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Armed Merchant Cruiser, mercantile conversion

Pendant No. M.78 (on coming into service), MI.70 (1.18), MI.37 (4.18). Built 1915, 8480grt, 15kts. Armament: 6-6in, 2-6pdr. Crew (7.15): 33 officers & 230 crew (bi). In service 23.3.15-2.10.19. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. (British Warships 1914-1919)

British Isles Bases - Selected Charts

British Naval Bases Worldwide - Selected Charts

Shipbuilding British Isles

Chatham, Cromarty Firth, Devonport, Dover, Harwich, Haulbowline, Invergordon, Pembroke, Plymouth, Portland, Portsmouth, Rosyth, Scapa Flow, Sheerness

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Gibraltar, Malta, Aden, Colombo, Singapore, Hong Kong

Notes:

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

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

Editor’s notes:

Editor’s notes: Positions (Latitude and Longitude) are given for noon each day, correcting or estimating the position when appropriate. If exact times are not indicated in the log they have, when appropriate, been estimated from the position of the entries (which show times on the left hand side of the log page). 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. Note also that when looking at the maps of the voyages of this ship there may be little apparent movement when Ebro is on patrol, as she often arrives back at a similar position at noon; information about the distance travelled each day has therefore been provided in the text below.

Note re Sub Lieutenant then Lieutenant Smiles who features frequently in the logs as Boarding Officer when on Northern Patrol: the Royal Navy Medal Index, here, includes an entry: SMILES, Stephen Hudson, Lt, RNR, OBE [31445].

There is more information about the ship here and some limited information here.

THE VOYAGES OF HMS EBRO 1915-1918
(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)

LOGS FOR APRIL 1915


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[Right hand side of hard, black cover of book]

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[Left hand side of black cover]

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[Inside of cover]

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[Inside of cover, blank page except “ADM53/40533”]

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[Inside of cover, blank]

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[Cover of Copy of Log for HMS Ebro for April 1915, signed by Alan Avery, Acting Lieutenant RNR, Navigating Officer]

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[Page not completed but addressed to Admiralty and signed by E Dugmore, Commander, 4 May 1915]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers as follows:


Barometer


Mercurial or Aneroid

Aneroid

Name of Maker and number

Kelvin Bottomley and Baird

Thermometers for Air Temperature


Position in Ship

Bridge

Whether in screen

No

Maker and No



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12 April 1915

At Royal Albert Docks London [some details here]

Lat 51.51, Long 0.06 [estimated]

9.0am: Lieutenants Vereker and Avery RNR and Surgeon Williams joined vessel.

Noon: Vessel put in Commission.

1.0pm: Sub Lieutenants Dickinson, Smiles, Thompson and Bennett RNR with draft of 52 ratings from Chatham joined ship.

pm: Dockyard hands rigging and fitting and preparing ship for guns etc.

[Provisions, Fresh Water and Fuel: No details available]


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13 April 1915

At Royal Albert Docks London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.06

6.0am: Lieutenant Commander Hemans RN joined ship.

am: Hands employed variously as required.

pm: Dockyard hands working throughout variously.


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14 April 1915

At Royal Albert Docks London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.06

7.0am: Dockyard hands mounting guns etc.

8.0am: Hands fell in told off as required.

am: Sub Lieutenant Dickinson RNR discharged to Chatham. Sub Lieutenant Richards appointed and joined ship.

pm: Hands unloading ammunition trucks.

4.45pm: Liberty men.

pm: Dockyard hands working throughout variously.


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15 April 1915

At Royal Albert Docks [London]

Lat 51.51, Long 0.06

am: Hands taking in and stowing ammunition. Dockyard hands working variously at gun mountings, electrical fittings etc.

pm: Hands stowing ammunition.

5.30pm: Liberty men.

7.0pm: Engine Room Establishment and other subsidised ratings signed Articles on board.


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16 April 1915

At Royal Albert Docks [London]

Lat 51.51, Long 0.06

am: Hands taking in and stowing ammunition. Dockyard hands rigging and fitting as before.

4.15pm: One rating Chief Armourer joined ship.

4.30pm: Liberty men.


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17 April 1915

At Royal Albert Docks [London]

Lat 51.51, Long 0.06

am: Hands employed as requisite taking stores on board etc.

1.0pm: Liberty men.

6.0pm: Dockyard hands working throughout.


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18 April 1915

At Royal Albert Docks [London]

Lat 51.51, Long 0.06

8.0am: Dockyard hands working throughout mounting guns etc. [on this Sunday]

[Fuel Remaining: No details available]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 48F]


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19 April 1915

At Royal Albert Docks [London]

Lat 51.51, Long 0.06

am: Hands employed as requisite. Dockyard hands working throughout.

5.30pm: Liberty men.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2720 tons]


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20 April 1915

At Royal Albert Docks [London]

Lat 51.51, Long 0.06

am: Hands cleaning ship etc. Dockyard hands variously as before.

4.30pm: 9 Ratings joined from Portsmouth.

6.0pm: Liberty men.


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21 April 1915

At Royal Albert Docks [London]

Lat 51.51, Long 0.06

8.0am: Hands singling up moorings and preparing ship for sea.

11.30am: Sub Lieutenant Mcintosh RNR arrived from Chatham.

1.15pm: 69 Ratings joined ship from Chatham.

2.0pm: 2 (two) ratings discharged to Portsmouth.

4.15pm: Tugs arrived and made fast. 4.30pm: Cast off and with assistance of tugs left wharf and proceeded to dock gates. Engines and helm as required.

5.30pm: Entered locks and tied up. 5.45pm: Gates opened, slow ahead.

6.0pm: Vessel clear of gates and head down. Full speed ahead. Helm as required.

[Compass Adjuster Adjusting Compasses]

7.0pm: Slow through Gravesend Reach. 7.45pm: Anchored in Lower Hope Reach. Oven’s Buoy S80E 3.5 cables.

9.45pm: Weighed anchor and shifted berth 1 cable up stream by order of Battery Commander.

10.15pm: Vessel brought up in new berth. Oven’s Buoy S85E 3 cables.

11.30pm: Vessel swung to flood.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 10”, Aft 24’ 4”]


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22 April 1915

At anchor off Gravesend

Lat 51.45, Long 0.37 [estimated]

6.0am: Ship swung to ebb.

9.0am: Divisions.

am: Hand cleaning ship etc.

5.30pm: Moored ship 45 fathoms on each cable.

[Misty all day, noon temperature 50F]


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23 April 1915

At Gravesend

Lat 51.45, Long 0.37

9.0am: Divisions.

4.0pm: Evening quarters.


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24 April 1915

[shown as 1914 in error]

At Gravesend

Lat 51.45, Long 0.37

9.0am: Divisions.

4.0pm: Evening quarters.

4.30pm: Captain Dugmore [EVFR Dugmore] RN joined the ship.

6.0pm: Liberty to POs till 8.0am.


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25 April 1915

At Gravesend

Lat 51.45, Long 0.37

2.30am: Vessel swung to flood. Engines as necessary.

9.30am: Divisions and Prayers.

10.30am: Swung to ebb. Hove up port anchor.

11.0am: Hove up starboard anchor and shifted berth.

11.25am: Let go starboard anchor 60 fathoms cable. Oven’s Buoy N70W 2 cables.

2.0pm: Liberty to POs 2pm - 7am.

4.15pm: Evening quarters. 4.30pm: Vessel swung to flood.


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26 April 1915

At Gravesend

Lat 51.45, Long 0.37

9.0am: Divisions and Prayers.

4.0pm: Evening quarters. 4.30pm: Liberty men.


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27 April 1915

At Gravesend

Lat 51.45, Long 0.37

9.0am: Divisions and Prayers.

1.30pm: Leave for Chief and First POs to 7am.

4.15pm: Evening quarters.


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28 April 1915

At Gravesend

Lat 51.45, Long 0.37

9.0am: Divisions and Prayers.

1.0pm: Leave for CPOs and POs to 7am.

4.15pm: Evening quarters.


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29 April 1915

At Gravesend

Lat 51.45, Long 0.37

9.0am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.30am: Night Defence Stations Read. Exercised Fire and Abandon Ship Stations. Exercised General Quarters.

3.0pm: P Culhane PO discharged to RN Hospital Chatham.

4.15pm: Evening quarters.


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30 April 1915

At Gravesend

Lat 51.45, Long 0.37

9.0am: Divisions, Prayers.

4.15pm: Evening quarters. All lifeboats and rafts swung out and lowered and gear tested.

11.0pm: Lieutenant (G) [Gunnery] Chichester arrived on board for gun trials. Pilot and Compass Adjuster on board.


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[Log page not filled in]



LOGS FOR MAY 1915


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[Cover of Copy of Log for May 1915, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Page not filled in but signed, as previous month, dated June 1915]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometer, as before, except: Error of Barometer: Considerable. Seriously affected on May 1st by firing of heavy guns. Reset and compared with Sub depôt Sheerness on May 14th. Has since been recording very erroneously]


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1 May 1915

From Gravesend to Sheerness

Lat 51.53, Long 1.07 [rough estimate]

5.45am: Hands to stations. Hove short and made fast tug on starboard bow. Pilot on board.

6.10am: Anchor aweigh, slow ahead and with assistance of tug turned ship head down river. Engines and helm as required.

6.20am: Half speed ahead. Steering to Pilots instructions.

7.20am: Stopped and anchored off Chapman Light House while waiting for sufficient water over Chapman Shoals.

9.0am: Swung to flood. 9.10am: Weighed anchor. Half speed ahead. 9.45am: Passed the Nore Light Vessel.

10.30am: Stopped 1 mile West of Mouse Light Vessel. Engines and helm as necessary to keep ship in position while carrying out gun trials.

Noon: Gun trials completed. Compass adjuster commenced adjusting compasses. Engines and helm as necessary.

1.50pm: Adjustments completed. Turned ship for Sheerness Bar. Full speed.

2.5pm: Passed outer bar buoy. 2.10pm: Half speed.

2.15pm: Slow. 2.17pm: Stopped off Garrison Point.

2.23pm: Received permission to enter and instructions to moor at No 3 buoy.

2.30pm: Passed boom defence. 2.40pm: Picked up No 3 buoy and proceeded to moor.

3.25pm: Vessel moored. Rang off Engines.

4.15pm: Evening quarters.

4.30pm: Leave for Chief and First POs till 7.0am.

9.0pm: 1 LS [Leading Seaman] and 1 AB [Able Seaman] joined ship from Chatham. 1 Steward rating joined ship.

[Draft: Forward 24ft 6in, Aft 24ft 0in]


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2 May 1915

At Sheerness

Lat 51.44, Long 0.74 [estimated]

9.30am: Divisions. Read prayers.

1.30pm: Leave to Red Watch till 7.0am.

4.15pm: Evening quarters.

7.30pm: Darkened ship.


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3 May 1915

At Sheerness

Lat 51.44, Long 0.74

8.0am: W Penny PO discharged to RN Hospital Chatham.

9.30am: Gun’s crews at divisional drill, remainder of hands employed as requisite.

Noon: One PO rating joined ship.

4.15pm: Evening quarters. Read Warrant No 1.

7.30pm: Darkened ship.

11.0pm: Received lamps for secondary lighting from dockyard.


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4 May 1915

At Sheerness

Lat 51.44, Long 0.74

6.30am: Hands rigging coaling gear.

9.0am: Commenced coaling from lighters into No 3 Hold.

pm: Hands coaling ship.

5.45pm: Five ratings - 3 Stokers, 1 seaman and 1 signalman - joined ship from Chatham.

7.10pm: Finished coaling. Hands washing down decks.

7.30pm: Darkened ship.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2476 tons]


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5 May 1915

At Sheerness

Lat 51.44, Long 0.74

am: Hands employed cleaning ship after coaling.

11.15am: General Quarters. Exercised Fire control, exercised supply and fire parties.

0.15pm: Secured.

1.30pm: Leave to POs till 7.0am.

2.0pm: 14 Ratings joined ship from Chatham.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2631 tons]


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6 May 1915

At Sheerness

Lat 51.44, Long 0.74

9.40am: General quarters. Exercised fire and stretcher parties and supply parties. Tested circuits. Exercised Fire control.

11.30am: Secure.

1.30pm: Leave to PO till 7am.

Noon: Sponged out all guns.

[Mist or fog all day, noon temperature 60F]


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7 May 1915

At Sheerness

Lat 51.44, Long 0.74

9.0am: Divisions and Prayers. Read out Action, Fire, abandon Ship and Collision Stations.

9.10am: General Quarters. Exercised fire and stretcher parties and fire control.

11.40am: Secure.

1.30pm: Leave to Blue Watch till 7.0am.

4.15pm: Evening quarters. Read Warrant No 2.


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8 May 1915

At Sheerness

Lat 51.44, Long 0.74

8.0am: Hands employed holystoning decks.

11.0am: General Quarters. Exercised fire control. 11.30am: Secure.

1.30pm: Leave to POs till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Leave to seamen of Red Watch and Stokers of Blue Watch till 7.0am.


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9 May 1915

At Sheerness

Lat 51.44, Long 0.74

9.30am: Divisions. 10.0am: Roman Catholics landed for church. 10.30am: Divine Service.

1.30pm: Leave to White watch till 7.0am.


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10 May 1915

At Sheerness

Lat 51.44, Long 0.74

9.30am: General Quarters. Exercised fire control. 10.30am: Secure.

am: Hands employed fitting collision mats and bottom chains. Painted all scuttles and deadlights.

1.30pm: Leave to POs of Blue Watch till 7.0am.

3.10pm: Discharged one rating - prisoner - to Chatham.

7.20pm: Three officers' stewards joined ship.

7.30pm: Darkened ship.


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11 May 1915

At Sheerness

Lat 51.44, Long 0.74

9.30am: Exercised abandon ship Stations. Boats manned and lowered and sent for short pull.

10.30am: Boats returned. Hoisted and secured.

pm: Hands employed fitting collision mats and as requisite.

4.30pm: Leave to seamen of Blue watch and stokers of Red watch till 7.0am.


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12 May 1915

At Sheerness

Lat 51.44, Long 0.74

9.40am: Exercised Collision Stations.

10.0am: General Quarters. Exercised fire control. Exercised fire and stretcher parties and supply parties.

am: Hands employed fitting boat covers, painting gun covers and fitting clothes lines.

pm: Hands employed as in forenoon also cleaning out magazines and shell rooms etc.

4.30pm: Leave to White watch till 7.0am.


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13 May 1915

At Sheerness

Lat 51.44, Long 0.74

am: Hands employed fitting new guys to cranes, making cover for motor boat, fitting cutters gripes and clothes lines, oiling over all rigging and bottle screws and boats running out gear. Sponged out all guns.

pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

4.30pm: Leave to Blue watch till 7.0am.

[Rain all day, wind (north easterly) increasing in evening - force 7 at midnight]


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14 May 1915

At Sheerness

Lat 51.44, Long 0.74

1.30am: Motor boat despatched to harbour for shelter.

9.30am: Exercised “Action”, Stretcher and supply parties. Fire control exercised. 10.45am: Secure.

am: Hands employed cleaning rifles and pistols, fitting boats gripes and clothes lines and making First aid haversacks and boats bags. All guns sponged out.

pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

4.30pm: Leave to Red watch till 7.0am.

7.30pm: Received signal from C in C to recall liberty men.

8.0pm: Landed POs and LS for this purpose.

10.0pm: Liberty men returned. Fifteen men still absent.

[Squally north easterly wind force 8 or 7 in early am, then reducing]


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15 May 1915

At Sheerness

Lat 51.25, Long 1.47

0.45am: Launch arrived with despatches.

am: Draft leaving Sheerness: Forward 23’ 6”, Aft 24’ 2”.

5.30am: Rove slip rope on buoy. Hands preparing ship for departure.

7.45am: Vessel swung to flood. Unshackled cable and let go slip rope.

8.0am: Slow ahead. 8.10am: Passed boom defence. Full speed.

8.20am: Met TBDs [Torpedo Boat Destroyers] “Meteor” and “Murray” ship’s escort.

8.35am: Passed Outer Bar Buoy. 9.0am: West Oase [Oaze] Buoy abeam.

9.30am: Shivering Sand buoy. 10.5am: Rounded NE Shingles buoy.

11.15am: Passed South Edinburgh No 1 buoy.

10.35am: Tongue Light Vessel abeam distant 0.75 miles.

11.18am: Passed Elbow Buoy.

10.50am: Passed Gull Light Vessel and through gate in Downs.

[the entries above have been transcribed as shown in the log, even though they appear not to be in chronological order]

0.30pm: South Goodwin Light Vessel bearing E distant 1 mile. Set course S65W.

1.25pm: Passed between gate Light Vessels off Folkestone. Altered course S50W. “Metor” [Meteor] and “Murray” took station ahead.

2.26pm: Dungeness Light House N40W 3.6 miles, zig-zagging two points each side of course, altered course every 20 minutes.

4.15pm: Evening quarters.

4.45pm: “Murray” parted company to examine trawlers to SE.

5.0pm: General Quarters, prepared for night defence.

5.30pm: “Murray” returned.

7.30pm: Darkened ship and closed all WT [watertight] doors.

8.0pm: Altered course to S26W till dark.

8.40pm: Set course N80W.

10.0pm: Observed Cape Barfleur Light bearing S49W.

11.10pm: Cape Barfleur Light abeam.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 44 miles]

[Currents in the 24 hours ending at Noon: Adverse tide 2.5 knots]

[Mist and fog in am, clearer for most of pm, noon temperature 50F]



THE VOYAGES OF HMS EBRO
Operations in the North Atlantic Ocean

JP map Ebro North Atlantic

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16 May 1915

From Sheerness to join 10th Cruiser Squadron

Lat 49.02, Long -5.62

2.0am: Casquets Light abeam S10W, distant 12 miles, Log 177. 2.10am: Altered course S84W.

7.0am: Hands cleaning ship.

9.45am: Divisions. 10.30am: Read Prayers.

2.0pm: Revolutions for 14 knots.

4.5pm: Stopped and signalled “Meteor” to close. “Murray” to patrol round ship.

4.10pm: Cutter away with despatches and mail to “Meteor”.

4.30pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. 4.35pm: Slow ahead. 4.40pm: Full ahead. Parted company with destroyers.

5.0pm: Evening quarters. 5.15pm: General quarters, prepared for night defence.

7.30pm: Darkened ship. All WT doors closed.

10.0pm: Reduced speed to 12 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 322 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of a Position Lat 49 00 N, Long 7 00 W, S89W, 55 miles]

[Currents in the 24 hours ending at Noon: Adverse tides 15 miles]

[Misty for most of day, south westerly winds force 5 or 6 from 4pm onwards]


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17 May 1915

From Sheerness to Join 10th Cruiser Squadron

Lat 50.32, Long -12.22

3.50am: Increased speed to 13 knots.

5.5am: Altered course N14W, Log 212.

6.0am: WNW swell.

7.25am: Passed steam trawler Flatsuse (CF18) [CF is the registration for Cardiff, Wales].

9.30am: Exercised collision stations.

10.30am: General Quarters. Exercised fire, supply and stretcher parties; tested circuits and tested fire control.

11.30am: Secure.

Noon: Confused sea and Westerly swell. Altered course N2W.

4.0pm: Confused sea and Westerly swell.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence.

7.30pm: Darkened ship. Closed all WT doors.

8.0pm: Altered course N22E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 304 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of a Position 100 miles West of Skelligs [Skellig Islands], N23W, 94 miles]


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18 May 1915

From Sheerness to join 10th Cruiser Squadron

Lat 55.12, Long -12.52

4.0am: Heavy NE swell.

8.0am: Confused sea and NE swell.

9.45am: General Quarters.

10.20am: Stopped and dropped target. 10.30am: Half speed ahead and steamed round target at 10 knots while carrying out aiming rifle practice

11.40am: Secure. 11.50am: Recovered target. Noon: Full ahead.

7.30pm: Darkened ship. Closed all WT doors.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 307 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of a Position 50W of St Kilda]

[Misty for most of day, easterly wind force 6 or 7 for most of am, force 5 in pm. Noon temperature 51F]


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19 May 1915

From Sheerness

Lat 54.23, Long -8.12

am: Hands employed making haversacks and boats bags, covering boats gripes, clearing out No 4 hold and stowing paraffin casks. Sponged out all guns. Gun’s crews at divisional and loader drills.

10.45am: Received instructions to proceed to Lat 59 N Long 9 W, altered course S81W and reduced speed to 12 knots.

Noon: Increased to 13 knots.

2.20am: Arrived at Position assigned and commenced patrolling on courses NNE and SSW zig-zagging two points each side of courses and altering course every quarter hour.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Hands to Physical drill.

5.0pm: Observed floating object. Stopped and picked it up (Fisherman’s pellet [pallet]).

5.25pm: Proceeded full speed, altered course N75E for new patrolling position Lat 59 15 N, Long 8 00 W. Increased speed to 14 knots. Cleared away all guns and prepared for night defence.

7.30pm: Darkened ship and closed all WT doors.

8.0pm: Arrived at Position assigned. Reduced speed to 13 knots and commenced patrolling on meridian 8 degrees W between Lat 59 15 N and Lat 59 45 N zig-zagging continually.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 311 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of a Position Lat 59 00 N, Long 9 00 W, S63W, 30.5 miles]


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20 May 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 59.53, Long -8.00

2.0am: Turned ship round and steered to make NNE, zig-zagging two points each side of course altered course every quarter hour.

5.0am: Altered course SSW.

8.0am: Altered course NNE.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers. 10.0am: General Quarters.

10.15am: Stopped and slipped target. 10.30am: Full ahead, and steamed round target at 12 knots, while carrying out practice from 6 inch and 6 pounder guns.

11.40am: Cease fire. 11.50am: Recovered target.

Noon: Full ahead. Proceeded on patrol, at 13 knots zig-zagging and making SSW.

2.0pm: Altered course to make NNE.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. 5.0pm: Lifebuoy thrown out. Exercised “man overboard”.

5.6pm: Starboard cutter away. Engines at various speeds steaming round position of buoy.

6.0pm: Cutter recovered life-buoy and returned to ship.

6.15pm: Hoisted cutter and proceeded on patrol. Cleared away all guns and prepared for night defence.

8.0pm: Altered course to make NNE.

10.0pm: Position DR Lat 59 45 W, Long 8 00 W, altered course N47E.

11.40pm: Passed HMS Teutonic.

Midnight: Reduced speed to 12 knots.

[Distance run through the Water: 297 miles]


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21 May 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 61.62, Long -4.40

1.0am: Zig-zagging.

2.0am: Increased speed to 13 knots.

2.30am: Cast the lead and every half hour to 6.30am.

6.0am: Observed Munken Rock bearing East, altered course SE x E.

6.30am: Munken Rock abeam bearing NE x N, altered course S85E, Log 105.

am: Guns crews at divisional drill, remainder of hands employed cleaning out boats, making boats and boatswains bags, canvas covers for rifles, stowing away all spare gear, oiling over wire hawsers etc.

10.10am: Fog set in thick. Reduced speed to 10 knots.

Noon: Altered course S87E.

1.0pm: Increased speed to 12 knots. 1.15pm: Increased speed to 13 knots.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Exercised fire stations.

5.0pm: Reduced speed to 10 knots.

7.20pm: Increased speed to 13 knots.

9.15pm: Altered course N30W to rendezvous with HMS “Ambrose” in Lat 62 34 N, Long 1 40 W.

11.40pm: Altered course N by E.

[Distance run through the Water: 292 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 171 miles from Position at 10.00pm]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position Lat 62 30 N, Long 2 00 E, N73.5E, 187.5 miles]

[Mist or fog all day, noon temperature 45F]


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22 May 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 62.42, Long -0.82

0.30am: Arrived at rendezvous. Steamed on a line 42 degrees. 222 [or 22.2] degrees at various speeds looking for Ambrose.

4.0am: Increased to 12 knots and commenced to describe a square round position of rendezvous in search of Ambrose.

6.5am: Increased to 13 knots and steered S61W in direction of supposed siren.

7.5am: Altered course N61E and increased to 14 knots.

7.55am: Continued on square, reduced speed to 12 knots.

am: Hands cleaning ship throughout.

10.0am: Square completed altered course S19W.

10.37am: Reduced to 10 knots.

0.35pm: Dead slow.

1.35pm: Increased to 12 knots and steered on a line N28W S28E (magnetic) turning round every quarter hour.

2.45pm: Set course S63E and continued on voyage being unable to find Ambrose [according to her log for this date she is going to and fro at a different location].

3.10pm: Altered course S76E and increased to 13 knots. 3.45pm: Increased to 14 knots.

5.50pm: Increased to 14.5 knots.

6.5pm: Altered course S21E.

8.30pm: Darkened ship and closed all WT doors.

9.30pm: Cast the lead and at every half hour till midnight.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 290 miles]

[Fog almost all day, thick at times]


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23 May 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 60.28, Long 3.93

2.0am: Sounding every half hour till 8am.

6.10am: Reduced speed to 13 knots. 7.0am: Reduced speed to 10 knots. 7.40am: Altered course S75E.

9.0am: Altered course N59E.

9.45am: Divisions. 10.0am: Divine Service. Increased speed to 13 knots.

11.0am: Altered course N30W.

3.10pm: Reduced speed to 10 knots.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Cleared away all guns and prepared for night defence.

8.0pm: Increased to 14 knots. 8.30pm: Darkened ship. Sounding every half hour from 8.0 till midnight.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 304 miles]

[Another very misty, foggy day]


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24 May 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 64.32, Long 8.03

1.0am: Sounding every half hour till 6.30 and from 8.30 to 10.30.

2.55am: Altered course N30E. 3.10am: Altered course N13E.

4.0am: Altered course N45E.

6.20am: Altered course N40E.

am: Guns crews at divisional and loaler [? - word off edge of page, more likely loader] drill, remainder of hands employed as requisite. Sponged out all guns.

Noon: Sighted [HMS] “Alcantara”, steered SE to meet her.

0.30pm: Courses various keeping company with “Alcantara” while signalling and receiving information re patrol.

2.20pm: Parted company with “Alcantara”, set course N30W.

3.0pm: Altered course N46E, altered course every quarter hour zig-zagging three points each side of course.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Hands to physical drill.

4.58pm: Threw over life-buoy and exercised “man overboard”.

5.3pm: Cutter away. 5.20pm: Cutter recovered life buoy and returned to ship. Cutter hoisted. Full ahead.

7.15pm: Altered course S6W.

9.40pm: Altered course N46E.

10.30pm: Altered course S46W.

Midnight: 8 to 11 Sounding every half hour.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 280 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of a Position Lat 64 41 N, Long 8 52 E, N43E, 34 miles]

[Mist and rain for most of day]


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25 May 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 64.27, Long 8.75

2.0am: Altered course every quarter hour zig-zagging three points either side of courses.

4.15pm: Turned round to make N46E.

9.40am: Altered course S24E.

am: Hands at pistol practice. Gun’s crews at divisional drill. Sponged out all guns.

10.0am: General Quarters. Exercised fire control. Fire and stretcher parties exercised. Circuits tested.

10.30am: Observed Halten Light House S18E, 7 miles, altered course N34W.

11.5am: Altered course S72W.

11.30am: Secured.

3.30pm: Sighted steamer bearing SE.

4.45pm: Came up with steamer “Tyr” Norwegian from New York to Archangel Lat 63 48 N, Long 7 35 E. Steamer signalled “Stand by me”, “am disabled”.

4.50pm: Cutter away to board. Circled round steamer at various speeds.

6.30pm: Cutter returned and hoisted.

6.45pm: Proceeded South in order to send wireless re SS “Tyr”.

10.0pm: Zig-zagging throughout.

11.40pm: Got message through to Bergen, altered course N53E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 302 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Lat 63 55 N, Long 7 27 E, S57W, 40 miles]

[Misty in am, overcast in pm, westerly wind force 6 until 1pm, then force 5 or 4, sea state rough at times]


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26 May 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 64.05, Long 8.22

3.50am: Sighted a steamer bearing SE steering apparently SSE 5 knots. Altered course SE x S to intercept her.

4.50am: Intercepted SS “Tyr” 7 miles W by N from Sletringen Island [where there is a lighthouse].

4.55am: Sea boat away to board.

7.45am: Cutter returned.

7.55am: Left ship with prize crews gear etc.

8.35am: Cutter returned and left again with prize crew.

10.0am: Ordered SS Tyr to proceed to Kirkwall. Sub Lieutenant Thompson RNR in charge. Position Lat 63 40 N. Long 8 00 E. [signed] LGP Vereker Lieutenant RNR.

am: Hands to Physical drill. Hands employed fitting boats gripes, making wire spans. Guns crews at divisional drill.

10.8am: Hoisted cutter. Proceeded full speed. Course N25W.

10.25am: Altered course N5E. 11.6am: Altered course N32E.

Noon: Altered course N69E. 0.30pm: Altered course S61W.

2.0pm: Zig-zagging throughout.

3.45pm: Overtook SS “Tyr”: Lat 63 41 N, Long 7 18 E, turned round and steered to make N63E.

6.0pm: Courses various to intercept several small steamers and fishing vessels.

8.15pm: Stopped to communicate with Norwegian Steam tug “Parrat”.

8.39pm: Full speed ahead, altered course North. 8.45pm: Altered course N37E.

9.30pm: Altered course S69W.

11.0pm: Zig-zagging throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 260 miles]


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27 May 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 64.30, Long 7.58

2.0am: Altered course every quarter hour, zig-zagging. Turned ship round to make N67E.

6.35am: Turned to make S75W.

7.35am: Checked position of ship by bearing of Froöerne. 7.50am: Altered course West.

8.44am: Altered course S69W.

am: Gun’s crews at divisional and loader drill. Sponged out all guns. Remainder as requisite.

10.55am: Observed smoke of steamer bearing N16W, altered course N16W.

11.30am: Altered course N0.5E and rung for all possible speed. 11.55am: Altered course N x E0.5E.

1.15pm: Stopped. Overtook British SS Benshaw bound to Archangel. Position: Lat 64 40 N, Long 7 38 E.

1.20: Full ahead. Circled round steamer while signalling. 1.37pm: Proceeded. Set course S12W.

3.43pm: Altered course N68E.

4.57pm: Life buoy thrown overboard. Exercised “man overboard”. 5.0pm: Sea boat away.

5.25pm: Cutter picked up buoy and returned. 5.30pm: Cutter hoisted. Full ahead. Prepared for night defence.

8.0pm: Altered course to make S70W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 312 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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28 May 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 62.95, Long 6.27

3.0am: Zig-zagging throughout.

6.15am: Altered course S12W. Sounding every half house from 6.30 to 9.

7.5am: Altered course S78E.

9.0am: Sighted a steamer bearing S52E, altered course S5E to intercept her.

9.39am: Half speed. 9.45am: Stopped. Sea boat away to board Norwegian SS “Maggie” from Narvik to Manchester. Position: Lat 62 59 N, Long 6 25 E. [signed] LGP Vereker Lieutenant RNR, SH Smiles Sub Lieutenant RNR.

11.30am: Sea boat returned and hoisted.

11.40am: Half speed. 11.50am: Full speed S83W.

1.0pm: Altered course to make S61W.

3.0pm: Position checked by bearings of Kalven Light House.

4.45pm: Altered course N67W. Position: Lat 62 21 N, Long 4 52 E.

8.30pm: Altered course N23W. 9.30pm: Altered N33W.

[Distance run through the Water: 278 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 232 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Ona Kali Light House S54E, 9.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Squally north easterly wind force 7 at 10pm and midnight, with very rough sea]


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29 May 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 63.13, Long 1.85

1.0am: Arrived at South end of new patrol. Altered course to make N17E, zig-zagging throughout.

7.0am: Turned to make S15W.

am: Crew employed holystoning decks and cleaning ship throughout.

0.30pm: Altered course N16E.

6.0pm: Altered course S17W.

9.30pm: Sighted a vessel and altered course ESE to intercept her.

10.10pm: Stopped and communicated with Norwegian whaler “Hercules II”.

10.30pm: Full ahead. Course S40W.

[North easterly wind force 5 or 6 until 4pm with rough sea at times]


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30 May 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 63.20, Long 2.05

0.40am: Signalled HMS “Caribbean”.

0.50am: Turned ship round and steered to make N15E.

7.0am: Altered course S17W.

9.45am: Divisions. 10.0am: Held Divine service.

11.0am: Steering by propellors [sic] while engineers repairing defect in steering engine.

0.25pm: Observed HMS Carribbean [Caribbean] to the southward.

0.40pm: Turned to N15E.

2.30pm: Steering with engines.

7.0pm: Steering engine repaired. Resumed use.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 248 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of a Position Lat 63 00 N, Long 2 00 E, S6W, 12 miles]


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31 May 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 64.07, Long 1.92

2.30am: Altered course N14E.

5.0am: Zig-zagging throughout.

9.0am: Turned round to steer S17E.

9.30am: Sighted a vessel.

10.5am: Altered course to N15E to observe vessels movements.

am: Hands employed fitting boats gripes, making wire spans, pointing boats falls and fitting life lines on sea boats. Guns crews at divisional drill.

11.0am: Altered course S17W.

11.40am: Altered course WNW to intercept vessel.

0.30pm: Passed Norwegian Whaler “Elf”, altered course WSW.

1.30pm: Altered course SE x S.

3.45pm: Altered course S17W.

9.0pm: Turned vessel round and zig-zagged to make N14E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 296 miles]

[Southerly wind force 6 or 7 from 8am, with sea state rough, mist and rain in pm, noon temperature 48F]


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[Log page not filled in]



LOGS FOR JUNE 1915


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[Cover of Copy of Log for June 1915, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in but signed, as before, dated 12 July 1915]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as follows:]


Barometer



Mercurial or Aneroid

Aneroid


Name of Maker and number

Kelvin Bottomley and Baird


Height of cistern above sea



Error of Mercurial Barometer

0.45 inches too high till noon June 18th reset on that date


Thermometers for Air Temperature



Position in Ship

Bridge


Whether in screen

No


Maker and No

Kelvin and James White 2302C

From 19.6.15 to 30.6.15


Kelvin Bottomley and Baird no number

From 1.6.15 to 19.6.15

Thermometer for Sea Temperature



Maker and No

Kelvin and James White



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1 June 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 63.92, Long 2.32

3.0am: Turn round to make S17W.

am: Hands employed pointing boat falls, making wire spans and slings. Gun’s crews at divisional drill. Sponged out all guns.

8.30pm: Darkened ship. WT [Watertight] door closed.

11.0pm: Vessel labouring heavily.

[Course and Distance: Indirect 288 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position Lat 64 00 N, Long 2 00 E, N62W, 9 miles]

[Currents in the 24 hours ending at Noon: N43E, 20 miles]

[Squally westerly wind force 7 to 8 from 7pm, with sea very rough to high and rain]


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2 June 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 62.92, Long 0.28

1.0am: Altered course S23W.

3.0am: Vessel labouring heavily.

7.0am: Altered course N12E. Observed steamer bearing NW. Increased speed and proceed in chase.

10.25am: Caught up with Danish Trawler GK448 Ymir [GK is the registration for Grindavik, Iceland]

10.30am: Cutter away to board. Position Lat 62 55 N, Long 0 17 E.

[[signed] LGP Vereker, Lieutenant RNR]

11.55am: Ymir permitted to proceed. Cutter returned.

0.15pm: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded Full speed, S80E.

1.30pm: Sighted HMS “Caribbean”, altered course S57E.

1.54pm: Altered course N83W steering parallel with Caribbean while signalling.

2.35pm: Altered course N68E and parted company from “Caribbean”.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Cleared away all guns and prepared for night defence.

5.20pm: Altered course N12E.

9.30pm: Altered course S20W.

11.0pm: Zig-zagging throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 275 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position Lat 63 00 N, Long 2 00 E, N85E, 47 miles]


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3 June 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 64.73, Long 5.90

1.0am: Sighted HMS India, altered course S65W. 1.24am: Altered course N59E, steaming in company with “India” while signalling.

7.0am: In company with “India” till 8am.

10.0am: Sighted a vessel bearing N80E, altered course S70E to intercept her.

10.38am: Stopped. Cutter away to board Norwegian Steam fishing vessel “Ran” of Aalesund. Lat 64 44 N Long 5 54 E. [signed] LGP Vereker Lieutenant RNR.

[Various course and speeds round steamer]

Noon: Cutter returned and hoisted. Full speed. Course N51E.

9.45pm: Altered course N78W. Log 138.

11.0pm: Altered course S78E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 306 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of a Position Lat 66 30 N, Long 9 30 E, N40E, 139 miles]


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4 June 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 66.50, Long 9.30

2.0am: Altered course N79W.

3.0am: Zig-zagging throughout.

5.0am: Altered course E by S.

6.25am: Altered course SSW to intercept steamer.

7.32am: Stopped, cutter away to board British SS Novo [listed here], Hull to Archangel, Position Lat 66 17 N, Long 9 50 E.

[[Signed] LGP Vereker Lieutenant RNR]

8.33am: Cutter returned. “Novo” permitted to proceed on voyage.

8.36am: Cutter hoisted. Full ahead. Course N by E.

9.18am: Altered course W by N.

10.0am: General Quarters. Exercised fire control. Supply, fire and stretcher parties exercised.

11.0am: Secure. Hands employed cleaning filter, painting guns and as requisite.

2.0pm: Zig-zagging throughout.

4.0pm: Altered course E by S.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Read Warrants Nos 4 and 5.

5.15pm: Cleared away all guns, prepared for night defence.

7.25pm: Altered course to intercept steamer.

8.10pm: Steaming in company Norwegian SS “Renteria” with prize crew on board from “India” [see also her log for this date].

8.38pm: Resumed course.

Midnight: Exercised Action.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 325 miles]

[Very good visibility all day, barometric pressure relatively high and steady, noon temperature 46F]


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5 June 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 66.43, Long 9.25

2.0am: Altered course E by S.

3.0am: Zig-zagging throughout.

5.0am: Altered course W by N.

8.15am: Altered course E by S.

am: Hands employed holystoning decks and cleaning ship throughout.

10.23am: Altered course W by N.

1.45pm: Altered course E by S.

3.0pm: Altered course W by N.

4.0pm: Altered course E by S.

7.35pm: Observed steamer to Eastward.

8.5pm: Half speed. 8.10pm: Stopped. 8.12pm: Cutter away to board Swedish SS Götaland from Narik [presumably Narvik], Position Lat 66 25 N, Long 10 25 E.

[[Signed] LGP Vereker Lieutenant RNR]

9.40pm: Cutter took prize crew to Gotaland. Ordered Gotaland to Kirkwall with prize crew. Sub Lieutenant Smiles in charge.

10.25pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. 10.27pm: Full ahead WSW.

11.0pm: Altered course S by E. 11.30pm: Altered course SSW.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 315 miles]

[Mist or fog for much of day]


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6 June 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 66.98, Long 11.83

0.30am: Altered course SSW.

4.0am: Altered course East.

6.0am: Altered course N by E. 6.30am: Altered course N8E.

9.45am: Divisions. 10.0am: Divine Service. Altered course N83E.

11.0am: Altered course East.

11.30am: Altered course SE to intercept steamer.

11.54am: Half speed. 11.56am: Stopped.

11.58am: Cutter away to board Norwegian SS “Steinstad”, Position Lat 66 59 N, Long 11 50 E. [signed] LGP Vereker, Lieutenant RNR.

[Various courses and speeds round steamer]

1.15pm: Steamer permitted to proceed. 1.20pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. 1.21pm: Full speed, North.

1.35pm: Altered course N61W.

3.15pm: Altered course S80E.

5.0pm: Exercised action and prepared for night defence.

8.30pm: Closed all WT doors.

9.15pm: Altered course S80E.

10.0pm: Zig-zagging.

Midnight: Altered course N80W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 316 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position Lat 67 05 W, Long 12 30 E, N69E, 16.5 miles]


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7 June 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 67.03, Long 10.00

3.0am: Altered course S80E.

6.0am: Altered course N80W.

6.30am: Passing fog banks.

9.0am: In company with “India”.

9.23am: Speed 6 knots. 10.15am: 10 knots. 10.55am: Increased to 14 knots.

11.0am: Courses various taking station from “India” and looking for “Ambrose”.

11.48am: Sighted “Ambrose”, altered course N10W.

0.20pm: Stopped. “Ambrose” sent over prize crew, orders etc.

1.5pm: Parted company. Full ahead S67W.

2.30pm: Altered course S12W to intercept steamer. 2.40pm: Altered course SSE.

3.22pm: Stopped. 3.25pm: Cutter away to board Russian SS “Czcera” [?] from Blyth to Archangel, Lat 66 39 N, Long 9 46 E. [this entry and two others later in pm signed by LGP Vereker Lieutenant RNR]

4.30pm: Steamer proceeded. Cutter returned. 4.33pm: Cutter hoisted. Full speed.

5.0pm: Altered course S72W to intercept steamer.

6.8pm: Stopped. 6.10pm: Cutter away to board British SS Hildawell, Lat 66 31 N, Long 9 11 E.

6.45pm: Steamer proceeded. Cutter returned. 6.50pm: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded full speed.

10.25pm: Altered course S by E to intercept steamer.

11.10pm: Stopped. 11.12pm: Cutter away to board Norwegian SS “C Sundt”, Lat 65 52 N, Long 7 22 E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 297 miles]

[Mist or fog until mid-afternoon]


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8 June 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 64.48, Long 3.62

0.5am: SS C Sundt permitted to proceed. 0.15am: Boat hoisted, full ahead. Proceeded S70W.

1.35am: Engines slow and variously while communicating with British SS “Denaby”.

2.10am: Full speed, altered course South to intercept Norwegian Fishing Vessel. 2.35am: S10E.

3.0am: Proceeded on course S70W. Revolutions for 14 knots.

10.7am: Stopped and put target over.

10.12am: Full ahead and steamed round target at 12 knots, while carrying out aiming rifle practice.

[Various speeds and courses round target]

11.15am: Recovered target. 11.15 Full ahead. Course S72W.

3.30pm: Reduced to 12 knots.

6.35pm: Reduced to 9 knots.

7.30pm: Increased to 12 knots. 7.45pm: Increased to 14 knots.

[Distance run through the Water: 280 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: S46W, 220 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of a Position Lat 60 N, Long 7 W, S48W, 399 miles]

[Mist or fog from noon onwards, with rain at times in pm]


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9 June 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 60.82, Long -4.95

1.10am: Passed HMS “Teutonic”.

2.0am: Altered course S63W.

6.45am to 7.0am: Steering S30W to intercept British trawler.

am: Guns crews at divisional and loader drill. Remainder of hands making mat for loader, ~eckets [?] for life buoys and painting hatches.

Noon: Heavy Westerly swell.

4.30pm: Sighted HMS “Cedric”. 4.45pm: Sighted HMS “Digby”. Evening quarters, read warrant No 6, prepared for night defence.

5.35pm: Half speed, altered course N70W to close “Cedric”.

5.50pm: Stopped. Received one sick case from Digby and orders etc from “Cedric”.

7.5pm: Course South 10 knots.

7.45pm: Proceeded on patrol 13 knots.

8.20pm: Altered course SSW.

9.0pm: Altered course N19E. Darkened ship. Closed all WT doors.

11.0pm: Altered course SSW.

Midnight: Zig-zagging throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: S47W, 323 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of a Position Lat 60 00 N, Long 7 00 W, S50W, 79 miles]


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10 June 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 60.07, Long -6.95

2.0am: Altered course N19E, zig-zagging throughout.

5.0am: Altered course SSW.

7.10am: Observed and challenged HMS “Duke of Cornwall”.

8.0am: Altered course N19E.

8.35am: Altered course North towards “Digby” and “Duke of Cornwall”.

9.17am: Half speed for signalling purposes.

9.20am: Altered course SSW. 9.35am: Full speed.

10.0am: Exercised Abandon Ship.

am: Guns crews at loading competition. Remainder of hands employed making mats and as requisite.

11.0am: Altered course SSW.

1.10pm: Altered course to intercept Danish steamer.

2.10pm: Altered course WSW.

3.15pm: Altered course N19E.

4.0pm to 8.0pm: Exercised after steering position.

4.55pm: Altered course to intercept steamer.

5.50pm: Half speed and communicated with British Steam Trawler “Nellie Bruce”.

6.0pm: Cutter away to board and received report from trawler re submarine in vicinity. Position Lat 59 52 N, Long 6 25 W.

6.25pm: Cutter returned. 6.30pm: Hoisted. Full ahead 14 knots.

7.23pm: Altered course SSW to intercept Danish SS “Djuresland”. 7.55 Signalled “Djuresland” Prize crew on board. Proceeded.

8.20pm: Set course S65W. Log 102.

10.50pm: Lat stellar Observation 59 09 N.

Midnight: Zig-zagging throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 300 miles]


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11 June 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 56.97, Long -8.45

3.0am: Zig-zagging throughout.

6.45am: St Kilda bearing S42E, altered course S23W.

7.30am: Altered course S11E.

8.0am: St Kilda abeam N79E 22.25 miles.

10.0am: General Quarters. Exercised fire control. Fire and stretcher parties, supply parties exercised.

11.15am: Secure. Sighsetters [sightsetters] competition held. Hands employed making mats, putting fenders on motor boat, cleaning ship.

1.0pm: Altered course S70E.

1.40pm: Barra Head S70E, distant 10 miles, altered course S7E, zig-zagging 3 points.

3.0pm: Passed “Alsatian” and “Orotava”.

4.25pm: Skerryvore Light House abeam N83E, 12 miles, speed reduced, zig-zagging 4 points each side of courses.

7.30pm: Altered course ESE to make Oversay. 7.40pm: Signalled armed trawler Nellie Braddock.

8.0pm: Altered course S7E. Sounding every quarter hour.

8.26pm: Observed Oversay Light bearing ESE, distant 5 miles. 8.35pm: Altered course N by W. [further alterations in course until 10.15pm]

10.45pm: Otter Rock Light Vessel abeam.

11.0pm: Mull of Cantyre Light bearing S11E, altered course S11E.

11.30pm: Courses various as necessary rounding Mull, distant 0.75 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 326 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Barra Head Light House S69E, 28 miles]


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12 June 1915

Going into Glasgow [though not stated at top of page]

Lat 55.86, Long -4.30 [estimated]

0.30am: Courses various rounding Mull.

1.0am: Sanda Island Light N by W, 2 miles. Set course N79E.

2.15am: Pladda Light House abeam N11W, 2 miles, altered course N44E.

2.48am: Holy Island Light House abeam N46W, 2.5 miles, altered course N18E.

3.30am: Observed Cambrae [Cumbrae] bearing N19E, altered course N15E.

3.45am: Passed Cambrae Light House distant 4 cables, altered course N23E.

4.15am: Reduced speed off Toward Point while signalling. 4.17am: Stopped.

4.28am: Received permission to pass boom defence. Proceeded full speed.

4.53am: Stopped to received Pilot off Gantock [The Gantocks]. 4.58am: Pilot aboard. Proceeded to Pilots instructions.

5.5am: Passed boom defence.

5.30am: Stopped. Engines and helm as necessary. 5.40am: Let go port anchor in 7 fathoms off Tail of the Bank.

6.0am: Despatched cutter to shore with Postman.

7.20am: Cutter returned and hoisted.

8.15am: Hove up anchor. 8.30am: Slow ahead and proceeded up river. Engines and helm as required by [pilot].

9.15am: Passed Dumbarton.

10.10am: Passed Renfrew.

11.0am: Entered Princes Dock and berthed with assistance of two tugs. 11.45am: Vessel moored in position.

pm: Leave to White Watch and half of Blue watch from 5.0pm till 7.0am Wednesday 16th.

4.15pm: Evening quarters.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 235 miles]

[River steaming 25 miles]

[Misty all day, noon temperature 70F]


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13 June 1915

At Glasgow [though not stated in log]

Lat 55.86, Long -4.30

8.40am: Landed Roman Catholics for Church.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers.

10.15am: Shifted ship to coaling berth.

11.30am: Vessel moored in position by coal shoot [chute].

1.15pm: Leave to remainder of Blue watch to 7.0am Monday [on this Sunday].

4.15pm: Evening quarters.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 425 tons]


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14 June 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.30

0.45am: Commenced tipping coal into No 3 hold.

am: Coaling throughout.

2.30pm: Sub Lieutenant Macfarlane RNR joined.

pm: Coaling throughout with shore labour.

11.0pm: Shifted to different berth.

Midnight: Vessel moored.


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15 June 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.30

1.50am: Resumed coaling through side ports.

am and pm: Coaling throughout.


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16 June 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.30

3.0am: Coaling in side pockets throughout.

7.0am: Vessel aground at low water.

9.0am: Leave to Red Watch and second part of Blue Watch till 7pm Friday 18th.

4.0pm: Coaling continued throughout.

8.0pm: Vessel aground at low water.


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17 June 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.30

4.0am: Coaling through side doors throughout.

8.0am: Hands employed taking stores on board and variously as requisite. Vessel aground at low water.

11.0am: Shore labourers fitting voice pipes.

4.30pm: Finished coaling.

6.0pm: Hands washing down decks.

9.0pm: Vessel aground at low water.


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18 June 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.30

8.0am: Vessel aground at low water.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship after coaling, and painting overside. Shore labour fitting voice pipes from fore to after control.

pm: Hands employed as in forenoon, and taking in stores.

4.15pm: Shifted ship one ship’s length ahead.


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19 June 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.30

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship and preparing ship for sea. Shore labourers fitting voice pipes.

pm: Admonished Mr Lawrence for disobedience of orders in regard to reticence in Service matters while on shore.

[[Signed] F Lawrence Midshipman RNR and Dugmore [probably] Commander]

3.15pm: Tugs “Victor” and “Jason” alongside

3.30pm: Pilot aboard, singled up moorings.

4.15pm: Let go fore and aft and with assistance of tugs left wharf. Engines and helm as required.

4.40pm: Entered River, slow ahead. Engines at various speeds as required by Pilot.

5.32pm: Passed Dalmuir. Full speed.

6.15pm: Passed Dumbarton Rock.

6.50pm: Passing Greenock. Slow for workmen to finish fitting voicepipes.

7.40pm: Passed Boom Defence. 7.45pm: Stopped and discharged Pilot and workmen. 7.47pm: Half speed.

8.0pm: Full speed, 13 knots.

8.50pm: Passed Cambrae [sic], altered course S27W.

9.46pm: Holy Island Light House abeam N63W, 1 mile.

10.10pm: Pladda Light abeam N63W, 2.25 miles, altered course S82W. 10.45pm: Altered course S70W. 11.15pm: Altered course West.

11.40pm: Sanda Island Light bearing N15W, altered course N65W.

Midnight: Courses Various rounding Mull of Cantyre.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2502 tons]

[Weather fine, then misty in late pm, noon temperature 54F]


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20 June 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 57.02, Long -8.55

0.30am: Mull of Cantyre Light bearing N75W, distant 1.25 miles. Set course N15W.

1.32am: Altered course N61W.

2.27am: Altered course N35W.

3.50am: Oversay Light bearing S73E, distant 8 miles, altered course N15W.

4.0am: Zig zagging three points each side of course.

7.7am: Skerryvore Light House at N75E, distant 13 miles.

8.0am: Altered course N5W.

9.0am: Hands cleaning ship, holystoning decks.

10.8am: Barra Head Light House bearing S72E, 10 miles, altered course N43W.

11.0am: Divisions and Prayers.

Noon: Zig-zagging on all courses.

2.10pm: St Kilda bearing N47E about 40 miles, altered course N1W.

3.32pm: Altered course N50W.

4.0pm: Altered course N24W to intercept steamer.

4.17pm: Stopped. 4.20pm: Cutter away to board SS Huron (British) [possibly the ship listed here], Position Lat 57 34 N, Long 9 35 W.

5.26pm: Boat returned. 5.30pm: Boat hoisted. Full ahead. Course N50W. Speed 14.5 knots.

7.0pm: Reduced speed to 13 knots.

8.0pm: Altered course N20E.

8.30pm: Darkened ship. Closed all WT doors and scuttles.

11.0pm: Zig-zagging throughout.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 205 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of a Position 30 miles West of Soa Island, N34W, 58 miles]


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21 June 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 59.40, Long -8.60

2.0am: Altered course North to intercept steamer.

2.15am: Stopped. 2.18am: Cutter away to board Danish SS Arkansas [Arkansas (1) listed here], Lat 58 59 N, Long 10 33 W. [Signed] SH Smiles, Sub Lieutenant RNR.

3.40am: Boat returned. 3.56am: Boat hoisted. Full ahead. Course N35W.

5.0am: Altered course N20E.

6.0am: Altered course S55E. Endeavouring find “Arkansas”.

8.35am: Altered course N85E.

10.0am: General Quarters. Exercised fire control, tested circuits; fire control and supply parties exercised.

11.0am: Secure. Altered course S42E. Hands employed cleaning ship, fitting rope fenders round cutters. Sponged out all guns.

0.10pm: Altered course S67E. 1.0pm: Altered course S33E.

2.10pm: Failed to find “Arkansas”, altered course N72W to return to patrol.

3.0pm: Altered course S85W to intercept vessel.

3.35pm: Stopped. 3.37pm: Cutter away to board Danish 3 masted schooner “Salus”, Position Lat 59 10 N, Long 8 16 W.

[Entry signed by Sub Lieutenant Smiles]

4.12pm: Boat returned. 4.15pm: Hoisted. Proceeded on Course N54W, 14 knots.

4.45pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 8. Hands to Physical Drill.

5.15pm: Prepared for night defence.

6.30pm: Stopped and manouvred [sic] to pick up life buoy (no name) 6.40pm: Resumed Course and speed.

8.30pm: Darkened ship. Closed all WT doors.

10.50pm: Arrived on patrol, altered course S1E, reduced speed to 13 knots, zig-zagging.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 280 miles]

[Weather mostly fine and quiet, noon temperature 55F]


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22 June 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 59.40, Long -10.78

2.0am: Altered course N4W.

3.0am: Zig-zagging three points each side of courses.

5.0am: Altered course S1E.

8.0am: Altered course N4W.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship throughout. 8 Hands fitting rope fenders round first and second Cutters and motor boat.

11.0am: Altered course S1E.

2.0pm: Altered course N4W.

5.0pm: Altered course S1E.

6.0pm: Zig-zagging throughout.

8.0pm: Altered course N4W.

9.30pm: Altered course to intercept steamer N55E. 9.35pm: Half speed. 9.45pm: Slow.

9.50pm: Turned round and steered parallel course with steamer S20E. Dead slow.

10.35pm: Stopped. 10.40pm: Cutter away to board Norwegian SS “Stat”, Lat 59 20 N, Long 10 40 W. [Signed] SH Smiles, Sub Lieutenant RNR.

11.15pm: Cutter returned. 11.20pm: Cutter hoisted. Forward fall parted.

Midnight: Cutter secured. Proceeded on patrol.

[Distance run through the Water: 309 miles]


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23 June 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 59.37, Long -10.85

0.3am: Full speed ahead. Course NNW. Speed 13 knots. 0.30am: Altered course South.

2.0am: Altered course N5W.

3.0am: Zig zagging throughout.

5.0am: Altered course South.

8.0am: Altered course North.

10.0am: Exercised Collision Stations. Guns crews at divisional drills. Remainder of hands fitting fenders to first and second Cutters and motor boat, preparing provisions for prize crews and cleaning paintwork.

11.0am: Altered course South.

2.0pm: Altered course North.

5.0pm: Altered course S3E. Hands to Physical Drill.

8.0pm: Altered course North.

10.0pm: Zig-zagging throughout.

11.0pm: Altered course S5E.

[Distance run through the Water: 287 miles]

[Easterly or south easterly wind force 5 or 6 from 8am, sea becoming rough in evening, weather mostly overcast]


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24 June 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 59.57, Long -10.62

2.0am: Altered course North.

4.0am: Zig zagging throughout.

5.0am: Altered course S5E.

8.0am: Altered course North.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers. Hands employed fitting fenders to cutters and motor boat, pointing boat falls and washing paintwork.

10.30am: Altered course N20E.

11.15am: Altered course S19W.

2.15pm: Altered course N5W. 3.15pm: Altered course N3W.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Exercised fire stations.

5.15pm: General Quarters. Prepared for night defence.

5.45pm: Observed HMS “Hildebrand” and altered course N70W. 6.15pm: Half speed.

6.22pm: Stopped. 6.25pm: Cutter away to “Hildebrand” with mail.

6.43pm: Cutter returned. 6.49pm: Hoisted. 6.50pm: Proceeded full speed N11W.

8.30pm: Altered course S6E to rendezvous with “Columbella”. Darkened ship and closed WT doors and scuttles.

10.30pm: Altered course S10W. 10.45pm: Altered course S40W.

[Distance run through the Water: 307 miles]


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25 June 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 60.47, Long -11.82

1.0am: Altered course S67E.

2.20am: Passed HMS “Changuinola”.

2.39am: Altered course N by E. 2.55pm: Altered course S by W.

3.7am: Observed HMS “Columbella”, altered course S30W. 3.15pm: Altered course S70W.

3.45am: Slow. 3.49am: Stopped. 3.54pm: Starboard Cutter away. 3.58pm: Port Cutter away to Columbella for absentees.

4.30am: First cutter returned. 4.45am: Second cutter returned. 4.50am: Cutters hoisted. Proceeded N5E, speed 14 knots. Received 16 Absentees.

6.25am: Passed HMS “Avenger”.

9.5am: Altered course N25E to close with HMS “Orapesa” [Oropesa].

9.50am: Half speed. 9.55am: Stopped.

10.10am: Cutter from “Orapesa” alongside. Transferred 4 Stoker ratings to her. 10.15am: Proceeded N16W, 14 knots.

am: Hands employed fitting rope fenders to cutters and motorboat and as requisite.

1.40pm: Altered course N76E.

2.30pm: Passed HMS “Andes”.

3.40pm: Passed HMS “Orotava”.

4.45pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 16. TW Jones Carpenter’s Crew confined to cells.

10.0pm: Altered course S56E to intercept steamer.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 299 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of a Position Lat 62 N, Long 14 W, N34.5”, 111.5 miles]


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26 June 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 62.82, Long -4.80

0.40am: Half speed. 0.42am: Stopped. 0.45am: Cutter away to board British Steam Trawler "Mollyhawk" [probably “Mollymawk”, listed here]. [Signed] SH Smiles Sub Lieutenant RNR. Position Lat 61 37 N, Long 8 05 W.

1.25am: Cutter returned. 1.35am: Hoisted. Full ahead, 13 knots, N26E.

4.0am: Myggenoes [Myggenaes] Island Light House abeam bearing S~~ [off edge of page] distant 10 miles.

4.55am: Altered course N76E.

6.0am: Altered course S86E.

2.54pm: Altered course N10E to intercept vessel (Norwegian Whaler “Hildur”).

3.20pm: Resumed course S83E.

4.45pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 9. One rating confined to cells.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 309 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position Lat 64 20 N, Long 9 50 E, N77E, 403.5 miles]


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27 June 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 64.03, Long 6.23

9.45am: Divisions. 10.15am: Held Divine Service.

2.43pm: Altered course N42E. Log 34, zig zagging.

7.5pm: Altered course S48W to rendezvous with “Teutonic”.

10.5pm: Observed HMS Teutonic, altered course ESE.

10.25pm: Half speed and turned to West. 10.35pm: Stopped. 10.40pm: Cutter away with mails etc.

11.5pm: Cutter returned. 11.10pm: Proceeded N42E, 13 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: N76E, 305 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position Lat 64 20 N, Long 9 50 E, N79E, 96 miles]

[Easterly then north easterly wind force 6 all day, sea state rough from noon onwards. Weather mostly fine, noon temperature 55F]


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28 June 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 66.25, Long 10.95

3.0am: Zig-zagging three points each side of course.

am: Hands employed refitting cutters falls and overhauling blocks, fitting fenders round motor boat, fitting crane guys, making wire slings for stretchers, etc.

2.10pm: Trænen Island Peak abeam S49E, distant 9.25 miles.

2.50pm: Altered course N35E.

5.0pm: Altered course S46W.

8.0pm: Altered course N39E, Tran [Trænen?] Island bearing S52E, distant 11 miles. Zig-zagging three points each side of courses throughout.

11.0pm: Altered course S48W. Zig-zagging 4 points.

Midnight: Altered course eight points every half hour.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 277 miles]


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29 June 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 65.67, Long 9.83

2.55am: Traen [sic] Island Peak bearing S42E, distant 12.5 miles.

10.0am: Exercised Abandon Ship Stations. Put out all boats.

am: Guns crews at divisional drills. Remainder employed assisting Ship’s Steward, fitting crane guys, stropping blocks and making nets.

1.15pm: Altered course S25W to intercept Steamer.

1.57pm: Stopped. 1.58pm: Port cutter away to board Norwegian SS Oilfeld [possibly Oifjeld]. 2.26pm: Cutter returned. Lat 65 27 N, Long 9 34 E. [Signed] SH Smiles Sub Lieutenant RNR.

2.30pm: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded 12 knots, making Course S48W, eight point alterations every half hour as before.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Hands to Physical Drill.

10.0pm: Steering straight, S50W.

11.0pm: Altered course S88E.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 282 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position Lat 61 10 N, Long 7 30 E, S33.5W, 108 miles]

[Weather fine in am, cloudy in pm, water temperature recorded from noon onwards - 47F, with air temperature 49F]


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30 June 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 65.43, Long 9.75

1.10am: Altered course N77W.

3.15am: Altered course N42E, zig-zagging 4 points each side, altered course every half hour eight points.

am: Gun’s crews at divisional drill. Sponged out all guns. Remainder of hands employed making fenders for motor boat, fitting new crane guys and as requisite.

1.23pm: Altered course S87W to intercept steamer. Increased to 14.5 knots.

3.20pm: Half speed. 3.21pm: Stopped. 3.24pm: Cutter away to board Swedish SS Phyllis. Position Lat 65 05 N, Long 9 22 E.

3.50pm: Cutter returned. [Signed] SH Smiles Sub Lieutenant RNR.

3.58pm: Cutter hoisted. Full speed 15 knots to intercept steamer bearing WNW (steam fishing vessel).

4.45pm: Altered course S28E, speed 14 knots.

5.45pm: Altered course N42E, speed 13 knots.

11.0pm: Altered course N25E.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 288 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of a Position Lat 64 30 N, Long 10 00 E, S6.5E, 56.5 miles]



LOGS FOR JULY 1915


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[Cover of Copy of Log for July 1915, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in but signed by E Dugmore, Commander in Command, dated 3 August 1915]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before (apart from dates)]


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1 July 1915

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 67.66, Long 12.77 [mean of 8am and 8pm positions, as noon position not shown]

2.11am: Trænen Island abeam S65E, distant 15 miles.

5.32am: Skomvar [Skomvaer] Light House bearing NW, distant 4 miles, altered course S83E. 6.0am: Altered course S13W. 6.20am: Altered course S7E.

7.45am: Altered course N31W.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers. Guns crews at Divisional Drills and Rifle Exercises. Remainder of hands fitting fender to motor boat, fitting crane guys, making mat for loader, cleaning and painting ship.

9.47am: Altered course S5E. Reduced to 11 knots.

11.13am: Increased to 13. 11.30am: Altered course N56W to close [HMS] “Victorian”.

11.50am: Altered course N15W in company “Victorian”. Speed 14 knots.

1.25pm: Stopped and sent cutter away to “Victorian” with mail. 1.47pm: Cutter returned 1.52pm: Proceeded 13 knots. Course North.

2.7pm: Skomvar Light House bearing S85E, distance 6 miles, altered course N22E.

6.52pm: Altered course N62E to intercept steamer speed 14 knots.

7.25pm: Stopped. 7.26pm: Cutter away to board British SS “Novo” in Lat 68 19 N, Long 13 11 E. [Signed] SH Smiles Sub Lieutenant RNR, Boarding Officer.

8.0pm: Boarding cutter returned. 8.5pm: Proceeded 13 knots, Course N35E.

9.50pm: Lilles Island (Vest Eraalen) Light House [probably Litløy/Little Island, Vesterålen] abeam distant 13 miles.

10.36pm: Altered course N50E.

11.25pm: Altered course North.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 316 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Skomvaer Light House N7W, 15.5 miles]


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2 July 1915

At Sea

Lat 69.27, Long 14.95

0.30am: Altered course N48E.

1.30am: Altered course S58W, speed 11 knots and patrolled on a line NE (true) turning round every half hour.

10.0am: Speed 12 knots, Course S25W to investigate smoke close in shore. General Quarters. Exercised fire control. Tested circuits. Fire, stretcher and supply parties exercised.

11.0am: Secure. Hands employed placing band round ~ [word off edge of page - probably funnel] and painting on C Deck.

11.10am: Altered course N25E, speed 9 knots.

2.0pm: Resumed patrol line altering course every half hour.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 260 miles]


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3 July 1915

At Sea

Lat 69.58, Long 15.77

2.30am: N50E and thereafter altering course every half hour. Steering alternately N50E and S58W.

8.0am: Hands holystoning deck and cleaning ship throughout.

[Log records multiple changes of course and speed for rest of day]

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 216 miles]

[Weather fine or cloudy, noon temperature 53F, sea temperature 46F]


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4 July 1915

At Sea

Lat 69.22, Long 13.53

3.0am: Patrolling line N64E and S64W (magnetic) altering course every hour.

9.45am: Divisions. 10.15am: Divine Service.

1.0pm: Stopped. 1.8pm: Sent Motor Boat away to observe Gavl Fiord [Gavlfjord]. 1.10pm: Course S48W. Speed 14 knots. 2.0pm: Altered course N64W, speed 13 knots.

6.10pm: Altered course N25E to intercept steamer.

6.50pm: Stopped. 6.53pm: Cutter away to board Russian SS “Anna”.

7.30pm: Cutter returned. Lat 69 14 N, Long 13 28 E. [Signed] SH Smiles Sub Lieutenant RNR, Boarding Officer.

7.33pm: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded 14 knots S68E.

8.38pm: Observed Motor boat. 8.45pm: Stopped. 9.0pm: Motor Boat hoisted. Proceeded 13 knots N82W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 312 miles]


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5 July 1915

At Sea

Lat 69.38, Long 14.23

3.45am: Altered course S by W to intercept steamer.

4.0am: Stopped. 4.5am: Cutter away to board British SS “Mordant”. 4.48am: Cutter returned. Lat 69 00 N, Long 13 54 E. [Signed] SH Smiles, Boarding Officer, Sub Lieutenant RNR.

4.52am: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded 13 knots, S60E.

8.20am: Altered course S80W to intercept sailing craft.

8.26am: Stopped. 8.28am: Cutter away to board Norwegian Sealer "Gaapaa" [probably barque Gaa Paa]: Lat 69 14 N, Long 14 58 E. [Signed by SH Smiles, as before]

8.25am: Cutter returned and hoisted. Lowered motor boat. 9.10pm: Despatched Motor boat to Gavl Fiord.

10.25am: Stopped and slipped target. 10.30am: Speed 13 knots round target. Carried out aiming rifle practice from 6 inch guns and firing with practice projectiles from 6 Pounders.

11.45am: Cease Fire and Secure. 11.50am: Stopped and recovered target. 11.56am: Course S37E, Speed 13 knots.

5.0pm: JH Anderson released from cells.

8.11pm: Observed Motor Boat. Stopped. 8.25pm: Motor boat hoisted. Proceeded N45E, 14 knots.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 265 miles]


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6 July 1915

At Sea

Lat 69.36, Long 15.37 [mean of 8am and 8pm positions as noon position not shown]

4.30am: Altered course S20E to intercept steamer.

5.10am: Steamer “Kronprinz Olav” [probably “Kronprins Olav] permitted to proceed.

5.27am: Altered course N53E to Examine fishing Vessel. 6.0am: Altered course S68W.

9.10am: Stopped and lowered motor boat. 9.15am: Motor Boat away. 9.15am: Proceeded 12 knots, N58E.

9.55am: Altered course S34E, speed 10 knots.

10.26am: Altered course S28W. Sounding continuously.

0.7pm: Speed 6 knots. Various speeds and courses to 1.20[pm]. Set course N58E, speed 10 knots.

5.0pm: Exercised Collision Stations. 5.8pm: Stopped.

5.40pm: Motor Boat returned to make report.

5.53pm: Launch left again for Gavl Fiord. Proceeded 13 knots, North.

10.0pm: Altered course N80W, speed 13 knots.

11.0pm: Altered course S61E.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 316 miles]

[Mist or fog for much of day]


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7 July 1915

At Sea

Lat 69.13, Long 14.97

2.2am: Andenes Point Light House abeam S40E, 11 miles.

5.4am: Stopped for motor boat. 5.18am: Motor boat alongside. 5.30am: Motor boat hoisted. Proceeded S68W, 13 knots.

am: B2 gun’s crew and Sea boats crews at rifle drill. Supply parties at 6 inch gun drill. Remainder of hands cleaning ship and making sails and funnel band.

11.0am: Altered course WxS to intercept a steamer.

11.16am: Stopped 11.19am: Cutter away to board Norwegian SS Thelma [listed here], Lat 69 08 N, Long 14 58 E. [Signed] SH Smiles Boarding Officer Sub Lieutenant RNR.

11.55am: Cutter returned. Noon: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded N43W, 13 knots.

0.44pm: Altered course N75W to intercept steamer.

1.8pm: Stopped. 1.10pm: Cutter away to board British SS “Dolcoath”, Position: Lat 69 15 N, Long 14 23 E. [Signed by Sub Lieutenant Smiles, as before]

1.48pm: Cutter returned. 1.50pm: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded SE by E, 13 knots.

2.50pm: Stopped and lowered Motor Boat. 3.0pm: Despatched motor boat to Gavl Fiord. Proceeded S68W, 13 knots. Sounding every quarter hour.

[Numerous changes of course and speed from 4.0pm to 6.20pm]

8.0pm: Sounding continuously.

Midnight: Stopped.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 280 miles]

[Mist, fog, rain and/or drizzle all day, noon air and sea temperature 49F]


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8 July 1915

At Sea

Lat 69.58, Long 16.00

0.10am: Proceeded N58W, 10 knots.

3.0am: Sounding continuously.

5.25am: Stopped for motor boat. 5.33am: Motor Boat reported and returned to shore. Proceeded WNW, 14.5 knots towards Steamer.

9.40am: Stopped. 9.43am: Cutter away to board Norwegian SS “Jonas Rein”, Lat 69 48 N, Long 15 10 E. [Signed by Boarding Officer Smiles, as before]

10.15am: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded S24E, 13 knots.

11.15am: Altered course South toward Andenes Point.

0.17pm: Stopped and lowered lifeboat (Port). 0.24pm: Despatched life boat to observe off Andenes Point. Proceeded W by N, 13 knots. 1.0pm: Altered course S57W.

3.0pm: Altered course S40W toward motor boat. 3.8pm: Stopped to receive report. 3.35pm: Proceeded S57W, 11 knots.

11.55pm: Altered course S85W, speed 14.5 knots after steamer. Midnight: All speed possible in chase of steamer.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 280 miles]

[Still misty and foggy until 8am, clearing later]


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9 July 1915

At Sea

Lat 69.42, Long 15.80

1.0am: Vessel obscured by fog.

3.45am: Unable to find steamer, altered course N40E, speed 13 knots.

5.0am: Sounding every half hour.

8.52am: Stopped for motor boat. 9.5am: Hoisted motor boat and proceeded North 13 knots.

11.35am: Altered course ENE toward lifeboat. 11.45am: Stopped.

0.12pm: Lifeboat alongside provisioning and changing crews. 0.27pm: Lifeboat away. Proceeded, 12 knots. Courses various. 0.47pm: Set course N82W.

1.43pm: Altered course N72W to intercept steamer.

2.22pm: Stopped. 2.25pm: Cutter away to board French SS Verberkmoes, Lat 69 30 N, Long 14 56 E. [Signed by Boarding Officer Smiles, as before]

3.3pm: Cutter returned. 3.8pm: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded 12 knots, S15W.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence. TW Jones released from cells.

7.10pm: Observed submarine on starboard quarter, altered course NNE to bring it astern, guns crews closed up, speed 14 knots.

7.50pm: Altered course N78E, Speed 15 [knots].

8.30pm: Altered course S53E and signalled life boat re submarine and arranged rendezvous.

8.45pm: Altered course N45W. All Water tight doors and scuttles closed.

10.0pm: Altered course N82W, speed 13 knots, zig-zagging three points each side of course.

Midnight: Altered course S68W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 299 miles]


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10 July 1915

At Sea

Lat 69.37, Long 14.63

1.0am: Altered course N58E.

3.0am: Altered course N82W.

4.0am: Zig-zagging throughout.

5.0am: Altered course S61W.

6.30am: Altered course SE by E. Straight course, speed 14.5 knots.

8.15am: Immediate Action Stations. All watertight doors closed. All guns in half cock position.

9.23am: Stopped. 9.27am: Hoisted Motor Boat. Proceeded in search of lifeboat.

10.30am: Observed life boat.

10.50am: Stopped. 10.57 Hoisted life boat. Proceeded N50W 15 knots.

Noon: Return Stores and disperse.

2.0pm: Altered course N3E, speed 13 knots and zig-zagging.

4.0pm: Altered course S15W.

6.0pm: Altered course S64W.

10.0pm: Zig-zagging throughout.

Midnight: Altered course N54E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 315 miles]


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11 July 1915

At Sea

Lat 68.90, Long 11.35

3.0am: Zig-zagging throughout.

5.30am: Altered course N83W to intercept steamer.

6.0am: Altered course S36W parallel to steamer, zig-zagging.

8.0am: Altered course S72W to intercept.

9.20am: Stopped. 9.23am: Cutter away to board British SS “Kyno”, Lat 69 19 N, Long 12 18 E. [Signed] SH Smiles Sub Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer.

9.58am: Cutter returned. 10.1am: Cutter hoisted. Half speed. 10.8am: Proceeded S45W, 13 knots.

10.15am: Divisions. 10.30am: Divine Service.

11.0am: Altered course S64W, zig zagging.

2.0pm: Zig-zagging throughout.

3.0pm: Altered course N6E.

5.0pm: Altered course N22E to intercept steamer.

5.33pm: Stopped. 5.35pm: Cutter away to board British SS Mountfields [possibly the ship listed here as “Blairmore”], Lat 68 53 N, Long 11 23 E. [Signed by Boarding Officer Smiles, as before].

6.7pm: Cutter returned. 6.10pm: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded S16W, 13 knots.

9.0pm: Altered course N6E.

10.30pm: Zig zagging throughout.

Midnight: Altered course S16W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 314 miles]


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12 July 1915

At Sea

Lat 68.38, Long 10.00

4.0am: Zig-zagging throughout.

6.0am: Altered course S16W.

7.30am: Altered course W by N to intercept steamer.

am: Hands employed holystoning decks and cleaning ship throughout.

9.51am: Stopped. 9.54am: Cutter away to board Norwegian steam fishing vessels “Ornen” and “Havskaaren”, Lat 68 20 N, Long 10 05 E. [Signed] SH Smiles Sub Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer.

11.20am: Boat returned. 11.25am: Cutter hoisted, N38W, 13 knots.

1.0pm: Altered course N54E, zig-zagging.

5.0pm: Steering straight.

7.0pm: Altered course S64W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 295 miles]

[Mist and fog in pm]


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13 July 1915

At Sea

Lat 66.83, Long 6.17

am: Hands employed - Guns crews at divisional and loader drill. Sea boats crews at pistol and rifle exercises. Remainder of hands refitting gripes for ammunition hoist and as necessary.

2.45pm: Lat acc 66 23 N, Long acc 5 06 E, Long Observed 5 00 E.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 316 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of position Lat 62 N, Long 4W, S42.5W, 391 miles]


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14 July 1915

At Sea

Lat 63.53, Long 1.03

0.25am: Altered course South to intercept steamer.

0.58am: Stopped. 1.0am: Cutter away to board British SS Orlock Head, Lat 64 39 N, Long 1 34 E. [this and other boarding entries signed by] SH Smiles, Sub Lieutenant RNR, Boarding Officer.

2.0am: Cutter returned. 2.2am: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded S62W, 13 knots.

6.30am: Altered course South to intercept vessel.

7.15am: Steamed round Norwegian Whaler Lunheim Brandal [possibly this ship, Brandal being the name of the owner or home port]. 7.20am: Resumed Course.

8.8am: Stopped. Cutter away to board Norwegian Sealing Ketch “Lunheim Brandal”, Lat 63 50 N. Long 0 30 E.

9.27am: Cutter returned. 9.30am: Proceeded S63W, 13 knots.

10.0am: General Quarters. 10.5am: Stopped and put over target. 10.8am: Observed a steamer. Recovered target and 10.12am: Proceeded S75E 14 knots to intercept steamer.

10.52am: Stopped. 10.55am: Cutter away to board Norwegian Steam fishing vessel “Bredsund”, Lat 63 47 N, Long 1 00 E.

11.21am: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded N45E, 13 knots.

0.19pm: Stopped. 0.23pm: Cutter away to “Lunheim Brandal” with armed guard, Lat 63 29 N, Long 1 08 E.

0.38pm: “Lunheim Brandal” proceeded Sub Lieutenant Richards RNR in charge.

0.41pm: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded S78W, 13 knots.

2.23pm: Altered course N77W to intercept a vessel.

2.58pm: Stopped. 3.0pm: Cutter away to board Norwegian Auxiliary Ketch “Uda”, Lat 63 15 N, Long 0 27 E.

3.58pm: Cutter returned for armed guard.

4.25pm: “Uda” Proceeded Sub Lieutenant Mcfarlane [Macfarlane in some other places in log] in charge.

4.32pm: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded S78W, 13 knots.

7.53pm: Altered course N70W to intercept vessel.

8.40pm: Rounded Norwegian Ketch “Morning Star” and 8.45pm: Resumed course S79W.

10.25pm: Altered course N23W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 295 miles]


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15 July 1915

At Sea

Lat 64.03, Long -4.03

1.25am: Altered course NW to intercept steamer.

1.50am: Challenged HMS Cedric. Resumed course N23W.

3.30am: Altered course North to intercept two trawlers.

3.50am: Resumed course N17E and zig-zagging three points each side of course.

9.30am: Altered course S25W.

am: Gun’s crews at divisional drill. Remainder of hands cleaning and painting ship and cleaning out boats. Sponged out all guns.

2.0pm: Zig-zagging throughout.

4.0pm: Altered course N17E.

7.40pm: Altered course N67E to intercept vessels.

8.25pm: Stopped. 8.27pm: Cutter away to board Norwegian Auxiliary Ketch “Vaar” [possibly this ship].

9.5pm: Sent armed guard under Sub Lieutenant Bennett to “Vaar”, Lat 63 01 N, Long 3 40 W.

9.15pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded NWxW 13 knots.

9.45pm: Stopped. 9.50pm: Cutter away with armed guard (Mr Butler RNR in charge) to Norwegian Auxiliary vessel “Elf”.

11.0pm: Cutter proceeded from “Elf” to board Swedish SS “Manhem” leaving armed guard on “Elf”.

11.5pm: Despatched Starboard cutter to board “Arctic”.

11.40pm: First Cutter returned to ship, “Manhem” proceeded on her voyage.

11.55pm: First Cutter despatched with armed guard to “Arctic” (Mr Heap RNR in charge).

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 292 miles]

[Mist and drizzle at times, noon air and sea temperature 49F]


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16 July 1915

At Sea

Lat 64.07, Long -3.83

0.5am: Second Cutter returned and hoisted. 0.10am: First cutter proceeded from Arctic to board Auxiliary Sealing Ketch “Jopeter”.

0.30am: First Cutter returned to ship and 0.40am: was despatched to “Jopeter” with armed guard Mr Lawrence in charge.

1.0am: Auxiliary Sealing Ketches “Vaar”, “Elf”, “Arctic” and “Jopeter” proceeded to Kirkwall in company. Position Lat 64 03 N, Long 3 50 W. [Signed] SH Smiles Sub Lieutenant RNR, Boarding Officer.

1.3am: Cutter returned. 1.5am: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded on patrol N17E 13 knots.

1.25am: Altered course S25W, zig-zagging.

3.20am: Altered course S58W to intercept steamer. 3.45am: Resumed course N17E.

4.15am: Altered course S25W.

5.15am: Altered course N85E parallel with Russian SS “General Suworow” while signalling.

5.54am: Proceeded, 13 knots, S25W.

7.50am: Altered course N17E.

10.0am: General Quarters. Exercised fire control, tested circuits. Fire and stretcher parties exercised. Supply parties exercised. Exercised after steering and control position. 11.30am: Secure.

Noon: Altered course S25W.

2.30pm: Zig-zagging.

4.50pm: Evening quarters. 4.50pm: Altered course N17E. 5.0pm: Exercised “Abandon Ship” Out Boats. 5.2pm: Stopped and lowered Starboard Life Boat and Raft.

5.24pm: Boats hoisted. 5.25pm: Proceeded N17E. Prepared for night defence.

8.0pm: Altered course S26W.

8.30pm: Darkened ship and closed WT doors.

10.0pm: Altered course S66E to intercept steamer.

10.50pm: Stopped. 10.52pm: Cutter away to board British SS “Livingstonia” (Lat 63 22 N, Long 3 27 W). Boarding Officer SH Smiles Sub Lieutenant RNR.

11.10pm: Cutter returned. 11.15pm: Proceeded, 13 knots, S54W.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 255 miles]


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17 July 1915

At Sea

Lat 63.77, Long -3.92

0.30am: Altered course N17E, zig-zagging.

2.50am: Altered course S30E to intercept steamer.

4.0am: Passed Norwegian SS “Pluton” bound to Glasgow, altered course N10W.

5.30am: Altered course S26W, zig-zagging.

8.0am: Altered course N17E.

10.52am: Altered course N30W to intercept two steamers.

11.30am: Altered course N55E passed two Norwegian fishing steamers.

Noon: Altered course N17E. 0.45pm: Altered course S26W, zig-zagging.

4.0pm: Altered course N17E.

5.30pm: Long Observed 3 37 W (Prime Vertical).

7.45pm: Altered course N35W.

8.10pm: Altered course S27W.

10.54pm: Altered course West to intercept a vessel.

11.10pm: Altered course S42E. Midnight: Altered course N16E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 301 miles]


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18 July 1915

At Sea

Lat 64.17, Long -3.88

2.0am: Zig-zagging three points.

9.45am: Divisions. 10.0am: Divine Service.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 308 miles]

[Very little in log today, apart from changes of course every 4 hours throughout day, zig-zagging]


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19 July 1915

At Sea

Lat 64.20, Long -4.25

2.0am: Zig-zagging.

6.15am: Altered course S85E to intercept steamer.

7.30am: Passed Norwegian SS “Skude” steering NW by W. Continued N65E to intercept two steamers further East.

7.55am: Altered course N58W after “Skude”.

9.36am: Stopped. 9.38am: Cutter away to board SS “Skude”, Lat 63 59 N, Long 3 59 W. Boarding Officer [signed]: SH Smiles Sub Lieutenant RNR.

11.2am: Cutter returned and hoisted. 11.3am: Proceeded 13 knots N5E towards other vessels.

11.42am: Stopped. 11.43am: Cutter away to board Norwegian Steam fishing vessels “Nordlys” and Lyern [Signed by Boarding Officer Smiles, as before]

0.21pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. 0.22pm: Proceeded 13 knots S67E.

0.50pm: Altered course S26W.

pm: From 5.50pm zig-zagging two points to windward and three points to leeward. Half an hour on windward course, 20 minutes on leeward course.

8.0pm: Altered course S22W, zig zagging as above.

Midnight: Altered course S87W (Straight Course).

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 288 miles]

[South easterly wind force 6 to 8 from 3pm, sea state rough or very rough from 9pm]


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20 July 1915

At Sea

Lat 62.18, Long -8.50

5.0am - 6.0am: Speed 11 knots.

6.0am: Cast the lead every half hour from 6.0am.

am: Guns crews employed at divisional and loader drills. Cutter crews refitting and overhauling sails and tackle. Remainder of hands cleaning and painting ship.

10.0am: Altered course S35W. Sounding every quarter hour till noon.

10.45am: Reduced speed 11 knots.

1.30pm: Speed 13 knots.

3.48pm: Altered course West to intercept Schooner.

4.20pm: Hailed Danish Schooner.

4.30pm: Proceeded on course S33W.

5.0 to 8.0pm: Sounding every quarter hour over Faeroe Bank.

8.30pm: Darkened ship. Closed all WT bulkheads.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 295 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of a Position 30 miles West of St Kilda, S7W, 264 miles]

[Mist or fog (thick at times) with rain or drizzle, for most of day, noon temperature 51F, sea temperature 50F]


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21 July 1915

From Sea to Glasgow

Lat 57.40, Long -8.95

0.30am: Altered course S16E and variously to intercept a steamer.

0.40am: Slow and Hailed British SS "Marthara" Barry to Archangel.

1.10am: Resumed Course S31W, 13 knots.

3.0am: Increased speed, 14.5 knots.

6.0am: Commenced zig-zagging three points each side of course.

7.30am: Observed St Kilda bearing S10E, 25 miles, altered course S65W.

9.15am: Altered course S31W.

am: Hands employed taking down bridge protection and scrubbing same. Gunner’s party 6 hands. Remainder as requisite.

10.0am: St Kilda bearing [blank] distant 2 [blank] miles, altered course S16E, speed 15.5 knots.

3.17pm: Barra Head Light House bearing S65E, altered course S6E.

6.25pm: Speed 14 knots, zig-zagging.

8.0pm: Sounding every quarter hour.

9.6pm: Observed Oversay Light bearing S75E, altered course S40E.

9.40pm: Altered course S55E. Position frequently checked.

11.6pm: Altered course S23E, Mull of Cantyre Light bearing S18E.

11.25pm: Courses various rounding Mull of Cantyre.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 301 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of a Position 10 miles West of Barra Head, S41E, 41 miles]

[A squally day with rain, mist and fog in pm]


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22 July 1915

From Sea to Glasgow and at Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29 [estimated]

0.30am: Sanda Island Light abeam bearing N14E [? - bearing off edge of page], Set course N77E.

1.52am: Pladda Light abeam distant 1.5 miles. 2.15am: Altered course N21E.

3.8am: Passed Cumbrae.

3.42am: Passed Toward Point and obtained permission to enter.

3.50am: Half speed. 3.57am: Slow. 4.5am: Passed Boom defence.

4.15am: Stopped to embark pilot. 4.20am: Proceeded towards river 12 knots.

4.45am: Passed Whitefarland Point.

4.44am: Entered river. 5.0am: Passed Dumbarton Rock.

7.0am: Passed Dalmuir. Speeds various.

7.30am: Entered Princes Dock. 8.0am: Moored alongside coal shoots in Princes Dock. Hands preparing ship for coaling.

10.35am: Commenced tipping coal into No 3 hold.

0.30pm: GR Young OS, A Roberts AB sent to Royal Infirmary and JH Anderson AB to Maryhill Infirmary.

1.0pm: Leave to Port Watch till 9am July 25th.

4.0pm: Barclay Curles’ [Barclay, Curle and Company] labourers on board at repairs and alterations.

4.15pm: Evening Quarters. Local leave to Foretop and Quarterdeck men.

8.0pm: Coaling throughout at No 3 hold.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 229 miles]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 355 tons]

[Showery for much of day, noon temperature 67F]


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23 July 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: Finished coaling at No 3 hold.

8.0am: Pilot and two tugs in attendance. Shifted ship to North Basin, Princes Dock.

9.30am: Vessel moored in position.

10.0am: Resumed coaling in side bunkers.

am: Hands employed painting outside hull and Foretop men cleaning round No 3 hold. Barclay Curle and Co’s workmen at repairs etc.

pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

5.0pm: Local leave to Maintop and Forecastle men till 7.0am.

7.0pm: Coaling throughout.


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24 July 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

4.0am: Coaling throughout.

8.0am: Hands employed scrubbing decks and cleaning ship. Painting party overside.

pm: Hands taking in stores.

5.0pm: Local leave to Forecastle and Maintop men to 7.0am.

8.0pm: Coaling till 10.0pm.


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25 July 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: Resumed Coaling.

9.0am: Port Watch returned from leave.

9.30am: General leave to remainder of hands to 9am 28th.

10.0am: Divisions and Prayers.

1.0pm: Local leave to Foretop and Quarterdeck [men] to 7am.

4.15pm: Quarters.

8.0pm: Coaling throughout.


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26 July 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

3.0am: Coaling throughout.

8.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship and taking in stores etc. Painting party overside.

am: Barclay Curle’s workmen at repairs etc.

pm: Hands employed painting hull and as requisite.

5.30pm: Finished Coaling.

9.0pm: Pilot and tugs in attendance. Shifted ship to Stobcross Quay.

11.45pm: Ship moored in berth.


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27 July 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

7.0am: Vessel heavily on the ground at low water.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship, painting hull outside and as requisite with stores etc.

11.0am: Six ratings joined from Chatham.

pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

5.0pm: Local leave to Forecastle and Maintop men till 7.0am.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2563 tons]


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28 July 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

8.0am: Vessel aground at low water.

am: Hands employed painting ship outside, replacing cutters under davits, cleaning ship and as requisite.

11.0am: General leave to Starboard watch extended till 9.0am 29th.

pm: Hands employed as in forenoon. Barclay Curle’s workmen at repairs etc.

5.0pm: Local leave to Foretop and Quarterdeck men till 7.0am.


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29 July 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

8.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship and painting overside.

9.0am: Vessel heavily aground at low water. Depth of water 16 feet.

pm: Hands employed as in forenoon and taking in stores as requisite.

5.0pm: Leave to Blue Watch till 7am.


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30 July 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

8.0am: Hands employed as requisite preparing ship for sea. Tested motor boat and putting lifeboats and cutters out.

10.30am: Vessel heavily aground at low water. Depth of water 16 feet.

1.30pm: Vessel floated. Singled up moorings. Draft: Forward 24’ 11”, Aft 24’ 0”.

2.30pm: Pilot and tugs in attendance. 2.35pm: Let go fore and aft, with assistance of tugs proceeded down river. 2.45pm: Dead Slow ahead. 2.50pm: Slow ahead.

4.3pm: Passed Dalmuir. Half speed.

4.40pm: Passed Dumbarton Rock. Full speed.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence.

5.2pm: Slow passing Greenock.

5.25pm: Passed Outer Buoy. Stopped. 5.30pm: Let go Starboard anchor in 19.5 fathoms. Veered to 4 shackles. 5.40pm: Vessel brought up. West Chimney in line with Greenock Steeple (S23W). Steeple distant 9 cables.

7.0pm: Despatched Cutter to shore with mail.

7.50pm: Hove short. 8.5pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. 8.6pm: Weighed anchor. Slow ahead. 8.9pm: Full speed.

8.30pm: Slow. 8.35pm: Passed through Gate in Boom Defence. Full speed. Set Course S35W. 8.40pm: Speed 14 knots.

9.33pm: Passed Cumbrae Island, altered course S20W, speed 15 knots.

10.20pm: Holy Island abeam distant 1.5 miles, altered course S43W.

10.55pm: Pladda Island Light distant 1.5 miles, altered course S67W, zig-zagging two points each side of course.

11.45pm: Altered course West. Midnight: Altered course WNW.


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31 July 1915

From Glasgow to join 10th CS [Cruiser Squadron]

Lat 56.78, Long -9.30

0.30am: Sanda Island Light abeam bearing NNE, distant 1.5 miles, altered course N60W.

0.55am: Courses various rounding Mull of Cantyre. 1.10am: Mull of Cantyre Light bearing N75E, distant 11 cables, set course N15W.

2.10am: Altered course N63W.

2.24am: Otter Rock Light abeam distant 3.5 miles. 2.50am: Altered course N45W.

3.20am: Oversay Light bearing N45E, distant 5 miles, altered course N34W, Log 50 and commenced zig-zagging three points each side of course.

6.0am: Reduced speed to 14 knots.

8.0am: Hands employed holystoning decks and cleaning ship throughout.

11.0am: Zig-zagging throughout.

0.30pm: Altered course N3W (straight).

1.30pm: Altered course N20W, zig-zagging.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. 5.0pm: General Quarters. Exercised fire control. Prepared for night defence.

6.45pm: Altered course N20E, Log 87. Zig-zagging throughout.

7.30pm: Passed HMS Cedric.

10.45pm: Altered course N74E (Straight).

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 210 miles]


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[Log page not filled in]



LOGS FOR AUGUST 1915


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[Cover of Copy of Log for August 1915, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in but “To The Secretary of the Admiralty” and signed (but not dated) by Commander in Command, as before]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before apart from dates]


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1 August 1915

At Sea

Lat 59.52, Long -11.68

0.45am: Altered course N45W, zig-zagging.

3.30am: Altered course N20E, zig-zagging.

5.20am: Altered course S31W to close with [HMS] “Digby”, speed 14 knots.

5.35am: Altered course S65W. Courses and speeds various following “Digby’s” movements while signalling.

6.0am: Set course S10W on patrol. Speed 13 knots.

7.0am: Started zig-zagging.

8.0am: Altered course N5E.

9.45am: Divisions. 10.0am: Divine Service.

10.30am: Zig-zagging throughout.

Noon: Altered course S10W.

pm: Zig-zagging throughout.

4.0pm: Altered course N5E. 4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence.

8.30pm: Darkened ship and closed WT doors.

9.52pm: Altered course S50W to intercept a steamer.

10.45pm: Half speed. 10.49pm: Stopped. 10.50pm: Cutter away to board Norwegian SS “Peter Jebsen”, Lat 59 03 N, Long 11 51 W. Boarding Officer [signed] SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

11.0pm: Proceeded 13 knots zig-zagging round steamer.

11.35pm: Stopped. 11.40pm: Boat returned. 11.50pm: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded S85E, 13 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 305 miles]

[Mist and/or drizzle all day, wind north easterly force 5 for most of day, noon temperature 53F, sea temperature 54F]


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2 August 1915

At Sea

Lat 59.58, Long -11.82

0.45am: Altered course N5E. Zig-zagging throughout.

4.0am: Altered course S10W.

8.0am: Altered course N5E.

am: Hands employed replacing protection mats round bridge and cleaning ship. Sea Boats Crew at Rifle drill. B1 guns crew at divisional drill.

Noon: Altered course S10W.

pm: Zig-zagging throughout.

4.0pm: Altered course N5E.

8.0pm: Altered course S10W.

11.45pm: Altered course N5E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 295 miles]


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3 August 1915

At Sea

Lat 59.65, Long -11.80

3.0am: Zig-zagging throughout.

6.55am: Altered course West to intercept steamer.

7.30am: Stopped. 7.35 Cutter away to board British SS Oola [possibly this ship, though she is listed as being Irish], Lat 58 58 N, Long 11 46 W. Boarding Office [signed] SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR [signature also on all other boarding entries on this page].

8.15am: Cutter returned and hoisted. 8.20am: Proceeded 13 knots, S85E. 8.30am: Altered course N37E.

9.30am: Altered course N5E, zig zagging three points.

10.0am: Exercised immediate action. Fire control exercised. Circuits tested. Supply and stretcher parties, fire parties exercised.

11.15am: Secure.

Noon: Altered course S10W, zig zagging.

2.30pm: Altered course S30W towards [HMS] “Royal Scot", speed 14.5 knots.

3.30pm: Altered course S30E in company “Royal Scot” while signalling. 3.50pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to Royal Scot with mail.

3.52pm: Full speed courses various.

4.15pm: Stopped. 4.20pm: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded N30W 14.5 knots to intercept steamer.

5.0pm: Stopped. 5.3pm: Cutter away to board Norwegian SS “Salina”, Lat 59 03 N, Long 12 05 W.

6.15pm: Cutter returned. 6.17pm: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded N45E, 14 knots.

10.0pm: Altered course S32E to intercept steamer.

10.30pm: Stopped. 10.32pm: Cutter away to board British SS “Anthony Abbey” [probably Llanthony Abbey], Lat 59 10 N, Long 11 27 W.

11.44pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded SSW 13 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 312 miles]


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4 August 1915

At Sea

Lat 59.58, Long -11.60

3.0am: Speed 13 knots, zig-zagging three points.

7.43am: Observed very distant smoke. Altered course N11W.

8.25am: Altered course S85E, challenged and Replied to HMS “Hildebrand”.

8.52am: Altered course N5E, zig-zagging.

10.0am: Articles of War and Court Martial Returns read to Ship’s Company.

am: Hands employed refitting boat gripes, cleaning and oiling davits and screws. Clean boats and cleaning ship.

2.20pm: Altered course S82E, zig-zagging 2 points.

5.0pm: Altered course South, zig-zagging 3 points. Preparing for night defence.

8.0pm: Observed [HMSs] “Teutonic” and “Hildebrand”. Altered course South.

Midnight: Altered course N5W.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 310 miles]


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5 August 1915

At Sea

Lat 59.70, Long -10.40

[Zig-zagging throughout day, changing course every 4 hours]

10.0am: Exercised towing stations.

7.45pm: Observed steamer’s smoke altered course SE.

9.2pm: Stopped. 9.5pm: Cutter away to board Norwegian SS Grontoft, Lat 59 34 N. Long 10 06 W. Boarding Officer [signed] SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR. Proceeded 13 knots zig-zagging round steamer.

9.55pm: Stopped, “Grontoft” proceeded.

10.5pm: Cutter returned. 10.8pm: Cutter hoisted. Half speed ahead. 10.20pm: Speed 13 knots. Course South, zig-zagging.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 318 miles]


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6 August 1915

At Sea

Lat 59.62, Long -10.03

am: Zig-zagging throughout.

am: Hands employed cleaning boats and boat deck, reeving after life boat falls and as requisite.

1.30pm: Altered course S67W to intercept steamer, speed 14 knots.

3.0pm: Stopped. 3.3pm: Cutter away to board USA SS “Petrolite”, Lat 59 08 N, Long 10 2 W, Boarding Officer [signed] SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

3.30pm: Cutter returned for armed guard. 3.50pm: Cutter despatched with guard etc to “Petrolite”.

4.0pm: “Petrolite” proceeded to Kirkwall, Sub Lieutenant MacFarlane RNR in charge.

4.10pm: Cutter returned. 4.15pm: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded 13 knots N32W.

5.23pm: Altered course East in pursuit of “Petrolite” to order her to Lerwick. Speed increased to 15 knots.

10.43pm: Altered course N57E. Log 136.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 310 miles]

[Mist and fog from 6pm onwards, noon temperature 58F, sea temperature 56F]


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7 August 1915

At Sea

Lat 59.92, Long -9.75

0.45am: Stopped. 0.52am: Proceeded 14 knots ESE and variously endeavouring to find “Petrolite”.

2.5am: Observed vessel’s lights, altered course to intercept her.

2.50am: Hailed British Steam Trawler “Golden Gleam” of Hull, altered course N68E.

3.45am: Set course back to patrol S84W, Log 204, Speed 15 knots.

6.0am: Altered course North to intercept sailing Vessel.

6.55am: Stopped. Despatched cutter to board Norwegian Schooner “Maagen”, Lat 60 04 N, Long 8 30 W. Boarding Officer [signed] SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

7.37am: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded 14 knots S84W.

9.47am: Altered course N65W to intercept steamer.

10.47am: Stopped and despatched cutter to board Danish SS Oscar II [listed here], Lat 59 53 N, Long 9 46 W. Boarding Officer [signed] SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

11.0am: Cutter returned. 11.40am: Cutter despatched with prize crew to Oscar II, Lieutenant Thompson RNR in charge.

11.57am: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded S36E 14 knots in company with “Oscar II”.

0.50pm: Ordered SS Oscar II to proceed to Lerwick and altered course S67W.

2.30pm: Zig-zagging three points.

4.15pm: Altered course N79E to intercept steamer, speed 13 knots.

4.55pm: Stopped. Despatched cutter to board Norwegian SS “Sigrun”, Lat 59 19 N Long 10 13 W [signed by Smiles, as before].

5.25pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded 13 knots S45W.

6.0pm: Altered course S40W and variously.

6.30pm: Signalled [HMS] “Royal Scot”.

7.5pm: Altered course N25W. Speed 13 knots, zig-zagging.

8.50pm: Altered course N50W to intercept steamer.

9.33pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Lesseps”, Lat 59 21 N, Long 11 22 W.

10.45pm: Ordered Lesseps to proceed to Kirkwall, Armed guard on board, Sub Lieutenant Richards in charge.

11.0pm: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded 13 knots N84E.

11.20pm: Altered course S22E.

[Course and Distance: Indirect 308 miles]


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8 August 1915

At Sea

Lat 59.23, Long -10.67

[Zig-zagging throughout, main changes of course about every 4 hours]

10.20am: Course various in company with HMS “King Orry”.

10.40am: Stopped and despatched cutter to King Orry with mail and orders.

10.58am: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded 13 knots Courses various.

11.51am: Set course N16W. Parted company from “King Orry”.

3.25pm: Altered course S82E 15 knots to intercept sailing vessel.

4.15pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian Ship “Nor” [possibly this ship], Lat 59 14 N, Long 10 20 W. Boarding Officer [signed] SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

5.0pm: Cutter despatched to “Motagua” with mail and back orders.

5.40pm: Ordered “Nor” to proceed. Cutter returned and hoisted. 5.45pm: Proceeded S86E, 13 knots.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 301 miles]


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9 August 1915

At Sea

Lat 59.75, Long -11.33

1.30am: Reduced speed to 10 knots and Steered straight Course N6W.

3.30am: Speed 13 knots, zig-zagging.

4.30am: Speed 10 knots. Straight course.

5.30am: Speed 13 knots, zig-zagging.

6.30am: Confused SE and SW swells.

8.0am: Altered course N5W, zig-zag 3 points.

10.0am: A2, B2 and B3 gun’s crews at divisional and loader drills. Remainder as requisite.

10.0am: Zig-zag 2 points.

1.0pm: Altered course S15W, zig-zagging 3 points.

3.30pm: Altered course West to intercept steamer. Speed 14 knots.

6.0pm: Stopped. 6.5pm: Boarded Norwegian SS Pythia, Lat 58 56 N, Long 11 47 W. Boarding Officer [signed] SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

6.45pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded 14 knots, N48E.

9.30pm: Altered course S1W. Speed 13 knots, zig zagging 3 points.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 290 miles]


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10 August 1915

At Sea

Lat 59.58, Long -11.53

1.30am: Zig-zagging.

4.0am: Altered course NE by E to intercept steamer.

4.22am: Stopped and boarded Russian SS Novorossia [listed here], Lat 59 57 N, Long 11 14 W.

5.15am: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded 13 knots, S6W.

7.15am: Altered course N80W to intercept steamer.

7.20am: Stopped and boarded Danish SS “Sirius”, Lat 59 24 N, Long 10 57 W. Boarding Officer [signed] SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

8.20am: Armed Guard despatched to “Sirius” Mr Heap RNR in charge. Ordered her to proceed to Kirkwall.

8.30am: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded 13 knots S11W.

11.0am: Altered course S85W to intercept a steamer.

11.45am: Stopped. Boarded Swedish SS “Kirun”. [entry signed by Acting Lieutenant Smiles, as before]

0.30pm: Armed Guard despatched to SS Kirun Lieutenant Bennett RNR in charge. Ordered her to Kirkwall.

0.54pm: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded S20W, 14 knots.

1.50pm: Altered course S23E, zig-zagging 3 points.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 286 miles]


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11 August 1915

At Sea

Lat 59.65, Long -11.13

1.55am: Passed HMS “Arlanza” boarding steamer.

2.20am: Altered course N6W, zig-zagging 3 points.

4.15am: Passed “Arlanza”.

am: Zig-zagging throughout. Gun’s Crews (A2 and B2) at loader drill. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

4.0pm: Altered course N by E towards “Arlanza” and “Changuinola”.

4.15pm: Courses various in company with “Changuinola” while receiving details of A Patrol.

4.45pm: Set course N11E. Speed 14 knots.

6.0pm: Speed 13 knots, zig-zagging 3 points.

pm: Zig-zagging throughout.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 298 miles]

[Misty for most of day, noon temperature 66F, sea temperature 58F]


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12 August 1915

At Sea

Lat 61.58, Long -11.87

5.0am: Altered course N40W towards steamer. Speed [off edge of page]. 5.15am: Challenged HMS “Orotava”, altered course S39E.

5.30am: Altered course S3W, zig-zagging 3 points.

11.3am: Altered course N38E to intercept a steamer.

11.35am - 11.50am: Circling round Russian SS while signalling. 11.50am: Set course WNW.

[Zig-zagging throughout pm, changing course about every 4 hours]

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 316 miles]

[Mist or fog for most of day]


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13 August 1915

At Sea

Lat 61.58, Long -11.37

2.30am: Zig-zagging throughout.

7.15am: Altered course E by N to intercept steamer.

7.23am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Krondprindsesse Victoria” [Kronprindsesse Victoria], Lat 61 04 N, Long 11 30 W. Boarding Officer [signed] SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

8.10am: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded W by S, 13 knots. 8.30am: Altered course N5W.

5.10pm: Stopped while testing gear to starboard Cutter. 5.38pm: Proceeded 13 knots.

10.30pm: Zig-zagging 3 points throughout [and changing course about every 4 hours].

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 307 miles]


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14 August 1915

At Sea

Lat 61.55, Long -12.05

[Zig-zagging to and fro, changing course about every 4 hours]

7.50pm: Altered course N73W to intercept steamer.

8.30pm: Stopped and boarded British Trawler “Scarron” [listed here], Lat 61 28 N, Long 12 ~ [off edge of page]. Boarding Officer [signed] SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

9.10pm: Cutter hoisted Proceeded S39E, 13 knots.

[Course and Distance: Indirect 311 miles]


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15 August 1915

At Sea

Lat 61.60, Long -12.17

[Still zig-zagging to and fro, changing course every 4 hours]

9.45am: Divisions. 10.0am: Divine Service.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence.

7.10pm: Altered course N20W to intercept steamer.

7.55pm: Stopped and signalled Danish Auxiliary Vessel “Godthaab” with armed guard on board from “Mantua” [see also her log for this date].

8.5pm: Proceeded 13 knots, S2W.

9.10pm: Altered course N60E to intercept steamer, speed 14 knots.

9.45pm: Stopped. Signalled French SS [blank space] and 9.50pm: Proceeded S2W, 13 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 314 miles]


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16 August 1915

At Sea

Lat 61.52, Long -11.87

[Zig-zagging 3 points throughout, changing course about every 4 hours]

10.10am to 11.20am: Circling round target with helm hard a starboard for aiming rifle practice.

2.10pm: Passed HMS “Cedric”.

5.10pm: Exercised “Prepare to Abandon Ship”. 5.15pm: Stopped. Lowered and hoisted port after raft. 5.23pm: Proceeded 13 knots.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 305 miles]

[Another very misty day]


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17 August 1915

At Sea

Lat 61.67, Long -12.02

1.0am: Zig-zaging [sic] 2 points.

5.0am: Zig-zagging 3 points.

10.0am: Exercised “Prepare to be taken in tow”.

3.25pm: Altered course SSW to intercept steamer. Speed 14 knots.

4.7pm: Signalled Russian SS and proceeded N5E, 13 knots.

6.45pm: Altered course WNW to rendezvous with “Mantua”. Speed 15 knots.

8.0pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to Mantua.

8.20pm: Cutter returned with Lieutenant Thompson and Sub Lieutenants Richards and MacFarlane and three armed guards. 8.25pm: Proceeded N34E, 13 knots.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 308 miles]


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18 August 1915

At Sea

Lat 63.85, Long -9.68

0.55am: Altered course S56E to intercept steamer.

1.15am: Courses and speeds various while identifying Russian steamer.

2.0am: Proceeded N35E, 13 knots, zig-zagging 3 points.

10.30am to 11.16am: Circling round target while carrying out practice with 1 inch aiming rifle.

11.16am: Proceeded N64E.

2.0pm: Zig-zagging three points.

3.18pm: Altered course S70W to intercept steamer.

3.40pm: Signalled Russian SS Burevestnik and 3.45pm: Continued on course S29E.

9.5pm: Stopped to sink fisherman’s buoy by rifle fire. 9.15pm: Proceeded 13 knots.

11.0pm: Zig-zagging 3 points.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 316 miles]

[Yet another misty day]


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19 August 1915

At Sea

Lat 63.90, Long -9.45

[Nothing of note in log, while zig-zagging to and fro on patrol]

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 313 miles]

[Wind increasing in pm, force 6 or 7 from 6pm, westerly then north westerly, sea state very rough to high from 8pm]


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20 August 1915

At Sea

Lat 63.75, Long -9.48

[Still zig-zagging to and fro on patrol, changing course about every 4 hours]

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 300 miles]

[Westerly wind force 5 to 7 until 1 pm, with sea state very rough, wind and sea reducing in pm, when weather turned misty/foggy]


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21 August 1915

At Sea

Lat 63.82, Long -9.00

[Another day of zig-zagging to and fro]

10.15pm: Position by Stellar Observation: Lat 63 26 N, Long 9 13 W.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 304 miles]

[Mist or fog all day. South westerly wind force 6 or 7 from 8am onwards, with sea state rough or very rough]


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22 August 1915

At Sea

Lat 63.67, Long -6.10

9.24am: Altered course SSW to intercept steamer.

9.45am: Stopped. Boarded Norwegian SS Nordcap, Lat 63 40 N, Long 6 41 W. [signed] SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR, Boarding Officer.

10.34am: Boat hoisted. Proceeded 13 knots S83E.

10.40am: Divine Service.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 290 miles]

[South westerly wind force 6 or 7 for most of day, with sea state rough or very rough, misty from 8am onwards. Noon temperature 54F, sea temperature 48F]


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23 August 1915

At Sea

Lat 64.02, Long -3.97

10.0am: Observed HMS “Digby”. 10.10am: Stopped. 10.17am: Despatched Cutter to Digby.

10.37am: Cutter returned with Lieutenant Bennett and Mr Heap RNR and armed guards.

10.40am: Proceeded to [HMS] “Otway” S85E.

11.4am: Stopped. Speeds and courses various.

Noon: Set course S73W. Speed 12 knots keeping station with “Digby” while signalling.

1.0pm: Proceeded N66W 13 knots. 2.0pm: Zig-zagging 3 points.

4.30pm: Altered course S43W, zig-zagging 2 points.

8.30pm: Altered course N6E, zig-zagging 3 points.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 295 miles]

[Still very windy with rough sea and mist]


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24 August 1915

At Sea

Lat 63.90, Long -5.72

1.30am: Reduced speed 11 knots. Straight Course.

4.0am: Altered course N18E, zig-zagging 1 point.

8.0am: Altered course S31W (straight).

10.30am: Dead slow steering parallel to Norwegian SS Velox and signalling.

10.50am: Proceeded 12 knots, S42W.

11.6am: Altered course North. Speed 13 knots.

0.25pm: Passed HMS “Cedric”.

4.0pm: Altered course S33W.

8.0pm: Altered course N14E.

Midnight: Altered course S33W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 270 miles]

[South westerly wind force 7 to 9 all day, with sea state high to very high and misty]


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25 August 1915

At Sea

Lat 63.78, Long -6.03

Noon: Altered course N15E, zig-zagging 2 points. Speed 13 knots.

4.0pm: Altered course S33W, zig-zagging 3 points.

5.15pm: Exercised abandon ship stations. All boats swung out.

5.40pm: Stopped and dispatched port cutter to pick up wreckage etc. Engines as requisite manoeuvring ship.

6.15pm: HMS Ambrose passed.

8.50pm: Hoisted port cutter. 8.55pm Proceeded 13 knots, S30W.

9.30pm: Altered course N18E, Log 73.5, zig-zagging 3 points.

Midnight: Altered course S28W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 249 miles]

[Westerly and north westerly wind force 7 to 9 in am, with sea state very high. Wind and sea reducing during pm]


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26 August 1915

At Sea

Lat 62.58, Long -4.72

2.0am: Zig-zagging 3 points.

5.15am: In company HMS “Cedric”.

7.40am: Speeds and courses various closing Cedric. 7.50am: Stopped and received mail from Cedric.

8.0am: Proceeded NNE 13 knots in company with “Cedric”.

8.39am: Set Course S11E, Speed 14 knots.

1.30pm: Zig-zagging 3 points.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence.

8.0pm: Darkened ship. Closed WT doors.

11.0pm: Speed 14 knots, zig-zagging 3 points.

11.30pm: Sounding continuously.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 260 miles]


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27 August 1915

From Sea to Swarbacks Minn and at Swarbacks Minn

Lat 60.38, Long -1.36 [estimated]

0.15am: Altered course S72W. Speed 15 knots.

3.22am: Soundings 33 fathoms. Stopped and turned ship round to N40W,

3.45am: Slow ahead. 3.52am: Altered course NNE. Speed 13 knots.

4.0am: Observed Ve Skerries bearing E0.25S, 2.5 miles. 4.20am: Altered course SE speed 15 knots.

5.13am: Stopped. 5.18am: Half speed.

5.26am: Passed Murbie Stacks Light House. Slow.

5.41am: Passed Boom Defence and received orders from HMS Gibralter [Gibraltar] to anchor in No 2 Berth.

6.5am: Let go port anchor in No 2 Berth Busta Voe. 6.9pm: Vessel brought up with 60 fathoms cable. Rung off engines.

9.0am: Colliers “Knightsgarth” and Dalewood secured alongside.

10.0am: Started coaling ship. Red Watch Coaling. Remainder of hands as requisite.

1.0pm: Blue Watch Coaling. Red Watch as requisite.

1.30pm: Landed Liberty men of White Watch.

7.0pm: Ceased coaling for the day. Received 301 tons.

7.30pm: Darkened ship.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 233 miles]

[Draft on arrival: Forward 18’ 7”, Aft 24’ 3”]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 725 tons]

[Mist and rain or drizzle all day, noon temperature 56F]


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28 August 1915

At Swarbacks Minn

Lat 60.38, Long -1.36

7.0am: Red and White watches coaling ship. Blue Watch employed as requisite.

1.30pm: Leave to Blue Watch.

7.0pm: Ceased coaling for the day. Received [blank], Total [blank].

[Noon position] [No 2 Berth Busta Voe]


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29 August 1915

At Swarbacks Minn

Lat 60.38, Long -1.36

7.0am: Resumed coaling ship.

4.30pm: Finished coaling. Received [blank]. Total 1000 tons.

6.0pm: Hands washing down and preparing ship for sea.

7.45pm: Darkened ship and Closed WT doors. Prepared for night defence. Hove short.

8.0pm: Weighed anchor. Engines as necessary. 8.10pm: Full ahead, SSW.

8.20pm: Altered course WxS. 8.25pm: Slow while passing boom defence. 8.30pm: Passed Gate Trawlers. Full speed, altered course WxN. 8.35pm: Altered course NW. 8.38pm: Murbie Stacks Light abeam, altered course N25W.

10.0pm: Altered course N22W.

[Noon position] [No 2 Berth Busta Voe]


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30 August 1915

From Swarbacks Minn to Sea

Lat 62.00, Long -4.38

1.0am: Altered course N69E to intercept steamer.

2.50am: Altered course S53W. Signalling Swedish SS “Yeddo” [listed here].

3.30am: Altered course S25W.

4.30am: Altered course N7W.

5.0am: Zig-zagging 1.5 points.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship after coaling.

2.0pm: Zig-zagging 1.5 points.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Read Warrants Nos 19 and 20. Prepared for night defence.

6.30pm: Altered course N19E, zig-zagging 2 points.

8.30pm: Darkened ship. Closed WT doors.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 170 miles]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1655 tons]

[Wind north westerly or westerly force 8 in early am, with sea state very high, then reducing gradually to force 6 with sea very rough later in day]


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31 August 1915

At Sea

Lat 64.45, Long -5.92

2.0am: Zig zagging two points.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers. 10.0am: General Quarters.

10.10am: Altered course S40W towards [HMS] “Hilary”.

10.37am: Stopped and despatched cutter to Hilary.

11.18am: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded 13 knots, S28W.

Noon: Zig-zagging 3.5 points.

3.25pm: Stopped. Receiving orders etc from [HMS] Cedric.

4.0pm: Proceeded 13 knots S45W to intercept steamer.

4.24pm: Stopped and boarded Swedish SS “Blanche”, Lat 63 48 N, Long 6 10 W.

[Signed] [SH Smiles, Acting Lieutenant RNR]

5.20pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded S19W, 14 knots.

7.18pm: Altered course S5E towards HMS “Digby”.

7.31pm: Stopped. Communicating with “Digby”. 7.40pm: Proceeded 14 knots N35W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 310 miles]


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[Log page not filled in]



LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1915


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[Cover of Copy of Log for September 1915, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in but addressed to The Admiralty, signed by Captain (as before), dated 10 October 1915]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before apart from dates]


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1 September 1915

At Sea

Lat 64.92, Long -11.52

3.15am: Altered course NE to intercept steamer.

3.35am: Altered course ENE zig-zagging 4 points.

4.0am: Zig-zagging 6 points.

5.15am: Stopped. Communicated with British SS [no name given].

5.25am: Proceeded 15 knots, N48W.

10.40am: Altered course SSW and every 10 minutes altered course 16 points.

11.35am: Altered course WNW towards HMS “Alcantara”.

0.13pm: Stopped. 0.15pm: Alcantara’s cutter alongside. 0.20pm: Cutter left with Alcantara’s armed guard. Proceeded 14 knots S33W.

4.19pm: Altered course S20E to intercept steamer.

5.20pm: Stopped and boarded Danish SS “Vesta” Lat 63 54, N 11 15 W. Boarding Officer [signed] SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

6.10pm: Despatched armed guard to “Vesta”, Sub Lieutenant Macfarlane RNR in charge.

6.20pm: SS Vesta proceeded to Kirkwall.

6.30pm: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded 15 knots, S30W.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 308 miles]


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2 September 1915

At Sea

Lat 59.93, Long -11.57

8.0am: Altered course S35W.

9.47am: Altered course E by N. Observed HMS “Arlanza”

10.15am: Altered course SW towards “Arlanza” and “Alsatian”.

11.10am: Engines and helm variously taking station. 11.20am: Stopped and despatched cutter to Arlanza with armed guard.

0.10pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. 0.35 Proceeded 13 knots S4E zig-zagging 3 points.

2.0pm: Altered course North.

3.40pm: Observed HMS “Orapesa” [Oropesa]. 3.50pm: Stopped. 4.5pm: “Orapesa”’s cutter left with armed guard.

4.10pm: Proceeded 13 knots, S59W.

6.0pm: Zig-zagging 2 points.

6.30pm: Proceeded 14 knots straight course to intercept steamer.

7.27pm: Stopped and boarded British SS “Devona” [listed here], Lat 58 57 N, 12 13 W. Boarding Officer [signed] SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

8.5pm: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded 13 knots, S58W, zig-zagging 2 points.

11.0pm: Altered course S29W, zig-zagging 3 points.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 312 miles]


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3 September 1915

At Sea On patrol

Lat 58.22, Long -12.90

1.45am: Altered course N21E.

5.0am: Altered course S29W, zig-zagging 3 points throughout.

8.0am: Altered course N21E.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers. 10.0am: General Quarters. Exercised fire control. Supply and stretcher parties exercised. Fire parties exercised.

11.0am: Secure. Altered course S29W.

2.0pm: Altered course N22E, zig-zagging 2 points.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence. 5.0pm: Altered course S29W, zig-zagging 3 points.

8.0pm: Altered course N22E. Darkened ship. Closed WT door.

11.0pm: Altered course S29W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 297 miles]


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4 September 1915

At Sea On patrol

Lat 58.22, Long -12.92

3.30am Zig-zagging 3 points.

8.0am: Altered course South to intercept steamer.

8.55am: Stopped and boarded Canadian Government Railway Ferry “Scotia II”, Lat 57 44, Long 12 43. Boarding Officer [signed] SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

9.45am: Cutter returned. 9.50am: Proceeded N12E 13 knots (straight).

am: Hands employed holy stoning deck and cleaning ship throughout.

3.0pm: Zig-zagging 3 points.

3.58pm: Altered course North to intercept steamer.

5.0pm: Observed HMS “Changuinola”.

10.0pm: Zig-zagging 3 points.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 302 miles]


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5 September 1915

At Sea On patrol

Lat 58.52, Long -11.75

[Nothing of note in log, zig-zagging to and fro, changing course about every 3 hours]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 310 miles]

[Mist, drizzle and/or rain all day, noon temperature 60F, sea temperature 56F]


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6 September 1915

At Sea On patrol

Lat 58.65, Long -10.52

[Nothing of note today; zig-zagging from 4am to 8pm, changing course about every 3 hours]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 301 miles]

[Misty for much of day, very foggy in evening, confused sea and swell in afternoon]


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7 September 1915

At Sea On Patrol

Lat 58.73, Long -11.23

[Another day with not much happening. All log entries shown here as example:]

2.0am: Altered course N20E.

4.0am: Increased to 13 knots, zig-zagging 3 points.

5.0am: Altered course S28W.

8.0am: Altered course N20E.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers. 10.0am: General Quarters. Target practice with 1 inch aiming rifle. Steaming round target at various speeds.

11.10am: Set Course S44W, speed 13 knots, zig-zagging 3 points.

2.0pm: Altered course N4E.

3.0pm: Zig-zagging 3 points.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence.

5.0pm: Altered course S39W.

8.0pm: Altered course N20E. Darkened ship. Closed WT doors.

9.0pm: Reduced speed 11 knots. Ceased zig-zagging.

11.0pm: Altered course S29W, speed 11.5 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 291 miles]

[Misty all day]


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8 September 1915

At Sea on Patrol

Lat 58.30, Long -11.07

7.0am: Altered course N19E and turned 16 points every 10 minutes till 7.50. Set course S66E. Speed 13 knots.

9.30am: Altered course N45E and turned 16 points every 15 minutes.

10.50am: Observed [HMS] “Mantua”.

11.0am: Engines and helm as requisite manoeuvring ship.

11.20am: Despatched cutter to “Mantua” with patient for Hospital (R Ager, Steward).

11.55am: Cutter returned and hoisted. Noon: Proceeded 14 knots N20E.

5.0pm: Commenced zig-zagging 3 points.

9.30pm: Reduced speed 11 knots and ceased zig-zagging.

[Course and Distance made good: 280 miles]

[Another misty day, south westerly winds force 5 or 6 for most of day and sea rough throughout]


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9 September 1915

At Sea On patrol

Lat 59.08, Long -11.12

[Another misty day when not much happened, zig-zagging to and fro, altering course about every 4 hours]

5.8pm: Exercised abandon Ship. 5.13pm: Stopped and lowered port after Life Boat.

5.25pm: PALB hoisted. Proceeded 13 knots. Prepared for night defence.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 294 miles]


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10 September 1915

At Sea On patrol

Lat 58.88, Long -10.92

4.0am: Altered course S28W, Speed 13 knots, zig-zagging 3 points.

6.35am: Altered course S44W to intercept sailing vessel.

7.30am: Stopped and boarded Danish Barquentine “Vega”, Lat 58 22 N, Long 10 ~ [W - number off edge of page]. Boarding Officer [signed] SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

8.7am: Hoisted cutter and proceeded N20E, 13 knots, zig-zagging 3 points.

10.8am: Stopped and dropped Target for 1 inch aiming rifle practice. Speeds various steaming round target.

11.17am: Recovered Target. Proceeded N20E, 14.5 knots.

0.10pm: Altered course S28W, speed 13 knots, zig-zagging 3 points.

9.30pm: Reduced to 11 knots. Ceased zig-zagging.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 282 miles]


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11 September 1915

At Sea On Patrol

Lat 58.83, Long -11.00

4.0am: Altered course S28W, Speed 13 knots, zig-zagging 3 points.

8.15am: Altered course S65W (straight), speed 14 knots.

8.45am: Altered course N20E and turned 16 points every 15 minutes, speed 13 knots.

10.25am: Observed [HMS] “Changuinola”.

10.28am: Set Course S28W. 10.53am: Speed 14.5 knots.

11.50am: Observed “Orapesa” [HMS Oropesa] ahead.

0.4pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Orapesa”.

0.20pm: Cutter returned with Sub Lieutenant Macfarlane and armed guard.

0.30pm: Proceeded S28W, 13 knots, zig-zagging 3 points.

9.30pm: Ceased zig-zagging, speed 11 knots.

10.20pm: All possible speed to assistance of Orapesa and Patia in collision.

11.57pm: Passed [HMS] “Columbella” and exchanged positions. Reduced to 13 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 297 miles]

[Still very misty]


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12 September 1915

At Sea

Lat 58.53, Long -10.93

0.15am: Altered course ESE. 0.30am: Altered course NNE. 0.45am: Altered course ESE. 1.0am: Altered course NNE.

1.30am: Altered course N60W. Observed “Patia” and “Orapesa”. 1.40am: Stopped alongside “Patia”. Estimated Position Lat 58 18 N, 10 50 W.

3.30am: Standing by “Patia” [see also Logbook for Patia for this date].

5.55am: Slow ahead. Courses various keeping within signalling distance of “Patia”.

6.28am: Full speed, 13 knots.

8.30am: Describing figures of 8 round “Patia”.

9.45am: Divisions. 10.15am: Divine Service.

11.0am: “Patia” Commenced make sternboard SSE.

1.0pm: Making figures of 8 ahead of Patia.

2.30pm: Estimated course and speed made good SSE 3 knots.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence.

7.45pm: Darkened ship and closed WT doors.

8.0pm: Position by Observation Lat 58 15 N, Long 10 42 W. Reduced to Dead Slow and took Station astern of Patia.

[Distance run through the Water: 233 miles]

[Yet another misty day, noon temperature 60F, sea temperature 57F]


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13 September 1915

From Sea to Glasgow

Lat 58.00, Long -12.30

Midnight to 2am: Following “Patia”. Course made good SSE.

2.0am: Courses various to examine vessels lights. Speed 13 [knots]. 2.10am: Dead slow.

2.35am: Observed Submarine Submerging close to Estimated Position Lat 58 5 N, Long 10 20 W. Rung for all possible speed, Course N20E. Sounded War alarms and Action Stations. All guns at the ready.

3.7am: Altered course SSW.

3.13am: Altered course SSE towards a light.

3.45am: Altered course ENE. 3.55am: Altered course ESE.

4.5am: Passed close to steamer steering East (approximately). 4.10am: Altered course N75W 15 knots.

5.30am: Altered course N45W.

6.22am: Altered course N75W, “Patia” ahead.

