stopped; Edam Island Light House N75W 5 miles.

4.20pm: Proceeded Course S85E (Magnetic). 4.37pm: Stopped, Edam Island Light House N71W, 5.9 miles.

6.12pm: Proceeded Courses as requisite 52 revs to close Steamer.

6.18pm: Stopped. 6.35pm: Boarded SS Van Lansberge (Dutch) (Batavia To Palembang) in Lat 5 58 S, Long 106 55 E; General Cargo; allowed to proceed.

7.29pm: Proceeded Course S70E 52 revs. 7.48pm: Stopped at G Position.

10.0pm: Boarded SS Wilis (Dutch), Batavia To Cheribon, in Lat 5 59 S, Long 106 55 E (General Cargo), allowed to proceed.

11.30pm: Proceeded Course and speed as requisite to regain Position.

Midnight: Stopped.

[Distance] [Run 187.8 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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10 September 1916

On Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -6.0, Long 106.9

1.5am: Sighted Steamer bearing N42W bound inwards.

5.22am: Spoke SS Melchior Treub (Dutch), (Singapore to Batavia).

5.35am: Proceeded S75W (Magnetic) 52 revs to regain position G. 5.50am: Stopped.

10.30am: Performed Divine Service.

11.15am: Boarded SS Pijnacker Hordijk (Dutch) in Lat 5 59.5 S, Long 106 54.5 E (Batavia To Tanjong Paden), General Cargo; allowed to proceed.

0.55pm: Proceeded Course N74E 52 revs to regain Position.

1.15pm: Stopped at position G.

2.10pm: Boarded SS Billiton [one of these ships] (Dutch), Cheribon to Batavia in Lat 5 59 S, Long 106 55.5 E (General Cargo), allowed to proceed.

4.14pm: Proceeded Course and speed as requisite for closing Steamer.

4.32pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Melchior Treub (Dutch) (Batavia To Semarang) in Lat 5 59 S, Long 106 55 E (General Cargo), allowed to proceed.

5.45pm: Boarded SS Dser Ems [possibly Der Eems?] (Dutch) (Batavia to Cheribon) in Lat 5 59 S, Long 106 55 E, (General Cargo), allowed to proceed.

7.4pm: Proceeded Course as requisite 52 revs to Position G. 7.28pm: Stopped.

Midnight: Edam Island Light N79W (Magnetic) 4.5 miles.

[Distance] [Run 10.7 miles]


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11 September 1916

From Batavia Road Patrol to Singapore

Lat -4.9, Long 106.8

1.35am: Proceeded 52 revs, Course S80E Magnetic.

1.50am: Stopped; Edam Island Light N75W, 5.9 miles.

4.0am: Edam Island Light N77W, 5.2 miles.

5.59am: Proceeded Course and Speed as requisite for closing Steamer.

6.15am: Boarded SS Roggeveen (Dutch) in Lat 5 59 S, Long 106 53 E, Tanjong Pandanys [?] to Batavia (General Cargo), allowed to proceed.

6.42am: Proceeded N8W (Magnetic) 79 revs. Returned 6” Cordite.

10.5am: Etna Bank Light House abeam 4.25 miles.

10.36am: Arnemuiden Bank abeam to Port 4.75 miles.

4.10pm: Exercised Prepare for Towing Forward.

7.25pm: Sighted Dapur Light N8W (Magnetic).

8.45pm: Altered course NW; Commenced Sounding every 10 minutes.

10.42pm: Altered course S65W Pulo Dawan [?] Light abeam 4 miles.

[Distance] [Run 74.1 miles]


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12 September 1916

From Batavia Road Patrol to Singapore

Lat -1.3, Long 105.1

0.57am: Sighted West Nangka Light bearing N15W (Magnetic).

1.24am: Copper Rocks buoy abeam 2.25 miles.

3.3am: West Nangka Light abeam 2.5 miles.

3.35am: Third Point buoy abeam 0.75 miles; Sounding every 10 minutes.

5.0am: Sighted Tanjong Kalan [Kalian] Light bearing N50W (Magnetic).

6.15am: Challenged and received reply from HMS City of London.

6.42am: Altered course N28W (Magnetic) to make rendezvous.

7.30am: Stopped; Communicated with HMS City of London; Received Mails; Discharged Staff Surgeon Baker to City of London; Temporary Surgeon Shearer RNVR joined Ship from HMS City of London.

8.26am: Proceeded 79 revs Course N6E (Magnetic). Sounding every 10 minutes.

10.45am: Observed Ju [?] Island buoy N41E (Magnetic).

1.0pm: Sighted Saya Island N30W.

3.30pm: Sighted Tanjong Jang N15W.

11.25pm: Observed Karas Light bearing N57W (Magnetic).

[Distance] [Run 262.8 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs]


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13 September 1916

From Batavia Road Patrol to Singapore or at Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

0.47am: Courses as requisite through Rhio Channel.

1.15am: Karas Light abeam S60W 0.25 miles.

2.15am: Terkulei Island Light abeam.

5.40am: Hands employed preparing Ship for Coaling.

6.27am: Batu Beranti [Berhanti] Light abeam 1.75 miles.

7.8am: Stopped; Took Pilot onboard.

7.12am: Proceeded Courses and speeds as requisite for going up Keppel Harbour.

7.52am: Secured alongside West Wharf Keppel Harbour.

8.20am: Commenced Coaling Ship; Hoisted out Picket Boat and First Steam Pinnace.

9.30am: 2 Ratings joined Ship from Hospital.

10.0am: Captain V Jones RMLI joined Ship from Hospital.

0.40pm: Sent escort To Tanglin Detention Quarters for 1 Stoker rating.

1.15pm: Port Watch employed getting in Stores.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 11.0pm. Escort returned from Tanglin, 1 Rating joined Ship from Detention Quarters.

[Distance run through the Water: 198.9 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Vegetables 1700 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 241.7 tons]


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14 September 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

5.30am: Finished Coaling received (1490) Tons.

[Draught of Water: Forward 27’ 0”, Aft 26’ 3”]

6.56am: HMS Fame proceeded up Harbour.

8.20am: Unmoored and Cast off from Wharf. 8.40am: Proceeded Course and speed as requisite for Singapore Roads.

[Anchorage Bearings: Red Light N43W, Green Light S56.25W, W [White] Obelisk N38.75E]

9.18am: Came to with Port anchor in 10.25 fathoms veered to 5 Shackles.

9.20am: Hoisted out Second Steam Pinnace.

11.0am: Hoisted out Launch.

1.30pm: Discharged 2 ratings to Hospital.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 6.30am. Landed Sailors Home Patrol.

6.0pm: Landed Patrol.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Vegetables 1400 lbs]

[Coal Remaining: 214.6 + 1490.0, Total 1704.6 tons]


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15 September 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

5.40am: Hands employed cleaning Ship and Scrubbing Canvas gear.

7.0am: Patrol returned onboard.

10.10am: Hands employed Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions. Ordinary Seamen at Boat pulling Instructions. Remainder employed as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 6.30am.

6.0pm: Landed Sailors Home Patrol.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs]


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16 September 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

8.45am: Aired Night clothing.

2.0pm: Ratings joined Ship from Hospital.

4.30pm: Gave leave to port Watch until 10.15pm.

6.0pm: Landed Patrol.

10.55pm: Departed this Life Private MA Goddard ON 11777 RMLI - Lost overboard whilst returning in Liberty Boat; Switched on searchlights and made careful search for body; Which was not recovered. [Information from Casualty List: Cornwall, cruiser. GODDARD, Maurice A, Private, RMLI, 11777 (Ply), died in Singapore]

Midnight: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs]


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17 September 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

7.15am: Landed Church parties RC [Roman Catholic] (32), Presbyterians (11).

8.10am: Landed Wesleyans (23).

10.0am: Presbyterians and RCs returned onboard.

10.30am: Performed Divine Service.

11.0am: Wesleyans returned onboard.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 10.15pm, leave to Boys until 6.30pm.

5.0pm: Recovered remains of Private Goddard RMLI.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 370 lbs]


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18 September 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

5.40am: Hands employed cleaning Ship and Rigged diving Boat.

9.10am: Hands employed Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions. Boatswain’s party refitting; Remainder employed as requisite. Court of inquiry held onboard.

11.0pm: Divers employed examining underwater Fittings.

pm: Divers employed about underwater Fittings.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Boys of Port Watch until 6.30pm.

3.0pm: Landed Funeral party to bury remains of Private Goddard RMLI.

3.50pm: Discharged 1 Rating to Fort Canning.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 6.30am. Landed Sailors Home Patrol.

6.0pm: Landed Patrol.

7.40pm: 1 Rating joined Ship from Hospital.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables 500 lbs]


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19 September 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

6.30am: Sailors Home Patrol returned onboard.

7.0am: Divers employed examining underwater Fittings.

9.0am: Divisions, Prayers. 9.10am: Exercised small arm Companies at Drill; Court of Inquiry held onboard.

10.15am: Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions. Ordinary Seamen at Boat pulling Instructions; Remainder employed as requisite.

pm: Divers employed examining underwater Fittings.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 6.30am.

5.0pm: Landed Sailors Home Patrol.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Vegetables 600 lbs]


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20 September 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

6.40am: Sailors Home Patrol returned onboard. Divers employed examining underwater Fittings.

9.10am: B Group at Divisional drill; Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Courses at Instructions; Divers employed examining underwater Fittings; Remainder of Hands employed as requisite.

11.30am: Port Watch for Exercise out Kedge anchor.

3.40pm: Starboard Watch for Exercise out Kedge anchor.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 10.15pm.

4.45pm: Finished Diving; Unrigged Diving Boat.

6.0pm: Landed Patrol.

10.45pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 370 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs]


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21 September 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

6.0am: Exercised Land every available man.

7.20am: Hoisted in Launch; Hands employed cleaning Ship. Returned 6” Cordite.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 10.15pm. Hands Make and Mend clothes.

6.15pm: Japanese Cruiser Akasha [almost certainly Akashi] arrived.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Vegetables 1700 lbs]

[Noon temperature 87F]


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22 September 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

5.30am: Hoisted out Field Gun.

6.0am: Landed every available Seaman; Remainder of Hands employed cleaning Ship.

8.10am: Landing Party returned onboard.

9.20am: Hoisted in Field Gun; Returned 6” Cordite.

3.30pm: Discharged Mr Whitworth Gunner to HMS Fame.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 10.30pm.

5.25pm: Mr Savage Gunner joined Ship from HMS Fame.

5.30pm: Stokers to Evening Quarters.

6.0pm: Landed Patrol.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables 800 lbs]


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23 September 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

8.50am: Discharged Lieutenant Marshall RNR to HMS Fame.

10.0am: Lit fires in Nos 1, 2, 3 C Boilers.

11.0am: Japanese Cruiser arrived.

0.30pm: Let fires die out in Nos 1, 2, 3 B Boilers.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 309.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 10.30pm. Second part of Port Watch employed discharging ammunition.

6.0pm: Lieutenant Spencer RNR joined Ship from HMS Fame.

6.40pm: 1 Rating joined Ship from Hospital.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 350 lbs, Vegetables 1400 lbs]


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24 September 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

5.55am: Japanese Cruiser Akasha [Akashi] sailed.

7.10am: Landed Roman Catholics (38) and (9) Presbyterians.

8.10am: Landed Wesleyans (23).

10.10am: RCs and Presbyterians returned onboard.

10.30am: Performed Divine Service.

11.45am: Weslyans [sic] returned onboard.

Noon: Japanese Destroyer Flotilla sailed.

0.5pm: HMAS Pioneer arrived.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 10.30pm and leave to Boys until 7.20pm.

6.30pm: Landed Patrol.

11.0pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 350 lbs]


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25 September 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

5.40am: Hands employed cleaning Ship; Getting up L Shell.

6.50am: HMS Minerva Sailed; HMS Pioneer arrived from Keppel Harbour; Returned 6” Cordite.

1.0pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch of Boys until 7.20pm.

1.30pm: Discharged 1 rating to Hospital.

1.55pm: HMS Minerva arrived.

2.0pm: Hands employed Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Ordinary Seamen at Boat pulling Instructions; Remainder employed Blacking down aloft, cleaning out Boats and as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 10.15pm.

6.15pm: Port Watch Worked Main Derrick hoisted out Field Gun.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 350 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs]


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26 September 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

5.40am: Landed Field Guns Crew and Marines for drill. Hands employed cleaning Ship.

8.25am: Field Guns Crew and Marines returned onboard.

8.30am: Japanese Destroyer Flotilla arrived.

9.10am: Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Ordinary Seaman at Instructions; Remainder of Hands Work Main Derrick hoisted in Field Gun then employed as requisite.

3.10pm: Japanese Cruiser Akashi arrived. Japanese Commodore Visited Ship.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 10.15pm.

5.30pm: Stokers at evening Quarters.

6.30pm: Landed Patrol.

10.50pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 350 lbs, Vegetables 600 lbs]


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27 September 1916

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

Draught of Water: Forward 26’ 6”, Aft 25’ 5”.

2.15am: Lit fires in Nos 4 to 9 C Boilers.

5.40am: Hands employed preparing for Coaling; Hoisted in First Steam Pinnace and Sailing Pinnace.

6.32am: Weighed and Proceeded Course and speed as requisite for going alongside No 7 Wharf; Returned 6” Cordite.

7.25am: Stopped and secured alongside No 7 Wharf.

7.45am: Commenced Coaling Ship.

10.25am: Hoisted in Second Steam Pinnace and Let fires die out.

10.30am: Finished Coaling received (260) Tons.

11.40am: Cast off from No 7 Wharf and Proceeded, Course as requisite, 64 revs.

[Draught of Water: Forward 27’ 3”, Aft 26’ 3”]

0.44pm: Set Course N85E (Magnetic).

1.0pm: Lit fires in Nos 5 and 6 A Boilers.

2.43pm: Altered course South (Magnetic), Pan Reef Light bearing S20W (Magnetic).

3.41pm: Pulo Sau Island Light House abeam 1.5 miles.

4.13pm: Orion Rock buoy abeam, altered course S47E (Magnetic).

5.0pm: Terkolei [Terkulai] Light House abeam.

6.20pm: Karas Island Light House abeam 1 mile.

6.45pm: Rigged Night defence.

[Distance run through the Water: 6.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 420 lbs, Vegetables 5500 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 1432.2 + 260.0, Total 1692.2 tons]

[Noon temperature 87F, sea temperature 84F]


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28 September 1916

From Singapore to Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -1.5, Long 105.1

1.47am: Sighted Tanjong Jang Light bearing S22W (Magnetic).

6.30am: Deviation by bearing of Sun 0.5 degrees W.

10.0am: Lit fires in Nos 3 and 4 A Boilers.

2.50pm: Ulgar [probably Tanjung Ular] Light abeam 3 miles.

4.34pm: Sighted Amelia Bank buoy bearing S81E (Magnetic).

5.15pm: Amelia Bank buoy abeam 1.25 miles.

5.26pm: Tanjong Sukal abeam to Port 8.5 miles.

5.45pm: Let fires dies out in No 8 C [boiler].

6.0pm: Sighted West Nangka Light bearing S76E (Magnetic).

6.20pm: Lit fires in Nos 1 and 2 A Boilers.

[Distance] [Run 214 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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29 September 1916

From Singapore to Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -5.0, Long 106.8

2.0am: Altered course S20E (Magnetic). Dapur Island abeam 5.5 miles.

9.55am: Hands employed Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Ordinary Seamen at Instructions; Remainder employed scrubbing Canvas gear, Mustering Bags and as requisite.

1.11pm: Arnemuiden Bank abeam S82W (Magnetic), 3.5 miles.

4.0pm: Edam Island Light House bore S1W, 15 miles; Quarters.

4.30pm: Challenged and received reply from HMS City of London.

5.22pm: Stopped.

6.24pm: Proceeded Course and speed as requisite to close Steamer.

7.25pm: Boarded SS Van Rensdyck [probably Van Reimsdijk] (Dutch) (Batavia to Sourabaya) in Lat 5 56 S, Long 107 57 E; General Cargo; allowed to proceed.

7.45pm: Boarded SS Barenspj [possibly Barentsz?] (Dutch) Batavia to Cherbourg [? or maybe Cheribon] in Lat 5 55 S, Long 106 57 E; General Cargo; allowed her to proceed.

8.3pm: Proceeded Course S14W (Magnetic) 45 revs.

9.3pm: Stopped.

9.15pm: Let fires die out in Nos 3 and 4 A Boilers.

11.7pm: Proceeded as requisite to G position.

11.42pm: Stopped.

[Distance] [Run 248.75 miles]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 369 lbs]


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30 September 1916

From Batavia Road Patrol to Madura Strait Patrol

Lat -5.8, Long 107.6

3.6am: Proceeded S75W for position G.

3.41am: Stopped; Edam Island Light bearing N67W 5.25 miles.

5.48am: Proceeded Course as requisite 44 revs to close Steamer.

5.54am: Stopped; Boarded SS Melchior Treub (Dutch) (Samarang to Batavia and Singapore) in Lat 5 59 S, Long 106 56 E; General Cargo; allowed her to proceed; Tested Lifebuoys found Correct; Returned 6” Cordite.

9.0am: Aired Night clothing; Hands employed cleaning Ship throughout.

10.0am: Commenced Sounding (every 5 minutes).

11.30am: Altered course S77E (Magnetic). Stopped sounding.

Noon: Altered course as requisite for close Barque.

0.40pm: Stopped; Boarded Barque Albertine Beatrice (Dutch), Surabaya to Batavia in Lat 5 51 S, Long 107 32 S, General Cargo; allowed to proceed.

1.7pm: Proceeded Course and speed as requisite.

1.46pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Rena [listed here] (Norweigan [Norwegian]) Semarang to Marseilles in Lat 5 51 S, Long 104 34 E; General Cargo; allowed to proceed.

2.16pm: Boarded SS Roggeveen (Dutch), Batavia to Newcastle (NSW) [New South Wales], (Cargo Nil); allowed her to proceed.

2.31pm: Boarded SS Van Den Bosch (Dutch), Batavia to Semarang in Lat 5 51 N, Long 104 34 E; General Cargo; allowed to proceed.

3.41pm: Boarded SS Turbinia (Dutch) Sourabaya to Rotterdam, in Lat 5 55 S, Long 107 34 E (Cargo Sugar, etc), (allowed her to proceed).

4.12pm: Proceeded S84E (Magnetic) 64 revs.

7.0pm: Sighted Boompjes Light bearing S80E.

8.45pm: Altered course S12E (Magnetic) to close Steamer.

9.25pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Oranje (Dutch) Sourabaya to Batavia in Lat 6 04 S, Long 108 15 E; Cargo Tobacco and Coffee; allowed to proceed.

10.5pm: Proceeded Course S87E (Magnetic) 64 revs.

10.47pm: Boompjes Light abeam 7 miles.

11.30pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes.

Midnight: Altered course SSE (Magnetic) to close Steamer.

[Distance] [Run 117.7 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Rain, heavy at times, in middle of day, noon air and sea temperature 82F]


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LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1916


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1 October 1916

From Batavia Road Patrol to Madura Strait Patrol

Lat -6.3, Long 110.2

0.21am: Stopped; Spoke SS Bahadar [Bahadur] (Tegal to Calcutta), Cargo Sugar.

0.25am: Proceeded 64 revs Course S88E.

2.0am: Put clocks on 10 minutes.

4.15am: Put clocks on 10 minutes.

10.30am: Performed Divine Service.

2.40pm: Sighted Mandalike [Mandalika] Light House bearing S73E (Magnetic).

4.50pm: Spoke SS Livingstonia (British) Sourabaya to Mauritius; Cargo Sugar in Lat 6 65 S, Long 110 54 E.

5.0pm: Mandalike Light abeam 6.75 miles.

7.45pm: Mandalike Light dipped bearing S82W (Magnetic).

[Distance] [Run 167 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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2 October 1916

From Batavia Road Patrol to Madura Strait Patrol

Lat -6.8, Long 113.8

9.10am: Exercised small arm Companies at Drill.

10.30am: Turrets Crews and Turrets Supply parties at drill; Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Remainder of Hands employed cleaning Ship and as requisite.

0.45pm: Paid Monthly Money.

4.35pm: Tribung [Pulau Sapudi] Light abeam 3.25 miles.

7.30pm: Stopped.

8.04pm: Proceeded 64 revs Course S36E; Course and speed as requisite to close Steamer.

9.22pm: Spoke SS Roggeveen (Dutch); Sourabaya to Newcastle NSW; allowed to proceed.

9.22pm: Stopped Tribung Light buoy N25E (Magnetic) 25.5 miles.

Midnight: Tribung Light bearing N34E (Magnetic) 20 miles.

[Distance] [Run 225.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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3 October 1916

On Madura Strait Patrol

Lat -7.4, Long 113.3

3.8am: Proceeded Course S36E (Magnetic) 52 revs to regain Position. 3.40am: Stopped.

5.25am: Sighted Steamer bearing S35E. 5.34am: Proceeded, Course S81W (Magnetic).

1.20pm: Zwaantjes [Karang Koko] Light House abeam S5E 2 miles.

2.23pm: Stopped; Kambing Island West Point N65W; Zwaantjes Light House S53E (Magnetic).

4.50pm: Proceeded Course and speed as requisite to regain Position. 5.0pm: Stopped.

6.21pm: Proceeded Course and speed as requisite to close Steamer.

6.52pm: Stopped. 7.0pm: Boarded SS Van Riemsdyk [Riemsdijk] (Dutch) in Lat 7 25 S, Long 112 58 E; Sourabaya To Ampenan; General Cargo; allowed her to proceed.

8.30pm: Took cast of Lead 13 fathoms.

9.0pm: Took cast of Lead 10 fathoms.

9.5pm: Proceeded S35E 40 revs; 9.21pm: Stopped.

9.30pm: Took cast of Lead 18 fathoms.

11.28pm: Proceeded Course S35E 40 revs; 11.50pm: Stopped.

[Distance] [Run 129.2 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Noon temperature 87F, sea temperature 84F]


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4 October 1916

On Madura Strait Patrol

Lat -7.6, Long 113.3

0.42am: Proceeded 62 revs Course as requisite to intercept Steamer.

1.0am: Boarded SS Tasman [Tasman (2) listed here] (Dutch) in Lat 7 29 S, Long 113 00 E; Sydney (NSW) To Sourabaya; General Cargo; allowed her to proceed.

8.0am: Sounded 16.5 fathoms. 8.30am: Sounded 16.75 fathoms;

9.6am: Proceeded Course S60E 52 revs.

9.10am: B and X Groups at Divisional drill; Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Ordinary Seamen at Rifle exercise; Remainder employed as requisite.

10.11am: Zwaantjes Light House abeam 4.75 miles.

1.10pm: Course as requisite to close Steamer.

1.45pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Ceram (Dutch) in Lat 7 35 S, Long 113 27 E (Sourabaya To Calcutta), Cargo Sugar; allowed to proceed.

2.4pm: Course and speed as requisite for closing Steamer.

3.0pm: Stopped; Boarded SS De Carpentier Lat 7 28 S, Long 113 32 E (Sourabaya To Macassar), General Cargo; allowed to proceed.

4.2pm: Proceeded Course N66E 64 revs.

7.20pm: Sighted Sapudi Island Light N53.5E.

9.39pm: Sapudi Island Light abeam 2.75 miles.

[Distance] [Run 47.9 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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5 October 1916

From Madura Strait Patrol to Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -6.4, Long 112.2

2.30 to 3.0am: Passed through fleet of small fishing Craft.

6.23am: Jumputan Hill bore S3E (Magnetic).

8.15pm: Mandalike Light abeam S5W Magnetic) 9.5 miles.

11.15pm: Put clocks back 15 minutes.

[Distance] [Run 193 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Wind south easterly in am, north easterly in pm, force 3 or 4 all day, noon temperature 85F, sea temperature 84F]


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6 October 1916

From Madura Strait Patrol to Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -6.0, Long 108.3

4.20am: Put clocks back 15 minutes.

8.22am: Sighted Steamer 2 Points on Starboard bow.

9.50am: Observed Boompjes Light House bearing N78W (Magnetic). Hands employed Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Marines at Maxim Gun drill; Remainder employed as requisite.

11.34am: Boompjes Island Light House abeam N5E (Magnetic) 1.6 miles.

1.0pm: Altered course as requisite to close Steamer.

1.17pm: Stopped; Spoke SS Haworth (British) (Probolingo To Batavia and Falmouth).

1.20pm: Resumed Course and Speed.

7.10pm: Course and speed as requisite for closing Steamer.

7.45pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Van Rees (Dutch) in Lat 5 51 S, Long 107 08 E (Batavia To Sourabaya), General Cargo; allowed her to proceed.

8.9pm: Proceeded Course WxS 64 revs.

10.6pm: Stopped; Edam Island Light bearing N73W 5.25 miles.

[Distance] [Run 237.1 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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7 October 1916

On Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -5.9, Long 106.9

4.19am: Proceeded Course and speed as requisite to close Steamer.

4.45am: Boarded SS Kediri (Dutch) (Cheribon To Batavia) General Cargo; allowed to proceed, in Lat 5 58 S, Long 106 55 E.

6.9am: Spoke Admiralty Collier SS Haisorth [possibly Hainsworth?] and Communicated with SS Rumphius (Territorial Waters).

8.50am: Aired Night Clothing.

10.29am: Proceeded Course and speed as requisite to position G. 10.44am: Stopped.

11.30am: Proceeded.

1.30pm: Stopped. Edam Island Light House S5W (Magnetic) 10.5 miles.

4.0pm: Proceeded 40 revs Course North (Magnetic) to regain position. 4.30pm: Stopped.

5.23pm: Proceeded 40 revs Course as requisite to close Steamer.

6.15pm: Boarded SS Rumphius (Dutch) in Lat 5 47 S, Long 106 52 E (Batavia To Singapore), General Cargo; allowed her to proceed.

7.0pm: Proceeded 40 revs Course as requisite.

7.50pm: Boarded SS Van Lansberge (Dutch) in Lat 5 50 S, Long 106 52.5 E (Batavia to Palembang), (General Cargo); allowed to proceed.

11.13pm: Proceeded Course and speed as requisite to regain position Y.

[Distance] [Run 104.2 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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8 October 1916

On Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -5.8, Long 106.9

4.0am: Edam Island Light bore S17W (Magnetic) 8.8 miles (By Range Finder).

4.35am: Spoke SS Melchior Treub (Dutch) Singapore to Batavia.

6.30am: Proceeded, Course S64E 45 revs.

7.15am: Stopped; Edam Island Light House S44W 11 miles.

10.7am: Proceeded, Course N31E (Magnetic) 30 revs.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

11.30am: Courses as requisite to close Steamer.

0.15pm: Boarded SS Van Neck (Dutch) in Lat 5 51 S, Long 106 54 E (Batavia To Tanjong Pandang), General Cargo; allowed her to proceed.

0.47pm: Proceeded 30 revs Course as requisite to regain position G.

5.0pm: Boarded SS Melchior Treub (Dutch) in Lat 6 01 S, Long 106 55 E (Batavia to Samarang), General Cargo; allowed her to proceed.

5.50pm: Boarded SS Banda [Banda (1) listed here] (Dutch) in Lat 6 01 S, Long 106 55 E (Batavia To Cheribon), General Cargo; allowed her to proceed.

6.40pm: Proceeded N15E 30 revs for position.

7.20pm: Boarded SS Donggala (Dutch) in Lat 6 00 S, Long 106 56 E (Batavia to Palembang), General Cargo; allowed her to proceed.

[Distance] [Run 36.6 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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9 October 1916

On Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -6.0, Long 106.9

4.30am: Proceeded N70W 30 revs. 4.45am: Courses and speed as requisite to close Steamer.

5.0am: Boarded SS Baud (Dutch) Singapore to Batavia, in Lat 5 55 S, Long 106 54 E; General Cargo; allowed her to proceed.

5.27am: Proceeded Course S24E (Magnetic) 30 revs to regain Position.

8.27am: Proceeded 45 revs Course as requisite to close Steamer.

8.43am: Stopped SS Tarakan (Dutch) in Lat 5 55 S, Long 106 55 E (Balik-Papan to Batavia), Oil Fuel; allowed her to proceed.

11.18: Proceeded S63E 33 revs to regain Position. 11.53am: Stopped.

1.45pm: Boarded SS Van Noort (Dutch) in Lat 5 00 S, Long 106 55.5 E (Batavia to Banka), General Cargo; allowed her to proceed.

3.40pm: Port Watch Exercised close Watertight Doors.

4.15pm: Exercised away Boats for Boat pulling exercise.

4.32pm: Proceeded Course and speed as requisite.

5.45pm: Boarded SS Gouverneur Generaal Daendels (Dutch) in Lat 6 01 S, Long 106 55 E (Batavia to Cheribon), General Cargo; allowed her to proceed.

6.10pm: Proceeded 35 revs, Course as requisite to make Position G. 6.39pm: Stopped.

9.30pm: Boarded SS Kediri (Dutch) in Lat 5 59 S, Long 106 55 E (Batavia to Boelongan). General Cargo; allowed her to proceed.

[Distance] [Run 23 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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10 October 1916

On Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -6.0, Long 106.9

1.2am: Proceeded Course and speed as requisite for closing Steamer.

1.40am: Stopped; Boarded SS Madioen (Dutch) in Lat 5 59.5 S, Long 106 55 E (Batavia to Cheribon), General Cargo; allowed her to proceed.

3.20am: Proceeded Course and speed as requisite to regain Position. 3.40am: Stopped.

8.0am: Boarded SS Van Der Capellen (Dutch) in Lat 5 58.5 S, Long 106 55.5E (Sourabaya to Batavia), General Cargo; allowed to proceed.

9.10am: A Group at Divisional drill; Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Ordinary Seamen at Rifle exercises; Remainder employed as requisite.

2.3pm: Proceeded 33 revs Course as requisite to regain position. 2.40pm: Stopped.

4.10pm: Port Watch out Collision Mat; Marines at Boat Pulling exercise.

4.24pm: Proceeded Course and speed as requisite for evolution. 4.32pm: Stopped.

5.15pm: Boarded SS Baud (Dutch) in Lat 6 01 S, Long 106 56 E (Batavia to Semarang), General Cargo; allowed her to proceed.

7.11pm: Proceeded Course and speed as requisite to regain position G.

7.35pm: Stopped; Rigged Night Defence.

11.5pm: Heavy Rain. 11.20pm: Clearing.

[Distance] [Run 5.9 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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11 October 1916

On Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -6.0, Long 106.9

5.4am: Proceeded Course S32E (Magnetic) 35 revs to regain Position. 5.41am: Stopped.

7.0am: Boarded SS Tasman (Dutch) in Lat 6 00 S, Long 106 56 E (Samerang to Batavia), General Cargo; allowed her to proceed.

11.37am: Proceeded Course and speed as requisite for closing Steamer. 11.47am: Stopped.

0.15pm: Boarded SS Bia [?] (Swede) in Lat 6 00 S, Long 105 54.5 E (Newcastle NSW to Batavia), Cargo Coal; allowed to proceed.

0.32pm: Proceeded 30 revs Course as requisite to regain position G.

0.40pm: Stopped; Very Heavy Rain.

2.0pm: Boarded SS Ban Whatt Hin (British) in Lat 6 05 [S], Long 106 54 [E].

2.59pm: Proceeded 30 revs Course as requisite for position G. 3.27pm: Stopped.

5.45pm: Boarded SS Van Waerwyck [Van Waerwijck] (Dutch) in Lat 6 01 S, Long 106 54 E (Batavia to Sourabaya), General Cargo; allowed her to proceed.

6.0pm: Boarded SS Edendale (British) in Lat 6 01 S, Long 106 54 E (Batavia to Cheribon), General Cargo; allowed her to proceed.

6.28pm: Proceeded 35 revs Course as requisite to regain position. 6.55pm: Stopped.

11.10pm: Proceeded 30 revs, Course as requisite to regain position G. 11.29pm: Stopped.

[Distance] [Run 9.1 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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12 October 1916

On Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -6.0, Long 106.9

1.50am: Proceeded Course and speed as requisite to close Steamer.

2.40am: Stopped; Boarded SS Van Lansberge (Dutch) in Lat 5 50 S, Long 106 53 E (Palembang to Batavia), General Cargo; allowed her to proceed.

3.15am: Proceeded 35 revs, Course as requisite to regain position. 3.45am: Stopped.

4.10am: Proceeded Course as requisite 35 revs for intercepting Stranger.

4.30am: Boarded SS Van den Bosch (Dutch) in Lat 5 59.25 S, Long 106 54.5 E (Sourabaya to Batavia), General Cargo; allowed her to proceed.

7.0am: Proceeded N6E (Magnetic) 64 revs.

8.37am: Stopped; Dropped Target.

8.55am: Proceeded Course as requisite 52 revs; Carried out 1” Aiming Rifle Target practise with 6” Guns.

9.52am: Stopped. Picked up Target.

10.4am: Proceeded Course S5E (Magnetic) 52 revs.

0.14pm: Stopped.

2.30pm: Boarded SS Calcutta (Dutch) in Lat 5 59.5 S, Long 106 33.5 E (Rangoon to Batavia), Cargo Rice; allowed her to proceed.

4.6pm: Port Watch Exercise out Collision Mat. 4.20pm: Mat replaced.

4.40pm: Proceeded 30 revs Course N6W for position G. 5.11pm: Stopped.

6.58pm: Proceeed 52 rev, Course as requisite. 7.3pm: Stopped; Rigged Night Defence.

11.35pm: Proceeded course as requisite 30 revs to regain position. 11.57pm: Stopped.

[Distance] [Run 50.7 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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13 October 1916

On Batavia Road Patrol

Lat -6.0, Long 106.9

1.45am: Boarded SS Siberg (Dutch) in Lat 6 00 S, Long 106 55.5 E (Makassar to Batavia), General Cargo; allowed her to proceed.

4.40am: Spoke SS Tjimanoek (Dutch) Hong Kong to Batavia.

4.52am: Proceeded 52 revs Course as requisite to regain position.

5.23am: Stopped.

9.0am: Proceeded Course and Speed as requisite.

9.50am: Stopped. 10.0am: Clean arms.

0.33pm: Proceeded Course as requisite 52 revs to close Steamer.

0.40pm: Stopped; Boarded SS Diva (Norwegian) in Lat 5 56 S, Long 106 54 E (Bangkok to Batavia), Cargo Rice; allowed her to proceed.

1.28pm: Proceeded Course as requisite 52 revs. 1.56pm: Stopped.

3.22pm: Proceeded Course as requisite 35 revs to intercept Steamer. 3.56pm: Stopped.

4.3pm: Proceeded Course and speed as requisite. 4.20pm: Stopped.

5.15pm: Boarded SS Boeroe (Dutch) in Lat 6 02 S, Long 106 55 E (Batavia to Padang), General Cargo; allowed her to proceed.

6.30pm: Boarded SS Ceylon (Dutch) in Lat 6 01 S, Long 106 55 W (Batavia to Samerang), General Cargo; allowed her to proceed.

6.50pm: Proceeded N40E 52 revs for position G. 6.56pm: Stopped.

8.45pm: Boarded SS Rindjani in Lat 5 59.5 S, Long 106 55.5 E (Batavia to Semarang), General Cargo; allowed her to proceed (Dutch).

9.26pm: Proceeded 64 revs Course as requisite for closing Steamer.

9.40pm: Spoke SS Tjimanoek (Dutch) allowed to proceed.

9.51pm: Stopped.

[Distance] [Run 18.2 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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14 October 1916

From Batavia Road Patrol to Singapore

Lat -5.9, Long 106.9

2.0am: Proceeded 30 revs Course as requisite to regain position. 2.34am: Stopped.

6.15am: Boarded SS Melchior Treub (Dutch) in Lat 5 58 S, Long 106 55 E (Sourabaya to Batavia), General Cargo; allowed her to proceed.

6.30am: Boarded SS Baud (Dutch) in Lat 5 58 S, Long 106 55 E (Samerang to Batavia), General Cargo; allowed her to proceed.

9.32am: Proceeded 30 revs Course as requisite to regain position. 9.53am: Stopped.

11.57am: Proceeded 65 revs Course N7W (Magnetic).

4.5pm: Etna Bank Light House abeam 5 miles.

4.47pm: Arnemuiden Bank abeam to Port 4.25 miles.

11.55pm: Sighted Steamer bearing S6W.

Midnight: Commenced Sounding every 10 minutes.

[Distance] [Run 168 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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15 October 1916

From Batavia Road Patrol to Singapore

Lat -2.4, Long 105.7

2.0am: Spoke SS Melchior Treub (Dutch) bound for Singapore.

3.30am: Sounding every 10 minutes throughout the Watch.

4.27am: Sighted Dapur Island Light N4.5W (Magnetic).

8.0am: Courses as requisite for Proceeding through Banka Strait.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

0.7pm: Nangka Light abeam 4 miles.

2.41pm: Amelia Bank buoy abeam 1.6 miles.

3.51pm: Kalan Light House abeam 4 miles.

5.0pm: Stopped Sounding.

10.35pm: Saya Island abeam 13 miles.

[Distance] [Run 233.2 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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16 October 1916

From Batavia Road Patrol to Singapore

Lat -1.2, Long 104.1

1.24am: Tanjong Jang Light abeam S75W (Magnetic) 3.6 miles.

8.30am: Little Karas Island Light House abeam 0.75 miles.

11.25am: Hands employed preparing Ship for entering Harbour.

0.25pm: Hauled in Patent Log; Lit fires in Picket Boat and Second Steam Pinnace. Courses and speeds as requisite for Singapore Road Anchorage.

0.52pm: Pilot came onboard.

1.30pm: Came to with Port anchor in 11.5 fathoms veered to 5.5 Shackles. 1.35pm: Pilot left Ship.

pm: Hands employed preparing Ship for Coaling and as requisite. Hoisted out Picket Boat and First and Second Steam Pinnaces.

[Anchorage Bearings: White Obelisk N40E, Breakwater Red Light (N) N26W, Breakwater Green Light (S) N80.5W]

5.0pm: Gave leave to CPOs and POs until 10.30pm.

[Distance] [Run 283.9 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 214.0 tons]

[Westerly wind force 6 at 6am and 8am then reducing, noon temperature 82F, sea temperature 84F]


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17 October 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

5.40am: Hands employed preparing Ship for Coaling.

7.55am: Collier SS Hang Sang secured alongside.

8.35am: Commenced Coaling Ship.

11.15am: Discharged 2 Ratings to Hospital.

3.30pm: Discharged Mr Savage Gunner to HMS Fame.

4.20pm: Mr Whitworth, Gunner joined Ship from HMS Fame. Gave leave to men not employed Coaling Ship until 10.30pm.

11.30pm: Stopped Coaling for the Night.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables 600 lbs]

[Heavy rain in early am]


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18 October 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

4.45am: Commenced Coaling Ship.

9.15am: HMS Fame sailed.

Noon: Finished Coaling received (1536) Tons.

1.12pm: Japanese Cruiser Nitaka [probably Niitaka, though an article here suggests she was based in South Africa at this date] sailed.

5.30pm: Landed Sailors Home Patrol.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol; Gave leave to Port Watch until 6.30am.

11.15pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables 700lbs]

[Coal Remaining: 174.5 + 1536.0, Total 1710.5 tons]


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19 October 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

5.30am: Hands employed Painting down aloft and cleaning Ship.

6.45am: Sailors Home Patrol returned onboard. Returned 6” Cordite.

8.45am: Hand employed cleaning Ship; Painting Mast and Funnels.

10.0am: Discharged Temporary Surgeon Shearer to HMS City of London.

10.25am: Staff Surgeon Baker and Mr Flynn Boatswain joined Ship from HMS City of London.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 6.30am, leave to Boys until 6.30pm.

3.45pm: Port Watch employed taking in Stores.

5.0pm: Watch employed taking in Stores and Provisions and as requisite.

6.0pm: Landed Patrol.

11.0pm: Let fires die out in Second Steam Pinnace; Banked fires in Picket Boat; Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables 500 lbs]


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20 October 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

8.45am: Hands employed Painting Ships side and stowing away Provisions and as requisite.

10.50am: Hoisted in Steam Cutter from HMS City of London.

11.5am: HMAS Psyche arrived.

11.30am: 1 CPO joined ship from HMAS Psyche.

1.0pm: Japanese Cruiser Kshima [probably Battleship Kashima shown here, and here] arrived.

2.0pm: Hands employed Painting Ship, getting in ammunition and as requisite.

3.30pm: Hoisted out Sailing Pinnace and Hoisted in Launch.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 10.30pm.

5.10pm: HMAS Psyche proceeded up Harbour.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables 1600 lbs]


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21 October 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

6.0am: HMS Diana sailed.

6.30am: HMAS Psyche came out of Harbour and anchored in the Roads.

9.50am: Japanese Destroyer arrived.

1.0pm: Read Warrant No 310; Discharged 1 Rating to Detention Quarters.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Engine Room ratings of Watch until 10.30pm. 1 Private RMLI sent to Fort Canning for Duty.

2.0pm: Hands employed cleaning Ship and getting in empty Store Cases and as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 10.30pm.

5.30pm: Discharged Mr Gearing Boatswain, 1 Corporal RMLI and 1 Sick Berth attendant to HMS City of London to await passage to England.

6.55pm: Escort returned onboard; Rigged Night defence.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables 2600 lbs]


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22 October 1916

From Singapore to Hong Kong or at Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning Ship and as requisite. Hoisted in Picket Boat, First Steam Pinnace and Sailing Pinnace.

7.0am: Lit fires in Nos 5 and 6 A, 4 to 9 B and 1 to 9 C Boilers. Returned 6” Cordite.

11.0am: Let fires die out in No 6 A Boiler.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

10.55am: Japanese Destroyer arrived.

[Draught of Water: Forward 27’ 00”, Aft 26’ 00”]

11.0am: 3 Ratings joined Ship from Hospital. Sent affects [effects] of 7 absentees to HMS City of London.

11.45am: Hoisted Flag of C in C [Commander in Chief]; following Ranks and Ratings joined Ship from Fort Canning: Vice Admiral Grant, Commander Forbes, Staff Paymaster Putt, Assistant Paymasters Stewart, Brightman, Vernon, Lieutenant Oldman RNVR, Sub Lieutenant Blood, 1 CPO, 1 Valet, 1 Ordinary Seaman, 5 Privates RMLI, 6 Chinese Domestics.

11.30am: Shortened in.

0.15pm: Hoisted in and Let fires dies out in Second Steam Pinnace.

0.36pm: Weighed and Proceeded Course and Speed as requisite.

1.0 to 1.45pm: Very Heavy Rain.

3.18pm: Horsburgh Light House abeam.

5.0pm: Port Watch employed preparing Ship for Sea [which is odd as she is already at sea].

10.0pm: Altered course N30E allowed 3 degrees for leeway.

10.45pm: Lit fires in Nos 1 and 2 A Boilers.

11.30pm: Put clocks on 8 minutes.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 420 lbs]

[Rain on and off during pm, north westerly wind force 5 or 5-6 from 10pm, noon temperature 85F, sea temperature 86F]


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23 October 1916

From Singapore to Hong Kong

Lat 5.5, Long 107.0

0.10am: Pulo Manki [Pulau Mangkai, Anambas Islands] Light abeam 8 miles.

0.20am: Spoke SS Jiansvaal [possibly Transvaal, listed here] (Danish) Vladivostock to Copenhagen.

2.0am: Put Clocks on 8 minutes.

2.45am: Pulo Manki Light dipped.

4.5am: Wind and Sea increasing.

4.32am: Put Clocks on 8 minutes.

9.30am: Turrets crews at Divisional Drill; Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Remainder employed as requisite.

9.35pm: Spoke SS Novara bound South.

[Course and Distance made good: 327 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Hong Kong Light House N24E 1133 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Wind north westerly increasing from force 3 to force 7 in am, west or south westerly gradually decreasing from force 7 to force 5 in pm, sea state rough or very rough from 8am onwards, rain on and off all day, noon temperature 80F, sea temperature 82F]


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24 October 1916

From Singapore to Hong Kong

Lat 10.0, Long 110.0

2.30am: Put clocks on 12 minutes.

Noon: Lit fires in Nos 3 and 4 A Boilers.

1.45pm: Let fires die out in Nos 5 and 8 B Boilers.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 311.

10.8pm: Courses as requisite to close Steamer.

10.32pm: Stopped. 10.40pm: Boarded SS Chengtu (British) in Lat 12 20.5 N, Long 111 13.5 E (Bangkok to Swatow); Removed Swatow Mails; and allowed her to Proceed.

11.25pm: Proceeded Course N26E (Magnetic) 96 revs.

[Course and Distance made good: N32E 327 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Wind and sea quieter today, rain on and off for much of the day]


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25 October 1916

From Singapore to Hong Kong

Lat 15.2, Long 112.9

2.0am: Put clocks on 11 minutes.

9.5am: Lit fires in No 6 A and Let fires die out in Nos 1 and 3 B Boilers.

0.30pm: Let fires die out in Nos 4, 6, 7, 9 B Boilers.

4.0pm: Altered course N5E (Magnetic). Quarters. Read Warrant No 312.

9.0pm: Let fires die out in Nos 4 and 7 C Boilers.

[Course and Distance made good: N29E 355 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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26 October 1916

From Singapore to Hong Kong

Lat 19.3, Long 113.5

3.0am: Put Clocks on 3 minutes.

Noon: Set course N15E allowed 5 degrees for leeway.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

4.0pm: Altered course N12E allowed 6 degrees for leeway.

4.10pm: Hauled in Patent Log to clear it. 4.13pm: Streamed Patent Log.

[Course and Distance made good: 252 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Gap Rock N10E 152 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[ENE wind force 5 then force 6 all day, sea state very rough from noon onwards. Showers in am, mist in early pm, noon temperature 81F, sea temperature 82F]


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27 October 1916

At Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

1.30am: Reduced to 64 revs; Gap Rock [now Wenwei Zhou] Light bearing N42E 21 miles.

3.0am: Altered course N50E (Magnetic); Put clocks on 10 minutes.

3.30am: Gap Rock Light N80E 10.5 miles.

4.30am: Gap Rock Light abeam to Starboard 5.5 miles.

5.18am: Sighted Waglan Light N52E.

6.0am: Lit fires in Picket Boat.

10.9am: Stopped. 10.20am: Made fast to Flagship Buoy.

10.20am: Let fires die out in Nos 1 to 6 A and 5, 8, 9 C [Boilers].

10.25am: Commodore visited ship; Vice Admiral Grant and Staff Transferred to HMS Tamar; Hands employed preparing Ship for Coaling.

11.20am: Commenced Coaling Ship.

1.10pm: Discharged 3 Signal Rating to HMS Tamar (Lent).

1.50pm: Discharged 1 Rating to Hospital.

2.0pm: Hands employed getting out empty Drums and Store Cases and as requisite.

5.50pm: Discharged 4 Privates RMLI to HMS Tamar for Duty with Admiral and Staff; Gave leave to CPOs until 10.30pm.

7.45pm: Finished Coaling received (1025) Tons.

11.15pm: Banked fires in Picket Boat.

[Distance run through the Water: 224.4 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables 1300 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 695.0 + 1025.0, Total 1720.0 tons]

[Misty in early am, noon temperature 76F]


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28 October 1916

At Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8.45am: Tugs secured alongside.

8.54am: Slipped Buoy and Proceeded.

9.25am: Slipped Tugs. 9.35am: Moored alongside Sea Wall in Basin.

10.30am: Landed Marine Guard of Honour.

1.0pm: Marine Guard returned onboard.

3.15pm: Banked fires and shut off in No 3 C Boiler.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 7.0am.

5.30pm: Landed Patrol.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 700 lbs]


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29 October 1916

At Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9.30am: Divisions; Landed Church parties (44) RCs [Roman Catholics], (29) Wesleyans, (10) Presbyterians, (3) Baptists and (3) Congregationists.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

10.35am: Church Parties returned onboard.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 7.0am. Boys until 7.0pm.

3.0pm: Russian Cruiser sailed

5.30pm: Landed Patrol.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

11.45pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables 600 lbs]


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30 October 1916

At Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6.45am: HMS Virago arrived.

8.45am: Hands employed returning and Drawing Carpenters Stores; Gunners party getting out ammunition; Boatswains Party getting down Yards; Torpedo Training Class at Instructions; Ordinary Seamen at Boat pulling Instructions; Remainder employed Painting Ship and as requisite.

11.0am: Discharged 8 Ratings to Hospital

1.30pm: Gave leave to Boys until 7.0pm.

2.0pm: Hands employed Painting Heads; Boatswains party getting down Yards and Main Topmast; Gunners party getting out ammunition; Ordinary Seamen at Boat pulling Instructions.

4.15pm: Clean Arms.

5.0pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 7.0am.

5.30pm: Landed Patrol.

11.30pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs]


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31 October 1916

At Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8.45am: Hands employed Torpedo Training Class at Instructions; Ordinary Seamen at Boat pulling Instructions; Boatswains party employed getting down Main Topmast; Remainder employed Painting Heads and as requisite.

10.40am: Discharged 3 ratings to Hospital.

0.45pm: Paid Monthly Money.

2.0pm: Hands employed Torpedo Training Class at Instructions; Ordinary Seamen at Boat Pulling Instructions; Boatswains Party employed refitting Main Topmast; Remainder employed Painting Ship and as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 7.0am on Thursday [on this Tuesday]. Gave leave to First part of Port Watch until 11.0pm.

6.0pm: Landed Patrol.

Midnight: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 710 lbs, Vegetables 600 lbs]


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LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1916


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for November 1916]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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1 November 1916

At Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7.20am: Worked Main Derrick hoisted out First Steam Pinnace’s Boiler.

8.40am: Hands employed scraping Main Topmast; cleaning out Fore provision Room; Painting Boats and as requisite.

9.0am: Gave leave to Boys until 7.0pm.

11.30am: Chinese Cruiser Kia Chou [possibly Hai Chou, listed here] arrived.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Second part of Port Watch until 11.0pm.

5.30pm: Landed Patrol.

11.40pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 700 lbs]


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2 November 1916

At Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7.20am: HMS Venus arrived.

8.40am: Slipped Berth with Tugs.

9.15am: Cast off Tugs. 9.20am: Secured alongside Sea Wall of Basin.

10.20am: Hands employed returning and drawing Carpenters Stores; Boatswains party refitting Main Topmast; getting in Provisions; Scraping Main Topmast and as requisite.

0.15pm: HMS Newcastle arrived and secured to No 3 Buoy.

2.0pm: HMS Newcastle slipped Buoy and Secured alongside in Basin.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 7.0am Saturday [on this Thursday]. Gave leave to Second part of Starboard Watch until 11.0pm.

5.30pm: Landed Patrol.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 350 lbs, Vegetables 600 lbs]


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3 November 1916

At Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7.15am: Landed Roman Catholics Church party.

8.15am: Hands employed Refitting and Scraping Main Topmast; Getting out ammunition; Painting Boats and as requisite.

10.45am: HMS Whiting Sailed.

1.30pm: Chinese Cruiser Kia Chou sailed.

1.40pm: HMAS Swan arrived.

4.45pm: HMAS Esturias arrived. Second part Starboard Watch employed getting in Ammunition; Gave leave to First part of Starboard Watch until 11.0pm.

5.30pm: Landed Patrol.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 710 lbs, Vegetables 800 lbs]


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4 November 1916

At Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

0.10am: Patrol returned onboard.

7.0am: HMS Whiting arrived.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning Ship throughout; Worked Main Derrick hoisted out Battle practise Target; Painting Main Topmast.

2.5pm: 2 Ratings joined Ship from Hospital.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 7.0am. Hoisted in First Steam Pinnace’s Boiler.

5.30pm: Landed Patrol.

6.0pm: Gave leave to First part of Port Watch until 11.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 350 lbs, Vegetables 600 lbs]


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5 November 1916

At Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

0.15am: Patrol returned onboard.

7.10am: HMS Whiting arrived.

9.30am: Divisions; Landed Church parties RCs (48), Wesleyans (24), Presbyterians (11), Baptist (3), Congregationalist (4).

10.0am: Held Divine Service.

11.25am: RCs returned onboard.

11.25am: Tugs secured alongside. 11.30am: Proceeded into Dry Dock.

Noon: Entered Dock.

0.30pm: Church parties returned onboard.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 7.0am and leave to Boys until 7.0pm. Starboard Watch employed rigging Stageing and as requisite.

5.25pm: Starboard Watch employed rigging Stages.

5.30pm: Landed Patrol.

6.0pm: Gave leave to Second part Starboard Watch until 11.0pm.

11.50pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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6 November 1916

At Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

[In Dry Dock]

8.40am: Hands employed Painting Mess deck and Boats; Surveying Cable; Drawing Gunners, Carpenters and Boatswains Stores; Gunnery Training Classes at Instructions; remainder employed as requisite.

10.30am: Discharged 1 rating to Hospital.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Boys until 7.0pm.

4.0pm: Quarters; Read Warrant No 312.

4.35pm: Second Sub of Port Watch employed cleaning out Cable Lockers. Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 7.0am and leave to Second part of Port watch until 11.0pm.

5.30pm: Landed Patrol.

11.55pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 350 lbs, Vegetables 600 lbs]


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7 November 1916

At Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

[In Dry Dock]

8.5am: Hands employed Gunnery and Torpedo Training Classes at Instructions; Cable party getting in Bower Cables; Boatswains party Fitting Main Yard; Painting upper deck and Boats and as requisite.

3.0pm: 1 Rating joined Ship from HMS Venus.

4.0pm: Quarters; Read Warrant No 314.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 7.0am; Starboard Watch employed unrigging Stages.

5.30pm: Landed Patrol.

7.15pm: Gave leave to First part of Starboard Watch until 11.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 700 lbs, Vegetables 4200 lbs]


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8 November 1916

From Hong Kong to Mirs Bay

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

0.10am: Patrol returned onboard.

7.45am: Hands employed preparing Ship for leaving Dock.

8.0am: Proceeded out of Dock. 8.5am: Tugs secured alongside.

8.30am: Secured to Triumph Buoy; Cast off Tugs.

8.45am: HMS Venus sailed.

9.10am: Lit fires in Nos 1 to 6 A Boilers and 4 to 9 B Boilers.

[Draught of Water: Forward 26’ 9”, Aft 25’ 9”]

1.30pm: Hands employed preparing Ship for Sea and as requisite.

1.40pm: Hoisted in and let fires die out in Picket Boat.

2.0pm: Slipped Buoy and Proceeded Course as requisite for leaving Harbour 45 revs.

4.10pm: East Ninepin [Island] bore S20W, altered course N17E (Magnetic).

5.48pm: Stopped; Came to with Port anchor veered to 6 Shackles in 7 fathoms.

6.55pm: Rigged Night Defence.

[Anchorage Bearings: Albion Point N40W, North Point of Ping Chau S73.5W, South East Point of Ping Chau S22W]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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9 November 1916

At Mirs Bay

Lat 22.6, Long 114.4 [Estimated from information in log]

4.45am: Lit fires in First Steam Pinnace.

5.40am: Hands employed cleaning Ship and as requisite. Hoisted out First Steam Pinnace.

8.50am: Laid out Kedge anchor astern. 8.55am: Dropped Target.

9.30am: 6” Guns Crews Carried out 1” aiming Practice at Towing Target; Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Remainder employed cleaning Fore Hold and as requisite.

1.30pm: 6” Guns Crews at 1” Aiming Practice at Towing Target; Remainder Make and Mend Clothes.

3.30pm: Weighed and replaced Kedge anchor; Hoisted in First Steam Pinnace and Let fires die out.

4.5pm: Hoisted in Target and Preparing Ship for Sea.

5.10pm: Received Mails and Provisions from HMS Virago.

[Distance] [Run 33.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 740 lbs, Vegetables 1200 lbs]


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10 November 1916

From Mirs Bay to Amoy [now Xiamen]

Lat 22.5, Long 115.4

5.15am: Weighed and Proceeded Course S6E (Magnetic) 64 revs.

5.50am: Shek Ngau Chau abeam to Starboard.

7.20am: Sighted Steamer on Starboard Quarter.

11.27am: Sighted Chilang Rock Light House bearing N56E (Magnetic).

Noon: Altered course N75E (Compass) to allow 2 degrees for leeway.

1.09pm: Chilang Rock Light House abeam 6 miles.

3.24pm: Altered course as requisite to intercept Steamer.

4.0pm: Boarded SS Haitau (French) in Lat 22 34 N, Long 115 58 E (Swatou to Hoi Hau) Took Mails off her and allowed her to proceed (General Cargo).

4.29pm: Proceeded Course N68E (Magnetic) 64 revs.

6.0pm: Spoke SS Empress of Japan; Bound SW.

8.47pm: Breaker Point Light abeam N22W (Magnetic) 10 miles.

10.30pm: Light reported from Fore Top on Port beam presumably Cape Good Hope.

[Distance] [Run 93 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Northerly wind force 5 in late am and late pm, noon temperature 67F, sea temperature 76F]


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11 November 1916

From Mirs Bay to Amoy

Lat 24.1, Long 118.3

1.46am: High Lamock [now Nanpang Island] Light abeam N22W 13 miles.

6.15am: Sighted SE Brother Island N39W.

0.17pm: Chapel Island [now Dongding Island] abeam 1.75 miles.

3.12pm: Boarded SS Taming (British) in Lat 24 18 N, Long 118 13 E (General Cargo) (Amoy to Manila) Took off Mails from Amoy and allowed her to proceed.

4.0pm: Proceeded S34E (Magnetic) 64 revs.

4.15pm: Altered course South (Magnetic) 3 degrees allowed for leeway.

4.50pm: Chapel Island abeam 2 miles, altered course S26W (Magnetic).

[Distance] [Run 206.1 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]

[North easterly wind force 5 to 8 in am, force 4-5 to 7 in pm, sea state mostly rough or very rough all day, noon temperature 65F, sea temperature 70F]


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12 November 1916

From Amoy to Mirs Bay

Lat 22.4, Long 115.2

1.2am: High Lamock Island Light abeam 7 miles.

2.42am: Observed Good Hope Cape Light N39W.

3.49am: Observed Breaker Point Light bearing N81W.

5.4am: Breaker Point Light abeam to Starboard 10 miles.

8.50am: Sighted Chilang Light House N65W (Magnetic).

10.0am: Chilang Light House abeam to Starboard 9.5 miles.

10.20am: Held Divine Service.

2.28pm: Small Island abeam; altered course N65W.

3.20pm: Courses as requisite for entering Harbour.

4.40pm: Stopped. 4.44pm: Came to with Port anchor veered to 4 shackles in 7 fathoms; in Long Harbour Mirs Bay.

[Anchorage Bearings: Talbot Point N67E, Scott Point N1W, Sharp Peak N53W]

4.50pm: Banked fires in Nos 4 to 9 B Boilers.

[Distance] [Run 246.7 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[North easterly wind force 5 in am, reducing in pm, noon temperature 69F, sea temperature 72F]


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13 November 1916

At Mirs Bay

Lat 22.5, Long 114.5

[Draught of Water: Forward 25’ 7”, Aft 25’ 6”]

6.10am: HMS Venus Proceeded out of Harbour.

7.42am: Weighed and Proceeded Courses as requisite for leaving anchorage, 62 revs.

11.0am: Stopped. 11.40am: Proceeded Course as requisite 30 revs.

0.31pm: Stopped.

1.10pm: Proceeded Courses as requisite 68 revs; Commenced 6” Sub Calibre firing at Towing Target.

2.27pm: Finished firing Courses as requisite to Tolo Harbour.

3.40pm: Stopped; came to with Port anchor veered to 4 Shackles in 6.75 fathoms; in Tolo Harbour; Quarters.

3.45pm; Banked fires in Nos 4 to 9 B Boilers.

4.10pm: Torpedo Boat 036 arrived.

4.30pm: TB 036 Sailed.

4.45pm: HMS Whiting arrived.

5.30pm: HMS Venus arrived.

5.40pm: HMS Whiting Sailed.

6.30pm: Discharged 1 Rating to HMS Venus for Hospital.

7.0pm: Rigged Night defence; Exercise burn Searchlights.

[Distance] [Run 57.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1050 lbs, Vegetables 2700 lbs]


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14 November 1916

From Mirs Bay to Swatou Patrol or at Mirs Bay

Lat 22.5, Long 114.4 [estimated from information in log]

6.50am: Read Warrant No 315; Discharged 1 Prisoner to HMS Venus for Detention Quarters.

8.31am: Weighed and proceeded Courses as requisite for leaving Tolo Harbour 62 revs.

9.54am: Commenced Firing carrying out Battle Practice with 6” Guns (Half Charges) at Towing Target.

10.13am: Stopped. 10.21am: Proceeded. 10.23am: Commenced firing Second run.

10.47am: Stopped; Finished Firing.

11.0am: Proceeded Course as requisite for anchorage.

Noon: Stopped; 0.3pm: Came to with Port anchor veered to 4 shackles in 10 fathoms.

[Anchorage Bearings: Gau Tau Island [now Shek Ngau Chau] S63W, Hak ngam kok [?] S21E, Nam O [?] Custom House N15E]

2.15pm: Weighed and Proceeded Course S10E 62 revs.

11.5pm: Chilang Point Light abeam 8 miles; altered course N72E.

[Distance] [Run 61.5 miles]

[North easterly wind force 7 in late pm, with sea state very rough, noon temperature 71F, sea temperature 74F]


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15 November 1916

From Mirs Bay to Swatou [now Shantou] Patrol

Lat 23.2, Long 116.9

3.0am: Commenced Sounding every 10 minutes with Tubes.

4.0am: Stopped Sounding.

5.14am: Sighted Breaker Point Light bearing N41E (Magnetic).

0.18pm: Good Hope Cape abeam 4.5 miles.

1.37pm: Stopped. 1.42pm: Came to with Port anchor veered to 5 Shackles in 7 fathoms off Namoa Island [now Nan’ao Island, off Shantou]

[Anchorage Bearings off Swatou: 257 Pagoda N73W, Clipper Point N22W, Namoa Peak N57E, Crab Island Summit N81E]

[Distance] [Run 150.9 miles]

[North easterly wind force 7 or 8 in am with sea state rough, wind force 4 or 5 in pm, noon temperature 65F, sea temperature 70F]


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16 November 1916

From Swatou to Amoy Patrol

Lat 23.6, Long 117.6

1.0am: After midnight Wind backed to NNW.

