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Ordered 2.15 as "China Gunboat" for service on Danube. Served elsewhere, P.98 (1.16), P.A2 (1.18). Launched 7.10.15 Wood Skinner. 645 tons, 237(oa), 230(pp)x36x4ft. TE 2000ihp,14kts, twin screws in tunnels. Armament: 2-6in, 2-12pdr. Crew: 53. Mediterranean 1916-17, Mesopotamia 1917-18. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Mesopotamia 1917. Served in WW2. BU 5.48 at Singapore. (British Warships 1914-1919)

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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.

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Map Maker’s notes:

HMS Scarab spends all the period covered by these logs in the Yangtze and its tributaries. The logs do not record latitudes and longitudes, so the noon position (the second line of each day’s entries) is either the co-ordinates of a known port or a position estimated by me from other information in the log and the latter are marked (approx).
In the intervening years, almost all the place names have been changed and the river itself has altered its course in many places, as indeed it has throughout history, so the current map is itself only an approximation of what was.

Some name changes as we go up river from Shanghai. Woosung (or Wusung) is now Wusong. This lies where the Whangpoo (now Huangpu) river joins the Yangtze. Chinkiang is now Zhenjiang. Nanking is now Nanjing. Anking (sometimes Nganking) is now Anqing. Little Orphan Island is no longer an island and is now Xiaogu Mountain. Kiukiang is now Jiujiang. Hankow (Hankou) is now part of Wuhan. Chenglin (or Chenling) is now Yueyang and lies at the junction of the Xiangjiang river with the Yangtze. Shasi (Shashi) is now part of Jingzhou. Ichang is now Yichang.

THE VOYAGES OF HMS SCARAB 1918-1920
(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)

THE VOYAGES OF HMS SCARAB
Operations on the Yangtze May to December 1918

JP map Scarab 1918

LOGS FOR MAY 1918


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Fuel Consumption, Distance and Speed details. Not Completed.


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1 May 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.00am: Seven native ratings joined ship from shore.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.20am: Hands employed as reqt.

8.35am: Oil lighter came alongside.

10.30am: Ship’s Company received monthly payments.

Fresh Beef Received: 29 lbs, Vegetables Received 50 lbs, Bread Received 40 lbs.

1.15pm: Hands employed cleaning magazines and shell rooms.

pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30pm until 7.00am.

4.30pm: Landed Liberty men.

9.00pm: All liberty men recalled. Port Watch employed getting up arms and maxims.


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2 May 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.15am: Hands employed cleaning out magazines, shell rooms and boats.

9.00am: Oil lighter came alongside. Took in 18 tons oil fuel.

11.00am: Oil lighter left.

1.15pm: Hands employed as reqt.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 7.00am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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3 May 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.15am: Hands employed cleaning magazines, shell rooms and boats.

1.15pm: Hands employed as reqt.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30pm till 7.00am.

5.00pm: Landed liberty men.


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4 May 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed getting up rifles and leather gear and cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.50am: Hands employed cleaning mess decks.

10.25am: Small arm Company landed.

12.25pm: Small Arms Company returned.

1.00pm: Leave for Port Watch from 1.30 till 7.00am. Hands to make and mend clothes.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

8.45pm: One native rating discharged on shore.


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5 May 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.00am: On native rating joined ship.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: All liberty men returned.

9.30am: R.C. Church party landed.

9.45am: Divisions.

10.30am: C. of E. and nonconformist Church parties landed.

11.25am: R.C. Church party returned.

12.15pm: C. of E. party returned.

12.20pm: Nonconformist Church party returned.

1.00pm: Leave for Starb Watch 1.30 till 7.00am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.


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6 May 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.15am: Two hands cleaning ship’s side, Party making fenders.

am: Remainder as requisite.

1.15pm: Party employed washing ship’s side. Remainder as requisite.

2.30pm: U.S.A. Gunboat " Villalobos " passed up river into harbour. (ed. Villalobos, small gunboat for service in the Philippines, 1896, Arm: 4 x 3pdr, Disp: 360 tons, Comp: 56, H.P. 550 = 11 kts, Jane's Fighting Ships 1919, image USS Villalobos, NavSource Online).

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 5pm till 7am.

5.00pm: Landed liberty men.


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7 May 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.15am: Party painting magazines and shell rooms. Party cleaning ships side, Remainder as requisite.

1.15pm: Party painting magazines and shell rooms. remainder as requisite.

3.30pm: Leave for Cricket party 4pm to 6.30pm.

4.00pm: Landed Cricket party.

pm: Leave for Starb Watch from 4.30pm till 11.00pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.30pm: Cricket party returned.

11.00pm: All liberty men returned.


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8 May 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

5.00am: Ammunition party left ship.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.15am: Hands employed as requisite.

1.15pm: Hands employed as requisite.

3.25pm: Ammunition party returned.

4.00pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30pm till 11pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

11.00pm: All liberty men returned.


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9 May 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

5.00am: Ammunition party left ship.

5.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.15am: Hands employed as requisite.

11.30am: Prepared to slip buoy and be taken in tow.

1.15pm: Raised steam on one boiler.

1.25pm: Hands employed as requisite.

1.45pm: Slipped buoy and proceeded to Yangtzepoo Dock.

3.00pm: Fires dies out.

pm: Leave for Starb Watch from 5pm till 11.0pm.

5.00pm: Landed libertymen.

6.45pm: Ammunition party returned.

11.00pm: All libertymen returned.


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10 May 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

8.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.15am: Ammunition Party left ship.

9.00am: HMS "Woodlark" arrived in harbour. (ed. Woodlark, River Gunboat, 1897, Arm: 2 x 6pdr, 4 x MG's, : Disp: 150 tons, Comp: 26, H.P. 550 = 13 kts, Jane's Fighting Ships 1919, image HMS Woodcock near sister-ship, naval-history.net).

1.00pm: Ammunition party returned.

1.15pm: Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

4.00pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30pm till 7am.

4.30pm: Landed Libertymen.


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11 May 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: All libertymen returned.

8.15am: Party painting whaler. Remainder as requisite.

8.30am: HMS "Bee" proceeded into dock. (ed. Bee, Insect Class Large China Gunboat,1916, Arm: 2 x 6", 2 x 12pdr, 6 x MG's, AA in a few, Disp: 645 tons, Comp: 53, H.P. 2,000 = 14 kts, Jane's Fighting Ships 1919. image HMS Bee, naval-history .net)

11.00am: Four Japanese destroyers arrived in Harbour.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb Watch 1.30pm till 7am.

Leave to Cricket Team 1.30pm till 7.30pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men and cricket team.

7.30pm: Cricket team returned.

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12 May 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

7.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship, Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Landed R.C. Church party. Remainder of hands employed cleaning ship.

10.00am: C.of E. and nonconformist Church parties landed.

12.35pm: Church parties returned.

1.00pm: Leave for Port Watch from 1.30pm. till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed libertymen.

4.00pm: Evening quarters.


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13 May 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: All libertymen returned.

8.18am: Hands employed as requisite.

9.45am: Furled foremast awning.

10.20am: Dockyard crane came alongside with 6" guns.

11.30am: Replaced forward 6" gun.

1.45pm: Hands employed in furling after awning and replacing 6" gun aft.

3.00pm: Replaced after 6" gun.

4.00pm: Leave for Starb Watch 4.30pm till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.


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14 May 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship and stowing rifles

7.00am: All liberty men returned.

8.10am: Party employed chipping aft 6" breechblock, making deck cloths for fore mess deck, stowing electrical stores and replacing both 6" Gun shields.

1.15pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

4.00pm: Leave for Port Watch 4.30pm till 7am.

4.15pm: One Ord Sea. joined ship from HMS "Bee" .

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.


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15 May 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: All liberty men returned.

8.15am: Parties employed refitting man-ropes and cleaning down mast and yards.

9.00am: Oil Lighter came alongside. Took in 24 tons Oil fuel.

11.00am: Oil lighter put off.

1.15pm: Hands employed as requisite.

4.00pm: Leave for Starb Watch 4.30pm till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.


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16 May 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: All libertymen returned.

8.15am: Parties employed red-leading fore-peak and refitting man-ropes. Remainder as required.

1.15pm: Hands employed as in fore-noon.

4.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed Liberty men.


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17 May 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Party painting mast yard, remainder cleaning ship.

7.00am: All libertymen returned.

8.15am: Party employed replacing maxims. Remainder as requisite.

1.15pm: Party employed replacing maxims. Remainder as requisite.

pm: Leave for Starb Watch 4.30pm till 7.0am.

4.30pm; Landed liberty men.


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18 May 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.10am: Japanese Cruiser left harbour.

6.30am: Party employed getting up rifles. Remainder of hands as requisite.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.15am: Hands employed as requisite.

1.00pm: Leave for Port Watch 1.30pm till 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed libertymen.

pm: Evening Quarters.


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19 May 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: All libertymen returned.

7.00am: Four stoker ratings discharged to S.S. "Wuisang" for passage to Hong Kong.

9.00am: R.C. Church party landed.

9.20am: Chinese T.B. passed up river to harbour.

9.45am: C of E and nonconformist Church parties landed.

11.55am: Church parties returned.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb Watch till 11pm. Petty Officers 12pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.20pm: One Ord. Sea. discharged to HMS "Bee".

12.00pm: All liberty men returned.


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20 May 1918

Shanghai and up Yangtze.

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

4.30am: Raised steam on one boiler.

5.15am: Hands employed preparing for getting under weigh.

5.45am: Slipped and proceeded under weigh.

7.00am: Secured alongside Ma Lei Chiao Magazine River.

8.05am: Hands employed in getting in ammunition.

10.10am: Gunboat " Monocacy " passed down river. (ed. USS Monocacy, U.S. Gunboat built for service in Philippines, 1914, arm: 2 x 6pdr, 6 machine guns, disp: 190 tons, comp: 47, H.P. 800 = 13 ¼kts, Jane's Fighting Ships 1919. image ).

12.05 Chinese Gunboat passed down river.

1.15pm: Hands employed in getting in ammunition and fuzing Lyddite Shell.

2.45pm: Ammunitioning completed.

5.30pm: Weighed and proceeded down river.

6.15pm: Wusing Spit buoy abm.

6.22pm: N. Quarantine buoy abm.

6.37pm: W. Spit buoy abm.

7.25pm: S.E. Spit buoy abm. Stopped, came to with port anchor in 6 fms, veered to 5 shackles.

8.00pm: Fires died out.


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21 May 1918

In Yangtze River to Chinkiang.

Lat 32.0, Long 120.61 (approx)

3.00am: Raised steam one boiler.

5.35am: Weighed.

5.40am: Proceeded.

6.05am: Doves Nest lower abm.

6.24am: Doves Nest upper abm.

6.41am: Actaeon buoy abm.

7.06am: Centaur lower buoy abm.

7.24am: Centaur upper buoy abm.

7.41am: Centaur Shoal upper buoy abm.

8.02am: Plover Pt buoy abm.

8.12am: Upper Plover Pt buoy abm.

8.35am: N. Bank buoy abm.

8.50am: Langshan buoy abm.

9.05am: Vine Pt lower buoy abm.

9.15am: Wakesman Bank buoy abm.

9.21am: Vigil Pt lower buoy abm.

9.27am: Watermans Banks buoy abm.

9.35am: Lower Crossing buoy abm.

9.42am: Upper Crossing buoy abm.

10.46am: Custom House Pier abm.

am: Hands employed cleaning spare parts of Guns and as requisite.

12.21pm: Lower Pitman King Crossing buoy abm.

12.07pm: Upper " " " " "

1.26pm: Kiangyin Pt. abm.

2.04pm: Kiangyin Light V. abm.

pm: Hands employed fitting lower boom and as requisite.

2.30pm: Collinson Pt. abm.

3.58pm: Lower end of Beaver Island abm.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.10pm: Beaver I. beacon abm.

4.30pm: Sinnimu Creek abm.

4.55pm: Chiu San pagoda abm.

6.21pm: Chung Sun Chem abm.

6.31pm: Ton Tu beacon abm.

7.08pm: Spit buoy abm.

7.30pm: Stopped. Came to with port anchor in 5 fms, veered to 4 shackles, Chinkiang (now Zhenjiang).

8.00pm: Fires died out.


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22 May 1918

From Chinkiang to Wuhu

Lat 31.85, Long 118.55 (approx)

4.00am: Raised steam on one boiler.

5.10am: American Gunboat "Monocacy" image left and proceeded up river.

6.10am: Weighed and proceeded.

6.48am: Grand Canal abm.

6.45am: Deer Is Bn abm.

6.10am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.10am: Iching Fort abm.

7.40am: White Ho abm.

9.15am: Hands employed as requisite.

9.15am: Passed U.S. Gunboat "Monocacy"

10.20am: Passed Nanking. Chinese cruisers "Kien-dvil" "Gen-ang" at anchor.

11.46am: Hea-sanshan abm.

12.53pm: Rosina Rk. Lt. V. abm.

1.45pm: Wade Is Lt.V. abm.

3.50pm: Stopped. Came to with port anchor in 5 fms. Veered to 4 ½ shks, Wuhu. Chinese Gunboat "Kien-Wei" at anchor. (ed. Kien-Wei, Kien-Wei Class Torpedo Gunboat, 1900, arm: 1 x 4", 3 x 9pdr, 6 x 1pdr, 2 x 14" TT's, disp: 871 tons, H.P. 7,000 = 23 knots, Jane's Fighting Ships 1914).

4.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4pm till 7.30pm.

4.00pn: Landed liberty men.

4.00pm: Fires died out.

7.30pm: Liberty men returned.


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23 May 1918

From Wuhu to Anking

Lat 30.91, Long 117.74 (approx)

4.00am: Raised steam on one boiler.

5.00am; Weighed.

5.15am: Proceeded.

am: Destroyed set "Matting Cocoa" of no value and heaved overboard. Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.30am: Haines Pt Bn abm.

7.17am: Kieu-hien Pagoda abm.

7.50am: Tei-Kiaing abm.

8.30am: Williamette cut-off abm.

8.40am: Two fathom Creek Lt. V. abm.

9.10am: Bn abm. 5 cables. Hands employed refitting awning, mats and painting boats.

10.00am: Chachaou Walled Village Bt. abm.

11.10am: Tankising Pagoda abm.

1.15pm: Hands employed as reqt.

1.18pm: Fitzroy Lower Crossing Life boat abm a/c W.

1.22pm: Fitzroy Crossing upper Life Boat abm. a/c N 80 W.

1.50pm: Hill 70 abm. 2 cables.