9.20am: Altered course S45W, “Patia” stopped fixing collision mat.

am: Courses various keeping within signalling distance of “Patia”, speed 13 knots.

11.30am: Patia proceeded.

1.30pm: Zig-zagging 2, 3 and 4 points as requisite to keep station on “Patia’s” port beam. Course made good S28W.

5.0pm: Course S42E. Keeping station with Patia as before.

8.0pm: Darkened ship and closed WT doors. Took up station 1 mile astern of Patia.

10.30pm: Zig-zagging 2 points and following in Patia’s wake. Course made good S49E.

[Distance run through the Water: 246 miles]


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14 September 1915

From Sea to Glasgow

Lat 55.48, Long -6.85

1.10am: Increased to 15 knots on receiving signal from “Patia” “Attacked by Submarine”. Following Patia zig-zagging variously.

4.45am: Position by Observation Lat 56 25 N, Long 8 3~ [W - off edge of page].

6.50am: Altered course S15E.

7.20am: Took station 1 mile ahead of Patia, zig zagging 3 points.

9.0am: Sounding continuously over Stanton Banks.

Noon: Altered course S45E.

0.30pm: Communicated with “Arlanza”.

1.15pm: Ordered to Proceed independently through Rathlin Sound. Speed 15 knots S42E.

2.0pm: Altered course ESE. 2.5pm: Benmore Head abeam distant 1 mile, altered course SE.

2.15pm: Turned round to complete circle to keep in touch with “Patia”.

2.20pm: Resumed Course SE. 2.30pm: Tor Head abeam, altered course SSE, zig-zagging 3 points.

2.50pm: Circled round.

3.20pm - 3.25pm: Circled round.

4.35pm: East Maidens Light House bearing SW, distant 4.75 miles, altered course ENE.

5.6pm: Turned round towards “Patia” NW.

5.21pm: Proceeded ENE.

6.10pm: Stopped zig-zagging.

7.10pm: Ailsa Craig Light House bearing NW, distant 2 miles, altered course NNE.

8.0pm: Pladda Island Light abeam distant 2 miles. 8.20pm: Holy Island Light abeam distant [number off edge of page].

9.10pm: Passed Little Cambrae [Cumbrae] Light. Guns secured, ammunition [probably - word off edge of page] returned.

9.45pm: Toward Point abeam. Received permission to pass boom defence, altered course NE by N.

10.10pm: Thick fog. Reduced speed. Dead Slow.

10.40pm: Passed through Gate in Boom Defence. Stopped and took Pilot on board. 10.50pm: Slow ahead E0.5N.

11.15pm: Passed Roseneath [Rosneath] Buoy.

11.30pm: Passed Tail of the Bank Buoy and entered river. Weather clearing. Speed various to Pilots directions.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 307 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Innishahull [Inishtrahull] Light House S55W, 13 miles]


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15 September 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29 [estimated]

Midnight: No 4 Fresh Water Tank pumped out 95 tons.

0.30am: Speeds various proceeding up river under Pilots directions.

0.33am: Passed Dumbarton Rock.

1.35am: Passed Renfrew.

2.35am: Arrived off Prince’s Dock. Tugs in attendance.

3.30am: Moored alongside coal hoist Prince’s Dock. Finished with Engines. Draft on arrival: Forward 18’ 3”, Aft 22’ 10”.

6.0am: Commenced coaling from Shoot at No 3 Hold. Two foremen and 24 men employed.

am: Hands employed painting hull and as requisite.

10.0am: Three foremen and 36 men employed coaling.

1.0pm: Long leave to [blank] till 1pm Saturday 18th September.

6.30pm: Shifted Ship from coal hoist to No 6 Berth Princes Dock.

7.45pm: Vessel moored in new berth. Commenced coaling through side pockets etc.

9.30pm: Three foremen and 27 men employed throughout night.

[Distance run through the Water: 169 miles]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 531 tons]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 61F]


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16 September 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: Day shift coaling. 3 Foremen and 33 men.

am: Hands employed painting and as requisite.

Noon: Three gangs coaling. 4 Foremen 48 men.

pm: Hands employed as in Forenoon.

5.0pm: Local leave to Forecastle and Maintop men till 7.0am.

6.0pm: Night shift coaling. 27 men 3 Foremen.


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17 September 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: Day shift coaling. 3 Foremen 34 men.

am: Hands employed taking in stores, painting and as requisite.

5.0pm: Local leave to Foretop and Quarterdeck [men] to 7am.

6.0pm: Night shift coaling. 3 Foremen 28 men.


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18 September 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

5.0am: 28 men and 3 Foremen coaling throughout.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

1.0pm: First Leave returned.

2.0pm: Second leave to [blank] till 1pm Tuesday 21st.

5.0pm: Local leave to Forecastle and Maintop men.

7.0pm: Coaling throughout. 28 men and 3 Foremen.


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19 September 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: Finished coaling.

9.30am: Divisions and Prayers. Roman Catholic Church Party to “Hildebrand”.

1.0pm: Local leave to Foretop and Quarterdeck [men] till 7.0am.

4.15pm: Evening quarters.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2576 tons]


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20 September 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

am: Hands employed painting ship and taking in stores.

5.0pm: Local leave to Forecastle and Maintop men till 7.0am.


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21 September 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

7.30am: Shifted ship ahead into No 8 Berth.

am: Hands employed painting and as requisite.

5.0pm: Leave to Foretop and Quarterdeck men till 7.0am.


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22 September 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

am: Hands employed painting and as requisite.

1.0pm: Liberty men from long leave returned on board.

5.0pm: Local leave to Forecastle and Maintop men till 7.0am.


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23 September 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

am: Hands employed cleaning ship etc.

4.15pm: Evening Quarters.

5.0pm: Local leave to Foretop and Quarterdeck [men].


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24 September 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship and preparing ship for sea.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 9”, Aft 24’ 2”]

Noon: Pilot on board. Hands to stations. Singled up moorings.

0.40pm: Tugs arrived. Let go from wharf and proceeded out of dock. Two tugs assisting. Engines and helm as requisite.

0.59pm: Passed out of dock into River. Slow ahead.

2.17pm: Passed Bowling. Full ahead.

3.0pm: Passed Greenock and proceeded to anchorage. Engines and helm as necessary,

3.10pm: Let go Starboard anchor and veered to 60 fathoms. 3.15pm: Vessel brought up.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. 5.0pm: Exercised Abandon Ship Stations.

6.40pm: Despatched Motor Boat with mails to “Patucca” [HMS Patuca]. 7.0pm: Motor boat returned and hoisted.

8.0pm: Hove short. 8.12pm: Anchor aweigh. Slow ahead.

8.18pm: Full speed, WxN. 8.35pm: Slow. Passed Fairway Buoy for Gate. Stopped and turned round while waiting for open gate.

8.50pm: Half speed ahead. SW toward Gate.

9.5pm: Passed through Boom Defence Gate. Full ahead SWxS.

10.5pm: Passed Cambrae [sic], altered course S26W. Speed 15 knots.

10.57pm: Holy Island distant 2 miles, altered course S37W.

11.21pm: Pladda Island distant 2.75 miles, altered course S70W. 11.56pm: Altered course N82W.


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25 September 1915

From Glasgow to C Patrol

Lat 56.55, Long -9.25

0.42am: Ship Rock Light at 1.75 miles, altered course N55W.

1.10am: Passed Deas Point. Courses various rounding Mull of Cantyre Light bearing ExN distant 0.5 miles. 1.18am: Mull of Cantyre Light bearing ExN distant 6 cables. Set Course N11W.

2.23am: Otter Rock Light Vessel at distance 2.5 miles. 2.45am: Altered course N42W, zig-zagging 2 points.

3.50am: Oversay Light bearing ESE distant 7 miles, altered course N30W, zig-zagging 2 points.

5.30am: Zig-zagging 3 points.

6.20am: Skerryvore Light abeam bearing N60E, distant 20 miles.

0.30pm: Observed HMS Cedric.

3.0pm: Zig-zagging 3 points.

4.0pm: Altered course N27W.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence.

6.45pm: Darkened ship and closed WT doors.

10.30pm: Zig-zagging 3 points.

[Distance run through the Water: 218 miles, River 23 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 204 miles]


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26 September 1915

At Sea on C Patrol

Lat 59.27, Long -11.80

2.0am: Altered course N2E.

4.0am: Zig-zagging 3 points.

5.0am: Altered course S65E.

8.0am: Altered course N61E, speed 13 knots, zig-zagging 3 points.

9.45am: Divisions. 10.0am: Divine Service.

0.30pm: Arrived on C Patrol, altered course S7W, zig-zagging 3 points.

4.0pm: Altered course N1E, zig-zagging 2 points.

8.0pm: Altered course S7W.

9.0pm: Zig-zagging 3 points.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 323 miles]

[North easterly wind force 6 or 7 for most of day, with sea state very rough to high. Weather cloudy, noon temperature 50F, sea temperature 54F]


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27 September 1915

C Patrol

Lat 59.38, Long -11.38

Midnight: Altered course N3E.

4.0am: Altered course S7W.

8.0am: Altered course N3E, zig-zagging 3 points.

11.12am: Altered course S70E to intercept steamer.

0.6pm: Passed Norwegian SS “Ufelos” previously boarded by “Patucca” [Patuca - her log indicates name of ship is Ulefos], altered course N16W towards “Patucca”.

0.45pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to Patucca for back signals etc.

1.0pm: Cutter hoisted. 1.20pm: Proceeded S7W, 13 knots, zig-zagging 2 points.

3.55pm: Observed “Arlanza”, altered course South towards her.

4.30pm: Stopped. 4.43pm: Proceeded N3E, 13 knots, zig-zagging 2 points.

6.54pm: Altered course N5W, 14.5 knots to intercept steamer.

7.45pm: Passed Swedish SS “Borden” previously boarded, altered course N7E.

8.0pm: Altered course S7W, zig-zagging 3 points.

9.15pm: Altered course N3E. 9.35pm: Altered course S7W.

Midnight: Altered course N3E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 301 miles]

[Sea rough all day]


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28 September 1915

On C Patrol

Lat 58.72, Long -11.40

0.45am: Altered course S50E to intercept a steamer.

1.23am: Stopped and boarded Danish SS “Absalon”, Lat 59 02 N, Long 11 36 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant Smiles RNR [who also signed all the other boarding entries on this page].

1.50am: Cutter returned to ship for armed guard.

2.30am: Despatched armed guard to “Absalon” Lieutenant Bennett RNR in charge. 2.50am: Absalon proceeded to Kirkwall.

2.54am: Cutter returned and hoisted. 3.0am: Proceeded N8E, 13 knots.

4.30am: Altered course S7W, zig-zagging 3 points.

5.40am: Altered course S30E to intercept steamer.

6.10am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Salnia” (Salina), Lat 59 06 N, Long 11 20 W.

6.49am: Despatched armed guard to “Salnia” Sub Lieutenant Richards RNR in charge.

7.30am: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded SSW 13 knots, zig-zagging 2 points.

8.30am: Altered course North. 8.37am: Altered course NW0.5N to intercept steamer.

9.35am: Stopped and boarded Swedish SS “St John”, Lat 58 53 N, Long 11 58 [? - number off edge of page] W.

10.30am: Despatched armed guard to St John Sub Lieutenant Macfarlane RNR in charge. 10.40am: “St John” proceeded to Kirkwall.

10.45am: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded S40E 15 knots to intercept steamer.

Noon: Stopped and boarded British SS “Mendip Range” [listed here].

0.35pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded N5E, 14 knots.

3.15pm: Observed HMS “Patucca” [sic]. 3.20pm: Altered course S7W, zig-zagging 3 points.

5.0pm: Altered course N2E, zig-zagging 2 points.

7.50pm: Altered course East to intercept steamer.

8.10pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Narvik”, Lat 59 31 N, Long 11 45 W.

9.15pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded S7W, 13 knots, zig-zagging 2 points.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 264 miles]

[Another day of rough seas]


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29 September 1915

On C Patrol

Lat 59.37, Long -11.57

0.50am: Altered course N20W to intercept steamer.

1.10am: Stopped alongside Norwegian SS “Roald Amunsden” [Roald Amundsen] pending instructions.

2.0am: Ordered SS “Roald Amunsden” to proceed. 2.5am: Proceeded 13 knots, N3E, zig-zagging 1.5 points.

4.30am: Altered course S7W, zig-zagging 3 points.

8.32am: Altered course SE x E to intercept steamer.

9.30am: Stopped and boarded Russian SS “Alexander Wentzel”, Lat 59 03 N, Long 11 09 W. [signed] Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

10.10am: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded 13 knots, N11W, zig-zagging 1.5 points.

1.6pm: Altered course ESE, speed 15 knots to intercept steamer.

2.0pm: Altered course North, passed Russian SS “Alexander Wentzel”.

2.29pm: Altered course S30W, speed 11 knots.

4.30pm: Altered course N15W, zig-zagging 3 points.

7.30pm: Altered course S7W, zig-zagging 3 points.

11.5pm: Altered course S15W towards flare up light. Speed 14.5 knots.

11.30pm: Altered course N15W. 11.50pm: Altered course N3E.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 271 miles]

[Squally north easterly wind force 5 or 6 for most of day, with rough seas and rain or showers]


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30 September 1915

On C Patrol

Lat 59.85, Long -12.35

1.0am: Reduced speed 13 knots, zig-zagging 3 points.

3.0am: Altered course N35E to intercept steamer.

3.45am: Altered course East, following steamer.

4.30am: Altered course SExE zig-zag 6 points.

5.0am: Altered course SE0.5E, zig-zagging 3 points.

6.0am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Minsk” [there was a Danish ship of this name and the log for HMS Patuca for this date refers to SS Minsk of Copenhagen, see also Ebro log for 17 January 1917 ] and discovered armed guard from “Patucca” [Patuca] on board.

6.20am: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded 14.5 knots, West, zig-zagging 2 points.

7.50am: Altered course N67W to intercept steamer.

8.0am: Stopped and boarded Danish SS Frederick VIII [listed here], Lat 59 32 N, Long 11 40 W.

[Signed] [Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR].

8.30am: Despatched armed guard to “Frederick” and ordered her to proceed to Kirkwall, Lieutenant Thompson RNR in charge.

8.50am: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded S45E, 14 knots.

9.20am: Altered course N32W, zig-zag 1.5 points.

4.9pm: Altered course SSE to intercept steamer.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Read Warrant No 23.

5.20pm: Stopped and boarded Danish SS Jelling, Lat 59 20 N, Long 11 47 W, SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer.

6.0pm: Despatched armed guard to “Jelling” Mr Butler RNR in charge.

6.30pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. 6.34pm: Proceeded 13 knots S85E, “Jelling” following.

7.25pm: Speed 15 knots in chase of steamer.

9.42pm: Stopped and boarded Dutch SS “Weeldruth”, Lat 59 21 N, Long 10 17 W. [Signed] [Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR]

10.0pm: Despatched armed guard to “Weeldruth” and ordered her to Kirkwall, Mr Heap RNR in charge.

10.40pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded 14 knots WxN towards “Jelling”.

11.33pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Jelling” with Lieutenant Smith to take charge of prize crew. Mr Butler returning on board.

11.57pm: Cutter returned and hoisted.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 307 miles]



LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1915


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[Cover of Copy of Log for October 1915, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in but addressed to The Admiralty, signed by Captain (as before), dated 5 November 1915]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]


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1 October 1915

On C Patrol

Lat 58.98, Long -12.25

0.5am: Proceeded 14 knots N9W, zig zagging 3 points.

1.10am: Altered course N57W, zig zagging 2 points.

5.30am: Regained position on patrol altered course S9W, zig-zagging 3 points.

9.0am: Altered course WxS to intercept steamer.

9.46am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS Sigrun, Lat 58 57 N, Long 12 16 W. Boarding Officer: [signed] LGP Vereker, Lieutenant Commander RNR.

11.45am: Ordered “Sigrun” to proceed to Kirkwall. 11.50am: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded N30E 14 knots.

1.0pm: Altered course North towards [HMS] “Changuinola”.

1.23pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Changuinola” for back signals etc.

1.50pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. 1.53pm: Proceeded 14 knots NNE.

3.0pm: Altered course N2E. Speed 13 knots, zig-zagging 1.5 points.

7.0pm: Altered course NNW, zig-zagging 2 points.

9.0pm: Altered course S10W, zig-zagging 2 points.

10.0pm: Object observed falling overboard reported as a man. Stopped and manoeuvred in Search. Mustered Ship’s Company and found correct. Picked up lifebuoys.

11.15pm: Proceeded S10W 13 knots, zig-zagging 2 points.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 262 miles]

[South easterly wind increasing in force in pm, force 6 or 7 from 4pm, with sea state rough or very rough and rain]


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2 October 1915

On C Patrol

Lat 60.93, Long -13.43

1.0am: Altered course N3E, zig-zagging 2 points.

4.0am: Altered course S10W, zig-zagging 2 points.

5.0am: Reduced speed 11 knots. Ceased zig-zagging.

8.30am: Altered course N3E. Speed 13 knots, zig-zagging 3 points.

am: Hands cleaning ship and holystoning decks.

Noon: Altered course S8W. Speed 12 knots.

0.15pm: Altered course N3W.

1.30pm: Altered course S8W.

4.15pm: Altered course N3E, zig-zagging 1.5 points.

8.0pm: Altered course S18W, zig-zagging 3 points.

Midnight: Altered course N2E.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 271 miles]

[South easterly wind force 7 to 9 until 1pm, with mist and rain and sea state high to very high. Wind and sea reducing in pm]


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3 October 1915

On A Patrol

Lat 61.45, Long -13.67

[Zig-zagging to and fro, changing course about every 2 to 4 hours]

10.0am: Divine Service.

8.40pm to 9.15pm: Speed 11 knots during fog.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 305 miles]


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4 October 1915

On A Patrol

Lat 61.52, Long -13.83

[Zig-zagging 2 or 3 points and changing course every 4 hours]

am: A1 and A3 Guns crews at loader drill. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

5.0pm: Exercised Collision Stations. Stopped and put out Collision Mat.

5.34pm: Proceeded 11 knots, N1E. Prepared for night defence.

6.30pm: Darkened ship and closed WT doors.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 308 miles]

[Mist, fog and/or rain all day]


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5 October 1915

On A Patrol

Lat 61.25, Long -13.58

7.35am: Observed HMS “Mantua”.

10.0am: General Quarters. Exercised Fire Control. Supply and stretcher parties exercised. Fire parties exercised.

11.15am: Return Stores and Disperse.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 303 miles]

[Another damp, misty day, noon temperature 59F, sea temperature 54F]


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6 October 1915

On A Patrol

Lat 62.75, Long -14.68

[Still zig-zagging to and fro in the mist, changing course about every 4 hours]

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 305 miles]


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7 October 1915

On Patrol

Lat 62.58, Long -14.85

[More zig-zagging in damp, misty weather, wind and sea increasing in late evening]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 309 miles]


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8 October 1915

On A Patrol

Lat 62.47, Long -14.80

10.0am: Commenced zig-zagging 2 points. Speed 13 knots.

6.0pm: Altered course N38E to intercept steamer.

7.50pm: Stopped and boarded British Steam Trawler “Windward Ho”, Lat 62 28 N, Long 13 45 W. [signed] LGP Vereker Lieutenant Commander RNR.

9.0pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded 13 knots N85W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 273 miles]

[Southerly wind force 8 or 9 until 10am, with sea state very high to phenomenal. Wind and sea decreasing in pm]


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9 October 1915

On A Patrol

Lat 62.25, Long -14.75

4.0am: Altered course S14W, zig-zagging 3 points.

8.0am: Altered course N4E, zig-zagging 3 points.

9.0am: Altered course ExS and variously to intercept steamer.

9.36am: Stopped and boarded Danish SS Vesta, Lat 62 00 N, Long 14 06 W. Boarding Officer: [signed] LGP Vereker Lieutenant Commander RNR.

10.24am: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded 14 knots NWxN.

0.35pm: Stopped and boarded Steam Trawler “Thomas Stratten”, Lat 62 17 N, Long 14 58 W. Boarding Officer [signed] LGP Vereker Lieutenant Commander RNR.

1.20pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded S85E, 13 knots.

4.0pm: Altered course N4E, zig-zagging 3 points.

5.0pm: Altered course S69E, zig-zagging 3 points.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 276 miles]


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10 October 1915

From Sea (A Patrol)

Lat 62.62, Long -6.33

10.0am: Divine Service.

0.15pm - 0.25pm: Stopped while clearing sounding wire.

6.45pm: Altered course N74W to intercept steamer.

6.55pm: Stopped and boarded Russian SS “Sicilia”, Lat 61 58 N, Long 3 58 W. Boarding Officer [signed] LGP Vereker Lieutenant Commander RNR.

8.10pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded 15 knots, S30E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 308 miles]

[Misty all day, again]


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11 October 1915

From Sea (A Patrol) to Swarbacks Minn and at Busta Voe (Swarbacks Minn)

Lat 60.38, Long -1.36

2.15am to 3.0am: Courses and Speeds various avoiding various vessels.

3.18am: Muckle Flugga Light bearing S40E.

4.0am: Slow and cast the lead, 55 fathoms. 4.3am: Full speed. 4.12am: Slow and cast the lead, 66 fathoms. 4.15am: Speed 15 knots.

5.31am: Slow and cast the lead, 90 fathoms. 5.35am: Speed 15 knots.

6.12am: Slow and cast the lead, 65 fathoms. 6.15am: Observed Muckle Ossa and Eshaness Skerry. Proceeded 15.5 knots, S25E, zig-zagging 2 points.

7.18am: Murbie Stacks Light House at distant 3 cables, altered course SE.

7.29am: Passed Boom Defence, altered course ENE, 13 knots.

7.38am: Altered course NNE. Slow speed and variously to No 1 Berth Busta Voe.

7.44am: Let go starboard anchor. 8.20am: Let go port anchor. 8.30am: Vessel brought up, 90 fathoms on Starboard anchor and 75 fathoms on port.

10.30am: Colliers arrived alongside and secured.

1.0pm: Commenced Coaling Ship.

5.30pm: Darkened Ship.

7.0pm: Ceased coaling. Took in 256 Tons.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 247 miles]

[Noon position] [No 1 Berth Busta Voe]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1271 tons]


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12 October 1915

At Busta Voe

Lat 60.38, Long -1.36

7.0am: Hands coaling ship

6.0pm: Ceased Coaling for the day. Received 425 Tons. Total 681 Tons.


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13 October 1915

At Busta Voe

Lat 60.38, Long -1.36

7.0am: Resumed coaling ship.

7.30pm: Finished coaling. Received 481 Tons, Total 1162 Tons.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2397 tons]


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14 October 1915

At Busta Voe

Lat 60.38, Long -1.36

am: Hands employed cleaning ship after coaling.

1.0pm: Leave to Starboard Watch 1.30 to 5.0pm.

4.15pm: Evening quarters.


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15 October 1915

At Busta Voe

Lat 60.38, Long -1.36

9.25am: Exercised Abandon Ship. All boats lowered and manned and rowed round HMS “Gibralter” [Gibraltar].

10.30am: Boats hoisted and secured.

11.15am: Lieutenant Bennett and armed guard joined from HMS “Virginian”.

4.45pm: Commenced clearing hawse.

5.42pm: Hove up port anchor. 5.50pm: Started starboard anchor. 6.0pm: Anchors up. Slow ahead. 6.3pm: Full Speed. Various Courses.

6.20pm: Stopped. 6.22pm: Slow ahead. 6.25pm: Passed through Boom Defence Gate. Proceeded 15 knots WxN.

6.37pm: Murbie Stacks Light abeam, altered course N30W.

7.10pm: Eshaness Skerry at distant 2 miles, altered course N20W, zig-zagging 2 points.

9.15pm: Altered course S11E. Speed knots. Returning to Swarbacks Minn to land Midshipman Allen RNR, accidentally shot.

11.7pm: Eshaness Skerry at [blank] altered course S20E.

11.40pm: Murbie Stacks Light at [blank].

11.43pm: Stopped. 11.50pm: Slow ahead. 11.55pm: Passed through Boom Defence Gate. Full speed.


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16 October 1915

At Busta Voe

Lat 60.38, Long -1.36

0.7am: Slow. Courses various to anchorage. 0.20am: Let go port anchor and veered cable to 60 fathoms. 0.30am: Vessel brought up in No 1 Berth Busta Voe.

2.30am: Midshipman Allen RNR discharged to Hospital Lerwick.

[It appears that Midshipman Allen subsequently died - information here and on Casualty List for 19th October 1915]

am: Hands employed cleaning ship throughout.

1.0pm: Leave to port watch 1.0 to 4.0pm.

4.15pm: Evening quarters. Exercised night defence and Darkened Ship.

5.18pm: Started heaving in. 5.28pm: Anchor up. Slow ahead.

5.49pm: Passed through Boom Defence Gate. Proceeded 15 knots WxN.

5.59pm: Murbie Stacks Light at [blank] altered course N32W, zig-zagging 2 points.

6.46pm: Eshaness Skerry at distant 2.5 miles, altered course N20W, zig-zagging 2.25 points.


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17 October 1915

From Busta Voe to Sea

Lat 62.43, Long -4.60

1.49am: Altered course SE to intercept Steamer.

2.20am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS Flora [possibly this ship, though there are other possibilities], Lat 61 36 N, Long 3 32 W. Boarding Officer Leslie Thompson Acting Lieutenant RNR.

3.30am: Despatched armed guard to “Flora”.

4.30am: SS Flora proceeded to Kirkwall Sub Lieutenant McFarlane RNR in charge.

4.45am: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded 13 knots N20W, zig-zagging 3 points.

6.30am: Stopped and boarded Danish Fishing schooner “Livingstone”, Lat 61 50 N, Long 3 55 W. Boarding Officer Leslie Thompson Acting Lieutenant RNR.

8.20am: Ordered schooner “Livingstone” to Lerwick with armed guard. Midshipman Butler RNR in charge.

8.25am: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded N20W 13 knots, zig-zagging 3 points.

9.45am: Divisions. 10.15am: Divine Service.

3.0pm: Zig-zagging 3 points.

4.0pm: Altered course N65W. Speed 13 knots.

6.0pm: Altered course S84W, zig-zagging 3 points.

10.55pm: Myggenaes Island Light bearing S34E, distant 26 miles, altered course N65W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 161 miles]


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18 October 1915

From Busta Voe to C Patrol

Lat 63.63, Long -12.13

[Zig-zagging 2 or 3 points, changing course about every 4 hours]

3.30pm: Altered course N60W towards “Patucca” [HMS Patuca].

4.30pm: Stopped. Patucca's boat alongside. 4.40pm: Despatched Patucca's armed guard. Proceeded 13 knots, Various Courses in company with Patucca.

4.53pm: Set course S13E.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 301 miles]


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19 October 1915

On C Patrol

Lat 60.30, Long -12.80

8.15am: Stopped and picked up HMS Digby’s Cutter. 8.20am: Despatched one rating and mails to Digby.

8.35am: Proceeded NE 13 knots towards Changuinola.

9.7am: Stopped and despatched cutter to Changuinola for ratings.

9.40am: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded North 14 knots.

5.30pm to 6.30pm: Steaming round searching for lost football. 6.30pm: Proceeded N1E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 302 miles]

[South easterly wind force 6 or 7 from 4pm, sea becoming rough or very rough. Weather cloudy in late pm but visibility good all day]


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20 October 1915

On C Patrol

Lat 60.63, Long -13.07

4.0am: Altered course S13W, zig-zagging 3 points.

8.0am: Altered course N34W to intercept steamer.

9.0am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Imo”, Lat 60 16 N, Long 13 00 W. Boarding Officer Leslie Thompson Acting Lieutenant RNR.

10.20am: Ordered SS “Imo” to Kirkwall with armed guard Sub Lieutenant Richards in charge. 10.30am: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded N5E, 14 knots.

0.30pm: Altered course S20W, zig-zagging 2 points.

4.0pm: Altered course N4E, zig-zagging 3 points.

10.0pm: Altered course S13W, zig zagging 2 points.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 280 miles]

[South easterly wind force 7 all day, with sea state very rough or high. Weather cloudy or overcast, noon air and sea temperature 52F]


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21 October 1915

On A Patrol

Lat 61.50, Long -13.80

[Zig-zagging to and fro in difficult weather. Changes of course at midnight, 4am, 8am, 10.30am, 11.45am, 5pm and 7.30pm]

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 274 miles]

[Squally south easterly wind force 8 or 9 all day, with sea state very high or phenomenal throughout]


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22 October 1915

On A Patrol

Lat 61.37, Long -13.35

1.0pm: Altered course N3E. Speed 12 knots, zig-zagging 2 points.

3.30am: Altered course S10W. Speed 10 knots.

8.30am: Altered course N by W, speed 13 knots, zig-zagging 3 points.

10.0am: General Quarters. 10.20am: Dropped Target and carried out 1 inch aiming rifle practice. Courses and Speeds various steaming round target.

10.50am: Stopped and recovered target. 11.0am: Proceeded NW speed 13 knots.

Noon: Altered course SSW.

2.30pm: Altered course SxW. Speed 9 knots and turned 16 points every quarter hour.

4.15pm: Observed Orapesa [HMS Oropesa] and altered course South towards her.

4.25pm: Stopped. 4.30pm: Orapesa's boat alongside. Received Sub Lieutenant MacFarlane and armed guard.

5.0pm: Proceeded S14W speed 11 knots.

7.0pm: Altered course N3E, zig-zagging 3 points. Speed 13 knots.

8.0pm: Altered course S13W. Speed 11 knots.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 186 miles]

[South easterly or southerly wind force 6 or 8 all day, with rain at times, sea state high to very high]


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23 October 1915

On A Patrol

Lat 61.32, Long -13.67

[Zig-zagging to and fro in difficult weather, changing course about every 4 hours]

6.30pm: Position by Observation Lat 61 11 N, Long 13 19 W.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 229 miles]

[Squally southerly wind force 5 to 8 until 2pm, with sea state high or very high and rain, heavy at times. Wind, sea and weather moderating in pm]


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24 October 1915

On A Patrol

Lat 61.40, Long -13.67

10.0am: Crew mustered by Open List. 11.0am: Divine Service.

11.45am: Altered course East to intercept Sailing Vessel.

11.58am: Stopped and boarded American Ship “Brynhilda” [possibly the ship profiled here], Lat 61 24 N, Long 13 40 W. Boarding Officer Leslie Thompson Acting Lieutenant RNR.

0.40pm: Brynhilda allowed to proceed. 0.45pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded South to intercept schooner.

1.30pm: Stopped and boarded Danish Schooner “Cambria”, Lat 61 17 N, Long 13 31 W. Boarding Officer Leslie Thompson Acting Lieutenant RNR.

2.50pm: “Cambria” allowed to proceed. 3.0pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded S14W 13 knots, zig-zagging 3 points.

5.30pm: Darkened Ship and Closed WT doors.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 285 miles]


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25 October 1915

On A Patrol

Lat 61.38, Long -13.72

11.15am: Exercised after Steering position.

1.30pm - 2.30pm: Adjusting compasses. 2.30pm: Set course S5W.

3.30pm to 4.30pm: Swinging Ship for table of deviations.

4.30pm: Proceeded 14 knots N15E.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 283 miles]


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26 October 1915

On A Patrol

Lat 60.90, Long -13.25

4.0am: Altered course S6W, zig-zagging 2 points.

8.0am: Altered course N5E, zig-zagging 3 points.

9.18am: Altered course S60W speed 15 knots towards [HMSs] “Alsatian”, “Otway” and “Digby”.

9.43am: Half speed. Variously taking station. 9.50am: Stopped. 9.57am: Captain proceeded to “Alsatian”.

10.20am: Despatched starboard cutter to “Otway” for armed guard.

10.45am: Captain returned on board. 11.0am: Cutters hoisted. 11.10am: Proceeded 13 knots, East.

2.15pm: Altered course S65E and turned 16 points every quarter hour waiting for “Orapesa” [Oropesa].

6.30pm: Zig-zagging 3 points.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 286 miles]


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27 October 1915

On A Patrol

Lat 61.85, Long -13.75

1.30am: Altered course S54E, zig-zagging 3 points.

8.10am: Observed HMS “Orapesa” [sic] altered course SW0.5W towards her

8.20am: Stopped. 8.26am: Despatched cutter to “Orapesa” with 2 ratings.

9.0am: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded N25E, 13 knots.

Noon: Zig-zagging 2 points.

8.25pm: Reduced Speed 8 knots.

11.25pm: Reduced speed 6 knots. Leeway estimated 2 points.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 280 miles]

[A squally day with mist and rain, south easterly wind force 7 to 10 in pm, with sea state becoming very high in evening]


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28 October 1915

On A Patrol

Lat 61.25, Long -13.87

8.0am: Altered course SxE.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers.

11.0am: Altered course SExE. Speed 6.5 knots.

Noon: Altered course SE.

4.30pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence.

5.30pm: Altered course S by E.

7.0pm: Darkened ship and closed WT doors.

10.45pm: Position by Observation Lat 62 20 N, Long 13 45 W.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 125 miles]

[Squally south easterly wind force 9 or 10 until 10pm with sea state very high or phenomenal (waves 36 feet or higher), heavy rain in am]


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29 October 1915

On A Patrol

Lat 62.25, Long -13.87

5.0am: Altered course East to intercept steamer British SS “Strathorne” for Archangel. Allowed to proceed.

9.38am: Altered course N3W. Speed 9 knots. 10.0am: Speed 13 knots. General Quarters. Fire and Stretcher parties exercised.

11.15am: Secure.

Noon: Altered course N0.5E.

1.30pm: Altered course S0.5E. Speed 9 knots. 1.45pm: Speed 10 knots.

5.0pm: Altered course North. Speed 13 knots.

7.30pm: Altered course South. Speed 9 knots.

11.0pm: Increased speed 11 knots.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 83 miles]

[Still squally south easterly wind, force 7 to 9 until 10pm, sea state high or very high, rain at times]


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30 October 1915

On A Patrol

Lat 62.62, Long -14.03

2.0am: Zig-zagging 2 points.

9.0am: Zig-zagging 3 points.

2.0pm: Altered course N5E, zig-zagging 3 points.

3.30pm: Observed HMS “Motagua”. 3.45pm: Stopped and transferred rating to Motagua.

4.0pm: Proceeded S5W 13 knots.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 240 miles]

[Wind and sea somewhat reduced today]


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31 October 1915

On A Patrol

Lat 64.30, Long -11.23

[Zig-zagging to and fro in relatively quieter weather, main changes of course at 6am, 8am, noon, 4pm and 6pm]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 296 miles]


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[Log page not filled in]



LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1915


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[Cover of Copy of Log for November 1915, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank Page]

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[Page not filled in but addressed to The Admiralty and signed by Captain (as before) and dated 2 December 1915]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]


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1 November 1915

At A Patrol

Lat 63.97, Long -8.33

[Still zig-zagging to and fro, in relatively quiet weather, main changes of course at midnight, 6am and 6pm]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 305 miles]


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2 November 1915

At A Patrol

Lat 63.95, Long -7.28

6.0am: Altered course N58W, zig-zagging 3 points.

10.0am: General Quarters. 10.5am: Stopped and dropped target and carried out practice with 1 inch aiming rifle.

11.45am: Recovered target and proceeded N62W 14.5 knots.

6.0pm: Altered course S56E, zig-zagging 3 points.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 305 miles]


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3 November 1915

At A Patrol

Lat 63.90, Long -7.97

[Zig-zagging to different patterns during day, main course changes at 6am and 6pm]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 319 miles]


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4 November 1915

At A Patrol

Lat 63.70, Long -5.33

6.0am: Altered course N68W, zig-zagging 3 points.

7.30am: Altered course N55E to intercept steamer.

8.40am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS Lyndenfjord [probably Lyngenfjord], Lat 63 50 N. Long 5 4~ [number off edge of page]. Boarding Officer L Thompson Acting Lieutenant RNR.

10.0am: Despatched armed guard to Lyndenfjord and ordered her to proceed to Lerwick. Lieutenant Bennett RNR in charge.

10.32am: Cutter returned and hoisted. 10.45am: Proceeded Half speed S18E.

Noon: Altered course NNW. Speed 14.5 knots.

5.0pm: Speed 14 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

8.10pm: Altered course N45W. Speed 13 knots, zig-zagging 3 points.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 277 miles]


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5 November 1915

At A Patrol

Lat 63.95, Long -8.07

[Still zig-zagging to and fro, changing course about every 4 hours]

10.30pm: Altered course S5E to intercept steamer.

11.0pm: Stopped and boarded British SS “Eric Calvert”, Lat 63 26 N, Long 7 26 W. Boarding Officer L Thompson Acting Lieutenant RNR.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 319 miles]


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6 November 1915

At A Patrol

Lat 63.43, Long -6.50

0.10am: Cutter returned and hoisted Proceeded Half speed SW. 0.25am: Altered course S60E. Speed 13 knots, zig-zagging 2 points.

6.0am: Altered course N58W, zig-zagging 3 points.

Noon: Zig-zagging 2 points.

4.0pm: Ceased zig-zagging.

6.0pm: Altered course S57E, zig-zagging 3 points.

7.0pm: Ceased zig-zagging. Speed 9 knots.

10.40pm: Reduced speed 6 knots.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 281 miles]

[Westerly and north westerly wind force 7 or 8 from 2pm onwards, with sea state very rough to high. Weather overcast or fine, noon temperature 49F, sea temperature 47F]


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7 November 1915

At A Patrol

Lat 63.47, Long -6.67

[Another routine day on patrol. Nothing of note in log]

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 209 miles]

[Wind mostly force 6 with very rough sea, some snow in pm]


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8 November 1915

At A Patrol

Lat 63.47, Long -6.75

[More zig-zagging to and fro]

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 262 miles]


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9 November 1915

At A Patrol

Lat 63.15, Long -6.57

1.0am: Leeway 2 degrees.

4.0pm: Speed 13 knots, zig-zagging 3 points.

6.0am: Leeway 2 degrees. Altered course N58W, zig-zagging 3 points.

10.30am: Altered course S87W, zig-zagging 3 points. 11.0am: Leeway 3 degrees.

11.50am: Altered course ENE. Waiting for [HMS] Changuinola.

0.45pm: Altered course SSW towards Changuinola.

1.15pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Changuinola”.

1.45pm: Cutter returned with Lieutenant Bennett and armed guard. 1.50pm: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded 13 knots N35W.

8.5pm: Altered course S75E.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 269 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Squally north easterly wind force 7 for most of day, sea very rough to high]


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10 November 1915

At A Patrol

Lat 63.78, Long -8.02

[Patrolling to and fro, zig-zagging at times]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 235 miles]

[Wind still squally north easterly force 6 or 7, with very rough or high sea for most of day. Snow and/or hail, noon temperature 37F, sea temperature 40F]


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11 November 1915

[year shown as 1914, in error]

At A Patrol

Lat 63.87, Long -7.10

8.0am: Altered course S5E to intercept steamer.

9.40am: Stopped and despatched cutter to board Norwegian SS “Jokel”, Lat 63 50 N, Long 6 50 W.

10.36am: Cutter unable to board owing to heavy sea. Returned and hoisted. “Jokel” allowed to proceed. Proceeded Half speed, N55W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 251 miles]


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12 November 1915

At A Patrol

Lat 63.40, Long -5.23

8.0am: Fuglo Island bearing S84E, distant 31 miles (approximately).

11.25am: Altered course South.

6.50pm: Observed Akraberg Light bearing WNW, altered course NNW. Speed 13 knots.

9.25pm: Akraberg Light at distant 16 miles.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 315 miles]


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13 November 1915

From A Patrol to Glasgow

Lat 59.33, Long -6.83

6.40am: Altered course S60E to intercept steamer.

7.45am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS Rio de Janeiro, Lat 59 30 N, Long 7 20 W. Boarding Officer L Thompson Acting Lieutenant RNR.

9.3am: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded SE 14.5 knots to intercept sailing vessel.

10.0am: Altered course SxE. 10.20am: Altered course NNE towards “Rio de Janeiro”.

10.40am: Stopped and despatched armed guard to Rio de Janeiro. Sub Lieutenant Macfarlane in charge.

11.18am: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded S15E 15 knots towards sailing vessel.

1.0am: Stopped and signalled Norwegian ship “Songelv” with armed guard on board from “Virginian” 1.30pm: Proceeded N35E 15 knots to intercept steamer.

2.0pm: Stopped and boarded Swedish SS Albania [listed here], Lat 59 18 N, Long 6 32 W. Boarding Officer L Thompson Acting Lieutenant RNR.

2.30pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded Half speed ExS following “Albania”.

3.0pm: Set course S75W. Sulisker Island bearing S22E, distant 16 miles.

5.0pm: Altered course S73W.

7.0pm to 8.0pm: Zig-zagging 2 points.

7.20pm: Flannan Island Light abeam.

10.30pm: Altered course S45W.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 291 miles]


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14 November 1915

From A Patrol to Glasgow

Lat 55.45, Long -6.63

[Position 8.0pm] Anchored at Tail of the Bank Greenock.

0.30am: Altered course S12E.

4.0am: Observed Barra Head Light bearing S46E.

6.0am: Barra Head Light at distance 20 miles.

7.0am: Altered course S13E. Commenced zig-zag 2 points.

9.45am: Divisions. 10.15am: Divine Service.

10.45am: Altered course S22E. Vessels position checked by bearings and angles etc.

1.0pm: Altered course S43E and entered Rathlin Sound.

1.36pm: Tor [Torr] Point at distant [blank], altered course S21E.

2.35pm: Maiden’s Light House bearing [blank] distant [blank], altered course N70E.

4.10pm: Ailsa Craig at distance 2.5 miles, altered course N31E.

4.45pm: Pladda Island at distance 2 miles, altered course N31E.

5.10pm: Holy Island Light at distance 1 mile, altered course N25E.

6.0pm: Passed Cumbrae.

6.30pm: Passed Toward Point.

6.55pm: Passed through Boom Defence Gate. Speed 14 knots, ExN.

7.5pm: Stopped and received Pilot on board. 7.7pm: Proceeded to anchorage.

7.25pm: Stopped. 7.30pm: Let go starboard anchor in 8 fathoms water and veered cable to 45 fathoms. Draft: Forward 18’ 6”, Aft 23’ 00”.

Midnight: Vessel swung to flood.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 332 miles]


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15 November 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29 [estimated]

2.30am: Hove short. 2.45am: Anchor aweigh. Proceeded Dead slow and 3.0am Entered River. Engines at various speeds.

4.6am: Passed Bowling.

5.45am: Entered Princes Dock. 6.20am: Moored alongside coal crane Princes Dock. Draft Forward 19’ 6”, Aft 22’ 8”.

7.10am: 3 Foremen and 30 men Commenced Coaling.

9.0am: Leave to port watch till 9am Thursday 18th. Remainder of hands employed painting and variously.

4.0pm: Evening quarters.

6.0pm: Local leave to first part Starboard Watch till midnight. Night shift 22 men and 3 Foremen coaling.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 147 miles]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 410 tons]

[Misty and snowy all day, noon temperature 33F]


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16 November 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

3.30am: Pilot and two tugs arrived.

4.0am: Shifted vessel to No 6 Berth Princes Dock. Tugs assisting.

6.15am: Secured in new berth. 30 men and 2 Foremen Resumed coaling.

am: Hands employed painting and as requisite.

4.30pm: Local leave to second part of Starboard Watch till 7.0am.

6.0pm: Night shift 27 men and 2 Foremen coaling.


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17 November 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: Day shift 30 men and 2 Foremen coaling.

10.0am: 60 men and 3 Foremen coaling.

5.0am: Local leave to first Part starboard watch till 7am.

6.0am: Night shift 58 men and 3 foremen coaling.

[Foggy all day, noon temperature 27F]


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18 November 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: 3 Foremen and 60 men coaling.

9.0am: Port Watch returned from leave. Leave to Starboard Watch till 9.0am Monday 22nd November.

5.0pm: Local leave to first Part Port Watch till 7.0am.

6.0pm: Night shift 3 Foremen and 43 men coaling.

10.30pm: 3 Foremen and 15 men coaling.

[Still very foggy, noon temperature 23F]


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19 November 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

9.0am: Finished coaling. Received 2349 tons.

1.0pm: Shifted ship to Princes Dock to discharge cranes. Pilot and two tugs in attendance.

5.0pm: Local leave to second Part Port watch till 7.0am.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2705 tons]

[Another day of freezing fog]


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20 November 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

1.0am: Shifted Ship 60 feet ahead.

7.0am: Hands employed as requisite.

4.30pm: Local leave to first part of port watch till 10.30pm.

[Weather unchanged]


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21 November 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

9.30am: Divisions and Prayers.

11.0am: Shifted ship to No 1 Berth Princes Dock. Pilot and two tugs in attendance.

2.0pm: Leave (local) to second part port watch till 7.0am.

4.0pm: Evening quarters.

[Still very cold and foggy]


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22 November 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

9.30am: Starboard Watch returned on board from leave.

10.15pm: Pilot and two tugs arrived to shift ship.

10.25pm: Singled up moorings and prepared to shift ship.

11.0pm: Left berth. 11.15pm: Entered River .Engines as necessary and to Pilots direction. 11.27pm: Passed Govan.

[Still foggy but slightly warmer - noon temperature 37F]


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23 November 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.89, Long -4.40 [estimated]

0.55am: Passed Renfrew.

1.20am: Arrived off Rothesay Dock.

2.0am: Secured in Rothesay Dock.

7.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship throughout.

9.0am: Commenced discharging ballast from No 1 Hold.

5.0pm: Local leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am.


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24 November 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.89, Long -4.40

2.0am: Discharging sand ballast throughout.

9.0am: Divisions and Prayers.

4.0pm: Evening quarters.

4.30pm: Local leave to Port Watch till 7.0am.

8.0pm: Discharging ballast throughout.


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25 November 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.89, Long -4.40

5.0pm: Local leave to Starboard watch till 7.0am.

8.0pm: Discharging ballast throughout.


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26 November 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.89, Long -4.40

6.0am: Discharging ballast throughout.

Noon: Finished discharging.

5.0pm: Local leave to port watch till 7.0am.

6.0pm: Reloading of ballast commenced.


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27 November 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.89, Long -4.40

7.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship throughout.

11.0am: Loading Ballast throughout.

1.30pm: Local leave to Starboard watch till 7.0am.


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28 November 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.89, Long -4.40

6.0am: Loading Ballast throughout.

9.45am: Divisions. 10.0am: Prayers.

1.30pm: Local leave to port watch till 7.0am.

4.0pm: Evening quarters.


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29 November 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.89, Long -4.40

Noon: Finished taking in ballast.

3.30pm: Left wharf to shift ship to Crane berth. Two tugs in attendance.

5.0pm: Returned to berth. Owing to congestion of shipping in dock unable to reach Crane berth.

5.40pm: Vessel secured in original berth.

6.0pm: Leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am.


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30 November 1915

At Glasgow

Lat 55.89, Long -4.40

9.0am: Divisions and Prayers.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

pm: Draft Forward 24’ 6”, Aft 24’ 00”.

4.30pm: Pilot and Tugs arrived.

4.45pm: Let go from wharf proceeded out of Dock. Two tugs assisting. Engines helm as necessary.

5.15pm: Vessel clear of dock. Proceeded down river. Engine at various speeds.

6.10pm: Passed Bowling.

6.30pm: Passed Dumbarton.

7.25pm: Passed Tail of Bank Buoy.

7.40pm: Let go starboard anchor and veered to 45 fathoms. 7.50pm: Vessel brought up in 10 fathoms. Tail of Bank Buoy bearing SSW.

9.30pm: Despatched Motor Boat to shore with mails.



LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1915


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[Cover of Copy of Log for December 1915, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in, addressed to The Admiralty and signed by Captain (as before), dated 3 January 1916]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]


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1 December 1915

From Glasgow to join Patrols

Lat 55.25, Long -6.25

Midnight: Motor Boat returned and hoisted.

0.30am: Started to heave in cable. 0.35am: Anchor aweigh. Slow ahead. 0.40am: Full speed W0.5N.

1.5am: Passed Fairway buoy to Boom. Slow. 1.10am: Passed through Boom Defence Gate. Proceeded 15 knots SWxS.

1.33am: Passed Skelmorlie Buoy, altered course S27W.

2.7am: Cumbrae Island Light abeam.

3.0am: Holy Island Light at distance 1.5 miles, altered course S34W.

3.26am: Pladda Island Light at distance 2 miles, altered course S70W.

4.57am: Sanda Island Light at distance 1 mile, altered course WNW.

5.30am: Deas Island at [blank]. Courses various rounding Mull. 5.40am: Mull of Cantyre Light bearing WxS distant 0.75 miles. Set course NxW.

6.30am: Altered course N75W, zig-zagging 2 points. 6.55am: Otter Rock Light at distance 2.5 miles.

7.30am: Altered course N32W, zig-zagging 2.5 points.

8.10am: Oversay Light House abeam distant 3.5 miles.

11.10am: Observed Bull Point Rathlin Island, altered course SExS. 11.35am: Bull Point at [blank] altered course SE0.5E.

11.40am: Stopped to examine propellor. TB [Torpedo Boat] Thorn standing by. 11.52am: Half speed ahead.

0.4pm: Proceeded Full speed. 0.10pm: 15 knots. 0.16pm: Benmore Head at [blank], altered course SE. 0.30pm: Tor [Torr] Point at distance 1.5 miles, altered course SSE.

1.40pm: Maiden’s Light bearing S31W, distant 5 miles, altered course N73E.

3.20pm: Ailsa Craig abeam.

4.0pm: Pladda Island Light at distance 1.75 [miles], altered course N35E.

4.26pm: Holy Island Light at distance 1.25 miles.

5.20pm: Passed Cumbrae Island Light.

6.0pm: Skelmorlie Buoy at [blank], altered course NExN.

6.30pm: Slow and passed through Boom Defence Gate. Proceeded Full speed E0.5S and variously to anchorage.

7.2pm: Let go starboard anchor and veered 3 shackles. 7.5pm: Vessel brought up in 8 fathoms. Tail of Bank Buoy Bearing SW by W. Roseneath Patch Buoy bearing NW0.5W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 135 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Benmore Head S65E, 4 miles]


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2 December 1915

From Glasgow to Belfast

Lat 55.97, Long -4.75

[Vessel at single anchor off Tail of the Bank]

3.0am: Anchor bearings frequently checked.

am: Draft Forward 23’ 6”, Aft 23’ 9”.

8.0am: Diver arrived and Examined starboard propellor and discovered one blade ~ [word off edge of page - probably “broken”]

9.30am: Despatched motor ashore with mail etc.

11.50am: Hove short. 0.7pm: Motor Boat returned. Weighed anchor and proceeded slow ahead while hoisting motor boat. 0.21pm: Motor Boat hoisted. Full speed.

0.40pm: Slow, altered course SWxS. 0.47pm: Passed Boom Defence Gate. Full Speed.

1.0pm: Passed Skelmorlie Buoy, altered course S26W.

1.45pm: Cumbrae Island at distance 1 mile, altered course S25W.

2.33pm: Holy Island Light House Light House at distance 1 mile.

3.0pm: Pladda Island Light House at distance 1.5 miles. 3.35pm: Ailsa Craig at distance 3.5 miles, altered course S46W.

4.30pm: Corsewall Point Light at distance 9 miles. Commenced zig-zagging 2 points.

6.0pm: Signalled Orlock Point altered course S70W.

6.25pm: Stopped for examination vessel. 6.30pm: Proceeded. Full speed.

6.50pm: Stopped and received Pilot at Pile Lighthouse.

6.55pm: Proceeded up Victoria Channel. Half speed.

7.20pm: Stopped Two tugs attending.

8.0pm: Vessel secured at Clarence Wharf. 8.15pm: Vessel aground forward.

8.30pm: Let go and moved to Alexandra Wharf. Engines and helm as necessary.

9.40pm: Secured at Alexandra Wharf. Finished with engines.

[Misty all day, noon temperature 40F]


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3 December 1915

At Belfast

Lat 54.61, Long -5.90 [estimated]

9.0am: Divisions and Prayers.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

4.0pm: Evening quarters.

4.30pm: Leave to Port Watch till 7.30am.

5.30pm: Collier arrived and secured alongside starboard side.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2382 tons]


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4 December 1915

At Belfast

Lat 54.61, Long -5.90

7.0am: Colliers and coaling gear examined and found correct. [signed] LGP Vereker, Lieutenant Commander RNR.

7.30am: Commenced coaling into No 3 Hold.

pm: Hands employed coaling.

4.30pm: Leave to starboard watch till 7.0am. Port Watch continued coaling.

[Mist and/or rain for much of day, noon temperature 39F]


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5 December 1915

At Belfast

Lat 54.61, Long -5.90

1.0am: Finished coaling. Received [blank] Tons.

9.30am: Landed Roman Catholics to Church.

10.0am: Divisions and Divine Service.

10.45am: Cast off Collier.

11.0am: Hands to stations for shifting ship. 11.10am: Let go from Wharf and proceeded to Graving Dock. Two tugs in attendance. 11.20am: Entered New Graving Dock.

Noon: Vessel secured in position.

0.40pm: Vessel took the chocks.

1.30pm: Leave to Port Watch till 7.30am.

2.45pm: Dock Dry.

4.0pm: Paid out anchors and cables into dock.

6.0pm: Messrs Workmen and Clark’s [Workman and Clark] employees working at propellor etc. Cleaning bottom.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2653 tons]


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6 December 1915

At Belfast

Lat 54.61, Long -5.90

9.0am: Divisions and Prayers.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

3.0pm: Anchor cables surveyed. Shackles replaced.

pm: Messrs Workmen Clark’s employees painting bottom.

4.30pm: Leave to Port watch till 7.30am.


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7 December 1915

At Belfast

Lat 54.61, Long -5.90

11.15am: Started to let water into Dock.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 5”, Aft 24’ 1”]

0.35am: Vessel afloat. 1.15pm: Proceeded out of Dock. Pilot and three tugs in attendance.

1.40pm: Clear of dock, proceeded to swing. 2.0pm: Let go tugs and proceeded down Channel. Half Speed.

3.0pm: Passed Pile Light House. Slow. 3.10pm: Stopped. 3.15pm: Discharged Pilot.

pm: Engines and helm as necessary adjusting compasses.

6.0pm: Adjustment completed. Mew Island bearing SSE distant 4 miles. Set Course East and proceeded 13 knots. 6.12pm: Altered course N44E.

7.55pm: Corsewall Point Light at distance 3 miles, altered course N7W.

9.34pm: Sanda Island Light at distance 1 mile, altered course N65W.

9.45pm: Deas Point at [blank]. Courses various.

10.10pm: Mull of Cantyre Light bearing East distant 0.5 miles, altered course N18W.

11.33pm: Otter Rock Light at distance 3.5 miles.


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8 December 1915

From Belfast to join Patrol

Lat 56.78, Long -9.70

0.35am: Oversay Light abeam distant 2.5 miles, altered course N33W.

3.40am: Skerryvore Light at distance 18 miles.

6.45am: Barra Head Light at distance 26 miles.

7.30am: Speed 15 knots, zig-zagging 2.5 points.

10.0am: General Quarters. 10.15am: Altered course West while at General Quarters. Exercised fire control. Circuits tested.

11.30am: Secure. Resumed course N33W.

Noon: Altered course N7E.

2.15pm: Altered course ExS to intercept vessel.

3.0pm: Stopped and boarded Danish Schooner Zampa [possibly the ship listed here for 28 February], Lat 57 14 N, Long 9 53 W. Boarding Officer Acting Lieutenant L Thompson RNR.

4.0pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. 4.35pm: Speed 13 knots.

7.0pm: Zig-zagging 2.5 points.

10.0pm: Ceased zig-zagging. 10.45pm: Altered course N1W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 230 miles]

[Currents in the 24 hours ending at Noon: Favourable tides 10 miles]

[Squally winds north westerly, northerly and westerly force 6 or 7 until 9pm, with sea state mostly very rough or high. Weather mostly fine, noon temperature 43F sea temperature 49F]


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9 December 1915

From Belfast to join A Patrol

Lat 60.45, Long -13.42

7.0am: Commenced zig-zagging 2.5 points.

11.30am: Altered course N78E.

0.30pm: Ceased zig-zagging, increased speed 13.5 knots.

3.10pm: Altered course S55E to intercept steamer. Speed 14.5 knots.

3.30pm: Half speed while signalling British SS Strathdee [Strathdee (2) listed here].

3.35pm: Altered course N30E. 3.44pm: Proceeded, 13 knots, N75E.

4.30pm: Evening quarters. Darkened ship. Prepared for night defence. Exercised fire stations.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 262 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of a Position Lat 62 40 N, Long 7 25 W, N53E, 220 miles]

[Weather still squally with very rough sea for most of day. Snowing all day, noon temperature 36F, sea temperature 46F]


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10 December 1915

From Belfast to join A Patrol

Lat 62.78, Long -5.05

1.46am: Altered course North to intercept steamer.

2.20am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Aalesund”, Lat 62 07 N, Long 8 50 W.

3.25am: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded N73E 14.5 knots. Boarding Officer Acting Lieutenant L Thompson RNR.

5.2am: Mygganoes [Myggenaes] Island Light abeam distant 18 miles, altered course S80E.

5.55am: Altered course N75E to intercept steamer.

6.12am: Altered course N60W and passed closed to trawler. 6.19am: Proceeded S80E.

8.30am: Position checked by angles etc off Faeroe Islands.

9.20am: Bispen (Fuglo Island) abeam distant 12.5 miles.

11.13am: Altered course N70E towards [HMS] “Almanzora”.

0.10pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Almanzora” for back signals etc.

0.26pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. 0.30pm: Proceeded 13 knots, N40W.

2.30pm: Commenced zig-zagging 2.5 points.

6.0pm: Altered course S58E, zig-zagging 2.5 points.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 269 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Fuglo Island S52W, 44 miles]

[Squally, with snow until 4pm, then fine, noon temperature 29F, sea temperature 40F]


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11 December 1915

On Patrol

Lat 62.48, Long -5.05

6.0am: Altered course N59W, zig-zagging 3 points.

2.0pm: Zig-zagging 2.5 points.

3.45pm: Darkened Ship etc.

4.30pm: Ceased zig-zagging. Evening quarters.

5.30pm: Prepared for night defence.

6.0pm: Altered course S56E. Speed 13 knots, zig-zagging 3 points.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 313 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Videro Island (North Point) S81W, 42 miles]

[Weather fine in am, squally in pm, northerly winds force 7 to 9 from 4pm, with snow at times, sea becoming very rough or high]


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12 December 1915

On Patrol

Lat 62.40, Long -4.30

0.20am: Ceased zig-zagging. Speed 10 knots.

1.30am: Zig-zagging 1.5 points.

3.10am: Altered course NExN towards steamer.

4.20am: Altered course N29E and variously round steamer. 5.0am: Altered course S30E following steamer.

7.0am: Circled round SS “Kronprinz Gustaf” with armed guard on board [mentioned in the log for HMS Victorian for 11 December 1915 as Kronprinz Gustav, Swedish].

7.30am: Set course N48W. Speed 10 knots.

9.45am: Divisions. 10.0am: Divine Service.

4.0pm: Videro bearing N75W, distant 38 miles.

8.0pm: Altered course S70E, zig-zagging 2 points.

10.0pm: Ceased zig-zagging.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 255 miles]

[Squally north easterly wind force 7 or 8 with sea state high for most of day, snow on and off]


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13 December 1915

On Patrol

Lat 62.42, Long -4.20

Midnight: Increased speed 13 knots, zig-zagging 2 points.

6.0am: Altered course N60W. Ceased zig-zagging.

9.0am: Commenced zig-zagging 2 points.

10.15am: Stopped and dropped target for 1 inch aiming rifle practice. 10.25am: Proceeded 12 knots steaming round target.

11.50am: Stopped and Recovered target. 0.10pm: Proceeded 15 knots, N58W.

4.44pm: Bispen (Fuglo Island) abeam distant 18 miles.

6.30pm: Altered course S56E, zig-zagging 2.5 points.

8.30pm: Altered course S25W towards vessels light.

8.56pm: Courses various round trawlers.

9.13pm: Bispen bearing S37W, distant 6.5 miles. Set course [blank]. 9.56pm: Altered course S56E.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 238 miles]

[Wind and sea moderating in pm]


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14 December 1915

On Patrol

Lat 61.87, Long -0.63

4.0am: Ceased zig-zagging.

9.10am: Zig-zagging 2 points. Speed 14 knots.

10.10am: Stopped and dropped target and after life boat. 10.20am: Proceeded 15 knots round target for 1 inch aiming rifle practice.

11.55am: Stopped to recover target. 0.10pm: Target and Life Boat hoisted. Proceeded S40E 14.5 knots.

6.0pm: Altered course N63E, zig-zagging 3 points.

8.0pm: Altered course S18W, zig-zagging 3 points.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 300 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position Lat 61 10 N, Long 2 00 E, S61E, 86 miles]


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15 December 1915

On Patrol

Lat 61.13, Long 2.00

[Zig-zagging to and fro, changing course about every 4 hours]

10.15am: Observed HMS Alcantara.

11.15am: Stopped and despatched cutter to Alcantara for signals etc.

Noon: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded 13 knots S20W.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 312 miles]


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16 December 1915

On Patrol

Lat 61.22, Long 1.97

5.30am: Altered course West towards vessels light.

6.30am: Stopped and signalled Auxilliary [Auxiliary] Patrol vessel “Walpole” [listed here].

6.50am: Proceeded 14 knots, S5E.

7.10am: Altered course East towards vessel’s light.

7.20am: Speed 15 knots altered course NNE and variously and signalled Auxilliary Patrol “Saxon” [listed with Walpole above].

7.44am: Proceeded S10W.

9.0am: Altered course N16E, zig-zagging 3 points.

11.0am: Alcantara in company signalling.

Noon: Altered course S18W, zig-zagging 3 points.

[Continued zig-zagging to and fro in pm]

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 312 miles]


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17 December 1915

On Patrol

Lat 60.85, Long 2.05

10.12am: Stopped and slipped target and port after lifeboat.

10.20am: Proceeded 15 knots round target for 1 inch aiming rifle practice.

11.58am: Stopped to recover target.

0.42pm: Target and life boat hoisted. Proceeded N15E 14 knots.

7.0pm: Position Lat 60 31 N, Long 2 12 E.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 309 miles]


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18 December 1915

On Patrol

Lat 61.07, Long 2.00

[Zig-zagging to and fro, changing course about every 4 hours]

9.0pm: Altered course S30W. Position Lat 61 02 N, Long 2 17 E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 295 miles]

[Northerly and north westerly wind force 6 for most of day with sea state very rough. Snow, rain or hail at times, noon temperature 36F, sea temperature 43F]


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19 December 1915

On Patrol

Lat 61.12, Long 2.17

[Still zig-zagging to and fro, changing course every 4 hours]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 304 miles]


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20 December 1915

On Patrol

Lat 61.07, Long 2.13

Noon to 1.0pm: Swinging ship for table of Deviations.

1.0pm: Set course S20W, zig-zagging 2.5 points.

3.30pm: Darkened ship and closed WT doors.

4.30pm: Evening quarters. Exercised Collision stations. Prepared for night defence.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 314 miles]


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21 December 1915

On Patrol

Lat 60.40, Long 2.05

0.5pm: Altered course N56W to intercept a steamer, speed 15 knots.

1.30am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian motor fishing vessel “Svanen”, Lat 60 31 N, Long 1 29 E. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

3.0am: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeding N70W Slow following “Svanen”.

7.56am: Altered course S42E to intercept steamer.

9.16am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS Rio de Janeiro, Lat 60 14 N, Long 2 15 E. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

10.30am: Put armed guard on board “Rio de Janeiro” and ordered her to Tyne, Sub Lieutenant Richards RNR in charge.

10.54am: Proceeded 14 knots, WNW. Exercising Control parties.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 284 miles]


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22 December 1915

On Patrol [though not stated in log]

Lat 60.67, Long 1.03

2.35pm: Altered North to intercept steamer. 2.40pm: Altered course N by W. Full speed.

3.8pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS Skruin, Lat 61 21 N, Long 0 56 E. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

3.40pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded S18W 14 knots, zig-zagging 2 points.

5.0pm: Tested auxiliary lighting.

8.45pm: Altered course N70W to intercept steamer.

9.20am: Stopped and boarded Swedish SS “Sydland”, Lat 61 18 N, Long 0 37 E. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

11.0pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded 14 knots S17W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 338 miles]


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23 December 1915

On Patrol

Lat 61.17, Long 1.68

[Zig-zagging to and fro, changing course about every 4 hours]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 277 miles]

[South easterly wind force 7 or 8 with sea state high in am, force 6 with sea state very rough in pm, snow at times]


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24 December 1915

On Patrol

Lat 61.13, Long 2.08

0.39am: Altered course SExE towards steamer.

1.57am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Inger”, Lat 60 42 N, Long 2 32 E. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

2.57am: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded 14 knots N16W.

1.40pm: Altered course S25E to intercept steamer.

2.27pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Bergensfjord” [Bergensfjord (1) listed here], Lat 60 49 N, Long 1 59 E. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

4.30pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence. Vessel stopped while waiting for instructions re SS “Bergensfjord”.

6.15pm: Ordered “Bergensfjord” to proceed. 6.20pm: Cutter returned with German prisoner from “Bergensfjord”.

6.31pm: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded N25E 13 knots zig-zag 2 points.

10.40pm: Ceased zig-zagging. Speed 11 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 263 miles]

[South easterly wind force 5 or 6 all day, sea state rough to very rough, snow in am, cloudy in pm. Noon temperature 27F]


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25 December 1915

On Patrol

Lat 61.25, Long 2.00

[Zig-zagging to and fro on Christmas Day, changing course every 4 hours]

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 219 miles]

[South easterly wind force 6 or 7 all day, sea state mostly rough, mist and snow for much of the time]


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26 December 1915

On Patrol

Lat 61.23, Long 1.83

[Zig-zagging to and fro until evening, when wind and sea increased, changing course every 4 hours]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 276 miles]


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27 December 1915

On Patrol

Lat 60.98, Long 1.68

10.10am: Stopped and slipped Target for 1 inch aiming rifle practice. 10.15am: Target capsized. Engines as necessary manouvring [sic] to recover target.

11.9am: Recovered target and proceeded 13 knots, N15E, zig zagging 3 points.

4.40pm: Ceased zig-zagging.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 238 miles]


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28 December 1915

On Patrol

Lat 61.10, Long 1.87

4.0am: Altered course East to intercept steamer. Speed 14 knots.

4.25am: Stopped. 4.45 Despatched armed guard to Norwegian SS “Sneppe”, Lat 61 05 N, Long 1 50 E.

[6.0am: SS Sneppe ordered to Lerwick Sub Lieutenant Macfarlane in charge.]

6.13am: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded S17W 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points.

10.0am: General Quarters. Fire and stretcher parties exercised.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 255 miles]


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29 December 1915

On Patrol [though not stated in log]

Lat 60.87, Long 1.95

9.10am: Ceased zig-zagging.

10.15am: Stopped and slipped target and Port after Life Boat and Proceeded. Steaming round target at 13 knots. Carrying out Gunlayers tests.

0.10pm: Ceased Firing. 0.25pm: Stopped to recover target and Life Boat. 0.50pm: Target and life boat hoisted. Proceeded N15E, 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points.

1.28pm: Altered course W by S to intercept steamer. Speed 14 knots.

2.5pm: Stopped and boarded Danish SS “Hroptytryr” [Hroptatyr], Lat 60 57 N, Long 1 41 E. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

2.52pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded S10W 13 knots, zig zag 2 points.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 311 miles]


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30 December 1915

On Patrol

Lat 61.22, Long 1.95

[Not much happening today, all log entries shown as example]

Midnight: Altered course N15E, zig-zag 3 points.

4.0am: Altered course S17W.

7.30am: Speed 15 knots.

8.0am: Altered course N15E. 8.30am: Speed 13 knots.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers.

Noon: Altered course S17W, zig-zag 3 points.

1.0pm: Zig-zag 2.5 points.

2.0pm: Zig-zag 2 points.

3.30pm: Darkened Ship. Prepared for night defence.

4.0pm: Altered course N15E, zig-zag 2 points.

4.30pm: Evening quarters.

5.20pm: Altered course NNW. Speed 15 knots. Ceased zig-zagging.

5.45pm to 6.30pm: Navigation Light shown.

7.0pm: Altered course N47W.

10.30pm: Altered course N74W.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 301 miles]

[Weather relatively quiet in am, wind and sea increasing in pm, southerly wind force 7 or 8 from 4pm with sea state very rough to high with mist and rain]


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31 December 1915

From Sea to Swarbacks Minn and at Busta Voe

Lat 60.38, Long -1.37 [estimated]

4.0am: Speed 14.5 knots. Sounding continually.

7.0am: Observed Eshaness Skerry Light bearing SSE, altered course S15W, Speed 14 knots.

7.33am: Eshaness Skerry Light abeam, distant 5.5 miles, altered course S35E. Speed 15 knots, zig-zagging 2.5 knots.

8.35am: Passed Murbie Stacks Light.

8.40am: Slow and passed boom defence Gate. 8.50am: Full speed.

9.0am: Stopped and let go port anchor.

10.0am: Hove up and shifted berth.

11.20am: Vessel moored in No 3 Berth Busta Voe. Port anchor 5 Shackle, Starboard 4.

pm: Hevden Ness Light bearing S4.5W, Burgastoo Island bearing S74W, Busta House Flag Staff N13W. Draft Forward 18’ 3”, Aft 24’ 6”. Hands make and mend clothes.

5.0pm: Sub Lieutenant Richards and prize crew rejoined ship.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 275 miles]

[Fuel Expended for all purposes: Coal 48 tons, Extraordinary Expenditure 55 tons. Fuel Remaining 788 tons]

[Southerly wind force 7 or 8 all day, very misty with rain until evening. Noon temperature 45F, sea temperature 46F]


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[Log page not filled in]



LOGS FOR JANUARY 1916


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[Cover of Copy of Log for January 1916, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in, addressed to The Admiralty, signed by Captain (as before), dated 2 February 1916]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before apart from:

Error of Barometer: 0.43 inches too low from 1st to 20th January. Corrected noon 20th January]


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1 January 1916

At Busta Voe

Lat 60.38, Long -1.37

8.25am: Colliers “Tonneley” [probably Towneley] and “Wychwood” arrived alongside and secured.

am: Colliers coaling gear examined and found correct.

9.25am: Commenced coaling

2.0pm: German prisoner (from SS Bergensfjord) landed under escort to Lerwick.

9.20pm: Ceased coaling for the day. Received 306 tons.


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2 January 1916

At Busta Voe

Lat 60.38, Long -1.37

8.0am: Resumed coaling.

7.45pm: Ceased coaling for the day. Received 521 Tons. Total 827 Tons.


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3 January 1916

At Busta Voe

Lat 60.38, Long -1.37

8.0am: Resumed coaling

pm: Coaling delayed from noon. Colliers turning round.

2.30pm: Resumed coaling port side. 3.20pm: Resumed coaling starboard side.

4.50pm: Thomas Bell Stoker RNR of HMS Gibralter [Gibraltar] accidentally killed in No 1 hold of SS Townelley [sic]. [Entry on Casualty List reads: Gibraltar, Northern Patrol depot ship, Shetlands, ex-cruiser. BELL, Thomas, Stoker, RNR, S 7971, died in UK]

7.30pm: Finished coaling for the day. Received 401 Tons. Total 1228 Tons.


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4 January 1916

At Busta Voe

Lat 60.38, Long -1.37

8.20am: Commenced coaling

9.30am: Enquiry into death of T Bell held on board.

11.0am: Finished coaling. Received 92 tons Total 1320 Tons.

pm: Draft: Forward 22’ 3”, Aft 23’ 4”.

1.45pm: Discharged Private Taylor RMLI and [blank] trimmer to HMS Gibralter [sic] for hospital.

2.30pm: Weighed port anchor.

5.0pm: Hands employed cleaning ship.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2042 tons]


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5 January 1916

At Busta Voe

Lat 60.38, Long -1.37

9.15am: Let go port anchor and veered to 45 fathoms. Veered starboard cable to 75 fathoms.

[Squally north westerly wind force 8 or 9 until 6pm, then reducing, rain at times, noon temperature 46F]


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6 January 1916

At Busta Voe

Lat 60.38, Long -1.37

7.30am: Body of deceased Stoker (Thomas Bell) left ship for “Gibralter”.

11.0am: Ship visited and inspected by Rear Admiral Sir Dudley de Chair KCB commanding 10th Cruiser Squadron.

0.30pm: Weighed port anchor.

3.0pm: Hove short starboard cable. 3.10pm: Weighed starboard anchor and proceeded. Speed 13 knots. Courses various.

3.28pm: Slow and passed through Boom Defence Gate. 3.30pm: Full speed WxN.

3.40pm: Murbie Stacks Light House abeam. Set course N34W. Speed 15 knots. Prepared for night defence. Darkened ship and closed WT doors.

3.50pm: Zig-zagging 2.5 points.

4.30pm: Eshaness Light bearing N71E, distant 3.75 miles, altered course N45W, zig-zag 2.5 points.

5.50pm: Ceased zig-zagging.

8.30pm: Altered course N4W.

Midnight: Altered course S27W. Speed 13 knots.

[Squally westerly wind force 7 from 8pm, sea becoming very rough, with rain]


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7 January 1916

From Busta Voe to G Patrol

Lat 60.95, Long -4.00

10.0am: General Quarters. Exercised Fire control. Supply parties exercised.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 235 miles]

[Winds variable in force and direction during day, squally force 7 to 9 in pm, sea state very rough to high]


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8 January 1916

At Sea

Lat 61.08, Long 0.03

1.0pm: Altered course N47E and variously to intercept a steamer.

1.30pm: Slow and steamed round SS “Majestic” signalling.

2.5pm: Stopped and boarded British SS Majestic, Lat 61 16 N, Long 0 18 E. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant [RNR].

2.51pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded 14 knots N34W, zig-zag 2 points.

10.0pm: Altered course N17E, zig-zag 3 points. Muckle Flugga Light bearing S10W, distant 23 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 286 miles]


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9 January 1916

At Sea

Lat 61.62, Long -0.88

[Zig-zagging to and fro on patrol, changes of course at 2am, 6am, 10am, 2.15pm, 6.0pm and 10pm]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 286 miles]

[Squally south westerly wind force 6 from 3am to noon, sea rough in late am, westerly and north westerly wind force 7 or 8 from 10pm with very rough sea. Rain at times during day, noon temperature 47F, sea temperature 46F]


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10 January 1916

At Sea

Lat 61.55, Long -0.37

3.15am to 3.25am: Speed 11 knots during heavy squall.

0.7pm: Altered course S87E. Speed 14 knots, ceased zig-zagging.

3.7pm: Altered course S by E towards [HMS] “Columbella” and 4 masted barque “Thor II”.

3.56pm: Stopped and manoeuvred into position under “Columbella’s” lee quarter.

4.25pm: Cutter alongside from Columbella with secret papers etc. Standing by while “Columbella” picked up her cutter.

4.50pm: Proceeded 13 knots N53E.

8.40pm: Altered course S60W to look for “Thor II”, ceased zig-zagging.

11.35pm: Observed “Thor II” close to. Reduced speed and stood by to board on weather moderating.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 284 miles]

[Squally north westerly wind force 8 to 9 for most of day, sea state mostly high or very high]


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11 January 1916

At Sea

Lat 61.10, Long 1.80

1.0am: Engines dead Slow. Leeway about 3 points.

7.45am: Full speed and manouvred into position for boarding.

8.15am: Stopped and despatched cutter with armed guard to Norwegian Barque “Thor II”, Lieutenant Bennett RNR in charge. Lat 61 15 N, Long 1 51 E.

9.15am: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded following Thor II while signalling.

10.0am: General Quarters.

1.15pm: Closed “Thor II” and despatched cutter to take off armed guard. Ordered “Thor II” to proceed on her voyage.

1.40pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. 1.50pm: Proceeded N44E 13 knots, zig-zagging 2 points.

8.0pm: Altered course S25W, zig-zag 3 points.

[Course and Distance: Indirect 178 miles]

[Wind very variable during day, mostly northerly, sea state mostly very rough or high]


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12 January 1916

At Sea

Lat 61.92, Long 2.00

[Patrolling to and fro, zig-zagging at times, changing course about every 4 hours]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 278 miles]

[Wind increasing in am. Southerly force 7 to 9 from 1pm to 8pm, with sea state high or very high, wind and sea then reducing slightly. Mist and rain at times]


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13 January 1916

At Sea

Lat 61.33, Long 1.95

11.30am: Reduced speed 9.5 knots. Engines racing violently.

0.30pm: 8 knots 2.10pm: 7 knots.

4.35pm: Altered course S55E towards sailing 4.45pm: Slow and followed sailing vessel. Courses and speed as necessary.

10.45pm: Observed steamers lights and altered course towards her. Speed 13 knots.

11.15pm: Stopped and signalled her. 11.35pm: Slow ahead and proceeded back towards sailing vessel. Steamer following.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 223 miles]

[Winds variable in direction in early am, then squally north easterly, force 8 to 10 from 9am to 8pm with sea state high or very high. Mist and heavy rain in am, snow and hail in pm]


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14 January 1916

At Sea

Lat 61.00, Long 1.83

0.35am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian Barque “Olivia” [this ship, though the date of loss is incorrect on this site - see also notes below], Lat 60 51 N, Long 1 45 E. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

3.0am: Ordered “Olivia” to proceed to Lerwick. placed armed guard on board Lieutenant Bennett RNR in charge.

3.15am: Proceeded to board Norwegian SS Roskva, Lat 60 49 N, Long 1 45 E. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

5.30am: Boarded Danish Motor Vessel “Panagan”. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

7.20am: Slow ahead and towed cutter towards SS “Roskva”. 7.45am: Placed Lieutenant Richards RNR on SS “Roskva” and ordered her to Cardiff.

8.0am: Cutter returned and hoisted. 8.20am: Proceeded N15E 10 knots zig-zag 3 points, “Panagan” following.

10.15am: Stopped. 10.25am: Lowered starboard after life boat and despatched it to “Panagan” with armed guard. Sub Lieutenant Macfarlane in charge. Ordered to proceed to Stornaway.

10.30am: General Quarters. Slipped target and proceeded to carry out aiming rifle (1 inch) practice. Life Boat remaining for spotting purposes.

Noon: Ceased firing.

1.5pm: Recovered target and life boat. 1.15pm: Proceeded N76E 13 knots.

7.0pm: Stopped Danish SS “Henry Tegner”.

8.45pm: Allowed Henry Tegner to proceed. 8.50pm: Set course S40W. Speed 11 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 93 miles]

[Winds variable in force and direction during day, sea state also variable, snow or rain at times]


[There is a reference in the National Archives here, relating to the loss of an Armed Guard on this date. Information here (for James Anderson) indicates that this relates to the “Olivia”. There is also discussion of the incident here and it is mentioned under “Escape of Raiders” here. The Casualty List for this date includes: Ebro, armed merchant cruiser, armed guard on merchant ship, all killed in action (no further information). ANDERSON, James, Seaman, Newfoundland RNR, X 1558. BENNETT, Austin D, Act/Lieutenant, RNR. MOORE, George H, Able Seaman (RFR B 4374), 197138 (Ch). NEARS, Albert, Able Seaman (RFR B 3608), 194978 (Ch). POTTINGER, Alfred, Leading Seaman, J 2350 (Ch)]


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15 January 1916

At Sea

Lat 60.57, Long 3.23

0.30am: Speed 12 knots, zig-zag 2 points.

1.10am: Speed 11 knots, ceased zig-zag.

3.20am: Zig-zag 2 points. 4.0am: Altered course S73E.

7.0am: Altered course N11E.

9.30am: Ceased zig-zag, altered course North.

9.55am: Altered course NW by W. Half speed. Vessel hove to.

11.45am: NW0.5N.

0.20pm: NW by N.

2.45pm: Cast the lead 102 fathoms fs [fine sand].

4.0pm: Cast the lead 92 fathoms fs. Observed Lat 60 42 N.

Midnight: Altered course N14E. Speed 9 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 170 miles]

[Squally westerly and north westerly wind force 7 to 10 from 3am onwards, sea state mostly high to phenomenal, snow and hail at times]


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16 January 1916

At Sea

Lat 60.75, Long 2.42

[Zig-zagging to and fro, changing course at 3.0am, 7.0am, 10.45am, 1.45pm, 4.30pm, 7.30pm and 11.30pm]

8.0pm: Soundings - 7.30pm 48 fathoms s, 8.30pm 70 fathoms fs, 8.55pm 82 fathoms fs.

11.45pm: Observed Utvar [Utvaer] Light.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 163 miles]

[Wind and sea more moderate today. Snow, mist and drizzle at times, noon temperature 39F, sea temperature 46F]


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17 January 1916

At Sea

Lat 61.43, Long 2.50

0.30am: Altered course S55W, zig-zag 2 points. 0.45am: Utvar Light bearing S68E, distant 22 miles.

6.0am: Altered course N14E.

10.35am: Speed 14 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

11.0am: Exercised after control position and breakdown steering gear.

Noon: Speed 13 knots, zig-zag 2.5 points.

1.20pm: Resumed control from fore bridge.

1.30pm: Altered course S18W.

9.0pm: Altered course N55E.

10.45pm: Soundings 61 fathoms fs. 11.15pm: Soundings 83 fathoms fs.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 311 miles]


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18 January 1916

At Sea

Lat 61.70, Long -1.97

[Zig-zagging to and fro in rather variable weather]

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 300 miles]


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19 January 1916

At Sea

Lat 61.03, Long 2.00

[Nothing of note in log, weather variable with high wind and sea at times]

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 296 miles]


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20 January 1916

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 61.38, Long 2.98

Noon: Aneroid Barometer corrected. Corrected reading 28.87. [Recorded reading in log at noon 28.43]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 190 miles]

[Wind squally and south westerly or westerly force 7 to 9, sea high to very high, rain or hail at times]


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21 January 1916

At Sea

Lat 60.82, Long 2.30

2.15am: Altered course W0.5S to intercept ketch.

3.25am: Stopped and boarded Danish Ketch “Suduron”, Lat 60 38 N, Long 2 12 E. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

5.15am: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded N11E 14 knots.

6.30am: Zig-zag 2 points.

5.15pm: Ceased zig-zag.

8.0pm: Zig-zag 2 points.

10.0pm: Altered course SW. Half speed. Ceased zig-zag.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 161 miles]

[Wind mostly westerly and south westerly force 5 to 6 in am, force 6 to 10 in pm, sea state varying from very rough to very high, rain or hail at times]


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22 January 1916

At Sea

Lat 61.13, Long 1.55

7.0am: Speed 11 knots, set course SW by S.

8.40am: Altered course N15E, speed 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points.

9.30am: Ceased zig-zag. Speed 14 knots.

0.5pm: Altered course N40E towards Sailing Vessel.

0.50pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian Ship “Nor”, Lat 61 19 N, Long 1 43 E. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

1.45pm: Proceeded S11W 13 knots.

5.0pm: Altered course N10E.

8.0pm: Altered course S25W.

11.0pm: Altered course N9E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 205 miles]

[Wind and sea reducing in middle of day but difficult conditions early and late in the day]


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23 January 1916

At Sea

Lat 60.67, Long 2.18

9.45am: Divisions. 10.15pm: Divine Service.

11.40am: Altered course SE x E towards sailing vessel.

11.50am: Altered course ESE and passed Norwegian Ship “Nor”.

[Soundings about every half hour from 1.0pm to 2.50pm]

5.20pm: Ceased zig-zag.

6.0pm: Utvaer Light at distance 13 miles.

8.43pm: Utvaer Light at distance 10 miles, altered course S5W. Current observed between 7.0pm and 8.45pm North 2 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 271 miles]


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24 January 1916

At Sea

Lat 61.45, Long 1.97

7.0am: Zig-zag 2 points.

9.45am: Altered course N24W to intercept sailing vessel.

10.5am: Slow and signalled Norwegian Barque “Dorade”, altered course S by W0.5 W, Lat 61 40 N, Long 2 00 E.

11.30am: Full speed and proceeded towards another sailing vessel.

0.15pm: Observed [HMS] “Alcantara”.

1.0pm: Stopped and signalled Norwegian 4 masted Barque “Beechbank” dismasted and with armed guard on board. Prepared to tow to Lerwick [see also note below].

1.30pm: Despatched cutter to “Alcantara” with secret documents etc.

3.0pm: Obtained connection with Beechbank. Proceeded to send towing hawsers.

6.0pm: Hemp on both hawsers parted. Standing by Beechbank to resume operations at daylight.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 280 miles]

[Squally westerly or south westerly wind force 6 or 7 for most of day, sea state very rough to high, noon temperature 42F, sea temperature 46F]


[There is a detailed account here, under “Damage at Swarbacks Minn” relating to Ebro and the Beechbank]


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25 January 1916

At Sea

Lat 61.52, Long 3.42

2.0am: Standing by Beechbank. Engines as necessary.

7.30am: Resumed endeavours to take Beechbank in tow.

Noon: Hawsers secured to Beechbank’s cables. Engines as necessary taking strain and manoeuvring vessels head to wind.

3.0pm: Half speed W by S0.5S.

[Course and Distance made good: Estimated Drift E by N0.5N, 42 miles]

[Squally south westerly wind force 7 for most of day, sea state high]


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26 January 1916

From Sea to Lerwick or at Sea

Lat 61.17, Long 2.45

7.0am: Altered course W0.5S. 7.30am: Revolutions increased to 54.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers.

10.0am: HMS “Alcantara” in company.

1.30pm: Altered course W0.25N.

5.0pm: Altered course S84W.

[Course and Distance made good: S56W, 35 miles]

[Westerly and north westerly wind force 7 to 9 until 11am, with sea high to very high. Wind and sea reducing in pm but still very rough until 6pm]


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27 January 1916

From Sea to Lerwick etc.

Lat 60.13, Long -1.13 [rough estimate]

4.30am: Altered course N87W.

5.8am: Out Skerries Light bearing N30W, distant 21 miles.

6.24am: Out Skerries Light abeam distant 17 miles.

8.10am: Altered course NW by W and variously round Bard Head and to anchorage.

8.20am: Stopped and lowered port anchor. 8.30am: Veered to 90 fathoms.

9.15am: Finished with Engines. Vessel brought up in 32 fathoms water. Kirkabister Light bearing ExS0.5S distant 4 cables. Despatched cutter to Beechbank with working party to assist in heaving in cables.

0.30pm: All hawsers ropes etc recovered. 0.50pm: Cutter returned from Beechbank and hoisted. Hove short.

1.8pm: Up anchor. Engines variously while signalling “Brilliant”. 1.20 Proceeded 15 knots Courses Various. 1.45pm: Utmost speed.

2.15pm: Noss Head bearing NNW distant 4 miles. Set course ENE, zig-zagging irregularly.

6.0pm: Muckle Flugga Light bearing N61W, distant 16.5 miles, altered course North and variously to intercept a steamer.

8.15pm: Half speed. Signalled Danish SS “Kena” [shown as “Kina on next page, possibly Kina (2) listed here].

9.35pm: Muckle Flugga Light bearing S22E, distant 25 miles.

11.0pm: Stopped and boarded Danish SS Kena, Lat 61 12 N, Long 1 51 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 126 miles]


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28 January 1916

At Sea

Lat 61.53, Long -5.10

2.20am: SS Kina allowed to proceed. 2.32am: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded N64W 13 knots.

3.40am: Commenced zig-zag 2.5 points.

11.30am: Ceased zig-zag. Speed 15 knots.

1.40pm: Observed HMS “Alsatian” and altered course towards her.

1.59pm: Stopped. 2.5pm: Alsatian’s cutter alongside and despatched with papers etc.

2.34pm: Proceeded S61W 13 knots.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 238 miles]


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29 January 1916

From Sea to Glasgow

Lat 58.70, Long -7.50

5.35am: Altered course S9E. Speed 14 knots. Sounding continuously.

7.0am: Zig-zag 2.5 points.

7.50am: Sulisker bearing N71E, distant 5 miles (approximate soundings 37 fathoms, r [rock]), altered course S4W.

8.10am: Altered course West zig-zag 2 points.

10.20am: Zig-zag 1.5 points.

11.0am and 1.0pm: Sounding every half hour.

4.30pm: Darkened ship. 5.0pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence.

5.30pm: Altered course S25W. Ceased zig-zag.

7.0pm: Sounding every half hour.

10.40pm: Observed Barra Head Light bearing S30E, altered course S6E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 280 miles]


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30 January 1916

From Sea to Glasgow

Lat 55.33, Long -5.17

0.50am: Barra Head Light at distance 12.5 miles.

3.0am: Skerryvore Light at distance 13 miles.

5.58am: Oversay Light at distance 8 miles. 6.0am: Zig-zag 2 points.

7.30pm: Courses various zig zag irregularly through Rathlin Sound.

8.31am: Torr Head abeam. Set course S22E. Ceased zig-zag.

9.45am: Divisions. 9.50am: Altered course N 69E. 10.15am: Divine Service. Zig-zag 2.5 points.

0.20pm: Pladda Island Light at distance 2.5 miles.

1.35pm: Passed Cumbrae.

2.5pm: Passed Toward Point and received permission to pass fixed defences.

2.30pm: Slow and passed through Boom Defence Gate. 2.40pm: Stopped and received Pilot. 2.45pm: Proceeded Full Speed E0.5N and variously.

3.0pm: Slow off Greenock.

4.0pm: Passed Dumbarton.

5.30pm: Arrived at Princes Dock.

6.0pm: Vessel secured in Berth No 31 Princes Dock. Finished with engines.

7.45pm: Leave to Starboard Watch till 9.0am Saturday [on this Sunday].

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 317 miles]


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31 January 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29 [estimated]

6.30am: Wash and scrub decks.

7.30am: Quarters clean guns.

am: Hands employed painting Boat Deck etc.

pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

3.0pm: Shifted ship ahead 80 feet.

4.30pm: Leave to first Part Port Watch till 7.0am.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 322 tons]


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[Log page not filled in]



LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1916


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[Cover of Copy of Log for February 1916, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in, addressed to The Admiralty, signed by Captain (as before), dated 6 March 1916]

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[Details of Barometer:

Mercurial or Aneroid

Aneroid from 1st to 9th February. Mercurial Barometer brought into use from midnight 9th February

Name of Maker and number

J Hicks 767

Height of cistern above sea

40 feet

Details of Thermometers as before]


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1 February 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: Hands scrubbing decks.

am: Hands variously employed.

11.0am: Sub Lieutenant WH Slaughter RNR joined ship vice Acting Lieutenant Bennett RNR.

pm: Hands employed painting boats etc.

3.0pm: Surgeon DM Boddie RN vice Surgeon AG Williams RN.

5.0pm: Local leave to second part port watch till 7.0am.


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2 February 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

am: Hands getting in stores, painting boats etc.

4.0pm: Hands mustered for monthly payment.

5.0pm: Local leave to first part port watch.


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3 February 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.30 [estimated]

11.30am: Hands to stations for shifting Ship. 11.40am: Let go and warped vessel into Govan Graving Dock. Pilot and one tug in attendance.

1.0pm: Vessel secured in Dock. 1.30pm: Took the Chocks. 2.40pm: Vessel shored up.

4.0pm: Dock dry. Bottom and under water fittings examined and stern glands packed.

5.0pm: Local leave to second part port watch.

10.0pm: Taking cranes on board at No 5 Hold.


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4 February 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.30

8.0am: Starboard Watch returned from leave.

9.0am: Port Watch proceeded on leave till 9.0am Tuesday 8th February.

11.45am: Lieutenant Commander WDP Jones RN [or RNR - off edge of page] joined ship vice Lieutenant Commander LGP Vereker RNR.

0.30pm: Started to flood Dock.

1.20pm: Vessel afloat. 1.45pm: Dock Gates open. 2.0pm: Left Graving Dock and with assistance of two tugs canted vessel in Basin and proceeded to Coaling Berth Princes Dock. Pilot in attendance.

3.30pm: Vessel secured alongside Coal Hoist. Commenced tipping coal into No 3 Hatch. 2 Foremen and 20 Men employed.

5.0pm: Local leave to first part Starboard Watch.

6.0pm: 36 Men and 3 Foremen employed coaling.

9.30pm to 10.30pm: Coaling people at Supper.


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5 February 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

4.30am: 3 Foremen and 34 Men Standing By waiting for coal.

6.0am: Day Shift 30 Men and 3 Foremen.

6.30am: Watch Employed Shipping Starboard Crane at No 4 Hatch and as necessary.

Noon: Coaling Resumed.

pm: Hands employed taking in stores and as requisite.

2.30pm: Finished Coaling at Hoist.

3.0pm: Hands mustered for payment.

4.0pm: Hands to stations for shifting ship. Pilot and 3 tugs in attendance.

4.15pm: Let go and proceeded to No 14 Berth.

5.20pm: Vessel secured at No 14 Berth Princes Dock.

6.0pm: Local leave to second Part Starboard Watch till 7.0am.


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6 February 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: Hands Cleaning Ship.

10.15am: Landed RC and C of E Church parties.

11.30am: C of E Church party returned on board.

1.30pm: Local leave to first Part Starboard Watch till 7.0am Monday.

5.0pm: Evening quarters.


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7 February 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.30am: Commenced coaling into side pockets. 3 Foremen and 60 men employed.

am: Hands employed taking in stores, Cleaning Ship and as necessary.

11.30am: 2 Foremen and 18 men employed painting Ship’s side.

3.0pm: Coaling throughout, 60 Men and 3 Foremen.

4.30pm: Evening quarters. Read Warrant No 27.

6.0pm: Local leave to second Part Starboard Watch till 9.0am.

[Rain in am, snow in pm, noon temperature 38F]


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8 February 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: Day shift coaling 66 Men and 3 Foremen.

9.45am: 22 Men and 2 Foremen painting Ship outside.

1.15pm: Hands mustered. Read Warrant No 28.

1.30pm: P Collier [or possibly Collin] OS [Ordinary Seaman] discharged to Detention Barracks.

5.0pm: Local leave to first Part Starboard Watch.

6.0pm: Night shift coaling 36 Men and 3 Foremen.


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9 February 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: Day Shift coaling.

9.0am: Port Watch returned on board from leave.

am: Hands employed taking in stores and as requisite.

2.0pm: Finished coaling. Received 2363 Tons.

5.0pm: Leave to starboard Watch till 7.0am.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2603 tons]


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10 February 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

8.0am: Hands variously employed taking in stores and preparing Ship for sea.

pm: Draft on Departure: Forward 25ft 0in, Aft 24ft 11in.

3.50pm: Singled up lines. 4.0pm: Left berth. Pilot and two tugs in attendance. Engines as necessary. 4.20pm: Canted ship in Basin.

4.40pm: Entered River. Slow ahead.

6.0pm: Passed Bowling. Let go head tug. Half speed ahead.

6.15pm: Passed Dumbarton.

6.45pm: Passed Greenock. Let go stern tug. 6.55pm: Discharged Pilot off Tail of Bank Buoy and proceeded NW 13 knots.

7.5pm: Passed Whitefarland Point and altered course W by N.

7.25pm: Slow approaching Boom, altered course SW x S. 7.30pm: Passed through Boom Defence Gate. Proceeded 13 knots.

7.40pm: Wireless aerial carried away. Slow while executing repairs.

8.0pm: Passed Skelmorlie Buoy.

8.50pm: Altered course S25W. 9.10pm: Altered course NNE.

9.55pm: Repairs to aerial completed, altered course S30W. 10.0pm: Proceeded 13 knots. Cumbrae Light at distance 0.5 miles, altered course S25W.

11.16pm: Holy Island Light at distance 1.5 miles.

11.46pm: Pladda Island Light at distance 1.25 miles, altered course S75W.


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11 February 1916

At Glasgow [though actually at Sea, heading for patrol area]

Lat 56.55, Long -8.78

0.55am: Speed 15 knots. 1.0am: Altered course N85W.

1.18am: Sanda Island Light at distance 1.5 miles, altered course N57W.

1.50am: Courses various rounding Mull of Cantyre distance half a mile.

2.3am: Mull of Cantyre Light at distance 0.8 miles. Set Course N13W.

3.25am: Otter Rock Light at distance 3 miles.

4.23am: Oversay Light at distance 4 miles, altered course N28W. Speed 14.5 knots.

7.0am: Commenced zig-zagging 2.5 points.

10.10am: Mingulay Island bearing N63E distant 33 miles (approximately).

11.0am: General Quarters.

11.45am: Altered course WNW to intercept a steamer.

0.30pm: Stopped and boarded Swedish SS “Frisia” [Frisia (1) listed here], Lat 56 33 N, Long 9 00 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

1.50pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded 13 knots NNW.

4.0pm: Speed 14 knots, zig-zag 2 points.

4.30pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence stations.

5.30pm: Darkened ship and closed water tight doors.

10.0pm: Altered course N52E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 230 miles from Princes Dock]


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12 February 1916

From Glasgow to Sea

Lat 59.43, Long -8.42

2.0am: Zig-zag 2 points.

8.30am: Altered course SSW, zig-zag 3 points.

9.0am: Altered course NE to intercept a steamer.

9.15am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Staro”, Lat 59 26 N, Long 8 30 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

10.30am: Ordered “Staro” to Kirkwall with armed guard, Sub Lieutenant Richards RNR in charge.

11.0am: Boarded Norwegian SS “Terje Viken” [signed] SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant.

11.50am: Allowed “Terje Viken” to proceed. Cutter returned and hoisted.

Noon: Proceeded NW by N 14 knots to rendezvous [HMS] “Hildebrand”.

0.30pm: Altered course NE by E. 1.0pm: Altered course SE by S. 2.0pm: Altered course SW by W. 3.0pm: Altered course NW by N. 4.0pm: Altered course NE by E.

4.7pm: Observed “Hildebrand”, altered course North.

4.37pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Hildebrand” for back signals etc.

5.20pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. 5.40pm: Proceeded N4E 13 knots.

6.45pm: Position Observed Lat 59 42 N, Long 8 35 W.

7.30pm: Zig-zag 2 points.

8.30pm: Altered course N70W.

10.30pm: Altered course S88E. zig-zag 3 points.

11.0pm: Third Degree of Vigilance.

11.30pm: Wireless aerials carried away.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 286 miles]

[Wind mostly south westerly, force 5 in am, force 5 to 7 in pm and squally. Sea state rough to very rough. Barometric pressure falling, noon air and sea temperature 48F]


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13 February 1916

At Sea

Lat 60.27, Long -7.00

3.0am: Zig-zag 3 points.

4.40am: Ceased zig-zag.

6.0am: Altered course N87W. Speed 11 knots. 6.30am: Speed 9 knots.

8.45am: Speed 7 knots.

9.0am: Wireless aerials repaired.

9.30am: Speed 8 knots.

10.0am: Divisions. 10.30am: Divine Service.

Noon: Altered course W by N. 0.40pm: Speed 7 knots.

2.10pm: Altered course West towards a steamer.

4.15pm: Altered ESE and communicated with Norwegian SS “Romsdalsfjord”.

5.15pm: Proceed W by N, 8 knots.

7.15pm: Altered course N68W. 7.55pm: Speed 9 knots.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 237 miles]

[Wind mostly westerly or north westerly force 7 to 9 until 8pm, squally with rain or hail in am, sea state high or very high for most of day]


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14 February 1916

At Sea

Lat 59.82, Long -7.77

0.30am: Altered course S89E, zig-zag 2.5 points. Speed 13 knots.

5.30am: Altered course N86W. 6.0am: Speed 11 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

7.5am: Altered course S60W.

9.35am: Altered course S7W.

10.30am: Altered course N87W.

2.0pm: Zig-zag 2 points.

4.10pm: Altered course S by W to intercept a steamer.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Read Warrants Nos 29 and 30.

5.15pm: Stopped and boarded Danish SS “Tyskland”, Lat 59 25 N, Long 9 35 W.

6.30pm: Recalled cutter and ordered “Tyskland” to Kirkwall leaving Lieutenant Smiles RNR and one rating as armed guard, on board. [signed] SH Smiles.

7.5pm: Cutter hoisted. 7.20pm: NNW 9 knots. 7.50pm: SE by E 13 knots.

8.20pm: Altered course NWxW. Speed 9 knots.

10.30pm: Altered course S86E. Speed 12 knots. 11.0pm: Zig-zag 2.5 points.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 187 miles]

[Squally all day, wind south westerly in am, north westerly in pm, force 6 to 8 with sea state very rough to high for most of day. Snow and hail for most of pm]


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15 February 1916

At Sea

Lat 60.10, Long -8.90

2.0am: Zig-zag 2.5 points.

5.0am: Altered course N86W. 5.50am: Speed 13 knots, zig-zag 1.5 points.

9.10am: Altered course N40W. 9.25am: Altered course North.

10.15am: General Quarters. Exercised Fire Control. Fire and stretcher and supply parties exercised.

11.0am: Altered course West, zig-zag 1.5 points.

0.20pm: Zig-zag 2.5 points.

2.0pm: Altered course North, zig-zag 2 points.

4.0pm: Altered course West.

6.30pm: Altered course East, zig-zag 3 points.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 238 miles]


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16 February 1916

At Sea

Lat 60.68, Long -8.93

7.30am: Observed HMS Patia.

10.0am: Observed “Teutonic”. 10.10am: Altered course NW.

10.30am: Stopped and despatched cutter to Teutonic for despatches.

10.57am: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded S30W 13 knots towards “Patia”.

11.15am: Stopped. Patia’s cutter alongside. Received ratings - 7 for Ebro and 4 for Columbella.

11.50am: Proceeded S24W 15 knots with despatches for remainder C Patrol.

2.7pm: Altered course S10W towards “Hildebrand” and “Columbella”.

2.43pm: Stopped. Handed despatches to cutters from Hildebrand and Columbella and transferred 4 ratings to Columbella.

2.59pm: Proceeded S23W 15 knots.

5.14pm: Altered course WSW to examine steamer. 5.20pm: Altered course NNE and signalled MFA [Merchant Fleet Auxiliary] “Sonoset”. 5.26pm: Stopped.

5.50pm: Altered course S5E Full speed towards Mantua and Hilary.

6.6pm: Stopped. Received one rating from Mantua and despatched secret papers to Mantua and Hilary.

6.34pm: Proceeded SW 13 knots.

8.0pm: Speed 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points.

9.30pm: Altered course N66W, zig-zag 2.5 points.

10.0pm: Altered course N86W. Ceased zig-zag. 10.15pm: Altered course S86E. 10.30pm: Zig-zag 3 points.

[Course and Distance: Indirect 303 miles]


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17 February 1916

At Sea

Lat 58.72, Long -8.72

[Zig-zagging to and fro on patrol in variable weather, changes of course at 5.30am, 1.0pm, 6.0pm and 7.0pm]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 287 miles]


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18 February 1916

At Sea

Lat 58.67, Long -9.15

2.0am: Zig-zag 3 points.

6.0am: Altered course N85W.

pm: Lost by accident:- One Webley Pistol and accoutrements.

5.0pm: Exercised Abandon Ship Stations. 5.15pm: Prepared for night defence.

6.0pm: Altered course East, zig-zag 2.5 points.

10.0pm: Altered course N89E, zig-zag 3 points.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 293 miles]


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19 February 1916

At Sea

Lat 58.53, Long -9.93

8.40am: Altered course East. Ceased zig-zag.

9.0am: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Patuca” with back signals etc.

9.30am: Cutter returned and hoisted. 9.33am: Proceeded 13 knots swinging ship for table of Compass deviations.

9.50am: Turned towards “Patuca”.

10.16am: Stopped and received message from “Patuca”. 10.37am: Proceeded 13 knots, swinging ship.

Noon: Set course East.

2.0pm: Ceased zig-zag. Speed 15 knots.

2.26pm: Altered course NNE to intercept a steamer steering West.

3.11pm: Stopped and signalled Norwegian SS Digto to follow. 3.16 Proceeded N35E 13 knots to intercept steamer steering ESE, SS Digto following.

3.49pm: Identified Swedish SS Hogland [listed here] with armed guard on board and altered course SW towards “Digto”.

4.0pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS Digto, Lat 58 57 N, Long 9 17 W. Boarding Officer Leslie W Thompson Acting Lieutenant RNR.

4.50pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. Digto proceeded. 4.55pm: Proceeded 13 knots S80W.

5.40pm: Altered course S76W to intercept a steamer steering East.

6.11pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Alexander Killand” [probably the ship mentioned here as Alexander Kielland, under the previous name of “Samui”], Lat 58 43 N, Long 9 33 W.

7.5pm: Placed armed guard on board and ordered “Alexander Killand” to Kirkwall, Sub Lieutenant Macfarlane RNR in charge. Boarding Officer Leslie W Thompson Acting Lieutenant RNR.

7.35pm: Proceeded South 13 knots

8.15pm: Altered course East, zig-zag 3 points.

11.5pm: Altered course West and variously to intercept a steamer bound West.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 295 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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20 February 1916

At Sea

Lat 58.77, Long -9.18

Midnight: Stopped and boarded British SS Imani [referenced here], Lat 58 45 N, Long 8 45 W. Boarding Office Leslie Thompson Acting Lieutenant RNR.

1.0am: Allowed “Imani” to proceed.

1.20am: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded 13 knots N85W, zig-zag 2.5 points.

3.25am: Observed HMS Otway.

7.0am: Altered course N89E. 7.46am: Speed 14 knots, zig-zag 1.5 points.

9.5am: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Otway”.

9.24am: Lieutenant Smiles and Richards with armed guards returned on board.

9.27am: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded West 13 knots. 9.35am: Altered course East, zig-zag 3 points.

10.15am: Divisions. 10.30am: Divine Service.

1.14pm: Altered course N by E towards a vessel.

2.15pm: Identified Swedish Barquentine “Barden” and 2.20pm altered course S12E.

3.15pm: Altered course S88E, speed 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points.

7.0pm: Altered course NW and variously to intercept a trawler steering NW.

7.30pm: Stopped and boarded British Trawler “Hilaria”, Lat 59 04 N, Long 7 40 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

8.20pm: Cutter returned and hoisted, proceeded 13 knots West.

10.0pm: Altered course N85W.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 277 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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21 February 1916

At Sea

Lat 58.25, Long -10.18

6.0am: Altered course S66E.

8.30am: Altered course S11W to intercept a steamer, zig-zag 2.5 points.

9.30am: Altered course N56W. Trawlers steering North.

10.12am: Stopped and boarded Danish Trawlers “Skallagrimur” and “Baldur” [both listed here], Lat 58 20 N, Long 10 59 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

11.7pm: Cutter returned and hoisted, proceeded 13 knots S70E, zig-zag 2.5 points.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Read Warrant No 32. 5.0pm: Exercised Collision stations.

5.30pm: Altered course S56E to intercept a steamer steering SW.

5.55pm: Stopped and boarded Swedish SS “Iberia” [Iberia (1) listed here], Lat 58 22 N, Long 8 09 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

7.25pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. 7.30pm: Half speed West, “Iberia” following.

8.50pm: Altered course South to intercept a steamer

9.20pm: Stopped. 9.40pm: Boarded Swedish SS “Sigyn”, Lat 58 12 N, Long 8 17 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

10.0pm: Ordered SS “Sigyn” to proceed and despatched armed guard to “Iberia” ordering her to Stornaway, Sub Lieutenant Slaughter RNR in charge.

10.36pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded North 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points. Position checked off Flannan Island Light.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 292 miles]


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22 February 1916

At Sea

Lat 58.37, Long -8.97

Midnight: Flannan Island Light bearing [blank], distant [blank], altered course N84W, zig-zag 3 points.

6.30am: Altered course East.

11.40am: Altered course NNE towards distant smoke. Zig-zag 2 points.

0.20pm: Observed HMS “Hilary”, altered course South, zig-zag 3 points. Speed 13 knots.

1.30pm: Altered course East.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Read Warrant No 31.

6.30pm: Altered course N84W.

8.0pm: Flannan Island Light bearing S7E, distant 15.5 miles.

8.25pm: Altered course S35W. Ceased zig zag to intercept steamer steering South.

10.48pm: Abandoned chase, altered course N5E, Speed 13 knots.

Midnight: Flannan Island Light at distance 19 miles.

[Course and Distance: Indirect 270 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Boreray S27E, 35 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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23 February 1916

At Sea

Lat 58.57, Long -9.83

1.55am: Flannan Island Light bearing S55E distant 29 miles.

8.0am: Observed HMS “Hilary”.

10.17am: Stopped and slipped target and proceeded to carry [out] practice with one inch aiming rifle.

11.18am: Recovered target and proceeded 13 knots East, zig-zag 3 points.

10.56pm: Altered course N55W and variously to intercept a steamer.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 310 miles]


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24 February 1916

At Sea

Lat 59.07, Long -8.77

0.50am: Half speed, courses various signalling SS “Northern Coast” British Ammunition Carrier.

1.10am: Proceeded North 13 knots. 2.0am: Zig-zag 3 points.

9.55am: Altered course N by W Speed 14 knots, zig-zag 2 points to intercept steamer steering E by S.

10.23am: Altered course North. Ceased zig-zag.

10.58am: Stopped and boarded USA SS Platuria, Lat 59 04 N, Long 8 46 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

Noon: Placed armed guard on Platuria and ordered her to proceed to Kirkwall. Lieutenant Richards RNR in charge.

0.15pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded South 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 308 miles]


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25 February 1916

At Sea

Lat 58.92, Long -11.03

9.0am: Altered course S11E to intercept steamer. Speed 15 knots, ceased zig-zag.

10.10am: Altered course South, zig-zag 2 points.

10.20am: Observed HMS “Gloucestershire”.

10.27am: Altered course North. Speed 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points.

6.20pm: Altered course N by W to intercept sailing vessel. Speed 14 knots, zig-zag 2 points.

7.45pm: Stopped and hailed and identified Norwegian 4 masted Barque “Thor II” steering WNW. Lat 58 41 N, Long 13 35 W.

7.48pm: Proceeded 13 knots round “Thor II”. 8.0pm: Set course S67E, zig zag 3 points and proceeded on patrol.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 307 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Weather fine and quiet, noon temperature 46F, sea temperature 48F]


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26 February 1916

At Sea

Lat 59.05, Long -11.05

9.30am: Altered course N by W, speed 14 knots zig zag 2 points to intercept a steamer.

10.0am: Altered course NNW. Speed 15 knots, ceased zig-zag.

10.32am: Stopped and boarded Danish Steam Trawler “Marz” RE114 [RE is the registration for Reykjavik], Lat 59 10 N, Long 11 07 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

11.14am: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded S15W 14 knots, zig-zag 2 points.

Noon: Altered course SWxS, Speed 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points.

0.35pm: Stopped and sent back signals etc to HMS “Gloucestershire”.

0.45pm: Proceeded 13 knots. Courses various in Company with “Gloucestershire” signalling.

1.0pm: Speed 15 knots. Set course N84W, zig-zag 3 points.

2.0pm: Altered course NW towards distant smoke.

2.55pm: Speed 14 knots, zig-zag 2 points.

4.0pm: Observed HMS “Patuca”, altered course WSW 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points.

5.50pm: Altered course West towards steamer, speed 15 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

6.40pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Gesto” [listed here under previous name of “Richmond”], Lat 58 38 N, Long 12 36 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

7.20pm: Placed armed guard on board “Gesto” and ordered her to Kirkwall. Mr Butler RNR in charge.

7.40pm: Proceeded 13 knots S87E, zig zag 3 points.

11.48pm: Altered course S45W speed 14 knots to intercept a steamer.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 311 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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27 February 1916

At Sea

Lat 59.35, Long -9.13

Midnight: Various courses round steamer. 0.30am: Stopped and boarded Danish Steam Trawler “Njordur”, Lat 58 55 N, Long 11 20 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

1.20am: Proceeded 13 knots S86E, zig zag 2 points.

4.0am: Zig-zag 3 points.

9.40am: Altered course NNE, Speed14 knots, zig zag 2 points to intercept a steamer.

10.8am: Altered course NNW. Ceased zig zag.

10.38am: Stopped and boarded British SS “Servian” [possibly the ship mentioned here, as being salved in September 1917], Lat 59 26 N, Long 9 12 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

11.30am: Cutter returned and hoisted, proceeded 13 knots South, zig zag 3 points.

11.0pm: Ceased zig-zag, altered course ExN.

11.38pm: 15 knots altered course WSW to intercept a steamer.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 293 miles]


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28 February 1916

At Sea

Lat 59.12, Long -9.25

0.5am: Signalled Norwegian SS Chrishamif~~ [name indistinct and off edge of page] bound West and ordered to proceed.

0.18am: Altered course ESE, speed 13 knots.

1.18am: Altered course S89E, zig-zag 3 points.

7.0am: Altered course N80W.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers.

3.0pm: Zig-zag 3 points.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence.

5.40pm: Altered course S88E.

10.0pm: Zig-zag 3 points.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 311 miles]


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29 February 1916

At Sea

Lat 59.52, Long -7.10

6.0am: Altered course N85W.

8.17am: Observed HMS “Gloucestershire”.

9.0am: Altered course NE by N towards distant sailing vessel.

9.6am: Observed AMC [Armed Merchant Cruiser] boarding vessel. Altered course N85W.

9.14am: Altered course East. Speed 15 knots, ceased zig-zag.

10.0am: Altered course N85E.

1.50pm: Zig-zag 2 points.

2.25pm: Observed [HMS] “Mantua”.

2.40pm: Altered course West. Speed 13 knots.

5.50pm: Altered course W0.5N. Ceased zig-zag.

6.10pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to Mantua.

6.37pm: Cutter returned with Sub Lieutenant Macfarlane and armed guard.

6.40pm: Proceeded 13 knots S21W, zig zag 2 points.

7.30pm: Altered course N85W.

10.0pm: Altered course N0.5W to intercept a steamer.

10.37pm: Observed Mantua examining steamer, altered course SW speed 13 knots.

10.45pm: Altered course South. 11.10pm: Altered course N85W, zig-zag 2 points.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 316 miles]


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LOGS FOR MARCH 1916


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[Cover of Copy of Log for March 1916, signed by Navigating Officer Avery (as before but indicating Acting Lieutenant RNR)]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in but signed WD Parry Jones, Lieutenant Commander RNR for Captain]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]


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1 March 1916

At Sea

Lat 59.13, Long -9.17

[Nothing much happening today, all log entries shown as example]

0.20am: Altered course East, zig-zag 3 points. Speed 13 knots.

6.0am: Altered course N85W.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers.

10.15am: General Quarters. Fire control exercised. Fire, supply and stretcher parties exercised. 11.20am: Disperse.

1.0pm: Altered course N84W.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. 4.50pm: Exercised fire stations. Prepared for night defence.

6.0pm: Darkened ship. Closed water tight doors.

9.0pm: Altered course S82W.

10.0pm: Zig-zag 3 points throughout.

11.0pm: Altered course S83W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 315 miles]


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2 March 1916

At Sea

Lat 59.97, Long -13.98

1.20am: Altered course S82E.

5.30am: Heavy squall, wind shifted to ENE.

6.0am: Altered course N84W.

10.0am: Zig-zag 3 points throughout.

4.20pm: Altered course East.

9.0pm: Zig-zag 3 points.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 312 miles]

[After a spell of settled weather wind became squally, north easterly force 6 or 7 from 4am to noon, with sea state rough or very rough, rain, hail or snow at times. Wind force 5 or 6 for most of pm with sea state rough. Noon temperature 37F, sea temperature 46F]


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3 March 1916


At Sea

Lat 58.20, Long -13.33

4.5am: Altered course N25W and variously to intercept a vessel.

4.50am: Stopped and boarded Danish Schooner “R Fabricus”, Lat 58 24 N, Long 11 46 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

6.8am: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded N89E 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 278 miles]

[Wind and sea moderating during am]


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4 March 1916

At Sea

Lat 59.58, Long -15.32

[Zig-zagging to and fro on patrol]

11.0pm: Altered course South and variously to intercept a steamer.

11.40pm: Stopped and boarded Danish SS “Carmen”, Lat 59 50 N, Long 15 09 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 317 miles]


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5 March 1916

At Sea

Lat 59.93, Long -14.48

0.10am: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded 13 knots North. 0.23am: Altered course S86E, zig-zag 3 points.

7.0am: Altered course N82W.

10.0am: Divisions. 10.30am: Divine Service.

Noon: Altered course N76E.

1.35pm: Altered course ESE towards “Teutonic”. Speed 14.5 knots. 1.46 Stopped.

2.5pm: Teutonics cutter alongside with mail etc. 2.17pm: Proceeded S83E, 14 knots, zig-zag 3 points.

5.0pm: Altered course S84E.

10.30pm: Zig-zag 2 points.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 310 miles]


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6 March 1916

At Sea

Lat 61.40, Long -6.07

[Zig-zagging to and fro all day]

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Read Warrant No 35.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 316 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Little Dimon Island N52W, 23 miles]


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7 March 1916

From Sea to Swarbacks Minn and at Swarbacks Minn

Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 [estimated]

2.35am: Observed Eshaness Skerry Light.

4.23am: Speed 15 knots, zig-zag 2.5 points.

5.0am: Altered course S40E. Speed 15.5 knots, zig-zag 1.5 points.

5.12am: Eshaness Head Light bearing N50E distant 4 miles.

5.51am: Passed Murbie Stacks Light House. 5.55am: Reduced speed. 6.0am: Passed Boom Defence Gate and proceeded to No 4 Berth Olna Firth. Courses and speed various.

6.20am: Let go starboard anchor. 6.35am: Vessel brought up in No 4 Berth Olna Firth (6.5 shackles).

7.40am: Collier “Westwood” when coming alongside bumped heavily into starboard side.

7.50am: Colliers “Westwood” and “Bengarth” secured alongside. Hands rigging coaling gear etc.

9.16am: First hoist. Commenced coaling. Port Watch Coaling. Starboard Watch as requisite.

10.15am: Armed guards of Sub Lieutenants Richards and Slaughter and Midshipman Butler rejoined.

Noon to 1pm: Dinner.

4 to 4.30pm: Tea.

6.0pm: Gibrater’s [Gibraltar’s] coaling party ceased work. Starboard Watch joined up coaling.

8.0pm: Ceased coaling for the day. Received 491 Tons.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 245 miles]

[Noon position: No 4 Berth Olna Firth]

[True Bearing and Distance: Whaling Station Chimney [mentioned here] N39E, 5 cables]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 573 tons]


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8 March 1916

At Swarbacks Minn

Lat 60.36, Long -1.32

7.50am: Gibralter’s [sic] coaling party arrived on board.

8.0am: Starboard Watch coaling. Port Watch employed as necessary.

10.0am: Collier “Bengarth” cast off and turned round. 10.40am: Resecured.

11.45am: Hove short.

0.10pm: Anchor up. Proceeded slow ahead to take up No 2 Berth Busta Voe. Colliers “Bengarth” and “Westwood” in tow alongside, Tug “Flying Breeze” attending.

1.15pm: Let go starboard anchor in No 2 Berth Busta Voe. 1.20pm: Vessel brought up. Cable secured.

4.0pm: Collier Bengarth finished. 4.30pm: Collier “Cairnnevis” [listed here] secured alongside.

6.0pm: Ceased coaling. Received 531 Tons. Total 1022 Tons.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 553 tons]


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9 March 1916

At Swarbacks Minn

Lat 60.38, Long -3.67 [estimated]

8.0am: Port Watch and coaling party from Gibralter [sic] commenced coaling. Starboard watch employed as requisite.

6.0pm: Ceased coaling. Received 480 Tons. Total 1502 Tons.


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10 March 1916

At Swarbacks Minn

Lat 60.38, Long -3.67

7.50am: Starboard watch and coaling party from Gibralter coaling ship.

pm: Lost by accident:- One coaling shoot.

3.20pm: Finished coaling. Received 350 [Tons]. Total 1853. Draft: Forward 24’ 0”, Aft 12’ 9”. Average [coal] per working hour 59.3 tons.

4.0pm: Colliers Cairnnevis and Westwood cast off. Hands cleaning ship.

7.15pm: Hove short. 7.30pm: Up anchor. 7.40pm: Slow ahead. 7.43pm: Full speed and proceeded to sea.

7.55pm: Slow and 8.0pm: passed through Boom Defence Gate. Speed 15 knots.

8.10pm: Murbie Stacks Light House at [blank]. Set course N34W. 8.20pm: Zig-zag 2 points.

8.50pm: Eshaness Head Light at distance 4 miles. 9.0pm: Altered course N15W.

Midnight: Speed 14 knots, zig-zag 3 points.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2348 tons]


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11 March 1916

From Busta Voe and at Sea

Lat 62.77, Long -5.50

9.45am: Observed Fuglo Island bearing WxS.

10.50am: Zig-zag 2 points.

2.0pm: Altered course N23W.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence.

9.0pm: Altered course N16E.

10.30pm: Altered course S78E, zig-zag 3 points.

[Course and Distance made good: N38.5W, 187 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position Lat 64 10 N, Long 9 00 W, N45W, 132 miles]

[Hail in am, fine in pm, noon temperature 41F, sea temperature 45F]


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12 March 1916

At Sea

Lat 64.35, Long -7.72

10.15am: Divine Service.

11.20am: Stopped to pick up men’s football. 11.50am: Proceeded.

Noon: Altered course N74W.

6.20pm: Altered course S77E. 6.40pm: Darkened Ship. Closed WT Doors.

7.50pm: Altered course West, zig-zag 2 points.

9.0pm: Altered course N86W.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 297 miles]

[Weather fine or cloudy, noon temperature 36F, sea temperature 37F]


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13 March 1916

At Sea

Lat 63.17, Long -16.13

3.0am: Zig-zag 2 points. Speed 13 knots.

5.10am: Altered course S5W to intercept a vessel. 5.16am: Variously round ketch.

5.34am: Stopped and boarded Danish Ketch “Fjaldri”, Lat 63 20 N, Long 14 01 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

6.20am: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded 13 knots N86W.

7.0am: Zig-zag 3 points.

10.24am: Altered course North to intercept vessel. Ceased zig-zag.

11.40am: Resumed course N85W, zig-zag 2 points.

0.57pm: Altered course N40E. Ceased zig-zag. Speed 14 knots.

1.38pm: Stopped and boarded Dutch Trawler “Eendracht”, Lat 63 13 N, Long 16 32 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

2.20pm: Placed armed guard on board “Eendracht” and ordered her to Lerwick, Midshipman Butler RNR in charge.

2.46pm: Cutter returned. Proceeded 13 knots S85W, zig-zag 2 points.

7.20pm: Altered course ENE to intercept a steamer.

8.53pm: Stopped and boarded Danish SS “Hekla”. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR. Lat 63 06 N. Long 18 09 W.

9.43pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded 13 knots N58W.

11.11pm: Slow and hailed Grimsby Trawler “Fortuna” (GY140) [listed here]. 11.22pm: Proceeded 13 knots.

11.43pm: Altered course NNW to intercept steamer. 11.54pm: Altered course North, 15 knots.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 307 miles]


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14 March 1916

At Sea

Lat 63.93, Long -23.70

0.20am: Stopped and hailed British Trawler “Commander Fullerton” (H286). 0.32am: Proceeded N75W, 13 knots.

2.30am: Altered course N57W. Heimaey Light [Iceland] bearing N12E, distant 20 miles.

2.40am: HMS “Moldavia” Challenged.

6.30am: Commenced zig-zag 2 points. 7.0am: Altered course N8W.

10.30am: Geirfulgadrangr [Geirfugladrangr] Rock at distance 5 miles, altered course N17E, zig-zag 2 points.

4.12pm: Svotuloft [Svortuloft] Light House at distance 10.5 miles.

7.30pm: Altered course N69E, ceased zig-zag.

8.30pm: Observed HMS “Motagua”.

9.10pm: Stopped. Captain and Navigating Officer proceeded to “Motagua” to receive information re ice etc.

10.20pm: Returned. Cutter hoisted. 10.25pm: Proceeded S60W 10 knots.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 293 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position Lat 65 30 N, Long 25 00 W, N19.5W, 100 miles]


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15 March 1916

At Sea

Lat 65.58, Long -25.23

0.3am: Staalbierg Huk Light House at distance 9.25 miles. 0.30am: Altered course N11W.

3.30am: Altered course S15E.

6.30am: Altered course N11W.

9.0am: Altered course S15E.

10.5am: Stopped and put out target and boat for spotting.

10.54am: Proceeded 15 knots steaming round target carrying out practice 6 inch.

0.30pm: Ceased firing.

1.10pm: Recovered target and hoisted boat. 1.15pm: Proceeded 10 knots N11W.

3.55pm: Observed loose field ice ahead. Slow.

4.20pm: Altered course N27E.

5.6pm: E0.5N along trend of close pack ice. Position Lat 65 58 N, Long 26 07 W.

5.12pm: Set course S by E. Log 88. Speed 10 knots.

9.25pm: Stopped and put out target and carried out night firing with 1 inch aiming rifle.

10.0pm: Recovered target. Proceeded on patrol N11W. Speed 10 knots.

11.0pm: Altered course S14E.

[Course and Distance: Indirect 250 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Staalbierg Huk Light House S76E, 19 miles]

[Visibility very good, winds light, noon temperature 35F, sea temperature 49F]


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16 March 1916

At Sea

Lat 66.15, Long -25.00

2.0am: Altered course N12W.

5.0am: Altered course S14E.

7.30am: Altered course N75E, speed 13 knots.

8.50am: Straumnaes (Patrix Fiord) abeam S15E, distant 11 miles.

9.30am: Altered course N11W. Speed 10 knots.

11.48am: Altered course S81E. Loose pack ice observed 6 miles north trending approximately East (magnetic).

0.45pm: Altered course ESE. 1.0pm: Speed 9 knots.

1.20pm: Altered course W by N to reestablish WT communication with “Moldavia”.

2.30pm: Altered course South.

3.30pm: Altered course North.

4.30pm: Altered course South. Speed 10 knots.

6.0pm: Altered course North.

7.30pm: Altered course S5E. 7.37pm: Altered course E by S. Speed 13 knots.

9.20pm: Stopped put out target and carried out 1 inch aiming rifle practice.

9.55pm: Recovered target and proceeded S28E, 10 knots.

10.15pm: Altered course W by S.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 238 miles]


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17 March 1916

At Sea

Lat 66.48, Long -21.60

9.20am: Straumnaes at [blank] altered course S75E.