6.10am: Weighed and Proceeded Course SE (Magnetic) 62 revs.

8.30am: Altered course N61E; Commenced Sounding every 5 minutes.

9.9am: Lamock Light House abeam to Starboard 1.5 miles.

9.30am: Altered course N50E (Magnetic); Stopped Sounding.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

6.28pm: Chapel Island [now Dongding Island] Light abeam 2 miles; altered course North 5 degrees allowed for leeway.

7.25pm: Courses as requisite for Anchoring.

8.7pm: Stopped. 8.13pm: Came to with Port anchor veered to 5 Shackles in 9.5 fathoms.

[Anchorage Bearings: Tsing Siu Island Light N81W, Tai-tan Island Light N57.5W, Quemoy Island Pagoda N43.5E, Done Rock S60.5W]

[Distance] [Run 62.75 miles]

[North easterly wind force 4 to 5 for most of am, force 6 to 8 in pm, with sea state mostly rough, noon temperature 68F, sea temperature 69F]


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17 November 1916

From Amoy to Swatou Patrol

Lat 23.5, Long 117.5

4.15am: Boarded SS Hai-Hong (British) in Lat 24 20 N, Long 118 14 E (Swatou to Amoy) (General Cargo), allowed her to proceed.

5.42am: Weighed and Proceeded 64 revs. 5.49am: Course S34W.

6.1am: Stopped; Hoisted Sea boat. 6.07am: Proceeded Course S39E 62 revs.

7.5am: Altered course S40W Chapel Island Light House abeam to Starboard 1.5 miles; Hands at Physical drill.

9.0am: Divisions and Prayers. Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Turrets Crews and Supply Party at Divisional drill; Remainder employed cleaning Ship and as requisite.

1.53pm: Lamocks Light House abeam to Port 1.75 miles.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 316.

6.45pm: Commenced Sounding every 10 minutes without Tubes.

7.42pm: SS Hong Moh (British) Swatou to Singapore.

[Distance] [Run 131.25 miles]

[North easterly wind force 6 for most of am, with sea state rough, easterly wind force 4 or 5 all pm, noon temperature 64F, sea temperature 67F]


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18 November 1916

On Swatou Patrol

Lat 23.0, Long 116.6

10.27am: Altered course West to intercept Steamer.

11.0am: Spoke SS Haliotis (Dutch) from Hong-Kong. Reduced to 45 revs Course S45W (Magnetic).

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 317.

7.20pm: Courses as requisite for Boarding SS Haldis.

10.30pm: Stopped. 11.0pm: Boarded SS Haldis (Norwegian) in Lat 23 21.5 N, Long 116 58.5E (Swatou To Bangkok) Took 3 bags of Mails from her and allowed her to proceed (General Cargo).

11.55pm: Proceeded 45 revs, Course S56W (Magnetic).

[Distance] [Run 185.2 miles]


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19 November 1916

On Swatou Patrol

Lat 23.1, Long 116.8

1.13am: Good Hope Cape Light abeam 5 miles; altered course S40W (Magnetic).

6.30am: Altered course S40W (Magnetic); Cape Good Hope abeam to Port 8.2 miles. Returned 6” Cordite.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

3.40pm: Altered course West to intercept Steamer.

3.58pm: Stopped. 4.0pm: Boarded SS Drufar [number 51 here] (Norwegian) in Lat 23 03 N, Long 116 48 E (Bangkok to Swatou) Took 3 Bags of Mails and 8 Letters from her and allowed her to proceed (General Cargo). Course and speed as requisite whilst Boarding.

4.45pm: Proceeded Course S36W 45 revs.

5.32pm: Stopped. 6.13pm: Proceeded 45 revs S30W.

[Distance] [Run 163.5 miles]

[North easterly wind increasing in pm, up to force 6 at midnight with sea state rough]


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20 November 1916

From Amoy to Swatou

Lat 23.1, Long 116.8

9.10am: Exercised Small Arm Companies.

10.35am: Turrets Crews and Supply parties at Divisional drill; Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Remainder employed as requisite.

4.10pm: Altered course to West to intercept Steamer.

4.20pm: Spoke SS Drufar (Norwegian) Swatou To Hong Kong.

5.20pm: Spoke SS Hai hau (British) Swatou To Hong Kong.

5.30pm: Good Hope Cape bearing N26W 3.5 miles.

[Distance] [Run 144.0 miles]

[ENE wind force 4 or 5 in am, force 6 or 7 in pm, with sea state rough, noon temperature 69F, sea temperature 68F]


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21 November 1916

From Swatou to Hong Kong

Lat 23.2, Long 116.9

3.15am: Courses as requisite for intercepting Steamer.

4.08am: Increased to 64 revs (Stranger following).

5.11am: Stopped. 5.30am: Boarded SS Hai-Hong (Amoy To Swatou) (British) in Lat 23 21 N, Long 116 38 E. Took 12 Bags and 4 Baskets of Mails from her and allowed her to proceed.

6.30am: Proceeded 45 revs Course S60W. 6.50am: Stopped.

9.13am: Proceeded N75E 45 revs; Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; A Group at Divisional drill; Marines at Infantry drill; Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

9.40am: Stopped.

3.45pm: Proceeded Course N66E (Magnetic) 45 revs (to regain Position).

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 317.

5.8pm: Stopped.

6.45pm: Proceeded 66 revs Course S33W.

9.44pm: Breaker Point Light abeam 8 miles; altered course S72W (Magnetic).

[Distance] [Run 119.3 miles]

[ENE wind force 6 to 7 in pm, with sea state rough, noon temperature 69F, sea temperature 68F]


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22 November 1916

From Swatou to Hong Kong or at Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

0.45am: Sighted Chilong Light bearing N85W (Magnetic).

2.02am: Chilong Light abeam to Starboard 6.75 miles.

5.0am: Lit fires in Picket Boat, First and Second Steam Pinnaces.

5.40am: Hands employed preparing Ship for Coaling.

6.0am: Sighted Waglan Light bearing S79W (Magnetic).

7.45am: Courses as requisite for entering Hong Kong Harbour.

8.35am: Stopped. 8.45am: Secured to No 4 Buoy.

9.20am: HMS Virago Sailed.

9.30am: HMS Fantone [Fantome] sailed; 3 Ratings joined Ship from Hospital.

11.45am: Coal Lighters secured alongside. 11.55am: Commenced Coaling Ship. Hoisted out Picket Boat, First and Second Steam Pinnaces.

1.15pm: HMS Fantone [sic] arrived.

3.55pm: HMS Fantone Sailed.

4.40pm: Discharged 1 Corporal and 4 Privates RMLI to Hospital for Duty; Gave leave to CPOs until 7.0am.

7.0pm and 10.0pm: Coaling Ship.

[Distance] [Run 181.0 miles]

[Coal remaining: 769.0 + 950.0, Total 1719.0 tons]


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23 November 1916

At Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

0.30am: Finished Coaling received (950) tons.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning Ship throughout.

9.30am: Lighters secured alongside; Gunners Party employed getting out empties.

3.30pm: Hoisted out Sailing Pinnace.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 7.0am.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

11.25pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 350 lbs, Vegetable 1400 lbs]


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24 November 1916

At Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6.0am: Painting Funnels and Blacking down aloft.

9.0am: HMS Virago and Submarine C7 Sailed.

pm: Sent Breech Mechanism of all Guns to Gun Mounting Store for repairs.

1.15pm: Hands employed Painting Ship; Ordinary Seamen and Boys at Boat Pulling Instructions; Remainder returning and Drawing Gunners (T) Stores and as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard watch until 7.0am.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

11.0pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 710 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs]


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25 November 1916

At Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8.30am: HMS Alacrity and HMAS Swan came out of Dock.

1.15pm: Hands employed Painting Ships Side, cleaning Ship and as requisite.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch of Stokers until 7.0am.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 7.0am.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

11.45pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 700 lbs]


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26 November 1916

At Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9.20am: Landed Church Parties RCs [Roman Catholics] (50), Wesleyans (23), Presbeterians [Presbyterians] (6), Baptist (2), Congregationist (5).

10.30pm: Held Divine Service.

11.50am: Church parties returned onboard.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 7.0am.

6.30pm: 1 Private RMLI joined Ship from SS Nankin [listed here].

7.20pm: Landed Patrol.

11.10pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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27 November 1916

At Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9.10am: Hands employed Ordinary Seamen at Boat pulling Instructions; Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Boatswains and Carpenters parties returning and drawing Stores; Gunners party employed getting out ammunition.

11.15: Russian Auxiliary Cruiser Orel [probably Oriol, listed here under Non-protected and auxiliary cruisers] arrived.

3.26pm: HMAS Fantone [Fantome] arrived.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 7.0am.

5.30pm: American Gunboat Panpanga [Pampanga] arrived.

6.50pm: 1 Corporal and 4 Privates RMLI rejoined Ship from Duty at Hospital.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

11.10pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 350 lbs, Vegetables 600 lbs]


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28 November 1916

At Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9.15am: Hands employed Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Ordinary Seamen at Boat pulling Instructions; Carpenters and Boatswains parties employed drawing Stores; Remainder employed as requisite.

11.0am: Hoisted in Battle Practice Target.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 7.0am.

5.0pm: 1 Rating joined ship from HMS Tamar.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

11.15pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 694 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs]


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29 November 1916

At Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7.5am: Boatswains and Gunners parties employed drawing Stores.

8.5am: HMS Whiting arrived; Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Ordinary Seaman at Boat pulling Instructions; Remainder of hands employed Provisioning Ship and as requisite.

11.45am: Dockyard parties returned onboard.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 7.0am.

4.35pm: Starboard Watch employed getting in and stowing away Stores.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

11.15pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 600 lbs]


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30 November 1916

At Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7.0am: HMS Whiting arrived; Lit fires in First Steam Pinnace.

9.0am: Divisions and Prayers; Landed Signal Rating for exercises; Gunnery Training Class landed for Drill.

9.10am: Clean arms; Carpenters party employed drawing Stores.

10.10am: HMS Fantone [Fantome] sailed.

11.0am: Discharged 1 rating to Hospital.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard until 7.0am.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

11.0pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 340 lbs, Vegetables 600 lbs]

[Noon temperature 58F]


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LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1916


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for December 1916]

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[Right hand side of cover signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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1 December 1916

At Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8.45am: Gunnery Training Classes Landed for drill.

9.10am: Hands employed Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instruction; Ordinary Seamen at Boat pulling Instruction; Remainder employed as requisite.

10.0am: Discharged Mr Rock, Warrant Steward, to SS Malta for passage to England; Training Classes returned on board.

0.40pm: Paid Monthly Money.

2.40pm: HMS Diana arrived.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 7.0am.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol. Let fires die out in First Steam Pinnace.

11.15pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 680 lbs, Vegetables 1400 lbs]


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2 December 1916

At Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6.0am: HMS Virago arrived.

2.30pm: 1 Rating joined Ship from Hospital for passage to HMS Venus.

3.30pm: Breech Mechanism of all Guns returned from Gun Mounting Store.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 7.0am.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol; Let fires die out in First Steam Pinnace.

8.10pm: Gave leave to Second part of Port Watch.

11.15pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 340 lbs, Vegetables 200 lbs]


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3 December 1916

At Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6.40am: Hoisted out Launch.

8.50am: Divisions; Landed Church parties RCs (51), Wesleyans (25). Presbyterians (13), Congregationalist (3).

9.0am: Landed Church of England party for Divine Service onboard HMS Tamar.

11.15am: Church parties returned onboard.

11.45am: Hoisted in Launch.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 7.0am, leave for Boys until 7.0pm.

2.45pm: 1 Rating joined Ship from Hospital.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

11.0pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 1000 lbs]


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4 December 1916

From Hong Kong to Saigon [now Ho Chi Minh City]

Lat 22.3, Long 114.3

6.30am: Lit fires in Nos 1 to 4 A and 1 to 9 C Boilers. Lit fires in First Steam Pinnace.

10.0am: Let fires die out in and Hoisted in Picket Boat, First and Second Steam Pinnaces.

[Draught of Water: Forward 26’ 9”, Aft 25’ 10”]

10.45am: Hoisted C in Cs [Commander in Chief’s] Flag, Vice Admiral WL Grant and Staff joined Ship.

[Draught of Water: Forward 26’ 9”, Aft 25’ 10”]

11.10am: Slipped Buoy and Proceeded Course and Speed as requisite for leaving Harbour.

0.30pm: Set course S40W (Magnetic).

1.40pm: Sighted Gap Rock Light House bearing S30W (Magnetic).

2.0pm: Streamed Patent Log and Commenced Sounding every 10 minutes.

2.40pm: Stopped Sounding.

11.15pm: Put Clocks back 10 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: 6.6 miles]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1080 lbs, Vegetables 4100 lbs]

[North easterly wind force 4 in pm, noon temperature 65F, sea temperature 68F]


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5 December 1916

From Hong Kong to Saigon

Lat 17.2, Long 111.3

3.10am: Put Clocks back 5 minutes.

4.35am: Put Clocks back 10 minutes.

9.10am: Hands employed Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Course at Instructions; Marines at Infantry and Maxim Gun drill; Remainder as requisite.

3.15pm: Bandsmen at Physical drill.

[Distance] [Various 351 miles]

[Wind north easterly until late pm, then north westerly, force 4 or 5 all day, with sea state becoming rough, rain and drizzle all pm, noon temperature 75F, sea temperature 78F]


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6 December 1916

From Hong Kong to Saigon

Lat 11.4, Long 109.6

9.15am: Hands employed Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions. B Group at Loader drill. Remainder as requisite.

11.20am: Y Group at Loader drill.

2.0pm: Altered course S25W; Reduced 56 revs; Commenced Sounding every 10 minutes.

2.30pm: Cape Padaran [Mui Dinh] Light House abeam.

6.15pm: Altered course S75W (Magnetic); Sounding every 5 minutes;

9.54pm: Courses Various; Spoke SS Manapouri (Saigon to Hong Kong) in Lat 10 38 N, Long 108 12 E.

11.10pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

11.20pm: Stopped Sounding.

[Course and Distance made good: S16.5W 363 miles]

[North westerly wind force 5 in am, with sea state rough, north easterly wind force 4 for most of pm, noon temperature 74F, sea temperature 77F]


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7 December 1916

From Hong Kong to Saigon

Lat 10.8, Long 106.7

2.0am: Put clocks back 3 minutes.

4.10am: Sighted Cape St James Light 0.5 points on Port bow bearing N50.5W.

4.3am: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

6.58am: French TB [Torpedo Boat] sighted approaching bearing N55W.

8.0am: Stopped; Pilot came onboard.

8.15am: Proceeded 64 revs Courses as requisite for proceeding up Saigon River.

0.32pm: Stopped; Hands employed securing Ship and as requisite.

1.0pm: Moored alongside Wharf.

1.40pm: French Commodore, British Consul and Medical Officer Visited Ship.

1.53pm: Put clocks back 6 minutes.

2.0pm: Hands make and mend clothes; Gave leave to Port Watch until 11pm.

2.45pm: French Generals visited Ship.

[Distance] [Run 243.5 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Saigon Observatory N79W 1.9 miles]


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8 December 1916

At Saigon

Lat 10.8, Long 106.7

10.15am: Mr Edward Healy, Boatswain, placed under arrest by Order of Captain Walter M Ellerton Royal Navy.

10.30am: Governor General Visited Ship.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 11.0pm.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

[Distance] [Run 2.5 miles]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs]

[Rain during pm; noon temperature 87F]


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9 December 1916

From Saigon to Singapore

Lat 10.8, Long 106.7

9.30am: Lit fires in Nos 1 to 9 B Boilers.

[Draught of Water: Forward 26’ 2”, Aft 25’ 10”]

11.0am: Hands employed preparing Ship for Sea.

1.45pm: Lit fires in Nos 4 to 9 C Boilers.

1.45pm: Pilot came onboard.

2.0pm: Cast off from Wharf and Proceeded Courses and speed as requisite.

4.10pm: Clean arms.

5.50pm: Stopped landed Pilot. 5.56pm: Proceeded 100 revs.

6.15pm: Cleared Cape St James set Course S5W (Magnetic). Streamed Patent Log.

6.55pm: Rigged Night Defence.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs]


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10 December 1916

From Saigon to Singapore

Lat 6.2, Long 105.6

1.5am: Hauled in Patent Log. Courses and speed as requisite for Boarding.

1.14am: Stopped. 1.30am: Boarded SS Halvard (Norwegian) Swatow To Bangkok, in Lat 8 45 N, Long 106 05 E (General Cargo); Took 4 Bags of Mails and allowed her to proceed.

2.0pm: Proceeded S58W 100 revs.

10.15pm: Performed Divine Service.

[Distance] [Run 340.2 miles]

[North easterly wind force 7 in middle of pm, with sea state very rough, noon temperature 79F, sea temperature 80F]


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11 December 1916

From Saigon to Singapore and at Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

6.25am: Pedra Branca Shoal Light abeam to Port 1.75 miles.

9.20am: Pilot came onboard. Proceeded Course and speed as requisite for Keppel Harbour.

10.10am: Secured alongside West Wharf; Hands employed preparing Ship for Coaling; Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions.

[Draught of Water: Forward 24’ 9”, Aft 25’ 1”]

10.50am: Commenced Coaling Ship.

11.0am: 8 Ratings joined Ship from HMS City of London; Vice Admiral WL Grant and Staff left Ship.

0.30pm: Hauled down C in C Flag.

1.15pm: Hands employed getting in Stores and as requisite; Coaling Ship.

2.55pm: Discharged 2 Ratings to Hospital.

4.0pm: Finished getting in Stores.

4.30pm: Gave leave to CPOs until 7.0am.

6.20pm: Finished Coaling Ship received (827) Tons.

[Draught of Water: Forward 27’ 0”, Aft 26’ 2”]

[Distance] [Run 314.7 miles]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 871.0 + 827.0, Total 1698.0 tons]

[Rain and showers during am]


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12 December 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.9

7.35am: Sent working party to Ordnance Depot for ammunition which had been sent for Quadrennial examination.

8.45am: Worked Main Derrick Hoisted out Motor Boat belonging to HMS City of London; Hands employed cleaning Ship throughout.

9.50am: Staff Paymaster AP Jones joined Ship.

10.40am: Ammunition Lighter secured alongside.

1.15pm: Hands employed getting in ammunition; cleaning Ship and as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 6.30am.

5.30pm: Landed Sailors Home Patrol

6.0pm: Landed Patrol.

7.0pm: 4 Ratings joined ship from Hospital.

11.0pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables 6400 lbs]


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13 December 1916

From Singapore to Java Sea or at Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 104.0

Draught of Water: Forward 27’ 0”, Aft 26’ 0”.

6.30am: Sailors Home Patrol returned onboard. Lit fires in Nos 1 to 6 A and 4, 5, 6 B Boilers.

9.10am: Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at instructions; B and X Groups at Loader drill; Remainder employed preparing Ship for Sea and as requisite.

11.5am: Cast off from West Wharf and Proceeded Courses and Speed as requisite for leaving Keppel Harbour.

11.39am: Set course East (Magnetic). 11.54am: Streamed Patent Log.

2.0pm: Horsburgh Light House abeam to Starboard 1.25 miles.

3.15pm: Bandsmen at Physical drill.

4.15pm: Read Warrants Nos 319, 320, 321, 322, 323.

[Distance] [Run 8.0 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 480 lbs]


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14 December 1916

From Singapore to Java Sea

Lat -1.5, Long 108.4

8.45am: Gunlayers at Deflections Teacher.

9.30am: Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Y Group at Divisional drill; Remainder mustering Bags and as requisite.

11.25am: Hoisted out First Steam Pinnace Boiler.

1.30pm: Serutu Island Light House abeam 2.5 miles.

[Distance] [Run 328.9 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[North westerly wind force 3 or 4 all day, noon air and sea temperature 84F]


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15 December 1916

From Singapore to Java Sea

Lat -5.9, Long 111.0

6.35am: Heavy Rain Squalls from NW.

1.50pm: Mandelike Light House bore S20W about 13 miles.

3.20pm: Kriman Java [Karimun Jawa] Peak bore N67W (Magnetic) about 28 miles.

5.38am: Kriman Java Peak abeam 14 miles.

[Distance] [Run 326.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Squally wind north westerly all day, force 4 to 8 in am, with sea state very rough to high in middle of day, wind force 6 to 8 in pm, with sea state very rough, rain on and off all day, noon temperature 81F, sea temperature 82F]


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16 December 1916

From Java Sea to Singapore

Lat -2.9, Long 109.3

1.0am: Very Heavy Squall accompanied by Rain.

7.45am: Sighted Discovery Bank Lighthouse N31W (Magnetic) 6 miles.

8.20am: Discovery Bank Light House abeam to Port about 1.5 miles.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 324.

6.10pm: Serutu Light bearing N37W (Magnetic).

7.52pm: Serutu Island Light abeam N38E 4.8 miles.

[Distance] [Run 250.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[WNW wind force 8-9 with rain in early am, north westerly wind force 6 for most of rest of day, sea state rough all day, noon air and sea temperature 83F]


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17 December 1916

From Java Sea to Singapore

Lat -0.1, Long 106.2

10.20am: Held Divine Service.

6.25pm: Let fires die out in Nos 1, 2, 3, 6 A Boilers.

11.35pm: Sighted Horsburgh Light bearing S88W (Magnetic).

[Distance] [Run 262.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[North westerly wind force 4 to 6 during day, noon temperature 83F, sea temperature 82F]


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18 December 1916

From Java Sea to Singapore or at Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

1.45am: Horsburgh Light abeam 1.5 miles.

3.15am: Sighted Fort Canning Light N38W (Magnetic).

5.56am: Stopped. 6.1am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 12.5 fathoms veered to 3 Shackles.

6.15am: Hands employed preparing Ship for Coaling and as requisite; Returned 6” Cordite.

8.0am: Weighed and Proceeded Courses and Speed as requisite for Keppel Harbour.

9.10am: Secured alongside West Wharf.

9.22am: Commenced Coaling Ship.

9.30am: Hands employed Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Remainder getting in Stores and Provisions and as requisite.

[Anchorage Bearings: Left extreme of Breakwater N88W, Right extreme of Breakwater N35W, Light on sunken Hulks S71W]

[Draught of Water: Forward 25’ 03”, Aft 25’ 09”]

1.20pm: Rating discharged to Hospital.

2.0pm: Starboard Watch employed getting in Provisions.

3.30pm: Finished taking in Provisions;

4.30pm: Finished Coaling Ship received ([blank]) Tons.

5.0pm: Cast off from Wharf and Proceeded Course and speed as requisite for Man of War anchorage Singapore Roads.

5.50pm: Stopped. Came to with Starboard anchor in 11 fathoms veered to 5.5 Shackles; Hoisted out Picket Boat and Second Steam Pinnace; Hands employed cleaning Ship.

8.0pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 6.30am. Landed Patrol.

[Anchorage Bearings: Light on Sunken Hulks S76W, Left extreme of Breakwater N32W, Right extreme of Breakwater N33W]

[Draught of Water: Forward 27’ 0”, Aft 26’ 0”]

11.20pm: Patrol returned onboard. HMS Venus arrived.

[Distance] [Run 164.2 miles]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables 2500 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 1145.8 + 576.0, Total 1721.8 tons]


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19 December 1916

At Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

6.0am: Discharged 1 rating to HMS Venus.

8.30am: HMS Venus Proceeded in Keppel Harbour.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Boys until 6.0pm.

2.5pm: HMS City of London sailed.

2.25pm: HMS Fame sailed. Hands employed cleaning Ship and as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port watch until 6.30am.

5.0pm: HMS Venus arrived from Keppel Harbour and anchored.

5.15pm: Landed Sailors Home Patrol.

6.0pm: Landed Patrol.

9.20pm: 1 Private RMLI joined Ship from Fort Canning.

11.15pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Distance] [Run 2.5 miles]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 460 lbs, Vegetables 1500 lbs]

[Showers in middle of day, noon temperature 84F]


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20 December 1916

From Singapore to Mauritius or at Singapore

Lat 1.3, Long 103.8

am: Mr Edward Healy Boatswain released from arrest by Order of Captain Walter M Ellerton Royal Navy.

6.0am: Sailors Home Patrol returned onboard.

7.30am: Lit fires in Nos 7, 8, 9 B and 1 to 9 C Boilers.

[Draught of Water: Forward 27’ 00”, Aft 26’ 00”]

10.30am: Let fires die out in Nos 1, 2, 3 B [Boilers].

11.0am: Hands employed preparing Ship for Sea. Hoisted in Second Steam Pinnace.

11.30am: Shortened in.

0.45pm: Hoisted in and let fires die out in Picket Boat.

0.50pm: Weighed and Proceeded Course and speed as requisite.

1.20pm: Commenced Sounding every 10 minutes.

1.40pm: Set Course S65W.

2.15pm: Raffles Light House abeam 0.25 miles, altered course N44W (Magnetic).

2.38pm: Tree Island Beacon abeam to Port 1.5 miles.

3.50pm: Challenged Japanese Destroyer and received Reply.

4.0pm: Passed HMS Fame; Quarters; Challenged HMS City of London.

7.30pm: Pulo Sheilo Light bearing N45E (Magnetic).

7.35pm: Sighted Tanjong Tohor Light bearing N16W (Magnetic).

8.15pm: Tanjong Tohor Light abeam to Starboard 8.5 miles.

10.0pm: Pulo Undan abeam 4.6 miles.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs]


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21 December 1916

From Singapore to Mauritius

Lat 3.8, Long 99.9

0.45pm: Put clocks back 8 minutes.

0.41am: Cape Rachado [now Tanjung Tuan] Light abeam 6.1 miles.

1.0am: Commenced Sounding every 10 minutes.

2.30am: Spoke SS Rumphius; Bound SE.

4.0am: One Fathom Bank Light bore N54W, 20 miles.

4.15am: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

4.45am: Heavy squalls wind and rain.

10.4am: Sighted Pulo Jarak Island N14.5W (Magnetic).

11.55am: Pulo Jarak abeam to starboard 15 miles.

1.30pm: Pulo Benhala abeam 17 miles.

4.0pm: Quarters; Read Warrants Nos 325 and 326.

10.30pm: Sighted Edi Ragut Light bearing S67W (Magnetic).

11.20pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

11.36pm: Sighted Diamond Point Light bearing N77.5W (Magnetic).

[Distance] [Run 297.25 miles]


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22 December 1916

From Singapore to Mauritius

Lat 6.0, Long 95.4

0.44am: Diamond Point Light abeam to port 6.5 miles.

4.30am: Put clocks back 8.5 minutes.

10.7am: Altered course N45W to intercept Steamer.

10.35am: Stopped; Boarded SS Somali P&O [listed here] and took off 4 Bags of Mails for Cornwall.

0.13pm: Proceeded Course West (Magnetic) 80 revs.

1.35pm: Pulo Weh abeam 7 miles altered course S58W (Magnetic).

11.0pm: Put clocks back 8 minutes.

[Distance] [Run 311.5 miles]

[Heavy rain at 6am, dry thereafter, noon temperature 81F, sea temperature 82F]


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23 December 1916

From Singapore to Mauritius

Lat 3.3, Long 91.0

4.20am: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

6.0am: Deviation per Sun Azimuth (Nil).

8.45am: Aired Night clothing.

11.15pm: Put clocks back 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: 314.5 miles S57.5W]


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24 December 1916

From Singapore to Mauritius

Lat 0.4, Long 86.6

4.15am: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

9.50am: Lit fires in Nos 4 and 6 A Boilers.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

3.10pm: Let fires die out in Nos 4 and 6 C Boilers.

11.15pm: Put clocks back 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S56.5W 314.5 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Mauritius 2114.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[North westerly wind force 4 in late evening, with showers, noon temperature 86F, sea temperature 85F]


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25 December 1916

From Singapore to Mauritius

Lat -2.3, Long 82.2

5.15am: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

10.10am: Held Divine Service [this being Christmas Day]

2.50pm: Lit fires in Nos 4 and 6 B and Let fires die out in No 8 B [Boilers].

10.38pm: Put clocks back 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S58.5W 303 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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26 December 1916

From Singapore to Mauritius

Lat -5.5, Long 78.1

4.25am: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

9.10am: Rain Squall.

9.32am: Hands employed Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Courses at Instructions; Marines at Infantry drill; Remainder employed as requisite.

5.0pm: Compass error 4.25 degrees W.

11.10pm: Put clocks back 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S53W 313 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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27 December 1916

From Singapore to Mauritius

Lat -8.4, Long 73.8

[Another quiet day at sea, all log entries shown here as an example:]

4.15am: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

5.40am: Hands employed cleaning Ship.

6.30am: Returned 6” Cordite.

7.35am: Hands at Physical drill.

9.0am: Divisions, Prayers.

9.10am: Hands employed Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; B and Y Groups at Divisional drill; Remainder employed as requisite.

10.45am: Lit fires in Nos 1, 2, 3 and 5 B Boilers.

0.20pm: Let fires die out in Nos 1, 2, 3 and 5 C Boilers.

2.0pm: Watch employed cleaning Ship and as requisite. Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions.

3.0pm: Lit fires in Nos 1 to 4 A Boilers.

4.0pm: Quarters.

4.10pm: Read Warrant No 327.

4.40pm: Let fires die out in Nos 7 and 9 B and 7, 8, 9 C Boilers.

6.45pm: Rigged Night Defence.

11.0pm: Put clocks back 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S55.5W 311 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Easterly wind force 5 in late evening, with showers]


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28 December 1916

From Singapore to Mauritius

Lat -11.4, Long 69.1

4.25am: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

4.0pm: Quarters; Read Warrant No 328.

11.25pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S57W 331 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Rain, heavy at times, during am, then weather fine and ESE wind force 4 for most of pm, noon temperature 80F, sea temperature 82F]


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29 December 1916

From Singapore to Mauritius

Lat -14.5, Long 64.5

4.15am: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

11.0pm: Put clocks back 8.5 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S55.5W 326 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[South easterly wind force 3 to 4 in am, force 4 to 5 in pm, noon air and sea temperature 80F]


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30 December 1916

From Singapore to Mauritius

Lat -17.9, Long 60.2

5.0am: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

4.45pm: Hands employed preparing Ship for Coaling.

[Course and Distance made good: S50.5W 325 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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31 December 1916

From Singapore to Mauritius [and at Port Louis, Mauritius]

Lat -20.2, Long 57.5

1.50am: Sighted Flat Island Light bearing S53W (Magnetic).

4.15am: Sighted Cannonier Point Light bearing S39W (Magnetic). Lit fires in Second Steam Pinnace.

5.40am: Hands employed preparing Ship for Coaling.

6.33am: Stopped; Pilot came onboard.

6.44am: Proceeded Course as requisite 64 revs.

7.0am: Stopped; 7.12am: Came to with Port anchor in 7 fathoms veered to 9 shackles and Moored Head and Stern to Buoys; Returned 6” Cordite.

7.30am: Let fires die out in Nos 4 to 9 B Boilers; Hoisted out Second Steam Pinnace and Replaced First Steam Pinnace’s Boiler.

9.38am: Commenced Coaling Ship.

[Moored Head and Stern at Port Louis Mauritius]

[Draught of Water: Forward 24’ 0”, Aft 24’ 9”]

[Anchorage bearings: abeam Starboard Citadel S50.5E, Flag Staff Signal Mast S2.5E, Cassis Church Tower S23W, Quarantine Mark N58.5E]

1.15pm: Ah On - Chinese Domestic - Departed this Life.

8.45pm: Starboard Watch employed Coaling Ship.

11.0pm: Port Watch employed Coaling Ship.

[Distance run through the Water: 194.0 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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LOGS FOR JANUARY 1917


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for January 1917]

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[Right hand side of cover signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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1 January 1917

From Mauritius to Simons Town or at Mauritius

Lat -20.2, Long 57.5

am: Lost overboard by accident during Coaling operations at Mauritius: Sacks Coal Tarred 2 cwt (Pattern No 3) 16 in number; Shovels Steel Navigators (Pattern No 646b) 11 in number.

3.10am: Finished Coaling Ship, received (725) Tons.

10.45am: Half masted Colours.

10.50am: Landed remains of Ah on [On] for burial.

11.45am: Rehoisted Colours.

0.30pm: Lit fires in Nos 1 to 9 C Boilers.

2.30pm: Hands employed preparing Ship for Sea and as requisite.

[Draught of Water: Forward 26’ 00”, Aft 25’ 01”]

4.0pm: Hoisted in and Let fires die out in Second Steam Pinnace.

4.25pm: Weighed Port anchor and Slipped Buoys and Proceeded Course and Speed as requisite for leaving Port Louis.

5.15pm: Deviation by Light House and Mountain in phi [mean position] 0.25 degrees W.

10.10pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 473 lbs, Vegetables 5176 lbs, Fruit 1400 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 440.0 + 725.0, Total 1165.0 tons]


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2 January 1917

From Mauritius to Simons Town

Lat -23.2, Long 54.3

4.20am: Put clocks back 16 minutes.

9.10am: Hands employed Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; A Group at Divisional drill; Remainder employed cleaning out Boats and as requisite.

3.15pm: Bandsmen at Physical drill.

11.10pm: Put clocks back 8 minutes.

[Distance] [Run 257.3 miles]

[Distance of Simons Bay 2031 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[North easterly wind force 3 or 4 for most of day, noon air and sea temperature 82F]


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3 January 1917

From Mauritius to Simons Town

Lat -26.6, Long 49.9

4.50am: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

9.10am: Hands employed Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; cleaning out Boats, repairing Coal Bags and as requisite.

11.15pm: Put clocks back 11 minutes.

[Distance] [Run 318.5 miles]

[North westerly wind in am, force 5 to 7 with sea state mostly rough and rain in early am. Wind in pm from west, then south then south easterly force 5 or 6 with sea state rough in late pm, noon temperature 79F, sea temperature 80F]


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4 January 1917

From Mauritius to Simons Town

Lat -28.0, Long 43.9

4.20am: Put clocks back 12 minutes.

9.30am: Hands employed Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Y Group at Divisional drill and Loader drill; Remainder as requisite.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

11.25pm: Put clocks back 12 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S75W 328 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Wind south easterly in am, easterly in pm, force 5 all day, with sea state rough for much of the day]


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5 January 1917

From Mauritius to Simons Town

Lat -29.8, Long 38.1

4.15am: Put clocks back 14 minutes.

9.10am: Exercised General Quarters Starboard Battery; Exercised Collision Stations in Starboard Battery.

9.55am: Secure.

11.15pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S70.75W 326 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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6 January 1917

From Mauritius to Simons Town

Lat -31.8, Long 32.3

5.0am: Put clocks back 14 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S68W 324 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Barometric pressure being recorded hourly all day, falling during am, rising in pm. Wind north easterly force 6 to 7 until 8am, south westerly force 5 to 7 from 4pm. Sea state mostly rough during day, misty in late am, rain in late pm, noon air and sea temperature 80F]


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7 January 1917

From Mauritius to Simons Town

Lat -34.0, Long 26.6

4.5am: Put clocks back 2 minutes.

5.20am: Sighted land on Starboard bow.

8.0am: Altered course WSW (Magnetic) Sighted Great Fish Point Light House WNW.

4.15pm: Cape Recife abeam N15E (Magnetic) 15 miles.

8.16pm: Seal Point Light abeam 7 miles.

[Distance] [Run 318 miles]

[Barometric pressure being recorded every hour in am, rising all day. South westerly wind force 6 to 7 until 10am, with sea state high to very high. Wind and sea decreasing in pm. Rain in early am, showers in early pm, noon temperature 65F, sea temperature 68F]


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8 January 1917

From Mauritius to Simons Town

Lat -35.0, Long 22.5

6.0am: Deviation by Sun’s bearing 1 degree W.

2.0pm: Watch employed cleaning Ship; Repairing Coal Bags and as requisite. Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions.

5.30pm: Sighted Cape Agulhas Light House bearing N16W (Magnetic).

8.30pm: Deviation by setting Sun 0.75 degrees W.

10.30pm: Altered course to NNW; Sighted Danger Point Light bearing N20E.

[Distance] [Run 263 miles]


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9 January 1917

From Mauritius to Simons Town [and at Simons Town]

Lat -34.2, Long 18.4

0.36am: Danger Point Light abeam N65E (Magnetic).

3.30am: Cape of Good Hope Light bearing N12W (Magnetic).

5.40am: Hands employed preparing Ship for Coaling and as requisite.

6.0am: Course and speed as requisite for entering Harbour.

6.25am: Stopped. 6.30am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 12 fathoms veered to 5 Shackles.

6.40am: Hoisted out Picket Boat.

9.15am: Hands employed preparing Ship for Coaling and as requisite.

[Anchorage Bearings: Admirals FS [Flag Staff] S86W, FS Old Dockyard S72W, Right End West Pier S32W, Left End East Breakwater S28E]

1.30pm: Discharged Staff Surgeon Baker to Hospital.

2.0pm: Landed working Party of 2 POs and 40 Hands to secure Ship alongside.

2.45pm: Weighed and Proceeded Course and speed as requisite.

3.20pm: Let go Starboard anchor and Secured alongside in Basin.

4.30pm: Gave leave to CPOs and POs of Watch until 10.30pm.

[Distance run through the Water: 151.2 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: 790 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 185.0 tons]

[South easterly wind force 6 to 8 in pm, noon temperature 73F]


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10 January 1917

At Simons Town

Lat -34.2, Long 18.4

5.25am: Commenced Coaling Ship.

am and pm: Hands Coaling Ship.

11.20pm: Finished Coaling Ship; received (1555) Tons.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs, Vegetables 1600 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 167.5 + 1555.0, Total 1722.5 tons]


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11 January 1917

At Simons Town

Lat -34.2, Long 18.4

6.30am: 1 PO and 14 Hands at Victualling Yard drawing Provisions.

9.30am: Hands employed cleaning Ship throughout and taking in Provisions.

1.20pm: 1 PO and 14 hands employed drawing Provisions at Victualling Yard.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 9.0pm, CPOs and POs until 10.30pm.

1.35pm: Hands employed Provisioning Ship.

2.15pm: 2 Ratings joined ship from HMS Hyacinth.

4.30pm: Watch employed Stowing Provisions and Rigging Stages for Painting Shipside.

5.0pm: Landed Patrol.

9.30pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 396, Vegetables 800 lbs]


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12 January 1917

At Simons Town

Lat -34.2, Long 18.4

5.40am: Hands employed Painting Ships side and Funnels and as requisite.

8.40am: Hands employed Painting Ship; Boatswains Party returning and drawing Stores.

5.15pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 9.0pm and CPOs and POs until 10.30pm.

5.0pm: Landed Patrol.

7.0pm: Landed Dockyard Patrol.

9.30pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 379 lbs, Vegetables 6780 lbs]


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13 January 1917

At Simons Town,

Lat -34.2, Long 18.4

9.20am: Discharged 15 Chinese Domestics for passage to Singapore.

11.30am: Read Warrant No 329.

1.15pm: Hands employed cleaning and Painting Ship and as requisite.

3.10pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 9.0pm, CPOs and POs until 10.30pm.

5.0pm: Landed Patrol.

8.15pm: Landed Dockyard Patrol.

9.30pm: Patrol returned onboard.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetable 1078 lbs]


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14 January 1917

At Simons Town

Lat -34.2, Long 18.4

9.40am: Landed Church parties (47) RCs [Roman Catholics] and (32) Wesleyans.

10.25am: Held Divine Service.

11.5am: Sent Patrol to Cape Town.

Noon: Church parties returned onboard.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 9.0pm, CPOs and POs until 10.30pm; leave to Boys until 7.0pm.

2.30pm: 7 Ratings joined Ship from HMS Hyacinth (Simons Town Dockyard) for passage.

5.0pm: Landed Patrol.

5.10pm: Discharged 1 Chinese Domestic to SS Berwendvale [?].

8.0pm: Landed Dockyard Patrol.

9.30pm: Patrol returned onboard.

10.30pm: Part of Cape Town Patrol returned onboard with 5 absentees.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 826 lbs, Vegetables 1025 lbs]


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15 January 1917

At Simons Town to Cape Town and at Simonstown

Lat -34.4, Long 18.5

0.10am: Remainder of Cape Town [patrol] returned onboard with 2 absentees.

4.0am: Lit fires in Nos 1 to 6 A and 1 to 9 C Boilers. 4.45am: Lit fires in Picket Boat.

7.0am: Let fires die out in Nos 1, 2, 3 B Boilers.

7.35am: Hands at Physical drill. Discharged 2 Ratings to Hospital.

9.0am: Let fires die out in Nos 4, 6, 7 C.

8.45am: Hoisted in and Let fires die out in Picket Boat.

9.20am: Hands employed preparing Ship for Sea.

[Draught of Water: Forward 26’ 11”, Aft 26’ 0”]

9.30am: Unmoored. 10.0am: Cast off and Weighed Starboard anchor and Proceeded out of Basin.

10.35am: Proceeded 60 revs as requisite.

11.12am: Deviation by 2 Flag Staffs in transit 1 degree E.

1.44pm: Slang Kop Light House abeam to Starboard 5.3 miles; altered course N27E.

3.25pm: Green Point Light House abeam to Starboard 2 miles; altered course S50E (Magnetic).

3.35pm: Stopped; Pilot came onboard. 3.42pm: Proceeded into Harbour.

4.0pm: Entered Harbour. 4.10pm: Secured alongside.

4.20pm: Banked fires in Nos 1 to 6 A and 8, 9 B, Let fires die out in No 5 C [Boiler].

5.10pm: (82) Naval Ratings joined Ship from SS Kenilworth Castle for Passage.

[Distance] [Run 17 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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16 January 1917

From Cape Town to Sierra Leone or at Cape Town

Lat -33.9, Long 18.4

9.0am: Divisions Prayers; Read Warrants Nos 330, 331, 332, 333 and 334.

10.15am: Lit fires in Nos 4, 5, 6, 7 C Boilers.

11.0am: Spread fires in Nos 1 to 6 A and 8 and 9 C Boilers.

[Draught of Water: Forward 26’ 11”, Aft 26’ 03”]

1.15pm: Pilot came onboard; Unmoored. 1.25pm: Proceeded out of Dock with aid of Tug, Course and Speed as requisite.

1.35pm: Stopped; Dropped Pilot and Proceeded 62 revs Course as requisite.

2.0pm: Set course N17W (Magnetic).

2.16pm: Robben Island Light House abeam to Starboard 2.5 miles.

4.41pm: Dassen Island Light abeam 6.5 miles.

9.45pm: Put Clocks back 25 minutes.

10.10pm: Deviation by Star azimuth 0.5 degrees W.

11.0pm: Observed Transport Port Littleton [Port Lyttelton] to be showing a bright light forward.

[Distance] [Run 46.8 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 446 lbs, Vegetables 2664 lbs]


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17 January 1917

From Cape Town to Sierra Leone

Lat -30.3, Long 15.5

1.20am: Put clocks back 15 minutes.

4.27am: Put clocks back 27 minutes.

5.0am: Deviation per Sun azimuth 0.5 degrees W. Hands employed cleaning Ship. Secured from Night Defence.

7.52am: Altered course N15W to regain position.

8.0am: Resumed original course N4W.

pm: Lost overboard by accident Brushes Paint (2) Patt No (4), (2) Patt No (5).

1.30pm: Read Noon position from Convoy.

4.5pm: Stopped; Received provisions from SS Orsova; Hauled in Patent Log; Read Warrants Nos 335, 336, 337 and 338.

4.35pm: Proceeded 96 revs Course N5W (Magnetic).

8.0pm: Hands to Night Defence Stations.

9.25pm: Reduced to 69 revs; Put clocks back 5 minutes.

[Distance] [Run 263.25 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 462 lbs]

[Noon temperature 74F, sea temperature 72F]


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18 January 1917

From Cape Town to Sierra Leone

Lat -26.2, Long 12.8

0.45am: Lost Sight of Kenilworth Castle.

3.0am: Kenilworth Castle not in sight.

4.10am: Put clocks back 6 minutes.

4.35am: Sighted Kenilworth Castle.

9.30am: Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Y Group at Loader drill; Remainder of Hands employed as requisite.

3.58pm: Sighted smoke on port Quarter (SS Orontes).

4.0pm: Quarters; Read Warrant No 339.

7.15pm: SS Orontes in Station.

11.40pm: Put clocks back 6 minutes.

[Distance] [Run 283.5 miles N30.5W]

[Distance of Sierra Leone 2775 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Southerly wind force 5 for most of day, noon air and sea temperature 68F]


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19 January 1917

From Cape Town to Sierra Leone

Lat -22.4, Long 10.2

4.40am: Put clocks back 6 minutes.

9.10am: Exercised General Quarters. 9.50am: Secure.

10.32am: Stopped (Convoy stopped for the Funeral of the late Sergeant Burgess of SS Medic);

10.39am: Proceeded Course N6W (Magnetic) 69 revs.

11.20pm: Put clocks back 5 minutes.

[Distance] [Run 269 miles N31.5W]


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20 January 1917

From Cape Town to Sierra Leone

Lat -18.4, Long 7.9

3.56pm: Stopped; Receive Provisions from SS Orsova.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 340. 4.15pm: Rigged Night Defence.

7.0pm: Hands to Night defence Stations.

10.5pm: Put clocks back 4 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N29W 275 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 506 lbs]


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21 January 1917

From Cape Town to Sierra Leone

Lat -14.4, Long 5.5

4.15pm: Put clocks back 5 minutes.

9.30pm: Hands to Muster by the Ledger.

10.25pm: Held Divine Service.

3.40pm: Stopped - Received Provisions from SS Orsova.

4.15pm: Proceeded N9W 98 revs.

9.10pm: Put clocks back 5 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N30W 275 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 568 lbs]


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22 January 1917

From Cape Town to Sierra Leone

Lat -10.4, Long 3.2

4.15am: Put clocks back 5 minutes.

1.30pm: Reorganising Convoy.

3.0pm: Convoy in Stations.

3.41pm: Stopped; Received Provisions from SS Orsova.

4.3pm: Proceeded 98 revs N13.5W.

11.25pm: Put clocks back 4 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N29W 273 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 556 lbs]

[Noon temperature 82F, sea temperature 78F]


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23 January 1917

From Cape Town to Sierra Leone

Lat -6.6, Long 1.0

5.0am: Put clocks back 5 minutes.

9.0am: Divisions Prayers; Read Warrants Nos 341 and 342.

9.15am: Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; A Group at Divisional and Loader drill; Remainder of Hands employed as requisite.

3.37pm: Stopped; Received provisions from SS Orsova.

7.0pm: Observed SS Kenilworth Castle to be not showing Port bow light.

11.10pm: Put clocks back 6 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: 265.5 miles N30W]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 557 lbs]


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24 January 1917

From Cape Town to Sierra Leone

Lat -3.8, Long -2.2

4.0am: Put clocks back 8 minutes.

6.0am: Transports increased speed half a Knot.

3.37pm: Stopped; Received provisions from SS Orsova.

3.55pm: Proceeded Course N34W (Magnetic) 98 revs.

4.0pm: Quarters; Read Warrants Nos 343 and 344.

10.45pm: Put clocks back 6 minutes.

11.50pm: Steamer’s lights in sight to Northward steering to Southward.

[Course and Distance made good: N48.5W 256 miles].

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 545 lbs]


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25 January 1917

From Cape Town to Sierra Leone

Lat -1.3, Long -5.9

4.10am: Put clocks back 7 minutes.

9.10am: Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Y Group at Divisional and Loader drill; Remainder of Hands employed cleaning out Boats and as requisite.

3.37pm: Stopped; Received provisions from SS Orsova.

3.58pm: Proceeded 96 revs to take up Station.

4.34pm: Reduced to 62 revs. Ship in Station.

5.30pm: Deviation by Time azimuth Nil.

8.50pm: Put clocks back 6 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N56W 266 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 554 lbs]

[Noon air and sea temperature 82F]


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26 January 1917

From Cape Town to Sierra Leone

Lat 1.3, Long -9.2

4.20am: Put clocks back 9 minutes.

9.10am: Exercised General Quarters. 9.45am: Secure.

3.38pm: Stopped; Received provisions from SS Orsova.

3.56pm: Proceeded 96 revs N38W.

11.30pm: Put clocks back 6 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N52W 249 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 561 lbs]


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27 January 1917

From Cape Town to Sierra Leone

Lat 3.4, Long -12.5

4.45am: Put clocks back 8 minutes.

3.37pm: Stopped; Received provisions from SS Orsova.

3.58pm: Proceeded N41W 96 revs.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 345.

11.10pm: Put clocks back 4 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N57.5W 237 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 561 lbs]

[Lightning in early hours of morning, heavy rain at 9 and 10 am, noon temperature 77F, sea temperature 84F]


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28 January 1917

From Cape Town to Sierra Leone

Lat 5.9, Long -14.6

4.10am: Put clocks back 4 minutes; Reduced to 60 revs.

7.29am: Sighted smoke bearing N5W.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

3.37pm: Stopped; Received Provisions from SS Orsova.

3.55pm: Proceeded Course N29.5E 64 revs with Port Engine.

4.30pm: Increased to 96 revs with both Engines.

5.10pm: Reduced to 61 revs.

[Course and Distance made good: N40W 196.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 553 lbs]


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29 January 1917

From Cape Town to Sierra Leone [and at Freetown, Sierra Leone]

Lat 8.5, Long -13.2

2.0am: Commenced Sounding every 10 minutes.

3.15am: Put clocks on 12 minutes.

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

7.40am: Ordered Convoy to form Single [line] ahead.

7.55am: Stopped Sounding.

8.0am: Course and speed as requisite for entering Harbour in company with Transports SS Berrima, Kenilworth Castle, Port Lyttleton [Lyttelton], Orontes, Orsova, Medic and Mendi.

9.20am: Stopped. 9.21am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 13 fathoms veered to 5 Shackles.

[Anchorage Bearings: Farran Point S33E, Hospital S23W, Cathedral S67W]

9.25am: Officer of Guard Visited Ship. Let fires die out in Nos 4 to 9 B and 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9 C [Boilers].

9.30am: French Officer Visited Ship.

9.40am: Hands employed preparing Ship for Coaling; Hoisted out Picket Boat and First Steam Pinnace.

11.15am: Collier SS Maresfield secured alongside.

2.50pm: Hands fall in for Coaling Ship.

3.5pm: Commenced Coaling Ship.

[Distance run through the Water: 204.6 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Coal remaining: 463.7 tons]


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30 January 1917

At Sierra Leone

Lat 8.5, Long -13.2

3.30am: Finished Coaling received (1250) Tons.

8.30am: HMS Donegal arrived.

9.8am: Collier SS Maresfield Cast off.

am: Lost overboard by accident during Coaling: Sacks Coal Tarred 2 Cwt Pattern No 3 (11) in Number.

2.0pm: Gave leave to First part of Port Watch until 5.30pm and leave to CPOs and POs until 9pm.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 500 lbs, Vegetables 800 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 445.7 + 1250.0, Total 1695.7 tons]


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31 January 1917

At Sierra Leone

Lat 8.5, Long -13.2

5.40am: Hoisted out Second Steam Pinnace and Sailing Pinnace; Rigged Starboard Screen Derrick.

6.30am: Lit fires in First Steam Pinnace; Fourth Sub Port watch employed with Gunners Party dismounting 12 Pounder Guns; Remainder of Hands cleaning Ship and as requisite.

8.0am: Gunners Party employed dismounting and Hoisting out 12 Pounder Guns.

Disposed of Two 12 Pounder 12 Cwt Guns to Naval Agent at Sierra Leone; also 200 Rounds of Ammunition, Numbers of Guns 1576 and 1579; Numbers of Mounting 336 and 339. By Order of Confidential Memo No 77 RA [Rear Admiral] 9th Cruiser Squadron.

1.30pm: Gave leave to First Part of Starboard watch until 5.30pm and leave for CPOs and POs until 9.0pm.

2.0pm: Fourth Sub Port Watch and Gunners part [party] employed dismounting 12 Pounder Guns.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 466 lbs, Vegetables 800 + 2500 lbs]


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LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1917


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for February 1917]

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[Right hand side of cover signed by GF Markwick Lieutenant Commander (N), Navigating Officer]

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1 February 1917

At Sierra Leone

Lat 8.5, Long -13.2

5.30am: Gunners party and Fourth Sub of port Watch employed dismounting and hoisted out 12 Pounder Guns; Remainder employed as requisite.

8.40am: Hands employed cleaning Ship and as requisite. Disposed of One 12 Pounder 12 Cwt Gun and 100 Rounds of Ammunition; Number of Gun (1828) Number of Mounting (341). Placed onboard SST Mendi; By Order of Confidential Memo No 77. RA 9th Cruiser Squadron.

11.0am: Discharged 4 Ratings to HMS Swiftsure, 2 Ratings to SST Orontes and 2 Ratings to SST Mendi.

1.0pm: Gave leave to Second part Port Watch until 5.30pm and leave to CPOs and POs until 9.0pm. Hands make and mend clothes.

pm: Disposed of One 12 Pounder 12 Cwt Gun Number (1611) and Mounting Number (338), 100 Rounds of Ammunition; Placed onboard SST Orontes; By Order of Confidential Memo No 77 RA 9th Cruiser Squadron.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 499 lbs, Vegetables 1500 lbs]


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2 February 1917

At Sierra Leone

Lat 8.5, Long -13.2

7.30am: Chief Gunner and working party sent to SS Mendi and SS Orontes to mount 12 Pounder Guns.

9.15am: Hands employed preparing Ship for Sea and as requisite.

11.30am: Hoisted in and Let fires die out in Picket Boat and First and Second Steam Pinnaces.

1.10pm: Shortened in. 1.35pm: Working party returned onboard.

1.40pm: Weighed and Proceeded 76 revs Courses as requisite for leaving Harbour leading seven Transports in Single line ahead out of Harbour.

4.0pm: Quarters; Read Warrant No 346.

6.40pm: Hands to Night Defence Stations.

11.20pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 639 lbs]


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3 February 1917

From Sierra Leone to Devonport

Lat 9.0, Long -17.3

4.30am: Put clocks back 12 minutes.

5.45am: Secured from Night Defence.

2.27pm: Stopped; Received Provisions from SS Orsova.

2.55pm: Proceeded 79 revs Course N39.5W.

11.15pm: Put clocks back 8 minutes.

[Distance] [Run 250 miles]

[To go 3290 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1020 lbs]

[Northerly wind force 4 in pm, noon air and sea temperature 80F]


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4 February 1917

From Sierra Leone to Devonport

Lat 11.1, Long -21.0

4.30am: Put clocks back 8 minutes.

11.30am: Stopped; (Convoy stopped for the Burial of two Natives one of the Mendi and one of the Kenilworth Castle).

11.38am: Proceeded Course N40W (Magnetic) 71 revs.

5.0pm: SS Roma passed South. Bound from Barry Docks To Sierra Leone.

10.50pm: Sighted Steamer on Starboard bow Heading NW.

11.30pm: Put clocks back 7 minutes.

[Distance] [Run N60W 254 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[North easterly wind force 4 for most of day, noon temperature 74F, sea temperature 76F]


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5 February 1917

From Sierra Leone to Devonport

Lat 13.3, Long -25.0

4.10am: Put clocks back 8 minutes.

4.0pm: Quarters; Read Warrant No 347.

11.20pm: Put clocks back 7 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N61.5W 265 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]

[North easterly wind force 4 or 5 all day]


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6 February 1917

From Sierra Leone to Devonport

Lat 15.9, Long -28.4

4.10am: Put clocks back 8 minutes.

9.25am: SS Clan Ross passed bound SE (Liverpool to Natal).

[Distance] [Run 260 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Wind still north easterly force 4 or 5, noon air and sea temperature 73F]


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7 February 1917

From Sierra Leone to Devonport

Lat 19.3, Long -29.1

[A quiet day at sea, all log entries shown here as example:]

6.10am: Secured from Night Defence.

6.35am: Stopped Starboard engine. 6.41am: Proceeded.

6.40am: Hands employed cleaning Ship and as requisite.

7.0am: Reduced to 55 revs.

8.16am: Increased to 64 revs.

9.0am: Divisions, Prayers. 9.10am: Clean arms.

9.30am: Hands employed Training classes at Instructions; Remainder employed as requisite.

11.0am: Increased to 72 revs.

0.40pm: Reduced to 65 revs.

4.0pm: Quarters. 4.10pm: Rigged Night Defence.

6.10pm: Hands to Night defence Stations.

[Distance] [Run 238 miles]

[Number on sick list: 14]


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8 February 1917

From Sierra Leone to Devonport

Lat 22.9, Long -27.9

3.30am: Put clocks on 3 minutes.

9.15am: Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Remainder of hands employed repairing Coal Bags and as requisite.

[Distance] [Run N17.5E 226 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]


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9 February 1917

From Sierra Leone to Devonport

Lat 26.3, Long -26.3

3.30am: Put clocks on 6 minutes.

7.40am: Sighted sailing Ship bearing N14W.

11.30am: Stopped; Received provisions from SS Orsova.

0.10pm: Proceeded Course N40E (Magnetic) 70 revs.

[Distance] [Run N22E 223 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1020 lbs]


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10 February 1917

From Sierra Leone to Devonport

Lat 30.3, Long -24.6

3.5am: Put clocks on 6 minutes.

7.10am: Observed Deviation 1 degree 10 minutes W.

[Distance] [Run N21E 257 miles]

[Number on sick list: 16]

[South westerly wind force 7 at 7am with sea state rough, then wind and sea reducing, rain during am, noon temperature 64F, sea temperature 68F]


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11 February 1917

From Sierra Leone to Devonport

Lat 34.0, Long -23.4

3.15am: Put clocks on 6 minutes.

7.0am: Sighted smoke bearing S65E; Presumably SS Bound to Southward.

7.30pm: Sighted white light bearing SSE; Passing to Starboard.

[Course and Distance made good: N16E 228.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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12 February 1917

From Sierra Leone to Devonport

Lat 37.4, Long -22.2

1.30am: Sighted Steamer heading WNW.

3.5am: Put clocks on 5 minutes.

9.30am: Hands employed Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions. Remainder cleaning and Painting Boats and as requisite.

7.0pm: Vivid Lighting in NW quarter.

[Course and Distance made good: N16E 212.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[North easterly wind force 4 or 5 for most of day, noon temperature 58F, sea temperature 63F]


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13 February 1917

From Sierra Leone to Devonport

Lat 40.2, Long -20.5

3.10am: Put clocks on 8 minutes.

11.45am: HMT Mendi hauled out of line to bury one Rating.

[Distance] [Run 190 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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14 February 1917

From Sierra Leone to Devonport

Lat 42.8, Long -17.7

3.5am: Put clocks on 9 minutes.

7.20am: Sighted Steamer bearing S20E 1 Funnel 2 Mast steering South westward.

1.45pm: Sighted a four Masted Barque heading NE.

2.0pm: Commenced Zig Zagging; Increased to 76 revs.

5.15pm: Stopped Zig Zagging; Convoy took up Station for the Night; Course N56E.

10.55pm: Put clocks on 5 minutes.

[Distance] [Run N31.5E 204.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Noon temperature 56F, sea temperature 58F]


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15 February 1917

From Sierra Leone to Devonport

Lat 46.0, Long -14.1

3.10am: Put clocks on 10 minutes.

6.35am: Secured from Night defence.

6.45am: Commenced Zig-Zagging; Increased to 74 revs; Hands employed cleaning Ship and as requisite.

11.0am: Steamer Passed South bearing East. Sighted Steamer bearing NW.

4.0pm: Convoy altered course N65E (Magnetic); Quarters.

4.55pm: Stopped Zig-Zagging; Reduced to 66 revs Course N65E.

11.10pm: Put clocks on 8 minutes.

11.50pm: Increased to 96 revs. 11.55pm: Increased to 120 revs.

[Course and Distance made good: N38E 244 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Misty for most of pm, noon temperature 53F, sea temperature 55F]


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16 February 1917

From Sierra Leone to Devonport

Lat 49.1, Long -8.1

3.10am: Put clocks on 8 minutes.

5.0am: Night Defence Watches remained closed up.

6.28am: Commenced Zig Zagging.

7.0am: Put clocks on 16 minutes.

9.58am: Sighted Destroyer bearing NxE0.5E.

am: Zig-Zagging throughout.

pm: Lost overboard by accident Walkers Patent Neptune High Speed Log (Pattern 316) (1 in Number).

1.10pm: Put clocks on 40 minutes.

6.0pm: Stopped Zig-Zagging. Set Course S85E (Magnetic).

6.7pm: Sighted Wolf Light bearing N32E.

6.47pm: Let fires die out in Nos 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 A Boilers.

7.43pm: Lizard Light abeam to Port 4 miles.

10.20pm: Stopped. 10.52pm: Proceeded S80W 50 revs.

11.23pm: Increased to 76 revs. 11.40pm: Altered course N28E.

[Distance] [Run 316 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Mist all pm, thick fog at midnight]


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17 February 1917

From Sierra Leone to Devonport [and in Plymouth Sound and at Devonport]

Lat 50.4, Long -4.1 [estimated]

0.16am: Sighted light on Port bow. 0.17am: Collided with HMTBD [Torpedo Boat Destroyer] Achates; In Position 2.4 miles S22W (True) from Breakwater light.

0.30am: Lowered Boats and rendered assistance; Let go Port Bower anchor in 16.5 fathoms veered to 5 Shackles.

2.6am: Weighed and Proceeded Course as requisite 64 revs.

2.58am: Came to with Port anchor in 8.5 fathoms veered to 3 Shackles.

3.30am: Weighed and Proceeded Course and speed as requisite.

3.37am: Came to with Port anchor veered to 3 Shackles in 8.5 fathoms.

3.30am: Lit fires in Second Steam Pinnace.

4.0am: Let fires die out in Nos 1 to 9 B Boilers.

4.30am: Lit fires in Picket Boat.

[Anchorage Bearings: Breakwater Fort S22W (Magnetic), Breakwater Light S70W (Magnetic)]

9.30am: Secured from Submarine Watch keeping.

[Draught of Water: Forward 23’ 6”, Aft 23’ 5”]

0.35pm: Weighed and Proceeded up Harbour with Tugs escorting, Course and speed as requisite.

1.20pm: Let fires die out in Nos 4 to 9 C Boilers.

1.15pm: Secured to No 7 Buoy.

2.45pm: Discharged Commander Wollaston and Lieutenant Grierson to Hospital.