2.09pm: Taitzichi Bn abm. 3 cables.

2.15pm: Hen Pt. Lower Lt. V. abm ½ cable.

3.53pm: Anking Pagoda abm.

4.05pm: Stopped. Came to with port anchor in 4 fms, veered to 2 ½ shackles, Anking (now Anqing)

pm: Chinese T.B. at anchor off Anking Town.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men. Leave till 7.0pm.

4.15pm: Fires died out.

7.00pm: Libertymen returned.


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24 May 1918

From Anking to Kiukiang

Lat 29.87, Long 116.43 (approx)

4.00am: Raised steam on one boiler.

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.10am: Weighed and proceeded.

6.20am: Eagle Pt Beacon abm.

7.03am: Christmas Island, So, Bu abm.

7.10am: " " Lt V abm.

7.35am: Kirangehitti Bluff abm.

8.10am: Tunghin Pagoda abm.

8.16am: Tung Tiu I. abm.

9.03am: Tung Tiu Lt V. abm, 2 cables.

9.15am: Hands employed, scrubbing deck, clothes, screens, washing paint etc. filling new matting to battery deck etc.

10.50am: Little Orphan Rk (now Xiaogu Shan and no longer an island) abm.

11.45am: N. E. Crossing Lt … abm.

11.55am: N. E. Crossing Bn abm.

1.00pm: Otter Pt Bn abm.

1.15pm: Lay Island Bu abm.

1.50pm: Oliphant Is Lt V abm.

2.08pm: Kiukiang Pagoda abm.

2.20pm: Stopped. Let go port anchor in 14 fms. Veered to 5 shackles. Chinese T.B. at anchor at Kiukiang.

2.30pm: Fires dies out.

3.30pm: Leave to port watch 4pm till 7pm. POs till 8pm.

4.00pm: Landed libertymen.

7.00pm: Liberty men returned.

8.00pm: All Liberty men returned.


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25 May 1918

From Kiukiang to Hankow.

Lat 30.4, Long 114.95 (approx)

3.00am: Raised steam on one boiler.

4.50am: Weighed and proceeded.

5.55am: Tree Pt abm.

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.40am: Hunter Island Light Vessel abm.

7.00am: Mucan Pt abm.

7.15am: Wusueh abm.

8.16am: Low Pt Bn abm.

8.40am: Ella Rock Bu abm.

8.50am: Ella Wst Lt V abm.

9.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

10.30am: Cocks Hd abm.

10.47am: Lee Rk Lt V abm.

10.53am: Sin Yang Kong Lt v abm.

12.06pm: Yanki Pt abm.

12.36pm: Ten foot Rk Lt V abm.

12.54pm: Hwangchan Pagoda abm.

1.15pm: Squeeze Is Lt V abm.

1.44pm: Willis Is Lt V abm.

2.01pm: Willis Is (upper) Lt V abm.

2.34pm: Hukwan Flat Lt V abm.

3.00pm: Bouncer Is Lt V abm.

3.50pm: Yangki Bn abm.

4.55pm: Seven Mile Creek abm.

5.04pm: Kiangwan Lt V abm.

5.20pm: Hankow crossing Lt V abm.

5.30pm: Arrived and came to with port and starb anchor in 9 ½ fms and veered to 4 ½ shks on Port Anchor and 1 ½ shks on Starb anchor, Hankow (now Hankou, part of Wuhan).

pm: Japanese cruisers "Chiyoda" and Japanese Gunboat "Saga" at anchor. (ed. Chiyoda, Second Class Coast Defence Ship, 1889, arm: 10 x 4.7", 15 x 3pdrs, 2 above water TT's, disp: 2439 tons, comp: 324 men, H.P. 7000 = 19 knots. image. Saga, 2nd Class Gunboat, Nito Hokan Class,1912, arm 1 x 4.7", 2 x 12 pdrs, disp: 785 tons, comp: 98 men, H.P. 1600 = 15 kts. Jane's Fighting Ships 1919).

5.45pm: Fires died out.

5.45pm: Leave to Starb watch and part of port watch from 6pm till 11pm.

6.00pm: Landed liberty men.

10.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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26 May 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.00am: Landed R.C's, C of E and nonconformists church parties.

10.25am: One crutch, boat, gunmetal lost overboard by accident. Signed: Officer of the Watch.

12.00am: Church parties returned.

1.00pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30pm till 11.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.20pm: Native Pilot joined ship.

6.40pm: USS "Palos" passed down river in tow. (ed. Palos, Small Gunboat for Service in the Philippines, 1914, arm: 2 x 6 pdrs, 6 x machine guns, disp: 190 tons, comp: 47, H.P. 800 = 13 ¼ kts, image USS Monocacy sister-ship to USS Palos, Jane's Fighting Ships 1919)

6.40pm: Three native boatmen joined ship.

11.00pm: Liberty men returned.

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27 May 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

3.30am: Raised steam on one boiler.

5.46am: Weighed starb anchor.

5.55am: Weighed port anchor.

5.57am: Proceeded.

6.06am: Stopped. made fast to upper oiling pontoon of the Asiatic Petroleum Co.

am: Took in 35 tons of oil fuel.

9.15am: Parties employed painting anchors, painting and scraping wind-scoops, remainder of hands as requisite.

1.15pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

4.00pm: Completed oiling.

4.17pm: Slipped and proceeded.

4.50pm: Stopped and came to with both anchors. veered to 4 ½ shks on port anchor and 1 ½ shks on starb in 10 fms. USS "Palos" left.

5.00pm: Fires dies out.

pm: Leave to starb watch. 5pm till 11pm.

pm: Landed libertymen.

11.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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28 May 1918

From Hankow to Chenglin

Lat 30.18, Long 114.0 (approx)

4.00am: Raised steam on one boiler.

5.05am: Commenced to unmoor.

5.11am: Starb anchor weighed.

5.23am: Port anchor weighed.

am: Keep alongside left bank 3 cables.

5.43am: Chinese light cruiser at anchor above Pagoda and 2 T.B's.

6.33am: Kwan Kan creek abm.

6.51am: Sian-Kin Shau abm.

7.00am: Ja-Kin- chau abm.

7.30am: King Kau Orta abm.

8.30am: Mei-Jan Bn abm.

9.15am: Hands employed painting ship and binding matting.

10.04am: N. Pt of Achby Is abm.

10.24am: Pae-Din Village abm.

10.40am: Sang-pin-din Village abm.

1.05pm: Ku-Chin abm.

1.15pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

2.54pm: Si-dan-Kwan abm.

3.16pm: Tan-kau abm.

4.00pm: Sing-ti abm. Chinese Gunboat at anchor.

5.15pm: Kin-lo-shan abm.

6.17pm: Mopauship Bn abm.

6.33pm: Hsien Geng Bn abm.

7.05pm: Stopped. Let go port anchor. Veered to 4 ½ shks. Let go starb anchor veered to 1 ½ shks in 9 ½ fms at Chenglin.

12.00pm: Fires died out.


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29 May 1918

From Chenglin to Changsha

Lat 28.79, Long 112.89 (approx)

4.00am: Raised steam on one boiler.

6.00am: Unmoored. Weighed starb anchor.

6.07am: Weighed port anchor.

6.14am: Proceeded.

6.24am: Chile shan Pagoda abm.

6.44am: Chinese Gunboat "So Whang" at anchor at Yo Chan.

6.46am: Yo-Chan Pagoda abm.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Hands employed painting ship and as requisite.

10.31am: Po-wie-chi Pagoda abm.

11.10am: Reduced to 220 revolutions.

11.25am: Lo-lin-tan abm.

11.55am: Wa-ling boi Pagoda abm.

12.11am: Sian-yin Pagoda abm.

12.45pm: Has-he-Kao abm.

12.58pm: Wan-ho-Kaa abm.

1.14pm: Wen-chin-Kao abm.

1.15pm: Hands employed painting and as req.

2.00pm: Reduced to 210 revs.

2.15pm: Chin-Kan abm.

2.30pm: Reduced to 200 revs.

3.10pm: Mai-Tan-shan abm.

4.45pm: Stopped and came to with both anchors in 5 fms veered to 4 ½ shks port anchorand 1 shk on starb anchor, Changsha

pm: HMS "Woodcock" at anchor. (ed. Woodcock, River Gunboat, 1897, arm: 2 x 6pdr, 4 x M.G's, disp: 150 tons, comp: 26, H.P. 550 = 13 kts. Jane's Fighting Ships 1919, image ).

pm: Japanese Gunboat "Yei" at anchor. Chinese Gunboat "Kien-Kung" at anchor.

5.00pm: Leave to starb watch and part of port watch from 5.30 till 7.30pm:.

5.00pm: Fires died out.

5.30pm: Landed libertymen.

7.30pm: Liberty men returned.


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30 May 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship, Side party cleaning ship's side.

9.15am: Side party cleaning ship's side, remainder of hands as requisite.

1.15pm: Hands employed as requiste.

4.00pm: Leave for Port Watch 4.30pm till 7.30pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Liberty men returned.


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31 May 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Side party cleaning ship's side, remainder of hands cleaning ship.

8.10am: HMS "Woodcock" left and proceeded up river.

9.15am: Hands employed as requisite.

10.00am: Ship's Company instructed in dispersion of ammunition in magazines and shell rooms.

1.15pm: Hands employed as requisite.

2.00pm: Ship's company instructed re ammunition as in forenoon.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters. Leave to Starb Watch 4.30pm till 7.30pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Liberty men returned.


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LOGS FOR JUNE 1918


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1 June 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning mess decks and upper decks and weighing anchors.

11.15am: Monthly payment.

12.00am: Hands to make and mend clothes.

1.00pm: Leave for Port Watch and part from 1.30pm till 7.30pm.

1.30pm: Landed libertymen.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

7.30pm: All libertymen returned.


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2 June 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.30am: Divisions and Prayers.

Provisions received: Chickens 65. Bread 30.

1.00am: Leave to Starb Watch and part of Port Watch from 1.30 till 7.30pm.

1.30pm: Landed libertymen.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

7.30pm: All liberty men returned.


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3 June 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Party painting ships side, remainder of hands cleaning ship.

9.15am: Side party painting ship's side, remainder as requisite.

Provisions received: Fresh Meat: 23 lbs, Vegetables 200, Bread 40.

1.15pm: Party employed painting on Battery Deck, remainder as requisite.

3.30pm: Leave for Port Watch and part of Starb Watch from 4.0pm till 7.30pm.

4.00pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: All liberty men returned.


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4 June 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Side-party employed painting ship's side, party employed painting on battery deck, remainder as requisite.

1.15pm: Parties employed painting, and fitting matting on Battery deck. Remainder as required.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.00pm: Leave to Starb. Watch from 4.30 until 7.30pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Liberty men returned.


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5 June 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship and boats.

8.00am: Oil lighters came alongside with oil fuel.

9.15am: Party employed painting on Battery Deck, party employed binding matting, remainder as requisite.

1.15pm: Hands employed in forenoon.

2.05pm: HMS "Woodcock" arrived from up river.

4.08pm: Completed with oil, having received 22 tons.

4.00pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30 till 7.30pm.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Liberty men returned.


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6 June 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.00am: Raised steam on one boiler.

9.15am: Weighed and shifted billet.

9.30am: Stopped and came to with both anchors. Veered to 4 ½ shks on Port anchor and 1 ½ shks on Starb anchor in 5 fms

10.05am: HMS "Woodcock" shifted billet and anchored in mid-stream.

1.15pm: Parties engaged painting and binding mats. Remainder as requiste.

4.00pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30 till 7.30pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Liberty men returned.

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7 June 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

3.00am: Finished distilling.

3.30am: Fires died out.

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Party employed binding Battery Deck matting. Remainder as required, Side party painting ships side.

11.15am: HMS "Kinsha" arrived. (ed. Kinsha, River Gunboat, bought 1900, guns: 2 x 12pdr, 7 maxims, disp 616 tons, comp 58, H.P. 1200 = 14 knots, Jane's Fighting Ships 1919, image Wikipedia ).

am: Lost overboard by accident "Knife, shoe-makers".

1.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 till 8pm.

1.15pm: Hands employed about upper deck paintwork.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.10pm: Three Chinese Stokers joined ship from HMS "Kinsha".

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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8 June 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship and boats.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning Mess Decks and Upper Decks.

Provisions received: Fresh Meat, 23 lbs. Vegetables, 200 lbs. Bread, 40 lbs.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 1.30 till 8.00pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.

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9 June 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.30am: Raised steam on one boiler.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning upper Deck.

9.40am: Unmoored and weighed starb anchor.

10.00am: Weighed port anchor.

10.05am: Proceeded down river.

10.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

10.40am: Returned up river.

11.40am: Stopped. Moored in 5 fms. Veered to 4 ½ shks on port anchor and 1 ½ shks on Starb anchor..

12.00am: Fires died out.

1.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 till 8pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

pm: Liberty men returned.


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10 June 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed furling awnings.

7.20am: Cleared ship for action.

10.30am: General Chang King Yas, Governor of Hunan came aboard with S.N.O. (Senior Naval Officer).

10.35am: Exercised Action.

11.10am: Secured.

11.25am: Hands employed replacing gear.

am: Lost overboard by accident one dummy 12 pdr Cartridge.

1.15pm: Hands employed replacing gear and replacing awnings/

pm: Leave to Starb Watch 3.00pm till 8.0pm.

3.00pm: Landed liberty men.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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11 June 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands cleaning ship.

7.55am: HMS "Kinsha" and HMS "Woodcock" weighed anchors and proceeded down river.

9.30am: Aft 6" Guns crews to drill.

am: Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

1.15pm: Hands employed as requisite.

4.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 8.0pm.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.

9.00pm: Burned searchlight.


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12 June 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.30am: Ford' 12pm. Guns Crews to drill. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

1.15pm: Hands employed as requisite.

3.45pm: U.S. Gunboat "Samar" arrived from downriver. (ed. Samar, Old Gunboats captured in Spanish War, 1888, guns: 4 x 3pdr, disp: 243, speed: 10 to 10 ½ kts, Jane's Fighting Ships 1919 image Wikipedia).

4.00pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30 till 8pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.

8.30pm: Burned searchlight.


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13 June 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands cleaning ship and boats.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Aft 12pdr guns crew to drill, remainder on hands employed as requisite.

1.15pm: Hands employed as requisite.

4.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 8pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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14 June 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear and as requisite.

1.15pm: Hands employed as requisite.

4.00pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30pm until 8.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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15 June 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship and boats.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning mess decks and upper decks.