10.36am: North Cape at distance 4 miles. Log 32.3.

Noon: Detached floe bergs in track all morning.

1.55pm: Observed “Motagua” and received orders to return to patrol.

2.26pm: Altered course ExS. Dead slow while completing signal to “Motagua”. 2.38pm: Proceeded 13 knots.

4.45pm: Altered course N40W. Evening quarters. Read Warrant No 37. Prepared for night defence.

5.58pm: North Cape at distance 3.8 miles, altered course N60W.

6.56pm: Kogur Huk at [blank], altered course N77W.

7.28pm: Straumnaes at [blank], altered course W by S.

11.0pm: Observed “Motagua”. 11.18pm: Stopped and despatched cutter with mail etc to Motagua.

11.40pm: Proceeded 10 knots S70W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 252 miles]

[Misty all day with snow at times in pm, noon temperature 28F, sea temperature 33F]


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18 March 1916

At Sea

Lat 66.02, Long -25.05

[Patrolling to and fro, changing course about every 2 hours]

11.0am: Passing through detached floe bergs.

2.0pm: Pack ice ahead distant 2 miles and extending along horizon East and West. Lat 66 20 N, Long 25 50 W.

3.30pm: Clear of detached ice extending 15 miles from pack ice.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 266 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Kopparnaes S62E, 27 miles]


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19 March 1916

At Sea

Lat 65.95, Long -25.00

8.20am: Altered course N11E Staalbierg Huk bearing S5W distant 10 miles.

10.0am: Crew mustered by open list. Speed 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points.

10.20am: Speed 10 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

11.0am: Altered course S7W. Detached ice on horizon.

8.0am: Altered course N6E. Staalbierg Huk Light House bearing South distant 6.5 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 257 miles]


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20 March 1916

At Sea

Lat 66.38, Long -25.13

10.20am to 11.0am: Courses and speeds various during 1 inch aiming rifle practice using ice floes as targets.

11.15am: Set course S78W. Speed 8 knots.

9.40pm: Stopped, slipped target and carried out night firing practice with one inch aiming rifle.

10.30pm: Proceeded S64W 8 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 210 miles]


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21 March 1916

At Sea

Lat 66.03, Long -25.48

8.0am: Altered course N45E. Observed HMS Changuinola.

10.0am: General Quarters. Fired 3 rounds each 6 inch and 6 Pounder shell at ice to test shells. Courses Various.

11.10am: Altered course SW. Speed 13 knots.

9.30pm: Stopped. Slipped target and carried out night firing practice with one inch aiming rifle.

10.25pm: Proceed S63W, 8 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 163 miles]

[Misty early and late in day, otherwise fine. Noon temperature 38F, sea temperature 42F]


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22 March 1916

At Sea

Lat 66.05, Long -25.35

6.30am: Observed and Challenged [HMS] “Changuinola”.

9.0am: Stopped and picked up target lost sight of last night. 9.10am: S50W, 13 knots.

9.25am: Stopped and boarded Icelandic Schooner “Phonix”, Lat 66 12 N, Long 25 03 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

10.50am: Cutter returned. Proceeded 10 knots S78W.

0.7pm: Altered course NW by W to examine position of ice.

1.40pm: Altered course S78W along trend of ice pack.

3.0pm: Altered course N78E.

9.22pm: Stopped. Slipped target and carried out one inch aiming rifle practice.

10.6pm: Recovered target and proceeded, 8 knots, S68W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 186 miles]

[Mist and fog in late am, clear in pm]


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23 March 1916

At Sea

Lat 66.08, Long -25.20

6.0am: Altered course N5W. Staalbierg Huk Light bearing S15W.

10.10am: Carried out 1 inch aiming rifle practice using ice as target. Speeds various.

11.23am: Proceeded S5E, 13 knots.

2.5pm: Altered course N5W. Staalbierg Huk bearing S40W, distant 16 miles.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 219 miles]


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24 March 1916

At Sea

Lat 65.82, Long -25.40

3.0am: Altered course N78E.

9.30am: Altered course S78W.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers.

11.0am and 2.0pm: Sounding every hour.

2.30pm: Altered course N70W. Speed 8 knots.

9.0pm: Altered course S56E. Searchlights trained ahead for ice.

10.15pm: Ship fouled detached pack loose ice. Lat 66 05 N, Long 25 45 W.

11.15pm: Cleared ice pack. Proceeded West. Half speed. 11.25pm: Altered course South. Slow.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 222 miles]

[Wind easterly in am, mostly north easterly in pm, force 7 or 8 from 8am to 3pm, then force 5 or 6, sea state high in late am. Thick mist and snow at times. Noon temperature 19F, sea temperature 39F. Air temperature 11F at 8pm and midnight]


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25 March 1916

At Sea

Lat 66.23, Long -24.77

3.0am: Altered course W by S.

7.30am: Altered course E by N.

9.20am: Altered course ENE.

10.0am to Noon: Passing loose and detached pack ice both sides.

0.47pm: Altered course SE by E.

0.54pm: Altered course South. Loose and broken pack ice all round to northward.

1.0pm: Altered course W by S.

2.5pm: Altered course S10W towards “Changuinola”. Various course while signalling “Changuinola”.

2.30pm: Set course S75W.

4.35pm: Altered course NW by N.

7.0pm: Observed pack ice ahead. 7.15pm: Altered course SE by S.

11.30pm: Altered course E by N.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 156 miles]

[North easterly wind force 5 in am, variable in pm. Noon temperature 22F, sea temperature 33F]


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26 March 1916

At Sea

Lat 65.97, Long -24.62

2.0am: Altered course W by S.

6.0am: Altered course E by N. Speed 12 knots.

9.0am: Altered course S79E.

10.0am: Divisions. Divine Service.

10.45am: Altered course N78E.

11.38am: Altered course S78W.

2.0pm: Altered course N15W.

4.0pm: Altered course S56W while plugging port broken by sea (starboard side A deck).

4.55pm: Altered course N15W, speed 9 knots.

6.56pm: Altered course S56W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 196 miles]

[Squally north easterly wind force 6 or 7 from 6am onwards, sea state rough or very rough in pm. Mist and snow at times in am, snowing throughout pm, noon temperature 19F, sea temperature 36F]


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27 March 1916

At Sea

Lat 64.35, Long -26.10

5.23pm: Elday Island bearing S60E distant 15 miles, altered course N13E. Speed 13 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 204 miles]

[Wind still squally, from north east, force 6 or 7 until 4pm, with rough or very rough sea, then wind and sea reducing slightly. Snowing all day, noon temperature 24F, sea temperature 41F]


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28 March 1916

At Sea

Lat 65.07, Long -25.87

0.10pm: Reduced speed. Dead Slow. Waiting for “Mantua”.

1.50pm: Stopped.

3.0pm: Flashing both searchlights and blowing fog horn continuously. Visibility 1 miles.

4.5pm: Engines Dead Slow. Course West. Visibility increased to 4 miles between squalls.

5.20pm: Observed “Mantua”. Proceeded 13 knots West towards her.

5.53pm: Stopped and received mail etc from Mantua.

6.37pm: MK [?]. Proceeded 14 knots, S30W. Log 6.5.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 296 miles]

[Weather rather variable; winds variable in force and direction, mist and snow from 3am to 6pm]


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29 March 1916

At Sea

Lat 61.55, Long -22.83

10.30am: Engines Dead Slow while examining starboard propellor (one blade apparently buckled).

11.0am: Proceeded at 14 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 237 miles]


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30 March 1916

At Sea

Lat 57.80, Long -14.60

10.30am: Altered course N85E to rendezvous with “Orotava”.

11.4am: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Orotava”. 11.40am: Received two ratings. Hoisted cutter and proceeded S7E, 14.5 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 347 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position Lat 55 25 N, Long 12 00 W, S31E, 167 miles]

[Wind north westerly force 6 in am, south westerly force 6 or 7 in pm, sea state very rough throughout. Mist and rain in pm, noon temperature 47F, sea temperature 48F]


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31 March 1916

At Sea

Lat 55.33, Long -6.67

4.30am: Cast the lead and every half hour.

7.0am: Zig-zag 3 points. Sounding every 10 minutes.

9.22am: Observed Malin Head bearing S47E, altered course ESE.

10.20am: Inishtrahull Light House at N34E distant 1.1 miles.

1.25pm: Rue Point at [blank], altered course SE.

1.50pm: Tor [Torr] Point at distance 1.2 miles, altered course S11E.

2.0pm: Zig-zag 3 points throughout.

3.10pm: Maiden’s Light House bearing S30W, distant 4.5 miles, altered course N75E.

5.34pm: Pladda Island Light House at distance 2.25 miles.

5.30pm: Read Warrants Nos 36 and 38.

6.40pm: Ceased zig-zag.

6.48pm: Passed Little Cumbrae.

7.10pm: Received permission to pass fixed defences.

7.15pm: Skelmorlie Beacon at [blank], altered course N34E.

7.35pm: Slow approaching Boom. 7.45pm: Passed Gate Trawlers. Proceeded 13 knots.

7.55pm: Stopped and embarked Pilot of [off] Kempock Point, altered course E0.5S and variously. Speeds requisite proceeding up river.

9.5pm: Passed Dumbarton Rock.

10.0pm: Passed Renfrew Ferry.

10.50pm: Entered Princes Dock.

11.30pm: Vessel secured alongside Coal hoist, Prince’s Dock. (NB. One tug from Greenock to Dock. Two tugs docking).

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 344 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Rue Point S74E, 17 miles]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1169 tons]


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[Log page not filled in]



LOGS FOR APRIL 1916


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[Cover of Copy of Log for April 1916, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in, addressed to The Admiralty and signed by Commander in Command (as before), dated 6 May 1916]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before (apart from dates) except:

Barometer: Mercurial J Hicks 767. Height of cistern above sea: 50 feet to 25th April, 33 feet from 25th - 30th]


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1 April 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29 [estimated]

6.0am: Commenced coaling at No 3 Hatch. 2 Foremen and 24 Men employed.

9.0am: Leave to Port Watch till 9.0am April 6th. Lieutenant Leonard RNR, Sub Lieutenant Cochrane RNR and Midshipman Baker RNR joined ship. Midshipman Madison RNR discharged to [HMS] “Mentor”.

10.0am: Shifted ship one ship’s length ahead. Ceased coaling while waiting for diver to examine propellor.

Noon: PO Williams, Leading Signalman Smith and Grimster AB discharged to Hospital.

1.15pm: Shifted ship back to coaling berth.

2.15pm: Resumed coaling.

4.30pm: Local leave to second Part Starboard Watch till 7.0am.

5.0pm: Ceased coaling.


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2 April 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

9.45am: Divisions. 10.0am: Landed Roman Catholics for Church. Read Prayers on board.

1.30pm: Local leave to first Part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm.

[Weather misty early in day, then fine, noon temperature 51F]


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3 April 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

Midnight: Resumed coaling at No 3 Hold. 30 Men and 2 Foremen.

4.0am: Ceased coaling.

4.30pm: Shifted ship forty feet ahead and Resumed coaling.

6.0am: Ceased coaling. Delay caused by non arrival of coal.

10.0am: Resumed coaling. 28 Men and 2 Foremen.

Noon: Ceased coaling and shifted ship to Berth No 22 Princes Dock.

2.15pm: Vessel secured in new Berth.

3.0pm: Resumed coaling side pockets. 2 Foremen and 28 Men.

5.30pm: Local leave to second Part Starboard Watch till 7.0am.

6.0am: Night shift coaling. 3 Foremen and 31 Men.


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4 April 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: Day Shift coaling. 31 Men and 3 Foremen.

8.0am: Hands employed variously as requisite.

5.0pm: Leave to first Part Starboard Watch till 7.0am.

5.30pm: Finished Coaling. Received 1545 Tons.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2694 tons]


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5 April 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

2.15pm: Shifted ship one ships length astern.

5.0pm: Local leave to second Part Starboard Watch till 7.0am.


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6 April 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

9.0am: Leave to Starboard Watch till 10.0pm Tuesday 12th April.

5.0pm: Local leave to first Part Port Watch till 7.0am.


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7 April 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

am: Hands employed taking in stores etc.

3.10pm: Hands to Stations for shifting Ship. Pilot and two tugs in attendance.

3.30pm: Let go and proceeded out of Princes Dock.

5.15pm: Vessel secured alongside No 6 Berth Yorkhill Basin.

6.0pm: Local leave to second Part Port Watch till 7.0am.


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8 April 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.87, Long -4.30 [estimated]

am: Hands employed cleaning ship, taking in stores etc.

1.0pm: 3 Ratings discharged to Balrumie [probably Barlinnie] Detention Barracks.

5.30pm: Local leave to part Port Watch till 7.0am.


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9 April 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.87, Long -4.30

9.45am: Landed RC Church Party.

10.0am: Divisions and Prayers.

1.30pm: Local leave second Part Port Watch till 7.0am. Two signal ratings RNVR joined ship from [HMS] “Eagle”.


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10 April 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.87, Long -4.30

am: Hands taking in stores and as requisite.

5.0pm: Local leave to part port Watch till 7.0am.


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11 April 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.87, Long -4.30

11.30am: One Leading Signalman joined ship.

4.30pm: Local leave till 10.0pm.


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12 April 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.87, Long -4.30

am: Hands employed variously preparing ship for sea.

1.20pm: General Quarters. Ammunition supplied and all communications etc tested.


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13 April 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.87, Long -4.30

am: Hands employed as requisite.

pm: Draft on departure: Forward 24’ 7”, Aft 25’ 2”.

7.0pm: Pilot and two tugs in attendance, singled up mooring and secured tugs.

7.10pm: Let go from wharf and backed into river. 7.20pm: In River clear of dock. Let go stern tug and proceeded down river. Speeds various as necessary.

8.0pm: Passed Shieldhall.

8.55pm: Passed Bowling. Let go bow tug. Full speed.

10.0pm: Stopped off Greenock. 10.15pm: Discharged Pilot off Prince’s Pier and Proceeded 13 knots.

10.30pm: Slow approaching Boom. 10.40pm: Passed through Boom Defence Gate and proceeded SWxS, 15 knots.

11.5pm: Passed Skelmorlie Buoy, altered course S24W.

11.38pm: Passed Cumbrae, altered course S22W.


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14 April 1916

From Glasgow or at Sea

Lat 55.33, Long -8.45

0.27am: Holy Island Light at [blank], zig-zag 2 points Type II.

0.54am: Pladda Island Light abeam distant 2.5 miles, altered course S75W.

2.15am: Sanda Island Light abeam distant 1.5 miles, altered course N63W.

2.55am: Courses various rounding Mull.

3.5am: Mull of Cantyre Light bearing ExN distant 0.9 miles. Set Course N12W.

4.10am: Altered course N66W, zig-zag 3 points type III.

8.3am: Inishtrahull Light abeam distant 3.1 miles, altered course West.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers.

11.0am: Altered course N70W. 11.22am: Tory Island Light House abeam distant 3.5 miles.

1.15pm: Observed and Challenged HMS “Virginian”.

4.0pm: Zig-zag 3 points Type III throughout.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. 5.0pm: Prepared for night defence.

11.0pm: Zig-zag 2 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 181 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of a position Lat 55 20 N, Long 12 00 W, West 123 miles]

[Squally north westerly wind force 5 to 7 all day, with sea mostly rough or very rough. Rain and hail in am, fine in pm, noon temperature 45F, sea temperature 46F]


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15 April 1916

At Sea

Lat 57.47, Long -11.90

1.0am: Altered course N20E. Speed 12 knots, zig-zag 2 points Type III.

3.20pm: Turned 16 points towards steamer.

3.30pm: Stopped and Boarded British Trawler “J Beals Maurix” H406 [J Baels Mauricx, listed here], Lat 58 11 N, Long 11 56 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

4.15pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded 14 knots N22E, zig-zag 2 points.

8.0pm: Zig-zag 3 points.

8.50pm: Altered course South and variously to intercept a steamer.

9.14pm: Stopped and boarded British Trawler “Queen Alexandra”, Lat 58 58 N, Long 12 03 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

10.35pm: Proceeded 12 knots N22E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 251 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of a Position Lat 61 N, Long 12 W, N0.5W 212 miles]


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16 April 1916

At Sea

Lat 59.87, Long -13.78

6.0am: Stopped at Rendezvous. 6.35am: Proceeded 10 knots N86W.

8.55am: Stopped.

9.45am: Divisions and Divine Service.

10.35am: Proceeded 12 knots S13W.

11.55am: Observed [HMS] “Alsatian” and Stopped Engines.

0.6pm: Full speed and took station 3 cables astern of Flagship. 0.10pm: In Station. Course N86W. Speed 10 knots.

0.55pm: Stopped Engines. 1.5pm: Closed Alsatian’s boat.

1.10pm: Vice Admiral Reginald GO Tupper MVO arrived on board and 1.30pm: Invested CPO Endacotte [listed here as receiving DSM] with DCM afterwards inspecting Ship.

2.25pm: Admiral left.

2.55pm: MK. Set course N38E. Speed 13 knots.

10.20pm: Altered course N40E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 245 miles]

[Mist, fog and rain for much of day, noon air and sea temperature 48F]


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17 April 1916

At Sea

Lat 63.45, Long -12.30

10.37am: Altered course SSE toward sailing Vessel. 10.50am: Resumed course N40E. Speed 11 knots.

2.0pm: Observed and challenged HMS Moldavia.

4.54pm - 5.3pm: Engines Slow. Prepared for Night Defence.

6.0pm: Altered course N15E. Lost by accident: Sinkers Sounding 2, Wire Sounding 2, Tube Cases Sounding 2.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 238 miles]

[North easterly wind force 6 or 7 in am, force 5 or 6 in pm, sea state rough or very rough, misty from time to time]


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18 April 1916

At Sea

Lat 66.97, Long -14.23

4.0am: Speed 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points Type III.

5.0am: Sounding every 20 minutes.

6.30am: Observed what was taken for land bearing North, altered course NNE.

7.40am: Resumed Course N17W.

8.5am: Speed 9 knots during thick snow squall. 8.30am: Speed 13 knots.

9.39am: Slow Communicating with HMS Andes. 9.50am: Altered course S25W - 15 knots.

10.15am: Closed “Andes”. 10.22am: Stopped Engines. 10.35am: Received Back Signals etc from Andes.

11.20am: MK. Proceeded N20E, 10 knots.

5.0pm: Altered course S27W.

7.5pm: Observed HMS Andes, altered course N29E. Speed 14 knots.

9.0pm: Altered course S27W. 10 knots.

10.0pm: Altered course N29E. 10.15pm: Altered course S27W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 251 miles]

[Wind relatively light, mist and snow (heavy at times) on and off. Noon air and sea temperature 35F]


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19 April 1916

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 67.63, Long -14.53

[Patrolling to and fro at 10 or 11 knots - N29E and S27W, changing course about every 4 hours]

4.55pm: Exercised Collision Stations. Stopped Engines and Placed Mat.

5.25pm: Proceeded N29E, 11 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 245 miles]

[Mist and snow for much of day]


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20 April 1916

At Sea

Lat 67.23, Long -14.33

10.10am: Stopped and put out target and carried out practice firing with 1 inch aiming rifle.

11.30am: Recovered target and proceeded 10.5 knots, N29E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 224 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Still misty with snow at times]


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21 April 1916

At Sea

Lat 67.63, Long -14.37

[Still patrolling to and fro]

9.45am: Divisions. Divine Service [as this is Good Friday].

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 246 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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22 April 1916

At Sea

Lat 67.32, Long -14.42

4.0am: Altered course N28E. Speed 10 knots.

5.30am: Altered course S28W.

7.37am: Altered course N28E.

8.50am to 9.15am: Slow Securing ammunition etc in forecastle.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence.

8.30pm: Altered course S28W. 10 knots.

11.30pm: Altered course N32W, 8 knots.

[Distance run through the Water: 244 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[North easterly wind force 7 to 8 from 10am to 5pm, sea state varying from rough to very high during day. Mist and snow (heavy at times) on and off, noon temperature 28F, sea temperature 34F]


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23 April 1916

At Sea

Lat 67.67, Long -14.33

9.45am: Divisions. 10.15am: Divine Service.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 157 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Wind and sea more moderate today]


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24 April 1916

At Sea

Lat 67.65, Long -14.53

[Patrolling to and fro, changing course about every 4 hours]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 238 miles]

[Wind and sea increasing again in pm, north easterly force 6 or 7 from 4pm with sea becoming very rough, with snow and mist]


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25 April 1916

At Sea

Lat 67.42, Long -14.33

Midnight: Altered course N35E.

8.0am: Altered course N30E.

9.50am: Altered course S28W, 10 knots.

1.30pm: Altered course N30E, 7 knots.

9.12pm: Altered course S28W, 10 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 157 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Mist and snow until evening, wind force 7 to 9 until 2pm with sea state high or very high. Wind and sea eventually moderating in late pm]


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26 April 1916

At Sea

Lat 67.77, Long -15.27

[Still patrolling to and fro, changing course about every 4 hours - mist and snow in am, weather clearing in pm]

10.0am: General quarters. Exercised casualties etc.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 180 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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27 April 1916

At Sea

Lat 67.70, Long -14.65

4.50pm: Collision Stations. 4.52pm: Stopped and placed Mat.

5.49pm: Proceeded 12 knots, N30E. Prepared for night defence.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 226 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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28 April 1916

At Sea

Lat 67.60, Long -14.77

[Patrolling to and fro, leeway indicated in log in am (from 1 degree to 5 degrees)]

8.0pm: Altered course S26W. Passing through fog banks.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 213 miles]

[Wind easterly or north easterly force 5 to 7 until 2pm with sea state rough or very rough and mist and snow. Wind and sea reducing later in day, wind becoming south westerly but foggy during evening. Noon temperature 33F, sea temperature 34F]


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29 April 1916

At Sea

Lat 67.70, Long -14.53

[Still patrolling to and fro, changing course every 4 hours]

10.10am: Rang for Utmost possible speed. 10.32am: Reduced to 10 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 223 miles]

[Mist or fog for most of day]


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30 April 1916

At Sea

Lat 67.65, Long -14.40

[More of the same today]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 230 miles]



LOGS FOR MAY 1916


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[Cover of Copy of Log for May 1916, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in, addressed to The Admiralty, signed by Commander in Command (as before), dated 1 June 1916]

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[Details of Barometer as follows:


Mercurial or Aneroid

Mercurial to Noon May 22nd then aneroid

Name of Maker and number

Hicks 767

Height of cistern above sea

32 feet [corrected from 22 feet]

Error of Mercurial Barometer

Aneroid 0.15 inches too high



[Details of Thermometers as before]


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1 May 1916

At Sea

Lat 67.40, Long -14.40

8.0am: Observed and challenged [HMS] “Hildebrand”. 8.5am: Altered course N30E. Speed 14 knots.

10.10am: Half speed. 10.15pm: Stopped and slipped target and proceeded to carry out 1 inch aiming rifle practice.

11.15am: Ceased firing and recovered target. 11.18am: Slipped starboard cutter to test visibility of Very’s Lights during day.

0.30pm: Returned to cutter. 0.45pm: Cutter hoisted. Cargill AB fell overboard and recovered.

0.52pm: Proceeded on patrol N28E, 13 knots.

1.20pm: Altered course S28W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 223.5 miles]


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2 May 1916

At Sea

Lat 67.40, Long -14.40

[Patrolling to and fro, changing course about every 4 hours]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 228 miles]

[Squally northerly or north easterly wind force 5 to 7 with sea rough until evening, snow on and off for much of day. Noon air and sea temperature 32F]


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3 May 1916

At Sea

Lat 67.65, Long -14.62

Noon: Altered course S27W.

0.58pm: Observed and challenged “Hildebrand”.

1.10pm: Altered course SW towards sailing craft, 15 knots.

1.30pm: Stopped and boarded Danish Fishing Vessel “Odinn” [probably “Odin” but there were several vessels of that name at this time], Lat 67 24 N, Long 14 38 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

2.12pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded S20W 13 knots.

4.0pm: Altered course N30E.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Exercised Fire Stations. Prepared for night defence.

8.0pm: Altered course S25W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 241 miles]

[North easterly wind force 4 for most of day, mist and snow on and off]


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4 May 1916

At Sea

Lat 67.75, Long -14.57

[Nothing of note in log]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 242 miles]

[Snowing for most of day]


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5 May 1916

At Sea

Lat 66.38, Long -11.97

[Another day when not much happened as Ebro left patrol - all log entries shown here as example]

Midnight: Altered course N31E, 11 knots.

4.0am: Altered course S27W.

5.0am: Altered course S10E, 13 knots. Leeway 1 degree.

7.30am: Altered course S14E. Leeway 3 degrees.

8.0am: Altered course S16E. Leeway 3 degrees.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers.

10.15am: General Quarters. Exercised fire control, supply and fire parties exercised. Exercised after steering position.

1.30pm: Altered course S13E. Leeway 1 degree.

4.0pm: Altered course S14E.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence.

8.0pm: Altered course S15E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 257 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of a Position Lat 60 29 N, Long 1 45 W, S38E, 447 miles]

[Snow, heavy at times, in am, clearing in pm]


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6 May 1916

From Sea to Swarbacks Minn

Lat 62.22, Long -4.85

4.0am: Altered course S17E, zig-zag 2 points type II. Leeway 3 degrees.

7.30am: Observed Fuglo Island bearing S47W.

11.30am: Observed and challenged HMS “Patia”.

5.0pm: Altered course N25E, zig-zag 2 points type II.

7.30pm: Altered course S19E, zig-zag 2 points type II. Speed 13 knots.

11.55pm: Cast the lead ./97.

[Course and Distance made good: S36.5E, 311 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of a Position Lat 60 29 N, Long 1 45 W, S41E, 138 miles]

[North easterly wind force 4 to 6 in am, with rough sea, wind force 5 to 8 in pm, with sea state mostly very rough to high. Noon temperature 39F, sea temperature 44F]


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7 May 1916

From Sea to Swarbacks Minn and at Busta Voe

Lat 60.38, Long -1.37 [estimated]

Midnight: Altered course S18E. Ceased zig-zag.

0.15am: Cast the lead 73 fathoms, sl r.

0.30am: Observed Eshaness Light S10E. Cast the lead 62 fathoms, s g [sand, gravel].

1.0am: Altered course S3W, zig-zag 2 points type III.

2.0am: Eshaness Light at distance 3 miles.

2.30am: Observed Murbie Stacks Light bearing S55E, altered course S50E.

2.40am: Ceased zig-zag. 2.50am: Passed Murbie Stacks Light House.

2.55am: Slow approaching boom. 3.0am: Passed Boom Defence. Proceeded 13 knots.

3.15am: Stopped. 3.20am: Arrived in No 1 Berth Busta Voe. Let go port anchor and veered 5 shackles. 3.30am: Vessel brought up in 15 fathoms water. Busta Flag Staff bearing N67W, Free Church N58E: Ship’s Head NNE.

[Draft on Arrival: Forward 19’ 6”, Aft 24’ 9”]

7.15am: Collier No 188 SS [blank] alongside. 7.30am: Collier SS “Boscawen” alongside. Coaling party from Gibralter [HMS Gibraltar] arrived (78 hands).

8.15am: Commenced coaling No 3 Hatch, Port Watch.

9.45am: Prayers read.

Noon: Dinner. 1.0pm: Resumed coaling.

4.0pm to 4.30pm: Tea.

6.0pm: Supper. Gibralter’s coaling party returned to ship.

7.0pm: Resumed coaling. Both watches.

9.0pm: Ceased work for the day. Received 591 Tons.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 188 miles]

[Noon position] [No 1 Berth Busta Voe]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1278 tons]


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8 May 1916

At Busta Voe

Lat 60.38, Long -1.37

7.25am: Gibralter’s [sic] coaling party arrived (58 Hands).

7.30am: Port Watch Resumed Coaling. Starboard Watch employed as requisite.

1.20pm: Let go starboard anchor and veered 2 shackles. Veered to 6 shackles on port.

6.0pm: Supper. Gibralter’s party left.

7.0pm: Both Watches resumed coaling.

9.0pm: Finished coaling. Received 509 Tons. Total 1100 Tons.

10.5pm: Hove up starboard anchor.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2366 tons]

[Squally south easterly and southerly wind force 7 or 8 from 10am to 5pm, noon temperature 47F]


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9 May 1916

At Busta Voe

Lat 60.38, Long -1.37

7.0am: Hands cleaning ship.

1.38pm: “Away All Boats”. All boats pulled round colliers and returned to ship.

3.0pm: All Boats hoisted.

5.0pm: Evening quarters.

[Rain or drizzle from 8am onwards]


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10 May 1916

At Busta Voe

Lat 60.38, Long -1.37

2.55am: HMS Motagua arrived and anchored in No 2 Berth.

9.0am: Matins and Holy Communion celebrated on board by the Rev [blank] from HMS Gibralter.

11.0am: “Away all boats”.

Noon: Returned and hoisted.

2.0pm: Leave to Starboard Watch from 2.0 to 6.0pm.

pm: Draft leaving: Forward 22ft 11in, Aft 24ft 2in.

6.30pm: Signalmen Weyman, Crouch [or Gouch] and Minas discharged to Gibralter [sic].

7.0pm: Prepared for night defence.

9.10pm: Commenced heaving in. 9.22pm: Anchor aweigh. Slow ahead SW by S.

9.30pm: Stopped. Signalling to RASM. 9.40pm: Proceeded. 9.48pm: Half speed. 9.50pm: Passed Boom Defence. Full speed. Courses various. 9.54pm: 14 knots.

10.0pm: Passed Murbie Stacks Light. Set course N25W. Speed 15 knots.

10.30pm: Zig-zag 2 points.

10.50pm: Eshaness Light bearing S87E, 2.75 miles, altered course N18W. Set Log.


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11 May 1916

From Busta Voe to E Patrol

Lat 61.90, Long -4.15

0.9am: Altered course W by N to intercept a steamer.

1.25am: Courses Various closing steamer.

1.30am: Signalled Danish SS “Annam” [Annam (2) listed here] and ordered her to follow. Altered course North, zig zag 2 points.

2.15am: Speed 14 knots, zig-zag 3 points. 2.40am: Zig-zag 4 points. 3.0am: Zig-zag 3 points.

3.55am: Altered course South and variously to steamer.

4.10am: Stopped and boarded Danish Motor Vessel “Annam”, Lat 61 06 N, Long 3 03 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

5.39am: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded N13W 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points, “Annam” following.

7.0am: Zig-zag 3 points. 7.35am: Altered course West, zig-zag 3 points.

8.15am: Altered course East towards “Annam”. 8.20am: Stopped and despatched armed guard to “Annam”, Sub Lieutenant Slaughter RNR in charge.

9.0am: “Annam” proceeded to Stornaway.

9.12am: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded N15W 14 knots. 9.30am: Zig-zag 2 points Type III.

0.23pm: Altered course North to intercept vessel.

1.19pm: Stopped and boarded Danish Schooner “Doris” [there were several ships of this name at this time], Lat 62 09 N, Long 4 29 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

2.6pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded N19W 14 knots, zig-zag type III.

3.14pm: Altered course N45E to intercept Schooner.

4.5pm: Stopped and boarded Danish Schooner “Star”, Lat 62 28 N, Long 4 48 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

4.45pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded N19W 14 knots, zig-zag type III.

5.0pm: Evening quarters. Read Warrant No 41. Exercised collision and abandon ship Stations.

6.30pm: Syderö Kak bearing S81W distant 43 miles.

9.15pm: Altered course N20E to intercept a steamer. 9.20pm: Steamer out of sight in fog bank.

9.58pm: Altered course N53E. Thick fog.

10.55pm: Heard Steamer’s fog signal on port bow. Stopped engines and manouvred dead slow endeavouring [to] discover steamer.

11.10pm: Half speed ESE.

11.25pm: Altered course N53E.

[Distance run through the Water: 179 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 126 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position Lat 67 00 N, Long 14 30 W, N41W, 406 miles]

[Foggy from 10pm]


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12 May 1916

From Busta Voe to E Patrol

Lat 65.15, Long -8.85

Midnight: Dead Slow. 0.22am: Stopped. 0.32am: Slow ahead S53W. 0.40am: Half speed. 0.55am: Altered course N53E. Speed 8 knots.

2.48am: Altered course N27W, 13 knots.

10.0am: General Quarters. Exercised fire control. Supply and stretcher parties exercised.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence.

7.30pm: Cast the lead every half hour.

9.0pm: Soundings 120 fathoms g [gravel].

10.0pm: Sounding every quarter hour.

11.15pm: Soundings 92 fathoms g. 11.45pm: Altered course N62W.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 302 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position Lat 66 50 N, Long 15 00 W, N56W, 181 miles]

[Fog early and late in day, misty in middle of day, noon air and sea temperature 39F]


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13 May 1916

At Sea

Lat 66.78, Long -15.02

1.0am: Sounding every quarter hour. Observed and challenged HMS Hildebrand.

1.55am: Soundings 60 fathoms black sand. 2.0am: Altered course N31E on patrol. Speed 10 knots.

3.10am: Altered course S28W.

4.0am to 6.0am: Sounding every half hour.

6.30am: Visibility varying 3 to 6 miles.

8.0am: Altered course N32E.

10.0am: Altered course S28W. Sounding every quarter hour.

0.30pm: Sounding every quarter hour.

1.55pm: Sounding 67 fathoms black sand. 2.0pm: Altered course N31E. Speed 11 knots. Ceased sounding.

5.28pm: Altered course N43E. Speed 13 knots to intercept a schooner.

6.7pm: Stopped and boarded Danish Schooner “Activ”, Lat 67 10 N, Long 14 51 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

7.30pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. Remained stopped by schooner “Activ” awaiting instructions.

8.0pm: Observed and challenged HMS “Patia”.

8.34pm: Despatched armed guard to “Activ” and ordered her to Lerwick, Sub Lieutenant Butler RNR in charge.

8.50pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded S28W, 14 knots.

10.50pm: Altered course N30E, speed 10.5 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 285 miles]

[Mist or fog all day, snow in evening]


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14 May 1916

At Sea

Lat 66.83, Long -15.25

9.45am: Divisions. 10.0am: Divine Service. Altered course S28W, 10 knots.

Noon: Soundings ./110.

1.0pm: Altered course N40E. Speed 11 knots.

4.0pm: Observed and challenged [HMS] “Patia”.

5.30pm: Altered course N70E towards “Patia”.

5.36pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Patia” for back signals etc.

5.56pm: Cutter returned. 6.0pm: Proceeded S27W 15 knots.

10.0pm: Altered course N32E.

10.5pm: Position by Cross Bearings Lat 66 28 N, Long 15 00 W. Magnetic Bearings: Langanaes S39E, Svinaleikias Tange [Svinalaekjartangi] S16E, Melrakkanaes [Melrakkanes] N76W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 230 miles]

[North easterly wind force 3 to 4 in am, mostly force 5 in pm, sea state rough from 8am. Another misty, snowy day, noon temperature 35F, sea temperature 38F]


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15 May 1916

At Sea

Lat 66.80, Long -15.00

3.0am: Observed and challenged [HMS] “Gloucestershire”.

2.40pm: Observed HMS “Gloucestershire”. Speed 10 knots.

3.5pm: Altered course N62W. 3.17pm: Stopped and received letters etc from “Gloucestershire”.

4.0pm: Proceeded N32E, 12 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 238 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Langanaes [blank]]

[Snow for much of day]


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16 May 1916

At Sea

Lat 65.30, Long -13.28

0.30am: Observed and challenged “Gloucestershire”.

2.21am: Langanaes abeam distant 10 miles.

8.3am: Altered course N63W. Dalatange bearing N64E, distant 16 miles.

Noon: Position of Ship Constantly Checked by bearings etc.

8.20pm: Altered course S5E speed 15 knots to intercept a steamer from Seydis Fiord.

9.17pm: Stopped and boarded Danish SS “Goddafoss” [Godafoss], Lat 65 11 N, Long 13 08 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

9.45pm: “Goddafoss” ordered to Lerwick with armed guard, Lieutenant Richards RNR in charge.

9.57pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded 15 knots S76E to intercept a schooner.

11.28pm: Stopped.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 255 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Dalatange [Dalatangi, Iceland] Light House S81W, 7.25 miles]


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17 May 1916

At Sea

Lat 64.43, Long -12.83

Midnight: Boarded Danish Schooner “Concordia”, Lat 65 07 N, Long 12 31 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

0.14am: Cutter returned and hoisted. “Concordia” ordered to proceed. 0.20am: Proceeded N40W 13 knots.

0.50am: Altered course N10E.

5.48am: Altered course S27W, 12 knots.

8.12am: Hornaes bearing N80W, distant 12 miles.

10.57am: Hvalsbak Rock abeam distant 2.5 miles. 11.5am: Altered course South. 11.35am: Altered course S56E.

0.14pm: Altered course North. 0.16pm: Altered course NxW, 13 knots.

1.8pm: Stopped and boarded British Trawler “Grebe” [listed here], Lat 64 22 N, Long 12 40 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

1.25pm: Cutter returned. 1.30pm: Proceeded N70E.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Articles of War read. Prepared for night defence.

7.0pm: Altered course S27W. Dalatange bearing N64W, 15.5 miles.

Midnight: Vessels position frequently checked.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 240 miles]


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18 May 1916

At Sea

Lat 64.95, Long -13.05

10.15am: Stopped and slipped target for 1 inch aiming rifle practice.

11.15am: Ceased firing and recovered target.

Noon: Proceeded Half Speed North.

0.50pm: Altered course NW. Sounding continuously. Variation abnormal near Diana Bode 30 degrees W to 37 degrees W.

3.30pm: Altered course N35E and variously.

6.0pm: Altered course S27W, zig-zag 3 points. Speed 11 knots.

7.15pm: Altered course N29E. Ceased zig-zagging.

9.54pm: Glettinganaes [Glettinganes] abeam distant 5.25 miles. 10.0pm: Altered course N9E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 256 miles]

[Mist, fog and snow again today]


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19 May 1916

At Sea

Lat 67.05, Long -17.78

1.30am to 2.30am: Sounding continuously.

2.10pm: Mevenklint Island [Kolbeinsey] abeam distant 7 miles.

9.35pm: Altered course S25E, Speed 15 knots to examine fishing craft.

10.35pm: Stopped and boarded Danish fishing craft, Lat 67 04 N, Long 20 27 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

11.15pm: Proceeded N53W 14 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 266 miles]


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20 May 1916

At Sea

Lat 67.07, Long -20.97

6.40am: Slow, altered course South and variously passing through loose ice. 6.50am: Set course S45E. Speed 14 knots.

3.40pm: Mevenklint abeam N22E distant 1.5 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 274 miles]

[Mist or fog and rain all day, noon temperature 35F, sea temperature 36F]


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21 May 1916

At Sea

Lat 67.38, Long -14.83

4.30am: Observed and challenged HMS “Gloucestershire”.

4.45am: Altered course WSW and variously. Engines Slow. 5.0am: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Gloucestershire”.

5.18am: Cutter returned. 5.25am: Proceeded 10 knots, variously in company with “Gloucestershire”. 5.30am: MK. Set course N31E speed 6 knots.

9.45am: Divisions. 10.0am: Divine Service. Altered course S28W.

2.7pm: Altered course N30E.

6.5pm: Altered course S28W.

7.30pm: Engines Slow. Swinging ship for Compass Deviations.

9.30pm: Proceeded S40W 10 knots.

11.0pm: Altered course N25E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 242 miles]

[Fine, clear, quiet weather after early mist and fog]


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22 May 1916

At Sea

Lat 67.35, Long -14.92

[Patrolling to and fro, changing course about every 4 hours]

8.0am: Dense Fog set in.

[Barometer shown as Aneroid at 4pm]

5.0pm: Exercised Collision Stations. 5.6pm: Stopped and placed Mat.

5.50pm: Proceeded N31E, 10 knots. Prepared for night defence.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 231 miles]

[Mist and fog from 8am onwards]


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23 May 1916

At Sea

Lat 67.00, Long -15.12

[Changing course every 4 hours]

1.0pm: Sounding every half hour.

2.0pm: Soundings 115 fathoms g. Altered course N31E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 233 miles]

[Very foggy all day]


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24 May 1916

At Sea

Lat 67.32, Long -15.18

1.0pm: Sounding every half hour.

1.30pm: Soundings 150 fathoms (approximately) r [rock].

1.40pm: Fog cleared slightly zig-zag 3 points. Speed 13 knots.

2.0pm: Courses various towards schooner.

2.10pm: Stopped and boarded Danish Schooner “Cathrine”, Lat 67 01 N, Long 15 00 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

2.45pm: Cutter returned. 2.50pm: Proceeded N35E, 10 knots. Soundings 100 fathoms cl st [clay, stones?]

10.15pm to 10.45pm: Speed 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points visibility 2 miles.

10.45pm: Speed 10 knots. Ceased zig-zag. Dense fog again.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 241 miles]

[Another very foggy day, noon air and sea temperature 38F]


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25 May 1916

At Sea

Lat 67.37, Long -14.92

1.40am: Speed 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points.

2.20am: Speed 10 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

am: Admonished Acting Lieutenant Henry Goldsmith Leonard RNR for speaking in an impertinent manner to Lieutenant Commander William Devereux Parry Jones RNR the Executive Officer, being in execution of his office.

[entry signed HG Leonard]

1.0pm: Sounding every half hour.

1.10pm: Speed 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points.

1.30pm: Speed 10 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

2.0pm: Soundings 120 fathoms, g. Altered course N33E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 236 miles]

[Fog, thick at times, all day]


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26 May 1916

At Sea

Lat 67.63, Long -14.58

2.0am: Turned 32 points. Helm hard a port. 2.30am: Altered course S25W.

6.0am: Altered course N33E.

10.5am: Altered course S23W.

1.30pm: Zig-zag 3 points. Speed 13 knots. 2.0pm: Altered course N34E.

4.0pm: Ceased zig-zag. Speed 10 knots.

4.50pm: Zig-zag 3 points. Speed 13 knots.

6.15pm: Ceased zig-zag. Speed 10 knots.

8.0pm: Weather cleared, zig-zagged 3 points. Speed 13 knots.

10.0pm: Altered course N34E.

[Course and Distance: Indirect 240 miles]

[Foggy until 8pm, then mist]


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27 May 1916

At Sea

Lat 67.93, Long -14.18

10.0am: Stopped and slipped target and Cutter. 10.15am: Proceeded 15 knots while carrying out 6 inch firing.

11.20am: Ceased firing. Recovered Target and hoisted cutter. 11.45am: Proceeded 14 knots S35W.

3.0pm: Altered course N23E. Speed 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points.

8.45pm: Ceased zig-zag. Speed 10 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 274 miles]

[South easterly wind force 4 or 5 all day, overcast in am, mist and fog later in the day]


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28 May 1916

At Sea

Lat 67.43, Long -14.90

[Nothing much happening today, all log entries shown as example]

0.15am: Speed 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points.

2.0am: Altered course S28W.

4.30am: Dense fog. Ceased zig-zag. Speed 10 knots.

6.0am: Altered course N31E.

9.45am: Divisions. Divine Service.

10.0am: Altered course S28W.

11.40am: Speed 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points.

1.30pm: Ceased zig-zag. Speed 10 knots.

2.0pm: Altered course N31E.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence.

6.0pm: Altered course S28W. 6.15pm: Left Patrol, altered course S20E. 6.55pm: Altered course S31E.

8.51pm: Speed 11 knots.

10.45pm: Speed 12 knots.

11.0pm: Altered course S10E. 11.45pm: Altered course S11E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 254 miles]

[Another very foggy day]


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29 May 1916

At Sea

Lat 64.50, Long -11.13

6.30am: Speed 14.5 knots, zig-zag 2 points Type III.

7.30am: Ceased zig-zag. Speed 12 knots.

9.0am: Zig-zag 2 points, Type III.

1.52pm: Altered course N76W to intercept a vessel.

2.30pm: Stopped and boarded Danish Fishing Ketch “Livingstone”, Lat 64 01 N, Long 11 35 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

3.30pm: Cutter returned. Proceeded 14.5 knots S25W, zig-zag 2 points Type III.

6.37pm: Altered course N70W to intercept steamer.

6.58pm: Passed British Trawler and Resumed Course.

8.40pm: Altered course S40E to intercept a steamer speed 15 knots.

9.5pm: Altered course S30E and variously.

9.40pm: Hands to Action Stations.

10.20pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Flora”, Lat 62 40 N, Long 11 01 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

11.5pm: Dispersed.

11.47pm: Cutter returned. Proceeded 13 knots N80W to intercept steamer, “Flora” following.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 290 miles]

[Thick fog in early am, clearing later, rain in pm]


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30 May 1916

From E Patrol to Glasgow

Lat 61.03, Long -13.15

Midnight: Stopped and boarded British SS Strathdee, Lat 62 48 N, Long 11 05 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

0.50am: Strathdee allowed to proceed.

1.19am: Despatched cutter to “Flora” with armed guard and ordered her to Lerwick, Lieutenant AB Angus RNR in charge.

1.45am: Cutter returned. Proceeded 14.5 knots, S62W.

3.0am: Altered course N53W towards sailing vessel.

3.15am: Stopped and boarded Danish Fishing Ketch “Kojgin”, Lat 62 26 N, Long 11 38 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

4.15am: Proceeded 14.5 knots S62W, zig-zag 2 points Type III.

9.12am: Observed “Alsatian”.

9.47am: Course S25W in Company “Alsatian”.

10.0am: Zig-zag 2 points Type III. Speed 13 knots.

10.40am: Stopped. 10.50am: Closed Alsatian’s Boat.

11.15am: MK Set Course S25W 14.5 knots.

2.0pm: Zig-zag 2 points Type II.

7.30pm: Altered course ESE to intercept a steamer.

8.12pm: Stopped and boarded Dutch SS New York [possibly Newyork], Lat 59 13 N, Long 12 15 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

8.57pm: Allowed “New York” to proceed. 8.58pm: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded S18W, 15 knots zig-zag 2 points Type II.

11.0pm: Ceased zig-zag.

[Course and Distance made good: [Blank]]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position Lat 55 25 N, Long 12 00 W [no bearing or distance given]]


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31 May 1916

From E Patrol to Glasgow

Lat 55.67, Long -11.82

2.20am: Altered course S15E towards steamer.

2.44am: Steamer flying Correct flag of Day. Allowed to proceed. Proceeded S20W 15 knots.

3.30am: Zig-zag 2 points, Type II.

10.30am: Ceased zig-zag.

11.28am: Courses various round Danish Barque “Albatross” [possibly “Albatros].

11.55am: Resumed Course S18W.

0.30pm: Zig-zag 2 points Type II.

6.0pm: Sounding every quarter hour.

8.45pm: Soundings 44 fathoms, s, altered course East. Reduced speed 10 knots.

8.50pm: Observed Tory Island bearing SExE distant 2 miles, altered course S83E. Speed 15 knots.

9.1pm: Tory Island Light House at distance 1.2 miles.

10.20pm: Altered course N89E. Fanad Point Light at distance 5 miles.

11.5pm: Altered course S58E.

11.22pm: Inishtrahull Light at distance 8 cables, N32E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 325 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position Lat 55 25 N, Long 11 [blank], S4E, 15 miles]

[Wind increasing in am, south westerly force 5 or 6 from 10am onwards, with sea state rough until late pm. Heavy rain and mist for much of day, noon temperature 54F, sea temperature 53F]


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[Log page not filled in]



LOGS FOR JUNE 1916


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[Cover of Copy of Log for June 1916, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Page not filled in, addressed to The Admiralty, signed by Commander in Command (as before), dated 5 July 1916]

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[Details of Barometer: Aneroid, Kelvin Bottomley and Baird. Error of Aneroid Barometer Corrected 30/5/16]

[Details of Thermometers as before]

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1 June 1916

From E Patrol to Glasgow and at Glasgow

Lat 55.88, Long -4.37 [estimated]

1.40am: Entered Rathlin Sound.

1.55am: Rue Point abeam.

2.25am: Torr Point abeam, altered course S23E.

3.20am: Zig-zag 3 points Type III.

6.12am: Pladda Island at distance 2.1 miles.

7.30am: Ceased zig-zagging. 7.35am: Passed Little Cumbrae, altered course N27E.

7.50am: Signalled Toward Point and obtained permission to pass fixed defences.

8.10am: Passed Skelmorlie Buoy, altered course N34E.

8.30am: Slow. 8.32pm: Passed through Boom. Proceeded 13 knots East.

8.40am: Stopped and embarked Pilot off Whitefarland Point. 8.45am: Proceeded (Clock advanced one hour to BST [British Summer Time]).

9.50am: Passed Greenock and made fast tug “Flying Scotsman”.

10.53am: Passed Dumbarton.

11.10am: Passed Bowling and Secured tug “Flying Linnet”.

11.45am: Passed Rothsay Dock. 11.54am: Passed Renfrew.

0.26pm: Passed Govan Ferry.

0.42pm: Entered Prince’s Dock and canted ship in basin.

1.10pm: Vessel secured in No 1 Berth Prince’s Dock. Engines Rung off.

4.0pm: Leave to Starboard Watch till 10.0pm Monday 5th June.

5.30pm: Local leave to second Part port Watch till 11.0pm.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1013 tons]


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2 June 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29 [estimated]

7.0am: Hands employed shifting cordite from forward magazine to after magazine.

8.30am: Williams PO rejoined ship.

9.0am: Divisions and Prayers.

am: Barclay Curle and Company’s employees working at necessary repairs etc.

pm: Hands employed as in forenoon and as requisite.

4.0pm: Adams Trimmer rejoined ship from Detention Barracks.

4.30pm: Local leave to first Part Port Watch till 6.0am.

8.0pm: Sub Lieutenants Slaughter and Butler and armed guards rejoined ship from duties.

10.0pm: Dran [?] Private RMLI rejoined ship from Detention Barracks.


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3 June 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

7.0am: Hands employed variously as requisite.

8.0am: Armourers party dismounting and shifting 6 Pounder guns to promenade Deck.

am: Barclay Curle and Co’s employees working at repairs etc.

5.0pm: Local leave to second part Port Watch till 7.0am.

11.30pm: Lieutenant Angus and armed guard rejoined ship from duties.

[Weather showery, noon temperature 56F]


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4 June 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

9.30am: Landed Roman Catholic Church Party.

10.30am: Church of England party landed to St Mark’s Church.

1.0pm: Local leave to first Part Port Watch till 10.0pm.


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5 June 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

3.45am: Hands to stations for shifting ship. Singled up moorings.

5.0am: Pilot and tugs “Flying Wizard” and “Flying Condor” arrived. 5.20am: Let go from Wharf and proceeded to Coaling Berth.

6.50am: Vessel secured in position at Coal Hoist.

7.0am: Commenced Coaling. 1 Foreman and 18 Men employed.

am: Hands employed painting ship and taking in stores as necessary.

5.0pm: Local leave to second part Port Watch till 11.0pm. First Part of Watch taking in stores.

6.0pm: Night shift coaling, 3 Foremen and 31 Men.


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6 June 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

1.30am: Finished coaling No 3 Hold.

4.0am: Hands to stations for shifting ship.

4.50am: Shifted ship to No 6 Berth. Pilot and three tugs in attendance.

5.45am: Vessel secured in No 6 Berth Prince’s Dock.

8.0am: Starboard Watch returned on board and employed as requisite.

am: Leave to Port Watch till midnight Saturday 10th June. 54 Men and 3 Foremen employed coaling ship.

pm: Hands employed painting ship’s side and taking in stores as requisite.

5.0pm: Local leave to first part Starboard Watch till 10.30pm.

6.0pm: Night Shift Coaling, 24 Men and 3 Foremen.


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7 June 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

5.0am: Finished Coaling. Received 1664 Tons.

am: Hands employed variously as requisite.

pm: Hands employed taking in 6 inch ammunition and as requisite.

1.45pm: Landed Funeral party to attend funeral [though there is nothing on Casualty List around this date to suggest anyone from Ebro has died].

4.30pm: Funeral party returned.

5.0pm: Leave to second part of Starboard Watch till 7.0am.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2612 tons]


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8 June 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

am: Hands employed cleaning ship and as requisite.

4.30pm: Shifted ship to No 7 Berth.

5.30pm: Vessel secured in new Berth.

6.0pm: Local leave to first part of starboard Watch till 7.0am.


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9 June 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

am: Hands employed variously as requisite.

5.30pm: Local leave to second part of starboard Watch till 7.0am.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 4990 lbs, Vegetables 22900 lbs]


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10 June 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

am: Hands employed taking in stores and as requisite.

pm: Hands taking in stores.

3.0pm: R Earl Stoker RNR broke out of cell and succeeded in escaping ashore.

5.0pm: Williams PO and 3 Seamen sent ashore in search of Earl.

5.45pm: Shifted Ship to No 2 Berth.

6.30pm: Vessel secured in new berth.

7.0pm: Local leave to first part of Watch till 7.0am.

Midnight: Port Watch returned on board.


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11 June 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

9.30am: Landed Roman Catholics to Church.

9.45am: Divisions.

10.30am: Landed Starboard Watch to Church.

11.10am: Roman Catholics returned onboard.

0.30pm: Church Parties all returned.

pm: Hands preparing ship for sea.

4.30pm: Leave to Natives till 8.0am.

5.30pm: S Scinple [?] Fireman discharged to Hospital.

6.30pm: P Nairey [?] Trimmer rejoined from Hospital.

9.0pm: Mayhew AB discharged to HMS Pembroke.


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12 June 1916

From Glasgow to join 10th CS [Cruiser Squadron] at Sea and at Glasgow

Lat 55.97, Long -4.79 [rough estimate]

am: Draft on Departure: Forward 24’ 8”, Aft 24’ 6”.

7.0am: Pilot arrived on board. Hands to stations.

8.30am: Two tugs arrived and secured. 8.41am: Let go from wharf. 8.55am: Entered river. Engines and helm as necessary.

9.40am: Let go bow tug off Renfrew.

10.30am: Passed Bowling.

11.3am: Passed Cardross Light Beacon.

11.23am: Passed Garvel Point. 11.32am: Passed Tail of Bank Buoy.

11.41am: In anchorage. Let go Starboard anchor and veered 5 shackles. 11.48am: Vessel brought up in 12 fathoms. Whitefarland Point Light bearing W0.25S, East Chimney at Greenock S0.5E.

1.45pm: CY Lawsen CPO WT Operator joined ship from “Pembroke”.

3.30pm: A O’Connell CPO discharged to Pembroke.

pm: Hands employed shifting ammunition back from after magazine and stowing same in forward magazine.

8.0pm: Clock retarded one hour to GMT [Greenwich Mean Time].

7.0pm: Commenced heaving up anchor. 7.15pm: Anchor up. Proceeded WNW 13 knots.

7.35pm: Rounded Buoy. 7.40pm: Set Course S36W. Engines half speed. 7.42pm: Passed through Boom Defence Gate. Proceeded 14 knots S36W.

8.2pm: Skelmorlie Buoy abeam, altered course S27W.

8.37pm: Passed Cumbrae, altered course S24W, zig-zag 2 points Type III. Speed 15 knots.

9.45pm: Lergybeg Point abeam, altered course S47W.

9.57pm: Pladda Island Light abeam distant 1.4 miles.

11.3pm: Altered course N51W. 11.30pm: Ceased zig-zagging.

11.46pm: Ship Rock Light (Sanda Island) abeam distant 2.0 miles.

Midnight: Altered course N45W. Rounding Mull.


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13 June 1916

From Glasgow to E Patrol

Lat 56.87, Long -9.27

0.7am: Set course N20W. 0.12am: Mull of Cantyre Light abeam distant 1 mile. 0.40am: Zig-zag 2 points Type III.

2.27am: Oversay Light abeam distant 5 miles, altered course N30W, zig-zag 3 points Type III.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers.

10.15am: General quarters. 10.30am: Ceased zig-zagging.

11.0am: Resumed zig-zag 3 points Type III.

11.30am: Zig-zag 2 points Type III.

2.0pm: Zig-zag 2 points Type III.

7.10pm: Altered course N30W and Variously to intercept steamer.

7.50pm: Stopped and boarded Swedish SS “Texas”. Flying incorrect Clearance flag. Armed guard from “Victorian” on board. Lat 57 45 N, Long 11 20 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

8.10pm: Cutter returned and hoisted. Proceeded to rendezvous “Motagua”.

8.25pm: Stopped and closed Motagua’s boat and received back signals etc.

8.34pm: Proceeded N21W 14 knots, zig-zag 2 points Type III.

11.30pm: Ceased zig-zag.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 239 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position Lat 63 38 N, Long 23 15 W, N45.5W, 580 miles]

[Currents in the 24 hours ending at Noon: Favourable tides 9 miles]

[North easterly wind force 5 or 6 in am with sea state rough at times, wind and sea moderating in pm. Weather fine with good visibility, noon temperature 49F, sea temperature 52F]


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14 June 1916

From Glasgow to E Patrol

Lat 60.02, Long -15.83

2.30am: Resumed zig-zagging 2 points Type III.

8.0am: Altered course N18W.

3.0pm: Zig-zag 2 points Type III.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence. Exercised Collision Stations.

11.50pm: Dense Fog set in. Midnight: Ceased zig-zagging.

[Course and Distance made good: N47.5W, 279 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position Lat 63 38 N, Long 23 15 W, N44W, 302 miles]

[Misty in am, clearing in pm, until late evening]


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15 June 1916

From Glasgow to E Patrol

Lat 63.15, Long -24.23

2.30am: Passing through dense fog banks.

6.20am: Weather cleared, zig-zag 2 points Type III.

10.36am: Altered course N10W to intercept a steamer.

11.40am: Stopped and boarded Grimsby Trawler “Aralia”, Lat 63 09 N, Long 24 14 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

0.22pm: Cutter returned. Proceeded N20W, 13 knots, zig-zag type III.

2.0pm: Altered course N35E. 2.5pm: Altered course N30W towards schooner.

3.20pm: Stopped and boarded Danish Schooner “Willemais”, Lat 63 27 N, Long 25 15 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

4.5pm: Cutter returned. Proceeded N41E, 13 knots, zig-zag type III.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Exercised Abandon ship stations. Prepared for night defence.

11.0pm: Altered course N63E towards schooner. Ceased zig-zag.

11.50pm: Altered course East. 11.53pm: Slow.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 315 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position Lat 63 21 N, Long 24 52 W, N55W, 21 miles]

[Mist or fog in early am and at times in pm]


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16 June 1916

To E Patrol, At Sea

Lat 66.50, Long -21.72

0.5am: Stopped and boarded Danish Fishing Vessel “Leibosty” [?], Lat 65 10 N, Long 24 40 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

0.35am: Cutter returned. Proceeded S40E, 13 knots towards steamer.

1.0am: Observed trawler, altered course N25E.

2.40am: Staalbierg Huk abeam distant 3.5 miles.

8.25am: Altered course N23W towards trawlers 15 knots.

10.22am: North Cape abeam distant 3.5 miles.

11.20am: Altered course S30E towards schooner.

11.40am: Stopped and boarded Danish Schooner “Minerva”, Lat 66 30 N, Long 21 43 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

0.3pm: Cutter returned. 0.7pm: Observed and challenged “Hildebrand”. Proceeded Slow towards her.

0.45pm: Full speed and took station on Hildebrand.

1.8pm: Stopped and closed “Hildebrand’s” boat and received back signals etc.

1.46pm: Proceeded N20E, 8 knots.

2.10pm: Altered course N11W 15 knots to intercept a steamer.

2.35pm: Observed ice on starboard side.

2.57pm: Steamer proved to be Trawler, altered course SE 14 knots.

4.10pm: Observed “Andes”.

4.42pm: Stopped and closed “Andes’” boat and despatched back signals etc.

5.50pm: Proceeded 13 knots N34E to examine ice.

7.11pm: Stopped and boarded Danish Trawler “Thor”, Lat 66 47 N, Long 20 58 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant.

7.40pm: Cutter returned. Proceeded East 10 knots.

7.53pm: Altered course N63W 13 knots. Skirting Edge of ice.

9.50pm: Stopped and boarded French Schooner “Saint Anne”, Lat 55 41 N, Long 21 01 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

10.47pm: Proceeded 13 knots S30E.

11.57pm: Altered course S66E skirting edge of ice.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 280 miles]

[Mist and fog until 10am, then fine or overcast, noon temperature 45F, sea temperature 43F]


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17 June 1916

At Sea on E Patrol

Lat 66.50, Long -17.85

1.15am: Altered course S45E to patrol.

4.30am: Altered course N56W. Speed 10 knots.

8.20am: Altered course S58E.

11.53am: Altered course N58W.

0.17pm: Northern End of Grimsey Island abeam distant 10 miles.

3.30pm: Observed detached ice.

4.0pm: Altered course N20E and skirted edge of large detached ice pack.

4.23pm: Altered course N79E to examine ice in vicinity of Mevenklint.

6.0pm: Passing several small detached pieces of ice.

7.16pm: Mevenklint Island abeam distant 2.5 miles, altered course N65W. A few small pieces of ice visible; no pack.

9.50pm: Altered course N75W passing large quantities of detached ice on both sides.

10.38pm: Stopped at 2 miles from main ice pack trending North and SW from Position Lat 67 00 N, Long 20 30 W.

10.45pm: Proceeded half speed S5W.

10.56pm: Altered course S20W. Speed 13 knots passing several pieces detached ice.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 237 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Grimsey Island S11W, 12 miles]


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18 June 1916

At Sea on E Patrol

Lat 66.72, Long -17.82

0.10am: Altered course S11E passing detached ice pack encountered at 4.0pm yesterday.

2.35am: Altered course N65E and variously to intercept steamer.

3.15am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Gudmund”, Lat 66 47 N, Long 18 41 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

3.55am: Proceeded 13 knots South.

5.10am: Altered course N55W. Speed 10 knots.

8.0am: Altered course S59E.

9.45am: Divisions. 10.15am: Divine Service.

11.4am: Grimsey Island abeam.

11.28am: Altered course N55W.

3.15pm: Dense fog set in. Very low lying.

3.33pm: Sighted ice close ahead. Stopped and turned round. 3.38pm: Proceeded S58E, 8 knots.

5.40pm: Fog lifted.

7.40pm: Grimsey Island abeam.

8.0pm: Altered course N56W, 10 knots.

9.0pm: Speed 8 knots. Dense fog.

10.55pm: Fog lifted. Speed 10 knots.

Midnight: Altered course S58E. Ice extending North and South true, distant 5 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 275 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Grimsey Island S2E, 10.75 miles]


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19 June 1916

At Sea on E Patrol

Lat 66.95, Long -19.20

3.26am: Grimsey Island abeam distant 12 miles. 4.0am: Altered course N55W.

8.0am: Scattered ice observed bearing NW - SW distant 7 miles at 8.0am. Altered course S58E.

9.38am: Altered course N56W. 9.48am: Altered course N10W.

11.25am: Altered course N56W. 11.47am: Altered course S32E. Speed 10 knots.

1.45pm: Altered course N72W.

3.45pm: Altered course N54W. 4.0pm: Thin strips pack ice bearing North to NWxN distant 8 miles. Altered course S58E.

7.0pm: Grimsey Island abeam.

8.0pm: Altered course N55W.

11.40pm: Passed scattered ice to starboard distant 3-4 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 237 miles]


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20 June 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 66.78, Long -17.92

[Patrolling to and fro, changing course about every 4 hours]

8.0pm: Grimsey Island abeam distant 10.5 miles, altered course N55W. Speed 11 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 255 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Grimsey Island S2W, 14.5 miles]


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21 June 1916


At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 66.78, Long -17.97

[Patrolling to and fro, changing course every 4 hours]

4.20pm: Altered course SW and variously to Schooner.

4.25pm: Stopped and boarded French Schooner “Emerund” [possibly “Emeraude], Lat 66 45 N, Long 19 54 W.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Exercised “Prepare to tow aft”. Prepared for night defence.

5.5pm: Cutter returned from “Emerund”. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR. 5.8pm: Proceeded 12 knots S55E.

8.30pm: Wind shifted to NE and freshening.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 262 miles]

[Misty for much of day, rain in am, snow in evening. Wind and sea increasing in evening - north easterly force 6 to 7 from 10pm with sea becoming very rough. Noon temperature 46F, sea temperature 43F]


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22 June 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 66.75, Long -18.38

[Patrolling to and fro, changing course every 4 hours]

10.15am to 11.15am: Exercised after Steering position.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 238 miles]

[Wind squally force 6 in early am, with rough sea, wind and sea reducing from 8am]


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23 June 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 66.52, Long -21.77

0.26am: Altered course N62E. Slow. From Position Lat 66 41 N, Long 21 17 W Main Ice Pack trending 20 degrees. 0.38am: Altered course S56E. Speed 13 knots.

8.0am: Altered course S34W. 8.48am: Altered course N20W towards “Andes”.

9.7am: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Andes”.

9.40am: Cutter returned with despatches etc. Proceeded variously in Company with “Andes”.

9.55am: Set Course N66W to examine ice conditions.

10.33pm: Altered course N55W and continued to skirt along edge of ice pack distant generally 1 - 3 miles.

1.13pm: Passed through Channel in Ice Pack Lat 66 36 N, Long 22 06 W. Courses various examining ice.

1.30pm: Set course S20E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 259 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of North Cape S84W, 16 miles]


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24 June 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 66.83, Long -18.75

[Patrolling to and fro, main changes of course every 4 hours]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 252 miles]


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25 June 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 66.72, Long -18.73

9.45am Mustered by Open List.

11.0am: Divine Service.

5.15pm: Altered course West, speed 13 knots. Courses various along edge of ice endeavouring to find Channel to “Patucca” [HMS Patuca].

6.20pm: Passed to Southward of ice in Lat 66 11 N, Long 21 00 W.

7.10pm: Observed Channed [Channel] blocked ahead, altered course S37W, 6 knots.

8.6pm: Speed 10 knots. Course various round edge of ice.

9.1pm: Clear of the ice. Set Course N75E.

10.32pm: Altered course N33E to examine schooner.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 253 miles]


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26 June 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 66.72, Long -19.62

0.15am: Stopped and boarded Danish Schooner “Ofelia” [listed here], Lat 66 27 N, Long 19 48 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

0.50am: Cutter returned. Proceeded N55W, 10 knots.

6.35am: Observed and challenged HMS “Patucca” [sic].

7.10am: Altered course N32W toward “Patucca”.

7.28am: Stopped and despatched cutter to Patucca for back signals etc.

7.48am: Cutter returned. 7.55am: Proceeded 10 knots N70W.

10.8am: Stopped and put out target and cutter. Proceeded to carry out 1 inch aiming rifle practice. Speeds as necessary.

0.20pm: Stopped and Recovered target and Cutter. 0.35pm: Proceeded 10 knots S79E.

4.20pm: Dead Slow. 4.30pm: Altered course N14E along edge of ice pack. No passage visible.

4.40pm: Altered course S55E speed 10 knots. “Patucca” in Company.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 223 miles]


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27 June 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 66.83, Long -19.88

2.0am: In company with “Patucca” [sic].

3.45am: Dense fog set in.

10.4am: Stopped and put out target and Cutter. Proceeded to carry out 1 inch aiming rifle practice and 6 Pounder QF [Quick Firing]. Speeds as necessary.

11.40am: Recovered Target and Cutter. 11.55am: Proceeded 10 knots, S33E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 223 miles]

[Good visibility through middle of day, misty early and late in day, noon temperature 36F, sea temperature 41F]


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28 June 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 66.62, Long -20.45

1.40am: Observed and challenged HMS Patucca [Patuca]. 2.0am: Altered course S25E speeds various. Signalling to “Patucca”. 2.11am: Altered course S58E.

8.15am: HMS “Patucca” passed steering 270 degrees, altered course N55W to follow. Speed 8 knots.

9.50am: Stopped on sighted several detached pieces of ice.

10.6am: Proceeded Dead Slow S58E.

10.30am - 11.50am: Exercised Break-down steering gear.

1.0pm to 2.0pm: Sounding every 10 minutes on Skaga Grund. 1.45pm: Soundings 102 fathoms s, cl [sand, clay]. 1.55pm: Soundings 130 fathoms no bottom.

2.0pm: Position Lat 66 37 N, Long 19 34 W, altered course N40W.

3.0pm: Passed Loose ice to Northward.

5.17pm: Stopped near loose ice while carrying out .45 aiming rifle practice.

5.30pm: Altered course S2W, 10 knots. 5.44pm: Altered course S11W. 5.53pm: Resumed Course S58E.

6.10pm: Speed 6 knots. Dense fog.

10.30pm: Stopped engines. 10.40pm: Observed several small pieces of loose ice.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 202 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Mist and fog all day]


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29 June 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 66.75, Long -20.08

[Stopped until 10.40am]

10.40am: Dead slow ahead S58E. 11.5am: Altered course N55W, 6 knots.

1.15pm: Observed large quantity of loose ice. Stopped Engines. Used engines and helm variously to clear ice and then remained stopped.

2.30pm: “Patucca” [sic] arrived alongside and sent boat. 2.45pm: Captain of “Patucca” came on board and left at 3.30.

3.38pm: “Patucca” proceeded.

5.7pm: Slow ahead S57E.

5.37pm: Stopped.

10.45pm: Weather Clearing, set Course N55W, 8 knots. 10.53pm: Ice pack close ahead, altered course N45E, 10 knots.

11.46pm: Thick fog set in, altered course S85E, Slow.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 94 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Very foggy all day]


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30 June 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 67.40, Long -20.23

Midnight: Courses by Steering Compass. Standard Compass being badly disturbed by shifting navy phones.

9.2am: Thick fog. Engines Slow.

9.50am: 10 knots.

0.43pm: Altered course N56W. Observed Ice pack to West.

1.28pm: Altered course S84W towards small sealer.

2.10pm: Sealer observed to be in among ice pack.

2.12pm: Altered course NW and variously skirting edge of ice pack about 2 miles off. Passing loose ice each side.

3.30pm: Fog set in. Speed 8 knots.

4.32pm: Stopped. Encountered large quantity of loose ice. Dense Fog. Vessel manoeuvred as necessary to clear ice.

6.0pm: Dead slow ahead, N61E.

6.45pm: Stopped.

10.0pm: Dead Slow ahead N61E. Passing large quantities of loose ice.

Midnight: Apparantly [sic] clear of ice. Stopped.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 146 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Mist and fog for much of day]


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LOGS FOR JULY 1916


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[Cover of Copy of Log for July 1916, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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1 July 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 67.35, Long -20.77

2.0am: Dense fog. Vessel stopped close to ice pack.

6.35am: Weather cleared. Proceeded 13 knots N61W investigating ice for passage to the westward.

7.50am: Position Lat 67 35 N, Long 22 55 W, no passage, altered course S87E.

11.12am: Altered course SSW and variously to avoid large quantities of loose ice. Dense fog set in.

11.30am: Fog lifted. 11.55am: Course N62E.

0.23pm: Altered course S70E.

pm: Lost by accident: one Punch Ball and Bladder.

2.35pm: Dense fog set in. 2.45pm: Altered course S56E and variously to get clear away from ice during fog.

7.0pm: Sounding every quarter hour.

9.40pm: Stopped. Sounding 107 fathoms.

11.40pm: Slow ahead S36E towards motor fishing vessel.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 136 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Mist or fog (thick at times) for most of day, noon temperature 40F, sea temperature 41F]


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2 July 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 66.25, Long -21.33

0.15am: Altered course N36W. Owing to dense fog unable to locate fishing vessel.

0.40am: Stopped Engines.

7.20am: Proceeded West. Dead Slow in directions of steamer’s whistle.

7.33am: Slow. Courses Various, South Westerly.

7.53am: Stopped. Steamer apparantly [sic] going into Selvig (Skaga Fiord).

9.0am: Fog cleared to seaward, remaining thick over land. Proceeded North half speed.

10.0am: Fog cleared from over land. Position fixed, Lat 66 16 N, Long 20 15 W, altered course N65W.

11.0am: Altered course N78W and Variously. Engines as necessary negotiating passage through ice pack.

Noon: Sounding continuously. Vessel position fixing by angles at short intervals. Engines and courses variously as necessary to make passage. Making approximately North.

1.30pm: Clear of the ice. Set course N12W, Speed 11 knots.

3.32pm: North Cape abeam distant 2.75 miles, altered course N52W.

5.28pm: Altered course N68W towards “Patucca” [sic].

6.0pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Patucca”.

6.20pm: Cutter returned. Proceeded N68W, 10 knots.

9.45pm: Speed 6 knots. Dense fog.

10.20pm: On Patrol, altered course N60E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 145 miles]

[Another misty, foggy day, though clear from 10am to 2pm]


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3 July 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 65.92, Long -25.50

9.20am - 10.50am: Engines and helm as necessary adjusting Standard Compass.

10.0am: Exercised towing aft.

10.50am: Proceeded S68W, 6 knots.

7.30pm: Encountered large quantity drift ice. Stopped engines. 7.55pm: Proceeded SSE, 6 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 172 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Foggy throughout the day]


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4 July 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 65.95, Long -25.25

0.30am: Altered course S68W. Speed 6 knots.

4.0am: Altered course N68E.

8.0am: Altered course S68W.

10.25am to 11.45am: Exercised Gun’s crews steering by tackles.

11.25am: Stopped. 11.50am: Proceeded. Speed 10 knots.

0.30pm: Altered course N68E.

4.0pm: Altered course S68W.

7.30pm: Observed and challenged HMS “Patuca”. 7.40pm: Altered course NW. Slow.

7.56pm: Stopped and despatched Cutter to “Patuca”.

8.20pm: “Patia” arrived at rendezvous.

8.40pm: “Patuca” Proceeded.

8.50pm: Captain went on board “Patia”.

9.50pm: Captain returned. 9.54pm: Proceeded 13 knots SSE.

10.56pm: Stopped and boarded British Trawler “Aisne”, Lat 65 43 N, Long 25 05 W. Boarding Officer L Thompson Acting Lieutenant RNR.

11.20pm: Cutter returned. Proceeded 15 knots S30E.

11.35pm: Stopped and boarded Danish Schooners “Fylla” and [continued on next page].

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 157 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Still mist and fog all day]


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5 July 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 65.92, Long -25.53

[continued from previous page] and “Pallasen” [possibly Pallesen, listed here, where Fylla also listed], Lat 65 41 N, Long 24 58 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

10.37am: Stopped and slipped target for 1 inch aiming rifle practice.

11.30am: Recovered target. 11.45am: Proceeded South 6 knots.

0.20pm: Altered course North. 0.50pm: Stopped. Slipped target and carried out 1 inch aiming rifle practice.

1.34pm: Recovered target. 1.40pm: Proceeded on patrol N67E, 10 knots.

3.10pm: Altered course S5W to intercept steamer close inshore. Speed 15 knots.

3.18pm: Fired three rounds “Common” across vessel’s bows. Vessel Stopped.

3.34pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Flora”, Lat 65 57 N, Long 24 05 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

5.0pm: “Flora” allowed to proceed. Proceeded 10 knots NNW.

10.13pm: Altered course N20W to examine sealer.

10.38pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian Sealer “Hvalrossen”, Lat 66 15 N, Long 24 19 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

11.30pm: Despatched armed guard to “Hvalrossen” and ordered her to Lerwick. Sub Lieutenant Butler RNR in charge.

Midnight: Proceeded S64W, 10 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 202 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Staalbierg Huk South 25 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Misty early and late, clear through middle of day]


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6 July 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 66.05, Long -24.45

10.3am: Altered course N60W towards “Patia”.

10.30am: Stopped. Communicating with “Patia”. 10.50am: Proceeded South 10 knots.

3.35pm: Stopped and boarded Danish Schooner “Salus”, Lat 66 12 N, Long 24 [rest of position off edge of page]. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant [RNR].

4.0pm: Proceeded N68E, 8 knots.

4.55pm: Disengaged gun’s crews “Out Collision Mat”.

5.0pm: Stopped Engines. 5.52pm: Proceeded 13 knots S5W.

6.17pm: Stopped and boarded British Trawler “Thomas Stratten”, Lat 66 07 N, Long 24 09 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

7.4pm: Proceeded 10 knots S75W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 211 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Myrakollr S69.5E, 23.75 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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7 July 1916

From Sea to Swarbacks Minn or at Sea

Lat 64.37, Long -25.07

3.0am: Altered course S35W towards “Gloucestershire”.

3.35am: Stopped and closed Gloucestershire’s boat. Received back signals and 3 ratings.

4.28am: Proceeded S37W, 12 knots.

10.10am: Stopped and slipped target for 1 inch aiming rifle practice.

11.22am: Recovered target. 11.30am: Proceeded 12 knots, S36W.

0.22pm: Swinging ship for Compass Deviations by bearings of Svefjelds Jokul [?] distant 48 miles. Engines as necessary.

2.16pm: Proceeded S36W, 12 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: S1W 79 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Stapafell N56E, 44 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Clear and quiet all day, noon temperature 48F, sea temperature 50F]


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8 July 1916

From E Patrol to Swarbacks Minn

Lat 62.43, Long -16.93

8.0am: Altered course S48E.

1.12pm: Altered course NNW to examine white object. 1.30pm: Resumed Course.

2.0pm: Observed and challenged HMS “Artois”.

5.0pm: Altered course S51E. Prepared for night defence.

8.34pm: Altered course N10E, 15 knots to intercept a steamer.

9.47pm: Resumed course S52E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 300 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Position Lat 61 16 N, Long 6 40 W, S77E, 298.5 miles]


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9 July 1916

From E Patrol to Swarbacks Minn

Lat 61.15, Long -6.80

2.30am: Zig-zag 30 degrees Type III. Speed 15 [knots].

9.45am: Divisions. 10.0am: Divine Service.

11.48am: Sumbo Light House abeam distant 15 miles.

Noon: Patent Log hauled in and cleared. Altered course S64E.

1.0pm: Zig-zag 30 degrees Type II.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence.

7.30pm: Altered course S33E, zig-zag Type III.

8.15pm: Altered course S32E. 8.25pm: Speed 15.5 [knots].

9.19pm: Stopped and boarded Swedish Ketch “Violett”, Lat 60 48 N, Long 2 32 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

9.45pm: Ordered “Violett” to Lerwick. Placed armed guard on board. Sub Lieutenant Slaughter RNR in charge.

10.12pm: Proceeded 15.5 knots S30E, zig-zag 20 degrees type II.

11.40pm: Challenged HM TB “Leopard”.

[Course and Distance made good: S75E 298 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Lat 61 00 N, Long 3 00 W, S85E, 110 miles]


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10 July 1916

From E Patrol to Swarbacks Minn or at Busta Voe

Lat 60.38, Long 1.37 [estimated]

0.20am: Eshaness Light abeam distant 3.25 miles.

0.33am: Altered course S26E. “Leopard” in company.

1.0pm: Murbie Stacks Light abeam distant 3 cables. 1.4am: Half speed. 1.6am: Passed Boom. Full speed.

1.20am: Slow and variously manouvring into Berth. 1.25am: Let go port anchor in No 2 Berth Busta Voe and veered 5 shackles. Draft on Arrival: Forward 19ft 4in, Aft 23ft 6in.

6.45am: Colliers “Westwood” and “Excellent” [listed here as being lost in 1917] arrived alongside and secured.

7.35am: Coaling party from “Gilbralter” [HMS Gibraltar] arrived onboard.

8.0am: Commenced Coaling.

Noon: Dinner.

1.25pm: Resumed Coaling.

4.0pm - 4.30pm: Tea.

6.30pm: Gibralter’s party returned to their ship.

7.0pm: Ceased coaling. Received 624 Tons.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1101 tons]


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11 July 1916

At Busta Voe

Lat 60.38, Long 1.37

6.20am: Commenced Coaling.

6.25am: Coaling party from Gibralter arrived.

pm: Draft Leaving: Forward 23ft 3in, Aft 23ft 4in.

7.15pm: Finished Coaling. Received 604 Tons. Total 1224 Tons. Hands preparing ship for sea.

10.0pm: Commenced heaving in. 10.15pm: Anchor aweigh. 10.14pm: Proceeded. Full speed.

10.28pm: Half speed. 10.30pm: Passed Boom. Speed 14 knots.

10.44pm: Passed Murbie Stacks Light distant 4 Cables. Set course N29W. HMTB “Locust” in company.

10.50pm: Zig-zag 30 degrees Type II.

11.22pm: Eshaness Light abeam distant 2.5 miles.

11.45pm: “Locust” left and returned to Busta Voe.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2315 tons]


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12 July 1916

From Busta Voe to C Patrol

Lat 61.07, Long -6.45

Midnight: Altered course N34W.

2.52am: Altered course N75E to intercept steamer.

3.30am: Half speed. Signalled Danish SS “Helmer Kouch” [probably Helmer Morch] with armed guard on board.

3.35am: Proceeded 15 knots N70W, zig-zag 30 degrees type II.

10.30am: Hailed British Trawler A305 [listed here as “Bravo”].

1.0pm: Stopped and boarded Danish Ketch “Helene”, Lat 61 03 N, Long 6 53 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

1.50pm: Proceeded 13 knots N73W.

2.15pm: 14 knots zig-zag 30 degrees Type II.

4.35pm: Altered course SWxW and variously to identify Trawlers.

5.0pm: Resumed Course N73W. 5.15pm: Altered course NWxN to intercept Danish Schooner.

5.35pm: Stopped and boarded Danish schooner “Vonin”, Lat 61 03 N, Long 8 26 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant.

6.20pm: Placed armed guard on board “Vonin” and ordered her to Lerwick. Sub Lieutenant Slaughter in charge.

6.56pm: Proceeded 13 knots N81W, zig-zag 30 degrees Type II.

10.30pm: Altered course N80E, zig-zag 3 points Type IV.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 166 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position Lat 60 56 N, Long 9 26 W, S85W, 78 miles]

[Mist or fog at times, noon air and sea temperature 52F]


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13 July 1916

At Sea C Patrol

Lat 61.00, Long -8.95

4.0am: 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type IV.

6.0am: Altered course S83W.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers. 9.50am: Altered course NNW to identify trawler.

10.15am: Resumed course S84W.

11.41am: Altered course N65E to identify trawler.

11.51am: Altered course N80E.

0.18pm: Resumed Course S84W.

1.0pm: Zig-zag Type III.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence.

6.50pm: Stopped and picker up trawler’s dan Buoy. 7.0pm: Proceeded 13 knots, N82E, zig-zag type IV.

10.20pm: Altered course N83E.

11.6pm: Altered course S83W. Ceased zig-zag.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 284 miles]


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14 July 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 60.78, Long -9.63

Midnight: Altered course N83E, zig-zag 3 points Type IV.

3.0am: Observed and identified 4 British Trawlers.

6.20am: Altered course S83W.

8.0am: Zig-zag 3 points Type III.

9.0am: Passed 5 British Trawlers.

10.0am: “Immediate Action”, Second General Quarters.

11.0am: Altered course S60W.

11.20am: “Disperse”. 11.30am: Altered course S65W, zig-zag 2 points Type III. Speed 14 knots.

1.0pm: Zig-zag 3 points Type III.

5.0pm: “Out Collision Mat” by one side gun’s crews. Prepared for night defence.

6.40pm: Altered course N62E, zig-zag 3 points Type IV.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 306 miles]


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15 July 1916

At Sea C Patrol

Lat 60.25, Long -9.37

2.0am: Speed 13 knots, zig-zag Type IV.

6.0am: Altered course S39W.

8.30am: Zig-zag 3 points Type IV.

11.30am: Ceased zig-zag. Noon: Dense fog set in.

1.0pm: Zig-zag 3 points Type III.

2.20pm: 10 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

6.30pm: Altered course N64E.

11.0pm: Zig-zag 3 points type III. 11.15pm: Fog lifted.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 314 miles]

[Mist or fog almost all day, noon temperature 54F, sea temperature 53F]


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16 July 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 60.23, Long -8.92

2.10am: Ceased zig-zag. Speed 8 knots. Dense fog.

3.30am: 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III.

5.0am: Ceased zig-zag. Speed 8 knots. Dense fog.

6.0am: Altered course S63W.

7.30am: Zig-zag 3 points Type III.

8.0am: 10 knots, ceased zig-zag.

9.45am: Divisions. Divine Service.

10.14am: Altered course N63E. 10.23am: Altered course S50E speed 14 knots to follow track in water apparently vessel wake.

10.54am: Observing nothing altered course S80W to resume patrol.

Noon: Zig-zag 3 points Type IV.

1.10pm: Altered course SW to intercept a steamer. Speed 14 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

1.57pm: Passed Dutch SS “Westerdyk” [Westerdijk listed here] Cleared from Kirkwall. Ordered to proceed. 2.0pm: Resumed course S63W, 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points Type IV.

6.0pm: Altered course N49E.

7.40pm: Altered course N28W 15 knots to intercept a steamer.

8.45pm: Passed Norwegian SS “Avona” Flying clearance flag, altered course N10W to intercept another steamer.

9.15pm: Stopped and boarded USA SS “Jos W Fordney” [Joseph W Fordney], Lat 59 57 N, Long 10 29 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

9.20pm: Proceeded 15.5 knots N17W to intercept at steamer, leaving boarding party to examine “Fordney”.

10.20pm: Passed Swedish SS “Hogland” flying clearance flag, altered course S35E to return to SS “JW Fordney”.

11.47pm: Altered course N35W. “Jos W Fordney” not visible.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 259 miles]

[Mist or fog until 4pm, then clearing. Sea becoming rough from 10pm]


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17 July 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 59.97, Long -9.77

0.30am: Observed HMS “Motagua”, altered course N75E to close.

0.50am: Stopped and despatched cutter for armed guard.

1.10am: Cutter returned with Sub Lieutenant Butler RNR and armed guard.

1.30am: Proceeded SW 14 knots in search of “Jos W Fordney” zig-zag 2 points.

2.30am: Observed steamer, altered course NW.

2.53am: Stopped. Signalling “JW Fordney” and ordered her to proceed.

3.20am: Cutter returned with boarding officer. 3.30am: Proceeded N78E, zig-zag 3 points type III. Speed 13 knots.

9.0am: Altered course S62W.

1.30pm: Zig-zag Type IV.

6.0pm: Altered course N30E. 6.10pm: Altered course S10W to intercept a steamer.

6.50pm: Stopped and boarded USA SS Petrolite, Lat 59 06 N, Long 10 49 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

7.30pm: Ordered “Petrolite” to Kirkwall with armed guard. Sub Lieutenant Butler RNR in charge.

7.49pm: Proceeded NE 14 knots.

8.0pm: Various courses while signalling “Petrolite”.

8.45pm: Resumed course NE zig-zag 2 points Type II. Speed 14 knots.

11.50pm: Courses various to intercept a steamer.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 271 miles]

[Sea rough all day]


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18 July 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 60.23, Long -9.65

Midnight: Courses various. Half speed. 0.20am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Fram”, Lat 59 50 N, Long 10 00 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

1.25am: Cutter returned. “Fram” ordered to proceed. 1.30am: Proceeded 13 knots N55E.

3.0am: Zig-zag 2 points Type II.

5.0am: Observed and challenged HMS “Patia”. 5.10am: Turned 24 points to port.

5.24am: Resumed Course N55E.

6.30am: Altered course S65W, zig-zag 3 points Type III.

7.40am: Altered course N15W 14 knots to intercept a steamer.

8.15am: Stopped and boarded British Trawler “Wimpole” [listed here], Lat 60 40 N, Long 8 49 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

8.55am: Cutter returned. Proceeded 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points Type IV.

1.0pm: Altered course S60W.

6.0pm: Altered course N67E.

10.0pm: Speed 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type IV.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 278 miles]

[Sea rough for most of day with mist on and off]


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19 July 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 59.32, Long -13.73

0.15am: Ceased zig-zag. Speed 10 knots.

2.0am: Altered course S86E.

3.30am: Speed 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points Type IV.

4.0am: Altered course S10E to intercept a steamer, 14 knots.

4.35am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Imo”, Lat 59 27 N, Long 12 28 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

6.38am: Proceeded NNE 13 knots zig-zag 2 points Type IV. “Imo” following astern. Awaiting instructions from SO [Senior Officer] 10th CS [Cruiser Squadron].

7.30am: Altered course N86W, zig-zag 3 points type IV.

8.4am: Turned 16 points to close “Imo” on account of mist.

8.15am: Resumed Course and zig-zag.

8.24am: Stopped and despatched armed guard to “Imo” and ordered her to Kirkwall. Lieutenant Angus RNR in charge.

8.53am: Proceeded N86W, 14 knots, zig-zag 2 points Type II.

11.0am: Ceased zig-zag. Speed 10 knots.

2.0pm: Speed 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points Type IV.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Exercised Fire Stations. Prepared for night defence.

6.30pm: Altered course S85E.

11.20pm: Speed 10 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 259 miles]


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20 July 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 59.25, Long -14.25

2.0am: Speed 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points Type IV.

5.45am: Altered course N60W to intercept a steamer, 14.5 knots.

6.45am: Passed British Trawler “Queen Alexandra”, altered course N84W, 13 knots.

7.0am: Zig-zag 3 points Type IV.

10.0am to 10.30am: Steered ship from after steering position while testing telemotor gear.

11.5am: Speed 10 knots, ceased zig-zag.

Noon: Dense fog. Speed 8 knots.

2.15pm: 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points Type IV.

3.20pm: Ceased zig-zag 10 knots.

4.0pm: Zig-zag 3 points Type IV.

4.40pm: Exercised Abandon Ship Stations.

5.30pm: 10 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

11.0pm: 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points Type IV.

11.20pm: 10 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 292 miles]

[Mist or fog for much of day]


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21 July 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 58.85, Long -13.63

10.10am: General Quarters (No 4).

10.20am: Stopped and Dropped target for 1 inch aiming rifle practice.

11.19am: Proceeded N84W 13 knots.

[Expended 55 Tons Fresh Water for Boiler Purposes]

3.30pm: Altered course N25E to intercept a steamer.

3.40pm: Stopped and boarded Dutch SS “Brunsyk” [possibly Brunswyk], Lat 58 39 N, Long 14 47 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

4.10pm: Despatched armed guard to “Brunsyk” and ordered her to Kirkwall. Lieutenant Richards RNR in charge.

4.40pm: Proceeded N84W 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type IV.

11.15pm: Steering from aft while executing repairs to telemotor steering gear.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 257 miles]

[Wind south westerly force 5 from 7am, with mist or fog all day]


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22 July 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 59.17, Long -13.43

2.0am: Resumed steering from fore bridge.

4.0am: Speed 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points Type IV.

6.0am: Altered course N84W.

10.2am: Altered course S57W, Speed utmost, to intercept steamer.

10.49am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS Bergensfyiord [presumably Bergensfjord], Lat 59 12 N, Long 13 16 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

11.20am: Proceeded N83W, 13 knots.

Noon: Altered course S70W, zig-zag 3 points Type IV.

1.15pm: Altered course S40W, speed 15 knots to intercept a steamer.

2.15pm: Stopped and boarded British SS “Roanoke”, Lat 58 47 N, Long 13 50 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

2.58pm: Proceeded N80W, 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points Type III.

7.0pm: Altered course S84E, zig-zag 3 points Type III.

8.40pm: Altered course South, Speed 15 knots to intercept a steamer.

10.16pm: Stopped and boarded British SS “Rosalind”, Lat 58 24 N, Long 14 10 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

11.33pm: Proceeded N45E 13 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 268 miles]

[Mist and fog at times in am, clear in pm, noon air and sea temperature 56F]


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23 July 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 58.90, Long -13.53

6.20am: Altered course S30E, 15.5 knots to intercept a steamer.

7.14am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Kristianiafjord”, Lat 59 02 N, Long 12 04 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR. Ordered SS to Kirkwall with armed guard. Lieutenant Leonard RNR in charge.

7.49am: Proceeded N66W, 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points Type III.

9.45am: Divisions. Divine Service.

3.37pm: Altered course S43W to intercept steamer.

4.10pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Brefond”, Lat 58 34 N, Long 14 43 W. Ordered her to Kirkwall with armed guard. Mr Heap Midshipman RNR in charge. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

5.8pm: Proceeded N55W, 13 knots, zig-zag type III.

6.5pm: Altered course S65W, 15 knots to intercept at steamer.

7.0pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Mirgen”, Lat 58 20 N, Long 15 16 W and sent to Kirkwall, armed guard Mr Ramsay Midshipman RNR in charge. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

8.0pm: Proceeded N77E, 13 knots, zig-zag type III.

11.0pm: Altered course S88E. 11.30pm: Ceased zig-zag, speed 10 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 273 miles]


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24 July 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 59.45, Long -14.07

10.0am: Ceased zig-zag, speed 10 knots. Exercised “Prepare to be taken in tow”.

10.40am: 13 knots zig-zagging. 11.10am: 10 knots, straight course.

0.20pm: Speed 13 knots, zig-zagging.

1.47pm: Passed British SS “Glenmorag” Admiralty Collier.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 269 miles]

[Mist or fog from 8am onwards, south westerly wind force 5 or 6 from 4pm]


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25 July 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 59.73, Long -10.55

10.0am: General Quarters (Fifth).

8.30pm: Observed French AMC “Artois”.

8.38pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Artois” for armed guard.

9.0pm: Cutter returned with Sub Lieutenant Butler RNR and armed guard.

9.15pm: Proceeded 13 knots N84E, zig-zag 3 points Type III.

11.0pm: Ceased zig-zag.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 286 miles]

[Wind decreasing in am, mist or fog for much of day]


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26 July 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 59.82, Long -10.13

Midnight: Reduced speed to 8 knots. Dense Fog.

4.30am: 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points Type III.

5.30am: Ceased zig-zag.

7.30am: Dense fog. Speed 8 knots.

11.25am: 13 knots. Zig-zag 3 points type III.

11.50am: Altered course S40W, 15 knots to intercept a steamer.

0.30pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Are”, Lat 59 41 N, Long 10 12 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

2.10pm: Proceeded S85W, 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III.

11.20pm: Ceased zig-zag. Speed 10 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: 257 miles]

[Mist or fog for most of am, clear in pm]


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27 July 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 59.32, Long -9.95

[Zig-zagging to and fro on patrol, main changes of course at 2am, 4.20am, 7am and 6.45pm]

3.23pm: Observed and challenged HMS “Hildebrand”.

11.40pm: Ceased zig-zag. Speed 10 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 281 miles]


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28 July 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 59.30, Long -9.90

3.0am: Speed 13 knots, zig-zag type IV.

10.10am: General Quarters. Stopped and dropped target for 1 inch aiming rifle practice.

11.35am: Recovered target. 11.38am: Proceeded 13 knots S83W, zig-zag 3 points Type IV.

10.40pm: Ceased zig-zag. Speed 10 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 276 miles]

[South westerly wind force 5 or 6 from noon onwards, sea state rough from 4pm. Mist and/or rain for much of day, noon air and sea temperature 56F]


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29 July 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 59.40, Long -9.63

6.30am: Turned 32 points to starboard to examine object (fisherman’s pallet).

11.0am: Depth charge releasing gear tested and found correct.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 281 miles]

[South westerly wind force 6 with sea state rough until 8am, wind and sea reducing from noon, mist and/or rain on and off]


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30 July 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 59.05, Long -10.78

0.15am: Altered course S40W, 15 knots to intercept a steamer.

0.44am: Half Speed Variously round steamer.

1.0am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Imo”, Lat 58 11 N, Long 10 00 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

2.27am: Proceeded NNW 6 knots “Imo” in Company awaiting instructions from SO 10th CS.

4.22am: Stopped and again boarded “Imo” and ordered to proceed.

5.10am: Proceeded North 15 knots to intercept a steamer.

5.34am: Stopped and boarded Danish SS “Tula” [Tula (2) listed here], Lat 59 25 N, Long 10 11 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

6.28am: Proceeded SSE 13 knots towards sail.

7.40am: Identified Danish schooner “Ireme” [Irene?] and proceeded on patrol 13 knots, zig-zag S85W.

10.20am: As requisite rendezvous “Victorian”.

10.47am: Proceeded NxW 13 knots. 11.0am: NNE zig-zag 3 points Type III.

5.55pm: Altered course N20W to intercept a steamer.

6.27pm: Stopped and boarded Dutch SS “Larenberg”, Lat 59 26 N, Long 10 08 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR. “Larenberg” ordered to Kirkwall with armed guard, Midshipman A Mackellar RNR in charge.

7.20pm: Proceeded S75W 13 knots zig-zag type III.

11.55pm: Observed and challenged [HMS] “Columbella”, altered course N60E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 252 miles]


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31 July 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 59.27, Long -9.97

0.15am: Stopped and despatched cutter and boarding boat to “Columbella”.

0.55am: Boats returned with armed guards in charge of Lieutenants Richard and Leonard and Midshipman Ramsay and One officer and armed guard to “Patuca”. 1.3am: Proceeded N83E, 10 knots.

5.6am: Altered course WSW zz type III towards distant smoke.

6.31am: S45E and signalled HM Trawlers “Cyelse” and “Gurth” [both listed here]. Half speed. 6.38am: Proceeded N34W 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points Type III.

1.55pm: Altered course N43E 15 knots to intercept a sailing vessel. Ceased zig-zag.

2.40pm: Identified Danish Barque “Ceres” and Proceeded S66E, 13 knots.

7.20pm: Altered course S11E to intercept a steamer.

7.50pm: Stopped and boarded Dutch SS “Zijldijk”, Lat 59 12 N, Long 10 14 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Acting Lieutenant RNR.

8.30pm: Ordered “Zijldijk” to Kirkwall with armed guard, Lieutenant Richards RNR in charge.

8.45pm: Proceeded 15 knots N45E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 280 miles]

[Very good visibility during day, becoming misty in evening, wind and sea increasing towards midnight]


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LOGS FOR AUGUST 1916


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[Cover of Copy of Log for August 1916, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in, addressed to The Admiralty, signed by Commander in Command (as before), not dated]

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[Limited details of Barometer (just given as “Mercurial”, Height of cistern above sea: 25 feet) and Thermometers (as before)]


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1 August 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 59.37, Long -10.05

4.47am: Altered course N59W, 13 knots to intercept a steamer.

5.22am: Half speed. 5.32am: Fired 6 inch c [common] across steamer’s bow.

5.41am: Spoke Norwegian SS Oifjeld and allowed to proceed.

5.57am: Altered course S75W, speed 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type IV.

7.35am: Altered course N82W to intercept a steamer.

8.19am: Stopped and boarded British SS “Elswick Tower”, Lat 59 17 N, Long 10 28 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

9.10am: Vessel allowed to proceed and cutter returned. 9.18am: Proceeded N34W, 15 knots.

[33 tons Fresh Water used for Boiler purposes]

1.50pm: Observed HMS “Patucca” [Patuca]. 2.0pm: Ceased zig-zag. Speed 15 knots.

2.10pm: Stopped Signalling “Patuca”. 2.20pm: Proceeded 13 knots zig-zagging.

3.48pm: Altered course S40W, 14 knots. Ceased zig-zag, to intercept a steamer.

4.30pm: Stopped and examined British SS “Marengo” [Marengo (2) listed here] bound West, Lat 59 26 N. Long 9 21 W.

4.37pm: Proceeded S87W, 11 knots straight Course.

10.0pm: Altered course N75E towards small sailing vessel.

10.25pm: Altered course North and variously examining Danish Schooner “Eos”, Lat 59 05 N, Long 10 51 W.

11.12pm: Proceeded N83E, 11 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 256 miles]

[Wind varying in direction, though generally westerly, force 5 to 7 for most of day, with sea state rough or very rough. Mist and rain at times in am]


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2 August 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 59.05, Long -10.43

4.0am: Altered course S49W to intercept steamer. Ceased zig-zag.

4.15am: Altered course N61W and signalled British SS “Silverlip” with Clearance flag.

4.29am: Proceeded S83W.

4.45am: Altered course N25W to intercept steamer.

5.11am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS [blank space], Lat 59 25 N, Long 9 53 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

6.18am: Proceeded S83W 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points Type III.

9.30am: Altered course S70W. Ceased zig-zag to examine Barque. 9.45am: Altered course S60W and variously.

10.25am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian Barque Oaklands, Lat 59 03 N, Long 10 24 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR. “Oaklands” allowed to proceed.

11.19am: Proceeded SWxS towards Patuca.

11.30am: Stopped and closed “Patuca’s” cutter and discharged armed guard to her.

11.55am: Proceeded 13 knots N73E.

5.15pm: Stopped. Waiting at rendezvous for “Oratava” [Orotava]. Visibility 2 miles.

[Various changes of course until 6.42pm]

7.0pm: Altered course WSW towards HMS “Oratava”.

7.21pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Oratava” for armed guard (Midshipman Heap).

7.45pm: Proceeded West 13 knots.

9.45pm: Altered course N55E to intercept steamer.

10.47pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to Dutch SS “Beukelsdijk” [Beukelsdyk] previously boarded by “Patuca” [see Patuca Log for 2 August 1916], Lat 59 30 N, Long 9 22 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

11.53pm: Proceeded N25E, 8 knots to intercept another steamer.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 227 miles]

[Wind mostly westerly force 4 or 5 with sea state rough at times]


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3 August 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 59.33, Long -9.90

Midnight: Courses various, speed 10 knots examining Dutch SS “Nooderdijk” [probably Noorderdijk].

1.30am: Altered course N83E. Speed 10 knots. On patrol.

7.57pm: Dense fog. Speed 10 knots.

9.10pm: Altered course N43E toward steamer’s fog whistle. Engines dead Slow.

9.40pm: Stopped and boarded Swedish SS “Anglia”, Lat 58 23 N, Long 10 00 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR. SS Anglia sent to Lerwick with armed guard, Midshipman Barker RNR in charge.

10.26pm: Proceeded S41W, 13 knots. Dense fog.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 255 miles]

[Mist or fog (thick in evening) all day]


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4 August 1916

From C Patrol to Glasgow or at Sea, C Patrol

Lat 55.57, Long -12.08

2.0am: Dense fog in patches. Moderately clear intervals.

7.30am: Altered course S86W.

9.30am: Altered course S22W. Speed 13 knots.

10.50am: Weather cleared, zig-zag 2 points type II. Speed 15 knots.

11.20am: Fog set in, ceased zig-zag.

1.0pm: Altered course ESE.

3.0pm: Visibility varying between half a mile and 2 miles.

4.0pm: Commenced sounding every 10 minutes.

6.0pm: Bottom at 107 fathoms, fs [fine sand]. Dense fog. 6.15pm: Altered course S68E.

8.0pm: Sounding every 10 minutes.

9.0pm: Sounding continuously.

9.47pm: Altered course East. 13 knots.

10.37pm: Stopped on hearing steamer’s fog whistle. 10.40pm: Proceeded 13 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 303 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position Lat 55 20 N, Long 12 05 W, South, 14 miles]

[Light winds, mist or fog (thick at times) almost all day, noon air and sea temperature 59F]


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5 August 1916

From C Patrol to Glasgow and at Glasgow

Lat 55.90, Long -4.92

0.14am: Observed Inishtrahull Light bearing S by W, altered course S46E, speed 12 knots.

1.0am: Altered course S50E. Sounding every quarter hour.

2.9am: Dead Slow. Altered course S46E. Waiting Daylight. Dense fog.

3.55pm: Proceeded 10 knots, sounding continuously.

4.32am: Observed Bull Point ahead distant about 8 cables, altered course SSW. 4.41am: Altered course S30E. Bull Point Bearing NE. Speeds various according to visibility.

5.30am: Passed Benmore Head distant half a mile. Weather clear to Westward. Dense fog to Eastward. Speed 15.5 knots.

5.49am: Torr Point at [blank], altered course S23E.

6.46am: Dense fog. Speeds 13 knots. Sounding continuously.

7.5am: Soundings 66 fathoms, altered course ESE. 7.15am: Soundings 19 fathoms, altered course N75E.

9.50am: Altered course N19E. 10.0am: Observed Holy Island Light House abeam distant approximately 3 miles. Sounding 48 fathoms.

10.50am: Observed Gull Point Little Cumbrae Island ahead distant half a mile, altered course 24 points to starboard. 10.55am: Slow WNW.

11.7am: Heard Cumbrae fog siren.

11.15am: Weather cleared. Proceeded 15.5 knots. Cumbrae Light House abeam distant 0.5 miles.

11.48am: Altered course N34E off Toward Point. Received permission to pass fixed defences.

0.10pm: Passed through Boom Defence Gate. Half speed. 0.15pm: Full speed East.

0.30pm: Embarked Pilot off Whitefarland Point and Proceeded up river. Clock retarded 1 hour to BST.

1.45pm: Passed Tail of Bank Buoy and secured tug “Flying Phantom” aft.

2.22pm: Passed Dumbarton.

2.45pm: Secured Tug “Flying Linnet” Forward.

3.3pm: Passed Dalmuir.

4.0pm: Entered Princes Dock.

4.38pm: Vessel secured in No 1 Berth. Princes Dock. Lieutenants Richards and Angus, Sub Lieutenant Slaughter, Midshipmen Ramsay and McKellar rejoined ship from armed guard duties with their parties.

6.0pm: Leave to Port Watch till Midnight Wednesday 9th August.

7.0pm: Local leave to second part Starboard Watch till 7.0am.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 295 miles]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 582 tons]

[Foggy until noon, then clear]


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6 August 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29 [estimated]

1.0am: Commences with dull weather. Overcast and fine.

7.0am: Hands fall in. Scrub Decks.

9.45am: Divisions. Landed Roman Catholics for Church.

10.30am: Landed Church of England party for Church. 3 Ratings joined ship from Royal Naval Barracks Chatham.

11.0am: Midshipman Wilkinson RN joined ship.

Noon: Roman Catholics returned.

0.45pm: Church parties returned on board.

1.0pm: Special leave for first part of Starboard Watch from 1pm until 7am.

4.30pm: Liberty Men.

Midnight: Ends fine and clear.


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7 August 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

0.30am: Commences fine and Clear.

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.0am: Liberty Men returned on board.

9.30am: Commenced transferring ammunition from Forward Magazine to After Magazine.

am: Barclay Curle and Co’s workmen at repairs defects etc.

1.8pm: Hands employed, covering boats, Gunners Party and removing splinter mats from Fore Bridge.

4.0pm: Leading Seaman Bonner left ship for Chatham Depot. Also, OS Feox [Fox?] on leave or recall.

4.45pm: First Part of Starboard Watch employed provisioning Ship. Landed Liberty Men of 2nd Part.

9.45pm: Gresham Fireman, discharged Ashore, Sick.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 324 lbs]


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8 August 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

0.30am: Fine and Clear Weather.

6.50am: Cooks to Galley.

7.0am: Liberty Men returned on board. Piped Breakfast.

am: Shifting ammunition and painting ship’s side.

11.0am: RNVR Sub Lieutenant Bladon joined ship.

Noon: Lance Corporal Fox and Dooley Fireman discharged to Hospital.

1.15pm: Hands employed shifting Ammunition and painting Ship’s side (Port).

4.45pm: No 53 Warrant read.

6.30pm: Hands fall in, prepare to shift ship.

7.20pm: Started shifting. 7.40pm: At Entrance to Graving Dock, awaiting High Water.

8.30pm: Ship landed on Chocks.

9.45pm: Landed Liberty Men of first Part Starboard watch till 7am.

10.30pm: Piped Down.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 494 lbs]


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9 August 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.30 [estimated]

7.0am: Hands to Breakfast and clean, refitting Rig.

0.15pm: Midshipman Mills filt [left] Ship to join HMS “Ophelia”.

4.0pm: Hands ranging Cable in dock ready for survey and painting Ship.

4.30pm: Liberty men to clean.

5.30pm: Liberty men second part of Starboard Watch.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 112 lbs, Vegetables 112 lbs]


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10 August 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.30

0.30am: Midshipman Baker and Armed Guard returned.

6.0am: Hands fall in, employed ranging Port Cable for survey. Cooks cleaning Mess Decks.

7.0am: Breakfast and clean in refitting Rig.

7.20am: Piped leave for Starboard Watch until 9.0am 15th.

8.0am: Hands fall in. Employed as requisite. Painting on promenade deck.

am: Barclay Curle and Co’s Workmen painting ship’s bottom. Touch up anti Corrosive. Full coat Anti Fouling (Moravia).

1.15pm: Hands fall in. Employed painting and Cleaning Chain Locker.

4.15pm: Tea. Leave for first Part of Port Watch till 7am.

5.30pm: Landed Liberty Men.

8.45pm: Clear up Decks for Rounds. 9.0pm: Rounds.

10.0pm: Piped Down.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 139 lbs]


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11 August 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.30

9.0am: Four Men employed listing gun sights with Dockyard Official.

1.15pm: Hands fall in, Employed stowing cables. Painting Ship etc as required.

3.0pm: Received case containing Metal Engine.

5.30pm: Liberty Men Landed. Mr Lawrence Midshipman left to join HMS “Dreadnought”.

7.45pm: Stand by Hammocks.

8.0pm: WJ Penfold AB left ship for Royal Naval Barracks Chatham.

8.30pm: Mr Wilkinson Midshipman left to join HMS “Dreadnought”.

9.0pm: Rounds.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 105 lbs]

[Mist or fog all day, noon temperature 67F]


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12 August 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.30

8.0am: Hands fall in. Employed as required.

10.38am: Started Flooding dock. Hands employed preparing for undocking ship. 10.45am: Pilot on board.

0.18pm: Tug fast Aft “Flying Swallow” [listed here].

0.20pm: Cast off Hawsers. Passed over Dock Sill and proceeded to Coal tip.

1.30pm: Ship secured alongside Coal tip. 1.35pm: Two ratings joined ship, from Chatham Depot. 1.45pm: Piped Dinner.

2.10pm: Commenced Coaling, 28 men and 2 foremen. 2.15pm: Make and mend clothes.

4.0pm: Leave to part Watch 5pm until 7am.

5.0pm: Liberty Men landed.

6.0pm: Landed Liberty Men.

8.0pm: Ceased Coaling. 51 Trucks.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 108 lbs, Vegetables 700 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 507 tons]


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13 August 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: Coaling Party 28 men, 2 foreman [sic].

6.30am: First Waggon [wagon] tipped. Called hands.

9.0am: Ceased Coaling for Breakfast. 10.0am: Resumed. 10.10am: Started tipping.

11.15am: Finished tipping. Total 20 trucks.

11.50am: Starting shifting ship.

1.30pm: Ship tied up No 22 Berth Princes Dock.

2.30pm: Leave for second Part Port Watch till 7.0am.

3.0pm: Started Coaling 28 men, 2 foremen.

6.0pm: Night Shift relieved Day Shift, 29 men, 3 foremen.

9.30pm: Coaling Party stop for Supper.

10.30pm: Coaling Party resumed Work.


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14 August 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

4.0am: Stopped Coaling for Coffee. 4.30am: Resumed Coaling.

6.0am: Day Shift relieved Night Shift, 52 men, 3 foremen. Total coal in 6am 1061 tons.

8.0am: Hands fall in. Portion of Hands employed getting in Stores, Meat and Vegetables etc, painting ships side.

11.0am: Captain on board.

Noon: Piped Dinner. Stopped Coaling Port side. Waiting for Coal.

1.10pm: Resumed Coaling Port side. 1.15pm: Hands fall in. Employed taking in Stores, provisions etc.

2.0pm: Stopped coaling for Dinner.

3.0pm: Resumed. 52 men, 3 foremen.

4.0pm: Leave to first part Port Watch from 5pm to 7am.

5.0pm: Landed Liberty Men.

6.0pm: Total Coal in 1470 Tons. Night Shift relieved day Shift. 31 Men and 3 Foremen.

9.30pm: Coaling Party stopped for Supper. 10.30pm: Coaling resumed.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 106 lbs, Vegetables 26960 lbs]


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15 August 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

3.0am: Stopped Coaling Port side. No Coal.

4.30am: Started Coaling Port Side.

6.0am: Hands Fall in. Scrub decks. Day Shift relieved Night Shift. 60 Men, 3 Foremen.

8.0am: Hands Fall in. Employed cleaning etc. 20 Ratings joined ship from Crystal Palace London. Received fresh water for drinking and cooking, purposes.

9.0am: Leave for Starboard Watch Expired. Coaling Party stopped for Breakfast.

10.0am: Coaling Party resumed. Starboard Watch fall in. Employed as requisite. Painting Ships side, clearing up decks, replacing gear etc.

Noon: 40 Tons Fresh Water expended rinsing No 7 Tank.

1.15pm: Hands Fall in. Employed as requisite.

5.0pm: Leave to Port Watch till 6am. Starboard Watch took 2 loads of sand on board.

6.0pm: Completed 2150 Tons of Coal. Starboard Watch employed taking in sand. Liberty Men.

9.0pm: Rounds. 10.0pm: Piped Down.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 6557 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2614 tons]


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16 August 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

am: Restowing ammunition in forward magazine and preparing Ship for sea.

11.0am: Ammunition put on board.

Noon: T Harris Boatswain Mercantile Marine discharged to Shore.

pm: Draft on Departure: Forward 25’ 1.5”, Aft 24’ 6.5”.

2.15pm: Let go from wharf and proceeded out of Princes Dock. Pilot and two tugs in attendance. Engines and helm as necessary.

3.15pm: Passed out of Princes Dock. Proceeded down river at various speeds:

4.35pm: Passed Bowling. Full speed.

4.50pm: Passed Dumbarton.

5.24pm: Slow off Greenock. 5.30pm: Discharged pilot of [off] Princes Pier. 5.34pm: Proceeded. Full speed NW. Clock retarded one hour to GMT.

4.40pm: Passed Whitefarland Point, altered course WxN 14 knots.

4.57pm: Slow. 5.2am: Passed the Boom Defence Gate. Course S33W, speed 15 knots.

5.21pm: Passed Skelmorlie Beacon.

5.57pm: Cumbrae Island Light abeam distant [number off edge of page], altered course S25W.

6.45pm: Holy Island Light House abeam distant 11 cables. 7.0pm: Altered course S49W, zig-zag 2 points Type II.

7.9pm: Pladda Island Light House abeam distant 1.5 miles.

8.13pm: Altered course S73W. Log 21.7.

9.30pm: Ceased zig-zag. 9.35pm: Altered course N22W. Altcarry [Altacarry] Head Light N22W. Maidens Light S20W.

11.9pm: Tor [Torr] Point abeam, altered course N40W.

11.36pm: Rue Point abeam distant 1.5 miles, altered course N48W.


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17 August 1916

At Sea

Lat 55.47, Long -11.05

0.3am: Sheep Island abeam, altered course N53W. Zig-zagging 2 points Type II.

2.21am: Inishtrahull abeam Distant 11 Cables.

2.31am: Doherty Rocks abeam, altered course N78W.

3.0am: Finad [Fanad] Point Light abeam.

4.45am: Tory Island Light abeam Distant 3 Miles, altered course N65W. Commenced zig-zagging 3 points.

8.0am: Lat 55 22 N, Long 9 26 W.

11.0am: Exercised General Quarters No I.

4.45pm: Evening Quarters. 5.0pm: Stopped and dropped target for 1 inch Aiming Practice.

5.50pm: Recovered target.

6.0pm: Stopped to reeve off Bottom line.

6.34pm: Proceeded 13 knots, zig-zagging 2 points. Log streamed.

9.45pm: Third degree of vigilance.

10.0pm: Stopped zig-zagging. Speed 12 Knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 263 miles]

[Weather mostly cloudy and quiet, noon temperature 56F, sea temperature 59F]


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18 August 1916

At Sea

Lat 59.43, Long -11.13

5.0am: Increased speed to 13 Knots. Commenced zig-zagging 3 points Type II.

6.38am: Altered course East to intercept steamer steering E/S. Increased to 14.5 Knots. Stopped zig-zagging.

8.10am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Ann” [or possibly “Anne” or “Anna” - name off edge of page], Lat 58 46 N, Long 11 14 W. Sent to Lerwick with Armed Guard. Sub Lieutenant Butler RNR in charge. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

9.25am: Hoisted boat, proceeded 13 Knots N18E.

11.0am: 14 Knots to intercept steamer steering E/S.

0.55pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Knut Hamsen” [Knut Hamsun] Steering E/N. Lat 59 39 N, Long [off edge of page]. Sent to Kirkwall with Armed Guard. Sub Lieutenant Slaughter in charge. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

1.56pm: Set Course N47E, 13 Knots, zig-zagging 2 points Type II.

4.2pm: Sighted and challenged HMS “Patia”. 4.10pm: Speed 10 Knots, zig-zagging Type III.

4.32pm: Stopped. 4.37pm: Patia’s boat alongside. Received Back Signals, and discharged 2 Ratings to Patia.

5.2pm: Speed 13 Knots. Exercised Fire Stations, S75W while communicating with “Patia”.

5.17pm: Altered course N45W [course taken from right hand side of page as off edge on left side].

6.36pm: Altered course N8W to examine Norwegian Sailing Vessel “Catharina” flying clearance flag, altered course N10E.

6.48pm: Zig-zagging 2 points Type II.

8.0pm: Altered course N18E. Lat 60 37 N, Long 11 11 W.

9.50pm: Stopped zig-zagging. Speed 12 Knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 277 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position Lat 65 30 N, Long 12 00 W, N4W, 365 miles]


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19 August 1916

At Sea

Lat 63.77, Long -11.48

4.0am: Increased speed to 13 Knots. Commenced zig-zagging.

6.24am: Altered course S56E to intercept steamer bearing SE/E. Stopped zig-zagging.

7.15am: Altered course N18E, zig-zagging 2 points Type II.

7.45am: Zig-zagging 3 points.

11.0am: Zig-zagging Type III.

11.40am: Passed empty cask.

5.0pm: Second Degree of vigilance.

8.30pm: Observed disturbance in the water, looked like track of Submarine.

Midnight: Sounded in 100 Fathoms.

[Course and Distance made good: N2W, 260 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position Lat 65 30 N, Long 12 00 W, N7W, 105 miles]


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20 August 1916

At Sea

Lat 66.92, Long -14.58

3.30am: Increased to 13 Knots. 3.35am: Altered course N5W to examine fishing vessel. 3.49am: Resumed course.

4.10am: Zig-zagging 3 points Type IV.

5.28am: Sighted and exchanged Pendants with [HMS] “Almanzora”.

5.50am: Courses Various closing Almanzora.

6.20am: Stopped. Boat from “Almanzora” alongside. 6.26am: Discharged Sergeant Henry Siver RMLI to “Almanzora” for Hospital. 6.32am: Full Ahead. 6.50am: Course N28E.

10.20am: Altered course to intercept Schooner.

10.47am: Stopped. 10.58am: Boarding boat left ship to board, French Schooner “Courlis”.

11.50am: Boat hoisted. 11.53am: Full Ahead. Lat 66 51 N, Long 14 40 W. [Boarding Officer] SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

0.4pm: Stopped. Boarded Danish Fishing Vessel “Hanna” (TG370) [TG is registration of Trangisvaag, Faeroe Islands]. [Signed] [SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR]

0.53am: Boat hoisted. Course N85W. Speed 14 Knots.

1.10pm: Altered course South, increased to 15 Knots to intercept steamer.

2.20pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian steamer “Ulf” steering E/S.

3.20pm: Boat hoisted. “Ulf” allowed to proceed. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR. Course N62W, speed 14 Knots.

5.0pm: Commenced zig-zagging 3 points Type IV.

7.15pm: Challenged and exchanged Pendants with “Andes”. 7.20pm: Altered course N30W, zig-zagging 4 points.

8.0pm: Stopped. Dropped boat with Captain. Courses various.

9.17pm: Boat hoisted. 9.18pm: Speed 13 Knots. 9.21pm: Course N73W.

11.20pm: Reduced speed to 8 Knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 285 miles]

[Mist or fog for most of day, noon temperature 47F, sea temperature 48F]


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21 August 1916

At Sea

Lat 66.32, Long -21.00

0.17am: Sounded in 124 Fathoms. No bottom.

0.25am: Lost Lead and Tube.

1.43am: 129 Fathoms. No bottom.

2.30am: Fog lifted. Increased to 10 Knots.

4.35am: Commenced zig-zagging.

6.57am: Reduced to 10 Knots owing to fog. 7.0am: Stopped zig-zagging.

8.15am: Altered course S33W. Reduced to 8 Knots.

8.25am: Increased to 10 Knots. Sounding every 10 minutes.

8.55am: Increased to 13 Knots. 9.0am: Zig-zagging 3 points Type III.

10.30am: Altered course N11E.

11.10am: Thick fog. Reduced to 8 Knots. Stopped zig-zagging.

Noon: Commenced zig-zagging 3 points Type III.

0.30pm: Altered course S40W, zig-zagging Type IV.

2.0pm: Sounding every 10 minutes.

2.26pm: Altered course to intercept steamer.

2.40pm: Stopped. Boarded Danish steam fishing vessel “Skjold”. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

3.30pm: Boat hoisted. Course N32E. Speed 13 Knots. Lat 66 05 N, Long 21 05 W.

5.0pm: Burial Service held for Sergeant Siver RMLI. [Entry on Casualty List for 21 August 1916 reads: Ebro, armed merchant cruiser. SIVER, Henry, Sergeant, RMLI (Pens), 2147 (Ch), illness in Almanzora]

5.30pm: Altered course S33W.

6.52pm: Altered course N82W towards SS steering W.

7.2pm: Stopped. Boarded Norwegian trawler “Fisk”. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

8.4pm: Lowered Starboard cutter and boarded Norwegian trawler “Tonjer”. Boarding Officer Leslie Thompson Acting Lieutenant RNR.

9.0pm: Trawlers allowed to proceed. Course S10E.

9.10pm: Altered course S46E towards Danish steam fishing vessel. 9.20pm: Altered course N33E, 8 Knots.

Midnight: Altered course S34W.

[Distance run through the Water: 274 miles]

[Mist and fog until 2pm and late in pm, clear during afternoon. Noon temperature 48F, sea temperature 47F]


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22 August 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 66.45, Long -20.83

4.0am: Altered course S34W. Increased to 13 Knots, commenced zig-zagging 3 points Type IV.

9.25am: Altered course S3E to intercept Swedish trawler “Topaz”; Allowed to proceed. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR. Boarding boat proceeded to Swedish Trawler “Bertha”.

11.18am: Allowed to proceed. Boat returned. 11.20am: Proceeded N29E. Speed 13 Knots, zig-zagging Type II. [signed] SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

2.12pm: Altered course N40W. 2.15pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian schooner “Marjorie Spencer”.

3.13pm: Allowed to proceed. Lat 66 54 N, Long 20 57 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR. 3.19pm: Proceeded N14W, 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type II.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence. 5.0pm: Ceased zig-zag.

9.45pm: Small ice berg abeam to starboard distant about 10 miles.

10.0pm: Altered course South. Speed 11 knots.

[Distance run through the Water: 250 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Krosnaes (Norder Fiord) S33W, 28.75 miles]

[Very good visibility for most of day]


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23 August 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 66.35, Long -21.15

6.45am: Dense Fog. Ceased zig-zag. Speed 8 knots.

7.0am: Speed 6 knots. Sounding every 15 minutes.

9.26am: Dead slow. Sounding every half hour.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers.

2.0pm: Sounding every half hour.

4.45pm: Courses and speeds various locating and examining Icelandic Trawler “Por”. Evening quarters. Read Warrant No 54. Exercised Abandon Ship Stations. Prepared for night defence.

5.35pm: Proceeded 6 knots ENE.

6.32pm: 8 knots. Sounding every 10 minutes.

7.39pm: Observed vessel close ahead. Full astern. 7.40pm: Collided with Norwegian steam Trawler “Sele” Stopped and boarded her, Lat 66 13 N, Long 20 34W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

8.55pm: Proceeded NExN 8 knots.

9.40pm: Weather cleared. Speed 13 knots. Sounding every quarter hour till 11.0pm.

[Distance run through the Water: 253 miles]

[Mist or fog (thick for much of time) from 6am onwards]


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24 August 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 66.57, Long -14.55

[Zig-zagging to and fro on patrol, main changes of course at 4am, 10am, noon, 4pm and 7.50pm]

8.10pm: Altered course SW and Variously towards HM Trawler “Robert Smith”.

8.24pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Robert Smith” with Mr Ramsey Midshipman RNR and a LS [Leading Seaman] and 4 men for armed guard duties.

9.25pm: Proceeded N28E, zz 3 points type [off edge of page].

10.30pm: Ceased zz. Speed 10 knots.

[Distance run through the Water: 217 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Langanaes S6E, 11 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Mist or fog until 8am, then overcast]


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25 August 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 66.65, Long -14.45

1.0am: Altered course S29W.

4.0am: Speed 13 knots, zz 3 points Type IV.

5.0am: Altered course N27E. Langanaes Point bearing S33W distant 11 miles (approximately).

7.20am: Ceased zz. Speed 10 knots. 7.50am: Dense fog. Speed 6 knots.

9.0am: Altered course S30W.

10.0am: General Quarters (Fourth).

11.0am: 13 knots, zz 3 points Type IV.

Noon: Passing fog banks.

0.30pm: Altered course N30E, zz 3 points Type IV.

4.30pm: Altered course S31W.

7.0pm: Altered course N83W. 7.10pm: Ceased zz. Speed 14 knots.

8.5pm: Stopped and boarded Danish schooner “Amor” [possibly this ship], Lat 66 45 N, Long 15 05 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

9.3pm: Proceeded N85W, 13 knots, zz 3 points towards [HMS] “Andes”.

9.30pm: Stopped and despatched boat to Andes.

9.52pm: Boat returned. 10.0pm: Proceeded N60W, 13 knots.

11.50pm: Revsnaes Light abeam distant 11.3 miles.

[Distance run through the Water: 278 miles]

[Mist or fog from 8am to 1pm and in late evening]


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26 August 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 66.62, Long -21.87

0.30am: Altered course WSW and examined small fishing ketch. 0.40am: Altered course N60W.

3.35am: Grimsey Island abeam.

6.30am: 13 knots, zz 3 points Type II.

9.24am: Fog. Speed 10 knots. Ceased zz.

10.0am: Altered course N55W. Sounding every quarter hour.

11.51am: 13 knots. Weather cleared, observed North Cape bearing W by S.

Noon: ZZ 3 points Type II.

1.10pm: North Cape abeam distant 8 miles.

2.0pm: Altered course N88W.

3.30pm: Altered course S88E.

5.0pm: Altered course S54E. 6.0pm: Altered course S31E.

7.30pm: Altered course N85W.

7.48pm: Altered course S35E, zz 3 points Type II.

8.0pm: North Cape N47W, Bispen S55W, Reikianaeshyrna [Reykjaneshyrna] S11W.

9.0pm: Altered course S17W.