2.50pm: Discharged 76 Ratings to RNB [Royal Naval Barracks].

3.55pm: Two Sick berth Ratings joined ship from Hospital.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch from 4.30 until 7.0am.

6.30pm: 8 Ratings joined Ship from RN Barracks.

7.10pm: Landed Patrol.

11.0pm: Let fires die out in Second Steam Pinnace.

Midnight: Let fires die out in Picket Boat.

[Distance run through the Water: 182.1 miles]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 404 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 168.6 tons]

[Mist and fog, thick at times, all am, noon temperature 48F, sea temperature 42F]


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18 February 1917

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

3.45am: Hailed Guard Boat.

4.20am: Hailed Guard Boat.

5.28am: Hailed Guard Boat.

7.0am: Patrol returned onboard.

8.30am: Landed RCs [Roman Catholics] (46).

9.20am: Landed Wesleyans and Presbyterians.

10.15am: Performed Divine Service.

11.20am: RCs returned onboard.

0.10pm: Wesleyans and Presbyterians returned onboard.

1.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed Patrol.


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19 February 1917

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

7.0am: Patrol returned onboard.

1.15pm: Paid Monthly Money.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch from 4.30 until 7.0am.

4.45pm: Landed Patrol.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1176 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs]

[Foggy in am, rain all pm, noon temperature 46F]


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20 February 1917

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

1.22am: Hailed Guard Boat.

3.38am: Hailed Guard Boat.

4.5am: Hailed Guard Boat.

7.0am: Patrol returned onboard.

9.15am: Seamanship Training Classes at Instructions; Remainder of hands employed getting in Stores; cleaning Ships side and as requisite.

3.0pm: Discharged Commander Spencer Cooper to Hospital.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch from 4.30 until 7.0am.

6.30pm: Landed Patrol.

[Bottom of page signed H Spencer Cooper, Commander (N)]


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21 February 1917

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

2.55am: Hailed Guard Boat.

4.15am: Hailed Guard Boat.

6.0am: Hands employed rigging stages and as requisite.

9.0am: Hand employed Painting Ships side.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 7.0am. Landed Patrol.

5.30pm: French Cruiser Conde (Sailed).

10.40pm: Hailed Guard Boat.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 906 lbs, Vegetables 1200 lbs]


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22 February 1917

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

4.20am: Hailed Guard Boat.

7.0am: Patrol returned onboard.

9.15am: Hands employed drawing and returning Stores; Painting Boats and as requisite.

9.30am: Engineer Lieutenant Commander Harvey joined Ship.

1.30pm: Sent 31 Rating to RN Hospital for treatment.

3.0pm: Hospital party returned onboard; One rating joined Ship from RN Barracks.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 7.0am.

8.0pm: Lieutenant Commander Gordon F Markwick joined Ship.

10.39 and 10.52pm: Hailed Guard Boat.


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23 February 1917

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

4.10am: Hailed Guard Boat.

8.30am: Hands employed Returning and drawing Stores; getting up Ammunition and as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 7.0am; Discharged Mr E Healy Boatswain to RN Barracks.

9.35pm: Hailed Guard Boat.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 602 lbs, Vegetables 1400 lbs, Bread 600 lbs]

[Rain during pm, noon temperature 45F]


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24 February 1917

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

4.20am: Hailed Guard Boat.

8.45am: Hands employed getting out Ammunition; Returning and drawing Stores and as requisite.

10.45am: Engineer Lieutenant Meggs left Ship.

1.15pm: Hands employed getting out Ammunition and Provisions and a requisite.

4.30pm: Landed Patrol.

6.0pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 7.0am.

7.30pm: Finished getting out Ammunition.

[Provisions received: Bread 1300 lbs]


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25 February 1917

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

2.40am: Hailed Guard Boat.

9.30am: Landed RCs ([blank]); Divisions.

10.20am: Held Divine Service.

11.30am: RCs returned onboard.

1.15pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 10.30pm.

3.0pm: Coal Lighters secured alongside.

4.10pm: Watch employed preparing Ship for Coaling.

4.30pm: Landed Patrol.

10.15 and 10.21pm: Hailed Guard Boat.

10.30pm: Patrol returned onboard.


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26 February 1917

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

4.28am: Hailed Guard Boat.

5.0am: Coal Lighters secured alongside.

5.45am: Hands employed preparing Ship for Coaling.

7.45am: Commenced Coaling Ship.

9.40am: HMS Drake arrived

9.45am: Discharged three Midshipmen to RN College Keyham.

0.27pm: Finished Coaling Ship received (580) Tons.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 7.0am.

5.0pm: Landed Patrol.

9.35pm: Hailed Guard Boat.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 808 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs, Bread 600 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 30.1 + 580, Total 610.1 tons.


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27 February 1917

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

8.40am: Hands employed returning and drawing Stores at Dockyard and Hospital; Remainder employed cleaning Ship and as requisite.

11.30am: Store Parties returned onboard.

0.40pm: Discharged two rating to Hospital.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 7.0am.

5.0pm: Landed Patrol.

10.35pm: Hailed Guard Boat.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 823 lbs, Vegetables 1800 lbs, Bread 600 lbs]


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28 February 1917

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

2.20 and 2.35am: Hailed Guard Boat.

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning Ship; Rigged diving Boat and as requisite.

8.15am: Divers and diving party employed at Dockyard.

8.50am: Portuguese Cruiser Pedro Nune [probably Nunes or Nunez] arrived.

9.15am: Hands employed Returning and drawing Stores; cleaning out Boats and as requisite.

11.30am: Discharged one rating to Hospital. Dockyards parties returned onboard.

1.15pm: Hands employed cleaning out Storerooms; cleaning out Boats; Divers and diving party employed at Dockyard; Remainder employed as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 7.0am.

10.15pm: Hailed Guard Boat.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Bread 600 lbs]


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LOGS FOR MARCH 1917


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for 1 - 7 March 1917, indicating that this is a complete copy of the Deck (rather than original) Log]

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1 March 1917

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

1.0am: Hailed Police Boat.

3.53am: Hailed Guard Boat.

7.0am: Patrol returned onboard.

7.15am: Divers and diving party employed at Dockyard.

9.15am: Hands employed Gunners party returning and drawing Stores; Cleaning out Sail rooms; Submerge Tubes working about Torpedoes; Remainder employed as requisite.

2.15pm: Discharged (49) Naval Rating and 1 Sergeant and (23) Privates RMLI to RN Barracks.

3.45pm: Sub Lieutenant Barstow left Ship.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 7.0am. Starboard Watch employed getting out Stores.

5.30pm: Discharged 6 Chinese (Canteen Staff) to RNB.

9.45pm: Hailed Guard Boat.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1526 lbs, Vegetables 2600 lbs, Bread 600 lbs]


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2 March 1917

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.1 [estimated]

4.5 and 4.15am: Hailed Guard Boat.

6.30am: Lit fires in Nos 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 A and 7, 8, 9 B Boilers and 5, 7, 8 and 9 Boilers.

9.15am: Hands employed preparing Ship for Sea and as requisite.

10.20am: One Rating joined Ship from RN Barracks.

[Draught of Water: Forward 24’ 3”, Aft 24’ 0”]

10.55am: Slipped Buoy and Proceeded Course and Speed as requisite out of Harbour.

11.20am: Came to with Port anchor in 7.5 fathoms veered to 3 Shackles.

Noon: Pilot arrived onboard.

[Anchorage Bearings: Breakwater Light House S65W, Breakwater Beacon East S16W, Ramscliff Point Lower Beacon S44E]

0.30pm: Banked fires in Nos 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 A and 7, 8, 9 B and 5, 7, 8, 9 C Boilers.

3.45pm: Prepared for Night defence.

10.30pm: Lit fires in Nos 1 to 6 B and 4 and 6 C Boilers.

11.0pm: Spread fires in Nos 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 A and 7, 8, 9 B and 5, 7, 8, 9 C Boilers.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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3 March 1917

From Devonport to Liverpool

Lat 49.7, Long -7.5

1.40am: Shortened in. 1.55am: Weighed and proceeded Course and speed as requisite for leaving Plymouth Sound.

2.15am: 120 revs. 2.20am: Course S31W Draystone Buoy abeam to Starboard - 3 Cables; Destroyers Alarm and Tigress formed Submarine Screen.

2.50am: Set course S62W.

3.38am: Observed Lizard Light bearing N78W.

4.41am: Lizard Light abeam to Starboard 15.75 miles, Patent Log 35 miles.

6.0am: Altered course N85W (Magnetic); Commenced Zig-Zagging; Hands employed cleaning Ship and as requisite.

7.0pm: Course N42E (Magnetic); Stopped Zig Zagging.

8.14pm: Sighted Tusker [Tuskar] Light N6E.

8.45pm: Tusker Light abeam to Port 8 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 175 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[South and south easterly wind force 5 in pm, noon air and sea temperature 49F]


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4 March 1917

From Devonport to Liverpool or at Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

0.55am: South Stack Light bearing S70E.

1.38am: South Stack Light abeam.

2.4am: Skerries Light abeam.

2.13am: Course S76E; Pilot Wilcox took charge.

3.50am: Altered course S69E to clear Steamer.

4.35am: Destroyers parted company.

4.42am: Bar Light Vessel abeam to Port. 4.52am: Reduced to 96 revs Courses as requisite for entering River Mersey.

5.30am: Stopped. 5.37am: Came to with Port anchor in 12.75 fathoms veered to 5 Shackles; Let fires die out in Nos 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 A and 4 to 9 B Boilers.

[Anchorage Bearings: Canada Entrance Green Light N71E, New Brighton Pier Head N30W, North Wall Light N24E]

6.50am: Shorten in. 7.9am: Weighed and Proceeded with aid of 3 Tugs.

7.50am: Secured in Lock.

8.9am: Proceeded into Basin. 8.40am: Secured alongside in NW Canada Dock.

8.45am: Let fires die out in Nos 1, 2, 3 B and 4 to 9 C Boilers.

10.30am: Pilot left ship.

1.0pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 7.0am.

[Distance run through the Water: 310 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Coal remaining: 205.2 tons]

[Easterly and south easterly wind force 4 or 5 for most of day, increasing to force 6-7 at midnight, with snow, noon temperature 35F]


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5 March 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

9.15am: Hands employed covering Boats; cleaning Provision Rooms; and as requisite.

11.0am: Chaplain Reverend McKew left Ship.

[Barometer unshipped from noon, thermometers unshipped from 4pm]

1.15pm: Hands employed getting up ammunition; cleaning Provision Rooms and as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 7.0am; Part of Watch employed getting out ammunition.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Snow on and off during day, noon temperature 33F]


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6 March 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

8.03am: HMS Buttercup arrived.

9.0am: Divisions, Prayers.

9.15am: Hands employed returning Stores to Storerooms; cleaning and sponging out Guns and as requisite.

1.15pm: Hands employed cleaning Ship and as requisite.

5.40pm: Paid Money.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 358 lbs, Vegetables 2240 lbs]


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7 March 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Signature of GF Markwick Lieutenant Commander (N)]

10.0am: Ship paid off.


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APRIL to JULY 1917 not included (ship paid off)



THE VOYAGES OF HMS CORNWALL
North Atlantic convoys

JP map Cornwall North Atlantic Convoys

LOGS FOR AUGUST 1917


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for 4 to 31st August 1917]

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[Right hand side of cover signed by GC Wrey, Navigating Officer]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers]


Barometer




Mercurial or Aneroid:

Mercurial



Name of Maker and number:

1773 CJ Gaupps and Co



Height of cistern above sea:

10 ft



Thermometers for Air Temperature

Position in Ship:

Fore Bridge



Whether in screen:

Yes



Maker and No


From

To


Negretti and Zambra 8147

15 Aug. 1917

Still in use


J Hicks 887

15 Aug. 1917

Still in use

Thermometer for Sea Temperature

Maker and No


From

To


J Hicks 321

15 Aug. 1917

Still in use


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4 August 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

9.0am: Ship Commissioned by Captain Adam RN.

am: Hands employed embarking provisions.

pm: Hands employed embarking provisions and as requisite.

4.30pm: Leave to Starboard Watch from 4.30pm till 7am.

pm: Port Watch employed embarking provisions;

7.15pm: Leave to First part Port Watch from 7.15am till 11pm.

8.30pm: Stokers exercised fire stations.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1172 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 1500 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 1249 tons]


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5 August 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

6.0am: Hands employed provisioning and cleaning ship.

7.30am: 2 ratings joined ship from Devonport.

8.30am: Hands employed embarking provisions and stores, clearing up store rooms and as requisite.

4.0pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4 till 7am.

5.30pm: Leave to Second part Port Watch from 5.30 till 11pm.


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6 August 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

9.0am: Hands employed embarking provisions, cleaning ship and as requisite.

1.0pm: Hands employed embarking ammunition and as requisite.

4.0pm: Leave to Starboard Watch from 4 till 7am.

5.0pm: 1 rating discharged to Devonport.

8.15pm: Leave to Second Part Port Watch from 8.15 till 11pm.


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7 August 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

6.0am: Hands employed embarking ammunition and Torpedo Stores and as requisite.

9.55am: Commenced basin trial.

2.35pm: Completed basin trials.

4.30pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 till 7am. Starboard watch embarking ammunition.

6.20pm: Stopped embarking ammunition.

6.45pm: Leave to First Part Starboard Watch from 6.45 till 11pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 767 lbs, Bread 1500 lbs]


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8 August 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

am and pm: Hands employed embarking ammunition.

4.30pm: Hands employed working main Derrick and striking down ammunition.

7.0pm: Leave to Starboard Watch from 7pm till 7am - First Part of Port Watch till 11pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 2017 lbs, Vegetables 2240 lbs]

[Rain from noon onwards]


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9 August 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

9.0am: Read Stations for abandon ship.

10.0am: Hands employed cleaning boats and as requisite.

pm: Hands employed preparing to shift berth and as requisite.

[Draught of water: Forward 26ft 6in, Aft 25ft 3in]

2.0pm: Cast off and proceed into Canada Lock.

3.15pm: Secured in Canada Lock.

3.45pm: Cast off and proceeded into the River, proceeding as requisite for adjustment of compasses.

5.43pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 14.5 fathoms veered to 6 shackles.

Anchor Bearings: New Brighton Tower S85W, Egremont Ferry S10W, South Canada Basin Entrance S60E.


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10 August 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.7, Long -3.2 [estimated from information in log]

4.0am: 1 TBD [Torpedo Boat Destroyer] arrived.

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship, preparing for sea and as requisite.

[Draught of water: Forward 26ft 3in, Aft 25ft 3in]

8.20am: Weighed and proceeded as requisite for leaving harbour.

9.26am: Bar Light Vessel North 0.4 miles. Course S84W Working up to Full Speed.

11.05am: Altered course N8E. Carried out Gun Trials.

11.47am: Selker Light Vessel N23E.

Noon: Altered course S7W.

2.0pm: Reduced 14 Knots Course as requisite for entering harbour.

3.45pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 12.5 fathoms veered to 6 shackles.

4.10pm: Weighed and shifted berth.

4.20pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 12.5 fathoms veered to 6 shackles.

[Anchor Bearings: Vauxhall Chimney N44E, Seacombe Ferry N11W, North Woodside Ferry S77W]

5.30pm: Paid monthly advance.

6.30pm: White and Blue watches preparing ship for coaling. Leave to CPO till 7am. 2 ratings discharged to Devonport.

9.0pm: 4 ratings joined ship.


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11 August 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship, working man derrick and as requisite.

9.0am: Divisions, Prayers. White Watch exercised out collision Mat, remainder of hands preparing ship for coaling and as requisite.

10.35am: Collier secured alongside. Hands employed rigging collier.

0.30pm: Commenced coaling.

5.30pm: Leave to PO’s not coaling ship till 7am.

11.0pm: Finished coaling 670 tons.

11.30pm: Collier cast off.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 425 lbs, Vegetables 2348 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 1685.1 tons]


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12 August 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

5.0am: Arrived 2 TBDs.

6.0am: Lit fires in First Steam pinnace.

7.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship, stowing coaling gear and as requisite.

1.0pm: Worked Main Derrick. Diving party away diving.

2.30pm: Diving party finished diving.

4.30pm: Sailed [HMSs] Goshawk, Ruby. Leave to Blue Watch 4.30 till 7am, White Watch 4.30 till 11pm.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 976 lbs]


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13 August 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

6.0am: Lit fires in Second Steam pinnace.

9.0am: Worked Main Derrick.

10.0am: Exercised Action Stations.

11.15am: Secure. Hands employed cleaning boats and as requisite.

1.0pm: Worked Main Derrick, remainder of hands employed as requisite.

3.30pm: Closed B and C doors.

4.30pm: Leave to Red Watch 4.30 till 7am, Blue Watch 4.30 till 11pm.

6.30pm: Drew fires in Second Steam pinnace.

8.30pm: Watch embarking stores.


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14 August 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

7.30am: Arrived [HMSs] Narwhal, Peyton.

9.0am: Second Part White Watch exercised Fire Stations, remainder of hands employed refitting and as requisite.

2.0pm: Hands employed working main derrick and as requisite.

4.30pm: Sailed [HMSs] Minotaur, Narwhal, Peyton. Leave POs and Leading Seamen till 7.0am.

5.30pm: Red and Blue watched preparing ship for coaling.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 6000 lbs, Vegetables 9736 lbs]

[Rain through middle of day]


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15 August 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

am: Cautioned Mr SJ Cuthberston [Cuthbertson] Gunner Royal Navy for neglect of duty in not taking any steps to hasten delivery of gunners stores on demand for over two months thereby causing ship to proceed to sea incomplete of same (signed) Adam Captain. I have read the above entry in the log (signed) SJ Cuthbertson Gunner. Witness GC Wrey Lieutenant (N).

4.45am: Collier secured alongside.

5.40am: Commenced coaling.

7.30am: Arrived [HMSs] Lizard, Badger.

10.0am: Finished coaling 111 tons.

10.20am: Collier cast off.

am: Hands employed storing coaling gear and cleaning ship.

4.30pm: Red and White Watches employed reeving PV [paravane] chains.

5.30pm: 2 ratings joined ship.

8.0pm: 4 ratings joined ship, 2 ratings discharged to Depot.

9.0pm: Hands employed closing B and C doors and preparing ship for sea.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 743 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 1687.6 tons]

[Barometer and thermometer readings recorded from midnight]


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16 August 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

4.30am: Sailed 2 TBD.

5.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship and unshipping and stowing lower booms.

9.30am: Divisions, Prayers.

10.0am: Exercised Action Stations.

11.0am: Secure. Hands employed preparing ship for sea.

1.0pm: Hands employed working main derrick.

1.30pm: Sailed 2 TBD.

1.50pm: Shortened in.

2.50pm: Weighed and proceeded as requisite for leaving harbour.

3.30pm: Disembarked pilot.

3.40pm: Bar Light Vessel S 1.5 cables.

5.8pm: St Ormes Head S17W, altered course N62W.

6.52pm: Skerries abeam.

[South westerly wind increasing to force 5 in pm, noon temperature 66F, sea temperature 63F]


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17 August 1917

From Liverpool to Halifax NS [Nova Scotia]

Lat 50.6, Long -8.2

3.08am: Smalls Light abeam 13 miles.

3.45am: Altered course S30W to avoid fishing vessels.

5.0pm: Put clocks back 30 minutes.

7.0pm: Put clocks back 30 minutes.

[Winds south westerly in am, north westerly in pm, mostly squally force 4 or 5 all day, rain in pm, noon temperature 64F, sea temperature 63F]


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18 August 1917

From Liverpool to Halifax NS

Lat 48.2, Long -16.8

pm: White and Red Watches employed refitting and as requisite.

5.0pm: Put clocks back 30 minutes.

7.0pm: Put clock back 30 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S67W 369.5 miles]

[Distance: Halifax 2042 miles]

[Squally north westerly wind force 5 all day, barometric pressure rising all day]


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19 August 1917

From Liverpool to Halifax NS

Lat 48.9, Long -26.4

9.30am: Held Divine Service.

5.0pm: Put clock back 30 minutes.

7.0pm: Put clock back 30 minutes.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Barometric pressure consistently relatively high, winds still squally but reducing during day, noon temperature 65F, sea temperature 62F]


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20 August 1917

From Liverpool to Halifax NS

Lat 48.6, Long -35.9

11.10am: Streamed Cherub Log.

pm: Passed Norwegian barque.

5.0pm: Put clock back 20 minutes.

7.0pm: Put clock back 20 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S87W 374.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Barometric pressure falling until 4pm, wind and sea increasing during day, westerly force 7-8 in evening, with sea state high. Rain or hail all day, noon temperature 63F, sea temperature 62F]


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21 August 1917

From Liverpool to Halifax NS

Lat 48.1, Long -41.3

5.0pm: Put clock back 20 minutes.

6.52pm: Encountered thick fog. Megantic N70E 4 miles. [Presumably this refers to SS Megantic, which at this time was a troop ship, although there was no previous mention of a ship in company]

7.0pm: Put clocks back 20 minutes.

9.10pm: Fog lifted

[Course and Distance made good: S82.5W 217.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Barometric pressure rising until 4pm, wind and sea decreasing for most of day, rain and mist on and off, noon air and sea temperature 60F]


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22 August 1917

From Liverpool to Halifax NS

Lat 46.9, Long -50.3

5.20am: Passed sailing fishing vessel.

6.0am: Encountered fog.

7.0am: Fog lifted.

10.0am: Megantic SE 4 miles.

11.40am: Megantic S22E 2.5 miles. Increased 100 revs. Encountered fog.

Noon: Megantic S5E 2 miles.

2.0pm: Fog lifted.

5.0pm: Sounded 52 fathoms. Put clock back 20 minutes.

7.0pm: Put clocks back 20 minutes.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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23 August 1917

From Liverpool to Halifax NS

Lat 43.9, Long -58.1

[Bearing and distance to Megantic recorded about hourly from 0.30am to 3.45am and 5am to 8am]

2.40am: Altered course S68W to avoid fishing vessel. 2.44am: Resumed Course.

7.45am: Shifted to conning Tower steering position.

8.30pm: Encountered thick fog.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Weather relatively quiet, noon temperature 74F, sea temperature 70F]


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24 August 1917

From Liverpool to Halifax or at Halifax

Lat 44.6, Long -63.6

5.45am: Courses as requisite for closing whistle buoy.

6.10am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 42 fathoms off Whistle buoy.

7.40am: Weighed and proceeded Course N20W.

10.0am: Passed outer boom.

10.8am: Passed inner boom.

10.25am: Came to with Port anchor veered 2 shackles.

10.35am: Weighed. Proceeded alongside No 4 wharf Halifax Dockyard.

2.0pm: Commenced coaling.

pm: Hands employed coaling ship.

11.30pm: Stopped coaling ship.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Coal remaining: 318.5 tons]

[Mist and showers in late pm, noon temperature 71F, sea temperature 60F]


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25 August 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.6, Long -63.6

4.30am: Recommenced coaling ship.

11.0am: Discharged Mr SJ Cuthbertson Gunner RN to Hospital.

6.0pm: Finished coaling 700 tons. Hands employed replacing coaling gear.

[Coal remaining: 1030.3 tons]


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26 August 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.6, Long -63.6

8.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Landed escort.

10.30am: Escort and prisoner returned.

1.30pm: Leave to White Watch First part Red Watch from 1.30 till 10pm. PO till 10.30pm. Landed patrol.

5.0pm: Landed Second patrol.

10.30pm: First patrol returned.

11.40pm: Second patrol returned.


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27 August 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.6, Long -63.6

6.30am: Hands employed painting ship and as requisite.

7.30am: Landed patrol.

11.0am: Patrol returned.

3.0pm: Landed patrol.

4.30pm: Leave to Blue and Second Part White watch from 4.30 till 10pm. PO till 10.30pm.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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28 August 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.6, Long -63.6

6.0am: Hands employed painting ship, working on coaling jetty and as requisite.

9.0am: Prayers. Hands employed painting ship, embarking provisions and as requisite.

9.30am: C in C [Commander in Chief] came on board.

10.15am: C in C left ship.

1.0pm: Hands employed working on coaling wharf, painting ship and as requisite.

4.30pm: Leave to Red Watch from 4.30 till 7am. Men under 20 till 11pm.

5.30pm: Landed patrol.

6.0pm: Leave First part Blue Watch till 7am.

10.30pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 401 lbs, Vegetables 2015 lbs]


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29 August 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.6, Long -63.6

am: Hands employed painting ship, working on coaling jetty and as requisite.

4.30pm: Leave to White Watch and Second part of Blue Watch from 4.30 till 7am.

4.45pm: Read warrants 4 and 5.

6.0pm: Landed patrol.

11.0pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Bread 600 lbs]


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30 August 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.6, Long -63.6

7.0am: White watch working on coaling wharf.

9.0am: Prayers. Hands employed painting ship, clearing up coaling wharf and as requisite.

4.30pm: Landed patrol. Leave to Red First part Blue watch till 10pm.

10.30pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Bread 600 lbs]


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31 August 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.6, Long -63.6

11.0am: C in C came on board.

Noon: C in C left ship.

pm: 6 shipwrights from Drake came on board.

4.30pm: Read warrant No 7. Leave to White and Second part Blue watch 4.30 till 10pm. PO 10.30pm.

6.0pm: Landed patrol.

6.30pm: 6 Shipwrights returned to Drake.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Bread 900 lbs]


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LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1917


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for September 1917]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as previous month]

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[Page for details of Barometer and Thermometers, as previous month]


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1 September 1917

At Halifax NS

Lat 44.6, Long -63.6

6.0am: Hands employed preparing to cast off from wharf.

6.50am: 6 Carpenter ratings from Drake came on board.

7.0am: Slipped and proceeded as requisite.

7.36am: Moored.

8.27am: Weighed, shifted berth.

8.44am: Came to with Starboard anchor veered 5 shackles on each cable in 12.5 fathoms.

10.15am: Sailed [HMS] Leviathan.

0.30pm: Got up bags on Forecastle.

pm: Worked Main Derrick, Out Sailing Pinnace. Hands employed cleaning ship and as requisite.

4.0pm: Leave to Red and First part Blue watch till 10pm.

5.0pm: Landed patrol.

10.0pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1003 lbs, Potatoes 1815 lbs, Onions 200 lbs, Bread 1800 lbs]


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2 September 1917

At Halifax NS

Lat 44.6, Long -63.6

7.0am: Swung ship for deviation.

8.30am: Landed RC [Roman Catholic] church party (26).

10.0am: Landed Wesleyans, Presbyterians (59).

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

1.30pm: Leave to White Second part Blue watch till 10pm, PO till 10.30, Boys till 7pm.

3.0pm: Arrived USS Columbia.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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3 September 1917

At Halifax NS

Lat 44.6, Long -63.6

6.0am: 6 Carpenter ratings from Drake came on board.

9.0am: Hands employed painting Mess Deck, Cross Passages etc.

am: Lost overboard by accident 1 lamp Pattern 275.

11.30am: Read Warrants No 3, 6, 8.

1.0pm: Discharged 2 prisoners to Niobe.

5.0pm: Leave to Second part of all watches from 5 till 7am. Landed patrol.

10.30pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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4 September 1917

At Halifax NS

Lat 44.6, Long -63.6

8.30am: Hands employed painting ship and as requisite.

11.0am: Provision lighter secured alongside.

pm: Hands employed painting and provisioning ship.

4.0pm: Swung ship for Deviation of Compasses.

4.30pm: Leave to First part of all watches from 4.30 till 7am. 6 carpenter ratings returned to Drake. Landed patrol.

6.30pm: Sailed [USS] Columbia.

10.0pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 2889 lbs, Vegetables 4330 lbs]


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5 September 1917

At Halifax NS

Lat 44.6, Long -63.6

9.0am: Prayers. Hands employed painting and cleaning ship. Signal training class under instruction.

11.30am: Read warrants 9 and 10.

Noon: 2 Privates RMLI discharged to Detention Quarters.

4.30pm: Leave to Second part of all watches till 7am.

5.0pm: Landed patrol.

5.30pm: Sailed [HMS] Drake.

pm: Lost overboard by accident 1 lamp Pattern 275.

10.0pm: Patrol returned.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 3496 lbs, Vegetables 4230 lbs]


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6 September 1917

At Halifax NS

Lat 44.6, Long -63.6

8.0am: Hands employed painting ship and as requisite.

4.30pm: Leave to First part of all watches till 7am.

5.30pm: Landed Patrol.

10.0pm: Patrol returned.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 4091 lbs, Vegetables 5020 lbs]


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7 September 1917

At Halifax NS

Lat 44.6, Long -63.6

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Signal class under instructions.

9.0am: Divisions, Prayers. Exercised Action Stations.

10.40am: Secure.

am: Hands employed hoisting in boats and as requisite.

11.30am: Landed escort.

1.0pm: Exercised abandon ship.

5.0pm: Leave to Second part of all watches till 10pm. Landed patrol.

10.0pm: Patrol returned.


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8 September 1917

At Halifax NS

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6 [estimated]

6.30am: Hands employed unmooring and cleaning ship.

7.25am: Weighed Port anchor.

7.42am: Weighed Starboard anchor and proceeded as requisite for Bedford Basin. Tested lifebuoys - Correct.

8.8am: Came to with Port anchor in 34 fathoms veered to 7 shackles.

10.0am: Carried [out] 303” [.303] AR [Aiming Rifle] practice at towed target.

11.0am: Escort 2 prisoners left ship.

pm: Escort returned. Signal training class under instructions. Hands employed preparing ship for sea and as requisite. Hoisted in First Steam Pinnace.

3.35pm: Weighed and proceeded as requisite for leaving harbour.

4.12pm: Passed inner boom.

4.19pm: Passed outer boom.

5.12 to 6.0pm: As requisite for exercising “out” and “in” paravanes.

6.28pm: Sambro Light Vessel abeam 3 miles.

7.45pm: Exercised searchlights.

[Noon temperature 62F, sea temperature 54F]


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9 September 1917

At Halifax NS

Lat 44.6, Long -63.6

5.0am: Altered course N75E. 5.12am: Sambro Light Vessel abeam 2 cables, altered course N81E.

5.50am: Passed Outer Automatic buoy Course N22W.

6.38am: Inner Automatic Buoy abeam, 62 revs. Course and speed as requisite for entering harbour.

7.25am: Stopped. 7.27am: Came to with Starboard anchor moored 5 shackles on each, 13 fathoms.

9.30am: Hands employed hoisting out boats, cleaning ship and as requisite.

4.30pm: Leave to 2 [Second] part of Watches till 10pm.

6.0pm: Landed patrol.

10.0pm: Patrol returned.


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10 September 1917

At Halifax NS

Lat 44.6, Long -63.6

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Signal class under instruction.

9.30am: Hands employed painting ship and as requisite. Discharged 1 rating to Hospital.

1.0pm: Hands employed refitting screen derricks and as requisite.

2.0pm: Landed escort.

2.30pm: Escort and 2 prisoners returned.

5.0pm: Leave to First part of watches till 7am.

11.0pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Rain at noon, temperature 53F, sea temperature 51F]


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11 September 1917

At Halifax NS

Lat 44.6, Long -63.6

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship and hoisting out sailing pinnace and second steam pinnace.

7.30am: Arrived [HMS] Leviathan.

9.0am: Divisions. Prayers. Gunlayers Sightsetters trainers to Control drill. Remainder of hands refitting coaling gear and as requisite.

1.0pm: All boats away exercising under sail.

5.0pm: Leave to Second part all watches till 10pm, POs till 10.30pm.

6.0pm: 3 ratings joined ship from Niobe. Landed patrol.

7.0pm: Discharged 3 prisoners to Leviathan.

10.30pm: Patrol returned.


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12 September 1917

From Halifax to New York or at Halifax NS

Lat 44.6, Long -63.6

8.0am: Hoisted Court Martial Jack.

9.30am: Court Martial assembled on board.

10.20am: Court Martial dispersed.

pm: 2 US military ratings joined ship for passage. Discharged 1 rating to [HMS] Gloucestershire. Hands employed unmooring ship, preparing for sea and as requisite. First aid party under instruction. Discharged 3 prisoners to jail.

2.45pm: Weighed starboard anchor by hand.

4.30pm: Hoisted in boats. Drew fires in picket boat.

6.10pm: Weighed Port anchor and proceeded as requisite for leaving harbour.

6.20pm: Passed inner boom. 6.25pm: Passed outer boom.

6.58pm: Passed Inner Automatic Buoy Course S22E 12 knots.

[South westerly wind force 4 in late pm, noon temperature 62F, sea temperature 52F]


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13 September 1917

From Halifax to New York

Lat 42.1, Long -65.4 [corrected from position in log for which Lat and Long are the wrong way around]

8.20am: Shifted to Fore Cross passage steering position.

9.0am: Hauled in Patent Log.

9.30am: Shifted to Fore Bridge steering position.

9.50am: Stopped. Hoisted out target. Course and speed as requisite for carrying out 3 pounder sub calibre firing from Starboard guns.

11.47am: Stopped. Picked up target. 11.53am: S51W 76 revs.

4.30pm: Swung ship for deviation.

5.0pm: Put clock back 15 minutes.

6.17pm: Finished swinging ship Course S51W 62 revs.

7.0pm: Stopped. Dropped target. Course and speed as requisite for carrying out 1” aiming rifle practice from Starboard guns.

7.50pm: Stopped. Hoisted in target. 8.0pm: S51W 62 revs.

8.15pm: Streamed Patent Log.

[Distance: Ambrose Light Vessel 435 miles]


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14 September 1917

From Halifax to New York

Lat 39.9, Long -69.4

1.30am: Passed steamer showing no lights.

Noon: Altered course S17W 84 revs. Commenced 3 point zig zag.

4.55pm: Shifted to Hand steering gear.

5.13pm: Shifted to Fore Bridge steering position. Exercised fire stations.

6.45pm: Ceased zig zagging Course N47W 76 revs.

9.45pm: Exercised sea boats crew.

[Course and Distance made good: S53W 225 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Noon temperature 65F, sea temperature 60F]


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15 September 1917

From Halifax to New York or at New York

Lat 40.7, Long -74.0

3.50am: Sighted Fire Island Light Vessel N15W.

4.55am: Altered course N6W. Fire Island Light Vessel abeam.

6.0am: Sighted land N by W.

6.52am: Ambrose Light Vessel abeam 2 cables.

7.15am: Embarked Pilot. Course and speed as requisite for entering harbour.

8.50am: Stopped. 8.55am: Came to with Port anchor in 6.75 fathoms veered to 3.5 shackles.

9.15am: Hoisted out Picket boat, First Steam Pinnace.

am: Hands employed preparing ship for coaling and as requisite.

11.0am: Discharged 2 US Military ratings.

1.0pm: Discharged 16 ratings to SNO [Senior Naval Officer].

1.12pm: Weighed and proceeded as requisite up Hudson River.

2.20pm: Moored in 9.5 fathoms in Man of War anchorage off West 95th Street.

4.45pm: Coal lighters secured alongside. Hands preparing for coaling.


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16 September 1917

At New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

5.0am: Commenced coaling.

am and pm: Hands coaling ship.

8.0pm: Stopped coaling.

[Coal remaining: 423 tons]


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17 September 1917

At New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

6.35am: Commenced coaling.

9.45am: Finished Coaling [blank] tons.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship and stowing away coaling gear.

3.30pm: Leave to Blue and White watches from 3.30 till 7am.

4.30pm: Discharge 1 Private RMLI to Washington for Embassy.

7.0pm: Landed patrol.

pm: Lost overboard by accident sacks coal Pattern 3, 20 in number.

11.0pm: Patrol returned.

[Coal remaining: 1747 tons]


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18 September 1917

At New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

11.0am: Unmoored, weighed Port anchor shortened in to 3 shackles.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes. Leave to Red and Blue Watches from 1.30 till 6pm. Leave for boys till 5.30pm.

3.45pm: Lieutenant Commander Underwood and 12 ratings left ship for convoy duties.

5.0pm: Landed patrol.

7.0pm: Patrol returned. Hands employed hoisting in boats and preparing ship for sea.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 3190 lbs, Vegetables 8700 lbs]

[Noon temperature 70F]


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19 September 1917

From New York or at New York

Lat 40.4, Long -73.2

5.0am: Tested lifebuoys Correct. Hands employed working Main Derrick and as requisite.

5.55am: Weighed and proceeded as requisite for leaving harbour. 6.10am: Embarked pilot.

8.30am: Put clocks on 14 minutes.

8.35am: Disembarked Pilot.

9.3am: Ambrose Light Vessel abeam Course S55E 76 revs.

9.43am: S66E 36 revs, joined up with Convoy: Tennyson, Sardinian, Maple Leaf [possibly Royal Fleet Auxiliary Mapleleaf listed here], Caloric, Kerry Range, Linmore, Olympia.

pm: Hands employed refitting and as requisite.

10.0pm: Put clocks on 11 minutes.

[Distance: No 1 Rendezvous 188 miles]

[Misty through middle of day, noon temperature 74F, sea temperature 67F]


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20 September 1917

From New York, at Sea

Lat 40.1, Long -68.0

2.45am: Lost sight of convoy.

3.0am: Put clocks on 10 minutes.

6.15am: Encountered fog

7.30am: Streamed fog buoy.

8.35am: Fog slightly thinner, sighted 4 ships of convoy on Starboard Quarter.

9.30am: Hands employed repairing coal bags, painting windsails and as requisite.

10.10am: Encountered thick fog, lost sight of convoy.

11.55am: Fog lifted, sighted Tennyson, Caloric.

0.40pm: Sighted Maple Leaf, Sardinian.

2.06pm: Olympia [presumably sighted].

2.10pm: Bloemfontein [probably Bloemfontein (2) listed here] joined convoy.

2.35pm: Sighted Linmore.

4.0pm: Quarters, exercised fire stations. Hands employed stowing spare paravane gear.

11.0pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S85E 240 miles]

[Distance: Mid Atlantic Rendezvous 1411 miles]

[Mist and fog all day, noon air and sea temperature 65F]


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21 September 1917

From New York

Lat 40.6, Long -63.2

am: Cautioned Acting Lieutenant Sydney B Groome RNR (Temp) to behave with respect to his superior officer in the future. (signed) Hubert A Adam, Captain RN. I have read the above entry (signed) SB Groome Acting Lieutenant RMR [sic]. Witness GC Wrey Lieutenant (N).

3.0am: Put clocks on 10 minutes.

9.0am: Hands employed repairing coal bags, painting and as requisite.

10.0am: Commenced zig zag. Mean Course S80E. Advance 9.6 knots.

Noon: Ceased zig zag.

11.0pm: Put clocks on 11 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N82E 226 miles]

[Misty from noon onwards, noon temperature 73F, sea temperature 64F]


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22 September 1917

From New York, at Sea

Lat 41.3, Long -58.1

3.0am: Put clock on 11 minutes. Exercised sea boats crew.

pm: Hands employed drying up decks and as requisite.

7.15pm: Exercised sea boats crew.

11.0pm: Put clock on 10 minutes.

[Distance run through the Water: 234 miles]

[Distance: Mid Atlantic Rendezvous 937 miles]

[South westerly wind force 4 from noon onwards. Thunder and lightning early and late in day, rain on and off, heavy in early pm, noon air and sea temperature 73F]


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23 September 1917

From New York, at Sea

Lat 41.8, Long -52.5

3.0am: Put clocks on 10 minutes.

10.0am: Held Divine Service.

11.0pm: Put clocks on 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N83E 248 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[North westerly wind in am, north easterly in pm, force 6 or 7 from 8am to 8pm, with sea state rough]


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24 September 1917

From New York, at Sea

Lat 43.9, Long -49.0

3.0am: Put clock on 8 minutes.

9.0am: Hands employed repairing coal bags, painting windsails and as requisite.

2.50pm: Course S77W 76 revs. Left convoy.

5.50pm: 62 revs Course N84E rejoined convoy.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 7 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N52E 200 miles]

[North easterly wind force 4 for most of day, noon temperature 56F, sea temperature 51F]


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25 September 1917

From New York, at Sea

Lat 46.2, Long -44.7

3.0am: Put clocks on 8 minutes.

9.25am: Course N39E 12 knots. Hauled out of line to carry out control practice.

10.55am: 62 revs. Finished control. Resumed station in convoy.

pm: Lost overboard by accident 1 hammock.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrants 12, 13.

[Course and Distance made good: N52E 231.4 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Mid Atlantic Rendezvous 241 miles]


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26 September 1917

From New York, at Sea

Lat 48.6, Long -44.2

3.0am: Put clock on 10 minutes.

8.25am: Altered course S86E. Hauled out of line to carry out control drill and aiming practice. Hands employed repairing coal bags, painting windsails and as requisite.

10.47am: Completed exercise, resumed station in convoy.

11.0am: Marines to 6” gun drill. Training classes under instruction.

1.15pm: Hauled in Patent Log. Streamed it from opposite quarter.

[Course and Distance made good: N52E 232 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Initial Rendezvous 805 miles]


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27 September 1917

From New York, at Sea

Lat 50.7, Long -35.9

3.0am: Put clocks on 10 minutes.

am: Marines at Infantry drill. Hands employed chipping and painting, covering hand sails and as requisite.

11.0pm: Put clocks on 7 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N52E 210 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Mist and/or rain from noon onwards]


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28 September 1917

Lat 52.6, Long -31.6

3.0am: Put clocks on 8 minutes.

10.50am: Encountered dense fog

pm: Hands holystoning decks.

2.44pm: Fog lifted.

4.30pm: Encountered dense fog.

6.45pm: Fog cleared.

11.0pm: Put clocks on 9 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N54.5E 197 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Initial Rendezvous 390 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Mist and fog for most of day, noon temperature 57F, sea temperature 55F]


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29 September 1917

From New York, at Sea

Lat 54.4, Long -28.2

3.0am: Put clocks on 9 minutes.

11.15am: Dense fog set in.

1.0pm: Streamed fog buoy. Hands employed mending coal bags and as requisite.

2.0pm: Paid quarterly settlement.

2.21pm: Fired signal gun and altered course to S79E. Increased 62 revs.

11.0pm: Put clocks on 9 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N48E 163 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Mist then fog from 8am onwards]


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30 September 1917

From New York, at Sea

Lat 55.6, Long -22.7

3.0am: Put clock on 10 minutes.

10.0am: Held Divine Service.

11.12am: Fog lifted, sighted Kerry Range and Tennyson.

11.20am: Sighted Kinmore, Sardinian, Caloric.

Noon: Fog closed down.

0.15pm: Fog lifted sighted all ships of convoy.

0.25pm: Fog closed down lost sight of convoy.

11.0pm: Put clocks on 40 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N64E 209 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Initial Rendezvous 23 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Thick fog for most of day, noon temperature 58F, sea temperature 56F]


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LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1917


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for October 1917]

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[Right hands side of cover signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Page for details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before but Manufacturer of Barometer given as CJ Gaupp and Co Hong Kong - more details down the page here]


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1 October 1917

From New York to Liverpool

Lat 56.3, Long -16.0

3.0am: Put clocks on 40 minutes.

3.50am: Fog slightly lifted sighted 3 ships of convoy.

6.0am: Fog set in.

6.45am: Fog slightly lifted, sighted all ships of convoy.

7.58am: Fog closed down.

9.0am: Marines to 6 inch and 12 pounder drill.

1.0pm: Commenced zig zagging.

3.20pm: Resumed course, ceased zig zag.

5.15pm: Fog lifted.

6.05pm: Sighted escort 2 sloops, 3 TBD [Torpedo Boat Destroyers].

[Course and Distance made good: N85E 225 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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2 October 1917

From New York to Liverpool

Lat 56.7, Long -10.8

11.0am: Commenced zig zag.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[North westerly wind force 5 for most of day, showers in middle of day, noon air and sea temperature 53F]


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3 October 1917

From New York to Liverpool or at Liverpool

Lat 53.8, Long -4.4 [estimated from information in log]

1.55am: Sighted Dubh Artach N70E.

2.0am: Sighted Oversay S42E.

5.22am: Oversay Light abeam.

8.18am: Maidens abeam Course S3W.

8.20am: Ceased zig zag.

9.09am: Mew Island abeam 3 miles Course South.

9.35am: Skulmartin Light Vessel abeam 2.75 miles.

9.58am: South Rock Light Vessel abeam 2.75 miles.

11.12am: Chicken Rock Light House abeam 11.25 miles.

0.5pm: Skerries S21W Course S62E.

2.07pm: Lynus Point abeam 2.75 miles Course S67E.

3.0pm: Great Ormes Head S (True) 3 miles, Course N87E.

4.15pm: Passed Bar Light Vessel course and speed as requisite for entering harbour.

4.35pm: Stopped off Formby Light Vessel embarked pilot. 4.40pm: Proceeded 107 revs.

6.30pm: Stopped. 6.35pm: Came to with Port anchor in 11.5 fathoms veered to 4 shackles.

[Anchor bearings: New Brighton Tower N34W, Egremont Ferry S50W, Victoria Tower S34E]

8.0pm: Veered to 5 shackles.

10.55pm: Shortened in and weighed.

11.15pm: Proceeded 2 tugs ahead 2 astern to Canada Dock.

Midnight: Fouled dock entrance slipped tugs and proceeded as requisite for picking up anchor in stream.

[Squally south westerly wind force 6 for much of day, noon air and sea temperature 54F]


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4 October 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

0.25am: Came to with port anchor in 15 fathoms veered to 7 shackles.

[Anchor bearings: Egremont Pier Light S33W, Sandon Green Light S58E, Princes Stage S12E

3.0am: Experienced heavy squall.

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship, reeling up hawsers.

9.0am: Sailed 4 US TBD.

0.20pm: Weighed and proceeded 2 tugs ahead 2 astern to Canada Dock.

1.20pm: Passed through lock.

1.45pm: Secured alongside Canada Tongue.

4.30pm: Leave for Red and White Watch till 7am.

6.0m: Mr Hamlyn gunner RN joined ship.

11.0pm: 1 signal rating joined ship.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 424 lbs]

[North westerly wind force 4 or 5 with rain or showers for much of day]


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5 October 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

7.30am: Landed escort.

9.0am: Diver away diving examining starboard propeller.

9.30am: Leave to Blue and Second Part White Watch till 7am Monday 8th.

11.0am: Escort returned with prisoner.

0.5pm: Divers finished diving.

1.0pm: Discharged 3 ratings to Portsmouth. Mr Flynn, Boatswain discharged to Hospital.

4.30pm: Leave to First Part Red Watch till 7am. Boys till 11pm.

6.30pm: Leave First Part White Watch till 11pm.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 2240 lbs]


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6 October 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

7.30am: Discharged Lieutenant Groome RNR to Hospital.

0.30pm: 1 rating joined ship.

1.30pm: Leave Second part Red Watch 1.30pm till 7am. Boys 1.30 till 7pm.

pm: Hands employed preparing ship for coaling.

6.0pm: Leave First Part Red Watch till 11pm.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 3560 lbs, Bread 700 lbs]

[Coal remaining 578 tons]

[Rain and showers in am, noon temperature 53F]


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7 October 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

1.0am: Mr Evans Boatswain joined ship.

3.55am: Collier secured alongside.

6.0am: Hands preparing for coaling.

8.40am: Commenced coaling.

11.0am: Midshipman K Tew RNVR joined ship.

1.0pm: 2 ratings joined ship from Eagle.

pm: Hands employed coaling ship.

6.30pm: Ceased coaling. Leave to First part White Watch and Second Part Red Watch till 11pm.

[Squally north easterly wind force 4 to 6 from noon, with showers]


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8 October 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

6.0am: Leave to Red and First part White watches till 7am Thursday.

8.0am: Commenced coaling.

6.30pm: 5 Privates RMLI 1 Bugler joined ship.

8.0pm: Stopped coaling.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Squally north easterly wind for much of the day, force 5-6 in early am, quieter in middle of day but up to force 6-8 at midnight, rain during middle of day]


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9 October 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

am and pm: Hands employed coaling ship.

9.0am: 3 ratings joined ship.

11.0am: Discharged 2 cot cases to Hospital

7.0pm: Stopped coaling.

8.0pm: Leave to PO till 11pm.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Bread 300 lbs]

[Squally north westerly wind force 7-8 in early am, force 6 at noon, force 3 or 4 in pm, noon temperature 52F]


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10 October 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

0.30am: Mr Grieve Artificer Engineer RN joined ship.

am: Hands employed coaling ship.

2.15pm: Finished coaling 1200 tons. Hands employed stowing coaling gear and as requisite.

5.0pm: Leave to First Part Blue watch till 7am, Second part White watch till 11pm.

6.0pm: Mr Forster Artificer Engineer left ship.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 11200 lbs, Bread 300 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 1730 tons]


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11 October 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

10.0am: Blue watch embarking and striking down provisions.

1.0pm: Discharged 1 Private 1 Bugler RMLI. Hands employed restowing hold, embarking and striking down provisions, cleaning out boats and as requisite.

3.30pm: Hoisted in Picket Boat.

5.0pm: Leave to Second Part all watches till 7am.

6.0pm: Leave to Boys.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 5097 lbs, Bread 300 lbs]


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12 October 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

5.30am: Hands employed coaling ship [which is odd because she has already been coaled]

8.30am: 14 ratings joined ship.

9.30am: Divisions; Hands employed cleaning ship and as requisite. 2 Privates RMLI joined ship.

11.0am: Rear Admiral Stileman came on board.

Noon: Rear Admiral Stileman left ship.

4.0pm: Read Warrants Nos 14, 15.

5.0pm: Hands employed warping ship to allow [HMS] Teutonic to secure alongside wharf inside ship.

7.15pm: Secured alongside Teutonic.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 880 lbs, Bread 900 lbs]


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13 October 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

8.30am: 2 Privates RMLI joined ship, 1 Officers Steward joined ship. Lieutenant Berry RNR joined ship.

11.30am: Discharged 1 Private RMLI to Hospital.

0.30pm: 1 rating joined ship for passage.

4.30pm: Leave to Second part all watches who had not broken their leave till 7am.


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14 October 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

8.30am: 1 Private RMLI joined ship.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

1.0pm: Leave to First Part of all watches till 7am. Boys till 7pm.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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15 October 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

0.30am: 28 ratings joined ship.

am: Hands employed painting ship and as requisite.

4.0pm: Hoisted out Steam Pinnace.

5.0pm: Leave to Second Part all watches till 7am. Boys till 7pm.

[Barometer unshipped from 8.0pm]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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16 October 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

8.0am: Landed party fetch sand.

10.0am: Hands employed painting ship and boats.

11.0am: Midshipman Cox RNR joined ship for passage.

4.30pm: 1 rating joined ship.

5.0pm: Leave to First Part all watches till 7am.

5.35pm: Coal lighter secured alongside.

7.0pm: Hands employed working ship to allow Teutonic to shift berth.

9.20pm: Ship secured alongside wharf.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Coal remaining: 1655 tons]

[Barometric pressure recorded again from 8pm]


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17 October 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

6.0am: Red and Blue watches coaling ship. White watch as requisite.

pm: Red Watch coaling ship, remainder of hands preparing for sea and as requisite.

3.0pm: Finished coaling 106 tons.

4.0pm: Leave to Second Part all Watches till 7am who had not broken leave.

5.30pm: 7 bags confidential matter received for passage.

8.30pm: Discharged 1 ERA [Engine Room Artificer] to Hospital.

[Coal remaining: 1748.5 tons]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Rain and showers for much of day, noon temperature 52F]


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18 October 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

7.0am: 2 Privates RMLI joined ship.

8.30am: 3 ratings joined ship.

10.05am: Cast off and proceeded into Canada Lock. Two tugs forward, two aft.

10.45am: Secured in Canada Lock.

11.0am: Cast off and proceeded into Stream.

11.10am: Slipped tugs. 11.15am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 16.5 fathoms and veered to 6 shackles.

2.0pm: Hands employed preparing ship for sea.

3.0pm: Drew fires in First Steam Pinnace.

8.10pm: Shortened in. 8.20pm: Weighed and proceeded as requisite for leaving harbour.

10.0pm: Disembarked Pilot off Bar Light Ship.

11.0pm: Proceeded S84W 94 revs.

Midnight: SS Grampian and Missanabi [SS Missanabie] in company.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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19 October 1917

Lat 55.1, Long -5.7 [very rough estimate as no Lat or Long in log and very difficult to work out position from log entries, probably owing to excitement of seeing periscope]

0.25am: Great Ormes Head S (True) 3.2 miles, altered course N59W.

1.30am: Lynus Point abeam S21W 2 miles, altered course N64W.

2.10am: Skerries Light abeam S26W 4 miles, altered course N67W.

4.5am: Course N19E Rockabill Light N17E.

8.56am: N18E Commenced zig zag.

9.55am: Ceased zig zag.

11.0am: Commenced zig zag.

11.5am: Sighted Periscope abaft port beam 1600 yards, fired two rounds from P5 6" gun.

11.7am: N2E. Stopped zig zag.

11.28am: N84W. Commenced zig zag.

1.57pm: N68W. Passed through Rathlin Sound.

4.10pm: Oversay Light S61E 3 miles, altered course N21W.

5.0pm: Ships in convoy took station astern.

5.30pm: Dubh Artach Light abeam.

5.40pm: Skerryvore Light N12E.

8.0pm: Barra Head Light bearing N26E.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Squally south westerly wind force 5-6 at midnight, noon temperature 47F, sea temperature 53F]


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20 October 1917

From Liverpool to Halifax NS [Nova Scotia]

Lat 57.4, Long -13.8

6.30am: Sighted HMS Columbella South.

4.0pm: HMS Columbella joined convoy.

5.0pm: Put clock back 44 minutes.

5.15pm: Left convoy in charge of Columbella and parted company.

7.0pm: Course N78W. Put clock back 40 minutes.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Squally south westerly wind force 6 at 4am, raining and sea state high, wind and sea moderating later]


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21 October 1917

From Liverpool to Halifax NS

Lat 56.2, Long -25.1

7.0am: Hands employed turning in boats.

5.0pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

7.0pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S77W 385 miles]

[Cape Race S61.5W 1192 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Westerly wind force 7 to 9 from 8am, sea state rough to high during this period, noon temperature 53F, sea temperature 54F]


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22 October 1917

From Liverpool to Halifax NS

Lat 55.7, Long -27.3

[Course and Distance made good: S67W 81 miles]

[Distance: Halifax 1582 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Log just notes changes in speed and course. North westerly wind force 8 to 10 all day, sea state very high to phenomenal (36ft and above) all day. Barometric pressure rising all day, hail in middle of day, noon temperature 46F, sea temperature 51F]


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23 October 1917

From Liverpool to Halifax NS

Lat 55.5, Long -29.1

5.0pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

7.0pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S80W 62 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Squally winds from north west, then west in am, force 5 to 7, westerly then south westerly force 8 to 11 in pm. Showers in am, misty in pm. Sea state rough to very rough most of day but phenomenal (rated 10 - the maximum on the scale) at midnight. Barometric pressure recorded hourly from noon to 8pm (falling slowly), noon temperature 46F, sea temperature 50F]


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24 October 1917

From Liverpool to Halifax NS

Lat 54.8, Long -32.3

[Course and Distance made good: S73W 180 miles (48 hours)]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Log just records changes in speed and course during the severe weather. Very squally wind mostly north westerly, force 10-12 at 4am, force 9 or 10 throughout the day, force 9-11 at midnight. Sea state rated as phenomenal (given as 11, which is off the scale, at 4am) until late evening. Barometric pressure rising markedly during am]


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25 October 1917

From Liverpool to Halifax NS

Lat 53.6, Long -35.6

5.0pm: Put clocks back 8 minutes.

6.0pm: 1 whaler stove in by heavy sea.

7.0pm: Put clocks back 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S57W 130 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Squally north westerly wind all day, force 10-12 at 4am, force 10 for rest of am, moderating in pm, down to force 6 at midnight. Sea state very high until 4pm, then very rough. Barometric pressure rising all day, noon temperature 44F, sea temperature 49F]


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26 October 1917

From Liverpool to Halifax NS

Lat 51.9, Long -40.8

am: Hands employed overhauling and refitting coaling gear and as requisite.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrants 14 and 16.

5.0pm: Put clocks backs 12 minutes.

7.0pm: Put clocks back 12 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S62W 215 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Weather and sea much quieter today, noon temperature 45F, sea temperature 50F]


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27 October 1917

From Liverpool to Halifax NS

Lat 49.9, Long -46.3

7.15am: Sighted [HMS] Berwick with convoy of 11 ships steering eastward.

0.8pm: Course S81W. Hands employed securing boats and as requisite.

2.20pm: Encountered fog.

3.34pm: Fog lifted.

4.45pm: Fog closed down.

4.50pm: Fog lifted.

5.0pm: Put clocks back 11 minutes. Fog closed down.

5.6pm: Fog lifted.

7.0pm: Put clocks back 11 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S60W 239.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Wind south westerly then south, then north westerly, force 4 to 5 in am, force 7 at 4pm, force 4 thereafter. Mist, fog and rain through middle of day and early evening, noon temperature 55F, sea temperature 53F]


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28 October 1917

From Liverpool to Halifax NS

Lat 47.7, Long -51.1

10.0am: Held Divine Service.

1.25pm: Sounded 65 fathoms.

3.40pm: Sighted land NW.

5.0pm: Put clocks back 13 minutes.

5.55pm: Sighted Bear Cove Light N61W.

6.0pm: Sighted Cape Race S75W.

6.14pm: Sighted Ferryland Light N63W.

7.0pm: Put clock back 13 minutes.

7.33pm: Cape Race abeam 2.2 miles.

9.30pm: Pine Head Light bore N31E.

11.10pm: Passed Steamer steering E.

[Course and Distance made good: S55.5W 234 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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29 October 1917

From Liverpool to Halifax NS

Lat 45.5, Long -57.6

am: Marines to gun drill and inspection of arms. Remainder of hands employed refitting and as requisite.

2.15pm: Passed 3 masted schooner steering E.

5.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrants.

10.0pm: Passed Hospital ship steering E.

[Course and Distance made good: from 9.20pm S72W 181 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]


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30 October 1917

From Liverpool to Halifax NS or at Halifax NS

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

3.51am: Course S86W to avoid steamer.

8.45am: Altered course N21W. Passed outer automatic buoy.

9.34am: Passed inner automatic buoy Course as requisite.

10.7am: Passed outer boom, Speed as requisite.

10.20am: Stopped. 10.30am: Came to with port anchor in 13 fathoms veered to 3 shackles.

[Anchor bearings: Pier ahead Niobe S68W, abeam Port Richmond N28W, Wharf abeam Starboard N81E]

0.30pm: Sailed USS St Louis and Huntington.

pm: Hands employed preparing for coaling.

4.15pm: Shortened in. 4.20pm: Weighed and proceeded alongside No 4 wharf.

4.55pm: Secured alongside No 4 wharf.

6.0pm: Sailed [HMS] Cochrane.

6.30pm: Midshipman Cox RNR left ship. 6 ratings joined ship.

8.0pm: Discharged 1 rating to Niobe.

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Coal remaining: 541.5 tons]

[Squally south east wind force 4-6 at midnight, noon temperature 60F]


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31 October 1917

At Halifax NS

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

6.15am: Commenced coaling.

8.30am: Arrived [HMS] Isis.

am: Hands employed coaling ship.

1.0pm: Read Warrants 19, 20, 21. Discharged 3 prisoners to Detention.

4.30pm: Finished coaling 738 tons. Hands employed replacing coaling gear and cleaning ship.

7.0pm: Leave to Red and White watches till 11pm.

[Number on sick list: 15]

[Coal remaining: 1262.5 tons]

[South westerly wind force 7 at 1am, with rain, quiet clear weather thereafter]


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LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1917


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for November 1917]

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[Right hand side of cover signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Page for details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before except for Thermometer for Sea Temperature]

Maker and Number

Date From

Date To

J Hicks 321

15-8-17

26-11-17

Negretti and Zambra 8228

26-11-17

Still in use


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1 November 1917

At Halifax NS

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

7.30am: Sailed [HMS] Antrim.

8.57am: Cast off from Jetty.

9.10am: Came to with Starboard anchor moored 5 shackles on each.

10.0am: Arrived USS Denver.

1.0pm: Paid monthly advance.

2.0pm: Hands employed attending on divers and as requisite.

3.0pm: Hoisted out launch.

4.30pm: Diving party returned.

5.0pm: Leave to Second part of all watches 5pm until 7am.

5.30pm: Landed patrol.

10.30pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 3825 lbs]


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2 November 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

6.0am: Hands employed rigging stages for painting and as requisite.

7.0am: Lit fires in Picket boat and Second Steam Pinnace.

7.30am: Diving party away diving.

8.0am: Hands employed painting ship.

11.0pm: Diving party returned.

pm: Hands employed painting ship, diving party away diving.

3.0pm: Canada arrived [presumably HMS Canada].

5.0pm: Leave to First Part of all watches from 5 till 7am. Diving party returned. Landed patrol.

6.0pm: Joined ship 1 Private RMLI.

10.30pm: Patrol returned.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 760 lbs]


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3 November 1917

At Halifax NS

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

7.0am: Landed Dockyard party.

8.0am: Tank came alongside.

8.30am: [HMS] Achilles shifted berth from Jetty to harbour. Hands employed painting ship and as requisite.

10.0am: [HMS] Isis proceeded alongside coaling jetty.

11.0am: Dockyard party returned.

3.0pm: 1 Private RMLI joined ship from Detention Quarters.

4.30pm: USS Denver left harbour.

5.0pm: Midshipman T Tew RNVR left ship.

5.30pm: Leave to Second part of all watches.

6.0pm: Landed patrol.

10.0pm: Patrol returned.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 750 lbs]


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4 November 1917

At Halifax NS

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

10.0am: Held Divine Service.

1.0pm: Leave to First part of all watches till 10pm, PO 10.30, Boys 6pm.

3.0pm: Arrived [HMS] Leviathan.

6.0pm: Landed patrol.

9.0pm: Patrol returned.

[Rain and snow at noon, when temperature 39F]


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5 November 1917

At Halifax NS

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

7.0am: Landed Dockyard party.

9.0am: Divisions. Prayers. Gunnery Training class under instruction. Remainder of hands refitting boat’s falls and as requisite.

10.30am: Dockyard party returned.

am: Lost overboard by accident 5 paint brushes.