1.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm until 8.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

pm: Liberty men returned.


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16 June 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship and boats.

9.30am: Divisions and Prayers.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 1.30pm till 8.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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17 June 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

10.15am: Landed cricket party.

1.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 until 8.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Cricket party returned.

8.00pm: Libertymen returned.


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18 June 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.30am: Japanese Gunboat "Uji" weighed and proceeded up river. (ed. Uji, 2nd Class Gunboat, 1903, guns 4 x 12pdr, 3 x M.G's, disp: 620 tons, comp 86, H.P. 1000 = 13 kts. Jane's Fighting Ships 1919, image Wikipedia).

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Acting S.G. class to instruction, remainder of hands as requisite.

10.30am: Acting G.L.III class to instruction.

1.20pm: Acting S.G. Class to instruction, remainder of hands as requisite.

4.00pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30 till 8.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.35pm: One stoker rating joined ship from Yali Hospital.

5.45pm: Seven ratings discharged to S.S. "Kian" for passage.

pm: Liberty men returned.


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19 June 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Raised steam on one boiler.

8.30am: Three Chinese boatmen and two chinese stokers joined ship from Hankow.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.30am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

9.55am: Stopped. Moored in 4 ½ fms. Veered to 4 ½ shks on Port anchor 1 ½ shks on Starb anchor.

10.00am: Party employed on sidescreens. Acting S.G's class to instruction. Remainder of hands as requisite.

2.00pm: Acting G.L. III's and acting S.G.'s classes to instruction. Party employed on side screens, remainder of hands as requisite.

3.00pm: Japanese Gunboat "Uji" returned from up river.

4.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 8.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.

10.15pm: Fires die out.


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20 June 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.30am: Acting S.G's class to instruction. Party employed about side screens, remainder of hands as requisite.

9.35am: U.S. Gunboat "Villalobos " arrives from down river.

10.30am: Acting G.L.III class to instruction.

2.00pm: Acting S.G's class to instruction, remainder of hands as requisite.

4.00pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30pm till 8.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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21 June 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Acting S.G's class to instruction, remainder of hands as requisite.

2.00pm: Acting S.G's class to instruction, remainder of hands as requisite.

3.45pm: U.S. Gunboat "Villalobos" weighed and proceeded up river to new berth.

4.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 8.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.00pm: One stoker rating left ship in S.S. "Changwo" for Hankow for HMS "Bee".

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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22 June 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning mess-decks and upper deck.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 1.30 till 8.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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23 June 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.30am: Divisions and Prayers.

1.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 till 8.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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24 June 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

8.30am: USS "Villalobos" weighed and proceeded down river.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Acting S.G. and Acting G.L. III classes to instruction. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

2.00pm: Acting S.G. and Acting G.L. III classes to instruction. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters. Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30 till 8.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.00pm: One chinese boatman discharged to shore. One chinese boatman joined ship from shore.

8.00pm: Libertymen returned.


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25 June 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Hands employed spreading side screens.

9.40am: Acting S.G. class to instruction. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

2.00pm: Acting S.G. class to instruction. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

4.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 till 8.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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26 June 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Hands employed about awning stanchions.

10.30am: Acting S.G. and Acting G.L.III classes at instruction.

2.00pm: Acting S.G. class to instruction.

3.50pm: Provisions lighter came alongside.

4.00pm: Provisions received onboard and stowed.

pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30pm till 8.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.

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27 June 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

7.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.30am: Piped down.

10.15am: Landed cricket party.

1.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 till 8.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: Liberty men returned.

6.35pm: Cricket party returned.


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28 June 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship and canvas gear.

9.15am: Hands employed preparing and operating lower awnings.

2.00pm: Hands employed as requisite.

4.00pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30 till 8.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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29 June 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning mess decks and upper deck.

1.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 till 8.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

2.20pm: Landed cricket party.

4.45pm: Veered to 2 ½ shkls on Starb anchor.

7.30pm: Cricket party returned.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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30 June 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.30am: Ships Company mustered by Ledger.

10.00am: Prayers.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 1.30 till 8.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.45pm: U.S. Gunboat "Quiros" arrives from down river. (ed. Quiros, 1895, sister-ship to previously described Villalobos).

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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LOGS FOR JULY 1918


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1 July 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

12.20am; U.S. Gunboat "Samar" left for down river.

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.50am; Shortened in cable.

9.00am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

9.05am: Stopped. Moored in 3 3/4 fms. Veered to 4 shkls on Port anchor and 2 ½ shkls on Starb anchor.

9.30am: Hands employed as requisite.

11.15am: Hands received monthly payment.

2.00pm: Acting S.G. Class to instruction. Remainder of hands as requisite.

4.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 8.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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2 July 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.25am: Oil lighter came alongside.

7.45am: Commenced oiling.

9.15am: Act. S.G. class to instruction, remainder of hands as requisite.

2.00pm: Act S.G. class to instruction, remainder of hands as requisite.

4.00pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30pm till 8pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.50pm: Finished oiling, received 40 tons.

6.45pm: Oil lighter left.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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3 July 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.45am: Hands to physical drill.

9.15am; Divisions and Prayers.

9.35am: Hands employed painting upper deck.

2.00pm: Hands employed painting upper deck.

4.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 till 8.0pm.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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4 July 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am; Both Watches employed painting ship.

8.00am: Dressed ship.

9.00am: Hands employed painting about upper deck.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb and part of Port Watch 2.30pm till 8.0pm.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

2.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.35pm: Undressed ship.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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5 July 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Side party painting ships side.

7.00am: Hands to physical drill.

9.25am: Party employed painting ship, remainder scrubbing canvas gear and as requisite.

2.00pm: Hands employed painting about upper deck, shell-racks and bollards.

4.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 8.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned on board.


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6 July 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning mess-decks and upper deck.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 1.30pm till 8.0pm.

pm: Hands to make and mend clothes.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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7 July 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.30am: Divisions and Prayers.

1.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm till 8.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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8 July 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.45am: Hands to physical drill.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Acting S.G. class to instruction. Party employed painting on upper deck, remainder of hands as requisite.

2.00pm: Hands employed painting upper deck, boats and guns.

4.00pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30 till 8.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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9 July 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship and painting boats.

7.40am: Hands to physical drill.

9.15am: Acting S.G. class to instruction, remainder of hands as requisite.

2.00pm: Hands employed scraping and painting mess-deck wind scoops.

4.00pm: Evening quarters. Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 till 8.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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10 July 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship and boats.

7.45am: Hands to physical drill.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.30am: Exercised Fire Quarters.

9.45am: Returned stores.

9.55am: Acting S.G. class to instruction, remainder of hands employed as requisite.

2.00pm: Hands employed as requisite.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters, Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30pm till 8pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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11 July 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship and boats.

7.45am: Hands to physical drill.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Acting S.G. class to instruction, remainder of hands as requisite.

11.25am: Exercised Collision Stations.

11.25am: Returned stores.

2.00pm: Hands employed as requisite.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 8pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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12 July 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.25am: Exercised Action.

9.59am: Secured.

10.10am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear.

2.00pm: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear and cleaning paintwork.

3.00pm: Japanese Gunboat "Saga" arrived.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30pm till 8.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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13 July 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Hands employed cleaning mess-decks and upper deck.

1.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm till 8.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

2.00pm: Landed cricket party.

7.50pm: Cricket party returned.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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14 July 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

5.25am: Japanese Gunboat " Uji" left for down river.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Japanese Gunboat "Saga" changed moorings.

9.30am: Divisions and Prayers.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 1.30pm till 8.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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15 July 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.30am: Laid out Stem anchor.

10.40am: Weighed anchor and replaced gear.

10.45am: Small Chinese Gunboat weighed and proceeded down river.

11.15am; Hands employed as requisite.

11.45am: American Gunboat "Samar" arrived.

3.45pm: Read articles of War.

4.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 8.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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16 July 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

5.30am: U.S. Gunboat "Quiros" weighed and proceeded down river.

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Party working about boat's falls. Remainder of hands as requisite.

11.30am: Weighed Starb anchor.

11.40am: Weighed Port anchor.

11.45am: Moored, 3 shackles on Port anchor, 2 shackles on Starb anchor in 3 fms.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters. Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30 till 8.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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17 July 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship and ship's side.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.20am: Exercised "abandon ship".

9.55am: Replaced gear.

10.10am: Hands employed as requisite.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters. Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 till 8.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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18 July 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.45am: Landed "Landing Party".

11.45am: Landing Party returned.

4.00pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30 till 8pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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19 July 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship and boats.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.30am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear.

10.30am: Landed heliograph party.

12.00am: Heliograph party returned.

4.00am: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 till 8.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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20 July 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning mess decks and upper deck.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 1.30 till 8.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

3.42pm: Chinese Cruiser "Chu Tung" arrived. (ed. Chu Tung, described in JFS as a River Gunboat, 1906-07, guns: 2 x 4.7", 2 x 12pdr, 4 x machine, disp: 745 tons, comp: 91, H.P. 1350 = 13 knots, Jane's Fighting Ships 1919. image photoship.co.uk ).

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21 July 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.35am: Divisions and Prayers.

1.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 till 8.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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22 July 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.10am: Chinese Cruiser "Kai Chu" proceeded down river.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Party making selvagee strops, remainder of hands as requisite.

3.30pm: Port Watch to Pistol drill.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30 till 8.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.40pm: HMS "Bee" arrived.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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23 July 1918

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

5.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship and placing fenders.

6.40am: HMS "Bee" weighed and made fast alongside to take in oil fuel.

9.15am: Party employed making collision mat covers and canvas fenders for boats, remainder of hands employed as requisite.

11.00am: Starb Watch to Pistol Drill.

1.40pm: HMS "Bee" completed oiling.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 till 8.0pm.

4.10pm: Discharged one Leading Stoker to Yali Hospital, Changsha.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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24 July 1918

Changsha to Chenglin

Lat 29.2, Long 113.0

4.30am: Raised steam on one boiler.

5.45am: Unmoored. Weighed Starb anchor.

5.55am: Weighed.

6.00am: Turned and proceeded down river.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.20am: Passed Chinese Gunboat "Wing" anchored one mile above Chan Shu Kan.

9.50am: Exercised action.

10.00am: Secured.

am: Hands employed making covers for collision mats, fenders, projectile racks etc.

11.00am: Exercised signals.

1.30pm: Yo Chau abm. Two Chinese Cruisers "Jan Sing" and "So Wan" anchored.

1.55pm: Brought up in 5 fms to Port Anchor at Chenglin (now Yueyang). Veered to 4 shackles.

3.10pm: American Gunboat "Villalobos" passed proceeding to Ichang.

10.30pm: Fires died out.


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25 July 1918

Chenglin to Hankow

Lat 30.3, Long 113.94 (approx)

4.30am: Raised steam on one boiler.

5.45am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

8.45am: Hands employed on canvas gear, painting fire buckets etc.

10.30am: Exercised Signals and range-finder.

11.30am: Passed Chinese Gun-boat at Farmer Bend proceeding up river.

1.55pm: Arrived at Hankow. Turned, stopped came to and moored. Veered to 4 shkls on Port anchor and 2 shkls on Starb anchor.

pm: HMS’ "Gnat", "Woodlark", U.S. Gunboat "Villalobos", Japanese Gunboat "Uji" in harbour.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 7am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

10.30pm: Fires die out.


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26 July 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

4.30am: Raised steam on one boiler.

5.45am: Unmoored, Starb anchor weighed at 6.10 and made fast alongside HMS "Gnat".

6.30am: Hands employed taking in ammunition.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

10.00am: One E.R.A. discharged to hospital.

11.40am: Slipped and proceeded down river to oiling berth.

12.25pm: Turned, stopped and made fast alongside oiling station.

1.00pm: Fires died out.

1.00pm: Commenced oiling.

pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 4pm until 7.0am.

4.00pm: Landed liberty men.

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27 July 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning mess decks and upper deck.

10.00am: Raised steam on one boiler.

am: Lost overboard by accident one anchor shackle. signed by Lt Comdr.

.30pm: Landed cricket party.

2.45pm: Completed oiling, took in 50 tons.

2.50pm: Slipped and proceeded up river.

3.30pm: Stopped and moored. Veered to 4 shkls on Port anchor and 2 shkls on Starb anchor.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 till 7am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

3.40pm: Fires died out.

5.17pm: Small Chinese Gunboat passed up river.

8.30pm: Cricket party returned.

9.40pm: Landed Fire party ashore.

10.40pm: Fire party returned.


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28 July 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

7.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.30am: Hands mustered by ledger.

9.50am: Landed Church parties.

11.45am: Church Parties returned.

12.45pm: Store lighter came alongside.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 1.30 till 7am.

1.05pm: Completed taking stores.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.10pm: Japanese Gunboat arrived.


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29 July 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: HMS "Gnat" weighed and proceeded up river.

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am; Unmoored. Weighed and proceeded up river.

9.25am: Stopped. Made fast alongside "Holt's" hulk.

9.30am: Party employed making canvas buckets and boats fenders. Party stowing stores, remainder of hands as reqt.

11.00am: One E.R.A. (Engine Room Artificer) rejoined ship from hospital.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.00 till 7am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

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30 July 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Side party cleaning ship's side, remainder of hands as req.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30 till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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31 July 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.30am: Japanese Gunboat passed up river.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.33am: Exercised Armed Landing Parties.

10.13am: Armed Landing parties returned.

10.30am: Party employed making fenders, remainder of hands as reqt.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 till 7am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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LOGS FOR AUGUST 1918


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1 August 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Hands employed making fenders and repainting davit guys. Wire hawsers oiled.

11.30am: Ship's Company received monthly payment.

2.00pm: U.S. Gunboat "Samar" arrived.

2.37pm: HMS "Bee" arrived and anchored.

4.00pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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2 August 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

5.55am: HMS "Woodlark" proceeded up river.

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Party employed fitting topping lifts to Sam Pan davits, remainder as requisite.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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3 August 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

5.15am: Small Chinese Gunboat passed, proceeding down river.

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.25am: HMS "Bee" weighed and proceeded to new billet.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning mess decks and upper deck.

12.00 noon: Hands to make and mend clothes. Leave to Starb Watch from 1.30pm till 11.0pm.

1.30pm; Landed liberty men cricket party.

3.35pm: One stoker joined ship for passage to Shanghai.

5.45pm: HMS "Teal" arrived from down river and made fast to Holt's Hulk. (ed. Teal, River Gunboat, 1901, guns: 2 x 6pdr, 4 x MG's, disp 180 tons, comp 31 to 37, H.P. 670 = 13 knots. Jane's Fighting Ships 1919. image naval-history.net [Teal, ship on the right of image]).