10.30pm: Altered course N30E.

11.0pm: Speed 10 knots. Ceased zz.

[Distance run through the Water: 278 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: North Cape S59W, 15.75 miles]


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27 August 1916

At Sea E Patrol

Lat 66.10, Long -21.62

0.30am: Altered course S37W.

2.25am: Reikianaeshyrna N55W, altered course N34E.

4.30am: Altered course S37W. Speed 13 knots, zz 3 points Type IV.

6.20am: Hornaals Flaga [Hornalsflaga] NWxW distant 2 miles, altered course N34E.

8.30am: Altered course S35W.

10.20am: Ceased zz, altered course NW0.25W. Sounding Continuously. Sel Skier [Selsker] bearing NW, Reikianaeshyrna [Reykjaneshyrna] S75E.

10.56am: Sel Skier abeam distant 3 cables, altered course N55W.

11.13am: Passed Munundar Skier [Munađarnessker], altered course S15W.

11.15am: Stopped and despatched Motor Boat up Ingolfs Fiord [Ingolfsfjordur] to investigate. Engines dead slow ahead and as necessary keeping Vessel head to wind and in position.

0.38pm: Motor Boat returned and hoisted. 0.43pm: Proceeded half speed. Courses Various rounding Munundar Skier.

1.0pm: Set Course SExE0.5E. 1.12pm: Sel Skier abeam distant 3 cables. Speed 11 knots.

1.50pm: Slow off Krosnaes [Krossnes] Norder Fiord and observed fishing craft.

1.56pm: Altered course to Port. 1.59pm: Proceed 13 knots ExS. 2.11pm: Altered course S83E.

8.30pm: Altered course N32E.

10.0pm: Altered course West.

[Distance run through the Water: 270 miles]


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28 August 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 65.97, Long -21.10

1.40am: Observed Skagataa Light abeam. 2.0am: Altered course South to examine vessel. 2.8am: Resumed course N85W.

4.0am: Altered course N89E.

7.0am: Altered course N86W.

9.55am: Altered course South.

10.35am: Hornaals Flaga abeam distant 3 miles. 10.40am: Stopped and boarded Icelandic steam Trawler “Earl of Hereford”, Lat 65 59 N, Long 21 06 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

10.41am: Proceeded 13 knots towards Reikiar Fiord one vessel observed at anchor off North S~~ [word off edge of page]

11.25am: Turned off Trading Station and proceeded 15 knots back to “Earl of Hereford”.

Noon: Stopped for boat. 0.10pm: Proceeded 11 knots S73E.

1.40pm: Slow and variously identifying trawlers in Kalshamars~~ [off edge of page, probably Kalfshamarsnes] anchorage.

2.5pm: Proceeded N15W 11 knots. Log rotator hit by propeller and lost.

3.12pm: Streamed new patent log.

4.0pm: Altered course N32E.

6.45pm: Stopped and boarded Danish Ketch TG304 “Falkur”, Lat 66 43 N, Long 21 ~~ [position off edge of page]. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

7.30pm: Proceeded S80W, 11 knots.

8.38pm: Altered course S86W and identified Icelandic Ketch RE18 [RE is the registration for Reykjavik].

9.19pm: N87W and identified Icelandic Ketch GK2 [GK is the registration for Grindavik].

9.37pm: Altered course S56E, 9 knots.

[Distance run through the Water: 240 miles]


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29 August 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 66.12, Long -20.75

5.17am: Altered course N50E, 13 knots to intercept a steamer.

5.58am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Treborg”, Lat 66 43 N, Long 20 57 W.

7.0am: Ordered “Treborg” to Wick with armed guard Lieutenant Richards RNR in charge. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

7.10am: Proceeded S35W, 11 knots.

11.18am: Observed Trawlers still at Kalshamarsnaes Anchorage altered course North.

6.5pm: Altered course S5E.

10.0pm: Altered course North.

[Distance run through the Water: 224 miles]


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30 August 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 66.37, Long -20.00

7.46am: Altered course S60E to intercept a steamer. Speed 13 knots.

8.57am: Skagataa Light abeam distant 3.3 miles, altered course S69E.

9.8pm: Variously towards Trawler. 9.10am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian steam Fishing Vessel “Stavnaes”, Lat 66 10 N, Long 19 48 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

10.40am: Proceeded N32E, 10 knots.

11.18am: Altered course N50E to identify fishing vessel. 11.22am: Resumed course N32E.

6.35pm: Observed Asboder Rocks ahead distant about 2.5 miles, altered course S85E. Sounding every half hour.

10.45pm: Observed fleet of fishing vessels. Courses various examining them.

11.20pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian Steamer “Sylphide”, Lat 66 26 N, Long 19 [rest of position off edge of page]. Sigli Fiord Light bearing S8W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

[Distance run through the Water: 245 miles]

[Mist and/or rain all day, north easterly wind force 5 from noon, sea state rough from 8pm, noon temperature 44F, sea temperature 47F]


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31 August 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 66.17, Long -20.95

0.56am: “Sylphide” allowed to proceed. Cutter returned. 1.0am: Proceeded N73W, 8 knots.

2.54am: Altered course SExS to examine fishing vessel. 3.3am: Resumed course N70W.

5.0am: Altered course N32E. Speed 11 knots.

6.0am: Courses various intercepting steamer.

6.16am: Stopped and boarded Danish SS “Gullfoss” [Gullfoss (1) listed here], Lat 66 23 N, Long 20 21 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

7.40am: Gullfoss allowed to proceed. 7.45am: Proceeded S50W, 11 knots. Sounding every quarter hour.

10.15am: 11 knots. Observed Trawlers in Kalshamarenaes anchorage.

6.2pm: 11 knots. Sounding every quarter hour till 7.30.

9.30pm - 11.30pm: Sounding every quarter hour.

[Distance run through the Water: 194 miles]

[Misty all day, north easterly wind force 6 or 7 throughout, sea state rough or very rough in am, high in pm]


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[Log page not filled in]



LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1916


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[Cover of Copy of Log for September 1916, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in, addressed to The Admiralty, signed by Commander in Command (as before), not dated]

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[Details of Barometer, as below and Thermometers, as before]


Barometer


Mercurial or Aneroid

Mercurial

Name of Maker and number

Adie A577

Height of cistern above sea

25 feet

Error of Mercurial Barometer

+0.005 at 30.5 inches and 31.0 inches. Correct at 30.00 inches and below


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1 September 1916

At Sea E Patrol

Lat 66.42, Long -14.37

2.30am and 6.0am: Leeway 3 degrees.

9.0am: Speed 11 knots. Sounding every quarter hour.

10.0am: General quarters (Fifth). Leeway 2 degrees.

11.32am: Observed Langanaes Point bearing S34W, altered course S11E.

11.56am: Langanaes abeam distant 3.75 miles.

0.30pm: Altered course S86W. Sounding continuously.

1.25pm: Altered course N45W, 8 knots.

2.0pm: Altered course W0.5S. 2.20pm: Dead Slow N by E waiting for “Andes” at rendezvous.

3.5pm: Observed “Andes”. Proceeded 13 knots towards her.

3.10pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Andes”.

3.40pm: Cutter returned with Sub Lieutenants Slaughter and Butler and 10 men from armed guard duties. 3.45pm: Proceeded NExN 13 knots.

4.25pm: Langanaes abeam distant 1.8 miles, altered course NE.

5.4pm: Altered course S40E to intercept a vessel.

5.20pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS Krp Victoria [Kronprindsesse Victoria], Lat 66 24 N, Long 14 20 W and sent to Methil with armed guard, Mr MacKellar RNR in charge. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

6.44pm: Proceeded 11 knots North.

Midnight: Altered course N55W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 244 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Langanaes S63W, 3.8 miles]

[North easterly wind force 8 until 8am, with sea state high, wind and sea moderating in middle of day, force 6 with very rough sea from 7pm. Mist and rain for most of day, foggy in middle of day, noon temperature 45F, sea temperature 47F]


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2 September 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 66.48, Long -20.20

Midnight: Altered course N55W. Speed 10 knots.

6.40am: Observed Grimsey Island S0.75E.

10.6am: Altered course S56W.

11.0am: Depth charge releasing gear tested and found correct.

0.23pm: 15 knots to intercept trawler.

0.45pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian Steam Fishing Vessel “Ost”, [signed] SH Smiles, Lieutenant [RNR].

1.40pm: “Ost” allowed to proceeded [sic]. Boarded Norwegian Steam Fishing Vessel “Driftig” [listed here].

2.30pm: Allowed to proceed. Position Lat 66 19 N, Long 20 12 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant [RNR].

2.40pm: Proceeded 13 knots S55E.

3.50pm: 15 knots to intercept trawlers before reaching neutral waters.

4.15pm: Fired 6 inch Common shell to stop trawlers.

4.25pm: Identified Icelandic steam trawler and ordered to proceed, altered course S75E.

5.0pm: Sigle Fiord Light House abeam distant 3.2 miles, altered course WNW, 13 knots.

6.0pm: Courses various identifying trawlers.

9.10pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS Skarbak, Lat 66 08 N, Long 19 [rest of position off edge of page]. Allowed to proceed. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant [RNR].

10.15pm: Proceeded N32E, 8 knots.

[Distance run through the Water: 205 miles]

[Northerly wind force 6 or 7 until 10am, with sea state very rough, wind and sea reducing in pm, weather mostly fine]


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3 September 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 66.28, Long -19.78

1.30am: Altered course S34W.

4.30am: Altered course N33E. Skagataa Light bearing N60W.

5.8am: Altered course East to intercept schooner.

5.57am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian schooner “Labrador”, Lat 66 15 N, Long 19 14 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

6.45am: Proceeded N57W, 11 knots. 7.50am: Altered course N33E.

9.20am: Altered course S34W.

9.45am: Divisions. 10.0am: Divine Service.

11.0am: Altered course S65W, 15 knots, to intercept a trawler.

11.17am: Altered course S84W and passed Norwegian SS “Sele”. 11.20am: Altered course NE speed 10 knots.

3.0pm: Altered course S33W.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence.

6.0pm: Altered course N33E.

9.0pm: Altered course S33W.

Midnight: Altered course S80W 13 knots to intercept a trawler.

[Distance run through the Water: 216 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Skagataa Light House S35W, 12 miles]


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4 September 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 66.28, Long -19.78 [no position in log, in absence of other information assume same as noon the day before]

0.12am: Altered course West. 0.16am: Stopped. Identified Danish Fishing Vessel RE134. 0.17am: Proceeded 13 knots, N33E.

4.0am: Altered course S11W, ZZ 3 points Type IV.

7.20am: Altered course South. Ceased ZZ.

8.0am: Altered course S48W to intercept schooner.

8.30am: Stopped and boarded USA Schooner “George E D~” [name off edge of page - probably George E Dudley which was to go aground in this area on this date]. Lat 66 15 N, Long 19 10 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant [RNR].

9.3am: Proceeded S57E 14 knots towards “Gloucestershire”.

9.35am: Stopped, closed “Gloucestershire’s” boat and received 5 ratings.

10.19am: Proceeded N57W 15.5 knots.

11.50am: Altered course S68E 15 knots.

1.0pm: Courses and speeds various. 1.26pm: Stopped and despatched cutter and boarding boat to board Norwegian Fishing Vessels “Uda” and “St Pierre” [? - last part of name off edge of page], Boarding Office L Thompson Lieutenant RNR, and “Kidlon” and “Haugen”, Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR. Lat 66 28 N, Long 18 50 W.

3.5pm: Boats returned. Proceeded N55W 15.5 knots.

5.15pm: Utmost speed.

7.40pm: Altered course S53E 10 knots.

10.50pm: Altered course SW and variously.

11.38pm: Stopped and identified Danish fishing vessel RE98. 11.48pm: Proceeded S40E 8 knots.

[Distance run through the Water 275 miles]


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5 September 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 66.12, Long -19.70

1.0am: Skagataa Light abeam distant 7.6 miles.

5.20am: Altered course N52W 13 knots in chase of vessel.

6.0am: Identified Danish Barquentine “Ellen”. 6.7am: Altered course S60E.

7.39am: Altered course S6E to intercept a schooner.

7.50am: Passed Norwegian Schooner “Labrador” and altered course S11W to intercept a trawler.

8.18am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian Steam Fishing Vessel “Rona”. Lat 66 08 N, Long 19 42 W, obtained guarantee and allowed to proceed. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

9.0am: Proceeded N45W 13 knots.

10.0am: NWxW 13 knots. General Quarters (Seventh).

10.20am: Altered course SExE. 10.30am: 15 knots in chase of trawler.

11.20am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian Steam Trawler “Heim”, Lat 66 07 N, Long 19 42 W.

11.21am: Proceeded utmost speed in chase of another trawler, S75E.

11.30am: Fired two rounds common shell to bring trawler to.

11.40am: Identified Icelandic Trawler RE [blank] and altered course N75W back to “Heim”. Obtained Guarantee from “Heim” and allowed to proceed. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

0.14pm: Proceeded 13 knots S85E.

1.48pm: Sigle Fiord Light abeam distant 5 miles altered course N81W speed 10 knots.

2.10pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to Norwegian Schooner “Ethel May”, owing to rough sea cutter unable to get alongside “Ethel “May”.

2.30pm: Cutter returned. 2.40pm: Proceeded West 13 knots.

3.45pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian Steam Trawlers “Timan” [?] and “Njord”. Lat 66 13 N, Long 19 13 W, obtained guarantees from both vessels. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

5.10pm: Proceeded N81W 10 knots.

6.20pm: Malmey Island abeam distant 7.5 miles.

10.30pm: Skagataa Light bearing N72W distant 11.5 miles, altered course N30E.

[Distance run through the Water: 258 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Skagataa Light House N88W, 9 miles]

[South westerly wind force 5 or 6 from 6am for rest of day, showers at times]


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6 September 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 66.23, Long -19.08

7.0am: Altered course SWxS to intercept trawler 12 knots.

7.45am: Identified Icelandic trawlers RE120 and RE157 and altered course N65W 10 knots.

8.55am: Courses and speed various while identifying trawlers at anchor off Skagataa Light House.

9.15am: Set course S45 degree 15 knots in chase of trawler [probably - word off edge of page].

9.47am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian Steam Fishing Boat “Sorfold”, Lat 66 07 N, Long 19 47 W, obtained guarantee and allowed to proceed. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

10.23am: Proceeded 10 knots S79E.

0.32pm: Sigle Fiord Light House abeam distant 4.2 miles.

2.25pm: Altered course WSW 13 knots to intercept trawler.

2.35pm: SW and passed trawler RE108. 2.40pm: Altered course N65W 10 knots.

3.50pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian Steam Fishing Vessel “Rudolph Eide” Lat 66 08 N, Long [rest of position off edge of page], obtained guarantee and allowed to proceed. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

4.30pm: Proceeded N60W 13 knots.

5.0pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian Steam Fishing Vessel “Bratt”, Lat 66 09 N, Long 19 [rest of position off edge of page]., obtained guarantee and allowed to proceed. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

5.30pm: Proceeded N85E 14 knots.

6.57pm: Sigle Fiord Light abeam distant 11.75 miles.

8.50pm: Grimsey Island (North Point) abeam distant 5.25 miles.

11.15pm: Observed HMS “Gloucestershire”, altered course ESE and variously.

11.56pm: Stopped and dispatched Lieutenant Angus, Sub Lieutenants Slaughter and Butler and Midshipman Barbour with [blank] men to Gloucestershire for armed guard duties.

[Distance run through the Water: 205 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Sigle Fiord Light House S72E, 7.5 miles]


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7 September 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 66.40, Long -17.43

[All boarding entries on this page signed by SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR as Boarding Officer]

1.0am: Cutter returned and hoisted. 1.10am: Proceeded N34E 8 knots and variously to intercept Fishing Vessel.

1.45am: Stopped and boarded Danish Fishing Ketch “Suduroy” [Suderoy?], Lat 66 41 N, Long 16 17 W.

2.37am: Proceeded N82W 11 knots.

2.50am: Revsnaes Light abeam distant 8.75 miles, Log 135.3.

3.43am: Altered course N40E to intercept schooner.

4.0am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian Schooner “Marjorie A Spencer”, ordered to Lerwick with armed guard Lieutenant Macfarlane RNR in charge.

5.45am: Boarded British SS Dresden, allowed to proceed. Lat 66 41 N, Long 16 37 W.

6.30am: Proceeded 12 knots West.

8.45am: Turned 16 points towards Motor Ketch.

9.0am: Stopped and boarded Swedish Motor Ketch “Lilly and Ethel”, Lat 66 31 N, Long 17 36 W, obtained guarantee and allowed to proceed.

10.30am: Proceeded SWxS utmost speed to intercept vessel steering for territorial waters.

10.50am: Fired three rounds common shell to bring steamer to.

11.16am: Stopped and boarded Danish SS “Svend”, Lat 66 24 N, Long 17 26 W.

11.20am: Proceeded 13 knots to intercept a trawler leaving cutter at “Svend”.

11.35am: Intercepted Norwegian Fishing Steamer “Borgund” and returned to Svend, “Borgund” following.

Noon: Stopped.

0.18pm: Boarding Officer proceeded from “Svend” to “Borgund”. Both Vessels allowed to proceed.

1.5pm: Proceeded N72W 12 knots.

3.50pm: Sigle Fiord Light House abeam distant 4 miles.

4.36pm: Altered course WxS to intercept a trawler.

4.50pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian Fishing Steamer “Havlid”, Lat 66 12 N, Long 19 16 W.

5.20pm: Proceeded N10E 13 knots to intercept a steamer.

6.53pm: Stopped and boarded British Trawler “Admiral Craddock” [Admiral Cradock], Lat 66 30 N, Long 18 58 W.

7.21pm: Proceeded W0.25S 10 knots.

9.50pm: Altered course SW and variously 13 knots to intercept and identify fishing steamers.

11.6pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian Fishing Steamer “Hodd”, Lat 66 12 N, Long 19 42 W.

[Distance run through the Water: 195 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Haèy Island [Háey] S52E, 11 miles]


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8 September 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 66.20, Long -19.27

Midnight: Proceeded NNW and identified Icelandic Fishing Steamer RE153.

0.45am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian Fishing Steamer “Jona”, Lat 66 14 N, Long 19 45 W.

1.30am: Allowed to proceed. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR. 1.35am: Proceeded S80W 8 knots.

5.45am: Passed Fishing Steamer RE153 and resumed Course S33W.

7.10am: Observed Skagataa abeam distant about [off edge of page].

7.12am: Altered course NE and variously identifying trawler.

7.40am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian Fishing Steamer “Elna”, Lat 66 15 N, Long 20 01 W, proceeded to identify several other vessels, all Icelandic.

8.30am: Returned to “Elna” and allowed her to proceed. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

8.40am: Proceeded 15 knots various courses identifying fishing steamers bound East [? - word off edge of page].

10.45am: Set Course S70E, Skagataa Light House bearing N77W distant 7.5 miles (approximately). Speed 10 knots.

0.25pm: Altered course E0.5S, observed Lambanaes [?] bearing S50E.

1.20pm: Sigle Fiord Light House abeam distant 2.7 miles, altered course N33E.

5.50pm: Skagataa Light House S28E, Rifsnaes [Revsnaes] S48W.

6.50pm: Slow, altered course South and observed on Fishing Steamer RE [blank] in Kalsham~~ [off edge of page - Kalshamarenaes] Anchorage.

10.11pm: Skagataa Light abeam distant 8.8 miles.

[Distance run through the Water: 198 miles]

[North easterly wind force 6 or 7 from 8am to 4pm with sea state rough. Wind and sea quieter before and after this. Rain and mist in am and early pm, noon temperature 42F, sea temperature 47F]


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9 September 1916

At E Patrol

Lat 66.13, Long -19.70

[All boarding entries signed by Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR]

5.0am: Altered course N33E, speed 10 knots. Skagataa Light bearing N68W.

8.56am: Altered course WSW 13 knots and variously to examine trawlers.

10.34am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian Steam Fishing Vessel “Langvin” [listed here], Lat 66 12 N, Long 19 35 W, obtained guarantee and allowed to proceed.

11.15am: Proceeded S West 14 knots.

11.40am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian Steam Fishing Vessel “Herlo”, Lat 66 08 N, Long 19 42 W.

0.14pm: Proceeded 15 knots N37W to intercept a trawler.

1.0pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian Fishing Steamer “Rameon”, Lat 66 11 N, Long 20 01 W.

1.40pm: Proceeded variously examining and identifying Fishing steamers in vicinity.

2.22pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian Fishing Steamer “Tampen”, Lat 66 13 N, Long 20 15 W.

2.52pm: Proceeded variously identifying fishing steamers. Speed 15 knots.

5.30pm: Kalshamarsnaes [Kalfshamarsnes] Light House S0.25E distant 7.5 miles. Set Course NExN, Log 50.1.

6.37pm: Skagataa Light House abeam distant 6.5 miles.

8.55pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian Fishing Steamer “Lunhein” [?] and Norwegian Vessel “Harfruen”, Lat 66 19 N, Long 18 50 W.

10.5pm: Proceeded WNW 14 knots.

10.40pm: Courses and speeds various identifying trawler RE145.

11.0pm: Proceeded 13 knots, NxE.

[Distance run through the Water: 217 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Skagataa Light S87W, 9 miles]

[Fine, clear, quiet weather all day]


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10 September 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 66.47, Long -18.12

[Another busy day for Boarding Officer Lieutenant SH Smiles RNR - who signed all the boarding entries]

3.45am: Stopped Engines. 4.5am: Proceeded ENE 13 knots in direction of smoke.

5.7am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Haugen”, Lat 66 47 N, Long 18 16 W.

5.45am: Proceeded SWxW 10 knots.

7.40am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian Fishing Smack “The Brodre”, Lat 66 31 N, Long 18 16 W.

9.13am: Proceeded WxS 13 knots towards “Changuinola”.

10.5am: Stopped. Captain proceeded on board “Changuinola”.

11.15am: Captain returned. Proceeded S70E 13 knots.

0.22pm: South Point Grimsey Island abeam distant 4 miles.

2.0pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian Fishing Steamers “Noreg” and “Rona” with lighter “Tsalken” [?] in tow, Lat 66 32 N, Long 17 03 W. Boarding Officers SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR, L Thompson Lieutenant RNR.

3.45pm: Proceeded variously round Danish Schooner “Aul”.

4.15pm: Proceeded 15 knots S79E.

5.20pm: Stopped and boarded Swedish SS “Sverker” [shown here under a later name], Lat [blank], Long [blank]. “Sverker” ordered to Lerwick, Sub Lieutenant Slaughter RNR in charge.

6.0pm: Proceeded S79E, 8 knots.

7.37pm: Revsnaes Light abeam distant 5 miles, Log 55.

8.10: Altered course S30E 13 knots and closed “Noreg” and Rona and ordered to proceed.

10.23pm: 13 knots to close [HMS] “Gloucestershire”.

10.45pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Gloucestershire”.

11.23pm: Proceeded 13 knots SExE to intercept a steamer.

11.50pm: Stopped and boarded [arrow to next page]

[Distance run through the Water: 210 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Grimsey Island (South Point), N46E, 5.5 miles]


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11 September 1916

From E Patrol to Swarbacks Minn

Lat 65.28, Long -11.05

[continued from previous page] British SS “Norwood”, Lat 66 28 N, Long 15 14 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

0.27am: Proceeded 11 knots E by S.

8.0am: Altered course S20E. Speed 13 knots, zz 3 points Type III.

9.30am: Ceased zz. Speed 11 knots.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers. 10.0am: General Quarters (Eighth).

10.48am: 13 knots. Exercised steering by tackles.

11.20am: Speed 11 knots.

0.20pm: 13 knots, ZZ 3 points Type III.

1.0pm: Speed 15 knots. Ceased ZZ. Observed and challenged HMS “Andes”.

3.0pm: 13 knots ZZ 3 points Type III.

4.30pm: Ceased ZZ.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence.

11.0pm: Altered course S22E.

[Distance run through the Water: 217 miles]

[Mist or fog for most of day]


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12 September 1916

From E Patrol to Swarbacks Minn

Lat 62.62, Long -3.77

3.30pm: Speed 13 knots ZZ 3 points type III.

6.0am: Leeway 5 degrees.

11.0am: Altered course North ZZ 3 points type III.

Noon: Leeway 15 degrees.

1.30pm: Ceased zig-zag.

1.45pm: Altered course S40E to follow and identify Danish Schooner “Dana”.

2.0pm: Altered course S2E. Speed 11 knots.

3.30pm: Leeway 10 degrees.

10.0pm: Leeway 5 degrees.

Midnight: Vessel rolling and labouring very heavily.

[Course and Distance made good: S50E 247 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of a Position 3 miles West of Eshaness Light S26E, 143 miles]

[Wind squally westerly then north westerly force 5 to 7 from 4am to noon with sea state becoming very rough, force 8 throughout pm with sea state mostly very high. Rain in pm]


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13 September 1916

From E Patrol and at Swarbacks Minn

Lat 60.38, Long -1.37 [estimated]

Midnight: Speed 14 knots. Vessel labouring and straining and rolling very heavily.

2.0am: Observed Eshaness Light bearing S23E.

2.37am: Eshaness Light abeam distant 5 miles, altered course S32E, zig-zag 3 points Type IV.

3.30am: Altered course NNW to wait for dawn.

3.50am: Altered course SExS0.5S. 4.0am: Passed Murbie Stacks Light House, altered course SE.

4.5am: Altered course ENE. Half speed. 4.10am: Passed Boom Gate. Full speed.

4.20am: Let go port anchor in No 1 Berth. 4.55am: Let go starboard anchor. 5.13am: Secured cables and Finished with Engines. Vessel brought up in No 1 Berth, 6 shackles on both anchors.

[Draft on arrival: Forward 19’ 6”, Aft 24’ 9”]

4.50am: HMS Teutonic anchored in No 2 Berth.

6.30am: HMS “Cochrane” anchored in No 3 Berth.

7.0am: Colliers “Defontaine” [probably De Fontaine] and “Sir Arthur” arrived alongside and secured.

9.15am: Commenced coaling.

9.35am: Lieutenant Richards and Mr Ramsay, Mr Mackellar returned to ship from armed guard duties.

6.0pm: Ceased coaling for day. Total in 442 tons.

[Sextant Angles: Busta Flag Staff - Stone 42.25 degrees, Busta Flag Staff - Burgastoo 42.25 degrees]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 955 tons]

[Wind north westerly force 8 or 9 in early am with sea high or very high. Squally force 6 or 7 after Ebro anchors. Rain for most of day, noon temperature 51F]


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14 September 1916

At Swarbacks Minn

Lat 60.38, Long -1.37

5.30am: Resumed coaling ship.

7.20am: Coaling party from “Gibralter” [Gibraltar] arrived. Port Watch to breakfast.

8.15am: Port Watch relieved Starboard Watch.

Noon: Dinner.

1.0pm: Resumed coaling.

4.0pm to 4.30pm: Tea.

6.0pm: Gibralter’s coaling party ceased coaling and returned to their ship.

9.0pm: Ceased coaling for the day. Received 613 Tons. Total 1055 [Tons].


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15 September 1916

At Swarbacks Minn

Lat 60.38, Long -1.37

7.15am: Resumed coaling. 7.20am: Coaling party from Gibralter arrived.

11.0am: Weighed port anchor.

3.50pm: Finished Coaling. Received 345 Tons. Total 1400 Tons.

4.30pm: Gibralter’s party returned to their ship. Both colliers left.

5.30pm: Hands washing down etc.

6.45pm: Sub Lieutenant Butler and Mr Barbour rejoined ship from armed guard duties.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2327 tons]


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16 September 1916

At Swarbacks Minn

Lat 60.38, Long -1.37

6.30am: Hands cleaning ship and preparing for sea.

9.0am: Divisions and 9.15am: Divine Service held by the Rev [blank], the Rev [blank].

1.15pm: Away all boats. Boats pulled round all col~ [word off edge of page, probably “colliers”].

1.45pm: Abandon Ship.

2.15pm: Boats recalled.

3.30pm: All Boats hoisted and secured. Tug “Flying Breeze” employed to hold [? - word on edge of page] vessel.

5.35pm: General quarters. Prepared for night defence.

7.15pm: Commenced heaving in cable. 7.25am: Anchor aweigh. Proceeded towards Boom 13 knots.

7.30pm: Dead Slow. 7.40pm: Drifter arrived alongside with letters and telegrams for OC [Officer Commanding].

7.55pm: Half speed. 8.0pm: Passed Boom Defence Gate. Proceeded 14 knots.

8.8pm: Murbie Stacks Light abeam. Set Course N30W. Speed [off edge of page].

8.48pm: Eshaness Light abeam distant 3 miles, altered course N22W. 9.0pm: ZZ 2 points Type III.

Midnight: Altered course N67W, 13 knots.

[Fine in am, mist and rain in pm]


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17 September 1916

From Swarback’s Minn to E Patrol

Lat 63.13, Long -5.68

0.40am: Altered course N4W, ZZ 2 points Type III.

5.30am: ZZ 3 points Type III.

9.20am: Passed HMT “Tenby Castle”.

9.30am: Altered course N35W, 14 knots. 10.0am: ZZ 2 points Type III.

11.0am: Divine Service.

1.8pm: Altered course S60W to intercept a trawler.

1.20pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian steam fishing vessel “Jacop” and ordered to Lerwick Sub Lieutenant Butler RNR in charge. Lat 63 15 N Long, 6 05 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

2.24pm: Proceeded N80W ZZ 2 points type III towards Sailing Vessel.

3.25pm: Passed Swedish schooner with armed guard on board, altered course SSW to intercept a steamer.

4.11pm: Stopped and boarded British SS Dallington Admiralty Collier, Lat 63 10 N, Long 6 28 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR

4.50pm: Proceeded North to intercept schooner.

5.20pm: Stopped and boarded Swedish Motor Ketch “Lilly and Ethel”, Lat 63 16 N, 6 28 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

5.40pm: Despatched armed guard to “Lilly and Ethel” and ordered her to Lerwick Mr MacKellar RNR in charge.

6.0pm: Proceeded North 13 knots ZZ 2 points Type III.

8.0pm: Position by Observation Lat 63 05 N, Long 6 03 W.

9.0pm: Ceased ZZ, altered course N2W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 217 miles]

[South westerly wind force 4 or 5 in am, north westerly force 6 or 7 from 8pm with sea becoming high in late evening. Mist and rain on and off most of day, noon temperature 47F, sea temperature 48F]


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18 September 1916

From Swarbacks Minn to E Patrol

Lat 65.27, Long -8.50

10.10am: Altered course SW signalling British SS “Umona” Archangel to Bre~~ [off edge of page].

10.20am: Altered course WSW 12 knots. 10.30am: Resumed course N2W. Speed 11 knots.

11.7am: Slow while securing ammunition. 11.18am: 11 knots.

4.55pm: Slow while at night defence stations. 5.5pm: 9 knots.

8.15pm: Altered course NE and variously examining [off edge of page].

8.30pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian Ketch “Ethel May” and sent to Lerwick with armed guard Mr Ramsey in charge, Lat 65 51 N, Long 9 44 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant [RNR].

9.15pm: Proceeded 11 knots N21W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 195 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[North easterly wind force 7 or 8 until 6pm, with sea state mostly high, wind and sea reducing in evening. Mist and/or rain until 4pm, then clearing. Barometric pressure recorded hourly in am - rising all day. Noon air and sea temperature 44F]


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19 September 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 67.02, Long -14.05

2.0am: ZZ 2 points Type III.

6.0am: ZZ 3 points Type III.

10.0am: Altered course S34W. General Quarters (First).

0.5pm: Observed Changuinola. Reduced speed to 8 knots.

0.30pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Changuinola”.

1.28pm: Cutter returned. Proceeded 13 knots S65W.

2.0pm: Stopped and boarded Danish Fishing Ketch “King Arthur” [listed here], Lat 66 51 N, Long 14 12 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

2.30pm: Proceeded N28E 13 knots ZZ 3 points Type IV.

3.30pm: Altered course S28W. 4.0pm: Altered course S42W ZZ 3 points Type II.

5.15pm: Altered course S65W to close “Gloucestershire”. 5.24pm: Stopped.

5.50pm: Captain proceeded on board “Gloucestershire”.

6.0pm: Course N27E. Speeds various following Gloucestershire’s motions.

7.0pm: Captain returned on board. Proceeded N81W 13 knots ZZ 2 points Type II.

7.30pm: Altered course N33W to intercept a vessel.

8.8pm: Stopped and boarded Danish Ketch TG549, Lat 66 50 N, Long 14 41 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

8.45pm: Proceeded N40E to another ketch.

9.20pm: Stopped and boarded Danish Ketch VN144 [VN is the registration for Vestmanhaven, Faeroe Islands], Lat 66 54 N, Long 14 40 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

10.0pm: Proceeded N45W 13 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 224 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Misty in am, clear in pm]


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20 September 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 66.92, Long -16.10

1.0am: Altered course S29W 11 knots.

3.0am: Altered course N30E. Revsnaes Light bearing S37W.

6.0am: Altered course S29W 13 knots ZZ 3 points type IV.

9.0am: Melrakkanes S7E, Revsnes Light House S40W, Rodehuk S78W, altered course N40E.

10.4am: Stopped and slipped target for 1 inch aiming rifle practice.

11.25am: Recovered target and proceeded N30E 8 knots.

11.37am: Stopped. 11.45am: Speeds various testing submersible target.

0.18pm: Set course N30E 6 knots.

1.10pm: Altered course S30W 13 knots ZZ 3 points type II.

3.0pm: Altered course S75W to intercept schooner.

3.35pm: Stopped and boarded American Schooner “FW Benedick”, Lat 66 40 N, Long 16 15 W, and ordered her to Lerwick with armed guard Sub Lieutenant McCarthy in charge. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

4.30pm: Proceeded SW 13 knots. 4.45pm: Altered course N35E 13 knots.

7.10pm: Altered course S30W.

8.0pm: Altered course S29W ZZ 3 points Type III.

9.10pm: Altered course N31E, 10 knots. Ceased ZZ.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 214 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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21 September 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 67.23, Long -16.25

5.40am: 13 knots ZZ 3 points Type IV.

10.11am: Dead Slow painting over bow. 10.30am: Half Speed. Adjusting after Steering compass. 10.55am: 13 knots.

3.0pm: Altered course N30E. 3.23pm: Altered course S70W to intercept a steamer.

3.50pm: Altered course S55W 15 knots, ceased Zig-Zag.

4.30pm: Stopped. 4.45 Boarded Danish SS “Svend”, Lat 66 36 N, Long 16 17 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR. Revsnaes Light House S13.5E, Rodehuk S74.5W.

5.15pm: Ordered “Svend” to Kirkwall with armed guard Sub Lieutenant Ollsen in charge.

5.26pm: Proceeded N30W 14.5 knots.

[Distance run through the Water: 262 miles]


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22 September 1916

At E Patrol

Lat 66.58, Long -15.73

3.0am: Altered course N31E. Revsnaes Light S30W.

6.0am: Altered course S30W 13 knots ZZ 3 points Type IV.

7.40am: Observed and challenged “Patuca”.

8.45am: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Patuca” for 2 ratings - one Sergeant RMLI and one Signalman RNVR.

9.12am: Proceeded S67E 14 knots.

10.0am: General Quarters (second).

11.20am: Stopped and boarded Swedish Ketch “Ture” and ordered to Kirkwall Midshipman Barbour in charge, Lat 66 36 N, Long 15 45 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

11.45am: Proceeded 15 knots S40E.

0.5pm: Altered course N30E 14.5 knots. Revsnaes Light House and Rodehuk in transit N72W, Melrakkanes S21.5W.

3.0pm: Altered course N31E 13 knots ZZ 3 points type IV.

3.20pm: Altered course WSW to intercept a steamer.

4.1pm: Stopped and boarded Swedish SS “Helge” and ordered to Kirkwall with armed guard Lieutenant Richards in charge, Lat 66 37 N, Long 16 00 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

4.41pm: Proceeded N31E 8 knots.

4.52pm: Helm ported 20 degrees and vessel turned in circles to starboard for aiming rifle practice at submersible target.

5.36pm: Proceeded N31E 13 knots ZZ 3 points type III. Rodehuk S88W, Melrakkanes S6W, Log 52.6.

6.18pm: Altered course N57W, ceased ZZ.

7.40pm: Altered course S30W ZZ 3 points type IV.

9.0pm: Altered course N31E. Revsnaes S35W.

9.20pm: Ceased zig-zag speed 10 knots.

[Distance run through the Water: 265 miles]


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23 September 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 67.05, Long -15.98

2.30am: Revsnaes Light S40W 16 miles.

3.0am: Courses and speed various examining schooner.

3.24am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian Schooner “Sylvia”, Lat 66 43 N, Long 16 10 W and ordered her to Kirkwall with armed guard Lieutenant Leonard RNR in charge. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

4.30am: Proceeded N30E 13 knots.

5.30am: 14 knots ZZ 3 points Type IV.

8.30am: Observed and challenged HMS “Hilary”.

9.5am: Stopped and despatched cutter to Hilary for armed guards.

9.35am: Cutter returned with 4 armed guards Sub Lieutenants Slaughter and Butler and Midshipman Heap and Midshipman RG Pye from “Alsatian”. 9.40am: Proceeded North 14 knots ZZ 3 points type IV.

11.40am: Altered course SE ZZ 3 points type III.

1.10pm: Stopped and boarded Danish Fishing Smack TG349, Lat 67 01 N, Long 15 27 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

1.45pm: Proceed S73W 14 knots ZZ 2 points type III.

3.55pm: Altered course South and variously identifying Swedish SS “Solve”.

4.27pm: Proceeded N31E 13 knots, zz 3 points type IV.

6.45pm: Altered course S30W.

9.0pm: Altered course N31E 10 knots. Ceased zig-zag. Revsnaes Light S30W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 254 miles]


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24 September 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 66.83, Long -15.58

2.50am: Altered course N31E, Revsnaes Light bearing S35W.

6.0am: Altered course S30W, 13 knots, ZZ 3 points type IV.

9.0am: Altered course NExE.

9.45am: Divisions. 10.0am: Divine Service.

10.20am: Altered course ExN.

10.50am: Ceased Zig Zag while examining Danish Fishing Vessel TG349 previously boarded.

11.0am: Altered course S30W ZZ 3 points type IV.

1.15pm: Altered course NWxW to intercept ketch.

1.55pm: Stopped and boarded Swedish Ketch “Cetonia” and ordered her to Kirkwall with armed guard Midshipman RG Pye RNR of “Alsatian” in charge, Lat 66 37 N, Long 15 50 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

2.25pm: Proceeded NNE 13 knots.

2.40pm: Altered course N77W in chase of smoke 15 knots.

3.23pm: Revsnaes Light House abeam distant 3.2 miles.

5.15pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Krp Victoria” [Kronprindsesse Victoria] and allowed to proceed, Lat 66 25 N, Long 17 17 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

5.56pm: Proceeded S83E 15 knots towards schooner.

6.45pm: Stopped and boarded USA Schooner “RW Clarke”, Lat 66 30 N, Long 17 01 W and ordered her to Kirkwall Sub Lieutenant Slutter [?Salter, maybe Butler] in charge. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

7.20pm: Proceeded NExE 13 knots, ZZ 3 points type III.

8.0pm: Altered course S84W. Cease Zig-zag.

9.30pm: Altered course ENE 13 knots.

[Distance run through the Water: 272 miles]


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25 September 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 66.65, Long -15.98

1.30am: Altered course S29W.

2.48am: Observed Revsnaes Light at extreme range S30W.

3.0am: Altered course N31E.

6.0am: Altered course S30W 13 knots ZZ 3 points type IV.

9.0am: Altered course S70E and variously towards a Ketch.

9.30am: Stopped and boarded Danish Ketch TG357, Lat 66 44 N, Long 15 55 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

10.0am: Proceeded N31E 13 knots zig-zig type III.

11.0am: Rodehuk bearing S75W, Melrakkanes S12W, Log 243.3.

Noon: Altered course N88E.

0.20pm: Observed and challenged HMS “Patuca”.

1.50pm: Altered course SW and variously while signalling “Patuca”.

1.10pm [presumably 2.10pm]: Resumed course N88E.

4.0pm: Altered course S29W zig-zag 3 points type IV.

4.30pm: Commenced swinging ship for variation - ascertained to be 29.25 degrees Westerly (approximately) or 1.75 degrees more westerly than given on chart. Lat 67 18 N, Long 14.30 W.

5.1pm to 5.12pm: Dead Slow.

6.14pm: Proceeded S29W 13 knots ZZ 3 points type IV.

6.37pm: Observed and challenged HMS Hilary and altered course SWxW towards her.

7.8pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Hilary”.

7.27pm: Cutter returned with Lieutenant Angus, Midshipman McKellar and 6 men from armed guard duties. 7.30pm: Proceeded N30E 13 knots zig-zag 3 points type IV.

9.10pm: Altered course S29W 10 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 278 miles]


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26 September 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 67.20, Long -14.50

[Patrolling to and fro, zig-zagging for much of the time during daylight, changing course every 3 hours]

10.0am: General Quarters (Third).

[Distance run through the Water: 270 miles]

[Mist or fog from 7am onwards, south easterly wind force 4 or 5 from 10am.]


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27 September 1916

At Sea. E Patrol

Lat 67.58, Long -14.33

10.8am: Stopped and dropped [target] for 1 inch aiming. Starboard cutter away for spotting.

Noon: Cease firing.

0.8pm: Target and cutter aboard. Proceeded 15 knots S29W.

5.0pm: Altered course S50W observed and challenged HMS “Virginian”.

5.52pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Virginian”.

6.15pm: Cutter returned with Midshipman Ramsay and 3 men from armed guard duties. Proceeded S73E 13 knots ZZ 3 points type III. Langanes Light House bearing N20W distant 4.5 miles.

7.15pm: Stopped and boarded Danish Ketch TN37 [TN is the registration for Thorshavn, Faeroe Islands], Lat 66 22 N, Long 13 59 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

7.53pm: Proceeded NNE 6 knots.

8.23pm: Stopped and boarded Danish Ketch “Valingor”, Lat 66 26 N Long, 14 00 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiled Lieutenant RNR.

8.52pm: Proceeded 13 knots N22E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 242 miles]

[Misty in am, fine or cloudy in pm, noon air and sea temperature 41F]


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28 September 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 67.18, Long -14.88

9.20am: Observed and challenged “Virginian”.

9.30am: Observed and challenged HMS “Changuinola”.

10.0am: Stopped and closed “Changuinola’s” cutter. Received Sub Lieutenant Potts (Moldavia) and one rating for armed guard duties.

10.40am: Proceeded S5W 13 knots.

4.20pm: Stopped and dropped target and boarding boat. 4.25pm: 15 knots while carrying out 6 inch practice.

5.50pm: Recovered target and boat. 6.10pm: Proceeded S29W 13 knots zig-zag 3 points type IV.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 270 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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29 September 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 67.25, Long -14.38

9.5am: Observed and challenged “Virginian”.

9.50am: Stopped and closed “Virginian’s” cutter and received one life boat from her for transfer to “Avenger”.

11.8am: Proceeded 13 knots N30E.

4.40pm: Commenced swinging ship to check observations for variation made on 25th September.

6.0pm: Resumed Course and zig-zag.

[Distance run through the Water: 262 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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30 September 1916

At Sea, E Patrol

Lat 67.85, Long -14.48

5.30pm: Altered course S80W. Ceased zig-zag. Observed and challenged “Virginian”.

5.54pm: Stopped and transferred Sub Lieutenant Potts (Moldavia) to Virginian for armed guard duties.

6.3pm: Proceed South 14 knots zig-zag 2 points type III. Left Patrol.

6.37pm: Langanaes Light House abeam distant 5.8 miles, altered course S12E. Log 85.8.

9.13pm: Speed 13 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

[Distance run through the Water: 284 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]



LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1916


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[Cover of Copy of Log for October 1916, signed by Navigating Officer Avery (as before but now Lieutenant RNR, rather than Acting Lieutenant)]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in, addressed to The Admiralty, signed by Captain (as before), dated 3 November 1916]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before except error on Mercurial Barometer show as +0.005 at 30.5]

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1 October 1916

From E Patrol to Glasgow

Lat 62.78, Long -12.80

5.40am: Speed 14 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

9.45am: Divisions. 10.0am: Divine Service.

1.0pm: Altered course S25W 14.5 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

6.25pm: Altered course S87W towards “Hildebrand”.

6.55pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Hildebrand”.

7.16pm: Cutter returned with Lieutenant Macfarlane from armed guard duties. 7.18pm: Proceeded 13 knots S59W.

[Distance run through the Water: 323 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position Lat 60 00 N, Long 15 00 W, S21W [no distance given]]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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2 October 1916

From E Patrol to Glasgow

Lat 58.93, Long -13.80

5.45am: Speed 13.5 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III.

9.15am: Observed and challenged HMS “Avenger”.

10.4am: Stopped and discharged life boat received from “Virginian” to “Avenger”.

10.15am: Proceeded S32W.

10.28am: Altered course S56W zig-zag 2 points type III, 13 knots.

1.30pm: Observed HMS “Columbella”.

3.30pm: Observed HMS “Orcoma”.

4.55pm: Stopped and slipped target for 6 Pounder practice.

5.39pm: Recovered target and proceeded 13 knots S56W, Zig-zag 2 points type III.

8.0pm: Speed 12 knots, ceased zig-zag.

10.50pm: Altered course SxN and Variously to intercept Steamer.

11.18pm: Stopped and boarded British SS “Tiverton”, Lat 57 13 N, Long 15 03 W.

Midnight: Proceeded S23E 13.5 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 312 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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3 October 1916

From E Patrol to Glasgow

Lat 55.48, Long -12.02

6.20am: Zig-zag 2 points Type III.

10.0am: Ceased zig-zag. Speed 13 knots. General Quarters. 10.40am: Resumed zig-zag. Speed 14.5 knots.

5.30pm to 7.30pm: Sounding every 15 minutes.

7.30pm: Observed Tory Island Light bearing S50E.

8.0pm: Ceased zig-zag. Speed 13 knots.

8.39pm: Tory Island Light abeam distant 5 miles, altered course S86E.

11.15pm: Innishtrahull [Inishtrahull] Light abeam distant 4.25 miles. Reduced speed to 8 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 277 miles]

[Misty on and off during day with variable winds, noon air and sea temperature 58F]


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4 October 1916

From E Patrol to Glasgow and at Glasgow

Lat 55.97, Long -4.74 [rough estimate]

2.47am: Entered Rathlin Sound and proceeded Full speed.

3.3am: Rue Point abeam distant 1 mile, altered course ESE.

3.30am: Tore [Torr] Point abeam, altered course S20E. Speed 13 knots.

5.3am: Maiden’s Light abeam distant 3 miles, altered course N70E.

5.30am: Zig-zag 3 points type III.

6.0am: Ceased zig-zag. 6.5am: 12 knots. Visibility half a mile.

6.30am: Resumed zig-zag. Speed 15 knots.

7.33am: Pladda Island Light House distant 2.5 miles, altered course N25E.

8.45am: Ceased zig-zag. 8.55am: Little Cumbrae Light House abeam distant 8 cables, altered course N23E.

9.49am: Half speed and passed Boom Gate. 9.52am: 13 knots East.

10.4am: Stopped and received Pilot off Whitefarland Point.

10.12am: Proceeded 13 knots. 10.20am: Stopped. 10.26am: Let go starboard anchor and veered 3 shackles, 9 fathoms water.

1.0pm: Hove up anchor and proceeded up River. Engines and helm variously to Pilot’s instructions.

2.22pm: Passed Bowling.

3.30pm: Secured Tugs “Victor” and “Samson”.

3.50pm: Entered Prince’s Dock.

4.20pm: Secured alongside Coal Hoist (Berth No 30) and Finished with Engines.

6.0pm: Commenced coaling No 3 Hold (25 Men and 3 Foremen). Leave to Starboard Watch till 9.0am Monday 9th October.

7.30pm: Leave to first part Port Watch till midnight.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 300 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Steeple S12W, Roseneath Buoy N68W]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1179 tons]


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5 October 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29 [estimated]

3.30am: Finished coaling No 3 Hold.

6.0am: Hands preparing to shift ship. Pilot in attendance, Waiting for tugs.

8.0am: Tugs “Victor” and “Neptune” arrived and secured. 8.10am: Let go and proceeded to No 14 Berth.

9.15am: Vessel secured at No 14.

am: Hands employed painting hull. Mr Homewood Midshipman RNR joined.

pm: Hands employed painting.

5.0pm: Local leave to second Part port Watch till 7.0am.

6.45pm: G Neaves AB discharged to Hospital (Queensferry).

[Provisions received: Vegetables 1172 lbs]


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6 October 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.30am: Started coaling fore cross bunkers both sides. 25 Men and 3 Foremen.

8.0am: Hands employed painting ship.

am: Messrs Barclay Curle and Co’s employees engaged at repairs and fitting after magazine.

pm: Hands employed painting ship and taking in stores.

5.30pm: Local leave to first part port watch till 7.30am.

6.0pm: Ceased coaling.


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7 October 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: Resumed coaling. 3 Foremen, 31 Men.

8.0am: Hands employed painting ship’s side and taking in stores.

am: Messrs Barclay Curle and Co’s employees engaged fitting after magazine and at repairs.

1.0pm: Ceased coaling.

1.30pm: Local leave to second part Port Watch till 7.0am. First Part of Watch employed as in forenoon.

8.0pm: Mr Redfern Midshipman RNR joined ship.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 7102 lbs]


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8 October 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: Hands scrubbing decks.

9.30am: Landed Roman Catholics to Church.

10.30am: C of E and Presbyterian Church Parties landed.

1.30pm: Local leave to first part of Port Watch till 7.0am.

7.20pm: Lieutenant Leonard and Sub Lieutenant Butler with 6 ratings rejoined ship from armed guard duties.


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9 October 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: Resumed coaling. 33 Men and 3 Foremen.

8.0am: Hands employed painting Ship’s side. 45 Men and 3 Foremen employed coaling.

9.0am: Starboard Watch returned from leave. Port Watch proceeded on leave till midnight 14th October. Messrs Barclay Curle and Co’s employees engaged at repairs etc.

pm: Hands employed painting ship’s side and funnel.

6.0pm: Ceased coaling. Local leave to second part Starboard Watch till 7.0am.


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10 October 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: 3 Foremen and 33 men resumed coaling.

8.0am: Hands variously employed.

am: Messrs Barclay Curle and Co’s employees engaged as before.

pm: Hands employed as requisite.

5.30pm: Local leave to first Part Starboard Watch till 7.0am.

6.0pm: Ceased coaling.

7.0pm: Mr Heap Midshipman RNR discharged to HMS “Hecla”.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 648 lbs]

[Rain or showers on and off, noon temperature 58F]


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11 October 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: 14 Men and 2 Foremen resumed coaling.

8.30am: Finished coaling. Total received 1522 Tons.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Messrs Barclay Curle and Co’s employees as before.

Noon: Hands to stations for shifting ship. Pilot and two tugs in attendance.

0.30pm: Unmoored and shifted Berth.

1.35pm: Secured in No 29 Berth Prince’s Dock.

4.0pm: Hands employed taking in stores and cleaning ship.

6.0pm: Local leave to second part of Starboard Watch till 7.0am. First part of watch taking in ammunition.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 24334 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2626 tons]


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12 October 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

7.0am: Hands replacing splinter mattresses and as requisite.

am: Messrs Barclay Curle and Co’s employees engaged about repairs, fitting after magazine etc. Mr Walker Midshipman RNR joined ship.

pm: Hands employed taking in stores and as requisite.

5.30pm: Local leave to first part Starboard Watch till 7.0am.


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13 October 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

am: Messrs Barclay Curle and Co’s employees fitting after magazine and doing necessary repairs etc.

5.0pm: Local leave to second part of watch till 7.0am.

7.0pm: Mr Mumford Midshipman RNR joined ship.


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14 October 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

7.0am: Hands employed scrubbing decks and cleaning ship.

am: Messrs Barclay Curle and Co’s employees engaged about repairs etc.

3.30pm: Local leave to first part Starboard Watch till 7.0am.

Midnight: Port Watch returned on board.


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15 October 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

am: Messrs Barclay Curle and Co’s employees fitting after magazine and Engaged about repairs.

9.40am: Landed RC Church party.

10.30am: Landed C of E and Non-Conformist Church Parties.

1.30pm: Local leave to port watch and second part of Starboard watch till midnight. Natives until 6.0am.


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16 October 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

7.0am: Hands employed preparing ship for sea.

am: Messrs Barclay Curle and Co’s employees completing after magazine.

pm: Draft Forward 25ft 3in, Aft 24ft 8in.

1.30pm: Pilot in attendance. Hands to stations and singled up moorings. Waiting for tugs.

2.30pm: Tugs “Samson” and “Flying Condor” arrived and secured. Waiting for HMS “Patuca” to shift.

3.20pm: Let go and with assistance of tugs canted ship head out.

3.43pm: Cleared Prince’s Dock and entered River. Proceeded at various speeds to Pilot’s instructions.

4.10pm: Passed Scotstoun Light. 4.23pm: Rothesay Docks.

4.53pm: Passed Bowling and discharged tug “Condor”.

5.19pm: Passed Cardross Light.

5.51pm: Off Prince’s Pier Greenock discharged Pilot into Tug “Flying Condor” and proceeded 13 knots NW.

6.0pm: Passed Whitefarland Point and altered course WxN.

6.10pm: Slow, altered course S34W. 6.12pm: Stopped waiting for Boom Signals. 6.13pm: Proceeded.

6.21pm: Passed through Boom Gate and proceeded 14 knots S34W.

6.42pm: Skelmorlie Beacon abeam distant 5 cables, altered course S27W.

7.17pm: Passed Little Cumbrae Light, altered course S25W. Speed 15 knots.

8.8pm: Holy Island Light abeam distant 1 mile.

8.37pm: Pladda Island Light abeam distant 1.4 miles.

9.44pm: Altered course N52W zig-zag 2 points type III.

10.45pm: Ceased zig-zag altered course N54W.

11.10pm: Altered course N23W. Leak’s Point abeam distant half a mile.

11.17pm: Mull of Cantyre Light abeam distant 1 mile.

11.30pm: Resumed zig-zag 2 points type III.


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17 October 1916

From Glasgow to Patrol

Lat 55.47, Long -10.25

0.30am: Altered course N71W, Zig-zag 3 points type III. 0.33am: Altcarry [sic] Head Light S30W, Mull of Cantyre Light S25.5E: Patent Log 82.2.

3.32am: Innishtrahull [sic] Light bearing S20W distant 3.5 miles, altered course N86W.

6.8am: Altered course N68W, Tory Island Light bearing S22W, distant 4 miles. Log 59.2.

7.0am: Zig-zag 3 points type III.

11.0am: General quarter (first).

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence. Read Warrant No 59.

8.0pm: Altered course N39E. Ceased zig-zag. 8.10pm: Reduced speed to 11 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 247 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position Lat 55 30 N, Long 12 00 W, N88W, 59.5 miles]

[Mist and rain in am, mostly overcast in pm, winds variable in force and direction, noon temperature 55F, sea temperature 56F]


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18 October 1916

From Glasgow to Patrol

Lat 58.18, Long -11.03

Midnight: Speed 13 knots, Zig-zag 3 points type III.

1.33am: 10.5 knots. Ceased Zig-Zag. 2.0am; Resumed zig-zag and 13 knots.

3.48am: Courses various intercepting and examining schooner.

4.4am: Stopped and boarded Danish Schooner “Haabet”, Lat 57 19 N, Long 11 19 W.

5.15am: Ordered “Haabet” to Greenock with armed guard. Mr Ramsay RNR in charge. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

5.37am: Proceeded N39E 13 knots.

6.30am: Zig-zag 2 points type III.

8.47am: Observed and challenged HMS Patia.

9.0am: Altered course N85E and variously.

9.26am: Stopped and closed Patia’s cutter and received back signals and ratings.

9.58am: Proceeded N11E 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

1.0pm: Altered course N55W. Ceased zig-zag. Speed 11.5 knots.

2.0pm: Slow while Securing ammunition. 2.20pm: Proceeded 11 knots.

4.8pm: Observed and challenged HMS “Avenger”. Abandoned rendezvous on account of weather. 4.20pm: Altered course N34E. 14 knots.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Exercised Fire Stations. Prepared for night defence.

5.0pm: Altered course N33E, zig-zag 2 points type III.

6.0pm: Altered course N58W, 11 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

[Course and Distance run: Indirect 252 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of a Position Lat 58 21 N, Long 12 20 W, N73W, 43 miles]

[North westerly wind force 6 to 8 from noon onwards, sea state high in pm, misty at times, noon air and sea temperature 52F]


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19 October 1916


At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 58.82, Long -15.88

5.35am: Altered course ESE to intercept a steamer.

6.14am: Stopped and boarded Danish SS “Wladimir Rutz” [Wladimir Reitz], Lat 59 21 N, Long 14 42 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

7.0am: Ordered ship to Kirkwall with armed guard Sub Lieutenant Butler in charge.

7.14am: Proceeded 14 knots S74W, zig-zag 2 points type III.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers.

1.0pm: Altered course West.

2.30pm: Ceased zig-zag. 2.39pm: Speed 12 knots.

6.0pm: Reduced to 10 knots.

9.15pm: Altered course East. Speed 9 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 214 miles]

[South westerly wind force 5 to 8 with sea state very rough to high until 8pm, then reducing. Mist, rain or drizzle at times]


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20 October 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 58.60, Long -17.28

6.0am: Altered course N60W. 10 knots.

7.0am: 13 knots, zz 3 points type III.

10.0am: General Quarters (second). Altered course S54W.

1.0pm: Altered course S77E.

1.50pm: Observed and challenged “Orvieto”. Increased to 15 knots.

2.30pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Orvieto” with rating for “Columbella”. 2.55pm: Proceeded N50W 14 knots.

3.45pm: Altered course N58W, 13 knots. Passed Dutch SS “Procyon” [listed here] from Kirkwall.

4.0pm: Zig-zag 3 points type III.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Read Warrant No 60, Articles of War and quarterly Courts Martial Returns.

6.40pm: Altered course East.

7.0pm: Position by Observation Lat 58 27 N, Long 18 19 W, altered course N80E.

7.30pm: Ceased zig-zag. Speed 10 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 237 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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21 October 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 58.97, Long -17.15

4.0am: Speed 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type IV.

am: Saturday Routine.

0.30pm: Zig-zag 3 points type III.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence. Read Warrant No 58.

6.0pm: Altered course East, zig-zag 3 points type IV.

7.40pm: Ceased zig-zag. Speed 10 knots.

9.49pm: Altered course N6E to intercept steamer.

10.45pm: N60E. Slow examining Dutch SS “Zandijk” [Zaandijk] from Kirkwall.

10.58pm: Proceeded 13 knots S79E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 267 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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22 October 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 59.20, Long -16.37

4.0am: 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III.

6.0am: Altered course N88W.

8.10am: Altered course SWxW to intercept a steamer.

8.40am: Stopped and boarded Dutch SS “Hermes” and ordered her to Kirkwall with armed guard Lieutenant Leonard RNR in charge. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR, Lat 59 12 N, Long 15 55 W.

9.25am: Proceeded North 15 knots Zig-Zag 2 points type III to intercept another steamer.

9.50am: Stopped and boarded American SS “Wico” [probably this ship] and sent in to Kirkwall with armed guard Sub Lieutenant Slaughter RNR in charge. Lat 59 19 N, Long 16 00W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

10.40am: Proceeded S87W 13 knots zz 3 points type III.

1.0pm: Altered course N51W zig-zag 2 points type III.

4.8pm: Altered course S18W towards “Changuinola”.

4.34pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Changuinola” with back signals etc.

4.50pm: Proceeded 15 knots S34E to intercept a steamer.

5.35pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Sigrun”, Lat 58 20 N, Long 16 59 W.

6.15pm: Allowed to proceed. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

6.24pm: Proceeded 13 knots North zig-zag 2 points type III.

8.0pm: Ceased zig-zag.

8.23pm: Altered course South 14 knots.

10.0pm: Altered course N78W 10 knots.

11.0pm: Altered course S79E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 268 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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23 October 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 58.42, Long -17.03

5.0am: Speed 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III.

2.32pm: Speed 12 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

3.7pm: Speed 11 knots. Ceased zig-zag. Leeway 2 degrees.

4.10pm: Altered course N82E. Leeway 4 degrees. Speed 10 knots.

6.0pm: Altered course S76E.

8.0pm: S72E. Leeway 7 degrees.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 266 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Wind increasing during day, southerly and south easterly force 7 to 8 from 6pm with sea state high or very high. Barometric pressure recorded hourly in pm - falling slowly. Weather mostly clear in am, mist and rain in pm. Noon temperature 49F, sea temperature 51F]


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24 October 1916

At C Patrol

Lat 58.43, Long -17.23

8.0am: Altered course N79W, 12 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

10.15am: General quarters (third).

11.0am: Zig-Zag 3 points type III.

2.30pm: Altered course SSE to intercept a steamer, 14 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

3.24pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Salonica” and ordered to Kirkwall with armed guard Lieutenant Richards RNR in charge. Lat 58 12 N, Long 17 43 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

4.13pm: Proceeded 15 knots S73E in chase of steamers.

7.8pm: Stopped and boarded Danish SS “Alexandra” [Alexandra (1) listed here] and sent in to Kirkwall with armed guard Midshipman Barber in charge. BO [Boarding Officer] SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

8.15pm: Boarded Norwegian SS “Vestfjold” and sent to Kirkwall with armed guard Mr Mackellar RNR in charge. Position Lat 58 22 N, Long 16 44 [or 24] N. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

9.0pm: Proceeded N78W 13 knots.

10.0pm: Altered course N78W towards steamer 10 knots.

10.50pm: Stopped. 11.3pm: Boarded Norwegian SS “Bygland” and sent to Kirkwall with armed guard Mr Redfern in charge. Lat 58 28 N, Long 16 44 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

[Distance run through the Water: 217 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Wind and sea gradually reducing in am]


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25 October 1916

At C Patrol

Lat 58.13, Long -17.02

0.5am: Proceeded S75E 8 knots, log streamed 74.2.

4.30am: Altered course N79W toward steamer, speed 10 knots.

6.44am: 6 knots waiting for daylight to board.

7.47am: Altered course WxS and closed steamer.

8.15am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Kronstad” Green Clearance from South Shields ordered to proceed. Lat 58 19 N, Long 16 18 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

9.15am: Proceeded N75W, 11 knots.

10.30am: 10 knots. Leeway 5 degrees.

4.0pm: Leeway 8 degrees.

6.20pm: Altered course NWxW0.5W. Leeway 1.5 points.

9.30pm: Altered course E0.5N. Leeway 1 point.

[Distance run through the Water: 196 miles]

[North westerly wind force 7 to 10 from 10am, with sea state high to very high from noon. Mist, rain and hail for much of time, noon temperature 46F, sea temperature 50F]


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26 October 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 58.90, Long -17.23

2.0am: Speed 8 knots. Leeway 1 point.

5.0am: Wind fell light and veered to NE.

6.0am: Heavy squall from NW. Altered course South and variously to keep in touch with sailing vessel. Lost later in mist and darkness.

8.30am: Closed Dutch SS “Sommelsdijk” [Sommelsdijk (2) listed here] cleared from Kirkwall. Position Lat 58 50 N, Long 16 20 W.

3.0pm: Wind and sea moderating.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Exercised collision stations.

6.40pm: Position by Observation Lat 58 41 N, Long 18 22 W.

8.25pm: Altered course N50W, 13 knots in chase of westbound steamer.

9.40pm: Closed Dutch SS “Ameland” [Ameland (2) listed here] from Kirkwall. Lat 58 42 N, Long 19 17 W. 9.43pm: Proceeded S79E 11 knots.

[Distance run through the Water: 169 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Squally north westerly wind mostly force 9 to 6 until 5pm, sea state high or very high in am, wind and sea reducing later on, rain on and off in am]


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27 October 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 58.83, Long -16.73

5.30am: Altered course SE to intercept a steamer west bound.

6.15am: Altered course SW and closed Dutch SS “Westerdijk”, Lat 58 58 N, Long 16 30 W.

6.25am: Resumed Course S75E 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III.

10.12am: Stopped and slipped target for 1 inch aiming rifle practice.

11.17am: Recovered target. 11.27am: Proceeded N78W 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III.

Noon: Altered course N75W zig-zag 2 points type III.

1.16pm: Altered course S by W 14 knots to intercept a steamer, ceased zig-zag.

1.55pm: Stopped and boarded Dutch SS “Zuiderdijk” [listed here], Lat 58 38 N, Long 17 05 W, sent to Kirkwall with armed guard Midshipman Walker RNR in charge. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

2.35pm: Proceeded 13 knots S60W zig-zag 2 points type III.

3.40pm: Altered course North, observed “Oratava” [Orotava].

7.0pm: Ceased zig-zag. Speed 10 knots.

[Distance run through the Water: 232 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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28 October 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 59.10, Long -6.13

7.0am: 13 knots zig-zag 2 points type III.

7.25am: Observed and challenged “Teutonic”.

7.50am: Variously closing “Teutonic’s” cutter. 7.55am: Stopped and received 2 armed guards on loan from Teutonic.

8.6am: Proceeded 13 knots S30W, zz 2 points type III.

10.42am: Altered course N22W to intercept a steamer.

11.0am: Stopped and boarded Dutch SS “Kelbergen” [listed here] and sent to Kirkwall with armed guard, Lat 59 06 N, Long 16 08 W. BO [Boarding Officer] SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

0.15pm: Proceeded N85W 13 knots, Zig -Zag 2 points type III.

1.0pm: Zig-Zag 3 points.

7.10pm: Altered course S79E, 9 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

[Distance run through the Water: 252 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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29 October 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 58.63, Long -16.67

2.50am: Altered course NWxW to examine steamer Norwegian SS “Imo” westbound from Kirkwall. Allowed to proceed.

2.57am: Resumed Course.

7.30am: 13 knots zig-zag 3 points type IV.

10.50am: Altered course SE to intercept a steamer.

11.48am: Stopped and boarded Swedish SS “Manningham” and sent to Kirkwall with armed guard (Teutonic’s) in charge of Sub Lieutenant Bash, Lat 58 38 N, Long 16 40 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

0.35pm: Proceeded 13 knots N85W, zig-zag 2 points type II.

3.30pm: Observed and challenged “Teutonic”.

4.36pm: Stopped and closed Teutonic’s cutter and received 2 officers and 6 seamen for armed guard duties.

4.52pm: Proceeded variously while testing rangefinders.

5.17pm: Set course S66W 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

6.40pm: Ceased zig-zag. Dead Slow while testing range finders.

7.5pm: 9 knots.

9.0pm: Altered course S88E.

[Distance run through the Water: 253 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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30 October 1916

At C Patrol

Lat 58.70, Long -15.87

6.45am: Observed and challenged HMS “Patuca”.

6.58am: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Patuca”.

7.15am: Cutter returned with one rating. Proceeded S11E 13 knots zig-zag 3 points type III.

9.25am: Altered course S52W towards “Orvieto”.

9.47am: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Orvieto”.

10.10pm: Cutter returned with Lieutenant Leneord [Leonard], Sub Lieutenants Slaughter and Butler and 9 ratings from armed guard duties.

10.12am: Proceeded North 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III.

Noon: Altered course N34W, zig-zag 2 points type II.

5.0pm to 5.15pm: Courses various exercising towing target and searching for same.

5.5pm: Lost overboard by accident while towing target two 5 inch Coir hawsers each 113 fathoms in length.

5.15pm: Resumed course and zig-zag.

7.0pm: Ceased zig-zag. Speed 10 knots.

[Distance run through the Water: 236 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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31 October 1916

At C Patrol

Lat 59.53, Long -17.98

7.0am: 13 knots zig-zag 3 points type IV.

10.0am: General Quarter (Fifth).

7.0pm: Ceased zig-zag, 9 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 249 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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[Log page not filled in]



LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1916


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[Cover of Copy of Log for November 1916, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in, addressed to The Admiralty, signed by Captain (as before), dated 5 December 1916]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]


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1 November 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 59.52, Long -17.22

6.0am: Altered course N88W. 7.0am: 12 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III.

10.50am: Altered course South, zig-zag 2 points type III.

0.40pm: Observed and challenged HMS Teutonic.

1.50pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Teutonic” with two armed guards lent by her.

2.10pm: Proceeded S67W 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

4.10pm: Altered course N88W.

6.0pm: Altered course S89E. 7.0pm: 10 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

10.0pm: Altered course S30E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 238 miles]

[Weather showery at times, fairly quiet wind and sea, though confused swell or NE swell in pm. Noon temperature 48F, sea temperature 51F]


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2 November 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 58.93, Long -15.65

1.0am: Altered course East, 11 knots.

7.10am: 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

7.25am: Observed and challenged “Motagua”

7.40am: Stopped. Communicating with “Motagua”. Received mails and five armed guards (Lieutenant Richards, Midshipmen McKellar, Barbour, Redfern and Walker).

8.19am: Proceeded 13 knots N88W, zig-zag 2 points type III.

0.30pm: Altered course S70W to intercept sailing vessel.

1.0pm: Altered course S11W. Ceased zig-zag.

1.33pm: Altered course N80W, 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III, passed Norwegian Barque “Ceres” with armed guard from “Patuca” on board.

2.30pm: Observed “Patuca” boarding steamer.

6.20pm: 10 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

7.5pm: Altered course N80E to investigate lights. 7.30pm: Increased to 15 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III. 8.0pm: 2 points type III.

9.20pm: Lights not again seen, altered course NNW to rejoin patrol, zig-zag 3 points type III.

11.5pm: Ceased zig-zag, speed 9 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 258 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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3 November 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 58.15, Long -18.98

[Patrolling to and fro, zig-zagging during the day]

10.0am: General quarters (sixth). 10.20am: Secure.

8.13pm: Dead Slow while testing rangefinders.

9.20pm: Altered course S88E, 10 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 258 miles]

[Wind and sea increasing in late evening]


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4 November 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 57.75, Long -19.58

6.0am: Altered course S56W, keeping in touch with westbound steamer.

7.53am: Altered course S34W, 13 knots towards steamer.

8.12am: Variously round British SS “Strathclyde” [probably Strathclyde (3) listed here] Middlesbro’ to Newport News, allowed to proceed. Lat [blank], Long [blank].

8.33am: Proceeded North 12 knots.

8.55am: Heavy sea struck vessel on starboard bow causing damage to bow plates and scuttles, altered course WxN 6 knots.

9.20am: Altered course WSW. Dead slow: repairing damage.

1.0pm: Dead slow.

6.25pm: Repairs to bow plates and scuttles completed, altered course N28E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 196 miles]

[Squally north easterly wind force 7 for most of day, sea state mostly very rough, weather overcast or fine]


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5 November 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 58.02, Long -19.30

2.0am: Altered course N83E, 7 knots. Leeway 8 degrees.

9.40am: Altered course N79E. Leeway 12 degrees.

9.45am: Divisions. 10.0am: Divine Service.

11.45am: Altered course N79W, 8 knots. Leeway 3 degrees.

4.45pm: Altered course ENE dead slow while plugging rivet holes in starboard side plate. Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence.

5.0pm: Proceeded N84E, 8 knots. 5.15pm: 9 knots. Leeway 8 degrees.

8.0pm: Altered course N79E. Leeway 11 degrees.

10.40pm: Altered course N75E. Leeway 15 degrees.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 103 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Squally north easterly force 6 or 7 for most of day, sea high all day]


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6 November 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 57.85, Long -18.00

2.0am: Leeway 15 degrees. Speed 7 knots.

3.0am: Gun’s crews pumping out Fore Peak.

6.0am: Altered course South 9 knots.

8.30am: Altered course East 7 knots. Leeway 12 degrees.

1.0pm: Altered course N85W, 9 knots. Leeway 2 degrees.

6.0pm: Altered course N80E, 8 knots.

10.0pm: Leeway 7 degrees.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 138 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Still squally north easterly wind force 7 or 8 in am with sea state very high, force 6 or 7 with sea high in pm. Hail for most of day, noon temperature 44F, sea temperature 50F]


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7 November 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 57.97, Long -17.53

7.45am: Altered course N84W. Leeway 3 degrees.

10.27am: Altered course N75E. 10.42am: 10 knots. Leeway 11 degrees.

11.55am: 6 knots while repairing damaged scuttle on port bow.

5.0pm: Altered course N76E. Leeway 13 degrees.

10.0pm: Vessel labouring and straining very heavily.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 161 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of a Position Lat 61 00 N, Long 8 00 W, N58E, 343 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Wind still squally north easterly force 7 to 8 in am, force 8 to 10 in pm, sea state high to very high until midnight when phenomenal, raining all day]


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8 November 1916

From C Patrol to Swarbacks Minn

Lat 58.98, Long -14.60

3.30am: Altered course N60E on account of sea.

5.0am: Leeway 15 degrees.

10.30am: Altered course ENE 9 knots. 10.45am: N73E 10 knots. Leeway 10 degrees.

3.10pm: Observed and challenged “Patuca”.

3.50pm: Observed and challenged “Otway”.

5.0pm: Altered course N83E. Leeway 2 degrees.

5.38pm: Position by Observation Lat 59 48 N, Long 12 49 W.

10.42pm: Altered course S76E, 11 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 113 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Wind generally squally and northerly, force 10 to 8 in am with sea state phenomenal to very high, force 5 to 7 in pm with sea gradually reducing to very rough]


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9 November 1916

From C Patrol to Swarbacks Minn

Lat 60.33, Long -6.65

2.0am: 11 knots. Leeway 4 degrees.

7.30am: Second Degree of vigilance. Speed 12 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III. 7.50am: 15 knots.

Noon: 14 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III.

5.6pm: Altered course N56E. Position by Observation Lat 60 35 N, Long 5 14 W.

9.0pm: 14 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III.

11.0pm: Altered course S30E.

[Course and Distance made good: N71E 254 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[North easterly wind force 6 to 8 in am, mostly force 5 or 6 in pm, with sea high or very rough throughout]


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10 November 1916

From C Patrol to Swarbacks Minn or at Busta Voe

Lat 60.38, Long -1.37 [estimated]

Midnight: 14 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III.

4.0am: Eshaness Light S30E. Soundings 79 fathoms.

5.33am: Esha Ness Light abeam distant 2 miles.

6.22am: Passed Murbie Stacks Light, altered course SE. 6.29am: Altered course N75E. Slow. 6.33am: Passed Boom. Proceeded Full speed.

6.44am: Stopped. 6.48am: Let go Port anchor. 7.0am: Secured cable. Vessel brought up in No 2 Berth Busta Voe, 5 Shackles. Hands preparing ship for coaling.

8.10am: Colliers “Kilsyth” and “Pinewood” arrived alongside and secured.

9.0am: Commenced coaling.

11.0am: PO Tribe and Private Smith [maybe - name indistinct] rejoined ship

pm: Draft Forward 19ft 3in, Aft 24ft 6in.

6.0pm: Finished coaling for the day. Received 485 Tons.

8.0pm: Hands turning colliers round.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 215 miles]

[Noon position] [No 2 Berth Busta Voe]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1147 tons]


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11 November 1916

At Busta Voe

Lat 60.38, Long -1.37

7.0am: Resumed coaling.

7.20am: “Gibralter’s” [Gibraltar’s] party arrived.

4.0pm: Finished coaling: received 516 Tons. Total 1001 tons.

6.0pm: Hands replacing gear and washing down.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2130 tons]


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12 November 1916

At Busta Voe

Lat 60.38, Long -1.37

2.0am: Veered to 6 shackles on port cable. Let go starboard anchor and veered to 3 shackles.

9.30am: Divine Service.

1.30pm: Leave to port watch 1.30pm to 4.30pm.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Squally westerly wind force 7 or 8 in early am]


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13 November 1916

At Busta Voe

Lat 60.38, Long -1.37

10.30am: Weighed starboard anchor.

am: Draft: Forward 22ft 3in, Aft 23ft 7in.

1.0pm: Special leave till 4.0pm.

3.30pm: Lieutenant Leonard discharged to “Gibralter” [sic].

4.30pm: General Quarters.

5.0pm: Commenced heaving in. 5.13pm: Anchor aweigh. Proceeded to cant ship.

5.17pm: Full ahead. 5.22pm: Passed Hevden Ness.

5.32pm: Slow passing through boom. 5.35pm: 13 knots.

5.43pm: Murbie Stacks Light House N55E 3 cables. Set Course N35W, 15 knots. TBD “Leopard” in company.

6.24pm: Esha Ness Light abeam distant 3.5 miles, altered course N32W, zig-zag 2 points type III. “Leopard” parted company.

8.0pm: Altered course N16W, zig-zag 3 points type III.

9.0pm: Altered course N35E.

Midnight: Altered course N26W, 14 knots.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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14 November 1916

From Busta Voe to A Patrol

Lat 63.23, Long -5.70

2.0am: 14 knots, ZZ 3 points type III.

9.30am: Altered course N34W. 10.0am: 14 knots. General quarters (seventh).

2.0pm: Third Degree of vigilance.

2.25pm: Courses various intercepting steamer.

2.30pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Nor”, Lat 63 30 N, Long 6 28 W.

3.7pm: “Nor” ordered to Wick with armed guard Sub Lieutenant Butler in charge. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

3.30pm: Proceeded N34W 14 knots, zz 3 points type III.

4.55pm: 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

5.0pm: Read Warrant No 63.

6.30pm: Ceased zig-zag.

9.0pm: Altered course N86W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 231 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position Lat 64 20 N, Long 9 00 W, N54W, 110 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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15 November 1916

At Sea, A Patrol

Lat 63.18, Long -10.63

3.30am: Altered course S5W.

4.20am: 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type IV.

8.0am: Altered course N3E.

9.50am: Altered course S4W. Ceased zig-zag.

10.15am: Stopped and slipped target for firing practice. 10.30am: Mist closed in rendering 6 inch firing impracticable. Exercised 6 pounders. 11.25am: Ceased firing and recovered target.

11.32am: Proceeded S4W, 15 knots.

0.30pm: Altered course East. 0.45pm: North. 1.15pm: West. 1.45pm: South. 2.15pm: East.

2.30pm: Altered course N4E, 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III. Abandoned rendezvous with “Patia”.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence. 5.0pm: Ceased zig-zag.

7.50pm: Fog set in.

8.15pm: Commenced sounding fog horn every 15 minutes.

10.30pm: Altered course S4W, visibility 1 mile. Ceased sounding fog horn.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 243 miles]

[Mist or fog for most of day, noon temperature 48F, sea temperature 47F]


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16 November 1916

At Sea, A Patrol

Lat 63.83, Long -10.97

8.0am: 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III. 8.30am: Altered course N3E.

1.30pm: Altered course S4W, Zig-zag 2 points type III.

2.0pm: Ceased zig-zag. 2.10pm: Slow. Securing ammunition forward. 2.23pm: Altered course S20W, 11 knots.

4.20pm: Observed HMS “Patia” altered course East towards her, 13 knots.

4.55pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Patia” with mails etc.

5.20pm: Cutter returned. Proceeded S45W 11 knots.

Midnight: Fourth Degree of vigilance.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 236 miles]

[Wind south westerly in am, south easterly in pm, force 5 or 6 for most of day with sea state rough to very rough. Misty all day]


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17 November 1916

At Sea, A Patrol

Lat 62.62, Long -12.77

4.0am: Leeway 8 degrees.

7.30am: Altered course WNW and variously to keep in touch with steamer.

9.10am: Closed Norwegian SS “Mjolnir” [possibly this ship - see list of previous names] flying correct clearance flag, Lat 62 26 N, Long 12 36 W. Allowed to proceed.

10.0am: General Quarters (eighth).

Noon: Altered course Variously to examine British Trawler “General Bottia” [probably “General Botha”, listed here]. 0.21 Resumed course S4W, 8 knots.

6.0pm: Altered course N11E, 10 knots.

8.30pm: Altered course S4W, 8 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 168 miles]

[Wind mostly south easterly, force 6 or 7 all day, with sea state high or very rough. Another misty day]


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18 November 1916

At Sea, A Patrol

Lat 62.53, Long -12.67

[Nothing happening on patrol - all log entries shown here as example]

1.0am: Altered course N5E. 9 knots.

3.0am: Leeway 2 degrees.

4.0am: Altered course S4W.

6.0am: Leeway 5 degrees.

9.30am: Altered course N12E.

11.0am: Leeway 2 degrees.

1.30pm: Altered course South. Leeway 5 degrees.

4.47pm: Altered course N11E. 5.0pm: Position by Observation Lat 62 10 N, Long 12 32 W. Leeway 1 degree.

8.0pm: Altered course South.

11.0pm: Leeway 4 degrees.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 162 miles]

[South easterly wind force 5 or 6 all day, sea state mostly very rough, showers for much of day]


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19 November 1916

At Sea, A Patrol

Lat 63.00, Long -13.03

8.0am: Altered course N5E, 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III.

9.45am: Divisions. Divine Service.

11.0am: Observed and challenged “Artois”. Zig-zag 2 points type III.

11.30am: Ceased zig-zag. 11.45am: Altered course NW and variously.

11.55am: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Artois” with back signals etc.

0.33pm: Proceeded S3W, 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

5.30pm: Altered course N10E, 10 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 205 miles]


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20 November 1916

At Sea, A Patrol

Lat 62.53, Long -12.55

8.0am: Altered course N5E, zig-zag 3 points type III.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Exercised Collision Stations Prepared for night defence.

5.30pm: Reduced speed to 8 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 232 miles]


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21 November 1916

At Sea, A Patrol

Lat 62.33, Long -12.65

8.0am: Altered course N4E, 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III.

10.0am: Stopped and slipped target for 6 inch firing.

0.20pm: Recovered target and proceeded N4E, 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III.

5.30pm: Speed 9 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 220 miles]


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22 November 1916

At Sea, A Patrol

Lat 62.80, Long -12.78

11.32am: Turned 16 points to pick up barrel target. 11.40am: Stopped, manoeuvring as necessary.

0.50pm: Proceeded S76E, 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 232 miles]


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23 November 1916

At Sea, A Patrol

Lat 64.63, Long -9.90

7.37am: 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points Type IV.

1.0pm: Zig-zag 2 points type IV.

1.30pm: Ceased Zig-Zag.

2.30pm: 9 knots. Leeway 10 degrees.

3.30pm: Fourth Degree Vigilance.

7.0pm: Weather moderating. 9 knots.

8.0pm: Altered course S30W. Leeway nil.

9.8pm: Altered course SW and variously examining trawlers.

9.45pm: Hailed British Trawler “Argo” A544.

10.4pm: Stopped and boarded British trawler “Hilaria”, Lat 63 35 N, Long 10 00 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

10.45pm: Proceeded S25W, 12 knots. Third Degree vigilance.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 250 miles]

[Squally south westerly wind force 7 to 8 from 2pm to 7pm, with sea state high during this time, wind and sea more moderate before and after this]


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24 November 1916

At Sea, A Patrol

Lat 64.40, Long -9.72

7.30am: 13 knots, Zig-zag 3 points type III.

10.0am: General quarters (second). Exercised breakdown steering gear.

11.0am: Observed, challenged “Artois”.

Noon: Altered course S30W, zz 3 points type IV.

0.50pm: Observed and challenged HMS “Changuinola”.

2.30pm: Leeway 4 degrees.

4.30pm: 10 knots. Ceased zig-zag. Leeway 10 degrees.

10.49pm: Altered course West to close steamer.

11.0pm: Altered course N60W and examined British Trawler “Yorrick” [probably “Yorik”, listed here], Lat 62 44 N, Long 9 50 W.

11.24pm: Resumed course S34W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 217 miles]

[Winds rather variable, up to force 7 to 8 at times in pm, with very rough to high sea, showers, rain and hail at times, noon temperature 42F, sea temperature 45F]


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25 November 1916

At Sea, A Patrol

Lat 64.48, Long -10.17

[Patrolling to and fro, zig-zagging from 7.30am to 5pm]

11.58pm: Altered course S75W, 13 knots towards steamer.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 222 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Squally northerly and north easterly wind force 5 or 6 through middle of day, with rough sea. Snow at times]


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26 November 1916

At Sea, A Patrol

Lat 63.68, Long -10.02

0.10am: Altered course S7W. 0.22am: Altered course S47E, half speed, examined British Trawler “Elderado” [probably “Eldorado” listed here], Lat 61 55 N, Long 10 00 W.

0.30am: N23E, 10 knots.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers. 10.0am: Divine Service.

0.50pm: Altered course ExS towards schooner, 15 knots.

1.30pm: Slow SExS in company with Danish Schooner “Sophie” [there are several possibilities for this ship] standing by to board on weather moderating. Speeds as necessary.

4.45pm: Closed “Sophie” and ordered her to proceed to Leith. 5.0pm: Proceeded S45W, 10 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 208 miles]

[Squally north easterly wind force 6 or 7 from 4 am to 8pm, with sea state very rough to high. Snow or hail for most of day. Noon temperature 33F, sea temperature 42F]


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27 November 1916


At Sea, A Patrol

Lat 62.48, Long -11.57

5.50am: Altered course S55E, 13 knots and closed and examined British Trawler “Antonio” H990, Lat 62 06 N, Long 11 00 W.

6.20am: Proceeded West.

8.30am: Observed and challenged HMS “Virginian”

8.55am: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Virginian” for officer and mails.

9.23am: Cutter returned with Sub Lieutenant Butler RNR and one rating from armed guard duties.

9.30am: Proceeded NE 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

2.0pm: Ceased zig-zag. Speed 12 knots.

4.0pm: Resumed zig-zag. Weather cleared.

5.0pm: Ceased zig-zag. Speed 10 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 215 miles]

[Weather rather variable, south westerly wind force 6 or 7 through middle of day with rough or very rough sea and mist and drizzle]


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28 November 1916

At Sea, A Patrol

Lat 64.38, Long -9.98

Midnight: Altered course N20E, 10 knots.

8.0am: 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III.

11.20am: Altered course S24W. 11.40am: Ceased zig-zag. Speed 11 knots.

Noon: 13 knots, resumed zig-zag.

2.30pm: 10 knots. Ceased zig-zag, altered course S29W. Leeway 10 degrees.

4.0pm: Altered course S40W. Leeway 15 degrees.

5.0pm: S45W. Leeway 20 degrees.

6.0pm: Leeway 15 degrees.

11.0pm: Starboard sounding boom broken by sea and lost overboard.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 255 miles]

[More rather variable weather, wind south westerly then north westerly force 8 or 9 from 2.30pm to 10pm, then force 7, sea state high or very high from 4pm. Mist and/or rain at times. Barometric pressure recorded hourly - falling until 1pm, then starting to rise]


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29 November 1916

At Sea, A Patrol

Lat 64.52, Long -10.15

[Patrolling to and fro, zig-zagging from 8am to 4.40pm]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 219 miles]

[Winds mostly south westerly force 5 or 6 for much of day, sea mostly rough until early pm, then reducing]


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30 November 1916

At Sea, A Patrol

Lat 64.33, Long -9.97

8.0am: Altered course ENE towards light.

8.54am: Stopped and boarded British Trawler “Commander Fullerton” steering S by E. Lat 63 44 N, Long 9 53 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

9.30am: Proceeded N20E, 13 knots.

4.20pm: 11 knots. Ceased Zig-Zag.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 241 miles]



LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1916


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[Cover of Copy of Log for December 1916, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in, addressed to The Admiralty, signed by Captain (as before), dated 6 January 1917]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]


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1 December 1916

At Sea, A Patrol

Lat 64.55, Long -9.95

4.57am: Altered course N30W and examined British Trawler “Oceanic” GY863, Lat 63 19 N, Long 9 58 W.

5.0am: Resumed course N22E.

8.0am: Zig-zag 3 points type III.

10.0am: General Quarters (fourth).

1.30pm: 10 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

3.40pm: Observed and challenged [HMS] “Arlanza”.

11.0pm: Altered course S35W. Leeway 7 degrees.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 231 miles]

[Squally south westerly wind increasing to force 7 or 8 from 3pm, with sea becoming high or very high, rain or hail at times in pm]


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2 December 1916

At Sea, A Patrol

Lat 63.93, Long -9.93

[Log just records changes of course and speed, together with leeway]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 174 miles]

[Squally south westerly wind force 6 to 8 until 4pm, with sea state varying from very rough to very high all day, heavy snow in middle of day]


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3 December 1916

At Sea, A Patrol

Lat 64.38, Long -10.15

9.45am: Divisions. Mustered by Open List.

10.25pm: Slow while securing ammunition on forecastle.

10.40am: Divine Service.

10.45am: 11 knots. Ceased Zig Zag.

10.13pm: Altered course N70E, 13 knots and variously to intercept trawlers.

10.30pm: Stopped and boarded British Trawler “Zaree” GY838 and examined British Trawler “Helios” GY784 [both trawlers listed here], Lat 62 59 N, Long 10 11 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

11.20pm: Proceeded S26W, 10 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 198 miles]

[Winds variable in strength and direction during day, sea very high at times, snow until 2pm]


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4 December 1916

At Sea, A Patrol

Lat 64.23, Long -10.07

3.45am: Altered course N50E and variously to examine British Trawler “Hilaria” GY698 bound SSE, Lat 63 00 N, Long 10 01 W.

4.34am: Proceeded N22E, 10 knots.

8.15am: 13 knots. 8.30am: Zig-zag 3 points type III.

11.37am: Exercised Submarine attack. Altered course N60N utmost speed. 11.44am: Resumed course and zig zag, 13 knots.

0.30pm: Altered course S27W.

5.0pm: Ceased zig-zag. Speed 10 knots.

Midnight: Altered course N22E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 214 miles]

[Misty from noon onwards]


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5 December 1916

From A Patrol to C Patrol or at A Patrol

Lat 62.97, Long -11.22

6.33am: Alarm of “Man Overboard”. Away Starboard cutter. Engines and helm as required manouvring vessel.

7.27am: Alarm proved to be false, hoisted cutter, manouvring vessel endeavouring to recover lifebuoys.

8.0am: Abandoned endeavour and proceeded S75W, 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type II. (Left A Patrol for C Patrol).

am: Lost four life buoys and calcium lights.

10.0am: Altered course S59W. General quarters (fifth).

2.0pm: 13 knots Zig-Zag 2 points type II.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence.

7.0pm: Ceased zig-zag. Speed 11 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 238 miles]

[Another misty day, wind and sea increasing in late pm]


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6 December 1916

From A Patrol to C Patrol

Lat 59.53, Long -15.20

8.30am: Zig-Zag 3 points type III. 9.0am: 11 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

Noon: Altered course West. 0.30pm: Zig-zag 2 points type III. 1.0pm: Altered course N82W.

3.0pm: 11 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

11.30pm: Altered course S85E, 9.5 knots. In station on C Patrol.

[Course and Distance made good: S28.5W, 235 miles]

[Squally westerly wind force 5 to 7 all day, sea state mostly rough or very rough. Noon temperature 46F, sea temperature 48F]


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7 December 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 59.00, Long -17.67

[Zig-zagging to and fro on patrol, main changes of course at 6.0am and 6.25pm]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 223 miles]


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8 December 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 59.22, Long -16.63

7.0am: Ceased zig-zag. 7.15am: Altered course N61W, 13 knots intercepting Vessel.

7.30am: Stopped and boarded Danish Steam Trawler “Bragii” [Bragi listed here] and sent to Stornaway with armed guard, Mr McKellar in charge. Boarding Office SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR. Position Lat 59 23 N, Long 15 40 W.

8.54am: Proceeded N83W, 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III.

10.15am: General Quarters (sixth).

6.0pm: 10.5 knots. Ceased zig-zag. 6.40pm: Altered course S87E, 10 knots.

9.0pm: 12 knots, Zig-zag 3 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 233 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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9 December 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 59.47, Long -14.57

5.30am: 10 knots. Ceased zig-zag. 6.0am: Altered course S83E. Leeway 15 degrees.

7.40am to 8.15am: Slow while stowing ammunition away. Vessel not steering.

8.15am: 8 knots, N79E. Leeway 2 points.

3.0pm: Leeway 15 degrees.

4.0pm: Altered course E0.5W. Leeway 1 point.

6.18pm: Altered course East. Leeway 4 degrees.

11.0pm: Altered course S80E. Leeway 2 degrees.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 221 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Squally north easterly wind force 6 to 9 from 4am to 8pm, sea state very rough to very high during this time]


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10 December 1916

At C Patrol

Lat 60.25, Long -9.18

9.45am: Divisions. Divine Service.

11.50am: Exercised Submarine Attack.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 194 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Another squally day with rough seas at times, snow on and off]


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11 December 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 59.92, Long -10.25

11.30am: Observed Columbella and altered course N58W towards her.

Noon: Heading NExE Speeds various while floating back signals etc to Columbella.

2.0pm: Proceeded S45W, 14.5 knots. Left C Patrol. 2.3pm: Altered course S70W.

7.0pm: Altered course S22W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 239 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Squally north easterly wind force 7 or 8 for most of day, sea state high or very high, noon temperature 39F, sea temperature 46F]


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12 December 1916

At Sea

Lat 57.23, Long -10.62

9.0am: Altered course N25W and variously to intercept steamer and Sailing Vessel.

9.26am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian Ship “Audrey” [or “Audney”] and allowed to proceed. Lat 57 27 N, Long 10 28 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

10.0am: General Quarters. 10.34am: Proceeded 15.5 knots S22W in chase of steamer.

11.25am: Stopped and boarded Swedish SS “Baltic”, Lat 57 15 N, Long 10 37 W. BO [blank].

0.18pm: Proceeded N35E, 13 knots. 0.30pm: Zig-zag 3 points type III.

4.0pm: Ceased zig-zag. Speed 11 knots.

10.0pm: Altered course N65E, rejoined C Patrol. Leeway 1 point.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 257 miles]

[Yet another squally day with north easterly winds, force 6 to 7 in pm, with very rough to high sea]


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13 December 1916

At Sea, C Patrol

Lat 59.15, Long -9.70

9.19am: Altered course N28W to intercept a steamer westbound.

10.20am: 8 knots and variously while signalling British SS “Boyne” [listed here] Sunderland to Halifax NS [Nova Scotia], Lat 59 08 N, Long 9 26 W.

11.40am: Allowed “Boyne” to proceed and proceeded NNW to intercept a steamer eastbound.

0.30pm: Stopped and boarded Danish SS “Frederick VIII” [probably “Frederik VIII] and sent to Kirkwall with armed guard, Lieutenant Richards in charge, Lat 59 14 N, Long 9 45 W. BO SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

1.16pm: Proceeded ESE 13 knots.

4.0pm: Altered course S78W, 13 knots. Left Patrol for Clyde.

4.30pm: Position by Observation Lat 58 49 N, Long 9 21 W.

5.0pm: Altered course S70W, 14.5 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

10.0pm: Zig-zag 2 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 217 miles]

[Still squally, north easterly wind force 7 or 8 in am, with sea high or very rough, wind and sea reducing slightly in pm, rain or showers at times]


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14 December 1916

From Patrol to Glasgow

Lat 55.35, Long -11.48

9.30am: Altered course S10E to examine schooner.

10.0am: Resumed course S24W and passed Danish Schooner flying clearance flag. Lat 55 31 N, Long 11 56 W.

10.40am: Altered course S70E. Long 303.3.

11.45am: Exercised submarine attack.

1.0pm: Zig-Zag 3 points type IV.

6.0pm: Altered course S74E, Zig-zag 3 points type III, 14 knots.

6.55pm: Observed Tory Island Light S63E.

7.36pm: Tory Island Light S45E, Aranmore [Arranmore] Light S11W.

8.30pm: Zig-Zag 2 points type III. 8.35pm: Tory Island Light at distance 5 miles.

9.30pm: Zig-zag 3 points type III.

11.4pm: Innishtrahull [Inishtrahull] Light House N20E distant 1 mile.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 301 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position 5 miles North of Tory Island, East, 110 miles]


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15 December 1916

From Patrol to Glasgow

Lat 55.92, Long -4.47 [estimated]

1.10am: Passed Sheep Island. Entered Rathlin Sound.

1.40am: Benmore Head abeam, altered course SE. Ceased zig zag.

1.56am: Torr Point abeam distant 1 mile. 2.0am: Resumed zig-zag.

3.10am: Maidens Light S27W, altered course S85E. 3.15am: Corsewall Point Light S70E.

4.15am: Altered course N60E. Ceased zig-zag.

5.9am: Ailsa Craig Light abeam (N30W), distant 1.6 miles.

5.57am: Pladda Island Light abeam distant 2.7 miles, altered course N22E. 6.0am: Resumed zig-zag 3 points type III.

7.16am: Passed Little Cumbrae distant 5 cables, altered course N25E. Ceased Zig-Zag.

7.40am: Passed Skelmorlie Beacon, altered course N34E.

8.10am: Stopped to take Draft. 8.14am: Passed Boom. 8.18am: Proceeded 13 knots E0.5N.

8.25am: Stopped and embarked Pilot. 8.30am: Proceeded to anchorage.

8.51am: Let go starboard anchor and veered 5 shackles. Anchor Bearings: [blank].

10.43am: Weighed anchor and proceeded up River to Pilot’s directions. Speeds as necessary.

10.50am: Secured tug forward.

11.50am: Passed Bowling.

0.24pm: Passed Rothesay Dock.

1.17pm: Passed Govan. 1.40pm: Secured tug aft.

1.48pm: Entered Prince’s Dock. 2.16pm: Secured in Berth 27 and finished with Engines.

3.30pm: Commenced coaling. 21 Men and 2 Foremen employed.

pm: Sub Lieutenant Wolfendon [Wolfenden in some other places in log] RNR joined ship. Midshipmen Ramsay and Mackellar and rating rejoined from armed guard duties. Leave to Port Watch until 9.0am Wednesday 20th December.

6.0pm: Local leave to second part Starboard Watch till 11.0pm. Night shift coaling, 2 Foremen and 33 Men. No coal waggons between 6 and 8.0pm.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 226 tons]

[Mist, drizzle or rain for most of day, noon temperature 38F]


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16 December 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29 [estimated]

2.30am to 5.20am: Coaling delayed through lack of coal.

6.0am: Day Shift Coaling. 2 Foremen and 29 Men.

Noon: Finished tipping coal into No 3 Hold.

1.45pm: Commenced warping Ship to No 22 Berth Prince’s Dock.

3.30pm: Secured in No 22.

5.0pm: Local leave to first part Starboard Watch until 7.0am.


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17 December 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

7.0am: Hands scrubbing decks.

9.30am: Landed RC Church Party.

10.0am: Divisions.

10.30am: Landed Nonconformist Church Party.

1.0pm: Local leave to second part of Watch till 7.0am.

7.30am: Landed Patrol Sub Lieutenant Wolfendon, 6 men and 1 PO.

11.45pm: Patrol returned on board.


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18 December 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: 3 Foremen and 50 men coaling into side bunkers.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

5.0pm: Local leave to first Part of Watch till 7.0am.

6.0pm: Night shift coaling, 3 Foremen and 56 Men.


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19 December 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: Day shift coaling, 3 Foremen and 31 men.

am: Hands employed taking in stores and as requisite.

3.0pm: 3 Foremen and 55 men coaling.

6.0pm: Ceased coaling. Local leave to second part of Watch till 7.0am.

[Snowing for most of day, noon temperature 35F]


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20 December 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

10.45am: Port Watch returned on board. 11.0am: Starboard Watch proceeded on leave till 9.0am 25th December.

pm: Hands employed painting side, taking in stores and as requisite.

5.0pm: Local leave to first part Port Watch till 7.0am.


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21 December 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

am: Hands employed painting side and taking in stores.

pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

7.40pm: Hands to stations for shifting ship. Pilot in attendance. Tug “Victor” secured forward and “Cruiser” [possibly this tug] aft.

8.25pm: Left No 22 Berth and proceeded to Govan Dry Dock No.3.

9.25pm: Entered dock. 9.35pm: Secured in position.

10.0pm: Vessel landed on chocks. Hands placing shores.


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22 December 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.30 [estimated]

1.0am: Dock dry.

am: Hands employed painting mess decks and refitting as requisite.

pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

8.45pm: Commenced to flood dock.

9.30pm: Stations for leaving Dock.

10.20pm: Tug “Neptune” secured aft. Pilot in attendance. Left dock.

10.45pm: Clear of dock. Secured tug “Victor”. forward.

11.30pm: Forward towing rope parted. Vessel struck quay wall heavily on port quarter.

11.45pm: Arrived at No.12 Berth.


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23 December 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

0.15am: Vessel secured in No 12 Berth Prince’s Dock.

6.0am: Resumed coaling. 3 foremen and 30 men.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

10.0am: 3 Foremen and 46 men coaling.

5.0pm: Local leave to second part of Watch till 7.0am. Ceased coaling.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 8386 lbs]


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24 December 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: 3 Foremen and 30 Men Coaling.

9.30am: Landed RC Church Party. 10.0am: Divisions. 10.30am: Landed C of E Church Party.

1.20pm: Landed 1 PO and 5 Ratings for funeral party.

1.30pm: Local leave to first part of Watch till 7.0am.

4.20pm: Completed coaling. Total Received 2560 Tons.

6.10pm: Funeral party returned.

7.0pm: Landed patrol.

11.0pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2643 tons]


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25 December 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

7.0am: Hands cleaning Ship and taking in stores.

10.0am: Landed RC Church party. 10.15am: Divisions. 10.40am: Landed C of E Church party [as this is Christmas Day].

11.0am: Starboard Watch returned on board.

1.0pm: Local leave to Port Watch and first part of Starboard Watch until midnight.


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26 December 1916

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

7.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship and preparing ship for sea.

am: Draft: Forward 25’ 1”, Aft 24’ 8”.

Noon: Hands to stations for leaving harbour. Secured tug “Cruiser” forward and “Pathfinder” aft.

0.15pm: Let go from wharf and proceeded into Basin. Pilot in attendance. 0.30pm: Canting ship in Basin.

0.45pm: Passed out of Prince’s Dock into River. 0.55pm: Passed Govan.

1.34pm: Passed Blythswood.

2.6pm: Passed Bowling.

2.55pm: Passed Garvel Point.

3.9pm: Arrived at Tail of Bank. Stopped.

3.10pm: Let go starboard anchor and veered 4 shackles. 3.15pm: Secured cable and rung off Engines.

3.30pm: General quarters and provided ammunition. Prepared for night defence.

4.0pm: Received 3.5 tons of coke.

5.0pm: Motor Boat despatched to Whitefarland Point for Lance Corporal Dunkerly and with mail.

5.43pm: Weighed anchor. 5.50pm: Proceeded to Boom.

6.20pm: Stopped - waiting for Gate. 6.35pm: Passed Boom Defence. Proceeded S34W, 13 knots.

7.0pm: Skelmorlie Beacon abeam, altered course S29W.

7.39pm: Passed Cumbrae, altered course S26W.

8.28pm: Holy Island Light abeam distant 1.4 miles.

8.54pm: Pladda Island Light abeam, altered course S22W.

9.35pm: Ailsa Craig Light abeam distant 2.2 miles, altered course S68W.

10.45pm: Altered course N84W. Corsewall Point bearing [blank], Maiden’s Light bearing [blank].

11.40pm: Altered course N27W. Rathlin Island Light bearing N26W.


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27 December 1916

From Glasgow to E Patrol

Lat 55.47, Long -10.08

0.48am: Torr Point abeam, altered course N52W.

1.7am: Rue Point Light abeam distant 0.75 miles.

3.24am: Innishtrahull [sic] Light abeam N19E, distant 0.75 miles, altered course N75W.

4.25am: Fanad Point Light abeam.

5.58am: Tory Island Light abeam distant 5.75 miles.

7.30am: Zig-Zag 2 points type III.

9.30am: Altered course S40W to intercept a steamer.

10.44am: Stopped and boarded Dutch SS “Delta” Kirkwall to Falmouth, Lat 55 23 N, Long 9 47 W. BO SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

11.0am: General quarters (first).

11.16am: Proceeded N43W, 15 knots, zig-zag 2 points type 3.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence.

5.30pm: 10 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

8.30pm: Altered course S30W, 8 knots.

11.30pm: Altered course ENE while shifting ammunition from forecastle.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 262 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Lat 57 00 N, Long 15 00 W, N61W, 189 miles]

[South westerly wind force 6 in pm, with sea state rough to very rough, rain at times in pm, noon temperature 46F, sea temperature 50F]


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28 December 1916

From Glasgow to E Patrol

Lat 56.55, Long -13.12

0.10am: Resumed course S30W.

2.0am: Altered course N16E, 9.5 knots.

7.35am: Altered course North. 7.52am: Altered course WNW. Burning Navigation Lights.

8.20am: Altered course SW 8 knots. 8.45am: Altered course S60W.

10.35am: 11 knots, Zig-zag 3 points type IV.

0.40pm: Observed [HMS] “Kildonan Castle”, altered course N20E.

1.4pm: Stopped and closed “Kildonan Castle’s” cutter and received back signals and transferred one rating.

1.34pm: Proceeded 13 knots N24W, zig-zag 1.5 points type III.

6.0pm: Ceased zig-zag.

[Distance run through the Water: 221 miles]

[Winds south westerly then westerly, force 5 to 7 until 9pm, with sea state rough or very rough. Mist, rain or showers at times]


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29 December 1916

From Glasgow, at Sea

Lat 59.58, Long -19.05

8.30am: 13 knots zig-zag 2 points type III.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers. 10.10am: General Quarters (second).

11.56am: Altered course S30W, 14 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 269 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Lat 54 00 N, Long 21 30 W, S13.5W, 344.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Squally south westerly and westerly wind force 6 to 8 for most of pm, sea very rough to high]


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30 December 1916

At Sea

Lat 55.37, Long -21.08

5.35am: Altered course S45W, 15 knots. Leeway 2 degrees.

Noon: Observed and challenged HMS Changuinola.

1.25pm: Lat Observed 55 05 N.

5.25pm: Altered course SE0.5E to close Changuinola. 5.30pm: Stopped and closed Changuinola’s cutter and despatched back signals and mails to her.

5.39pm: Proceeded variously. 5.50pm: Set Course West, Log 70, Speed 13 knots.

6.30pm: Altered course N11E, 10 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: S14W, 275 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Lat 54 00 N, Long 21 30 W, S10W, 83 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Winds tending to decrease during the day, sea state very rough to high in am, very rough to rough for most of pm, mist and rain on and off]


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31 December 1916

At Sea

Lat 57.17, Long -21.62

9.0am: 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

9.45am: Divisions. 10.0am: Divine Service.

0.30pm: Altered course S70E in direction of smoke.

1.30pm: Observed HMS “Changuinola”, altered course N26E.

6.0pm: Ceased zig-zag. Speed 10 knots.

10.30pm to 10.40pm: Slow while testing rangefinders.

Midnight: Altered course N32E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 255 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Lat 62 00 N, Long 21 04 W, N3E, 290 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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[Log page not filled in]



LOGS FOR JANUARY 1917


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[Cover of Copy of Log for January 1917, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in, addressed to The Admiralty, signed by Captain (as before), dated 4th February 1917]

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


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1 January 1917

At Sea

Lat 61.30, Long -20.67

9.0am: 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III. 9.30am: Altered course N26E.

3.30pm: Altered course N40W.

4.30pm: Ceased zig-zag.

11.0pm: Altered course S65E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 254 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Lat 62 00 N, Long 21 04 W, N15.5W, 43.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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2 January 1917

At Sea

Lat 62.60, Long -18.50

9.10am: 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III. 9.44am: Altered course S48E.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers. 10.0am: General Quarters (Third).

4.0pm: Altered course S70E.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence.

9.55pm: Altered course N25W 15 knots to intercept a steamer.

10.13pm: Half speed and Examined British Trawler “Thomas Stratton” [Thomas Stratten]. Lat [blank], Long [blank].

10.16pm: Proceeded 13 knots S58E.

10.30pm: Altered course S82E, zig-zag 2 points type [number off edge of page].

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 259 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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3 January 1917

At A Patrol

Lat 66.53, Long -9.38

5.30am: Ceased zig-zag. Speed 10 knots.

8.40am: 13 knots zig-zag 2 points type III. 9.0am: Altered course N60E.

11.40am: Altered course S60W. 11.54am: Exercised Submarine attack. Fired one round common Shell at target. Speeds various circling target to sink by rifle fire.

0.37pm: Target sunk. Proceeded S65E 14.5 knots.

1.0pm: Altered course N73E towards “Patuca”.

1.25pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to Patuca.

1.45pm: Cutter returned with 3 ratings. Proceeded S24W 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type II.

3.45pm: Altered course S61W.

7.45pm: Altered course N58E, zig-zag 3 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 279 miles]


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4 January 1917

At A Patrol

Lat 63.22, Long -8.53

0.40am: Zig-zag 2 points type III.

6.0am: Altered course S59W. 6.30am: Ceased zig-zag.

8.30am: 13 knots zig-zag 3 points type IV. 9.0am: Ceased zig-zag. 14.5 knots.

10.42am: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Andes”.

11.10am: Cutter returned. Proceeded S45W 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type II [or III - number off edge of page].

5.30pm: Ceased zig-zag. 6.0pm: Altered course N47E. 6.15pm: 12 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 274 miles]

[Snow showers for much of day, noon temperature 38F (no sea temperatures recorded from today onwards)]


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5 January 1917

At A Patrol

Lat 63.20, Long -9.03

10.15am: General Quarters (fourth).

1.5pm: Altered course NW by N to intercept ketch.

1.26pm: Stopped and boarded Danish Ketch “Sjopt joran", Lat 63 04 N, Long 9 25 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

2.39pm: Proceeded S25W, 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

6.30pm: Altered course N56E, 12 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 259 miles]


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6 January 1917

At A Patrol

Lat 63.28, Long -8.70

4.0am: 10 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

8.30am: 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type IV.

0.20pm: Altered course S36W, zig-zag 2 points type II.

1.37pm: Altered course S60W to close “Andes”.

1.55pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Andes” and received confidential matter.

2.20pm: Proceeded North 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

4.10pm: Observed “Changuinola”, altered course N83E.

4.30pm: Stopped and closed her cutter. 4.50pm: Proceeded South 12 knots.

6.0pm: 12 knots zig-zag 2 points type III.

8.0pm: Ceased zig-zag 11 knots.

9.4pm: 12 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 245 miles]

[Snow squalls all day]


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7 January 1917

At A Patrol

Lat 62.53, Long -9.32

6.45am: Stopped engines while testing rangefinders. 7.0am: Proceeded 12 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III.

10.15am: Divine Service.

11.35am: Courses various to examine trawler.

11.55am: Identified British Trawler GY698 [Hilaria, as seen previously].

0.10pm: Resumed course S65W.

2.0pm: Left A Patrol to join C.

11.0pm: Speed 11 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 250 miles]

[Another snowy, squally day. Noon temperature 39F, sea temperature (recorded again from noon today) 46F]


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8 January 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 60.23, Long -15.03

3.40am: Altered course S86E in station on C Patrol.

[Zig-zagging to and fro on patrol for rest of day]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 264 miles]


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9 January 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 59.40, Long -14.25

[On patrol, zig-zagging during the day, main changes of course at 6am, 8am, 10.40am and 6.20pm]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 251 miles]


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10 January 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 59.40, Long -13.88

10.10am: Stopped and dropped target for heavy gun practice. 10.30am: Commenced firing.

Noon: Ceased firing.

0.4pm: Target recovered. Proceeded N83W 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 216 miles]

[Misty for most of day, sea rough in late am, noon temperature 48F, sea temperature 49F]


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11 January 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 59.40, Long -13.78

4.50pm: Altered course S by W 13 knots to intercept steamer steering East.

5.12pm: Stopped and boarded Swedish SS “Texas” and sent to Kirkwall with armed guard Sub Lieutenant Butler RNR in charge, Lat 59 09 N, Long 14 50 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

6.45pm: Proceeded N55W, 8 knots.

11.0pm: Leeway 10 degrees.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 246 miles]

[Squally north westerly wind force 6 or 7 for most of day, with sea state very rough to high and hail in middle of day]


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12 January 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 58.45, Long -13.52

[Patrolling to and fro, zig-zagging during daylight]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 197 miles]

[Wind north easterly force 7 to 8 in early am, then 6 to 5 until early pm, sea very rough to high in am, reducing in pm]


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13 January 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 58.50, Long -13.47

1.0am: Ceased zig-zag.

3.0am: Leeway 10 degrees.

11.13am: Altered course N73W, 14 knots towards steamer.

0.30pm: Altered course N50W, 11 knots. Challenged “Hildebrand”.

1.30pm: 13 knots zig-zag 1 point type IV.

5.0pm: Altered course N80E 15 knots towards vessel.

6.6pm: Stopped and hailed Danish Barque “SOKOTO”, Lat 58 27 N, Long 15 40 W. Unable to board owing to sea. Proceeded in company with her NW0.5N.

8.18pm: Altered course South 15 knots to intercept a steamer.

8.46pm: Stopped and boarded Swedish SS “Sydland” and sent to Kirkwall with armed guard Mr Ramsey RNR in charge. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR. Lat 58 24 N, Long 15 43 W.

9.45pm: Proceeded N18W 13 knots towards “Sokoto”.

Midnight: 6 knots “Sokoto” distant 2 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 219 miles]

[Squally north easterly wind force 6 or 7 all day, sea very rough to high, snow on and off]


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14 January 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 58.22, Long -14.90

1.0am: Speeds as required to keep station on Sokoto.

3.0am: Course made good N20W.

4.0am: Closed “Sokoto”.

4.30am: Stopped and boarded Danish 4 masted Barque “Sokoto” and sent to Stornaway with armed guard, Sub Lieutenant Slaughter in charge, Lat 58 40 N, Long 16 32 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

5.30am: Proceeded S67E 11 knots.

8.37am: 13 knots zig-zag 2 points type III.

9.38am: Altered course South to intercept sailing vessel. Ceased zig-zag.

9.45am: Divisions. Divine Service.

11.0am: Identified Sailing Vessel as “Sierra Miranda” boarded previously by “Hildebrand” [see log for HMS Hildebrand for 13 January 1917].

11.15am: Altered course SSW 15 knots to intercept a steamer.

0.10pm: Stopped and boarded British SS Westl~~ [name off edge of page - possibly Westlands] Admiralty Oiler 156. Allowed to Proceed, Lat 58 11 N, Long 14 51 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

1.0pm: Proceeded S79E, 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type II.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 192 miles]

[Wind and sea reducing during day and visibility very good in pm]


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15 January 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 59.15, Long -9.92

7.50am: Observed vessel without lights altered course N15E 15 knots to intercept.

7.55am: Challenged “Hildebrand”. 7.56am: Resumed Course N81E 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III.

8.40am: W by N to close “Hildebrand”.

8.59am: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Hildebrand” and received 19 ratings for “Ebro” and 1 for “Motagua”.

9.25am: Proceeded NE by N 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

10.30am: Altered course N22E towards sailing vessel.

11.12am: Exercised submarine attack.

11.34am: Observed and challenged HMS “Virginian”.

11.36am: Stopped and boarded Danish Barque “Nelly” [possibly one of the last sightings of this ship, though she is seen again the next day]. Boarding Office SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

0.17pm: “Nelly” allowed to proceed. 0.28pm: Proceeded N79W 15 knots, zig-zag 1 point type IV to intercept steamer.

1.10pm: Stopped and boarded SS “Abr W Selmer” [Albrecht W Selmer - listed here under later name of “Asian”] and sent to Kirkwall with armed guard Mr Mackellar in charge, Lat 59 18 N, Long 10 12 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

1.15pm: Closed HMS Motagua. 1.20pm: Received mail and discharged 1 rating to “Motagua”.

2.18pm: Proceeded N22W 13 knots zig-zag 2 points type III.

6.0pm: Ceased zig-zag, 10 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 237 miles]


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16 January 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 59.08, Long -10.00

7.25am: Altered course SW 15 knots in direction of light seen for 1 minute. 7.30am: Utmost speed. 7.48am: Altered course SE 15 knots.

7.55am: Dropped Depth Charge. 8.0am: Light not again seen, altered course West. 8.15am: Zig-zag 2 points type III.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers. 10.0am: General Quarters (Sixth).

10.25am: Altered course N22W zig zag 1point type IV to intercept steamer westbound.

11.25am: Fired one round to stop vessel.

11.53am: Stopped and boarded British SS “Galileo”, Lat 59 50 N, Long 10 00 W. Allowed to proceed. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

0.25pm: Proceeded S52W 13 knots, zig-zag 2 point type III.

4.10pm: Altered course N55W zig-zag 1 point type IV towards Sailing Vessel.

5.25pm: Passed Danish Barque “Nelly” boarded 15th. 5.30pm: Ceased zig-zag. Speed 10 knots.

9.36pm: Altered course S53E to intercept a steamer.

10.6pm: Stopped and boarded Russian SS “Condor” and allowed to proceed. Lat 59 38 N, Long 11 03 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

10.40pm: Proceeded N80E 15 knots to intercept another steamer.

11.15pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Kolaastind” and allowed to proceed, Lat 59 41 N, Long 10 51 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

11.53pm: Proceeded N77E, 10 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 237 miles]


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17 January 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 59.65, Long -11.02

0.48am: Altered course S26E to intercept steamer bound West.

1.54am: Stopped and boarded Danish SS “Minsk” and allowed to proceed. Lat 59 41 N, Long 10 19 W.

2.22am: Proceeded N22E 10 knots.

[Zig-zagging on and off on patrol for rest of day, in relatively quiet, fine weather]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 232 miles]


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18 January 1917

From C Patrol to Swarbacks Minn

Lat 60.58, Long -10.08

10.0am: Altered course N34E 14 knots zig-zag 2pts type III. Left Patrol.

10.35am: Observed and challenged “Otway”.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Read Warrant No 70. Exercised Fire Stations. Prepared for night defence.

6.0pm: 11 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

6.46pm: Altered course S46W and variously to examine British Trawler H218 [listed here as “Toronto], Lat 61 57 N, Long 9 34 W.

7.15pm: Resumed course N34E, 11 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 253 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Lat 62 30 N, Long 9 15 W, N12E, 119 miles]


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19 January 1917

From C Patrol to Swarbacks Minn

Lat 63.17, Long -4.83

0.10am: Altered course NE and variously examining British Trawler GY838 [“Zaree”, seen before].

1.10am: Resumed course N34E.

2.0am: Altered course S75E.

7.30am: 14 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

10.15am: General Quarters (seventh).

11.0am: Altered course S10E.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence. Read Warrants Nos 73 and 74.

5.30pm: Altered course S6E, 10.5 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 281 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Lat 60 21 N, Long 1 27 W, S30.5E, 186 miles]

[South easterly then southerly wind force 5 or 6 for most of day, sea rough in pm]


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20 January 1917

From C Patrol and at Swarbacks Minn

Lat 60.38, Long -1.37 [estimated]

1.13am: Altered course N68E to examine vessel. 1.23am: N40W and passed schooner. 1.37am: Altered course S6E, 10 knots.

4.0am: Altered course SW to intercept steamer.

4.30pm: Altered course WSW and closely examined Dutch SS “Gasterland” [Gaasterland], Lat 61 00 N, Long 2 15 W.

4.44am: Proceeded 14 knots S12E. Sounding every quarter hour.

5.35am: Soundings 70 fathoms, s [sand].

6.5am: Observed Eshaness Light S4E, altered course S3W, 15 knots.

7.33am: Eshaness Light abeam distant 2.6 miles, altered course S23E. HMTBD “Lively” in company.

8.16am: Passed Murbie Stacks Light, altered course SE and as necessary.

8.25am: Passed Boom Defence. 8.40am: Let go starboard anchor.

9.10am: Vessel brought up in No 1 Berth [assume at Busta Voe, as previously]. Secured cable - 5 shackles out. Finished with Engines.

9.30am: Colliers Foreland and Sampan arrived alongside and secured.

10.0am: Commenced coaling.

5.50pm: Ceased coaling. Received 486 tons.

[Course and Distance run through the Water: Indirect 190 miles]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 974 tons]


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21 January 1917

At Swarbacks Minn

Lat 60.38, Long -1.37

5.45am: Resumed coaling.

7.20am: Finished coaling. Received 54 Tons. Total 550 Tons.

am: Hands washing decks and unrigging coaling gear.

10.0am: Hands to clean. 10.45am: Divine Service.

1.0pm: Special Leave to Starboard Watch till 4.45pm.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1508 tons]


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22 January 1917

At Swarbacks Minn

Lat 60.38, Long -1.37

7.0am: Hands Cleaning ship.

1.0pm: Away all Boats.

2.30pm: All Boats Hoisted and Secured for Sea. Special leave to Port Watch till 5.15pm.

5.0pm: Hands Preparing ship for Sea.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Weather fine and quiet, noon temperature 42F]


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23 January 1917

At Swarbacks Minn

Lat 60.38, Long -1.37

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

4.0pm: Evening quarters.

4.35pm: WG Jones AB Landed on leave. Read Warrant No 72.

7.0pm: 3 Armed guards on board 1 Hilary, 2 Patia.

11.10pm: Stations for leaving harbour. 11.20pm: Anchor up. Engines as requisite canting. 11.28pm: Full ahead.

11.32pm: Passed Hevden Ness.

11.44pm: Half speed passing boom. 11.46pm: 15 knots West. 11.49pm: Set Course N46W.

11.53pm: Murbie Stacks Light abeam distant 3 cables.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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24 January 1917

From Swarbacks Minn to Patrol

Lat 62.65, Long -4.97

0.9am: Hillswick Light abeam. Log 2.6.

0.41am: Altered course N15W. Log 10.4.

1.30am: Zig-zag 1.5 points type IV.

8.0am: Zig-zag 2 points type III.

8.15am: Observed HMS “Andes”.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers. 10.0am: General Quarters (eighth).

11.56am: Altered course SSW. Noon: S32W, zig-zag 2 points type II.

1.0pm: Zig-zag 2 points type III.

4.14pm: Altered course W by S to intercept trawler.

4.32pm: Resumed course S32W.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence.

6.0pm: Zig-zag 1 point type IV.

6.15pm: Observed Sumbo Light abeam. Log 81.9.

6.30pm: Ceased zig-zag.

10.0pm: Altered course S54W. 10.25pm: Altered course N35E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 177 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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25 January 1917

From Swarbacks Minn to A Patrol

Lat 62.62, Long -5.63

0.44am: Altered course N24E to intercept a trawler.

1.30am: Stopped and boarded British Trawler “Jonquil” [listed here] and allowed to proceed. Lat 61 05 N, Long 6 16 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

2.35am: Proceeded N48E 14 knots.

3.25am: Altered course N by E knots to intercept trawler.

3.40am: Stopped and hailed British Trawler GY550 [Corvus, listed with trawler above] and allowed to proceed Lat 61 19 N, Long 6 04 W.

3.47am: Proceeded N48E 14 knots.

6.30am: Observed the loom of Katelin [?] Light N58W.

7.0am: Altered course SE to intercept a trawler.

7.50am: Stopped and boarded British Trawler GY922 [Braeriach, listed with other trawlers above] and allowed to proceed. Lat 61 55 N, Long 5 50 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

8.25am: Proceeded N48E 14 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

9.30am: Altered course North.

10.25am: Altered course W by S towards trawler. 10.40am: Altered course North zig-zag 2 points type III.

Noon: Altered course N37W.

1.10pm: Altered course S49E. In station on A Patrol.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Starboard Gun’s Crews “Out Collision Mat”. Prepared for night defence.

6.0pm: Altered course N49W. Ceased zig-zag 10 knots.

[Distance run through the Water: 308 miles]

[Squally south easterly wind force 5 from noon onwards, weather fine or overcast, noon temperature 42F, sea temperature 46F]


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26 January 1917

At A Patrol

Lat 62.72, Long -6.17

6.0am: Altered course S48E.

7.30am: 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

9.13am: Altered course S58E. Observed French AMC “Champagne” [listed here as “Oropesa”].

9.28am: Altered course S25E, zig-zag 1 point type IV.

10.10am: General Quarters (First).

1.0pm: Zig-zag 2 points type III.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Read Warrant No 71. Prepared for night defence.

5.0pm: Altered course N51W, 12 knots. 5.30pm: 10 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

7.10pm: 11 knots, zig-zag 2 points type IV.

9.50pm: Ceased zig-zag. 10 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 256 miles]


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27 January 1917

On A Patrol

Lat 63.00, Long -6.80

[Patrolling to and fro, zigzagging during daylight, main changes of course at 7am; 11.10am, 2.40pm and 6.30pm]

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence. Read Warrant No 75.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 262 miles]


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28 January 1917

At A Patrol

Lat 63.28, Long -6.35

10.0am: Divisions. 10.30am: Divine Service.

0.20pm: Observed and challenged “Patia”.

0.40pm: Observed and challenged “Champagne”.

0.50pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to Patia with mails, armed guard and Staff Surgeon.

1.25pm: Proceeded West 14 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III. Left A Patrol for D.

4.30pm: Altered course S24W 15 knots towards smoke.

5.30pm: Ceased zig-zag.

5.50pm: Stopped and boarded British Trawler “Aquarius” [listed here], Lat 63 30 N, Long 7 26 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

6.25pm: Proceeded S80E 14 knots.

7.40pm: Mygganaes [Myggenaes] Light abeam distant 16.25 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 260 miles]


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29 January 1917

From A Patrol to D Patrol

Lat 59.40, Long -10.83

7.0am: Zig-zag 2 points type III.

9.12am: Altered course WNW to intercept steamer.

9.17am: Altered course ESE and variously identifying Danish SS “Lilleborg” [listed here] previously boarded.

9.32am: Proceeded S39E, zig-zag 2 points type III to intercept schooner.

10.7am: Stopped and boarded Danish Schooner “Hamlet” [listed with Lilleborg above], Lat 59 34 N, Long 10 25 W. Sent to Stornaway with armed guard Mr Baker RNR in charge. BO [Boarding Officer] SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR,

10.45am: Altered course S69W 14 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

0.10pm: Observed and challenged HMS “Changuinola”.

3.30pm: Observed “Hilary”, altered course N30W.

4.5pm: Stopped. 4.8pm: Hilary’s boat alongside for mails and armed guard.

4.12pm: Proceeded 15 knots S11E, zig-zag 1 point type IV.

6.30pm: Ceased zig-zag.

7.50pm: Altered course S15W towards HM Trawlers Rushcoe [mentioned here] and Tenby Castle [listed here].