4.30pm: Provision lighter came alongside.

5.0pm: Leave to Second part all watches till 10pm, remainder of hands employed provisioning ship.

6.30pm: Finished provisioning ship.

[Squally north easterly wind force 4 to 6 from noon onwards, snow and hail in late am, snow and rain in pm, noon temperature 37F, sea temperature 48F]


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6 November 1917

At Halifax

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

7.0am: Lost by accident 1 hand scrubber.

am: Hands employed provisioning ship and as requisite. Signal training class under instructions.

10.0am: Provision lighter secured alongside.

10.45am: 24 signal ratings joined ship for Orlanzo [possibly Arlanza].

pm: Discharged 2 ratings to Niobe. Watches employed preparing ship for sea and unmooring, hoisting in boats etc. Drew fires in Picket boat, Second steam pinnace.

4.8pm: Weighed and proceeded as requisite.

4.25pm: Passed inner boom. 4.32pm: Passed outer boom.

4.41pm: Mauger [Maugher] Beach Light abeam.

4.50pm: Devil’s Island abeam.

5.5pm: Portuguese shoal buoy abeam.

5.8pm: Chebucto Head abeam.

5.47pm: Streamed Electric log. 6.0pm: Streamed Cherub log.

6.15pm: Sambro Light Buoy abeam N60W 2.4 miles.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 5465 lbs]


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7 November 1917

From Halifax to New York

Lat 41.3, Long -66.2

8.30am: Hauled in both Patent logs 85.8, 82.1.

10.53am: Streamed Patent Log.

am: Gunnery Training class under instruction. SG [?] employed fuzing Lyddite shell.

5.0pm: Put clocks back 30 minutes.

7.0pm: Put clock back 30 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: from 6.30pm S34W 218 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: 96th Street New York 397 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Wind mostly north westerly force 5 or 6 from 8am onwards, sea state rough at times in pm, noon temperature 44F, sea temperature 49F]


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8 November 1917

From Halifax to New York or at New York

Lat 40.3, Long -73.2

0.37pm: Fire Island Light Vessel abeam.

1.15pm: Sighted land N10E.

2.55pm: Ambrose Light Vessel abeam 0.75 miles.

2.59pm: Stopped. Embarked pilot. Proceeded as requisite.

5.25pm: Came to with port anchor moored 4 shackles on each in 11 fathoms. Worked main derrick, hoisted out Picket Boat, First Steam Pinnace, Sailing Pinnace.

6.0pm: Escort and prisoners came on board. Leave for First part all watches till 7am.

[Course and Distance made good S80W 325 miles]

[Coal remaining: 886 tons]

[North westerly wind force 4 until 4pm]


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9 November 1917

At New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

am: Hands employed preparing ship for coaling and as requisite.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

2.0pm: Leave to Second Part of all watches till 7am. Boys till 6pm.

4.30pm: Read warrant No 22.

6.30pm: Coal lighters came alongside. Landed patrol.

11.0pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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10 November 1917

At New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

6.0am: Hands employed preparing for coaling.

8.30am: Dutch cruiser Tromp [mentioned here as being of Atjeh Class] sailed.

9.0am: Commenced coaling.

6.0pm: Lost overboard by accident sacks coal Pattern 3, 28.

10.9pm: Finished coaling 1000 tons.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Coal remaining: 1855 tons]


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11 November 1917

At New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

7.0am: Hands employed replacing coaling gear and as requisite.

0.30pm: Leave to Second part of all watches till 7am. Boys 6pm.

7.0pm: Landed patrol.

11.0pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Noon temperature 49F, sea temperature 45F]


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12 November 1917

At New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

11.0am: 11 ratings left ship for convoy duties.

1.0pm: Hands employed provisioning ship. 3 ratings returned to ship.

2.30pm: 24 ratings left ship for convoy duties.

4.30pm: Hoisted in Boom boats.

9.30pm: 1 Private joined ship from British Embassy Washington.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 8658 lbs, Vegetables 8850 lbs]


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13 November 1917

From New York to Liverpool or at New York

Lat 40.6, Long -73.1 [estimated from information in log]

5.30am: Hands employed preparing ship for sea and as requisite.

6.0am: Unmoored. 6.30am: Embarked pilot.

7.5am: Weighed and proceeded as requisite.

8.45am: Disembarked Pilot.

9.45am: Ambrose Light Vessel abeam 1 mile, Course S79E 76 revs.

11.24: Took up station in convoy.

0.39pm: Fire Island Light Vessel abeam.

2.0pm: Hands employed refitting and as requisite.

3.5: US TB’s and Patrol boats parted company.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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14 November 1917

From New York to Liverpool

Lat 40.0, Long -68.9

2.0am: Passed fishing schooner [?].

3.0am: Put clocks on 12 minutes.

3.30am: Exercised seaboats crew.

8.30am: Belgian relief SS Columbia steering W.

10.0am: 2.0 GMT Commenced zig zag.

11.0am: Passed USS Andros Coggins [Androscoggins].

1.0pm: 5pm GMT Ceased zig zag.

3.0pm: Hands employed repairing windsails and as requisite.

11.0pm: Put clocks on 22 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: from Fire Island Light Vessel S82E 202 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Initial Rendezvous 2164 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Noon temperature 50F, sea temperature 55F]


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15 November 1917

From Liverpool to New York

Lat 41.2, Long -64.6

2.0am: Put clocks on 22 minutes.

9.19am: Hauled in Cherub log 13.8.

9.30am: Streamed Cherub log.

6.0pm: Exercised searchlight control.

6.40pm: Completed exercise.

10.0pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N69E 209 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[No weather information recorded in pm]


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16 November 1917

From Liverpool to New York

Lat 42.6, Long -60.5

3.0am: Put clocks on 10 minutes.

11.0am: Hands employed rattling down and as requisite.

0.27pm: Encountered fog. 0.42pm: Fog lifted.

3.30pm: Read warrant No 26, 27, 28, 29, 30.

11.30pm: Put clocks on 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N66E 202 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Mist and rain for most of day, sea state rough in late am, barometric pressure falling all day, noon temperature 58F, sea temperature 56F]


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17 November 1917

From New York to Liverpool

Lat 43.7, Long -56.4

3.0am: Put clocks on 8 minutes.

6.40am: Shifted log to opposite Quarter.

11.0pm: Put clocks on 11 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N70E 193 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[North westerly wind force 5 to 6 in am, force 4 in pm, barometric pressure rising all day, noon temperature 43F, sea temperature 50F]


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18 November 1917

From New York to Liverpool

Lat 45.3, Long -51.5

[Sounding half hourly from 2am to 4am]

3.0am: Put clocks on 8 minutes.

7.50am: Sighted Cruiser going West.

9.0am: Shifted log to opposite quarter. Streamed Cherub log.

9.30am: Passed [HMS] Cumberland bearing N 5 miles, Course West.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

11.0am: Put clocks on 10 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: (47.5 hours) N67W [should be N67E] 420 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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19 November 1917

From New York to Liverpool

Lat 47.4, Long -47.3

3.0am: Put clocks on 10 minutes.

am: Hands employed refitting and as requisite.

2.37pm: Hauled in Cherub log.

3.0pm: Streamed fog buoy.

4.0pm: Lost overboard through wire parting: Fog buoys 1, Wire 150 fathoms 1.25", 3 swivel pieces 7/8 Pattern 647.

8.40pm: Streamed fog buoy.

10.30pm: Hauled in fog buoy.

[Course and Distance made good: N54.5E 217 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Rain in am, mist and fog for most of day, noon air and sea temperature 46F]


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20 November 1917

From New York to Liverpool

Lat 49.6, Long -43.0

3.0am: Put clocks on 8 minutes.

9.0am: Divisions. Read prayers.

0.23pm: Streamed Cherub log.

4.0pm: Read Warrant 34.

11.0pm: Put clocks on 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: (47.4 hours) N54E 436 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 358 lbs] [though it is unclear where these could have come from in the Atlantic]

[South westerly wind force 4 to 5 in am, north westerly force 5 to 5-6 in pm, sea state rough in pm]


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21 November 1917

From New York to Liverpool

Lat 52.4, Long -38.5

3.0am: Put clocks on 8 minutes.

9.30am: Marines to Gun Drill. Remainder of hands employed refitting and as requisite.

11.0pm: Put clocks on 11 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N47E 235 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]


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22 November 1917

From New York to Liverpool

Lat 54.6, Long -33.3

3.0am: Put clocks on 11 minutes.

am: Hands employed refitting rigging and boats.

11.0pm: Put clocks on 12 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: (47.3 hours) N50.5E 458 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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23 November 1917

From New York to Liverpool

Lat 56.4, Long -27.9

3.0pm: Put clocks on 11 minutes.

am: Gunnery training class under instruction.

pm: Hands employed refitting boats.

11.0pm: Put clocks on 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N59.5E 217 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Initial Rendezvous 185 miles + 48]

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Wind south westerly in am, north westerly in pm, force 6 to 8 all day, sea state very rough or high for most of day. Mist, drizzle and rain on and off, noon temperature 53F, sea temperature 50F]


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24 November 1917

From New York to Liverpool

Lat 58.2, Long -23.3

1.0am: Fourth cutter carried away and davits broken by heavy sea.

1.15am: Delaware hoisted "Not under control" lights and "hove to" head to sea.

5.45am: Hauled out to starboard to avoid Clan Graham [probably Clan Graham (2) listed here].

7.0am: Hands employed resecuring gear and as requisite.

9.0am: Patent logs failed.

10.30am: Streamed Cherub log.

3.0pm: Log not taken on account of "pooping".

4.30pm: Passed steamer steering SW.

11.0pm: Put clocks on 39 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N54E 185 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Initial Rendezvous 48 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Squally north westerly wind force 5-6 to 8-9 all day, rain, hail and snow on and off, sea state high to very high for most of day, noon temperature 38F, sea temperature 44F]


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25 November 1917

From New York to Liverpool

Lat 57.7, Long -18.4

3.0am: Put clocks on 39 minutes.

8.0am: Sighted Meltonian.

8.25am: Sighted oil tank steering South Westerly.

10.25am: Sighted Schooner steering South Westerly.

11.0am: Commenced zig zag.

11.38am: Ceased zig zag.

2.0pm: Commenced zig zag.

3.25pm: Ceased zig zag.

[Course and Distance made good: S79E 159 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: TBD Rendezvous S77E 160 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Wind and sea decreasing from early am through the day, noon temperature 39F, sea temperature 46F]


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26 November 1917

From New York to Liverpool

Lat 56.7, Long -12.1

1.0am: Shifted Patent Log to lee quarter.

[Sounding half hourly from 1am to 3.30am]

8.40pm: Hauled out to starboard to avoid Clan Graham.

9.0pm: Commenced sounding every half hour.

[Course and Distance made good: S74E 216 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Oversay 196 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Squally south westerly then westerly wind force 6 for most of day, sea state very rough in pm, rain in am, mist in pm, noon air and sea temperature 52F]


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27 November 1917

From New York to Liverpool

Lat 55.6, Long -6.6 [very rough estimate as no Positions given in log today]

2.0am: Sounding every hour.

4.30am: Sounding every quarter hour.

6.15am: Sighted Skerry Vore [Skerryvore] Light ESE.

6.57am: Course and speed as requisite for reforming convoy.

1.35pm: Submarine reported. Action Stations. Course S54E 65 revs.

1.58pm: S23E. Hands employed working about boats and as requisite.

4.49pm: Mull of Cantyre abeam.

8.15pm: Mull of Galloway Light abeam 4.25 miles, altered course S72E.

9.29pm: Point of Ayre abeam 10.5 miles.

11.55pm: Selker Light Vessel abeam.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Squally westerly and north westerly wind force 5 or 6 until 4pm, rain at times in am]


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28 November 1917

From New York to Liverpool or at Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

1.15am: Walney Island Light abeam.

2.3am: Sighted Bar Light Vessel S15W.

2.59am: Embarked pilot.

3.16am: Proceeded as requisite for entering harbour.

5.5am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 13 fathoms veered to 6 shackles.

am: Lost by accident 1 hand lead and lines.

9.20am: Weighed and proceeded with 3 tugs to Alfred basin.

10.0am: Passed through lock.

10.20am: Secured alongside Alfred Basin Birkenhead. Hands employed replacing gear and as requisite.

3.0pm: 3 ratings joined ship from Cuthbertt [Cuthbert].

4.30pm: Paid monthly advance.

5.30pm: Leave to First part of all watches till 7am.

9.0pm: Discharged 6 Privates RMLI.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Coal remaining: 748 tons]


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29 November 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

6.30am: Leave to Second part of all watches to 7am 2nd December.

am: Hands employed hoisting out boats and as requisite.

11.0am: Discharged 1 rating to Hospital.

pm: Hands employed refitting and as requisite.

4.30pm: Leave to Red watch till 7am, Blue Watch till 11pm.

5.30pm: Discharged 5 ratings to Devonport.

8.30pm: Discharged 5 prisoners to Portsmouth.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 3584 lbs]


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30 November 1917

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

5.30am: 4 prisoners left ship for Devonport.

9.0am: Hands employed dismounting guns, refitting and as requisite.

10.30am: 1 rating joined ship from Devonport.

4.0pm: Hands employed getting in stores.

4.30pm: Leave to White Watch till 7am, Red Watch till 11pm.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 500 lbs]


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LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1917


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for December 1917]

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[Right hand side of cover signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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


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1 December 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

3.0am: Arrived [HMS] Badger.

7.0am: 1 Private RMLI joined ship.

8.30am: 2 ERA [Engine Room Artificers] joined ship from Devonport.

9.30am: Hands employed painting fore bridge, refitting and as requisite.

2.30pm: Leave to Blue Watch till 7am Wednesday.


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2 December 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

7.0am: Leave for First part Red, White watches till 7am 5th.

8.0am: 7 ratings joined ship from Devonport.

1.0pm: Leave to Red Watch till 7am. Blue till 1pm, boys till 7pm.

2.0pm: Discharged 1 rating to Devonport.

[North westerly wind force 4 or 5 all day, hail on and off, noon temperature 41F]


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3 December 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

2.0am: Arrived USTBD Sampson.

pm: Hands employed refitting and as requisite.

5.0pm: Leave to Red Watch till 11pm, White Watch till 7am. Boys till 7pm.

[Provisions received: Bread 700 lbs]

[Hail and rain showers for much of day]


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4 December 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

2.0am: Sailed 1 TBD (HA8) [HMS Pelican].

8.30am: 2 ratings joined ship from Devonport.

9.30am: Hands employed refitting and as requisite.

pm: Hands employed embarking stores.

4.0pm: Leave to Blue Watch till 7am, White Watch till 11pm.

7.30pm: 1 Sergeant 1 Corporal RMLI joined ship.


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5 December 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

8.30am: 2 Sergeants RMLI left ship.

0.30pm: Leave to Second Part All Watches till 7am. Hands employed refitting and as requisite.

4.0pm: Leave to First Part Red Watch till 7am. First Part Blue Watch till 11pm.

7.30pm: Discharged 1 rating to Devonport.

9.30pm: 2 Privates RMLI joined ship.

[Number in sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Bread 600 lbs]


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6 December 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

3.0am: Arrived TBD 08 [unclear whether this is the same boat mentioned on 4 December or TB8 listed here].

9.0am: 1 rating joined ship from Devonport. Hands employed painting ship and as requisite.

10.30am: Arrived [HMS] Achilles.

11.30am: Discharged 2 cases to Hospital.

1.0pm: Hands employed embarking provisions, warping ship off jetty, rigging coaling stay and as requisite. Hoisted out First Steam Pinnace.

4.30pm: Discharged 2 ratings to Devonport.

6.50pm: Tugs secured fore and aft, cast off from Alfred Basin.

8.0pm: Secured alongside Vittoria wharf. Collier secured alongside.

8.30pm: 3 ratings joined ship.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Bread 600 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 636 tons]


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7 December 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

6.0am: Commenced coaling.

7.0am: 1 rating left ship for Devonport.

am and pm: Hands employed coaling ship.

1.0pm: 4 ratings joined ship from Devonport.

10.30pm: Finished coaling 1130 tons.

11.0pm: Collier cast off.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Bread 672 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 1750 tons]


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8 December 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Lifebuoys tested. Correct.

1.0pm: Leave to Red Watch First part, White Second part till 7am Monday [on this Saturday]. First Part Blue till 7am Sunday. Boys till 6pm.

pm: Hands employed embarking stores.

4.0pm: Sent 1 rating to Hospital.

7.55pm: Discharged 2 ratings to Devonport Dockyard.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 4227 lbs, Vegetables 11,080 lbs, Bread 1200 lbs]


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9 December 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship, sweeping down jetty.

8.0am: 1 Bandsman joined ship.

9.30am: Divisions. 1 rating joined ship.

1.0pm: Leave for Second part White Watch till 7am. Boys till 6pm.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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10 December 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

9.0am: Hoisted in Steam Pinnace, Picket Boat. Hands employed embarking stores and as requisite.

11.50am: Tug secured astern, hauled ship stern off jetty to enable Port boats to be hoisted.

1.15pm: Ship secured alongside wharf.

pm: Hands employed striking down stores, refitting and as requisite.

5.0pm: Leave to First Part Blue, Second Part White till 7am. First Part Red, Second part Blue, First Part White till 11pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1349 lbs, Bread 600 lbs]


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11 December 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

7.30am: Coal lighter secured alongside.

am: Hands employed coaling ship and as requisite.

1.0am: 1 rating joined ship from Hospital.

3.25pm: Finished coaling 137 tons.

3.30pm: 1 rating joined ship from Devonport.

4.30pm: First Part Blue watch embarking stores.

5.30pm: Leave to Second part of all watches till 7am.

8.30pm: Discharged 1 rating to Devonport (Hospital).

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 2016 lbs]

[Foggy through middle of day, noon temperature 39F]


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12 December 1917

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

6.30am: Cast off from Vittoria Wharf.

8.50am: Passed through lock.

9.0am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 14 fathoms veered to 6 shackles.

am: Hoisted out picket boat. Hands employed refitting and as requisite.

pm: Hands employed preparing ship for sea. Lost overboard 2 Hazelrod fenders.

4.30pm: 2 ratings joined ship.

5.30pm: Hoisted in Picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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13 December 1917

From Liverpool to New York or at New York [which is incorrect - should be at Liverpool]

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

1.0am: Arrived [HMS] Berwick [and] 2 TBD.

8.30am: Berwick proceeded into dock.

9.30am: Divisions. Prayers. Hands employed painting and as requisite.

11.0am: Marines to small arm inspection.

0.10am: Fog set in.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

6.30pm: 5 ratings joined ship.

8.0pm: Weighed and proceeded as requisite for leaving harbour.

9.55pm: Disembarked pilot.

10.0pm: Dropped paravanes and proceeded N33W 94 revs.

11.0pm: Exercised sea boats crew.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Westerly and north westerly wind force 3 to 5 all day, mist and fog through middle of day]


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14 December 1917

From Liverpool to New York

Lat 55.7, Long -7.4

1.36am: St Bees Light abeam.

2.30am: Mull of Galloway N50W.

2.34am: Point of Ayre abeam 7 miles.

3.28am: Mull of Galloway abeam 3.5 miles.

5.30am: Altacarry Light N30W.

5.52am: Mull of Cantyre N5E.

7.28am: Rathlin Island abeam.

9.18am: Eased to 8 knots to get in paravanes.

9.53am: Paravanes secured 56 revs.

11.0am: Hauled in Neptune log. 11.11am: Streamed Trident log Zero. 11.15am: Streamed Neptune log Zero.

0.50pm: TBD escort parted company.

3.0pm: Trident log carried away, lost overboard 50 fathoms logline, 1 rotator.

7.0pm: Large steamer passed bound West.

[True Bearing and Distance: Ambrose Light Vessel 2961 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Squally north westerly wind force 4-5 to 7 during day, sea state very rough to high from noon onwards, rain then hail from noon, noon temperature 45F, sea temperature 47F]


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15 December 1917

From Liverpool to New York

Lat 56.2, Long -11.2

4.30pm: Read Warrant No 36.

5.0pm: Put clocks back 22 minutes.

7.0pm: Put clocks back 22 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N78W 130 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Squally north westerly wind reducing from force 5-6 to force 3 in am, increasing again in late evening, to force 6-7 at midnight. Barometric pressure recorded hourly from noon, rising. Rain during evening, noon temperature 45F, sea temperature 49F]


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16 December 1917

From Liverpool to New York [though not stated in log]

Lat 55.5, Long -19.8

9.0am: Hands employed bailing out boats, securing gear and as requisite.

7.0pm: Put clocks back 22 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S83W 292 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Squally northerly wind force 7-9 at 4am, reducing gradually during day, sea state initially very rough to high, then reducing. Hail and rain early in the day, showers in pm. Barometric pressure rising all day, up to 30.94/54 at midnight]


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17 December 1917

From Liverpool to New York

Lat 53.5, Long -27.3

8.30am: Streamed Trident log.

9.30am: Divisions. Marines to Kit inspection.

pm: Hands employed refitting boat’s gear, painting ship and as requisite.

5.0pm: Clocks put back 22 minutes.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 22 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S65W 287 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Wind now mostly south westerly, barometric pressure relatively high but falling all day, noon air and sea temperature 50F]


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18 December 1917

From Liverpool to New York

Lat 51.3, Long -33.9

9.0am: Marines to Musketry Instruction.

9.30am: Hauled in Neptune log. 9.55am: Hauled in Trident log.

10.49am: Streamed Neptune log. 10.51am: Streamed Trident log.

11.0am: Reset both logs Zero.

pm: Hands employed painting ship, refitting fenders and as requisite.

4.10pm: Hauled in Neptune log 61.4. 4.15pm: Hauled in Trident log 63.8.

5.0pm: Put clocks back 12 minutes.

5.30pm: Stopped, dropped target course and speed as requisite.

6.10pm: Streamed Neptune log 61.4. 6.15pm: Streamed Trident log 63.8.

7.0pm: Put clocks back 12 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S61W 275 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Rain for much of the day]


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19 December 1917

From Liverpool to New York

Lat 48.4, Long -39.9

9.0am: Passed and spoke USS Leviathan bound east.

9.30am: Passed and spoke SS Maindy Abbey [see Annie, listed here] bound east.

10.0am: Marines to 6” and 12 pounder gun drill.

pm: Hands employed working about boats and as requisite. Hands scrub hammocks.

5.0pm: Clocks put back 13 minutes.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 13 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: from 5pm 17th S56.5W 517 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Wind north easterly in am, south easterly in pm, force 5 for most of day, sea state mostly rough, rain and drizzle in early am, noon temperature 46F, sea temperature 54F]


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20 December 1917

From Liverpool to New York

Lat 45.6, Long -45.4

9.25am: Hauled in Patent logs.

9.38am: Stopped. Dropped targets. Course and speed as requisite for carrying out 1” AR [aiming rifle] practice.

11.5am: Stopped, picked up target. 11.8am: Set Course S78W, 76 revs.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

4.13pm: Streamed Trident log 0.0. 4.17pm: Streamed Neptune log 0.0.

5.10pm: Exercised searchlights. Put clocks back 8 minutes.

6.0pm: Put clocks each 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S52.5W 284 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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21 December 1917

From Liverpool to New York

Lat 43.1, Long -49.9

0.30pm: Sounded 63 fathoms. 0.45pm: 54 fathoms.

5.0pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S52.5W 244 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Mist and/or rain from noon onwards, noon temperature 44F, sea temperature 49F]


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22 December 1917

From Liverpool to New York

Lat 42.4, Long -54.4

1.34pm: Stopped. 1.37pm: Dropped target. Exercised General Quarters.

2.0pm: Encountered fog. Secured.

2.17pm: Picked up target. 2.18pm: Course N82W 56 revs.

2.33pm: Streamed both Patent Logs zero.

5.0pm: Put clocks back 7 minutes.

7.0pm: Put clocks back 7 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: from 4pm 21st S78W 180 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Mist and fog all day]


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23 December 1917

From Liverpool to New York

Lat 41.5, Long -59.1

8.0am: Sighted Steamer on Starboard Quarter.

5.0pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: from 5pm S76W 180 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[North westerly wind force 5 to 6 from noon, sea state rough to very rough in pm, noon temperature 57F, sea temperature 62F]


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24 December 1917

From Liverpool to New York

Lat 40.7, Long -63.0

am: Hands employed refitting and as requisite.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

2.30pm: Passed Belgian relief ship.

4.57pm: Changed over steering engines.

5.0pm: Put clocks back 11 minutes.

7.0pm: Put clocks back 11 minutes.

9.15pm: Shifted Patent Log to lee side.

[Course and Distance made good: S74.5W 184 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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25 December 1917

From Liverpool to New York

Lat 40.5, Long -68.9

9.0am: Hands mustered by Ledger.

1.0pm: Sounded every 15 minutes.

3.3pm: Sighted Nantucket Light Vessel N55W, altered course N77W.

3.33pm: Nantucket Light Vessel abeam 2.5 miles Course N85W.

5.0pm: Put clocks back 11 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S87W 272 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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26 December 1917

From Liverpool to New York or at New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

5.10am: Sighted Fire Island Light Vessel N20W.

6.15am: Fire Island Light Vessel abeam 6 miles, altered course N71W.

8.20am: Passed Ambrose Light Vessel.

8.30am: Stopped. Embarked pilot. 8.35am: Proceeded course and speed as requisite for proceeding to New York.

10.30am: Stopped. 10.43am: Came to with Starboard anchor moored 5 shackles on each cable in 9 fathoms.

11.0am: Hoisted out boom boats.

1.0pm: Leave to First part of watches till 8am.

1.30pm: Second part of watches employed replacing gear and as necessary.

5.15pm: Hoisted in boom boats.

6.30pm: 7 ratings joined ship from [HMS] Charybdis. Landed patrol.

8.0pm: Received 1 prisoner from [SS] Granite State.

11.0pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Coal remaining: 478.5 tons]

[Barometric pressure relatively high all day, noon temperature 26F]


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27 December 1917

At New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

6.30am: Worked Main Derrick, hoisted out Picket boat and steam pinnace.

9.0am: Provision lighter came alongside.

am: Hands employed embarking provisions and as requisite.

1.0pm: Leave to Second part of all watches from 1pm till 8am.

2.0pm: First parts of all watches preparing ship for coaling.

3.0pm: Discharged confidential matter to Embassy.

4.0pm: Hoisted in Picket Boat and steam pinnace.

7.0pm: Landed patrol.

11.0pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1853 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs]

[Barometric pressure still consistently high, noon air and sea temperature 23F]


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28 December 1917

At New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

7.0am: Hands preparing ship for coaling.

9.20am: Coaling lighter secured alongside.

9.40am: Second lighter secured alongside.

9.50am: Commenced coaling.

pm: Hands employed coaling ship.

10.0pm: Landed escort.

10.30pm: Escort returned with 2 prisoners.

[Number on sick list: 16]


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29 December 1917

At New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

am and pm: Hands employed coaling ship.

0.30pm: Water tank secured alongside.

[Number on sick list: 18]

[Snow at 8am, noon temperature -2F and down to -6F at 4pm]


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30 December 1917

At New York

Lat 40.8, Long -74.0

1.50am: Finished coaling.

2.0pm: Coaling lighter cast off.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.25am: Provisioning party (1 Leading Seaman, 12 hands) left ship.

10.0am: Provisioning party returned.

11.0pm: Hands employed preparing ship for sea.

1.0pm: Sent 1 bag and hammock to Granite State.

2.0pm: Discharged 1st Lieutenant and 3 signal ratings for convoy duty.

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Provisions received: Fresh meat 3940 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 1831.5 tons]

[Wind from north, force 3 for most of day, fine clear weather, temperature -9F at 8am, -4F at noon]


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31 December 1917

From New York to Glasgow or at New York

Lat 40.5, Long -74.0 [estimated from information in log]

Draught of Water: Forward 28’ 3”, Aft 27’ 9”

7.0am: Unmoored, ship prepared for sea.

8.35am: Pilot embarked.

9.48am: Proceeded as requisite for leaving harbour.

11.50am: Disembarked Pilot off Sandy Hook.

Noon: Ambrose Light Vessel abeam 0.5 miles Course S68E 76 revs.

4.0pm: 9 ships of convoy in company.

4.53pm: American TBD escort parted company.

11.0pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Noon temperature 6F]


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LOGS FOR JANUARY 1918


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for January 1918]

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[Right hand side of cover signed by GC Wrey, Navigating Officer]

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Details of Barometer and Thermometers

Barometer



Mercurial or Aneroid

Mercurial


Name of Maker and number

CJ Gaupp and Co 1773


Height of cistern above sea

8ft


Thermometers for Air Temperature



Position in Ship

Fore Bridge


Whether in screen

Yes


Maker and No

Date From

To

Negretti and Zambra 8147

16 Aug. 1917

Still in Use

J Hicks 887

16 Aug. 1917

Still in Use

Thermometer for Sea Temperature



Maker and No

Date From

To

Negretti and Zambra 8228

26 Nov. 1917

Still in Use


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1 January 1918

From New York to Glasgow or at Sea

Lat 40.1, Long -69.4

3.0am: Clocks put on 10 minutes.

5.30am: Passed Fishing Schooner engaged in Fishing.

6.30am: Passed Oil Tank bound ENE.

7.45am: Passed SS Bound West.

1.15pm: Paid Ships Company Quarterly Settlement.

3.20pm: Zig Zag No 3.

3.50pm: Negative Zig Zag.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 10 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S83E 206 miles]

[Distance to Initial Rendezvous 2186 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Barometric pressure being recorded every hour, falling slowly all day, noon temperature 24F, sea temperature 34F]


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2 January 1918

From New York to Glasgow or at Sea

Lat 40.7, Long -65.0

3.0am: Clocks put on 10 Minutes. Exercised Sea Boats Crew.

2.40pm: Commenced Zig-zag.

3.40pm: Finished Zig-zag advanced.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 41.

9.25pm: Heavy squall with Snow and Rain.

10.10pm: Wind shifted to SE.

11.0pm: Time advanced 10 minutes. Passed Schooner Port Side Bound South.

[Course and Distance made good: N79E 207 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Barometric pressure rising slowly all day, noon temperature 30F, sea temperature 56F]


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3 January 1918

From New York to Glasgow or at Sea

Lat 41.3, Long -60.5

3.0am: Clocks put on 8 minutes.

9.0am: Reduced to 56 Revs. Log foul. Hauled in 9.10. 9.15am: Log streamed again Registering 70.4.

0.50pm: Wind shifted to SE with squalls. Hands Make and Mend Clothes.

1.30pm: Wind shifted to ESE.

2.20pm: Wind shifted to SE.

3.50pm: Hauled in Trident Log Registering 53.4.

4.0pm: Rear Ship Starboard and Middle Line out of sight.

6.20pm: Hauled in Neptune Log Registering 102.1.

[Course and Distance made good: N80W 204 miles]

[Number on sick list: 15]

[South easterly wind force 7 or 8 from noon to 10pm, with sea state high or very high from 2pm to 8pm. Rain in late evening, barometric pressure falling all day, noon temperature 52F, sea temperature 56F]


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4 January 1918

From New York to Glasgow

Lat 41.2, Long -59.3

1.30am: SS Cayuna [Cuyana?] Drew ahead Port side, no stern light showing.

2.30am: Violent Rain Squall.

2.50am: Ship previously on Starboard Beam not in sight.

3.30am: Sighted SS 2 points abaft starboard Beam.

6.0am: Three ships of Convoy in sight, 2 ahead, 1 abeam.

6.55am: Sighted 5 ships of Convoy, 3 ahead, 1 abeam, 1 Port Quarter.

7.30am: Streamed Neptune Log.

8.5am: Cuyana took station Port Quarter.

8.20am: Rockfeller [probably William Rockerfeller] took station astern Cuyana.

10.35am: Ben Ledi not in sight [there is a painting featuring this ship here]

11.45am: Ben Ledi in sight.

1.0pm: Sighted SS on Port Quarter.

2.30pm: Lost sight of Kansas and Rockfeller.

3.30pm: Sighted SS Rockfeller.

4.15pm: Wind Shifted to W.

4.24pm: Reduced to 48 Revs, Patent Log Streamed. Wind Shifted WNW.

5.55pm: Five of Convoy in sight.

6.55pm: Cuyana in station.

9.0pm: Six of Convoy in sight.

[Course and Distance made good: N87E 48 miles]

[Number on sick list: 15]

[Winds mostly from south and east until 6pm, then mostly north westerly, squally force 6 or 7 all day with sea state very rough or high until 6pm, then rough. Barometric pressure falling until 6pm. Rain on and off all day, noon temperature 62F, sea temperature 59F]


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5 January 1918

From New York to Glasgow

Lat 42.2, Long -56.1

4.55am: Passed SS bound West, Bearing South, 8 miles.

7.15am: Sighted two SS on Port Bow.

7.20am: Passed American 4 funnelled Cruiser bound West.

7.30am: Sighted SS on Port Bow.

4.0pm: Decreased to 59 Revs. Read Warrant No 40.

8.30pm: Passed Schooner Bound South.

11.0pm: Clocks advanced 17 Minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: (71.6 hours) N77.5E, 413 miles]

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Wind north easterly, then south easterly, decreasing in middle of day. Barometric pressure still recorded hourly, relatively steady, rain and lightning in late evening]


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6 January 1918

From New York to Glasgow or at Sea

Lat 42.9, Long -51.4

3.0am: Exercised Sea Boats Crew. Clock advanced 17 minutes.

6.30am: Lost sight of SS Ben Ledi.

7.0am: Ben Ledi in sight.

9.16am: Hauled in Log. 9.19am: Streamed again.

9.30am: Divisions. 9.50am: Divine Service.

10.23am: Streamed Trident Log Registering Zero.

1.0pm: Ben Ledi Bearing West (7,700 [yards] Range).

2.0pm: Ben Ledi Bearing West, Range 3200.

2.25pm: Ben Ledi arrived in Station.

10.30pm: Took cast 32 Fathoms (62 out). Wind shifted to SW.

11.0pm: Time advanced 8 minutes. Took cast 31 Fathoms, 58 out.

11.20pm: Lost Convoy in fog.

11.40pm: All ships in Sight in Station.

[Course and Distance made good: N79E 208 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: TBD [Torpedo Boat Destroyer] Rendezvous 1640 miles]

[Number on sick list: 18]

[South easterly wind force 4 or 5 for most of am, with rain and lightning from time to time, lighter wind in pm, variable in direction, rain at times. Barometric pressure falling slowly, noon temperature 49F, sea temperature 45F]


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7 January 1918

From New York to Glasgow or at Sea

Lat 44.6, Long -47.8

[Sounding every 15 minutes from 0.15am to 2.30am]

1.0am: Thick Fog.

2.30am: Finished Sounding.

3.0am: Clocks advanced 8 minutes.

5.30am: Heavy Swell.

10.55am: Proffesor [Professor] Took Station Starboard Side Kansas. Hands Employed Refitting Coaling Gear.

4.0pm: Altered course to N82E. Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 43.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 10 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N56.5E 190 miles]

[Number on sick list: 19]

[Weather and sea relatively quiet, fog in early am, rain at times in pm, barometric pressure rising all day, noon temperature 54F, sea temperature 47F]


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8 January 1918

From New York to Glasgow or at Sea

Lat 46.4, Long -44.8

3.0am: Time advanced 10 minutes.

7.0am: 6 of Convoy in sight.

9.40am: Sighted SS “Logician”.

10.0am: Marines Exercised at Signals and Gun Drill. Training Classes at Instruction, Hands Employed as Requisite.

2.0pm: Increased to 59 Revs. Hands Employed Painting Etc.

3.50pm: Sighted SS Ben Avon, altered course to N89E.

4.10pm: Sighted SS Vitturia [Vittoria?] Bearing ESE.

5.44pm: Convoy in original Formation.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 6 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N50E 168 miles]

[Number on sick list: 20]

[South easterly wind force 3 or 4 all day, rain during evening]


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9 January 1918

From New York to Glasgow or at Sea

Lat 48.4, Long -41.2

3.0am: Clocks put on 6 minutes.

8.20am: Sighted “Vitturia”.

9.35am: Sighted Sailing Ship Starboard Bow.

9.50am: Training Classes at Instruction, Remainder Painting and as Requisite.

0.20pm: Range of SS Petunia 5,800 yards, SS Professor 4,100 yards.

3.0pm: Rearranged Convoy into 5 Columns.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 5 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N51E 187 miles]

[Number on sick list: 20]

[South easterly wind mostly force 6 or 7 from noon onwards]


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10 January 1918

From New York to Glasgow or at Sea

Lat 49.6, Long -38.2

8.30am: W Gilbert Stoker 2nd Class ON K42535 Lost his Life. [Appearing on Casualty List here as: Cornwall, cruiser GILBERT, James W, Stoker 2c, K 42535 (Dev), accident]

0.15pm: Hands Make and Mend Clothes.

3.40pm: Buried remains of JW Gilbert Stoker 2nd Class.

5.20: Lights of SS Rockfeler [sic] not visible.

11.0pm: Time advanced 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N59E 140 miles]

[Number on sick list: 19]

[South easterly wind force 5 to 7 all day, sea state mostly rough to very rough, noon air and sea temperature 57F]


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11 January 1918

From New York to Glasgow and at Sea

Lat 50.9, Long -34.8

3.0am: Clocks put on 8 minutes.

8.0am: SS Kansas Stopped and dropping Astern.

10.30am: Range of Professor 3,550 yards.

11.0am: Range of Professor 4,000 yards.

Noon: Range of Professor 3,850 yards.

1.30pm: Range of Professor 3,650 yards.

2.0pm: Range of Professor 3,825 yards. Coaling Gear overhauled and Repaired.

3.0pm: Wind Shifted to ESE.

10.30pm: All Ships of Starboard Columns astern of Stations.

11.0pm: Exercised Sea Boats Crews, Clocks put on 7 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N60E 152 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: TBD rendezvous 830 miles]

[Number on sick list: 21]

[South easterly wind force 5 to 7 all day, sea state rough to high for most of day, rain on and off, noon temperature 55F, sea temperature 54F]


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12 January 1918

From New York to Glasgow or at Sea

Lat 52.0, Long -31.5

3.0am: Clocks put on 7 minutes.

9.30am: SS Eurydes [possibly Eurydice] dropped astern.

9.55am: SS Eurydes in Station.

2.30pm: SS Eurydes Closed.

2.45pm: SS Eurydes dropped astern in Station.

3.45pm: SS Professor took station on Port Bow.

5.30pm: SS Vitturia, Ben Ledi and Professor ahead of Station.

6.50pm: Ben Avon in Station.

11.0pm: Clock put on 7 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: (47.5 hours) N61.5E 298 miles]

[Number on sick list: 19]


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13 January 1918

From New York to Glasgow or at Sea

Lat 53.1, Long -26.4

3.0am: Clocks put on 7 minutes.

9.30am: Hands Muster by Ledger.

10.0am: SS Professor dropped astern.

11.30am: Streamed Trident Log Registering Zero.

11.40am: SS Ben Ledi dropped astern.

1.0pm: SS Ben Ledi Bearing S65W, 3,600 yards. SS Ben Avon Bearing S63W, 3,000 yards. SS Professor Bearing N76W, 4,600 yards.

2.0pm: Ben Ledi S60W 3,700 yards, Ben Avon S55W, 4,500 yards, Professor N75W, 4,800 yards.

3.0pm: Professor N70W, 3.900 yards.

3.30pm: Professor N65W, 2,800 yards.

5.0pm: Convoy all in Stations.

5.20pm: Ben Avon ahead of Station. 5.40pm: Ben Avon dropped astern in Station.

10.10pm: Convoy in Stations.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 30 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N70E 198 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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14 January 1918

From New York to Glasgow or at Sea

Lat 54.5, Long -22.4

3.0am: Clocks put on 30 minutes.

0.30pm: Logician and Ben Ledi Hauled out of station to look for man overboard from Logician.

3.0pm: Logician and Ben Ledi in station, man not found.

5.55pm: Passed SS Starboard Side Bound West.

8.30pm: “Katherina” [?] in Station.

11.0pm: Time advanced 27 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N60E 165 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]

[North easterly wind force 6-7 for in early am, with sea state very rough to high, wind and sea reducing from 9am, noon temperature 35F, sea temperature 48F]


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15 January 1918

From New York to Glasgow or at Sea

Lat 55.0, Long -18.8

3.0am: Clocks put on 28 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: N74E 127 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Hail and snow on and off all day, noon temperature 42F, sea temperature 46F]


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16 January 1918

From New York to Glasgow or at Sea

Lat 55.5, Long -13.1

9.15am: Sighted Destroyer Escort.

9.45am: 64 Revs. Hauled in Trident Log Registering 79.2. Destroyers took up station.

11.20am: Commenced No 3 Zig Zag.

0.30pm: Ceased Zig Zag.

1.0pm: Commenced No 3 Zig Zag.

2.0pm: Zig Zag Ceased. Streamed Neptune and Trident Logs. Altered to Mean Course S70E.

2.30pm: Training Classes at instruction. Remainder out PVs [paravanes].

3.50pm: Destroyers dropped Depth Charges and reported submarine.

4.5pm: Commenced Zig Zag.

5.18pm: Negative Zig Zag. Altered course S70E.

[Course and Distance made good: N82E 196 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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17 January 1918

From New York to Glasgow or at Sea

Lat 55.4, Long -6.2 [approximate position - estimated from limited information in log]

1.0am: Soundings taken every Quarter of an hour.

8.5am: Commenced Zig Zag.

11.50am: Negative Zig Zag.

11.57am: Zig Zag.

2.19pm: Left Convoy, Increased 90 Revs.

3.36pm: Ailsa Craig Abeam 4 miles.

4.33pm: Holy Island Abeam Distant 2.75 miles, Bearing N68W.

5.13pm: Little Cumbrae Abeam, altered course N30W.

6.48pm: Passed through Boom. 6.50pm: Pilot boarded.

6.48pm: Clock [Cloch] Point Abeam, Speed 8 knots, Course N82E.

7.40pm: Anchored, Port Anchor.

8.10pm: Rosneath Buoy N4W (Magnetic), Whitefarland Point S47W (Magnetic), Ship’s Head ESE.

pm: Lost by accident 1 hand Lead 15 fathoms line.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Coal remaining: 530 tons]

[Noon temperature 40F, sea temperature 42F]


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18 January 1918

At Glasgow

[At Anchor Tail of Bank]

Lat 56.0, Long -4.8

11.50am: Hands Employed Working Cable.

0.20pm: Weighed Anchor.

1.15pm: Hands Covering Boats and Surveying Sheet Cable.

3.0pm: Ran Lines to Wharf.

3.20pm: Alongside Yorke Hill [Yorkhill] Wharf. Securing Ship.

6.20pm: Leave for First part of Watches from pm 18th till 9.0am 25th January, Leave for Second part of Blue to 8.0am 19th.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Snow from noon onwards, noon temperature 35F]


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19 January 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

9.15am: Surveying Sheet Cable and as Requisite.

11.35am: 3 Ratings joined ship from Convoy.

11.45am: 9 Ratings joined ship from RN Barracks Devonport.

1.0pm: Leave for Second part of Watch till 8.0am 21st.

2.35pm: CPO [Chief Petty Officer] Higgins Left for Hospital.

2.45pm: Bandmaster and 1 Private left for Barracks.

3.30pm: Whaler from HMS Petard left with half a ton Coal.

3.50pm: 8 Ratings Discharged to RN Barrack, 3 Ratings to Stonehouse Hospital, 2 Ratings Discharged to RN Barracks Chatham, 1 Rating Discharged to [HMS] Concord.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 2240 lbs]

[Snow in am, rain later in day]


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20 January 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

9.0am: Divisions.

9.45am: Spread Quarter Deck Awning.

1.0pm: Leave for Second Part of Watch till 8.0am Monday.


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21 January 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

pm: Hands Employed Working about Guns and Surveying Cable.

4.30pm: Leave for Watch till 8.0am.

5.0pm: 5 Prisoners left Ship.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 2740 lbs, Bread 750 lbs]


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22 January 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

7.30am: Quarters. Clean Guns.

9.0am: Hands Employed Stowing Sheet Cable and as Requisite.

1.25pm: Hands Employed Surveying Port Cable and as Requisite.

4.30pm: Leave for Second Part of Watch till 8.0am.

[Rain for most of day, noon temperature 43F]


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23 January 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

9.15am: Hands Employed Surveying Cable and Refitting as Requisite.

1.25pm: Hands Employed Surveying Cables as Requisite.

2.25pm: Hands Shift Ship 50 feet Astern.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 700 lbs]

[Fog, mist and rain during day]


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24 January 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

9.10am: Hands Employed Cleaning Fresh Water Tanks and as Requisite.

9.30am: 2 Marines Joined Ship from Head Quarters.

10.15am: 3 Ratings Joined Ship from RN Barracks Devonport.

1.25pm: Hands Surveying Cable and as Requisite.

1.30pm: Band Proceeded on 6 days leave.

4.30pm: Leave for Blue and White Watches till 9.0am 31st January.


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25 January 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

8.50am: Hands Cleaning Mess Decks.

9.30am: Boats Crews working about boats. Remainder as Requisite.

11.25am: 10 Ratings Joined Ship from RN Barracks.

1.25pm: Hands Employed Refitting and as Requisite.

4.30pm: Leave for First Part of Watch till 8.0am.

7.0pm: Patrol Landed.

8.40pm: Lieutenant Brown left Ship for Depot.

11.25pm: Patrol Returned on Board.

[Provisions received: Bread 500 lbs]


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26 January 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

8.55am: Hands Working about Cable and as Requisite.

0.30pm: Leave to First Part of Watch till 8.0am Monday [on this Saturday].

3.55pm: 1 Rating Discharged to Devonport.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

11.25pm: Patrol Returned on Board.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 332 lbs, Bread 700 lbs]


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27 January 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

7.30am: Clean Guns.

9.20am: 1 Private RMLI [Royal Marines Light Infantry] Joined Ship from Head Quarters.

9.30am: Divisions. Landed Church parties.

1.30pm: Leave for First Part of Watch till 8.0am, Boys till 7.0pm.

7.0pm: Boys Returned on Board.

[No weather information in pm]


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28 January 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

8.50am: Hands Working about Cable and as Requisite.

4.10pm: First Part of Watch Exercised Fire Stations.

4.30pm: Leave for Watch till 7.0am.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

11.15pm: Patrol Returned.

[Misty or gloomy weather all day]


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29 January 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

8.50am: Hands Painting on Upper Deck and as Requisite.

1.25pm: Hands Painting and Getting in Stores.

3.30pm: 1 RMLI Bugler sent to Hospital.

4.30pm: Leave for Watch till 8.0am.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 1008 lbs]


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30 January 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

8.50am: Hands Painting and as Requisite.

4.30pm: Leave for Watch till 8.0am.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 395 lbs, Bread 400 lbs]


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31 January 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

7.20am: Landed Patrol.

8.50am: Hands preparing for Coaling and as Requisite.

11.0am: 50 Ratings joined Ship from Devonport. 10 Ratings RMLI joined Ship from Head Quarters.

2.30pm: [HMS] Duke of Edinburgh secured alongside Yorke Hill [Yorkhill] Basin.

3.15pm: Collier Came alongside.

4.45pm: White and Blue Watches Rig Collier.

5.50pm: Leave to First Part of Watches till 11.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 403 lbs, Vegetables 2240 lbs, Bread 600 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 330 tons]


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LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1918


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for February 1918]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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Details of Barometer and Thermometers

Barometer



Mercurial or Aneroid

Mercurial


Name of Maker and number

CJ Gaupp and Co Hong Kong No 1773


Height of cistern above sea

8ft


Thermometers for Air Temperature



Position in Ship

Fore Bridge


Whether in screen

Yes


Maker and No

Date From

To

Negretti and Zambra MAO 8147 Wet

January

Still in Use

(Dry) Hicks, London AMO 887

January

Still in Use

Thermometer for Sea Temperature



Maker and No

Date From

To

Negretti and Zambra AMO 10389

January

Still in Use


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1 February 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

6.0am: Commenced Coaling.

8.25am: Hands Coaling Ship.

2.50pm: Engineer Lieutenant McMenemy Joined Ship.

3.0pm: HM Destroyer “Noble” proceeded up the Clyde.

7.40pm: Discharged Yeoman of Signals to RN Hospital Stonehouse.

9.30pm: Engineer Lieutenant Commander Harvey left Ship.

10.0pm: Cease Coaling.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 903 lbs, Bread 700 lbs]


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2 February 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

6.0am: Hands Commenced Coaling.

8.30am: Hands Coaling Ship and Provisioning Ship.

1.30pm: Finish Coaling 1545 tons taken in.

3.10pm: Engineer Lieutenant Mowatt left ship.

4.20pm: 19 Seamen, 12 Stokers Ratings, 11 Marines and 1 Prisoner discharged to Depot.

4.30pm: Hands Muster for payment.

5.30pm: Leave for Watch till 8.0am.

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 5803 lbs, Vegetables 9520 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 1850 tons]


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3 February 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

9.0am: 14 Signal Ratings joined ship.

9.20am: Hands working about Cables, Boats, etc.

10.0am: Yeoman Signals and 1 Stoker Rating joined ship.

10.20am: Mr Reid, Carpenter, joined ship.

10.30am: Shipped new life Buoy and Tested.

11.0am: Assistant Paymaster joined ship.

1.30pm: Leave Watch till 8.0am.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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4 February 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

9.10am: Hands Painting Ship.

5.0pm: Leave for Watch till 8.0am.

7.45pm: Lieutenant Fairnie RNR Joined Ship.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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5 February 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

1.15am: 1 Marine joined Ship from Depot.

9.15am: Hands Painting Ship and as Requisite.

10.15am: 1 Ship’s Corporal joined ship from Devonport.

10.45am: Assistant Paymaster taking passage joined Ship.

11.45am: 11 Cases and 1 Trunk brought aboard for passage to Bermuda.

1.0pm: Monthly Issue Soap and Tobacco.

2.30pm: Mr Davis, Carpenter, left Ship.

3.0pm: Singled up Ropes.

3.30pm: Let go Ropes and Proceeded with Assistance of Tugs.

4.0pm: Turned Ship and Proceeded down River, Engines and Helm to Pilot’s Orders.

6.30pm: Stopped and let go Port anchor veered to 6 Shackles.

7.45pm: First Steam Pinnace drew fires.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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6 February 1918

At Greenock

Lat 55.9, Long -4.8

9.0am: Divisions, Prayers and Read Articles of War.

1.15pm: Pilot came aboard.

1.30pm: Hove up anchor and Proceeded to Swing Ship for Adjusting Compass.

5.20pm: Finished Swinging. 5.30pm: Let go Port anchor, 6th Shackle awash, Tug “Flying Spirit” came alongside, discharged pilot.

9.0pm: Hoisted in Steam Pinnace.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Winds mostly south westerly force 5 for much of day, noon temperature 46F]


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7 February 1918

At Greenock

Lat 55.9, Long -4.8

8.50am: Hoisted out First Steam Pinnace.

9.30am: Exercising davit boats Crews. Remainder of Hands as Requisite.

1.25pm: Boats Crews refitting boats falls. Remainder of hands as Requisite.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 51.

7.15pm: First Steam Pinnace drew fires.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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8 February 1918

At Greenock

Lat 55.9, Long -4.8

7.45am: Two Coal lighters came alongside. Hands preparing for Coaling.

8.30am: Hands Coaling Ship and as Requisite.

10.45am: Water Tank came alongside.

1.0pm: Water Tank left Ship.

2.0pm: Finished coaling, lighters left Ship. 160 Tons taken in.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Coal remaining: 1882 tons]


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9 February 1918

At Greenock

Lat 55.9, Long -4.8

3.30am: [HMS] Carnavon [Carnarvon] Arrived.

6.0am: Steam in First and Second Steam Pinnace. Hoisted out Second Steam Pinnace, landed working party. Remainder of Hands Cleaning Ship.

9.0am: Water Tank came alongside.

9.15am: Working party landed, Starboard Boats secured for Sea.

1.30pm: HMS Duke of Edinburgh, Cumberland and Donegal Proceeded to Sea. Hands Employed getting in Stores and as Requisite.

3.30pm: Discharged 3 Dockyard men.

5.0pm: Second Steam Pinnace drew fires.

8.45pm: First Steam Pinnace drew fires.

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Squally winds, mostly south westerly, force 3 to 6 all day, rain in pm, noon temperature 44F]


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10 February 1918

At Greenock

Lat 55.9, Long -4.8

3.0am: Lit fires in First and Second Steam Pinnaces.

4.40am: Second Pinnace made fast Port boom inner Berth boat Rope carried away Stern came to sea. Grass line made fast to bow and boat veered to After gangway.

6.0am: Steam Pinnace Sunk.

6.15am: Man overboard from First Steam Pinnace. Fourth Cutter called away, P4 Searchlight switched on.

8.20am: First Steam Pinnace and Fourth Cutter returned, body of J Forsyth Stoker 1st Class ON K21639 not recovered. [Casualty List here indicates: FORSYTH, Joseph, Stoker 1c, K 21639 (Dev), Cornwall, 10 February 1918, drowned]

9.44am: Hove up anchor.

10.0am: Anchor aweigh, Slow ahead, Various Courses and Speeds Testing Machinery.

11.5am: Stopped and dropped port anchor, 6th shackle awash, 17 fathoms Water.

11.30am: Held Burial Service for J Forsyth Stoker First Class ON K21639.

4.0pm: Drew fires in Piquet Boat.

5.0pm: Hoisted in First Steam Pinnace.

[Number on sick list: 17]

[Squally wind south westerly, then westerly during am, force 8-10 at 3am, force 5-7 or 4-6 until 9am, quieter later in the day]


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11 February 1918

At Greenock

Lat 55.9, Long -4.8

6.0am: Hoisted out Piquet Boat, First Steam Pinnace and Launch. Diving Gear put in Launch.

8.20am: Launch returned with Diving pump from HMS Carnavon [Carnarvon].

8.30am: Diving party went away.

8.50am: Carnarvon got under weigh.

0.40pm: Relief Diving party went Diving.

1.15pm: Shorten in to 3 Shackles. Rig Salvage pumps.

3.30pm: Special Sea Duty men to Stations.

5.30pm: Civil Official came aboard over J Forsyth Stoker 1st [Class].

5.40pm: Diving party Returned.

6.10pm: Hoisted in Launch.

7.30pm: Hoisted in Piquet Boat and First Steam pinnace.

[Number on sick list: 12]


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12 February 1918

At Greenock

Lat 55.9, Long -4.8

4.0am: Lit fires in Piquet Boat and First Steam Pinnace.

6.30am: Hoisted out Launch, Piquet Boat and First Steam Pinnace.

7.40am: Diving Party left ship to resume salving Second Steam Pinnace.

9.0am: Shorten in to 3 Shackles.

9.30am: Read Warrants No 52 and 53.

0.15pm: Sent Relief Diving Party to Diving Boat.

3.0pm: Weighed Port anchor.

3.30pm: Anchored with 4 Shackles in 23 fathoms.

3.40pm: Got wires inboard to hoist Steam Pinnace.

4.30pm: Unrigged Diving Boat.

6.0pm: Hoisted in Piquet Boat, First Steam Pinnace and Launch.

6.30pm: Veered to 6.5 Shackles.

8.30pm: Hoisted in Second Steam Pinnace.

9.0pm: Supplied Submarine K2 with 2 cwt Potatoes.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Rain for most of day]


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13 February 1918

At Greenock [though actually going into Glasgow]

Lat 55.9, Long -4.4 [rough estimate from information in log]

6.0am: Hands Employed about Boats and Cleaning Ship, getting wires ready for mooring.

10.15am: Shortened in Cable to 3 Shackles.

10.30am: Pilot came on board. 10.32am: Anchor aweigh and Proceeded.

11.0am: 36 Revs, Helm to pilots orders.

1.45pm: Made fast Yorkhill Basin.

4.0pm: Leave to watch till 8.0am.

7.30pm: Received 2 Prisoners for [HMS] “Donegal”.

8.45pm: Assistant Paymaster left Ship.

10.15pm: 1 Yeoman of Signals joined Ship.

11.30pm: 2 Prisoners joined Ship from “Oratavia” [HMS Orotava].

[Number on sick list: 12]


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14 February 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

10.0am: 2 Seamen and 1 Stoker Rating joined Ship from RNB [Royal Naval Barracks] Devonport.

1.30pm: Quarters Clean Guns. “HMS Roxburgh” arrived.

3.0pm: 4 Absentees and 1 late detention Discharged to “HMS Crescent”.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 54.

5.0pm: Leave for Watch till 8.0am.

pm: Lost through sinking of Second Steam Pinnace: 3 Life Buoys Pattern 303, 2 Bass Brooms Pattern 437, 4 Hand Scrubbers Pattern 459, 2 Wooden Buckets Pattern 9. 3 Life Buoys Pattern 303, thrown overboard to man in Water and not Recovered.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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15 February 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

7.0am: Leave for Red and White Watches till 9.0am on the 22nd instant.

9.0am: Hands Rattling down [Rattle down Rigging: To put ratlines upon rigging. It is still called rattling down, though they are now rattled up; beginning at the lowest] and as Requisite.

11.30am: Signalmen taking passage and Census [?] Draft proceeded on 7 days leave.

1.0pm: Hands Rattling down Main Rigging and as Requisite.

4.30pm: Leave for Watch till 11.0pm.

5.10pm: Prisoner left Ship for Perth [probably the place rather than the ship].

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 3808 lbs]


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16 February 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

7.40am: Hoisted out Second Steam Pinnace.

11.30am: Port Life Buoy Tested and found Correct.

3.15pm: “HMS Devonshire” arrived.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters and Fire Stations.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 402 lbs, Vegetables 600 lbs]

[Squally wind force 4 to 6 in middle of day, rain and showers for most of day, noon temperature 48F]


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17 February 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

9.45am: Divisions and Church.

Noon: Leave for Watch till 11.0pm.


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18 February 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

9.0am: Hands Painting mess-decks and as Requisite.

2.30pm: Confidential Mails left ship C/O [care of] Captain of Marines.

[Rain for much of day]


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19 February 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

9.0am: Hands Painting Mess decks, Rattling down and as Requisite.

11.40am: 4 Ratings joined Ship from Devonport.

4.15pm: Leave for Watch till 11.0pm.


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20 February 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

11.10am: Divisions, Indian Prince came on Board.

11.55am: Indian Prince left Ship.

1.30pm: Hands Rattling down and as Requisite.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 8.0am.


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21 February 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

9.0am: Hands Rattling down and as Requisite.

0.30pm: Leave for First part of Watch till 9.0am on the 1st March. Hands Make and Mend Clothes.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 344 lbs, Bread 700 lbs]

[Squally south westerly then westerly wind increasing in pm, up to force 7-8 at midnight, with rain]


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22 February 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

9.0am: Leave for Second part of Watch till 9.0am 1st March.

9.45am: Hands Painting Mess Deck, Cleaning Ship and as Requisite.

3.0pm: 12 Cases of Captain Wray's discharged out of ship.

5.0pm: Leave for Watch till 8.0am.

7.0pm: 1 Seaman Rating and 1 Marine discharged to Hospital.

[Provisions received: Bread 700 lbs]

[A squally and windy day, winds from west, force 5 to 7, noon temperature 51F]


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23 February 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

10.15am: “HMS Devonshire” sailed.

1.15pm: Received 1 Prisoner from Rosyth belonging to “HMS Crescent”.

3.15pm: Shifted Ship to opposite side of Basin.

4.30pm: Leave to Watch till 8.0am.

9.0pm: Discharged 1 Prisoner belonging to “HMS Crescent” to Portsmouth Depot with Escort.

[Provisions received: Bread 700 lbs]


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24 February 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

9.30am: Divisions and Divine Service.

11.15am: “HMS Achilles” Berthed Alongside.

Noon: Leave for Watch till 8.0am.

6.0pm: 2 Ratings joined ship (Temporarily).

[Number on sick list: 5]


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25 February 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

4.30am: 2 Temporary Ratings discharged to Troon [presumably the one in South Ayrshire].

9.20am: Hands Painting Ship and as Requisite.

4.15pm: Evening Quarters and Exercised Fire Stations. Leave to Watch till 8.0am.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 406 lbs]


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26 February 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

9.30am: Discharged 1 Stoker to “HMS Blonde”.

0.40pm: 1 Rating joined Ship from Sick leave.

1.15pm: Hands Cleaning and Painting Ship as Requisite.

2.0pm: Two Boys and one set of Arms belonging to Private Mellar discharged to Depot.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 8.0am.

7.10pm: 2 Ratings discharged to Queensferry Hospital.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 1008 lbs, Bread 400 lbs]


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27 February 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

7.0am: Hands Painting Ship’s Side.

10.20am: Two Marines joined Ship from RM Barracks Plymouth with one spare equipment.

1.15pm: Hands Painting Mess Decks and as Requisite.

4.0pm: Discharged 1 Marine to Royal Infirmary and 1 Seaman to Granton Hospital.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 8.0am.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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28 February 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

7.0am: Hands Painting Ship’s Side and Mess Deck.

9.40am: Escort and 1 Prisoner joined Ship.

11.15am: Discharged 1 Private RMLI to Depot and Received 1 Private RMLI from Depot and Chief Cook.

3.0pm: 1 Pot and Brush lost over side accident.

5.0pm: 1 Chief Cook discharged to Depot.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 1007 lbs]


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LOGS FOR MARCH 1918


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for March 1918]

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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]


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1 March 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

6.45am: Hands Painting Ship.

9.30am: 16 Signal Ratings joined ship.

10.15am: 4 Ratings joined ship from Depot.

10.45am: Engineer Sub Lieutenant Mr Marshall joined ship.

1.0pm: Paid Monthly Money. Hands painting and as Requisite.

3.15pm: 5 Privates and 1 Sergeant joined ship from Plymouth.

3.30pm: Received from GPO [General Post Office] 3 bags of Mails SNO [Senior Naval Officer] Bermuda and 3 for Cornwall. Discharged 2 Marines to Depot.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 11.0pm.

5.30pm: 2 Coal Lighters came alongside.

8.0pm: Discharged 1 Officers Steward to Royal Hospital Edinburgh.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 10,080 lbs, Bread 5,231 lbs]


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2 March 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

6.0am: Hands Coaling Ship.