11.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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4 August 1918

From Hankow to Kiukiang (now Jiujiang)

Lat 29.85, Long 115.48 (approx)

4.00am: Raised steam on one boiler.

5.40am: Slipped and proceeded down river

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.30am: Divisions and Prayers.

1.30pm: Reduced to 100 revs.

1.47pm: Increased to 200 revs.

2.20pm: Stopped, came to in 15 fms veered to 4 shkls on Starb cable and 2 shkls on Port anchor, Kiukiang

3.30pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4pm till 10pm.

4.00pm: Landed liberty men.

8.00pm: Fires died out.

10.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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5 August 1918

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Party oiling upper deck, remainder about brightwork.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 1.30 till 10pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

3.50pm: U.S. Gunboat "Samar" passed proceeding down river.

10.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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6 August 1918

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Parties employed refitting small fenders, oiling upper deck, remainder of hands as requisite.

4.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 until 10pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

10.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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7 August 1918

From Kiukiang to Wuhu

Lat 30.7, Long 117.39 (approx)

4.00am: Raised steam one boiler.

5.30am: Weighed Port anchor.

5.40am: Weighed Starb anchor, turned and proceeded down river at 200 revs.

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

11.05am: Passed 2 Chinese Gunboats at anchor off Anking.

2.20pm: Taliung Pagoda abm.

6.10pm: Arrived at Wuhu. Stopped came to in 10 fms with 2 shkls on Port anchor and 5 shkls on Starb anchor.

pm: HMS "Woodcock", Chinese Gunboat "Kai Wei" and Chinese T.B. in anchorage. (ed. Kien Wei, Torpedo Gunboat, 1900, disp: 871 tons, guns: 1 x 4", 3 x 9pdr, 6 x 1pdr, 2 x 14" TT's, H.P. 7000 = 23 knots, Jane's Fighting Ships 1914).

6.30pm: Fires died out.

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8 August 1918

At Wuhu

Lat 31.33, Long 118.35

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Party employed making canvas buckets and targets. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 till 10pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

10.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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9 August 1918

From Wuhu to Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

4.00am: Raised steam one boiler.

5.20am: Unmoored.

5.25am: Weighed.

5.30am: Turned and proceeded down river at 200 revs.

8.12am: Passed Japanese Flagship "Chiyoda" proceeding up river. (ed. Chiyoda, Second Class Coast Defence Ship, 1890, arm: 10 x 4.7", 15 x 3pdrs, TT's 2 above water, disp: 2439 tons, comp: 324, H.P. 7000 = 19 knots. Jane's Fighting Ships 1919, image Wikipedia).

9.00am: Nanking abeam. Chinese cruiser, sister ship to Kai Wei at anchor.

9.15am: Acting S.G. Training class to instruction, remainder of hands scrubbing canvas gear and as req.

11.40am: Stopped at Chinkiang Light Boat. Came to with Starb anchor in 3 ½ fms. Veered to 3 shkls.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30pm till 10.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.00pm: Fires died out.

10.00pm: Liberty men returned.

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10 August 1918

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

12.30pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm till 10.0pm.

pm: Hands to make and mend clothes.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

10.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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11 August 1918

From Chinkiang to Langshan Pagoda

Lat 32.3, Long 119.71 (approx)

4.00am: Raised steam one boiler.

5.30am: Shortened in to one shackle.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Weighed anchor and proceeded to swing ship. As req for swinging ship for adjustment of compasses.

9.30am: Divisions and Prayers.

10.52am: Proceeded down river at 200 revs.

10.55am: HMS "Woodcock" arrived and anchored at Chinkiang.

1.44pm: Passed Chinese Gunboat proceeding up river.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

5.22pm: Stopped off Vine Point Bn. Came to in 7 ½ fms, Veered to 4 shkls on Starb cable.

5.30pm: Hands employed furling battery deck and after awnings.

5.30pm: Fires died out.


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12 August 1918

Vine Pt beacon, down river and return.

Lat 31.99, Long 120.76

4.30am: Raised steam one boiler.

5.30am: Weighed and proceeded to Langshan Crossing.

6.00am: Stopped and dropped target.

6.05am: Proceeded at half speed.

6.12am: Commenced 1" aiming rifle practice.

8.00am: Stopped. Came to in 5 fms. Veered to 3 shackles.

9.00am: Weighed. Continued 1" aiming practice.

12.00Noon: Completed firing.

12.10pm: Stopped, picked up target.

12.15pm: Proceeded up river.

12.43pm: Stopped off Vine Pt. Bn. Came to with Starb anchor in 7 fms. Veered to 4 shkls.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

11.00pm: Fires died out.


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13 August 1918

Vine Pt to Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

4.45am: Raised steam one boiler.

6.05am: Weighed and proceeded to Langshan Crossing.

6.35am: Stopped and floated target. Carried out maxim and 2pdr pom-pom practice.

7.15am: Ceased firing and proceeded to pick up target.

7.25am: Target hoisted in.

7.25am: Proceeded down river.

11.15am: Woosung Lt Vessel abm.

12.40pm: Stopped. Secured to P and O buoy Shanghai.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 1.30 till 7 am.

pm: U.S. Gunboats "Palos" and "Samar" at anchor.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.35pm: One stoker discharged to HMS "Kinsha". (ed. Kinsha, River Gunboat, bought 1900, guns: 2 x 12pdr, 7 maxims, disp: 616 tons, comp: 58, H.P. 1200 = 14 knots, Jane's Fighting Ships 1919, image photo ships)

11.00pm: Fires died out.


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14 August 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed as requisite.

9.30am: Acting Seaman Gunners class examined.

12.30pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 till 7am.

4.25pm: Service sampan complete returned to Shanghai Dock.

4.30pm: Landed liberty man.


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15 August 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

7.45am: Oil lighter came alongside.

9.15am: Hands employed as requisite.

9.30am: Acting S.G. class examined.

12.15pm: Completed with oil, took in 45 tons.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 1.30 until 7am.

1.30pm: Liberty men landed.

2.00pm: Chinese T. B. passed up river.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.


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16 August 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear and cleaning ship.

1.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

2.30pm: HMS "Woodcock" arrived and made fast alongside.


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17 August 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning mess decks and upper decks.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 1.30 till 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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18 August 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.30am: Landed R.C. Church Party.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.00am: Landed C of E and nonconformist Church parties.

10.10am: R.C. Church party returned.

11.50am: C of E and nonconformists Church parties returned.

1.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 till 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.


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19 August 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Hands employed as required.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb. Watch from 1.30 till 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed Liberty men.

5.25pm: Chinese Gunboat "Kong Lee" arrived.


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20 August 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Party employed making wire stays and strops, remainder as requisite.

1.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.00pm: Evening quarters.


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21 August 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship and preparing to take in oil.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Hands employed turning and refitting skiffs falls and refitting awning stanchion guys.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb. W. 1.30pm till 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.15pm: Received from SS "Sui Yang" 12 pdr lyddite 21 rounds, shrapnel 87 rounds.


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22 August 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Libertymen returned.

8.30am: Act. G.L. III's examined.

9.15am: Hands employed refitting whalers and sampan's falls as req.

1.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 till 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

pm: Lt/Cdr Primrose R.N.V.R. took over command.

4.00pm: Read Warrant.


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23 August 1918

From Shanghai to Vine Point

Lat 31.43, Long 121.53 (approx)

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned. Raised steam one boiler.

7.45am: Chinese Armed Liner "Chigan" passed up river.

9.15am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear and cleaning ship.

9.30am: Lt/Cdr Phillimore R.N. discharged to SS "Sui Yang" for passage to Hong Kong.

11.40am: Slipped and proceeded down river.

12.25pm: Increased to 230 revs.

pm: One coir fender (ship's small) lost overboard by accident. signed by W. C. Wilson, sub Lieut, R.N.V.R. 1st Lieut.

1.15pm: Wusung Lt V. abm

2.08pm: Doves Nest lower By. abm.

4.00pm: Evening quarters.

5.25pm: Stopped. Came to in 7 fms with 4 shackles on Starb. anchor.

5.40pm: Fires died out.

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24 August 1918

From Vine Point to Chinkiang

Lat 32.29, Long 119.71

3.30am; Raised steam one boiler.

5.00am: Weighed and proceeded up river, course as requisite.

5.45am: Tungshow Tower abm.

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.30am: Exercised A.Bs in helm and compass.

11.20am: Beaver Is Beacon abm.

pm: Leave to Port W. from 4.30 till 10pm.

2.40pm: Stopped at Chinkiang. Came to in 4 ½ fms with Starb anchor. Veered to 4 shackles. Anchored 4 cables off Lt V.

3.00pm: Fires died out.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

10.00pm: Libertymen returned.


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25 August 1918

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.30am: Chinese cruiser " Kiang Chiu" passed down river.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.00am: Ships company mustered by the Ledger.

10.15am: Prayers.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb W. from 1.30 till 10.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed libertymen.

4.00pm: Evening quarters.

7.00pm: U.S. Gunboat "Palos" arrived.

10.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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26 August 1918

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

4.35am: One A.B. joined ship.

4.45am: U.S. Gunboat "Palos" left for up river.

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Hands employed furling lower awnings, painting ships side and as req.

1.00pm: Leave to Port W from 1.30 till 10pm.

pm: Party employed painting ships side.

4.00pm: Evening quarters.

10.10pm: Libertymen returned.


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27 August 1918

From Chinkiang to Wuhu

Lat 31.83, Long 118.51 (approx)

3.30am: Raised steam one boiler.

5.00am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Exercised action.

9.45am: Secured.

9.45am: Hands employed painting and mat-making.

9.30am: U.S. Gunboat "Palos" was passed at Nanking river fortifications.

9.40am: Nanking abm. Chinese T.B. and Chinese cruiser "Chanan" at anchor.

12.15pm: Pheasant Island Lt abm.

pm: Exercised A.Bs at helm and compass.

3.30pm: Stopped at Wuhu, came to in 5 fms with both anchors veered to 3 shkls Starb anchor and 1 shkls port anchor. Chinese cruiser "Kiang An" at anchor.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.30pm: U.S. Gunboat "Palos" passed up river.


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28 August 1918

At Wuhu

Lat 31.33, Long 118.35

6.00am: Party employed painting, remainder of hands cleaning ship.

9.00am: Party employed painting, remainder mat-making and as req.

10.00am: Hands employed as before and chipping cover plate and painting with anti-fouling.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.


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29 August 1918

From Wuhu to Anking

Lat 30.73, Long 117.42 (approx)

4.40am: Raised steam one boiler.

5.30am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Hands employed painting and mat-making. Passed Standard Oil vessel "Weihan" ashore. Impossible to approach to give assistance, 3 miles below Two Fathom Creek Lt boat.

10.20am: Walled village abm.

11.30am: Tatung Pagoda abm. Exercised A.B's in helm and compass.

2.40pm: Taizeicki Bn. abm.

4.30pm: Anking Pagoda abm. Chinese Gunboat at anchor.

4.40pm: Stopped. Came to in 5 fms. Veered to 3 ½ shackles on Starb anchor.

5.00pm: Fires died out.


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30 August 1918

Anking to Kiukiang

Lat 29.87, Long 116.44 (approx)

4.40am: Raised steam one boiler.

6.15am: Weighed and proceeded up river. Hands employed cleaning ship. 230 revs.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Hands employed painting and mat making.

10.45am: Exercised A.B's at helm and compass.

10.55am: "Little Orphan" abm. W.M. 41' 3".

2.30pm: Stopped. Came to at Kiukiang in 15 fms with both anchors. Veered to 5 shkls on Starb anchor and 2 shkls on Port anchor.

2.40pm: HMS 'Widgeon" passed down river. (ed. Widgeon, River Gunboat, 1904, guns: 2 x 6pdr, 4 M.G's, disp: 180 tons, comp 31 - 37, H.P. 670 = 13kts, Jane's Fighting Ships 1919. image HMS Moorhen, Teal or Widgeon all similar, naval-history.net ).

3.00pm: Leave to Port W. from 4.30 till 10.0pm.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

10.00pm: Liberty men returned.

10.50pm: Fires died out.

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31 August 1918

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Changed billet. Moored in 16 fms. Veered to 5 ½ shkls on Starb anchor and 2 shkls on Port anchor.

9.30am: Hands employed cleaning upper deck and mess decks.

11.30am: Ships Co. paid monthly money.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb W. from 1.30 till 10.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1918


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1 September 1918

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning upper deck and boats.

9.30am: Divisions and Prayers.

10.30am: HMS "Bee" arrived from up river.

am: Ammunition stores for HMS "Bee" transferred.

1.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm till 10pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.35pm: One rating rejoined ship from HMS "Kinsha".

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Liberty men returned.

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2 September 1918

From Kiukiang to Squeeze Island.

Lat 29.92, Long 115.41 (approx)

4.30am: Raised steam one boiler.

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.55am: Weighed and proceeded up river at 230 revs.

9.00am: Hands employed mat making and painting.

am: Exercised W/T practice with HMS "Bee" throughout steaming hours.

10.00am: Gauged all projectiles in ready racks.

1.15pm: Cock's head abm.

2.00pm: A.Bs exercised at helm and compass.

4.40pm: Stopped. Came to at N. end of Squeeze Island in 6 fms. Veered to 5 shks on Starb anchor.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

11.30pm: Fires die out.


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3 September 1918

From Squeeze Island to Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

4.30am: Raised steam one boiler.

6.15am: Weighed and proceeded up river at 230 revs.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed preparing to oil ship.

10.20am: Arrived at Oiling station. Made fast alongside pontoon. Commenced to oil.

10.30am: Fires dies out.

1.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 till 7am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

9.30pm: Watch hauled out bow wires.


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4 September 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.15am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Hands employed mat making and refitting gear.

11.30am: Completed with oil. Took in 60 tons.

11.40am: Slipped and proceeded up river.

12.25pm: Made fast alongside HMS "Gnat". (ed. Gnat, Insect Class, Large China Gunboat sister-ship to Scarab, 1915, guns: 2 x 6", 2 x 12pdr, 6 x M.G's, also 2 x 3" AA in a few, disp: 645 tons, comp: 53, H.P. 2000 = 14 knots, Jane's Fighting Ships 1919, image naval-history.net).

4.00pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30 till 7am.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.00pm: Supplied HMS "Gnat" with 20, 12 pdr practice projectiles, 1 box 6" cordite, viz 4 charges.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.