8.30pm: Stopped and despatched 3 Officers - Sub Lieutenant Wolfendon, Midshipmen Ramsay and Redfearn to trawlers for armed guard duties.

9.10pm: Proceeded N80W 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type IV.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 281 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Lat 58 43 N, Long 12 09 W, S46W, 59 miles]


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30 January 1917

At D Patrol

Lat 57.50, Long -11.48

10.0am: General Quarters (Second).

10.50am: Altered course WNW to intercept westbound steamer.

11.35am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS Kongsfos and allowed to proceed. Lat 57 30 N, Long 11 29 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

0.14pm: Proceeded S11W 15 knots, zig-zag 1 point type IV.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 283 miles]


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31 January 1917

At D Patrol

Lat 56.62, Long -13.73

2.20am: Observed for short time light NxW. 2.30am: Altered course N11W 15 knots.

2.55am: Light observed again WxS, altered course WSW.

4.0am: Light not again seen.

[Zig-zagging to and fro for rest of day]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 304 miles]


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[Log page not filled in]



LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1917


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[Cover of Copy of Log for February 1917, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in, addressed to The Admiralty, signed by C Wrightson, Commander in Command, not dated]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]


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1 February 1917

At D Patrol

Lat 57.67, Long -10.72

10.50am: Observed HM Trawler “Walpole”.

11.30: 12 knots, altered course WSW, “Walpole” in company.

0.10pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to Walpole with Sub Lieutenant Butler RNR for boarding duties.

0.37pm: Proceeded NW various speeds. 0.45pm: Altered course N55W, 14 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 276 miles]

[Weather fine but showery, noon temperature 43F, sea temperature 49F]


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2 February 1917

At D Patrol

Lat 57.72, Long -13.57

[Zig-zagging to and from on patrol, main changes of course at 4.30am, 9.13am, noon, 1.0pm and 7.0pm]

11.30am: Observed Rockall S76W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 284 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Rockall S33W, 8 miles]


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3 February 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 57.82, Long -11.42

9.0am: Altered course N40W to intercept steamer westbound.

9.55am: Altered course S80W and signalled Norwegian SS “Syna” flying clearance flag. Allowed to proceed.

10.0am: Resumed course N65W.

10.30pm: Altered course S47E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 269 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Lat 56 09 N, Long 9 00 W, S38E, 128 miles]


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4 February 1917

From D Patrol to Glasgow

Lat 55.80, Long -4.97

2.0am: Zig-zag 1 point type IV.

2.55am: Inishtrahull Light S18W, altered course S6E.

4.30am: Inishtrahull Light N67W, Oversay Island Light N64E, altered course S47E.

5.59am: Passed Bull Point, Rathlin Island.

6.12am: Rue Point abeam distant 6 cables.

6.32am: Torr Point abeam altered course S22E.

7.40am: Altered course N79E, zig-zag 2 points type III utmost speed.

9.40am: Ailsa Craig Light House abeam distant 2 miles.

11.45am: Passed Little Cumbrae. Ceased zig-zag.

0.41pm: Slow passing through Boom Gate. 0.50pm: Embarked Pilot. Proceeded to Tail of Bank anchorage.

1.14pm: Let go Starboard anchor and veered 5 Shackles.

1.18pm: Vessel Brought up. Greenock Town Hall S4W, Greenock Steeple S45W.

5.0pm: Evening quarters. Draft Forward 18ft 2in, Aft 23ft 6in.

7.30pm: Commenced to heave in cable.

7.45pm: Anchor aweigh proceeded up river to Pilot’s directions.

9.0pm: Passed Bowling and secured tugs. One forward and one aft.

10.10pm: Passed Govan.

10.25pm: Entered Prince’s Dock. 11.0pm: Vessel secured at Berth No 28 (Coal Hoist). Rung off Engines. Sub Lieutenant Slaughter and Midshipman Redfearn with ratings rejoined ship from armed guard duties.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 338 miles]

[Weather fine and quiet after early snow, noon temperature 35F, sea temperature 43F]


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5 February 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29 [estimated]

am: Draft Forward 18ft 6in, Aft 22ft 10in.

8.30am: Hands received monthly payment.

9.30am: Hands employed as requisite.

10.30am: Leave to starboard Watch till midnight 9th February.

3.15pm: Commenced coaling into No 3 Hold.

5.0pm: Local leave to second part of Port Watch till 7.0am.

6.0pm: Night shift coaling, 27 Men and 3 Foremen.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 543 tons]

[Misty from noon onwards, noon temperature 33F]


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6 February 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

3.15am: Ceased coaling.

10.0am: Resumed coaling, 27 Men, 2 Foremen.

Noon: Finished coaling No 3 Hold.

0.15pm: Hands to Stations for Shifting Ship. Pilot and two tugs in attendance. Shifted Ship to No 14 Berth.

1.50pm: Vessel secured in new Berth. Hands employed taking in stores.

3.0pm: 27 Men and 3 Foremen coaling into Cross Bunker.

5.0pm: Local leave to first part of Port Watch till 7.0am.

6.0pm: Night shift coaling 56 Men and 3 Foremen.


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7 February 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: Day shift coaling, 31 Men, 3 Foremen.

10.0am: Commander CAW Wrightson RN joined ship to relieve Captain EVFR Dugmore RN.

11.30am: Sandy Chief Writer discharged to Hospital.

5.0pm: Local leave to second part of Port Watch till 7.0am.

6.0pm: Night Shift Coaling 32 men and 3 Foremen.


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8 February 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: Day shift coaling, 39 Men and 3 Foremen.

8.0am: Hands employed painting etc.

2.20pm: Finished Coaling. Received 2152 tons.

2.30pm: Two tugs and Pilot in attendance, left No 14 Berth and shifted ship to No 28.

3.45pm: Vessel resecured in No 28.

5.30pm: Local leave to first part of port watch till 7.0am.


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9 February 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

8.0am: Hands employed taking in stores etc.

10.0am: Lost overboard by accident one Box Cordite 6 inch.

pm: Hands taking in stores, ammunition etc.

5.0pm: Local leave to second part of watch till 7.0am.

Midnight: Starboard Watch returned from leave.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2612 tons]


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10 February 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

am: Hands employed taking in stores, ammunition etc and Preparing ship for sea.

2.0pm: Local leave to port watch till midnight.

4.0pm: Starboard Watch as in forenoon.

6.0pm: Taylor LS [Leading Seaman] discharged to HMS “Pembroke”.


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11 February 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

1.0am: Eleven Ratings RNCVR [Royal Naval Canadian Volunteer Reserve] joined ship.

6.0am: 13 Men and 1 Foreman coaling.

9.45am: Landed Roman Catholics to Church.

10.0am: Divisions. 10.15am: Divine Service.

1.0pm: Special leave to part of Starboard Watch till 6.0pm.

9.0pm: Ten Ratings discharged to RN Barracks Chatham.


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12 February 1917

From Glasgow to C Patrol

Lat 55.97, Long -4.75 [rough estimate]

am: Draft Forward 25ft 3in, Aft 25ft 0in.

1.0am: Pilot and two tugs arrived. 1.10am: Tugs secured. 1.20am: Let go from wharf and proceeded out of docking [sic]. Engines and helm as requisite.

1.36am: Entered River. Speeds as necessary.

2.40am: Passed Rothesay Dock.

3.15am: Passed Bowling. Let go head tug.

3.37am: Dumbarton Rock.

4.15am: Passed Greenock. Manouevred for Berth.

4.40am: Let go Starboard anchor and veered 5 Shackles. 4.45am: Vessel brought up. Church Steeple S23W, Rosneath Buoy N65W. 4.50am: Discharged Pilot.

8.0am: Hands cleaning ship and preparing for sea.

10.0am: General quarters.

11.30am: Despatched Motor Boat to shore with mails etc.

0.50pm: Commenced to heave in anchor. 1.7pm: Anchor aweigh. Canted ship head West and waited for Motor Boat.

1.20pm: Motor Boat returned and hoisted. Proceeded 13 knots WNW.

1.50pm: Slow passing boom.

2.12pm: Skelmorlie Beacon abeam, altered course S26W.

2.47pm: Little Cumbrae abeam, zig-zag 2 points type III.

3.39pm: Holy Island Light House abeam distant 7 cables.

4.30pm: Passed HMS Hilary.

6.0pm: Maiden’s Light S69W, Corsewall Point Light S54 [rest of bearing off edge of page], altered course S85W.

7.30pm: Altered course N19W. Ceased zig-zag. 7.49pm: Torr Point abeam distant 2 miles, altered course N51W.

8.20pm: Rue Point abeam distant 11 cables, altered course N52E, zig-zag 2 points type III.

10.40pm: Inishtrahull Light abeam distant 9 miles.


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13 February 1917

From Glasgow to C Patrol

Lat 56.48, Long -11.20

3.0am: Zig-zag 2 points type III.

8.0am: Altered course NWxN towards steamer.

9.20am: Resumed Course N14W.

9.40am: Altered course WxS towards steamer.

10.0am: General quarters.

11.0am: Disperse.

Noon: Signalled British SS “Elseston” Glasgow to Genoa. Allowed to proceed.

0.23pm: Altered course N34W to intercept another steamer.

1.24pm: Altered course N70W and signalled Norwegian SS “Beacon”, Lat 56 30 N, Long 11 44 W. Correct clearance Flag. Glasgow to Alexandria. Allowed to proceed. Observed another steamer WNW.

4.40pm: Signalled British SS “Chicago City” [listed here], Lat 56 29 N, Long 13 10 W. Flying Correct Clearance Flag, bound to New York, allowed to proceed.

8.30pm: Speed 12 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 303 miles]

[Weather fine and clear, noon temperature 46F, sea temperature 49F]


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14 February 1917

From Glasgow to C Patrol

Lat 59.47, Long -9.97

1.0am: 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III.

8.10am: Observed HMS Columbella altered course N79E towards her.

8.55am: Stopped. Closed Columbella’s boat and transferred ratings.

9.12am: Proceeded 13 knots N20E, zig-zag 2 points type III.

11.30am: Altered course S41W.

3.30pm: Altered course S81W, zig-zag 3 points type IV. In station on C Patrol.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence. Read Warrants Nos 82, 83 and 84. Exercised Fire Stations.

6.0pm: Altered course N82E.

10.40pm: 10.5 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 291 miles]


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15 February 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 59.13, Long -9.37

[Nothing much happening today, all log entries shown here as example]

3.0am: 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type IV.

4.0am: Altered course North. 4.5am: Altered course N11W, zig-zag 2 points type III.

5.4am: Altered course S57E.

6.40am: Altered course S80W, zig-zag 3 points type IV.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers.

10.0am: Third Degree of vigilance.

Noon: Altered course S78W.

4.0pm: Altered course S6E, zig-zag 2 points type III.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence. Exercised Collision Stations.

6.30pm: Altered course N7W. Second Degree of vigilance.

8.0pm: Altered course N83E, zig-zag 3 points type IV.

9.0pm: Third Degree of vigilance.

10.0pm: Altered course N80E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 257 miles]


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16 February 1917

[shown as 1916, in error]

At C Patrol

Lat 58.97, Long -9.22

5.40am: 2nd degree of Vigilance.

10.0am: General Quarters (Immediate Action).

7.0pm: Reduced to 11 knots and commenced zz 2 points type III.

8.15pm: 3rd Degree of vigilance.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 259 miles]


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17 February 1917

[shown as 1916, in error]

At C Patrol

Lat 59.30, Long -8.75

6.0am: Altered course S80W. 2nd Degree of vigilance.

7.10am: Altered course SW and variously to intercept steamer.

7.30am: Signalled British SS Teakwood and escort HM Trawlers “Northward” and “Lysander” [both listed here], Lat 59 31 N, Long 7 59 W.

7.50am: Proceeded S83W 15 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

10.10am: Altered course N82E and turned 16 points every 20 minutes waiting at rendezvous for Patia.

11.30am: Altered course North to intercept steamer.

11.52am: Stopped and boarded British SS Massasoit (Admiralty Oiler), Lat 59 48 N, Long 8 45 W. Allowed to Proceed. BO SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

0.45pm: Proceeded 13 knots S80W and N82E zig-zag 3 points type IV. Turning every 20 minutes.

5.34pm: Altered course North. Abandoned rendezvous.

7.30pm: Altered course S85W, 10 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 263 miles]

[Light winds, misty almost all day, noon temperature 45F, sea temperature 49F]


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18 February 1917

[shown as 1916, in error]

At C Patrol

Lat 59.40, Long -8.77

6.0am: Altered course S49W. Log fouled. Log 174.7. 6.10am: Log hauled in and cleared.

7.45am: Switched on Searchlights.

Noon: Altered course WNW. Abandoned Rendezvous with Patia.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 260 miles]


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19 February 1917

[shown as 1916, in error]

At C Patrol

Lat 59.20, Long -10.60

0.30pm: Observed and challenged Patia.

0.46pm: Starboard Cutter dispatched to Patia.

1.10pm: In cutter, returned with Sub Lieutenant Wolfenden and 3 ratings from Armed Guard Duties and 3 absentees.

1.15pm: Proceeded N65W, Log streamed, zz 2 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 270 miles]


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20 February 1917

[shown as 1916, in error]

At C Patrol

Lat 59.18, Long -11.08

10.0am: Exercised General Quarters, ceased zig-zagging. 10.40am: Secured, resumed zig-zagging.

4.40pm: Thick fog, 10 knots, altered course N83W, stop zig-zag.

5.38pm: 13 knots, altered course S85E, zz 3 points Type IV.

8.0pm: 10 knots. Stopped ZZ.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 229 miles]


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21 February 1917

[shown as 1916, in error]

At C Patrol

Lat 59.17, Long -10.75

[Patrolling to and fro, main changes of course at 6am and 5pm]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 250 miles]


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22 February 1917

[shown as 1916, in error]

At C Patrol [presumably - not stated in log]

Lat 59.27, Long -10.57

[Another day of zig-zagging to and fro and nothing much happening, though becoming squally in evening]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 260 miles]


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23 February 1917

[shown as 1916, in error]

At C Patrol [presumably - not stated in log]

Lat 59.47, Long -10.35

10.0am: Altered course N4E, zz 2 points Type III to intercept sailing vessel steering East.

11.0am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian Barque Pharos, Lat 59 29 N, Long 10 19 W. Sent to Stornoway with Armed Guard Midshipman Homewood RNR in charge. [signed] SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR BO.

0.5pm: Proceeded SSE 13 knots, zz 3 points Type IV.

1.45pm: Observed and Challenged “Moldavia”.

2.40pm: Stopped and transferred ratings to “Moldavia’s” Cutter.

2.52pm: Proceeded 13 knots West zz 2 points Type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 229 miles]


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24 February 1917

[shown as 1916, in error]

At C Patrol

Lat 59.35, Long -9.87

10.30am: Altered course S82E, zig-zag 3 points type IV. Exercised “Prepare to be taken in tow”.

0.7pm: Altered course N85W, zz 2 points type III.

1.30pm: Altered course S80W.

6.0pm: Altered course N85E. 2nd Degree of Vigilance.

8.30pm: 10 knots. Stopped zz.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 258 miles]


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25 February 1917

[shown as 1916, in error]

At C Patrol

Lat 59.60, Long -9.08

Noon: Altered course NW to intercept Sailing vessel steering NE.

0.20pm: Altered course NNW and variously. 0.38pm: Stopped and boarded Danish Schooner “YRSA” [listed here], Lat 59 40 N, Long 9 13 W and sent to Stornoway with Armed Guard Mr Baker RNR in charge.

[BO SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR]

1.33pm: Proceeded S85W, 13 knots, zz 2 points Type III.

6.0pm: Gun’s Crews on 2nd degree of Vigilance.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 245 miles]

[Squally north westerly wind force 6 from noon onwards, with sea state rough to very rough from 8am, weather fine, noon temperature 46F, sea temperature 48F]


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26 February 1917

[shown as 1916, in error]

At C Patrol

Lat 59.53, Long -9.60

6.0am: Altered course S85W, 14 knots. 2nd degree of Vigilance.

7.30am: 3rd degree of Vigilance.

8.45am: Sighted SS steering WNW.

9.15am: Stopped. Starboard Cutter slipped boarded British Trawler “Phoebe” [mentioned in Chapter III here] Fleetwood to Iceland, Lat 59 39 N, Long 9 00 W

[BO SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR]

9.53am: Cutter hoisted, half ahead. 9.54am: 13 knots. Proceeded West, zz 2 points Type III.

6.0pm: Altered course N82E, zz 3 points Type IV. 2nd degree of Vigilance.

8.0pm: 3rd degree of Vigilance.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 220 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[North westerly wind force 6 until 10am, with very rough sea. Wind and sea moderating slightly later in day]


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27 February 1917

[shown as 1916, in error]

On C Patrol

Lat 59.32, Long -10.65

6.0am: 2nd Degree of vigilance.

7.30am: 3rd Degree of vigilance.

1.40pm: Observed and challenged “Changuinola”, altered course S55W.

1.50pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to Changuinola with back signals.

2.20pm: Cutter returned with 6 ratings. Proceeded 13 knots S85E, zig-zag 2 points type III.

9.0pm: Altered course S75W. Ceased zig-zag.

11.0pm: Zig-zag 1 point type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 259 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Squally south westerly then north westerly wind force 6 or 7 from 10am onwards, sea state very rough, rain and/or mist for most of day, noon air and sea temperature 50F]


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28 February 1917

[shown as January, in error]

At C Patrol

Lat 59.03, Long -11.18

4.0am: Altered course SWxW to intercept steamer.

4.40am: Intercepted Norwegian SS “Activ” Steering North, Lat 58 40 N, Long 12 00 W, allowed to proceed. Flying Clearance Flag.

5.0am: Proceeded S11W 12 knots zig-zag 3 points type IV.

7.40am: Observed and challenged “Hildebrand”.

8.26am: Stopped and discharged 2 ratings to “Hildebrand”.

8.38am: Proceeded 13 knots N80E, zig-zag 2 points type III.

Noon: 3rd Degree of vigilance

1.5pm: Observed and challenged “Patia”.

6.0pm: Altered course N83E, zig-zag 3 points type IV. 2nd Degree of vigilance.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 231 miles]

[Squally north westerly wind in am, changing to south westerly in pm, force 5 or 6 until 10pm with rough sea all day and hail at times in am]



LOGS FOR MARCH 1917


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[Cover of Copy of Log for March 1917, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in, addressed to The Admiralty, signed by Commander in Command (as previous month)]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]


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1 March 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 59.63, Long -8.97

1.0am: 13 knots zig-zag 3 points Type IV. 2nd degree of vigilance.

3.30am: 11 knots zz 2 points Type III. 3rd Degree of Vigilance.

7.15am: 3rd degree of Vigilance.

9.57am: Altered course SSE to intercept steamer steering [blank].

11.2am: Stopped and boarded Admiralty oiler “San Edwardo” [San Eduardo, listed here], Lat 59 32 N, Long 8 57, and allowed her to proceed. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR. Proceeded NNE to intercept SS steering NW.

0.27pm: Stopped and Boarded Norwegian SS “Hop”, Lat N 59 41, Long 8 58 W, allowed to proceed. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

1.10pm: Proceeded N75W, 14 knots, zz 2 points Type III.

3.15pm: Sighted and Challenged “CHAMPAGNE”.

3.30pm: N50W. Stopped and dispatched cutter to “Champagne”.

4.9pm: Cutter returned with Mails. Proceeded 13 knots zz 2 points Type [blank] S60W.

7.0pm: Altered course N85W. 3rd Degree of Vigilance.

10.30pm: Stopped zz, altered course S72E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 245 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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2 March 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 59.65, Long -10.30

6.0am: Altered course N80W. 2nd Degree of Vigilance.

9.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance.

9.56am: Stopped Target. Log hauled in.

10.5am: Commenced firing 1 inch aiming.

10.44am: Cease fire. Stopped and Picked up Target. 10.53am: Proceeded N56W, 13 knots, zz 2 points Type III. Streamed log.

6.10pm: Altered course S77E, zz 3 points Type IV. 2nd Degree of Vigilance.

7.30pm: 3rd Degree of Vigilance.

9.30pm: Lat 59 44 N, Long 10 45 W.

11.0pm: Sighted Admiralty Oiler No 125 “Mirita” [listed here] bound for Texas from Sunderland

11.36pm: 13 knots S77E zz 3 points Type IV.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 213 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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3 March 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 59.65, Long -11.33

3.29am: Altered course WxS to inspect light.

3.52am: WxS Signalled SS “Cordova” [probably this ship] steering WxS.

4.53am: 13 knots S77E, zz 2 points Type III.

6.0am: Altered course N79W, zz 2 points Type III. 6.30am: 2nd Degree of Vigilance, 3 points Type IV.

7.30am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance.

10.7am: Altered course SWxS to intercept SS steering WNW, zz 2 points Type III.

10.40am: Challenged SS “Cordova”, allowed to proceed. Proceeded N79W.

5.20pm: Altered course S77E. 2nd Degree of Vigilance.

8.0pm: Altered course S75E. 3rd Degree of Vigilance.

Midnight: ZZ 2 points Type III, 13 knots, altered course S70E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 241 miles]

[Wind and sea increasing in late evening, south easterly force 8 with very rough sea at midnight]


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4 March 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 59.82, Long -11.00

5.30am: Lost Port after Life Raft and Gear overboard due to heavy rolling. Lat 59 58 N, Long 8 57 W.

9.45am: Divisions. Muster by Open List. Divine Service.

0.5pm: Observed SS steering East. 0.15pm: Altered course SE and variously.

0.30pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Voss”, [Lat] 59 49 N, [Long] 10 53 W, sent to Kirkwall with Armed Guard Lieutenant Angus RNR in charge. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

1.38pm: Proceeded N86W 13 knots, zz 2 points type III.

2.50pm: Sighted Sailing Ship, altered course S23E. 3.0pm: Courses and speeds as necessary cruising in vicinity of Norwegian ship [name left blank] advancing ENE 2.5 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 230 miles]

[Squally south easterly or southerly wind from force 6 to 9 all day, sea very rough until 1pm, high to very high for rest of day, with rain at times and mist in pm. Noon temperature 44F, sea temperature 48F]


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5 March 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 60.67, Long -11.55

am: Courses and speeds as necessary, cruising in vicinity of Norwegian ship “Madjade” awaiting opportunity to board.

11.0am: Advancing NE 2.5 knots.

3.0pm: Cruising as in forenoon.

8.0pm: Following sailing vessel one mile astern of her. Courses and speeds as necessary.

10.0pm: Advancing approximately NExN 2.5 knots.

[Distance run through the Water: 126 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: N11E, 50 miles]

[Squally south easterly wind force 8 all day, with sea very high, mist on and off and snow from noon]


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6 March 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 60.72, Long -12.20

am: Courses and speeds as necessary keeping station astern of sailing vessel awaiting opportunity to board. Advancing approximately NE 2.5 knots.

4.0am: Weather moderating.

7.10am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian ship “Majade” [note difference in name from previous day, actually “Najade” - see below], Lat 61 31 N, Long 11 10 W, ordered to Kirkwall with armed guard Mr Barber RNR in charge. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

8.14am: Proceeded SSW 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

[Distance run through the Water: 93 miles]

[Wind still squally south easterly, force 8 in early am with sea state high, reduced to force 6 with very rough sea at 8am, force 7 with high sea throughout pm]


[Note: Najade is mentioned in an account here, under Wireless Messages”. There is also information about “Ebro” here, as follows: EBRO [01], armed merchant cruiser, 21 March 1917, north of British Isles - members of her armed guard were on Norwegian barque Naiade or Najade, when the barque was sunk by U.59 off Fair Isle. All four of the armed guard were lost (dk).

Entry on Casualty List for 21 March 1917 reads as follows:

Ebro, armed merchant cruiser, members of armed guard on Norwegian barque Naiade (Norwegian - Najade), sunk by U.59 off Fair Isle, guard lost. ALEXANDER, James R, Ordinary Seaman, RNVR, Clyde Z 8148; BARBER, John, Ty/Midshipman, RNR; ROBINSON, Ronald J, Ordinary Seaman, J 55801 (Ch); SIMMONDS, John, Able Seaman (RFR B 3779), 183437 (Ch)]


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7 March 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 59.07, Long -14.62

8.50am: Sighted SS bearing S65W. 8.56am: Altered course S28W.

9.25am: Stopped and boarded British SS “Llandudno”, New York to Kirkwall (for orders). Lat 59 11 N, Long 14 02 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

10.30am: Proceeded N84W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 231 miles]

[Wind and sea slightly more moderate today though still rough]


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8 March 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 58.83, Long -17.15

11.53am: Observed and Challenged “Orvieto”, altered course East.

0.16pm: Slipped Starboard Cutter.

0.45pm: Cutter returned with Armed Guard Mr Homewood RNR in charge and mails. Proceeded S30W.

4.45pm: Evening Quarter[s]. 4.55pm: Half Speed during Night Defence Stations. 4.58pm: Full Speed. 5.3pm: Exercised Submarine Attack. 5.7pm: Proceeded N89E.

5.30pm: Position by Observation Lat 58 28 N, Long 18 05 W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 261 miles]


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9 March 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 57.97, Long -21.20

[Zig-zagging to and fro on patrol, main changes of course at 2am, 10.40am, 0.20pm, 3pm and 9pm]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 255 miles]


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10 March 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 57.85, Long -20.95

[Still zig-zagging to and fro]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 247 miles]


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11 March 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 58.02, Long -20.95

1.17am: Heavy Snow, 10 knots. Stopped zz. 1.30am: ZZ 3 points Type IV, 13 knots.

6.48am: 2nd Degree of Vigilance.

7.15am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance.

4.30pm: Observed and Challenged “Hilderbrand” [HMS Hildebrand]

5.0pm: Stopped. Cutter away to “Hilderbrand” for 1 Rating and Hilderbrand’s mail, helm and engines as requisite.

5.31pm: Proceeded N77E, [zig-zag] 2 points Type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 250 miles]


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12 March 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 57.82, Long -20.97

10.0am: Heavy Snows [sic] Squall.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 257 miles]


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13 March 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 56.22, Long -13.60

4.24am: Altered course Towards Vessel without Lights WxS0.5S.

6.0am: ZZ 1 point Type III WSW. Signalled SS “Strathfillan” [Strathfillan (2) listed here], Lat 54 30 N, Long 14 52 W. Steering WxS, Correct “Flag of Day”, allowed to Proceed. Reported Submarine sighted 2pm 12th, Lat 56 40 N, Long 11 0 W, steering NNW.

6.17am: Altered course S44E [zz] 1 point Type III.

9.48am: Log in. 10.0am: Log streamed. 10.40am: Abandon Ship stations.

1.56pm: Altered course N67E To intercept SS steering NW.

2.2pm: Altered course N30E. Examined British SS “SCINDIA” [Scindia (3) listed here], Liverpool to Bombay, allowed to Proceed, Lat 56 13 N, Long 11 30 W.

2.4pm: Proceed S60E, 2 points Type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 332 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: S67.5E, 249 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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14 March 1917

At Sea and at Glasgow [though not stated in log]

Lat 59.97, Long -4.78 [rough estimate]

0.50am: Inishtrahull bearing S7W.

2.0am: Altered course S8E, 2 points Type III.

2.47am: Observed and Challenged Gloucestershire.

3.0am: Inishowen Head abeam.

3.40am: Mull of Cantyre bearing S68E. 3.48am: Rue Point bearing S56E.

4.25am: Entered Rathlin sound. Stopped zig-zagging. 4.45am: Rue Point abeam.

5.15pm: Tor [Torr] Point abeam. Set course S20E, zz 2 points Type III.

9.23pm: Pladda Light Abeam. 9.45am: Holy Island Abeam.

10.40am: Cumbrae Abeam.

11.17am: Altered course N34E. Skelmorlie Buoy Abeam.

11.40am: Passed the Boom. 11.50am: Pilot boarded and Proceeded.

Noon: Helm and engines as requisite for passing up Clyde.

0.45pm: Passed Dumbarton.

1.12pm: Passed Bowling. Tugs fast fore and Aft.

1.31pm: Passed Dalmuir. 1.37pm: Rothesay Docks. 1.43pm: Renfrew.

2.18pm: Govan.

2.24pm: Arrived Prince’s Dock. 2.52pm: Berthed alongside No 12. 3.6pm: Ship all fast.

pm: 2 Ratings joined Ship from RN Barracks Chatham. Lieutenant Angus RNR with Armed Guard and Midshipman Baker RNR with Armed Guard rejoined ship. Leave to Port watch until noon 20th March.

6.0pm: Local leave to first part of Starboard Watch till 7am.

9.30pm: 1 Fireman discharged ashore.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 400 tons]


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15 March 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29 [estimated]

7.45am: Hands employed Painting Ship.

9.30am: Read Warrant 86.

1.15pm: Hands Employed painting Ship.

5.0pm: Local Leave second part Starboard Watch Till 7am.

[Weather fine, noon temperature 45F]


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16 March 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: 27 men and 3 Foremen Started coaling starboard side pockets. 26 men and 2 Foremen Started ballast into Port Side pockets.

7.45am: Hands employed as requisite.

9.30am: 3 ratings joined ship from “Eagle”.

11.25am: Funeral Party Lieutenant McFarlane RNR and 30 men Landed.

1.35pm: Hands Loading Stores and Painting Ship.

5.0pm: Local Leave first part Starboard Watch Until 7am.

5.30pm: 1 cot case discharged to hospital.

6.0pm: Ceased work at Coal and ballast.

6.20pm: 1 Fireman placed under arrest.

8.10pm: Funeral Party Returned.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1049 lbs]


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17 March 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: Ballast Party Started work.

7.45am: Hands employed Painting and Refitting.

1.40pm: Hands employed taking in Stores.

3.0pm: Leave second Part Starboard Watch Until 7am.

4.0pm: All Ballast aboard. Men employed Trimming same.

5.15pm: Rating for “Hilderbrand” [Hildebrand] joined Ship.

7.0pm: 4 ratings rejoined Ship.


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18 March 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

9.30am: 7 Ratings joined ship from “Eagle”. 7 RCs [Roman Catholics] landed for Church, returned 11.15.

9.45am: Divisions.

10.30am: C of E [Church of England] party landed for Church, 12.50 Returned.

5.10pm: Ballast Party finished, 200 tons in.


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19 March 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

5.15am: 28 Men and 2 Foremen coaling Port Side pockets.

7.45am and 1.30pm: Hands Employed as Requisite.

3.0pm: Coaling Party increased 56 men, 3 Foremen.

5.0pm: Local Leave second Part of Starboard Watch Until 7am.

6.0pm: Night Shift 33 Men and 3 Foremen relieved Day Shift Coaling.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 9616 lbs]


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20 March 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: Day Shift 32 Men relieve Night Shift Coaling, 32 men and 2 Foremen.

7.45am and 1.15pm: Hands Employed as requisite.

3.0pm: Leave to Starboard Watch Until 7.0am.

5.0pm: Read Warrant No 87.

6.0pm: Night Shift 28 men, 3 Foremen Coaling.

8.20pm: Tugs alongside and Pilot on board. 8.30pm: Stopped coaling. 8.50pm: Proceeded to No 28 Berth.

10.20pm: Ship alongside and fast at 28 Berth.

10.45pm: Commenced coaling 28 men and 3 Foremen.


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21 March 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: Night Shift relieved by 31 men and 2 Foremen.

7.45am: Hands Employed as Requisite.

1.0pm: Coaling finished received 2280 Tons. Leave to Port Watch Until 5.0.

1.30pm: Hands employed in preparing Ship for Sea.

3.30pm: 3 Rating discharged ashore.

5.0pm: 8 ratings discharged ashore.

7.10pm: 10 RNCVR Ratings joined ship from Devon Port [Devonport].

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2557 tons]


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22 March 1917

From Glasgow to E Patrol

Lat 55.97, Long -4.80 [rough estimate]

[It is apparent from the first entries today that there is quite a lot missing from the log for the evening before - when Ebro must have left Glasgow]

0.40am: Passed Princes Pier.

1.4am: Dropped Starboard anchor veering to 4 shackles [presumably somewhere near Tail of the Bank].

10.10am: Motor Boat left with mail. Exercised General Quarters.

11.50am: Motor Boat hoisted, Starboard anchor up, helm and engines as requisite.

0.20pm: Passed Boom 14 knots. Proceeded S34W.

0.40pm: Skelmorlie buoy abeam.

1.15pm: Cumbrae Light abeam, zz 2 points Type III, altered course S24W.

2.8pm: Pladda Island abeam.

4.45pm: Challenged by “Avenger”. Evening Quarters and Night Defence.

5.25pm: Altered course N24W, Log 74.8, [zz] 2 points Type III.

6.15pm: Challenged and Reply Patrol vessel.

6.30pm: Sighted Altacarry Light.

6.55pm: Tor [sic] point abeam. 7.2pm: Altered course NWxW. Log 99.1. Stopped zz.

11.27pm: Finad [Fanad] Point Abeam.


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23 March 1917

From Glasgow to E Patrol

Lat 56.52, Long -10.58

1.0am: Altered course N70W. 1.32am: Tory Island Bearing S23E, Arran Island Bearing S20W.

3.40am: [Zig-zag] 1 point Type III.

6.0am: Altered course N22E, 3 points Type IV.

9.40am: Altered course N20E to intercept SS.

9.45am: Divisions. Exercised General Quarters.

10.50am: Intercepted Admiralty Oiler “Trincolo” [Trinculo (1) listed here], altered course N43E.

11.20am: N20W, intercepted SS “Modesta”.

11.32am: Altered course N70W, Log 342.3.

11.48am: Altered course NE, Log 345.7. Intercepted SS “Bengorehead” [Bengor Head]. 11.54am: Altered course N30E, Log 346.1.

0.5pm: 2 points Type III.

4.40pm: 3 points Type IV.

4.45pm: Evening Quarters and Night Defence.

9.0pm: 12 knots, 2 points Type IV.

[Distance run through the Water: 359 miles]

[Weather overcast, noon temperature 52F, sea temperature 50F]


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24 March 1917

From Glasgow to E Patrol

Lat 60.13, Long -11.13

8.55am: Observed and Challenged “OTWAY”.

Noon: Altered course S50W.

1.30pm: Observed and Challenged “CHANGUINOLA”.

1.48pm: Starboard Cutter away.

2.17pm: Cutter hoisted with 2 Ratings from “Changuinola”. Proceeded WNW 13 knots, 3 points Type IV.

10.0pm: 11 knots. Stopped zz.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 278 miles]


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25 March 1917

From Glasgow to E Patrol

Lat 61.37, Long -14.02

8.16am: 14 knots, Courses Various Intercepting Dutch SS “Arundo” steering W. Correct Flag Day.

9.5am: Altered course S50E towards [HMS] “AVENGER”.

10.10am: Starboard Cutter with Captain to "Avenger".

10.44am: In station 4 miles on “Avenger’s” Port beam. Courses WSW, Log 249.6.

11.44am: Cutter hoisted. 11.49am: Proceeded NNW 13 knots.

0.30pm: ZZ 2 points Type III.

2.30pm: Altered course NxW, Log 31.6 to Intercept Dutch SS “Turbinia” [listed here]. Observed and Challenged “HILDERBRAND” [HMS Hildebrand].

3.5pm: Altered course S65E to Intercept Dutch SS “NORDDYK” [presumably Noorderdijk], Log 36.3, 13 knots.

3.35pm: Stopped and boarded SS “Norddyk” and obtained Guarantee to call at Halifax, allowed to proceed. Lat 61 34 N, Long 15 06 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

4.46pm: Proceeded N60W, 13 knots, 2 points Type III. Night Defence.

6.50pm: Observed and Challenged “VIRGINIAN”.

10.23pm: 10 knots. Stopped ZZ.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 235 miles]

[North westerly then north easterly wind force 5 for most of day, with sea state rough, rain in early am, snow for short time in early pm]


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26 March 1917

From Glasgow to E Patrol

Lat 63.03, Long -19.23

1.0am: 12 knots, 2 points Type III.

7.0am: Sighted Hjorleifshofdi [Iceland] bearing N48E.

7.15am: Stopped and boarded Danish fishing vessel TG324.

7.55am: Proceeded 13 knots.

8.0am: Altered course North to intercept fishing vessel.

8.27am: Stopped and boarded Danish fishing vessel TG388, Lat 63 11 N, Long 19 03 N. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR. Proceeded S34W, 12 knots.

9.50am: Slipped Target and Port Cutter. General Quarters. Various Courses and Speeds whilst firing (6 inch and 6 pounder).

1138am: Cutter hoisted. 11.40am: Target hoisted. 11.45am: Proceeded N16W, 13 knots, 1 point Type III.

2.34pm: Ellidaey Island Abeam distant 1 mile, altered course N45W. Log 37.6.

3.12pm: Thridrangar abeam distant 2.6 miles. Log 45.7. Resumed Courses N45W.

4.30pm: Soundings every quarter hour. 1 point Type III.

6.50pm: Sighted Land, 10 knots. Stopped ZZ.

7.17pm: 12 knots, 3 points Type III. Weather cleared ceased soundings.

8.1pm: Reykjanes Light abeam distant 2.75 miles, altered course N30W, Log 107.3.

8.15pm: Observed and challenged “ANDES”, various speeds for picking up Andes cutter.

9.7pm: Andes’ boat took mails and 1 rating.

9.10pm: Proceeded N20W, 13 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 225 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Mist and fog on and off, snow in evening, when wind starting to increase, noon temperature 36F, sea temperature 45F]


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27 March 1917

At E Patrol

Lat 66.03, Long -25.40

7.38am: Altered course NE Staallbierg [Staalbierg] Huk Light bearing N70E.

8.30am: Staallbierg Huk Light abeam distant 5.3 miles, altered course N. Log 52.2.

10.33am: Observed and Challenged “GLOUCESTERSHIRE”, altered course N70E, Log 81.5.

11.24am: Stopped and discharged 2 ratings, dispatches and mails to “Gloucestershire”.

11.37am: Proceeded N63E, 13 knots, 2 points Type III.

3.0pm: Altered course S77E. In Station on “E” Patrol.

5.0pm: Stopped ZZ, 10 knots.

9.15pm: Altered course N79W, 12 knots, 2 points Type III. Log 99.7.

10.30pm: 10 knots. Stopped zz.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 280 miles]

[Snow squalls all day]


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28 March 1917

At E Patrol

Lat 66.70, Long -24.62

[On patrol, zig-zagging at times, main changes of course at 3am, 10am, 3pm and 11.45pm]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 229 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Squally north easterly wind force 6 for much of day, sea state rough to very rough until 10pm when high, snow in middle of day, noon temperature 16F, sea temperature 39F]


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29 March 1917

At E Patrol

Lat 65.92, Long -26.43

[Zig-zagging to and fro on patrol in difficult conditions]

6.0am: Port Sounding Boom broken by weight of snow and ice.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 140 miles]

[North easterly wind force 6 or 7 for most of day, with very rough sea and heavy snow at times in am, weather fine in pm. Noon temperature 14F, sea temperature 37F]


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30 March 1917

At E Patrol

Lat 66.48, Long -23.87

9.55am: Observed “GLOUCESTERSHIRE” and closed on her.

Noon: Hands employed freeing guns from ice and snow.

2.50pm: Sighted Ice and Observed “Gloucestershire”.

6.0pm: Altered course S67W. Fired one blank charge from each gun.

8.10pm: Stopped and Starboard Cutter away, boarded Motor Fishing Vessel “SIEFARA”, Lat 66 27 N, Long 23 45 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

8.46pm: Proceeded 13 knots, N67W, 3 points Type IV.

[Distance run through the Water: 246 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Weather fine and quiet, noon temperature 17F, sea temperature 34F]


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31 March 1917

At E Patrol

Lat 66.83, Long -24.68

[Multiple changes of course from 8.23am to 11.55am]

11.55am: Altered course ESE. Log 296.6, following trend of ice pack.

1.10pm: Altered course WSW, Log 15.0, to return to patrol.

3.15pm: Observed “GLOUCESTERSHIRE”.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 280 miles]

[Fine during day, snow in the evening, noon temperature 24F, sea temperature 39F]


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[Log page not filled in]



LOGS FOR APRIL 1917


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[Cover of Copy of Log for April 1917, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in, addressed to The Admiralty, signed by Commander in Command (as before), dated 4th May 1917]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before, except: Thermometer for Sea Temperature: No Maker Name or Number]


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1 April 1917

At E Patrol

Lat 66.05, Long -25.62

9.45am: Divisions. 10.10am: Divine Service.

8.5pm: Observed and challenged HMS “Gloucestershire”. Courses various to close her.

8.28pm: Set Course NE. 8.35pm: Altered course North zz 2 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 275 miles]

[Mist and/or snow for most of day, noon temperature 23F, sea temperature 38F]


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2 April 1917

At E Patrol

Lat 66.92, Long -21.30

6.0am: Observed and challenged “Gloucestershire”.

6.20am: Altered course N88E 13 knots ZZ 25 degrees type IV 8 miles on port beam of Gloucestershire.

11.0am: Altered course S56E passed several floebergs.

4.0pm: Altered course S70W to close “Gloucestershire”.

4.15pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to Gloucestershire with ice plan.

4.47pm: Proceeded N60W, zig-zag 2 points type IV.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 289 miles]

[A quiet and clear day, noon temperature 34F, sea temperature 39F]


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3 April 1917

At E Patrol

Lat 66.62, Long -24.48

[Another day on patrol when not much happened, all log entries shown here as example]

2.0am: Altered course S72W.

4.0am: Altered course S85E.

5.45am: Signalled “Gloucestershire”. 6.0am: Altered course ENE. 6.17am: 13 knots.

6.45am: Altered course S79E, zig-zag 25 degrees type IV.

8.50am: Altered course N79W, zig-zag 2 points type III, 11 knots.

Noon: 13 knots, zz 3 points type IV. 0.30pm: Altered course S69W.

3.0pm: Altered course N71E.

4.30pm: 11 knots zz 2 points type III.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence. 4.50pm: 12 knots.

6.0pm: Altered course S70W.

8.0pm: Altered course S75W, zig-zag 3 points type III.

Midnight: Altered course N75E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 283 miles]


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4 April 1917

At E Patrol

Lat 65.80, Long -25.83

5.30am: Observed and challenged Gloucestershire.

5.50am: Altered course SSE and variously in company with Gloucestershire.

6.40am: Proceeded WxN 12 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

10.15am: General quarters. Exercised break down steering gear.

11.0am: Disperse.

11.12am: Courses and speeds various for submarine target practice.

Noon: Proceeeded S18W 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

4.20pm to 5.25pm: Courses and speeds various for submersible target practice.

5.25pm: Proceeded S47W 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type IV.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 261 miles]


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5 April 1917

At E Patrol [though not stated in log]

Lat 65.55, Long -25.83

8.35am: Altered course N85E towards Gloucestershire.

9.20am: Variously to pick up Gloucestershire’s boat.

9.38am: Stopped. 9.40am: Proceeded North 13 knots, zz 2 points type IV.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence. Read Warrants Nos 89 and 90.

4.50pm: Exercised Submarine target practice.

5.30pm: Proceeded 13 knots, S47W, zz 3 points type IV.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 265 miles]


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6 April 1917

At E Patrol

Lat 65.30, Long -25.83

9.45am: Divisions. Divine Service.

3.26am: Altered course N70W towards loose ice distant 10 miles.

3.54pm: Altered course N40W and passed large patch loose ice. 4.0pm: Altered course S34W, zz 2 points type III.

8.0pm: Altered course S11W towards Gloucestershire.

8.45pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to Gloucestershire with mails.

9.20pm: Cutter returned. Proceeded on patrol North 13 knots, zz 3 points type IV.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 257 miles]


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7 April 1917

At E Patrol

Lat 65.50, Long -24.62

6.35am: Altered course S47W observed and challenged “Gloucestershire”.

7.35am: Altered course South, observed and challenged “Avenger”.

8.15am: Altered course NE and variously.

8.25am: Stopped and despatched cutter to Avenger.

9.0am: Cutter returned with mails, back signals and ratings. Proceeded 13 knots. Courses various while signalling.

9.22am: Set course for patrol N56E, zz 2 points type III.

11.12am: Altered course East to close sailing vessel. 11.38am: Stopped and boarded [blank].

0.14pm: Proceeded N55E 13 knots, zz 3 points type IV.

1.20pm: Slow while securing ammunition etc. Wind and Sea rising rapidly.

1.36pm: 10 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

5.0pm: Wireless Aerial Carried away.

8.0pm: Soundings 38 fathoms, sh and st [shell and stones], visibility 0.25 miles.

10.0pm: Wireless aerial temporarily repaired.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 258 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Staalbierg Huk, N85E, 7.25 miles]

[Weather quiet and misty in am, north easterly wind force 7 to 10 from 2pm, with thick mist and snow and sea state very high to phenomenal. Barometric pressure recorded every 2 hours all day - falling until 2pm then starting to rise. Noon air and sea temperature 41F. Air temperature at midnight 20F]


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8 April 1917

At E Patrol

Lat 65.50, Long -25.03

11.0am: Read Articles of War.

5.25am: Altered course S65W, 10 knots. Rigging new wireless aerial.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 138 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Staalbierg Huk East about 1 miles]

[Squally north easterly wind force 8 to 6 in am, force 6 to 5 in pm, sea gradually reducing from very high to rough during day. Snow all day, noon temperature 16F, sea temperature 35F]


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9 April 1917

At E Patrol

Lat 65.98, Long -24.85

9.10am: Observed “Avenger”, altered course N20W towards her.

9.37am: Altered course N75E. Avenger in company signalling.

10.18am: Altered course E by S to resume patrol.

4.30pm: Passed four detached lumps of ice.

6.0pm: Altered course West. Sounding every 10 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 256 miles]

[Thick mist and snow all day, wind down to force 4 from 7am onwards, noon temperature 14F, sea temperature 35F]


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10 April 1917

At E Patrol

Lat 65.52, Long -25.05

8.0am: Visibility 200 yards.

9.24am: 10 knots. Ceased ZZ. Sounding every quarter hour.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 230 miles]

[Thick mist and snow for most of day, north easterly wind force 7 or 8 from 7am to 8pm with high to very high sea for most of this period. Wind and sea starting to decrease in late evening. Barometric pressure relatively high and rising]


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11 April 1917

At E Patrol

Lat 66.73, Long -25.07

0.45am: Staalbierg Huk Light abeam.

5.15am: Observed several lumps ice.

7.30am: Altered course N86W, zz 2 points type IV, Ritur Huk S85E, Myrakollr S21E, Straumnaes (Patrix Fiord) S36W.

8.50am: Altered course N45W towards “Avenger”. 8.53am: Altered course N20E. Avenger in company.

9.23am: 15 knots. Avenger proceeded to patrol, zig-zagging 2 points type III.

11.50am: Altered course N60E observed ice pack ahead. 11.58am: Altered course East. Ceased zig zag.

0.30pm: Course various following the trend of ice pack.

3.3pm: Left the ice. Set course South.

4.0pm: Altered course S70W. Current WxN (True) 1 knot from 8.0am.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Read Warrants Nos 94, 95, 96. Prepared for night defence.

6.0pm: Observed Avenger. 6.7pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to Avenger with ice plan and mails.

6.38pm: Proceeded S58W 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 240 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Weather fine and quiet in am, mist and snow again at times in pm]


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12 April 1917

At E Patrol

Lat 66.20, Long -24.43

2.45am: Staalbierg Huk Light observed bearing ESE.

11.0am: Observed Avenger.

2.45pm: Observed Avenger.

4.6pm: Variously to close Avenger’s cutter. 4.10pm: Stopped. Received ice plan etc.

4.20pm: Proceeded East, 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

6.40pm: Thick snow. 10 knots Ceased Zig zag.

7.0pm: 13 knots zig-zag 3 points type IV.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 284 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Weather quiet in am with mist at times, more mist and snow for most of pm, noon temperature 37F, sea temperature 39F]


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13 April 1917

At E Patrol

Lat 65.67, Long -25.17

8.40am: 10 knots. Ceased zig zag during thick snow squall. 9.0am: Sounding every half hour. 9.20am: 13 knots zz 3 points type IV.

7.55pm: Observed Stighalid bearing S [blank space] E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 267 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[More mist and snow today, north easterly wind force 6 or 7 from 6am onwards, sea rough or very rough all day]


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14 April 1917

At E Patrol

Lat 66.55, Long -21.75

5.50am: Altered course WSW and variously to close Sealer. 6.0 Stopped and boarded Norwegian Sealing Vessel “SKUMAR”, Lat 66 13 N, Long 24 03 W. Allowed to proceed. Boarding Officer [blank].

7.0am: Proceeded N62E, 15 knots, zz 2 points type III.

7.20am: 14 knots. Avenger in company.

8.0am: Altered course N85E. Ceased zz. Passing large quantities loose ice.

9.8am: Altered course S15W to examine steamer.

9.25am: Identified SS Godafoss ashore off Straumnaes.

2.0pm: Kogur Huk abeam, altered course N85W.

2.40pm: Straumnaes abeam, altered course S75W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 226 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: North Cape S75W, 17 miles]

[Relatively fine and quiet during middle of day]


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15 April 1917

At E Patrol

Lat 65.63, Long -25.25

[Patrolling to and fro on patrol, zig-zagging in pm]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 250 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Squally south easterly wind force 6 to 8 in am with very rough sea and snow at times. Wind and sea reducing in pm, with fine weather, noon temperature 26F, sea temperature 36F]


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16 April 1917

At E Patrol

Lat 65.45, Long -25.55

9.5am: Altered course S65W towards HMS “Almanzora”.

10.4am: Stopped. Closed Almanzora’s boat, received orders and back signals.

10.15am: Proceeded 15 knots NW.

10.30am: Altered course North towards “Avenger”.

11.5am: Stopped and despatched cutter to Avenger.

11.36am: Proceeded 13 knots S30W.

10.12pm: Altered course S40E 15 knots after light reported from fore top.

11.17pm: Resumed course South 13 knots ZZ 2 points type III. Nothing further seen of light.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 270 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position Lat 63 25 N, Long 25 07 W, S5E, 122 miles]

[Mist and snow for much of day, winds relatively light except for period during afternoon]


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17 April 1917

From E Patrol to Glasgow

Lat 61.13, Long -21.67

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers. 10.0am: General Quarters.

5.0pm: Altered course S25E to intercept a steamer.

5.20pm: Stopped and boarded Dutch SS Noordam [Noordam (1) listed here], Lat 60 20 N, Long 20 15 W. Allowed to proceed. BO [blank].

6.8pm: Proceeded S12E 12 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

11.0pm: Ceased zig-zag. 10 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 298 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Lat 57 40 N, Long 15 50 W, S41E, 275 miles]

[Light winds, mist and drizzle. Noon air and sea temperature 45F]


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18 April 1917

From E Patrol to Glasgow

Lat 58.53, Long -16.07

5.6am: Observed “Changuinola”, altered course S45W 13 knots towards her.

5.31am: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Changuinola”.

6.6am: Cutter returned with mails etc. Proceeded S5W, 10 knots.

10.0am: Stations to prepare to tow aft. 10.30am: Disperse.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 254 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Lat 56 54 N, Long 15 00 W, S20E, 104 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Misty all day]


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19 April 1917

From E Patrol to Glasgow

Lat 56.62, Long -10.63

5.45am: Passed British SS Jason.

6.5am: Passed British SS Kerry Range [listed here], Lat 56 35 N, Long 12 10 W.

0.20pm: Passed British SS Riser [?], Lat 56 37 N, Long 10 19 W.

4.55pm: Passed British SS “Knituck” [probably Kintuck].

6.0pm: Passed British SS “Eustace”.

7.30pm: Passed an empty open boat, Lat 55 49 N, Long 7 42 W.

8.30pm: Altered course S5E. Observed Innishtrahull [Inishtrahull] Light bearing S14W.

Midnight: Vessels position frequently fixed.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 286 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position Lat 55 55 N, Long 8 00 W, S64.5E, 97 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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20 April 1917

From E Patrol to Glasgow and at Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29 [estimated]

0.16am: Benmore Head abeam, altered course S45E.

0.38am: Torr Point abeam, altered course S20E.

2.8am: Maidens Light S51W, distant 3.75 miles, altered course East, ZZ 3 points type III.

4.0am: Zig-zag 3 points type IV. 4.10am: Ailsa Craig Light abeam, altered course N20E.

5.10am: Pladda Light abeam distant 2.75 miles.

6.30am: Ceased zig-zag. 6.36am: Little Cumbrae abeam, altered course N25E.

7.12am: Skelmorlie Beacon abeam, altered course N34E.

7.32am: Passed Boom Defence. Half speed.

7.37am: Full speed E0.5N. 7.47am: Stopped and embarked Pilot off Whitefarland Point.

7.55am: Proceeded SE and variously as necessary proceeding up Clyde.

8.0am: Secured tug aft. Clock advanced one hour to BST.

10.0am: Passed Dumbuck Light.

11.0am: Passed Scotstoun.

11.28am: Entered Princes Dock and proceeded to Berth No 29.

0.15pm: Vessel secured in No 29 Berth.

[Draft: Forward 19ft 4in, Aft 23ft 3in]

1.30pm: Lieutenant Thompson discharged to [HMS] “Maidstone” for Submarine Service.

2.0pm: Hands fell in for payment. Leave to Starboard Watch till noon Thursday 26th April.

2.50pm: W Adams Trimmer discharged to Prison. Port Watch employed as requisite.

5.0pm: Local leave to first part of port watch till 7.0am.

6.0pm: Commenced coaling. 2 Foremen and 31 Men.

6.50pm: Bathmaker AB discharged to Hospital.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 420 tons]


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21 April 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

8.0am: Finished coaling in No 3 Hold.

9.10am: Hanes AB, Jones AB, Connell OS left ship for Hospital.

10.10am: Shifted Ship to No 21.

11.30am: Vessel secured in new Berth.

pm: Hands employed cleaning ship.

5.0pm: Local leave to second part of port watch.


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22 April 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

9.30am: Landed Roman Catholic Church Party. 9.45am: Divisions.

11.0am: Divine Service.

1.0pm: Local leave to first part of port watch till 7.0am.

5.0pm: Evening quarters.

Midnight; Commenced coaling into Side bunkers. 52 Men and 3 Foremen.

[Weather fine and calm, noon temperature 50F]


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23 April 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: Day Shift Coaling. 58 Men and 3 Foremen.

am: Hands employed painting hull, taking in stores and as requisite.

pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

5.0pm: Local leave to second part of watch till 7.0am.

6.0pm: Night Shift coaling. 32 Men and 2 Foremen.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 4068 lbs]


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24 April 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: Day Shift Coaling. 32 Men and 2 Foremen.

am: Hands employed painting and as requisite with stores etc.

0.30pm: Finished Coaling. Hands to Stations for shifting ship. Tugs Flying Condor and Neptune secured.

0.45pm: Left Berth. Pilot in attendance.

2.15pm: Ship secured in No 30 Berth Prince’s Dock. Discharged tugs and Pilot.

5.0pm: Local leave to first part of watch till 7.0am.


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25 April 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

7.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship and taking in stores.

11.0am: Vessel shifted ahead and astern as necessary while lifting guns and mountings.

5.0pm: Read Warrant No 95.

6.0pm: Local leave to second part of watch till 7.0am.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 2324 lbs, Vegetables 10080 lbs]


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26 April 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

7.0am: Hands employed painting and taking in stores.

10.0am: 12 Men Coaling.

Noon: Starboard Watch returned from leave.

2.0pm: Finished coaling.

4.30pm: Local leave to port watch until 7.0am.

6.0pm: Local leave to first part of starboard watch till midnight.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2530 tons]


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27 April 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

am: Hands employed cleaning ship and preparing for sea.

[pm: Draft on Departure: Forward 25ft 10in, Aft 25ft 2in]

1.15pm: General quarters. Supplied ammunition etc.

3.0pm: Hands to Stations for leaving harbour. Pilot in attendance. 3.10pm: Tugs Flying Swallow (Forward) and Flying Phantom (aft).

3.39pm: Cast off from wharf and canted ship for River.

4.0pm: Cleared Prince’s Dock and entered River.

4.52pm: Passed Blytheswood Light.

5.37pm: Dunbuck [Dumbuck] Light. 5.57pm: Garvel Point.

6.25pm: Discharged Pilot off Prince’s Pier. Clocks retarded 1 hour to GMT [reflected in following times].

5.26pm: Proceeded 15 knots. 5.37pm: Half speed while receiving signal from French [?] Matilda SS, Course WxN.

5.48pm: Slow rounding boom buoy astern of “Gloucestershire”. 5.56pm: Passed boom. Proceeded 15 knots S31W.

6.16pm: Skelmorlie Beacon abeam, altered course S28W.

6.50pm: Little Cumbrae Light abeam, altered course S26W. Passed HMS “Gloucestershire”. 7.0pm: Zig-zag 1 point type IV.

7.42pm: Holy Island abeam distant 1.25 miles.

8.48pm: Ailsa Craig Light abeam distant 2.25 miles.

10.0pm: Altered course West. Corsewell [Corsewall] Point Light bearing S46E.

10.59pm: Maiden’s Light bearing S20W, distant 5 miles, altered course N25W.


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28 April 1917

From Glasgow to C Patrol

Lat 56.42, Long -9.38

0.25am: Torr Point abeam distant 1 mile, altered course N45W.

0.56am: Rue Point abeam distant 1 mile, altered course N48W.

1.40am: Zig-zag 2 points type III.

2.0am: Altered course N5W. Ceased zig-zag.

3.10am: Oversay Island Light abeam distant 2 miles, Log 130.2.

3.30am: Zig-zag 2 points type IV.

11.0am: General quarters.

2.55pm: Altered course N78W zig-zag 2 points type III to intercept steamer.

3.41pm: Courses various. Closely examined British SS Redruth and allowed to proceed.

3.50pm: Proceeded N35W, zig-zag 3 points type IV.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Exercised fire stations. Prepared for night defence.

10.0pm: 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 251 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of a Position Lat 57 00 N, Long 10 00 W, N30W, 41 miles]

[North westerly wind force 5 to 7 in pm, with sea state rough to very rough. Misty through middle of day, noon temperature 50F (sea temperature not recorded)]


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29 April 1917

From Glasgow to C Patrol

Lat 58.95, Long -12.50

6.0am: Altered course SE to close HMS “Gloucestershire”.

6.19am: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Gloucestershire” with 1 rating for “Kildonan Castle”.

6.40am: Proceeded N23E, zig-zag 3 points type IV.

9.45am: Divisions and Divine Service.

10.0am: Altered course N56E to intercept steamer.

11.30am: Stopped and boarded British SS “Gwladys”, Lat 58 57 N, Long 12 30 W. Allowed to proceed. Boarding Officers [blank].

0.20pm: Proceeded N72W, 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type IV.

3.40pm: Altered course S11W towards HMS “Columbella”.

4.20pm: Stopped. Closed “Columbella’s” cutter and received back signals and transferred ratings.

4.50pm: Proceeded N50E, 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III.

8.0pm: Altered course S84E. In station on C Patrol.

9.0pm: Altered course S28E to intercept a sailing vessel.

10.25pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian Barque “Irene”, Lat 59 00 N, Long 11 36 W. Allowed to proceed. Boarding Officer [blank].

11.30pm: Proceeded N50E, 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 247 miles]

[Weather mostly fine and quiet]


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30 April 1917

From Glasgow, at C Patrol

Lat 59.78, Long -10.97

1.30am: Altered course S87E.

6.40am: Altered course N67W, Zig-zag 3 points type IV.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers.

2.40pm: Altered course S34W, zig-zag 2 points to intercept a steamer.

3.4pm: S70W, examined British SS “Hambleton Range” [listed here], Lat 59 20 N, Long 11 06 W.

3.10pm: Proceeded S22W, 13 knots, Zig-zag 3 points type IV.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Read Warrant No 96. Prepared for night defence.

5.26pm: Dropped submersible target and circled round for 1 inch aiming. 5.45 Proceeded.

10.0pm: Altered course S87E.

11.0pm: 11 knots zig-zag 1 point type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 255 miles]



LOGS FOR MAY 1917


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[Cover of Copy of Log for May 1917, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in, addressed to The Admiralty, signed by Captain (as before), dated 3rd June 1917]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before, except Thermometer for Sea Temperature now F Darton and Company]


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1 May 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 59.77, Long -9.33

0.30am: 11 knots ZZ 1 point type III.

1.40am: Altered course N60E In direction of light and smoke and steamer. 13 knots, ZZ 2 points type IV.

2.40am: Resumed course S87E. Light not again seen.

4.53am: Altered course S7W to intercept a steamer.

6.48am: Stopped and boarded British SS “San Jeronimo”, Lat 59 21 N, Long 10 04 W. Vessel allowed to proceed. Boarding Officers [sic] SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

7.25am: Proceeded N80E, Zig-zag 3 points type IV, 13 knots.

5.50pm: Altered course S23W, Zig-zag 2 points type III. Observed and challenged HMS “Victorian” to the Northward.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 260 miles]

[South westerly wind very variable in force - from 2 to 5 during day. Mist, rain or showers on and off all day, noon air and sea temperature 49F]


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2 May 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 59.77, Long -9.33

[Zig-zagging to and fro on patrol, main changes of course at 3am and 3.20pm]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 253 miles]

[Another misty day, south westerly wind mostly force 4 in am, force 5 in pm]


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3 May 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 59.60, Long -10.45

[Still zig-zagging to and fro, on another misty day]

5.55pm: Fired one 6 Pound shell at suspicious object.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 248 miles]


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4 May 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 59.55, Long -10.00

10.13am: Stopped starboard engine to test speed with one engine (9.6 knots).

10.40am: Full speed.

1.35pm: Thick fog, 13 knots. 2.7pm: 15 knots.

5.30pm: Altered course SSW towards steamer.

6.0pm: Courses various round HMT [Trawler] “Macleay” [listed here] signalling. Observed and challenged “Patuca”.

6.40pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to Patuca.

7.0pm: Cutter returned. Falls jammed and parted. Circled round cutter at full speed while preparing to hoist on Starboard forward Life Boat Falls.

8.20pm: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded 15 knots N75W, zig-zag 2 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 258 miles]


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5 May 1917

On C Patrol

Lat 59.58, Long -10.78

9.15am: Stopped, lowered cutter and hoisted on own davits.

9.30am: Proceeded, Zig-zag 3 points type III.

1.10pm: Altered course N34W to intercept a schooner.

2.30pm: Altered course S60W and variously. Examined Danish Schooner “Fulton”, Clearance Flag, Lat 59 54 N, Long 11 24 W. Allowed to proceed.

2.5pm [one of these times must be incorrect]: Proceeded East, Zig-zag 2 points type III.

3.0pm: Observed and challenged “Victorian”.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 258 miles]


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6 May 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 60.53, Long -11.05

11.7am: Altered course N30W to intercept Trawler.

11.49am: Stopped and boarded British Trawler GY1000 [listed here], Lat 60 33 N, Long 11 03 W. Allowed to proceed. Boarding Officers [sic] SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

0.11pm: Proceeded N23E, 13 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 260 miles]

[Mostly fine, very clear, quiet weather, noon temperature 46F, sea temperature 48F]


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7 May 1917

On C Patrol

Lat 60.52, Long -10.90

5.0am: Wind freshening from ENE with mist and sleet.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 253 miles]


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8 May 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 60.37, Long -11.18

[Still zig-zagging to and fro on patrol, main changes of course at midnight (top of page) and 0.20pm]

10.0pm: Steering by engines while repairing defect to steering engine. Ceased zig-zag.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 254 miles]


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9 May 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 60.78, Long -12.20

Midnight: Altered course N23E, zig-zag 3 points type IV. Resumed steering by bridge steering gear.

9.0pm: Steering aft by means of tackles while effecting repairs to steering engine.

11.20pm: Altered course NWxN, zig-zag 2 points type III towards smoke.

Noon: Observed and challenged “Victorian”. Altered course S34E, zig-zag 2 points type III.

1.30pm: Altered course N86W.

7.0pm: Altered course S35E.

7.30pm: Repairs to steering engine completed. Resumed steering from bridge.

9.50pm: Position by Observation Lat 59 54 N, Long 13 44 W.

10.30pm: Reduced speed to 12 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 270 miles]


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10 May 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 59.80, Long -13.22

7.30pm: Altered course S70E towards “Almanzora”.

8.0pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Almanzora”.

8.20pm: Cutter returned with mail. 8.23pm: Proceeded S35E, 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 265 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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11 May 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 59.88, Long -13.00

2.30pm: Observed and challenged French AMC “Champagne”. 2.40pm: Stopped and despatched to Champagne with back signals etc.

3.6pm: Proceeded N42W, 12 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: 244 miles]

[Squally easterly or south easterly wind force 5 for most of day, with rough sea]


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12 May 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 59.83, Long -13.30

[Nothing much happening today, all log entries shown as example]

3.10am: 12 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

4.0am: 13 knots.

6.0am: Altered course N37W, zig-zag 3 points type IV.

7.30am: Altered course N40W.

1.0pm: 12 knots.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence.

5.30pm: Altered course S34E, zig-zag 3 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: 249 miles]

[Wind and sea reducing in early and then mist and/or rain]


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13 May 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 59.97, Long -12.80

8.0am: Observed and challenged HMS “Otway”.

9.45am: Mustered by Open List. 10.30am: Divine Service.

11.20am: Altered course N13E, zig-zag 3 points type III. Left C Patrol for B Patrol.

2.0pm: Observed HMS “Kildonan Castle”.

2.30pm: Stopped and despatched to “K Castle” [not clear what despatched].

2.54pm: Cutter returned with one rating. 2.58pm: Proceeded N13E, 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 260 miles]


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14 May 1917

At B Patrol

Lat 61.80, Long -12.13

3.48am: Altered course North to intercept sailing vessel.

5.20am: Altered course North to intercept a steamer, zz 2 points type IV, 15 knots.

5.40am: Altered course NNE and variously, passed Dutch SS “Jan Van Nassau” [listed here] flying clearance flag. Allowed to proceed.

5.50am: Altered course N70W towards sailing vessel.

6.0am: Observed smoke to northward. Altered course North to intercept.

6.30am: Stopped and boarded British Trawler GY1008 [Fawn] with 8 trawlers in Convoy. Allowed to proceed. Lat 62 18 N, Long 11 36 W. BO SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

7.20am: Proceeded South 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type IV.

1.0pm: Altered course NW to intercept Sailing Vessel.

2.3pm: Stopped and boarded Danish Auxiliary SV “IVIGTUT”, Lat 61 53 N, Long 13 03 W. BO SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR. Vessel allowed to proceed.

2.50pm: Proceeded N75W, 15 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence. Read Warrant No 97.

5.0pm: Altered course West to intercept Sailing Vessel, bound west.

5.45pm: Passed Danish Barque “Kylemore” flying clearance flag, allowed to proceed. Resumed Course N75W.

[Course and Distance made good: 256 miles]


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15 May 1917

At B Patrol

Lat 61.50, Long -14.03

3.5am: Observed and challenged HMS “Moldavia”.

4.2am: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Moldavia”.

4.24am: Cutter returned with one rating. 4.29am: Proceeded S66E, zig-zag 2 points type III 12 knots.

10.7am: Stopped and dropped target for rifle practice.

11.6am: Recovered target and proceeded N85W, 12 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

1.37pm: Altered course S11W and variously towards sailing vessel.

2.24pm: Closed Auxiliary SV Ivigtut previously boarded.

2.30pm: Resumed course N63W, Zig-zag 2 points type III.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Exercised Collision and Abandon Ship Stations. Prepared for night defence.

6.40pm: Course various. Swinging Ship for table of Deviations.

7.20pm: Resumed course and zig-zag.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 278 miles]

[Weather fine, noon air and sea temperature 49F]


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16 May 1917

At B Patrol

Lat 61.70, Long -14.42

2.0am: Altered course SE and variously to intercept a steamer.

2.40am: Stopped and boarded Russian SS “Tanbon”and allowed to proceed.

3.15am: Proceeded N40E 13 knots to intercept another steamer.

3.30am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Grena”, Lat 61 41 N, Long 13 53 W. BO SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR. Allowed to proceed.

4.24am: Proceeded N87E, 12 knots, zig-zag 3 points type IV.

8.20am: Observed and challenged “Orvieto”.

9.40am: Took station one mile East of Orvieto. 9.55am: Stopped. Closed Orvieto’s cutter.

10.0am: Rear Admiral Morgan Singer CB arrived on board. Proceeded to carry out 6 inch firing.

10.55am: Ceased firing.

11.17am: Recovered target and proceeded SWxW to close “Orvieto”.

11.36am: Stopped. 11.38am: Rear Admiral left. Proceeded S83W, 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

1.10pm: Altered course S5W towards Sailing Vessel.

3.20pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian Barque “Queen of Scots”, Lat 61 25 N, Long 14 00 W and sent to Stornaway with armed guard Sub Lieutenant Redfearn in charge. BO SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

4.10pm: Proceeded N70W, 12 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 225 miles]


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17 May 1917

At B Patrol

Lat 61.85, Long -13.63

[Patrolling to and fro, main course changes at 6am, 10.30am, 1.10pm and 6pm]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 252 miles]

[Light winds, misty all day]


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18 May 1917

At B Patrol

Lat 61.88, Long -13.23

Midnight: 15 knots to intercept a steamer.

0.50am: Stopped and boarded Danish SS “Noordhvallen”, Baltimore to Aarhus, Lat 61 53 N, Long 13 18 W. BO SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

1.30am: Dense fog. Whistle and siren used as necessary.

2.12am: Cutter returned “Noordhvallen” allowed to proceed. 2.18am: Proceeded N88E, 8 knots.

6.0am: Weather cleared. 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type IV.

10.0am: General Quarters. Stopped and dropped target for aiming exercise. 10.3am: 13 knots round target.

10.45am: Recovered target and proceeded S85W, 13 knots, ZZ 2 points type III.

11.40am: Altered course SSW to intercept a steamer.

0.15pm: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Bergensfiord” [Bergensfjord], Lat 61 49 N, Long 13 12 W. BO SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

0.35pm: Cutter returned “Bergensfiord” allowed to proceed.

0.42pm: Proceeded N79W, 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

6.0pm: Altered course SSW to intercept steamer.

6.34pm: Stopped and boarded Danish SS “Alfred Hage” [see log of HMS Glasgow for 16 September 1915], Lat 61 16 N, Long 15 12 W. BO SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

7.10pm: Proceeded N80E, 12 knots, ZZ 3 points type III.

11.8pm: Altered course N60E and variously towards sailing vessel.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 226 miles]

[Misty all day, fog from 2am to 4pm]


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19 May 1917

At B Patrol

Lat 61.78, Long -13.85

0.7am: Stopped and boarded Danish Barque “Holthe” [possibly the ship pictured here], Lat 61 42 N, Long 14 00 W, allowed to proceed. BO SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

0.58am: Proceeded 12 knots N88E, zig-zag 2 points type III.

9.30am: Zig-zag 2 points type III to intercept steamer.

9.55am: Stopped and boarded Dutch SS “Yildam” [probably Yildum], Lat 61 54 N, Long 13 25 W, allowed to proceed. BO SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

10.35am: Proceeded S84W, 12 knots zig-zag 3 points type IV.

4.20pm: Altered course North and variously to intercept trawler.

4.30pm: Stopped and boarded British Trawler A526 [Mannofield, listed here], Lat 61 23 N, Long 15 10 W and allowed to proceed. BO SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

5.10pm: Proceeded NW to intercept steamer.

5.28pm: Stopped and boarded Dutch SS “NewYork” [Newyork], Lat 61 24 N, Long 15 15 W, allowed to proceed. BO SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

6.10pm: Proceeded N88E, 12 knots, zig-zag 3 points type IV.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 244 miles]

[South easterly wind force 4 or 5 and misty all day]


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20 May 1917

At B Patrol

Lat 61.90, Long -13.72

[Zig-zagging to and fro on patrol, main changes of course at 6am and 6pm]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 224 miles]

[Another misty day, south easterly wind force 5 or 6 until 10am, with sea state rough, wind and sea then decreasing]


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21 May 1917

At B Patrol

Lat 61.93, Long -13.20

1.20am: Reduced speed to 10 knots. Ceased zig zag. Dense fog.

7.0am: Visibility under half mile.

8.0am: Observed steamer to southward steering E close to. Altered course towards her 13 knots.

8.17am: Stopped and boarded Dutch SS “Medan” [listed here]. Green Clearance from Falmouth for Rotterdam. Allowed to proceed. Lat 62 08 N, Long 12 22 W. BO SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

9.12am: Proceeded S84W, 10 knots.

11.30pm: Dense fog.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 231 miles]

[Mist or fog all day, noon temperature 48F, sea temperature 49F]


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22 May 1917

At B Patrol

Lat 62.00, Long -12.33

7.23am: Altered course N20E and variously to intercept steamer.

7.51am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian SS “Alfred Noble” [probably Alfred Nobel]. Green clearance from Halifax. Allowed to proceed. Lat 62 16 N, Long 12 12 W. [bracketed for this and the next entry] [Boarding Officers [sic] SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR]

8.35am: Proceeded West, 13 knots, ZZ 2 points type III towards Ketch.

9.0am: Stopped and boarded Danish Ketch “Frida” [possibly the ship listed here], obtained guarantee and allowed to proceed. Lat 62 13 N, Long 12 20 W.

9.30am: Boarded Dutch SS “Oostdijk” [possibly the ship listed here as “Blairlogie” ], Green clearance from Halifax. Allowed to proceed. Lat 62 11 N, Long 12 16 W. WB Angus Lieutenant RNR.

10.30am: Proceeded 15 knots S35W, zig-zag 2 points type III.

11.2am: Stopped and slipped target for 6 pounder practice. General Quarters.

11.40am: Recovered target and proceeded S35W, 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 232 miles]

[More mist and fog today, with rain or drizzle at times]


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23 May 1917

At B Patrol

Lat 61.92, Long -11.97

4.13am: Altered course North towards smoke.

4.35am: Resumed course N88E.

5.3am: Altered course N45E to intercept steamers.

7.0am: Observed HMS “Patia”.

7.20am: Stopped and boarded Russian SS “Dront”, New York to Archangel, Norwegian SS “Sif”, Lat 62 26 N, Long 11 24 W. Both vessels allowed to proceed. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

9.10am: Proceeded S45W, 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers. 10.15am: Exercised “Prepare to be taken in tow”.

1.0pm: Altered course S13W to intercept steamer.

1.33pm: Stopped and boarded Dutch SS “Gooiland” [or Goviland - in another log], Green clearance from Halifax. Allowed to proceed. Lat 61 42 N, Long 12 20 W. Boarding officers [sic] SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

2.40pm: Proceeded S88W, 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

3.30pm: Dense fog. Ceased zig-zag, speed 10 knots.

6.40pm: 12 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

10.30pm: Ceased zig-zag, 10 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 276 miles]

[Mist and fog all day again]


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24 May 1917

At B Patrol

Lat 62.17, Long -13.50

7.40am: Altered course N40W to intercept trawler, zig-zag 2 points type III.

8.25am: Stopped and boarded British Trawler A737 [Tasmania, listed here]. Allowed to proceed. Lat 62 27 N, Long 12 41 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

9.3am: Proceeded S67W, 12 knots, zz 2 points type III.

10.34am: Steaming in circle for practice at submersible target.

10.55am: Resumed course.

3.55pm: Altered course S40W to intercept sailing vessel.

4.25pm: Speeds and courses various while signalling Swedish Schooner “Argo” with armed guard on board.

4.50pm: Proceeded S84W 13 knots.

5.20pm: Turning in circle for practice firing at submersible target.

5.52pm: Proceeded S84W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 241 miles]

[Still mist or fog all day]


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25 May 1917

From B Patrol to Glasgow

Lat 59.95, Long -12.08

Midnight: Altered course S7W, 14 knots, zig-zag 2 points type IV, left patrol for Clyde.

3.50pm: Ceased zig-zag. Dense fog.

4.30pm: Fog lifted, resumed zig-zag.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 269 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of a Position Lat 57 30 N, Long 11 00 W, S13E, 151 miles]

[Southerly wind force 5 all day, sea rough until 4pm, mist and/or rain or fog all day, noon temperature 52F, sea temperature 51F]


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26 May 1917

From B Patrol to Glasgow

Lat 55.92, Long -7.80

8.0am: Commenced sounding every 10 minutes.

9.32am: Periscope observed 200 - 300 yards on port beam. Helm hard a port. Immediately afterward track of torpedo observed to pass 20 to 30 yards astern. Course various. One 6 inch Common shell fired at periscope which was not again seen.

10.0am: Resumed course and zig zag. Utmost Speed.

11.15am: Observed two ship’s boats full of people ahead.

11.23am: Stopped and took on board crew of British SV “Saint Mirren” [details here and listed here] sunk by submarine at 6.0 am

11.42am: Proceeded S60E, Utmost speed, zig zag 2 points type IV.

1.0pm: Altered course S6E, zig-zag 2 points type III. Sounding every 10 minutes.

2.42pm: Observed Innishtrahull [sic] bearing S65W.

3.4pm: Innishtrahull N72W, Soundings 17 fathoms. 3.10pm: Altered course S46E.

4.48pm: Sheep Island bearing [blank], [blank] Head bearing [blank], altered course S56E.

5.0pm: Altered course S50E. Ceased zig-zag. 5.22pm: Rue Point abeam.

5.50pm: Torr Point abeam distant 1 mile, altered course S21E. 6.0pm: Zig-zag 2 points type III.

7.15pm: Observed Maiden’s Light Buoy abeam, altered course N85E.

9.0pm: Ailsa Craig bearing S20E, Pladda Light N45E, altered course N11W.

9.50pm: Altered course N3E. Ceased zig-zag. Sounding every 5 minutes through Kilbrennan Sound. Heavy thunder storm and thick rain.

11.30pm: Observed Cumbrae Light S60E, altered course S45E, 10 knots.

11.50pm: Slow and variously turned round to NWxW to await dawn or clearance in weather, for Largs Channel.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 305 miles]

[Misty for most of day; thunder, lightning and heavy rain in late evening]


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27 May 1917

From B Patrol to Glasgow and at Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29 [estimated]

0.7am: Set Course NWxW 6 knots.

2.9am: Cumbrae Island Light abeam.

2.14am: Altered course N40E and through Largs Channel.

2.32am: Altered course N11E 15 knots. Passed Skelmorlie Beacon, altered course N20E.

3.23am: Passed through Boom Gate. Proceeded Full Speed.

3.30am: Stopped and Embarked Pilot. Proceeded up River. Clock advanced 1 hour to BST.

5.48am: Passed Bowling. Tugs secured one forward, one aft.

7.14am: Entered Princes Dock and manoevred into No 28 Berth.

8.0am: Vessel secured in berth alongside Coal Hoist.

10.20am: Crew of Saint Mirren landed to Sailor’s Home.

Noon: Leave to Port Watch till noon Saturday 2nd June.

2.0pm: Local leave to second Part of Port Watch [presumably a mistake if they all just went on leave] till 7.0am.

[Distance run through the Water: 229 miles]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 381 tons]


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28 May 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

7.0am: Hands variously employed painting and sealing etc.

10.0am: 26 Men and 3 Foremen started coaling No 3 Hold.

4.45pm: Exercised Fire Stations. Second Part of Watch. 5.0pm: Local leave to first part of Starboard Watch till midnight.

9.30pm: Heavy thunder storm.

[Misty all day, noon temperature 62F]


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29 May 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

2.0am: Finished coaling in No 3 Hold.

4.0am: Hands to stations for Shifting Ship. Warped vessel into Berth No 20 Princes Dock.

5.30am: Vessel secured in new Berth.

6.40am: 53 Men, 3 Foremen commenced Coaling side pockets.

am: Hands employed cleaning up round No 3 Hold and variously.

4.45pm: First Part of Watch Exercised Fire Stations. 5.0pm: Local leave to second Part of Watch till 7.0am.


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30 May 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: Day Shift coaling 46 Men 3 Foremen.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

4.45pm: Exercised fire stations with second part of Watch. 5.0pm: Local leave to first part of Watch till 7.0am.

8.0pm: Finished coaling. Received 2290 tons.


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31 May 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

9.0am: Hands to stations for Shifting Ship. Pilot and two tugs in attendance. Canted and shifted to Berth No 30.

10.30am: Vessel secured.

1.30pm: Lifted BII gun and landed.

4.45pm: Fire stations. 5.0am: Local leave to second part of Watch.

11.0pm: BII gun replaced in position.


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[Log page not filled in]



LOGS FOR JUNE 1917


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[Cover of Copy of Log for June 1917, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Page not filled in, addressed to The Admiralty, signed by Commander in Command (as before), dated 3rd July 1917]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before, except no entry for Thermometer for Sea Temperature]


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1 June 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

am: Hands employed taking in stores and as requisite.

9.0am: Shifted ship along quay as necessary to lift BIII gun.

4.45pm: Second Part of Watch to night Fire Stations. 5.0pm: Local leave to first part of watch till 7.0am.


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2 June 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

7.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship and preparing for sea.

10.40am: Sub Lieutenant Redfearn and 6 ratings returned from armed guard duties.

11.30am: Shifted ship along quay as necessary for recovering BIII gun.

Noon: Port Watch returned on board from leave.

1.0pm: Secured ship in Berth No 31.

4.30pm: Engineer Sub Lieutenants Morgan and Fealing [?] discharged to Barracks.

5.0pm: Local leave to Starboard Watch till 7.0am.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2621 tons]


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3 June 1917

From Glasgow to Patrol

Lat 55.93, Long -4.48 [rough estimate]

7.0am: Hands preparing ship for sea.

10.0am: Stations for leaving harbour. Pilot and two tugs in attendance.

10.30am: Let go from quay and proceeded. 10.40am: Cleared Prince’s Dock and Entered River.

11.30am: Passed Rothesay Dock.

0.4pm: Let go forward tug off Bowling.

0.15pm: Passed Dumbarton Rock.

0.33pm: Passed Cardross.

1.0pm: Discharged Pilot off Prince’s Pier Greenock. Clock retarded 1 hour to GMT [reflected in following times].

0.5pm: Proceeded 13 knots NW.

0.30pm: Passed through Boom Defence. Proceeded 15 knots S20W.

0.52pm: Passed Skelmorlie Beacon (bearing N70E), altered course S10W.

1.17pm: Altered course S35W and as necessary through Largs Channel.

1.41pm: Cumbrae Light House N30E, distant 18 cables, set Course S26W, zz 1 point type III.

3.34pm: Ailsa Craig Light House abeam distant 9 cables.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Exercised Collision and Abandon Ship Stations. Prepared for night defence.

5.37pm: Maidens Light House bearing S19W, altered course N25W.

7.0pm: Torr Point abeam, altered course NW, ceased zig-zag.

7.28pm: Rue Point abeam. 7.47pm: Bull Point abeam, altered course N7W, zig-zag 1 point type III.

9.34pm: Oversay Island Light abeam distant 2.75 miles.


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4 June 1917

From Glasgow to C Patrol

Lat 57.65, Long -10.67

6.0am: Patuca in company.

9.0am: Observed and challenged Orvieto.

11.55am: Received visual signal from “Orvieto” “Submarine in vicinity”. Sounded “Action Stations”, Utmost speed ahead.

0.20pm: Observed Submarine bearing NNE submerged 0.22.

7.23pm: Altered course N11E to intercept a steamer.

7.50pm: Altered course ENE. Observed and challenged “Patuca”.

8.38pm: Stopped and boarded British SS “Francisco”, Lat 58 36 N, Long 12 42 W, New York to Hull. Allowed to proceed. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

9.10pm: Proceeded 15 knots variously. 9.20pm: Set Course N82W, zig-zag 2 points type IV.

11.45pm: Altered course North towards steamer.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 317 miles]


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5 June 1917

From Glasgow to C Patrol

Lat 58.08, Long -16.90

0.30am: Observed and challenged “Patuca” boarding steamer. Resumed course and zig zag.

3.0am: Reduced speed to 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

10.15am: Altered course S73E. In station on C Patrol, zig-zag 3 points type IV.

2.50pm: Observed and challenged “Patuca”.

3.20pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to Patuca and received Back Signals.

3.45pm: Proceeded S62W, zig-zag 3 points type IV.

6.0pm: Altered course N75W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 299 miles]

[Weather largely fine, noon temperature 53F, sea temperature 54F]


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6 June 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 60.05, Long -12.78

8.55am: Observed HMS “Virginian”.

9.23am: Variously taking stations.

9.52am: Stopped. Dispatched cutter to “Virginian” with Captain, also Stoker Earl RNR (maniac).

9.55am: Proceeded S65E, 13 knots, zz 3 points type III.

0.30pm: Altered course S34W and variously 15 knots to close “Virginian”.

1.8pm: Half speed closing own cutter. 1.15pm: Stopped, hoisted cutter. Captain returned from “Virginian” with Lieutenant Commander Kenyon RN.

1.20pm: Proceeded 15 knots, S74W, zig-zag 2 points type III.

8.0pm: Altered course S64W, 10 knots. Ceased zig-zag. Dense Fog.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 293 miles]

[Mist and rain from 11am to 7pm, then foggy]


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7 June 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 58.08, Long -17.12

9.30pm: Altered course ExN to intercept a steamer, 15 knots.

10.0pm: Stopped and boarded British SS “Stellina”, Lat 57 56 N, Long 17 40 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

10.50pm: Proceeded S73E, 13 knots, Zig-Zag 2 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 251 miles]

[Misty all day]


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8 June 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 58.05, Long -17.42

4.55pm: Submersible target put out. Helm kept port 20 degrees while exercising firing.

5.15pm: In target. Resumed Course N80W. 5.20pm: 13 knots. 5.30pm: Zig-zag 2 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 249 miles]

[Mist or fog all day]


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9 June 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 58.00, Long -17.02

3.0am: Altered course N76W.

9.0am: Altered course S70E.

3.0pm: Observed HMS “Patuca”.

4.50pm: Altered course S11W towards “Gloucestershire”.

5.12pm: Stopped. Closed “Gloucestershire’s” boat and received 1 rating and Back Signals.

5.20pm: Proceeded 13 knots, N65W, zz 2 points type III.

5.50pm: Altered course N85E towards “Patuca”.

6.28pm: Stopped. Closed “Patuca’s” cutter and received official mail for “Alsatian”.

6.35pm: Proceeded N65W, zz 2 points type III.

7.40pm: Variously to close “Alsatian”.

7.55pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Alsatian” with Lieutenant Commander Kenyon and mail.

8.20pm: Proceeded to patrol. N65W, 13 knots zig-zag 2 points type III.

Midnight: Altered course S73E, 12 knots, zig-zag 3 points type IV.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 244 miles]

[Yet another misty day]


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10 June 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 58.20, Long -16.98

[Patrolling to and fro, main changes of course at 3am, 9am, 3pm and 9pm]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 233 miles]

[Misty in am, clearing and becoming squally from noon onwards. Sea state rough from 8am to 8pm]


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11 June 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 57.93, Long -16.65

[Still zig-zagging to and fro, as before]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 237 miles]


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12 June 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 58.02, Long -16.73

9.50am: Stopped and dropped target and proceeded to carry out heavy gun firing.

11.10am: Recovered target and proceeded on patrol, S73E, 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type IV.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 232 miles]


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13 June 1917

At C Patrol

Lat 57.93, Long -17.13

9.20am: Stopped to adjust cutters wire jackstay. 9.25am: Proceeded 12 knots.

6.40pm: Altered course SW and variously to intercept steamer.

6.55pm: Stopped and boarded British SS “Fornebo”, Lat 57 58 N, Long 17 22 W and allowed to proceed. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

7.30pm: Proceeded N76W, 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type IV.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 254 miles]


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14 June 1917

From C Patrol to E Patrol

Lat 59.37, Long -18.27

3.0am: Altered course N16W, zig-zag 3 points type III. Left C Patrol for E Patrol.

6.0am: Observed and challenged “Patuca”.

9.40am: Observed and challenged “Victorian”.

6.20pm: Altered course N40E to intercept westbound steamer.

6.45pm: Stopped and boarded Dutch SS Thuban [Thuban (1) listed here], Lat 60 22 N, Long 19 47 W, allowed to proceed. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

7.40pm: Proceeded N19W, 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type IV.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 254 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Lat 65 00 N, Long 25 00 W, N42W, 293 miles]


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15 June 1917

From C Patrol to E Patrol

Lat 62.60, Long -23.98

10.7am: Stopped and put out target for exercising gunlaying.

11.20am: Recovered target and proceeded N11W, 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type IV.

5.4pm: Stopped starboard engine for Engineering Purposes. 5.20pm: Full ahead.

[Course and Distance made good: N41W, 257 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Lat 63 20 N, Long 25 30 W, N43W, 62 miles]


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16 June 1917

At E Patrol

Lat 66.35, Long -24.12

1.50am: Observed and challenged “Moldavia”.

2.25am: Altered course Variously to close “Moldavia’s” cutter. 2.30am: Stopped. Cutter alongside transferred mail etc.

2.40am: Proceeded N25E, 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type IV. Malarif bearing S68E.

6.50am: Staalbierg Huk Light House abeam distant 8 miles.

0.45pm: Observed and challenged “Orcoma”.

1.0pm: Altered course N70E and closed “Orcoma’s” Cutter. 1.10 Stopped. 1.25 Captain left ship to go to “Orcoma”. Proceeded North 12 knots.

1.40pm: Altered course East, zig-zag 2 points type IV. In station 2 miles port beam of “Orcoma”.

2.14pm: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Orcoma”

2.30pm: Cutter returned with Captain. 2.35pm: Proceeded N45E, zig-zag 3 points type III, 13 knots.

3.50pm: Altered course S89E, 12 knots.

4.0pm to 4.30pm: Passed several small lumps of ice.

4.45pm: Altered course NE and variously towards fishing smack.

4.58pm: Stopped and boarded Icelandic Fishing Schooner AE31 [more likely to be AI31 - AI is the registration for Akureyri, Iceland; or EA31 - EA is the registration for Eysafjord, Iceland; whereas AE is Emden in Germany]. Allowed to proceed, Lat 67 00 N, Long 23 08 W.

[SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR]

5.45pm: Proceeded S89E, 12 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III.

6.20pm: Altered course S88W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 254 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Kogur Huk, N75E, 30 miles]

[Rain in am, mostly overcast in pm, noon air and sea temperature 42F]


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17 June 1917

At E Patrol

Lat 66.53, Long -24.83

0.3am: Altered course N35W towards fishing schooner.

0.27am: Stopped and boarded Icelandic Fishing Ketch “Skirner” [probably one of the ships listed here], Lat 66 33 N, Long 25 05 W, allowed to proceed. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

1.5am: Proceeded S35E, 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III.

1.30am: Altered course S88E.

6.30am: Altered course West, zig-zag 3 points type IV.

9.45am: Divisions. Divine Service.

Noon: Altered course S88E.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence.

5.40pm: 10 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

6.0pm: Altered course West.

6.30pm: 12 knots, Zig-zag 3 points type IV.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 245 miles]

[Misty during pm]


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18 June 1917

At E Patrol

Lat 66.52, Long -24.78

0.50am: Altered course N58E to intercept Sealer.

1.8am: Stopped and boarded Norwegian Sealer “Taelbarden” [possibly Saelbarden as there was a subsequent ship of that name], Lat 66 39 N, Long 24 32 W, allowed to proceed. BO SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

1.45am: Proceeded S54E, 12 knots. 2.0am: Altered course S88E, zig-zag 3 points type IV.

6.20am: Altered course West.

[Change of course to East at noon only recorded on right hand side of page]

6.0pm: Altered course West.

10.5pm: Observed “Orcoma”.

Midnight: Altered course East.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 229 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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19 June 1917

At E Patrol

Lat 66.53, Long -24.87

4.30am: Passing several lumps of ice.

5.30am: Altered course West.

5.42am: Altered course S15E. Signalled “Orcoma”.

6.20am: Resumed Course West.

9.30am: Altered course N75W.

9.40am: Divisions and Prayers. 10.0am: General Quarters.

11.40am: Altered course S88E.

4.45pm: Evening quarters. Prepared for night defence stations.

5.0pm: Put out Submarine target and turned at varying speed for firing exercise.

5.35pm: Proceeded S88E, 12 knots, Zig-zag 2 points type III.

6.20pm: Altered course West, Zig-zag 3 points type IV.

Midnight: Altered course S88E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 233 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Fine, clear, quiet weather, noon temperature 45F, sea temperature 44F]


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20 June 1917

At E Patrol

Lat 67.07, Long -24.08

4.0am: Altered course West.

7.0am: Altered course N55W.

7.45am: Observed ice pack to NW. 8.0am: Altered course West. 8.40am: Altered course N55W.

8.58am: Altered course N74E along edge of ice pack.

9.38am: Altered course N80E.

am: Weather misty. Lost sight of pack passing through large quantities of loose ice.

10.54am: Altered course N40E.

11.5am: Altered course S85E, altering as necessary to avoid loose ice.

0.7pm: Altered course South, 8 knots. 0.56pm: 12 knots zig-zag 2 points type III.

1.30pm: Altered course S88E.

3.52pm: Dense fog, altered course West. Ceased zig-zag, 8 knots.

5.0pm: Altered course S88E. 5.45pm: Altered course West.

9.0pm: 10 knots. Straight Course.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 240 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Misty through middle of the day, foggy for rest of day]


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21 June 1917

At E Patrol

Lat 66.50, Long -24.98

7.20am: Weather Cleared. 12 knots zig-zag 3 points type IV.

9.0am: Observed and challenged “Orcoma”.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 247 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Mist or fog early in day and misty again in late pm]


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22 June 1917

At E Patrol

Lat 66.47, Long -25.05

[Zig-zagging to and fro on patrol, main changes of course at midnight, 6am, 11.50am and 6pm]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 231 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Easterly then north easterly wind force 5 or 6 from 7am onwards, mist and snow for same period, sea rough in pm. Noon temperature 37F, sea temperature 44F]


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23 June 1917

At E Patrol

Lat 66.58, Long -25.00

[Still zig-zagging to and fro on patrol]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 238 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Wind and sea reducing in early am]


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24 June 1917

At E Patrol

Lat 67.02, Long -22.00

8.40am: Stopped engines while adjusting jackstay overside. 8.50am: Proceeded.

9.40am: Divisions. 10.10am: Divine Service.

0.50pm: Altered course S13E to intercept Ketch.

1.18pm: Stopped and boarded Icelandic Ketch NJALL, Lat 66 55 N, Long 21 25 W, allowed to proceed. Boarding Office SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

2.8pm: Proceeded S53E, Zig-zag 3 points type IV.

5.10pm: Intercepted and closely examined Icelandic Ketch EA19, Lat 66 58 N, Long 22 30 W.

6.0pm: Altered course S53E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 252 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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25 June 1917


At E Patrol

Lat 67.05, Long -22.10

1.0am: Dense fog set in. 10 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

5.0am: Fog lifted, 12 knots, zig-zag 3 points type IV.

8.25am: Dense fog. Ceased zig-zag 10 knots.

6.0pm: Altered course S34W. Observed “Orcoma”.

6.33pm: Stopped and closed Orcoma’s cutter. Received official papers etc.

6.58pm: Proceeded East 12 knots, zig-zag 3 points type III.

10.0pm: Dense fog. 10 knots. Ceased zig-zag.

11.10pm: Fog lifted, 12 knots, zig-zag 3 points type IV.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 231 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Mist or fog for much of day]


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26 June 1917

At E Patrol

Lat 66.68, Long -19.28

4.45am: Observed and challenged “Artois”.

5.10am: Stopped and despatched cutter to “Artois”.

5.40am: Cutter returned with mails etc. Proceeded S52E, 13 knots, zig-zag 3 points type IV.

5.50am: North Cape bearing S20E (true) distant 16.25 miles. Log 93.4.

0.40pm: Altered course S32E towards fishing smack.

1.20pm: Closed and examined Icelandic fishing vessel EA5. Resumed course.

2.47pm: Grimsey Island abeam (S30W) distant 5 miles.

5.0pm: Altered course SSW to intercept steamer.

5.35pm: Closed British SS “Edina” flying correct clearance flag, allowed to proceed, altered course East. Rodehuk bearing S60E distant 5.5 miles.

6.40pm: Revsnaes Light House bearing S19W, distant 4.5 miles, altered course S48E, log 87.

10.0pm: Langanaes Light House abeam distant 6.5 miles, altered course S12E.

[Distance run through the Water: 273 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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27 June 1917

From E Patrol to B Patrol

Lat 64.42, Long -12.37

7.50am: Altered course SSE towards schooner.

7.58am: Stopped and boarded French Schooner “Anemone”, Lat 65 00 N, Long 12 20 W, allowed to proceed. BO SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

8.43am: Proceeded S28W, 13 knots, ZZ 3 points type IV.

10.20am: Stopped and boarded French Schooner “Aiglon”, Lat 64 43 N, Long 12 22 W, allowed to proceed. BO SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

10.58am: Proceeded S28W, 13 knots, ZZ 3 points type IV.

[Distance run through the Water: 306 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 258 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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28 June 1917

From E Patrol to B Patrol and Glasgow

Lat 60.92, Long -13.52

7.0am: Observed and challenged “Otway”.

9.0am: Altered course N85E. In position on B Patrol.

11.25am: Altered course S76W to close “Otway”, zig-zag 2 points type III.

11.54am: Stopped. Closed “Otway’s” cutter and received Q messages.

Noon: Proceeded South 13 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III. Left patrol for Clyde.

0.5pm: Stopped Starboard Engine for Engineering purposes. 0.15pm: Full speed both. Increased to 15 knots.

5.0pm: 2nd Degree of Vigilance.

6.10pm: Observed and challenged “Victorian”.

7.15pm: Altered course S24E to intercept a steamer.

7.40pm: Stopped and boarded British SS “Hova”, Lat 59 23 N, Long 11 53 W, allowed to proceed. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

8.10pm: Proceeded S1E, 15 knots, zig-zag 2 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 252 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position Lat 56 00 N, Long 9 12 W, S25E, 325 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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29 June 1917

From B Patrol to Glasgow

Lat 56.15, Long -8.57

4.0am: Altered course S3E, Zig-zag 2 points type IV.

6.0am: 1st Degree of Vigilance.

11.0am: Altered course S40E.

4.10pm: Oversay Island Light House bearing S68E, altered course S75E.

5.10pm: Altered course South. Oversay Light House bearing S60E, distant 3 miles. Zig-zag 2 points type III.

6.52pm: Altered course SE and entered Rathlin Sound. Ceased Zig-zag.

7.15pm: Rue Point abeam. 7.41pm: Torr Point abeam distant 1 mile.

8.50pm: Maiden’s Light House bearing [blank], distant [blank], altered course S61E.

9.50pm: Corsewall Point Light bearing S84E, altered course S84E.

10.8pm: Corsewall Point Light abeam distant 2.25 miles.

10.18pm: Slow to communicate with APV [Auxiliary Patrol Vessel]. Received instructions to keep to Eastern side of Swept Channel.

10.21pm: Proceeded 13 knots, altered course N55E.

11.44pm: Turnberry Point Light abeam distant 11 cables, altered course N36E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 328 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Lat 55 51 N, Long 7 35 W, S62E, 38 miles]

[Weather fine with light winds, noon temperature 53F, sea temperature 56F]


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30 June 1917

From B Patrol to Glasgow and at Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29 [estimated]

0.31am: Altered course N10W, Holy Island Light N68W, Lady Isle Light S54E.

1.23am: Cumbrae Light open, altered course N17W. 1.40pm: Cumbrae Light abeam, altered course N25E.

2.22pm: Obtained permission to enter from Toward Point, altered course N34E.

2.38am: Slow awaiting Boom Gate signals to enter.

2.50am: Passed Boom Defence Gate.

2.50am: Embarked Pilot and proceeded under his direction to anchorage.

3.25am: Let go Starboard anchor in 12 fathoms. Clock advanced one hour to BST.

5.38am: Weighed anchor and proceeded up River under Pilot’s directions.

6.40am: Passed Dumbarton. 6.55am: Passed Bowling.

7.10am: Secured Tug “Samson” aft.

7.42am: Passed Scotstoun. Secured tug Neptune forward.

8.16am: Entered Prince’s Dock.

9.10am: Vessel secured in position at Berth No 29.

10.15am: Read Warrant No 97.

10.30am: Commenced Coaling. 2 Foremen, 28 Men.

Noon: Leave to port watch till 7am.

1.0pm: 32 Men and 2 Foremen coaling.

5.0pm: Leave to second part of Starboard Watch till 7.0am.

8.0pm: Ceased coaling for the day.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 622 tons]



LOGS FOR JULY 1917


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[Cover of Copy of Log for July 1917, signed by A McIntosh Lieutenant RNR, Navigating Officer]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in, addressed to The Admiralty, signed by Captain (as before), dated 11th August 1917]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, Barometer as before, Thermometers as follows:


Thermometers for Air Temperature


Position in Ship

Abaft fore Bridge

Whether in screen

Yes

Maker and No.

Kelvin & James White Ltd. 2301C and 2302C

Thermometer for Sea Temperature


Maker and No.

F Darton & Co. London. No Number.



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1 July 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: 34 Men, 2 foremen started Coaling.

9.0am: Coaling party ceased work for breakfast.

9.30am: Divisions and Divine Service.

10.0am: Coaling resumed.

Noon: Cast off from coal hoist and proceeded to No 21 berth. 0.30pm: Made fast in berth.

0.45pm: Leave for Starboard Watch and first Part of Port watch till 6am. 0.50pm: Commenced Coaling in Side Pockets.

1.30pm: Paid Monthly Money.

2.0pm: Ceased coaling for dinner. 3.0pm: Resumed Coaling.

4.45pm: Evening Quarters.

5.30pm: Liberty Men.

6.0pm: Day coaling party finished, night party 33 men, 3 foremen commenced.

9.0pm: Rounds.

9.30pm: Coaling party stopped for supper.

10.0pm: Piped down.

10.30pm: Resumed coaling.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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2 July 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

4.0am: Coaling party stopped for coffee.

5.45am: Night Coaling party stopped. 6.0am: Day Coaling party 33 men 3 foremen started. Hands fall in.

7.0am: Breakfast.

8.0am: Hands fall in, cleaning ship.

11.45am: Completed Coaling 1630 tons.

Noon: Dinner. Special leave for port watch and 1st part of Starboard Watch men who have not broken leave during past 12 months from 1 to 6 pm.

1.0pm: Landed liberty men.

1.30pm: Hands fall in, employed as requisite.

2.10pm: A Whittaker Signalman discharged to Dalmeny Hospital [included in article here].

3.0pm: Lieutenant AC Avery RNR discharged to Yorkhill Hospital.

pm: Stores embarked Fresh meat 2512 lbs, Potatoes 4480 lbs, Vegetable 3293 lbs.

7.0pm: Supper.

7.30pm: Midshipman J Ramsay RNR discharged to Chatham. AB Thomis’s bag and hammock sent to Royal Infirmary.

9.0pm: Tugs “Cruiser” forward and “Samson” aft, made fast. 9.6pm: Cast of [off] from berth. Engines as required.

10.0pm: Ship clear of Princes Dock. Heading down Stream.

10.20pm: Passed Linthouse ferry.

11.20pm: Passed Rushilea [?].

11.45pm: Tugs cast off.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 2512 lbs, Vegetables 7773 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2214 tons]


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3 July 1917

To Patrol

Lat 55.97, Long -4.76 [rough estimate]

0.30am: Entered Anchorage grounds. 0.35am: Let go Starboard anchor and veered to 3 Shackles.

6.0am: Hands fall in. Cleaning ship.

9.30am: Sub Lieutenant D Huddleston RNR and Midshipman Neven [? - name indistinct] joined ship.

9.45am: Exercise Collision Stations and Abandon Ship.

Noon: Draught Leaving 24’ 7” Forward, 24’ 7” Aft.

1.20pm: Hove up and got under way.

1.51pm: Passed boom. Streamed log, Course S54W. Clock put to GMT.

1.13pm: Skelmorlie abeam. 1.47pm: Little Cumbrae abeam, log 12.6.

2.13pm: Ardrossan abeam, log 18.6.

3.25pm: Turnberry Point Abeam.

3.55pm: Ailsa Craig abeam. 4.5pm: Corsewell [Corsewall] Point Abeam, log 56.7.

5.10pm: Altered course N70W, ZZ 2 points type III, log 61.8.

7.40pm: Tor [Torr] Head abeam, altered course N30W, log 97.7.

7.52pm: Altered course N54W, log 100.3.

8.15pm: Passing through Rathlin Sound.

8.30pm: Altered course N4W, log 10.3, ZZ 2 points type III.

10.30pm: Altered course N54W, log 128.2, ZZ 3 points type IV.

Midnight: N54W, ZZ 3 points type IV. 1st Degree Vigilance. Visibility normal.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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4 July 1917

To Patrol

Lat 57.20, Long -11.25

1.13am: Altered course N45W, log 77.2.

2.20am: Altered course N37W, log 93.

4.0am: 1st Degree of Vigilance. 15 knots, ZZ 2 points type IV, visibility normal.

8.0am: 1st Degree of Vigilance. Visibility normal.

Noon: 1st Degree of Vigilance. Visibility Extreme.

1.10pm: Altered course N33W.

2.0pm: 2nd Degree of Vigilance.

4.0pm: Visibility extreme.

5.0pm: Altered course N32W.

6.0pm: Visibility variable.

6.43pm: ZZ 2 points type III.

7.9pm: Reduced speed to 10 knots, thick fog.

9.30pm: Altered course N87W, log 228.3.

10.30pm: Speed 8 knots.

Midnight: Altered course S84E, straight Course, 8 knots, visibility 200 yards. 2nd Degree of Vigilance.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 230 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Weather fine and quiet until 4pm, thick fog through the evening, noon temperature 64F, sea temperature 58F]


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5 July 1917

On Patrol

Lat 58.77, Long -13.53

1.30am: Increased speed to 12 knots. 1.40am: Commenced ZZ 3 point type IV, log 66.1.

3.0am: Altered course N87W, log 81.1.

4.0am: ZZ 3 points type III, 12 knots. 3rd Degree of Vigilance, visibility 5-7 miles.

6.0am: Altered course N88E, log 19.7.

8.0am: Visibility 6-8 miles.

8.30am: 3rd Degree vigilance.

10.0am: General Quarters exercised.

10.38am: Passed waterlogged boat. 10.41am: Increased speed to 13 Knots.

Noon: 12 Knots ZZ 3 points type III. 3rd Degree vigilance. Altered course S2E.

1.10pm: Sighted HMS “Kildonan Castle”.

1.37pm: Cutter away to “Kildonan Castle”.

2.0pm: Boat returned. Course N88W, log 20.2. 2.20pm: Altered course N43W, log 24.7.

4.0pm: ZZ 3 points type IV.

6.0pm: Reduced to 10 knots. 3rd Degree, visibility variable.

6.36pm: Sighted HMS “Patia”.

6.45pm: Stopped and lowered starboard cutter.

7.12pm: Boat returned. S56W, 12 Knots, ZZ 2 points type III, visibility 2-3 miles.

9.5pm: Altered course N86W.

10.30pm: Altered course S84E.

Midnight: S84E, 3 points type IV. 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 4-5 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 290 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Mist or fog on and off all day]


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6 July 1917

On Patrol

Lat 58.75, Long -15.02

0.30am: S84E, ZZ 3 points type IV. 3rd Degree of Vigilance.

2.30am: Reduced to 10 Knots. Straight Course.

3.0am: Altered course N87W. Thick fog.

5.12am: Increased to 12 knots. 5.15am: ZZ 3 points type IV.

8.0am: Visibility 5 to 6 miles.

9.0am: Altered course S84E.

10.0am: Divisions and Prayers, exercised General Quarters.

Noon: Visibility 6 to 8 miles.

0.10pm: Increased to 13 knots. 0.20pm: ZZ 4 points type III.

3.0pm: Altered course N88W.

4.0pm: Visibility 6-8 miles.

5.11pm: Position Observed [Lat] 58 54 N, [Long] 15 1 W, log 64.8.

6.0pm: Visibility 8 miles.

6.30pm: Altered course S88W. Fog.

8.30pm: Altered course S5W. 9.0pm: Altered course S80E.

11.0pm: Visibility 1.5 miles.

11.30pm: Commenced ZZ 3 points type IV. Visibility 1-2 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 271.4 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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7 July 1917

On Patrol

Lat 58.90, Long -15.08

[On patrol with not much happening, all log entries shown here as example]

3.0am: Altered course S88W.

4.0am: ZZ 3 points type IV. 3rd Degree of Vigilance, visibility 4-5 miles.

8.0am: Visibility 2-3 miles.

9.0am: Altered course S80E.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers.

Noon: Visibility 10 miles.

1.10pm: Altered course N85E, log 15.2, reduced to 10 [knots], Straight Course, thick fog.

1.40pm: Weather cleared, increased to 13 [knots], ZZ 3 points type IV.

3.0pm: Altered course N2E, ZZ 2 points type IV. 3rd Degree of Vigilance.

4.0pm: Visibility extreme.

5.45pm: Observed position 59 20 N, 14 30 W, log 7.

8.0pm: Altered course N2E. Visibility Extreme.

10.12pm: Altered course North.

11.13pm: Altered course N2E.

Midnight: Visibility normal.

[Distance run through the Water: 303 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Misty until early pm, then fine, noon air and sea temperature 57F]


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8 July 1917

On Patrol

Lat 62.08, Long -15.48

2.30am: Sighted Steamer’s smoke bearing N10E. Steamer was HMS “Columbella”.

3.30am: Sighted Steamer, altered course N65E, ZZ 2 points type 3.

4.15am: Challenged HMS “Orcoma”, altered course N17W.

6.0am: Altered course N78E, 12 Knots, 3 points type IV. Visibility extreme.

8.0am: Altered course N67E to intercept trawlers bearing NNE.

9.2am: Stopped, lowered starboard cutter to board “Conan Doyle” Senior Ship of Convoy. SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer.

9.35am: Boat returned and Hoisted, N78E, 13 Knots 3 points type IV.

Noon: Increased to 13 knots, S77W, ZZ 2 points type III. Visibility Extreme.

1.51pm: Altered course S46W towards steamer.

2.10pm: Exchanged Pendant with HMS “Orcoma”.

2.55pm: Sighted Schooner bearing S, altered course S25W.

4.11pm: Lowered cutter to examine Danish Schooner “HARRIET” [listed here]. SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer. [Lat] 61 32 N, [Long] 16 8 W.

4.49pm: Boat returned, steamed towards HMS “Orcoma”.

5.45pm: Boat lowered to go to Orcoma.

6.0pm: Boat hoisted, Cruising round Dutch steamer Kralingen.

6.30pm: Armed guard put on board Kralingen. Lieutenant Angus RNR in charge.

7.25pm: Boat lowered to put armed guard on Danish schooner “HARRIET”, Sub Lieutenant Homewood RNR in charge. Harriet proceeded to Stornaway.

8.0pm: Ship cruising round “KRALINGEN” awaiting instructions.

10.25pm: Course WNW to intercept Steamer.

11.30pm: Boarded Dutch steamer HEBE.

11.54pm: Allowed to proceed. SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer.

Midnight: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility Extreme.

[Distance run through the Water and Course and Distance made good are blank]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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9 July 1917

On Patrol

Lat 61.97, Long -16.00

0.2am: Sighted Steamer bearing E.

0.37am: Course N68E to intercept vessel sighted, left Kralingen.

1.37am: Returned to Kralingen - unable to intercept without losing sight of “Kralingen” SOXCS [Senior Officer 10th Cruiser Squadron] informed.

4.0am: 3rd Degree [Vigilance]. Visibility Extreme.

6.25am: Sighted Steamer bearing NW Steering ENE.

7.20am: Boat away to examine Norwegian SS “FREY” [possibly No 78 in this list] from Halifax.

7.59am: Boat returned. SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer.

8.50am: Boarded Kralingen to withdraw armed Guard. Vessel allowed to proceed.

9.13am: S75E, ZZ 2 points type IV towards patrol.

10.5am: Stopped for firing. Gun layers test.

Noon: 3rd Degree Vigilance. Visibility Extreme.

0.49pm: Course S89E, 13 Knots, log streamed, ZZ two points type IV.

2.55pm: Altered course S30W to intercept steamer.

3.11pm: Altered course S70E. Challenged HMS “Changuinola”.

3.28pm: Altered course S23W to intercept steamer, 14 Knots.

4.0pm: 3rd Degree vigilance. Visibility Extreme.

6.0pm: Altered course S75E to intercept SS San Lucar [listed here] Norwegian steering WxN.

6.30pm: Cutter away to examine “San Lucar”. SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer. [Lat] 61 48 N, [Long] 15 4 W.

7.3pm: Cutter returned. Course N62E.

8.0pm: Altered course S8W, 3 points type IV, 13 Knots.

Midnight: N64E. 3rd Degree Vigilance. Visibility normal.

[No information on distance made good]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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10 July 1917

On Patrol

Lat 61.93, Long -13.57

3.9am: Challenged HMS Moldavia.

10.20am: Sighted 2 masted barque boarded by Moldavia during previous Middle Watch.

9.50pm [8.50pm?]: Sighted Steamer bearing SE.

9.37pm: Challenged HMS Orvieto.

[Distance run through the Water: 319 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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11 July 1917

On Patrol

Lat 61.05, Long -16.18

2.35am: Challenged HMS “Changuinola”.

8.0am: Altered course S43W to intercept sailing Vessel. Visibility extreme.

11.6am: Stopped and boarded Danish Schooner “PROVEN”. SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer. [Lat] 61 6 N, [Long] 15 55 W. Sent in with Armed Guard under Sub Lieutenant Butler RNR and Midshipman Blake RNR.

11.30am: Proceeded 15 Knots West, ZZ 2 points type III.

3.0pm: Log Rotator carried away, new one streamed.

4.0pm: Log not registering. Visibility 6-7 miles.

6.0pm: Log repaired, altered course N47E. Visibility Extreme.

[Distance run through the Water: 278 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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12 July 1917

On Patrol

Lat 61.07, Long -16.35

[Zig-zagging to and fro on patrol in variable visibility, changing course every 6 hours]

[Distance run through the Water: 277 miles]


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13 July 1917

On Patrol [though not stated in log]

Lat 61.53, Long -16.12

4.21am: Thick fog, stopped ZZ. Reduced speed to 10 Knots.

5.20am: Fog cleared, increased to 12 Knots and resumed ZZ.

9.30am: Divisions and Prayers. 9.50am: Exercised General Quarters.

9.53am: Dropped target.

10.19am: Target on board proceeded N30E to intercept Swedish Barque “MIMOSA” [details here].

11.10am: Intercepted Barque “MIMOSA” flying flag of Day, allowed to proceed.

11.20am: Sighted two steamers.

11.30am: Challenged HMS “Changuinola”.

Noon: N66W, 2 points type III. 3rd Degree Vigilance. Visibility extreme.

1.46pm: Passed floating life buoy with no marks.

[Distance run through the Water: 280 miles]


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14 July 1917

On Patrol

Lat 61.18, Long -16.50

Midnight: Sighted Sailing Vessel ahead.

0.13am: Altered course N79E to intercept her. Vessel Swedish MIMOSA previously intercepted, altered course S43E, log 61.9.

2.20pm: Altered course S77W, ZZ 3 points type IV to intercept Barque. Barque “MIMOSA”.

6.30pm: Challenged HMS Patuca.

10.0pm: Log hauled in, boat sent to Patuca.

10.25pm: Boat returned. Proceeded N42E.

11.20pm: Sighted smoke bearing NNW 11.30pm: Altered course N23W towards smoke.

[Distance run through the Water: 302 miles]

[Weather gloomy in am, fine from noon onwards, light winds, noon temperature 59F, sea temperature 57F]


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15 July 1917

On Patrol

Lat 61.15, Long -16.23

5.40pm: Sighted HMS “Alsatian”. Challenged.

5.55pm: Vice Admiral Sir RO Tupper KCB [RGO Tupper] came on board. [Lat] 60 24 N, [Long] 16 50 W.

6.49pm: Admiral left. 6.55pm: Proceeded N30E.

[Distance run through the Water: 303 miles]


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16 July 1917

On Patrol

Lat 60.95, Long -16.40

[Nothing much happening today, all log entries shown as example]

4.0am: Course S38E, 12 Knots, ZZ 3 points type IV. 3rd Degree Vigilance. Visibility normal.

6.0am: Altered course N48W.

8.0am: Visibility Extreme.

11.30am: Increased to 13 Knots.

Noon: Visibility extreme. Commenced ZZ type V.

1.25pm: Altered course N34W, ZZ 3 points type V.

3.15pm: Altered course S47W. Reduced to 12 Knots.

4.0pm: Visibility normal.

4.45pm: Half speed. 5.0pm: Turning circles for submarine target practice, log hauled in.

5.35pm: Proceeded N42W, 13 Knots, ZZ type V.

8.0pm: ZZ type V, 13 Knots, 3[rd] degree Vigilance. Visibility extreme.

Midnight: Visibility extreme.

[Distance run through the Water: 297 miles]


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17 July 1917

On Patrol

Lat 61.35, Long -17.87

Midnight: Altered course N67E to intercept Steamer heading E.

1.43am: Stopped and boarded American “IDA” [Ida (1) listed here]. SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer. [Lat] 61 32 N, [Long] 19 45 W, allowed to proceed.

2.41am: Boat returned, proceeded S37E, 13 Knots, ZZ 3 points type V.

3.21am: Altered course S60W to intercept steamer, increased to 15 Knots.

4.10am: Steamer Norwegian “Romsdalsfjiord” [Romsdalfjord], correct flag of day, allowed to proceed, 61 27 N, 19 50 W.

4.20am: S32E, 2 points type III.

9.0am: Sighted motor steamer, altered course N34E, increased to 13 Knots.

10.11am: Stopped and Boarded Danish SS “Selandia” [Selandia (1) listed here]. SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer. 61 20 N, 18 00 W, allowed to proceed.

11.35am: Proceeded S89E, 2 points type III, 15 Knots.

Noon: 3rd Degree Vigilance. Visibility Extreme.

[Distance run through the Water: 272 miles]


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18 July 1917

On Patrol

Lat 61.73, Long -17.05

3.5am: Sighted smoke on port bow. 3.10am: Altered course N40W to intercept steamer.

4.39am: Signalled HMS “ARLEY”, 61 50 N, 15 33 W.

4.48am: Altered course S26W, reduced to 13 knots. 5.0am: Commenced ZZ 3 points type IV.

8.20am: Reduced to 13 knots intercepting SS.

8.40am: N22E, boarded Fleetwood trawlers Laura [listed here as FD29] and Alesandria. SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer. 61 34 N, 16 1 W.

9.16am: Proceeded N47W, 13 Knots ZZ 2 points type III.

Noon: Altered course N42W. 3rd Degree Vigilance. Visibility normal.

Midnight: Altered course S40E, 3 points type IV. 3rd Degree Vigilance. Visibility Normal.

[Distance run through the Water: 304 miles]


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19 July 1917

On Patrol

Lat 62.45, Long -17.82

5.45am: Passed ships lifebuoy no marks.

2.35pm: Sighted SS. 2.40pm: Altered course SW to intercept her.

3.30pm: Boarded Norwegian Steamer IMO. SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer. 62 9 N, 16 47 W. Allowed to proceed.

5.0pm: Proceeded S63E, 13 Knots 2 points type III.

Midnight: Altered course S48W, increased to 13 Knots, ZZ 3 points type IV. 3rd Degree Vigilance. Visibility normal.

[Distance run through the Water: 292 miles]


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20 July 1917

On Patrol

Lat 61.88, Long -15.00

1.0am: 2nd Degree of Vigilance.

3.20am: Altered course ENE to intercept SS, increased to 15 Knots.

4.32am: Boarded Norwegian “THYRA” and Danish “HANS MERSK”. SH Smiles Lt RNR Boarding Officer. 62 33 N, 15 25 W, allowed to proceed.

6.20am: Proceeded S17W, ZZ 2 points type III, 14 Knots.

7.30am: Altered course S10E, 15 Knots to intercept Sailing Vessel.

7.40am: Altered course S33E. Examined Norwegian “SARDHARNA” flying correct flag, allowed to proceed. 62 14 N, 14 5 W.

8.30am: Altered course West, 15 Knots to intercept Steamer.

9.14am: Boarded Belgian SS “SYRIE”. SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer. 62 7 N, 15 9 W, allowed to proceed.

10.3am: Proceeded S17W 15 Knots, ZZ 2 points type III.

10.50am: Sighted Steamer steering West. 11.32am: Altered course S30W to intercept her.

11.40am: Boarded Belgian “Gantoise”. SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer, allowed to proceed.

0.15pm: Proceeded S17W.

4.0pm: 15 Knots, 2 points type III. 3rd Degree Vigilance. Visibility normal.

[Distance run through the Water: 267 miles]

[Weather still fine and quiet, noon temperature 56F, sea temperature 57F]


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21 July 1917

On Passage

Lat 57.08, Long -11.57

4.0am: S13E, increased to 15 Knots, ZZ 2 points type IV. 3rd Degree vigilance. Visibility variable.

7.0am: 2nd Degree vigilance.

Noon: 1st Degree of Vigilance. Visibility Extreme.

2.0pm: Log not running correctly.

2.24pm: Sighted HMS “NAPIER and ROWENA” as escort for “Ebro”.

2.42pm: Altered course S45E, ZZ 2 points type IV.

6.0pm: Altered course S68E. 1st Degree vigilance. Visibility extreme.

8.30pm: HMS Napier Hoisted Submarine Signal. Examination showed it to be a spar which she destroyed. 8.40pm: Resumed course.

10.30pm: Altered ZZ to 2 points type III.

11.30pm: Straight Course. Visibility variable.

[Distance run through the Water: 342 miles]

[Weather mostly fine and quiet, noon temperature 62F, sea temperature 63F]


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22 July 1917

Arriving Glasgow [though not stated in log]

Lat 55.90, Long -4.92 [rough estimate]

0.40am: Sighted Innistrahull [Inishtrahull] S16W and Oversay Light S48E.

0.58am: Skerryvore Light Bearing N50E. 1.0am: Altered course S52E.

3.12am: Altacarry Light Sighted. 3.20am: Commenced ZZ 2 points type III.

4.0am: Altered course S45E, parted with Escort.

4.22am: Rue Point abeam. Dense fog. Reduced Speed.

4.35am: Bengore Head abeam. Courses Various.

6.35am: Altered course S64E, passed Sloop name unknown.

8.0am: Altered course East, weather cleared.

8.56am: Ailsa Craig abeam.

10.8am: Holy Island abeam.

11.4am: Altered course N29E Cumbrae Light abeam.

11.41am: Skelmorlie abeam altered course N33E.

Noon: Passed Boom reduced to 12 Knots until passed boom then increased to 15 Knots.

0.19pm: Pilot on board, clocks put to BST.

1.45pm: Passed Cardross Light House.

1.54pm: Passed Dumbarton Rock.

2.5pm: Passed Dumbuck. 2.9pm: Passed Bowling.

2.18pm: Tugs Chieftain and Campaigner made fast.

2.40pm: Passed Dalmuir Light. 2.46pm: Passed Blythswood.

3.28pm: Govan. 3.36pm: Entered Princes Dock. 3.40pm: Tugs cast off.

4.15pm: Engines rung off and Pilot left Ship, secured at No 31 Berth.

5.0pm: Special leave for Port watch and first part of Starboard watch until midnight.

7.0pm: Supper.

8.30pm: Clear up Decks for rounds. Leave for Starboard watch men.

9.0pm: Rounds. Draught on arrival 22’ 2” Forward, 22’ 0” Aft.

10.0pm: Piped Down.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 823 tons]


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23 July 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29 [estimated]

6.0am: Hands fall in employed shifting ammunition from forward aft.

6.45am: Shifted 50 feet astern.

7.0am: Breakfast. 8.0am: Hands fall in. Employed as before.

1.0pm: Hands fall in. Warrant No [blank]. Payed Monthly Money.

1.45pm: One Rating left ship for Detention.

4.0pm: Tea. Leave granted to second part till midnight.

4.30pm: Hands employed shifting Ammunition from wharf to Shed for stowage.

6.30pm: Liberty men landed.

7.0pm: Supper. 7.10pm: 6 rating[s] discharged to various depots.

9.0pm: Rounds. 10.0pm: Piped down.


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24 July 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.30 [estimated]

2.30am: Called all Hands to shift ship.

3.20am: Hands fall in and singled up.

4.0am: Resecured.

4.30am: Left No 31 Berth for dry dock, Tug Campaignier [Campaigner] in attendance aft.

5.0am: Ship passed over dock sill.

5.50am: Ship settled on Blocks. Draught 21’ 8” Forward, 21’ 11” Aft.

7.0am: Secured in Dry dock. Hands to Breakfast.

8.0am: Hands fall in clear up decks.

9.50am: 4 trimmers joined from Liverpool. 9.55am: 16 Marines arrived from Chatham.

10.20am: Sub Lieutenant Homewood RNR and Armed Guard rejoined ship.

10.55am: Edwin Young Steward fell into drydock distance about 15 feet sustaining injuries.

11.10am: Steward taken to Western Infirmary in Ambulance Wagon and absentee from HMS Marmora reported on board.

Noon: Dinner.

1.30pm: Liberty men fall in for leave (Watch Keepers). 1.45pm: Special leave given to first part of Watch.

4.0pm: Tea. 4.30pm: Hands fall in. Exercised Hands at fire stations.

6.0pm: Liberty Men fall in for leave.

7.0pm: Supper.

9.0pm: Rounds.

10.0pm: Piped down. 10.5pm: Small fire reported in carpenters Storeroom apparently caused by hot rivets burnt out by workmen and falling on Sacking etc. 10.10pm: Fire extinguished by ships company.


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25 July 1917

At Glasgow [though not stated in log]

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29 [estimated]

3.30am: Called All Hands. Commenced to flood Dock.

4.20am: Hands to Stations for Shifting Ship.

5.20am: Gates open. 5.25am: Shores cleared away, tug Neptune fast. 5.30am: Passed out of dry dock.

6.0am: Ship secured at No 1 Berth.

8.30am: Hands fall in. Employed cleaning Mess decks, moving ammunition and as requisite. Received 5 tons of fresh water for testing purposes.

1.30pm: Hands fall in. Make and Mend. Leave for second part of Watch from 2pm till 7am.

4.30pm: Exercised Fire Stations.

7.30pm: LS Clarke proceeded to Station with two ratings for HMS Collingwood.