11.30am: 3 Ratings joined ship from RNB [Royal Naval Barracks] Devonport.

2.30pm: 20 Boys and Hammocks sent to Depot Devonport.

3.0pm: 4 Bags Mail Received for CO [Commanding Officer] British Fleet Bermuda.

3.30pm: 3 Marines Discharged to Depot Plymouth.

4.20pm: Finished Coaling.

5.0pm: 1 Stoker Rating Discharged to Royal Infirmary Glasgow.

6.0pm: Leave for Watch till 8.0am.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 1200 lbs]

[Coal Remaining: 1500.5 + 350 = 1850.5 tons]


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3 March 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

9.40am: Hoisted in Second Steam Pinnace. 5 Ratings joined Ship from Depot, 2 from Sick Leave.

0.40pm: Singled Wires.

3.0pm: Tugs came alongside. 3.5pm: Let go Wires, and Proceeded down Clyde.

5.25pm: Let go After tug and Discharged Pilot.

5.30pm: Let go Foremost Tug.

6.42pm: Let go Port anchor 6th shackle awash, 17 fathoms Water.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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4 March 1918

At Greenock

Lat 55.9, Long -4.8

5.45am: Discharged 1 Marine Bugler to RM Barracks.

6.0am: Hoisted out First Steam Pinnace.

8.45am: Sent 1 Chest and 2 Hammocks to Depot.

9.35am: Ship Got under Weigh.

10.17am: Let go Port anchor 12 Fathoms Water, 6 Shackles.

1.25pm: Exercised Abandon Ship.

3.0pm: 1 Carpenter Crew, 3 Seamen, 4 Stoker Ratings and 1 Private RMLI joined ship from Devonport.

5.30pm: “HMS Achilles” Anchored at tail of Bank.

6.15pm: Hoisted in Steam Pinnace.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Misty through middle of day, noon temperature 37F]


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5 March 1918

At Greenock

Lat 55.9, Long -4.8

5.45am: Landed Postman.

6.0am: Hoisted out Steam Pinnace.

8.10am: 2 Destroyers arrived.

9.25am: Tug made fast, Swing Ship to Adjust Compasses.

9.30am: Exercised General Quarters. Hands securing Ship for sea.

11.0am: Finished adjusting Compasses.

11.30am: 6 Ratings Discharged to Devonport.

0.45pm: Received 3 bags of Mails for Transmission.

1.0pm: Hoisted in Steam Pinnace.

1.30pm: Shortened in. 1.55pm: Weighed anchor and proceeded 82 Revs.

2.25pm: Passed Boom Defence.

2.35pm: Out PVs [paravanes], 94 Revs.

3.22pm: Little Cumbrae Light abeam.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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6 March 1918

At Sea

Lat 55.6, Long -14.5

4.15am: Destroyers left, Commenced No 3 Zig Zag.

2.30pm: Ceased Zig Zag.

5.0pm: Clocks put back 30 minutes.

5.47pm: Streamed Neptune Log. 5.49pm: Streamed Trident Log.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 30 minutes.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[South easterly wind force 5 for most of day, with rain at times. Sea state rough for much of pm, noon temperature 47F, sea temperature 49F]


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7 March 1918

At Sea

Lat 55.0, Long -22.1

9.11am: Hauled in Trident Log = 64.9.

1.0pm: Hands Make and Mend Clothes.

4.15pm: Read Warrant No 55.

5.0pm: Clocks put back 30 minutes.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 30 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S82W 266 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance 2286 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Wind south easterly, then north westerly, force 4 to 6 with sea state rough until 9pm, rain through middle of day]


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8 March 1918

At Sea

Lat 52.8, Long -28.3

5.0pm: Clocks put back 12 minutes.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 12 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S59W 261 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Barometric pressure falling in pm, wind variable in direction and increasing in late pm, up to force 7 at midnight]


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9 March 1918

At Sea

Lat 50.6, Long -32.9

4.35pm: Streamed Trident Log Zero.

5.0pm: Clocks put back 9 minutes.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 9 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S53W 181 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Barometric pressure rising in am, when wind squally and mostly north westerly force 5 to 7 with sea state rough to very rough, wind and sea quieter in pm]


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10 March 1918

At Sea

Lat 48.3, Long -37.2

7.6am: Hauled in Trident Log 57.6.

10.30am: Divine Service.

5.0pm: Clocks put back 5 minutes.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 5 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S51W 223 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Wind increasing during am, north westerly force 7 to 9 from 7am onwards, sea state high to very high from noon onwards, noon temperature 39F, sea temperature 49F]


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11 March 1918

At Sea

Lat 45.9, Long -40.3

[Another day at sea in moderately difficult weather with rough seas - all log entries shown here as an example:]

2.30am: Exercised Sea Boats Crew.

6.45am: Hands Cleaning Ship.

9.30am: Divisions.

9.45am: Streamed Trident Log.

10.5am: Neptune Log Hauled in Foul, Streamed again 66.5.

11.30am: Altered course S78W.

1.0pm: Training Classes at Instruction.

5.0pm: Clocks put back 8 minutes.

5.24pm: Reduced 42 Revs.

5.31pm: Increased 68 Revs.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 8 minutes.

9.40pm: Reduced to 62 Revs.

10.20pm: Reduced to 56 Revs. 10.30pm: 50 Revs.

11.15pm: Hauled in Neptune Log.

[Course and Distance made good: S41W 190 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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12 March 1918

At Sea

Lat 43.7, Long -42.8

7.44am: Neptune Log Streamed Zero.

7.45am: Trident Log Hauled in 57.7.

am: Hands refitting Coaling Gear.

5.0pm: Clocks put back 5 minutes.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 5 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S39W 169 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Winds mostly north westerly, force 7 to 9 all day, sea state very rough to high in am, high to very high in pm, noon temperature 38F, sea temperature 54F]


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13 March 1918

At Sea

Lat 42.52, Long -45.4

5.0pm: Clocks put back 7 miles.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 7 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: S51W 151 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Wind shifting to south westerly in am, moderating in am but force 6 to 8 in pm, when sea state very rough to high]


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14 March 1918

At Sea

Lat 41.0, Long -48.3

5.0pm: Clocks put back 6 minutes.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 6 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S62W 145 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Squally wind from SW then NW in am, force 7 to 9 with sea state high to very high, wind and sea moderating in pm]


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15 March 1918

At Sea

Lat 38.8, Long -52.4

9.30am: Divisions and Prayers. Training Classes at Instructions. Remainder overhauling Coaling Gear.

5.0pm: Clocks put back 7 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S56W 235 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Rain and drizzle in am, squally westerly wind force 6 to 7 in pm, with mist and sea state becoming very rough, noon temperature 65F, sea temperature 63F]


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16 March 1918

At Sea

Lat 36.9, Long -55.4

[Barometer unshipped from 10am to 4pm]

5.0pm: Clocks put back 7 minutes.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 7 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S52.5W 184 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6

[North westerly wind force 7 to 8 for most of am, with sea state mostly very rough or high, wind and sea moderating during pm, noon temperature 51F, sea temperature 60F]


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17 March 1918

At Sea

Lat 34.9, Long -59.1

9.30am: Divisions and Inspection by Captain.

10.30am: Divine Service.

5.0pm: Clocks put back 6 minutes.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 5 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S56W 215 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance S62W 327 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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18 March 1918

At Sea

Lat 33.3, Long -62.8

9.30am: Divisions and Prayers. Read Warrants No 56 and 57.

8.0pm: Observed Light Bearing W by S Compass.

[Course and Distance made good: S63.5W 207 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Noon temperature 69F, sea temperature 64F]


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19 March 1918

At Sea [actually going into Bermuda]

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

6.25am: Entered Channel and Reduced 68 Revs.

8.0am: Finished with Engines, made fast Starboard Side to Quay.

8.15am: Hands Preparing Ship for Docking.

9.45am: Ship Docked. Hands Cleaning Ship’s Bottom.

10.50am: 1 Deserter came aboard.

11.15am: Discharged 1 Rating to Hospital.

0.30pm: Hands Painting Ship’s Bottom

1.45pm: Mr Kaulkroger [or possibly Gaulkroger?] Discharged to NID [Naval Intelligence Division]

2.10pm: 1 Rating joined Ship from Barracks.

7.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions Received: Vegetables 1000 lbs]


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20 March 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

6.0am: Hands painting ship’s Bottom.

Noon: Hands make and mend clothes.

1.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs]

[Coal remaining: 393 tons]

[Temperature peaked at 70F at 4pm]


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21 March 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

9.30am: Marines and Band landed. Training Classes at Instructions. Remainder as Requisite.

1.25pm: Hands painting and Provisioning ship. Training Classes at Instruction.

2.0pm: 1 Sea[man] Rating Discharged to Hospital.

4.10pm: Exercised Fire Stations.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs]


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22 March 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

6.0am: Hands painting ship’s Bottom.

11.0am: 4 Ratings joined ship from [HMS] “Highflyer”.

1.15pm: Landed Funeral Party.

3.0pm: Funeral Party Returned.

4.45pm: 1 Leading Stoker, Discharged to HM Submarine H14.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 11.0pm.

6.20pm: Read Warrants No 58 and 59. 1 Stoker joined ship from Submarine H14.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 350 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs]


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23 March 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: Hands preparing ship for Undocking.

8.0am: 2 Prisoners discharged to St Georges detention Quarters.

8.30am: Started flooding Dock, hands Employed as Requisite for Undocking.

9.16am: Ship Afloat. 9.35am: Ship out of Dock.

10.45am: Secured Port Side to Quay.

2.15pm: 1 Rating joined ship from Hospital.

5.0pm: Leave for Watch till 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 650 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs]


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24 March 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: Hoisted out Steam Pinnace.

8.30am: Landed RCs [Roman Catholics] Church Party. Admiralty Collier Quilloter [probably Quillota] and Oiler Tanchie [?] Arrived.

10.15am: Hands preparing for Coaling and docking Oiler “SS Tanchie”.

1.15pm: Docking party Returned.

1.30pm: Leave to Watch till 11.0pm.

2.30pm: Sent docking party to Dock “SS Tanchie”.

3.55pm: Docking party Returned.

5.15pm: Watch securing Collier.

5.20pm: Draft from Caeser [presumably HMS Caesar] joined Ship 38 ratings.

5.30pm: Draft for Caeser [sic] left ship 40 ratings.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Coal Remaining: 358 tons]


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25 March 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

6.0am: Hands Commenced Coaling.

am: 1 Tarpaulin Cover lost.

0.40pm: Hands Coaling Ship.

10.5pm: Finished Coaling.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 9600 lbs]

[Coal Remaining: 1245 + 342.0 = 1587.0 tons]


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26 March 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

6.30am: Hands provisioning Ship, Stowing away Coaling gear.

7.15am: Collier left.

7.30am: 2 Ratings joined ship.

8.40am: Let go Engines and Helm to Captain’s Orders.

9.40am: Let go Port anchor 3 shackles.

10.0am: Hoisted out Sailing Pinnace for laying out anchors.

Noon: Hoisted out Second Steam Pinnace.

1.30pm: Commenced firing 1” Aiming.

1.50pm: Piquet Boat laying out target.

4.20pm: Finished firing.

4.35pm: Ran Torpedoes.

6.0pm: Hoisted in Steam and Sailing Pinnace.

7.35pm: Exercised Burning Searchlights.

8.50pm: Finished burning Searchlights.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 6000 lbs]


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27 March 1918

At Bermuda Murray’s Anchorage

Lat 32.4, Long -64.7 [though exact position at noon not clear from log]

6.0am: Hoisted out Second Steam and Sailing Pinnace.

7.30am: Moored with Stream anchor.

7.55am: Piquet Boat, Steam Pinnace and First Gig left for Spotting.

9.0am: Commenced Calibrating.

10.0am: Commenced Running Torpedoes.

[Barometer removed from noon onwards]

0.45pm: Swing Ship for Calibrating Port Guns.

2.30pm: Hoisted out Launch. Hands Employed as Requisite.

2.25pm: Finished Calibrating and running Torpedoes.

3.0pm: Weighed and hoisted in Stream anchor and Launch.

4.15pm: Weighed anchor and proceeded to Grassy Bay 62 Revs.

5.27pm: Let go Port anchor 5th Shackle awash.

5.30pm: Hoisted out Steam Pinnace. 3 RNVR Signal Ratings discharged to Canadian drifters.

8.0pm: Burn Searchlights.

9.0pm: Hoisted in Steam and Sailing Pinnace.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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28 March 1918

At Bermuda Grassy Bay

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8 [though exact position at noon not clear from log]

7.45am: Weighed anchor and proceeded.

8.37am: Stopped.

9.30am: Commenced firing Sub Calibre.

10.0am: Proceeded, Engines and Helm to Captain’s orders.

2.30pm: Finished firing and returning to anchorage 62 Revs.

3.30pm: Let go Port anchor 4 shackles abaft slip.

3.50pm: Hoisted out Launch and Sailing Pinnace.

6.0pm: Leave to Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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29 March 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

6.0am: Hoisted out Second Steam Pinnace.

9.30am: RCs [Roman Catholics] and Wesleyans Landed.

9.40am: Hands painting ship.

0.30pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

1.30pm: Leave to Watch till 10.0pm.

5.0pm: 1 Sergeant, 1 Corporal, 1 Private RMLI joined ship, 1 Sergeant, 1 Corporal, 1 Private - left ship.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Temperature peaked at 72F at 4pm]


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30 March 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

9.0am: Carrying out Target Practice.

11.40am: Finished Target Practice.

1.0pm: Let go Port anchor 4th shackle abaft slip.

1.10pm: Hoisted out Steam Pinnace and Launch. Hands painting ship.

10.0pm: All Boats moored up in Camber.

[Number on sick list: 12]


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31 March 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

9.0am: Church party Landed (Wesleyan).

9.20am: Divisions. 10.0am: Divine Service.

1.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

4.30pm: 2 Privates RMLI left ship for "Caeser" [HMS Caesar] 1 CPO joined ship.

5.0pm: Discharged 1 Officers Servant to "Highflyer".

6.0pm: 6 Ratings joined ship.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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LOGS FOR APRIL 1918


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for April 1918]

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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]


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1 April 1918

At Bermuda, Grassy Bay

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.45am: Received 2 Bags of Mails.

8.50am: Hoisted in Launch, Sail Pinnace and Second Steam Pinnace.

9.50am: Assistant Paymaster Ingram joined Ship for passage.

10.0am: Read Warrants 60, 61, 62.

1.0pm: Hoisted in Piquet Boat.

1.30pm: Weighed anchor and Proceeded out of harbour.

2.38am: Passed Fairway Buoy Course N70E.

4.15pm: Reduced to 36 Revs. Swung Ship for Deviation.

6.28pm: Neptune and Trident Logs Streamed.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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2 April 1918

At Sea

Lat 34.2, Long -69.0

11.0pm: Clocks put on 9 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N65W 233 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: N65W 375 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Misty on and off all day, noon temperature 66F, sea temperature 62F]


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3 April 1918

At Sea

Lat 36.4, Long -75.4

9.30am: Division and Prayers. Exercised Abandon Ship.

10.0am: Commenced Sounding. Quarters Clean Guns.

11.45am: Passed Norwegian oiler “Hamlet”.

1.19pm: Neptune Log Hauled in.

1.25pm: Trident Log Hauled in.

pm: Training Classes at Instructions. Remainder Repairing Coal Bag and as Requisite.

4.46pm: Stopped to pick up Pilot. 4.57pm: Pilot Boarded, Proceeded at 94 Revs.

6.25pm: Let go Port anchor 4 Shackles. 6.33pm: Let go Starboard anchor 4 shackles (Taut Moor).

[Course and Distance made good: N67.5W 341 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Misty in pm, noon temperature 61F, sea temperature 48F]


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4 April 1918

At Hampton Roads

Lat 37.0, Long -76.4

5.11am: 4 US Battle Ships left Harbour.

6.15am: Hoisted out Piquet Boat and Second Steam Pinnace.

9.0am: 1 Rating Left Ship.

0.30pm: Hands make and mend Clothes.

1.45pm: 1 Rating Left Ship for Halifax.

5.0pm: Leave to watch till 7.0am.

6.45pm: Assistant Paymaster Mr Ingham left Ship.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 12129 lbs]


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5 April 1918

At Hampton Roads

Lat 37.0, Long -76.4

3.50am: Drifter Left Ship. Hoisted in Second Steam Pinnace.

6.0am: Hoisted out Piquet Boat.

9.0am: 1 RNR Sub Lieutenant Joined Ship.

9.10am: Divisions and Prayers. Warrant No 63 Read. Boats Crews Employed about their Boats, Remainder as Requisite.

1.30pm: 23 RNVR Signal Ratings Discharged for Convoy duties.

pm: Hands Preparing for Coaling.

7.30pm: Watch Employed getting in provisions.

10.15pm: Piquet Boat Moored up.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Squally north easterly wind force 4 to 6 in am, barometric pressure relatively high and rising, noon temperature 43F]


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6 April 1918

At Hampton Roads

Lat 37.0, Long -76.4

8.50am: Hands shifting into Coaling Rig.

9.10am: Hands commenced coaling

11.30am: 4 Signal Ratings left ship for Convoy.

0.30pm: Hands Coaling Ship and getting in Provisions.

8.15pm: Finished Coaling.

8.20pm: Lighters left. Lost overboard during Coaling Sacks Coal Tarred Pattern 3, 30 in number.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Coal Remaining: 1077 + 803 received = 1880 tons]


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7 April 1918

At Hampton Roads

Lat 37.0, Long -76.4

9.30am: Mr Spray Paymaster joined ship for passage.

10.45am: Provision Lighters came alongside.

11.0am: Hands Employed Provisioning Ship.

1.15pm: 3 Bags of Mails arrived on Board, 2 for GPO [General Post Office] and one to be destroyed.

3.30pm: One Rating OS [Ordinary Seaman] Left Ship.

5.0pm: Lieutenant Commander Underwood left Ship for Convoy Duties.

8.30pm: Tug left ship with Provision Lighter.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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8 April 1918

At Hampton Roads

Lat 37.1, Long -75.4 [estimated from information in log]

6.15am: Hands Preparing Ship for Sea.

7.30am: Watch Unmooring Ship and Weighing Starboard anchor. Shortened in to 3 Shackles on Port anchor.

8.55am: Hoisted in Piquet Boat.

9.15am: Weighed anchor and Proceeded to join Convoy.

2.10pm: Trident Patent Log Streamed.

3.10pm: Neptune Patent Log Streamed.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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9 April 1918

At Sea

Lat 37.4, Long -72.3

3.0pm: Sighted Sailing Vessel hull down on Port beam.

[Course and Distance made good: N80.5E 167 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: 2856 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[South easterly wind force 5 to 6 from 4pm, with sea state rough, noon temperature 62F, sea temperature 52F]


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10 April 1918

At Sea

Lat 38.1, Long -69.2

1.10am: Passed Belgian Oiler Kastek Steering North.

am: 1 Coir Broom Lost by Accident.

3.48pm: Hauled in Neptune Log.

[Course and Distance made good: N73E 154 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Wind mostly south easterly in am, north easterly in pm, force 5 to 6 all day, with sea state rough to very rough, noon temperature 65F, sea temperature 58F]


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11 April 1918

At Sea

Lat 38.3, Long -66.4

[Course and Distance made good: N85E 125 miles]

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Easterly wind force 5 to 7 all day, sea state rough to very rough in pm, rain on and off, mist in late pm]


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12 April 1918

At Sea

Lat 38.5, Long -64.6

5.45pm: Sighted “Rose Castle” [more information on this ship here].

10.50pm: “SS Rose Castle” in Station.

[Course and Distance made good: N83E 216 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]

[South easterly wind force 7 in early am, with sea state very rough, wind and sea moderating later, mist and rain early on, clearer weather later, noon temperature 69F, sea temperature 68F]


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13 April 1918

At Sea

Lat 38.6, Long -60.4

pm: Hands Employed Painting Ship.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N88E 200 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]


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14 April 1918

At Sea

Lat 38.7, Long -55.9

[A quiet day at sea, in unremarkable weather, all log entries shown here as an example:]

2.30am: Exercised Sea Boats Crew.

3.0am: Clocks put on 8 minutes.

9.30am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.37am: Reduced 38 Revs.

10.21am: Increased to 40 Revs.

11.23am: Increased to 52 Revs.

0.52pm: Increased to 53 Revs.

2.30pm: Increased to 54 Revs.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 10 minutes.

11.15pm: Exercised Sea Boats Crew.

[Course and Distance made good: N88E 212 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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15 April 1918

At Sea

Lat 38.9, Long -51.2

3.0am: Clocks put on 10 minutes.

6.40am: Passed Admiralty Oiler "SS Roseleaf".

9.45am: Zig Zag No 3.

10.38am: Negative Zig Zag.

10.40am: 44 Revs. Training Classes at Instructions. Remainder Repairing Coaling Gear. Boats Falls changed end of end.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 9 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N87.5E 218 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: 1856 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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16 April 1918

At Sea

Lat 39.2, Long -46.9

0.3am: Sighted SS Warmaker [SS War Maker - as listed here] Heading SE.

3.0am: Clocks put on 9 minutes.

8.30am: Commodore took Charge of Convoy.

9.5am: Stopped Starboard Engine. 9.8am: 48 Revs Port Engine.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 54 [64].

8.30pm: Passed “USS Von Steuben”.

9.15pm: Half speed ahead Starboard, Stop Port Engine.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 7 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N84E 204 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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17 April 1918

At Sea

Lat 41.0, Long -43.6

2.43am: Half Speed Port Engine Increased 74 Revs.

3.0am: Clocks put on 7 minutes.

8.45am: Regained Station.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 6 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N55E 187 miles]

[Number on sick list: 15]

[Noon temperature 58F, sea temperature 59F]


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18 April 1918

At Sea

Lat 42.8, Long -40.2

3.0am: Clocks put on 6 minutes.

10.22am: Commenced Zig Zag No 1, 1 degree.

11.20am: Negative Zig Zag.

1.0pm: Hands Make and Mend Clothes.

6.15pm: Sighted Steamer Hull down.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 7 minutes.

11.40pm: Sighted Unknown Steamer, Ship sighted passed through Convoy.

[Course and Distance made good: N54.5E 188 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]


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19 April 1918

At Sea

Lat 44.4, Long -36.5

3.0am: Clocks put on 7 minutes.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 7 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N58.5E 188 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Clear weather, barometric pressure relatively high, noon temperature 59F, sea temperature 55F]


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20 April 1918

At Sea

Lat 46.3, Long -32.3

3.0am: Clocks put on 8 minutes.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N58E 208 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: 855 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Wind increasing in pm, south westerly then north westerly, from force 5 at noon to force 7-8 at midnight, sea becoming very rough to high. Rain for much of pm, noon temperature 57F, sea temperature 53F]


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21 April 1918

At Sea

Lat 47.8, Long -28.1

1.0am: Port Sea Gangway Davit Carried away by Sea.

3.0am: Clocks put on 8 minutes.

1.12pm: Passed British Steamer “Elder Branch” bound West.

4.5pm: Passed British Steamer “Peleus” bound for Baltimore [listed as Peleus (1) here].

11.0pm: Clocks put on 7 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N61.5E 197.5 miles]

[North westerly wind decreasing in am, from force 6-7 to force 4, sea also decreasing, noon temperature 50F, sea temperature 51F]


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22 April 1918

At Sea

Lat 49.4, Long -23.7

3.0am: Clocks put on 8 minutes.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 50 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N61E 198 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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23 April 1918

At Sea

Lat 50.1, Long -20.3

3.0am: Clocks put on 50 minutes.

8.55am: Altered course N13E. Convoy altered Course 8 points to port.

2.5pm: Commenced Zig Zag No 3.

8.0pm: Ceased Zig Zag Course S77E.

[Course and Distance made good: N74E 141 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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24 April 1918

At Sea

Lat 50.4, Long -15.3

6.0am: Commenced Zig Zag No 3.

9.30am: Divisions and Prayers. Hands Employed turning out boats and as Requisite.

6.45pm: “SS Glendhu” [probably this ship] astern of Station with Boiler defects.

8.45pm: “SS Glendhu” in station.

[Course and Distance made good: N84E 190 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]


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25 April 1918

At Sea

Lat 50.9, Long -10.8

5.40am: Sighted HMS “Convolvulus”.

6.7am: Sighted Remainder of Escort = 2 Sloops 3 Destroyers.

0.3pm: Out PVs [paravanes]. Increased 52 Revs.

1.30pm: Passed Convoy bound West.

2.0pm: Altered course S68E. Carrying out No 3 Zig Zag.

7.0pm: Sighted 2 American Destroyers “Beale” and “Caldwell”. Ceased Zig Zag.

7.10pm: Altered course 4 Points to Port, Courses and Revs as Requisite.

7.50pm: 45 Revs. “SS W Obrien” [probably William O’Brien] took station astern USS Beale and USS Caldwell on Port and Starboard Bows.

11.30pm: Commenced Sounding.

[Course and Distance made good: N80E 172 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Misty from 8am onwards, noon temperature 56F, sea temperature 49F]


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26 April 1918

At Sea [actually going into Queenstown, modern day Cobh, Ireland]

Lat 51.8, Long -8.3

1.40am: Sighted Old Head of Kinsale Light.

2.30am: Old Head of Kinsale Light Abeam Bearing N25W.

4.5am: Sighted Daunts Rock Light [Daunt Rock Light Vessel] bearing West.

4.30am: Sighted Roche [Roches] Point.

4.50am: PVs [paravanes] Hoisted in.

5.15am: Roche Point abeam.

5.30am: Passed Boom Defence.

5.41am: Stop Both to Secure to No 9 Buoy.

6.0am: Clocks put on 1 hour.

8.40am: Hoisted out First Steam Pinnace. Hands Employed as Requisite after.

8.10am: USS Fanning Arrived.

11.30am: USS Shaw Sailed.

1.30pm: Hands Painting Ship, 1 bag Despatches came on board.

1.45pm: Mr Spray and Sergeant RGA [Royal Garrison Artillery] left ship.

2.45pm: 2 Engine Room Ratings and 1 Private RMLI discharged to Hospital.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 370 lbs, Vegetables 4032 lbs]

[Coal Remaining: 923 tons]


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27 April 1918

At Queenstown

Lat 51.8, Long -8.3

9.0am: Read Warrants No 65 to 70.

9.10am: Hands Employed as Requisite. Hoisting out Piquet Boat, Hoisting in Steam Pinnace and getting out Stores.

1.10pm: Hands Make and Mend Clothes.

1.15pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

4.45pm: 53 Ratings left ship, 1 Colour Sergeant, 1 Lance Sergeant and 5 Privates RMLI left ship for RM Barracks, and 1 Musician to School of Music.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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28 April 1918

At Queenstown

Lat 51.8, Long -8.3

9.30am: Divisions. 9.45am: RCs [Roman Catholics] landed.

10.15am: Landed Weselyans [Wesleyans].

10.30am: Divine Service.

1.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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29 April 1918

At Queenstown

Lat 51.8, Long -8.3

6.0am: Hands getting up Provisions.

7.10am: Provision Lighter came alongside.

8.30am: Hands disembarking provisions.

1.10pm: Hands getting out provisions.

3.0pm: Stores came alongside.

4.30pm: Leave for Watch till 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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30 April 1918

At Queenstown

Lat 51.8, Long -8.3

6.0am: Hands Painting Ship.

8.50am: Bosun’s [Boatswain’s] Party working in Dock Yard. Remainder of hands Employed as Requisite, Painting Ship Etc.

11.30am: Ammunition Lighters came alongside for Empties.

5.0pm: Leave for Watch till 7.15am.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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LOGS FOR MAY 1918


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for May 1918]

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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]


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1 May 1918

At Queenstown

Lat 51.8, Long -8.3

8.30am: Ammunition party left ship.

9.0am: Hands Employed preparing for coaling.

11.30am: Dockyard Party returned.

1.30pm: Ammunition Lighter came alongside.

3.10pm: Leave to Watch till 10.0pm. Remainder preparing ship for coaling.

5.45pm: Watch employed getting in ammunition.

6.5pm: Collier came alongside.

7.40pm: Finished with Ammunition Lighter.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Coal Remaining: 843 tons]

[Rain for much of the day]


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2 May 1918

At Queenstown

Lat 51.8, Long -8.3

am and pm: Hands Coaling ship.

am: 16 Coal Tarred sacks Pattern 3A, 12 Steel shovels Pattern 646B lost during coaling.

1.30pm: 1 Sergeant, 1 Bugler and 11 Privates RMLI joined ship from Head Quarters.

9.30pm: Finished coaling 945 tons.

10.30pm: Collier left ship.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Coal Remaining: 1772 tons]


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3 May 1918

At Queenstown

Lat 51.8, Long -8.3

8.50am: Dockyard party landed to draw stores. Remainder Employed as Requisite.1 Rating joined ship.

1.30pm: 27 Ratings joined ship.

4.30pm: 2 Signal Ratings, 1 Seaman and 2 Marines discharged to Depot.

9.0pm: Hoisted in Piquet Boat.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 435 lbs + 1201 lbs, Vegetables 10,072 lbs]

[Rain in am, noon temperature 53F]


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4 May 1918

At Queenstown

Lat 51.8, Long -8.3

9.5am: Commanding Officer of American Destroyers came on Board.

11.10am: Rove slip Rope.

1.15pm: 24 Ratings joined ship.

1.45pm: Slipped Buoy Rope.

2.15pm: Passed Boom Defence escorted by American Destroyers “Cunningham” [almost certainly Conyngham] and “Cummings”.

2.23pm: Rosch [Roches] Point Abeam, altered course S10W.

2.25pm: Out PVs [paravanes].

3.4pm: Altered course S59W and Commenced Zig Zag No 3.

3.35pm: Streamed Neptune Log.

4.55pm: Negative Zig Zag.

5.0pm: Clocks put back 20 minutes.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 20 minutes.

[Number on sick list: 13]


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5 May 1918

At Sea

Lat 50.0, Long -18.6

5.34am: Escort Returned.

9.30am: Divine Service.

5.0pm: Reduced to 50 Revs to get in PVs. Both PVs found to have carried away. Clocks put back 30 minutes.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 30 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N78.5W 389 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: 20 degrees W 53 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]


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6 May 1918

At Sea

Lat 49.7, Long -26.4

11.0am: Marines Mustered Arms.

5.0pm: Clocks put back 15 minutes.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 15 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S86W 301 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: 1524 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Noon temperature 57F, sea temperature 50F]


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7 May 1918

At Sea

Lat 48.9, Long -33.7

1.40am: Hauled in Cherub Log.

5.0pm: Clocks put back 15 minutes.

7.40pm: Sighted American Man of War bound East “Olympia”.

[Course and Distance made good: S80W 293 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Wind varying between south easterly, south westerly and north westerly during day, mostly force 4 or 5, misty from time to time, noon temperature 53F, sea temperature 51F]


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8 May 1918

At Sea

Lat 47.7, Long -41.1

10.30am: Marines mustering marching order gear. Training classes at Instructions. Remainder as requisite.

1.36pm: Altered course N75W. G T and S [Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship] Classes at Instructions. A Class boys at school. Remainder of hands overhauling and repairing coaling gear and as required.

5.0pm: Clocks put back 15 minutes.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 15 minutes.

7.51pm: Streamed Neptune log at Zero at 8pm.

[Course and Distance made good: S76.5W 300 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Mist and fog during pm, sea temperature recorded hourly from 6pm, 37F in late evening]


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9 May 1918

At Sea

Lat 45.9, Long -49.1

5.35am: Sighted Ice-berg Port Bow. Commence sounding.

9.30am: Hands employed as requisite. Coaling gear overhauled and repaired. Lost by accident one 6" BL rammer.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

3.30pm: Altered course N68W soundings obtained every quarter hour.

5.0pm: Clocks put back 18 minutes.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 18 minutes.

8.30pm: Soundings taken every quarter hour.

[Course and Distance made good: S73W 392 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[South westerly winds force 3 to 4 for most of day with mist and fog, noon temperature 44F, sea temperature 35F]


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10 May 1918

At Sea

Lat 44.5, Long -58.2

11.0am: Stopped Port Engine.

11.25am: 100 Revs both Engines.

2.0pm: Sighted 3 Fishing Schooners Starboard bow.

5.0pm: Sighted Sable Island.

5.10pm: Passed SS Portia Bound West [probably the second ship of this name, mentioned here]

7.0pm: Clocks put back 7 minutes.

8.10pm: Sighted “HMS Isis”.

[Course and Distance made good: S77W 395 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Fine weather with westerly wind force 3 or 4 all day, noon temperature 43F, sea temperature 35F]


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11 May 1918

At Sea [though actually going into Halifax, Nova Scotia]

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6 [estimated]

2.30am: Commenced Sounding.

7.1am: Passed Automatic Buoy, altered course N18W.

7.45am: Heard Whistle Buoy and altered course to NW.

8.0am: Passed Automatic Buoy Starboard Side, altered course N9W, Engines and Helm as Requisite for Entering Harbour.

8.40am: Passed Outer Boom. 8.52am: Passed Inner Boom.

9.5am: Let go Port anchor 2 Shackles awash.

9.30am: Hoisted out Piquet Boat.

0.12pm: Convoy passed down Harbour.

0.40pm: Port anchor aweigh, proceeded to No 9 Wharf.

2.0pm: Secured Starboard side to Jetty.

2.30pm: Hands preparing for coaling.

5.40pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Coal Remaining: 558 tons]

[Fog during am, noon temperature 55F]


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12 May 1918

At Halifax [Nova Scotia]

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

6.30am: Hands Employed preparing for coaling.

8.40am: Landed RC [Roman Catholic] Church party.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.0am: Divine Service.

10.10am: RCs Returned.

1.0pm: Leave to Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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13 May 1918

At Halifax

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

5.0am: Hands fall in for Coaling.

5.30am: Commenced coaling.

am: 49 Coal Tarred bags Pattern 3A, 3 Steel Navigators Shovels Pattern 646B lost during Coaling at Halifax.

am and pm: Hands Coaling Ship.

7.40pm: Finished coaling. Received 1240 Tons.

8.30pm: Hands stowing away Coaling gear.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Coal Remaining: 1766 tons]


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14 May 1918

At Halifax

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

9.55am: Lighters arrived with Engineers and Carpenters Stores.

10.25am: Lighters left ship.

0.40pm: Provision Lighters left ship.

2.40pm: Work Main Derrick in Bower anchor and cable and got out Carley Float [a type of life raft].

3.20pm: Provision Lighters came alongside.

4.30pm: 30 Ratings joined ship for passage.

5.0pm: 25 Ratings left ship.

5.30pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 13]


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15 May 1918

At Halifax

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

7.30am: Dockyard party Landed.

9.10am: Divisions and Prayers. Hands Employed Cleaning out boats and preparing for provisioning ship.

11.15am: Work main derrick replace boilers in steam boat.

1.45pm: Dockyard party returned with provision lighters.

2.0pm: Hands Employed provisioning.

3.45pm: Watch employed securing ship with 5.5” Hawsers.

5.0pm: 4 Ratings Discharged for convoy duties.

5.30pm: Leave for Watch till 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 13]


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16 May 1918

At Halifax

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

9.15am: Boats Crews turning out boats. Remainder as Requisite.

10.0am: Discharged 9 Signalmen for convoy duties.

1.15pm: Hoisted in Piquet Boat.

1.30pm: Let go.

2.49pm: Course S46E, Increased to 80 Revs.

3.35pm: Automatic Buoy abeam.

4.15pm: Streamed Logs at Zero.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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17 May 1918

At Sea

Lat 43.2, Long -53.9

1.0am: Commenced Sounding every quarter hour.

2.17pm: Increased 76 Revs. Commenced Zig Zag.

4.25pm: Stopped Zig Zag.

[Course and Distance made good: S68E 200 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: 1981 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Weather quiet, barometric pressure relatively high and stable, noon temperature 50F, sea temperature 40F]


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18 May 1918

At Sea

Lat 42.7, Long -52.8

8.0am: Sighted Belgian Relief Ship.

9.0pm: Sounding Every quarter hour.

[Course and Distance made good: S83.5E 273 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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19 May 1918

At Sea

Lat 42.9, Long -46.7

1.0am: Stopped Sounding.

10.30am: Divine Service.

0.46pm: Hauled in Neptune Log.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 9 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N87.5E 271 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Winds variable in direction during the day, force 4 or 5, noon temperature 48F, sea temperature 58F]


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20 May 1918

At Sea

Lat 44.7, Long -41.7

2.0am: Clocks put on 9 minutes.

am: Boats Falls changed end for end. Training Classes at Instruction.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 9 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N63.5E 243 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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21 May 1918

At Sea

Lat 46.8, Long -36.8

11.0pm: Clocks put on 24 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N58E 241 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Wind mostly north westerly, force 4 or 5 for much of the day with sea state mostly rough, noon air and sea temperature 50F]


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22 May 1918

At Sea

Lat 49.0, Long -31.6

3.0am: Clocks put on 24 miles.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 24 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: N57.5E 248 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Barometric pressure falling during day, rain from 4pm]


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23 May 1918

At Sea

Lat 50.9, Long -25.5

3.0am: Clocks put on 24 minutes.

am: Cautioned Acting Lieutenant RH [RM] Fairnie RNR for Neglect of Duty as officer of the Watch at sea in not making an immediate report to Captain with reference to the conduct of one of the ships in Convoy.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 24 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N65E 261 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Westerly and north westerly wind force 4 or 5 all day, with sea state rough during middle of day, noon temperature 51F, sea temperature 48F]


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24 May 1918

At Sea

Lat 51.3, Long -18.8

3.0am: Exercised Sea Boats Crew. Clocks put on 24 minutes.

6.5am: Commenced Zig Zag,

8.55am: Negative Zig Zag.

10.38am: Increased to 69 Revs and Commenced No 3 Zig Zag.

2.40pm: Stop Zig Zag.

3.28pm: Commenced Zig Zag No 3.

[Course and Distance made good: N81.5E 253 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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25 May 1918

At Sea

Lat 50.7, Long -12.6

4.15am: 5 American Destroyers sighted Port Beam.

4.30am: Destroyers in Escort took up station.

5.55am: USS Cushing dropped 3 depth charges.

7.0am: Hands Cleaning Ship, Zig Zag No 3 continued.

9.18am: Negative Zig Zag.

9.41am: Commenced No 15 Zig Zag.

10.30am: Hands Employed turning out and securing Boats.

2.45pm: Streamed PVs [paravanes].

5.30pm: Stop Zig Zag.

5.40pm: Zig Zag No 10 commenced.

8.40pm: Ceased Zig Zag.

9.5pm: Commenced Zig Zag No 10.

[Course and Distance made good: S77.5E 240 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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26 May 1918

At Sea

Lat 51.6, Long -6.9

3.0am: Carrying out No 10 Zig Zag.

10.30am: Divine Service.

11.11am: Negative No 10 Zig Zag.

11.15am: Commenced No 15 Zig Zag.

2.45pm: Gun Boat [HMS] Kilchrenan arrived.

3.0pm: SS War Sailor [listed here] left convoy with Gun Boat for destination.

11.0pm: Commenced Sounding every quarter hour. Clocks put on 30 minutes. SS Kai Kora [probably Kaikoura] reported Submarine on Starboard Bow.

[Course and Distance made good: N75E 220 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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27 May 1918

At Sea [actually going into Birkenhead Docks]

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

0.30am: USS Destroyer dropped Depth Charges on Submarine.

1.0am: Finished Attack on Submarine.

3.0am: Clocks put on 30 Minutes.

8.30am: Increased to 78 Revs. Formation Single Line ahead.

8.44am: Altered course S57E. Port PV [paravane] Hauled in.

10.25am: Pilot Mr McLeod took charge.

11.30am: Tugs made fast Forward and Aft.

11.40am: Starboard Paravane Hauled in.

0.20pm: Passed through dock entrance.

0.45pm: Secured Starboard side alongside Quay.

2.0pm: Hands getting out Bower Anchor and as Requisite. Read Warrant No 71. Hands mustered for Monthly Payment.

6.45pm: General Leave to Watch till pm June 3rd. 1 Prisoner discharged to detention.

9.0pm: 42 Ratings Discharged to Depot Devonport.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Coal remaining: 788 tons]

[Misty all am, noon temperature 61F]


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28 May 1918

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers. Hands Painting Ship.

10.0am: Ratings from Convoy joined ship.

11.25am: Mail arrived on board.

3.45pm: Parcel Mail arrived on board.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters and Fire Stations.

5.0pm: Leave for Watch till 7.0am.


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29 May 1918

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

11.0am: Work Main Derrick.

1.25pm: Hands Hoisting out Steam Boat.

5.0pm: Leave for Watch till 7.0am. Watch on board getting in Stores.


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30 May 1918

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

6.0am: Hands getting out provisions.

9.0am: Hands Employed taking in Stores and as Requisite.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters, Fire Stations. Read Warrant No 73.

5.0pm: Leave for Watch till 7.0am.

9.30pm: 1 Marine joined Ship from Depot.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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31 May 1918

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

10.30am: 4 Ratings joined ship from Depot Devonport.

1.30pm: Hands Painting Ship and as Requisite.

5.0pm: Leave for Watch till 7.0am.


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LOGS FOR JUNE 1918


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for June 1918]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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


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1 June 1918

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

6.0am: Hands Painting Ship side.

9.45am: 4 PVs [paravanes] Arrived.

0.30pm: Hands make and mend clothes. Leave for Watch till 7.0am Monday.

[Provisions received: Bread 600 lbs]


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2 June 1918

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

8.45am: 1 Musician joined ship from Eastney [Marine Barracks, Portsmouth].

10.30am: Landed Church Party.

1.55pm: Hands preparing to Dress Ship.

[A misty day, temperature peaked at 71F at 4pm]


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3 June 1918

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

8.0am: Dress Ship Masthead Flags.

8.50am: Hands painting ship side.

5.0pm: Leave for Watch till pm on the 7th.

[Provisions received: Bread 600 lbs]


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4 June 1918

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

8.30am: 14 Ratings joined Ship from Depot.

9.15am: Hands Cleaning down Aloft.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.


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5 June 1918

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

8.30am: Hands Painting Aloft and as Requisite.

10.30am: Chief Cook joined ship from Depot.

5.0pm: Leave for Watch till 7.0am.

[Provisions received: Bread 600 lbs]


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6 June 1918

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

8.30am: 21 Ratings joined ship from Depot. Hands painting down aloft.

11.20am: Gunners Party getting in Stores.

1.0pm: Hands make and mend Clothes. Leave for Watch till 7.0am.


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7 June 1918

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

9.0am: Hands Cleaning out Boats.

9.30am: Marines Arms inspected.

1.30pm: Hands Cleaning Ship Side and as Requisite.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read warrants No 74 and 75.

5.0pm: Leave for Watch till 7.0am.

10.30pm: Mr Fletcher Mate T Joined Ship.

[Provisions received: Bread 600 lbs]


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8 June 1918

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

1.0pm: Hand Make and Mend Clothes.

2.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

4.30pm: 1 Stoker PO joined ship for passage.

[No weather information recorded in pm]


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9 June 1918

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

10.20am: Landed Church Party.

am: 2 Ratings joined ship from Portsmouth taking Passage. Lieutenant Taylor joined ship.

1.30pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.


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10 June 1918

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

8.30am: Hands Cleaning down funnels and as Requisite.

1.10pm: Lieutenant Berry Left ship.

1.25pm: Hands painting down Funnels.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

[Provisions received: Bread 300 lbs]


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11 June 1918

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

8.45am: Hands employed Oiling over.

9.15am: First Lieutenant Attending Court Martial.

10.0am: Watch employed getting in Stores.

11.30am: Small Fire in Funnel Casing.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

[Provisions received: Bread 600 lbs]


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12 June 1918

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

10.30am: Ship Breasted away from Quay to allow diver to descend, replaced 11.30.

1.20pm: Hands painting funnels and taking in Stores.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

10.0pm: 2 Marines joined Ship from Stonehouse Barracks [Plymouth].


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13 June 1918

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

1.15pm: Leave to Watch till pm 18th June. Hands make and mend Clothes.

[Provisions received: Bread 600 lbs]


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14 June 1918

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

5.0pm: Leave for Watch till 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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15 June 1918

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

8.30am: Mr Chapman TG [possibly Torpedo Gunner] left Ship.

11.0am: Wireless Commander on board from Vernon to inspect Wireless.

1.0pm: Leave for Watch till 7.0am Monday, Lieutenant Knight left Ship.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 2240 lbs, Bread 450 lbs]


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16 June 1918

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

1.15pm: Leave for Watch till 7.0am.


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17 June 1918

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

10.0am: Marines Rifles Cleaned and inspected. Commenced Basin Trial of Port Engine.

11.35am: Finished Basin Trial.

5.0pm: Leave for Watch till 7.0am.

[Provisions received: Bread 300 lbs]


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18 June 1918

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

9.30am: 31 Ratings joined ship from HMS Eagle.

11.45am: 3 Ratings joined ship for passage.

5.0pm: Leave for Watch till 7.0am.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 4480 lbs, Bread 800 lbs]


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19 June 1918

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

8.15am: 1 Rating joined ship.

1.30pm: Hands Working about cable and painting out cable lockers.

4.30pm: Commenced Basin Trial of Starboard Engine.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am. Exercised Fire Stations.

9.45pm: 1 Prisoner Private RMLI Discharged to Head Quarters with escort.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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20 June 1918

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

9.10pm: Divisions and Prayers. Hoisted in Steam pinnace and striking down Cable.

1.0pm: Hands Make and Mend Clothes. Leave for Watch till 7.0am.

2.0pm: Lieutenant Taylor RNR left Ship.

8.45pm: 1 Private RMLI discharged to Barracks Devonport.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 71 Bags Potatoes]


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21 June 1918

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.7, Long -3.3 [rough estimate of noon position from limited information in log]

8.52am: Let go, proceeded out of Dock Tugs West Cock, South Cock, Prairie Cock [see Condor here], East Cock.

9.10am: Let go Tugs.

10.0am: Crosby Light Vessel abeam. 10.15am: Formby Light Vessel Abeam.

10.35am: Streamed PVs [paravanes].

10.40am: Increased Revs to work up for trial.

10.57am: North Buoy abeam.

0.20pm: Decreased to 120 Revs.

0.30pm: Challenged US TBD Skav [just possibly USS Shaw, though she shouldn’t have been here at the time].

1.45pm: Hoisted PVs in and altered course S40E.

2.10pm: Formby Light Vessel abeam.

2.25pm: Crosby Light Vessel abeam

3.15pm: Let go Port Anchor 60 fathoms Cable.

3.30pm: 4 Officers joined ship for passage.

4.0pm: Leave to men not coaling till 7.30am.

5.30pm: 47 Ratings joined ship for passage.

7.45pm: 2 Ratings joined ship.

8.0pm: Collier came alongside. Hands preparing for coaling.

11.15pm: 1 Leading Seaman joined ship.

[Number on sick list: 25]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 2006 lbs, Vegetables 7952 lbs]

[Coal Remaining: 437 tons]


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22 June 1918

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

0.20am: Chief Stoker Hyde found dead in Bath Room. [Entry from Casualty List: HYDE, John, Chief Stoker, 277751, Cornwall, 22 June 1918, illness]

1.0am: Kept anchor Watch.

5.10am: Commenced Coaling.

10.25am: Watch Weigh Starboard anchor.

10.50am: Collier left ship.

0.15pm: Body of Chief Stoker Hyde taken ashore.

3.55pm: Watch securing collier.

4.10pm: Hands fall in for Coaling.

9.30pm: Ceased Coaling.

9.45pm: Collier left ship.

[Number on sick list: 114]

[Squally westerly wind force 4-6 for much of day, noon temperature 56F]


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23 June 1918

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

3.55am: Engines and Helm as Required to swing ship to Flood Tide.

6.25am: Collier secured alongside.

6.40am: Hands Coaling Ship.

0.30pm: Finished Coaling.

1.5pm: Collier left ship.

1.25pm: Port anchor aweigh. Helm and Engines as Required to pilots orders.

1.30pm: Let go Port anchor 6 shackles.

6.40pm: Finished swinging ship.

10.0pm: Port anchor aweigh proceeded to Sandon Dock.

11.30pm: Entered Sandon Dock.

Midnight: Secured Port side alongside.

[Number on sick list: 212]

[Coal Remaining: 377 + 1350 = 1727 tons]


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24 June 1918

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

9.0am: Witnesses landed to attend Coroners inquest.

9.10am: RMS Adriatic moored alongside [further information on the ship here].

1.0pm: RMS Canopic moored alongside. Hands Make and Mend Clothes.

1.45pm: Foreign Mails discharged ashore.

9.0pm: 1 Chief Stoker joined ship from Depot.

11.10pm: RMS Carpathia moored alongside.

[Number on sick list: 271]


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25 June 1918

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

1.30am: Carpathia left Basin.

10.15am: 3 Ratings joined ship from HMS Eaglet.

11.15am: Hands to see Doctor for Medical Treatment.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 290]


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26 June 1918

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

8.30am: Hands Cleaning and painting ship.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 303]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 960 lbs]


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27 June 1918

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

0.30pm: Hands Make and Mend Clothes.

1.0pm: Landed funeral party.

1.30pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

5.30pm: Funeral party returned.

8.45pm: Discharged 2 Ratings to Hospital.

10.50pm: Minnie Braeder [?] made fast alongside.

[Number on sick list: 304]

[North westerly wind force 4 for most of day, noon temperature 56F]


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28 June 1918

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

8.50am: Hands Cleaning Ammunition passages and as Requisite.

1.30pm: Hands painting Ship and working about boats etc.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 304]

[It appears that the number on the sick list has now peaked - it was presumably part of the influenza pandemic]


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29 June 1918

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

8.30am: Floating Crane “Samson” came alongside for requirements for SI Gun.

11.30am: Floating Crane cast off.

Noon: Hands Make and Mend Clothes.

1.30pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

5.50pm: Mr Balodon [?] TG [possibly Torpedo Gunner] left Ship for [HMS] Defiance.

[Number on sick list: 301]


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30 June 1918

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

1.0pm: Leave to Convalescents till 9.0am Thursday 4th July. Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 302]


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LOGS FOR JULY 1918


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for July 1918]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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


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1 July 1918

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

9.0am: Hands Painting ship and as Requisite.

am: 3 Hazel-wood Fenders lost.

1.0pm: Hands paid Quarterly money.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

9.0pm: Lieutenant Gulston left ship.

[Number on sick list: 300]


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2 July 1918

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

3.45pm: Floating Crane “Sampson” secured alongside.

5.0pm: 1 Cooks mate discharged to Depot. Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

7.30pm: Floating Crane “Sampson” left ship.

[Number on sick list: 286]


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3 July 1918

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

11.20am: Discharged 1 Rating to Hospital.

0.5pm: 2 ratings joined ship from Depot.

4.30pm: Read Warrant No 77.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

9.45pm: 1 ERA [Engine Room Artificer] joined ship.

10.0pm: 1 Rating left ship for Depot.

[Number on sick list: 287]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 4073 lbs, Vegetables 6720 lbs]


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4 July 1918

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

10.0am: Leave for Watch till 7.0am.

9.50pm: Mr Gordon, Boatswain joined ship.

[Number on sick list: 288]


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5 July 1918

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

9.0am: Hands Employed as Requisite. 2 paint Brushes lost by accident.

1.25pm: Hands preparing for coaling and as Requisite. Mr Selby left ship.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrants No 78, 79, 80.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

8.30pm: 2 Ratings discharged to Depot.

10.0pm: Discharged 1 Sergeant RMLI to Royal Marine Barracks.

[Number on sick list: 93]


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6 July 1918

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

1.0pm: Hands coaling ship.

2.0pm: 1 Chief PO [Petty Officer] joined ship from Hospital.

2.10pm: 1 Rating discharged to Hospital. Pilot arrived on Board. 1 Rating Discharged on leave to return to RNB [Royal Naval Barracks] Devonport.

4.0pm: Coaling completed 180 Tons taken in.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

6.0pm: 1 Private RMLI joined ship.

7.0pm: 1 Seaman and 1 Stoker Rating discharged to Depot.

11.25pm: 1 Stoker Rating joined ship from Depot.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1100 lbs]

[Coal Remaining: 1545 + 175 = 1720 tons]


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7 July 1918

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

8.0am: 2 Privates RMLI joined ship from Chatham.

8.10am: 18 Bags, 13 Hammocks etc, sent to Depot.

10.7am: Tugs alongside.

11.0am: Passed through Sandon Dock Gates.

3.0pm: 3 Bags and 1 Hammock sent to “Eaglet”.

7.50pm: Weighed anchor and Proceeded.

8.55pm: Stopped and disembarked Pilot.

9.27pm: Streamed PVs [paravanes].

10.3pm: North Buoy abeam. Took up Station in convoy.

11.33pm: Great Ormes Head Abeam.

[Number on sick list: 12]


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8 July 1918

At Sea

Lat 52.0, Long -6.4 [rough estimate from information in log - note that 8pm position given is clearly wrong as it puts the ship inland in Portugal!]

0.55am: Cape Lynas Abeam.

1.50am: Skerries Abeam.

3.30am: Commenced Zig Zag.

7.45am: Altered course S49E USS Destroyer dropped depth charges.

8.40am: Commenced Zig Zag.

10.30am: Convoy passed steering North.

0.20pm: Sighted Tuskar Light Bearing N42W.

2.48pm: USS Pauling [almost certainly USS Paulding] dropped depth charges.

3.51pm: Altered course 8 points to Starboard.

3.3pm: Altered course 8 points to Port.

3.11pm: Zig Zag No 17.

5.0pm: Clocks put back 25 minutes.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 25 minutes.

[Number on sick list: 15]


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9 July 1918

At Sea

Lat 49.6, Long -11.0

0.10am: Ceased Zig Zag.

2.10am: Commenced Zig Zag No 17.

11.0am: Convoy altered course N70W. Reduced to 66 Revs.

0.45pm: TB [Torpedo Boat] Escort left convoy.

1.0pm: Increased speed to 11 knots.

1.40pm: Increased speed and took station, Training Classes at Instructions, Remainder as Requisite.

5.0pm: Clocks put back 12 minutes.

6.20pm: Stopped Zig Zag. Mean course N70W.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 12 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S53W 243 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: 25 degrees W 541 miles]

[Number on sick list: 18]

[North westerly wind force 4 until 6pm, squally force 5 thereafter, with rain and sea state rough, noon temperature 59F, sea temperature 60F]


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10 July 1918

At Sea

Lat 49.8, Long -18.8

11.30am: Sighted Steamer bearing W.

5.0pm: Hoisted PVs [paravanes] in Board. Clocks put back 20 minutes. Reduced to 78 Revs.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 20 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N89W 299 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: 1852 miles]

[Number on sick list: 19]

[Mist and rain in pm]


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11 July 1918

At Sea

Lat 49.5, Long -26.5

5.0pm: Clocks put back 14 minutes.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 14 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S89.5W, 300 miles]

[Number on sick list: 18]


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12 July 1918

At Sea

Lat 49.0, Long -34.3

0.30pm: Sighted Steamer bound West.

1.5pm: Altered course N25E. Closed on Steamer SS Lord Kelvin [possibly this ship].

5.0pm: Clocks put back 17 minutes.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 17 minutes.

9.40pm: Sighted “USS Pueblo” [a ship which had changed its name earlier in the war].

9.50pm: Sighted HMS Victorian and Convoy.

[Course and Distance made good: S81.5W 314 miles]

[Number on sick list: 18]

[Rain at times, noon temperature 68F, sea temperature 64F]


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13 July 1918

At Sea

Lat 47.3, Long -42.0

5.0pm: Clocks put back 16 minutes.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 16 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S74.5W 316 miles]

[Number on sick list: 18]


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14 July 1918

At Sea

Lat 45.8, Long -49.4

8.0am: Commenced Sounding.

9.30am: Divisions and Church Service.

10.40am: Passed several Ice Bergs.

2.30pm: Sounding taken every half hour.

5.0pm: Clocks put back 16 minutes.

6.0pm: Sounding taken every half hour.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 16 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S73.5W 319 miles]

[Number on sick list: 17]

[Fog and mist for most of day, noon temperature 54F, sea temperature 51F]


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15 July 1918

At Sea

Lat 45.1, Long -56.8

1.40am: Both Logs Foul.

2.45am: Cleared and Streamed Logs.

11.15am: Ceased Sounding.

2.0pm: Commenced Sounding half hourly.

6.30pm: Sounding half hourly.

10.30pm: Sighted Brig Bay N74W.

11.30pm: Altered course 10 points to Starboard and Stopped both Engines.

11.35pm: Resumed Course and Speed.

[Course and Distance made good: S82W 317 miles]

[Number on sick list: 17]

[Mist and fog for most of the day]


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16 July 1918

At Sea [though actually going into Halifax, Nova Scotia]

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

1.20am: Altered course to Starboard to clear Fishing vessel.

8.30am: Sounding every 15 minutes.

9.40am: Signalled “SS Cambria” [possibly this ship].

11.5am: Sighted Outer Automatic Buoy, altered course N75W.

11.20am: Outer Automatic Buoy Abeam, altered course N20W.

0.58pm: Let go Port anchor. 1.0pm: Let go Starboard anchor in 13 Fathoms Water.

2.0pm: Hands Employed getting out Boats and as Requisite.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. 10 RNVR Signalmen discharged to “Niobe” [HMCS Niobe - a Depot Ship in Halifax].

5.0pm: 38 Ratings and 5 Mates discharged to “Niobe”. Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Coal Remaining: 704 tons]

[Fog for most of am, noon temperature 59F, sea temperature 56F]


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17 July 1918

At Halifax [Nova Scotia]

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

8.15am: Tug Helena swung ship for adjustments.

10.40am: Finished swinging ship.

1.30pm: All Boats crews away sailing.

4.45pm: HMS Roxburgh arrived.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 15]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 2700 lbs]

[Misty from noon onwards, noon temperature 67F]


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18 July 1918

At Halifax

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

7.0am: Tug Helena secured for swinging ship.

8.30am: Marines Landed.

11.10am: USS Cruiser arrived.

1.30pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am. Hands make and mend clothes.

5.0pm: Watch getting in Provisions.

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Rain all pm]


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19 July 1918

At Halifax

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

9.30am: Hands preparing for Provisioning.

11.50am: 59 Ratings and 1 Officer RMLI joined ship taking passage.

1.15pm: Hands provisioning ship.

6.0pm: 1 Rating joined ship from "Niobe".

6.20pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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20 July 1918

At Halifax

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

9.25am: HMS Roxburgh proceeded out of Harbour. Hands Employed as Requisite.

10.10am: USA Cruiser "New Orleans" proceeded out of Harbour.

11.40am: Armed Liner “Discoverer” arrived.

6.45pm: Hoisted in Launch.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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21 July 1918

At Halifax

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

9.40am: Divine Service.

10.15am: Hands preparing ship for sea.

0.9pm: Weighed anchor and proceeded out of Harbour.

0.35pm: Horse Shoe Light abeam.

1.0pm: Altered course S26E. Streamed PVs [paravanes].

1.30pm: Altered course S71E. Trident Log streamed.

11.30pm: Passed Cable ship at work.

[Number on sick list: 13]


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22 July 1918

At Sea [though actually going into Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia]

Lat 46.2, Long -59.2 [this position shown as that at 8pm but ship was in port by then so more likely to represent noon position]

0.42am: Cranberry Island Abeam.

3.8am: Esprit Island Abeam.

6.20am: Hoisted in Port PV.

7.25am: Streamed Port PV.

10.45am: Hauled Log in.

0.55pm: Hoisted PVs in.

1.10pm: Stopped to clear Starboard PV.

1.35pm: PV cleared proceeded 72 Revs.

2.15pm: Passed through Boom

3.0pm: Secured alongside No 3 Coaling jetty.

3.15pm: Hands preparing for coaling.

5.30pm: Commenced coaling. 1 Bucket and 1 Knot of Stanchion lost by accident.

7.30pm: Hands Coaling ship.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Coal Remaining: 522 tons]


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23 July 1918

At Sydney NB [New Brunswick]

Lat 46.1, Long -60.2

4.0am: Hands Coaling ship.

5.50am: Finished coaling. Amount taken in 1134.5 tons.

8.30am: Let go from jetty.

8.45am: Let go Starboard anchor.

am: Cautioned Mr Peter Greene Artificer, Engineer, RN for disobedience of my written orders in exceeding his wine bill of 6d per day during the Month of July 1918.

11.30am: Hoisted out Steam Pinnace.

1.0pm: Hands make and mend clothes. Leave for the Watch till 10.30pm.

[Number on sick list: 13]


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24 July 1918

At Sydney NB

Lat 46.1, Long -60.2

11.20am: Hoisted out Launch and Sailing Pinnace.

1.30pm: 16 Convoy signal ratings left ship. All Boats crews away sailing. Remainder Employed as Requisite.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 10.30pm.

8.15pm: Hoisted in Launch and Sailing Pinnace.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 5908 lbs]

[Coal Remaining: 1638 tons]


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25 July 1918

At Sydney NB

Lat 46.1, Long -60.2

am: Surgeon Beatty joined ship for passage.

11.0pm: Hoisted in Piquet Boat and Steam Pinnace. Preparing ship for Sea.

1.18pm: Shortened in Starboard anchor. 1.30pm: Starboard anchor aweigh. Proceeded out of harbour.

2.18pm: Passed through Boom. “SS Lake Forrest” delayed with Engine defect.

[Number on sick list: 15]


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26 July 1918

At Sea

Lat 44.6, Long -56.8

1.0am: Commenced Sounding every half hour.

5.0am: Lost Lead and Tube Container.

1.25pm: USS C [Cruiser] Escort left Convoy to return to Port.

[Course and Distance made good: S44.5E 141 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: 2031 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Misty from 5pm onwards]


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27 July 1918

At Sea

Lat 43.0, Long -53.2

6.0am: Sighted 4 Masted Steamer bearing South heading NW.

10.0am: Commenced Zig Zag No 55.

11.54am: Negative Zig Zag.

3.0pm: Commenced Zig Zag No 54.

4.55pm: Negative Zig Zag.

[Course and Distance made good: S59E 184 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]


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28 July 1918

At Sea

Lat 42.6, Long -49.0

5.0am: Sighted Steamer bearing S72W.