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5 September 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

5.45am: French Gunboat "Doudart de Lagree" weighed and proceeded up river. (ed. Doudart de la Gree, River Gunboat, 1909, guns: 6 x 1pdr, disp: 230 tons, comp: 57, H.P. 920 = 14 kts, Jane's Fighting Ships 1919. image photoship.co.uk).

6.00am: Slipped and proceeded down river.

6.10am: HMS "Gnat" slipped and proceeded up river.

6.25am: Stopped and secured alongside "Holts" pontoon.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.23am: Exercised Fire Stations.

9.27am: Replaced Gear.

9.30am: Party mat making, remainder as requisite.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters. Leave to Port W. from 4.30 till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.


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6 September 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship and scrubbing canvas gear.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Exercised "Action".

10.05am: Secured.

10.15am: Party employed painting sampan, party mat-making, remainder as req.

4.00pm: Evening quarters. Leave to Starb W. from 4.30 till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.


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7 September 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.55am: U.S. Gunboat "Palos" weighed and proceeded up river.

1.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

1.30pm: Party washing ships side.

2.00pm: Landed cricket party.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.


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8 September 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Japanese Cruiser "Uji" weighed and proceeded up river.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.15am: C. of E. party landed.

11.45am: C. of E. party returned.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb. Watch from 1.30 till 7am.

4,00pm: Evening Quarters.

5.50pm: HMS "Woodlark" arrived from up river.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.


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9 September 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Parties employed mat making and painting remainder as req.

12.30pm: Japanese Gunboat "Saga" arrived from up river.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters. Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.


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10 September 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Party employed painting remainder cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Prepared to shift berth.

9.40am: Belayed shifting berth.

10.00am: Hands employed placing fenders and spars over starb side.

am: Lost overboard by accident fenders coir three in number. signed W.C. Wilson, 1st Lieut.

4.00pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30 till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.


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11 September 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.30am: HMS "Woodlark" slipped and proceeded down river.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed painting on upper deck, fitting matting aft.

9.30am: Lt. J.L. Coasdale R.N.R. joined ship.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters. Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.50pm: U.S. Gunboat "Palos" weighed and proceeded up river.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.


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12 September 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

am: Party employed cleaning out large fresh water tanks.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.20am: Party employed mat making and painting, remainder as req.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters. Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30 till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.25pm: Japanese Gunboat "Fushimi" arrived from up river. (ed. Fushimi, River Gunboat, 1906, guns: 2 x 6pdrs, 4 MG's, disp: 180 tons, comp: 45, H.P. 800 = 14 kts, Jane's Fighting Ships 1919, image wikimedia.org.)

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

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13 September 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship and scrubbing canvas gear.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed mat making and cleaning ship.

10.00am: Examined roller bearings of 6" guns. Found in good condition.

4.00pm: Leave to Port W, from 4.30 till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.


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14 September 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning upper deck and mess decks.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb W, from 1.30 till 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.


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15 September 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.30am: Landed R.C. Church party of three.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.00am: R.C. Church party returned.

10.50am: C of E party of twenty two landed.

11.40am: All Church parties returned.

1.00pm: Leave for Port W. from 1.30 till 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.


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16 September 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Drilled Maxim Guns crews.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.30am: Exercised "Armed landing Parties".

10.15am: Secured.

10.30am: Hands employed mat making, cleaning boats and as req.

4.00pm: Evening quarters. Leave to Starb W. from 4.30 till midnight.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.45pm: HMS "Woodcock" arrived from down river and made fast alongside "Holts" pontoon.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

11.50pm: Liberty men returned.


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17 September 1918

From Hankow to Chenglin

Lat 30.17, Long 114.01 (approx)

4.30am: Raised steam one boiler.

6.00am: Slipped and proceeded up river at 250 revs. Hands employed cleaning ship and oiling wires.

9.00am: Divisions.

9.15am: Hands employed mat making and painting.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

7.25pm: Arrived Chenglin. Stopped. Came to in 9 fms with Starb anchor veered to 5 shackles.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Fires died out.


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18 September 1918

From Chenglin to Hsing Chang

Lat 29.8, Long 112.9 (approx)

5.00am: Raised steam one boiler.

6.00am: Weighed and proceeded up river at 230 revs. Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Divisions.

9.15am: Hands employed mat making, painting.

10.00am: Exercised 12 pdr and maxim guns crews.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

7.00pm: Stopped off Hsing Chang. Came to in 4 ½ fms with Starb anchor. Veered to 2 ½ shkls.

7.00pm: Fires dies out.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.


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19 September 1918

From Hsing Chang to Ichang

Lat 30.4, Long 111.9 (approx)

3.30am: Raised steam one boiler.

5.30am: Weighed and proceeded up river at 230 revs. Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed mat making and painting.

9.30am: Asian ratings to Morris Tube rifle practice.

10.00am: Shashi (now Jingzhou) abm.

8.00pm Stopped at Ichang. Came to in 1 ½ fms with Starb anchor veered to 3 shkls.

pm: Japanese Cruiser "Uji", Chinese cruiser "Chu Kuang", French Gunboat "Doudart de Lagree" at anchor.

8.00pm: Fires died out.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.


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20 September 1918

At Ichang (now Yichang)

Lat 30.7, Long 111.27

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship and scrubbing canvas gear.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship and ships side. Party employed mat making.

11.45am: Let go Port anchor veered to 1 shkls.

1.30pm: Party painting ship's side.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters. Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30 till 10.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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21 September 1918

At Ichang

Lat 30.7, Long 111.27

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.30am: Japanese cruiser "Uji" weighed and proceeded down river.

8.45am: Party employed mat-making, remainder of hands cleaning ship.

10.20am: Japanese cruiser "Uji" returned and anchored.

10.40am: O.O.G. boarded chinese cruiser "Chu Kuan".

12.00: Make and mend clothes.

1.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 till 10.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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22 September 1918

At Ichang

Lat 30.7, Long 111.27

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.30am: Divisions and Prayers.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 1.30pm till 10.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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23 September 1918

At Ichang

Lat 30.7, Long 111.27

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.20am: French Gunboat "Doudart de Lagree" weighed and proceeded up river.

9.30am: Weighed anchors.

9.50am: Stopped off Nishorns Pontoon. Came to with Starb anchor in 2 3/4 fms. Veered to 3 shackles.

10.00am: Dropped Port anchor. Veered to 1 shackle.

1.00pm: Leave for Port Watch from 1.30 till 10.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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24 September 1918

At Ichang

Lat 30.7, Long 111.27

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.30am: Hands employed refitting boats gear and painting fore mess deck.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 1.30pm till 10.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

pm: Party employed cleaning ship's side and painting fore mess deck.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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25 September 1918

At Ichang

Lat 30.7, Long 111.27

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers

9.25am: Parties employed refitting boats gear and painting fore mess deck. Remainder as requisite.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters. Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 till 10.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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26 September 1918

From Ichang to Tien-hien

Lat 30.27, Long 112.28 (approx)

4.30am: Raised steam one boiler.

6.30am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Party employed painting.

am: Canvas gear and perishable stores brought on deck for examination.

11.25am: Sha Sze abm. American Gunboat "Palos" at anchor lower end.

4.40pm: Stopped off Tien hien. Came to with Starb anchor in 5 fms. Veered to 3 shackles.

4.40pm: Fires dies out.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.


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27 September 1918

From Tien Hien to Ashby Island

Lat 29.78, Long 113.45 (approx)

4.30am: Raised steam one boiler.

6.15am: Weighed and proceeded down river at 200 revs.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.30am: Hands employed cleaning and restowing after compartment.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

5.20pm: Stopped off Ashby Is. Came to with Starb anchor in 6 fms. Veered to 3 shackles.

6.00pm: Carried out Morris Tube firing on upper deck.

5.30pm: Fires died out.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

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28 September 1918

From Ashby Island to Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

5.30am: Raised steam one boiler.

6.00am: Party cleaning ship's side, remainder cleaning ship.

7.05am: Weighed and proceeded down river. 200 Revs.

10.05am: Arrived at Hankow. Made fast alongside "Holt's" Pontoon. HMS "Woodcock" U. S. Gunboat "Villalobos" , Japanese "Chiyora", "Fushima" and "Saga" in harbour.

10.15am: Fires died out.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb Watch 1.30 till 7.00am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

pm: Evening Quarters.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.


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29 September 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

5.55am; HMS "Woodcock" slipped and proceeded up river.

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.30am: Landed R.C. Church Party.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.15am: Landed Wesleyans, C of E Church parties.

11.05am: R.C. Church party returned.

12.00 noon: Wesleyans and C of E Church parties returned.

1.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 till 7.00am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.


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30 September 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

7.00am: Raised steam one boiler.

9.05am: Slipped and proceeded down river. Hands employed preparing to oil.

10.15am: Secured alongside Oiling Pontoon.

10.30am: Commenced oiling.

10.20am: Fires died out.

11.00am: Examined roller bearings of After 6" Gun.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 1.30 till 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00am: Rounds correct.


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LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1918


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1 October 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.30am: Raised steam one boiler.

9.15am: Hands employed as req.

9.30am: Gunlayers and Rangetakers Eyesight test.

10.30am: Examined roller bearings of fore 6" gun.

12.10pm: Completed with Oil.

2.55pm: Slipped and proceeded up river.

3.30pm: Made fast to Holt's Pontoon. Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am.

3.30pm: Fires died out.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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2 October 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Parties employed refitting coir fenders, painting deck on fxle and red leading bilges of Officers’ cabin.

4.00pm: Leave to Starb W. from 4.30pm till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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3 October 1918

Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed rigging flags in British Consulate grounds.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.15am: Party returned from Consulate.

9.25am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.30am: HMS "Gnat" passed down river to oiling berth.

9.35am: Hands employed as req.

3.40pm: Exercised "Fire Stations".

3.40pm: Replaced gear.

4.00pm: Leave to Port W. from 4.30 till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.00pm: Party landed to unrig flags at British Consulate.

6.30pm: Party returned from British Consulate.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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4 October 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

10.00am: HMS “Gnat” alongside.

10.45am: Exercised action.

3.40pm: US gunboat “Palos” arrived.


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5 October 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed as per Saturday's routine.

11.30am: Read Warrants Nos 3 and 4.

1.00pm: Leave to Port W. from 1.30 till 7.00am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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6 October 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.30am: R.C. Church Party landed.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.00am: R.C. Church Party returned.

10.30am: C of E and nonconformist Church parties landed.

11.35am: Church parties returned.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb W. from 1.30 till 7.00am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

2.00pm: Discharged to HMS"Gnat" 2 boxes 6" Cartridges, 2 boxes 12pdr cartridges for test, conveyance to Hong Kong, one box primers, 13 packages empty.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

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7 October 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Three ratings discharged to HMS "Gnat" for passage to Hong Kong. Liberty men returned.

7.10am: HMS "Gnat" slipped and proceeded down river.

7.15am: U.S. Gunboat "Villilobos" weighed and proceeded down river.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Parties employed cleaning bilges and boats, Remainder of hands as req.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters. Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 till 7.0am.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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8 October 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.45am: Japanese Gunboat "Fushimi" passed up river.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.30am: Parties cleaning 6" Guns for painting, cleaning sampan and painting Boatswains stores and bilges in provision stores.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters. Leave to Starb W. from 4.30 till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

10.53pm: Landed fire party.

11.56pm: Fire party returned.


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9 October 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.26am: Exercised Action.

9.52am: Secured.

10.00am: Hands employed as requisite.

4.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm to 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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10 October 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Party painting fore 6" Gun, remainder of hands as req.

pm: Leave to Starb W. from 4.30 till 7.0am.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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11 October 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear and cleaning ship.

7.00am; Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear, making covers for and painting guns.

1.15pm: Hands employed getting in stores.

4.00pm: Leave to Port W. from 4.30 till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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12 October 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

10.00am: Chinese Admiral came on board.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb W. from 1.30 till 7.0am.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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13 October 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.30am: Landed R.C. Church Party.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.05am: R.C. Church Party returned.

10.10am: C of E and Nonconformists Church Parties landed.

12.00 noon: Church parties returned.

1.00pm: Leave to Port W. from 1.30 till 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty party.

3.45pm: Japanese Gunboat "Sumida" arrived from up river. (ed. Sumida, River Gunboat, 1903, guns: 2 x 6pdr, 4 x MG's, disp: 126 tons, comp: 40 men, H.P. 550 = 13 knots, Jane's Fighting Ships 1919, image wikimedia.org).

5.45pm: Chinese T.B. passed up river.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

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14 October 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Party fitting fenders and mats, remainder of hands painting as req.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters. Leave to Starb W. from 4.30 till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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15 October 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.30am: Chinese Flag Ship passed down river.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.10am: Party fitting fenders and mats, remainder of hands as req.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters. Leave to Port W. from 4.30 till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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16 October 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Japanese Gunboat "Sumida" passed down river. Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Hands employed painting 6" guns and as req.

3.30pm: One rating discharged to R.C. Mission Hospital.

4.00pm: Leave to Starb W. from 4.30 till 7.00am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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17 October 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.30am: U.S. Gunboat "Palos" proceeded down river.

9.19am: Hands employed as req.

4.00pm: Leave to Port W. from 4.30 till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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18 October 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

5.20am: Foremost Starb fairlead carried away.

6.10am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear and cleaning ship.

11.00am: One rating returned from R.C. Mission Hospital.

4.00pm: Leave to Starb W. from 4.30 till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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19 October 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.00am: Raised steam on one boiler.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning mess decks and upper decks.

9.30am: Shifted billet to Lower Hulk.

10.30am: Fires died out.

10.42am: HMS "Widgeon" arrived.

1.00pm: Leave to Port W. from 1.30 till 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

2.00pm: Provisioned ship.

2.20pm: HMS "Gnat" arrived.

3.30pm: Japanese Gunboat "Uji" arrived from up river.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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20 October 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.30am: Landed R.C. Church Party.

8.35am: Japanese Gunboat "Uji" returned from down river.

9.30am: Divisions.

9.50am: R.C. Church Party returned.

10.15am: C of E and nonconformists Church parties landed.

11.50am: Church parties returned.

12.25pm: HMS "Kinsha" arrived.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb W. from 1.30 till 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed Liberty men.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.



LOG BOOK – OCTOBER 21st 1918 TO DECEMBER 22nd 1918

21 to 31 October 1918 is duplicated


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21 October 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Party employed refitting whalers falls, remainder as req.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters. Leave to Port W. from 4.30 till 7.0am.

9.oopm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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22 October 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Parties employed repairing upper-deck matting and fitting life lines to sampan davits.