8.30pm: Absentee from HMS Marmora sent to RN Barracks Devonport.


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26 July 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

8.0am: Hands fall in, told off as requisite.

10.6am: Gunners party getting out Ammunition.

1.15pm: Hands fall in. Employed at ammunition and as required.

2.40pm: 2 ratings for Hildebrand joined “Offlands” [?], Greaser Garnett fireman the latter an absentee from Columbella.

4.0pm: Tea. Leave for first part of Watch from 5pm till 7am.

5.30pm: Liberty men landed.


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27 July 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

10.0am: Ordinary Seaman Training class boat pulling.

2.15pm: Hands fall in for Shifting ship.

3.15pm: Ship moved from No 1 Berth to No 2 Berth.

4.0pm: Ship resecured.

5.0pm: Exercised fire stations. Leave for second part of Watch from 5.30pm till 7am.

7.20pm: Small fire in Signalmens cabin under forecastle. Caused by paper and rubbish in Bucket. 7.23pm: Fire extinguished.


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28 July 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

5.30am: Called all hands. Cleaning Decks etc.

9.0am: Training Class Ordinary Seamen Boat pulling Exercise.

11.20am: One Marine joined to await arrival of HMS “Patuca”.

11.40am: Two Ratings of Armed Guard of Moldavia reported on board.

11.50am: Two rating from RN Depot Chatham joined.

1.30pm: Leave for first part of Watch from 1.30pm till 7am.

3.0pm: Two ratings joined ship.

6.0pm: Liberty men fall in.

[Misty all day, noon temperature 68F]


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29 July 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

7.50am: LS Wakefield proceeded to Central Station to meet 2 rating[s] for Changuinola.

9.20am: Landed RC for Church. 1 CPO and 1 Seaman.

9.30am: Hands to clean No 3.

9.45am: Divisions and Divine service.

11.20am: RC Returned on board.

Noon: Dinner. Leave for second part of Watch from 1pm till 7am.

1.0pm: Landed Liberty Men.

7.0pm: Two gangs of Workmen working forward from 6pm to 5am.


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30 July 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

8.40am: Training Class OS Boat pulling.

9.30am: 5 ratings joined ship. 9.45am: 3 ratings left for HMS “Motagua”.

1.15pm: Hands fall in. Gunners party getting out Ammunition. Training Class OS Boat pulling, remainder employed as requisite.

3.0pm: Received 3 cases Medical Stores.

4.0pm: Tea, leave for first part watch from 5pm till 7am.


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31 July 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

7.0am: Breakfast. LS Carney [?] proceeded to Central Station to meet 9 ratings for Ebro.

9.45am: 13 ratings arrived on Board.

10.0am: Training Class OS Boat pulling.

11.0am: 2 ratings left for Patia for Hildebrand.

11.15am: Two ratings left for Moldavia.

2.0pm: Working party told off for working cable on HMS “Spanker”.

4.45pm: Quarters. Exercised fire stations in fore magazine.

5.0pm: Leave for second part of Watch from 5.30pm till 7am.


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[Log page not filled in]



LOGS FOR AUGUST 1917


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[Cover of Copy of Log for August 1917, signed by Navigating Officer, as previous month]

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[Page not filled in, addressed to The Admiralty, signed by Captain (as before), dated September 1917]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers]


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1 August 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.30 [estimated]

9.0am: First leave returned, second leave proceeded on long leave.

10.30am: Hands stations for shifting ship.

10.55am: Cast off and proceeded to Dry Dock.

11.10am: Entered dock.

Noon: Secured in Dock. First part of watch to dinner.

0.30pm: Second part of watch to dinner.

4.30pm: Hands fall in. Ranged cables in Dock.

6.30pm: One rating discharged to depot.

7.30pm: Supper, leave for second part of watch till 7am.

8.30pm: First part ranging cable in Dock.

9.0pm: Cables finished. Rounds.


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2 August 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.30

7.0am: Breakfast and Clean. Dress No 4.

9.0am: Hands employed cleaning out Chain Lockers and working in No 4 hold.

4.0pm: Tea. Leave to first part of watch from 5pm till 7am.


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3 August 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.30

9.30am: 3 Ratings joined from RN Depot Chatham.

11.0am: 1 Marine RMLI for “Changuinola” joined.

11.15am: 1 Private RMLI for “Patia” joined.

4.0pm: Tea. Leave for second part of watch from 5pm till 7.0am.


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4 August 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.30

3.35am: Started to flood dock to take out steamer astern of Ebro.

4.0am: Ebro not floated.

5.15am: Commenced to pump out dock.

10.0am: One AB RNR and 1 Private RMLI joined ship for “Changuinola”.

Noon: Dinner. Special leave to first Part of watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am.

1.30pm: Hands “Make and Mend”.

3.45pm: One Private RMLI left ship for HMS Eagle.


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5 August 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.30

8.30am: One Rating joined ship for “Changuinola”.

9.30am: RC Church Party 10 men landed.

10.30am: Church of England Party 18 men, one Officer Landed and Non Conformists 3 men.

11.5am: RC Party returned.

0.15pm: Church of England Party returned.

0.45pm: Non Conformists Party returned. Leave for second part of watch from 1.30 till 7am.

2.15pm: 2 RNR Stoker Ratings joined ship for “Patuca”.

7.30pm: Lieutenant McIntosh proceeded to Greenock with set of Naval Flags for HMS “Artois”.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 399 lbs]


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6 August 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.30

7.30am: 2 RNR left ship for Marquis of Bute RFA.

2.15pm: Store party employed stowing paints etc.

5.0pm: Leave for first part of Watch till 7.0am, second Part employed with stores.

6.40pm: Landed Patrol, 1 PO and 6 Ratings, Sub Lieutenant Bladon RNVR in charge.


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7 August 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.30

8.0am: Hands fall in. Employed painting Chain Locker, getting in stores and as requisite.

1.0pm: Hands Mustered for Soap and Tobacco.

4.0pm: Tea. Leave for second part of watch from 5.30 till 7am.

8.30pm: Two Privates RMLI left ship for “Changuinola”.


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8 August 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.30

8.30am: Discharged 5 Ratings to “Changuinola”.

4.0pm: Tea. Leave for first part of watch from 5.30pm till 7am.

4.30pm: Second part of Watch fall in. Warrant No [blank] Read.


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9 August 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.30

Noon: Dinner. One Fireman left ship.

1.30pm: Hands fall in. Employed restowing both cables and as requisite.

4.15pm: Tea. Commenced flooding dock.

5.30pm: Ship floated and proceeded out of dock.

5.55pm: Passed over Dock sill. Tugs Victor and Campaigner in Attendance.

6.35pm: Ship secured under coaling crane.

7.10pm: Supper, leave for second part of watch till 6am.

7.20pm: Commenced coaling in No 3 hold.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 658 tons]


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10 August 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29 [estimated]

7.0am: Breakfast and Clean. One fireman left ship discharged, time expired.

7.45am: Hands fall in to shift ship, coaling finished in No 3 hold.

8.0am: Hauled along wharf clear of crane, coaling commenced in side bunkers.

8.55am: Ship resecured.

9.15am: Hands fall in employed as requisite.

4.0pm: Tea. Leave for first part of Watch from 5pm till 7am.


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11 August 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

9.0am: Port watch returned from Leave.

Noon: Dinner. Special leave for Starboard watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am.

1.20pm: Hands fall in. Employed as requisite. Embarked Fresh Meat, Stores, coke, 3 loads sand etc.

7.30pm: Hands fall in to shift ship. Tug Campaigner in Attendance.

8.0pm: Coaling Completed 1860 tons.

8.30pm: Secured ship temporarily to lift in Gun.

8.45pm: Cast off from Berth. Tugs Victor and Campaigner in Attendance.

9.30pm: Secured ship under Heavy Crane.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 831 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2580 tons]


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12 August 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

7.0am: Hands fall in. Employed scrubbing decks.

9.30am: Divisions. 9.45am: Divine Service.

10.40am: Landed 8 Nonconformists.

0.30pm: Nonconformists returned on board. Special leave to Port Watch from 1pm till Midnight.

8.0pm: Hands employed taking in 6 inch Ammunition.

10.0pm: Shifted ship 40 feet astern.


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13 August 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.30am: Called Port Watch. 6.50am: Port Watch fall in.

7.0am: Called Starboard Watch.

7.30am: Breakfast and Clean.

8.25am: Hands fall in. 8.30am: Pilot on board to shift ship. Tugs Samson and Campaigner in attendance.

8.55am: Cast off from No 30 Berth and proceeded to No 11 Berth. Starboard watch employed working ammunition.

10.10am: Tugs left. 10.15am: Ship secured.

10.20am: 3 Firemen Ratings joined from HMS “Eagle”.

10.40am: Port watch employed as required.

11.0am: Forwarded Effects of Midshipman Barber RNR to RN Depot Chatham, also effects of AB Alexander, J Simmonds and RJ Robinson.

11.30am: Private Thomas RMLI Discharged to Queensferry Hospital “Cot case”.

pm: Total Beef Received at Glasgow 2217 lbs.

1.30pm: Hands fall in. Employed taking in 6 inch charges.

3.25pm: Midshipman Wilson RNR joined ship.

4.0pm: Port watch employed stowing shells.

4.40pm: Midshipman Mumford RNR left ship for “Changuinola”.

5.30pm: Discharged 2 Ratings to “Changuinola”.

6.0pm: Starboard Watch employed stowing shell.

7.0pm: Port Watch and Sea boats crew to supper.

7.40pm: Tug Victor Forward and Chieftain Aft.

8.0pm: Starboard watch to supper.

8.45pm: Tugs made fast, ship left berth and proceeded down River.

9.11pm: Clear of Dock.

10.37pm: Passed Bowling.

11.0pm: Passed Dumbarton.

11.50pm: Tugs let go.

Midnight: Stopped Engines.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 987 lbs]


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14 August 1917

At Greenock

Lat 55.97, Long -4.80 [estimated]

0.12am: Let go Starboard anchor and veered to 4 shackles. Rung off engines. Pilot left.

[Anchor Bearings] [Ships Head W, Tail of Bank S527E, Roseneath [Rosneath] Beacon N36W, Helensburgh Light N54E]

3.0am: Hands stopped work at Ammunition.

7.0am: Hove up anchor and swung ship under weigh for Compass Deviations. Lieutenant R Harvey RNVR Officer adjusting.

9.13am: Let go Starboard anchor in 19 fathoms.

[Anchor Bearings] [Ships Head SE, Roseneath Beacon N34W, Gourock Pier S84W, Whitefarlant [Whitefarland] Point S57W]

am: Starboard watch employed stowing ammunition. Port Watch washing down and Cleaning decks.

11.30am: Red watch to dinner.

11.35am: 3 Icelandic Delegates came on board for passage to Iceland.

Noon: White Watch to dinner.

6.20pm: Exercised Fire Stations in No 2 hold. 6.30pm: Exercised Abandon Ship and General Quarters.

8.0pm: Hove short. 8.11pm: Anchor away, ship proceeded.

8.38pm: Passed Boom, streamed log. Watch placed in 3rd Vigilance.

8.58pm: Skelmorlie Beacon abeam, Course S28W.

9.30pm: Cumbrae abeam, altered course S10E. 2nd Degree of Vigilance.

10.14pm: Holy Island abeam. 10.31pm: Lady Isle abeam, altered course S26E.

11.18pm: Turnberry Light Abeam, altered course S49W. 1st Degree of Vigilance.

Midnight: S49W, 15 Knots. 1st Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 6 miles.


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15 August 1917

From Glasgow to Buncrana

Lat 55.13, Long -7.47 [estimated]

0.42am: Corsewall Point abeam, altered course N84W.

1.55am: Maidens Light abeam, altered course N30W.

2.1am: Submarine Reported on Port Beam.

2.16am: Stopped Starboard engine to avoid drifters. 2.24am: Full ahead, 15 Knots.

3.0am: Tor [Torr] Head abeam, log 64.5, altered course N44W.

3.20am: Benmore Head abeam. 3.28am: Rupe Light abeam log 71.8. 3.46am: Altered course N50W, ZZ 2 points type III. Visibility various.

5.25am: Altered course N75W, Log 98.7. 5.40am: ZZ 2 points type III.

6.0am: Altered course N70W. Straight Course.

6.21am: Inishtrahull Abeam, altered course N20E, log 11.5. 6.30am: Commenced ZZ 2 points type III.

6.40am: Challenged by Malin Head.

7.15am: Altered course S20W. Challenged Fanal [Fanad] Head.

7.21am: Altered course S30W. Courses as requisite to enter Lough Swilly, log hauled in.

8.18am: Reduced speed, passed Dunree Head.

8.38am: Passed Boom. 8.50am: Stopped and anchored of [off] Buncrana. Port anchor 45 fathoms cable.

9.0am: Motor boat left with Captain.

Noon: Motor boat returned.

1.0pm: Officers leave from 1.30 to 6.45.

4.15pm: Evening Quarters.

5.0pm: Hands to bathe. Marines in attendance in starboard cutter.

7.15pm: Hoisted all boats.

7.55pm: Darkened ship.

9.0pm: Rounds. 10.0pm: Pipe down.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 172 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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16 August 1917

At Buncrana

Lat 55.13, Long -7.47

7.0am: Hands fall in employed as requisite.

8.45am: Hands fall in. Employed painting. Training classes Boat exercise and as required.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

11.30am: Hoisted Cutters recall.

1.10pm: Hands fall in. Employed as in forenoon. Leave for Officers from 1.30 till 6.45.

5.45pm: Evening Quarters.

7.0pm: Darkened ship.

[Weather fine, noon temperature 61F]


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17 August 1917

At Buncrana

Lat 55.13, Long -7.47

3.0am: Payed out one shackle of cable.

5.50am: Exercised abandon ship.

am: Leave for Officers from 9.30am till 3.30pm. Training Classes boat exercise.

1.30pm: Hands fall in prepare ship for sea.

6.0pm: Convoy commenced to put to sea Convoy [all names recorded in upper case] “SS Asian”, “Georgian Prince” [listed here], “Pretorian” [listed here], “Knight of Thistle” [Knight of the Thistle], “Olympia” [Olympia (2) listed here], “Clan Buchanan” [Clan Buchanan (2) listed here], “Tiberia”, Bella, “Meltonian” [listed here], “Cassandra” [listed here]. Escort: HMS “Plucky”, “Ossory”, “Rosemary”, “Laburnum”, “Delphinium”, “Convolvulus”.

6.5pm: Hove short.

7.0pm: Anchor away, ship proceeded Down Harbour.

7.20pm: Passed Boom. 7.43pm: Dunree Head Abeam.

8.10pm: Fanad Head abeam.

8.45pm: Altered course N72W. Convoy in position.

9.2pm: Fanad Head abeam, speed 8.5 knots to keep in station with Convoy.

11.48pm: Tory Island abeam, [log] 48.6.

Midnight: Straight Course, 8.5 knots. 1st Degree Vigilance.


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18 August 1917

From Buncrana to Rendezvous

Lat 54.80, Long -11.08

1.0am: Reduced to 8 knots.

1.47am: Altered course S77W.

2.32am: Arran Island abeam, log 61.

4.0am: Visibility normal.

4.15am: Commenced to zig zag 4 points each side of course ahead of convoy.

4.44am: Increased to 13 knots.

5.30am: Zig Zag 5 Points on each side of course.

8.0am: Altered course N74W. 1st Degree of Vigilance. Zig Zagging as necessary to keep in station with Convoy. Visibility 9 miles.

9.30am: Divisions and Prayers.

Noon: 1st Degree Vigilance. Visibility 12 miles. Altered course N72W.

4.0pm: 1st Degree Vigilance. Visibility extreme. Zig Zag as necessary.

4.45pm: Evening Quarters, prepared for Night Defence.

8.0pm: Altered course N71W, 13 Knots. 1st Degree Vigilance. Visibility extreme.

9.35pm: Straight Course, speed 8.5 knots.

Midnight: Altered course N70W. 1st Degree Vigilance. Visibility 10 miles.

[Distance run through the Water: 173.9 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 149 miles]


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19 August 1917

From Buncrana to Rendezvous

Lat 54.57, Long -16.08

4.0am: Straight Course, 8.5 Knots. 1st Degree Vigilance, visibility normal.

4.50am: Increased to 13 Knots and commenced Zig Zag as necessary to keep station with convoy.

8.0am: 13 Knots. 1st Degree Vigilance, visibility normal.

9.48am: Increased to 15 Knots to clear SS Clan “Buchanan”. 9.55am: Reduced to 13 Knots.

Noon: 1st Degree Vigilance. Visibility normal.

4.0pm: 1st Degree Vigilance. Visibility normal.

6.15pm: At Rendezvous, Convoy dispersed. Set Course N8E, [log] 80.6. Increased to 15 Knots. 6.30pm: Commenced ZZ 2 points type III.

8.0pm: 1st Degree Vigilance. Visibility normal.

8.20pm: Sighted ship bearing N8E.

8.25pm: Replied to Challenge and exchanged pendants with HMS “Hildebrand”.

10.30pm: Reduced to 14 Knots, ZZ 1 point type III.

11.30pm: Straight Course.

Midnight: N12E, 14 Knots. 3rd Degree Vigilance. Visibility normal.

[Distance run through the Water: 272 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: S85W, 173 miles]

[Weather becoming squally in pm, north westerly wind force 4, with rain. Noon temperature 59F, sea temperature 62F]


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20 August 1917

Towards Patrol

Lat 58.28, Long -19.50

4.0am: 3rd Degree Vigilance. Visibility normal.

4.30am: Increased to 15 Knots. Commenced ZZ 2 points type III.

8.0am: 3rd Degree Vigilance. Visibility Extreme.

10.15am: Fired AI and III, BI and III for testing mountings.

Noon, 4.0pm and 8.0pm: 3rd Degree Vigilance. Visibility extreme.

11.0pm: Reduced to 14 Knots, ZZ 1 point type III.

Midnight: Altered course N15E, 14 Knots. 3rd Degree Vigilance. Visibility variable 3-6 miles.

[Distance run through the Water: 329 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 286 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Reykjanes Point N15.5W, 343 miles]


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21 August 1917

Off Iceland [though not stated in log]

Lat 63.42, Long -22.70

4.0am: ZZ 1 point type III. 3rd Degree Vigilance, normal visibility.

8.0am: Altered course N17E, 2 points type III. 3rd Degree Vigilance. Visibility 8 miles.

10.25am: Land sighted, altered course N28E.

Noon: N30E, ZZ 2 points type III. 3rd Degree Vigilance. Visibility 8 miles.

1.41pm: Rekjanes [Reykjanes] Light House abeam.

1.55pm: Challenged and Exchanged pendants with HMS “PATIA”.

2.28pm: Arrived in Sandvik Bay to land Icelandic Passengers. Weather too bad, so proceeded astern of Patia to Stadur.

4.0pm: In station one mile astern of Patia, visibility 12 miles.

4.40pm: Rear Admiral Morgan-Singer and staff came on board.

5.30pm: Boat left ship to land passengers.

6.49pm: Boat returned and hoisted, proceeded WxN 15 Knots, ZZ 2 points type IV.

7.35pm: Altered course North, ZZ 2 points type IV.

8.0pm: 1st Degree vigilance. Visibility extreme.

11.30pm: ZZ 2 points type III.

Midnight: Visibility 8 miles. 3rd Degree Vigilance.

[Course and Distance made good: N16W, 320 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[North easterly wind force 6 or 7 from noon, weather fine, noon temperature 54F, sea temperature 55F]


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22 August 1917

On Patrol

Lat 63.62, Long -25.33

3.28am: Ondverdanaes Light abeam. 3.40am: Altered course N10E.

4.0am: N10E. Commenced ZZ 2 points type IV. 3rd Degree Vigilance. Visibility normal.

7.25am: Altered course N75E, speed 13 [knots] to Examine Sailing Vessel.

8.0am: Staalbierg Huk abeam. Visibility extreme.

8.15am: Stopped and Boarded Danish Ketch “KJARTAN”. Papers in order, allowed to proceed. SH Smiles Boarding Officer, 65 25 N, 24 57 W. Course N40E, 10 Knots, ZZ 2 points type III.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers. Exercised General Quarters.

10.20am: Altered course NW to intercept sailing vessel.

11.13am: Stopped and Boarded French fishing vessel “SURPRISE”. SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer, allowed to proceed.

11.56am: Boat returned and hoisted. Course N78E, 10 Knots. 3rd Degree Vigilance. Visibility extreme.

2.5pm: Altered course S70E to examine fishing vessels.

2.25pm: Altered course S75E to avoid fishing vessels.

4.0pm: Altered course N82E, ZZ 2 points type III, 10 knots. 3rd Degree Vigilance. Visibility extreme.

4.50pm: Log hauled in for Submarine Target practice.

5.25pm: Target practice finished, proceeded 10 Knots, N82E.

6.50pm: Increased to 12 Knots to intercept sealer.

7.0pm: Altered course N55E, ZZ 2 points type III.

7.25pm: Resumed original Course N80E, reduced to 10 Knots.

7.28pm: Closely examined small fishing vessel.

8.45pm: Altered course SE.

9.0pm: Lowered boat to examine Swedish Schooner ELISE. SH Smiles Boarding Officer. 66 36 N, 23 16 W. 9.52pm: Boat returned. Proceeded 10 Knots N80E.

11.0pm: Altered course S69W.

Midnight: Altered course N28W, Straight course. 3rd degree vigilance. Visibility normal.

[Distance run through the Water: 230 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 150 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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23 August 1917

On Patrol

Lat 66.93, Long -25.63

4.0am: Straight Course, 10 Knots. 3rd Degree [Vigilance]. Visibility normal.

4.25am: Small Iceberg sighted.

[Numerous changes of course from 4.30am to 9.22am]

9.57am: Altered course South. Courses Various Cruising among icebergs. Fired BII and BIII 2 rounds each.

11.30am: Altered course South.

4.0pm: Reduced to 10 Knots. 3rd Degree. Visibility Extreme.

4.10pm: Commenced to ZZ 2 points type III.

4.42pm: Altered course S40E to intercept Topsail Schooner.

5.13pm: Closely examined and allowed to proceed. 5.17pm: Resumed Course S30W, ZZ 2 points type III, 12 Knots.

8.0pm: 3rd Degree Vigilance. Visibility normal (10 miles).

10.0pm: Altered course S8W. Examined French Schooner, allowed to proceed. 10.10pm: Course S29W, ZZ 2 points type III, 10 Knots.

Midnight: ZZ 2 points type IV. 3rd Degree. Visibility 10 miles.

[Distance run through the Water: 223 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 170 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: 20 miles off Staalbierg Huk S7E, 88 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Weather fine and quiet, noon temperature 40F, sea temperature 38F]


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24 August 1917

On Patrol

Lat 65.30, Long -25.40

9.30am: Divisions and Prayers. 9.45am: Exercised General Quarters “Immediate Action”.

4.30pm: Altered course S37E to examine vessels inshore.

10.20pm: Reykjanes Light Sighted.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 249 miles]

[Wind rather variable in speed and direction during day, noon temperature 50F, sea temperature 53F]


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25 August 1917

On Patrol

Lat 63.12, Long -21.07

1.0am: Reykjanes abeam distant 5 miles.

2.0am: Commenced ZZ 2 points type III.

9.0am: Sighted HMS “Patuca” bearing SW. 9.10am: Sighted HMS Orvieto. 9.11am: Altered course towards Orvieto, straight Course.

9.37am: Stopped. 9.41am: Admiral and staff left Ship. 9.42am: Full ahead.

10.0am: Stopped. Hoisted boat, proceeded N18W, ZZ 2 points type III.

Noon: 3rd Degree Vigilance. Visibility normal.

0.40pm: Land sighted on Starboard bow.

1.30pm: Altered course S79W to intercept Sailing vessel.

2.25pm: Boarded Swedish schooner “VALLAND” to Helsingborg in Ballast. 63 12 N, 21 48 W, allowed to proceed. SH Smiles Boarding Officer.

3.5pm: Boat returned. Proceeded N3W, 10 Knots.

4.0pm: ZZ 2 points type III. 3rd Degree Vigilance.

7.35pm: Sighted Sailing Vessel bearing N, altered course N to intercept

9.12pm: Boarded Danish Barquentine “NIELS” to Reykjavik, papers in order. Allowed to proceed. 64 5 N, 23 18 W. [Blank] Boarding Officer.

9.44pm: Boat returned. Proceeded N1W, ZZ 2 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 209 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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26 August 1917

On Patrol [though not stated in log]

Lat 65.90, Long -24.63

2.0am: Wind increasing in force.

2.36am: Svortulof Light abeam, log 55.

0.40pm: Altered course N11W to intercept sailing vessel bearing N11W.

1.15pm: Returned to original course (Lost sight of sailing vessel).

1.26pm: Altered course S60E. Sighted vessel again. Vessel examined. Hove to.

2.45pm: Proceeded N75E.

4.0pm: Altered course N36E, ZZ 2 points type IV. 3rd Degree. Visibility 6-7 miles. Horizon hazy.

4.23pm: Stopped starboard engine for Engineers purposes and steered straight course.

5.9pm: Starboard engine repaired. Stopped Port Engine.

6.13pm: Port engine repaired. Speed 10 Knots.

8.0pm: 3rd Degree Vigilance. Visibility 4-5 miles.

Midnight: N45E, 10 Knots. 3rd Degree. Visibility 6-7 miles.

[Distance run through the Water: 241 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 213 miles]

[North easterly wind force 7 or 8 from noon onwards, with sea state rough to high]


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27 August 1917

On Patrol

Lat 66.47, Long -24.52

[Nothing much happening today, all log entries shown as example]

2.0am: Altered course S86W. Increased to 13 Knots. 2.4am: Reduced to 8 Knots.

4.0am: Straight Course. 3rd Degree. Visibility 5-6 miles.

8.0am: 3rd Degree. Visibility 7 miles.

9.0am: Altered course S59E, increased to 10 Knots. 9.10am: Increased to 13 Knots.

9.40am: Altered course S64E. 9.45am: Divisions and Prayers.

Noon: 13 Knots, Straight Course. 3rd Degree. Visibility 5-8 miles.

3.0pm: Altered course N.

4.0pm: 3rd Degree Vigilance. Visibility 7 miles.

5.36pm: Altered course N5W.

6.0pm: 3rd Degree. Visibility 8 miles hazy.

7.0pm: Weather Becoming foggy.

8.0pm: Visibility variable 1-2 miles foggy.

8.40pm: Altered course S58W.

10.35pm: Altered course S19E. Commenced ZZ 2 points 15 minutes each leg.

11.10pm: ZZ 2 points, 10 minutes each leg.

11.30pm: Resumed 15 minute legs.

Midnight: 3rd Degree. Visibility 0.5 to 1.5 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 158 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Slightly less windy today, sea rough until 4pm. Misty in am, fog in late pm, noon temperature 40F, sea temperature 48F]


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28 August 1917

On Patrol

Lat 67.15, Long -26.38

4.0am: ZZ 2 points every 15 minutes. 3rd Degree. Visibility 6-8 miles.

5.35am: Stopped ZZ, altered course N28W.

8.0am: 13 Knots. 3rd Degree. Visibility 1-4 miles. Numerous fog Banks.

10.10am: Sighted ice. Passing large Bergs, [Lat] 67 14 N, [Long] 26 35 W.

Noon: 3rd Degree Vigilance. Visibility 3-6 miles.

1.0pm: Altered course South.

4.0pm: Altered course S14E, 13 Knots. Commenced ZZ every 15 Minutes. 3rd Degree. Visibility 1-4 miles.

5.0pm: Visibility 0.25 miles.

8.0pm: ZZ 2 points every 15 Minutes. 3rd Degree Vigilance. Visibility 2-6 miles.

8.50pm: Altered course N72E.

9.55pm: Altered course N11W to examine fishing boat, allowed to proceed.

10.6pm: Altered course N34W. Straight Course.

10.30pm: Commenced ZZ.

11.0pm: Reduced to 10 Knots and Stopped ZZ.

11.36pm: Increased to 13 Knots. Sighted Light Bearing N23E. 11.56pm: Altered course S60E.

Midnight: Visibility 4-5 miles. 3rd Degree Vigilance.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 307 miles]

[Easterly wind force 6 or 7 until 8am, then wind reduced and foggy for much of day, noon air and sea temperature 36F]


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29 August 1917

On Patrol

Lat 66.97, Long -26.23

0.15am: Examined fishing boat by searchlight.

2.40am: Passed close to small fishing vessel.

4.0am: 3rd Degree Vigilance. Visibility Variable 2 to 5 miles.

6.10am: Log foul. 6.33am: Log cleared (Seagull foul of log).

7.40am: Passed large iceberg altered course N5W.

8.0am: 3rd degree. Visibility 1 to 3 miles.

am: Numerous bergs in position 67 01 N, 26 25 W and 27 03 N, 26 47 W.

Noon: Straight Course. 3rd Degree. [Visibility] 0.25 to 2 miles.

2.0pm: Commenced ZZ 2 points each 15 Minutes.

2.40pm: Sighted land.

4.0pm: Altered course to intercept small sailing vessel.

4.32pm: Stopped and Boarded Danish fisherman “Engey”. Fishing. 66 42 N, 24 9 W. SH Smiles Boarding Officer.

4.55pm: Boat returned, proceeded S25E, 13 Knots, ZZ 2 points each 15 Minutes.

6.0pm: Altered course S22E. 3rd Degree. Visibility 2-6 miles.

6.20pm: Sighted Small Sailing Vessel bearing E.

6.30pm: Sighted Small Sailing Vessel bearing SW altered course S65E to intercept 1st SV.

7.20pm: Stopped and Boarded Danish SV SIGIDUR RE465, 66 35 N, 23 13 W. SH Smiles Boarding Officer.

7.50pm: Boat returned. Course S75W, 13 Knots.

8.0pm: Reduced to 10 Knots and Commenced ZZ 2 points.

Midnight: 3rd Degree. Visibility 5 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 272 miles]

[Mist or fog in am, mostly fine in pm, noon temperature 32F, sea temperature 36F]


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30 August 1917

On Patrol

Lat 67.17, Long -27.05

2.0am: Wind freshening, weather becoming hazy.

4.0am: 3rd degree Vigilance. Visibility 4 miles.

8.0am: 3rd Degree Vigilance. Visibility variable from 1-4 miles.

9.19am: Altered course N77W to examine ice.

am: Numerous large Bergs 67 03 N, 26 57 W.

10.15am: Carried out 1 inch aiming practice. Courses various.

11.27am: Ceased firing. Course N18E, 10 Knots.

Noon: 3rd Degree. Visibility 2-8 miles.

1.0pm: Passed several icebergs during watch.

4.0pm: 3rd Degree Vigilance. Visibility 5-7 miles.

5.0pm: Icebergs still in sight. Weather becoming hazy.

6.0pm: Weather cleared.

8.0pm: 3rd Degree Vigilance. Visibility 8 miles.

Midnight: 3rd Degree. Visibility normal.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 220 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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31 August 1917

On Patrol

Lat 66.10, Long -24.40

[Patrolling to and fro, zig-zagging at times, third degree of vigilance throughout, visibility varying from 1-3 miles at 4am to 8 miles in mid-afternoon]

5.10am: Land sighted.

[Distance run through the Water: 247 miles]


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[Log page not filled in]



LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1917


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[Cover of Copy of Log for September 1917, signed by Navigating Officer, as previously]

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[Page not filled in, addressed to The Admiralty, signed by Captain (as before), dated October 1917]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]


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1 September 1917

At Sea

Lat 67.10, Long -23.62

0.30am: Course N10E. Speed 10 knots. 3rd Degree of vigilance. Straight course.

4.0am: Visibility 8 miles.

8.0am: Visibility 10 miles. Altered course to N50E to examine iceberg.

10.26am: General Quarters. 6 inch firing practice target an iceberg.

10.55am: Ceased firing.

Noon: Third degree of vigilance. Visibility 9 miles.

4.0pm: Third degree of vigilance. Visibility 6 miles. Weather becoming misty to the southward.

6.25pm: Sighted Land.

8.0pm: Visibility 2-4 miles.

Midnight: Visibility 6 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: 205 miles]

[North easterly wind force 7 to 5 all day, sea rough or very rough, snow at times]


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2 September 1917

At Sea

Lat 64.48, Long -25.13

3.25am: Staalbierg Huk abeam bearing S22E.

4.0am: Altered course S37W. Visibility 3-5 miles.

5.3am: Staalbierg Huk abeam distant 7.25 miles.

7.51am: Altered course S84W to intercept Sailing Vessel bearing S60W.

8.30am: Full speed, commenced to zig-zag. Closed French topsail schooner. 64 53 N. 25 10 W.

8.40am: Boat away. Boarded French topsail schooner.

[“Tramontane”. [Boarding Officer] SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR]

9.23pm: Boat hoisted. Full speed both. 9.29am: Course S58W, 10 knots.

10.0am: Divisions. 10.30am: Divine Service.

Noon: Straight course. Visibility 10 miles.

1.7pm: Commenced to zig-zag 2 points Type III.

4.0pm: Visibility 10 miles.

4.31pm to 5.22pm: Starboard engine stopped for repairs.

5.30pm: Sighted and challenged HMS Hildebrand. Commenced zig-zag 2 points type III.

5.58pm: Altered course NE, HMS Hildebrand in company. Visibility 10 miles. Third degree of vigilance.

6.15pm Stopped. Boat away to HMS Hildebrand for written instructions.

6.45pm: Boat hoisted. Course S16W.

8.0pm: Third degree of vigilance. Visibility extreme. Straight course.

10.11pm: Stopped Port engine. Full speed starboard.

10.51pm: Half speed both.

Midnight: Altered course S22E, zig-zag 2 points type III. Visibility 10 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 230 miles. To Rendezvous S4E, 56 miles]

[Weather fine from noon, when temperature 41F, sea temperature 50F]


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3 September 1917

At Sea

Lat 61.95, Long -19.98

5.40pm: Altered course ESE. Full speed to intercept steamer.

6.0pm: Zig-zag 2 points type III. Visibility extreme.

6.15pm: Sighted smoke.

6.29pm: Log in and boat away.

7.9pm: Boat returned from boarding Danish SS Hellig Olav. 62 15 N, 17 32 W.

[Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR]

7.10pm: Course SSW, 15 knots to intercept steamer.

8.0pm: Visibility extreme.

8.9pm: WxS0.5S to intercept Danish SS IDS Adolph [listed here].

8.59pm: Log in. Stopped. Boat away.

9.30pm: Boat returned from boarding SS IDS Aldolph. 61 54 N, 18 0 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR. Resumed course S74E, 12 knots.

Midnight: Altered course N48E. Zig-zag 2 points type IV. Visibility normal.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 228 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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4 September 1917

At Sea

Lat 62.10, Long -17.02

4.0am: Visibility 5 miles.

6.5am: Altered course S20W to intercept steamer, 13 knots.

6.50am: Log in. Stopped. “Kendal Castle”, New York to Archangel, allowed to procced.

7.45am: Boat hoisted. 7.46am: Course S32W. 12 knots. 61 34 N, 16 58 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

8.15am: Altered course N28E. 8.30am: Commenced zig-zag 2 point type III.

Noon: Visibility extreme.

1.3pm: Observed land (Oraefajokull) over 100 miles away.

4.0pm: Zig-zag 2 points type III. Third degree of vigilance. Visibility extreme,

4.45pm: Evening Quarters and Collision stations. 5.15pm: Night Defence.

6.0pm: Visibility 20 miles. 6.35pm: Sighted smoke bearing NW.

7.30pm: Challenged HMAT [Armed Trawlers] Sitvel and Macleay [both listed here].

8.0pm: Visibility extreme.

9.36pm: Boat away to board British trawlers Phoebe and Alexandria [possibly Alexandra - see listing as reference above].

10.15pm: Boat returned. Trawlers allowed to proceed. 63 09 N, 20 6 W. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR. 10.20pm: Course S32W, 11 knots.

Midnight: Altered course N64W. Visibility extreme.

[Distance run through the Water: 265 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 217 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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5 September 1917

At Sea

Lat 62.73, Long -21.72

[Zig-zagging to and fro on patrol, main changes of course at 3am, 10am, noon, 5pm, 6pm, 8pm, 10pm and 10.22pm, visibility varying from 4 to 10 miles during day]

7.40am: Sighted and signalled HMS Patia.

[Distance run through the Water: 286 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 244 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[South easterly wind force 5 to 6 from 5pm. Noon temperature 51F, sea temperature 56F]


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6 September 1917

At Sea

Lat 62.70, Long -21.65

8.42am: Sighted SV bearing SSE.

10.46am: Boat away to board barque. Helm and engines as requisite. “Syostjerne”. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

11.30am: Boat Hoisted. 11.31am: Set course N56E, 11 knots.

5.0pm: Altered course SW to intercept steamer. Increased to 13 knots.

5.43pm: Altered course S51E. Challenged HMS Patia.

Midnight: Straight course. Third degree of vigilance. Visibility 3 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 187 miles]


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7 September 1917

At Sea

Lat 62.92, Long -21.25

1.5am: Log hauled in, found correct and streamed at 1.10.

1.19am: Increased to 12 knots, logging less than 9 knots.

2.35am: Reduced to 10.5 knots. Wind increasing.

7.45pm: Wind freshening and shifting to northward.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 230 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[North westerly wind force 5 or 6 all day, sea state rough all day, showers at times]


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8 September 1917

At Sea

Lat 62.97, Long -21.32

[Still patrolling to and fro, 3rd degree of vigilance, visibility from 3 miles at 4am to normal later in day]

[Distance run through the Water: 262 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 229 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[North westerly wind force 5 in am, force 6 or 7 from 6pm with sea becoming very rough]


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9 September 1917

At Sea

Lat 62.93, Long -21.37

6.5am: Land sighted bearing ExN. 6.10am: Commenced to zig-zag 2 points type III. Increased to 12 knots.

9.43am: Altered course SW to intercept small steamer.

10.0am: Challenged HMAT Sitvell [Sitvel]. Altered course SSW straight course, half speed. Slow. Communicating with Sitvell [sic].

10.11am: Altered course W.

10.50am: N52W, commenced to zig-zag 2 points type III.

Noon: Visibility 7 miles

Midnight: Altered course N63E. Visibility 5 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 224 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[North westerly wind force 8 at 4am with sea very rough to high; wind and sea decreasing later and wind becoming south westerly, weather fine until rain at midnight]


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10 September 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 62.80, Long -20.68

4.0am: Altered course N64E. Wind increasing. Visibility various. 3rd Degree.

6.0am: Altered course S48W. Wind increasing. Visibility 6 miles.

8.0am: Altered course N68W. Visibility 2-4 miles.

Noon: Visibility 10 miles.

4.0pm: Commenced to zig zag 2 points type III.

4.20pm: Sighted land bearing NNE.

4.45pm: Night Defence.

5.20pm: Sighted two trawlers. 5.35pm: Challenged trawlers reply: HMAT Sitvell [sic] and McLeay [Macleay].

5.55pm: Boat away to board trawlers.

6.23pm: Altered course N86W, trawlers took station astern.

8.16pm: Stopped, boat away.

8.28pm: Boat returned, proceeded N68W 13 knots 1 point type III.

9.30pm: Altered course N38W, put out target for firing practice

10.30pm: Target lost. 10.40pm: Set Course N68W, 13 knots.

11.30pm: Altered course S64W reduced to 11 knots, commenced to zig zag 2 points type III.

Midnight: Visibility 2 miles.

[Distance run through the Water: 268 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 218 miles]


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11 September 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 63.03, Long -20.23

[Patrolling to and fro, changing course regularly, at 3rd Degree of vigilance and with visibility from 6 miles to extreme]

[Distance run through the Water: 253 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 198 miles]


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12 September 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 62.83, Long -21.23

1.50am: Sighted mysterious light bearing N70E.

2.0am: Altered course N62E. Increased to 13 knots, zz 3 points type IV.

3.0am: Reduced to 11 knots, zz 2 point type III. 3.5am: Sighted Flash light bearing NNE.

4.0am: Altered course S62W. Visibility 3 miles.

7.0am: Wind and Sea increasing.

8.0am: N52W. Visibility 4 miles.

9.59am: Altered course N10E reduced to 6 knots straight course.

11.0am: Altered course S59W. Increased to 11 knots. 11.10am: Altered course S89W. 11.30am: Commenced to zz 2 points type III.

Noon: Altered course S60W. Visibility 2 miles.

0.5pm: Hauled in log. 0.10pm: Log clear and streamed.

2.0pm: Log foul. Hauled in. 2.20pm: Log cleared.

3.0pm: Altered course N50W.

4.0pm: Visibility 5 miles.

4.20pm: Sighted auxiliary sailing vessel bearing N40W.

4.43pm: Altered course N30W to intercept ship, zz 1 point type III.

5.5pm: Stopped. Boat away. 5.10pm: Course and speed various whilst boarding. Boat returned [from] boarding Danish Fox II [listed here], papers in order, allowed to proceed. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

6.18pm: Proceeded N25W, 11 knots 2 points type III, log streamed.

7.0pm: Altered course N85E.

8.0pm: Altered course S50E. Visibility 4 miles.

10.41pm: Altered course S40E to intercept vessel.

11.0pm: Examined Danish Fox II by searchlight.

11.36pm: Commenced zz 2 points type III.

Midnight: Visibility Various.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 235 miles]


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13 September 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 62.77, Long -18.97

9.36am: Starboard engine stopped. Full port.

10.20am: Stopped port. Full ahead Starboard.

11.0am: Both engines working. Altered course S36E, commenced zz 2 points type III, 11knots.

Noon: Visibility 8 miles.

3.10pm: Sighted steamer bearing S65E.

3.40pm: Altered course S75E. Exchanged pennants with HMS “Orcoma”.

4.0pm: Orcoma’s boat alongside stopped.

4.14pm: Boat left, proceeded W.

6.0pm: Visibility 10 miles.

8.0pm: Visibility 8 miles.

11.45pm: Visibility 6 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 211 miles]


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14 September 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 62.02, Long -17.00

4.0am: 3rd degree of vigilance. Visibility 5 miles.

6.0am: Altered course N28W.

8.0am: Visibility normal. 8.11am: Sighted vessel bearing NE.

9.2am: Stopped. Boat away to board Dutch SS Venus [Venus (2) listed here].

9.6am: Course and Speed various as requisite.

9.57am: Boat returned, SS Venus allowed to proceed. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

10.0am: Altered course N38W, 12 knots, ZZ 3 points type IV. General Quarters. 10.10am: Reduced to 10 knots, Straight course. 10.22am: Increased to 12 knots ZZ 3 points type IV.

10.45am: Altered course S28W. Visibility normal.

Noon: Exchanged pennants with HMS Changuinola.

0.30pm: Picking up Changuinolas boat Course Various. 0.35pm: Boat left. 0.38pm: Steamed log.

0.50pm: Proceeded S30W, 12 knots, 3 points type IV.

6.20pm: Altered course N26W.

7.50pm: Sighted two steamers bearing NE.

8.0pm: Visibility normal. Increased speed to intercept, 13 knots.

[Multiple changes of course from 8.11pm to 9.0pm]

9.12pm: Boat away to board British Trawler J Baiel Mauricx [J Baels Mauricx].

10.0pm: Boat hoisted, proceeded N63E, ZZ 2 points type III.

10.30pm: Altered course S24E. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 211 miles]


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15 September 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 59.97, Long -12.78

4.0am: Visibility 7 miles. 3rd Degree of Vigilance.

8.0am: Visibility Various.

8.15am: Sighted 4 steamers bearing SW. 8.20am: Challenged. Reply HMS Andes and convoy.

Noon: 2nd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 5 miles.

0.30pm: Wind increasing. Weather squally.

0.55pm: Altered course S19E.

4.0pm: Visibility 8 miles. Altered course S20E. 1st Degree of vigilance.

5.0pm: Commenced zig zag 2 points type IV.

6.0pm: Visibility 8 miles. Altered course S58E. Increased to 15 knots.

8.0pm: Visibility 5 miles.

Midnight: Altered course S59E. Visibility 15 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 265 miles]


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16 September 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 57.25, Long -7.00

1.20am: Sighted Flannan Light bearing S19W.

2.0am: Sighted Butt of Lewis Light S43E. Commenced zz 3 points type IV.

4.0am: 1st Degree of Vigilance. Visibility normal. Commenced zz 2 points type IV.

4.50am: Butt of Lewis abeam,

6.10am: Commenced 2 points type III.

8.0am: Visibility 8 miles.

8.25am: Millard [Milaid] Point bearing N37W. 8.30am: Altered course S66W. Straight course.

8.53am: Shaint [Shiant] abeam.

9.25am: Scalpay bearing N33W.

10.15am: 2 points type III.

10.55am: Altered course S20W straight course.

11.9am: Neist abeam.

11.49am: Ushinish [Ushenish] abeam.

Noon: Visibility 6 miles.

1.22pm: Canna Island abeam. 1.25pm: Altered course S40E.

3.25pm: Altered course SWxS. Visibility 5 miles.

3.38pm: Ardnamurchan Point bearing Smae [? possible S magnetic] distant 2 miles. Altered course S38W.

3.48pm: Altered course S52E. 4.0pm: Entered Sound of Mull.

4.57pm: Green Island abeam.

5.45pm: Blacks Tower abeam.

6.0pm: Visibility 5 miles.

6.40pm: ZZ 2 points type IV.

8.0pm: 2 points type III. Visibility 6 miles.

9.36pm: S4E straight course reduced to 14 knots.

9.45pm: Reduced to 12 knots, commenced to burn bow light every 10 minutes.

10.3pm: Oversea [Oversay] Light abeam.

11.50pm: Altered course S43E. Visibility various.

Midnight: Entered Rathlin Sound burning bow lights.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 338 miles]

[Rain in pm, noon air and sea temperature 57F]


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17 September 1917

Entering Glasgow [though not stated in log]

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29 [estimated]

0.30am: Courses Various. 0.33am: Rhu [Rue] point abeam. 0.43am: Increased to 15 knots. 0.49am: Bengore [Benmore] Head abeam.

1.0am: Commenced zz 2 points type III.

3.40am: Altered course N50E.

4.0am: Visibility normal. 1st Degree of Vigilance.

4.40am: Ailsa Craig abeam.

7.32am: Log hauled in.

7.47am: Passed Boom Defence.

9.13am: Dumbarton Rock abeam. 9.19am: Dunback [Dumbuck] Light abeam. 9.30am: Passed Bowling. 9.40am: Passed Erskine.

10.45am: Passed Govan. 11.0am: Entered Dock. 11.15am: Arrived Princes Dock No 28 Berth.

11.40am: Secured alongside wharf.

Noon: Leave for starboard watch until 9.0am 23rd September.

1.30pm: Port Watch fall in. Employed as requisite.

2.0pm: Hands paid.

3.0pm: Landed Liberty men of Starboard Watch.

4.0pm: Second Part of Port watch on leave 4.30 - 7.30am.

4.45pm: Evening Quarters Exercised Fire stations.

5.0pm: Liberty men ashore.

6.0pm: T Linner Fireman discharged to shore. Coaling party on board 32 Men, 2 Foremen.

6.20pm: Commenced Coaling.

8.0pm: 154 Tons of Water taken on board.

9.0pm: Rounds. Coaling Party to supper 9.30.

10.0pm: Piped Down.

10.30pm: Resumed Coaling.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 296 + River 19 = 315 miles]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 521 tons]


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18 September 1917

At Glasgow [though not stated in log]

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

4.0am: Coaling Party to Coffee. 4.30am: Resumed Work.

7.0am: Hands to Breakfast.

8.0am: Dressed ship with Masthead flags in honour of Kings Visit.

8.20am: Hands fall in employed as requisite.

8.30am: Finished coaling No 3 Hold, 1160 tons.

9.45am: Tugs Victor and Cruiser arrived to shift ship.

10.15am: Hands to stations for shifting ship, Victor forward, Cruiser aft.

11.15am: Alongside No 12 Jetty. Tied up. Two lighters on starboard side.

1.15pm: Hands fall in employed as requisite.

3.0pm: Coaling Party started work 28 men 2 Foremen.

4.45pm: Quarters Exercised Fire stations.

5.0pm: Liberty men first Part Port Watch ashore.

5.15pm: A Watson Fireman discharged to Chatham Depôt.

6.0pm: 29 men 2 Foremen joined up with coaling party.

9.0pm: Rounds. Coaling party relieved by night shift.

10.0pm: Piped Down.

10.30pm: Resumed coaling side shoots.


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19 September 1917

At Glasgow [though not stated in log]

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

[Coaling throughout the day, log just records this and other routine matters]


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20 September 1917

At Glasgow [though not stated in log]

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

2.0am: Finished coaling 2065 tons.

9.45am: 3 Ratings joined ship for Changuinola.

11.0am: Up Spirits. 1 man joined ship.

1.15pm: Cleared lower deck. Read Boat Stations to Port Watch.

3.45pm: Sub Lieutenant English joined ship.

5.0pm: Landed liberty men second Part Port Watch.


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21 September 1917

At Glasgow [though not stated in log]

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

11.0am: Up Spirits.

1.30pm: Hands fall in. Embarking stores.

5.0pm: Liberty men of first Part of Port Watch ashore.


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22 September 1917

At Glasgow [though not stated in log]

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

9.0am: 3 Stoker Ratings joined ship from Liverpool.

1.15pm: Second Part Port Watch employed on stores and ammunition.

2.45pm: 1 Rating left ship for Changuinola.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.0pm: Landed Patrol of 1 Officer, 1 Petty Officer, 6 Seamen.

11.0pm: 2 Ratings joined ship from Chatham Depôt.


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23 September 1917

At Glasgow [though not stated in log]

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: Coaling Party arrived.

8.0am: Hands fall in employed storing ammunition.

9.0am: Coaling Party to Breakfast. Liberty men returned.

9.30am: Landed Roman Catholic church party.

10.0am: Resumed coaling. Chaplain joined ship.

10.30am: Non-Conformist and Church of England parties landed. Divine Service on board.

11.25am: RC church party returned, coaling completed 45 tons.

0.15pm: Church parties returned, leave for Port Watch 1.0pm to 7am.

1.0pm: Landed liberty men.

4.0pm: Special leave for second Part of Port [should probably be Starboard] Watch till 7.0am.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2546 tons]

[Weather fine, misty or overcast, noon temperature 55F]


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24 September 1917

At [and leaving] Glasgow [though not stated in log]

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.0am: Liberty men returned.

8.0am: Hands employed embarking stores.

8.45am: 3 Rating[s] left ship for Chatham Depôt.

9.0am: Messrs Mitchell and Bradley Midshipmen joined ship.

10.50am: British Consul Reykjavik arrived on board.

11.0am: Hands to Boat Stations.

Noon: Sub Lieutenants Redfearn and Huddlestone left ship for Chatham Depot.

1.30pm: Blue Watch and Sea boats Crew employed as requisite.

2.30pm: Pilot on board. 2.45pm: Hands to stations for leaving port.

4.4pm: Cleared Dock.

4.19pm: Meadowside Light abeam.

4.37pm: Scotstoun Light abeam.

4.52pm: Blythswood light abeam.

5.45pm: Abandon ship and Night Defence Stations.

6.10pm: Arrived at Greenock. Discharged pilot. Course and speed as requisite.

7.0pm: Passed Boom. Course S35W, 15 knots, 2nd Degree of Vigilance.

7.10pm: Streamed log. Skelmorlie abeam, altered course S29W.

8.0pm: Cumbrae Light abeam, altered course S10E.

9.5pm: Lady Island abeam, altered course S55W.

9.54pm: Turnberry Light abeam, altered course S50[W].

10.26pm: Ailsa Craig abeam.

11.38pm: Altered course N85W. Corsewall Point bearing S85E.

11.45pm: Altered course N66W. Visibility normal.


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25 September 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 56.83, Long -6.12

0.50am: Maidens Light abeam, altered course N25W. Courses Various for passing through Rathlin Sound.

2.5am: Tor [Torr] Head abeam.

3.0am: Courses various for passing through Rathlin Sound.

4.45am: Oversea [Oversay] Light abeam, altered course N25E, 2nd Degree of Vigilance.

5.25am: Ship placed in 1st Degree of Vigilance. 5.30pm: Commenced to zig zag 1 point type III.

8.30pm: Courses various for entering Sound of Mull.

9.0am: Altered course N30E. Entered Sound of Mull. 9.11am: Lady Rock abeam. Courses various for passing through Sound of Mull.

9.59am: Green Island Light abeam, altered course N45W.

10.45am: Divisions and Prayers. 10.55am: Exercised General Quarters.

Noon: Visibility various.

2.30pm: Commenced to zig zag 1 point type III.

3.38pm: Ushinish [sic] Light abeam.

3.40pm: Altered course N26E. Visibility 3 miles.

4.14pm: Altered course N56E, log foul. 4.24pm: Log streamed.

5.44pm: Altered course N70E straight course, 15 knots.

6.0pm: Visibility 2 miles.

6.20pm: Glass Island abeam, altered course N65E.

7.22pm: Altered course N47E. 7.35pm: Stopped zig zag.

8.0pm: Visibility 1 mile.

8.22pm: Tumkin [Tiumpan?] Light abeam.

9.48pm: Butt of Lewis light abeam.

10.45pm: Passed two trawlers.

11.6pm: Altered course N59W. Visibility Increasing.

11.50pm: Sighted Flannan Light bearing WSW.

Midnight: Visibility various.

[Course and Distance made good: Various Courses 230 + 19 (River) = 249 miles]

[Mist or rain for most of day, noon temperature 59F, sea temperature 58F]


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26 September 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 59.20, Long -10.82

0.25am: Flannan Light bearing S58W. Butt of Lewis S25W.

2.0am: Wind freshening.

4.0am: 1st Degree of Vigilance. Visibility normal.

8.0am: Increased to 12 knots. Visibility normal.

11.15am: Sighted three trawlers on port bow.

Noon: Visibility 3 miles.

0.50pm: Increased to 14 knots. 1.0pm: Altered course N32W, zz 2 points type III.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters and Night Defence Stations. Visibility normal.

5.0pm: Ship placed in 2nd Degree of Vigilance.

6.38pm: Sighted ship bearing N10W.

6.40pm: Exchanged pennants with HMS Alsatian, altered course N20W straight course.

6.45pm: Hauled in Log, stopped, boat away with Captain to Alsatian.

7.10pm: Log streamed, proceeded.

8.10pm: Stopped to pick up boat. 8.20pm: Boat hoisted, proceeded N24W.

10.45pm: Ship placed in 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Barometer falling rapidly to be read every hour Captain’s Orders.

Midnight: Wind Increasing. Visibility 3 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 312 miles]

[North westerly wind force 4 or 5 until 6pm, then south westerly force 5 to 8, sea state rough throughout]


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27 September 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 61.73, Long -17.60

4.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility various.

6.0am: Reduced speed to 12 knots. Straight course.

6.30am: Wind rapidly increasing.

8.0am: Visibility 8 miles.

9.0am: Heavy swell from SW.

10.30am: Increased to 13 knots, commenced to zig zag 1 point type III.

Noon: Visibility 8 miles.

4.0pm: Visibility extreme.

4.40pm: Land bearing N35E.

5.0pm: Exercised collision starboard side.

5.35pm: Mount Hickla [Hekla] bearing N4W true 93 miles. 6.0pm: Visibility extreme.

8.0pm: Visibility various.

9.24pm: Heimay Light bearing N55E.

Midnight: Visibility 8 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 261 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Reykjanes Point 188 miles]

[Wind squally south westerly then north westerly force 8 to 10 until 8am, barometric pressure falling until 7am, wind then starting to reduce. Sea state not recorded in am, rough for part of pm, then reducing]


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28 September 1917

At Reykjavik [though not stated at top of log page]

Lat 64.16, Long -21.93 [estimated]

1.28am: Sighted Reykjavik light N12W.

2.41am: Sighted small vessel, altered course N15E to Examine.

2.53am: Resumed course N16W, vessel allowed to proceed.

3.5am: Altered course N29W, Reykjavik Light abeam.

3.41am: Altered course N13E, zz 1 point type III.

4.0am: Visibility normal.

6.18am: Altered course S71E straight course.

8.0am: Visibility various. Courses and speeds as requisite for entering Reykjavik.

7.35am [probably should be 8.35am]: Let go Port anchor in 9 fathoms, veered and secured to 4 shackles. N42E bearing of Engey, Langarnes [?] S40W, Light House S24W.

9.0am: Training Class away Boat Pulling Exercise.

11.45am: Danish Officer of Guard alongside. Training Class returned.

0.7pm: Danish Officer of Guard left ship.

3.55pm: Hoisted Starboard Cutter.

4.15pm: Port Cutter hoisted.

5.0pm: Motor Launch hoisted.

5.6pm: Anchor up. 5.18pm: Streamed log. 5.25pm: Proceeded N67W.

5.31pm: Grotto Island abeam, commenced zig-zag 2 points type IV.

6.28pm: Altered course N85W to examine trawler. N44[W] to avoid trawl. Courses as requisite to avoid trawl.

6.50pm: Altered course N58W. 7.5pm: Altered course S84W.

8.0pm: Visibility normal.

10.0pm: Reduced to 11 knots, commenced to zig zag 2 points type III.

Midnight: Visibility normal.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 235 miles]

[Noon Position] [At Reykjavik]


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29 September 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 66.12, Long -24.12

1.20am: Sighted Flashing Light (4) every 10 seconds bearing NE.

2.15am: Sighted light bearing N40E.

2.40am: Ondverdarnaes Light bearing NE 3-4 [miles?].

3.45am: Ondverdarnaes bearing N87E.

4.0am: Altered course N18E. 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility normal.

8.40am: Staalbierg Huk abeam. Visibility various.

9.30am: Straumnaes abeam.

Noon: Altered course S85E. Visibility normal.

2.0pm: Altered course S17E, stopped zig zagging. Entered Skutils Fiord [Skutilsfjordr].

3.0pm: Altered course N7E proceeded to sea.

4.0pm: Visibility normal.

4.32pm: Altered course N66E, commenced to zig zag 2 points type III.

4.45pm: Evening Quarters and Night Defence stations. Altered course E.

8.45pm: Hauled in log. Stopped, out target for 1 inch aiming rifle practice.

9.40pm: Stopped, in target, proceeded. 9.45pm: Log streamed. Course S54E.

Midnight: Visibility normal.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 210 miles]

[Weather fine and quiet, noon temperature 45F, sea temperature 47F]


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30 September 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 66.52, Long -14.58

4.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility Various.

5.5am: Grimsey Island abeam.

8.41am: Altered course S65E.

Noon: Visibility normal.

0.6pm: Langanaes abeam. 0.12pm: Reduced to 11 knots. 0.35pm: Increased to 12 knots, zz 2 points type IV.

3.40pm: Sighted sailing vessel bearing S5E.

4.36pm: Ceased zig zag to intercept vessel.

4.57pm: Stopped, boat away, Danish fishing vessel Benisvos short of provisions supplied with biscuits and allowed to proceed, papers in order.

[Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR]

5.46pm: Boat Hoisted, Course S2W, log streamed, proceeded at 13 knots. 6.0pm: Commenced zig zag 3 points type IV. Visibility normal.

Midnight: Visibility normal.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 263 miles]


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LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1917


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[Cover of Copy of Log for October 1917, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before except:

Thermometer for Sea Temperature: Maker and No: J & E Hall Dartford, No 521, Rd 475163]


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1 October 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 66.93, Long -11.80

1.20am: Altered course N11E.

3.10am: Altered course N50W to examine fishing vessel. Straight course.

3.32am: Vessel examined and allowed to proceed.

3.44am: Resumed Course N11E, ZZ 3 points type IV. Visibility normal.

4.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance.

8.0am: Visibility 8 miles.

11.15am: Altered course N64W.

Noon: Visibility 8 miles. 0.15pm: Altered course S42W.

4.0pm: Wind Increasing. Visibility 5 miles.

4.45pm: Evening Quarters, Night Defence, Closed WT Doors.

6.0pm: Visibility 1 mile.

7.0pm: Reduced speed to 10 knots, straight course.

8.0pm: Altered course S1E. Visibility half mile.

11.26pm: Sighted SV bearing SxE.

11.36pm: Boat away, log hauled in. Danish schooner “Carl” allowed to proceed. Boarding Officer SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR.

Midnight: Visibility 1 mile.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 252 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Rain in am, mist or fog (thick at times) in pm]


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2 October 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 66.62, Long -12.18

[Nothing much happening on patrol today, all log entries shown as example]

0.29am: Log streamed. Set course N50E.

4.0am: 3rd Degree of vigilance. Visibility 1 mile.

6.30am: Heavy swell from NE. Prevailing wind for last few days SE to W through S. Visibility 1-3 miles.

7.40am: Increased to 12 knots. 7.50am: Altered course N zig zag 2 points type IV.

8.0am: Visibility 1 mile. 8.10am: Reduced to 10 knots, straight course. 8.30am: Altered course N2E.

9.36am: Altered course NExE. 9.45am: General Quarters, 6 knots.

10.20am: Altered course N2E. 10.33am: Zig-zagging 2 points type III 10 knots.

11.30am: Stopped Zig Zagging.

Noon: Altered course SWxW. Visibility 2 miles.

4.6pm: Altered course S12E. Visibility 1 mile.

4.45pm: Evening Quarters and Night Defence stations.

5.0pm: Altered course S66E, log hauled in. 5.10pm: Log streamed.

6.0pm: Sighted ship bearing S. 6.7pm: Altered course S30W.

6.15pm: Closely examined Danish fishing vessel TG403. 6.17pm: Resumed course S66E.

7.12pm: Altered course NExE, 8 knots.

8.0pm: Altered course SWxW, increased to 10 knots. Visibility 1 mile.

10.11pm: Altered course S5E.

Midnight: Visibility various.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 223 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Fog, mist and/or rain all day, wind rather variable in direction, force 5 or 6 from noon]


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3 October 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 66.27, Long -11.13

3.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility various.

6.0am: Wind and sea increasing. 6.30am: Altered course N38E to allow for leeway.

8.0am: Visibility 1 mile. 8.10am: Log foul, hauled in. 8.20am: Log streamed.

10.0am: Altered course N34E, commenced to zig zag 2 points type III, 11 knots.

Noon: Visibility 3 miles.

3.0pm: Altered course S52W, increased to 10 knots, zig zag 1 point type III.

4.0pm: Visibility 5 miles.

6.0pm: Visibility 2 miles.

8.0pm: Visibility 1 mile.

11.58pm: Increased to 12 knots while turning ship. Midnight: Altered course N44E, 10 knots. Visibility Various.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 192 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Squally north easterly wind force 7 or 8 all day, with NE swell, sea state high at 4pm. Rain in am, snow throughout pm, noon temperature 39F, sea temperature 42F]


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4 October 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 66.15, Long -12.13

[Patrolling in difficult weather, zig-zagging at times, visibility mostly from 2 to 7 miles, main changes of course at 4pm and midnight]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 165 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Wind still squally, mostly north easterly, force 9 at 4am, then force 6, with sea state high in am, very rough in pm. Snow on and off all day, noon temperature 35F, sea temperature 40F]


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5 October 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 66.35, Long -12.95

[Still patrolling to and fro at 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility varying from 2 to 7 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 195 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Snow and very rough sea in am, overcast in pm, wind and sea moderating late in day]


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6 October 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 66.68, Long -11.42

4.0am: 3rd degree of vigilance. Visibility 6 miles.

6.0am: Increased to 12 knots, zig zag 2 points type IV.

7.0am: Altered course N58E, sighted land to westward.

8.0pm: 2nd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility normal.

8.30pm: Reduced speed to 10 knots, straight course.

11.10pm: Increased to 12 knots, Zig Zag 2 points type IV.

[Course and Distance made good: 221 miles]

[Weather mostly fine (though snow at noon) and quieter, noon temperature 30F, sea temperature 38F]


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7 October 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 67.83, Long -11.32

4.0am: 2nd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 3 miles.

4.0pm: Visibility normal. 4.32pm: Log hauled in, speed as requisite while shifting PV wires.

5.40pm: Log streamed, proceeded at 12 knots.

6.38pm: Latitude by Polaris 66 36 N, Long by Arcturus [probably] 13 4 W.

8.24pm: Stopped starboard engine, speed 10 knots.

8.30pm: 2nd Degree of Vigilance.

8.54pm: Langanaes abeam.

9.6pm: Full ahead starboard. Stopped Port.

9.50pm: Both engines 12 knots, [zz] 2 points type III.

11.0pm: Sighted Revsnaes Light bearing W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 260 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Quiet, fine weather for most of day]


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8 October 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 67.27, Long -16.12

0.40am: Revsnaes bearing SxW (magnetic), altered course N29E. Increased to 13 knots.

4.0am: 2nd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility normal, altered course N30E.

4.40am: Altered course S27W.

7.0am: 3rd Degree of vigilance, altered course S25W.

8.0am: Visibility normal. 8.5am: Sighted land ahead.

9.0am: Altered course N35E.

1.0pm: Zig Zagging 2 points type III, 13 knots.

1.20pm: Altered course S27W.

5.37pm: Altered course N34E. Visibility 5 miles.

6.0pm: Turned 16 points to examine object bearing SxW.

7.40pm: Zig Zag 3 points type IV 2nd Degree [Vigilance].

11.0pm: Altered course S27W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 265 miles]

[South easterly wind force 5 to 6 in am, force 4 to 5 in pm, weather fine]


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9 October 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 66.70, Long -16.07

2.50am: Sighted Revsnaes Light bearing S40W.

3.15am: Altered course N33E. Revsnaes bearing S46W.

4.0am: 2nd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility various.

7.15am: Ship placed in 3rd Degree of vigilance.

8.24pm: Sighted shore light bearing S63W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 265 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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10 October 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 67.17, Long -16.13

4.0am: Visibility normal. 3rd Degree of Vigilance.

5.22am: Sighted Revsnaes bearing S49W. 5.45am: Altered course N30E, light bearing S58W.

0.20pm: Sighted and exchanged pennants with HMS Orvieto.

10.15pm: Revsnaes light abeam S42W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 280 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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11 October 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 65.13, Long -12.72

1.55am: Langanaes Light abeam.

2.33am: Altered course S, Langanaes bearing S68W.

4.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 10 miles.

5.0am: Sighted land.

7.55am: Sighted small vessel bearing S, altered course S to intercept. 8.0am: Visibility 10 miles.

8.20am: Stopped, boat away. Boarded Danish motorboat “Valarina”. SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer.

8.47am: Boat hoisted, proceeded S.

9.53am: Stopped, Out Target, Log in. 1 inch Aiming Rifle.

10.59am: Target in.

11.30am: Log streamed, 15 knots straight course.

Noon: Zig Zag 2 points type III. Visibility 10 miles.

3.0pm: Skruden Island bearing N4W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 260 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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12 October 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 62.75, Long -19.03

4.52pm: Sighted steamer bearing SxE, altered course SxE 13 knots to intercept.

5.26pm: Stopped, boat away boarding Norwegian “Fram”. SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer.

6.37pm: Boat returned, proceeded S, 13 knots, Zig Zag 2 points type [number of edge of page].

7.59pm: Sighted steamer steering NNE.

8.50pm: Stopped. Boat away boarding Danish “Kentucky” [probably Kentucky (1) listed here], allowed to proceed. SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer.

9.50pm: Boat returned, course ESE to intercept steamer.

10.24pm: Boat away to Norwegian SS “Betikt” [?], allowed to proceed. SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer.

11.32pm: Boat returned. Course N88W, 10 knots, straight course.

Midnight: Visibility 5 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 264 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Wind mostly north easterly, force 5 to 7 in am, 4 to 6 in pm, sea state high at 4am, then rough for most of rest of day. Overcast in am, hail or rain at times in pm, noon temperature 42F, sea temperature 47F]


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13 October 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 66.18, Long -19.50

4.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility normal. Straight Course 10 knots.

5.28am: Altered course NNE to close vessel.

7.25am: Communicated with HMAT [Armed Trawler] Edward Williams. 7.30am: Visibility 6 miles. Proceeded 10 knots, N68E, straight course.

8.0am: Increased to 11 knots, altered course N60E, zig zag 1 point type III.

[Visibility 6 or 7 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 223 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[North easterly then northerly wind force 5 or 6 until 6pm, with sea state rough, weather fine in pm, after snow at noon]


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14 October 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 61.20, Long -13.08

4.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility normal.

0.15pm: Sighted steamer bearing SExS.

0.30pm: Altered course S56E to intercept steamer, increased to 15 knots.

3.6pm: Boat away to Danish steamer “Belgien”, allowed to proceed. SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer.

3.30pm: Exchanged pennants with “Patia”.

3.56pm: Boat hoisted. 4.0pm: Course S3E straight course. Visibility 10 miles.

4.35pm: Sighted ship NxW exchanged pennants with HMS “Orvieto”.

5.10pm: Boat away. Course as requisite to keep station on "Orvieto". 5.35 Boat Returned, proceeded N17W, 13 knots. Visibility 10 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 242 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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15 October 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 62.68, Long -19.00

4.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 2 miles.

8.0am: Visibility 4 miles. Signalled ship. Reply Norwegian SS Bratland.

Noon: Engines as requisite to stand by Bratland from Hallifax [Halifax] to Bergen with barley. Visibility Various.

4.0pm: Visibility 6 miles.

4.53pm: Stopped, boat away to board Norwegian SS Bratland, allowed to proceed. SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer.

5.45pm: Boat hoisted, proceeded at 10 knots.

7.25pm: Sighted SV bearing SxE.

8.20pm: Boat away. Boarded and allowed to proceed Danish SS Fox II Copenhagen to Irigtut. SH Smiles Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer.

9.23pm: Boat hoisted, proceeded S26E, 10 knots straight course.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 215 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Squally south easterly or easterly wind force 6 from 8am to 6pm with very rough sea, rain in am]


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16 October 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 61.97, Long -18.32

4.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 8 miles.

8.0am: Visibility 5-8 miles.

9.49am: Put target out, log in. 9.57am: Commenced 1 inch aiming rifle practice.

10.46am: Took in target. 10.47am: Altered course SSW to inspect steamers, increased to 15 knots, straight course. 10.53am: Log streamed.

Noon: Visibility various.

7.58pm: Sighted small sailing vessel.

7.40pm: Circling round vessel.

7.45pm: Stopped, boat away. 7.48 Boat returned from Danish schooner Fraedes Min~ [name off edge of page - see also 21st October]. Boarded and allowed to proceed. [blank] Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer.

8.47pm: Boat hoisted, set course S82E, straight course, 10 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 167 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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17 October 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 62.13, Long -18.33

[Zig-zagging to and fro on patrol, at 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility from 3 to 10 miles during day]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 246 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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18 October 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 62.47, Long -18.20

4.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 3 miles.

8.0am: Visibility 8 miles. 8.3am: Sighted SS SxE steering WNW. 8.6am: Altered course S15E. 8.8am: Increased to 15 knots to intercept.

9.14am: Stopped, boat away.

10.5am: Boat returned from boarding Belgian Relief SS Anvers, allowed to proceed. [Blank] Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer.

10.12am: Altered course N9E 10 knots.

6.0pm: Altered course S84E. Visibility 1 mile.

7.0pm: Wind and sea decreasing.

8.0pm: Visibility 3-4 miles.

10.0pm: Wind increasing.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 250 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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19 October 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 62.80, Long -17.90

[Patrolling to and fro, zig-zagging during day, visibility from 2 to 8 miles. Main changes of course at 9am and 8pm]

6.38pm: Latitude by Polaris 62 51 N, Longitude by Arcturus 18 40 W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 212 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Southerly or south westerly wind force 7 to 8 for most of am, with sea state very rough to high; force 5 or 6 for most of pm with sea mostly rough or very rough. Some rain in am, fine in pm, noon temperature 48F, sea temperature 49F]


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20 October 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 62.88, Long -17.88

10.55am: Log hauled in. Stopped, out target. Carried out 1 inch firing.

11.40am: Stopped, in target. 11.45am: Proceeded N27E straight course 12 knots.

Noon: Visibility 12 miles.

1.45pm: Sighted land to the North.

4.0pm: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility various.

5.0pm: Sighted smoke bearing N72W.

6.0pm: Altered course N66W. Challenged armed trawlers.

Midnight: Visibility 2 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 193 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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21 October 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 66.08, Long -19.20

4.0am: 3rd Degree. Visibility 3 miles.

5.50am: Altered course N65W.

7.0am: Increased to 12 knots, Zig Zag 2 points type IV.

8.0am: Altered course S76E. Visibility 5 miles.

10.20am: Passed Danish schooner Fraedes Minol [?] flying flag of day. [see also 16 October]

Noon: Visibility various.

3.2pm: Altered course W, reduced to 10 knots, Zig Zag 1 point type III.

5.0pm: Altered course N83W.

6.47pm: Reduced to 8 knots, straight course.

8.0pm: Visibility 6 miles. Very heavy squalls.

10.0pm: Weather moderating.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 250 miles]

[Squally wind south westerly then north westerly force 5 to 9 from 8am, sea very rough from noon (very high at 8pm), rain or hail at times]


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22 October 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 62.39, Long -17.63

4.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 3 miles.

7.50am: Sighted small SV right ahead. 8.0am: Visibility various.

8.18am: Fraedes Minoe [?] [see also 21st October] hove to flying flag of day.

1.0pm: Turned ship head to wind N48W to repair damage caused by heavy sea. 1.20pm: Log hauled in. 1.35pm: Reduced to 7 knots.

3.4pm: Increased to 13 knots to alter course S70E, reduced to 10 knots, straight course. 3.15pm: Log streamed.

4.0pm: Visibility 4 miles.

6.30pm: Altered course W, 7 knots, engines as requisite for turning.

10.35pm: Altered course N67W. Wind Decreasing.

Midnight: Visibility 5 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 192 miles]

[Squally south westerly then north westerly wind force 6 to 8 from 8am, sea state very rough to very high. Heavy hail in pm, noon temperature 44F, sea temperature 46F]


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23 October 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 66.37, Long -16.13

[Patrolling to and fro in difficult conditions, zig-zagging at times, at 3rd Degree of Vigilance, visibility various or 4 to 6 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 141 miles]

[Squally north westerly wind force 6 for most of day, sea mostly very rough or high, snow through middle of day]


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24 October 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 61.96, Long -15.85

7.55am: Sighted Ship bearing N. 7.58am: Altered course N3E, 13 knots. 8.0am: Visibility 7 miles.

9.0am: Boat away to board Norwegian SS Vinstra Allowed to proceed. [Blank] Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer.

10.32am: Course NNW to intercept steamer.

11.17am: Exchanged pennants with HMAT Edwardian [listed here] and HMS Orvieto.

11.31am: Boat away to Norwegian SS Offa, allowed to proceed. [Blank] Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer.

0.21pm: Boat returned from Offa, proceeded S40W, 13 knots.

1.6pm: Log hauled in, stopped. 1.7pm: Picked up Orvieto’s boat with despatches. 1.8pm: Boat left. 1.10pm: Course N67E.

6.0pm: Visibility normal.

Midnight: Visibility various.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 148 miles]


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25 October 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 60.07, Long -11.95

3.0am: Exchanged pendants with HMS Orvieto.

4.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 5 miles.

1.30pm: Ship placed in 1st Degree of Vigilance.

2.55pm: Sighted steamer bearing SSE.

3.10pm: Exchanged pendants with HMS Changuinola.

Midnight: Visibility 6 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 239 miles]

[Heavy snow in am, fine in pm]


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26 October 1917

From Sea to Loch Ewe [though not stated in log]

Lat 57.83, Long -5.60 [estimated]

3.24am: Butt of Lewis bearing S2E.

4.0am: 1st Degree of Vigilance. Visibility Various.

4.40am: Tiumpan Light bearing S25W.

5.15am: Altered course S10W, straight course.

5.30am: Cape Wrath abeam, Zig Zag 2 points type IV.

7.0am: Altered course S43W, Zig Zag 2 points type III, Nu Ston [?] Abeam.

8.34am: Altered course S48E straight course. 8.46am: Log hauled in.

9.10am: Course and speed as requisite for entering harbour.

9.30am: Passed boom Loch Ewe harbour.

9.44am: Let go port anchor in 13 fathoms, veered to 3 shackles. Sea routine while in harbour. Training classes boat pulling.

am: Anchor bearings: Church N20E, Guallan More S80W, House N49E.

pm: Ships Head SW, Guallan More S75W, Kirk N20E, Farm N60E.

4.0pm: Visibility 3 miles.

4.35pm: Weighed anchor, proceeded. 4.48pm: Log streamed.

6.50pm: Ronenesh [?] Light abeam. Altered course S87W.

8.0pm: Zig Zag 2 points type III.

Midnight: Exchanged pendants with HMY Iolaire.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 290 miles]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 562 tons]


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27 October 1917

From Loch Ewe to Belfast Lough [though not stated in log]

Lat 55.00, Long -5.35

0.30am: Altered course S25E. 0.40am: Ardnamurchan Point abeam. Entered sound of Mull.

1.10pm: Ardmore Point abeam.

2.28am: Courses as requisite for navigating Sound of Mull.

4.0am: Visibility various. 1st Degree of Vigilance.

5.4am: Zig Zag 2 points type IV. 5.20am: Sighted Oversea [Oversay] Light.

6.30am: Sighted Inishtrahull.

6.54am: Oversea abeam. 7.5am: Exchanged pendants with HMT Ceresia [listed here].

8.0am: Visibility 5 miles.

11.41am: Altered course S50W. Exchanged pennants with submarine N1.

1.20pm: Signalled Black Head Station. Course and speed as necessary to enter Belfast Lough.

1.57pm: Stopped. Let go port anchor in 6 fathoms, Veered to 4 shackles. Anchor bearings: Pile Lighthouse S78W, White Head N54E, Carrickfergus Church N14W.

4.45pm: Evening Quarters and Night Defence.

6.30pm: Pilot on board. 6.35pm: Hove short cable. 6.50pm: Weighed anchor.

7.50pm: Tug made fast for towing to dock.

8.30pm: Entered York Dock East. 8.50pm: Tugs cast off. 9.0pm: Made fast.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 265 miles]

[Fuel Remaining: 494 tons]


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28 October 1917

At Belfast [though not stated in log]

Lat 54.61, Long -5.90 [estimated]

7.5am: Hands called. Breakfast.

8.0am: Hands employed clearing up decks.

10.0am: Divisions. 10.15am: Divine Service.

Noon: Dinner. Special leave for White and Blue Watches 1 - 6pm.

1.0pm: Landed liberty men.

4.0pm: Tea.

9.0pm: Rounds.

10.0pm: Piped Down.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 22 miles]


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29 October 1917

From Belfast to Glasgow [though not stated in log]

Lat 55.12, Long -5.37

am: Draught Ship Forward 20 0 feet, Aft 23 9 feet.

7.50am: Pilot on board. 2 Tugs made fast.

8.18am: Cast of [off] Hawsers. 8.32am: Cleared Basin.

9.6am: Tugs cast off. 9.31am: Passed Pile Light House

9.43am: Dropped pilot. Full ahead. 9.55am: Set course N65E.

10.30am: Exercised General Quarters. Commenced Zig Zag 2 points type III.

11.18am: Zig Zag 1 point type III.

Noon: Altered course N54W, stopped Zig Zagging.

3.20pm: Garrack Head [presumably Garroch Head] abeam, altered course N27E.

3.35pm: Skelmorlie Beacon abeam.

4.15pm: Passed Boom. 4.22pm: Pilot on board. 4.43pm: Let go Port anchor in 12 fathoms. Bearings: Fort Matilda N84W, Roseneath Beacon N32W.

5.50pm: Hove up anchor and proceeded up river.

8.30pm: Passed Govan.

9.0pm: Made fast in berth No 19 Prince’s Dock. [Draught] 19’ 2” Forward, 22’ 6” Aft.

9.30pm: Liberty Men granted leave till Sunday noon 4th [November].

10.0pm: Pipe down.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 30 miles]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 435 tons]


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30 October 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29 [estimated]

8.0am: Hands fall in. Employed as requisite.

Noon: Dinner.

1.30pm: Hands muster for monthly payment.

4.0pm: Tea. Leave for first part of watch from 5pm till 7am.

4.30pm: Read Warrants Nos 105 and 106.

7.0pm: Supper.

9.0pm: Rounds.

10.0pm: Pipe down.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 74 miles, River 19 miles]


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31 October 1917

At Glasgow

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

am: Employed Painting, refitting, Taking stores on board and as requisite. Discharged Kenney LS and J Russell AB to Granton Hospital.

1.30pm: Hands fall in employed as requisite.

4.0pm: Tea. Leave for second part of watch from 5pm till 7am.

[Weather fine in am, wet or misty in pm, noon temperature 50F]


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[Log page not filled in]



LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1917


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[Cover of Copy of Log for November 1917, signed by D Richards, Lieutenant RNR, Navigating Officer]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in, addressed to The Admiralty, signed by Captain Wrightson (as before), dated 5th December 1917]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, essentially as before (some small differences in detail)]


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1 November 1917

At Southern Base [Glasgow]

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

9.45am: Seven ratings joined ship from HMS “Eagle”.

2.0pm: Hands shifted ship to No 28 Berth.

5.0pm: Liberty men fall in.

6.0pm: Commenced coaling 29 men 3 foremen. 60 Liberty men.

7.0pm: Hands to supper. 7.30pm: Stopped coaling.

11.27pm: Commenced coaling.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1057 lbs, Vegetables 19569 lbs]


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2 November 1917

At Southern Base [Glasgow]

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

4.0am; Stopped coaling for coffee. 4.45am: Resumed coaling.

6.0am: New coaling party 27 men 2 Foremen.

9.0am: Coaling Party to Breakfast.

10.0am: Resumed coaling. 1 CPO and 12 ratings joined ship, 3 for HMS Changuinola, 4 for Patagar [presumably Patuca - see entry on 4th November].

11.45am: Completed coaling No 3 Hold.

0.10pm: Shifted ship. Tugs employed Flying Linnet, Flying Spendrift [Flying Spindrift], Flying Phantom.

0.30pm: Gun shields on board.

1.35pm: Shifted ship. Same tugs employed.

2.55pm: Ship secured at No 5 Berth.

3.20pm: Hands employed taking in stores and cleaning ship.

11.45pm: Absentee from Hildebrand on board placed under sentry’s charge.


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3 November 1917

At Southern Base [Glasgow]

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

1.30am: Discharged 1 Rating to Royal Infirmary.

8.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

10.20am: 1 Rating joined ship from Chatham Depôt. 11.0am: Diver employed reeving Paravane chain.

1.0pm: Liberty men fall in.

1.30pm: Hands fall in employed on PV chains.

6.15pm: Duty part of watch employed stowing WR [Ward Room] stores.

8.45pm: Rating returned from Infirmary.


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4 November 1917

At Southern Base [though not stated in log]

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

0.15am: 1 Rating joined ship for HMS “Primrose”.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers. Landed 4 Roman Catholics for Divine Service ashore.

11.30am: Roman Catholics returned.

Noon: Special leave to Starboard Watch till 7am.

1.0pm: Landed liberty men. 4 rating discharged to Patuca.

5.0pm: Landed Liberty men.

6.0pm: Coaling party of 56 men arrived on board.

9.30pm: Coaling party to supper.

10.30pm: Resumed coaling.


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5 November 1917

At Southern Base [though not stated in log]

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: Coaling party to pay. 6.15am: Resumed.

2.0pm: Coaling party to Dinner.

3.0pm: Resumed coaling. Lieutenant MacIntosh left ship.

5.0pm: Landed liberty men. 1 Rating discharged.

6.0pm: Landed liberty men. Night coaling party relieved Day party.

7.30pm: Mails on board for HMS Alsatian, Andes and Hildebrand.

8.35pm: 1 Rating joined for Andes. Corporal RMLI discharged, 3 Ratings discharged.

Midnight: Ceased coaling.


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6 November 1917

At Southern Base [Glasgow]

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

6.0am: Coaling Resumed 31 men 3 foremen.

9.15am: Quarters clean guns.

0.50pm: Finished coaling port side.

1.30pm: Finished coaling starboard side. Draft: Forward 25ft 9in, Aft 25ft 1in.

3.0pm: Tugs made fast. Cast off from wharf and proceeded from berth.

4.5pm: Scotstoun Light abeam.

4.25pm: Dalmuir Light beam.

5.0pm: Arrived at Tail of Bank. Let go anchor veered to 7 shackles. [Bearings:] Ships Head S15E, Deviation 1 degree E. Kempock Point S85W, Roseneath Buoy N31W, Fort Matilda S46W.

9.0pm: Boat alongside with absentee and escort 13 bags of mail for disposal.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2565 tons]


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7 November 1917

At Sea

Lat 55.97, Long -4.76 [estimated]

2.0am: Roseneath Patch N39W, Whitefarland Point S46W.

5.15am: Boat alongside with despatches.

5.50am: Halifax mails sent ashore.

8.0am: Saturday routine.

9.0am: Lowered motor boat.

10.0am: Boat away with mails.

11.25am: Hoisted motor boat.

0.40pm: Hove short. 0.50pm: Up anchor, course and speed as requisite to pass boom.

1.20pm: Passed boom. Log streamed, Course S22W, 8 knots straight course.

1.26pm: Out Paravanes. 1.34pm: Increased to 15 knots, 2nd Degree [of Vigilance].

1.52pm: Altered course S28W Skelmorlie abeam.

2.25pm: Little Cumbrae abeam.

4.0pm: Ship placed in 1st Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 7 miles.

4.45pm: Evening Quarters. Abandon ship stations.

4.55pm: Lady Island Light abeam.

5.47pm: Sanda Island abeam.

6.0pm: Visibility 6 miles. Altered course to avoid ship.

6.21pm: Causewell [Corsewall] point abeam.

8.0pm: Visibility 2 miles.

9.19pm: Altcary [Altacarry] Light abeam.

11.25pm: Oversay Light abeam.

Midnight: Zig Zagging 1 point type III. Visibility 4 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: 20 miles]

[Noon position] [At anchor off Whitefarland Point]


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8 November 1917

At Sea

Lat 57.47, Long -6.98

4.0am: 1st Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 8 miles.

4.46am: Reduced to 13 knots, courses as necessary for passing through sound of Mull.

5.0pm: Linmore Light abeam.

6.38am: Tobermory abeam, altered course N45W.

7.12am: Ardnamurchan Point abeam. 7.15am: Altered course N42W, 15 knots, Zig Zag 2 points type IV.

7.35am: Cairns of Coll abeam.

8.0am: Visibility various. 8.9am: Log foul hauled in. 8.15am: Log streamed.

9.0am: Altered course N11W. Log Foul. Commenced sounding.

10.25am: Altered course N19E. Electric wires of log jammed. Log over running. Electric wires having been released.

11.0am: Zig Zag 2 points type III.

Noon: Visibility 5 miles.

0.30pm: Straight course.

1.35pm: Zig Zag 2 points type III.

4.0pm: Visibility 4 miles.

4.57pm: Sighted Butt of Lewis.

5.50pm: Butt of Lewis light abeam.

6.0pm: Visibility 4 miles.

8.0pm: Butt of Lewis light bearing S18W. Visibility Various.

Midnight: Visibility various.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 292 miles]


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9 November 1917

At Sea

Lat 60.34, Long -11.37

4.0am: Altered course N49W. Visibility various. 1st Degree of Vigilance.

8.0am: Altered course N48W. Visibility 6 miles.

10.35am: 2nd Degree of Vigilance. In Paravanes.

11.30am: Paravanes on board, course N46W, Zig Zag 2 points type III, 15 knots.

Noon: Visibility 8 miles.

2.29pm: Altered course S5W to examine object resembling mine.

4.0pm: Visibility 8 miles.

Midnight: Visibility various.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 284 miles]

[North easterly or north westerly wind rather variable in force (from 2 to 6), rain at times, noon temperature 46F, sea temperature 48F]


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10 November 1917

At Sea

Lat 62.03, Long -17.93

4.0am: Altered course N6W. Ship placed in 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility normal.

8.0am: Visibility 4 miles. 8.3am: Sighted sailing vessel bearing ExS. 8.5am: Altered course S80E to intercept sailing ship.

8.52am: Boat away to Danish Barquentine HG Grute.

9.30am: Challenged HMS Alsatian.

9.46am: Boat returned, HG Grute allowed to proceed. [Blank] Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer. [Lat] 61 54 N, [Long] 17 38 W.

10.8am: Boat away to Alsatian with Captain and mails.

10.27am: Sighted Ketch, proceeded NxW to intercept.

11.0am: Boat away to Danish schooner Fawn, allowed to proceed. [Blank] Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer.

11.51pm: 1st cutter returned from Alsatian.

0.5pm: 2nd cutter returned and hoisted. 0.7pm: Proceeded NNW to intercept SV.

1.43pm: Hauled in log. Boat away boarding Danish schooner Dagny, allowed to proceed. [Blank] Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer.

2.50pm: Boat hoisted, course N6W, 15 knots straight course.

3.5pm: Altered course N45W, Zig Zag 2 points type III.

3.15pm: Challenged HMS Hildebrand.

3.51pm: Hildebrand's boat alongside.

4.7pm: Proceeded N15E, 11 knots, 2 points type [number off edge of page]. 4.10pm: Log streamed.

6.0pm: Visibility 8 miles.

7.40pm: Sighted Portland Light bearing N2E.

Midnight: Visibility 5 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 245 miles]


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11 November 1917

At Sea

Lat 62.82, Long -20.18

4.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility Normal.

10.0am: Exchanged pendants with HMS Andes, altered course NW.

10.40am: Proceeding to pick up Andes boat. 10.45am: Andes boat away, proceeded, log streamed.

11.55am: Altered course WSW to intercept ship.

Noon: Visibility 2 miles.

0.30pm: Altered course S1E, log in.

1.0pm: Altered course NE, log streamed. Gave position to Danish schooner flying flag of day. 1.35pm: Zig Zag 1 point type III 10 knots.

4.0pm: Visibility 4 miles.

6.0pm: Visibility 2 miles.

Midnight: Altered course N52W, 10 knots. Visibility 4 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 232 miles]


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12 November 1917

At Sea

Lat 63.04, Long -21.04

[Nothing much happening on patrol today, all log entries shown as example]

4.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Altered course N54W. Visibility 5 miles.

5.55am: Reduced to 8 knots.

8.0am: Visibility 3 miles.

10.5am: Altered course ENE. 10.15am: Altered course E. 10.32am: Altered course ENE.

Noon: Visibility 4 miles.

1.20pm: Geirsfuglasker Rock bearing N75E 4 miles. 1.22pm: Altered course SSW.

4.0pm: Visibility Various.

5.0pm: Altered course S25W.

6.0pm: Visibility 6 miles. Sea increasing. Heavy Squalls.

8.0pm: Visibility 2 miles. 8.22pm: Altered course S30W.

10.47pm: Altered course ExS 13 knots while turning.

Midnight: Visibility 2 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 174 miles]

[Wind north westerly or south westerly, force 3 to 5 in am, squally force 6 or 7 in pm, with sea very rough from 6pm. Mist and rain in late morning, noon air and sea temperature 48F]


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13 November 1917

At Sea

Lat 63.02, Long -19.95

2.30am: Altered course N22W.

4.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 4 miles.

9.30am: Exchanged pendants with HMS Andes.

10.40am: Geirfuglasker Rock N25E, 15 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 149 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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14 November 1917

At Sea

Lat 62.67, Long -19.02

0.50am: Sighted light bearing NWxN.

1.10am: Zig Zag 1 point type III. Increased to 11 knots.

4.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 2 miles.

2.20pm: Sighted sailing ship bearing S12W.

3.24pm: Stopped, away boat, Danish SV “Argo” [listed here] allowed to proceed. [Blank] Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer. 62 16 N, 18 20 W.

4.0pm: Boat hoisted. 4.3pm: Proceeded S44E. 4.4pm: Speed 12 knots, Zig Zag 1 point type III. 4.13pm: Log streamed.

11.16pm: Altered course N72W. 11.30pm: 10 knots straight course.

Midnight: Visibility 3 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 203 miles]


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15 November 1917

At Sea

Lat 62.73, Long -18.39

[Zig-zagging to and fro on patrol, 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility varying from 2 to 6 miles. Main changes of course at 8.25am, noon, 6pm, 8pm and midnight]

1.0pm: Latitude by Ex Meridian 62 28 N.

[Course and Distance made good: 230 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Mist and rain until evening, then fine]


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16 November 1917

At Sea

Lat 62.40, Long -17.12

3.45am: Altered course S25E to intercept SV steering SE.

4.0am: Examined ship by searchlight.

4.43am: Altered course S1W to keep in touch with [SV - off edge of page].

am: Courses and speed as requisite to keep in touch with sailing vessel during dark hours.

8.0am: Visibility 7 miles.

8.35am: Stopped, away boat boarding Dutch SV "Hoogezand", allowed to proceed. [Blank] Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer, 62 6 N, 17 ~~~ [rest of position off edge of page].

9.37am: Boat hoisted. 9.39am: Proceeded N10W, 12 knots Zig Zag 1 point type [number off edge of page].

10.0am: Exercised General Quarters. Course and speed various.

1.35pm: Sighted SS bearing S52W. 1.39pm: Altered course S62W to intercept ship.

2.2pm: Increased to 13 knots, altered course S11E. Courses and speed as requisite for approaching ship.

2.40pm: Boat away to Belgian Relief SS Tunisia [probably Tunisie, mentioned in account here], allowed to proceed. [Blank] Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer.

3.25pm: Boat returned. 3.31pm: Proceeded N70W.

6.0pm: Visibility 4 miles.

Midnight: Straight course. Visibility 3 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 217 miles]

[Wind rather variable, rain on and off]


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17 November 1917

At Sea

Lat 62.70, Long -18.35

4.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 3 miles.

8.0am: Increased to 12 knots, Zig Zag 2 points type IV. Visibility 7 miles.

5.48pm: Lat by Polaris 61 56 N, Long by Arcturus 16 49 W. Visibility 2 miles.

7.50pm: Bright white light like rocket passed from port quarter to starboard bow illuminating ship.

9.45pm: Sighted SV “Dagny”. 9.51pm: Altered course E to intercept.

10.8pm: Altered course N4W, Dagny allowed to proceed having previously been boarded by “Ebro” (10th November).

Midnight: Altered course N77W. Visibility 4 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 220 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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18 November 1917

At Sea

Lat 62.68, Long -17.90

[Zig-zagging to and fro on patrol, at 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 3 to 8 miles]

6.0pm: Altered course N29E straight course. Visibility 3 miles. Stopped Port engine.

8.0pm: Altered course N32W. Ships head went off to N48W. 8.32pm: Full speed starboard engine.

9.50pm: Stopped starboard engine. Full ahead port engine.

10.53pm: Both engines working, 10 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 230 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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19 November 1917

At Sea

Lat 62.59, Long -17.97

4.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 4 miles.

8.0am: Visibility 4 miles.

8.39am: Lat by Polaris 62 18 N, Long by Arcturas [Arcturus] 18 41 W.

11.30am: Ship rolling heavily. Noon: Visibility 6 miles.

3.30pm: Reduced to 6 knots. 3.35pm: 8 knots. 4.0pm: Visibility 3 miles.

10.0pm Wind and sea decreasing.

Midnight: Visibility 2 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 210 miles]

[Westerly then north westerly wind, force 5 to 6 in am, force 7 to 10 in pm, sea state high or very high for most of day. Mist and snow for much of pm, noon temperature 42F, sea temperature 46F]


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20 November 1917

At Sea

Lat 63.23, Long -19.18

[Patrolling to and fro at 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility from 2 to 8 miles]

Noon: Visibility 8 miles. Portland Light [now Dyrhólaey] bearing N25E, 12 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 114 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Portland Light N36E, 12 miles]

[Wind and sea more moderate today, rain or drizzle at times in pm]


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21 November 1917

At Sea

Lat 63.78, Long -17.75

4.0am: Visibility various. 3rd Degree of Vigilance.

9.40am: Circling round 10 degrees port helm waiting for HMS “Orvieto”.

2.55pm: Soundings, No bottom 70 fathoms, log 40.0.

3.0pm: Altered course N20W, straight course to intercept “Orvieto”.

3.58pm: Log hauled in. Faraday and Marconi [the trawlers listed here - see also log of HMS Orvieto for this date, which confirms these are HM Trawlers] in company.

4.0pm: Stopped, boat away. Portland Light bearing N60E 7 miles.

4.30pm: Boat returned with Captain of Faraday and mail from Orvieto.

5.40pm: Boat away with Captain of Faraday.

5.52pm: Boat returned. proceeded S, 15 knots.

6.42pm: Portland light bearing N8E.

Midnight: Visibility 3 miles, altered course N73W, straight course.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 249 miles]


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22 November 1917

At Sea

Lat 63.13, Long -17.83

3.0am: Wind and sea increasing.

4.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 3 miles.

8.0am: Altered course N24E. Visibility 6 miles.

9.0am: Altered course S85E, 13 knots while altering, 11 [knots] when finished.

Noon: Visibility 6 miles.

4.10pm: Altered course N75W. Visibility 5 miles.

5.16pm: Latitude by observation 63 11 N, Long by observation 16 19 W, log 48.3.

6.0pm: Visibility 3 miles.

8.0pm: Visibility various. Vivid lightening [lightning] and heavy squalls throughout watch.

Midnight: Altered course N65W. Visibility various.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 222 miles]

[Wind mostly north westerly, force 5 to 7 for most of day, with sea state mostly rough to very rough but force 10 wind at midnight, with phenomenal sea. Rain and hail at times from noon]


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23 November 1917

At Sea [though not stated in log]

Lat 62.92, Long -19.70

4.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Weather moderating. Visibility 4 miles.

6.40pm: Latitude: 62 55 N, Longitude: 16 47 W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 152 miles]


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24 November 1917

At Sea

Lat 63.03, Long -19.60

4.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 6 miles.

2.0pm: Sighted HMT Tenby Castle.

2.56pm: Stopped, boat away. Log hauled in.

3.10pm: Boat returned with CO [Commanding Officer] Tenby Castle, proceeded SE 8 knots [zz] 1 point type III. Portland Point N11E, 9 miles.

5.30pm: Stopped. 5.31pm: Tenby Castle on starboard side, away boat with CO. Trawlers armed guard lent in charge of Sub Lieutenant English [RN or RNR - off edge of page].

5.47pm: Boat returned, proceeded S50E, 12 knots. 6.0pm: Increased to 13 knots, Zig Zag 1 point type III.

Midnight: Visibility 5 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 260 miles]


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25 November 1917

At Sea

Lat 62.90, Long -18.25

[Zig-zagging to and fro on patrol, at 3rd Degree of Vigilance, visibility from 4 to 12 miles, main changes of course at 3.10am, 8.30am, 3.30pm and 9.30pm]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 211 miles]


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26 November 1917

At Sea

Lat 62.82, Long -17.70

[Still on patrol, visibility 3 to 5 miles, main changes of course at 8.23am and 3pm]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 233 miles]

[Squally wind mostly north westerly, force 6 until midnight when force 3, sea state rough to high all day]


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27 November 1917

At Sea

Lat 62.83, Long -18.68

10.9am: Stopped, out target, courses and speed as requisite.

10.51am: Commenced firing practice.

11.34am: Ceased firing.

11.56am: In target. 11.57am: Course S48W, 2 points type IV, 13 knots.

0.11pm: Log streamed.

1.58pm: Sighted HMS “Patia”. 2.0pm: Altered course N85W, challenged Patia, Zig Zag 1 point type III.

2.57pm: Boat away to Patia with mail.

3.0pm: Boat back, proceeded.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 170 miles]


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28 November 1917

At Sea

Lat 63.06, Long -19.33

1.50am: Sighted sailing ship bearing W, altered course S70W.

2.3am: Altered course N75W. Examined Danish “Doris” with flag of day, allowed to proceed.

2.37pm: Course N69W, 1 point type III, 10 knots.

4.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 4 miles.

Noon: Increased to 13 knots, 2 points type IV. 1st Degree of Vigilance.

4.0am: Geirfuglasker abeam distant 7 miles. 4.8pm: Increased to 15 knots. Visibility 7 miles.

8.0pm: Altered course N55W. Visibility extreme.

11.0pm: Reduced to 13 knots, 2nd Degree of Vigilance.

Midnight: Zig Zag 2 points type III. Visibility 8 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 201 miles]

[Squally north westerly wind force 5 with rough sea in am, wind and sea slightly reduced in pm, snow at times, noon temperature 31F, sea temperature 42F]


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29 November 1917

At Sea

Lat 62.93, Long -24.52

3.30am: Altered course S62E.

4.0am: 2nd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 7 miles.

8.0am: Visibility extreme.

8.3am: Observed Lat 62 55 N, Observed Long 23 15 W.

9.10am: Altered course N55W to intercept trawler “Tenby Castle”.

9.30am: Stopped. Boat away with mails. Course and speed as requisite.

9.45am: Boat returned, proceeded N7W, 15 knots, 2 points type III.

0.30pm: Altered course S39W.

2.0pm: Altered course S13E.

4.0pm: Visibility 7 miles. 4.15pm: Altered course N76E.

8.0pm: Visibility 6 miles, altered course S80W.

Midnight: Altered course N9W. 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 2 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 255 miles]

[Weather fine in am, overcast and squally in pm (wind force 4 to 5), snow at midnight; noon temperature 22F, sea temperature 39F]


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30 November 1917

At Sea

Lat 62.53, Long -25.53

4.0am: Altered course S81W. 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 2 miles.

8.30am: Latitude by Polaris 62 25 N.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 253 miles]

[Squally north easterly wind force 5 or 6 in pm, with rough sea, snow on and off, noon temperature 25F, sea temperature 40F]



LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1917


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[Cover of Copy of Log for December 1917, signed by Navigating Officer, as previous month]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in, addressed to The Admiralty, signed by Captain (as before), dated January 1917]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as previous month]


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1 December 1917

At Sea

Lat 62.47, Long -25.33

[Nothing happening today, patrolling at 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 5 to 6 miles]

9.0am: Lat 62 9 N, [Long] 25 45 W, by chronometer.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 196 miles]


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2 December 1917

At Sea

Lat 62.78, Long -25.03

[Another day when nothing happened on patrol, visibility from 5 miles to extreme]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 240 miles]

[Weather mostly fine and quiet, after early snow, noon temperature 37F, sea temperature 42F]


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3 December 1917

At Sea

Lat 61.60, Long -18.98

4.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 8 miles.

7.20am: Lat by Polaris 61 29.5 [N], Long by Aldebaran 30 16 0 W.

11.5am: Slow both to heave tow points of PVs to clump.

2.6pm: Exchanged pendants with HMS “Orvieto”.

2.33pm: Altered course S50W to close. Course and speed as requisite.

2.47pm: Stop, log in, Orvieto’s boat alongside.

2.55pm: Proceeded S53E 2 points type III, 13 knots.

4.45pm: Exercised Abandon ship stations.

Midnight: Altered course S53E. Visibility 4 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 258 miles]


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4 December 1917

At Sea

Lat 60.33, Long -11.23

4.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 4 miles.

7.0am: Wind and Sea increasing.

4.0pm: Visibility 4 miles.

4.18pm: Altered course N60E, slow both, out Paravanes.

5.45pm: Slow both to repair dead lights smashed on mess deck by sea. 5.52pm: Proceeded 14 knots.

8.0pm: Visibility 3 miles. 8.25pm: 1st Degree of Vigilance.

9.25pm: Zig Zag 2 points type IV.

Midnight: Visibility 6 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 238 miles]

[South easterly wind force 5 to 7 in am, with sea high at times, south westerly force 5 or 6 in pm, with rough or very rough sea; noon temperature 44F, sea temperature 47F]


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5 December 1917

At Sea

Lat 57.83, Long -5.59

1.7am: 14 Knots. Sounding no bottom 100 fathoms.

3.0am: 72 fathoms.

3.40am: 36 fathoms. 3.42am: Sighted Sulecker [presumably Sulisker - now Sula Sgeir] Rock ExS 4 miles.

4.0am: Visibility 5 miles. 4.5am: Altered course S2E. 1st Degree of Vigilance.

6.46am: Butt of Lewis light bearing W.

8.0am: Visibility 7 miles.

10.49am: Altered course SE, Rudh Rhi [Rudh’ Ré] abeam bearing SE.

11.20am: Course and speed as requisite for entering Loch Ewe.

11.44am: Passed boom. Noon: Visibility various.

0.3pm: Let go starboard anchor in 13 fathoms veered to 6 shackles. No 2 Berth Loch Ewe: Guallan More S67W, Pier N16E, Gob Na Lici N29W.

4.10pm: ML266 alongside. Left with ships mail. [Bearings] Resolution Buoy N63W, Landing Stage N17E, Gob Na Lici N29W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 254 miles]


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6 December 1917

At Sea

Lat 57.23, Long -6.58

[Bearings] Resolution Buoy S65W, Landing Stage N11E, Gob Na Lici N19W.

5.30am: Hove cable short. 5.40am: Hove up anchor and proceeded, Course and speed as requisite for leaving harbour.

6.16am: Passed boom.

6.35am: Slow both, out Paravanes.

7.30am: Zig Zag 2 points type IV.

8.0am: Visibility 3 miles. 1st Degree of Vigilance.

9.0am: Altered course S80W Ant Tusker [?] Rock abeam.

11.5am: Hands to Stations Abandon ship (Exercise).

Noon: Visibility 5 miles.

3.5pm: Ardnamurchan abeam, altered course S5W.

3.43pm: Rumag Gul [possibly Rubha nan Gall] abeam.

4.0pm: Visibility 3 miles.

4.28pm: Green Island abeam.

4.51pm: Grey Island light abeam.

6.15pm: Boghs Nanoh [?] abeam 1.9 miles.

7.57pm: Sighted Dubh Artach bearing N52W.

10.20pm: Oversay light abeam, altered course SSE.

Midnight: Zig Zag 1 point type IV. Visibility 4 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 73 miles]


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7 December 1917

At Sea [actually going into Belfast Lough]

Lat 54.71, Long -5.79 [estimated]

0.25am: Altcary [sic] light abeam 14 knots.

2.55am: Log hauled in. 3.0am: Black Head abeam, Distant 0.75 miles.

3.32am: Anchored 8 fathoms veered to 5 shackles. 3.45am: In Paravanes. 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Anchor [Bearings] Belfast Lough: Black Head N42E, New [Mew] Island Light S66E, Pile Light S79W.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers. 9.55am: Exercised General Quarters. Anchor: Bangor Church Spire S19E, Carrickfergus chimney N38W, Black Head N40E.

Noon: 3rd Degree of Vigilance.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters and Night Defence.

6.0pm: Anchor: Black Head N40E, Pile Light S80W, Mew Island S66E.

10.0pm: Black Head N40E, Pile Light House S80W, Red Flashing [?] Buoy S48E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 202 miles]

[At anchor in Belfast Lough]


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8 December 1917

At Sea [going into Glasgow, though not stated in log]

Lat 55.50, Long -4.80

4.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance.

6.55am: Hove cable short. 7.19am: Hove up anchor. 7.22am: Proceeded 1st Degree [Vigilance].

7.52am: Black Head abeam, log streamed.

8.4am: Out Paravanes, increased to 15 knots. 8.7am: Whistle buoy abeam, altered course N74E.

9.19am: Speed as requisite to speak Drifter. 9.33am: 15 knots.

10.40am: Ailsa Craig abeam.

Noon: Altered course N16W. Visibility 10 miles.

1.9pm: Altered course N65E. Entered Largs channel, courses as requisite.

1.20pm: Largs pier abeam, altered course N10E.

1.47pm: Skelmorlie buoy abeam. 1.50pm: In Paravanes.

2.12pm: Passed boom.

2.25pm: At Greenock, Pilot on board, proceeded up Clyde.

3.26pm: Passed Dumbarton Rock.

4.0pm: Tugs made fast. Read warrants 107 and 108.

5.20pm: Entered Princes Dock. Draft: Forward 20’ 6”, Aft 23’ 0”.

5.56pm: Made fast at berth 20.

6.30pm: Writer joined ship from HMS Cyclops. Leave for Starboard watch till 4pm 14th December. Leave for first Part port watch till 7am.

8.30pm: One rating left ship.

9.0pm: Rounds.

10.0pm: Piped Down.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 53.5 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Lady Island N71E, 2.75 miles]

[Weather fine and quiet, noon temperature 47F, sea temperature 48F]


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9 December 1917

At Glasgow [though not stated in log - At Sea crossed through]

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

7.45am: Hands called. 8.0am: Breakfast and clean into No 3.

8.55am: One rating joined ship from HMS “Columbella”.

9.0am: Hands employed as requisite. 9.30am: Divisions and Prayers.

10.30am: Landed Church party.

Noon: Leave for second part Port watch till 7am.

0.40pm: Church party returned.

2.0pm: One officer returned to ship. One officer left.

4.0pm: Clear up decks. 4.15pm: Evening quarters. Exercised Fire stations. 4.30pm: Hands to tea.

5.0pm: Liberty men fall in.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 83.5 miles]


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10 December 1917

At Glasgow [though not stated in log - At Sea crossed through]

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

10.30am: Shipwright and two seamen joined ship.

6.0pm: Hands fall in for shifting ship.

7.10pm: Commenced shifting. 7.30pm: Bridge fouled crane no damage.

8.30pm: Ship secured at Berth 21.

10.15pm: Coaling party arrived 31 men 2 Foremen.

10.45pm: Commenced coaling.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 83.5 miles]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 628 tons]


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11 December 1917

At Glasgow [though not stated in log - At Sea crossed through]

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

9.40am: 4 Ratings joined ship from Chatham Depôt.

10.0am: Coaling party resumed. 4 Ratings to hospital.

5.0pm: Leave for second part Port Watch 5pm till 7am.

8.0pm: Finished coaling No 3 hold 1150 tons.

8.20pm: Hands to stations for shifting ship. Tugs employed Victor and Warrior [listed here]. Pilot on board.

11.45pm: Ship secured.

[Foggy all day, noon temperature 34F]


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12 December 1917

At Glasgow [though not stated in log - At Sea crossed through]

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

9.0am: Port watch fall in employed as requisite.

9.50am: Shifted ship to place guns.

0.45pm: Pilot on board.

1.45pm: Commenced shifting ship to berth 20. Tugs Campaigner and Warrior.

3.10pm: Ship on bottom unable to move owing to low water.

5.0pm: Landed liberty men first part Port Watch till 7am.

8.0pm: Second part port watch shift ship.

9.0pm: Tied up.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 26826 lbs]


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13 December 1917

At Southern Base [Glasgow]

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

9.0am: Ceased coaling for breakfast.

10.0am: Resumed coaling. 1 Private RMLI joined ship.

9.30pm: Coaling party to Supper.

10.30pm: Resumed coaling.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1177 lbs]


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14 December 1917

At Southern Base [Glasgow]

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

2.30am: Stopped coaling starboard side.

6.15am: Resumed coaling starboard side.

9.30am: 24 Rating[s] joined ship taking passage.

9.0am: Coaling party to Breakfast.

10.0am: Resumed coaling.1 CPO joined ship taking passage.

1.30pm: 1 Paymaster arrived on board taking passage.

2.0pm: Coaling party to Dinner.

3.0pm: Resumed coaling. 1 Paymaster arrived for passage.

5.15pm: Liberty men fall in.

9.30pm: Coaling Party to supper.

10.30pm: Resumed coaling.


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15 December 1917

At [and leaving] Southern Base [Glasgow]

Lat 55.86, Long -4.29

4.0am: Finished coaling starboard side, coaling party to coffee.

4.30am: Resumed coaling port side.

8.0am: Hands employed as requisite, coaling completed taking in coke.

9.45am: Finished taking in coke. Total Coal received 2117 tons.

11.35am: Hands to stations for leaving harbour. Draft Forward 26’ 0”, Aft 25’ 6”.

0.5pm: Cast of [off] hawsers. Tugs employed Cruiser and Samson.

1.30pm: Cleared Princes Dock. 1.50pm: Passed Renfrew.

2.30pm: Passed Dumbarton Rock.

3.17pm: Let go after tug. 3.30pm: Dropped Pilot.

3.45pm: General Quarters. Provided ammunition.

3.55pm: Passed boom defence, streamed log.

4.0pm: Out PVs.

[numerous changes of course from 4.17pm to 5.27pm]

5.54pm: In PVs [Paravanes]. Course and speed as requisite to enter harbour.

6.45pm: Let go starboard anchor veered to 5 shackles.

pm: Anchor Bearings Lamlash Harbour: New Pier N66W, Holy Island S20E.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2599 tons]



THE VOYAGES OF HMS EBRO
Operations between the UK and West Africa, and Brazil

JP map Ebro Central Atlantic

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16 December 1917

At, and leaving Lamlash Harbour [though not indicated at top of page]

Lat 55.54, Long -5.10 [estimated]

2.0am: Anchor [bearings]: New Pier Light N70W, Green Flash Light N80E, Landing Jetty Light S22E.

5.0am: Veered to 6 shackles.

8.0am: Anchor [bearings]: New Pier Light N75W, Green Flash Light N50E.

10.0am: HM Drifter alongside, took mail and confidential matter away.

Noon: Convoy proceeded to sea.

0.52pm: Up anchor. 0.55pm: Full speed both, proceeded, Course and speed as requisite.

1.8pm: Out PVs. 1.9pm: Streamed log, course N74E, 13 knots.

2.35pm: Altered course S36W, 13 knots. 1st Degree of Vigilance.

3.30pm: Altered course S51W, Turnberry light S40E, 1.75 miles.

3.55pm: 11 knots, Ailsa Craig abeam.

4.0pm: Visibility 4 miles.

4.48pm: Sanda Light abeam.

5.10pm: Passed wreck buoy.

5.23pm: Corsewall Light abeam. 5.31pm: Sighted the Maidens, altered course S41W [off edge of page, data taken from left side of page].

5.58pm: Altered course N29W, speed as requisite to keep station on convoy.

[more changes of course from 6.25pm to 8.0pm]

8.15pm: Altered course N24E. Visibility 3 miles.

9.57pm: Mull of Cantyre Light abeam.

10.27pm: Dispersed convoy, proceed 15 knots.

11.8pm: Altcary [Altacarry] Light abeam distant 2 miles, altered course N41W.

11.30pm: Zig Zag 1 point type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 54 miles. Anchored in Lamlash Harbour]


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17 December 1917

At Sea

Lat 55.10, Long -10.51

0.30am: Straight course.

2.9am: Altered course N82W. Oversay Light bearing E, Innistrahull [Inishtrahull] S63W. 2.12am: Zig Zag 1 point type III, Innistrahull abeam 6 miles.

3.0pm: Straight course.

3.56pm: Fanad Point abeam distant 10 miles.

4.0am: Visibility 10 miles. 1st Degree of Vigilance.

5.25am: Tory Island abeam 6 miles, Aran Island S40W.

6.18am: Aran Island abeam.

7.0am: Zig Zag 2 points type III.

8.0am: Visibility 5 miles.

9.50am: Divisions and Prayers.

Noon: Visibility 10 miles.

4.0pm: Visibility 10 miles. 4.30pm: Altered course N80W. Exercised collision close WT Doors.

5.30pm: Log jammed. 6.0pm: Log readjusted.

6.30pm: Straight course.

8.0pm: Visibility 6 miles.

Midnight: Visibility 3 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 246 miles]

[Weather fine from noon onwards, noon temperature 41F, sea temperature 46F]


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18 December 1917

At Sea

Lat 53.32, Long -18.18

2.20am: Log hauled in foul. 2.30am: Log reset and streamed.

4.0am: 1st Degree of Vigilance Visibility 5 miles. 4.15am: Burning navigation lights 1 minute in every ~ [word off edge of page]

7.0am: Zig Zag 2 points type III.

8.0am: Altered course S70W.

9.28am: Altered course S, speed as requisite to take in PVs. 9.35am: 15 knots. 9.40am: Altered course S70W.

Noon: Visibility 5 miles.

6.0pm: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 6 miles.

9.30pm: Zig Zag 1 point type III.

10.30pm: Straight course.

Midnight: Visibility 5 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 278 miles]


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19 December 1917

At Sea

Lat 48.18, Long -19.48

4.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 4 miles.

9.45am: Articles of War read to ships company.

4.0pm: Visibility 5 miles. 4.30pm: Exercised Abandon Ship. Night Defence.

8.0pm: Visibility 5 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 312 miles]

[Weather quiet, fine or cloudy, noon temperature 54F, sea temperature 56F]


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20 December 1917

At Sea

Lat 42.70, Long -19.52

4.0am: Visibility 6 miles.

8.0am: Zig Zag 2 points type III. Visibility 4 miles.

11.30am: Sighted SS bearing SSW. SS Roker of Sunderland [possibly the ship listed here].

Noon: Visibility 6 miles.

0.35pm: Circling round Roker, not under control.

0.55pm: Stop, log in. Boat away 1 Officer 2 Marines to arrest ringleader of mutiny.

1.25pm: Boat returned, ringleader placed in cells.

1.31pm: Proceeded S20W 15 knots, 1 point type III, log streamed. WB Angus Lieutenant RNR Boarding Officer

4.0pm: Visibility 8 miles.

8.0pm: Visibility 4 miles. 8.30pm: Straight course.

Midnight: Visibility 6 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: S, 329 miles]


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21 December 1917

At Sea

Lat 37.37, Long -19.47

4.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance

7.50am: Commenced Zig Zag 2 points type III. 8.0am: Visibility 3 miles.

11.0am: Altered course S23W. Exercised General Quarters, kept straight course. 11.40am: Resumed Zig Zag.

4.0pm: Visibility 7 miles. 4.8pm: Reduced to 14 knots. Exercised Close WT Doors. Night Defence Stations.

8.0pm: Visibility 3-7 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: S1E, 320 miles]

[North westerly wind force 5 all day, sea state rough from 6pm, noon temperature 59F, sea temperature 60F]


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22 December 1917

At Sea

Lat 32.06, Long -19.53

[Still heading south, at 3rd Degree of Vigilance, zig-zagging during the day. Visibility 6 to 10 miles]

6.20pm: Sighted steamer bearing SWxS steering NNW 9 miles off.

7.0pm: Lost sight of steamer.

7.17pm: Lat Pole Star 30 20 N, Long Aldebaran 19 25 W.

[Course and Distance made good: S1W, 318.5 miles]


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23 December 1917

At Sea

Lat 26.77, Long -19.47

4.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 4 miles.

9.45am: Divisions and Divine Service.

3.0pm: Passed cask resembling mooring buoy.

8.0pm: Lat Polaris 25 4.5 N, Long Aldebaran 19 35 W. Visibility 10 miles.

Midnight: Visibility extreme.

[Course and Distance made good: S1E, 317 miles]

[Weather mostly cloudy, light winds, noon air and sea temperature 66F]


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24 December 1917

At Sea

Lat 21.65, Long -19.65

[Still heading south, nothing happening, zig-zagging during daylight, visibility 6 to 10 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: S2W, 308 miles]


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25 December 1917

At Sea

Lat 16.43, Long -19.53

[Nothing happening again today as Ebro continues south, no mention of it being Christmas Day]

[Course and Distance made good: S 1 30 E, 313 miles]

[Weather fine and quiet, noon air and sea temperature 72F]


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26 December 1917

At Sea

Lat 11.66, Long -17.46

4.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 8 miles.

7.0am: Zig Zag 1 point type III.

8.0am: Visibility extreme.

9.50am to 10.20am: Exercised General Quarters.

1.10pm: Soundings in 70 fathoms.

3.35pm: Sighted 3 masted barque bearing SExE.

3.50pm: 48 fathoms. 4.0pm: Altered course S36E.

4.50pm: Prepared for Night Defence. Collisions stations.

5.13pm: Stopped, out paravanes.

5.28pm: Exchanged signals with French Barque “Naomi”.

6.0pm: Visibility 12 miles.

9.50pm: Soundings in 24 fathoms.

Midnight: Visibility 8 miles, soundings in 16 fathoms.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 323 miles]


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27 December 1917

At Sea [and arriving Freetown]

Lat 8.58, Long -13.58

[Soundings show from 0.10am to 4.0pm, about every hour, 15 to 25 fathoms, sand]

4.0pm: Visibility 4 miles. 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Sinker stray line and holder attached lost overboard.

6.0am: Soundings in 25 fathoms.

8.0am: Altered course S34E, soundings in 22 fathoms. Visibility 6 miles.

11.15am: Altered course N70E, stopped, in paravanes. 11.45am: Proceeded.

Noon: Sighted native sailing vessel, soundings in 22 fathoms. Visibility 8 miles.

1.30pm: Log hauled in 1.28, S60E.

1.47pm: Passed boom, Freetown Harbour.

2.10pm: Let go anchor veered to 6 shackles.

2.37pm: Boat left for flagship with Captain.

pm: Draft: Forward 22’ 9”, Aft 24’ 0”. Anchor [Bearings]: Cathedral S20W, Farran Point S55E, Leopard Island N10E.

3.25pm: Coloured fireman of SS Roker left ship with port police.

10.0pm: Anchor [Bearings]: Green Light S14W, Farran Point S54E, Lookout Point S83W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 317 miles]

[Weather fine and quiet, noon temperature 82F, sea temperature 80F]


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28 December 1917

At Freetown, Sierra Leone [though not stated in log]

Lat 8.50, Long -13.23 [estimated]

5.30am: Hands called. 6.0am: Hands fall [in] employed as requisite.

10.30am: Water boat alongside. Anchor [Bearings]: Leopard Island N20E, Farran Point S55E, Cathedral S7W.

1.0pm: Leave to Red Watch 2.0 till 5.30pm, Chief and POI 9pm.

2.0pm: Landed liberty men. 2.15pm: Landed picket.

2.30pm: Discharged 1 Stoker CPO to HMS Himalaya. 2.45pm: Discharged Paymaster Lewis to HMS Bacchante.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised fire.

4.30pm: Discharged 23 Ratings to HMS Bacchante.

9.0pm: Rounds. 10.0pm: Piped down.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 18 miles]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1557 tons]


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29 December 1917

At Freetown, Sierra Leone [though not stated in log]

Lat 8.50, Long -13.23

3.0am: Anchor [Bearings]: Leopard Island N20E, Farran Point S55E, Cathedral S17W.

Noon: Leave for white watch 2 5.30 [2 - 5.30pm], C and POI till 9.0pm.

2.0pm: Landed liberty men.

4.0pm: Exercised fire in after magazine.

5.45pm: Hoisted pulling boats.

8.0pm: Landed patrol 2 POs, 1 Lance Corporal, 3 Privates to bring back absentees.

9.0pm: Patrol returned, 2 absentees, 1 put under sentry’s charge, 1 rating left in hospital ashore.


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30 December 1917

At Freetown, Sierra Leone [though not stated in log]

Lat 8.50, Long -13.23

8.15am: RC and Non-Conformist Church parties landed.

10.15am: Divine Service by the Bishop of Sierra Leone.

11.30am: Read Warrant 109. Paymaster Lewis left ship.

2.0pm: Leave for Blue Watch till 5.30, CPOs and POs till 9.0pm.

5.50pm: 4 sick ratings joined from Bacchante for passage to England.


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31 December 1917

At [and leaving] Freetown, Sierra Leone [though not stated in log]

Lat 8.50, Long -13.23

9.0am: Hands employed preparing for sea. Discharged 1 signal man to SS “Hirmano Maru” [probably Hirano Maru] also 1 to SS “City of Karachi” [City of Karachi (1) listed here] for signal duties.

0.30pm: Mustered White watch, detailed as requisite (Sea routine).

2.0pm: Mr Stock Gunner joined ship from Himalaya for passage home, received 3 bags mails and 1 sick rating from Bacchante. Draft: Forward 22ft 3in, Aft 24ft 5in.

3.39pm: Shortened cable to 2 shackles.

5.0pm: Convoy weigh anchor SS “City of Karachi” Commodore, SS “Hirmano Maru” [sic], SS “Clan MacCrae” [Clan Macrae (2) listed here], SS “Nebburn” [Hebburn - see log for next day].

5.10pm: Convoy proceeded to sea.

5.22pm: Up anchor. 5.24pm: Course and speed as requisite for leaving harbour. 5.35pm: Speed 13 knots, course N60W, log streamed.

6.45pm: Reduced to 10 knots. “Ebro” takes station ahead of convoy. Vivid Lightening [sic] throughout watch.

8.0pm: Visibility 5 miles.

10.10pm: Soundings in 21.5 fathoms.


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LOGS FOR JANUARY 1918


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[Cover of Copy of Log for January 1918, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in, addressed to The Admiralty, signed by Captain (as before), dated 4th February 1918]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]


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1 January 1918

At Sea

Lat 9.63, Long -15.98

2.0am: Soundings in 38 fathoms, Log 79. Sand.

4.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 6 miles.

6.0am: Soundings in 36 fathoms. Sand.

7.30am: Reduced to 9.5 knots. 7.36am: Altered course 4 points to Starboard.

8.0am: Visibility 8 miles. Altered course 8 points to port.

8.23am: Altered course 4 points to starboard.

9.12am: Altered course to speak to SS Hebburn unable to keep station, ordered her to proceed to Dakar.

10.20am: Increased to 13 knots.

11.7am: Stopped to secure PV chains. 11.20am: Zig Zag 1 point type III.

Noon: Course N52E, straight course. Visibility 12 miles.

0.6pm: Soundings in 36 fathoms.

0.34pm: 10 knots. Convoy Zig Zag No 3. 0.46pm: 13 knots straight course.

1.3pm: 10 knots Zig Zag No 3.

4.0pm: Increased to 11 knots. General Quarters and Night Defence.

6.0pm: Altered course N21W. Visibility 10 miles.

6.57pm: Ceased Zig Zag, altered course N18W.

Midnight: Visibility 4 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 188 miles]

[Weather fine and quiet, noon temperature 79F, sea temperature 78F]


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2 January 1918

At Sea

Lat 12.30, Long -18.72

4.0am: Revolutions as requisite to keep station throughout watch. Visibility 6 miles. 3rd Degree of Vigilance.

8.0am: Visibility 8 miles. 8.5am: Convoy Zig Zag No 3.

11.8am: Log Foul. Hauled in. 11.11am: Log streamed.

11.40am: Log commenced to work. 11.52am: Port quarter log streamed.

4.0pm: Revolutions as requisite throughout watch to keep station. Visibility 10 miles. Prepared for Night Defence.

4.30pm: Reduced to 10 knots to keep station.

7.55pm: All ships straight course. 8.0pm: Visibility 6 miles.