7.57am: Stop Both and dropped astern of convoy.

8.52am: Half speed ahead Port 64 Revs. Courses and Revs as Requisite for Station keeping.

10.21am: Half speed ahead Starboard Engine, 66 Revs.

11.0am: Resumed Station ahead of convoy 52 Revs.

6.15pm: Log Hauled in and Fog Buoy streamed.

6.30pm: Fog Buoy Hauled in. Log Streamed 6.40.

[Course and Distance made good: S82E 191 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Misty from noon onwards, noon temperature 66F, sea temperature 64F]


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29 July 1918

At Sea

Lat 44.1, Long -45.4

5.0am: 1 Deep sea Lead and 1 Tube Container lost by accident.

2.4pm: Exercised emergency signals. Increased to 56 Revs.

2.19pm: Finished Exercises, decreased to 52 Revs.

[Course and Distance made good: N59E 184 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Northerly wind force 5 for most of day, with sea state rough at times, noon temperature 58F, sea temperature 56F]


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30 July 1918

At Sea

Lat 46.5, Long -41.6

2.15pm: Exercised Sound Signals.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 11 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N48E 214 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Northerly then north westerly wind force 4 or 5 for most of day with sea state rough]


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31 July 1918

At Sea

Lat 48.6, Long -38.3

3.30am: Clocks put on 11 minutes.

5.0pm: Read Warrant No 82.

5.36pm: Sighted Steamer Bearing NNE, Steering South.

9.15pm: Lost sight of rear-most ships of Convoy.

[Course and Distance made good: N46E 187 miles]

[Number on sick list: 14]

[North westerly wind force 4 or 5 all day, sea state rough in pm, when misty. Barometric pressure falling all day, noon temperature 58F, sea temperature 59F]


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LOGS FOR AUGUST 1918


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for August 1918]

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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]


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1 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 50.6, Long -34.6

1.0pm: Hands Paid Monthly money.

2.0pm: Convoy Exercised Sound signals.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 10 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: 39.5 hours, N47.5E 308 miles]

[Number on sick list: 15]

[North westerly wind force 4 or 5 all day, misty during am, barometric pressure rising, noon air and sea temperature 56F]


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2 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 52.8, Long -31.2

3.0am: Clocks put on 10 minutes.

9.30am: Commenced Zig Zag.

11.50am: Ceased Zig Zag.

2.12pm: Commenced Zig Zag No 54.

4.0pm: Ceased Zig Zag.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 13 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N44E 181 miles]

[Number on sick list: 14]


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3 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 55.6, Long -29.7

3.0pm: Clocks put on 13 minutes.

8.3am: 76 Revs Port Engine. Stop Starboard through Engine defects.

1.50pm: Half Speed ahead Starboard Engine 52 Revs.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 13 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N18E 178 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: 350 miles Initial Rendezvous]

[Number on sick list: 16]


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4 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 56.0, Long -26.7

3.0am: Clocks put on 13 minutes.

9.50am: Sighted Steamer ahead Steering West.

10.30am: Divine Service.

4.20pm: Altered course 16 Points to Starboard.

5.40pm: Altered course 16 Points to Port.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 13 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N76E 105 miles]

[Number on sick list: 17]


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5 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 56.1, Long -21.8

3.0am: Clocks put on 13 minutes.

7.10: Sighted Steamer Bearing S45E Steering Westward.

5.0pm and 7.0pm: Continued Zig Zag during Watch.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 13 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N88E 165 miles]

[Number on sick list: 19]


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6 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 56.1, Long -16.6

1.0am: Zig Zag No 54 being carried out.

3.0am: Clocks put on 13 minutes.

9.30am: All Boats turned out. Hands Employed as Requisite.

11.0am: Zig Zag No 54 being carried out.

2.5pm: Commenced Zig Zag No 55.

7.0pm: Zig Zag No 55 during Watch.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 13 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: E 173 miles]

[Number on sick list: 19]


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7 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 56.2, Long -11.7

1.0am: Zig Zag No 55 being carried out.

2.30am: Hauled in Patent Log.

3.0am: Clocks put on 13 minutes.

3.20am: Sight Escort, [HMSs] “Engadine” and “Mystic”.

5.10am: Received dispatches from Mystic.

6.55am: Streamed Log.

am: Lost overboard one Special Extractor Box Slide.

2.5pm: Negative Zig Zag.

2.16pm: Commenced Zig Zag No 54.

5.15pm: Streamed PVs [paravanes].

6.30pm: Zig Zag Continued throughout Watch.

8.20pm: Sighted Destroyers, which joined Convoy.

10.0pm: No 54 Zig Zag being carried out.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 14 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N89E 167 miles]

[Number on sick list: 18]

[Misty through middle of day]


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8 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 55.4, Long -6.1 [very rough estimate based on information in log]

2.30am: Zig Zag No 54 Continued during Watch.

3.0am: Clocks put on 14 minutes.

5.14am: Stopped Zig Zag.

5.58am: Commenced Zig Zag No 54.

6.15am: Sighted Land Starboard Bow.

7.55am: Sighted Innisthrohull [Inishtrahull] Bearing S20E.

8.40am: Negative Zig Zag. Reduced 53 Revs.

9.0am: Zig Zag No 54.

11.25am: Sighted Mull of Cantyre.

0.30pm: “Lake Superior” [which had several names - here], “Lake Forrest” and “Lake Port” left Convoy.

0.43pm: Ceased Zig Zag.

6.30pm: Altered course N69E. Left Convoy.

7.45pm: Ailsa Craig Abeam, altered course NE.

10.15pm: Passed through Boom defence.

10.20pm: Stopped Both Engines and took Pilot Aboard.

[Number on sick list: 15]


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9 August 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

0.3am: Dumbarton Abeam.

2.30am: Cast off Tugs and secured alongside Yorkhill Basin Starboard side to Quay.

6.40am: Pilot left ship.

10.30am: Watch proceeded on Leave till Noon 15th instant.

4.10pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

6.30pm: Read Warrants No 84 and 85.

8.30pm: Musician Meadow discharged to Hospital, Captain Marines and 1 Private discharged to RMB [Royal Marines Barracks] Chatham, 1 Corporal to RMB Plymouth. Gunnery Classes discharged to Depot.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 3360 lbs]

[Coal Remaining: 508 tons]


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10 August 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

11.25am: Hands Working Main Derrick.

0.45pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

1.30pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am Monday.

3.15pm: Discharged 1 Marine to RNB for Detention. Escort in charge.


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11 August 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

4.40pm: 1 Rating joined ship from [HMS] Isis for accommodation.

5.0pm: 2 Ratings joined ship from [HMS] Boadica [Boadicea] for Accommodation.


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12 August 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

6.0am: Hands Getting out provisions.

9.30am: 4 Ratings, 2 from Isis and 2 from Boadica discharged to Depot.

1.30pm: Hands Working Main derrick getting out Engine Room Gear.

5.0pm: Escort returned on Board from Devonport. Leave to Watch till 11.0pm.


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13 August 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

8.45am: Hands Painting ship.

11.0am: Two Marines joined ship from Devonport.

3.0pm: 3 Ratings joined ship Absentees from Boadica.

3.10pm: 1 Rating left for Stonehouse Hospital.

4.3pm: Leave for Watch till 7.0am.


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14 August 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

6.0am: Hands Painting Ship.

8.45am: 3 Ratings belonging to Boadica discharged to NSO [Naval Stores Office].

9.0am: Hands Painting Ship and taking in Provisions.

4.30pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

8.30pm: Kelley Stoker 1 released from cells.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 2240 lbs, Bread 500 lbs]


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15 August 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

6.0am: Hands Painting Ship.

9.10am: Hands Preparing for coaling.

10.0am: Draft of 37 Ratings joined ship from Depot. Second part of Watches returned from long Leave.

1.15pm: Leave to Watch till 11.0pm. Hands make and mend clothes.

7.20pm: 1 Seaman discharged to RN Hospital Queens Ferry [Queensferry].


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16 August 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

4.30am: Hands clean up coaling Rig.

5.30am: Shifted Berth.

6.45am: Hands coal ship.

10.45am: 1 SBS [Sick Berth Steward] joined ship from Depot.

4.0pm: Released 1 Cell prisoner Herbert Lloyd.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat: 688 lbs, Bread 1200 lbs]


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17 August 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

3.15am: Completed coaling.

8.5am: Starboard Anchor came alongside in lighter.

10.0am: Took in Carpenter Stores.

11.30am: Work Main Derrick. Replaced First Steam Pinnace Boiler.

1.30pm: Hands Cleaning Ship and getting in Stores.

3.15pm: Draft of 39 Ratings left ship for RNB [Royal Naval Barracks] Devonport.

5.45pm: Work main Derrick. Hoisted out Boats.

7.0pm: Tugs Came alongside.

7.10pm: Let go from Yorkhill Basin. Engines and Helm to Pilot’s Orders.

9.0pm: Let go Forward Tug.

9.6pm: Dumbarton Rock abeam.

9.35pm: Let go After Tug.

9.50pm: Arrived at Greenock.

10.5pm: Let go Port anchor 6th shackle awash. 10.8pm: Discharged Pilot.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 10980 lbs]

[Coal Remaining: 1691 tons]

[Rain for most of day, noon temperature 59F]


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18 August 1918

At Greenock [though actually going to Sea]

Lat 55.2, Long -5.7 [rough estimate of position based on limited information in log]

4.30am: Weighed anchor and proceeded 62 Revs.

5.0am: Passed Boom Defence Altered course S32W, 78 Revs. Streamed PVs [paravanes].

5.50am: Stopped to get in Port PV.

6.11am: Little Cumbrae Light Abeam, altered course S17W.

9.41am: Altered course S55W. Courses and speed as Requisite for taking station ahead of Convoy.

10.22am: Commenced Zig Zag.

11.0am: Divine Service.

11.40am: Took station as guide of Convoy Course S23W 57 Revs.

0.27pm: Commenced Zig Zag No 51.

1.30pm: Altracarry [Altacarry] Head Abeam Altered course N52W 52 Revs. Ceased Zig Zag.

1.45pm: 57 Revs. Resumed Zig Zag No 51.

4.0pm: Oversay Light abeam.

5.0pm: Clocks put back 22 minutes.

5.52pm: Trident Log Streamed.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 22 minutes.

7.52pm: Ceased Zig Zag.

8.35pm: Commenced Zig Zag N55W.

9.30pm: Escorting Vessels drop depth charge on Suspicious Object.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[North westerly wind force 4 from noon onwards, noon temperature 66F, sea temperature 55F]


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19 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 55.9, Long -11.3

3.0am: Zig Zag No 55 Continued during Watch.

6.30am: Ceased Zig Zag.

6.45am: Commenced Zig Zag No 51.

7.30am: Got in PVs. Hands Cleaning Ship.

am: 3 Paint Brushes lost by accident.

11.20am: Convoy dispersed. Ceased Zig Zag. Increased 64 Revs.

11.37pm: Trident Log Hauled in.

pm: Lost by Accident 5 Deep sea Leads and Brass Guards for Sounding Tube.

5.0pm: Clocks put back 24 minutes.

5.25pm: Dropped 2 depth charges;

7.0pm: Clocks put back 24 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N79W 180 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: 2212 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Rain on and off all day, westerly wind increasing to force 5 in evening, with sea state rough]


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20 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 55.1, Long -22.7

5.0pm: Clocks put back 16 minutes.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 16 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S83W 399 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Westerly wind force 6 with rain in early am, then clear weather with north westerly force 4 for rest of day, noon temperature 55F, sea temperature 56F]


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21 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 53.3, Long -30.4

9.30am: Ships Company Mustering Kits.

5.0pm: Clocks put back 15 minutes.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 15 minutes.

10.15pm: Exercised Fore Turrets Crew.

[Course and Distance made good: S68.5W 296 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]


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22 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 50.8, Long -37.5

5.0pm: Clocks put back 13 minutes.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 13 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S61W 302 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Misty in middle of day and in late evening]


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23 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 48.3, Long -43.8

[Another quiet day at sea, all log entries shown here as an example:]

3.0am: Exercised Sea Boats Crew,

6.30am: Hands Cleaning Ship.

9.10am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.20am: General Quarters. Training Classes at Instruction. Remainder Employed about Boats.

1.17pm: Altered course S83W.

1.25pm: Hands Employed as in Forenoon.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters.

4.15pm: Watch Exercised Fire Stations.

5.0pm: Clocks put back 15 minutes.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 15 minutes.

11.0pm: Exercised Sea Boats Crew.

[Course and Distance made good: S58.5W 286 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Mist, then fog, from noon onwards]


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24 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 45.2, Long -49.5

4.20am: Fog lifted. Passed Iceberg Starboard Beam. Lost Sounding Lead and 160 fathoms Wire.

4.30am: Iceberg Starboard Beam.

5.40am: Sighted steamer 2 points abaft Port Beam.

5.55am: Passed Ice Berg Starboard Beam.

6.40am: Passed Berg Port Beam.

7.40am: Streamed PVs [paravanes].

9.5am: 46 Revs. Stop Both Engines, in PVs, in Log.

9.24am: Half Speed Astern both. 9.27am: Out PVs. Half Speed Ahead 48 Revs. 9.32am: Streamed Log Registering 23.3.

2.35pm: Sighted steamer steering Westward, Port Bow. Norwegian ship SS Salonika [probably this ship].

5.0pm: Clocks put back 15 minutes.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 15 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S53W 295 miles]

[Number on sick list: 17]

[Mist and fog until early pm, noon temperature 57F, sea temperature 52F]


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25 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 43.8, Long -56.9

3.0am: Exercised Sea Boats Crew and Turrets Crew.

7.0am: Passed 2 Steamers Port Beam Steering East.

10.30am: Divine Service.

9.0pm: Commenced Sounding every half hour.

[Course and Distance made good: S76W 322 miles]

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Mist and fog on and off, noon temperature 69F, sea temperature 64F]


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26 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 44.4, Long -63.3 [rough estimate based on limited information in log]

1.0am: Sounding Every quarter hour.

5.30am: Altered course N24W. Fog set in.

0.20pm: Hauled in Log.

0.26pm: Whistle Buoy Abeam 82 Revs. Altered course N20W.

1.18pm: 88 Revs. Altered course N10W, Sighted inner Automatic Buoy.

1.41pm: Mars Rock Buoy Abeam.

1.50pm: Passed through inner Boom.

1.52pm: Stopped both to pick up Starboard PV.

2.10pm: Let go Port anchor. 2.12pm: Let go Starboard anchor and moored ship.

2.30pm: Hands getting out Boats and as Requisite.

5.0pm: Collier “Don Cesar” [mentioned here as SS Irma (North Sands, 1906)] came alongside.

[Number on sick list: 18]

[Coal Remaining: 184 tons] [should presumably be 584 tons, based on information on adjacent log pages]

[Mist and fog for most of day, noon temperature 66F, sea temperature 62F]


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27 August 1918

At Halifax [Nova Scotia]

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

am and pm: Hands Coaling Ship.

[Number on sick list: 21]


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28 August 1918

At Halifax

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

am and pm: Hands Coaling Ship.

pm: 15 Sacks Coal Tarred Pattern 3A. Lost during coaling.

5.0pm: 2 Wireless Ratings joined ship from “Niobe”.

7.0pm: Finished Coaling 1250 Tons.

7.5pm: Collier cast off.

[Number on sick list: 16]

[Coal Remaining: 554 + 1250 = 1804 tons]


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29 August 1918

At Halifax

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

am: Hopper Barge came along side with water.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am. 1 Leading Telegraphist discharged to “Niobe”.

6.0pm: 1 Boy Telegraphist joined ship from “Niobe”.

[Number on sick list: 16]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 864 lbs]


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30 August 1918

At Halifax

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

7.45am: Coaling Party and Carpenter’s Party left ship.

9.30am: Divisions and Prayers. Hands Employed Cleaning down aloft, rigging diving gear.

11.30am: Commenced Diving.

1.0pm: Assistant Clerk Neilson joined ship from Niobe.

1.30pm: Hands Employed Cleaning down aloft and ship side and getting in Stores.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am. Coaling Party returned on Board.

[Number on sick list: 15]


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31 August 1918

At Halifax

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

7.45am: Dockyard coaling Party left Ship.

11.40am: Dockyard Party Returned on Board.

1.0pm: Hands Muster for Monthly Payment.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

10.10pm: Lamp lost by accident from Launch.

[Number on sick list: 15]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 847 lbs, Vegetables 3410 lbs]


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LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1918


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for September 1918]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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


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1 September 1918

At Halifax

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

9.30am: Divisions and Read Articles of War and Quarterly returns of Court Martial.

10.40am: Divine Service.

1.15pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

3.0pm: HMS Roxburgh arrived.

[Number on sick list: 15]

[Mist and rain all day, noon temperature 73F]


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2 September 1918

At Halifax

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

9.0am: 2 Hand Scrubbers lost by accident.

am: Hands Painting down aloft and as Requisite.

1.0pm: Hands make and mend clothes. Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

5.0pm: 1 Boy Telegraphist discharged to Niobe.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 811 lbs, Vegetables 1380 lbs]


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3 September 1918

At Halifax

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

am: Lost by Accident 1 Colombo [? Columbus] lamp Pattern 56.

9.15am: Hands Employed Provisioning Ship. Lost by accident 1 Hand scrubber.

10.50am: "USS Yorktown" arrived.

1.20pm: Dockyard Working Party landed. Remainder Employed provisioning ship.

4.30pm: Dockyard Party Returned.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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4 September 1918

At Halifax

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

7.30am: Dockyard Party landed.

8.30am: Marines landed for Route March.

11.0am: Dockyard Party Returned and Marines Landing Party.

1.30pm: Dockyard Party landed. Remainder Employed Painting Ship and as Requisite.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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5 September 1918

At Halifax

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

7.30am: Dockyard Party and Sports Rigging Party Landed.

0.58pm: Dockyard Party returned. Hands make and mend clothes. Leave given to attend Ships Sports.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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6 September 1918

At Halifax

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

7.30am: Landed Dockyard Party. Tug swinging ship for adjusting Compasses.

9.0am: Hands Painting ship side and as Requisite.

11.30am: Dockyard party returned.

pm: Lost overboard 161 lbs Fresh Beef owing to weather.

4.40pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

7.45pm: Hoisted in Steam and Sailing pinnace.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Squally south easterly wind force 6-8 at midnight, with rain]


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7 September 1918

At Halifax

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

7.45am: Dockyard Party landed.

9.0am: Hands Employed Hoisting out boom boats and Cleaning Ship.

11.30am: Mr Neilson discharged to Hospital. HMS Columbella arrived.

1.0pm: Hands Painting and Cleaning ship.

4.5pm: Ship swinging for adjusting Compasses.

4.30pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

5.0pm: 53 Ratings joined ship for passage, including 1 Sub Lieutenant and 1 Midshipman.

7.0pm: 1 Prisoner arrived from “Niobe”.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Squally wind force 7-9 at 1am, reducing thereafter, barometric pressure recorded hourly all am, rising sharply, noon temperature 72F]


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8 September 1918

At Halifax

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

10.0am: Divine Service.

1.0pm: Leave to watch till 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Mist and rain for most of day]


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9 September 1918

At Halifax

Lat 44.7, Long -63.6

9.10am: Read Warrant No 90. Hands Employed as Requisite.

10.15am: Tug came alongside for swinging ship.

10.20am: Lieutenant Rose joined ship for passage.

1.25pm: Hands Employed Unmooring and preparing ship for sea.

2.48pm: Hove up anchor and proceeded out of Harbour.

4.0pm: Streamed PVs [paravanes] and altered course S70E = 85 Revs.

4.18pm: Streamed Trident Log.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Mist and rain in am, mist in pm with north easterly wind force 4]


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10 September 1918

At Sea

Lat 46.2, Long -60.2 [rough estimate based on information in log]

1.25am: Cranberry Head Light [Cape Breton Island] Abeam.

1.15pm: Sighted outer Buoy. Engines and Helm as Requisite for Entering Harbour.

2.45pm: Let go Port anchor 3.5 shackles. Hoisted out Picket Boat and Steam Pinnace and Launch.

4.0pm: Leave to Watch till 10.0pm.

7.30pm: Hoisted in Steam and Sailing Pinnace and Launch.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Misty from noon onwards, noon temperature 56F, sea temperature 60F]


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11 September 1918

At Sydney [Nova Scotia]

Lat 46.1, Long -60.2

9.30am: Training Classes at Instruction. Remainder Employed as Requisite. Marines landed for Route March.

1.15pm: Exercised Abandon Ship Stations.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 9.30.

7.15pm: “USS Charlestown” [presumably USS Charleston] arrived.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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12 September 1918

At Sydney

Lat 46.1, Long -60.2

6.20am: Tug came alongside to swing ship.

8.45am: Finished Swinging.

9.10am: Divisions and Prayers. Hands cleaning Ship and as Requisite. Training Classes at Instructions. Boats Crews away sailing and pulling.

1.30pm: Leave to Watch till 9.30pm.

pm: 6 Signal Ratings left ship for convoy.

6.15pm: USS Charlestown [Charleston] left.

7.20pm: 2 Officers joined ship for passage.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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13 September 1918

At Sydney

Lat 46.3, Long -60.1 [rough estimate]

6.0am: Hands preparing Ship for Sea, hoisting in Boats.

7.50am: 1 Leading Wireless Rating joined ship.

[Ship sailed at about 10am, though not mentioned in Remarks in log]

2.33pm: = 59 Revs. Streamed Trident and Cherub Logs at zero.

9.0pm: Don Cesar and Arras Astern of Station.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 10 minutes.

[Number on sick list: 12]


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14 September 1918

At Sea

Lat 46.2, Long -55.0

3.0am: Exercised Sea Boats Crew. Clocks put on 10 minutes.

1.0pm: Lost Sight of “SS Don Cesar”.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 10 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S86E 180 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: 1755 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]

[South easterly wind force 4 all day, rain and mist on and off, noon temperature 57F, sea temperature 54F]


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15 September 1918

At Sea

Lat 46.1, Long -51.4

3.0am: Clocks put on 10 minutes.

6.10am: Fog set in.

7.0am: Sounding every half hour.

10.30am: Divine Service.

11.30am: Streamed Fog Buoy. Sounding Carried out during Watch.

2.0pm: Logs Hauled in.

5.0pm: Sounding Carried on every 15 minutes.

9.0pm: Sounding every half hour.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 8 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S86E 152 miles]

[Number on sick list: 15]

[Mist then fog all day]


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16 September 1918

At Sea

Lat 46.3, Long -46.7

3.0am: Clocks put on 8 minutes.

4.0am: Sounding every half hour.

6.30am: Stopped Sounding.

7.0am: Hoisted in PVs [paravanes].

9.42am: Stop Both. 9.54am: Half Ahead Both 36 revs = Various to Captains Orders.

1.15pm: Commenced Fog Signals every 15 minutes.

1.20pm: Streamed Fog Buoy.

6.40pm: In Fog Buoy. 6.50pm: Streamed log.

9.30pm: Commenced Sounding every 15 minutes.

10.0pm: Fog Cleared.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 9 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N85E 199 miles]

[Number on sick list: 15]


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17 September 1918

At Sea

Lat 48.1, Long -42.9

3.0am: Clocks put on 9 minutes.

4.0am: Stopped Sounding.

6.45pm: “SS Eibergen” dropped Astern through Engine defects.

8.0pm: “SS Eibergen” out of sight.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 7 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N55.5W 190 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]


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18 September 1918

At Sea

Lat 49.8, Long -40.5

3.0am: Clocks put on 7 minutes.

11.45am: Sighted SS Don Cesar, altered course N35E.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 6 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N43E 139 miles]

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Mist and rain all pm, noon temperature 58F, sea temperature 62F]


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19 September 1918

At Sea

Lat 51.0, Long -36.0

3.0am: Clocks put on 6 minutes.

am: Exercised Convoy in Altering Course.

2.22pm: Commenced Zig Zag No 51.

3.20pm: Ceased Zig Zag.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 10 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N66E 185 miles]

[Number on sick list: 14]


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20 September 1918

At Sea

Lat 52.6, Long -31.7

3.0am: Clocks put on 10 minutes.

9.55am: Commenced Zig Zag No 54.

10.5am: Ceased Zig Zag.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 9 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N60E 185 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Mist and/or rain from 8am, south westerly wind increasing from force 4 at noon to force 6-7 at midnight, when north westerly, barometric pressure falling all day, sea becoming very rough in late pm]


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21 September 1918

At Sea

Lat 53.8, Long -28.1

3.0am: Clocks put on 9 minutes.

6.30am: Altered course NW (Hove To) = 40 Revs.

8.0am - Noon: Hove To. Hands Employed as Requisite.

4.0pm: Hove To.

8.0pm: Hove to.

[Course and Distance made good: N61E 148 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[North westerly wind force 7 or 8 all day, with rain or hail in am. Sea state high or very high all day, noon temperature 50F, sea temperature 52F]


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22 September 1918

At Sea

Lat 54.0, Long -28.0

2.0am: Hove To.

5.0am: Hove To.

7.50am: Altered course S42E and Increased to = 64 Revs.

8.13am: Streamed Log.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 5 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N8E 18.2 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Wind and sea decreasing during am]


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23 September 1918

At Sea

Lat 55.1, Long -24.7

3.0am: Clocks put on 5 minutes.

7.20am: Altered course NE. 4 ships of Convoy in sight.

9.0am: Altered course and speed as Requisite to pick up Convoy.

3.20pm: Took Station ahead of Commodore [possibly this ship].

4.30pm: Streamed Fog Buoy.

7.55pm: Streamed Log at Zero.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 5 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N62E 133 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Rain in am, mist then fog in pm]


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24 September 1918

At Sea

Lat 56.6, Long -21.6

3.0am: Clocks put on 5 minutes.

9.30am: Training Classes at Instruction. Remainder Employed as Requisite. Altered course and Increased to 64 Revs to Signal “Wakulla”.

11.45am: Resumed Station ahead of Commodore.

pm: 4 Buckets lost overboard through stress of Weather.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 4 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N68E 111 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Squally north westerly wind force 6 or 7 from 8am onwards, with sea state rough or very rough]


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25 September 1918

At Sea

Lat 56.0, Long -17.6

3.0am: Clocks put on 11 minutes.

9.4am: Convoy altered course 16 Points to port. Commodore Guide of Fleet.

1.40pm: Stopped Both. 1.43pm: Ahead Both, altered course 16 points. Course S66E.

2.20pm: Sighted “Aral” [?] bearing S55E.

7.30pm: SS Aras [Arras?] in Station.

[Course and Distance made good: S76E 139 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[North westerly wind gradually reducing from force 7 at 1am to force 3 at midnight, sea state very rough until 3pm]


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26 September 1918

At Sea

Lat 55.9, Long -12.2

10.50am: Sighted Destroyer Escort ahead.

11.40am: Hauled in Log and Received dispatches from "Pidgeon" [presumably HMS Pigeon].

2.0pm: Zig Zag No 51 being carried out.

4.55pm: Ceased Zig Zag.

5.50pm: Commenced Zig Zag No 55.

9.0pm: Zig Zag No 55 being carried out.

10.0pm: Sounding every 15 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S88E 136 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Clyde 315 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]

[North westerly wind force 4 for much of day, noon temperature 53F, sea temperature 54F]


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27 September 1918

At Sea

Lat 55.2, Long -5.6 [rough estimate based on limited information in log]

2.0am: Zig Zag No 51.

6.5am: Ceased Zig Zag.

10.30am: SS Aras Reports Steering Gear disabled.

2.45pm: Sighted Ailsa Craig Bearing S70E.

4.18pm: Ceased Zig Zag.

4.33pm: = 100 Revs and left Convoy.

8.45pm: Passed Boom Defence.

9.40pm: Arrived Tail of Bank and Anchored 6th shackle awash.

10.0pm: Clocks put on 1 hour.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[North westerly wind force 5 during middle of day, rain on and off, noon temperature 51F, sea temperature 54F]


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28 September 1918

At Greenock [though actually going into Glasgow]

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

4.5am: Shortened in. 4.10am: Tugs Advisor and Chieftain Arrived.

4.20am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded up the Clyde. Hands preparing gear for tying up alongside.

8.5am: Made fast Port side to Quay Yorkhill Basin.

11.30am: 5 Officers left ship.

1.0pm: Leave for Watch from 28th September till 10.0am 4th October.

4.45pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

[Coal Remaining: 647 tons]


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29 September 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

9.20am: Roman Catholics landed.

10.30am: Divine Service.

1.0pm: Leave to Watch till 11.0pm.


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30 September 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

2.0am: Clocks put back 1 hour.

6.0am: Hands Employed getting out provisions.

9.30am: 1 Officer joined ship.

5.0pm: Leave for Watch till 7.0am.


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LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1918


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for October 1918]

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[Right hand side of cover signed by Navigating Officer, as before and Captain illegible]

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


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1 October 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

11.0am: 6 Ratings joined ship from [HMS] Pembroke.

1.0pm: Hands Paid Monthly payment.

2.0pm: Hands Painting Ship and as Requisite.

4.0pm: Blue Watch Exercise Fire Stations.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 2240 lbs]


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2 October 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

3.15pm: 1 Wireless Rating discharged to Depot.

4.30pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

5.0pm: Lifted two 12 pounder Guns and Mountings Complete.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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3 October 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

0.45pm: Tugs Neptune and Campaigne made fast.

1.20pm: Proceeded in Tow of Tugs Neptune, Campaigne, Victor and Sampson.

2.45pm: Made fast at 26 Berth Princess [Princes?] Dock.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 11.0pm.


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4 October 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

6.0am: Hands coal ship.

am and pm: Hands coaling ship.


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5 October 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

6.0am: Hands Coaling Ship.

10.40am: 9 Ratings joined Ship from Depot.

11.30am: 1 Sea[man] Rating discharged to Hospital Queens Ferry.

1.30pm: Hands Employed getting in Stores and Striking down Coal.

1.40pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

2.0pm: Finished Coaling.

4.50pm: 1 Chief ERA [Engine Room Artificer], 1 CPO [Chief Petty Officer], 1 Leading Seaman and 1 AB [Able Seaman] left Ship for Depot.

7.25pm: 3 Privates and 1 Sergeant joined ship from RMB [Royal Marine Barracks].

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1005 lbs, Vegetables 10780 lbs]

[Coal Remaining: 541 + 1310 = 1851 tons]

[Rain on and off for much of the day, noon temperature 52F]


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6 October 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

11.30am: 1 PO, 3 Stokers, 1 Wireless and Signalman and 1 Boy joined Ship from Devonport Depot.

1.15pm: Watch Employed getting in Wireless Stores.

7.15pm: Leave for POs and Leading Hands till 7.0am.

[Squally south westerly winds force 4 to 6 for much of the day, with rain at times].


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7 October 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

0.40am: Watch Employed Shifting Ship Astern.

1.30pm: Hands getting in Stores and as Requisite.

4.50pm: Discharged 3 Ratings to RNB.

5.0pm: Leave for CPOs till 9.0pm.

10.0pm: Discharged 1 Rating to Hospital.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Another squally day with rain on and off]


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8 October 1918

At Glasgow

Lat 55.9, Long -4.3

0.45pm: Cast off, Helm and Engines to Pilot’s Orders. Tugs Campaigne and Victor.

1.4pm: Slow Both, Starboard Bow struck SS Pembrokeshire [one of these ships].

1.12pm: Slow Ahead Both, Port Bow struck Quay.

1.25pm: Ship swung and Proceeded down River.

9.0pm: Escort landed for prisoner also 9 Bags and Hammocks Absentees defects [effects?].

11.30pm: Escort Returned on Board.

[Squally south westerly wind force 4 during pm, with rain]


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9 October 1918

At Greenock [actually going to sea]

Lat 58.7, Long -4.9 [rough estimate based on limited information in log]

6.30am: Weighed anchor and proceeded 50 Revs.

7.35am: Passed Boom Defence and Streamed PVs [paravanes], altered course S34W.

1.15pm: Sighted 8 Vessels of Convoy.

3.10pm: 75 Revs. Convoy in Station.

5.0pm: Clocks put back 20 minutes.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 20 minutes.

9.45pm: Shipped Heavy sea damaged Fore Bridge.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[South westerly wind force 7 from 8pm, with sea state very rough, rain through middle of day, barometric pressure falling in pm, noon temperature 55F, sea temperature 53F]


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10 October 1918

At Sea

Lat 55.4, Long -11.6

9.0am: Hands employed Striking down boat.

5.0pm: Clocks put back 10 minutes.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 10 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N87W 222 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: 2770 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[South westerly wind force 7 or 8, with sea state very rough, until 3pm]


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11 October 1918

At Sea

Lat 53.2, Long -18.3

10.16am: Altered course SE by E. Hoisted in PVs.

5.0pm: Clocks put back 14 minutes.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 14 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S62E 269 miles]


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12 October 1918

At Sea

Lat 50.3, Long -26.7

5.0pm: Clocks put back 15 minutes.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 15 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S60.5W 356 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[South westerly wind force 5 or 6 for much of day, with sea state rough, rain in am, noon temperature 57F, sea temperature 53F]


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13 October 1918

At Sea

Lat 47.6, Long -31.6

7.10am: Sighted Cruiser bearing South.

9.0am: Signalled SS Hororata.

9.30am: Challenged US Cruiser.

10.30am: Divine Service.

5.0pm: Clocks put back 10 minutes.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 10 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S50E 253 miles]


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14 October 1918

At Sea

Lat 44.1, Long -37.7

3.30pm: Reduced to 36 Revs and Swung Ship for Deviation.

4.0pm: Finished Swinging and Steady on Course S70W = 91 Revs.

5.0pm: Clocks put back 9 minutes. Read Warrant No 91.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 9 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S50.5W 333 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Relatively high barometric pressure, quiet weather, noon temperature 66F, sea temperature 70F]


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15 October 1918

At Sea

Lat 40.1, Long -42.9

5.0pm: Clocks put back 14 minutes.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 14 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S43.5W 336 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Track 1223 miles. Gt O [Great Circle] 1158 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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16 October 1918

At Sea

Lat 36.1, Long -48.5

[A fairly typical quiet day at sea, all log entries shown here as an example:]

3.0am: Exercised Sea Boats Crew.

6.30am: Hands Cleaning Ship.

8.0am: Altered course N86W.

8.41am: Increased to 107 Revs.

9.0am: Training Classes at Instruction. Remainder Employed as Requisite.

0.6pm: Altered course N85W.

1.25pm: Training Classes at Instruction. Remainder Employed as Requisite.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters.

5.0pm: Clocks put back 18 minutes.

5.40pm: Altered course N84W.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 18 minutes.

10.30pm: Exercised Sea Boats Crews.

[Course and Distance made good: S48W 351 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Noon temperature 71F, sea temperature 78F]


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17 October 1918

At Sea

Lat 34.3, Long -56.3

10.0am: Marines Exercised at 6” BL loader Drill.

11.35am: Schooner sighted bearing N30W.

1.0pm: Hands Make and Mend Clothes.

4.30pm: Read Warrant No 92.

5.0pm: Clocks put back 20 minutes.

7.0pm: Clocks put back 19 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S74W 403 miles]

[Number on sick list: 14]


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18 October 1918

At Sea

Lat 32.4, Long -64.1

10.0am: Hands Employed Turning out all Boats.

1.0pm: Altered course N78W.

1.55pm: Hauled in Log.

2.0pm: Entered Swept Channel.

3.5pm: Arrived Grassy Bay [Bermuda]. Harbour Master took Charge.

4.30pm: Ship made fast Port side to Quay.

[Course and Distance made good: S73.5W 407 miles]

[Number on sick list: 18]

[Coal Remaining: 321 tons]

[Noon temperature 78F, sea temperature 81F]


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19 October 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

10.0am: 1 Private RMLI discharged to Hospital.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs]


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20 October 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

10.0am: Church Service.

0.55pm: 3 American Submarines arrived.

1.0pm: Leave to Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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21 October 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

1.30pm: Training Classes at Instruction. Remainder Cleaning down aloft and as Requisite.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 16]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs]

[Noon temperature 78F]


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22 October 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

6.0am: Hands Employed getting out ammunition and as Requisite.

7.30am: Ammunition Lighters came alongside.

9.50am: 2 Signal Ratings joined Ship. 1 Rating and 1 Officer discharged to Hospital.

4.30pm: Read Warrant No 93. Leave to Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 350 lbs]


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23 October 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: Hands Employed as Requisite Refitting and getting out ammunition.

9.15am: Shifted Ship.

6.0pm: Leave to Watch till 10.0pm.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 350 lbs]

[Number on sick list: 11]


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24 October 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: Hands Employed shifting Ship.

8.30am: Ship secured Starboard Side to Quay.

pm: Piquet Boats Funnel lost overboard.

4.15pm: Divers down for Piquet Boats funnel.

5.30pm: Divers Returned.

6.0pm: Leave to Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 750 lbs]


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25 October 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.15am: Diving Party left ship.

8.0am: 60 Hands Employed Docking “Chrybdes” [presumably HMS Charybdis].

8.25am: Piquet Boats Funnel recovered.

am: Hands Employed Refitting and as Requisite.

0.30pm: 4 American and 3 French Submarine Chasers Arrived.

1.0pm: Working Party left ship to work on “SS War Marvel” [listed here].

2.0pm: Read Warrant No 94. Hands Employed Refitting and as Requisite.

6.0pm: Leave to Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 960 lbs]


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26 October 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.30am: 3 American Submarines left.

8.0am: “USS Alert” left.

1.0pm: SS War Marvel Working Party left Ship. Remainder Make and Mend Clothes.

1.30pm: Leave to Watch till 10.0pm.

1.45pm: Escort landed to take prisoner to Hamilton.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 900 lbs, Vegetables 1100 lbs]


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27 October 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

8.30am: RCs [Roman Catholics] landed.

10.30am: Church Party landed.

1.20pm: 3 American submarine Chasers left. Leave to Watch till 10.0pm.

2.10pm: 3 American Submarines and USS Alert left Harbour.

7.25pm: Steam Pinnace Aground.

9.30pm: Steam Pinnace Retrieved.

10.0pm: Hoisted in Steam Pinnace.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 1000 lbs]

[Squally easterly wind force 4-6 all day, noon temperature 76F]


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28 October 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: War Marvel Working Party left Ship. Hands Employed painting Mess deck and getting out Ammunition.

8.30am: “USS Chicago”, 17 French Submarine Chasers, 10 American Submarine Chasers, 10 American Tugs and 1 American Oiler arrived in Harbour.

1.0pm: Hands Employed getting out Steam Pinnace and as Requisite.

2.10pm: 1 Leading Telegraphist joined ship from Daniels Head W/T [Wireless Telegraph] Station [mentioned briefly here]. 1 Leading Telegraphist left ship for Daniels Head W/T. 5 Ordinary Telegraphists left ship for DF [Direction Finding] Station.

6.0pm: Leave to Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 100 lbs]


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29 October 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: SS War Marvel and Recreation Ground Working parties left ship. Remainder Employed as Requisite.

10.10am: Discharged 1 Cot Case to RN Hospital.

1.30pm: Hands Employed Hoisting out boom boats and Steam Pinnace and as Requisite.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 14]

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


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30 October 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: SS War Marvel and Recreation Ground Working parties left ship. Remainder Employed as Requisite.

9.0am: Court Martial assembled on board.

11.30pm: Working parties Returned.

1.0pm: Working parties left Ship. Remainder Employed Shifting Ship and as Requisite.

1.45pm: 6 POs and 60 Hands Employed Undocking and Berthing “Charybdis”.

4.0pm: USS Chicago moored in Camber.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 15]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 700 lbs]


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31 October 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: Working parties left Ship, Remainder Employed as Requisite.

11.30am: Working parties returned on Board.

0.30pm: Lieutenant Flemming left ship.

3.0pm: 1 PO and 12 Hands left for Daniels Head Wireless Station.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 15]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 500 lbs]


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LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1918


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for November 1918]

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[Right hand side of cover signed by Captain (possibly JM Ian) and Navigating Officer, as before]

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


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1 November 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: Hands Employed painting Mess Deck and as Requisite. Working parties left Ship.

10.0am: Officer of Guard left ship.

10.45am: Officer of Guard Returned.

11.30am: Working parties Returned.

0.45pm: Hands paid Monthly Money.

1.0pm: Working parties left ship.

1.55pm: “USS Yaconia” [Yacona] left. Hands Employed as Requisite.

2.0pm: “USS Chicago” proceeded to sea, with 19 French and 14 US [Submarine] Chasers.

2.20pm: “USS Arithusa” [Arethusa] proceeded to sea with 10 US Tugs.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 13]

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


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2 November 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: Working parties left ship. Remainder Employed as Requisite.

9.15am: Hoisted out Thrust Shaft into lighter.

9.50am: 1 PO and 9 Hands left for “Kauten” [?].

11.30am: Working parties Returned.

1.0pm: Leave to Watch till 10.0pm. War Marvel Working party left Ship.

5.0pm: SS War Marvel Working party Returned.

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 800 lbs, Bread 1200 lbs]


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3 November 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

10.15am: RC [Roman Catholics] landed and Church of England Landed.

11.15am: Church parties Returned.

1.0pm: Leave to Watch till 10.0pm.

2.0pm: Submarine K2 proceeded out of Harbour.

3.50pm: “USS Prairie” and 1 Tug left.

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 2000 lbs]


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4 November 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: Hands detailed off as Requisite. War Marvel’s working party left ship.

11.30am: Working parties returned.

1.30pm: Working party left ship.

6.0pm: Leave to Watch till 10.0am.

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 50 lbs, Bread 650 lbs]

[North easterly wind force 4-5 and gloomy during afternoon, noon temperature 70F]


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5 November 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: War Marvel’s working party left ship. Remainder Employed as Requisite.

9.30am: 1 SBA [Sick Berth Attendant] to RNH [Royal Naval Hospital] for duty.

10.40am: 1 Rating joined ship from RNB [Royal Naval Barracks].

11.30am: Working party Returned.

1.30pm: Working party left Ship. Remainder Employed as Requisite.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 1500 lbs, Bread 600lbs]


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6 November 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: Working party left ship. Remainder Employed as Requisite.

11.35am: Surgeon Gimmel left ship. Working party Returned.

1.30pm: Working party left Ship. Remainder Employed as Requisite.

5.0pm: Working party Returned. Leave to Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 250 lbs, Bread 600 lbs]


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7 November 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: Working party left Ship. Remainder of hands Employed as Requisite.

11.50am: Working party Returned.

1.30pm: Working party left Ship. Remainder of hands Employed as Requisite.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 450 lbs, Vegetables 2400 lbs, Bread 400 lbs]

[Squally southerly wind force 3-5 for part of the day, rain on and off, with thunder and lightning in late evening]


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8 November 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: Working party left ship. Remainder Employed preparing Ship for Docking.

9.30am: Tug “Drudge” secured alongside.

9.50am: Let go from Jetty.

10.45am: Ship entered Floating Dock [for more information about the floating dock and the Naval Dockyard in general see here].

11.50am: Working party Returned.

1.30pm: Working party left Ship. Remainder of Hands Employed Scrubbing Ship’s Bottom.

2.30pm: 1 Warrant Officer joined ship from RNB [Royal Naval Barracks].

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 450 lbs, Bread 450 lbs]

[Rain and showers all day, noon temperature 71F]


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9 November 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: Working party left Ship. Remainder of hands Employed as Requisite.

10.20am: 7 Ratings discharged to RNH [Royal Naval Hospital].

10.30am: 15 Bags of Mails arrived on Board.

11.50am: Working party returned on Board.

0.30pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters, Read Warrant No 95.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 450 lbs, Vegetables 580 lbs, Bread 1000 lbs]


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10 November 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

8.30am: RCs [Roman Catholics] landed.

10.0am: Church of England party left ship.

11.30am: Church parties Returned.

1.0pm: Leave to Watch till 6.30am.

5.30pm: "HMS Sheerwater" [Shearwater] moored alongside Wall.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 350 lbs]


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11 November 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: Working party left Ship. Remainder of hands Employed Surveying Cable and as Requisite.

8.0am: Dressed ship [presumably to mark the Armistice, which is not otherwise mentioned].

9.50am: Hands Ceased Work.

10.10am: Discharged 3 ratings to RNH.

1.0pm: Leave to Watch till 6.0am.

3.15pm: 3 Ratings joined ship from RNH.

5.0pm: Undressed ship.

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 200 lbs, Vegetables 800 lbs, Bread 600 lbs]

[Rain and showers all day]


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12 November 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: Working party left ship for Naval Ordinance Store, Remainder of Hands employed scraping Ship’s Bottom.

10.0am: 3 Ratings discharged to RNH.

11.0am: NOD [Naval Ordnance Depot] Working party Returned.

1.30pm: NO Depot Working party left ship. Remainder Employed as Requisite.

4.45pm: 2 British Submarines arrived.

5.0pm: Read warrant No 96.

5.45pm: Leave to Watch till 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 450 lbs, Bread 700 lbs]

[Another wet day, noon temperature 72F]


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13 November 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: NO Depot Working party left Ship. Remainder of Hands scraping Ship’s bottom.

10.10am: 1 Rating discharged to RNH.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 250 lbs, Vegetables 1200 lbs]


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14 November 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: Hands Employed Scraping Ship’s Side and as Requisite.

2.0pm: Hauled Second Steam Pinnace up on Ship.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 310 lbs, Vegetables 800 lbs]


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15 November 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: NO Depot Working party left ship. Remainder of Hands Employed as Requisite.

10.20am: Discharged 1 Rating from Drifter to Hospital.

11.50am: Working party returned.

1.15pm: NOD Working party left ship. Remainder of Hands Employed scraping ship side.

3.0pm: Daniels Head Working party Returned .1 Rating Discharged to Daniels Head.

5.0pm: 1 Rating discharged to SD 90. Leave to Watch till 6.30am.

6.0pm: 1 Rating discharged to SD 92.

[Number on sick list: 15]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 512 lbs, Vegetables 1200 lbs]


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16 November 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: NOD party left ship. Remainder Employed as Requisite.

11.45am: Working parties Returned.

1.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 340 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs]


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17 November 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

10.15am: Church Party landed.

1.10pm: Leave to Watch till 6.30am.

3.30pm: 2 Prisoners arrived on board from RNB [Royal Naval Barracks].

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs]


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18 November 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: NOD [Naval Ordnance Depot] party left Ship. Remainder of Hands employed as Requisite.

8.0am: Hoisted CM [Court Martial] Jack.

9.10am: CM Prisoner arrived on Board.

9.30am: CM Board Assembled.

11.50am: Working parties Returned.

0.10pm: CM Jack Hauled down.

0.45pm: PO Collings left ship.

1.15pm: Working parties left ship. Remainder of Hands Scraping ship side.

3.10pm: HMS Sheerwater [Shearwater] sailed.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs]


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19 November 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: Working parties left Ship. Remainder of Hands Employed as Requisite.

10.15am: Discharged 1 Rating to Hospital.

11.50am: Working parties Returned.

1.15pm: Working parties left Ship. Remainder Employed as Requisite.

3.45pm: Working parties Returned.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 2000 lbs]


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20 November 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: Working parties left ship. Remainder Employed Launching Steam Pinnace and as Requisite.

10.30am: 2 Ratings discharged to RNH [Royal Naval Hospital].

11.50am: Working parties Returned.

1.15pm: Working parties left Ship. Remainder Employed Refitting etc.

3.30pm: Working parties Returned.

4.30pm: Read Warrant No 97.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 12]


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21 November 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: Working parties left ship. Remainder Employed as Requisite.

11.50am: Working Party Returned.

1.15pm: Working party left Ship. Remainder Employed as Requisite.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 4400 lbs]


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22 November 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: NO [Naval Ordnance] Working party left Ship, remainder Employed as Requisite.

8.30am: “HMS Andes” Arrived.

9.45am: Mail Arrived on Board. Landed Church party of Hamilton.

11.45am: Working party returned.

1.15pm: NO Working party left Ship. Remainder Employed as Requisite.

3.50pm: HMS Discoverer Arrived.

4.0pm: Discharged two Ratings to Discoverer.

5.30pm: Discharged 1 Rating to RNH [Royal Naval Hospital] from “Discoverer”. Leave to Watch till 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 460 lbs]


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23 November 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: NO Working party left Ship. Remainder Employed as Requisite.

7.20am: “HMS Discoverer” left Harbour.

10.10am: Discharged 1 Rating to RNH.

11.45am: Working party Returned.

1.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1411 lbs, Vegetables 44 lbs] [One feels these figure may be in the wrong place]


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24 November 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.55am: HMS Andes left Harbour.

9.30am: Read Articles of War and Quarterly Returns, Divisions.

10.15am: 1 RM [Royal Marine] and 1 Stoker discharged to RNH.

1.0pm: Leave to Watch till 6.30am.

10.0pm: Discharged 1 Rating to RNH.

[Number on sick list: 12]


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25 November 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: NO Working party left Ship. Remainder Employed as Requisite.

8.0am: Discharged 3 prisoners to Detention.

1.5pm: NO Working party left Ship. Remainder Employed as Requisite.

4.30pm: NO Working party Returned.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 480 lbs]

[Squally southerly wind force 6-7, with showers, in early am, noon temperature 77F]


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26 November 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: NO Working party left Ship. Remainder Employed as Requisite.

11.45am: Working party left Ship.

1.15pm: NO Working party left Ship. Remainder Employed as Requisite.

2.0pm: 2 USS Destroyers arrived.

3.50pm: Working party Returned.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 380 lbs]


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27 November 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: Dockyard Working parties left Ship. Remainder Employed as Requisite.

11.50am: Working parties Returned.

1.15pm: Working parties left Ship. Remainder Employed as Requisite and Painting Ship.

4.0pm: Working parties Returned.

4.30pm: Read warrant No 98.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 320 lbs]


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28 November 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: Working parties left Ship. Remainder Employed as Requisite.

8.30am: “SS Charybdis” Arrived.

11.50am: Working parties Returned.

1.10pm: 1 Chief Armourer, 2 Leading Seamen and 2 Ordinary Seamen joined Ship. Working parties left Ship. Remainder Employed as Requisite. 1 Rating joined from Submarine.

4.0pm: Working parties Returned. 11 bags of Mail Arrived on Board.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 6.30am.

6.0pm: 1 Rating joined Ship from Submarine.

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 340 lbs]


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29 November 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: NO [Naval Ordnance] Working party left Ship. Remainder Employed painting Ship side and as Requisite.

8.40am: 7 Bags of Mails left Ship.

10.0am: USS Roe left Harbour.

11.50am: Working party Returned.

1.15pm: Working party left Ship. Remainder Employed as Requisite.

2.10pm: HMS Sheerwater [Shearwater] Arrived.

3.20pm: 1 Rating joined Ship from RNH [Royal Naval Hospital].

4.0pm: Working party Returned.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 340 lbs, Vegetables 2600 lbs]


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30 November 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: NO Working party left Ship. Remainder Employed as Requisite.

11.50am: Working party Returned.

0.45pm: Paid Monthly Money. Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Fire Stations.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 340 lbs]


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LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1918


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for December 1918]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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


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1 December 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

9.30am: Divisions.

10.0am: Church parties landed.

11.30am: Church parties returned.

1.30pm: Leave to Watch till 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 340 lbs]


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2 December 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: NOD [Naval Ordnance Depot] Working party left ship. Remainder Employed as Requisite.

8.25am: Submarine AL 2 Arrived.

10.30am: 7 US Submarines Arrived.

10.45am: 1 PO Discharged to RN Hospital.

11.30am: Working parties returned.

1.30pm: Dockyard working parties left Ship. Remainder Employed as Requisite.

2.0pm: USS Savanna [Savannah] arrived, 1 Leading Seaman joined ship from RNH.

5.30pm: Leave to Watch till 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 680 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs]

[Gloomy for most of the day, noon temperature 68F]


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3 December 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: Hands painting ship’s bottom and as Requisite. Dockyard Working party left Ship.

10.30am: USS Chicago and 2 Submarines Arrived.

1.30pm: Dockyard Working parties left Ship. Remainder Employed as Requisite.

3.45pm: Working parties Returned.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 340 lbs]

[Wind mostly from SW force 4-6 all day, noon temperature 73F]


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4 December 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: Dockyard Working parties left Ship. Remainder painting Ship and as Requisite.

9.0am: “USS Alert” and Submarine Arrived.

10.30am: 1 US Submarine, 2 Tugs and 1 Oiler Arrived.

11.45am: Working parties Returned.

1.30pm: Dockyard Working parties left Ship. Remainder painting Aloft and as Requisite.

4.30pm: Working parties Returned.

5.30pm: Leave to Watch till 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 340 lbs, Vegetables 1550 lbs]


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5 December 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: Working parties left Ship. Remainder preparing to get Ship out of Dock.

11.45am: Working parties Returned.

1.15pm: Hands Employed painting Ship. Dockyard Working parties left Ship.

3.45pm: Working parties Returned.

4.0pm: Read Warrants No 99 and 100.

5.0pm: “SS Chaleur” [listed here as Sabor (1)] arrived. Leave to Watch till 6.30am.

6.45pm: 4 Ratings joined Ship waiting passage.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 340 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs]

[Squally westerly wind force 6-7 for most of day, noon temperature 67F]


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6 December 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

6.20am: Officer of Guard left Ship with Mail for “Chaleur”.

7.0am: Hands Employed Undocking Ship.

8.30am: Cautioned Mr Peter Grieve Artificer Engineer for Neglect of Duty in permitting a valve under his Supervision to be replaced incorrectly on Ships Bottom.

10.30am: Ship Secured alongside Jetty.

11.0am: 4 Ratings discharged to RNH. Mr Neilson joined Ship.

1.30pm: Dockyard and Working parties left Ship. Remainder of Hands painting Ship.

2.0pm: 1 Cot case discharged to RNH.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs]


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7 December 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: Dockyard Working parties left Ship. Remainder Employed painting etc.

9.20am: USS Chicago entered Floating Dock.

9.30am: Received 4 bags of Mail Admiralty Supervising [?] Office.

11.45am: Working parties returned.

1.10pm: 1 Cooks Mate left for duty at RNH [Royal Naval Hospital].

1.30pm: Hands painting ship.

3.0pm: Hands Make and Mend Clothes. Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 340 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs]


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8 December 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: Hands Employed Cleaning and painting Ship.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.0am: Church Party landed.

11.30am: Church Party Returned.

1.30pm: Leave to Watch till 6.30am.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 60 lbs]


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9 December 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

2.0am: Corporal J Hamilton RMLI died in RNH. [Entry from Casualty List for this date: Cornwall, armoured cruiser. HAMILTON, James, Corporal, RMLI, 12453 (Ply), illness in Bermuda]

7.0am: Dockyard Working parties left Ship. Remainder Employed Ammunitioning Ship and as Requisite.

11.15am: USS Chicago and Submarines left Harbour.

1.15pm: Funeral Party left Ship.

1.30pm: Hands Employed getting in Stores and Ammunition.

2.30pm: Swung Ship Around.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 680 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs]


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10 December 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: Hands Employed Provisioning and getting in Ammunition.

9.20am: Swung Ship round.

2.0pm: 1 Rating left ship for DH [Daniels Head] W/T [Wireless Telegraph].

3.30pm: USS Sag Harbour [Sag Harbor] Collier came alongside.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 3000 lbs]

[Coal Remaining: 35.0 tons]


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11 December 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

6.30am: Commenced Coaling.

am and pm: Hands Coaling Ship.

10.0pm: Cease Coaling.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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12 December 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

6.0am: Hands Coaling Ship.

8.20am: HMS “Cumberland” Arrived.

0.20pm: Finished Coaling.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 3000 lbs, Vegetables 10,400 lbs]

[Coal Remaining: 19.5 + 1680 = 1731.5 tons]


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13 December 1918

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

9.0am: Dockyard Party landed. Remainder Employed as Requisite.

3.30pm: Hoisted in Boom Boats and Second Steam Pinnace.

4.0pm: HMS Cumberland left.

5.0pm: 54 Ratings joined Ship from RNB, RNH and Submarines. Leave to Watch till 6.30am.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 2000 lbs]


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14 December 1918

At Sea [actually just leaving Bermuda]

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

8.10am: Started Basin Trial.

10.40am: Finished Basin Trial.

11.45am: Let go from Wall. Helm and Engines to Lieutenant Commander Bennett’s Orders.

0.5pm: Passed out of Dock.

1.17pm: Entered Narrows.

1.45pm: Set Course N66E.

2.30pm: Streamed Log. Hands Employed as Requisite.

6.0pm: Burnt Search Lights.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 14 minutes.

[Number on sick list: 13]


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15 December 1918

At Sea

Lat 35.5, Long -59.2

3.0am: Clocks put on 14 minutes.

10.0am: Stopped Starboard Engine.

11.24am: Started Starboard Engine.

11.30am: Logs Foul.

0.35pm: Log Streamed.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 13 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N55E 320 miles from 2pm]

[True Bearing and Distance: Plymouth 2546 miles]

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Barometric pressure relatively high and rising until midday, noon temperature 69F, sea temperature 71F]


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16 December 1918

At Sea

Lat 39.0, Long -53.4

2.30am: Exercised Sea Boats Crew.

3.0am: Clocks put on 13 minutes.

5.0am: Exercised Sea Boats Crew.

1.30pm: Hands Painting Ship and as Requisite.

5.30pm: Exercised Search Light Crews.

10.30pm: Exercised Sea Boats Crew.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 18 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N53E 349 miles]

[Number on sick list: 16]


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17 December 1918

At Sea

Lat 42.0, Long -47.1

3.0am: Clocks put on 18 minutes.

9.30am: Hands Employed Painting and as Requisite.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 18 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N58E 338 miles]

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Mist and fog on and off during day, noon temperature 64F, sea temperature 65F]


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18 December 1918

[At Sea]

Lat 44.6, Long -39.4

3.0am: Clocks put on 18 minutes.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Collision Stations. Read Warrant No 101.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 17 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N65E 372 miles]

[Number on sick list: 15]

[Misty for most of am]


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19 December 1918

[At Sea]

Lat 47.0, Long -31.1

3.0am: Clocks put on 17 minutes.

9.0am: Hands Employed Painting and Cleaning Ship and as Requisite.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 11 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N67E 378 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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20 December 1918

At Sea

Lat 48.6, Long -21.8

3.0am: Clocks put on 17 minutes.

9.10am: Hands Cleaning and Painting Ship and as Requisite.

11.0pm: Clocks put on 32 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N76E 386 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Barometric pressure falling slowly during day, rain or mist for most of the day, noon temperature 56F, sea temperature 58F]


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21 December 1918

At Sea

Lat 49.7, Long -13.0

3.0am: Clocks put on 33 minutes.

3.45pm: Streamed PVs [paravanes - presumably there could still be stray mines around].

4.0pm: Sounding every 30 minutes.

6.30pm: Stopped Sounding.

[Course and Distance made good: N79E 352 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Mist and/or rain for most of day, westerly wind force 4 or 5, noon temperature 56F, sea temperature 58F]


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22 December 1918

At Sea [actually going into Devonport]

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

1.0am: Commenced Sounding.

3.15am: Sighted Bishop Rock Light.

3.38am: Bishop Rock Abeam,

5.18am: Wolf Light Abeam and Sighted Lizard Light.

6.38am: Lizard Point Abeam.

7.40am: Sighted Eddystone Bearing N73E.

8.40am: Eddystone Abeam.

9.8am: Stopped Both Engines, took in PVs.

9.30am: Anchored inside Breakwater.

10.0am: 1 Hospital Case left Ship.

11.30am: 7 Officers and Ratings left Ship.

11.45am: 4 Royal Marines discharged to RMB [Royal Marine Barracks].

2.30pm: Pilot on Board, anchor aweigh. Engines and Helm to Pilot’s Orders.

2.45pm: HMS Cumberland pass inside Breakwater.

3.50pm: Secured to No 9 Buoy.

4.10pm: Hoisted out Steam and Sailing Pinnace and Launch.

6.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Coal Remaining: 327 tons]

[Rain for much of pm]


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23 December 1918

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

0.20am: Hailed Guard Boat.

6.40am: Landed Patrol.

8.0am: Patrol Returned.

9.15am: Paid Monthly Money. White watch getting out Ammunition. Red and Blue Watches proceeded on Leave till 5th January.

1.0pm: Hands Employed getting out Ammunition.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.

[Squally north westerly wind in am, quieter later in day, noon temperature 49F]


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24 December 1918

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

0.25am: Hailed Guard Boat.

9.0am: Tugs came Alongside, Ship proceeded to No 5 Basin.

10.25am: Read Warrant No 102.

11.0am: Hoisted in Picket Boat, Second Steam Pinnace and Launch.

1.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am Friday.


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25 December 1918

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

8.45am: Hands Cleaning Ship.

9.30am: Hands pipe down.

[No other Remarks in log, presumably because this is Christmas Day]


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26 December 1918

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

9.0am: Hands Pipe Down.

[No other Remarks in log]


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27 December 1918

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

8.45am: Hands Cleaning Ship.

1.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am Monday.

1.15pm: Hands Employed as Requisite.


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28 December 1918

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

8.40am: Hands Cleaning Ship.

10.0am: Hands Employed as Requisite.

1.15pm: Hands Cleaning Ship and as Requisite.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 1000 lbs]


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29 December 1918

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

7.0am: Hands Cleaning Ship.

4.0pm: Clear up Decks.

[Provisions received: Bread 200 lbs]


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30 December 1918

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

9.0am: Hands Employed Cleaning Guns and as Requisite.

1.30pm: Hands Painting and as Requisite.

4.30pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.


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31 December 1918

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

11.15am: 1 Leading Seaman joined Ship from Depot.

1.15pm: Hands Cleaning down aloft.

5.0pm: Leave to Watch till 7.0am.