4.00pm: Leave to Starb W. from 4.30 till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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23 October 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.30am: HMS "Gnat: weighed and proceeded down river.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Parties employed refitting, pointing and grafting boats falls, remainder as req.

10.30am: 7 Boxes 1" aiming and ordnance stores received from HMS "Kinsha".

4.00pm: Leave to Port W. from 4.30 till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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24 October 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed repairing upperdeck matting.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.30am: Hands employed as req.

2.00pm: U.S. Gunboat "Quiros" arrived.

2.10pm: Received Naval Stores from Hong Kong.

4.00pm: Leave to Starb W. from 4.30 till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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25 October 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear and cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions and prayers.

9.20am: Medical inspections.

9.35am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

12.20pm: HMS "Woodlark" arrived.

12.30pm: One Officer discharged to Hospital.

4.00pm: Leave to Port W. from 4.30 till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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26 October 1918


At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.30am: HMS "Wigeon" proceeded up river.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: One seaman rating joined ship.

am: Hands employed cleaning mess decks and upper deck.

11.40am: HMS "Bee" arrived from down river.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb W. from 1.30 till 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

2.30pm: Landed football party.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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27 October 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.00am: Raised steam one boiler.

8.30am: Landed R.C. Church Party.

9.05am: Slipped and proceeded to mid stream.

9.20am: Stopped, came to with Starb anchor in 12 fms. veered to 6 shkls.

9.45am: Fires died out.

10.00am: C of E and Nonconformists Church Parties landed

10.20am: R.C. Church Party returned.

12.05pm: C of E and Nonconformist Church parties returned.

1.00pm: Leave to Port W. from 1.30 till 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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28 October 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

5.00am: Raised steam one boiler.

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned. Weighed and dropped starb anchor. Veered to 5 shkls.

7.30am: Fires died out.

8.45am: Exercised "landing party".

11.50am: Landing party returned.

3.30pm: Landed football party.

4.00pm: Leave to Starb W. from 4.30 till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.45pm: Football party returned.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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29 October 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

5.40am: Raised steam one boiler.

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.10am: HMS "Woodlark" proceeded up river.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.30am: Party employed making deck cloths, remainder as req.

10.15am: Discharged to "Kinsha" two International signal code books and various flags.

10.30am: Fires died out.

4.00pm: Leave to Port W. from 4.30 till 7.00am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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30 October 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Raised steam one boiler.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

7.15am: Japanese Gunboat "Saga" passed up river.

7.45am: HMS "Kinsha" slipped and proceeded down river.

8.45am:HMS "Bee" weighed and proceeded to oiling station.

9.00am: Weighed and proceeded alongside "Holts Hulk".

9.45am: Hands employed on matting and painting Sampan's falls.

10.00am: Fires died out.

1.15pm: Port W. employed rigging dressing lines.

3.30pm: HMS "Bee" returned.

4..00pm: Leave to Starb W. from 4.30 till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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31 October 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship and rigging dressing lines.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.00am: Dressed ship.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Party painting fore cabin flat, remainder fitting mats and as req.

1.30am: Chinese Cruiser "Chien Kang" arrived from up river. (ed. Chien Kang, Schichau type Destroyer, 1912, Arm: 2 x 12pdr, 2 x 3pdr, 2 x 18" TT's, disp 390 tons, comp: 66 men, H.P. 6000 = 30 knots, Jane's Fighting Ships 1919, image Yu Chang sister-ship of Chien Kang, navypedia.org).

1.45pm: HMS "Bee" left for down river.

4.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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LOGS For NOVEMBER 1918


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1 November 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning Ship and Scrubbing Canvas Gear.

7.00am: Liberty Men returned.

7.30am: R.C's Landed (3).

9.00am: Hands employed scrubbing mats on Upper Deck.

11.30am: Paid monthly money.

Noon: Dinner.

pm: Leave to Starb W. from 4.30 until 7.0am.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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2 November 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship and rigging flags to dry.

7.00am: Liberty Men returned.

am: Party employed painting Officers’ cabin lobby, remainder cleaning upper deck and mess decks.

pm: Leave to Port watch from 1.30pm until 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

2.30pm: Landed Football Party. Chinese Gunboat passed up River.

8.00pm: Slung Clean Hammocks.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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3 November 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: R.C's Landed (3).

9.30am: Ships Company mustered by Ledger.

10.15am: C of E and N.C's Church Parties landed (20) and (5).

10.35am: R.C's returned.

11.55am: C of E and N. C's Church Parties returned.

12.00 noon: Dinner.

pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 1.30pm until 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.20pm: HMS "Woodcock" arrived and made fast to "Scarab".

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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4 November 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

5.30am: Hands employed cleaning upper deck and mess decks.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Hands employed shipping Mess deck funnels, stroping (sic) blocks and making deck cloths.

Noon: Dinner.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 until 7am.

2.30pm: "Woodcock" slipped and made fast to Pontoon.

3.30pm: "Japanese Gunboat" arr from up river. "(Toba)" (ed. Japanese River Gunboat Toba, 1911, guns: 2 x 12 pdr, 6 x MG's, disp: 250 tons, comp: 59 men, H.P. 1400 = 15 knots, Jane's Fighting Ships 1919, image Toba in 1935, wikipedia.org).

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.

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5 November 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: U.S. "Palos" proceeded up river.

9.20am: Hands employed fitting frapping lines, cleaning out Whalers and repairing fenders.

Noon: Dinner.

pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30 until 7am.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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6 November 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions. Prayers.

9.25am: Party employed washing masts and yards. Party painting deck cloths, remainder as reqt.

Noon: Dinner.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm until 7.0am.

3.00pm: Japanese Cruiser "Suma" arrived from down river. (ed. Suma, Cruiser, 1895, arm: 2 x 6", 6 x 4.7", 12 x 3pdr, 2 TT's, disp: 2,700 tons, comp: 310 men, H.P. forced draught 8.500 = 20 knots, image wikimedia.org).

3.30pm: Emerson E.R.A. discharged to R.C. Hospital.

7.30pm: Landed Liberty Men.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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7 November 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning upper deck.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

7.45am: Church Party to breakfast and clean. Physical Drill.

8.30am: Landed Memorial Service Party (14).

9.15am: Divisions.

9.20am: B.W. employed re-serving strops on Sampan's Davits and Jackstay for Q. D. Screen.

10.10am: Church Party returned.

12.00: Dinner.

pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30 until 7.0.

1.30pm: Party employed painting W.R. Lobby.

6.30pm: Landed Liberty Men.

7.30pm: Landed Liberty Men.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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8 November 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning upper deck and mess deck.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

7.00am: Raised steam in one boiler.

7.30am: HMS "Woodcock" slipped and proceeded down river.

8.40am: Emerson E.R.A. rejoined ship from Hospital.

8.55am: Slipped and proceeded to oiling Berth.

am: Chinese Gunboat "Vien Kong" proceeded up river.

am: Course as requisite.

9.30am: Made fast to oiling Berth.

am: Party fitting canvas screens on Port Bridge.

am: " " ridge ropes, party painting.

Noon: Dinner.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm until 7am.

1.30pm: Party employed painting W.R. Lobby.

4.10pm: Slipped and proceeded up river to No. 4 Pontoon.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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9 November 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

10.30am: Lt. Croasdaile rejoined ship from Hospital.

Noon: Dinner.

12.30pm: 1 Stoker Rating joined ship from Hospital for passage to Shanghai.

pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 1.30 until 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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10 November 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.15am: Japanese Gunboat "Uji" proceeded down river.

9.00am: Landed R.C. Church party 3 in No.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.15am: Landed C of E 20 men, Non and Wes 5 in No.

10.33am: R.C's returned.

11.45am: Pilot joined ship Mr P.H.

pm: Leave to Port watch from 1.30 until Midnt.

12.08pm: C of E and Wes returned.

12.25pm: HMS "Bee" arrived.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.30pm: Landed Liberty Men.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.

Midnt: All Liberty Men returned.


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11 November 1918

From Hankow to Kiukiang

Lat 29.86, Long 115.47 (approx)

4.00am: Raised steam one boiler.

5.45am: Hands prepare to get under weigh.

6.00am: Slipped and proceeded down stream. Speed 230 revs.

am: Hands employed repairing boat covers and painting.

12.00: Hands to Dinner.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 4.30 until 10pm. POs 11pm.

2.35pm: Arrived Kiukiang. Anchored Starbd anchor 5 shackles in 13 fms.

3.00pm: Let fires die out.

pm: HMS "Woodcock" at anchor.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down (Liberty Men returned).


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12 November 1918

Kiukiang to Wuhu

Lat 30.5, Long 117.16 (approx)

4.00am: Raised steam on one Boiler.

6.00am: Hands preparing getting underway.

6.15am: Weighed and proceeded down stream at 230 revs.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

11.35am: Anking abeam.

am: Passed American G.B. "Samar".

12.00: Hands to Dinner.

4.10pm: Passed Chinese Gun Boat.

6.20pm: Anchored off Wuhu in 8 fms with 4 shackles on Starb anchor.

pm: Chinese Cruiser "Kwain Wei " proceeded.

9.00am: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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13 November 1918

From Wuhu to Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.44 (approx)

4.15am: Raised steam in one boiler.

6.15am: Weighed and proceeded @ 230 revs.

9.45am: Passed Nanking. Two Chinese Cruisers at anchor.

12.25pm: Anchored off Chinkiang in 2 ½ fms with 2 shackles on Starb anchor.

2.15pm: Chinese Cruiser passed down river.

4.00pm: Chinese Gunboat passed proceeding up river.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.

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14 November 1918

From Chinkiang to Vine Point

Lat 32.0, Long 120.0 (approx)

6.00am: Hands employed furling Foremost and Battery Deck Awnings.

6.45am: Raised steam in Two Boilers.

9.00am: Weighed and proceeded down stream.

10.00am: Commenced full speed trial.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

Noon: Finished full speed trial.

3.00pm: Anchored above Vine Point in 7 ½ fms with 2 ½ shackles on Starb anchor.

4.00pm: Fired Maxims and 2 pdr.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.10pm: Piped down.


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15 November 1918

From Vine Point to Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

4.30am: Raised steam both boilers.

6.00am: Weighed and proceeded at 300 revs.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

9.45am: Arrived Entrance Wusung river.

10.20am: Eased down to 200 revs.

10.35am: Customs Officer boarded.

10.50am: Anchored with 3 shackles on P and S anchor. (Swinging moor').

Noon: Dinner.

pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30 until 7am.

1.30pm: Weighed proceeded down river.

2.15pm: Stopped secured to Buoys head and stern.

2.30pm: One Rating P.O. rejoined ship.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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16 November 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning upper deck.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Japanese Gunboat "Sumida" proceeded down river.

am: Hands employed cleaning Mess Decks and paint work.

Noon: Dinner.

pm: Leave to Port watch from 4.30 until 7am.

3.40pm: Japanese Gunboat "Sumida" in Harbour.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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17 November 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands cleaning ship.

8.30am: R.C's Landed (3).

9.30am: Divisions.

10.00am: Remainder of Church Parties landed C of E (25) Wes. (3).

11.30am: R.C's returned.

12.45am: C of E church parties returned.

pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 1.30 until 7am.
1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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18 November 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: General leave to Starb Watch from 9.00am until 9.am Wednesday 20th.

9.00am: port Watch employed ~ antifouling cover plates, binding mats, painting ship side.

1.00pm: Landed liberty men. Party employed Painting ships side.

2.00pm: Japanese Gunboat "Uji" arrived.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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19 November 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning upper deck and painting cover plates.

8.00am: Breakfast.

9.45am: Port Watch employed painting cover plates, fitting Gas. warps.

12.55pm: 2 ½ " Wire hawsers carried away.

1.05pm: Watch employed securing stern wire.

5.50pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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20 November 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Landed R.C. Church party.

9.00am: Liberty Men "Starb Watch" returned.

9.30am: Starb Watch employed painting covering plates and refitting Mats.

1.00pm: Landed Liberty men.

1.30pm: Japanese G. Bt "Sumida" passed up river.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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21 November 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship and reeving Dressing Lines.

8.00am: Dressed Ship.

9.15am: Hands employed rebinding matting, cleaning paint work and painting Whaler.

Noon: Dinner.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.52pm: Undressed ship.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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22 November 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.00am: Dressed Ship.

9.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.30am; Ships company exercised small arm drill.

Noon: Dinner.

pm: Leave from 1.30 until 7.0am.

2.00pm: Started Oiling ship.

4.30pm: Landed Liberty Men.


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23 November 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Oiling Ship.

8.00am: Dressed Ship.

8.45am: Landing party consisting of 1 Sub Lieut, CSRM at 12 ½ and file P.O men dressed as Seamen Landed with small arms. Dress Drill order (Armistice Celebrations) Shanghai.

12.11pm: Landing party returned.

12.55pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 1.30 until 7am.

2.15pm: Completed with oil.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed Torch light party 10 men and Liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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24 November 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.54am: Japanese Gunboat "Uji" shifted billet to Old Dock.

9.00am: Landed Roman Catholics 3.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.00am: Landed Church Parties C of E 17, Wesleyans 4..

11.40am: Roman Catholics returned.

12.00pm: C of E parties returned.

pm: Leave to Port watch from 1.30 until 7am.

1.30pm: Landed Liberty Men.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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25 November 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions.

am: Hands employed cleaning Paintwork, scrubbing matting, cleaning sword bayonets and Fitting Bridge Screen.

am: Japanese Gunboat shifted billets further down river "Sumida".

Noon: Dinner.

pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30 until 7.0am.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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26 November 1918

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.20am: HMS "Gnat" passed down river.

9.40am: Hands employed as reqt.

Noon: Dinner.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm until 7pm.

1.30pm: Party employed cleaning up Battery Deck and replacing matting.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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27 November 1918

From Shanghai up Yangtze river

Lat 31.85, Long 120.85 (approx)

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship and preparing to leave Harbour.

7.00am: All Liberty men returned.

8.00am: Breakfast.

9.00am: Slipped and proceeded 150 revs.

9.25am: Increased to 230 revs.

12.00noon: Hands to Dinner.

pm: Hands furling and stowing Battery Deck awnings.

3.35pm: Fire Quarters.

6.00pm: Came to with Starb anchor 2 ½ shackles in 4 ¼ fathoms.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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28 November 1918

Yangtze river to Chinkiang

Lat 32.31, Long 119.72 (approx)

6.00am: Raised steam in one Boiler.

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship and preparing for getting underway.