11.0pm: Revolutions as requisite throughout watch to keep station.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 237 miles]


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3 January 1918

At Sea

Lat 15.93, Long -21.00

2.0am: Heavy rain first two hours of watch.

4.0am: After logs Port 62, Starboard 62. Visibility 4 miles. 3rd Degree of Vigilance.

8.0am: Visibility 6-8 miles. Speed 10.5 - 11 knots, 65 - 68 revs as requisite for keeping station. Commenced Convoy Zig Zag No 3.

Noon: Revolutions as requisite for keeping station. After logs, Port 49.3, Starboard 48.4. Visibility 10 miles.

0.30pm: Convoy column closed to 5 cables.

2.4pm: Altered course N13E. Course ordered N9[E] (Magnetic).

4.0pm: After logs, Port 43.3, Starboard 42.0. Revolutions as requisite, 64 - 68. Visibility 10 miles.

4.35pm: Prepared for Night Defence.

7.25pm: Convoy opened to 8 cables.7.32pm: Straight course.

8.0pm: Port log 82.9, Starboard 85.5. Visibility 10 miles.

Midnight: Revolutions as requisite throughout watch. Port log 125.2, Starboard 124.5. Visibility 6 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: N32W, 256 miles]


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4 January 1918

At Sea

Lat 19.65, Long -21.85

2.0am: Convoy Zig Zag No 3.

4.0am: Port log 168, Starboard 165.6. 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 4 miles.

6.12am: Altered course N67W to pick up station.

8.0am: Revolutions as requisite throughout watch. Visibility 7 miles. Port log 208, starboard 4.5.

9.3am: Convoy closed to 5 cables.

10.7am: Speed 10 knots, 61 revolutions.

Noon: Port log 47.0, Starboard 41.3.

4.0pm: Port log 85.5, Starboard 79.5. Visibility 10 miles.

6.42pm: Altered course N65W to keep station.

7.24pm: Altered course NW to signal “Clan Macrae”. 9.0pm: Bridge log out of order.

11.32pm: Altered course N to regain station.

Midnight: Altered course N8E. Visibility 8 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 250 miles]


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5 January 1918

At Sea

Lat 23.53, Long -22.42 [Long estimated as mean of 4th Jan and 6th Jan because not shown in log for today]

2.0am: Convoy Zig Zag No 3.

4.0am: Revolutions as requisite throughout watch. 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 6 miles. Port log 112.5.

6.0am: Both logs foul, Starboard 11.2, Port 23.2.

7.7am: Starboard log streamed. 7.20am: Port log streamed.

11.0am: All logs reset.

4.0pm: Speed as requisite throughout watch. Port log 43.2, Starboard 40.4. Visibility 10-12 miles.

8.0pm: Visibility 4 miles.

Midnight: Revolutions as requisite throughout watch. Visibility 5 miles. Port log 24, Starboard 19.8.

[Course and Distance made good: N8W, 231.5 miles]


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6 January 1918

At Sea

Lat 26.35, Long -22.98

[Nothing much happening today but all log entries shown as example]

2.0am: Zig Zag Convoy No 3.

3.0am: Revolutions as requisite throughout watch to keep station. Port log 66.2, Starboard 58.8.

4.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 8 miles.

8.0am: Revolutions as requisite throughout watch. Visibility 6 miles.

9.45am: Hands muster by open list. Divine Service.

Noon: Visibility extreme.

0.36pm: Increased to 12 knots. 0.57pm: Reduced to 11 knots.

4.0pm: Revolutions as requisite throughout watch. Visibility extreme.

4.30pm: Prepared for Night Defence.

6.0pm: Revolutions as requisite throughout watch. Visibility 10 miles, altered course N12E.

8.0pm: Revolutions as requisite throughout watch. Ceased Zig Zag. Visibility 8 miles.

Midnight: Revolutions as requisite throughout watch. Visibility 4 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: N8W, 236 miles]

[Weather fine or cloudy, noon temperature 70F, sea temperature 67F]


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7 January 1918

At Sea

Lat 31.18, Long -23.50

3.0am: Heavy Rain throughout watch.

4.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Revolutions as requisite. Zig Zag Convoy No 3. Visibility 3 miles.

8.0am: Revolutions as requisite throughout watch. Visibility 3-8 miles. Altered course N22E. Course ordered N19E (Magnetic).

9.20am: Clock advanced 2 minutes.

Noon: Port log 35.9, Starboard 35.5. Visibility 10 miles.

2.50pm: Streamed and set port log same as starboard log.

5.47pm: Increased to 12 knots to pick up station.

8.0pm: Port log 83.0, starboard 79.4. Visibility 8 miles.

8.30pm: Exercised General Quarters. 8.45pm: Secure.

Midnight: Port log 20.5, Starboard 15.0. Visibility 5 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 231 miles]


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8 January 1918

At Sea

Lat 34.48, Long -23.37

[Continuing north with convoy, zig zagging from 6am to 8pm, visibility 4 to 10 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: N2E, 198 miles]


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9 January 1918

At Sea

Lat 37.83, Long -23.50

[Nothing of note in log]

[Course and Distance made good: N3W, 301 miles]

[Squally south easterly wind force 5 in am, force 6 to 7 with rough sea in pm. Weather overcast with mist at times, noon temperature 60F, sea temperature 62F]


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10 January 1918

At Sea

Lat 40.99, Long -22.85

3.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Revolutions as requisite throughout watch.

4.0am: Visibility 2 miles. Logs Port 40.7, Starboard 37.7.

5.20am: Sighted Flashing light on port beam. 5.30am: Out station lights.

6.0am: Switched on station lights.

7.23am: Sighted white light ExN, altered course S85E, Full speed. Guns crews closed up. Light that of a small sailing ship.

7.29am: Altered course N36E. 7.32am: Out station lights.

8.0am: Visibility 6 miles. Commenced Zig Zag Convoy No 3. Logs P 76.8, S 73.3.

9.0am: Altered course N75E.

8.0pm: Revolutions as requisite throughout watch. Visibility 4 miles. Logs P 73.1, S 73.8. On Station Lights. Straight course.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 212 miles]

[Another rather squally day, sea high to very rough in am, rough in pm, misty from 6pm onwards]


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11 January 1918

At Sea

Lat 43.30, Long -19.43

4.0am: Revolutions as requisite throughout watch. Logs P 44.8, S45.0. 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 4 miles.

8.0am: Zig Zag Convoy No 3. Visibility 5 miles. Logs P 78.8, S 80.3. 8.17am: Both logs in for 3 minutes.

9.0am: Altered course N65E. Ship placed in 2nd Degree of Vigilance.

8.0pm: Ceased Zig Zag. Visibility 5 miles. Logs P 93.9, S 95.0.

[Course and Distance made good: N48E, 209 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Destroyer Rendezvous N43E, 453 miles]


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12 January 1918

At Sea

Lat 45.98, Long -15.93

4.0am: 2nd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 1-4 miles.

7.0am: Zig Zag Convoy No 3.

9.10am: Convoy increased speed to 10.5 knots.

11.15am: Sighted large 4 masted steamer bearing NE bound NW.

5.0pm: DR Latitude 46 9 N, Observed Longitude 15 1 W.

6.30pm: Slow. Hauled down PV tow points.

8.0pm: Straight course. Visibility 4 miles, logs P 79.2, S 78.0.

9.0pm: Log out of order.

Midnight: Visibility 5 miles. Logs P 13.9, S 12.0.

[Course and Distance made good: N43E, 220 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Destroyer Rendezvous N43E, 233 miles]


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13 January 1918

At Sea

Lat 48.62, Long -12.33

7.0am: Commenced Zig Zag.

8.0am: Revolutions as requisite. Visibility 6 miles. Logs P 88.1, S 85.7.

10.0am: Divisions and Divine Service. Course from 5pm N63E [which does not tally with other course information in log].

11.5am: Altered course N35E.

1.5pm: Sighted ships’ masts bearing N steering S.

1.15pm: Sighted Destroyers.

1.37pm: Took station between City of Karachi and Clan Macrae, exchanged pennants with TBDs Laertes, Lance, Christopher and Ambuscato [Ambuscade].

2.55pm: Log in, floated buoy to “Lance” for orders. Mollers Life-Buoy broken and destroyed, before being hauled in.

3.11pm: Streamed log, orders on board. Revolutions as requisite throughout watch.

4.0pm: Visibility 10 miles, logs P 17.6, S 13.8.

4.30pm: Night Defence.

5.30pm: Altered course and increased speed to take up starboard ship of convoy.

5.54pm: Altered course S80E, revolutions as requisite.

6.0pm: Visibility 8-10 miles.

7.0pm: Left convoy. Increased to 15 knots, Zig Zag 2 points type III in company with Laertes.

8.0pm: Visibility 1-1.5 miles. 8.12pm: Straight course.

Midnight: Altered course S74E. Visibility 4 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: N43E, 222 miles]

[Weather fine or cloudy, noon temperature 48F, sea temperature 50F]


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14 January 1918

At Sea [and entering Plymouth, though not stated at top of page]

Lat 49.88, Long -5.03

1.30am: Cast lead No bottom with 240 fathoms wire.

4.0am: [Blank] Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 6 miles. No bottom at 245 fathoms wire.

5.45am: Sighted bishop Rock bearing N70E.

6.30am: Zig Zag 2 points type III.

7.10am: Bishop Rock abeam 15 miles by 4 point bearing.

7.35am: St Mary’s light abeam.

8.0am: Visibility 6-8 miles. 8.18am: Out Paravanes.

10.5am: Sighted Lizard bearing N60E.

11.25am: Lizard abeam.

Noon: Visibility 8 miles. Lizard Head N39W (Magnetic) 8 miles.

1.54pm: Sighted Eddystone Light House N85E.

2.45pm: Eddystone bearing E 1.25 miles, altered course N49E, straight course. 2.52pm: Eddystone abeam.

3.23pm: In Paravanes.

3.40pm: Passed inside breakwater. 3.53pm: Let go port anchor in 9 fathoms veered to 4 shackles.

4.0pm: 1 Private placed under arrest, 1 under sentry’s charge.

4.35pm: Motor boat away with mails and postman.

5.54pm: Motor Boat left with Captain. Anchored Plymouth Sound [Bearings]: Breakwater Light House N75W, Eas [East?] Beacon S9E, Fort S47.5E, Bovisand Pier: Ships Head S25W, Deviation [off edge of page].

7.15pm: Motor boat returned.

8.0pm: Wind increasing.

10.30pm: Captain returned.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 307 miles]


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15 January 1918

At Base [Devonport]

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19 [estimated]

4.0am: Wind increasing. Rain squalls throughout watch. Anchor bearings as before.

6.50am: Tugs arrived. 7.0am: Pilot on board. 7.7am: Hove short. 7.12am: Up anchor.

7.25am: Tugs fast. Forward tug “Woranda”. Courses and speed as requisite.

8.15am: Made fast alongside No 5 Berth.

am: Draft Forward 20ft 6ins, Aft 23ft 6ins.

10.30am: 2 officers and 8 ratings left ship for Stonehouse Hospital.

11.0am: 17 Bags of mails left ship for GPO [General Post Office].

1.45pm: Shifted ship to coal tips, tugs: Woranda, Industrious [listed here] and “Naipier” [?]. 9 Mail baskets landed for GPO.

2.45pm: Ship made fast.

3.0pm: Landed Liberty Men.

3.30pm: Started coaling.

4.0pm: Second part starboard watch leave 4.30 till 7.0am. 4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.0pm: Coaling stopped, jib of starboard hydraulic crane foul.

9.0pm: Rounds. 9.30pm: Commenced coaling. 10.0pm: Piped Down.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 50 miles]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 833 tons]

[Rain for most of day, noon temperature 49F]


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16 January 1918

At Base [Devonport]

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

4.30am: Coaling stopped, lights having gone out. 536 tons taken in.

7.0am: Liberty men returned.

7.45am: Hands employed as requisite, commenced coaling.

8.30am: 1 CERA [Chief Engine Room Artificer] and 10 ERAs working party arrived from RN Depôt.

9.50am: One officer joined ship from RN Depôt Chatham.

11.5am: Working party of 2 Stoker POs and 30 stokers arrived from RN Depôt.

Noon: Dinner.

1.30pm: Hands fall [in] employed as requisite.

4.0pm: Tea. Leave for first Part Starboard watch 4.30 till 9am. Exercised Fire stations.

4.50pm: Liberty men landed.

7.0pm: Supper.

9.0pm: Rounds.

10.0pm: 1 Marine joined ship from RMB Chatham. Piped Down.


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17 January 1918

At Base [Devonport]

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

6.45am: Called hands.

7.0am: Breakfast. Hands to clean.

8.0am: Hands to stations for shifting ship. Tug “Rover” [listed here].

9.45am: Made fast at No 8 Berth.

4.0pm: Leave for second part Starboard watch 4.30 till 7.0am.


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18 January 1918

At Base [Devonport]

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

11.45am: Hands employed shifting ship to plumb crane for lifting 6 inch QF Gun BII.

0.25pm: Secured ship. Piped Dinner.

4.30pm: Exercised Fire stations.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 18500 lbs]


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19 January 1918

At Base [Devonport]

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

10.0am: Discharged one Rating to Keyham Barracks.

Noon: Dinner. Leave for second Part Starboard watch 1 till 7am.

1.0pm: Landed liberty men.

1.30pm: Make and Mend.

2.0pm: Commenced coaling side shute [chute].

4.20pm: First Part Starboard Watch taking in stores.

5.0pm: Ceased coaling 72 tons. Total received 1076 tons, required to fill 800 tons.


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20 January 1918

At Base [Devonport]

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

7.0am: Commenced coaling side pockets.

8.0am: Sunday Routine.

9.0am: Landed RC Church Party.

9.45am: Divisions. 10.0am: Divine Service. On [One] Leading Signalman rejoined ship from convoy.

11.30am: 3 ratings joined from RNB Chatham.

Noon: Leave for first Part Starboard watch 1pm till 7am.

0.30pm: Fore magazine key drawn to allow work.

1.0pm: Liberty men landed.

2.0pm: Barges coaling port side pockets. Starboard side steam crane.

3.50pm: Coal barge fouled griping spar on boat deck, spar broken.

4.15pm: Coal barge broke adrift. 4.30pm: Hands secure boats on boat deck.

5.0pm: Stopped coaling. For Day 186 tons, total 1262. To come 600 tons. Liberty men landed.

6.0pm: Fore magazine re-sealed.


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21 January 1918

At Base [Devonport]

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

8.15am: Coaling barges made fast.

9.15am: Started coaling. Hands employed as requisite.

11.0am: 1 prisoner brought on board, placed under sentry’s charge.

1.30pm: 1 Leading Seaman to Dockyard PO [Post Office] for mails. 1 Leading Hand, 6 ratings drawing stores from dockyard. 1 Stoker under escort with working party at RN Depôt.

2.55pm: Mail party on board with 38 bags of mail.

4.15pm: Exercised fire stations, store party returned.

4.30pm: Tea. Leave for second part Port Watch 5pm till 7am.

5.0pm: Stopped coaling for tea. Landed liberty men. 5.20pm: Resumed coaling.

6.30pm: First part Starboard Watch employed as requisite.

7.15pm: Stopped coaling.

8.0pm: 28 men, 2 foremen coaling starboard side.

8.45pm: Commenced port side.

9.30pm: Stopped coaling. 10.0pm: Commenced coaling.

Midnight: Stopped coaling.


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22 January 1918

At Base [Devonport]

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

1.15am: Continued coaling side pockets.

6.30am: Night shift stopped coaling. 7.0am: Breakfast. Day shift on board.

8.20am: Tug Salvo removed coal barge No 97.

9.0am: Stopped coaling for breakfast. 9.15am: Resumed coaling. 34 men all told.

9.30am: Motor boat returned from Dockyard shed, Boatswains party returning condemned stores.

11.0am: Up spirits.

11.45am: Provision lighter No 9 RVY [probably Royal Victoria (Victualling) Yard] alongside.

1.0pm: Resumed coaling. 1.15pm: Hands taking in stores.

4.15pm: Leave for first Part Watch from 5pm till 7am.

4.40pm: Coaling party to tea.

5.30pm: Resumed coaling William Jos[eph] Wyatt of coaling party injured through bucket capsizing on him.

7.15pm: Day shift stopped coaling. Total received 1753 tons, for day 132 tons, to come 10 tons.

8.30pm: Coaling party resumed work.

11.0pm: Captain returned to ship.

Midnight: Stopped coaling Total 1812 tons 14 cwt.


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23 January 1918

At Base [Devonport]

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

7.40am: Received from Dockyard 2 Jackstays and topping lift for sounding boom. Hands employed as requisite.

8.0am: 16 ratings discharged to Devonport Depôt.

9.0am: 60 Hands from dockyard painting ship.

9.30am: Diver employed to recover lost coal shute.

10.0am: Store party (7) drawing stores from Dockyard.

10.20am: Shute recovered.

11.45am: Painting party to Dinner. Liberty men returned from long leave.

Noon: Dinner. 1 Private RMLI discharged to Chatham MB.

0.30am: 9 bags of mails arrived from Admiralty Mail Office.

2.10pm: Dockyard Painting party unrigging stages.

2.15pm: Tugs Aetna, Wapiti, Trustful [all tugs listed here] alongside to shift ship.

2.45pm: 15 ratings left for Depôt, 3 ratings joined.

3.0pm: Ship cast off, proceeding to Sound.

4.1pm: Passed boom.

4.35pm: Let go fore tug. Let go starboard anchor. Draft Forward 25’ 6”, Aft 25’ 6”.

5.0pm: All tugs left. Pilot gone. Anchored Breakwater Light bearing S70.5W. Ships Head S20W, Deviation 2 degrees E.

6.5pm: General Quarters. Breakwater Light bearing S70W.

7.0pm: 1 ERA joined ship taking passage.

7.55pm: Exercised Abandon ship stations.

pm: Breakwater light S71W, Red Flashing Light N21E.

8.15pm: 9 signalmen joined for convoy service.

11.25pm: Motor boat hoisted.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 11630 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2400 tons]


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24 January 1918

At Sea

Lat 49.37, Long -5.40

3.20am: Boat alongside for letter.

3.45am: Anchor up. Course and speed as requisite. 1st Degree [of Vigilance].

4.5am: Passed boom with HMS Gloucestershire, Laertes, Porpoise and Lookout.

4.20am: Draystone buoy abeam, altered course S46W.

4.30am: 15 knots. 4.50am: 8 knots to drop starboard PV. 4.55am: 15 knots.

5.3am: Eddystone abeam. 5.15am: Dropped port PV.

7.0am: Zig Zag Convoy type III, speed 13.5 to 11.5 [knots] as requisite to keep station.

10.0am: Altered course N84W. 10.9am: Reduced to 13 knots.

10.55am: Increased to 14.5 knots.

Noon: Revolutions as requisite. Visibility 5-7 miles.

pm: In Latitude 49 20 N, Longitude 5 19 W, 1.4[pm] Shipped heavy sea filling fore well deck Leading Seaman Frederick Reynolds No 187714 Chatham Division washed overboard from well deck. Hard a port.

1.8pm: Away Seaboat. 3 lifebuoys thrown to seaman. 1.10pm: Log in. 1.11pm: Stopped. Commenced circling to look for body.

1.30am: Boat ~~~ [word off edge of page] man lost. Two Molley’s lifebuoys lost. 1.35pm: Course N84W. Zig Zag III 15 knots.

[Entry on Casualty List for this date reads: Ebro, armed merchant cruiser. REYNOLDS, Frederick J, Leading Seaman (RFR B 6667), 187714 (Ch), drowned].

4.0pm: Visibility 5-6 miles. 4.15pm: Altered course N86W. Prepared for Night Defence.

6.0pm: Speed as requisite for keeping station. Visibility 1 mile.

8.0pm: Visibility 4-5 miles.

Midnight: Revolutions as requisite. Visibility 4 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 91 miles]

[No meteorological data entered in pm]


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25 January 1918

At Sea

Lat 48.70, Long -11.88

4.0am: Revolutions as requisite throughout watch. 1st Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 4-5 miles. Log Port 80.1, Starboard 80.2.

6.50am: Latitude by Polaris 48 42 N.

8.0am: Visibility 5 miles.

9.0am: Ordered “Gloucestershire” to proceed independently.

9.45am: Exercised General Quarters. Lat by DR 48 46 N, Long by Observation 11 6 W.

11.0am: Zig Zag 2 points type III.

Noon: Visibility 5-6 miles.

1.30pm: Altered course S72W.

3.0pm: Course as requisite to secure forward guns. Speeds as requisite throughout watch.

4.0pm: Visibility 6 miles. 4.13pm: Slow to secure Forecastle gun.

4.30pm: Remained on Starboard leg of Zig Zag till gun secured.

5.51pm: 10 knots while fore lookouts came down on deck.

6.0pm: Visibility 5 miles.

9.0pm: Log foul, hauled in and re-set. 9.10pm: Log streamed.

Midnight: Ship placed on 2nd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 5 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: S81W, 259 miles]

[South westerly wind force 4 to 5 in am, force 5 to 6 in pm, sea rough from noon. Weather mostly overcast, noon temperature 54F, sea temperature 52F]


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26 January 1918

At Sea

Lat 46.88, Long -16.90

[Heading south and west all day at 2nd Degree of Vigilance, visibility 1-5 to 10 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 226 miles]


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27 January 1918

At Sea

Lat 43.24, Long -20.00

4.0am: 2nd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 5 miles.

8.0am: Altered course S23W. Visibility 4 miles.

10.30am: Divine service.

Noon: Visibility various 3-8 miles.

4.0pm: Visibility 5 miles. 4.5pm: Evening Quarters. 4.11pm: Half speed for Night Defence. 4.16pm: 14 knots.

4.48pm: 10 knots to take in PVs. 5.0pm: Altered course N7E. 5.3pm: Slow, starboard PV lost. 5.22pm: 14 knots, altered course S20W.

8.0pm: Visibility 3 miles.

Midnight: Reduced to 12 knots. Visibility 5 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 280 miles]

[Squally south westerly wind force 6-7 then 5-6, sea very rough in am, rough in pm, overcast, with rain at noon]


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28 January 1918

At Sea

Lat 38.78, Long -19.98

4.0am: 2nd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 1-2 miles.

7.0am: Bridge log out of order.

9.15am: Bridge log in order reset same as starboard aft.

Noon: Visibility 6-8 miles. 3rd Degree of Vigilance.

6.0pm: Visibility 12 miles.

8.0pm: Straight course. 8.40pm: Zig Zag 2 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: S, 267 miles]


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29 January 1918

At Sea

Lat 34.35, Long -19.77

[Heading South at 3rd Degree of Vigilance, visibility from 4-5 miles to 8-9 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: S2E, 267 miles]


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30 January 1918

At Sea

Lat 30.00, Long -20.02

[Nothing of note in log as Ebro continues southwards]

[Course and Distance made good: S2.5W, 261.5 miles]

[South westerly wind mostly force 3 or 4, weather cloudy or fine, noon temperature 66F, sea temperature 65F]


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31 January 1918

At Sea

Lat 25.53, Long -20.23

[Nothing happening today, all log entries shown as example]

4.0am: Visibility 8-10 miles. 3rd Degree of Vigilance.

8.0am: Visibility 8 miles.

10.13am: Altered course S15W.

Noon: Visibility 10 miles.

2.20pm: Altered course S14W.

4.0pm: Visibility 10 miles. Prepared for Night Defence.

6.0pm: Visibility 10 miles.

7.0pm: Altered course S13W.

8.0pm: Visibility 4 miles. Ceased Zig Zag.

11.0pm: Zig Zag 1 point type III.

Midnight: Visibility 8 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: S2.25W, 268 miles]


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[Log page not filled in]



LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1918


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[Cover of Copy of Log for February 1918, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in, addressed to The Admiralty, signed by Captain (as before), dated 3rd March 1918]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before, except Barometer now shown as Kew Pattern Marine instead of Adie or Addie - same instrument number though]


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1 February 1918

At Sea

Lat 20.78, Long -19.93

[Still zig-zagging southwards, at 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 4 to 15 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: S3E, 285 miles]


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2 February 1918

At Sea

Lat 15.71, Long -19.79

4.0am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 5 miles.

9.45am: Exercised “Immediate Action”. 9.55am - 10.8am: Steering from Aft.

10.30am: Altered course S12E. 10.58am: Slow. Hove down PV tow points.

9.30pm: Straight course.

11.0pm: Bridge log out of order during watch, average by log aft 13.7.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 307 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Weather fine or misty with light winds, noon temperature 68F, sea temperature 69F]


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3 February 1918

At Sea

Lat 11.38, Long -17.43

0.30am: Zig Zag 1 point type III.

7.0am: Zig Zag 2 points type III.

8.0am: Visibility 4-9 miles.

9.20am: Bridge log out of order.

9.40am: Divisions - Divine Service.

10.20am: Half speed. Logs hauled in and target out for 1 inch Aiming practice.

10.25am: Full speed. Helm and engines as requisite for firing.

11.20am: Picked up target, logs streamed. 11.40am: 14 knots, Zig Zag 2 points type III.

Noon: Visibility 15 miles.

4.10pm: Zig Zag 1 point type III. Evening Quarters and Night Defence Stations.

6.0pm: Out Paravanes.

7.20pm: Sighted Steamer bearing SE. Closed and boarded SS “Egwango”, Sierra Leone to Bathurst.

8.20pm: Proceeded course S20E, 15 knots.

11.45pm: Sounded 42 fathoms.

Midnight: Reduced to 14 knots. Visibility 3 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: S27.5E, 294 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Weather fine and quiet, noon temperature 77F, sea temperature 74F]


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4 February 1918

At Sea [and arriving Freetown, Sierra Leone]

Lat 5.72, Long -13.85

1.0am: Zig Zag 1 point type III. Sounded - 93 fathoms.

2.30am: Sounded - no bottom.

4.0am: Visibility 6-8 miles.

5.0am: Altered course S70E.

8.0am: Visibility 8 miles. 8.4am: Sounding lead and 250 fathoms of wire lost.

9.0am: Altered course S55E. 9.10am: Sounded - 36 fathoms.

9.40am: Divisions and Prayers. Magazine and Shell Room Parties fuzing shell.

11.55am: Sounded - 31 fathoms.

1.18pm: Altered course S38E. In Paravanes.

1.26pm: 14 knots, Zig Zag 1 point type III.

2.10pm: Land sighted. 2.14pm: Sierra Leone lighthouse bearing S39E.

2.24pm: Altered course S40E. Straight course. 2.45pm: Log hauled in.

3.7pm: Anchored off Freetown. Anchorage A6. Draft Forward 21’ 4”, Aft 24’ 6”. Anchor Bearings: Cottage Farran Point S59E, Cathedral S20E, Store Pier S23W, Ship’s Head S70E, Deviation 2 degrees E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 292 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1504 tons]

[Misty all day, noon temperature 81F, sea temperature 80F]


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5 February 1918

At Sierra Leone [Freetown]

Lat 8.50, Long -13.24 [estimated]

9.0am: No 110 Warrant read. Hands employed painting etc.

11.0am: 2 Officers and 7 Ratings joined ship for passage home.

11.30am: Received 31000 gallons fresh water.

Noon: Leave for Red Watch 2pm to 6pm, POs till 9pm.

2.0pm: Liberty men landed. Store party discharging stores.

3.30pm: CPO Telegraphist discharged to shore.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters. Fire Stations exercised.

5.30pm: Liberty men returned.

9.0pm: Rounds.

[Distance run through the Water: 37.9 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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6 February 1918

At Sierra Leone [Freetown]

Lat 8.50, Long -13.24

6.0am: Store party discharging stores to HMS “Bacchante”.

7.0am: Ordinary Seamen Red Watch Boat Instruction.

7.30am: Water boat alongside.

9.0am: Shell Room parties fuzing shell.

9.30am: Court of Enquiry held on loss of Leading Seaman Frederick Reynolds Chatham Division No 187714.

am: Received 28000 gallons fresh water.

11.45am: Ship in Quarrantine [Quarantine] owing to case of German measles onboard.

4.0pm: Sub Lieutenant D Cockrem RNVR left ship for Hospital.

5.30pm: Boat exercise.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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7 February 1918

At Sierra Leone [Freetown]

Lat 8.50, Long -13.24

7.0am: 2 lighters alongside loaded with Palm kernels. Palm kernels taken in at No 3 Hatch.

3.15pm: Total Quantity of Palm Kernels received 274 tons 6 cwts.

6.30pm: Cutters hoisted.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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8 February 1918

At Sierra Leone [Freetown]

Lat 8.50, Long -13.24

9.30am: Rear Admiral Shepherd [probably TDL Sheppard] inspected ship and crew.

4.20pm: 2 Invalid solders (RGA) [Royal Garrison Artillery] arrived on board for passage to England.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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9 February 1918

At [and leaving] Sierra Leone [Freetown]

Lat 8.50, Long -13.24

6.0am: “Abandon Ship” exercised.

6.30am: Boats hoisted and secured.

8.50am: 1 lighter load of cases taken aboard.

10.0am: Captains of ships of Convoy attended a Conference on board.

10.20am: Sub Lieutenant Cockrem rejoined ship from Hospital.

10.50am: Received aboard 8 bags, 16 baskets of mails.

11.35am: 1 Leading Signalman and 7 Signalmen joined ships of convoy.

Noon: Waterman claims [?] 16000 gallons put on board.

0.15pm: Received on board 12 bags mails and 4 empty bags.

2.0pm: Received 4 bags mails, 1 empty bag from “Bacchante”.

2.30pm: Motor boat hoisted. Ship prepared for sea.

3.30pm: Convoy commenced to get under way. Draft Forward 23’ 3”, Aft 24’ 8”.

4.20pm: Anchor hove up. Helm and engines as requisite for leaving harbour.

4.30pm: Clocks advanced 1 hour.

6.0pm: Passed boom. Course N51W, 13 knots. 2nd Degree Vigilance. Visibility 6-7 miles.

6.20pm: Commenced to take station ahead of convoy. 6.50pm: 10 knots. Convoy 8 cables astern.

8.0pm: Visibility 5 miles

pm: Ships in Convoy:- Deseado [Deseado (1) listed here], Amazon [Amazon (2), listed with Deseado], Port Napier [Port Napier (1) listed here], Conargo, Akabo [listed here], Kamakura [Kamakura Maru (1) listed here], Tattarax [Tatarrax], Tuscalusa [possibly Tuscaloosa, as there were subsequent ships of that name].

[Number on sick list: 7]


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10 February 1918

At Sea

Lat 9.48, Long -16.13

3.30am: Full speed. Altered course to Starboard. 3.35am: Altered course N52W, 10 knots.

4.0am: Visibility 2 miles.

6.45am: Altered course N30W to regain station, log 27.5.

7.25am: In station. Altered course N52W, log 35.5. 65 Revolutions.

8.0am: Commenced “Convoy” Zig Zag. Visibility 7 miles.

10.0am: Divisions and Prayers. North bound SS sighted bearing SSW.

10.25am: Church. 10.30am: South bound SS sighted bearing N28W. Proved to be SS “EGLINGTON” of Hull.

Noon: Visibility 10 miles.

2.37pm: Altered course N0.5E 15 knots (log 27) to intercept SS “SANTA THERESA” of Liverpool bound for Dakar.

3.3pm: Altered course N35W, Zig Zag 1 point type III, log 32.8.

4.0pm: Visibility 10 miles. 4.5pm: Evening Quarters and Night Defence stations.

6.0pm: Altered course N3W.

6.55pm: Increased speed of convoy to 10 knots.

8.0pm: Ceased Zig Zag. Visibility 8 miles.

Midnight: Visibility 3-4 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 184 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Weather quiet and fine or misty, noon temperature 81F, sea temperature 76F]


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11 February 1918

At Sea

Lat 12.42, Long -18.07

4.0am: Visibility 3 miles. 4.2am: Increased to 10.5 knots to get in station. 4.20am: Decreased speed to 9.5 knots.

7.0am: Commenced “Convoy” Zig Zag.

8.0am: Visibility 10 miles.

9.36am: Convoy increased speed to 10 knots.

11.0am: “Standard" SS sighted bearing NNW steering SW [it is unclear whether “Standard” is the name of the ship or indicates the type of ship - details of standard built ships here].

Noon: Visibility 5 miles.

8.0pm: Ceased Zig Zag. Visibility 4 miles.

9.0pm: Convoy reduced speed to 9.5 knots.

Midnight. Visibility 4-5 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 227 miles]

[Misty from noon onwards, noon temperature 76F, sea temperature 72F]


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12 February 1918

At Sea

Lat 15.73, Long -19.53

[Convoy continues north, zig-zagging from 7am to 8 pm, visibility from 4 to 8 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: N22W, 215 miles]

[North easterly wind force 5 and misty all day]


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13 February 1918

At Sea

Lat 19.09, Long -20.37

7.0am: Commenced “Convoy” Zig Zag. 7.30am: Convoy increased speed to 10 knots.

8.0am: Visibility 5-8 miles.

9.30am: Divisions and Prayers. 10.0am: Training Classes at Gun Drill.

1.50pm: Sighted steamer bearing ExN steering SSW distant 8 miles.

4.0pm: Visibility 8 miles. 4.5pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised “Close WT Doors”. Night Defence Stations.

8.0pm: Ceased Zig Zag. Visibility 6-8 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: N14W, 209 miles]


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14 February 1918

At Sea

Lat 22.66, Long -21.02

4.0am: Visibility 2 miles.

7.0am: Commenced “Convoy” Zig Zag. 7.45am: Convoy increased speed to 10 knots.

8.0am: Visibility 8-9 miles.

10.0am: Exercised convoy in altering course together by flag signals.

11.0am: Resumed N12E, convoy Zig Zag. Training classes - Seamanship and Gun Drill.

8.0pm: Visibility 10 miles.

9.0pm: Ceased Zig Zag.

[Course and Distance made good: S9.5E, 217 miles]


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15 February 1918

At Sea

Lat 26.48, Long -21.57

8.0am: Visibility 8 miles.

10.0am: Exercised “Immediate Action”.

11.0am: Submarine target put out. Training classes - Gun Drill.

Noon: Target hauled in. Visibility 10 miles.

9.0pm: Ceased Zig Zag.

Midnight: Visibility 6-8 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect N8W, 233 miles]


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16 February 1918

At Sea

Lat 29.82, Long -22.37

[Convoy still heading north, zig-zagging from 7am to 11pm, visibility 4 to 10 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: N12W, 205 miles]


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17 February 1918

At Sea

Lat 33.26, Long -20.75 [Long Observed corrected to match Long DR]

7.0am: Commenced “Convoy” Zig Zag.

8.0am: Convoy increased speed to 10 knots. Visibility 5-8 miles.

9.45am: Divisions. 10.30am: Church.

8.0pm: Convoy reduced to 9.5 knots. Visibility 8 miles.

10.30pm: Full speed, altered course to investigate strange vessel reported by “Port Napier”.

11.40pm: 9.5 knots, altered course N41E.

Midnight: Visibility 4-5 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 208 miles]


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18 February 1918

At Sea

Lat 36.57, Long -20.95

1.0am: Ceased Zig Zag.

4.0am: Altered course N40E. Visibility 4 miles.

7.0am: Commenced “Convoy” Zig Zag.

8.0am: Convoy increased to 10 knots. Visibility 6 miles.

10.30am: “Tuscalusa” ceased zigzag owing to engine trouble.

am: Training Classes - Gun Drill, Stripping.

1.12pm: “Tuscalusa” in station.

8.0pm: Convoy reduced speed to 9.5 knots. Visibility 6-8 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect N24E, 218 miles]

[Weather mostly fine and quiet, noon temperature 61F, sea temperature 59F]


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19 February 1918

At Sea

Lat 39.80, Long -19.00

[Another day heading north with nothing much happening. All log entries shown here as example]

2.0am: Ceased Zig Zag.

4.0am: Visibility 4-5 miles.

7.0am: Commenced convoy Zig Zag.

8.0am: Convoy increased to 10 knots.

9.40am: Divisions and Prayers.

10.5am: Exercised General Quarters.

am: Training classes - Seamanship.

Noon: Visibility 10 miles.

2.55pm: Altered course N54E.

4.10pm: Visibility 10 miles. Evening Quarters and Night Defence Stations.

5.0pm: Altered course N58E.

6.0pm: Visibility 10 miles.

8.0pm: Convoy reduced to 9.5 knots. Visibility 4 miles.

Midnight: Visibility 6 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 215 miles]


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20 February 1918

At Sea

Lat 42.83, Long -16.03

3.0am: Ceased Zig Zag.

7.0am: Commenced “Convoy” Zig Zag.

8.0am: Convoy increased speed to 10 knots. Altered course N59E. Visibility 5-6 miles.

10.52am: Left convoy to intercept SS bearing SE steering W.

11.15am: Course South zig zag 2 points type III 15 knots to examine American SS ?.

11.23am: Altered course N40 E Zig Zag 1 point type III to rejoin convoy.

Noon: Visibility 8 miles.

1.16pm: Resumed station, Course N58E, speed 10 knots.

5.0pm: Convoy reduced to 9.5 knots.

Midnight: Visibility 3 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 228 miles]


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21 February 1918

At Sea

Lat 45.57, Long -12.72

2.55am: Steamer sighted bearing W0.5S steering SW (?).

4.0am: Visibility 8 miles

4.42am: 2 West bound steamers sighted. Increased to 13 knots. 4.50am: Reduced to 9.5 knots.

6.30am: 2nd Degree of Vigilance.

8.0am: Convoy increased speed to 10 knots. Visibility 5-10 miles.

9.0am: 13 knots. Commenced Zig Zag 50 degrees across front of convoy.

am: Training classes - Seamanship and Gunnery.

7.0pm: Reduced to 9.5 knots, commenced “Convoy” zig zag.

8.0pm: 1st Degree of Vigilance. Visibility 8-10 miles.

10.0pm: Increased to 12 knots; commenced zig zag 45 degrees on each side of course.

Midnight: Visibility 6 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 220 miles]

[Weather mostly fine with light winds but heavy NW swell, noon temperature 55F, sea temperature 52F]


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22 February 1918

At Sea

Lat 48.07, Long -9.02

4.0am: Visibility 4 miles.

5.0am: Reduced to 9.5 knots; commenced “Convoy” zig zag.

7.0am: Increased to 13 knots commenced zig zag type Y, several steamers sighted steering WNW also a trawler following convoy.

8.0am: Visibility 6 miles.

10.20am: Exchanged Pennants with HMD “Forester”, “Laurel”, “Lawrence”, “Leonidas”, “Midge”. Orders received from Destroyer by buoy.

10.41am: Took up station in centre of convoy.

11.50am: Out Paravanes. Course N60E.

Noon: Commenced “Convoy” Zig Zag. Visibility 10 miles.

1.40pm: Sighted 11 ships under destroyer escort.

4.0pm: Revolutions as requisite. Visibility 4 miles.

5.6pm: Parted with Midge, Hind, Laurel, Ophir, Forester, Beaver, convoy dispersed.

5.19pm: Zig Zagging 2 points type III. 5.30pm: Altered course N76E.

6.0pm: Increased to 15 knots HMS Goshawk and Leonidas escorting.

7.0pm: ZigZagging [sic] 2 points type IV.

8.0pm: Visibility 5 miles.

Midnight: Soundings in 58 fathoms. Visibility 4-5 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: N45E, 213 miles]


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23 February 1918

At Sea [and arriving Plymouth, though not stated in log]

Lat 50.37, Long -4.19 [estimated]

2.0am: Soundings in 50 fathoms.

3.25am: Sighted Lizard Light N11E, log 97.9. 3.37am: Lizard abeam.

3.57am: Altered course N82E Zig Zag 3 points type IV. 4.0am: Visibility 5 miles. 1st Degree of Vigilance.

5.25am: Altered course N68E. 5.45am: Reduced to 5 revolutions. 5.51am: 12 knots straight course.

6.15am: Increased to 15 knots. 6.28am: Altered course N46E. 6.33am: Eddystone abeam half mile.

7.3am: Slow both engines. In Paravanes.

7.30am: Passed Breakwater. 7.42am: Let go port anchor in 6 fathoms veered to 3 shackles. Deviation 0.5 degrees W, Ships Head N, Anchor Bearings: Rame Cliff Beacons S76E, Mount Batten Breakwater N34E, Breakwater Light House S66W.

7.50am - 8.15am: Engines as requisite to recover starboard PV.

10.0am: Kings Harbourmaster on board. 10.5am: Hospital launch alongside and took off patients.

10.15am: Hove up. Tug Wapiti made fast.

10.50am: Secured to No 8 Buoy.

0.30pm: Hands paid.

1.0pm: Lieutenant Commander Hughes, Mr Sandy Gunner left ship also Corporal Thomson RMLI. Piped leave for Starboard watch 2pm 23rd February - 8am 1st March.

1.15pm: Ketch Winifred alongside for cargo.

1.37pm: Party of 13 hands working party on board. Port watch employed as requisite.

2.30pm: Landed liberty men starboard watch. Hoisted boats.

5.0pm: Working party from HMS Marmora on board.

6.0pm: 3 Absentees arrived on board.

7.0pm: Supper.

9.0pm: Rounds. 10.0pm: Piped Down.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 253 miles]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 819 tons]


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24 February 1918

At Base [Devonport]

Lat 50.37, Long -4.19

7.45am: Called Hands.

8.0am: Breakfast. Shore labour unloading cargo.

9.0am: Hands fall in, clear up decks, Alfreda and Valentine alongside [it is unclear what type of vessels these might be - probably lighters].

9.30am: Divisions. 9.55am: Divine service.

Noon: Dinner. Leave for first part 1.30 till 7am.

1.0pm: Landed liberty men.

2.30pm: Lighter on port side left ship.

4.25pm: Quarters. 4.30pm: Stations for going alongside quay.

4.45pm: Tugs Wapiti, Etraa [Aetna?] cargo lighter cast off.

4.55pm: Pilot on board. Tug Trustful on port side. Cast off from Buoy.

5.20pm: Ship secured, tugs cast off. Berth No 5.

5.30pm: Lighter returned starboard side, cargo resumed.

6.0pm: Landed liberty men.

7.0pm: Finished discharging cargo palm kernels. Supper.


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25 February 1918

At Base [Devonport]

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19 [estimated]

7.0am: Breakfast and clean No 4, Dutymen No 3. Dock Yard Working Party on board. Hands employed as requisite.

9.45am: Started coaling Starboard side, side pockets. 9.50am: Started coaling Port side side pockets and No 3 Hold.

Noon: Dinner. No 3 Hold stopped during dinner.

1.0pm: 7 Rating ratings joined ship including 1 absentee. Store party went ashore PO Somes in charge.

1.30pm: Hands fall in.

4.15pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Fire stations.

4.30pm: Store Party returned.

5.0pm: Liberty men fall in.

6.20pm: Liberty men fall in.

7.0pm: Supper. Coaling stopped for day, 529 tons.


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26 February 1918

At Base [Devonport]

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

7.0am: Coaling and Dockyard Working Parties arrived.

8.10am: 20 Signalmen joined from Depôt. Store party land in Dockyard.

8.50am: Leading Signalman joined from Chatham Depôt.

10.0am: Hands employed taking in stores and ammunition etc.

Noon: Dinner ceased coaling for dinner.

1.15pm: Resumed coaling. Surgeon Muir joined ship.

1.30pm: Hands fall in employed as requisite stores etc.

4.15pm: Evening quarters. Exercised fire stations. Leave for first Part 5pm till 7am.

5.0pm: Liberty men fall in. 5.15pm: Finished taking in stores.

6.30pm: Liberty men fall in. 7.0pm: Supper. Stopped coaling.


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27 February 1918

At Base [Devonport]

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

7.0am: Breakfast. Commenced coaling.

9.0am: Store Party landed.

10.5am: 1 Signalman left ship for RN Depôt.

11.0am: New whaler arrived. 5 Ratings joined ship.

4.0pm: Tea, leave for second Part 5.0pm till 7.0am.

5.0pm: Landed liberty men. 1349 tons coal in 500 to complete.

7.0pm: Supper. Stopped coaling 424 tons for day. Total received 1429. To complete 421 tons.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 9117, Vegetables 22300]


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28 February 1918

At Base [Devonport]

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

7.15am: Commenced coaling.

8.0am: Hands fall in. Store Party ashore drawing ~~ [word off edge of page].

9.30am: 2 seamen, 1 Marine joined ship.

1.15pm: Out pipes. 1.30pm: Hands fall in employed as requisite.

4.15pm: Piped leave for first part 5.0pm till 7.0am.

5.30pm: Stopped coaling. Total received [blank].

5.45pm: Tug Wapita [Wapiti] arrived and secured. Pilot on board.

5.50pm: Ship shifted from No 5 Berth.

6.10pm: Tug cast off, Ship entered lock.

7.15pm: Ship secured in basin at No 3 Berth.

7.25pm: Landed liberty men. Piped supper. Pilot left ship.

[Snow from noon onwards, temperature 36F]



LOGS FOR MARCH 1918


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[Cover of Copy of Log for March 1918, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in, signed by Captain (as before), dated 4 April 1918]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]


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1 March 1918

At Devonport

Lat 50.38, Long -4.18 [estimated]

8.0am: Hands fall in. Hands employed cleaning boats etc.

10.0am: All hands landed. Stability test carried out.

1.30pm: Ship secured alongside wharf. Hands returned on board.

pm: 1 Trimmer joined ship from Portsmouth.

2.30pm: Leave for Port Watch till 7am. Starboard Watch employed getting in stores.

4.0pm: Clear up Decks. Leave piped for second part Starboard Watch from 5pm till 7am.

6.10pm: Engineer Sub Lieutenant Kay joined ship.

11.0pm: Surgeon Muir joined ship.


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2 March 1918

At Devonport

Lat 50.38, Long -4.18

6.30am: W Smith, Greaser, discharged to Depôt.

8.0am: First Part Starboard Watch coaling. Party employed embarking and discharging ammunition.

9.10am: Leading Signalman Eavis returned to ship from convoy duties.

9.20am: Surgeon D Boddie left ship. 8 bags mails received for disposal.

am: Store Party embarking stores.

1.30pm: Hands fall in. Hands employed embarking and discharging ammunition and as requisite.

1.45pm: Finished coaling.

2.0pm: Special leave for Starboard Watch and first part Port Watch until Midnight.

5.0pm and 6.0pm: Liberty men landed.

9.5pm: Man reported to have fallen overboard from SS “Roumanian” (No 6 Wharf) on to pontoon, later man reported killed. Body, conveyed by Dockyard Police to Dockyard surgery, identified as Alfred Speller, Greaser. [Entry on Casualty List reads: Ebro, armed merchant cruiser. SPELLER, Albert, Greaser, MMR, (no service number listed), drowned]

11.55pm: 4 Bags Confidential matter received.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2530 tons]


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3 March 1918

At Devonport

Lat 50.31, Long -4.17 [rough estimate]

5.45am: White Watch and Sea Boats Crew to stations for leaving harbour.

6.15am: Shifted from No 3 Berth into lock.

7.45am: Proceeded to Plymouth Sound with Tug “Trustful”. Draft Forward 25’ 0”, Aft 25’ 6”.

8.50am: Made fast to buoy in Sound.

9.20am: General Quarters.

10.0am: Ship swung for Compass deviations assisted by tug.

11.27am: Slipped buoy. Course and speed as requisite for leaving harbour.

11.45am: Out Paravanes. Proceeded in company with HMS “Discoverer”, 4 Destroyers and convoy.

0.30pm: 1st Degree of Vigilance. Eddystone abeam. Log streamed.

1.5pm: Commenced “Convoy” Zig Zag.

2.30pm: Lizard bearing S65W.

3.35pm: Lizard abeam.

4.0pm: Visibility 6-8 miles. 4.5pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Stations Abandon Ship. Night Defence Stations.

4.55pm: Altered course N80W.

7.0pm: Ceased Zig Zag.

8.0pm: Visibility 5 miles.

Midnight: Visibility 3 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 4 miles]

[Weather fine in am, overcast in pm, noon temperature 39F, sea temperature 42F]


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4 March 1918

At Sea

Lat 49.15, Long -10.83

1.0am: Commenced “Convoy” Zig Zag.

2.0am: Altered course N76W.

4.0am: Visibility 5 miles.

6.30am: Parted company with Destroyer escort.

10.5am: Convoy increased speed to 12 knots. All Hands cleaning ship.

Noon: Visibility 6 miles.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters and Night Defence Stations.

7.0pm: Ceased Zig Zag.

8.0pm: Visibility 6 miles.

9.0pm: 2nd Degree of Vigilance.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 277 miles]


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5 March 1918

At Sea

Lat 47.43, Long -16.16

2.0am: Commenced “Convoy” Zig-Zag.

3.0am: Left Convoy. Proceeded in company with SS “Zealandic” [listed here], altered course S50W.

4.0am: Visibility 4 miles.

6.35am: 1st Degree of Vigilance.

8.0am: Large convoy sighted bearing WNW. Altered course S49W. Visibility 4-8 miles.

8.5am: Exchanged Pennants with HMS “Arlanza”.

9.25am: In Paravanes.

9.55am: 15 knots, Zig Zag 1 point type III. 10.0am: Exercised General Quarters.

10.50am: Commenced “convoy” Zig Zag. 10.55am: Reduced to 13 knots.

Noon: Visibility 10 miles.

5.7pm: Altered course S48W.

8.0pm: Visibility 5-8 miles. 8.20pm: 2nd Degree of Vigilance.

9.0pm: Ceased Zig Zag.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 269 miles]

[Weather fine, southerly wind force 4 in am, force 3 in pm, with southerly swell. Noon air and sea temperature 52F]


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6 March 1918

At Sea

Lat 43.40, Long -19.35

3.0am: Commenced “Convoy” Zig Zag.

7.0am: 1st Degree of Vigilance.

8.40am: 3rd Degree of Vigilance.

am: Training Classes - Gun Drill and Rifle Drill.

Noon: Visibility 3-8 miles.

3.20pm: Wind and sea increased.

4.15pm: Altered course S51W. Warrent [warrant] No 111 read.

8.0pm: Visibility 4 miles. 8.30pm: Ceased Zig Zag.

[Course and Distance made good: S29W, 276 miles]

[Wind squally from noon onwards, from southerly to westerly and north westerly, force 5-7 to 7-8 in pm with sea rough or very rough]


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7 March 1918

At Sea

Lat 39.85, Long -22.00

3.0am: Stern light switched on for 5 minutes every hour.

4.0am: Visibility 4 miles.

Noon: Visibility 7 miles.

2.30pm: Commenced Zig Zag 1 point type III.

6.0pm: Commenced “Convoy” Zig Zag. Visibility 8-9 miles. “Zealandic” ordered to proceed independently at 7am [7pm?].

9.0pm: Straight course.

Midnight: Visibility 2 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: S29.5W, 245 miles]

[Squally westerly wind force 5-6 to 8 until 4pm with sea state rough to high until late evening]


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8 March 1918

At Sea

Lat 36.17, Long -24.37

4.0am: Visibility 5 miles.

5.0am: Commenced “Convoy” Zig Zag.

6.0am: Altered course S36W Zig Zag 2 points type III.

9.40am: Divisions and Prayers. 10.5am: Exercised “Immediate Action”.

10.30am: Clocks set to GMT -30 minutes.

Noon: Commenced Zig Zag 1 point type III. Visibility 8 miles.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Collision Stations. Night Defence Stations.

5.30pm: Clocks set to Mean Time 15th meridian.

8.0pm: Straight course. Visibility 5 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 248 miles]


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9 March 1918

At Sea

Lat 31.78, Long -25.73

4.0am: Visibility 6 miles.

4.46am: Commenced Zig Zag 1 point type III.

Noon: Visibility 10 miles.

8.20pm: Straight course.

Midnight: Visibility 4 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: S14.5W, 278 miles]

[Weather fine and quiet, noon temperature 65F, sea temperature 64F]


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10 March 1918

At Sea

Lat 27.42, Long -27.12

[Visibility recorded ever 4 hours - from 6 miles to extreme]

5.20am: Commenced Zig Zag 1 point type III.

9.30am: Hands mustered by Open List.

10.30am: Divine Service.

8.20pm: Straight course.

[Course and Distance made good: S15.5W, 265 miles]


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11 March 1918

At Sea

Lat 23.39, Long -28.40

[Nothing of note in log, zig-zagging from 6.30am to 8.20pm. Visibility from 5 to 10 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: S16W 251 miles]


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12 March 1918

At Sea

Lat 19.39, Long -29.53

[Another day heading south, nothing of note happening, visibility from 4 to 12 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: S15W, 248 miles]


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13 March 1918

At Sea

Lat 15.27, Long -30.24

6.20am: Commenced Zig Zag 1 point type III.

am: Training classes - Gunnery.

Noon: Visibility 10 miles.

1.15pm: Sighted Spanish SS “Infanta Isobel [Isabel] de Borbon” [listed here] bearing SW distant 8 miles.

2.0pm: Straight course.

6.50pm: Steamer sighted bearing S60W.

Midnight: Visibility 5 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: S9W, 251 miles]

[Weather still fine and quiet, noon air and sea temperature 72F]


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14 March 1918

At Sea

Lat 11.08, Long -31.18

8.0am: Visibility 12 miles.

10.30am: Clocks -30 minutes.

am: Training Classes - Seamanship and Gunnery.

8.0pm: Visibility 10 miles.

8.30pm: Clocks set to Mean Time 30th Meridian.

Midnight: Visibility 2 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: S12W, 256.5 miles]


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15 March 1918

At Sea

Lat 7.13, Long -31.58

8.0am: Visibility 8 miles.

8.45am: Log hauled in. Target dropped, cutter lowered. Course and speed as requisite. 9.0am:”Immediate Action” (Exercise).

9.30am: Commenced firing (Target practice).

10.33am: Ceased firing. 10.54am: In target. Cutter hoisted. Resumed course S22W, 65 revolutions. 10.56am: Log streamed.

1.15pm: 4th Degree of Vigilance.

8.0pm: Visibility 8 miles.

8.25pm: Log hauled in. Out target. Course and speed various. 8.30pm: “Immediate Action”. 8.35pm: Commenced firing (Target practice).

8.50pm: Ceased firing. 9.0pm: In Target. 9.9pm: Log streamed. Resumed course S22W, 65 revolutions.

[Course and Distance made good: S6W, 237.5 miles]

[Weather still mostly fine, light winds, noon air and sea temperature 78F]


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16 March 1918

At Sea

Lat 3.05, Long -32.07

[Almost nothing in log apart from visibility: from 5 to 8-12 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: S6.5W, 246 miles]


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17 March 1918

At Sea

Lat -1.08, Long -32.33

4.0am: Visibility 4 miles.

8.0am: Visibility 5-9 miles.

9.0am: Divisions and Divine Service.

4.0pm: Visibility 12 miles.

4.26pm: Lat by DR 1 50.5 S, Long by Observation 32 28.5 W: Log 193.5.

Midnight: Visibility 6 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: S4W, 249 miles]

[Weather mostly fine, noon temperature 81F, sea temperature 80F]


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18 March 1918

At Sea

Lat -5.21, Long -32.93

3.40am: Fernando Noronha light abeam distant 16 miles bearing S70E.

4.0am: Visibility 6 miles.

9.0am: Increased speed to 70 revolutions.

am: Training Classes - Gun Drill.

Noon: Visibility 10 miles.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised “Abandon Ship” Stations. Night Defence Stations.

5.30pm: Signalled Norwegian sailing ship “HIAWATHA” bound for Philadelphia.

[Course and Distance made good: S8.5W, 249 miles]


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19 March 1918

At Sea

Lat -9.27, Long -34.11

7.15am: Passed Norwegian auxiliary schooner “SVALAND” [listed here]. New York to Rio de Janeiro, general cargo.

7.45am: Passed northbound schooner. Visibility 10 miles.

9.50am: Slow both. Log hauled in. Out target. 10.0am: “Immediate Action”. 1 inch aiming rifle practice carried out. Course and speed as requisite.

10.52am: In target. Log streamed. Proceeded S28W, 13 knots.

Noon: Reduced to 70 Revolutions. Visibility 10 miles.

1.0pm: Altered course S38W, increased to 75 Revs.

Midnight: Visibility 5 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: S16W, 253 miles]


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20 March 1918

At Sea

Lat -13.37, Long -35.94

8.0am: Visibility 10 miles

10.19am: Out target course and speed as requisite. 10.28am: Commenced Firing.

11.17am: Exercised submarine attack. 11.23am: Ceased Firing.

0.22pm: In Target. 0.26pm: Resumed Course S35W, 75 Revolutions. Log streamed. 4th Degree Vigilance.

2.45pm: Sailing vessel sighted steering North. 2.55pm: Closed Danish barque “Holthe” and allowed her to proceed.

3.30pm: Resumed course S38W.

5.13pm: Slow both. Commenced to swing ship for Compass Adjustment.

6.0pm: Clocks -30 minutes. Visibility 8 miles. 6.4pm: Resumed Course, S42W, speed 75 revolutions.

[Course and Distance made good: S24W, 269 miles]


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21 March 1918

At Sea

Lat -17.44, Long -38.13

8.0am: Visibility 10 miles.

10.55am: Steamer sighted bearing SW.

11.17am: Commenced Zig Zag 2 points type III.

11.40am: Ceased Zig Zag. Passed Brazilian SS - steering NExE. Visibility 18 miles.

1.10pm: Sounding in 15 fathoms, coral.

1.25pm: Clocks +30 minutes.

2.40pm: Abrolhos Lighthouse bearing N85W.

3.40pm: Lighthouse abeam.

4.0pm: Visibility extreme.

4.15pm: Abrolhos Lighthouse bearing N24W. Distant 17 miles.

5.0pm: Steamer sighted bearing S2E.

7.50pm: White light sighted bearing WxS.

[Course and Distance made good: S27W, 279 miles]


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22 March 1918

At Sea

Lat -21.77, Long -40.34

3.10am: White light sighted bearing SSE.

3.57am: White light sighted bearing S20E. 4.0am: Reduced to 70 Revolutions. Visibility 5 miles.

6.30am: Land sighted bearing NW.

7.15am: South bound steamer sighted bearing NW.

9.40am: Divisions and Prayers. 9.55am: Exercised General Quarters.

1.40pm: Land sighted bearing WxN.

2.58pm: Sounding in 40 fathoms. 3.9pm: Altered course S66W, reduced speed to 60 revs.

3.55pm: Small sailing vessel sighted bearing N60W. 4.0pm: Visibility 12 miles.

5.15pm: Several small fishing vessels sighted.

5.34pm: Lat DR 22 32 S, Long Observed 40 58 W.

8.0pm: Visibility 5 miles.

8.40pm: Cape Frio light sighted bearing S85W.

10.30pm: Commenced Zig Zag 2 points type III.

11.50pm: Cape Frio light abeam, distant 11 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: S26W, 287 miles]

[Weather fine and quiet, noon temperature 83F, sea temperature 76F]


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23 March 1918

At Sea [and entering Rio de Janeiro, though not stated at top of log page]

Lat -22.90, Long -43.14 [estimated]

0.30am: Altered course N74W, ceased Zig Zag, speed 8 knots. Cape Frio light bearing N5E.

2.14am: Cape Frio light bearing N61E.

4.0am: Visibility 6 miles.

5.10am: Several lights bearing N30W.

5.45am: Island sighted bearing NxW. Two steamers sighted.

6.30am: Sighted Raza Island bearing N55W.

7.3am: Maricas Island bearing N16E, Distant 10 miles.

7.25am: Altered course N23W.

8.0am: Helm and engines as requisite for entering Rio Harbour.

9.27am: Followed Pilot boat to anchorage.

10.6am: Let go Starboard anchor in 16.75 fathoms. Veered to 5 shackles.

10.8am: Port Medical Officer alongside. 10.15am: Officer of Guard (from “Macedonia”) alongside.

10.40am: 11 bags mails and 4 bags confidential matter discharged to SNO [Senior Naval Officer].

pm: Draft: Forward 21’ 7”, Aft 24’ 0”.

0.50pm: Shifted berth. 1.4pm: Anchored in 19 fathoms 3 cables ahead of HMS “Macedonia”, veered to 5 shackles.

Bearings: Fort Santa Cruz S75E, Fort Granata [probably Fort Gragoata] S12E, Fort de Villegagon [Villegagnon] S42W.

4.0pm: White Watch Liberty men landed. Leave till 10pm. Petty Officers till 10.30. Evening Quarters. Warrant No 112 read (RH Spears OS). Exercised Fire Stations.

10.30pm: Liberty men returned. Boats hoisted.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 198 miles]


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24 March 1918

At Rio de Janeiro

Lat -22.90, Long -43.14

6.45am: Water Boat “CHARLES HUE” alongside Starboard side.

7.0am: Hands fall in. Clear up decks. Clean Mess Decks.

9.20am: Divisions.

10.10am: Roman Catholic Church Party (23) sent to HMS “Macedonia”. 10.15am: Divine Service on board.

Noon: Dinner. Roman Catholics returned.

2.15pm: Blue Watch Liberty Men landed.

4.0pm: Liberty men landed. Evening Quarters.

6.30pm: Picket landed.

6.40pm: R Weller, Trimmer, fell down after Magazine hatch. Right ankle seriously injured.

10.30pm: Liberty men returned.

11.40pm: Picket returned.


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25 March 1918

At Rio de Janeiro

Lat -22.90, Long -43.14

6.0am: Hands fall in. Hands employed clearing away hatches etc and clearing up decks.

10.0am: R Weller, Trimmer, discharged to Hospital.

11.0am: 18 Stevedores and 1 Foreman on board.

2.30pm: Brazilian Admiral came aboard. 2.40pm: Admiral left.

2.35pm: American Admiral and Secretary came on board. 3.0pm: American Admiral and Staff left.

4.0pm: Liberty men landed.

4.15pm: Lighter L [“L” in circle] D37 cast off.

6.30pm: Picket landed.

10.0pm: Liberty men returned.

11.0pm: Picket returned.


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26 March 1918

At Rio de Janeiro

Lat -22.89, Long -43.18 [rough estimate]

6.0am: Hands fall in. Training Classes Boat exercise.

6.25am: Pilot on board. Proceeded up harbour using port engine only.

7.32am: Let go Starboard anchor in 4.75 fathoms, veered to 3 shackles.

8.20am: Commenced loading cargo, 14 men employed.

am: Training Classes Gunnery and Seamanship.

Noon: Leave piped for White Watch from 4pm till 10.0pm.

4.0pm: Liberty men landed. Leave till 10.0pm.

6.30pm: Picket landed, 1 Sergeant Marines, 6 Privates.

10.0pm: Liberty men returned.


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27 March 1918

At Rio de Janeiro

Lat -22.89, Long -43.18

6.0am: Hands fall in. Training Classes - Boat exercise.

6.20am: Shifted berth.

7.5am: Stevedores arrived.

7.36am: Anchored in 9 fathoms veered to 2.5 shackles.

7.45am: Lighter alongside with cargo.

am: Training Classes White Watch - Boat exercise.

Noon: Leave piped for Blue Watch from 4.0pm till 10.0pm.

2.44pm: Shifted berth using Port engine only.

3.20pm: Let go anchor. Veered to 3 shackles.

3.45pm: Liberty men landed.

6.30pm: Picket landed.

10.0pm: Liberty men returned. 11.0pm: Picket returned.


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28 March 1918

At Rio de Janeiro

Lat -22.89, Long -43.18

6.30am: Lighters LE4 and LD37 alongside with cargo.

am: Training Classes - Boat exercise. 17 Convoy Signalmen landed for signal exercises.

11.45am: Signalmen and Training classes returned.

Noon: Leave piped for Red Watch from 4pm till 10.0pm.

2.50pm: Stevedores left ship.

5.15pm: Paymaster Nugent left ship to join HMS “Dunclutha”.

6.30pm: Officer and Picket landed.

10.0pm: Liberty men returned.

11.40pm: Picket returned.


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29 March 1918

At Rio de Janeiro

Lat -22.89, Long -43.18

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Marines - Boat exercise.

9.20am: Divisions and Divine Service. 10.0am: Roman Catholic Church Party landed [as this is Good Friday].

11.30am: Church Party returned on board. Noon: Leave piped for White Watch from 1.30pm till 10.0pm.

1.30pm: Liberty men landed.

6.30pm: Patrol landed.


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30 March 1918

At Rio de Janeiro

Lat -22.89, Long -43.18

6.0am: Hands employed as requisite. Training Classes, Boat exercise.

7.30am: 2 lighters alongside with cargo.

am: White Watch Training Class away to get sand.

11.45am: Training Classes returned. Noon: Leave piped for Blue Watch from 1.30pm till 10.0pm.

5.40pm: Lighters cast off.

6.30pm: Patrol landed.


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31 March 1918

At Rio de Janeiro

Lat -22.89, Long -43.18

0.30am: Patrol returned on board.

9.45am: Church parties landed C of E 40 ratings, RC 10 ratings. 10.15am: Divine Service on board.

Noon: Leave piped for Red Watch from 1.30pm till 10.0pm.

0.35pm: Church Parties returned.

6.30pm: Patrol landed. Chief Gunner, 1 PO, 6 men.


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[Log page not filled in]



LOGS FOR APRIL 1918


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[Cover of Copy of Log for April 1918, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in, signed by Captain (as before), dated 1 May 1918]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]


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1 April 1918

At Rio de Janeiro

Lat -22.89, Long -43.18

1.45am: Patrol returned on board.

6.55am: 2 lighters starboard side. 18 stevedores on board.

am: Training classes Red Watch away getting sand. 9.30am: Sub Lieutenants and Midshipmen cutter sailing.

10.30am: One lighter cast off. Lighter alongside with dunnage wood.

11.30am: Cutter returned. 11.50am: Training classes returned.

1.0pm: Leave piped for White Watch from 4.0pm till 10.0pm.

4.0pm: Liberty men landed. Stevedores left ship. Evening Quarters. Exercised Fire Stations. Ship’s Draught Forward 20ft 8in, Aft 26ft 0in. 4.30pm: 2 lighters cast off.

6.30pm: Patrol landed 1 Lance Corporal RMLI and 6 privates.

10.20pm: 1 Hurricane Lamp lost overboard by accident.

10.40pm: Liberty men returned on board. 10.50pm: Patrol returned on board.


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2 April 1918

At Rio de Janeiro

Lat -22.89, Long -43.18

6.0am: Hands employed painting and scrubbing.

6.40am: Lighter LA20 alongside and lighter with dunnage wood. 6.50am: 18 Stevedores arrived.

9.0am: Training Classes - Boat exercise.

9.30am: Convoy signalmen at Boat exercise.

1.0pm: Ash boat alongside.

3.30pm: Stevedores left ship. 3.40pm: Lighter cast off.

4.30pm: Party mounting guns in Merchant ships (viz - Lieutenant (G), Chief Gunner, Chief Armourer and Mate) returned on board.

6.30pm: Patrol landed. Ash boat cast off.

10.20pm: Liberty men and Patrol returned on board.


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3 April 1918

At Rio de Janeiro

Lat -22.89, Long -43.19 [estimated]

5.20am: Steam ordered on engines, windlass, capstans and pressure on cranes. 5.40am: Hove short to 1.5 shackles.

6.0am: Hands to stations shifting ship. 6.40am: Pilot on board. Weighed anchor and proceeded alongside Wharf.

7.55am: Ship secured No 10 Berth Commercial Quay. Stevedores (2 gangs 18 men, 1 gang 14 men) and 2 Foremen on board.

8.30am: Pilot left ship. Hands employed painting etc.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers. Training Classes Gun Drill and Rifle Drill.

10.0am: Warrant No 113 read.

Noon: Leave piped for Red Watch from 1.0pm till 10.0pm.

0.10pm: 10 Stevedores working cargo.

1.0pm: Liberty men landed.

4.0pm: Ceased work in Nos 1 and 5 holds. Evening Quarters. Exercised Fire Stations.

4.25pm: Liberty men landed.

6.0pm: Ceased working cargo for the night.

6.30pm: Patrol landed.

11.30pm: Patrol returned on board.


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4 April 1918

At Rio de Janeiro

Lat -22.89, Long -43.19

7.15am: 26 Stevedores, 4 Foremen on board.

9.0am: Private Jester RMLI left ship to join HMS “NEWCASTLE”.

9.30am - 10.30am: Stevedores ceased work for breakfast.

Noon: Leave piped for White Watch from 1.30 till 10.0pm.

1.30pm: Liberty men landed.

4.20pm: Ceased working cargo.

6.30pm: Officer and Patrol landed.

10.0pm: Liberty men returned. 10.40pm: Patrol returned on board.


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5 April 1918

At Rio de Janeiro

Lat -22.89, Long -43.19

6.30am: Lighter LD11 alongside.

7.15am: 24 Stevedores and 2 Foremen on board.

9.15am: Ship’s mail sent to “HIMALAYA” and mail for SNO Rio sent to “NEWCASTLE”.

am: Training Classes Marines, and Seamen - Boat exercise.

10.30am: 26 Stevedores came on board.

10.40am: Lighter LD11 cast off. 10.50am: Lighter came alongside.

11.20am: Training classes returned.

Noon: Leave piped for Blue Watch from 1.30 till 10.0pm.

1.15pm: Fireman Beasley, absentee from “Dunclutha” discharged to “Newcastle”. 1.30pm: Liberty men landed.

2.45pm: Swain, Steward from “Newcastle” arrived on board to remain for medical treatment.

3.45pm: 8 Signal ratings from “Himalaya” joined ship.

3.55pm: Liberty men landed.

4.20pm: Ceased working cargo.

6.30pm: Patrol landed.

8.30pm: Lieutenant (G) and Chief Armourer returned on board.

10.0pm: Liberty men returned.

10.50pm: Signalmen Car and Carter left ship for SS “Highland Watch” [listed here].

11.0pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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6 April 1918

At Rio de Janeiro

Lat -22.89, Long -43.19

6.0am: Hands employed painting and as requisite.

7.10am: 14 Stevedores and 1 Foreman on board.

9.30am - 10.30am: Stevedores ceased work for breakfast.

1.30pm: Liberty men landed.

3.0pm: 1 Lighter along Port side.

4.0pm: Liberty men landed. 4.20pm: Stevedores ceased work.

6.30pm: Officer and Patrol landed.

7.15pm: Night shift of Stevedores arrived. 15 men and 1 Foreman.

10.0pm: Liberty men returned.

11.30pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Weather mostly fine, noon temperature 80F]


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7 April 1918

At Rio de Janeiro

Lat -22.89, Long -43.19

1.0am: 15 Stevedores arrived on board.

4.30am: Ceased working cargo. Stevedores left ship.

6.0am: Hands employed cleaning down.

9.15am: Divisions and Divine Service.

10.0am: Roman Catholic Church party (22 men) landed, CPO Sewell in charge.

11.30am: RC Church Party returned.

Noon: Leave piped for White Watch from 1.0 till 10.0pm.

1.0pm: Liberty men landed.

1.40pm: Paymaster Dunnett from “Dunclutha” joined ship for passage to England.

4.10pm: Liberty men landed.

7.0pm: Officer and Patrol landed.

10.0pm: Liberty men returned.

11.45pm: Patrol returned.


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8 April 1918

At Rio de Janeiro

Lat -22.89, Long -43.19

6.0am: Hands employed painting and as requisite.

7.20am: 12 Stevedores came on board.

9.30am - 10.30am: Stevedores ceased work for breakfast.

Noon: Leave piped for Blue Watch from 1.30 till 10.0pm.

1.15pm: Liberty men landed.

2.0pm: Ceased working cargo. Stevedores left ship. Writer from “Dunclutha” joined ship for passage to England.

3.40pm: Pilot on board.

4.28pm: Left Wharf and proceeded to anchorage.

4.58pm: Let go Starboard Anchor in 9.75 fathoms; veered to 3.5 shackles. Anchor bearings: Enchardas [Enchadas] Island Jetty N26W, Fiscal Island Light N63W, Calhabouco Point S43W.

6.30pm: Officer and Patrol landed.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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9 April 1918

At Rio de Janeiro

Lat -22.90, Long -43.15 [estimated]

11.20pm: Ash boat alongside.

Noon: Leave piped for Red Watch from 3.30 till 10.0pm.

2.0pm: Lieutenant (G), Chief Gunner, Chief Armourer ashore on duty.

2.45pm: Lighter W25 alongside with gun and ammunition for SS “Woodville” [listed here].

3.0pm: Lieutenant (G) and Chief Gunner returned.

3.30pm: Private Stammers transferred to Admiral’s staff, for shore duties.

3.45pm: Chief Armourer returned.

4.0pm: Liberty men landed.

6.45pm: Patrol landed.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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10 April 1918

At Rio de Janeiro

Lat -22.90, Long -43.15

6.0am: Hands employed scrubbing decks.

7.45am: Lighter LD32 alongside. 14 Stevedores on board.

9.20am: Divisions and Prayers. Physical Drill. Guns’ Crews at Gun Drill. Remainder of Hands employed painting.

11.30am: Ceased working cargo on account of rain.

1.45pm: Lighter LA20 alongside. 2.0pm: Lighter LD32 cast off.

3.20pm: Lighter LD42 alongside and LD32 cast off.

3.30pm: Liberty men landed.

5.20pm: Lighters LD32 and LD42 left. Cargo complete. 5.35pm: Stevedores left ship.

6.20pm: Officers and Patrol landed.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1311 tons]


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11 April 1918

At Rio de Janeiro

Lat -22.90, Long -43.15

7.40am: Two coal lighters alongside, and 50 hands.

am: Training Classes - Seamanship. Marines - Rifle Drill.

4.0pm: Liberty men landed.

4.30pm: Completed coaling side pockets. Total received 190 tons. 4.35pm: Coal lighters cast off.

6.30pm: Patrol landed.

11.30pm: Patrol returned on board.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 1490 tons]


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12 April 1918

At Rio de Janeiro

Lat -22.90, Long -43.15

9.25am: Exercised General Quarters. 9.50am: Exercised Abandon Ship Stations.

11.0am: 1 Bag of Mails received.

Noon: Leave piped for Red Watch from 3.30 till 10.0pm.

3.30pm: Liberty men landed.

6.30pm: Officer and Patrol landed.

10.20pm: Liberty men returned on board.

11.20pm: Patrol and shore duty signalmen returned.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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13 April 1918

At Rio de Janeiro

Lat -22.90, Long -43.15

7.0am: Water boat “Charles Hue” alongside.

9.55am: Cutter away to SS “Woodville” with Lieutenant (G), Chief Gunner, Chief Armourer and 2 ratings.

10.55am: Water boat cast off. Total fresh water received 180 tons.

11.30am: Cutter returned with Lieutenant (G), Chief Gunner and Chief Armourer.

1.45pm: 15 Signal ratings joined ships of convoy.

3.45pm: 11 Signal ratings and 1 Steward left ship for HMS “Orvieto”. 2 casks of rum received on board.

4.0pm: 2 bags of confidential mail received.

5.15pm: 2 bags of mail received from “Orvieto”.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 13219 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs]


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14 April 1918

At Sea

Lat -23.09, Long -42.83

6.0am: Hands employed preparing ship for sea.

7.0am: Shortened in to 1.5 shackles.

7.30am: Up anchor. Helm and engines as requisite for leaving harbour. Draft: Forward 24’ 4”, Aft 26’ 6”.

8.7am: Passed boom followed by convoy:- Swinburn [probably Swinburne] (Commodore) [probably - word off edge of page], Trehawke, Nyanza, Chalister [listed here], Helmstock, Yonne [possibly this ship, which had several names], Scatwell [listed here], Wearpool [Wearpool (1) listed here], Westmoor, Queensland [listed here], Trevince [Trevince (1) listed here], Livetta, Fraser River [Fraser River (1) listed here], Smaland.

8.36am: Log streamed.

9.20am: Raza Island abeam.

10.2am: Convoy in formation, Course S73E, 8 knots. 3rd Degree of Vigilance.

10.25am: Divine Service.

11.17am: Maricas Island abeam, Distant 4 miles.

1.0pm: Increased to 52 revolutions.

4.0pm: Revs as requisite 50 - 53. Visibility 12 miles.

5.30pm: Altered course East. 5.38pm: Cape Frio bearing N45E.

6.0pm: Revs as requisite. Visibility 7 miles.

6.39pm: Cape Frio Light abeam, Distant 6.9 miles.

8.0pm: Visibility 6 miles.

Midnight: Revs 49 - 51.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 25.5 miles]

[Weather fine and quiet, noon temperature 80F, sea temperature 75F]


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15 April 1918

At Sea

Lat -22.68, Long -40.07

8.0am: Revs 50 - 52. Visibility 10 miles.

10.8am: Course ordered N39E.

10.25am: Increased to 10 knots altered course S65W to signal rear ships of convoy. 10.48am: Altered course N39E.

Noon: Visibility 10 miles.

0.24pm: Reduced to 7.5 knots. In station on Convoy.

1.49pm: Convoy altered course N42E.

4.0pm: Visibility 10 miles. 4.5pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised “Close WT Doors”. Night Defence Stations.

5.30pm: Clocks +1 hour to Mean Time 30th Meridian.

Midnight: Revs 50 - 52. Visibility 8 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 159 miles]


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16 April 1918

At Sea

Lat -20.17, Long -38.58

4.0am: Visibility 4 miles.

8.0am: Visibility 10 miles.

9.55am: Exercised General Quarters. 10.0am: Convoy commenced “Convoy” Zig Zag type III.

11.0am: Ceased Zig Zag.

11.25am: Exercised convoy in turning 4 points by flag signal “Q”. Training Classes - Seamanship.

1.41pm: Altered course N40E (Magnetic).

6.0pm: Revs 50 - 52. Visibility 10 miles.

8.0pm: Visibility 4 miles.

Midnight: Visibility 5 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: N28.5E, 175 miles]


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17 April 1918

At Sea

Lat -17.70, Long -37.24

7.4am: SS “Queensland” turned 16 points. 7.9am: Closed “Queensland” and ascertained her steering gear had been damaged, but repaired.

9.13am: Resumed Course N40E, in station.

9.46am: Exercised stations for being taken in tow.

10.6am: Exercised convoy in turning by siren signal and searchlight. 10.20am: Resumed Course N40E.

Noon: Visibility 12 miles.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Fire Stations. Night Defence Stations.

Midnight: Revs as requisite. Visibility 4-5 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: N27E, 166 miles]


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18 April 1918

At Sea

Lat -15.14, Long -36.05

6.51am: Increased to 10 knots, altered course S70W to close SS “SMALAND” to render Medical assistance to her.

7.20am: Away Starboard Cutter with Surgeon etc; Course and speed as requisite.

7.40am: Cutter returned and hoisted. 7.58am: Altered course N42E.

11.9am: Altered course N75E.

11.28am: Cutter away to “SMALAND” with medical requirements.

11.50am: Cutter returned and hoisted, altered course N42E.

0.55pm: Reduced to 54 revolutions.

4.0pm: Revs: 54. Keeping station on “SMALAND’S” starboard beam.

4.21pm: Closed “SMALAND”. 4.35pm: Cutter away to “Smaland”, course and speed as requisite.

4.47pm: Cutter returned with Surgeon. Proceeded N43E, 10 knots.

8.0pm: Maintaining station astern of Convoy.

Midnight: Visibility 4 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: N25.5E, 170.5 miles]


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19 April 1918

At Sea

Lat -12.25, Long -34.72

4.0am: Revs as requisite. Visibility 6 miles.

7.32am: Stopped. Cutter away to “SMALAND” to bring off Sick Berth Steward etc, course and speed various.

7.57am: Boat returned and hoisted. Resumed Course N43E, 10 knots.

10.0am: Exercised Immediate Action.

4.0am: Resumed station ahead of convoy. Reduced to 53 revs. Visibility 12 miles.

5.35pm: Commenced to swing ship for Deviation. 5.42pm: Resumed Course N47E. Increased to 10 knots.

5.35pm [should probably be 6.35pm]: In station Course N46E.

8.0pm: Visibility 5 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: N24E, 190 miles]

[Weather fine and quiet, noon air and sea temperature 80F]


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20 April 1918

At Sea

Lat -9.64, Long -33.27

6.45am: Convoy increased to 7.5 knots.

8.0am: Visibility 10 miles.

9.0am: Hands employed scrubbing decks.

10.3am: Exercised Convoy in altering course together.

11.0am: Quarters Clean Guns.

11.15am: Finished tactics. Resumed course and speed.

Noon: Visibility 12 miles.

6.30am: Exercised Convoy in turning 2 points, by sound signal. 6.46pm: Resumed course N43E. 7.0pm: Convoy reduced speed to 7 knots.

8.0pm: Revs as requisite. Visibility 4 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: N29E, 179 miles]


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21 April 1918

At Sea

Lat -6.92, Long -31.99

4.0am: Visibility 4 miles.

6.18am: Convoy increased to 7.5 knots.

7.15am: Altered course N53E to regain station.

7.26am: Altered course N42E. Barquentine sighted bearing N26W Westbound.

8.0am: Visibility 10 miles.

9.20am: SS “CHALISTER” stopped to examine engine defect. 9.35am: Divisions. Convoy reduced to 7 knots.

10.23am: Convoy proceeded at 7.5 knots with “CHALISTER”.

10.30am: Divine Service.

1.30pm: Convoy altered course N39E (Magnetic).

4.0pm: Revs as requisite. Visibility 10 miles. 4.5pm: Evening Quarters and Night Defence Stations.

Midnight: Revs as requisite. Visibility 4 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: N25.5E, 183 miles]


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22 April 1918

At Sea

Lat -4.14, Long -31.12

5.30am: Sighted 3 masted barque bearing NxW steering NE.

8.0am: Revs as requisite. Visibility 8 miles.

9.40am: Articles of War and Returns of Court Martial read.

10.0am: Exercised “Convoy” Zig Zag type III.

11.0am: Ceased Zig-Zag. Training Classes - Gunnery and Signals.

Noon: Revs 52. Visibility 12 miles.

8.0pm: Convoy reduced speed to 7 knots. Visibility during squalls 5 miles.

11.30pm: Visibility during squalls 0.5-1 mile.

Midnight: Visibility 3 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: N18E, 175 miles]

[Rain during evening, heavy at midnight]


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23 April 1918

At Sea

Lat -1.27, Long -30.87

8.0am: Visibility 5 miles.

Noon: Visibility various 2 to 8 miles.

4.0pm: Visibility during squalls 2-8 miles.

6.0pm: Visibility during squalls half mile.

8.0pm: Visibility 6-8 miles.

Midnight: Visibility 4 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: N3E, 173 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Rain until late evening]


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24 April 1918

At Sea

Lat 1.43, Long -30.35

4.0am: Visibility 3 miles.

5.20am: Schooner sighted bearing N50W, southbound.

10.0am: Exercised convoy in Zig Zagging Type III “Convoy”.

11.0am: Ceased Zig Zag. Training classes Gunnery and Signals.

Noon: Visibility 10-12 miles.

0.21pm: Altered course N27E. Convoy ordered to altere course N29E (Magnetic).

2.0pm: Clocks advanced 1 hour, set to Mean Time 15th Meridian.

8.0pm: Visibility 8 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: N11E, 164 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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25 April 1918

At Sea

Lat 4.00, Long -29.96

[Nothing happening today, all log entries shown as example]

4.0am: Visibility 0.5-1 mile.

8.0am: Visibility 6 miles.

9.30am: Divisions and Prayers.

10.26am: Log hauled in and cleared. 10.30am: Log streamed.

Noon: Visibility 10 miles.

0.5pm: Log hauled in and cleared. 0.7pm: Log streamed.

4.0pm: Visibility 8 miles. 4.5pm: Evening Quarters and Night Defence Stations.

8.0pm: Visibility 3 miles.

Midnight: Visibility 8 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: N9E, 156 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Heavy rain in early am]


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26 April 1918

At Sea

Lat 6.52, Long -29.68

4.0am: Visibility 4 miles.

8.0am: Visibility 7 miles.

10.0am: Exercised “Immediate Action”.

10.39am: Exercised convoy in altering course together, by flag signal.

11.22am: Resumed course N29E.

4.0pm: Revs 50. Visibility 10 miles

8.0pm: Visibility 4 miles.

Midnight: Visibility 6 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: N6E, 158 miles]


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27 April 1918

At Sea

Lat 9.13, Long -29.38

8.0am: Visibility 8 miles.

10.10am: Exercised Convoy in altering course by Compass Signal.

10.50am: Exercise completed. Convoy altered course N32E (Magnetic).

11.45am - 11.50am: SS Westmoor stopped to examine machinery.

11.50am: Altered course W0.5N, 10 knots to examine steamer bearing NxW.

Noon: Visibility 12 miles.

0.15pm: Spoke British SS “El Uraguayo” [El Uruguayo listed here] bound for Buenos Ayres.

0.22pm: Altered course NE to regain station ahead of Convoy.

0.53pm: Altered course N32E reduced to 45 revs: in station on Convoy. 1.17pm: Increased to 49 revs.

4.0pm: Revs 48.5. Visibility 10 miles.

Midnight: Revs 48.5. Visibility 2 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: N6E, 158 miles]


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28 April 1918

At Sea

Lat 11.71, Long -28.79

4.0am: Visibility 8 miles

7.30am: Dress of the Day No VIII’s.

9.30am: Divisions. 10.30am: Church.

Noon: Visibility 9 miles.

0.11pm: Altered course N29E to keep station on convoy. 0.35pm: Resumed course N31E.

6.0pm: Reduced to 45 revs. Convoy reduced to 6 knots.

8.0pm: Visibility 6 miles.

Midnight: Visibility 2 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: N13E, 159 miles]

[Weather mostly cloudy, north easterly wind force 3, noon temperature 76F, sea temperature 73F]


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29 April 1918

At Sea

Lat 14.13, Long -28.35

4.0am: Revs 46. Visibility 4 miles.

8.20am: “Queensland” stopped to adjust engines.

8.50am: Convoy increased to 5 knots. 9.5am: Commenced “Convoy” Zig Zag.

9.50am: “Chalister” stopped to adjust engines.

10.27am: “Trevince” stopped to adjust engines. 10.28am: “Queensland” resumed course and speed.

11.29am: Reduced to 39 revs. Training Classes at Gunnery and Rifle Drill.

Noon: Visibility 10 miles.

0.10pm: “Chalister” resumed course and speed. 0.20pm: “Trevince” resumed course and speed.

1.45pm: Convoy altered course N27E (Magnetic).

4.0pm: “Trevince” and Chalister regained station in Convoy.

8.0pm: Ceased zig zag. Speed of Convoy 6 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: N10.5E, 147 miles]


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30 April 1918

At Sea

Lat 16.47, Long -28.18

4.0am: Visibility 2 miles.

6.0am: Commenced Convoy Zig Zag.

6.30am: Brazilian steamer sighted bearing NxW steering SSW.

8.0am: Visibility 10 miles.

1.50pm: Altered course N40E. Convoy altered course N41E (Magnetic).

4.5pm: Evening Quarters and Night Defence Stations.

8.0pm: Ceased Zig Zag. Visibility 4 miles.

9.0pm: Altered course N58E. Convoy altered course N59E (Magnetic).

Midnight: Visibility 7 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: N6E, 122 miles]

[Weather mostly overcast, noon temperature 74F, sea temperature 70F]



LOGS FOR MAY 1918


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[Cover of Copy of Log for May 1918, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in, addressed to The Admiralty, signed by Captain (as before), dated 4th June 1918]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]


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1 May 1918

At Sea

Lat 18.45, Long -27.00

1.5am: Altered course N55E to keep station.

6.0am: Commenced Convoy Zig Zag Type III.

7.20am: Steamer sighted bearing SSW.

7.30am: Challenged, reply correct, HMS “Almanzora”, with convoy.

9.15am: 55 revs, altered course N85E to close “Almanzora”.

9.54am: Altered course N10W to regain position. 10.0am: Convoy altered course 8 points to Port to avoid “Almanzora’s” convoy.

11.20am: Resumed course N55E straight course ahead of convoy.

Noon: Commenced Convoy Zig Zag Type III.

4.0pm: Visibility 10 miles.

6.0pm: Convoy altered course to N81E (Magnetic).

8.0pm: Ceased Zig Zag. Convoy altered course N59E (Magnetic).

Midnight: Visibility 2 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 123 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Rendezvous N39.5E, 355 miles]


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2 May 1918

At Sea

Lat 20.20, Long -25.46

5.0am: Commenced Convoy Zig Zag.

8.0am: Visibility 8 miles.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers.

am: Training Classes - Seamanship.

Noon: Revolutions 42 - 44.

6.0pm: Convoy altered course N81E (Magnetic).

8.0pm: Ceased Zig Zag.

9.0pm: Altered course N55E.

11.45pm: Exercised General Quarters. War Alarms rung.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 137.5 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Rendezvous N39E, 214 miles]


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3 May 1918

At Sea

Lat 21.93, Long -23.94

4.0am: Visibility 8 miles

5.0am: Convoy commenced to Zig Zag.

8.0am: Visibility 12 miles.

10.0am: Ceased Zig Zag. Speed of convoy 5 knots.

10.53am: Altered course N57E. Ships in convoy rearranged.

Noon: Revs 36 - 50. Visibility 10 miles.

2.0pm: Commenced Convoy Zig Zag.

4.48pm: Convoy ceased Zig Zag and altered course N65E (Magnetic).

5.2pm: Convoy altered course 8 points to Port. 5.12pm: Convoy altered course 8 point to Port, Course S67W.

6.48pm: Convoy altered course 8 points to Port. 6.55pm: Convoy altered course 8 points to Port. Course N67E.

8.0am: Lat DR 22 14.5 N, Long Observed 23 45 W. Visibility 8 miles.

10.30pm: Heavy storm from the Westward.

Midnight: Visibility various.

[Course and Distance made good: N40E, 135 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Rendezvous N39.5E, 79 miles]


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4 May 1918

At Sea

Lat 23.25, Long -22.82

4.0am: Visibility 2 miles.

5.30am: Altered course N40E to take up station ahead of convoy.

5.45am: Challenged by HMS “MOREA” with convoy, bearing SW.

6.0am: Resumed Course N67E. 6.25am: Convoy altered course N27E.

6.40pm: Convoy stopped engines to allow Eastern portion to join.

7.42pm: Convoy proceeded at 5 knots. Course N27E (Magnetic).

8.4am: Stopped. Cutter proceeded to “Morea”,

8.40am: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded N18E, 10 knots, to pick up Convoy.

10.15am - 10.58am: Courses as requisite to intercept SS “Allegreta”.

11.1am: Convoy commenced Convoy Zig-Zag Type III.

11.6am: Cutter proceeded to “Allegreta” with 1 signalman.

11.25am: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded N44E, 65 Revs. 11.45am: Courses Various.

0.50pm: Cutter proceeded to Brazilian SS “Atalaia” to transfer AB Curwood for convoy signal duties.

1.14pm: Cutter hoisted. 1.30pm: Proceeded N40E, 65 revs to pick up convoy. 1.50pm: Altered course N27E.

3.10pm: Course as requisite while passing through convoy.

4.0pm: Course N27E.

8.0pm: Convoy ceased Zig-Zag.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 108 miles]


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5 May 1918

At Sea

Lat 26.03, Long -22.50

6.0am: Convoy commenced to Zig-Zag.

1.20pm: Convoy altered course N29E (Magnetic).

4.21pm: Altered course S45W to close SS “Queensland”.

4.58pm: Resumed Course N29E.

5.25pm: Commenced Zig-Zag 1 point type III.

6.0pm: Convoy altered course N51E. Revolutions 65. SS “Queensland” 5 miles astern of station.

10.10pm: Flashes resembling gunfire observed bearing SWxW, SS “Cento” reported having fired at periscope of a submarine.

11.30pm: 2nd Degree of Vigilance.

Midnight: Altered course N51E.

[Course and Distance made good: N5E, 168 miles]

[Weather mostly fine and quiet, noon temperature 69F, sea temperature 66F]


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6 May 1918

At Sea

Lat 28.82, Long -22.07

1.20am: Altered course N29E. 1.38am: Full speed altered course N30W to avoid sailing vessel.

[Various changes of course from 1.44am to 4.30am]

4.44am: Altered course N7E, commenced Zig Zag.

5.57am: Convoy altered course N33E (Magnetic).

1.22pm: Gibraltar section of Convoy parted company with SS “Trevince” in charge.

2.0pm: Convoy altered course N11E (Magnetic).

8.0pm: Convoy altered course N30E (Magnetic).

9.0pm: Convoy ceased Zig Zag.

[Course and Distance made good: N8E, 168.5 miles]


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7 May 1918

At Sea

Lat 31.58, Long -21.52

4.0am: Increased speed to 56 Revs: Commenced Zig Zag 2 points type IV.

5.0am: Convoy commenced to Zig-Zag (Convoy type III).

6.28am: Convoy altered course N49E (Magnetic). Increased speed to 7.5 knots.

7.25am: Steamer sighted bearing S60E.

am: Training Classes - Seamanship.

1.5pm: Convoy altered course N29E (Magnetic).

1.30pm: Clocks advanced 1 hour; set to GMT.

6.0pm: Convoy altered course 2 points to Port.

9.0pm: Convoy altered course N29E (Magnetic). Reduced speed to 7 knots.

10.0pm: Ceased Zig Zag.

[Course and Distance made good: N10E, 167 miles]


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8 May 1918

At Sea

Lat 34.37, Long -21.09

4.0am: Convoy commenced to Zig-Zag.

8.50am: Sailing vessel sighted bearing WxN, distant 12 miles.

am: Acting Sub Lieutenant David M Baker RNR logged for leaving the Fore bridge, while Officer of the Middle Watch, at 4.10 am, without being properly relieved by Officer of the Morning Watch.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Fire Stations. Night Defence Stations.

6.0pm: Convoy altered course N49E (Magnetic).

10.0pm: Convoy altered course N29E. Ceased Zig-Zag.

[Course and Distance made good: N7E, 168.5 miles]


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9 May 1918

At Sea

Lat 37.27, Long -20.22

4.0am: Convoy commenced to Zig-Zag.

9.30am: Divisions and Prayers.

11.0am: RMLI Detachment paraded in Marching order.

11.20am: One Smoke Box expended for practice purposes.

0.30pm: Log found to be running slow 7% and replaced.

0.55pm: SS “Pentaur” [listed here as Volumnia (2)] and “Scatwell” stopped for engines repairs. 1.0pm: Convoy reduced speed to 6.5 knots.

1.7pm: “Pentaur” resumed course and speed.

2.0pm: Altered course N57E to intercept steamer bearing N10E.

2.15pm: British SS Ardgarry bound for Gibraltar allowed to proceed.

2.30pm: Pentaur and Scatwell in station in convoy. 2.40pm: Resumed station on convoy.

6.0pm: Convoy altered course N7E (Magnetic).

10.0pm: Convoy altered course N29E (Magnetic). Ceased Zig Zag. Reduced speed to 6 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: N14E, 179 miles]

[Weather mostly fine, noon temperature 63F, sea temperature 60F]


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10 May 1918

At Sea

Lat 39.57, Long -19.63

4.0am: Convoy commenced to Zig-Zag.

6.0am: Convoy altered course N51E (Magnetic). 6.25am: Convoy increased speed to 6.5 knots.

2.5pm: Convoy altered course 2 points to Port.

6.0pm: Convoy altered course N1E (magnetic).

6.7pm: Cutter proceeded to SS “Westmoor” with orders.

6.22pm: Cutter hoisted. Proceeded on course and speed.

7.10pm: Smoke sighted bearing SW.

9.0pm: Convoy ceased Zig-Zag.

10.0pm: Convoy altered course 2 points to Starboard.

[Course and Distance made good: N11.5E, 141 miles]

[Weather rather squally, with rain at times]


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11 May 1918

At Sea

Lat 41.82, Long -18.90

4.0am: Convoy commenced to Zig-Zag.

6.0am: Convoy altered course N51E (Magnetic). 6.15am: Convoy increased speed to 7 knots.

6.30am: Steamer sighted bearing S30E.

9.0am: Steamer sighted bearing ExN steering South.

9.30am: SS “Cento” ordered to take station on Starboard beam of SS “Westmore” [Westmoor].

1.45pm: Convoy reduced speed to 6 knots. 1.48pm: Convoy altered course N30E (Magnetic).

4.53pm: Course and speed as requisite for closing SS “Queensland”.

5.43pm: Cutter proceeded to “Queensland” with orders.

5.58pm: Boat returned and hoisted. Proceeded N49E, Zig Zag 1 point type III, 77 revs to get in station.

7.50pm: In station on Convoy. Commenced Convoy Zig Zag. Reduced speed to 50 Revs. 8.0pm: Convoy increased speed to 7 knots.

10.0pm: Ceased Zig Zag. Convoy altered course N30E (Magnetic).

[Course and Distance made good: N15E, 145.5 miles]


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12 May 1918

At Sea

Lat 44.43, Long -17.63

4.0am: Convoy commenced to Zig-Zag.

6.0am: Convoy altered course N52E (Magnetic).

9.30am: Divisions. 10.15am: Divine Service.

Noon: 1st Degree of Vigilance.

2.0pm: Convoy altered course N76E (Magnetic).

6.0pm: Convoy altered course 2 points to Starboard. Course as requisite to close SS “Queensland”.

7.37pm: Regained station ahead of Convoy Course S85E.

8.0pm: Misty weather. Visibility 2 miles.

8.30pm: Ceased Zig-Zag. Convoy reduced speed to 6.5 knots.

10.0pm: Convoy altered course 2 points to Port.

[Course and Distance made good: N19.5E, 166.5 miles]


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13 May 1918

At Sea

Lat 45.83, Long -14.76

4.0am: Convoy commenced to Zig-Zag.

6.0am: Convoy altered course 2 points to Port. Commenced a wide Zig-Zag ahead of convoy.

9.35am: Convoy increased to 7 knots. 10.0am: Convoy altered course N76E (Magnetic).

11.50am: SS “Swinburn” [Swinburne] and “Wearpool” and SS “Oliva” and “Westmoor” exchanged positions in convoy.

1.45pm: Convoy increased speed to 7.5 knots.

3.0pm: Convoy reduced speed to 6.5 knots.

4.40pm: Convoy increased speed to 7 knots.

7.0pm: Convoy altered course S86E (Magnetic).

8.15pm: Convoy altered course 2 points to Port.

9.5pm: Sighted and exchanged signals with ships of escort, bearing N20W.

10.0pm: Ceased Zig-Zag.

[Course and Distance made good: N54E, 143 miles]

[Misty for part of the day, noon temperature 57F, sea temperature 54F]


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14 May 1918

At Sea

Lat 47.27, Long -11.32

4.0am: Convoy commenced to Zig Zag.

4.50am: Sighted and challenged convoy escort bearing WxS.

7.15am: Hauled out of line to communicate with escort.

7.27am: Cutter proceeded to P67.

7.40am: Boat returned. Course and speed as requisite to regain position in convoy.

1.0pm: Clocks advanced 1 hour. Set to BST [British Summer Time].

3.0pm: Convoy altered course N66E (Magnetic).

3.20pm: Steamer sighted bearing SExS, steering ENE.

7.0pm: Convoy altered course 2 points to Port.

10.0pm: Convoy altered course N68E (Magnetic).

11.0pm: Ceased Zig Zag.

[Course and Distance made good: N59E, 166 miles]


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15 May 1918

At Sea

Lat 49.00, Long -8.30

4.0am: Convoy commenced to Zig Zag.

6.0am: Convoy altered course 2 points to Starboard.

6.18am: Steamer sighed bearing N0.5W.

9.10am: Convoy altered course N71E (Magnetic).

3.30pm: Destroyers sighted bearing WNW.

4.0pm: Increased speed to 77 revs and altered course towards Destroyers. Course and speed as requisite while receiving depatches, by buoy, from HMS “Lance”.

4.35pm: Took up station in Convoy. Parted company with East bound ships of convoy.

4.40pm: Convoy altered course N40E (Magnetic). Speed 8 knots.

8.0pm: Convoy altered course 2 points to Starboard.

10.0pm: Bishops Rock Light sighted bearing S65E.

10.40pm: Round Island Light sighted bearing S70E.

11.0pm: Convoy altered course 2 points to Port.

[Course and Distance made good: N49E, 160 miles]


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16 May 1918

At Sea

Lat 51.36, Long -4.08

0.3am: Parted company with convoy. Speed 15 knots, zig zag 2 points type III. 0.5am: Bishop’s Rock Light bearing S20.5E. Round Island light S41E.

2.0am: Zig Zag 1 point type III.

4.0am: Zig Zag 2 points type III. 4.30am: Zig Zag 2 points type IV.

5.30am: Altered course S88E.

7.45am: Lundy Island sighted bearing S70E.

8.44am: Altered course N86E.

10.0am: Lundy Island abeam, distant 8 miles.

10.23am: Altered course S71E.

10.40am: Helwick Light Vessel abeam bearing N19E.

Noon: Visibility 2-5 miles.

1.0pm: Nast [Nash] Point Lighthouse bearing N87E.

1.31pm: Altered course S67E. 1.40pm: In PVs. 1.45pm: Nash Point abeam distant 3.5 miles.

2.5pm: Altered course towards Pilot vessel.

2.40pm: Nash Point N22E distant 4 miles. Stopped to pick up Avonmouth Pilot. 2.45pm: Proceeded under Pilot’s directions. Course S80E, 15 knots.

3.10pm: Breaksea Light vessel abeam. Log hauled in.

3.55pm: Flatholm Island abeam.

4.5pm: General Quarters (Return stores).

5.52pm: Anchored off Portishead Point. 3.5 shackles.

5.55pm: Motor boat proceeded to Avonmouth for mails. 7.0pm: Anchor bearings, Ship’s head W0.5S: Portishead Dock Pier S29W, Dennys Rock beacon N18W, South Pier Avonmouth S88E: Deviation 0.5 degrees W.

8.45pm: Motor boat alongside with 25 bags of mails.

11.0pm: Proceeded to Avonmouth Docks under Pilots orders. Tugs Belle of Bristol and Victor in attendance.

11.30pm: Entered lock. Draught 22’ 4” forward, 24’ 2” Aft. Ship berthed at No 16 Transit Shed.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 254 miles]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 354 tons]


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17 May 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71 [estimated]

7.0am: Breakfast. Leave piped for Port Watch from Noon until noon 24th May. Dress No 3 caps and covers.

8.0am: Stevedores commenced discharging cargo.

9.0am: Lieutenant Cole RN left ship.

9.30am: Warrant No 14 read.

1.30pm: Hands mustered for Payment.

2.0pm: Hands employed as requisite.

3.15pm: No 1 Hold finished.

4.30pm: Leave for second part of Starboard Watch until 7.0am.

5.0pm: Stevedores ceased work.

8.20pm: 2 Engineer Officers joined ship from RNB Devonport.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 61 miles]


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18 May 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

5.0am: Paravane chain taken ashore to be tested.

7.0am: Liberty men returned.

8.0am: Hands employed as requisite. Stevedores commenced working cargo.

11.30am: AP Donnatt left ship for RNB Devonport.

Noon: Leave piped for first part Starboard Watch from 1.0pm till 7.0am.

0.30pm: No 6 Hold finished.

1.0pm: Liberty men landed. 6 Bags confidential mail sent ashore.

2.12pm: 4 ratings joined ship from RNB Devonport.

3.30pm: No 5 Hold finished.

4.30pm: Liberty men landed. 5.0pm: Stevedores ceased work.


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19 May 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

9.0am: Hands employed clearing up decks.

9.30am: Divisions and Prayers. 10.0am: Roman Catholic Church Party landed.

Noon: Leave piped for second part of Watch from 1.0pm till 7.0am.

0.45pm: Roman Catholic Church party returned. 1.0pm: Liberty men landed.

4.30pm and 6.0pm: Liberty men landed.

[Weather fine, noon temperature 71F]


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20 May 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

7.45am: Hands employed as requisite.

1.0pm: Leave for first part of Starboard Watch till 7.0am.

1.15pm: 1 Signal rating joined ship from RNB Devonport.

4.30pm: Liberty men landed. Engineers shore party ceased work.


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21 May 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

6.0am: SS “Scatwell” temporarily made fast alongside ship.

7.0am: Liberty men returned.

8.0am: Hands employed as requisite. Stevedores commenced working cargo, Holds No 3 and 4.

9.0am: SS “Scatwell” cast off.

10.0am: Hands employed unreeving bottom lines and as requisite.

11.30am: 1 Writer PO discharged to RNB Portsmouth.

1.30pm: Hands employed as requisite. Mail for HMS “Macedonia” sent ashore to NTO [Naval Transport Office].

4.0pm: Leave for second part Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Received 5 bags of mails for West Africa.

5.0pm: Stevedores ceased work.

9.25pm: Corporal Thompson RMLI returned to ship from Deal.


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22 May 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

8.0am: Stevedores commenced work.

9.0am: 7 Engine room ratings joined ship from HMS “Eagle”.

10.30am: Motor boat sent to Contractors for repairs.

3.30pm: Received 10 bags of mails for transmission.

4.0pm: Leave for first part Starboard Watch till 6.30am.

4.30pm: Duty hands employed taking in vegetable stores.

6.0pm: Liberty men landed.

6.40pm: Received 1 bag of mails for Dakar and 1 bag of confidential books for “Ebro”.

8.30pm: Stevedores ceased work.

9.30pm: 1 Sick Berth Steward joined ship.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 18010 lbs]


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23 May 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

5.55am: Fore Truck struck by lightning.

9.0am: Commenced coaling side pockets.

0.30pm: Hands employed taking in stores.

4.0pm: Leave piped for second part of Watch from 4.30 till 7.0am. Lieutenant Fletcher RNR joined ship.

4.30pm: Liberty men landed. 5.0pm: Ceased coaling.

6.0pm: Liberty men landed.

8.30pm: Stevedores ceased work.

10.20pm: 3 Ordinary Seamen joined ship from RNB Chatham.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 24668 lbs]


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24 May 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

7.0am: Various shore parties working on board.

7.45am: Hands employed taking in stores.

8.0am: Commenced coaling, and discharging cargo.

Noon: Port Watch returned from leave.

0.20pm: All cargo discharged from No 3 Hold.

1.0pm: Hands employed taking in stores and ammunition.

3.0pm: Received 32 bags of mails for West Africa.

4.0pm: Leave for Starboard Watch until 7.0am.

4.35pm: Leave piped for first part Port Watch from 6.0pm till 7.0am.

5.30pm: 1 OS joined ship from RNB Chatham

6.0pm: Liberty men landed.

8.15pm: Ceased coaling.


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25 May 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

8.0am: Commenced coaling side pockets.

9.0am: Hands employed taking in provisions.

Noon: Leave piped for Starboard Watch from 2.0pm till noon 29th.

1.30pm: 2 Ratings discharged to Stonehouse Hospital. Sick Berth Steward Grasby discharged to RNB Chatham.

3.30pm: Ceased coaling Port side.

6.15pm: Pilot on board. Cast off and shifted ship.

6.30pm: Starboard Quarter rope carried away. Tugs in attendance “Victor” and “Avonmouth” forward, “Bristolian” [mentioned here] aft.

6.55pm: Let go Port anchor. 7.15pm: Finished with tugs and moored up alongside North Wall.


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26 May 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71 [estimated]

8.0am: 1 Cook, 6 Stokers joined ship from HMS “Eagle”.

10.0am: Divisions and Divine Service.

Noon: Leave piped for first part Port Watch from 1.30pm to 7.0am.

1.30pm: Liberty men landed.


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27 May 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

6.0am: Staff Surgeon JR Kay-Moud RNVR for passage to Sierra Leone.

8.0am: Commenced coaling.

10.20am: 2 ratings discharged to Hospital.

2.0pm: AB Whittaker returned from Convoy signal duties. Fleet Surgeon Osborne RN joined ship for passage.

3.0pm: Lieutenant [blank].

3.40pm: 27 bags of mails received for transmission.

4.30pm: Sub Lieutenant Morrison RNVR joined ship for passage.

5.0pm: Liberty men landed. Ceased coaling.

5.45pm: Lieutenant Claudet RMLI, Midshipman Mordaunt Smith RNR and 1 Private RMLI joined ship for passage.

9.15pm: Reverend Irvine joined ship.

9.30pm: 2 officers joined ship for passage.


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28 May 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

8.0am: Resumed coaling.

8.15am: 1 Fireman joined ship from HMS “Eagle”.

4.0pm: Leave for first part of Port Watch.

4.15pm: Second part Port Watch commenced to coal No 3 hold.

5.0pm: Liberty men landed.

5.35pm: 2 signal ratings joined ship from RNB Chatham.

6.30pm: Ceased coaling Port side.

8.0pm: Ceased coaling Starboard side.


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29 May 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

8.0am: Resumed coaling.

2.30pm: Received 11 bags of mails.

3.0pm: Water received 39,450 gallons.

5.0pm: Leave for Port Watch until 6.0am.

7.30pm: Finished coaling Port side.

9.0pm: Shore party ceased work.

10.30pm: Night coaling party commenced work.


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30 May 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

6.0am: Liberty men returned. Night coaling party ceased work.

6.40am: Day coaling party commenced work.

8.0am: Ceased coaling. Hands employed as requisite.

8.25am: Pilot on board.

8.50am: Weighed Port anchor, unmoored and proceeded to Royal Edward Dry Dock.

10.10am: Dock closed. Commenced to pump out dock - clean down ship’s bottom.

11.30am: AB Best returned from Convoy Signal Duties.

Noon: Leave piped for Starboard Watch from 1.0pm till 7.0am.

1.0pm: Liberty men landed.

1.15pm: 11 ratings joined ship.

4.0pm: Liberty men landed.

9.0pm: Rounds.


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31 May 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

8.15am: 2 Stokers joined ship from HMS “Eagle”.

9.30am: 50 Seamen and 24 Marines landed for Route March.

11.0am: Mails for Sierra Leone arrived on board.

11.30am: Sub Lieutenant J Hamilton RNR left ship for RNB Chatham.

11.40am: Landing party returned.

1.0pm: Leave for Port Watch until Midnight Sunday [on this Friday].

1.30pm: Hands employed stowing cable etc.

3.0pm: 4 Firemen discharged ashore.

4.0pm: Leave piped for POs second part Starboard Watch 4.0pm till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Liberty men landed.

5.35pm: 1 Bandsman RM from Eastney Barracks joined ship for passage to HMS “Bacchante”.

6.0pm: Liberty men landed.

8.0pm: Ship afloat in dock. Proceeded out of dock to former berth.

10.0pm: Ship secured alongside North Wall. Engineer Sub Lieutenant Harrington RNR joined ship.

10.15pm: 2 Stokers joined ship for passage.


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[Log page not filled in]



LOGS FOR JUNE 1918


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[Cover of Copy of Log for June 1918, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in, addressed to The Admiralty, signed by Captain (as before), dated July 1918]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]


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1 June 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

7.45am: Hands employed preparing to coal.

8.30am: Coaling resumed.

Noon: Coaling completed.

1.0pm: Hands employed clearing up decks.

1.45pm: Leading Signalman Grainger, Trimmer Simple discharged to Devonport, Trimmer Daulton to “Eagle”.

2.10pm: Trimmers Glen and Don discharged ashore.

3.0pm: Leave for first part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm, POs till 7.0am.

4.0pm: Received 17 bags of mails for West Africa.

4.30pm: Liberty men landed.

5.50pm: Liberty men landed. 1 Bugler RMLI joined ship for passage.

7.0pm: 27 ratings joined ship, from RNB Portsmouth, for passage.

9.30pm: Engineer Sub Lieutenant Thaine joined ship from Portsmouth.

10.0pm: Liberty men returned.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 11648 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2276 tons]


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2 June 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

10.20am: 2 Roman Catholics landed for church.

11.50am: 2 Roman Catholics returned.

Noon: Leave for second part Starboard Watch till 10.0pm, also for badge men and PO’s Natives until 7.0am.

1.0pm: Liberty men landed.

Midnight: Port Watch returned from long leave.


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3 June 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

5.55am: Signalman Protheroe returned from Convoy signal duties.

7.0am: Warrant No 115 read.

7.20am: Trimmer Cassidy discharged to Devonport under escort.

9.0am: Hands employed taking in stores.

9.45am: Engineer Sub Lieutenant Stoneham left ship. Hands employed cleaning ship and as requisite.

10.0am: Received 15 bags of mails for West Africa.

10.40am: Mr Gardener Warrant Electrician left ship.

1.15pm: Leave for Watchkeepers till 6.0pm.

3.40pm: 2 Petty Officers, and 2 Leading Stokers joined ship for passage.

4.0pm: Received 16 bags of mails for transmission.

10.0pm: Mr Worral, Warrant Engineer joined ship for passage to HMS “Britannia”.


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4 June 1918

At Avonmouth to Sea

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

6.0am: Prisoner’s escort returned from Devonport.

7.45am: Hands employed scrubbing decks etc.

10.0am: Divisions and Prayers. Reverend Irvine left ship.

11.0am: Received 14 bags of mails for Sierra Leone.

2.0pm: Cast off, and proceeded out of harbour under Pilot’s orders. Tugs in attendance, “Bristolian” aft, “Victor” and “Belle” forward.

2.38pm: Entered lock; cast off after tug.

3.10pm: Left lock. Helm and engines as requisite.

3.20pm: Speed 13 knots, proceeded down channel. General Quarters: ammunition supplied to guns.

3.38pm: Blacknore Point abeam.

4.35pm: Monkstone Light bearing N20W.

4.42pm: Flatholm Light abeam, altered course S78W.

4.55pm: Evening Quarters and Night Defence Stations. Exercised Abandon Ship and Fire Stations.

5.16pm: Let go Starboard anchor in Barry Roads, to await escort. Veered to 3.5 shackles. Anchor bearings: Barry Pier N33W, Flatholm Light House S67E, Breaksea Light House S50W. Ship’s Head S80E, Deviation 1 degree W.

6.0pm: OS Ratley [?] RNVR, injured while supplying ammunition, sent ashore, under charge of surgeon and Agent, to Hospital.

6.20pm: Escort arrived, proceeded to sea. Course S60W, 15 knots, 1st Degree of Vigilance.

6.38pm: Stopped to hoist out PVs.

6.52pm: Starboard PV damaged and hoisted in.

7.33pm: 15 knots.

7.49pm: Nash Point abeam distant 3 miles.

8.6pm: PVs out. Commenced Zig Zag 2 points type [number off edge of page].

8.48pm: Scarweather Light Vessel abeam, log 21.3, distant 5.5 miles.

9.19pm: Log in Working order.

10.55pm: Lundy Island bearing S22W, Helwick Light Vessel bearing [off edge of page]. 11.0pm: Altered course S83W.

11.30pm: Lundy Island abeam log 59.4, distant 12 miles.


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5 June 1918

At Sea

Lat 50.30, Long -8.42

8.0am: Altered course S85W.

11.50am: Sighted convoy bearing West.

1.11pm: Eased down, in PV’s, Port PV damaged.

1.39pm: Resumed course S85W, 15 knots, zig zag 2 points type III.

2.0pm: Escort parted company, zig zag 2 points type IV.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters and Night defence. 4.10pm: Exercised collision stations.

7.0pm: Altered course S65W, log 116.3.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 235 miles]

[Misty at times, light winds, noon temperature 64F, sea temperature 58F]


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6 June 1918

At Sea

Lat 47.08, Long -14.28

10.0am: Divisions and Prayers. 10.5am: Physical drill and Loader.

10.15am: Hands employed scraping decks.

11.30am: Ceased zig zagging 2 points type IV. 11.32am: Commenced new type of zig zag ship swinging 45 degrees each side of course.

2.40pm: Altered course S69W.

4.0pm: Zig Zag 2 points type IV. 2nd Degree of Vigilance.

Midnight: Zig zag 2 points type IV, 15 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 300 miles]


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7 June 1918

At Sea

Lat 43.77, Long -19.10

1.0am: Ceased zig zagging.

4.0am: Commenced zig zagging 2 points type IV.

10.30am: Altered course S40W [log] 62.7. Physical drill training classes at gun drill.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters and Night defence stations.

4.30pm: Clocks put back half an hour.

5.45pm: Schooner sighted bearing S34W heading to Westward.

6.0pm: Clocks put back half an hour set to GMT.

6.16pm: Stopped and boarded Portuguese SV JULIA III, Lat 42 3 N, Long 19 50 W.

6.44pm: Cutter hoisted, resumed course and speed.

Midnight: Watch placed in 3rd Degree of Vigilance.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 305 miles]

[Weather misty at times, noon temperature 66F, sea temperature 62F]


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8 June 1918

At Sea

Lat 39.18, Long -20.92

4.0am: Commenced to zig zag 1 point type iii, 12 knots. 4.16am: Straight, log 2.3.

5.0am: Commenced to zig zag 2 points type IV. 2nd Degree of Vigilance.

5.20am: Sighted SV bearing ESE.

am: Saturday Routine. Hands employed scrubbing down decks.

1.39pm: Altered course S43W, Log 17.4.

11.30pm: Ceased zig zagging, log 37.

[Course and Distance made good: S17W, 288 miles]


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9 June 1918

At Sea

Lat 34.97, Long -21.93

1.0am: Altered course S17W, log 56.

5.0am: Commenced to zig zag 2 points type IV.

9.35am: Divisions. 10.15am: Divine Service.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 268 miles]


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10 June 1918

At Sea

Lat 31.13, Long -21.40

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers. 10.0am: Exercised taking ship in tow.

am: Gunnery training classes at drill.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Fire Stations. 4.15pm: Night Defence Stations.

[Course and Distance made good: S6.5E, 232 miles]


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11 June 1918

At Sea

Lat 27.65, Long -20.95

9.50am: Exercised Immediate Action. 9.54am: Out Target, log in 257.2.

10.0am: Increased to 12 knots, commenced 1 inch aiming practise, course as required.

10.50am: Ceased firing. 10.54am: Log streamed, in Target. 11.0am: Resumed Course S13W, 2 points Type IV, 11 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: S6E, 211 miles]


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12 June 1918

At Sea

Lat 23.74, Long -20.65

[Log just records routine matters as Ebro heads south]

[Course and Distance made good: S4E, 235 miles]

[Weather fine or cloudy, noon temperature 72F, sea temperature 68F]


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13 June 1918

At Sea

Lat 20.00, Long -20.18

[Nothing happening today, all log entries shown as example]

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers. Warrant 120 read. Physical drill, Training classes at Gunnery and Signals.

2.15pm: Altered course S33W, increased to 65 Revs.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters and Night Defence.

11.0pm: Commenced zig zag 2 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: S6.5E, 226.5 miles]


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14 June 1918

At Sea

Lat 16.04, Long -19.73

am: Training classes at Gun drill and Ammunition.

11.45am: Eased down to heave down PV tow points. 11.52am: Resumed 65 Revs.

2.0pm: Altered course S44E.

4.20pm: Out PV’s.

6.0pm: Clocks put back 1 hour: set MT [Mean Time] 15th meridian.

[Course and Distance made good: S6E, 239 miles]


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15 June 1918

At [and entering] Dakar

Lat 14.68, Long -17.41 [estimated]

1.50am: Cast of lead taken no bottom 200 fathoms “wire”.

2.0am: Altered course N44W. 2.30am: Altered course S46E.

3.50am: Cast of Lead taken no bottom 200 fathoms “wire”.

5.30am: Sighted 3 steamers bearing SSE increased 13 knots.

5.45am: Sighted land bearing SE, 1st Degree of Vigilance.

6.0am: Increased 15 knots. Cast of lead taken bottom at 52 fathoms (Yellow Clay).

6.10am: Cape Manual [Manuel] bearing S60E, The Paps [?] bearing S58E.

7.15am: Cape Manual [sic] bearing N70E, altered course N71E, straight course. Courses as requisite for Navigating channel.

8.4am: Eased down to heave up PV Tow points. 8.10am: In PV’s. 8.20am: Passed Boom.

8.30am: Anchored in 7.5 fathoms and veered to 3 shackles. Anchor bearings: Ship’s head NNW, Goree Island S20.5E, South Breakwater N53W, Cape Manual Light N48W [should probably be S48W].

9.30am: Port Mail Officer left Ship with 34 bags of mails including 1 bag of Confidential Matter.

11.45am: Issued Quinine to Ship’s Company.

1.30pm: Chief and PO Liberty men of Port Watch landed.

7.0pm: Chief and PO liberty men returned onboard.

9.0pm: Rounds. 10.0pm: Pipe Down.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 181 miles]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 80F]


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16 June 1918

At Dakar

Lat 14.67, Long -17.41

7.0am: Hands employed scrubbing decks.

8.0am: Breakfast. Hands to clean in No 5.

9.20am: Clear lower deck, hands to muster for Quinine, 6 bags of mail for London brought on board from store.

9.50am: Divisions. 10.0am: Divine Service.

10.30am: French Commodore came on board. 10.45am: French Commodore left ship.

Noon: Piped Dinner.

2.40pm: Discharged 4 ratings taking passage to SNO’s Staff.

5.10pm: Ainey [?] Leading Fireman came on board under escort.

5.20pm: 2 bags confidential mail came on board.

6.0pm: Signalmen Knowles, McCracken and Hewitt left ship for Convoy duties.

8.0pm: 12 boxes of Corned Beef left ship for SS Hindustan.


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17 June 1918

At Sea

Lat 14.82, Long -17.92

5.0am: Called Hands. 5.30am: Hands employed preparing ship for sea.

6.10am: Shortened in. 6.14am: Anchor away. 6.35am: Proceeded to sea with Convoy. 1st Degree of Vigilance.

6.45am: Passed boom. 7.10am: Out PV’s.

7.11am: Full ahead both to clear starboard PV. 7.15am: Course S71W.

7.30am: Courses as requisite for navigating channel.

8.5am: Full speed. 8.18am: Altered course N33W, log 10.5.

8.25am: Half speed. Convoy speed 7 knots.

9.0am (10.0 GMT): Commenced zig zag convoy Type II. Cape Verde bearing N70E.

am: Training classes Gun Drill Field Training.

Noon: Revs for 44 - 50.

4.40pm: Exercised convoy in Turning together. 4.45pm: “UMTALIA” joined convoy.

5.55pm: Resumed N33W. 6.0pm: Commenced zig zag convoy type II, [log] 79.1.

10.30pm: 2nd Degree of Vigilance.

Midnight: Revs for Watch 45 - 46.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 39 miles]

[Weather fine and quiet, noon temperature 81F, sea temperature 79F]


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18 June 1918

At Sea

Lat 16.41, Long -20.08

1.0am: Reduced to 46 Revolutions.

5.50am: Altered course N80E to signal to Convoy, increased to 50 Revs,

6.5am: Resumed N31W, convoy zig zag type II, 7.5 knots (53 Revs).

8.0am: Altered course N31W. 8.30am: Convoy reduced to 7 knots (47 Revs).

9.20am: Ceased zig zagging.

9.35am: Divisions and Prayers. 9.44am: Commenced turning evolutions. 10.0am: Exercised General Quarters.

11.47am: Ceased turning evolutions, commenced to zig zag Convoy type II, log 101.5.

1.32pm: Altered course to Starboard. 1.35pm: Course and speed as requisite for making long signals to Convoy. Convoy altered course N29W.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters and Night Defence.

5.5pm: Stop both lowered cutter to SS Aurelian Schol [word off edge of page - Aurelian Scholl].

5.30pm: Cutter hoisted.

5.52pm: Stop Both, lowered cutter to board [?] Brazilian SS Marceio [Maceio].

6.15pm: Cutter hoisted.

7.0pm: Took up station ahead of convoy. Course N26W, speed 7.5 knots, zig zag Convoy type [number off edge of page].

8.0pm: Ceased zig zagging.

9.0pm: Commenced zig zagging 2 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: N52.5W, 158 miles]


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19 June 1918

At Sea

Lat 17.49, Long -21.87

6.0am: Convoy commenced zig zag Type II, log 20.6.

6.40am: Ship in station, commenced zig zagging convoy type II.

7.30am: Sighted ships on port beam.

9.14am: Stopped engines, log hauled in 44.9. Cutter lowered to take mails etc to HMS MOREA. 9.19am: Course and speed as requisite.

9.45am: Cutter hoisted. 9.50am: Convoy handed over to HMS MOREA [see also her log book for this date].

10.10am: Set Course S15E, log 48.8, zig zagging 2 points type III.

0.45pm: Altered course S19E, log 78.8.

3.50pm: Altered course S77E, slow both to stow away accomadation [accommodation] Ladder, log 16.

4.11pm: Altered course S19E, commenced zig zag 2 points type III, increased to 12 knots, log 19.8.

8.30pm: 3rd degree of Vigilance.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 145 miles]


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20 June 1918

At Sea

Lat 14.03, Long -19.23

5.0am: 2nd Degree of Vigilance.

10.0am: Marines inspection, altered course S13E. 10.15am: Warrant 117 read.

am: Hands employed as requisite. Training Classes at Gun Drill and Seamanship. Convoy Signalmen at signal exercise.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters, exercised “Close Watertight Doors”. 4.20pm: Night Defence.

[Course and Distance made good: S36E, 258 miles]


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21 June 1918

At Sea

Lat 11.46, Long -16.56 [mean of positions 20 and 22 June as no position information in log]

5.15am: 2nd Degree of Vigilance.

8.20am: 3rd degree of Vigilance.

9.43am: Ceased zig zagging. Stop both, log hauled in. 9.46am: Course and speed as requisite for getting target [out]. 9.48am: 12 knots, Course WSW.

10.0am: Exercised Immediate Action. Course and speed as requisite for carrying out Heavy gun Firing. 10.15am: Commenced Firing.

11.15am: Ceased Firing. 11.32am: Target in. Set Course S21E, 12 knots, zz 2 points type III, log streamed.

5.31pm: Slow ahead both. 5.46pm: Out PV’s. Increased to 12 knots.

10.0pm: Altered course S48E. Sighted Sailing Vessel bearing NExE Steering North.

11.10pm: Altered course S52E, log 15.7.

[No information about course and distance made good]


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22 June 1918

At Sea

Lat 8.88, Long -13.88 [Long corrected from -8.88, as shown in log]

3.0am: Heavy rain squall from Eastward, Wind 3 - 6. Cast of Lead taken No Bottom.

4.0am: Cast of Lead taken No Bottom.

5.15am: 2nd Degree of Vigilance.

6.45am: Cast of lead taken 62 fathoms, Rocky Bottom.

7.4am: Altered course S57E, commenced zz 2 points type 3.

0.8pm: Altered course S30E, log 72.

0.50pm: Sighted land bearing S40E.

1.34pm: Altered course S40E to avoid buoy with Red flag. Cape Sierra Leone Light bearing S44E. Cast of Lead taken 11 fathom[s], log: 97.3.