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1 to 24 JANUARY 1919 not included



LOG BOOK – JANUARY 25TH 1919 TO AUGUST 21ST 1919


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[Left hand side of hard front cover of Ship’s Log]

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[Right hand side of front cover Commencing January 25th 1919, Ending 21 August 1919]

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[Page with some data on distances run and coal expended, dates not known]

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Barometer

Mercurial or Aneroid

Mercurial


Name of Maker and number

S&A Calderara No 2017


Height of cistern above sea

10 ft


Error of Mercurial Barometer

Standard temp for 1000mb 284.6 degrees A [unknown symbol] 16


Thermometers for Air Temperature



Position in Ship

Fore Bridge


Whether in screen

Yes


Maker and No

Date



From

To

J Hicks No 887

25.1.19


Negretti and Zambra No 8147

25.1.19


Thermometer for Sea Temperature



Maker and No

Date



From

To

Negretti and Zambra No 8221

7.4.19



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[Page of detailed diagrams Stowage of Holds HMS “Cornwall”, showing Fore and After Parts of Lower Deck, Platform Deck and Fore Part of Hold]

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This Log is to be kept from the time the Ship is Commissioned until she is paid off; when it is to be transmitted as directed by the Admiralty Instructions.

The Name and Address of the Officer to whom the acknowledgment of receipt should be sent by the Deputy Cashier in charge, Royal Victoria Yard, Deptford, is to be inserted by the Ship here.

Name Lieutenant CDG Shopper RN

Address 21 Buckingham Palace Mansions, London, SW1.


LOG of HMS “Cornwall”


Commanded by Captain HK Kitson Royal Navy


For the Period


Commencing Saturday 25th of January 1919


Ending Thursday 21st of August 1919


Tonnage (Displacement[

9.800 Tons

Extreme Length

460 ft

Breadth

66 ft

Engines


Manufacturer

Messrs Hawthorne Leslie and Co Newcastle-on-Tyne

IHP

22,000

Description

Vertical, 4 Cylinder, Triple Expansion, Twin Screw

When Fixed on Board

1903

Boilers


Manufacturer

Messrs Hawthorne Leslie and Co Newcastle-on-Tyne

Description

24 Bobcock and Wilcox

When made

1903

When put in Vessel

1903

Paddle Wheels or Screw Propeller


Manufacturer

Messrs Hawthorne Leslie and Co Newcastle-on-Tyne

Description

2 Three bladed, inward-turning, phosphor bronze

General State of Repair

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[Page of “Directions” on how the log is to be filled in and Scales for Force of the Wind, Fog Intensity and Sea Disturbance and Letters to denote the State of the Weather]

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Establishment of Ship’s Company



Officers

31, Cadets 52


Seamen

171


Boys

[tick]


Marines

62


Engine-room Establishment

157


Other non-executive ratings

60


Total

533


Barometer



Mercurial or Aneroid

Mercurial


Name of Maker and number

S&A Calderara London AM 2017


Height of cistern above sea

10ft


Error of Mercurial Barometer

Standard Temp for 1000mb 284.6 degrees A [unknown symbol] 16


Thermometer broken

18.6.19


Thermometers for Air Temperature



Position in Ship

Fore Bridge


Whether in screen

Yes


Maker and No

Date



From

To

J Hicks AM 887

25.1.19


Negretti and Zambra AM 8147

25.1.19


Thermometer for Sea Temperature



Maker and No

Date



From

To

Negretti and Zambra MO/A 8227

25.1.19

7.4.19

Negretti and Zambra MO/A 8229

7.4.19


Position of Standard Compass



[Diagram of ship showing where compass is]



Deviation of Standard Compass



Date Obtained

Position


3rd Feb 1919

Lat 50 20 15 N, Long 04 18 15 W


9th March 1919

Lat 16 45 0 N, Long 25 10 0 W


Armament



Position

Nature and Number of Guns and Mountings


FX [Forecastle]

1 Twin 6” Turret for 6” BK Guns Mark VII and VIII


QD [Quarterdeck]

As above


Upper and Main Deck Casemates

10 6” Mark VII on PIV Mountings


Fore Shelter Deck

2, 12 pounder 12 cwt PIII Mountings


Waists

2, 12 pounder 12 cwt PIII Mountings


Torpedo Armaments



2

18” Submerged Tubes. In one flat forward. One Tube on each beam.


5

18” RGF Mark V Torpedoes


Boats



Number of each carried

Length and Description


1

56ft Picket Boat


2

40ft Steam Pinnaces


1

42ft Sailing Launch


1

36ft Sailing Pinnace


2

32ft Cutters


2

30ft Cutters


2

30ft Gigs


1

27ft Whaler


1

16ft Skiff and 1, 13.5ft Balsa Raft


Miscellaneous Information



Draught of water with Bunkers

Forward

Aft

full, and complete with

Ft In

Ft in

Provisions, Stores and water

27 7.5

26 01.5

Load Draught

25ft 2in


Number of Tons necessary to increased draught 1 inch: 46.6



Number of Tons of Coal Carried

(a) At load Draught

[blank] Tons

(43 cubic feet per ton)

(b) With bunkers full

1711 Tons


(c) In places other than Bunkers

Nil

Number of Tons of Oil Fuel Carried

Nil


Quantity of Water carried

(a) For Boilers

144 Tons


(b) For Drinking

72 Tons

Signed H Kitson, Captain and JM Alleyne, Navigating Officer


THE VOYAGES OF HMS CORNWALL
Operations in the North Atlantic

JP map Cornwall North Atlantic

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25 January 1919

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

9.0am: Commissioned ship with draft from RN Depot, Devonport.

10.0am: Lit fires in B3 boiler.

am and pm: Hands employed drawing stores and provisions.

Noon: Signal books correct.

[In No 5 Basin]

1.50pm: Let fires die out in A6 boiler.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters.

4.30pm: Gave general leave to the Watch from 4.30pm till 7.30am.

8.0pm: Signal books correct.

8.30pm: Closed B and C doors [more information on these types of doors is on page 2 here].

9.0pm: Rounds correct.

Midnight: Signal books correct.

[Provisions received: Bread 500 lbs]



LOGS FOR JANUARY 1919


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26 January 1919

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

9.30am: Divisions. Read Prayers.

1.0pm: Gave general leave to the Watch from 1.0pm till 7.0am.


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27 January 1919

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

am: Hands employed drawing stores, cleaning out boats and as requisite.

11.0am: Lit fires in B2 boiler.

pm: 2 Ratings joined ship from HMS “Albemarle” and 1 Rating from RN Depot, Devonport.

4.30pm: Gave general leave to the Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am.

[Provisions received: Bread 500 lbs]


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28 January 1919

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

am: Hands employed drawing stores and as requisite.

am: 7 Ratings joined ship from RN Depot, Devonport.

pm: Shifted berth out of basin alongside No 7 Wharf.

pm: Discharged 1 Rating to hospital.

4.30pm: Collier “Tintern Abbey” secured alongside. Hands employed rigging coaling gear.

5.0pm: Gave special leave to the Watch from 5.0pm till 10.0pm.

6.0pm: Discharged 1 Rating to RN Depot. 4 Ratings joined ship from HMS “Donegal”.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 6,500 lbs]


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29 January 1919

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

6.30am: Commenced coaling.

am: 3 Ratings joined ship from RN Depot, Devonport.

am and pm: Hands employed coaling ship.

pm: 1 Rating joined ship from RN Depot, Devonport.

pm: 3 Ratings joined ship from HMS “Exmouth”.

10.0pm: Piped down.


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30 January 1919

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

6.10am: Recommenced coaling.

am: 1 Rating joined ship from RN Depot, Devonport.

11.55am: Finished coaling. Received [blank].

pm: Mustered coaling gear. Correct.

pm: Hands employed unrigging coaling gear and cleaning ship.

3.0pm: Collier cast off.

4.0pm: Gave special leave to the Watch from 4.0pm till 7.0am.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 8,046 lbs]


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31 January 1919

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

5.30am: Lit fires in A 3 and 4 and B1 boilers.

11.0am: Let fires die out in A 3 and 4 and B 3 boilers.

4.30pm: Gave special leave to the Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am.

[Snow in middle of day, noon temperature 32F]



LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1919


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1 February 1919

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

7.0am: RM [Royal Marines] Band joined ship from Depot.

7.40am: Ammunition lighter secured alongside.

8.15am: Provision lighter secured alongside.

am: Hands employed ammunitioning and provisioning ship and as requisite.

pm: Discharged 1 Rating to Hospital. 6 Ratings joined ship from RN Depot, Devonport.

4.30pm: Paid monthly money. Gave special leave to the Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am. Port Watch employed ammunitioning ship.

7.0pm: RN Cadets joined ship.

8.30pm: Hands employed stowing provisions.


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2 February 1919

From Devonport to Plymouth Sound

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship and striking down SA [small arms] ammunition.

9.0am: Lit fires in A 1 - 6 and B 3 boilers.

10.30am: 6 Ratings joined ship from HMS Roxburgh.

11.30am: Lit fires in Steam Pinnace.

0.40pm: Slipped and proceeded as requisite for Plymouth Sound.

1.25pm: Stopped and secured to No 1 Buoy.

1.45pm: Let fires die out in A 1 - 6 boilers.

2.30pm: Swung ship for adjustment of compasses.

3.30pm: Gave special leave to the Watch till 7.0am.

4.15pm: 1 Rating joined ship from HMS “Defiance”.

10.45pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.


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[Right hand edge of log page for 2 February. Sheet for “Comparison of Standard with Compasses not recorded on the other side” - not filled in]

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[Left hand side of form S-374a “Record of Observations for Deviation”. Pattern No and No of Standard Compass: 22A, No 83. Captain HK Kitson. Navigation Officer: Sir JM Alleyne Bt. Page of data]

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[Right hand side of form with additional data. Place of Observation: Plymouth Sound. Latitude 50 20 15 N, Longitude 4 18 15 W. Date Feb 2nd 1919]

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[Left hand edge of log page for February 3rd. Form for Description and Position of Correctors, not filled in]


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3 February 1919

At Plymouth

Lat 50.3, Long -4.1 [Plymouth Sound]

5.30am: Lit fires in Steam Pinnace.

am and pm: Hands employed preparing for sea and as requisite.

[Draught: Forward 26’ 7.5”, Aft 26’ 1.5”]

3.0pm: Lit fires in A 1 - 6 boilers.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Signal books correct. Exercised Close WT [Watertight] doors and Collision Stations.

6.50pm: Slipped and proceeded as requisite.

7.20pm: Dropped Paravanes.

7.22pm: Course S48.5W 76 revs.

7.39pm: Streamed patent log.

8.11pm: Eddystone Light House abeam 0.8 miles.

11.0pm: Exercised sea boat’s crew and Watch close WT doors.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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4 February 1919

From Plymouth to Gibraltar

Lat 47.5, Long -6.2

3.0am: Sighted Ushant NW Light bearing S21W.

5.50am: Ushant NW Light abeam 7.6 miles.

7.0am: Passed USS “Montana” steering SE.

7.30am: Lit fires in B 4 and 5 boilers.

11.25am: Speed as requisite for getting in PVs. 11.43am: Increased to 82 revs.

[Course and Distance made good: 204 degrees (true) 189 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Cape Villano 206.5 degrees, 290 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[South westerly wind force 4 or 5 from 8am, rain in middle of day, noon temperature 51F, sea temperature 52F]


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5 February 1919

From Plymouth to Gibraltar

Lat 43.2, Long -9.4

10.8am: Hauled in patent log.

11.55am: Streamed patent log showing zero.

2.0pm: Lit fires in B 6 boiler.

[Course and Distance made good: 208 degrees (true) 290 miles]

[Cape Finisterre 170 degrees, 21 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[South westerly wind force 4 or 5 until 8pm, misty through middle of day, noon temperature 58F, sea temperature 56F]


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6 February 1919

From Plymouth to Gibraltar

Lat 38.5, Long -9.5

5.2am: Sighted Burling Island [Berlenga] Light bearing S8E.

7.55am: Burling Island Light House abeam 13.8 miles.

5.48pm: Sighted Cape St Vincent Light S21E.

7.15pm: Cape St Vincent Light abeam 7 miles.

7.57pm: Sighted Piedade Point Light N75E.

[Course and Distance made good: 180 degrees (true) 286 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Cape St Vincent 160 degrees, 94 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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7 February 1919

From Plymouth to Gibraltar

Lat 36.0, Long -5.5

7.30am: Sighted Cape Trafalgar Light House S89E.

8.42am: Cape Trafalgar Light House abeam 9.5 miles.

9.15am: Hauled in patent log.

9.27am: Stopped and dropped life buoys. Exercised sea boats pick up lifebuoys.

9.57am: Proceeded Course S71E 62 revs.

10.0am: Let fires die out in A 1 and 2 boilers.

11.6am: Tarifa Point Light House abeam 2.3 miles.

11.20am: Stopped and dropped lifebuoys. Exercised sea boats pick up lifebuoys.

11.55am: Proceeded Course East, 42 revs.

[Draught: Forward 25’ 1.5”, Aft 26’ 00”]

0.40pm: Altered Course as requisite for Gibraltar Bay.

1.35pm: Course and speed as requisite for entering harbour.

1.50pm: Stopped and secured to No 8 buoy. Hands employed hoisting out boats and as requisite.

1.55pm: Let fires dies out in A 3 and 4 and B 1 - 6 boilers.

6.0pm: Gave leave to the Watch from 6.0pm till 10.0pm.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

8.15pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

[Distance run through the Water: 279.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Noon temperature 58F, sea temperature 59F]


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8 February 1919

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

0.30am: Drew fires in Picket Boat. Patrol returned.

5.0am: Lit fires in Steam Pinnace.

5.30am: Lit fires in Picket Boat.

1.30pm: Gave special leave to the Watch from 1.30pm till 10.0pm.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

4.0pm: Spread QD [Quarter Deck] awning.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

10.0pm: Drew fires in Steam Pinnace.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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9 February 1919

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

0.30am: Patrol returned.

6.30am: Furled QD awning.

8.20am: Landed RC [Roman Catholic] Church party.

9.40am: Landed Wesleyan and Presbyterian Church parties.

11.10am: Performed Divine Service. Church parties returned.

1.30pm: Gave special leave to the Watch from 1.30pm till 10.0pm.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Squally wind all day, mostly northerly, force 3-7, noon temperature 58F]


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10 February 1919

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

0.30am: Patrol returned.

am: Special fire party to instruction.

4.30pm: Gave special leave to the Watch from 4.30pm till 10.0pm.

6.15pm: Lit fires in B 7, 8, and 9 boilers.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 600 lbs, Vegetables 1200 lbs]

[Squally wind force 3-7 then 3-5, mostly south easterly, until 4pm, with rain for most of the day]


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11 February 1919

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

0.20am: Patrol returned.

7.50am: Tugs secured alongside.

8.0am: Shifted berth alongside main Wharf.

9.45am: Let fired die out in B 7, 8 and 9 boilers.

pm: Hands employed scraping and cleaning ship and boats and as requisite.

4.30pm: Gave special leave to the Watch from 4.30pm till 10.0pm.

5.0pm: Let fires die out in A 6 boiler.

7.15pm: Landed Patrol.

Midnight: Patrol returned. Signal books correct.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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12 February 1919

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Spread QD awning.

5.0pm: Gave special leave to the Watch from 5.0pm till 10.0pm.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

Midnight: Patrol returned. Signal books correct.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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13 February 1919

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

am and pm: Hands employed painting out boats and as requisite.

5.0pm: Gave special leave to the Watch from 5.0pm till 10.0pm.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

Midnight: Patrol returned. Signal books correct.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 700 lbs, Vegetables 1400 lbs]


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14 February 1919

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

0.15am: Seaman Patrol returned on board.

9.10am: Carpenter’s and Bosun’s [Boatswain’s] Dockyard Parties drawing stores. Hands employed scraping and painting on upper deck and Mess Decks and flats.

11.50am: Sent one Cot case to Hospital.

5.0pm: Special leave to the Watch from 5.0pm - 10.0pm. Landed libertymen.

6.0pm: Landed libertymen. Picket boat moored up in Camber.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol. Steam pinnace moored up in Camber and drew fires.

10.0pm: Libertymen returned.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 700 lbs, Vegetables 2300 lbs]

[Mist and rain through middle of day, noon temperature 59F]


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15 February 1919

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

0.15am: Patrol returned on board.

7.15am: ML [Motor Launch] No 505 Secured alongside.

9.10am: Hands employed drawing stores and as requisite. Galley’s and Whalers Crews about their boats. Divers down examining propellers of ML 505.

11.0am: Life buoys tested and found correct.

pm: Special leave to the Watch from 1.30 - 10.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed Libertymen.

2.55pm: ML 505 left.

5.0pm: Landed Libertymen.

6.0pm: Landed Libertymen.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol. Steam pinnace moored up and drew fires.

10.0pm: Libertymen returned.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 300 lbs, Vegetables 600 lbs]


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16 February 1919

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

0.20am: Patrol returned on board.

6.0am: Lit fires in Steam pinnace.

8.30am: Landed RC [Roman Catholic] Church party (20).

9.30am: Divisions. Landed Wesleyian [Wesleyan] and Presbyterian Church parties (28).

10.5am: RC Church party returned on board.

10.30am: Held Divine Service on board.

11.50am: Wesleyian and Presbyterian Church Parties returned. Special leave to the Watch from noon - 10.0pm.

0.15pm: Steam pinnace moored up and drew fires.

1.30pm: Landed libertymen.

5.30pm: Lit fires in Steam pinnace. Furled QD [Quarter Deck] awning.

6.0pm: Landed Libertymen.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol. Steam pinnace, Picket boat and First cutter moored up in Camber.

10.0pm: Libertymen returned.

11.50pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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17 February 1919

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

1.0am: Let fires die out in A 5 boiler.

am: Gunner’s, Bosun’s and Carpenter’s parties drawing stores. Hands employed scraping and painting ship and as requisite. Picket boat and Galley’s crews employed about their boats.

1.10pm: Hoisted in Picket Boat.

pm: Hands employed scraping, painting and drawing stores.

4.0pm: Signal books correct. Evening Quarters. Special leave to Watch 5.0 - 10.0pm.

5.0pm: Landed Libertymen.

6.0pm: Landed Libertymen. Let fires die out in B 3 - 6 boilers.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

9.25pm: Steam pinnace and Fourth Cutter moored up in camber.

10.0pm: Libertymen returned.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 700 lbs, Vegetables 1200 lbs]


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18 February 1919

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

0.25am: Patrol returned on board.

6.30am: Steam pinnace and Fourth Cutter returned to ship.

am: Hands employed drawing stores also scraping and painting as requisite.

5.0pm: Special leave to watch 5.0 - 10.0pm. Landed Libertymen.

6.0pm: Landed Libertymen.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol. Drew fires in Steam pinnace.

10.0pm: Libertymen returned.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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19 February 1919

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

0.10am: Patrol returned on board.

4.10am: Lit fires in steam pinnaces.

8.30am: Sent working party to HMS Dartmouth.

am: Hands employed drawing stores, scraping and painting. Galleys and Whalers crews refitting their boats.

11.55am: HMS Lapwing secured alongside.

1.20pm: Working party in HMS Dartmouth. Hands employed drawing stores, scraping and painting and refitting boats.

2.25pm: HMS Alarm secured alongside “Lapwing”.

3.45pm: Sloped QD awning and hoisted skiff. Special leave to the watch from 5.0 - 10.0pm.

4.45pm: Port watch employed getting beef and potatoes. Lit fires in B 3 - 6 boilers.

5.30pm: Port watch working on cable holders.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol. Steam pinnace moored up and drew fires.

11.30pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 3000 lbs, Vegetables 7000 lbs]


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20 February 1919

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

0.45am: Heavy rain squall lasting 10 minutes.

8.20am: Working party in HMS Dartmouth.

9.10am: Divisions and Prayers. Balsa raft damaged in hoisting in. Read Warrant No 3.

am: Hands employed drawing stores, refitting boats and scraping and painting as requisite.

11.0am: Let fires die out in B 3 - 6 boilers.

11.50am: Working party returned from HMS Dartmouth.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 1.30 - 10.0pm.

0.50pm: Discharged Commander Arbuthnot to Naval Hospital.

1.30pm: Hospital party returned.

2.15pm: Received 6 cases of cordite on board from Test.

3.10pm: Landed funeral party [though there is no indication in the Casualty List of a death from this ship around this date].

5.0pm: Funeral returned on board.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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21 February 1919

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.4

0.15am: Patrol returned on board.

am: Hands employed painting, refitting boats, and drawing stores.

10.10am: HMS “Alarm” cast off.

10.55am: HMS “Lapwing” cast off.

0.55pm: Hands employed drawing stores and preparing to shift ship.

1.15pm: Discharged 2 Ratings to “Cormorant”.

1.45pm: French cruiser “Passiople” [?] sailed.

3.15pm: Tugs “Rambler” and “Bustler” alongside.

3.26pm: Slipped from wall and proceeded alongside coaling jetty.

4.30pm: Leave to the Watch from 5.0 - 10.0pm.

5.0pm: SS “Orita” [listed here] Troopship sailed.

6.0pm: 3 Coal lighters came alongside.

6.45pm: Landed Patrol and Band.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs, Vegetables 1200 lbs]


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22 February 1919

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.1, Long -5.3

0.30am: Patrol returned on board with 2 Offenders.

3.15am: Band returned on board.

5.30am: Hands employed preparing ship for coaling.

7.25am: TB [Torpedo Boat] No 29 sailed.

8.0am: Hands employed coaling ship.

10.0am: Tested life buoys - correct.

10.45am: 1 WR [Ward Room] Steward joined ship from [HMS] “Andromache”.

0.10pm: Landed Hospital party and discharged 2 Ratings to hospital.

0.40pm: Hands employed coaling ship.

4.30pm: Completed with 670 tons of coal.

6.10pm: Coal lighters cast off.

6.30pm: Leave to the Watch from 6.30 - 10.0pm.

6.55pm: Discharged 1 Officer's Steward to “Andromache”.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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23 February 1919

From Gibraltar to St Vincent (Cape Verde Islands)

Lat 36.0, Long -5.6

0.20am: Patrol returned on board.

4.0am: Lit fires in Steam pinnace.

4.15am: Lit fires in B 3 - 9 boilers.

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

8.0am: Drew fires in Steam pinnace. Hands employed hoisting boats and securing ship for sea.

[Draught: Forward 27’ 00”, Aft 26’ 03”]

9.10am: Slipped and proceeded, courses and speeds as requisite for leaving harbour.

9.23am: Stopped and picked up 1 Shipwright who joined ship from Depot.

9.54am: Proceeded Course S20W 10 knots.

10.0am: Closed B and C doors.

10.15am: Streamed Patent Log.

10.43am: Altered course West. 10.45am: Patent Log fouled. 10.52am: Streamed Patent Log.

3.15pm: Cape Spartel abeam 3.5 miles.

11.25pm: Put clocks back 15 minutes.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Distance run through the Water: 20 miles]


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24 February 1919

From Gibraltar to St Vincent (Cape Verde Islands)

Lat 33.7, Long -9.2

3.20am: Exercised Sea boats crew. Put clocks back 15 minutes.

7.50am: Put clocks back 20 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: 231.5 degrees, 225 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Anaga Point (Tenerife) 229 degrees, 467 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Light winds and north westerly swell for most of day, barometric pressure relatively high and stable, noon temperature 65F, sea temperature 66F]


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25 February 1919

From Gibraltar to St Vincent (Cape Verde Islands)

Lat 31.0, Long -12.7

8.0am: Put clocks back 15 minutes.

9.10am: Divisions. Prayers. Read Warrant No 4.

9.20am: Exercised General Quarters.

9.45am: Secured. Hands employed as requisite.

4.20pm: Altered course and speed as necessary for carrying out Maxim gun practice.

4.55pm: Resumed original course S63W, 10 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: 227.5 degrees, 246 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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26 February 1919

From Gibraltar to St Vincent

Lat 28.2, Long -16.0

8.0am: Put clocks back 15 minutes.

8.30am: Sighted Gran Canaria S1W (magnetic).

8.32am: Sighted Teneriffe [Tenerife] West (magnetic).

10.23am: Anaga Point abeam 19 miles.

11.0am: Let fires die out in B 5 boiler.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 5. Exercised “Out Collision Mat”.

7.45pm: Lit fires in B 5 boiler.

[Course and Distance made good: 224 degrees, 242 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: St Vincent 216.5 degrees, 842 miles]

[Time kept at Noon: 1 hour 20 minutes slow on GMT [Greenwich Mean Time]]

[North easterly wind force 3 or 4 for most of day, barometric pressure relatively high, noon temperature 64F, sea temperature 65F]


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27 February 1919

From Gibraltar to St Vincent

Lat 24.7, Long -18.9

8.0am: Put clocks back 15 minutes.

6.0pm: Lost overboard by accident one bottom line (40 fathoms of chain, galvanised, 5/16").

[Barometer reading Aneroid from midnight]

[Course and Distance made good: 216.75 degrees, 259.0 miles]

[North easterly wind force 4 to 5 for most of day, noon temperature 66F, sea temperature 67F]


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28 February 1919

From Gibraltar to St Vincent

Lat 21.0, Long -22.0

8.0am: Put clocks back 15 minutes.

9.20am: Patent Log stopped recording.

10.10am: Restarted Patent Log.

[Course and Distance made good: 218 degrees, 282 miles]



LOGS FOR MARCH 1919


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1 March 1919

From Gibraltar to St Vincent and at St Vincent [Sao Vicente, Cape Verde]

Lat 17.3, Long -24.9

8.0am: Put clocks back 10 minutes.

11.30am: Sighted San Antonio N49.5W.

1.0pm: Lit fires in Second Steam pinnace.

1.11pm: Bull Point abeam 2.5 miles.

1.45pm: Courses and speeds as requisite for entering Porto Grande [modern-day Mindelo].

1.50pm: Hauled in Patent Log.

2.50pm: Came to with Port anchor in 10 fathoms, veered to 6 shackles. Let fires die out in B 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 boilers.

[Anchor Bearings: Conspicuous House N69E magnetic, Reservoir S48E magnetic, Cemetery Chapel S17E magnetic]

[Draught: Forward 25’ 6”, Aft 25’ 0”]

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Hands employed getting out boats and as requisite. Foremost galley’s fall carried away. One man injured. Received 1,000 lbs potatoes.

[Course and Distance made good: 215.5 degrees, 277 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: St Vincent (Passaro Island) 205 degrees, 28 miles]

[Time kept at Noon: 2 hours 0 minutes slow on GMT]

[Provisions received: Vegetables: 1,000 lbs]


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2 March 1919

At St Vincent

Lat 16.9, Long -25.0

0.30am: Drew fires in steam pinnace.

5.30am: Lit fires in steam pinnace.

10.35am: Held Divine Service.

11.30am: Special leave to CPOs, POs and Leading Seamen 3.0 - 7.0pm.

11.25pm: Steam pinnace moored up and draw fires.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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3 March 1919

At St Vincent

Lat 16.9, Long -25.0

4.0am: Lit fires in B 2, 4, 5 and 6 and A 5 and 6 boilers.

5.0am: Lit fires in steam pinnace.

6.45am: Shortened in to 4 shackles on Port cable. Received 2000 lbs of potatoes.

8.55am: Let fires die out in B 1 - 6 boilers.

9.30am: Hands employed refitting, cleaning ship and as requisite.

1.0pm: A1 and B1 Guns crews to drill. Hands employed refitting, cleaning ship and requisite.

3.0pm: Veered to 5 shackles on Port cable.

6.30pm: Closed B and C doors.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 2000 lbs]


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4 March 1919

At St Vincent

Lat 16.9, Long -25.0

5.0 am: Lit fires in steam pinnace.

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.10am: Divisions and Prayers.

11.10am: Shortened in to 2 shackles on Port cable to clear steamer astern.

1.20pm: Landed Recreation party.

7.0pm: Recreation party returned.

8.30pm: Closed B and C doors.

11.40pm: Drew fires in steam pinnace.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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5 March 1919

At St Vincent

Lat 16.9, Long -25.0

9.10am: Divisions and Prayers. Read warrant No 6. Hands to physical drill.

am: Boat crews cleaning out their boats, remainder of Hands employed scraping and red-leading as requisite.

9.50am: Received 5000 lbs potatoes.

2.15pm: Veered to 6 shackles on port cable. Oiled Main Derrick Topping Lift and Purchase Wires.

pm: Lost overboard by accident 1 boat hook.

6.30pm: Closed B and C doors. Let go Starboard anchor and veered to 2 shackles.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 5000 lbs]


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6 March 1919

From St Vincent to Porto Praya

Lat 16.9, Long -25.0

1.20am: Drew fires in steam pinnace.

5.30am: Lit fires in steam pinnace.

5.45am: Weighed Starboard anchor. Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.10am: Let go Starboard anchor and veered to 2 shackles, veered to 7 shackles on Port cable.

9.10am: Divisions and Prayers. Lit fires in A 1 - 4 and B 7, 8 and 9 boilers. Hands employed preparing ship for sea. Closed B and C doors.

11.30am: Weighed Starboard anchor. 11.50am: Weighed Port anchor and proceeded, courses and speed as requisite for shifting berth. 11.59am: Stopped both.

[Draught: Forward 25’ 4”, Aft 24’ 10”]

Noon: Came to with Port anchor in 6 fathoms and veered to 4 shackles.

0.15pm: Hoisted in Second Steam pinnace.

0.26pm: Weighed Port anchor. 0.45pm: Proceeded. Courses and speeds as requisite for leaving harbour.

1.10pm: Speed to 10 knots. Drew fires in steam pinnace.

2.1pm: Set course S26E. Exercised sea boats crew.

2.10pm: Streamed Patent Log.

10.45pm: Altered course S9E. Exercised Sea boats crew.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[North easterly wind increasing in am, up to force at noon, decreasing in evening, noon temperature 73F, sea temperature 69F]


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7 March 1919

At Porto Praya [now Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, on the island of Santiago]

Lat 14.9, Long -23.5

5.10am: Sighted St Jago [Santiago] Island bearing N70E, 6 miles.

8.12am: Courses and speeds as requisite for entering harbour.

8.40am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 10 fathoms and veered to 5.5 shackles. Let go Port anchor and veered to 3 shackles. Drew fires in picket boat.

am: Hands employed painting ship.

[Anchor Bearings: Quail Island buildings N56W (magnetic), Pier N34W (magnetic). Navigation Beacon [?] Ruin N21E (magnetic)]

[Draught: Forward 25’ 3”, Aft 24’ 9”]

1.10pm: Hands employed painting ship.

pm: Lost overboard by accident 4 paint brushes, Pattern No 4 and 3, 15 ft ash oars.

4.15pm: Read warrant No.7.

4.30pm: Hands employed painting ship.

6.30pm: Closed B and C doors.

[Distance run through the Water: 170 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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8 March 1919

From Porto Praya to St Vincent

Lat 14.9, Long -23.5

8.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship, refitting boats gear and overhauling coaling gear. 8 Hands employed re-stowing fore hold.

am: Life Buoys tested and found correct.

Noon: Lit fires in A 1 - 4 and B 7, 8 and 9 boilers.

[Draught: Forward 26’ 5.5”, Aft 25’ 8.5”]

2.30pm: Banked fires B 7, 8 and 9 boilers.

2.45pm: Hands employed in securing ship for sea.

3.10pm: Weighed Port anchor and shortened in to 5 shackles on Starboard cable.

5.5pm: Weighed Starboard anchor and proceeded out of harbour. Courses and speeds as requisite.

5.50pm: Streamed Patent Log.

5.57pm: Shaped Course N72W (magnetic).

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Wind mostly north easterly, force 3 to 5 all day]


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[Right hand edge of log page for 8 March plus form for Comparisons of Standard with Compasses not recorded on other side - not filled in]

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[Left hand side of sheet of Record of Observations for Deviation, containing data and indicating names of Captain and Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Right hand side of sheet as above, with data and indicating Place of Observation St Vincent, Cape Verde, Latitude 16 45 N, Longitude 25 10 W, Date March 1919]

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[Sheet for Description and Position of Correctors, not filled in, plus left hand edge of log page for 9th March]


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9 March 1919

From Porto Praya to St Vincent or at St Vincent

Lat 16.9, Long -25.0

7.20am: Sighted: St Vincent N20E (magnetic) 18 miles.

9.10am: Courses and speeds as requisite for swinging ship for Deviation.

9.30am: Hands employed preparing ship for coaling.

10.0am: Lit fires in First Steam pinnace.

10.15am: Set Course N15W (magnetic) 68 revs.

10.43am: Courses and speeds as requisite for entering Porto Grande.

11.37am: Stopped. 11.38.5am: Came to with Port anchor in 9 fathoms. 11.40am: Let go Starboard anchor and veered to 9 shackles on Port cable and 5 on Starboard cable.

[Anchor Bearing: Conspicuous House N67.5E (magnetic), Fort S57.5E (magnetic), Cemetery Chapel S15.5E (magnetic)]

[Draught: Forward 26’ 5”, Aft 25’ 8”]

pm: Special leave to CPO’s, PO’s and Leading Seamen from 3.0 - 7.0pm.

0.5pm: Let fires die out in A 1 - 6 and B 7, 8 and 9 boilers.

3.45pm: Landed Band.

5.0pm: Hands employed preparing ship for coaling.

7.0pm: Band returned on board.

11.40pm: Drew fires in steam pinnace.

[Distance run through the Water: 167.3 miles]


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10 March 1919

At St Vincent

Lat 16.9, Long -25.0

5.55am: Four coal lighters secured alongside.

6.10am: Portuguese gunboat “Bengo” [mentioned under Gunboats here] sailed.

6.40am: Commenced coaling ship.

2.35pm: Port coal lighter shoved off.

2.50pm: Finished coaling. Received 512 tons.

3.5pm: Starboard coal lighters shoved off.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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11 March 1919

At St Vincent

Lat 16.9, Long -25.0

8.30am: Received 1200 lbs of beef and 6720 lbs of vegetables.

10.30am: Weighed Starboard anchor and shortened in on Port cable to 6 shackles.

pm: Hands employed spreading awnings and as requisite in parts of ship.

7.30pm: Landed Band.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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12 March 1919

From St Vincent CV [Cape Verde] to San Antonio CV and at Tarrafal Bay, St Antonio [modern day Santo Antão]

Lat 17.0, Long -25.3 [estimated from information in log]

1.30am: Band returned on board.

2.30am: Lit fires in A 3 - 4 an B 1, 2 and 3 boilers.

5.30am: Hands employed preparing ship for sea.

6.20am: Weighed Port anchor and proceeded out of harbour. Courses and speeds as requisite.

6.33am: Shaped Course N63W (magnetic), 62 revs.

8.22am: Courses and speeds as requisite for entering Tarrafal Bay.

9.20am: Came to with Port anchor in 40 fathoms and veered to 8 shackles.

[Anchor Bearings: West Point N5E (magnetic), Tarrafal Bay (left extreme) N48.5E (m), South Point S22E (m)]

10.30am: Exercised all boats crews away under oars and sail.

Noon: Let fires die out in B 1, 2, 3 boilers. Lit fires in A 1 and 2 boilers.

[Draught: Forward 26’ 4”, Aft 25’ 6”]

pm: Boats crews employed refitting gear in their boats, and away under oars and sail.

4.30pm: Hands employed hoisting boats and preparing ship for sea. Closed B and C doors.

5.9pm: Weighed Port anchor and proceeded. Course and speeds as requisite.

5.19pm: Streamed Patent Log. 5.20pm: Shaped Course N81W (magnetic) 62 revs.

[Distance run through the Water: 20.0 miles]


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13 March 1919

From San Antonio CV to Trinidad

Lat 16.5, Long -28.7

8.0am: Put ships clocks back 15 minutes.

9.30am: Hands employed refitting boats gear and as requisite.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised “Out Collision Mat”.

[Course and Distance made good: 262.5 degrees (true) 197 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Galera Point Trinidad 259.5 degrees (true) 1901 miles]

[Easterly wind force 4 all pm, noon temperature 74F, sea temperature 73F]


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14 March 1919

From San Antonio CV to Trinidad

Lat 15.6, Long -32.8

8.0am: Put clocks back 15 minutes.

4.30pm: Exercised Seaboats crew. Lit fires in B 1, 2, 3 boilers.

8.5pm: Let fires die out in A 5 and 6 boilers.

[Course and Distance made good: 258.5 degrees (true) 246 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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15 March 1919

From San Antonio CV to Trinidad

Lat 15.0, Long -37.0

8.0am: Put clocks back 15 minutes.

9.0am: Usual Saturday routine. Hands employed cleaning ship and as requisite.

11.0am: Hauled in Patent Log.

11.30am: Streamed Patent Log.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

6.45pm: Patent Log stopped.

8.0pm: Reset Patent Log to 681.4

10.0pm: Reset Patent Log to 700.5.

[Course and Distance made good: 260.5 degrees (true) 245 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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16 March 1919

From Cape Verde Islands to Trinidad

Lat 14.1, Long -41.2

8.0am: Put clocks back 15 minutes.

10.40am: Held Divine Service on Quarter Deck.

4.30pm: Lit fires in C 4 - 9 boilers.

6.15pm: Let fires die out in A 1 - 4 and C 9 boilers.

[Course and Distance made good: 258 degrees (true) 249 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Relatively quiet weather, noon temperature 77F, sea temperature 76F]


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17 March 1919

From Cape Verde Islands to Trinidad

Lat 13.3, Long -45.2

[Another quiet day at sea, all log entries shown here as an example:]

2.0am: Altered course N86W.

3.20am: Exercised Seaboats crew and watch close WT [Watertight] doors.

5.0am: Exercised Seaboats crew.

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.0am: Put clocks back 15 minutes.

9.10am: Hands employed painting ship.

11.0am: Altered course N87W (magnetic).

1.0pm: Hands employed painting ship.

2.30pm: Lit fires in C 1, 2, 3 boilers.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 8. Let fires die out in B 1, 2, 3 boilers.

9.0pm: Altered course N88W (magnetic).

10.30pm: Exercised Seaboats crew.

11.50pm: Exercised Seaboats crew.

[Course and Distance made good: 259 degrees (true) 244 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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18 March 1919

From Cape Verde Islands to Trinidad

Lat 12.6, Long -49.3

8.0am: Put clocks back 15 minutes.

am: Hands employed painting ship.

4.15pm: Hauled in Patent Log. Courses and speeds as requisite for carrying [out] 12 pounder firing practice.

5.45pm: Picked up target. Hoisted seaboat.

6.12pm: Shaped Course West (magnetic) 62 revolutions.

6.15pm: Streamed Patent Log showing 1316.9.

[Course and Distance made good: 260.5 degrees (true) 246 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Rain in late am, noon air and sea temperature 77F]


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19 March 1919

From Cape Verde Islands to Trinidad

Lat 12.0, Long -52.9

8.0am: Put ships clocks back 15 minutes.

9.20am: Hands employed painting ship and as requisite.

[Course and Distance made good: 260 degrees (true) 215 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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20 March 1919

From Cape Verde Islands to Trinidad

Lat 11.3, Long -57.1

8.0am: Put clocks back 15 minutes.

2.0pm: Hands employed cleaning out boats and as requisite.

[Course and Distance made good: 259.5 degrees (true) 251 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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21 March 1919

From Cape Verde Islands to Trinidad and at Port of Spain

Lat 10.7, Long -61.7 [estimated]

5.40am: Sighted Tobago BWI [British West Indies] N15W (magnetic), distant 14 miles.

Noon: Courses and speeds as requisite for entering Gulf of Paria.

0.45pm: Passed Through Boca de Huevos (Trinidad).

1.20pm: Heavy rain squall lasting 20 minutes.

1.25pm: Decreased to 6 knots. Hauled in Patent Log.

2.50pm: Came to with Port anchor in 6.5 fathoms off Port of Spain, and veered to 5 shackles.

[Draught: Forward 23’ 6”, Aft 25’ 0”]

[Anchor Bearings: St Davids Tower [phi symbol, indicating mean position] Light House N72E (magnetic), Red Chimney N42E (magnetic), abeam Port Five Islands N48W (magnetic)]

3.30pm: Hands employed hoisting out boats.

5.20pm: Hands employed preparing ship for sea. Hoisted in boats. Shortened in to 2 shackles.

6.15pm: Weighed Port anchor. 6.25pm: Proceeded out of harbour. Courses and speeds as requisite.

6.35pm: Streamed Patent Log.

8.0pm: Shaped Course N41E (magnetic). Variation 4 degrees West. Speed knots.

9.40pm: Let fires die out in C 7 and 8 boilers.

[Course and Distance made good: 264 degrees (true) 264 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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22 March 1919

From Trinidad to St Lucia

Lat 12.1, Long -61.5

7.30am: Lit fires in C 8 boiler.

8.55am: Sighted Granada bearing N60W (magnetic).

9.20am: Courses and speeds as requisite for carrying out 12 pounder firing practice. Hauled in Patent Log.

10.30am: Life buoys tested and found correct.

Noon: Proceeded Course N41E (compass) 46 revs.

0.25pm: Streamed Patent Log.

pm: Hands making and mending clothes.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read warrant No 9.

8.30pm: Sighted Cape Moul a Chique [Moule à Chique, St Lucia] N9E (magnetic).

[Course and Distance made good: 011 degrees (true) 84 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Noon air and sea temperature 80F]


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23 March 1919

At St Lucia (Castries)

Lat 14.0, Long -61.0

0.43am: Brandon Point abeam 2 miles.

2.26am: Sighted Vigie Light bearing N39.5E (magnetic).

5.30am: Hauled in Patent Log.

5.45am: Courses and speeds as requisite for entering St Lucia harbour.

5.55am: Stopped and hoisted out boats.

6.35am: Proceeded. 7.0am: Secured alongside coaling wharf at Castries.

7.30am: Let fires die out in C 4, 5, 6 and 8 boilers.

10.45am: Held Divine Service on board.

[Draught: Forward 23’ 9”, Aft 24’ 9”]

pm: Special leave to the Watch from 3.0pm till 10.0pm.

5.0pm: Hands to bathe.

5.15pm: Landed patrol.

5.45pm: Hands employed preparing ship for coaling.

10.15pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Distance run through the water 131 miles]

[Time kept at Noon: 04 hours 00 minutes slow on GMT]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 302 lbs]


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24 March 1919

At St Lucia (Castries)

Lat 14.0, Long -61.0

4.15am: Lit fires in Picket boat and First Steam pinnace.

6.0am: Boat keepers of all boats providing cleaning gear and getting all boats gear into their boats. Remainder of Hands rigging ship for coaling.

6.25am: Commenced coaling ship with native labour.

7.30am: Sent all boats away from ship to be scrubbed out. Remainder of Hands employed in parts of ship.

4.0pm: Completed with coal having received 1094 Tons.

[Draught: Forward 26’ 10”, Aft 25’ 8”]

5.0pm: Hands employed cleaning ship.

5.50pm: Drew fires in picket boat.

6.15pm: Drew fires in steam pinnace.

6.30pm: Hoisted all boats on port side. Special leave to the watch from 7.0 - 10.0pm.

7.30pm: Lit fires in A 5 and 6 boilers.

9.15pm: Let fires die out in C 1, 2 and 3 boilers.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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25 March 1919

At St Lucia (Castries)

Lat 14.0, Long -61.0

3.0am: Lit fires in A 3 and 4 and B 1, 2 and 3 boilers.

5.0am: Lit fires in picket boat and steam pinnace.

7.0am: Slipped from coaling wharf and came to with Port anchor in 6.5 fathoms, veered to 5 shackles. Secured stern to buoy.

7.30am: Let go Starboard anchor and veered to 1 shackle. Let fires die out in A 3 and 4 and B 1, 2, 3 boilers.

11.0am: Administrator of St Lucia visited the ship.

11.20am: Administrator left ship. Fired a salute of 15 guns.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 10.0pm. Hands employed refitting and cleaning out boats and as requisite.

5.0pm: Hands to bathe.

7.0pm: Landed patrol.

10.30pm: Patrol returned on board. Drew fires in picket boat.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 334 lbs]


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26 March 1919

At St Lucia (Castries)

Lat 14.0, Long -61.0

0.30am: Drew fires in steam pinnace.

4.30am: Lit fires in picket boat and First Steam pinnace.

5.30am: Hands employed painting ship.

6.0am: Landed Marine Detachment.

7.30am: Marine Detachment returned on board.

8.40am: Landed rifle team.

11.30am: Rifle team returned on board.

2.0pm: Hands employed painting ship.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 10.0pm.

6.45pm: Landed patrol.

8.30pm: Closed B and C doors. Drew fires in First Steam pinnace.

10.30pm: Patrol returned on board.


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27 March 1919

[shown as 28 March in log, in error]

At St Lucia (Castries)

Lat 14.0, Long -61.0

6.0am and 8.30am: Hands employed painting ship.

2.0pm: Hands employed painting aloft and as requisite.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 10.0pm.

5.0pm: Hands to bathe.

7.15pm: Landed patrol.

10.30pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 350 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs]


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28 March 1919

At St Lucia (Castries)

Lat 14.0, Long -61.0

6.30am: Landed Marine detachment for drill.

8.0am: Marine detachment returned on board.

9.20am: Hands employed painting boats, and as requisite. Read warrant No 11.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 10.0pm.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read warrant No 10.

5.0pm: Hands to bathe.

6.45pm: Landed patrol.

11.15pm: Seamen patrol returned on board.

11.50pm: Marine patrol returned on board.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 295 lbs, Vegetables 3200 lbs]


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29 March 1919

At St Lucia (Castries)

Lat 14.0, Long -61.0

pm: Special leave to the watch from 3.0 - 10.0pm.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read warrant No 12.

5.30pm: Hands employed preparing ship for sea. Drew fires in picket boat.

7.0pm: Landed patrol.

10.15pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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30 March 1919

From Port Castries to Trinidad

Lat 13.7, Long -61.1 [rough estimate]

2.30am: Lit fires in A 1 - 4 and B 1 - 3 boilers.

5.30am: Hands employed securing ship for sea. Weighed Starboard Anchor.

5.45am: Slipped from stern buoy and weighed Port anchor. Harbour Launch and Steam pinnace turned ship.

6.54am: Proceeded. Course and Speed as requisite.

[Draught: Forward 26’ 8”, Aft 25’ 6”]

7.0am: Stopped and hoisted steam pinnace. 7.25am: Proceeded. Shaped Course S35W (magnetic). 60 revs.

10.30am: Held Divine Service on Quarter Deck.

[Distance run through the Water: 43.0 miles]

[Fine weather, noon temperature 80F, sea temperature 79F]


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31 March 1919

At Trinidad [Port of Spain]

Lat 10.7, Long -61.5

2.45am: Sighted Chacachan [Chacachacare Island] Light bearing S22W.

5.10am: Patent Log stopped.

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship, altered course S36W (magnetic). Restarted Patent Log. Lit fires in First Steam Pinnace and Picket Boat.

7.23am: Chacachan Light House abeam 1.5 miles.

7.52am: Courses and speeds as requisite for entering harbour.

8.35am: Hauled in Patent Log.

9.51am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 6 fathoms off Port of Spain.

9.52am: Let go Port anchor and moored ship with 4 [shackles] on each.

10.5am: Let fires die out in A 1 - 6 and B 1 boilers.

[Draught: Forward 26’ 6”, Aft 25’ 5”]

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 10.0pm.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read warrant No 13.

6.30pm: Landed Patrol.

10.30pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Distance run through the Water: 217 miles]



LOGS FOR APRIL 1919


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1 April 1919

At Port of Spain

Lat 10.7, Long -61.5

am: Hands employed fitting side screens and as requisite.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.45 - 10.0pm.

7.0pm: Water boat came alongside.

8.0pm: Landed patrol.

11.0pm: Patrol returned on board. Drew fires in First Steam pinnace.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 300 lbs]


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2 April 1919

At Port of Spain

Lat 10.7, Long -61.5

0.40am: Water boat cast off.

9.10am: Divisions and Prayers. Hands to Physical drill.

9.30am: X1 and Y1 6” guns crews to loader drill. Boats crews fitting boats barricoes [water casks]. Remainder of Hands employed as requisite.

2.0pm: Nos 3 and 4 sections of landing party at drill. Remainder of Hands employed as in forenoon.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 till 10.0pm.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read warrants Nos 14, 15 and 16.

6.30pm: Closed B and C doors. Landed patrol.

11.15pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 300 lbs]


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3 April 1919

At Port of Spain

Lat 10.7, Long -61.5

4.30am: Lit fires in steam pinnace. Lit fires in A 5 and 6 Boilers.

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Unmoored. Weighed Port anchor and shortened in to 5 shackles on Starboard cable.

7.0am: Let fires die out in B 2 and 3 Boilers.

9.20am: Nos 4 and 5 sections of landing party to drill. Remainder of Hands employed as requisite.

2.0pm: Maxim Gun and Field limbers crew assembling leather gear. Remainder of Hands employed as requisite. Landed Band.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 10.30pm.

6.30pm: Landed patrol.

7.10pm: Band returned on board.

11.5pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 280 lbs]


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4 April 1919

At Port of Spain

Lat 10.7, Long -61.5

9.25am: Exercised Landing parties.

1.55pm: Provision lighter came alongside.

2.0pm: Hands employed provisioning ship and as requisite.

2.25pm: Water boat came alongside.

3.20pm: Provision lighter cast off.

4.30pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 10.30pm.

6.30pm: Landed patrol. Water boat cast off.

11.20pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 700 lbs, Vegetables 3200 lbs]

[Rain in middle of day, noon temperature 85F]


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5 April 1919

At Port of Spain

Lat 10.7, Long -61.5

0.10am: Water boat secured alongside.

0.40am: Drew fires in Picket Boat.

1.45am: Lit fires in First Steam Pinnace.

2.30am: Banked fires in First Steam Pinnace.

5.0am: Spread fires in First Steam pinnace.

6.0am: Lit fires in A 5 and 6 and B 4 - 9 boilers. Hands employed preparing ship for sea.

10.10am: Landed Marine patrol for 2 absentees.

[Draught: Forward 25’ 06”, Aft 25’ 03”]

0.30pm: Marine patrol and 1 absentee returned on board.

1.15pm: Shortened in to 2 shackles on Starboard cable.

1.30pm: Weighed Starboard anchor and proceeded. Courses and Speeds as requisite for leaving harbour.

1.51pm: Shaped Course N76W (magnetic) 57 Revs.

2.25pm: Courses as requisite for passing through Boca de Dragos.

3.0pm: Closed B and C doors.

3.2pm: Shaped Course N60E (magnetic) 48 revs.

5.30pm: Let fires die out in A 5 and 6 Boilers.

7.45pm: Came to with Port anchor in 12 fathoms and veered to 4 shackles. [It is very unclear where Cornwall has anchored, having sailed some 50 miles north and east after clearing the west coast of Trinidad.]


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6 April 1919

From Port of Spain to Bridgetown, Barbados

Lat 11.3, Long -61.0 [very approximate position based on the limited information in the log]

6.25am: Weighed Port anchor and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite. Shaped Course N4W (magnetic) 48 revs.

8.50am: Stopped. Lit fires in B 1 and 3 Boilers. 8.52am: Proceeded. Speed 55 revs.

10.0am: Held Divine Service on board.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Ships Company mustered for medical inspection.

[Distance run through the water: 44 miles]


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7 April 1919

At Bridgetown, Barbados

Lat 13.1, Long -59.6

am: Thermometer (Negretti and Zambra no 8227) broken by accident.

4.30am: Lit fires in Picket Boat and Second Steam Pinnace.

5.25am: Sighted Barbados bearing East 14 miles.

7.0am: Courses and speeds as requisite for entering harbour.

7.20am: Came to with Starboard anchor in Carlisle Bay in 17 fathoms.

7.30am: Weighed Starboard anchor and shifted berth.

7.55am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 17.5 fathoms and veered to 4 shackles.

[8.0am: Let fires dies out in B 4 - 9 Boilers.]

9.0am: Lit fires in B 2 Boiler.

[Anchor Bearings: Carenage Mole N26E (magnetic), abeam Gasometer N85E (m), Needham [Needhams] Point Light House S50E (m)]

[Draught: Forward 25’ 3”, Aft 24’ 9”]

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 10.0pm.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read warrants Nos 17 and 18.

6.45pm: Landed Patrol.

10.0pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Distance run through the Water: 153 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 350 lbs]


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8 April 1919

At Bridgetown, Barbados

Lat 13.1, Long -59.6

9.25am: Exercised landing parties.

1.20pm: Water boat came alongside.

2.0pm: Hands employed refitting boats, and as requisite.

3.35pm: Water boat cast off.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 10.0pm.

6.45pm: Landed patrol.

10.30pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 300 lbs]


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9 April 1919

At Bridgetown, Barbados

Lat 13.1, Long -59.6

6.30am: Landed Nos 3 and 4 sections of landing party for drill.

7.45am: Landing party returned.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 10.0pm.

4.10pm: Exercised “Watch out kedge anchor”.

6.45pm: Landed patrol.

10.15pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 300 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs]

[Clear quiet weather, noon temperature 82F]


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10 April 1919

At Bridgetown, Barbados

Lat 13.1, Long -59.6

6.15am: Landed Nos 5 and 6 sections of landing party for drill.

7.50am: Landing party returned on board.

9.30am: Boats crews away under sail. Maxim gun’s crew to drill and remainder of Hands employed as requisite.

0.50pm: Water boat came alongside.

2.30pm: Water boat cast off.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 10.0pm.

6.30pm: Landed Patrol.

11.20pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 340 lbs]


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11 April 1919

At Bridgetown, Barbados

Lat 13.1, Long -59.6

6.30am: Landed RC [Roman Catholic] Church party [unclear why this happens on a Friday which is not Good Friday].

7.45am: RC Church party returned on board.

8.15am: Landed range party.

9.10am: Hands to Divisions and Prayers.

9.20am: Exercised General Quarters.

10.0am: Secured from General Quarters. Hands employed as requisite.

10.40am: Governor of Barbados inspected ship.

11.5am: Governor left ship. Fired salute of 17 guns.

1.15pm: Landed patrol to search for 2 Absentees.

1.50pm: Range party returned on board.

2.15pm: Girl Guides of Barbados visited ship.

3.40pm: Girl Guides left ship.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.20 - 10.0pm.

6.45pm: Landed Patrol.

10.15pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1372 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs]


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12 April 1919

At Bridgetown, Barbados

Lat 13.1, Long -59.6

8.20am: Water boat came alongside.

9.45am: Landed Patrol.

10.30am: Water boat cast off.

11.45am: Patrol returned on board.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

2.30pm: Water boat came alongside.

3.30pm: Water boat cast off.

5.0pm: HMS Dauntless arrived and came to anchor in Carlisle Bay.

6.45pm: Landed Patrol.

10.40pm: Patrol returned on board with two prisoners.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Temperature peaked at 85F, at 4pm]


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13 April 1919

From Barbados to Grenada

Lat 13.2, Long -60.2

2.45am: Drew fires in Second Steam Pinnace.

3.30am: Lit fires in A 3 - 6 and B 7 - 9 Boilers.

5.30am: Hands employed preparing ship for sea.

[6.15am: Let fires die out in B 1 - 3 boilers.]

6.50am: Weighed Starboard anchor and proceeded out of harbour. Courses and speeds as requisite.

7.15: Shaped Course N74.5W (magnetic), 45 revs.

7.25am: Streamed Patent Log.

10.30am: Held Divine Service on board.

4.8pm: Stopped.

4.15pm: Proceeded Course N76.5W (magnetic), 45 revs. Sighted St Vincent bearing SW by W, 23 miles.

[Distance run through the Water: 33 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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14 April 1919

From Barbados to Granada

Lat 12.4, Long -61.7 [very rough estimate of position based on limited information in log]

9.0am: Courses and speeds as requisite for carrying out 12 pounder firing practice.

9.10am: Hauled in Patent Log.

11.36am: Shaped course S9.5W (magnetic) 48 revs.

2.35pm: Altered course S8.5E (magnetic). Lit fires in Second Steam Pinnace and Picket boat.

3.15pm: Courses and Speeds as requisite for entering harbour.

3.47pm: Came to with Port anchor in 10 fathoms in St Georges Bay Grenada and veered to 5 shackles.

[Anchor Bearings: Fort George Point S59E, Fort George Light House S71.5E, RC Church Spire N88E]

[3.55pm: Let fires die out in A 3 and 4 and in B 7 - 9 Boilers]

[Draught: Forward 25’ 1”, Aft 24’ 9”]

5.0pm: Special leave to the watch till 10.0pm.

7.0pm: Landed patrol.

10.10pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Distance run through the Water: 157 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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15 April 1919

At St George, Grenada

Lat 12.1, Long -61.8

5.55am: Landed Nos 3 and 4 sections of landing party for drill.

7.30am: Landing party returned on board.

9.20am: Hands employed refitting boats and as requisite.

6.45pm: Landed patrol.

10.20pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 1671 lbs]


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16 April 1919

At St George, Grenada

Lat 12.1, Long -61.8

5.55am: Landed Nos 5 and 6 Sections of Landing Party.

7.30am: Landing party returned on board.

9.10am: Hands to Divisions, Prayers, and physical drill.

9.20am: Hands employed as requisite. Landed working party.

11.30am: Working party returned on board.

2.30pm: Landed Marine Band.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 10.0pm.

5.30pm: HMS “Dauntless” arrived and anchored.

6.30pm: Closed B and C doors. Landed Patrol.

6.45pm: Band returned on board.

10.15pm: Patrol returned on board

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 300 lbs]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 85F]


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17 April 1919

At St George, Grenada

Lat 12.1, Long -61.8

1.0am: French cable ship “Pouyer Quartier” [probably the ship mentioned as being off Martinique in 1902, in an article here] arrived and anchored.

4.30am: Lit fires in C 1 - 3 boilers.

6.0am: Landed machine gun’s crew and the Marine detachment for drill.

7.30am: Landed RC [Roman Catholic] Church party.

8.15am: Landing party returned on board.

10.30am: RC Church party returned on board. Held Court of Inquiry on board to investigate cause of accident to galley [a boat rather than the ship’s kitchen] on March 1st.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 10.0pm.

6.30pm: Landed Patrol.

10.0pm: Patrol returned on board.

Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1506 lbs, Vegetables 500 lbs]


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18 April 1919

At St George, Grenada

Lat 12.1, Long -61.8

7.0am: French cable ship “Pouyer Quartier” weighed and proceeded out of harbour.

8.30am: Landed RC Church party.

10.15am: Landed Wesleyian [Wesleyan] and Presbyterian church parties.

10.30am: Held Divine Service on board [as this is Good Friday].

11.45am: Church parties returned on board. Special leave to the watch from 2.0 - 10.0pm.

0.40pm: Governor of Grenada inspected the ship.

1.0pm: Governor of Grenada left ship.

6.30pm: Landed patrol.

11.20pm: Patrol returned on board.


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19 April 1919

At St George, Grenada

Lat 12.1, Long -61.8

9.15am: HMS “Dauntless” sailed for Trinidad.

am: Special leave to the watch from 2.0 -10.0pm.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

6.30pm: Landed patrol.

10.30pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 824 lbs]


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20 April 1919

At St George, Grenada

Lat 12.1, Long -61.8

9.0am: Landed RC Church party.

10.0am: Landed Wesleyian [sic] and Presbyterian Church parties.

10.30am: Held Divine Service on board.

am: Leave to the watch from 2.30 - 10.0pm.

0.20pm: Church parties returned on board.

5.20pm: Hands employed preparing ship for sea. Drew fires in picket boat.

6.45pm: Landed patrol.

9.0pm: HMS “Dauntless” arrived and transferred one deserter.

9.40pm: HMS “Dauntless” sailed.

10.15pm: Patrol returned on board.


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21 April 1919

From Grenada to Dominica

Lat 12.2, Long -61.8 [rough estimate based on information in log]

6.30am: Lit fires in B 7 - 9 and C 7 - 9 boilers.

7.45am: Hands employed preparing ship for sea.

9.35am: Weighed and proceeded. Courses and speeds as requisite.

9.40am: Stopped. Hoisted in steam pinnace and sailing pinnace.

[Draught: Forward 24’ 7”, Aft 24’ 8”]

10.15am: Proceeded Course N24W (magnetic), 52 revs.

10.24am: Streamed Patent Log.

4.5pm: Hauled in Patent Log.

4.16pm: Stopped. 4.20pm: Let go both life buoys and exercised away sea boats crews to pick them up. Read warrants No 22, 23 and 24.

[4.20pm: Right CC Starboard life buoy lost overboard by accident] [noted at bottom of page]

4.38pm: Proceeded Course N9E (magnetic), 57 revs.

5.0pm: Streamed Patent log showing 45.9 miles.

6.40pm: Sighted Cape Moule à Chique N52E (magnetic) and Kingston Light S50E.

10.18pm: Sighted Castries Light N55E (magnetic) 30 miles.

[Distance run through the Water: 15 miles]


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22 April 1919

At Roseau, Dominica

Lat 15.3, Long -61.4

5.15am: Sighted Dominica NNE 25 miles.

7.0am: Lit fires in First and Second Steam Pinnaces.

7.30am: Lit fires in A 5 and 6 boilers.

8.30am: Courses as requisite for anchoring in Woodbridge Bay, Dominica.

9.45am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 38 fathoms and veered to 5 shackles. [Let fires die out in B 7 - 9 and C 1 - 3 and C 7 - 9 boilers]

[Anchor [bearings]: Catholic Church Spire S35E (magnetic). Goodwill Chimney S64.5E 9m), Morne Daniel Point N6E (m)]

Draught: Forward 24’ 7”, Aft 24’ 3”.

2.20pm: The British (Acting) Administrator of Dominica came on board and left ship at 2.45.

2.50pm: Fired a 15 gun salute.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 25.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 10.0pm. Exercised stations for “Watch out Kedge Anchor”.

6.45pm: Landed patrol.

10.15pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Distance run through the Water: 160.3 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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23 April 1919

At Roseau, Dominica

Lat 15.3, Long -61.4

9.25am: Exercised “Abandon Ship”.

10.5am: Secured, and exercised “Away all boats crews under oars and sail”.

11.35am: Hoisted Boats.

3.45pm: Landed patrol, and Band.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 10.0pm.

7.0pm: Band returned on board.

10.15pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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24 April 1919

At Roseau, Dominica

Lat 15.3, Long -61.4

9.20am: Hands employed refitting, painting and about boats.

am: After 6” Turrets’ crew to drill.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 10.0pm.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read warrant No 26.

5.45pm: Drew fires in, and hoisted Second Steam pinnace.

6.30pm: Landed patrol. Closed B and C doors.

10.15pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 14000 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs]

[Showers in am, temperature peaked at 85F, at 4pm]


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25 April 1919

From Dominica to Barbados

Lat 15.1, Long -61.3 [rough estimate from information in log]

6.0am: Hands employed preparing ship for sea.