6.30am: Weighed and proceeded at 230 revs.

9.15am: Divisions. Hands employed painting, splicing wire hawser, etc.

12.00noon: Hands to Dinner.

1.45pm: Anchored off ship at Chinkiang with 2 ½ shackles on Starb anchor.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30 until 10.0pm. POs till 11.0pm.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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29 November 1918

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

6.00am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear and cleaning upper deck and mess deck.

9.02am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear and painting ships side.

am: Lost overboard by Accident bucket galvanised patt 53 (One).

Noon: Dinner.

pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30 until 10.0pm, POs 11.0pm.

1.30pm: Party painting ships side.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.

10.15pm: Liberty men returned.


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30 November 1918

From Chinkiang to Nanking

Lat 32.18, Long 119.0 (approx)

am: Raised Steam in one Boiler.

6.00am: Hands employed furling and stowing Upper Awnings.

6.30am: Scrubbing Mats.

9.00am: Weather clear. Weighed and proceeded at 230 revs.

am: Various speeds on account of fog.

12.00noon: Hands to Dinner.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 until 8pm.

1.15pm: Anchored off Nanking with 5 shackles on Starb anchor in 2.2 fms.

pm: 2 Chinese Gunboats "Kiang Lei" "Kiang Yuen" anchored off Nanking. (ed. Kiang Yuan 1905. sister-ship Kaing Li 1907, arm 1 x 1 - 120/40 Armstrong BB, 1 x 1 - 76/40 Armstrong N, 47/40 Hotchkiss - 6.5/115, disp: 565 tons, comp: 85, H.P. 950 = 13knots. image navypedia.org).

4.30pm: Landed Liberty Men.

8.00pm: All liberty Men returned.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.



LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1918

(ed.1 to 22 December 1918 is duplicated)


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1 December 1918

From Nanking to Wuhu

Lat 31.69, Long 118.41 (approx)

6.40am: Weighed and proceeded.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

9.00am: Divisions.

1.30pm: Sighted Japanese S/S "Fushiki Maru" flying two black balls. (ed. Two Black Balls in vertical line, indicates "Vessel not under Command" not Distress but indicates inability to manoeuvre. transportsafety.vic.gov.au).

1.55pm: Anchored in 4 ½ fms on starb anchor.

3.00pm: Took steamer in Tow.

3.30pm: Slipped tow rope and weighed anchor.

3.45pm: Proceeded up stream.

4.00pm: Tea.

5.15pm: Came to with Starb anchor with 2 ½ shackles in 4 fms.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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2 December 1918

Wuhu and up river towards Kiukiang

Lat 30.9, Long 117.74 (approx)

5.00am: Raised Steam in one boiler.

6.00am: Hands employed preparing for getting under-way.

8.00am: Breakfast.

10.30am: Increased speed to 15 knots.

12.00: Dinner.

4.00pm: Tea.

5.20pm: Came to with Starb anchor with 2 ½ shackles in 7 fms.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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3 December 1918

To Kiukiang and on towards Hankow.

Lat 29.84, Long 115.53 (approx)

am: Raised steam.

6.30am: Weighed and proceeded, 230 revs.

8.00am: Breakfast.

9.00am: Came to off Kiukiang with Starb anchor with 3 ½ shackles in 11 kms.

9.15am: Party employed making canopies, remainder as req.

10.00am: Weighed and proceeded towards Hankow.

12.00noon: Dinner.

4.00pm: Tea.

5.35pm: Came to with Starb anchor with 3 shackles in 7 fathoms.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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4 December 1918

Up river to Hankow.

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

5.00am: Raised Steam.

6.30am: Weighed and proceeded at 230 revs.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning paintwork and making canvas hatchway covers.

11.00am: Stopped secured alongside A.P.Co Pontoon.

11.20am: Commenced oiling.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.40 until 7am.

2.20pm: Finished Oiling.

2.30pm: Slipped and proceeded.

2.35pm: Anchored off Blue forward pontoon.

pm: Anchored 3 ½ shackles in 8 fathoms.

4.10pm: Paid monthly money.

pm: Discharged Pilot.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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5 December 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions. Hands employed as required.

11.00am: HMS "Bee" slipped and proceeded up river.

11.00am: Weighed and proceeded to Holts pontoon.

pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30pm: until 7am.

1.30pm: Party cleaning out Whaler and Sampan.

2.45pm: Exercised small arms drill.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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6 December 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear and cleaning up decks.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.00am: Breakfast.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Hands employed scrubbing Upper Awnings.

Noon: Dinner.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm until 7.0am.

pm: Piped Down.

2.25pm: Exercised fire stations.

2.28pm: Replaced gear.

4.30pm: Landed Liberty Men.

7.30pm: Landed Liberty Men.


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7 December 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning upper deck.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.25am: HMS "Woodcock" left and proceeded down river.

8.45pm: Hands employed cleaning Mess Decks and Upper Deck and paint work.

Noon: Dinner.

pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 1.30 until 7am.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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8 December 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning Upper Deck.

7.00am: Liberty Men Returned.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning up Decks.

am: R.C's Landed (3).

9.30am: Divisions on Mess Deck.

10.15am: Landed Church Parties C of E (21) Wes (5).

Noon: Dinner. All Church Parties Returned.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 until 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed Liberty Men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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9 December 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty Men Returned.

9.00am: Divisions. prayers. Party employed refitting bridge screen, painting bilges For'd Mess, remainder stowing upper awnings and as req.

12.00am: Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30 until 7am.

Noon: Pipe Down.

4.30pm: Landed Liberty Men.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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10 December 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed as reqt.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.00am: Breakfast.

9.15am: Party employed fitting Guard rail and Red Leading Bilges on For'd Mess Deck, remainder as reqt.

pm: Pipe Down.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

5.13pm: Landed Small Arms Party for exercise.

7.00pm: Landing Party returned.

7.30pm: Landed Liberty Men.

8.15pm: 1 Stoker Rating discharged for passage to HMS "Woodcock".

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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11 December 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Party employed fitting Guard rails and Bridge Screens repaired and as req.

11.15am: One Stoker one Seaman discharged to Roman Catholic Hospital.

Noon: Chinese Gunboat arrived from up river.

pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 1.30 until 7.0am.

1.30 Landed Liberty Men.

2.00pm: Chinese Gunboat left for down river.

4.00pm: Tea.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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12 December 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

10.15am: Slipped and proceeded.

10.50am: Secured alongside APC Pontoon.

11.00am: Commenced oiling ship.

Noon: Dinner.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 until 8.0am.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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13 December 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.50am: Hands employed cleaning ship and scrubbing canvas gear.

8.30am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions. Hands employed as required.

11.17am: HMS "Woodcock" passed up river.

pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30pm until 7.0am.

3.00pm: One (Left 6" Suction) leather hose lost overboard. signed: W. Wilson, 1st Lieut.

3.15pm: Finished Oiling.

3.30pm: Slipped and proceeded up river.

4.00pm: Secured alongside Holts Hulk.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.

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14 December 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship and ships side.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.00am: Breakfast.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning Upper Deck and Mess Decks.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30 until Midnight.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

2.10pm: Landed Football Party.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed Liberty Men.

pm: Liberty men returned.


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15 December 1918

From Hankow to Kiukiang

Lat 30.09, Long 115.31 (approx)

am: Raised Steam in one boiler.

6.30am: Slipped and proceeded down river at 230 revs.

8.00am: Breakfast and clean.

9.45am: Divisions.

10.00am: Prayers.

12.00noon: Dinner.

3.40pm: Anchored off Jardines hulk at Kiukiang in 9 3/4 fms with 4 shackles on Starb anchor.

pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 4.30 until 10.0pm.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down and Liberty men returned.

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16 December 1918

Kiukiang to Anking

Lat 29.97, Long 116.6 (approx)

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.00am: Breakfast.

9.00am: Weighed and proceeded down stream at 230 revs.

am: Hands employed painting bilges and scrubbing deck matting.

2.40pm: Anchored off Anking in 3 3/4 fms with 2 shackles on starb anchor.

3.20pm: Small Chinese Gunboat passed proceeding up river.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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17 December 1918

At Anking

Lat 30.5, Long 117.06

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Party washing down Mast and Yards.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed as reqt.

Noon: Dinner.

pm: Evening Quarters.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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18 December 1918

From Anking to Kiukiang

Lat 29.95, Long 116.56 (approx)

6.30am: Hands preparing for getting underway.

7.00am: Weighed and proceeded upstream at 230 revs.

8.00am: Breakfast and clean.

12.00noon: Dinner.

2.30pm: Arrived Kiukiang came to Starb anchor 4 shackles in 9 3/4 fms.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.15pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 until 10pm. POs and CPOs 11pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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19 December 1918

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning upper deck and mess deck.

9.00am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.00am: Hands employed as reqt.

Noon: Dinner.

pm: Leave to Starb Watch 4.30 until 10pm.

1.30pm: Party cleaning Ships Side and Upper Deck Paintwork.

3.15pm: Exercised Collision Stations.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00 Liberty men returned, Pipe Down.


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20 December 1918

From Kiukiang to Hankow

Lat 29.86, Long 115.69 (approx)

6.00am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear and clearing up Decks.

8.00pm: Breakfast.

9.25am: Exercised collision stations and Station Starb side.

9.19am: Replaced gear.

9.25am: Hands employed cleaning paintwork and as reqt.

10.55am: Weighed and proceeded up-stream at 230 revs.

12.00noon: Dinner.

4.00pm: Quarters.

5.00pm: Came to with Starb anchor veered to 3 shackles in 6 ½ Fathoms.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Piped down.


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21 December 1918

Yangtze river to Hankow

Lat 30.69, Long 114.5 (approx)

6.30am: Weighed and proceeded upstream at 230 revs.

1.20pm: Arrived Hankow. Anchored Starb anchor 4 shackles in 7 fms opposite Holts Hulk.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 until 7am.

5.30pm: Landed Liberty Men.

7.30pm: Landed Liberty Men.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Piped Down.


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22 December 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

4.10am: Raised steam one boiler.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

12.45pm: Dropped Starb anchor veered to 5 shkls, dropped Port anchor veered to 1 shkls.

1.00pm: Leave to Port W. 1.30 till 6pm.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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23 December 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Party painting bridge screens remainder as requisite.

pm: Leave to Starb W. 1.30 till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

3.45pm: Weighed and proceeded alongside "Hankow Hulk".

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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24 December 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.20am: Party employed painting, one hand making canvas bucket, remainder as reqt.

pm: Leave to Port W. 1.30 till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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25 December 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Landed R.C. Church Party.

10.00am: Ch of E and Wes. Church Party Landed.

11.00am: R.C. Church Party retd.

11.45am: Wes. C of E Church Parties retd.

pm: Leave to Port W. 1.30 till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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26 December 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.20am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed making manropes and painters.

9.55am: HMS "Woodcock" proceeded down river.

pm: Leave to Port W. from 1.30 till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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27 December 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: HMS "Bee" left for down river.

9.20am: Party red leading and painting on fxle, chipping for'd 6" Gun pedestal, remainder scrubbing canvas gear.

10.00am: Raised steam one boiler.

12.05pm: Slipped and proceeded.

12.35pm: Made fast alongside "Holts Hulk".

pm: Leave to Starb W. 1.30 till 7am.

4.15pm: Japanese Gunboat "Toba" arrived. (ed. Toba, River Gunboat, 1911, guns: 2 x 12pdr, 6 x MG's, disp: 250 tons, comp: 59, H.P. 1400 = 15 kts. Jane's Fighting Ships 1919, image Wikimedia.org).

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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28 December 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning upper deck and mess deck.

pm: Leave to Port W. 1.30 till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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29 December 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned. Chinese T.B. passed down river.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Landed R.C. Church party.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.15am: Wes. C of E parties landed.

10.30am: R.C. party returned.

11.00am: Japanese Gunboat "Uji" arrived.

12.00 Noon: Church parties returned.

pm: Leave to Starb W. 1.30 till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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30 December 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.20am: Parties employed refitting weather screens, mats and painting.

1.30pm: Japanese Gunboat "Fushimi" arrived.

pm: Leave to Port W. from 4.30 till 7am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.00pm: HMS "Bee" arrives at Oiling Station.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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31 December 1918

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Party painting 12 pdr guns and gun covers, remainder scrubbing deck cloths and cleaning upper deck paint work.

pm: Leave to Starb W. 1.45 till 7am.

1.45pm: Landed liberty men.

5.10pm: HMS "Bee" arrived, made fast to Hankow Pontoon.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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THE VOYAGES OF HMS SCARAB
Operations on the Yangtze January to August 1919

JP map Scarab 1919

LOGS FOR JANUARY 1919


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1 January 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Party cleaning paintwork, remainder of hands as requisite.

1.00pm: Leave to Port W. from 1.30 till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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2 January 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.30am: HMS "Bee" slipped and proceeded down river.

9.00am: Party employed painting Ward Room and Captain’s Cabin.

4.00pm: Leave to Starb Watch 4.30 till 7am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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3 January 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Parties cleaning paintwork, scrubbing canvas gear, remainder as requisite.

9.40am: Two ratings rejoined ship from Roman Catholic's Mission Hospital.

1.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

2.30pm: HMS "Gnat" arrived and secured alongside pontoon.


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4 January 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning Mess decks and Upper Deck.

9.45am: HMS "Gnat" made fast alongside.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb Watch 1.30 till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.30pm: Received 6 cases of stores (1 Ordnance, 5 Medical).


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5 January 1919

Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Landed R.C. Church Party.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.00am: Landed Wes. and C of E Parties.

10.30am: R.C. Church Party returned.

11.55am: Wes. and C of E Parties returned.

1.00pm: Leave to Port W from 1.30 till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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6 January 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Hands employed as reqt.

1.00pm: Discharged one rating to Roman Catholic Hospital.

4.00pm: Leave to Starb W, from 4.30 till 7am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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7 January 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.15am: Japanese Gunboat "Sumida" passed up river.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Hands employed as reqt.

3.30pm: Leave to Port W. from 4.30 till 7am.

3.45pm: Exercised Fire stations.

3.50pm: Replaced gear.

4.00pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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8 January 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Party cleaning ships side, remainder cleaning U.D. Paintwork.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb W. from 1.30 till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

2.00pm: Landed football party.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


4caf8a9bcadfd3419702ce11: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-59380/ADM 53-59380-007_1.jpg)


9 January 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.20am: Party employed making bridge awnings, remainder as reqt.