2.55pm: Altered course S81E, Straight Course, Cape Sierra Leone Light S80E.

3.20pm: Altered course N75E, log 16.3. 3.23pm: Courses as requisite for passing boom. 3.27pm: Log hauled in. 3.30pm: Stopped, in PV’s.

3.42pm: Passed boom.

4.8pm: Let go starboard anchor and veered to 6 shackles.

4.30pm: Discharged 166 bags of mails to Post Office, Captain-in-charge and HMS Africa.

5.0pm: Warrants Nos 118 and 119 read. 5.15pm: Finished with engines.

6.15pm: 27 bags of Potatoes sent to HMS Macedonia.

pm: Anchor bearings: Ships head SE, Fort Point S70E, Lookout Point N10E, West Mast of W/T Station South.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 271 miles]

[Weather rather variable, light winds after early squalls, noon temperature 82F, sea temperature 79F]


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23 June 1918

At Sierra Leone

Lat 8.49, Long -13.23 [estimated]

6.30am: Water boat alongside.

7.0am: Roman Catholic Church Party Landed.

8.30am: Nonconformist Church Party Landed.

8.55am: Roman Catholics returned on board.

9.30am: Divisions. 10.0am: Divine Service.

11.30am: Nonconformists returned on board.

1.45pm: Landed Liberty men and 1 Sub Lieutenant, 1 PO and 4 Hands for Patrol.

2.30pm: 1 bag of mails sent to HMS Macedonia.

4.0pm: Landed second patrol.

4.25pm: Veered to 5 shackles and re-secured cable.

5.0pm: Sub Lieutenant Morrison left ship for HMS Africa.

6.0pm: Liberty men returned on board.

8.0pm: CPO’s, PO’s and patrol returned on board.

10.45pm: Piped Down.


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24 June 1918

At Sierra Leone

Lat 8.49, Long -13.23

9.15am: HMS Attendant alongside to embark stores for HMS Africa.

10.50am: HMS Attendent [sic] cast off with 1 Officer and 17 ratings for HMS Africa.

1.45pm: Landed Liberty men.

3.0pm: 4 Officers and 1 Marine Servant Discharged to Barracks.

4.15pm: Evening Quarters.

6.0pm: Liberty men returned on board.

9.0pm: Rounds.

11.0pm: Piped down.


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25 June 1918

At Sierra Leone

Lat 8.49, Long -13.23

7.0am: PO Havand left ship for HMS Africa for diving operations.

9.25am: Commenced loading cargo.

10.40am: 1 ERA discharged to base.

Noon: PO Havand returned on board.

1.45pm: Libertymen landed. PO Havand left ship for diving.

4.15pm: Evening Quarters. Warrant Nos 120 and 121 read.

6.0pm: PO Havand returned on board.

7.0pm: Small patrol returned on board.

8.0pm: Large patrol returned on board.

9.0pm: Rounds, finished loading for the day.

10.0pm: Piped down.


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26 June 1918

At Sierra Leone

Lat 8.49, Long -13.23

6.10am: Seamen and Marines landing party left ship.

7.30am: Commenced loading for the day.

8.10am: Landing [party] returned on board.

1.45pm: Landed libertymen.

4.15pm: Evening Quarters. Warrant No 122 read.

6.0pm: Liberty men returned on board.

7.45pm: Finished loading for the day.


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27 June 1918

At Sierra Leone

Lat 8.49, Long -13.23

6.0am: Hands fall in employed as requisite. 6.30am: Commenced loading for the day.

1.45pm: Liberty men landed and large patrol.

4.30pm: Water boat alongside.

6.0pm: Liberty men returned on board.

7.45pm: Finished loading for the night. 8.0pm: Patrol returned on board.

10.10pm: Water boat cast off.


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28 June 1918

At Sierra Leone

Lat 8.49, Long -13.23

7.30am: Commenced loading for the day.

8.0am: 2 Officer[s], 1 PO, 1 LS, 10 Men landed as working party.

8.35am: 1 Officer, 1 PO, 1 LS and 6 Men landed.

11.30am: HMS Attendant alongside with 298 cases of Bullion.

0.20pm: Bullion onboard, “Attendant” cast off.

2.20pm: Liberty men landed. “Attendant” alongside with 49 cases of Bullion.

2.50pm: Bullion onboard. 3.0pm: Attendant cast off.

6.0pm: Liberty men returned on board.

7.0pm: Finished loading for the day.

8.0pm: CPO’s and PO’s returned on board.


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29 June 1918

At Sierra Leone

Lat 8.49, Long -13.23

7.45am: Commenced loading for the day. 8.0am: All boats lowered into water.

11.0am: Hoisted boats.

2.0pm: Landed Liberty men and patrol.

3.15pm: Completed loading.

6.0pm: Liberty men returned.

8.0pm: Patrol returned.


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30 June 1918

At Sierra Leone

Lat 8.49, Long -13.23

6.0am: Hands employed scrubbing decks and cleaning paintwork.

7.0am: 1 Seaman joined ship for passage.

8.30am: 18 Roman Catholics and 8 Westleyn’s [Wesleyans] landed, also 1 Sub Lieutenant for Divine Service.

9.35am: 2 Sergeants, 1 Private, and 4 Stokers joined ship for passage home.

10.30am: Divine Service by the Bishop of Sierra Leone.

11.0am: Roman Catholics and Westleyns [sic] returned.

11.50am: Discharged 12 Signalmen for convoy duties.

1.0pm: Received 17 baskets and 33 bags of mail from GPO Sierra Leone for England.

1.45pm: Landed libertymen.

5.45pm: Mr Pantlin AP [Assistant Paymaster] RNR joined ship for passage home.

6.0pm: Liberty men returned.

10.0pm: Received 1 bag of mails from HMS Africa.



LOGS FOR JULY 1918


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[Cover of Copy of Log for July 1918, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in, addressed to The Admiralty, signed by Captain (as before), dated 13th August 1918]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before except Thermometer for Sea Temperature now J & E Hall 257]


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1 July 1918

From Sierra Leone, at Sea

Lat 8.50, Long -13.33

6.0am: Hands fall in, employed preparing Ship for sea.

8.10am: 1 bag confidential mail received on board from HMS Africa.

am: Draft Forward 22’ 0”, Aft 26’ 0”.

9.35am: Divisions and Prayers. 5 bags of mail arrived on board.

10.45am: Convoy signalled to weigh anchor and proceed to sea.

10.55am: Anchor away, course and speed as requisite for leaving harbour.

11.34am: Passed boom. 11.35am: Log streamed. 11.40am: Sierra Leone Light House bearing S55E, 1.5 miles, course S70W.

11.50am: Out PVs. 11.53am: Set course N30W, log 3.5. 2nd degree of Vigilance.

1.9pm: 8 Knots. 1.30pm: Altered course S72W.

3.25pm: Full speed both. 3.32pm: Reduced to 65 Revs. 3.48pm: Altered course N73W, log 34.2. 3.42pm: Reduced to 60 Revs. 3.56pm: Reduced to 55 Revs.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters, exercised “Closing W/T Door” and abandon ship. 4.15pm: Night Defence stations.

4.37pm: Increased to 63 Revs.

6.0pm: Dropped time Ball altered course N78W. 6.4pm: Course and speed as requisite for getting in PVs. 6.30pm: PVs in.

6.48pm: Resumed station ahead of convoy speed 65 revs, Course N73W, log 63.1.

8.0pm: Revs 61, altered course N47W, log 75.6.

8.58pm: Sighted steamer bearing North. 9.0pm: Altered course to avoid steamer [log] 85.2. 9.10pm: Resumed course.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 6 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Sierra Leone Light House S70E, 2 miles]

[Rain through middle of day, noon temperature 75F, sea temperature 75F]


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2 July 1918

At Sea

Lat 9.23, Long -16.77

7.0am: Commenced Convoy zig zag Type II.

10.0am: Ceased zig zagging commenced turning evolutions. 10.5am: Exercised General Quarters.

Noon: Finished evolution, commenced zig zag Convoy Type II.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters, went to Night Defence Stations.

7.0pm: Convoy altered course North, reduced to 58 Revs, stopped zig zagging.

11.0pm: Ships of convoy burnt navigation lights during heavy squalls.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 227 miles]


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3 July 1918

At Sea

Lat 12.48, Long -18.68

6.0am: Commenced zig zagging Convoy type II.

10.0am: Divisions and Prayers. Training classes at Gun drill and Field Exercise.

10.33am: Commenced turning evolutions.

11.14am: Resumed N2E straight Course 63 Revs.

Noon: Commenced zig zagging Convoy type II, dropped time Ball.

6.0pm: Altered course N20W, log 138.1

7.0pm: Ceased zig zagging.

8.0pm: Altered course North.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 242.5 miles]


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4 July 1918

At Sea

Lat 16.23, Long -20.03

5.0am: Commenced zig zagging Convoy type II.

6.40am: Sighted steamer bearing East steering South.

9.28am: Ceased zig zagging.

9.30am: Commenced altering course by fog signals.

10.57am: Fired 2 6 pounder blank charges and 1 green Very’s pistol.

11.0am: Finished exercise, commenced zig zagging Convoy type II.

1.0pm: Altered course N8E.

2.40pm: Sighted steamer bearing ENE South bound.

3.10pm: Signalled British SS “ROQUELLE” [Roquelle (3) listed here] bound for Bathurst.

3.50pm: Took up station ahead of convoy, 64 Revs.

6.0pm: Altered course N15W by syren [siren] log 73.0.

8.0pm: Altered course N8E. Revs as requisite.

10.39pm: Allowed 2 degrees E for leeway.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 242.5 miles]


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5 July 1918

At Sea

Lat 19.62, Long -20.82

5.0am: Commenced to zig zag Convoy Type II.

4.30pm: Altered course N20W to signal to SS “ABERCORN” [listed here].

4.55pm: Altered course N10E to take up station ahead of Convoy.

6.0pm: Convoy and Escort altered course N42E, Revs as requisite.

8.0pm: Revs for Watch 67. Altered course N10E, stopped zig zagging, log 18.9.

[Course and Distance made good: N13W, 209 miles]


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6 July 1918

At Sea

Lat 23.39, Long -21.45

5.0am: Commenced to zig zag Convoy type II.

6.45am: Convoy reduced to 9.5 knots.

8.0am: Revs for watch 60 - 66.

Noon: Revs for watch 59 - 64.

6.0pm: Altered course N12W.

8.0pm: Straight course, Revs 64.

9.0pm: Altered course N10E.

Midnight: Revs for Watch 64 - 70.

[Course and Distance made good: N9W, 234 miles]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 73F, sea temperature 71F]


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7 July 1918

At Sea

Lat 27.08, Long -22.41

5.0am: Commenced to zig zag convoy type II.

9.0am: Altered course N8E.

10.30am: Divine Service.

6.0pm: Altered course N30E.

9.0pm: Altered course N8E. Straight course.

[Course and Distance made good: N13W, 228 miles]


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8 July 1918

At Sea

Lat 30.84, Long -22.75

5.0am: Commenced to zig zag Convoy type II.

8.0am: Altered course N30E. Revs as requisite.

10.0am: Commenced Convoy zig zag type I for exercise.

Noon: Commenced Convoy zig zag Type II.

4.0pm: Revs as requisite (63 - 65).

6.0pm: Altered course N7E. Revs for Watch 65.

9.0pm: Altered course N30E, straight course.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 229 miles]


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9 July 1918

At Sea

Lat 34.62, Long -22.15

4.0am: Commenced zigzagging convoy type II.

6.0pm: Altered course N52E.

9.0pm: Altered course N30E, stopped zigzagging, reduced speed to 9 knots.

11.15pm: Log hauled in and cleared. 11.20pm: Log streamed.

[Course and Distance made good: N8E, 226 miles]


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10 July 1918

At Sea

Lat 38.38, Long -21.05

4.0am: Commenced to zig zag Convoy type II and increased to 10 knots.

8.0am: Revs 66 - 67. Commenced to zig zag Convoy type I.

11.0am: Altered course N29E.

5.0pm: Altered course N7E by Syren.

8.0pm: Altered course N19E. Revs for Watch as requisite.

9.0pm: Altered course N73E, Straight Course, reduced to 9 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: N13E, 231.5 miles]


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11 July 1918

At Sea

Lat 41.14, Long -18.85

4.0am: Commenced zigzagging Convoy type II.

5.0am: Altered course N51E.

7.0am: Commenced zigzag convoy Type I, increased to 10 knots.

10.0am: Altered course N73E.

1.0pm: Clocks advanced 1 hour set to GMT.

7.0pm: Reduced to 9 knots, altered course S85E.

10.0pm: Altered course N73E.

11.0pm: Straight Course.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 203 miles]


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12 July 1918

At Sea

Lat 42.72, Long -15.38

1.0am: Altered course N50E by Syren.

4.0am: Altered course N73E, commenced to zigzag Convoy type I.

9.25am: Sighted sailing vessel bearing N20W.

10.0am: Ceased zigzagging commenced turning evolutions. Exercised General Quarters.

11.0am: Resumed Course N72E commenced zig zagging convoy type I.

2.0pm: Altered course N55E.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters and Night Defence.

7.0pm: Altered course N33E.

9.15pm: Sighted Steamer bearing ENE.

10.0pm: Altered zigzag to convoy type II.

Midnight: Altered course N55E.

[Course and Distance made good: N58E, 182 miles]

[Weather cloudy or fine, noon temperature 68F, sea temperature 65F]


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13 July 1918

At Sea

Lat 45.62, Long -11.62

4.0am: Visibility 3 miles. Commenced zig zag type I. 1st Degree of Vigilance.

10.0am: Commenced zigzagging Convoy type II.

2.0pm: Altered course N60E.

3.35pm: Small craft bearing S70E. 3.38pm: Altered course S80E to close French Gunboat “LA Scarpe” [La Scarpe].

4.0pm: SS “ERROL” [listed here] parted company, under orders of “LA Scarpe”.

5.54pm: Torpedo fired from Starboard Quarter missed astern. Full speed altered course 6 points to Port, 3 Rounds fired at torpedo track, action Stations. [Lat] 46 12 N, [Long] 11 50 W.

6.20pm: Resumed course N60E log 60.1.

6.25pm: Increased to 12 knots, commenced broad zigzag in front of Convoy.

7.0pm: Increased to 13 knots.

8.0pm: Altered course N82E.

10.0pm: Convoy altered course N60E, reduced to 10 knots, zig zagging type II.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 204 miles]

[Rain in early am, misty throughout pm]


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14 July 1918

At Sea

Lat 48.20, Long -8.80

3.0am: Challenged Cruiser (Challange [sic] Answered).

4.25am: Full ahead both commenced broad zig zag ahead of convoy.

5.5am: Sighted Destroyer Escort bearing NE, Challenge and reply.

5.35am: Log hauled in and despatches got on board. 5.40am: Log Streamed.

5.58am: Reduced to 60 Revs and took up station on Convoy, commenced zig zag convoy type II. 6.0am: Altered course N62E.

9.35am: Divisions. 10.0am: Divine Service.

11.0am: 3 P [Patrol] Boats joined convoy.

11.25am: Eased down to get tow points down. 11.29am: Out PVs. 11.39am: Starboard PV foul. 11.42 Stop both. 11.47pm: took up station in Convoy.11.55am: Port PV foul.

1.42pm: Stopped both to take in PVs. 1.50pm: Full ahead.

2.15pm: Resumed station in Convoy, reduced to 10 knots.

6.7pm: Slow both dropped PVs. 6.10pm: 66 Revs.

7.31pm: Altered course N40E. El Paraguayo [listed here], Highland Rover [listed here], War Rambler [listed here] parted company.

8.0pm: Altered course N35E.

9.0pm: Altered course N57E.

11.0pm: Altered course N35E.

[Course and Distance made good: N45E, 229 miles]


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15 July 1918

At Sea

Lat 51.33, Long -5.78

0.30am: Cast of Lead taken 65 fathoms, sand.

1.5am: Sighted Bishop Rock Light bearing E0.25S.

2.8am: Bishop Rock Light abeam log 228.6.

8.0am: Altered course N28E. 8.10am: Cast of Lead taken 57 fathoms sand.

9.55am: Cast of Lead taken 65 fathoms Sand.

10.5am: Sighted small convoy bearing NW. 10.15am: Port PV foul.

10.25am: Increased to 15 knots, parted company with convoy proceeded with HMS “LENNOX” as escort. 10.36am: Altered course S81E. 10.37am: Commenced zig zagging 2 points type III.

10.25

0.15pm: Clocks advanced 1 hour to BST.

2.21pm: Cast of Lead taken 45 fathoms Sandy Bottom.

3.11pm: Cast of Lead taken 35 fathoms Sandy Bottom.

4.0pm: Cast of Lead taken 26 fathoms Sandy Bottom. Sighted Land bearing NNE.

4.44pm: Altered course S64E. Sighted “HELWICK” Light Vessel, log 9.0.

4.50pm: HMS LENNOX parted company. 4.58pm: "HELWICK" Light Vessel abeam distant 0.75 miles.

6.30pm: Warrants 123, 124 and 125 read. 6.35pm: 3 Prisoners placed in cells.

6.52pm: Half speed both. 6.57pm: PVs inboard.

7.2pm: Altered course S72E, log 25.7. 7.10pm: Port Log hauled in.

7.26pm: Nash Point light bearing N65E, log 30.3. 7.33pm: Commenced 1 point type III zig zag. Nash Point Light abeam distant 2 miles.

8.20pm: Challenge and Reply Nell [Nells] Point Defences. 8.25pm: General Quarters, returning ammunition and stores.

8.55pm: Pilot came on board, course and speed as requisite by Pilot for Navigating Channel.

9.25pm: Navigation Lights switched on.

10.33pm: Stopped, steadied on West off Portishead awaiting opening of Dock gates.

10.50pm: Tugs came alongside. 11.0pm: Dock open.

11.12pm: Tug fast Forward. Draft Forward 20ft 6in, Aft 24’ 0”.

11.50pm: Entered Lock.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 232 miles]

[Misty for most of day, noon temperature 59F, sea temperature 56F]


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16 July 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71 [estimated]

1.15am: Made fast.

2.0am: Went into Harbour Routine.

6.30am: 12 Hands landed to get mails.

7.45am: Hands fall in employed as requisite. Party returned with mails.

10.30am: Engineer Sub Lieutenant Thaine left Ship for Plymouth Hospital.

10.45am: 1 Colour Sergeant left ship.

11.0am: Commenced coaling.

11.15pm: 1 Sergeant left ship for Hospital.

11.45pm: Mr Cod left Ship for RMB Portsmouth. 1 Private left Ship.

0.30pm: Discharged 39 bags, 17 baskets, 1 loose bag of mails.

1.20pm: Liberty men of the Starboard Watch landed on Leave till Noon 23rd July.

1.55pm: Hands fall in for Coaling and scraping Ship’s side.

2.15pm: Resumed Coaling.

5.0pm: Stopped coaling, piped tea, leave to first Part of Port Watch from 5.30pm till 7.0am.

6.0pm: Liberty men landed.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 592 tons]


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17 July 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

7.45am: Hand fall in for coaling. 8.0am: Resumed Coaling.

8.45am: Commenced discharging bullion to Railway Van.

10.30am: Finished discharging Bullion. Van left under escort for London.

1.0pm: Piped Dinner.

2.0pm: Hands fall in carry on Coaling.

5.0pm: Stopped coaling for Night, leave for second Part of Port Watch till 7am.

8.30pm: Leading Seaman Rawlings and 2 hands proceeded to Railway Station to meet ratings.

11.10pm: Leading Seaman Rawlings and 2 hands returned on board with 3 ratings from Chatham.


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18 July 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

7.45am: Hands fall in for coaling.

10.50am: 4 Stokers discharged to Portsmouth. 1 AB discharged to Devonport. 1 AB discharged to Chatham.

2.10pm: Resumed coaling and scraping ship’s side.

5.0pm: Stopped coaling, piped tea, leave to first Part Port Watch.

10.15pm: 1 AB joined ship from Chatham.

[Mist and/or drizzle for most of day, noon temperature 68F]


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19 July 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

8.0am: Resumed coaling.

2.0pm: Hands fall in resumed coaling and getting in stores.

5.0pm: Piped Tea, Coaling Ceased.

5.30pm: Watch Keeping libertymen landed.

6.0pm: Hands resumed coaling and getting in stores.

8.15pm: Coaling stopped for the night. Leave for second Part of Port Watch till 7am.

10.0pm: 1 Rating joined ship from Chatham.


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20 July 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

8.0am: Hands employed getting in Stores.

Noon: Dinner, leave for first part Port from 1pm to 7am.

1.0pm: Landed libertymen. Make and Mend Clothes.

4.30pm and 6.30pm: Landed libertymen.

10.30pm: 3 MMR Ratings joined ship.

11.20pm: 6 trimmers joined ship.


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21 July 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

10.30am: Divine Service.

Noon: Dinner, leave for second part Port Watch 1.0pm to 7pm [am].

1.0pm: Libertymen landed.

5.0pm and 6.0pm: Landed Libertymen.

10.0pm: Piped Down.


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22 July 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

5.50am: FH Green OS rejoined ship from Chatham.

8.0am: Hands fall in employed coaling and as requisite.

10.0am: Warrant No 126 read. 10.10am: Sergeant Bishop and Private Cudmore left ship with prisoner for Chatham.

1.0pm: 1 Fireman and 6 Trimmers for “Eagle” and 1 Trimmer for Portsmouth left ship, piped dinner.

2.0pm: Hands fall in employed coaling as requisite.

4.0pm: Ceased coaling piped tea, Leave for first Part Port Watch till 7am.

5.0pm and 6.0pm: Liberty men landed.

7.30pm: Received 3 bags of confidential mails.


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23 July 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

7.45am: Hands fall in resumed coaling and taking stores.

11.0am: Landed 3 tons of meat.

1.30pm: Sergeant Bishop and Private Cudmore returned from Chatham.

2.0pm: Hands fall in, resumed coaling and getting in stores.

5.0pm: Ceased coaling for tea. 5.45pm: Resumed coaling and stowing away provisions, etc.

8.15pm: Stopped coaling.

9.0pm: Leave for second part of Port of Part Watch [sic] until 6.30am.


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24 July 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

9.30am: Pilot came on board.

9.50am:Tugs “Bristolian”, “Lady Morgan” [listed here], “King” and “Peri” arrived.

10.15am: Left Q Berth.

10.45am: Entered Dry dock.

11.40am: Ship dry docked.

1.15pm: Hands fall in employed shoring up ship and as requisite.

4.0pm: Tea, leave for first Part Port Watch till 7am.

9.30pm: 2 Trimmers joined ship from “Eagle”.


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25 July 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

10.0am: Landed 50 life belts and 10 lifebuoys for repairs.

11.0am: 1 Trimmer joined ship from “Eagle”.

2.0pm: Liberty men of the Starboard Watch returned from long leave.

5.0pm: Leave first Part Starboard Watch till 7.0am. Landed libertymen.


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26 July 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

8.0am: Hands fall in employed as requisite. Piped leave for Port Watch till Noon 30th.

9.15am: Port Watch proceeded on leave.

5.0pm: Landed Libertymen first Part Starboard Watch till 7am.

5.30pm: 1 Private and 1 Bugler RMLI joined ship from Chatham.

5.40pm: Leading Seaman Fireman discharged to RNB Chatham.

8.30pm: Cooks and Sweepers clear up mess decks.

9.0pm: Rounds.

10.0pm: Piped down.


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27 July 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

11.40am: 37 Bags of mails arrived for Sierra Leone.

Noon: Dinner. Leave for second part Starboard Watch till 7am.

1.10pm: Libertymen landed. 1.15pm: Hands to Make and Mend.

2.20pm: Engineer Sub Lieutenant Crockart left ship.

8.30pm: Cooks and sweepers clear up mess decks.


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28 July 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

9.30am: Divisions. 9.45am: Landed 8 Roman Catholics for Church.

10.20am: 1 PO and 43 men Church of England landed for Church.

0.30pm: Church of England party returned. 0.40pm: Roman Catholics returned, piped leave first Part Starboard Watch from 1pm till 7am.

1.12pm: Landed libertymen.

5.0pm: Libertymen landed.

6.45pm: Lieutenant Beadle RNR joined ship.


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29 July 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

9.50am: 16 bags of mail received for transmission.

10.50am: 11 bags of mail received for transmission.

5.30pm: Started to flood dock.

6.35pm: Ship afloat.

7.20pm: Tug King made fast astern, Bristolian forward.

7.45pm: Left dry dock.

8.30pm: Ship made fast North Wall Pier.

9.0pm: Leave second part Starboard Watch till 7am.


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30 July 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

8.30am: Coal Lighters Usk made fast port Side, Char [?] Starboard Side. 1 Foreman and 57 men rigging gear for coaling.

9.0am: Hands fall in employed getting in ammunition. 9.50am: Coaling commenced.

Noon: Dinner. Libertymen of Port Watch returned from leave.

3.0pm: 12 bags of mails arrived for transmission.

5.0pm: Special leave for Starboard Watch and first part Port Watch till 7.0am. Landed libertymen.

5.30pm: 3 Privates RMLI joined ship from Chatham and 1 gunner RMA.


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31 July 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

6.0am: Mann Shipwright joined ship to take passage.

8.0am: Resumed coaling No 3 Hold.

1.0pm: Shore party stopped coaling for dinner.

2.0pm: Coaling party resumed work.

3.0pm: 15 bags of mails received for transmission.

4.0pm: Tea. Received 9 bags confidential mail.

5.0pm: Pilot on board. Shifted ship about 50 yards ahead. Ceased coaling.

5.45pm: 1 CPO and 5 ratings joined ship for passage to HMS Dwarf.

6.0pm: Special leave for port Watch and second part Starboard till 7am.

7.30pm: 1 PO and 5 ratings joined ship for passage to HMS Britannia.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 6010 lbs]


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[Log page not filled in]



LOGS FOR AUGUST 1918


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[Cover of Copy of Log for August 1918, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in, addressed to The Admiralty, signed by Captain (as before), dated 2nd September 1918]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before except Thermometer for Sea Temperature now shown as “No mark”]


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1 August 1918

At Avonmouth

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

10.0am: Bugler Young RMLI discharged to Chatham.

10.30am: Lieutenant McFarlane left ship for RNB Chatham.

11.30pm: Finished coaling, total received 1,800 tons 7 cwt.

5.0pm: Leave for Chief and First Class POs till midnight.

5.30pm: 6 signalmen joined ship from Chatham.

6.50pm: Leading Stoker Coles, AB Smith and AB Tysoc [?] attempted to break out of ship, caught and put in cells.

8.0pm: 8 signalmen joined ship from Devonport.

10.0pm: Leading Seaman joined ship from RNB Chatham.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Weather misty at times, noon temperature 79F]


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2 August 1918

From Avonmouth to Sea

Lat 51.51, Long -2.71

10.30am: 11 Bags of Foreign mails came onboard for transmission.

11.45am: 4 Bags of Foreign mails came on board for transmission.

pm: Ship’s Draft: Forward 24’ 5”, Aft 25’ 11”.

2.0pm: Pilot came on board. Hands to stations for leaving harbour.

2.20pm: Tugs “Bristolian” made fast forward “King” aft.

2.40pm: Entered lock gates, engines as required.

3.0pm: General Quarters. Hoisted Ammunition.

3.10pm: Left lock, proceeded down channel.

3.17pm: Tugs let go. Full ahead both. Course as required for Navigation Channel. 3.18pm: Steadied on West.

4.2pm: Increased to 15 knots.

4.53pm: Slow both. 4.55pm: Half speed both.

5.0pm: Course and speed various. 5.7pm: Let go Starboard Anchor in Barry Roads veered to 3.25 shackles in 12 fathoms. Anchor bearings: Sully Island, Barry Pier, Breakwater Light, Ships Head [all bearings off edge of page]]

5.10pm: 1st Degree [Vigilance].

6.0pm: Night Defence.

6.27pm: Sighted P61.

6.40pm: Shortened in to 2 shackles.

7.5pm: Anchor away. Half speed both. 7.10pm: Course N70W, 10 knots.

7.26pm: Breaksea Light Vessel abeam distant 1 miles, log 1.5.

7.30pm: Closed Watertight Doors.

8.3pm: 15 Knots. 8.5pm: Commenced zig zagging 2 points type IV.

8.15pm: Nash Point abeam distant 2.5 miles, log 10.8.

8.39pm: Out PVs.

9.0pm: Exercised “Abandon Ship”, Scarwath [presumably Scarweather] Light Vessel abeam.

10.56pm: Elswick Light Vessel abeam 46.0.

11.0pm: Commenced to zig zag 2 points type III.

11.30pm: Lundy Island light abeam, log 53.0. 11.39pm: Altered course N74W.

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 35728 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2260 tons]


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3 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 51.22, Long -8.75

1.0am: Lundy Island Light S32E, Caldy [Caldey] Island Light N70E.

4.30am: Commenced to zigzag 2 points type IV.

9.30am: Altered course West log 88.0.

10.40am: Altered course N87W, log 4.8.

3.0pm: Wind and sea increasing.

4.25pm: Evening Quarters, exercised “Collision” Stations. 4.45pm: Night Defence.

6.34pm: Lat DR 50 49 N, Long Observed 10 35 W.

11.0pm: Commenced to zigzag 1 point type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 228 miles]

[Number on sick list: 26]

[Weather fine or overcast, noon temperature 65F, sea temperature 61F]


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4 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 48.81, Long -14.74

2.0am: Altered course S53W, escort parted company.

4.26am: Commenced to zigzag 2 points type IV.

7.55am: Alfred Hatcher AB RFR No 188026 Chatham died from Heart failure following Influenza. [Entry on Casualty List for this date reads: Ebro, armed merchant cruiser. HATCHER, Alfred, Able Seaman (RFR B 3865), 188026 (Ch), illness]

8.30am: Altered course S81W, log 94.8.

9.35am: Divisions. 10.0am: Divine Service.

Noon: Visibility 2 miles.

1.0pm: Altered course S53W.

4.0pm: Visibility varying from 3-8 miles.

5.0pm: Clocks -30 minutes.

6.0pm: Altered course S38W.

6.30pm: Clocks -30 minutes set to GMT.

7.30pm: Altered course S51E to avoid suspicious break in water. 7.39pm: Altered course S38W.

10.0pm: Altered course S55W. 10.20pm: Commenced to zig zag 1 point type III.

Midnight: 3rd Degree of Vigilance.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 300 miles]

[Number on sick list: 51]


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5 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 44.07, Long -18.05

3.30am: Commenced to zig zag 2 points type IV.

10.0am: Divisions. Held funeral service for the late Alfred Hatcher AB RFR.

11.0am: Altered course S60W.

Noon: Altered course S55W.

1.10pm: Sighted steamer bearing S85W.

3.0pm: Commenced to zig zag 2 points type III.

5.30pm: Clocks -30 minutes.

6.20pm: Lost sight of steamer bearing SE.

6.30pm: Clocks -30 minutes set to MT 15th Meridian.

9.0pm: Altered course [S]78W.

11.0pm: Altered course S56W.

11.20pm: Reduced to 13 knots, commenced to zigzag 1 point type III.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 306 miles]

[Number on sick list: 70]


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6 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 39.85, Long -21.28

4.30am: Commenced to zigzag 1 point type IV.

9.0am: Altered course S34W.

11.0am: Altered course S56W.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters exercised closing Watertight Doors.

4.27pm: Night Defence.

4.33pm: Dead slow both in order to examine propellers. 4.37pm: 13 knots.

6.54pm: Increased to 84 Revolutions.

9.0pm: Altered course S39W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 292 miles]

[Number on sick list: 86]

[this is the peak of the influenza pandemic on board - information from the American perspective is to be found here]

[Weather fine and quiet, noon temperature 74F, sea temperature 71F]


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7 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 35.10, Long -23.98

1.35am: Reduced to 10 knots to repair Fan Motor.

2.0am: Fan Motor repaired increased to 84 Revs.

7.17am: Altered course S18W, log 75.2.

2.35pm: Sighted ship bearing WxN.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters, Night Defence Stations.

8.18pm: Sighted Green Rocket bearing S45W, log 51.8.

8.45pm: Altered course S48E, commenced to zigzag 2 points type IV.

9.15pm: Increased to 15 knots, altered course S74E.

10.0pm: Altered course S21W, log 75.3.

10.30pm: Altered course S44W, commenced to zigzag 1 point type IV.

Midnight: Reduced to 85 Revs.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 319 miles]

[Number on sick list: 79]


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8 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 30.08, Long -23.98

4.30am: Altered course S21W.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters, Exercised Fire Stations. Night Defence Stations.

9.0pm: Altered course S10W commenced to zigzag 1 point type III.

11.0pm: Altered course S21W.

[Course and Distance made good: South 301 miles]

[Number on sick list: 79]


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9 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 24.78, Long -23.98

5.10am: Commenced to zigzag 1 point type IV.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters, Night Defence Stations.

9.0pm: Altered course S2E, commenced zigzag 1 point type III.

11.0pm: Altered course S21E.

[Course and Distance made good: South 318 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To East position South 287 miles]

[Number on sick list: 65]


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10 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 19.80, Long -23.63

5.30am: Commenced to zig zag 1 point type IV.

9.30am: Altered course S31E. 9.35am: Reduced to 12 Knots.

5.17pm: Lat DR 19 9 N, Long Observed 22 50 W.

7.0pm: Altered course S33E.

8.0pm: Altered course S55E.

9.0pm: Altered course S33E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 306 miles]

[Number on sick list: 38]


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11 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 16.80, Long -19.96

10.45am: Sighted steamer bearing SW steering NE.

10.55am: Altered course S56W to intercept steamer.

11.5am: Altered course S28E zig zag 1 point type IV.

0.48pm: Altered course S31E. 1.10pm: Zig zag 2 points type IV.

6.35pm: Half speed both to hove down tow points. 6.50pm: Resumed 12 knots.

8.0pm: Visibility 5-8 miles.

9.0pm: Altered course S8E.

10.0pm: Altered course S31E reduced to 10 knots.

Midnight: Visibility 2-4 miles

[Course and Distance made good: Course S49E 276 miles]

[Number on sick list: 30]

[Weather mostly fine or cloudy, noon temperature 79F, sea temperature 78F]


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12 August 1918

At [and going into] Dakar

Lat 14.68, Long -17.40 [estimated]

3.0am: Sighted loom of Cape Verde Light bearing S [rest of bearing off edge of page].

4.0am: Increased to 12 knots. 4.5am: Increased to 13 knots. 4.10am: Commenced zig zag 1 point type IV. 4.15am: Altered course S21E, 94.8.

4.30am: Altered course S16W. 1st Degree of Vigilance.

5.40am: Increased to 55 Revs.

6.39am: Cape Verde Light House abeam distant 6 miles. 6.45am: Out PVs.

7.11am: Altered course N70E, log 32.4. 7.12am: Stopped zig zagging.

7.33am: Speed as requisite for getting in PVs. 7.37am: PVs in. 7.52am: Full ahead both.

8.0am: Passed boom. 8.15am: Let go starboard anchor veered to 4 shackles.

9.0am: Discharged 16 bags and 1 parcel of mails.

9.20am: Discharged 2 bags of mails.

am: Anchor Bearings: Belair Point N13W, North Breakwater S80W, Goree Island South [no bearing shown]: Ships Head WNW, Deviation 1 degree E.

11.30am: Quarters Clean Guns. Draft Forward 19’ 9”, Aft 26ft.

0.25pm: Dinner. Hands Make and Mend clothes.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters.

7.0pm: Supper.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 204 miles]

[Number on sick list: 25]


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13 August 1918

At Sea [and leaving Dakar]

Lat 14.67, Long -17.38 [rough estimate]

9.10am: 5 Signalmen discharged for convoy duties.

11.30am: Exercised General Quarters.

11.45am: Anchor up. 11.50am: Half speed both, course as required for leaving harbour.

11.55am: Proceeded to sea with convoy. Noon: 1st Degree of Vigilance.

0.10pm: Passed boom. 0.11am: Log streamed. 0.17 Commenced to get out PVs. 0.20pm: Course S70W.

0.46pm: Increased to 12 knots. PVs out.

1.15pm: Reduced to 8 knots. 1.20pm: Altered course N39W. Cape Manuel bears N55E, Almani [Point des Almadies] Light House N32E.

1.45pm: Reduced to 10 knots, altered course to take up position in Convoy, carried out a wide zig zag ahead of Convoy. 2.0pm: Convoy reduced to 7 knots and Commenced to zig zag Convoy No 51.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters and Night Defence Stations.

4.15pm: Reduced to 8 knots.

4.48pm: Starboard PV in.

5.0pm: Convoy altered course 2 points to Starboard.

5.9pm: Stop both. 5.10pm: Port PV in. 5.15pm: Set speed 10 knots.

6.0pm: Course as requisite for taking up station ahead of convoy.

6.20pm: Altered course N18W 8 knots.

7.0pm: Altered course N41W convoy altered course 2 points to Port.

7.10pm: Commenced to zig zag Convoy type 51. 7.16pm: 7 knots.

10.0pm: Straight [course].

11.15pm: 3rd degree of Vigilance.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 1 mile]

[Number on sick list: 23]


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14 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 15.92, Long -19.51

5.0am: Increased to 8 knots, commenced wide zigzag ahead of convoy, convoy zigzagging.

6.43am: Increased to 10 knots.

10.0am: Exercised convoy in altering course signals.

10.4am: Reduced to 7 knots.

11.5am: Convoy commenced to zigzag No 52, resumed side zigzag ahead of convoy 10 knots.

1.30pm: Altered course N66W, log 102.5.

3.5pm: Sighted sailing vessel bearing West.

4.5pm: Evening [quarters], Exercised Fire Stations, Night Defence.

5.15pm: Lost sight of Sailing Vessel bearing SSW.

6.20pm: Convoy altered course 2 points to Port, Ship altered to N88W.

6.53pm: Increased to 13 knots. 7.5pm: Reduced to 8 knots.

7.30pm: Commenced to zigzag No 52. 7.32pm: Reduced to 7 knots.

8.20pm: Altered course N66W.

9.37pm: Lat by Star 16 35.5 N, Long by Star 20 25 W.

9.50pm: Altered course N48W, took up station ahead of convoy. 10.0pm: Altered course N33W, stopped zigzagging.

11.0pm: Altered course N55W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 154 miles]

[Number on sick list: 23]


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15 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 16.83, Long -21.22

4.0pm: Commenced broad zigzag ahead of convoy. Increased to 10 knots.

5.30am: Commenced to zigzag Convoy type 52, 7 knots.

6.38am: Altered course N35E, straight course.

6.53am: Altered course N68E. 7.0am: Increased to 10 knots.

7.40am: Reduced to 7 knots.

8.12am: Altered course S42E. 8.19am: Convoy Reduced to 5 knots.

8.35am: Sighted smoke bearing S30W.

8.52am: Altered course S20E. 8.55am: Increased to 13 knots to close HMS Andes.

9.38am: Reduced to 6 knots.

9.51am: Altered course S21W. 9.52am: Convoy handed over to HMS Andes [see also her log for this date]. 9.54am: Course and speed various for lowering and picking up boats.

10.53am: Set Course S16E, 10 knots, zig zag 2 point type III.

2.5pm: Increased to 12 knots. 2.14pm: Altered course S42E.

5.9pm: Lat DR 16 18 N, Long Observed 20 33.25 W.

6.14pm: Altered course S40E.

11.0pm: Reduced to 10 knots. 3rd Degree of Vigilance.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 150 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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16 August 1918

From Sea to Dakar

Lat 14.65, Long -17.63

0.30am: Stopped zig zagging.

5.15am: Commenced to zigzag 2 points type III. 2nd Degree of Vigilance.

6.0am: Increased to 12 knots.

9.22am: Sighted land bearing S38E. Eased down to drop PVs. 9.32am: Resumed 12 knots. 9.39am: Altered course S18E, log 14.0.

10.10am: Altered course S10E, log 20.3.

10.30am; Exercised General Quarters. 10.40am - 10.59am: Exercised Steering aft, reduced to 10 knots.

11.20am: 12 knots, bearings: Almadi Reef Light House N60.5E, Manuel Point S69.5E, Cape Verde Light House N77[E].

Noon: Closed W/T Doors.

0.40pm: Altered course N72E.

1.20pm: Half speed. 1.25pm: Challenged by and replied to Dakar shore station. 1.30pm: PVs inboard. Course and speed various for entering harbour.

2.0pm: Passed boom. 2.5pm: Dropped Starboard anchor in 6.5 fathoms, Veered to 4 shackles,

2.50pm: Harbour routine, hands make and mend clothes. Anchor bearings: Bellaire Point [Pointe de Bel-Air] N14W, North Arm Breakwater S78W, Gorée Island North Point S11E, Cape Manuel S50W. Draft 20ft Forward, 24’ 9” Aft.

9.55pm: Albert Peggs AB RFR No 181878 Chatham died from Double Pneumonia following Influenza. [Entry on Casualty List for this date reads: Ebro, armed merchant cruiser. PEGGS, Albert, Able Seaman (RFR B 5933), 181878 (Ch), illness]

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 256 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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17 August 1918

At Dakar

Lat 14.69, Long -17.40 [estimated]

8.0am: Hands employed painting ship’s side.

1.45pm: Hands to Stations for leaving harbour.

1.55pm: Up anchor, proceeded to sea, Course and speed as requisite.

3.30pm: Stop both. 3.35pm: Held burial service for the Late Albert Peggs RFR.

3.40pm: Full ahead both. Course N73E.

4.40pm: Passed boom.

5.2pm: Let go starboard anchor in 6.5 fathoms veered to 4 shackles. Anchor bearings: Bellair [sic] Point N12W, North Breakwater S76W, Gorée Island S9E, Cape Manuel Light House S50W, Ships Head N75W.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 30 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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18 August 1918

At Dakar

Lat 14.69, Long -17.40 [estimated]

7.30am: Hands fall in employed as requisite. Motor boat sent inside harbour on account of storm.

10.0am: Articles of War read. 10.20am: Hands mustered by Open list.

11.0am: Church. Motor boat returned.

4.15pm: Evening Quarters.

10.15pm: Piped Down.

[Number on sick list: 15]

[Squally wind, from variable directions force 8 - 10 at 8am, with rain; light winds and misty after this, noon temperature 86F]


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19 August 1918

At Dakar

Lat 14.69, Long -17.40

7.45am: Hands fall in employed painting ship’s side.

9.0am: Water tank alongside.

2.0pm: Hands fall in employed painting Ship’s side and as requisite.

3.15pm: 10 bags Confidential mails for Sierra Leone discharged to Admirals Office ashore.

3.30pm: Watertank left.

11.0pm: Piped down.

[Number on sick list: 19]


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20 August 1918

From Dakar to Sea

Lat 14.69, Long -17.40

7.45am: Hands employed painting and preparing ship for Sea.

11.0am: Mails and 86 cwts 2 st 8 lbs potatoes discharged c/o SNO Dakar for SNO Sierra Leone, 1 case slops to HMS Orotava for HMS Africa.

11.30am: 18 Ratings, 4 Marines left ship for HMS Orotava.

Noon: Dinner, hands to make and mend clothes.

pm: Draft: 19’ 6” Forward, 25’ 0” Aft.

2.45pm: Tug towed away lighter with mails and provisions.

3.30pm: Received 4 bags of mail from SNO Dakar.

4.0pm: Hands fall in, prepare ship for Sea.

5.0pm: Signal rating left ship for HMS “Orotava”.

6.9pm: Shortened in. 6.15pm: Anchor away, slow ahead both.

6.32pm: Passed boom. Out PVs, 2nd degree of Vigilance.

6.53pm: Cape Manuel bearing N70E. Set Course S77W.

7.0pm: Increased to 8 knots.

7.28pm: Altered course S74W.

8.5pm: Altered course S45W.

8.24pm: Increased to 52 Revs. 8.30pm: Altered course N60W.

9.0pm: Commenced to zig zag 3 points type IV.

[Number on sick list: 15]


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21 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 15.53, Long -18.82

5.0am: Commenced to zigzag 2 points type IV.

6.30am: Sighted smoke bearing SE.

6.42am: Altered course SE. 6.50am: Sighted HMS Britannia and convoy. 6.54am: Altered course NE 10 knots ceased zigzagging.

7.13am: Took charged [sic] of Convoy, Britannia left.

7.20am: Altered course NNE. 7.22am: In Paravanes. 7.25am: 13 knots.

9.35am: Divisions and Prayers, exercised General Quarters.

10.20am: Course and speed as requisite for communicating with ships of convoy, boat left ship with Signalman for “Alban” [possibly the Alban (1) listed here].

11.0am: Boat hoisted.

11.28am: Boat left ship with Signalman for “SS” Lord Strathcona. 11.47 Boat hoisted.

11.48am: Full ahead both, Course as requisite for taking up station ahead of Convoy.

1.0pm: Resumed station ahead of convoy. 1.5pm: Altered course N5E, 6 knots.

1.55pm: Full ahead both. 2.0pm: Altered course N14E, commenced to zigzag No 57. 2.5pm: Reduced to 65 Revs.

4.30pm: Stop both. 4.32pm: Lowered cutter with Signalman for “Highland Piper” [listed here] and “Inanda” [Inanda (1) listed here], course and speed as requisite for picking up boat.

4.57pm: Boat hoisted, 13 knots, course as requisite for taking up station ahead of convoy.

5.30pm: In station, altered course N14E, commenced to zig zag No 57.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 127 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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22 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 18.77, Long -19.12

9.30am: Ceased zig zagging, commenced exercising convoy in altering course by Flag and siren signals.

11.25am: Finished exercise.

11.30am: Commenced to zigzag Convoy type No 57. Noon: Commenced to zigzag convoy type No 54.

1.26pm: Altered course N18E, log 62.

6.0pm: Altered course N5W.

8.0pm: Altered course N18E, reduced to 8.5 knots.

11.30pm: Clocks advanced 1 hour set to GMT.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 201 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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23 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 21.83, Long -19.28

10.10am: Exercised General Quarters. Exercised convoy in turning by siren signal.

10.15am: Altered course N47E, log 34.0

11.0pm: Resumed N17E. Commenced to zigzag No 57.

6.57pm: Altered course N40E, log 10.9.

9.0pm: Convoy altered course 2 points to Port, course N17E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 184 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Weather mostly overcast, noon temperature 77F, sea temperature 73F]


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24 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 25.07, Long -19.31

3.30am: Altered course N20E.

5.0pm: Commenced to zig zag Convoy No 54.

6.57pm: Altered course N4W by sound signal.

7.0pm: Convoy opened to 5 cables.

9.0pm: Altered course N18E by Sound Signal.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 195 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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25 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 28.15, Long -19.52

6.0am: Altered course N20E.

6.40am: Convoy closed to 4 cables between columns.

9.35am: Divisions. 10.5am: Divine Service.

11.50am: Sighted Barquentine bearing ExS steering SWxS.

1.0pm: Commenced to zigzag No 57.

1.57pm: Convoy altered course N3W, increased to 10 knots, log 91.3.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters and Night Defence Stations.

5.0pm: Altered course N20E.

6.57pm: Altered course 2 points to N2W by Siren.

8.57pm: Altered course N27E, log 61.9.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 190 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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26 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 31.70, Long -19.45

3.15am: Sighted Steamer bearing ENE steering NNW.

6.35am: Convoy closed to 4 cables, ships in columns 2 cables apart.

9.35am: Divisions and Prayers. 9.50am: Exercised “Taking Ship in Tow”.

11.0am: Hands employed as requisite.

1.0pm: Commenced zig zag Convoy No 54.

4.10pm: Exercised “Abandon Ship” Stations.

8.0pm: Convoy altered course 2 points to Starboard N50E. 8.15pm: Ceased zig zagging, altered course to get astern of convoy.

8.30pm: Commenced to zig zag.

11.5pm: In Station ahead of Convoy.

11.57pm: Altered course 2 points to Port to N27E signalled to convoy by syren [sic].

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 220 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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27 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 35.13, Long -18.23

10.40am: Exercised convoy in altering course by siren signal.

11.0am: Altered course N44E. 11.5am: Resumed zig zag No 54.

1.0pm: Commenced zig zag No 57.

6.57pm: Altered course 2 points to Port, course N21E. 7.0pm: Convoy opened out to 5 cables.

9.0pm: Convoy altered course 2 points to Starboard, Course N44E. Reduced to 9.5 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 210 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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28 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 38.38, Long -16.32

6.0am: Convoy increased to 10 knots, columns closed to 4 cables.

8.0am: Altered course N45E.

am: Training Classes at Gunnery.

6.57pm: Convoy altered course 2 points to Port, N22E, log 183.5.

9.0pm: Convoy Ceased zig zagging. Reduced to 9 knots.

10.0pm: Convoy altered course 2 points to Starboard N45E.

Midnight: Convoy commenced to zig zag Type 57, increased to 9.5 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 210 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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29 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 41.42, Long -14.37

am: Training Classes at Seamanship instruction.

Noon: Altered zig zag to Convoy No 54.

7.0pm: Convoy altered course 2 points to Port, N22E, columns opened to 5 cables.

9.0pm: Altered course N45E, stopped zig zag.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 206 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[North easterly wind force 4 or 5 from noon onwards, weather cloudy in pm, noon temperature 68F, sea temperature 66F]


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30 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 43.93, Long -12.83

1.0am: Commenced zig zag type 54.

4.0am: Ship placed in 1st degree of Vigilance.

5.48am: Increased 13 knots. 6.0am: Commenced broad zig zag ahead of convoy.

7.12am: Convoy altered course 2 points to Starboard, N67E, log 65.6.

9.0am: Convoy altered course N27E (true), Course N47E, Convoy commenced to zig zag No 51.

2.0pm: Convoy Commenced zig zag No 52.

4.25pm: Night Defence Stations.

6.55pm: Altered course N67E, log 81.6.

9.0pm: Altered course N45E, reduced to 10 knots, commenced zig zag No 52.

10.0pm: Ceased zig zagging.

10.30pm: 2nd degree of Vigilance.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 166 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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31 August 1918

At Sea

Lat 47.00, Long -10.27

2.0am: Commenced to zig zag No 52. 1st Degree of Vigilance.

5.15am: Commenced broad zig zag ahead of convoy, increased to 13 knots, log 81.4. SS Inanda 7 miles astern.

5.30am: Convoy reduced half a knot.

7.15am: Convoy increased to 10 knots.

9.45am: Challenged and exchanged pendents [sic] with destroyer escort.

10.0am: Ceased zig zag. 10.7am: Reduced to 10 knots. 10.15am: Commence to zig zag type 52.

2.45pm: HMTBD “Narissa” [Nerissa] joined escort.

3.15pm: Altered course N59E, log 88.0.

5.0pm: Altered course N37E.

6.0pm: Altered course N59E.

8.0pm: Altered course N49E. 8.10pm: Out Paravanes, P61 and P56 in sight.

8.15pm: P61 and P56 took up station for escorting.

10.0pm: Straight Course.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 216 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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[Log page not filled in]



LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1918


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[Cover of Copy of Log for September 1918, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Page not filled in, addressed to The Admiralty, signed by Captain (as before), dated 7th October 1918]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers for Air Temperature, as before]


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1 September 1918

At Sea

Lat 49.50, Long -6.25

1.55am: SS “Alban” hoisted “not under command lights” and fell out of convoy.

3.0am: Commenced zigzag type 52. SS “Alban” regained station.

5.38am: Altered course N72E, log 33.7.

5.55am: Altered course S82E, log 36.6.

10.15am: Divine Service, commenced to zig zag No 51. Sighted 3 American Submarine chasers in company with American destroyer, sighted Airship C10.

0.23pm: 15 knots, parted company with convoy in company with “Nerissa” and C10. Commenced to zig zag 1 point type IV. 0.34pm: Altered course N80E.

1.7pm: Sighted land bearing N12E true.

2.28pm: Clocks advanced 1 hour, set to BST [British Summer Time].

4.37pm: Lizard Head abeam distant 9 miles, log 48.5.

4.54pm: Altered course N71E.

6.7pm: Altered course N65E.

7.19pm: Altered course N45E, Eddystone bearing N47E, distant 1.5 miles.

7.22pm: Eddystone abeam. 8.21pm: Passed breakwater

8.30pm: Let go starboard anchor veered 2.5 shackles. Draft: Forward 18’ 4”, Aft 25’ 4”. Anchor bearings: Breakwater Light House S70.5E, Breakwater East beacon S4.5W, Rams Cliff Point S80E, Ship’s Head NNE, Deviation 1 degree E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 229 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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2 September 1918

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19 [estimated]

9.25am: Pilot came on board and hands to stations for entering harbour. 9.30am: Weighed anchor and proceeded up harbour.

9.45am: General Quarters returned ammunition.

10.20am: Alongside wharf No 5 berth.

10.40am: Dispersed from General Quarters.

11.0pm: 7 ratings left ship for RN Hospital Plymouth.

0.30pm: Main boiler fires drawn.

2.0pm: Hands mustered for payment. Leave to Port Watch till Noon 9th September. Read Warrant No 127.

5.0pm: Coaling lighters came alongside with coaling barge. Leave first Part Starboard Watch till 7am.

5.45pm: Exercised Fire Stations.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 97 miles]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 708 tons]


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3 September 1918

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

7.45am: Coaling party commenced rigging gear for coaling.

8.30am: 2 Stoker PO's and 30 men arrived on board from Exmouth as working party for engineers, 24 bags of private mails arrived on board.

9.20am: 11 ERAs arrived on board as working party under Chief Engineer.

10.0am: Coal Lighter No 95 made fast alongside.

11.45am: 11 Engine room ratings joined ship from Liverpool, coaling commenced both sides and No 3 hold. Number of men engaged 80, amount of coal to come in 1800 tons.

Noon: Coaling party stopped for dinner.

1.0pm: Watch Keeping liberty men landed and coaling party carried on coaling.

5.0pm: Landed libertymen of second part Starboard Watch till 7.0am.

7.0pm: Coaling stopped. Amount taken on board 400 tons.

8.0pm: Coal lighter cast off from Starboard Side.

9.0pm: Rounds. 2 Privates RMLI joined ship from Chatham depôt.

10.0pm: Piped down.


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4 September 1918

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

7.0am: Breakfast and clean, libertymen returned onboard.

8.30am: Coaling party resumed coaling.

9.30am: 1 rating joined and 1 rating left of Stokers working party.

10.15am: WS London AB rejoined ship. Warrant No 127 read.

1.0pm: Watchkeeping libertymen landed, coaling party resumed coaling.

1.30pm: Hands fall in employed as requisite. Midshipman Bradley and Junior Engineer Carrol left ship for RN Hospital.

3.0pm: 25 bags of mails arrived onboard.

5.0pm: Liberty men landed of the first Part of the Starboard Watch till 7.0am.

7.0pm: Stopped coaling 967 tons onboard.

8.15pm: Coal lighters cast off.

[Weather wet in am, fine in pm, noon temperature 65F]


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5 September 1918

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

6.0am: 2 Coal lighters came alongside Starboard Side and 1 Stoker joined ship from HMS Eagle.

7.0am: Coaling party resumed coaling and liberty men returned onboard. Hands to Breakfast.

7.45am: Hands fall in employed as requisite.

10.0am: Store party taking in Medical and Engineers stores.

1.10pm: Coaling party resumed coaling. Watchkeeping libertymen landed.

3.0pm: 6 Stokers discharged to HMS Victory.

4.0pm: First Part of Starboard Watch employed shifting coal lighters and lowering motor boat.

5.0pm: Landed liberty men of the second Part Starboard Watch, motor [boat] lowered and taken to Boat shed for refit. 1 bag and 1 package of Confidential mails arrived onboard.

7.0pm: Supper. Stopped coaling 1282 tons onboard.


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6 September 1918

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

7.0am: Breakfast, libertymen returned onboard, coaling commenced.

8.0am: Hand[s] fall in, lighter No 9 made fast alongside with stores, 3 ratings of working party left ship.

9.20am: 3 ratings for working party joined ship from Exmouth.

10.0am: 2 ratings joined from RNB Chatham. 10.15am: Sub Lieutenant Greenall RNR joined ship from RNB.

0.50pm: Hands to Stations for Shifting ship. Tug Industrious Starboard Side, Wapiti ahead, Trustful astern.

2.0pm: Ship secured in No 8 berth, tugs left, received 6 bags of mails for Sierra Leone and 21 bags of mails.

5.0pm: Leave for first Part Starboard Watch from 5pm to 7am, liberty men landed, read Warrant 128.

7.0pm: Stopped coaling, total onboard 1624 tons 13 cwt.

8.0pm: 24 men and 2 foremen started coaling ship.

11.8pm: Midshipmen Moss and Gibson joined ship from RNB Chatham.

11.35pm: 4 ratings joined ship from RNB Portsmouth.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 16780 lbs]


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7 September 1918

At Plymouth

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

2.0am: Started coaling Starboard side pockets.

5.45am: Night coaling party ceased.

7.0am: Day coaling party started.

8.0am: Hands employed getting in stores etc.

9.15am: PH Smith Fireman apprehended and brought on board by Military Police. Lighter RWY No 4 came alongside with stores for Sierra [Leone].

10.0am: Both lower booms taken to masthouse for alterations.

11.0am: 304 packages of stores taken aboard for ships Nos 68 and 13. 15 bags of mail arrived for SL [Sierra Leone]. After crane chains taken to Cammell Lairds.

11.45am: Coal completed.

1.15pm: Watch keeper libertymen landed.

1.30pm: Hands employed in cleaning and provisioning ship.

2.0pm: 2 Ratings joined for passage to Sierra Leone.

5.0pm: Leave to second part Starboard Watch from 5pm until 6am.

7.45pm: Leading Stoker joined ship for passage.

8.30pm: Cooks clear up mess decks.

[Fuel: Received 1800 tons of coal. Remaining Coal 2458 tons]


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8 September 1918

At Devenport [Devonport]

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

6.0am: Hands scrubbed decks and placed PVs for sea. Liberty men returned on board.

8.0am: Hands fell in. Employed as requisite. Main boiler fires lighted.

10.0am: 9 bags of mail came aboard for SL.

11.0am: Hands employed shifting ship.

Noon: Piped dinner and leave for the first part of Watch from 1pm to 7am.

1.0pm: Liberty men landed.

2.0pm: Stores for Sierra Leone put onboard by shore labour. Number of packages 103.

3.30pm: A1 Gun remounting by OWD.

4.0pm: Shipped 103 packages for SL.

5.0pm and 6.0pm: Liberty men landed.

6.30pm: Hands employed shifting ship.


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9 September 1918

At Devenport [sic]

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

8.45am: ERAs returned to RNB Vivid.

9.0am: ERA working party joined ship from RNB Vivid.

10.0am: 4 marines joined ship for passage, from RNB Chatham to HMS Africa. 3 ratings joined ship for passage.

10.50am: 2 bags of mails aboard for Sierra Leone, also 20 drums of paint, 5 drums white lead, 2 drums of paint (burst) and 2 barrels of soda crystals for SNO Sierra Leone.

11.0am: Lieutenant Butler and Midshipman Blake discharged to Vivid. 27 packages for Sierra Leone.

11.30am: Motor boat returned from repair yard.

0.30pm: 4 Bags of mails for SL, 1 Parcel for Brittania [sic].

1.30pm: Leave for Watchkeepers 1pm to 10pm. Hands fell in and employed as requisite.

2.0pm: Motor boat left with captain.

3.0pm: Motor boat returned and hoisted. Lieutenant Commander Smith and Surgeon McNight joined ship for passage to SL.

4.0pm: Piped tea and leave for Starboard watch from 5pm to 10pm. 1 Major and 1 Private RMLI joined for passage to Ascension with 9 bags of confidential matter. Landed escort of 1 Lance Corporal and 2 Privates RMLI for absentees.

4.45pm: Port watch employed embarking provisions etc. 65 carcases [carcasses] of mutton, cases of sausages and mutton.

5.0pm: Landed liberty men.

6.15pm: 1 Corporal RMA arrived for passage to HMS Brittania [sic].

6.30pm: 3 carpenters and 1 wardroom steward left for RNB Portsmouth, 8 packages arrived for SL.

6.35pm: Escort returned with 3 absentees.

7.20am: Hands employed taking in stores.

7.30am: 43 Hands joined to take passage.

8.0pm: Port watch employed taking in provisions.

9.30pm: 4 Privates and 1 bugler joined ship for passage.

10.0pm: Liberty men returned aboard.

0.10am: Surgeon Joined ship.


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10 September 1918

At Sea

Lat 50.24, Long -4.25

6.0am: Hands prepare ship for sea. Sea routine. Draft: Forward 24’ 6”, Aft 25’ 7”.

7.15am: Hands shifted ship.

8.0am: Pilot aboard.

8.41am: Tugs made fast ahead and astern. 8.42am: Hands to stations for leaving harbour. 8.43am: Cast off. Fore and aft.

8.43am - 9.57am: Helm and engines as requisite. 9.57am: Let go Starboard anchor in 9 fathoms, Veered to 3 shackles. Bearings Smeaton Tower N49E, Breakwater Fort S80E, Maker Church N10W, Ships Head S79W.

10.52am: Shortened in. 11.7am: Anchor weighed, course and speed as requisite.

0.43pm: Set Course S72W. Eddystone Light bore N36W distant 2.25 miles.

1.39pm: Convoy increased speed to 9 knots.

3.0pm: Altered course S75W.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters. 4.10pm: Exercised “Abandon Ship”. 4.20pm: Night Defence Stations.

5.25pm: Lizard bearing N19W, distant 13 miles. 4.10pm[?]: Lizard Light bearing N51W, log 28.9.

5.25pm: Altered course N85W reduced to 50 revs, log 37.5.

5.38pm: Increased to 55 revs.

6.29pm: Altered course N83W, log 45.1.

8.0pm: Altered course S75W, log 56.0.

8.40pm: Wolf Rock Light bearing N25W, Lizard Head bearing N53E, log 60.2.

9.6pm: Wolf Light abeam.

10.0pm: Altered course N83W.

Midnight: Altered course N87W.

[True Bearing and Distance: Eddystone Light House bears S26W distant 2.75 miles]

[Weather mostly cloudy, rain at midnight, westerly or south westerly wind force 4 in pm, noon temperature 56F, sea temperature 58F]


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11 September 1918

At Sea

Lat 49.24, Long -7.68

0.52am: St Marys Light Abeam.

8.51am: Increased speed to 51 revs, log 136.1, speed of convoy 8.5 knots.

9.55am: Altered course N81W, log 142.9.

Noon: Altered course N64W, log 205.3.

0.55pm: Altered course N48W, log 61.2.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Abandon Ship. 4.15pm: Night Defence Stations.

4.20pm: Increased to 55 revs.

4.50pm: Helm jammed, hoisted “not under control” signal.

5.25pm: Lat Observed 49 25 N, Long DR 8 42 W.

8.0pm: Convoy altered course West. Ceased zig zagging.

9.0pm: Moon set - [HMS] Macedonia left convoy, also destroyer escort.

9.30pm: Ebro and Galway Castle left convoy and increased to 65 revs. Ebro keeping station on other’s Starboard beam.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 150 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Wind westerly and south westerly force 4 to 6 in am, north westerly force 5 to 6 in pm, sea state mostly rough or very rough, rain at times]


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12 September 1918

At Sea

Lat 48.53, Long -11.03

6.0am: Galway Castle commenced zz Convoy type 51. Ebro a broad irregular zz ahead.

7.33am: Observed dense smoke and steam from Galway Castle. Ship apparently torpedoed, her boats being lowered into the water and no reply being made to Ebro’s signal. DR Lat 48 52 N, Observed Long 10 40 W. Proceeded utmost speed and steering various courses in vicinity, using helm continuously. [For more details of the attack and what happened afterwards see here and for an eyewitness account see here.]

8.40am: 2 destroyers sighted, approaching from NW. 9.10am: Signalled instructions to destroyers.

10.0am: Galway Castle still afloat, destroyers in attendance. Ebro proceeded Course SW.

11.0am: Altered course West.

1.0pm: Altered course WSW, zz 2.5 points each side.

3.0pm: Altered course W, zz 2 points each side.

5.9pm: Altered course WNW, log 208.4.

7.0pm: Altered course West.

7.35pm: Sighted sailing vessel bearing N50W steering SxW.

8.5pm: Altered course WSW, log 44.8. 8.15pm: Altered course SSW, 2 point continued zz.

10.0pm: Altered course West, log 70.5.

9.45pm: Position observed by Stars Lat 47 44 N, Long 13 40 W.

10.20pm: Wash on Starboard bow, A2 1 round, Starboard 6 pounder 1 round. Let go Starboard depth charge. 10.25pm: Altered course NW, log 76.2, 1 point type IV. 10.30pm: Altered course WNW, log 77.8, 1 point type IV.

11.0pm: Altered course West.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 155 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Wind mostly north westerly, force 5 to 6 in am with sea rough until 8am, wind and sea reducing in pm but heavy NW swell at 2pm, noon temperature 65F, sea temperature 60F]


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13 September 1918

At Sea

Lat 46.87, Long -16.98

6.0am: Altered course S70W, zz 2 points type IV.

7.0am: Altered course West.

8.45am: Divisions and Prayers.

10.52am: Half speed to get in PVs.

11.7am: PVs hoisted inboard.

0.30pm: Altered course S50W, log 54.2.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters and Night Defence Stations.

9.0pm: ZZ 1 point type IV.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 273 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh meat 13162 lbs] [which is amazing as Ebro is in the Atlantic and doesn’t meet any other ships today!]

[South westerly wind force 6 to 6-7 from noon to 3pm, with sea rough or very rough; rain and mist from noon onwards, noon air and sea temperature 64F]


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14 September 1918

At Sea

Lat 42.47, Long -19.57

5.0am: Altered course S40W, reduced to 13 knots.

6.0am: Dawn, zz 2 points type IV.

am: Hands employed scrubbing decks.

11.0am: Quarters clean guns.

1.0pm: ZZ 2 points type III.

7.30pm: ZZ 2 point type IV.

9.28pm: ZZ 1 point type IV.

10.40pm: Altered course S36W, log 79.6.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 281 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]


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15 September 1918

At Sea

Lat 38.03, Long -21.35

1.0am: Moon set. Reduced to 12 knots, zz 1 point type IV.

5.40am: ZZ 2 points type IV.

9.15am: Clean guns. 9.45am: Divisions and Captains inspection.

10.45am: Divine Service held.

1.0pm: ZZ 2 points type III.

2.0pm: Altered course S37W, log 66.1.

11.25pm: Altered course S35W.

[Course and Distance made good: S13W, 278 miles]

[Number on sick list: 20]


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16 September 1918

At Sea

Lat 33.50, Long -22.18

1.0am: ZZ 2 points type III.

2.30am: Moon Set. ZZ 1 point type IV. Reduced to 12 knots.

6.40am: Dawn. ZZ 2 points type IV.

10.50am: Exercised General Quarters.

1.0pm: ZZ 2 points type III.

4.0pm: Wind changeable throughout watch.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters. Exercise collision abreast of A3 Gun.

4.30pm: Night Defence Stations.

5.30pm: Clocks put back 1 hour, set to MT 15th Meridian.

11.15pm: Altered course S37W.

[Course and Distance made good: S12W, 278 miles]

[Number on sick list: 22]


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17 September 1918

At Sea

Lat 28.87, Long -22.97

2.45am: ZZ 1 point type IV.

5.0am: Altered course S13W.

5.17am: Dawn. ZZ 2 points type IV.

9.35am: Divisions and Prayers.

10.0am: Altered course S11W.

1.0pm: Altered course S9W.

4.0pm: ZZ 2 point type IV.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters and Night Defence.

Midnight: Altered course S13E.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 282 miles]

[Number on sick list: 22]


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18 September 1918

At Sea

Lat 24.50, Long -21.04

5.20am: Increased to 15 knots, ZZ 2 points type IV.

am: Hands employed cleaning boats, rigging awnings etc.

Noon: 1st Degree of Vigilance.

0.50pm: Convoy sighted bearing SE. 1.0pm: Altered course S23W, log 46.5.

1.30pm: Altered course S21W, log 54.2.

1.41pm: Challenged by and exchanged pennants with HMS “Morea”.

1.40pm: Sighted SS bearing SExS.

4.0pm: Reduced to 12 knots, zz 2 points type III. 2nd Degree of Vigilance.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters. Exercise fire in fore-well deck.

4.25pm: Night Defence Stations.

[Course and Distance made good: 288 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 25]


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19 September 1918

At Sea

Lat 19.83, Long -20.96

1.0am: ZZ 2 points type III, 12 knots.

1.0pm: Altered course S21W, ZZ 2 points type IV.

Midnight: ZZ 2 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: 278 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 24]

[Weather mostly fine and quiet, noon temperature 81F, sea temperature 78F]


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20 September 1918

At Sea

Lat 15.48, Long -20.53

6.0am: Altered course South.

0.30pm: Altered course S5E, log 19.2. Sighted 2 steamers bearing SE.

0.57pm: Altered course S30E, ceased ZZ, log 23.9.

1.10pm: Altered course N60E, log 27.1.

1.14pm: Resumed Course S5E, signalled above steamers, French patrol vessels.

1.30pm: Commenced ZZ 2 points type III.

8.0pm: Reduced speed to 11 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: 266 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 24]


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21 September 1918

At Sea

Lat 12.10, Long -18.58

6.0am: ZZ 2 points type IV.

7.37am: Smoke sighted bearing South.

8.15am: Challenged and exchanged pennants with HMS Almanzora.

10.7am: Hauled in the log. Target out. 1 inch aiming target practice began.

11.50am: Picked up target. Streamed log. Set Course S5E, 10 knots, ZZ 2 points type IV.

2.10pm: Log handed and found to be foul. 2.14pm: Log streamed.

7.10pm: Moon rose.

[Course and Distance made good: 232 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 27]


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22 September 1918

At Sea

Lat 8.72, Long -16.75

6.30am: Trimmer J Ramshaw ON 889021 MMR died of Pneumonia. [Entry on Casualty List for this date reads: Ebro, armed merchant cruiser. RAMSHAW, James, Trimmer, MMR, 889021, illness]

9.55am: Divisions and Captain’s inspection.

10.0am: Altered course S55E, log 77.8.

10.20am: Divine Service.

0.20pm: Altered course S65E, log 1.5.

1.0pm: ZZ 2 points type III.

3.0pm: Sighted smoke bearing SE.

4.0pm: Passed Portuguese Vessel.

5.52pm [possibly 4.52pm]: Stopped ship for burial of Trimmer Ramshaw.

5.52pm: Helm hard-astarboard.

5.50pm: Course S66E, log 56. Out PVs. 6.5pm: Proceeded at 10 knots, ZZ 2 points type III.

[Course and Distance made good: 239 miles, Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 23]


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23 September 1918

At Sea and Sierra Leone

Lat 8.50, Long -13.24 [estimated]

1.0am: ZZ 2 points type III 10 knots. 2nd Degree of Vigilance.

2.0am: Commenced soundings. 1 lead, 1 brass tube holder and stray line lost on stiking [striking] bottom 100 fathoms of wire out.

2.36am: Reduced to slow to clear port PV.

2.30am: Soundings in 48 fathoms bottom S [sand], log 39.

2.40am: Lost 150 fathoms wire, 1 sinker 1 swivel and stray line.

3.10am: Soundings in 26 fathoms bottom S, log 44.1.

4.17am: Slow both, in Port PV. 10 knots.

4.30am: Slow both.

4.53am: 10 knots. Out Port PV. 4.55am: Increased to 12 knots.

5.36am: Land bearing S78E. 5.53am: Altered course S78E, log 69.0.

7.15pm: Cape Sierra Leone Light House bearing S76E. Altered course S74E, log 85.6.

[Soundings at 4.10, 5.0, 5.47 and 7.0am with log entries shown here, all sand]

8.39am: Log hauled in. 8.42am: Passed boom. Secured Guns and Depth charges.

9.16am: Dropped port anchor in berth C6. 9.23am: Veered to 5 shackles.

9.55am: 72 bags of mails left ship.

10.30am: 10 bags of mails left ship.

10.40am: 10 bags Confidential mails left ship.

11.50am: Read Warrant No 130.

pm: Anchor Bearings: College Farron Point S50E, ships head ExS0.5S, Cathedral S9E, Deviation 0.5 E, Cape Sierra Leone Light House N82W.

2.0pm: Hands fell in and employed as requisite.

4.15pm: Evening Quarters.

pm: Draft Forward 20’ 0”, Aft 25’ 4”.

[Course and Distance made good: 210 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 19]

[Light winds, rain for most of day, noon temperature 78F, sea temperature 79F]


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24 September 1918

At Sierra Leone

Lat 8.50, Long -13.24

6.0am: Water boat alongside Starboard side aft with boiler water.

7.30am: Empty lighter alongside No 4 hatch Port side.

9.0am: Empty lighter alongside port side for stores.

9.15am: Ordinary Seamen boat pulling, seamanship.

10.25am: 2 Ratings left ship for SNO Sierra Leone. 1 lighter left ship with stores.

11.0am: Water boat left ship.

1.30pm: Lighter alongside with cargo.

2.0pm: Hands fell in. Employed unloading stores, loading cargo and as requisite.

4.10pm: Port cutter hoisted.

4.45pm: Lighter with boom defence gear left ship.

4.50pm: Hands of B3 fell in.

5.15pm: Hoisted motor boat and Port gangway.

9.0pm: Rounds.

10.0pm: Piped Down.

Midnight: Water boat left ship.

[Number on sick list: 18]


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25 September 1918

At Sierra Leone

Lat 8.50, Long -13.24

6.30am: Lighter with cargo came alongside.

7.45am: Hands fell in, Employed working cargo and as requisite.

8.0am: Starboard Cutter and Motor boat lowered.

10.30am: Two lighters with cargo came alongside.

11.50am: Stores left for HMS Brittannia [Britannia].

1.0pm: Lighter with cargo came alongside.

1.10pm: Lighter left with stores for HMS Britannia.

1.30pm: Hands fell in employed working cargo.

3.50pm: 1 Surgeon, 46 ratings left ship for HMS Brittannia [sic]. 9 marines left for HMS Africa.

4.40pm: Received 8 bags of mails from HMS Bacchante.

8.41pm: Ratings joined ship for passage.

10.15pm: Water boat came alongside with drinking water.

[Number on sick list: 12]


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26 September 1918

At Sierra Leone

Lat 8.50, Long -13.24

5.30am: Water tank left ship after discharging 56000 gallons of drinking water.

6.45am: 2 Lighters came alongside with cargo.

7.45am: Hands fell in. Employed working cargo.

11.15am: 2 Signalmen, 4 Seamen and 3 marines left ship for convoy.

11.45am: Finished taking in cargo at No 3 hold.

Noon: Main boiler fires lighted.

1.10pm: Received cases of ammunition from HMS Bacchante.

1.30pm: Water boat alongside with boiler water.

2.0pm: Hands fell in. Employed on cargo.

4.30pm: 5 Officers and 23 rank and file embarked for passage.

5.15pm: 1 Box of chart[s] left ship. 4 Ratings joined for passage.

5.30pm: 17 Baskets of mails and 64 Bags of mails came aboard.

5.40pm: 2 Ratings came aboard from HMS Africa.

5.45pm: 1 Sergeant came aboard from HMS Brittania [sic].

6.0pm: Surgeon McLintock and 4 ratings came aboard from HMS Brittania.

6.10pm: Major Grant and Lieutenant Commander and 2 ratings left ship for shore. 1 Officer and 3 ratings joined ship for passage.

[Number on sick list: 13]


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27 September 1918

At Sierra Leone and at Sea

Lat 8.48, Long -13.40

am: Draft Forward 21’ 8”, Aft 25’ 6”.

7.10am: 4 bags of mails and 1 of confidential mail came aboard.

7.30am: 2 bags of mails and 1 bag of empty bags came aboard. 7.30am: 4 Bags of mails came aboard from HMS Bacchante.

8.45am: Hands fell in. Starboard Watch preparing ship for sea. Port watch as requisite.

9.20am: Lieutenant Commander Prewin joined ship for passage.

9.30pm: 2 bags of shackles for boom defence and 1 bag of stationary left ship.

9.40am: Divisions. 9.55am: Clear lower deck. Stations abandon ship. 10.10am: General Quarters. 10.30am: Clean Gun Quarters.

10.48am: Shortened in cable. 11.15am: Anchor aweigh, speed as requisite for leaving harbour.

11.30am: Trimmer Smith released from cells. Passed boom, log streamed.

11.35am: Channel buoy abeam log 1.5. Course N86W, 13 knots.

11.40am: Slow, out PVs. 11.45am: Proceeded at 13 knots. 0.5pm: Reduced 10 knots.

0.15pm: Passed 2 trawlers sweeping.

0.35pm: Slow. 0.50pm: Altered course N73W, log 11.5, 10 knots. Sierra Leone Light House bearing S76.5W.

2.0pm: Commenced to ZZ Convoy type 5.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters. Exercise fire stations. Night Defence Stations.

5.9pm: Altered course to clear convoy. Increased to 70 revs.

5.30pm: Slow both to get in PVs. 5.35pm: In Port PV. 5.40pm: Stopped to get in Starboard PV. 5.48pm: Proceeded at full speed to regain position in convoy.

6.0pm: Convoy altered course N63W (True). 6.16pm: 15 knots. 6.35pm: Reduced to 12 knots.

6.38pm: Reduced 64 revs. In station on convoy.

7.0pm: Ceased ZZ type 51.

7.51pm: Increased 66 revs.

[Course and Distance made good: 8 miles Indirect]

[True Bearing and Distance: Sierra Leone Light House S75E, Distant 5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]


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28 September 1918

At Sea

Lat 9.72, Long -17.12

0.50am: Moon Rise.

4.0am: Commenced ZZ 51.

10.0am: Ceased ZZ. Exercised convoy in altering course by flag and sound signals.

11.0am: Quarters Clean Guns.

Noon: Commenced ZZ No 54. Revs as requisite.

0.25pm: Altered course N8W, log 57.8.

1.35pm: Sighted vessel bearing ENE steering SE.

5.0pm: Altered course N31W, log 3.5.

7.0pm: Altered course N8W by sound signal. Ceased ZZ.

9.40pm: Sighted steamer on Starboard bow bearing NE.

9.57pm: Altered course to investigate suspicious steamer astern of convoy.

10.40pm: Resumed Course N9W, took up station 4 cables ahead of convoy.

[Course and Distance made good: 236 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 11]


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29 September 1918

At Sea

Lat 13.03, Long -19.15

4.0am: Commenced Convoy ZZ No 54.

5.34am: Increased to 13 knots to regain position ahead of convoy.

9.15am: Quarters Clean Guns. 9.30am: Divisions. 10.10am: Divine Service.

10.50am: Altered course to N7W.

1.0pm: Convoy altered to ZZ 51.

2.0pm: Revs for watch 63 - 65.

4.30pm: Sighted steamer bearing N40E steering NE.

6.0pm: Altered course N15E, log 61.6.

8.0pm: Altered course N7W, log 82. Ceased ZZ.

9.0pm: Revs for watch 63 - 67.

[Course and Distance made good: 235 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 11]


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30 September 1918

At Sea

Lat 16.73, Long -20.80

2.30am: Moon Rose.

4.0am: Commenced Convoy ZZ No 51.

1.30pm: Altered course N5E, log 53.4.

5.55pm: Altered course 2 points to Starboard N27E, log 95.4.

7.55pm: Altered course N5E (Convoy), log 14.7.

8.0pm: Ceased ZZ No 51.

[Course and Distance made good: 239 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 7]



LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1918


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[Cover of Copy of Log for October 1918, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in, signed by Captain (as before), dated 5th November 1918]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before, except Thermometer for Sea Temperature now shown as “No Mark”]


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1 October 1918

At Sea

Lat 20.43, Long -22.00

4.0am: Commenced ZZ No 51.

9.45am: Physical Drill and loader. 10.0am: Exercise “immediate action” stations. Exercise maxim crew firing.

10.30am: Dispersed. Quarters Clean Guns.

4.0pm: Gaika [listed here] and Port Albany [Port Albany (1) listed here] exchanged positions.

5.55pm: Altered course N19W, log 294, revs 68.

7.55pm: Altered course N4E, log 50. 8.0pm: Ceased ZZ.

[Course and Distance made good: 232 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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2 October 1918

At Sea

Lat 24.21, Long -23.49

4.0am: Commenced Convoy ZZ No 54.

am: Training Classes at Gunnery.

1.18pm: Altered course N9E, log 28.5.

3.0pm: Altered ZZ to No 51.

5.7pm: Log handed. 5.10pm: Log streamed.

5.55pm: Altered course N32E.

7.55pm: Ceased ZZ altered course 2 points to Port N10E.

[Course and Distance made good: 244 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Winds north westerly force 3 to 4 for most of day, weather mostly fine, noon temperature 77F, sea temperature 74F]


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3 October 1918

At Sea

Lat 27.94, Long -24.30

10.0am: Ceased ZZ. Convoy commenced turning exercises by flag and sound signals.

11.0am: Convoy proceeded on mean course, commenced ZZ 54.

3.0pm: Wind freshening.

8.0pm: Ceased ZZ. Reduced to 9 knots.

11.0pm: Altered course N33E.

[Course and Distance made good: 230 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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4 October 1918

At Sea

Lat 31.35, Long -24.28

2.30am: Wind and sea increasing.

4.0am: Commenced ZZ type 54.

7.15am: Convoy increased speed to 9.5 knots.

1.25pm: Altered course N42E, log 80.7.

5.55pm: Altered course N17E, log 24.0.

7.55pm: Altered course N40E by sound signal, log 44.8.

8.0pm: Ceased ZZ reduced to 9 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: 210 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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5 October 1918

At Sea

Lat 34.75, Long -23.02

4.0am: Commenced ZZ type 54.

6.30am: Increased speed to 9.5 knots.

9.26am: Ceased ZZ, increased to 13 knots circling convoy. Ordered that speed should be worked up to 13.5 knots.

11.22am: Reduced to 70 revs. 11.31am: Resumed ZZ 54, log 97.5.

1.0pm: Altered course N42E.

5.55pm: Convoy altered course 2 points to Starboard.

8.0pm: Reduced to 9 knots. Ceased ZZ.

[Course and Distance made good: 215 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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6 October 1918

At Sea

Lat 38.00, Long -21.18

4.0am: Commenced ZZ No 54.

9.35am: Divisions. 10.0am: Divine Service.

0.18pm: Sighted SV bearing N22W steering South.

2.0pm: Clocks put forward 1 hour.

3.15pm: Ceased ZZ log 57.2.

4.0pm: Altered course S51E, log 57.9. 4.13pm: Altered course S48W, log 59.9.

4.30pm: Commenced ZZ No 54.

5.40pm: Ceased ZZ type 54. 5.45pm: Altered course 8 points to Starboard, log 74.3. 5.49pm: Altered course N39E, log 75.0.

7.0pm: Altered course N62E.

8.55pm: Altered course N39E, log 5.0. Ceased ZZ, reduced to 9 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: 215 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Showers at time, light winds, noon temperature 71F, sea temperature 69F]


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7 October 1918

At Sea

Lat 40.47, Long -19.55

5.0am: Commenced ZZ no 54.

7.55am: Altered course N64E, log 3.1.

9.35am: Divisions and Prayers. Physical Exercise and loader drill.

10.0am: Training classes. Hands employed as required.

10.10am: Convoy increased speed to 9.5 knots.

11.25am: Sighted steamer bearing NExE. 11.30am: Ceased ZZ 54, altered course to intercept SS, increased to 70 revs, log 35.0.

Noon: Increased speed to 13 knots. Signalled SS “Kursk” [listed here]. 0.10pm: Altered course to regain convoy, log 45.8.

0.35pm: Sighted SV bearing ENE.

0.58pm: Altered course N86E, log 51.8. 1.5pm: Full speed to intercept Danish SV “YRSA” [listed here], allowed to proceed.

1.26pm: Altered course S21E, log 57.4. 1.40pm: Altered course N64E, log [blank].

2.0pm: Commenced ZZ type 51.

4.0pm: Convoy reduced speed to 9 knots.

4.15pm: Ceased ZZ, resumed mean Course, log 84.5. 4.18pm: Altered course 8 points to port, log 84.9. 4.23pm: Altered course 8 points to port, log 85.6. 4.30pm: Altered course 4 points to port, log 86.7. 4.32pm: Altered course 4 points to Starboard, log 87.6. 4.38pm: Altered course 4 points to Starboard, log 88.2. 4.42pm: Altered course 4 points to Starboard, log 89.1. 4.53pm: Altered course 4 points to Starboard log 89.6 (N34E).

5.0pm: Commenced ZZ type 54.

7.30pm: Lat Observed by Star 41 10 N, Long Observed by Star 18 40 W.

9.0pm: Altered course N63E, ceased ZZ convoy, reduced to 8.5 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: 202 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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8 October 1918

At Sea

Lat 42.88, Long -16.67

5.0am: Commenced ZZ 51. Increased speed to 9 knots.

8.15am: Convoy increased speed to 9.5 knots.

9.35am: Divisions and Prayers. Physical Drill and loader. 10.5am: Exercised General Quarters.

10.40am: Sighted SV bearing ENE.

Noon: Above SV bearing NW. Soldiers on passage closed up as extra lookouts.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters. Abandon Ship Stations. Night Defence Stations.

4.57pm: Altered course N35E, log 6.6.

7.56pm: Altered course N61E, log 36.5.

[Course and Distance made good: 200 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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9 October 1918

At Sea

Lat 45.32, Long -13.02

1.30am: Altered course N60E to keep in station.

6.40am: Increased to 12 knots, commenced broad ZZ irregular ahead of convoy.

8.30am: Increased to full speed, 13 knots.

1.57am: Altered course N39E, log 25.2.

3.57pm: Altered course N61E, log 47.5.

5.57pm: Altered course N83E, log 70.5.

7.45pm: Resumed position in convoy. Decreased to 63 revs. Commenced No 54 ZZ. 7.55pm: Altered course N61E by sound signal.

8.30pm: Altered course N59E to keep in station, log 98.5.

9.0pm: Reduced to 9 knots (58 revs).

[Course and Distance made good: 214 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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10 October 1918

At Sea

Lat 47.80, Long -9.56

6.0am: Commenced broad ZZ. Increased to 13 knots.

6.50am: Convoy increased to 10 knots.

7.0am: Convoy commenced ZZ No 51. Lat by Observation 47 12 N, Long Observed 10 27 W.

9.25am: Sighted destroyers bearing NE0.5E.

9.52am: Course and speed as requisite for picking up dispatches. 9.55am: Log hauled in 27.5.

10.0am: Dispatches on board. 10.9am: Log streamed.

10.35am: Hove down tow points.

10.54am: Ceased ZZ. 11.0am: Altered course N76E, log 36. 11.6am: 64 revs. 11.10am: Commenced to ZZ Type 54.

3.0pm: Wind veered to NW.

5.16pm: Port log streamed.

6.0pm: Altered course N52E.

6.30pm: Dropped Starboard PV which came to the surface immediately.

8.0pm: Altered course N75E, ceased ZZ, log 24.1.

9.30pm: Altered course N73E, log 40.0.

10.30pm: Altered course N71E, log 50.8.

[Course and Distance made good: 212 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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11 October 1918

At Sea

Lat 50.03, Long -4.57

Midnight: Altered course N75E.

4.10am: Cast of lead taken, 65 fathoms. Rocky.

6.17am: East and West portions of convoy parted company, altered course S83E. Reduced speed to 9 knots (58 Revs).

6.44am: Altered course N85E, log 35.7. 6.50am: Starboard PV in. 7.0am: Commenced ZZ No 54.

7.10am: Dropped Port PV. 7.18am: Increased to 10 knots. 7.30am: Port PV in.

9.50am: Parted company with convoy, altered course N47E, log 66.4. Commenced ZZ 1 point type IV. Increased to 15 knots.

10.0am: Reduced to 14 knots. 10.20am: Sighted land.

11.0am: Increased to 15 knots.

Noon: Altered course N73E. 0.20pm: Altered course N47E, log 98.8.

0.50pm: Patent logs hauled in.

1.0pm: Eddystone Light House abeam distant 1 mile. Courses and speed as requisite.

1.48pm: Took in PVs. 2.14pm: Dropped Starboard anchor. Veered to 2 shackles in 6.5 fathoms.

4.15pm: Tugs cast off.

4.30pm: Bearings: Breakwater S55W, East Beacon South, Deviation 2 degrees E, Melanpar [?] Buoy N9W [these bearings do not make sense if, as is stated shortly, the ship is in No 5 berth at 4.30pm]. Draft: Forward 19’ 6”, Aft 25’ 2”. Ship secured at No 5 berth.

5.15pm: One Surgeon Lieutenant left ship to join HMS Armadale Castle. First Part of Starboard watch employed taking baggage from No 4 Hold.

6.15pm: 7 ratings left for hospital, also 8 marines. 22 marines left for barracks. Lieutenant Commander Prewin left ship. 22 ratings left ship for barracks.

10.0pm: Piped down.

[Course and Distance made good: 245.0 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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12 October 1918

At Plymouth

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19 [estimated]

7.30am: Shore gang arrived for working cargo.

8.30am: 12 ERA working party lent to ship from HMS Exmouth.

8.45am: Hands employed getting out passengers luggage, mails etc.

9.0am: Shore gang started working cargo.

10.0am: Leave to Starboard Watch from noon 12th till noon 18th.

10.45am: Starboard watch proceeded on leave.

0.35pm: 24 Military Ratings left ship.

1.30pm: Hands fell in. Read Warrant [no number given].

2.0pm: Hands fell in for payment.

2.30pm: 2 Divers arrived to examine bottom.

3.0pm: Liberty men landed, first part port watch.

4.0pm: Clear up decks. 4.30pm: Tea.

5.0pm: Ceased working cargo. Shore gang left ship also divers.

6.0pm: 3 lighters of cargo left. Landed liberty men.

[Course and Distance made good: 30.25 miles Indirect]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 770 tons]


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13 October 1918

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

Noon: Leave for second Port of watch from 1.30pm to 7.0am.

5.0pm: Liberty men landed, also at 6.0.

[Weather fine, noon temperature 52F]


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14 October 1918

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

7.0am: Hands to clean. Shore gang of 11 men arrived for working cargo.

8.0am: Hands fall in. Employed returning stores.

8.30am: 1 Stoker of working party discharged to RNB.

9.0am: Resumed working of cargo.

10.25am: 1 Stoker joined working party.

Noon: Piped leave for first part Port Watch 5pm to 7am.

0.40pm: 3 Stokers of working party left ship.

1.30pm: Watchkeepers liberty men landed.

1.55pm: 3 Stokers for working party joined ship from HMS Exmouth.

5.0pm: Landed Liberty men and at 6.0.

6.0pm: Stopped working cargo for the night.


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15 October 1918

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

7.0am: 13 Trimmers and 1 Fireman joined ship from HMS Eagle Liverpool.

9.50am: Midshipman Robinson joined ship from RNB Chatham also 1 marine.

Noon: Leave for second Part Port Watch from 5pm to 7am.

0.50pm: Received on board 3 bags confidential matter.

1.30pm: Hands fall in. Employed taking in stores.

5.0pm: Engineer Lieutenant Sharp left ship to join HMS Almanzora. Landed Liberty men.

6.0pm: 6 Firemen left ship to join HMS Eaglet Liverpool.


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16 October 1918

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

5.30am and 6.0am: Coal lighter came alongside.

7.30am: Shore coaling gang came aboard.

8.15am: Commenced coaling ship.

Noon: Leave to first Part Port Watch from 5pm to 7am.

4.30pm: Received on board 1 bag confidential matter.

5.0pm and 6.0pm: Landed liberty men.

7.0pm: Ceased coaling for the night, amount received 548 tons 14 cwts.


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17 October 1918

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

6.45am: 1 lighter of coal came alongside. Shore gang came aboard.

9.30am: 2 ERAs left ship for RN Barracks.

Noon: Leave to second part Port Watch from 5 till 7am.

1.30pm: Watchkeepers liberty men landed. Hands employed drawing stores from dockyard and as requisite.

3.10pm: 3 ERAs Joined, working party from HMS Essex.

5.0pm and 6.0pm: Liberty men landed.

7.0pm: Ceased working coal for the night.


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18 October 1918

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

7.0am: Coaling party commenced work.

8.0am: Hands employed taking in stores, cleaning ship etc.

Noon: Leave first Part Port Watch 5pm to 7am.

1.30pm: Hands fall in.

7.0pm: Ceased coaling ship for the night [day], 411 tons.

8.30pm: Night gang came aboard and resumed coaling.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 6060 lbs, Vegetables 26600 lbs]


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19 October 1918

At Devenport [Devonport]

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

10.20am: Ship left No 5 berth.

11.25am: Ship made fast alongside in No 8 berth.

2.30pm: 19 Stokers discharged to HMS Abbermarle [Albermarle].

3.20pm: Coaling completed, total received 1708 tons.

4.30pm: Leave to second Part Watch 5pm to 7am.

8.0pm: Starboard Watch returned from leave.

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 2379 tons]


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20 October 1918

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

8.0am: Hands fall in. Employed cleaning ship.

10.30am: Leading Seaman Andreoti [?] joined ship from RNB.

11.20am: Received on board 10 bags mails (unaddressed).

1.0pm: Liberty men landed.

2.55pm: 1 Rating joined ship from HMS Eagle.

3.0pm: Starboard watch to stations for shifting ship for lifting gun.

4.5pm: Received on board 1 bag and 1 packet of confidential matter.

5.0pm and 6.0pm: Landed liberty men.

9.0pm: Sub Lieutenant Thaine rejoined ship.


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21 October 1918

At Plymouth Sound

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

8.0am: Hands fall in. Employed preparing ship for sea.

1.40pm: Sub Lieutenants Berch and Brown Engineer left ship.

1.50pm: Lieutenant Preston RNVR left ship.

4.20pm: Tug Assurance [listed here] made fast forward.

5.0pm: 4 bags of confidential mails received on board from Mount Wise.

5.12pm: Dockyard Pilot came aboard.

5.20pm: Let go hawsers. Helm and engines as requisite for going down the sound.

6.22pm: Dropped starboard anchor in 8.5 fathoms Veered to 3 shackles. Darkened ship and prepared armament for sea. Bearings: Breakwater Light House S52W, Bovisand Pier S24E, Melampan [?] Buoy N6W, Ship Head East, Deviation 0.5 degrees East. Draft: Forward 24ft 6in, Aft 25ft 6in.

[Rain or showers from noon onwards, noon temperature 54F]


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22 October 1918

At Plymouth Sound

Lat 50.34, Long -4.15 [rough estimate]

2.15am: Ship swung.

7.0am: 16 Convoy signalmen arrived on board for passage.

9.0am: Abandon Ship Stations.

10.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship and preparing for sea. Quarters clean guns.

11.4am: Up anchor. Helm and engines as requisite for shifting berth.

11.50am: Let go Port anchor in 6.5 fathoms veered to 2 shackles.

11.57am: Finished with engines.

[Course and Distance made good: 6.7 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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23 October 1918

At Plymouth Sound

Lat 50.32, Long -4.16

1.30am: Ships Head North, Eddystone Light bearing S38W (Compass).

9.30am: General Quarters. 9.45am: Abandon ship stations. All boats lowered into water.

10.30am: All boats returned to ship and hoisted.

3.0pm: Quarters Clean Guns.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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24 October 1918

At Sea [and leaving Plymouth Sound]

Lat 50.34, Long -4.15

2.30am: Ship swung.

7.45am: Hands fall in. Employed cleaning out boats etc.

11.0am: Quarters Clean Guns.

0.55pm: Sub Lieutenant Christopher joined ship. Port cutter left ashore.

3.0pm: Engines as requisite, also Course. 3.5pm: Weighed and proceeded to sea with convoy.

4.0pm: Out PVs. 4.10pm: Increased to 9 knots.

4.30pm: Eddystone Light House abeam. Log streamed.

4.57pm: Increased to 68 revs.

5.25pm: Commenced Convoy ZZ No 54, log 7.8.

5.30pm: Night Defence Stations.

7.0pm: Increased to 70 revs.

9.0pm: Revs 66 to 72. Altered course S89W, log 43.0

[Number on sick list: 11]


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25 October 1918

At Sea

Lat 48.83, Long -8.42

2.0am: Fog cleared.

5.30am: Increased to full speed for 3 minutes to avoid collision.

6.0am: Increased to 72 revs.

6.30am: Ship sighted bearing S35W steering NW.

9.41am: Altered course West, log 71.6.

11.3am: Altered course S68W, log 85.6.

1.3pm: Altered course N88W, log 6.7.

3.3pm: Altered course N66W, log 27.7.

4.20pm: Night Defence Stations.

5.24pm: Log hauled in. 5.27pm: Log streamed. 5.35pm: Altered course S88W, log 53.4.

6.45pm: Ceased ZZ, revs 73.

Midnight: Altered course S70W. West bound ships and destroyers left convoy.

[Course and Distance made good: 196 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Misty in early am, then cloudy, noon temperature 53F, sea temperature 55F]


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26 October 1918

At Sea

Lat 47.13, Long -13.30

3.0am: Commenced ZZ No 54.

7.36am: Reduced to 69 revs. 7.45am: Altered course N55E to close SS Port Lyttleton [Port Lyttelton (1) listed here] log 97.2.

8.10am: Altered course S70W, log 2.2. 8.20am: Commenced ZZ 2 points type III.

10.0am: Slow both to take in PVs.

11.0am: Commenced ZZ 54.

11.20am: Commenced broad ZZ ahead of convoy.

am: Hands employed scrubbing decks.

Noon: Altered course N88W.

0.50pm: Convoy ceased ZZ.

1.0pm: Convoy commenced ZZ No 51 and increased to 11 knots.

2.0pm: Altered course S70W (2 points to Port).

4.50pm: Convoy ceased ZZ, altered course S48W, log 5.4.

5.0pm: Convoy commenced ZZ No 54.

6.23pm: Ceased ZZ, reduced to 68 revs.

6.27pm: Altered course S38W, log 25. 6.55pm: Altered course S48W, log 28.3.

8.0pm: Altered course S67W. Increased to 70 revs.

11.0pm: Commenced ZZ No 54.

[Course and Distance made good: 236 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 15]


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27 October 1918

At Sea

Lat 44.22, Long -17.75

7.40am: Increased to 11 knots.

8.50am: Changed ZZ to No 51.

9.15am: Quarters Clean Guns. 9.35am: Divisions.

9.55am: Altered course N89W. 10.5am: Divine Service.

11.55am: Altered course S69W.

1.45pm: Altered course S47W, log 15.0.

4.20pm: Lat DR 43 48 N, Long Observed 18 25 W.

5.55pm: Altered course S25W, log 65.8.

6.0pm: Ceased ZZ.

8.0pm: Altered course S44W.

Midnight: Commenced ZZ No 54.

[Course and Distance made good: 260 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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28 October 1918

At Sea

Lat 40.73, Long -19.88

1.40am: Moonrise.

4.0am: Revs for Watch 66 - 70.

7.40am: Dawn.

Noon: Altered ZZ to No 51.

1.30pm: Altered course S42E, log 45.

4.44pm: Altered course NE to communicate with SS Akaba [Akabo]. Course and speed as requisite.

5.26pm: Increased to 80 revs to regain station in convoy, Course S42W, log 79.9.

5.55pm: Convoy altered course S20W.

7.10pm: In station ahead of convoy. Reduced speed as requisite.

8.0pm: Altered course S42W, ceased ZZ.

[Course and Distance made good: 240 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Wind mostly southerly, force 4 in am, force 4 to 6 in pm, sea becoming rough in late afternoon; rain in pm, noon temperature 64F, sea temperature 63F]


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29 October 1918

At Sea

Lat 37.88, Long -21.24

4.0am: Commenced ZZ No 54. Reduced to 55 revs.

4.30am: Increased to 70 revs.

9.30am: Divisions. 10.0am: General Quarters.

11.30am: Altered course S67W, log 19.

Noon: Hoisted ensign halfmast for burial of a private ASC [Army Service Corps] in SS “Sardinia” [listed here].

2.0pm: Altered course S44W, log 44.7.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters, Exercise Collision Stations. Night Defence Stations.

6.0pm: Altered course S22W, log 85.2.

8.0pm: Altered course S44W. Ceased ZZ.

10.15pm: Log hauled in, log 30. 10.25pm: Log streamed.

[Course and Distance made good: 184 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 13]


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30 October 1918

At Sea

Lat 34.14, Long -22.88

4.0am: Commenced ZZ No 54. Revs 69 to 76.

8.0am: Altered ZZ to No 51.

9.0am: Altered course S22W.

11.0am: Altered course S44W.

2.0pm: Altered course S21W, log 97.9.

6.0pm: Altered course S43W.

8.0pm: Altered course S21W, log 61.8. Ceased ZZ.

[Course and Distance made good: Indirect 236 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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31 October 1918

At Sea

Lat 29.88, Long -23.25

5.0am: Commenced ZZ No 54.

10.30am: Altered course S2E, log 11.5. Training classes as [at] gunnery.

0.45pm: Altered course S18W, log 33.1.

1.50pm: Altered course S13W, log 44.1.

3.10pm: Log hauled in and found to be foul. 3.14pm: Log streamed. Guns crews of Red Watch carried out Morris-tube practise.

6.0pm: Altered course S9E. Revs as requisite.

8.0pm: Altered course S13W. Ceased ZZ.

[Course and Distance made good: 269 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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[Log page not filled in]



LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1918


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[Cover of Copy of Log for November 1918, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in, addressed to The Admiralty, signed by Captain (as before), dated December 9th 1918]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]


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1 November 1918

At Sea

Lat 25.76, Long -21.78

6.0am: Commenced ZZ No 54.

10.45am: Hoisted ensign half mast for burial of Australian munition worker on board SS Borda [listed here].

11.57am: Altered course 2 points to Starboard, S38W.

pm: Red Watch carried out Morris-tube Practise during afternoon.

4.7pm: Increased to 15 knots, log 14.1.

4.15pm: Altered course S35W, log 14.9. Night defence stations.

4.30pm: Parted company with convoy in Lat 25 2 N, Long 23 1 W.

4.35pm: Sighted steamer (SS Akabo??) bearing WNW.

4.45pm: Altered course South log 22, commenced ZZ 1 point type IV.

5.55pm: Altered course S3E, log 37.7.

6.14pm: Reduced to 11 knots (70 revs), commenced ZZ 2 points type IV, log 42.1.

11.15pm: Reduced to 9 knots (56 revs).

[Course and Distance made good: 251 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Weather cloudy or fine, noon temperature 75F, sea temperature 73F]


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2 November 1918

At Sea

Lat 22.08, Long -21.71

7.2am: Hauled in log. 7.7am: Log streamed.

10.0am: Clocks put back 1 hour. Altered course S26E. Hands employed cleaning ship.

Noon: Altered course S4E.

5.0pm: Altered course S26E, log 62.2.

5.20pm: Stopped Starboard engine for 6 minutes.

7.30pm: Altered course S4E, log 86.2.

10.0pm: Altered course S18E, increased to 72 revs.

Midnight: Commenced 30 degrees type IV ZZ.

[Course and Distance made good: 250 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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3 November 1918

At Sea

Lat 18.80, Long -19.42

8.0am: Altered course S40E.

9.45am: Divisions and Captains inspection. 10.15am: Divine Service.

10.30am: Altered course S18E, log 46.0.

0.30pm: Increased to 15 knots. 1st Degree of Vigilance, log 67. 0.35pm: Altered ZZ to 2 points type IV.

5.30pm: Altered course S4W, log 35.5.

7.30pm: Altered course S20E, log 52.9.

Midnight: Altered course S9W. Altered ZZ to 15 degrees type IV.

[Course and Distance made good: 238 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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4 November 1918

At Sea [and entering Dakar]

Lat 14.67, Long -17.41 [estimated]

7.15am: Altered course S20W, log 26.7.

7.0am: Cape Verde in sight bearing South.

7.30am: Altered course S35W, log 29.8.

7.40am: Altered course S55W, log 21.7. Almade Reef bears S15E, distant 5.5 miles.

7.45am to 8.12am: Speed as requisite for getting out PVs. 8.12am: Full speed, log 37.6.

8.17am: Altered course S15W, log 38.8. 8.27am: Altered course S10E, log 40.9. 8.55am: Altered course S50E, log 47.2.

9.23am: Cape Manuel bearing N70E, altered course N70E up Swept Channel.

10.4am: PVs in. 10.16am: Passed boom defence.

10.28am: Let go Starboard anchor 7.5 fathoms secured at 4 shackles. 10.33am: Finished with engines.

11.15am: 14 bags of mails and 7 bags of confidential matter left ship.

Noon: Harbour routine. Make and mend clothes. Anchor Bearings: Goree Island South Point S15.5E, Dakar Point S80W, North Jetty N65.5W, Ship Head N36E, Deviation 0.

pm: Draft: Forward 21’ 0”, Aft 24’ 6”.

9.0pm: Rounds. 10.0pm: Pipe down.

[Course and Distance made good: 299 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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5 November 1918

At Dakar

Lat 14.67, Long -17.41

6.0am: Hands fall in. Employed painting ship. Training classes away in boats. Lowered quarter boats, forward lifeboats, cutter and motor boat.

8.50am: Training classes return from boat exercise.

8.55am: SNO came aboard.

9.50am: SNO left ship.

9.55am: Captain of Brazilian Man of War came aboard and left at 10.30.

10.55am: Midshipmen away in cutter for sailing instruction.

11.50am: Midshipmen returned.

0.5pm: Quinine issued to ships company.

0.25pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

5.30pm: Signalman R Boyer arrived on board for passage from SS Ubbergen [Ubbergen (1) listed here].


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6 November 1918

At Dakar

Lat 14.67, Long -17.41

5.30am: Training classes at boat exercise. Hands employed cleaning and painting ship.

8.25am: Water tank came alongside with boiler water.

4.0pm: Clear lower deck to serve out Quinine.

5.30pm: Water boat left ship.


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7 November 1918

At Dakar

Lat 14.67, Long -17.41

5.30am: Hands fall in. Employed painting ship and as requisite. Training classes at boat exercise.

10.10am: Midshipmen away sailing in cutter.

11.20am: Midshipmen returned.

5.0pm: Boats crews away for exercise.

6.0pm: Hoisted all boats.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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8 November 1918

At Dakar

Lat 14.67, Long -17.41

5.30am: Hands fall in, employed painting ship and as requisite. Training classes at boat exercise.

9.50am: Midshipmen away in cutter.

10.30am: Exercise General Quarters.

1.30pm: Hands make and mend clothes. Convoy wireless operators on board for conference.


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9 November 1918

At Sea [leaving Dakar]

Lat 14.67, Long -17.41

5.30am: Hands fall in, employed as requisite. Training classes at boat exercise.

8.30am: Received 2 bags confidential mail from SNO. Training classes returned.

8.35am: Captains of convoy came aboard for conference.

9.45am: 14 convoy signalmen left ship for convoy duties. Midshipmen away sailing in cutter.

10.40am: 6 Convoy signalmen left ship to join HMS Oratava [Orotava].

11.0am: Convoy captains left ship.

11.10am: 1 bag of mails came aboard from HMS Oratava [sic].

11.30am: Sub Lieutenant Christopher left ship to join SS Ravenstone [listed here].

1.50pm: Shortened in. 2.0pm: Anchor aweigh. Helm and engines as requisite for leaving harbour.

2.9pm: 1st Degree of Vigilance.

2.30pm: Out PVs. 2.31pm: Log streamed. 2.33pm: Passed boom, slow both.

2.52pm: Cape Manuel bearing N72E, set Course N74W, log 1.3.

5.0pm: Clocks advanced 30 minutes.

5.40pm: Took in PVs. Course as requisite for getting convoy into stations.

6.15pm: Cape Manuel bears N77E. Cape Verde Light House bears N48E. Log hauled in and found to be foul. 6.20pm: Log streamed.

6.30pm: Altered course NxW, log 16.1.

6.45pm: Clocks advanced 30 minutes 0 set to GMT.

6.55pm: Increased to 7 knots, 44 revs.

7.35pm: SS Homerius [possibly SS Homerus listed here] dropped out of convoy to repair boiler tubes.


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10 November 1918

At Sea

Lat 16.11, Long -18.50

7.10am: Commenced ZZ No 54.

10.30am: Divine Service.

0.45pm: Ceased ZZ type 54. 1.0pm: Commenced ZZ No 51.

4.5pm: Exercised Abandon Ship Stations. Stations for night defence.

5.40pm: Ceased ZZ. 6.0pm: Commenced ZZ type 54.

6.40pm: Streamed port log set at 162.4.

9.0pm: Altered course N18E, log 78.

Midnight: Ceased ZZ.

[Course and Distance made good: 123 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Weather mostly fine, noon temperature 76F, sea temperature 75F]


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11 November 1918

At Sea

Lat 18.48, Long -19.03

8.0am: Commenced ZZ No 51.

8.30am: Convoy increased speed to 7.5 knots.

9.30am: Hauled in Starboard log and changed port log over.

9.50am: Ceased ZZ and exercised convoy in turning by flag signals.

11.0am: Resumed Course N18E and commenced ZZ No 51.

11.40am: Quarters Clean Guns.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters and night defence.

5.40pm: Ceased ZZ No 51.

6.0pm: Commenced ZZ No 54.

Midnight: Ceased ZZ.

[Course and Distance made good: 157 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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12 November 1918

At Sea

Lat 21.15, Long -19.15

1.10am: Moon set.

7.0am: Commenced ZZ No 51.

9.55am: Ceased ZZ.

10.0am: Log hauled in to be cleared.

10.2am: Altered course N40E. 10.9am: Log streamed.

10.21am: Altered course N18E, log 52.8.

10.35am: Altered course N2W. 10.40am: Altered course N18E.

10.15am: Divisions and Prayers. 10.20am: Exercised General Quarters.

11.0am: Convoy commenced ZZ No 51, log 57.4.

11.5am: Ebro steering straight course while steering engine is being repaired.

0.45pm: SS Homerius rejoined convoy.

1.50pm: Altered course N24E. Steering engine repaired.

1.55pm: Convoy increased to 7.5 knots.

2.0pm: Commenced ZZ No 51.

3.40pm: Ceased ZZ, log 92.1.

4.0pm: Evening Quarters and Night Defence.

[Course and Distance made good: 161 miles Indirect]

[Number of sick list: 5]


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13 November 1918

At Sea

Lat 24.14, Long -18.91

6.30am: Dawn.

7.0am: Convoy steered straight course in accordance with W/T orders received.

9.0am: Speed of convoy reduced to 7 knots.

1.37pm: Altered course N18E, log 64.2.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters and Night Defence.

7.30pm: Convoy showed Navigation lights in accordance with orders received.

8.0pm: Watch placed in 2nd Degree of Vigilance.

11.5pm: Log hauled in to clear. 11.12pm: Log streamed.

[Course and Distance made good: N4E, 180 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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14 November 1918

At Sea

Lat 26.76, Long -18.87

5.0am: Wind and sea increasing. No 10 lifeboat slipped its forward fall (Compass broken).

6.0am: No 10 lifeboat secured.

8.5am: Increased speed to 7.5 knots.

1.10pm: Log hauled in to clear. 1.25pm: Log streamed.

1.38pm: Altered course N10E, log 19.7.

[Course and Distance made good: N1E, 157 miles]


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15 November 1918

At Sea

Lat 29.27, Long -19.02

9.0am: SS Corinthia dropped astern out of station.

1.28pm: Altered course N18E, log 73.3. 1.30pm: Commenced ZZ 2 points type III.

7.20pm: Ceased ZZ.

9.0pm: Altered course N16E to keep in station with convoy.

[Course and Distance made good: N3W, 151 miles]


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16 November 1918

At Sea

Lat 32.11, Long -19.05

9.0am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Commenced ZZ 2 points type III.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters and Night Defence.

5.30pm: Altered course N39E, log 76.2.

7.0pm: Ceased ZZ.

[Course and Distance made good: N1W, 170 miles]

[Northerly wind force 3 or 4 all day, weather fine, noon temperature 68F, sea temperature 67F]


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17 November 1918

At Sea

Lat 34.61, Long -18.25

6.40am: Moon set. 7.0am: Dawn.

9.45am: Divisions.

10.0am: Commenced ZZ 2 points type III.

10.30am: Divine Service.

7.0pm: Ceased ZZ.

[Course and Distance made good: 157 miles Indirect]


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18 November 1918

At Sea

Lat 37.35, Long -16.97

9.30am: Convoy reduced to 7 knots.

9.35am: Divisions and Prayers.

1.30pm: Altered course N35E, log 97.0.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters and night defence.

[Course and Distance made good: N21E, 174 miles]


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19 November 1918

At Sea

Lat 40.25, Long -15.76

10.10am: Exercise stations for towing ship.

am: Training classes at rifle drill.

4.30pm: Altered course N39E.

[Course and Distance made good: N18E, 183 miles]


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20 November 1918

At Sea

Lat 43.05, Long -14.60

0.30am: Altered course N38E to keep in station.

am: Training classes at gunnery.

2.0pm: Frequent rain squalls throughout watch.

4.51pm: SS Africshore [mentioned here under Lome (1)] and SS Senator [there were several ships of this name at this time] changed places in convoy.

9.0pm: Altered course N62E, log 97.0.

[Course and Distance made good: N20E, 178 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Mist and/or rain for most of day, noon temperature 61F, sea temperature 60F]


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21 November 1918

At Sea

Lat 45.19, Long -12.93

6.45am: Dawn. SS Africshore not in sight.

8.0am: Homerius observed to be dropping astern.

8.26am: Turned 16 points to communicate with SS Homerious [sic] who is stopped with engine trouble.

8.33am: Increased to 13 knots. 8.34am to 9.14am: Course as requisite.

9.11am: Slow both. 9.15am: Turning 16 points to regain position in convoy, speed 13 knots.

10.20am: Course N55E.

10.58am: Altered course N63E, revs as requisite.

1.21pm: Altered course N72E.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters and Night Defence. Exercised Fire Stations.

[Course and Distance made good: 142 miles Indirect]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[South easterly wind force 4 to 6 all day, sea rough at times, misty at times]


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22 November 1918

At Sea

Lat 46.99, Long -10.56

8.0am: Altered course N64E and increased to 7 knots.

9.0am: Increased to 12 knots, steamed round convoy to signal SS Africshore.

9.35am: Divisions and Prayers. 10.10am: General Quarters.

11.0am: In station ahead of convoy, reduced to 47 revs.

11.5am: Sighted steamer bearing N10E.

11.39am: Convoy increased to 7.5 knots.

1.30pm: Altered course N76E, log 66.7.

3.52pm: Increased to 12 knots, altered course to Starboard to steam around convoy, log 84.3.

4.5pm: Evening Quarters and Night Defence.

4.43pm: Resumed station ahead of convoy. Reduced speed to that of convoy. Course N76E.

4.48pm: Out PVs.

7.45pm: SS Homerius requested course and speed of convoy.

7.50pm: Course and speed of convoy signalled to SS Homerius.

Midnight: Ravenstone not in sight.

[Course and Distance made good: N43E, 148 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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23 November 1918

At Sea

Lat 49.13, Long -7.05

2.30am: SS Ravenstone in sight.

7.53am: Sighted two small vessels on port bow.

8.0am: Exchanged pennants with HMS P61.

8.15am: Veered buoy for dispatches. Log hauled in.

9.30am: Dispatches on board. 9.32am: Increased to 13 knots.

10.10am: Left convoy to proceed to destination and increased to 15 knots.

11.0am: Quarters Clean Guns.

1.35pm: Altered course N78E, log 64.1.

4.41pm: Sighted Wolf Rock Light bearing N10E. 5.6pm: Lizard Bearing N61E.

5.21pm: Altered course N86E, log 16.4.

6.43pm: Lizard abeam distant 9.5 miles, log 34.9. 7.0pm: Altered course East.

8.15pm: Sighted Eddystone Light bearing N51E.

8.47pm: Altered course S87E, log 63.1.

9.21pm: Eddystone Light abeam distant 11.5 miles.

9.35pm: Sighted Start Point Light bearing N71E.

10.58pm: Start Point Light abeam distant 10 miles.

11.10pm: Altered course S89E, log 96.2.

[Course and Distance made good: 192 miles Indirect]


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24 November 1918

At Sea

Lat 50.78, Long 0.72

1.52am: Sighted Portland Bill Light bearing N22E, log 33.5.

2.18am: Portland Bill Light abeam, log 38.9.

4.5am: Sighted St Catharines Light bearing N67E.

5.50am: St Catharines Light abeam.

6.29am: Altered course N89E, log 98.7.

7.54am: Owers Light Ship abeam, log 16.8.

8.50am: Altered course S89E, log 29.4.

9.40am: Divisions. 10.30am: Divine Service.

10.31am: Beachy Head abeam distant 4 miles. 10.40am: Altered S70E, log 55.7. 10.55am: Altered course S85E, log 58.6.

11.6am: Royal Sovreign [Sovereign] Light ship abeam, altered course N75E, log 6.1.

0.43pm: Dungeness Light ship abeam distant 1 mile, log 83.2. 0.45pm: Altered course N54E, log 83.8.

1.25pm: Slow both to get in PVs. 1.38pm: Altered course N60E. 1.45pm: Stop both, log hauled in.

1.55pm: Pilot on board. Full ahead both. 2.0pm: Passed through Dover Gates. Course and Speed as requisite.

4.42pm: Edinburgh Light Vessel abeam.

5.0pm: Nock [Knock] buoy abeam.

5.21pm: Mouse Light Vessel abeam.

5.46pm: Nore Light Vessel abeam.

7.20pm: Passed examination steamer. 7.40pm: River Pilot on board.

8.0pm: Dropped anchor abreast of Tilbury Docks. 8.15pm: Secured Starboard anchor 4 shackles, Port anchor 3 shackles.

10.15pm: Tug Sun made fast alongside.

[Course and Distance made good: 318 miles Indirect]

[Misty for most of day, noon temperature 51F, sea temperature 53F]


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25 November 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04 [estimated]

2.45am: Tugs Sun and Sun VI fast ahead. Hove up both anchors.

3.15am: Anchor aweigh. Helm and engines as requisite for going up Thames.

5.17am: Cast off forward tug at dock gates.

5.27am: Entered locks. 5.36am: Cast off after tug.

7.35am: Made fast in Victoria dock [presumably Royal Victoria Dock]. Moored to buoy astern.

am: Draft Forward 19’ 0”, Aft 25’ 1”.

Noon: Dinner.

1.30pm: Hands fall in employed as requisite.

3.45pm: Mail arrived on board.

4.0pm: Leave piped from 4.30pm to 7am. 4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

[Course and Distance made good: 125 miles Indirect]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 896 tons]


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26 November 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

8.0am: Hands employed about ammunition.

10.15am: Hands paid monthly wages.

11.0am: Port watch on leave until noon 6th December. Fireman Duffer joined ship.

3.15pm: Engineer Sub Lieutenant Thain [Thaine elsewhere in log], 1 Leading Seaman, 1 Private RMLI Discharged to hospital.

4.0pm: Piped leave from 4.30 till 7am. 4.30pm: Landed liberty men first Part Starboard watch.


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27 November 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

8.0am: Hands employed working on ammunition.

1.45pm: 3 Firemen discharged to HMS Eaglet Liverpool.

4.0pm: Leave to second Part Starboard watch till 7am.


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28 November 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

8.0am: Hands employed about ammunition.

9.0am: Lighter came alongside for ammunition.

1.30pm: Hands employed about ammunition.

4.0pm: Piped leave to first part Starboard watch 4 till 7am.

pm: Contractors men commenced dismantling ships magazines etc.


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29 November 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

8.0am: Hands employed working ammunition.

10.0am: Discharged 5 Firemen to HMS Eaglet Liverpool.

0.30pm: Watchkeeper liberty men landed.

1.30pm: Hands fall in. Employed discharging ammunition into lighters.

3.50pm: Piped leave to first Part Watch till 7am.


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30 November 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

8.0am: Hands fall in. Employed on ammunition.

am: Engineer Sub Lieutenant Thaine rejoined ship from Hospital. Lighter for ammunition alongside.

1.0pm: Landed liberty men, leave till 7am Monday [on this Saturday].



LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1918


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[Cover of Copy of Log for December 1918, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Blank page]

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[Page not filled in, addressed to The Admiralty, signed by Captain (as before), dated 4th January 1919]

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[Details of Barometer and Thermometers, as before]


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1 December 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

7.15am: Called hands.

8.0am: Hands fall in employed clearing up decks.

10.15am: Landed church party.

11.25am: Church party returned.

4.30pm: Liberty men landed.


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2 December 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

8.0am: Hands fall in. Employed working ammunition.

1.30pm: Hands employed about ammunition.

4.0pm: Leave to first Part Starboard Watch till 7am. 4.30pm: Liberty [men] landed.


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3 December 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

8.0am: Hands employed working on ammunition.

1.30pm: Hands fall in employed discharging ammunition.

4.0pm: Exercised Fire Stations. Leave to second Part Watch till 7am.


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4 December 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

8.0am: Hands fall in employed working ammunition and as requisite.

1.30pm: Watchkeepers and libertymen landed. Hands employed on ammunition.

4.0pm: Leave to first Part Starboard Watch.


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5 December 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

8.0am: Hands fall in employed as requisite.

1.0pm: Watchkeeper libertymen landed. 1.30pm: Hands fall in. Employed as requisite.

4.0pm: Exercised fire stations.

4.30pm: Leave for second Part of Watch . Liberty men landed.

4.40pm: Sub Lieutenant Eng [unclear if this is name or abbreviation for Engineer] joined ship from RNB Portsmouth.


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6 December 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

0.20pm: Sub Lieutenant Bladon discharged to hospital with fever.

4.0pm: Leave to second Part Watch to 7am.

4.30pm: Libertymen landed. All ammunition and shells discharged.


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7 December 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

8.30am: Lighter with ammunition left ship for Woolwich Arsenal.

1.0pm: Leave to first Part of Watch till 7am.

4.30pm: Libertymen landed.


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8 December 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

8.30am: Hands fell in and cleared up decks.

10.15am: Church party landed.

11.20am: Church party returned.

1.0pm: Watchkeepers libertymen landed.

3.50pm: Exercised Fire Stations.


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9 December 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

8.45am: Floating crane made fast alongside for lifting guns.

10.55am: Sub Lieutenant Engineer Banham left ship to join RNB Portsmouth.

11.15am: Crane left with two ammunition tanks.

0.45pm: Floating crane alongside.

1.35pm: Funeral party landed. 1 Sub Lieutenant, 1 PO and 8 ratings.

3.0pm: Lifted BI gun into lighter also 6 Pounder.

4.30pm: Leave to second Party Starboard Watch. Crane left ship. Funeral party returned.


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10 December 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

11.40am: Captain returned on board.

Noon: Port watch returned from long leave.

4.10pm: Leave to Starboard Watch and first Part of Port Watch till 7am.


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11 December 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

am: Piped leave for Starboard Watch till Noon 30th.

4.30pm: Leave for second part of Port of [sic] Watch till 7am.

6.0pm: Liberty men landed.


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12 December 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

8.0am: Hands fall in employed rigging stages for painting ship and as requisite.

Noon: Dinner. Make and mend Clothes.

4.0pm: Tea, leave for first part of Watch till 7am.

9.0pm: Rounds. 10.0pm: Piped down.


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13 December 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

8.0am: Hands fall in employed as requisite.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men of second part of Watch till 7am.


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14 December 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

8.0am: Hands fall in employed scrubbing decks.

Noon: Dinner, piped leave for second part Watch from 1.0pm till 7am Monday [on this Saturday].

1.0pm: Libertymen landed.


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15 December 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

1.0pm and 6.0pm: Landed liberty men.


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16 December 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

8.0am: Hands fall in employed painting masts and funnel.

9.30am: Heavy Crane alongside.

4.0pm: Tea, liberty men landed.


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17 December 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

8.0am: Hands fall in employed as requisite.

2.50pm: A1 gun lifted and landed in barge.

4.0pm: Tea, leave for second part [watch] 4.30 till 7am.

[Misty all day, noon temperature 43F]


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18 December 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

4.35am: Port bow wire parted.

8.0am: Hands fall in employed painting and as requisite.

11.15am: A2 Gun lifted and landed in barge.

4.0pm: Leave for first part of Watch.


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19 December 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

8.0am: Hands fall in employed painting shipside and as requisite.

Noon: Dinner, piped leave for second part from 4.30 to 7.0am.

4.0pm: Tea. Liberty men landed, paid the hands.


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20 December 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

8.0am: Hands fall in employed as requisite.

0.30pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

4.0pm: Leave for second part of Watch from 4.30 till 7.0am.


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21 December 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

1.30pm: Leave first part of Watch till 7am Monday [on this Saturday].


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22 December 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

9.0am: Hands to clean in No 3.

10.15am: Landed church party of 28.

11.20am: Church party returned onboard.

1.0pm: Landed liberty men.


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23 December 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

8.0am: Hands fall in employed painting ships side.

10.30am: Heavy Crane alongside.

1.0pm: Hoisted out B3 gun.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men of second part.


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24 December 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

1.10pm: Heavy lifting crane left.

2.10pm: Landed Watch Keeping liberty men and special requests.

4.0pm: Tea, landed liberty men first part.


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25 December 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

8.0am: Hands fall in, cleared up decks.

9.15am: Piped down.


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26 December 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

8.0am: Hands fall in employed as requisite.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men of first Part.

4.30pm and 6.0pm: Liberty men fall in.


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27 December 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

8.0am: Hands fall in employed as requisite.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen of first part.


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28 December 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

8.0am: Hands fall in employed as requisite.

1.0pm: Leave for second part till 7am Monday [on this Saturday].

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

10.0pm: Pipe down.

10.25pm: Went to Fire Stations, small fire in Officers Smoke Room caused by fusing of electric circuit.


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29 December 1918

At London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

9.0am: Hands to clean in No 3.

1.0pm: Landed liberty men.


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30 December 1918

At Victoria Docks London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

8.0am: Hands fall in.

am: Starboard Watch returned from leave.

3.45pm: Leave to Port watch from 4.0pm till noon 3rd January.

6.0pm: Special leave to first Part Starboard Watch from 6.30pm till 7am.


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31 December 1918

At Victoria Docks London

Lat 51.51, Long 0.04

0.30pm: Landed Watchkeeper's libertymen.

4.30pm: Leave to part of watch till 7am.


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