6.15am: Lit fires in C 4 - 9 boilers.

8.25am: Drew fires and hoisted Second Steam pinnace.

9.30am: Weighed Starboard anchor and proceeded out of harbour. Courses and Speeds as requisite.

9.54am: Shaped Course S2W (magnetic) 54 revs. 9.55am: Streamed Patent Log.

[Draught: Forward 24’ 2”, Aft 24’ 6”]

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read warrant No 27.

7.15pm: Port Castries Light S37W (magnetic).

8.5pm: Sighted Moule à Chique S25E (magnetic).

[Distance run through the Water: 16.0 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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26 April 1919

At Bridgetown, Barbados

Lat 13.1, Long -59.6

3.30am: Exercised away sea boats crew and watch close WT [watertight] doors.

4.50am: Exercised away sea boats crew.

7.5am: North Point Barbados S56E (magnetic) 10 miles.

7.30am: Lit fires in First and Second Steam pinnaces.

9.0am: Hauled in Patent Log.

10.0am: Courses and speed as requisite for entering harbour.

10.45am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 25 fathoms. Moored ship 5 and 4. Tested life buoys.

[Anchor Bearings: Needham Point Light House S36E (magnetic), Engineers Wharf S67.5E (magnetic), Gasometer N62E (magnetic)]

[10.55am: Let fires die out in C 4 - 9 boilers.]

[Draught: Forward 24’ 1”, Aft 24’ 5”]

pm: Hands make and mend clothes. Special leave to the watch from 2.30 - 10.0pm.

6.40pm: Landed patrol.

10.25pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Distance run through the Water: 162 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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27 April 1919

At Bridgetown, Barbados

Lat 13.1, Long -59.6

8.10am: Landed Church parties.

10.30am: Held Divine Service on board.

10.45am: Church parties returned on board.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 2.30 - 10.0pm.

2.30pm: Sub Lieutenant Webster RN joined ship.

6.45pm: Landed patrol. Closed B and C doors.

10.10pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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28 April 1919

At Bridgetown, Barbados

Lat 13.1, Long -59.6

3.30am: Lit fires in C 1 - 3 boilers.

6.30am: Troopship SS Grantully Castle [pictured here and mentioned in a list here] arrived from England.

7.0am: Let fires die out in A 5, 6 Boilers.

10.0am: Water boat came alongside.

11.30am: Water boat cast off.

2.0pm: Hands employed as requisite. Oiled Main derrick topping lift and purchase.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 10.0pm.

6.45pm: Landed patrol. Closed B and C doors.

10.20pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 350 lbs, Vegetables 3000 lbs]


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29 April 1919

At Barbados

Lat 13.1, Long -59.6

7.30am: Landed Landing-Party for drill.

10.30am: Landing party returned on board.

11.0am: Store lighter came alongside.

11.30am: Store lighter cast off.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 10.0pm.

6.35pm: Landed patrol. Closed B and C doors.

10.20pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 12]


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30 April 1919

At Barbados

Lat 13.1, Long -59.6

8.0am: Water boat came alongside.

9.20am: Training classes to instruction. Hands employed refitting boats and as requisite.

6.45pm: Landed Patrol. Closed B and C doors.

10.15pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 2300 lbs, Vegetables 3000 lbs]



LOGS FOR MAY 1919


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1 May 1919

At Barbados

Lat 13.1, Long -59.6

[Draught: Forward 23’10”, Aft 24’ 4”]

0.30pm: Lit fires in C 4 - 9 boilers.

0.50pm: Water boat came alongside.

2.0pm: Hands employed preparing ship for sea. Drew fires in First and Second Steam Pinnace. Water boat cast off. Unmoored and weighed Port anchor.

3.30pm: Weighed Starboard anchor and proceeded. Courses and speeds as requisite for leaving harbour. Closed B and C doors.

3.20pm: Shaped Course S22W (magnetic), 64 revs. 3.45pm: Streamed Patent Log.

5.0pm: Hands paid Monthly money.

[Number on sick list: 12]


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2 May 1919

From Barbados to Bermuda

Lat 16.4, Long -60.7 [mean of 0800 and 2000 positions as noon position not shown in log]

11.15am: Sighted Guadeloupe bearing N76W (magnetic).

2.15pm: Lit fires in A 4 and 6 boilers.

3.35pm: Let fires die out in C 1 - 3 boilers.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 28.

10.0pm: Hauled in Patent Log.

10.15pm: Streamed Patent Log.

[Patent Log underlogging 1.1%] [note at bottom of page]

[Course and Distance made good: 345 degrees (true) 192 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: St Davids Island Light House Bermuda 346 degrees 997 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]

[North easterly wind force 4 or 5 all day, showers early and late in the day, noon air and sea temperature 81F]


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3 May 1919

From Barbados to Bermuda

Lat 20.4, Long -61.8

5.0am: Hauled in Patent Log.

5.10am: Streamed Patent Log showing 325.1.

8.50am: Hauled in Patent Log.

9.2am: Streamed Patent Log.

11.0am: Tested life buoys.

11.30am: Hauled in Patent Log.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

[Course and Distance made good: 343 degrees (true) 259 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]

[North easterly wind force 4-5 in am, quieter in pm]


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4 May 1919

From Barbados to Bermuda

Lat 24.5, Long -63.0

9.30am: Hands to Divisions. Read Articles of War.

10.30am: Held Divine Service on board.

[Course and Distance made good: 345.5 degrees (true) 249 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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5 May 1919

From Barbados to Bermuda

Lat 28.5, Long -64.1

[Course and Distance made good: 345.5 degrees (true) 252 miles]

[A quiet day at sea when nothing much happened]


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6 May 1919

From Barbados to Bermuda

Lat 32.4, Long -64.8 [estimated]

8.0am: Put Clocks back 19 minutes.

9.10am: Sighted land bearing N21W (magnetic).

11.25am: Courses and Speeds as requisite for entering the narrows, Bermuda. Lit fires in First Steam pinnace and in picket boat.

0.45pm: Hands employed as requisite. Courses and Speeds as requisite for anchoring in Grassy Bay Bermuda.

[1.0pm: Lit fires in B 1 - 3 boilers.]

1.47pm: Came to with Port anchor in 7 fathoms and veered to 3 shackles.

1.51pm: Weighed and proceeded. Courses and speeds as requisite for shifting berth.

2.15pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 7 fathoms in “A” berth, veered to 3 shackles. Dressed ship overall.

[Draught: Forward 26’ 0”, Aft 25’ 3”]

[2.55pm: Let fires die out in A 5 and 6 and in C 4 - 9 boilers]

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.45 - 10.30pm.

5.30pm: Piped Hands to Bathe.

6.39pm: Undressed ship.

7.20pm: Landed patrol.

10.30pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Distance run through the Water: 230 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Rain in middle of day, noon temperature 70F, sea temperature 71F]


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7 May 1919

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.50am: Landed provisioning party of 50 Hands in Dockyard.

8.20am: Hands employed blacking down aloft.

9.35am: Provision lighter came alongside. Hands employed provisioning party.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 10.30pm.

6.50pm: Landed patrol.

10.20pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables 300 lbs]


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8 May 1919

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

9.10am: Hands to Divisions, Prayers and physical drill.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read warrant no 29. Special leave to the watch from 4.45 - 10.30pm.

6.45pm: Landed patrol.

10.45pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 300 lbs, Vegetables 1,000 lbs]


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9 May 1919

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.0am: Read warrant No 30.

9.30am: Sent working party of 1 ERA [Engine Room Artificer], 1 Leading Seaman and 4 Hands to Ports Island. Hands employed as requisite.

10.15am: Vice Admiral Morgan Singer inspected the ship.

3.30pm: Working party returned on board.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 10.30pm.

5.5pm: Piped Hands to bathe.

6.45pm: Landed patrol. Closed B and C doors.

8.30pm: Lost by accident 1 Hand Scrubber.

10.35pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 410 lbs, Vegetables 600 lbs]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 71F, sea temperature 72F]


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10 May 1919

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

6.30am: Landed working party of 1 PO and 15 Hands. Lit fires in picket boat.

7.15am: Provision lighter with working party came alongside.

8.20am: Hands employed provisioning ship.

am: Special leave given to the watch from 12.45 - 7.0am.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

2.30pm: Discharged 1 marine to Hospital.

3.0pm: American motor boat flotilla sailed.

7.30pm: Landed patrol.

10.45pm: 1 PO and 3 Men of patrol returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 300 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs]


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11 May 1919

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

0.30am: Remainder of patrol returned on board. Drew fires in First steam pinnace.

8.15am: Landed RC Church party.

9.0am: Landed Wesleyians [Wesleyans].

10.35am: Held Divine Service on board.

10.40am: RC Church party returned on board.

11.20am: Wesleyians returned on board.

11.45am: USS “Sonoma” and “Ontario” [possibly this ship, though the article appears to indicate she would not have been in Bermuda] arrived. USS “Sonoma” fouled and carried away anchor buoy.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 12.45 - 10.30pm.

2.45pm: Discharged Cadet AG Skipwith to Hospital.

5.0pm: Hands employed preparing ship for coaling.

6.45pm: Landed patrol.

11.15pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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12 May 1919

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

3.30am: Lit fires in B 7 - 9 and C 1 - 3 boilers.

[Draught: Forward 22’ 9”, Aft 24’ 0”]

6.0am: Hands employed rigging ship for coaling and preparing for sea.

6.40am: Weighed and proceeded alongside coaling wharf in Dockyard.

6.55am: Secured alongside coaling wharf.

7.30am: Let fires die out in B 1 - 3 and 7 - 9 boilers.

8.40am: Commenced coaling ship.

2.0pm: Landed Band.

3.0pm: Lent 1 Ordinary Telegraphist to RNB [Royal Naval Barracks] for duty in RN Hospital.

7.0pm: Band returned on board.

10.0pm: Stopped coaling and piped down.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360, 280 lbs, Vegetables 600lbs]


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13 May 1919

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

6.0am: Hands employed coaling ship.

am and pm: Hands employed coaling ship.

[Draught: Forward 25’ 11”, Aft 25’ 3”]

9.50pm: Finished coaling. Received 1170 Tons.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Rain and showers for much of day, noon temperature 70F, sea temperature 71F]


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14 May 1919

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

6.0am: Hands employed unrigging coaling gear and cleaning ship.

10.15am: SS War Patriot secured alongside.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 1.30pm - 7.0am. Hands make and mend clothes.

5.15pm: 1 Rating joined ship from W/T [Wireless Telegraph] Station.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

10.30pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 260 lbs, Vegetables 900 lbs]


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15 May 1919

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

9.20am: Hands employed cleaning ship and re-spreading awnings.

0.30pm: Landed Band. Special leave to the watch from 1.30pm - 7.0am. Hands make and mend clothes.

2.10pm: SS War Patriot cast off.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read warrant No 31.

6.30pm: Closed B and C doors. Landed Patrol.

10.30pm: Patrol returned on board. Band returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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16 May 1919

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

6.0am: Hands employed working main derrick and rigging stages for painting ship.

8.30am: Hands employed painting ship.

9.0am: Shifted ship to southern end of coaling wharf.

11.15am: Lost 1 paint brush overboard by accident.

1.0pm: Sent escort to St Georges to take 1 Stoker Rating to Hospital.

2.0pm: 1 W/T [Wireless Telegraphy] rating joined ship from depot.

5.15pm: Escort returned on board.

7.30pm: Landed patrol.

10.35pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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17 May 1919

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

11.45am: US Trawler fleet sailed for New York.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 1.30 - 7.0am. Hands make and mend clothes.

1.30pm: Landed rifle team.

4.30pm: Rifle team returned on board.

7.30pm: Landed patrol.

10.30pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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18 May 1919

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

8.30am: Landed RC [Roman Catholic] Church party.

9.30am: Hands to Divisions.

10.0am: RC Church party returned.

10.15am: Landed C of E [Church of England] Church party.

11.35am: C of E Church party returned.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 1.30 - 10.30pm.

7.30pm: Landed Patrol.

10.30pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 300 lbs]

[Rain in early morning, noon temperature 74F, sea temperature 75F]


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19 May 1919

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

3.30am: Lit fires in B 1 - 6 boilers.

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship and preparing to cast off from wharf.

7.0am: Slipped and proceeded out of basin to "A" berth in Grassy Bay.

7.25am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 7 fathoms and veered to 5 shackles. Let fires die out in B 4 - 6 and C 1 - 3 boilers.

8.15am: Commander Arbuthnot rejoined ship from England. Cadet Secker joined ship.

am: Hands employed painting ship.

10.45am: Drifter “Onyx” secured alongside.

11.5am: Drifter “Onyx” cast off.

[Draught: Forward 25’ 9”, Aft 25’ 3”]

1.15pm: Hands employed painting ship. Lost overboard by accident 1 paint brush.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 7.0am.

7.0pm: Landed patrol.

10.30pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 300 lbs, Vegetables 600 lbs]


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20 May 1919

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

6.0am: Hands employed rigging stages for painting, and as requisite.

8.15am: Landed Dockyard party.

9.20am: Hands employed painting ship.

10.55am: Drifter “Onyx” secured alongside.

11.20am: Dockyard party returned.

11.35am: Drifter “Onyx” cast off.

2.45pm: Hoisted in Second Steam Pinnace.

3.30pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 7.0am.

7.0pm: Landed patrol.

10.0pm: Lost overboard by accident 1 gunmetal crutch, pattern No 73E.

11.15pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 320 lbs, Vegetables 1200 lbs]


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21 May 1919

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship, and cleaning out boats.

8.30am: Landed Nos 3 and 4 Sections of Landing Party for range practice, and Stokers working party.

9.30am: Hands employed painting ship and as requisite.

11.10am: 1 Detention Prisoner rejoined ship from Hospital.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 7.0am.

4.15pm: Range party and Stokers working party returned on board.

6.45pm: Landed Patrol.

11.10pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 350 lbs]


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22 May 1919

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.35am: Discharged 1 Stoker to Detention Barracks.

9.10am: Hands to Divisions and Prayers.

9.20am: Hands employed painting ship, and cleaning out boats, and as requisite.

11.30am: Trawler came alongside with provisions.

11.50am: Trawler left ship.

2.0pm: Landed Band and tug-of-war team.

3.30pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 7.0am.

5.45pm: HM Submarine H14 Sailed for Halifax.

6.45pm: Landed Patrol.

7.30pm: Band and tug-of-war team returned.

8.50pm: 3 Ratings joined ship from SS “Chignecto” [listed here].

10.20pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, Vegetables 2400 lbs]


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23 May 1919

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

8.30am: Landed Nos 5 and 6 Sections of Landing Party for range practice.

9.10am: Hands to Divisions and Prayers. Read Warrants Nos 32 and 33. Discharged 1 Stoker prisoner to Hospital.

9.30am: Hands employed painting, cleaning out boats, and as requisite.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 7.0am.

4.30pm: Range Party returned on board.

6.45pm: Landed Patrol.

7.0pm: Discharged 1 Stoker to “Malabar II”.

10.45pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh meat 340 lbs]


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24 May 1919

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

pm: Hands make and mend clothes. Special leave to the watch from 1.30 - 7.0am.

5.30pm: Piped Hands to bathe.

7.20pm: Landed Patrol.

11.5pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 280 lbs]

[Fine weather, noon temperature 78F, sea temperature 76F]


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25 May 1919

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

6.30am: Lit fires in A 5 - 6 boilers.

8.30am: Landed Patrol of 1 PO, 3 Seamen, 2 Sergeants, 1 Corporal and 9 Privates. Let fires die out in B 1 - 3 boilers.

9.20am: Landed Wesleyian [Wesleyan] Church party.

10.0am: Patrol returned on board.

10.15am: Held Divine Service on board.

11.45am: Wesleyian Church Party returned.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 1.15pm - 7.0am. Hands make and mend clothes.

1.10pm: Landed relief patrol

4.30pm: Patrol returned on board.

5.0pm: Landed relief patrol.

5.15pm: Piped Hands to bathe.

7.20pm: Landed relief patrol. Third patrol returned on board.

10.50pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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26 May 1919

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.40am: Landed Patrol.

8.30am: Dressed ship overall in honour of HM the Queen's birthday.

10.15am: Drifter “Onyx” came alongside with provisions.

11.0am: Drifter “Onyx” cast off.

11.15am: Patrol returned.

Noon: Fired a salute of 21 guns in honour of HM the Queen's birthday.

0.30pm: Landed relief patrol.

1.35pm: Hands employed rigging towing slips and hawsers, and as requisite.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen and relief patrol.

4.45pm: Second Patrol returned on board.

6.50pm: Undressed ship.

7.0pm: Closed B and C doors. Landed patrol.

8.15pm: Third relief patrol returned.

11.0pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 360 lbs, 280 lbs, Vegetables 2100 lbs]

[Showers on and off during day, noon temperature 73F, sea temperature 75F]


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27 May 1919

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.45am: Landed Patrol.

8.30am: Landed Maxim’s crew for drill, and provisioning party.

10.30am: Drifter “Onyx” secured alongside. Hands employed getting in flour.

10.55am: Drifter “Onyx” cast off. Maxim Crew and Dockyard party returned. Patrol returned.

0.15pm: Landed relief patrol.

0.50pm: Landed coaling party of 1 Officer and 50 Hands to coal SS “Bermudian”.

1.15pm: Landed second coaling party of 15 Hands.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 7.0am.

4.30pm: Second Patrol returned. Landed relief patrol.

5.30pm: Coaling party returned.

6.45pm: Landed relief patrol. Third Patrol returned.

7.45pm: Landed patrol. Fourth Patrol returned.

11.20pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 1400 lbs]


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28 May 1919

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

6.0am: Lit fires in Picket Boat. Hands employed working Main Derrick. Hoisted out Second Steam Pinnace and hoisted in First Steam Pinnace.

7.10am: Landed coaling party of 1 Officer and 64 Hands.

8.30am: Landed Patrol.

9.20am: Hands employed provisioning ship.

1.20pm: Hands employed stowing provisions and as requisite.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 7.0am.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read warrant No 34. Landed relief patrol. First patrol returned on board.

5.30pm: Second Steam Pinnace in collision and sustained damage to Port bow.

6.0pm: Discharged 1 Rating to Hospital.

7.0pm; Second Patrol returned on board. Landed Patrol.

11.15pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 280 lbs]


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29 May 1919

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.55am: Store lighter came alongside.

9.30am: Hands employed stowing provisions and stores and returning empties and condemned Boatswain’s store.

9.45am: Board of Officers sitting for the examination of 1 PO and 1 Leading Seaman for the rank of Gunner RN.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

2.10pm: Store lighter cast off.

2.40pm: Landed Band.

5.40pm: Coaling party returned.

7.0pm: Band returned. Landed patrol.

10.30pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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30 May 1919

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

8.15am: Landed Dockyard party of 1 Warrant Officer, 1 Leading Seaman and 10 Hands.

9.30am: Hands employed cleaning and refitting boats, and as requisite.

11.45am: Dockyard party returned.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 7.0am.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

8.30pm: Cleared away Port anchor.

11.25pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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31 May 1919

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

7.30am: Landed escort to bring 1 Detention prisoner on board.

8.30am: Usual Saturday routine.

9.30am: Discharged 1 Private of Marines to Depot.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes. Special leave to the watch from 1.30 - 7.0am.

6.45pm: Landed Patrol. Closed B and C doors.

7.5pm: 1 Bandsman rejoined ship from Detention Barracks.

11.0pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 8]



LOGS FOR JUNE 1919


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1 June 1919

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

10.15am: Held Divine Service on board.

10.40am: Landed RC [Roman Catholic] Church party.

am: Gave special leave to the watch from 1.30 - 7.0am.

0.5pm: RC Church party returned.

6.45pm: Landed Patrol.

10.30pm: One hand lantern lost overboard from skiff.

11.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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2 June 1919

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

6.0am: Hands employed working main derrick and cleaning ship.

7.45am: Landed working party.

10.50am: Paid monthly money.

11.30am: Working party returned.

am: Special leave to the watch from 12.25 - 7.0am.

6.45pm: Landed Patrol.

11.35pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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3 June 1919

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

8.30am: Dressed ship overall in honour of HM the King's birthday.

Noon: Fired a salute of 21 guns in honour of HM the King's birthday.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 1.30 - 7.0am. Hands make and mend clothes.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Worked Main derrick; hoisted out Launch and Sailing Pinnace.

5.50pm: Discharged 4 Telegraph Ratings to W/T [Wireless Telegraphy] station.

6.25pm: Landed Band.

6.55pm: Undressed ship.

7.0pm: Landed Patrol.

11.10pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 2000 lbs]


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4 June 1919

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

0.30am: Band returned on board.

6.35am: US Destroyers “Hopewell” and “Gamble” arrived.

9.20am: All boats crews working about their boats.

9.50am: US Destroyers “Lamberton” and “Ramsay” arrived.

1.0pm: All boats away under sail. Remainder of Hands employed as requisite.

2.40pm: Hands employed stowing fresh provisions.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 7.0am.

5.0pm: 1 Marine joined ship for passage.

5.50pm: Trawler came alongside with 1 WO [Warrant Officer], 2 PO’s [Petty Officers] and 38 RCN [Royal Canadian Navy] Ratings taking passage to Halifax.

6.45pm: Landed Patrol and Band.

11.10pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 4000 lbs, Vegetables 7500 lbs]


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5 June 1919

At Bermuda

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8

2.40am: Band returned on board.

8.50am: US Destroyers “Lamberton” and “Ramsay” sailed.

10.20am: HMS “Cumberland” arrived and anchored in “B” berth.

pm: 1 Prisoner joined ship from Hamilton Civil Prison for passage to Halifax Goal [Gaol]. Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 7.0am.

4.15pm: 1 Stoker, 1 Private Marines, and 1 AB joined ship from depot.

5.0pm: Hoisted in Launch and Sailing Pinnace.

5.25pm: 1 Signal Rating joined ship from depot.

5.30pm: 1 Stoker joined ship from HMS “Constance”.

6.0pm: Discharged 1 Stoker to depot.

6.30pm: Closed B and C doors. Landed Patrol. Read Warrant No 34.

7.10pm: Discharged Band Corporal to depot. Captain Kreech, Royal Scots joined ship for passage.1 Stoker Rating joined ship for passage.

11.15pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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6 June 1919

From Bermuda to Halifax

Lat 32.3, Long -64.8 [exact position unclear from log]

6.0am: Hands employed securing boats for sea and preparing to tow aft.

7.0am: Lit fires in A 3 - 6 and in B 4 - 9 boilers. Closed B and C doors.

9.20am: HMCS “Shearwater” proceeded out of harbour in tow. Drew fires in Second Steam Pinnace.

9.40am: Shortened in on Starboard cable to 2 shackles.

9.55am: Weighed and proceeded out of harbour. Courses and speeds as requisite.

10.50am: Stopped and came to with Starboard anchor and veered to 3 shackles.

11.7am: Took HMCS “Shearwater” in tow.

11.35am: Weighed Starboard anchor and proceeded. Courses and speeds as requisite for passing through the Narrows.

[Draught: Forward 24’ 11”, Aft 24’ 10”]

0.15pm: Reduced to 5 knots. Lengthened out tow.

0.30pm: Parted Port 5” Hemp. Stopped.

0.40pm: Proceeded. Courses and Speeds as requisite.

2.43pm: Shaped Course N12E (Magnetic), 12 knots.

3.20pm: Streamed Patent Log.

pm: Lost while Towing HMS “Shearwater”, Hawser, white cordage, 6 inch, 50 fathoms (tow parted whilst hauling in wires).

[Number on sick list: 9]


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7 June 1919

From Bermuda to Halifax

Lat 36.5, Long -64.6

8.50am: Hands employed cleaning ship, painting out boats and as requisite.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Collision Stations.

4.45pm: Secured.

[Course and Distance made good: North (true) 243 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Chebucto Light House 005.5 degrees (true) 482 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Noon air and sea temperature 76F]


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8 June 1919

From Bermuda to Halifax

Lat 41.0, Long -64.3

10.0am: Lit fires in A 1 and 2 boilers.

10.05am: Hauled in Patent Log. Held Divine Service.

10.15am: Streamed Patent Log.

11.27am: Placed Lookouts. Reduced to 56 revs.

2.36pm: Hauled in Patent Log.

2.43pm: Streamed Patent Log.

8.30pm: Commenced taking soundings.

[Course and Distance made good: 002.75 degrees (true) 268 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Ship’s Clocks 04 hours 19 minutes slow on GMT]

[Winds south westerly, then north easterly, force 4 to 6 for most of day, sea state becoming rough in late pm. Mist and fog from noon onwards, noon temperature 60F, sea temperature 71F, sea temperature reducing sharply in pm, 48F at midnight]


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9 June 1919

At Halifax [Nova Scotia]

Lat 43.5, Long -63.4 [approximate position, estimated from information in log]

3.0am: Put clocks on 19 minutes.

10.0am: Eased engines to slow. 10.9am: Stopped.

10.20am: “Shearwater” slipped Starboard towing wire.

10.55am: Increased to 60 revs.

11.0am: Increased to 70 revs. Shaped Course N10E (Magnetic).

11.25am: Sighted Sambro Bank Light Vessel bearing N7W 12 miles.

[Draught: Forward 23’ 4”, Aft 25’ 3”]

0.28pm: Sambro Bank Light Vessel abeam.

0.56pm: Courses and speeds as requisite for entering harbour.

2.0pm: HMCS “Shearwater” slipped tow.

3.25pm: Secured alongside No 4 wharf Halifax Dockyard.

3.45pm: Let fires die out in A 1 - 6 and B 4 - 9 boilers.

5.0pm: Hands employed oiling and reeling up hawsers. Special leave to the watch from 6.0pm till 7.0am. Drew fires in First and Second Steam Pinnace.

6.45pm: Hoisted boats and closed B and C doors.

9.0pm: Put clocks on 1 hour.

[Distance run through the water: 193 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Wind force 4 to 6 in am, with early morning fog, noon temperature 48F, sea temperature 45F]


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10 June 1919

At Halifax

Lat 44.6, Long -63.6

9.20am: Hands employed at control drill and refitting boats.

0.45pm: Water Tank came alongside.

1.20pm: Sent 1 WO [Warrant Officer] and 10 Hands to HMCS Shearwater to recover hawsers used in towing.

1.30pm: Discharged 1 WO, 2 POs and 38 ratings to HMCS Niobe.

2.50pm: Water Tank cast off. Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Rain and drizzle for most of day]


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11 June 1919

At Halifax

Lat 44.6, Long -63.6

9.40am: Hands employed refitting boats and oiling wires. Training classes to instruction.

10.55am: HE [His Excellency] The Governor of Nova Scotia visited the ship.

1.15pm: One man injured on coaling jetty whilst working about brows.

1.20pm: Hands employed refitting boats, furling awnings and as requisite. Training classes to instruction.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 13]


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12 June 1919

At Halifax

Lat 44.6, Long -63.6

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship and working main derrick.

9.30am: Exercised “Out Bower Anchor”.

10.55am: Replace gear. Hands preparing ship for coaling.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes. Special leave to the watch from 1.30 - 11.30pm.

4.50pm: French scout "Somme" arrived and anchored.

[Number on sick list: 13]


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13 June 1919

At Halifax

Lat 44.6, Long -63.6

6.0am: Hands employed coaling ship.

[Draught: Forward 26’ 5”, Aft 26’ 0”]

0.50pm: Read warrants Nos 36 and 37.

9.0pm: Stopped coaling.

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Barometric pressure relatively high, noon temperature 60F, sea temperature 52F]


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14 June 1919

At Halifax

Lat 44.6, Long -63.6

6.0am: Hands employed coaling ship.

9.53am: Finished coaling - received 1010 Tons.

10.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Lifebuoys tested and found correct.

[Draught: Forward 26’ 8”, Aft 26’ 2”]

pm: Mustered coaling gear. Lost overboard during coaling:- 5, 2 cwt coal sacks.

pm: Special leave to the part of the watch from 5.0 - 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 12]


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15 June 1919

At Halifax

Lat 44.6, Long -63.6

8.0am: Lit fires in B 1 - 3 boilers.

8.10am: Landed RC Church party.

10.5am: RC Church party returned.

10.25am: Held Divine Service on Quarterdeck.

11.0am: Let fires die out in A 5 and 6 boilers.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 1.15 till 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 12]


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16 June 1919

At Halifax

Lat 44.6, Long -63.6

11.0am: Hands employed taking in fresh provisions.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 6895 lbs, Vegetables 9010 lbs]


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17 June 1919

At Halifax

Lat 44.6, Long -63.6

6.0am: Hands employed preparing ship for sea. Hoisted all boats.

7.0am: Lit fires in A 1 - 6 and B 5 and 6 Boilers.

9.30am: Hands employed securing boats and preparing ship for sea.

10.10am: Landed patrol for 1 absentee.

10.50am: Patrol landed.

[Draught: Forward 26’ 7”, Aft 26’ 2”]

3.25pm: Hands employed getting out brows and preparing to slip from jetty. Closed B and C doors.

4.0pm: Weighed Port Anchor.

4.10pm: Slipped from jetty, and proceeded out of harbour. Course and speed as requisite.

5.15pm: Swung ship for adjustment of Directional W/T.

5.43pm: Shaped Course S76E (magnetic) 78 revs.

8.0pm: Sighted Egg Island buoy N45E (magnetic).

8.10pm: Altered course East (magnetic).

9.35pm: Sighted Beaver Head Light N40E (magnetic).

10.46pm: Sighted Liscomb Light N45E (magnetic).

11.44pm: Liscomb Light abeam 11.7 miles.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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18 June 1919

From Halifax to Sydney, Cape Breton Island

Lat 46.3, Long -60.0 [rough estimate from information in log]

0.16am: Sighted Country Island bearing N51E (magnetic).

1.48am: Sighted: Whithead [White Head] Light N65E (magnetic).

3.14am: Sighted Cranberry Light N39E (magnetic).

4.30am: Altered course to avoid a sailing ship. 4.45am: Resumed original course.

9.30am: Exercised action stations.

10.30am: Secured from action stations.

[Draught: Forward 26’ 4”, Aft 25’ 8”]

pm: Thermometer on Mercurial barometer broken by accident. Lit fires in First and Second Steam Pinnaces.

1.12pm: Hauled in Patent Log.

1.20pm: Dropped target. Exercised General Quarters. Course and speed as requisite for carrying out 1” AR [Aiming Rifle] practice.

2.45pm: Picked up target. Course and speed as requisite for entering harbour.

3.54pm: Let go Starboard anchor. 3.58pm: Let go Port anchor.

4.25pm: Weighed Port anchor. 5.1pm: Let go Port anchor. Moored ship 4 [shackles] on each in 8 fathoms.

[Anchor Bearings: Front Beacon S54.5E (magnetic), Rear Beacon S34E (m). Ingraham’s Wharf S15.5E (m)]

5.5pm: Let fires die out in A 1 - 6 and B 5 - 8 boilers.

[Distance run through the Water: 220 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Easterly wind force 4 or 5 in am, noon air and sea temperature 47F]


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19 June 1919

At Sydney, Cape Breton Island

Lat 46.2, Long -60.2 [approximate position, based on information in log]

10.45am: Water Tank secured alongside.

1.5pm: Water tank cast off.

3.35pm: Water tank secured alongside.

5.0pm: Water tank cast off.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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20 June 1919

At Sydney, Cape Breton Island

Lat 46.2, Long -60.2

6.0am: Read Collision Stations. Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.25am: Exercised General drill.

7.0pm: Closed B and C doors. Landed Band.

11.15pm: Band returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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21 June 1919

At Sydney, Cape Breton Island

Lat 46.2, Long -60.2

6.50am: Exercised special fire party.

pm: Special leave to Chief and First Class POs from 1.30 - 10.0pm. Hands make and mend clothes.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1040 lbs, Vegetables 4050 lbs]


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22 June 1919

At Sydney, Cape Breton Island

Lat 46.2, Long -60.2

10.15am: Held Divine Service on Quarter deck.

pm: Special leave to Chief and First Class POs from 1.30 - 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Squally north easterly wind force 6-7 from 8pm]


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23 June 1919

From Sydney, Cape Breton Island to St George's Bay

Lat 46.3, Long -60.1 [approximate position estimated from information in log]

6.30am: Lit fires in C 4 - 9 boilers.

7.40am: Hands employed preparing ship for sea.

8.45am: Unmoored and weighed Port anchor.

10.2am: Weighed Starboard anchor and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite for leaving harbour.

10.26am: South East Bar Light abeam. Shaped course N59E (magnetic) 64 revs.

[Draught: Forward 25’ 10”, Aft 25’ 3”]

1.15pm: Reduced to 52 revs. Dropped target. Course and speed as requisite for carrying out 1” AR practice. Exercised General Quarters.

2.45pm: Secured. 3.0pm: Picked up target.

3.5pm: Shaped course N47E (magnetic). Streamed Patent Log. Increased to 58 revs.

8.30pm: Altered course N61E. Sighted St Paul Island N83W (magnetic).

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Squally north westerly wind force 6 to 8 at times in am, with rain, force 5 to 6 in pm, noon temperature 48F, sea temperature 45F]


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24 June 1919

At St. George's Bay [Newfoundland]

Lat 48.4, Long -58.5 [estimated]

0.20am: Sighted Cape Ray Light bearing S57E (magnetic).

1.0am: Cape Ray Light abeam 16 miles.

1.45am: Weather very foggy/

3.10am: Sighted Cape Anguille Light.

6.30am: Commenced sounding.

7.10am: Ceased sounding.

8.0am: Courses and speed as requisite for entering St Georges Harbour.

8.50am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 10 fathoms and veered to 5 shackles. [Let fires die out in C 4 - 9 boilers.]

[Anchor Bearings: Episcopal Church N29W (magnetic), Government Wharf N66W (m), Methodist Church S52.5W (m)]

[Draught: Forward 25’ 9”, Aft 25’ 2”]

[Distance run through the water 190 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Fog, mist and rain for much of day]


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25 June 1919

At St Georges Bay

Lat 48.4, Long -58.5

9.50am: All boats crew away under oars.

4.0pm: Evening quarters. Exercised Watch Out Fire Engine.

9.35pm: HMS “Cumberland” arrived and anchored in St Georges Bay.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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26 June 1919

At St Georges Bay, NF

Lat 48.4, Long -58.5

7.33am: Fired one Torpedo from Port Tube.

9.25am: All boats crews away under oars.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Watch Out Fire Engine.

5.20pm: HMS “Cumberland” arrived and anchored in St George’s Harbour.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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27 June 1919

At St Georges Bay, NF

Lat 48.4, Long -58.5

5.20am: HMS “Cumberland” weighed and proceeded to carry out firing practice.

9.40am: Hands mustering bags.

2.42pm: HMS “Cumberland” arrived and anchored.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Noon temperature 73F, sea temperature 52F]


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28 June 1919

From St Georges Bay, NF to St John’s NF

Lat 48.4, Long -58.5

10.0am: Lit fires in A 1 - 6 boilers.

10.30am: Hands employed securing ship for sea.

[Draught: Forward 25’ 6”, Aft 25’ 0”]

1.0pm: Lit fires in B 1 - 3 boilers.

4.0pm (GMT): Peace signed with Germany.

3.15pm: Weighed Starboard anchor and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite for leaving harbour.

4.30pm: Shaped course S82W (magnetic), 64 revs.

5.5pm: Exercised Cadets at starting and stopping the Main Engines.

5.20pm: Proceeded Course S76W (magnetic). 5.28pm: Speed 12 knots (78).

5.30pm: Streamed Patent Log (Log not registering).

7.10pm: Patent Log started (reading 2.1 miles).

7.30pm: All Hands “Spliced the Mainbrace”.

9.12pm: Sighted Cape Ray Light bearing S1W (magnetic).

10.20pm: Sighted Channel Head Light bearing S49E (magnetic).

[Time kept at Noon: 03 hours 00 min slow on GMT]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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29 June 1919

From St Georges Bay NF to St Johns NF

Lat 46.6, Long -56.3 [very approximate position based on limited information in log]

1.10am: Cleared Patent Log.

9.27am: Plate Point abeam 6 miles.

10.0am: Held Divine Service.

11.40am: Sighted an iceberg bearing ENE 9 miles.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Sighted an iceberg bearing S37E.

5.10pm: Commenced sounding.

5.32pm: Sighted an iceberg on starboard beam distant 2 miles.

6.30pm: Ceased Sounding.

7.28pm: Cape Pine Light abeam 5 miles.

7.45pm: Sighted Cape Race S84E (Magnetic).

10.12pm: Bear Cove Light bearing N21E (Magnetic).

Midnight: Cape Spear Light bearing N40E (Magnetic).

[Distance run through the Water: 252 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Noon temperature 54F, sea temperature 46F]


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30 June 1919

From St Georges Bay NF to St Johns NF and St Johns NF to Bonavista Bay NF

Lat 47.6, Long -52.7 [estimated]

1.25am: Sighted an iceberg bearing N23W (magnetic).

2.41am: Cape Spear Light abeam 4 miles.

3.0am: Slow both. Hauled in Patent Log. Put clocks on 15 minutes.

3.20am: Course and speed as requisite for entering St John's harbour.

3.45am: Stopped both and remained off entrance to harbour.

6.42am: Proceeded. Course and speed as requisite for entering harbour.

7.14am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 12 fathoms and veered to 2 shackles.

[Anchor Bearings: Court House Tower N73W (magnetic), Methodist Church Spire N66W (m), Congregationalist Church Spire N44.5W (m)]

9.30am: Exercised Collision Stations.

11.30am: Secured from Collision Stations.

[Draught: Forward 24’ 10”, Aft 25’ 6”]

0.45pm: Lit fires in C 7 - 9 boilers.

1.15pm: Hands employed preparing ship for sea. Drew fires in Second Steam Pinnace. Closed B and C doors.

1.40pm: Weighed starboard anchor and proceeded out of harbour.

2.20pm: Shaped course N21E (magnetic) 78 revs.

5.20pm: Sighted Bacca lieu [Baccalieu] Island bearing North.

7.30pm: Course and speed as requisite for anchoring in Old Perlican Harbour.

7.45pm: Came to with Port anchor in 11 fathoms and veered to 5 shackles.

7.55pm: Banked fires in A 1 - 4 and C 7 - 9 boilers and let fires die out in B 1 - 3 boilers.

[Anchor Bearings: Right Extreme Perlican Island S50W (magnetic), Perlican Island Light House S44W (mag), Old Perlican Church S4E (mag)]

[Distance run through the Water: 188 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Mist then fog through middle of day]



LOGS FOR JULY 1919


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1 July 1919

From Old Perlican to Bonavista Bay and at Bonavista Bay NF

Lat 48.2, Long -53.0 [rough estimate based on limited information in log]

4.10am: Shortened in to 3 shackles on Port cable. Closed B and C doors.

6.55am: Weighed Port anchor and proceeded. Courses and speeds as requisite for leaving harbour.

8.4am: Came on foggy, altered course S49W (magnetic).

9.3am: Stopped both. Hauled in Patent Log.

9.15am: Worked main engines as requisite for Cadets instruction.

9.30am: Cleared ship for action.

10.10am: Carried out 6” full calibre practice. Courses and speeds as requisite.

11.5am: Altered course N60E (magnetic) 64 revs.

[Draught: Forward 24’ 9”, Aft 25’ 5”]

0.55pm: Altered course N75E to avoid an iceberg. 1.6pm: Resumed original course N60E (magnetic).

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. 120 icebergs in sight.

4.47pm: Altered course N42W (magnetic) to avoid icebergs.

5.19pm: Course and speed as requisite for entering harbour [though it is unclear which harbour this is]. Closed B and C doors. [Further information here suggests that Cornwall went to Greenspond.]

6.25pm: Course and speed as requisite for leaving harbour.

6.28pm: Shaped course S27E (magnetic) 64 revs.

8.57pm: Course and speed as requisite for entering harbour.

10.10pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in about 40 fathoms and veered to 7 shackles.

[Anchor bearings: Left Hand Extreme Ship Island N69E (magnetic), Right Hand Extreme Middle Island N48.5E (m), Two Rocks N29W (m)]

[Distance run through the Water: 41.3 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Mist and fog in am, noon temperature 42F, sea temperature 41F]


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2 July 1919

At Bonavista Bay NF

Lat 48.6, Long -53.6 [very approximate position - as some of the information relating to the anchor bearings is difficult to reconcile with available maps]

7.0am: Veered Starboard cable to 8 shackles.

9.15am: Weighed Starboard anchor and proceeded. Courses and speeds as requisite for shifting berth.

11.20am: Stopped both. 11.23am: Came to with Starboard anchor in 9 fathoms and veered to 4 shackles. Let go Port anchor and veered to 3 shackles. 11.37am: Veered to 6 shackles on Starboard cable.

[Draught: Forward 24’ 8.5”, Aft 25’ 4.5”]

1.30pm: Paid Quarterly settlement.

[Anchor Bearings: East Point S31E (magnetic), East Point Sandy Cove S72E (mag), West Point Sandy Cove N76W (magnetic).

4.5pm: Weighed Port anchor.

5.0pm: Banked fires in A 1 - 4 and C 7 - 9 boilers.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[North easterly wind force 5 to 6 until 4pm, mist and rain from noon onwards]


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3 July 1919

At Bonavista Bay NF

Lat 48.6, Long -53.6

8.30am: Spread fires in A 1 - 4 and C 7 - 9 boilers.

10.30am: Weighed Starboard anchor and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite for shifting berth.

11.24am: Came to Starboard anchor in 14.5 fathoms and veered to 5 shackles.

[Anchor bearings: East Point Sandy Cove S61E (magnetic), Swale Island S71W (m), West Point Sandy Cove N83W (m)]

[Draught: Forward 24’ 6”, Aft 25’ 4”]

1.15pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

8.0pm: Weighed Starboard anchor and proceeded. Courses and speeds as requisite for Shifting berth.

9.55pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 30 fathoms and veered to 7 shackles.

[Anchor Bearings: Athwart Island N80W (magnetic), Two Rocks N41W (m), Middle Island N50E (m)]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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4 July 1919

At Bonavista Bay, NF

Lat 48.7, Long -53.7 [estimated from limited information]

7.30am: Landing party fell in for inspection.

8.0am: Landed landing party to arrest rioters at Flat Island.

11.10am: Landing Party returned with 3 civil prisoners.

[Draught: Forward 24’ 5”, Aft 25’ 4”]

2.10pm: Remainder of Landing Party returned with 4 civil prisoners. Drew fires in Second Steam Pinnace.

3.0pm: Weighed Starboard anchor and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite for leaving harbour.

3.20pm: Set course S76E (magnetic) 64 revs.

5.23pm: Slow both. Course and speed as requisite for entering Bonavista harbour.

6.5pm: Came to with Port anchor in 17 fathoms and veered to 4 shackles. Banked fires in A 1 - 4 and C 7 - 9 boilers.

[Anchor Bearings: Stone Island N32E (magnetic), Square Island Light House N69E (m), Bonavista Church S71E (m)]

[Mist and fog for most of day, noon temperature 48F, sea temperature 44F]

[There is an account of the “invasion of Flat Island” here.]


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5 July 1919

From Bonavista Bay to St John's NF

Lat 47.8, Long -52.7 [very approximate position from limited information in log]

2.0am: Spread fires in A 1 - 4 and C 7 - 9 boilers.

4.0am: Weighed Port anchor and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite for leaving harbour.

4.30am: Shaped course N87E (magnetic) 64 revs.

4.53am: Altered course S61E (magnetic).

7.0am: Very foggy.

10.30am: Working main engines as requisite for cadets instruction.

11.10am: Finished cadets instruction on main engines. Shaped course S25W (magnetic) 64 revs.

[Draught: Forward 24’ 4”, Aft 25’ 3”]

1.30pm: Slow both. Course and speed as requisite for entering St Johns harbour.

1.40pm: Let go Port anchor. 1.41pm: Let go Starboard anchor. Moored ship with 5 and 4 [shackles] in 16 fathoms.

[Anchor Bearings: Post Office Cupola S87W (magnetic), Court House Clock Tower N77W (m), White Beacon N51.5W (m)]

[1.50pm: Let fires die out in A 1 - 4 and C 7 - 9 boilers.]

2.0pm: Disembarked Civil police with 7 prisoners from Flat Island.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 3.30 - 7.0am.

4.30pm: Discharged 1 signal rating to HMS “Briton” [previously HMS Calypso].

[Distance run through the Water: 63.4 miles]

[Mist and fog in am, rain, heavy at times in late pm]


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6 July 1919

At St Johns, NF

Lat 47.6, Long -52.7

0.30am: Second Steam Pinnace drew fires and moored up.

9.30am: Hands to Divisions. Landed RC [Roman Catholic] Church party.

10.30am: Landed C of E [Church of England] and Wesleyian [Wesleyan] Church parties.

10.40am: Held Divine Service on board. RC Church party returned.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 1.30 to 7.0am.

1.10pm: C of E and Wesleyian Church party returned.


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7 July 1919

At St Johns, NF

Lat 47.6, Long -52.7

9.36am: Exercised away all boats under oars.

2.15pm: Water boat came alongside.

3.0pm: Water boat cast off.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 7.0am.

4.30pm: Exercised watch out kedge anchor.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 5000 lbs]

[Misty all pm, noon temperature 47F, sea temperature 43F]


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8 July 1919

At St Johns, NF

Lat 47.6, Long -52.7

9.20am: Mustered all bedding.

10.30am: Water tank came alongside.

0.50pm: Landed rifle team.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 7.0am.

6.20pm: Shooting team returned.


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9 July 1919

At St Johns, NF

Lat 47.6, Long -52.7

9.50am: Water tank cast off.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 7.0am.

8.15pm: Landed Band.

[Draught: Forward 24’ 0”, Aft 25’ 0”]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Mist and/or rain for much of the day]


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10 July 1919

At St Johns, NF

Lat 47.6, Long -52.7

2.0am: Band returned.

6.40am: Landed RC Church party [which is rather odd on a Thursday].

8.15am: RC Church party returned.

9.20am: Hands employed rigging ship for coaling.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 1.30 - 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Squally south westerly winds force 3 to 5 for most of day, with rain on and off, noon temperature 45F, sea temperature 42F]


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11 July 1919

At St Johns, NF

Lat 47.6, Long -52.7

7.0am: Hands employed preparing ship for coaling.

8.30am: Coal lighter came alongside. Hands employed rigging lighter.

10.0am: Commenced coaling with Starboard watch.

11.30am: Port Watch to dinner.

Noon: Port watch coal ship. Starboard watch to dinner.

3.30pm: Starboard watch to tea.

4.0pm: Starboard watch coal ship. Port watch to tea.

6.0pm: Port watch coal ship.

7.30pm: Starboard watch to supper.

8.0pm: Starboard watch coal ship. Port watch to supper.

Midnight: Port Watch coal ship.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Rain during am, noon temperature 60F, sea temperature 41F]


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12 July 1919

At St Johns, NF

Lat 47.6, Long -52.7

1.0am: Port watch coaling ship.

4.30am: Starboard watch coaling ship.

7.0am: Finished coaling. Received 980 Tons. 13 - 2 cwt coal sacks lost overboard by accident.

8.30am: Hands employed unrigging coaling gear.

[Draught: Forward 26’ 4.5”, Aft 25’ 6.5”]

pm: Special leave to the watch from 1.30 - 7.0am. Hands make and mend clothes.

3.15pm: Coal lighter cast off.

5.20pm: Hoisted in Picket Boat and Second Steam Pinnace.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Rain or showers for most of the day]


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13 July 1919

From St John's to White Bear Bay NF

Lat 47.3, Long -52.6 [very approximate position based on information in log]

8.30am: Unmoored and weighed Starboard anchor. Hands employed preparing ship for sea. Closed B and C doors. Drew fires in First Steam Pinnace.

9.5am: Weighed Port anchor and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite for leaving harbour.

9.45am: Shaped course S35E (magnetic) 64 revs. Streamed Patent Log.

[Draught: Forward 26’ 4”, Aft 25’ 6”]

4.22pm: Altered course N68.5W (magnetic).

[Distance run through the water: 25.7 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Mist during the evening]


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14 July 1919

From St Johns to White Bear Bay and at White Bear Bay, NF

Lat 47.3, Long -57.1 [very approximate position based on limited information in log]

2.30am: Commenced sounding.

6.29am: Weather foggy.

6.48am: Sighted Point Plate Little Miquelon Island bearing N30E (magnetic) distant 1 mile.

6.50am: Set course N20W (magnetic) 64 revs. Ceased Sounding.

9.3am: Slow ahead both. Dropped both life buoys and exercised away both seaboats crews (Cadets).

9.24am: Proceeded N20W (magnetic) 64 revs.

10.25am: Placed fog look outs.

11.30am: Commenced sounding.

[Draught: Forward 26’ 4”, Aft 26’ 1” in Fresh Water]

1.58pm: Sighted land on Port bow. Slow ahead both.

3.7pm: Course and speed as requisite for entering White Bear Bay.

4.7pm: Stopped and came to with Port anchor in 10 fathoms and veered to 5 shackles.

[Anchor Bearings: Sandy Point N14E (magnetic), Blow-me-down Point S65W (mag), Bald Point S39W (mag)]

[Distance run through the Water 230.9 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Misty in am, rain in late pm, noon temperature 50F, sea temperature 47F]


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15 July 1919

At White Bear Bay NF

Lat 47.7, Long -57.3 [estimated from anchor bearings]

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read warrant no 40.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Rain in am, mist in pm]


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16 July 1919

At White Bear Bay NF

Lat 47.7, Long -57.3

1.10pm: All boats crews away under sail.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Misty in early am and late pm]


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17 July 1919

At White Bear Bay NF

Lat 47.7, Long -57.3

[Nothing much happening today, all log entries shown here as example:]

4.45am: Lit fires in Second Steam Pinnace.

5.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.10am: Hands to Divisions and Prayers.

9.20am: Hands employed as requisite.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters.

6.30pm: Closed B and C doors.

7.45pm: Drew fires in Second Steam Pinnace.

[Rain in early am, mist for most of rest of day]


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18 July 1919

At White Bear Bay NF

Lat 47.7, Long -57.3

1.20pm: Hands employed as requisite. Divers exercised at monthly dip.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Mist and fog all day, noon air and sea temperature 60F]


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19 July 1919

At White Bear Bay NF

Lat 47.7, Long -57.3

0.25pm: Lost a badge off 1st cutter by accident.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Mist and rain in early am]


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20 July 1919

At White Bear Bay NF

Lat 47.7, Long -57.3

10.10am: Held Divine Service on board.

5.0pm: Hoisted out Picket Boat.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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21 July 1919

At White Bear Bay NF

Lat 47.7, Long -57.3

9.15am: Hands to Divisions and Prayers.

9.30am: Piped down. Held inter-part of ship regatta.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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22 July 1919

From White Bear Bay to Plymouth or at White Bear Bay NF

Lat 47.7, Long -57.3

9.20am: Piped down. Pulled final of inter part of ship regatta.

10.0am: Hands employed preparing ship for sea.

[Draught: Forward 26’ 0”, Aft 25’ 10”]

0.15pm: Lit fires in A 1 - 6 and C 4 - 9 boilers.

3.5pm: Drew fires in Second Steam Pinnace and in Picket Boat. Closed B and C doors.

4.30pm: Let fires fie out in B 1 - 3 boilers.

5.10pm: Weighed Port anchor and proceeded out of harbour. Course and speed as requisite.

6.11pm: Streamed Patent Log. 6.52pm: Shaped Course S28W.

7.15pm: Altered course to avoid a sailing ship. 7.18pm: Resumed original course.

9.55pm: Sighted Miquelon Light bearing S50E (magnetic).

[Number on sick list: 7]


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23 July 1919

From White Bear Bay to Plymouth

Lat 45.3, Long -55.5

6.21am: Heard syren on Starboard bow. Stopped and altered course.

6.23am: Resumed original course and speed.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 184 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Cape Race 050.5 degrees (true) 132 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Thick fog all day]


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24 July 1919

From White Bear Bay to Devonport

Lat 42.9, Long -52.3

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 41.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 216 miles]

[Mist in early am, then clear weather, noon temperature 72F, sea temperature 70F]


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25 July 1919

From White Bear Bay to Devonport

Lat 43.4, Long -47.3

3.0am: Put clocks on 30 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: 081.5 degrees (true) 223 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Bishop Rock 077 degrees (true) 1706 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Sea temperature being recorded at least every hour for much of day, from 51F to 69F during day]


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26 July 1919

From White Bear Bay to Devonport

Lat 45.4, Long -41.4

3.0am: Put clocks on 30 minutes.

9.25am: Hauled in Patent Log.

9.27am: Worked main engines as requisite for Cadets instruction.

10.51am: Resumed original course and speed. Life buoys tested and found correct.

1.0pm: Worked main engines as requisite for Cadets instruction.

1.20pm: Resumed original course and speed.

3.0pm: Worked main engines as requisite for Cadets instruction.

3.18pm: Resumed original course and speed. 3.25pm: Streamed Patent Log.

[Course and Distance made good: 065 degrees (true) 280 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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27 July 1919

From White Bear Bay to Devonport

Lat 47.2, Long -34.7

3.0am: Put clocks on 30 minutes.

3.30am: Exercised watch close WT [watertight] doors and away sea-boats crew.

10.30am: Held Divine Service.

[Course and Distance made good: 069 degrees (true) 297 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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28 July 1919

From White Bear Bay to Devonport

Lat 48.4, Long -27.9

3.0am: Put clocks on 30 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: 075.25 degrees (true) 282 miles]

[Weather overcast but quiet, barometric pressure relatively high and steady, noon temperature 66F, sea temperature 65F]


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29 July 1919

From White Bear Bay to Devonport

Lat 49.3, Long -20.6

3.0am: Put clocks on 30 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: 078.5 degrees (true) 292 miles]


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30 July 1919

From White Bear Bay to Devonport

Lat 49.8, Long -13.3

3.0am: Put clocks on 30 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: 084 degree (true) 285 miles]


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31 July 1919

From White Bear Bay to Devonport

Lat 49.8, Long -5.3

3.0am: Put clocks on 30 minutes.

5.15am: Stopped both. Got out PVs [paravanes - presumably there is still a risk that there could be floating mines]. 5.20am: Proceeded 50 revs.

7.33am: Sighted Bishop Rock Light House bearing E (magnetic) 10 miles.

8.24am: Bishop Rock Light House abeam.

8.50am: Port PV capsized, and towed on the surface.

9.30am: Hoisted in Port PV and got out spare one.

10.25am: Wolf Rock abeam 6 miles.

11.15am: Sighted Lizard Light House bearing N82E (magnetic).

1.10pm: Hands employed getting up ammunition and as requisite.

3.35pm: Course and speed as requisite for entering Plymouth Sound.

3.45pm: Got in PVs. Log Line carried away. Lit fires in Picket boat and First Steam Pinnace.

4.50pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in 7 fathoms and veered to 3 shackles.

[Anchor Bearings: Breakwater Beacon S1W (magnetic), Breakwater Fort Flag Staff S47W (mag), Breakwater Light House S71W (mag)]

8.5pm: Shortened in to 2 shackles.

8.15pm: Weighed Starboard anchor and proceeded up harbour. Course and speed as requisite.

9.11pm: Secured to No 7 buoy.

[Distance run through the Water: 298.7 miles]

[Noon air and sea temperature 64F]



LOGS FOR AUGUST 1919


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1 August 1919

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

7.45am: Ammunition lighter came alongside.

8.5am: Hands employed getting out ammunition.

8.45am: Provision lighter came alongside.

11.0am: Paid monthly settlement.

1.10pm: Hands employed getting out ammunition.

3.10pm: Provision lighter cast off.

pm: Special leave to the watch from 4.30 - 7.0am.

11.30pm: Hailed Guard boat.


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2 August 1919

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

7.15am: Water boat came alongside.

8.5am: Hands employed getting out ammunition.

10.0am: Paid Hands proceeding on First Leave.

10.30am: 1 Stoker rating joined ship from Depot.

11.0am: Life buoys tested and found correct.

pm: Gave 19 days leave to Port watch.

2.30pm: Special leave to First Part Starboard Watch till 7.0am August 4th.

11.15pm: Hailed Guard Boat.

11.45pm: Hailed Guard Boat.


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3 August 1919

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

10.0am: Landed Church parties.

11.0am: Church parties returned on board.

11.26pm: Hailed Guard Boat.

11.55pm: Hailed Guard Boat.


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4 August 1919

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

9.55am: Discharged 1 Stoker to RNB [Royal Naval Barracks].

pm: Special leave to the watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am.

Midnight: Hailed Guard Boat.


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5 August 1919

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

9.40am: Landed escort.

11.10am: Escort returned with 1 Offender.

1.30pm: 1 Rating joined ship from Depot.

pm: Special leave to First Part Starboard Watch from 4.30 till 7.0am.

11.30pm: Hailed Guard Boat.


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6 August 1919

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

am: Discharged 1 Rating to Depot. 1 Rating joined ship from Depot.

pm: Special leave to Second Part Starboard Watch from 4.30 - 7.0am.

11.20pm: Hailed Guard Boat.


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7 August 1919

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

8.30am: Discharged 1 Private of Marines to Depot.

9.30am: Landed Dockyard party of 2 POs and 10 Men. Hands employed as requisite.

11.30am: Dockyard Party returned.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes. Special leave to First Part Starboard watch from 1.0 - 7.0am.

11.21pm: Hailed Guard Boat.


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8 August 1919

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

9.0am: Received 17 cases of Paymasters Stores on board.

9.15am: Hands employed as requisite. Read Warrants Nos 42 and 43.

3.0pm: All Cadets left ship.

4.30pm: Special leave to First Part Starboard Watch from 4.30 - 7.0am.

11.15pm: Hailed Guard Boat.


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9 August 1919

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

10.0am: 1 Rating joined ship from Depot.

pm: Special leave to Second Part Starboard Watch from noon till 7.0am August 11th. Hands make and mend clothes.

8.30pm: Received on board 1,000lbs potatoes.

11.30pm: Hailed Guard Boat.


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10 August 1919

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

[Nothing of note in log today]


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11 August 1919

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

1.10pm: Hands employed as requisite. Landed Dockyard party.

3.30pm: Dockyard party returned on board.

pm: Special leave to First part Starboard watch from 4.30 - 7.0am.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 125 lbs]


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12 August 1919

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

0.21am: Hailed Guard Boat. Guard Boat came alongside.

1.25am: Hailed Guard Boat.

9.30am: Chaplain left ship. Landed Dockyard party.

11.30am: Dockyard party returned on board.

pm: Special leave to Second part Starboard Watch from 4.30 - 7.0am.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 123 lbs, Bread 200 lbs]


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13 August 1919

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

0.55am: Hailed Guard Boat.

5.45am: Hands employed getting up Salt Pork.

8.0am: Water boat came alongside.

9.10am: Hands employed getting up stores for returning.

10.0am: Landed Dockyard party.

0.10pm: Dockyard party returned.

2.0pm: Discharged 1 Rating to Depot.

pm: Special leave to First part Starboard Watch from 4.30 - 7.0am.

11.30pm: Hailed Guard Boat.

[Provisions received: Bread 150 lbs]


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14 August 1919

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

0.30am: Hailed Guard Boat.

9.30am: Landed Dockyard Store parties.

11.30am: Dockyard Store parties returned.

1.20pm: Hands employed as requisite. Landed Dockyard Store parties.

3.30pm: Dockyard Store parties returned.

pm: Special leave to Second part Starboard Watch from 4.30 - 7.0am.

11.30pm: Hailed Guard Boat.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 124 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 200 lbs]


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15 August 1919

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

0.50am: Hailed Guard Boat.

8.20am: Landed Engineers Dockyard Store party.

9.20am: Hands employed as requisite. Landed Dockyard Store parties.

11.30am: All Dockyard Store parties returned.

3.25pm: Paid War gratuity to Starboard Watch.

pm: Special leave to First Part Starboard Watch from 4.30 - 7.0am.

11.20pm: Hailed Guard Boat.

[Provisions received: Bread 200 lbs]


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16 August 1919

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

8.0am: Water boat came alongside.

8.55am: Landed Dockyard parties.

11.50am: Dockyard parties returned.

pm: Special leave to Second part Starboard Watch from 1.0 till 7.0am. Hands make and mend clothes.

11.55pm: Hailed Guard Boat.

[Provisions received: Bread 300 lbs]


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17 August 1919

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

1.13am: Hailed Guard Boat.

9.15am: Landed RC [Roman Catholic] Church party.

11.30am: RC Church party returned.

pm: Special leave to First part Starboard Watch from 1.0pm till 7.0am.

11.30pm: Hailed Guard Boat.


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18 August 1919

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

0.25am: Hailed Guard Boat.

7.30am: Oil lighter came alongside.

7.50am: Lighter came alongside to remove Paymasters Stores.

9.10am: Hands employed getting up Paymasters Stores.

9.30am: Landed Dockyard parties.

11.30am: Dockyard parties returned.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 44.

pm: Special leave to Second part Starboard Watch from 4.30 - 7.0am.

11.15pm: Hailed Guard Boat.

11.40pm: Hailed Guard Boat.

[Provisions received: Bread 400 lbs]


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19 August 1919

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

9.0am: Hands employed hoisting boats and preparing ship for entering basin.

10.0am: Dockyard Tugs secured alongside.

10.30am: Slipped from No 7 buoy and proceeded into No 5 Basin.

11.30am: Secured to No 5 basin along E wall.

0.30pm: Port watch returned from 19 days leave.

1.30pm: Paid War gratuity to Port Watch.

pm: Special leave to First part Starboard Watch from 4.30 - 7.0am.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 145 lbs]


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20 August 1919

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

8.30am: Hands employed returning stores and as requisite.

9.45am: Shifted ship alongside HMS “Highflyer”.

3.0pm: Shifted ship alongside HMS “Temeraire”.

pm: Special leave to the Port Watch from 4.30 till 11.0pm.

5.45pm: Discharged 1 Private Marines to Depot for punishment.

[Provisions received: Bread 250 lbs]


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21 August 1919

At Devonport

Lat 50.4, Long -4.2

6.45am: Hands employed drawing hand carts from Depot, and as requisite.

8.30am: Hands employed returning all Mess Traps.

9.0am: Ship paid off.


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