1.00pm: Leave to Port W. from 1.30pm till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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10 January 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed cleaning paintwork and scrubbing matting.

4.00pm: Leave to Starb W. 4.30 till 7am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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11 January 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning Mess Decks and Upper Deck and paintwork.

1.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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12 January 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Hands employed on messdecks as reqt.

4.00pm: Leave to Starb W. 4.30 till 7am.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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13 January 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Party employed binding matting. Remainder as requiste.

9.30am: Raised steam one boiler.

11.40am: HMS "Gnat" slipped and proceeded up river.

11.45am: Slipped and proceeded to oiling berth.

12.20pm: Secured alongside oiling berth.

3.45pm: Slipped from Oiling berth and proceeded.

4.00pm: Leave to Port Watch 5.30pm till 7.00am.

4.30pm: Secured alongside Holts Pontoon.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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14 January 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Landed R.C. Church party.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.10am: Landed C of E and nonconformists Church Parties.

10.30am: R.C. Church party returned.

11.45am: All Church parties returned.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb W. from 1.30 till 7am.

1,30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


4caf8a9ccadfd3419702ce17: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-59380/ADM 53-59380-010_1.jpg)


15 January 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Parties employed painting upper deck and cleaning ships side, remainder as reqt.

3.50pm: Exercised fire stations.

3.56pm: Secured.

4.00pm: Leave to Port W. 4.30 till 7am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


4caf8a9ccadfd3419702ce18: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-59380/ADM 53-59380-011_0.jpg)


16 January 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Parties employed painting whaler and upper deck, remainder repainting matting.

pm: Leave to Starb W. 1.30 till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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17 January 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.20am: Party employed cleaning paintwork, remainder as reqt.

4.00pm: Leave to Port W. 4.30pm till 7am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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18 January 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands cleaning ship.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb W. 1.30 till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


4caf8a9ccadfd3419702ce1b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-59380/ADM 53-59380-012_1.jpg)


19 January 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Landed R.C. Church Party.

9.00am: Divisions.

10.00am: C of E and Wesleyans Church parties landed.

10.25am: R.C. Party returned.

11.55am: C of E and Wesleyans Party returned.

12.00noon: Leave to Port W. from Noon till 8am.

12.45pm: Slipped and proceeded to Wuchang and secured alongside pontoon.

2.30pm: Landed football party.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


4caf8a9ccadfd3419702ce1c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-59380/ADM 53-59380-013_0.jpg)


20 January 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.15am: Raised steam one boiler.

9.00am: Liberty men returned.

am: Hands employed fitting upper bridge awnings, rearranging U.D. matting.

10.15am: Slipped and proceeded.

10.35am: Made fast alongside Holts Hulk.

4.00pm: Leave to Starb W. 4.30 till 7am.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

4caf8a9ccadfd3419702ce1d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-59380/ADM 53-59380-013_1.jpg)


21 January 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Hands employed as required.

4.00pm: Leave to Port W. 4.30 till 7am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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22 January 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed as requisite.

4.00pm: Leave to Starb W. 4.30 till 7am.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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23 January 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Hands employed as reqt.

1.00pm: Leave to Port W. 1.30 till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


4caf8a9ccadfd3419702ce20: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-59380/ADM 53-59380-015_0.jpg)


24 January 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed as requisite.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Party employed painting Officers cabin, remainder scrubbing U.D. matting and as reqt.

4.00pm: Leave to Starb W. 4.30 till 7am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


4caf8a9ccadfd3419702ce21: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-59380/ADM 53-59380-015_1.jpg)


25 January 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Hands employed cleaning upper deck and mess decks.

1.00pm: Leave to Port W. from 1.30 till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

3.00pm: One rating rejoined ship.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


4caf8a9ccadfd3419702ce22: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-59380/ADM 53-59380-016_0.jpg)


26 January 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: R.C. Church Party landed.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.30am: R.C. Church party returned.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb W from 1.30 till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


4caf8a9ccadfd3419702ce23: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-59380/ADM 53-59380-016_1.jpg)


27 January 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Parties employed cutting and binding mats, scrubbing matting and chipping bilges.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters. Leave to Port W. 4.30 till 7am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


4caf8a9ccadfd3419702ce24: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-59380/ADM 53-59380-017_0.jpg)


28 January 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.25am: Hands employed refitting Bridge awnings. Oiling U.D., cleaning maxim carriages.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters. Leave to Starb W. 4.30 till 7am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


4caf8a9ccadfd3419702ce25: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-59380/ADM 53-59380-017_1.jpg)


29 January 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

9.20am: Hands employed as reqt.

4.00pm: Leave to Port W. from 4.30 till 7am.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


4caf8a9ccadfd3419702ce26: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-59380/ADM 53-59380-018_0.jpg)


30 January 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed as requisite.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb W. from 1.30 till 7am>

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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31 January 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00pm: Hands employed as reqt.

11.40am: Made monthly payment.

1.00pm: Leave to Port W. 1.30 till 7.am.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1919


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1 February 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning mess decks and upper deck.

pm: Leave to Starb W. from 1.30 till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed football party.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


4caf8a9ccadfd3419702ce34: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-59381/ADM 53-59381-004_0.jpg)


2 February 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Landed R.C. Church party.

9.35am: Divisions.

10.10am: Landed C of E party and nonconformists.

10.30am: R.C. Church party returned.

11.50am: All Church parties returned.

pm: Leave to Port W. from 1.30 till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


4caf8a9ccadfd3419702ce35: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-59381/ADM 53-59381-004_1.jpg)


3 February 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed as reqt.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters. Leave to Starb W. 4.30 till 7am.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


4caf8a9ccadfd3419702ce36: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-59381/ADM 53-59381-005_0.jpg)


4 February 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Hands employed as reqt.

1.00pm: Leave to Port W. from 1.30 till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

2.00pm: Landed football party.

2.30pm: Discharged nine ratings to "Gnat" per S.S. "Tung Wo".

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


4caf8a9ccadfd3419702ce37: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-59381/ADM 53-59381-005_1.jpg)


5 February 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Landed working party for R.N. Canteen. Remainder of hands employed on U.D. matting and paintwork.

11.45am: Working party returned.

pm: Leave to Starb W. 4.30 till 7am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


4caf8a9ccadfd3419702ce38: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-59381/ADM 53-59381-006_0.jpg)


6 February 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.30am: Party employed unfuzing Lyddite shell, remainder refitting matting and as reqt.

pm: Leave to Port W. from 1.30 till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


4caf8a9ccadfd3419702ce39: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-59381/ADM 53-59381-006_1.jpg)


7 February 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

7.10am: Chinese T.B. passed down river.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.20am: Hands employed as req.

4.00pm: Leave to Starb W. 4.30 till 7am.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


4caf8a9ccadfd3419702ce3a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-59381/ADM 53-59381-007_0.jpg)


8 February 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning mess decks and upper deck.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30 till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

2.30pm: Three ratings joined ship from S.S. "Luen Wu"

7.00pm: One rating for "Teal" discharged per S.S. "Kian".

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


4caf8a9ccadfd3419702ce3b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-59381/ADM 53-59381-007_1.jpg)


9 February 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Landed R.C. Church party.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.15am: Landed C. of E. Party and nonconformists.

11.50am: All Church parties returned.

pm: Leave to Starb W. from 1.30 till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.15pm: One rating discharged to Hospital.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


4caf8a9ccadfd3419702ce3c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-59381/ADM 53-59381-008_0.jpg)


10 February 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.26am: Party employed unfuzing Lyddite shell.

11.15am: One rating returned from Hospital.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30 till 7am.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


4caf8a9ccadfd3419702ce3d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-59381/ADM 53-59381-008_1.jpg)


11 February 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed as requisite and reeving dressing lines.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Party employed making shell grommets, remainder as requisite.

pm: Leave to Starb W. 4.30 till 7am.

5.45pm: One rating discharged for "Woodcock" per S.S. "Chenglin".

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


4caf8a9ccadfd3419702ce3e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-59381/ADM 53-59381-009_0.jpg)


12 February 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Parties employed fitting grommets on 6" shells and fitting hatchway covers, remainder as requisite.

pm: Leave to Port W. 4.30 till 7am.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


4caf8a9ccadfd3419702ce3f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-59381/ADM 53-59381-009_1.jpg)


13 February 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Party employed fitting grommets to 6" shell, remainder cleaning ship side and U.D. paintwork.

pm: Leave to Starb W. 1.30 till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


4caf8a9ccadfd3419702ce40: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-59381/ADM 53-59381-010_0.jpg)


14 February 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

7.30am: Raised steam one boiler.

9.30am: Slipped and proceeded down river to oiling station.

10.10am: Made fast at oiling station.

11.45am: Slipped and proceeded up river.

12.15pm: Made fast alongside Holt's Hulk.

12.30pm: Fires died out.

2.00pm: One rating rejoined ship from Hospital.

pm: Leave to Port W from 4.30 till 7am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


4caf8a9ccadfd3419702ce41: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-59381/ADM 53-59381-010_1.jpg)


15 February 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning mess decks and upper decks.

12.25pm: HMS "Woodcock" arrived.

1.00pm: Leave to Starb W. from 1.30 till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


4caf8a9ccadfd3419702ce42: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-59381/ADM 53-59381-011_0.jpg)


16 February 1919

From Hankow to Wang Shi Kong

Lat 30.68, Long 114.52 (approx)

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Raised steam on boiler.

10.20am: Two ratings joined ship from HMS "Woodcock" for passage to Shanghai.

11.00am: Slipped and proceeded down river 200 revs.

2.30pm: Reduced to 180 revs.

2.45pm: " " 150 "

3.35pm: Increased to 200 "

4.25pm: Stopped off Wang Shi Kong, came to in 4 3/4 fms veered to 2 ½ shkls on Starb anchor.

4.30pm: Fires died out.

7.20pm: Burned search light.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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17 February 1919

From Wang Shi Kong to Kiukiang

Lat 29.78, Long 115.79 (approx)

6.00am: Raised steam one boiler.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship and preparing to weigh.

8.00am: Weighed and proceeded down river 230 revs.

9.30am: Divisions.

9.45am: Hands employed scrubbing deck matting and as reqt.

12.40pm: Came to off Kiukiang in 10 fms. Veered to 3 ½ shkls on Starb anchor.

pm: Chinese Gunboat "Chu Kiang" and Japanese Gunboat "Uji" at anchor. (Chu Kiang image photo-ship.co.uk).

1.00pm: Fires dies out.

4.00pm: Leave to Starb W. 4.30 till 10pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down. Liberty men returned.


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18 February 1919

From Kiukiang to Two Fathom Creek

Lat 30.41, Long 116.89 (approx)

4.00am: Raised steam one boiler.

5.45am: Prepared to weigh.

6.00am: Weighed and proceeded at 230 revs.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

4.30pm: Stopped. Came to in 8 fms in Two Fm Ck, veered to 2 ½ shkls on Starb anchor.

4.30pm: Fires died out.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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19 February 1919

From Two Fathom Creek to Chinkiang

Lat 32.1, Long 118.73 (approx)

4.00am: Raised steam one boiler.

6.00am: Weighed and proceeded 230 revs.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.30am: Hands employed as requisite.

am: Lost overboard by accident one can, hot water Patt. No 310.

3.30pm: Came to off Light boat in 8 fms. veered to 2 ½ shkls on Starb anchor.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

pm: Leave to Starb W. 4.30 till 10pm.

5.30pm: Fires dies out.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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20 February 1919

From Chinkiang to S.E. Spit Buoy

Lat 32.02, Long 120.5 (approx)

5.00am: Raised steam one boiler.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Weighed and proceeded at 230 revs.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.30am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear and as reqt.

4.50pm: Came to off S.E. Spit buoy in 5 fms with 4 shkls on Starb anchor.

5.00pm: Fires dies out.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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21 February 1919

From S.E. Spit Buoy to Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.00am: Raised steam one boiler.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship, spreading bridge awning and preparing to weigh.

7.30am: Weighed and proceeded at 180 revs.

8.45am: Entered Whangpoo River.

10.35am: Moored in berth at Shanghai.

10.50am: Fires dies out.

1.15pm: Two ratings discharged to HMS "Kinsha".

4.00pm: Leave to Starb W. 4.30 till 7am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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22 February 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship and reeving dressing lines.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.45am: Hands employed cleaning mess decks and upper deck.

pm: Leave to Port W. 1.30 till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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23 February 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: R.C. Church Party landed.

9.30pm: Divisions.

10.00am: C of E and nonconformists Church Parties landed.

11.00am: R.C. Party returned.

12.00noon: All church Parties returned.

pm: Leave to Starb W. 1.30 till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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24 February 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.35am: HMS "Cadmus" arrived. (ed. Cadmus, Old Sloop, 1900-03, arm: 6 x 4", 4 x 3pdr, disp: 1070 tons, comp: 121-112, I.H.P. 1400 = 13 ¼ knots, Jane's Fighting Ships 1919. image photo-ship.co.uk).

9.20am: Divisions.

9.30am: Parties employed cleaning paintwork. stowing away stores and as req.

1.00pm: Eight shackles of cable received on board. Party employed stowing.

4.00pm: Leave to Port W. 4.30 till 7am.

4.30am: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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25 February 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Divisions.

9.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship and working on cable. Four shackles added to Port and four to Starboard cables after 3rd shackle of each.

4.00pm: Leave to Starb W. from 4.30 till 7am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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26 February 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.00am: Raised steam one boiler.

9.15am: Party employed repainting mats, remainder as reqt.

9.45am: One box 6" Q.F. (ed. Quick Fire) and two 6" H.E. (ed. High Explosive) shells sent to "Cadmus" for Hong Kong.

11.30am: Fifty packages transferred for Hong Kong.

1.45pm: Weighed and proceeded down river.

2.15pm: Stopped and made fast alongside Old Dock.

3.00pm: Fires dies out.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters. Leave to Port W. 4.30 till 7am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.00pm: One rating discharged to S.S. "Sunning" for passage to Hong Kong.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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27 February 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed unrigging mast gear and voice piping, refitting guest warps and re-canvassing upper deck matting.

pm: Leave to Starb W. 1.30 till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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28 February 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.45am: HMS "Cadmus" slipped and proceeded to berth down river.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Hands employed unreeving boats falls uncanvassing matting and as requisite.

10.50am: Made monthly payment.

2.00am: Range Party landed.

4.00pm: Leave to Port W. from 4.30 till 7am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.00pm: Range Party returned.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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LOGS FOR MARCH 1919


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1 March 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

am: One package of stores received.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning Mess Decks and upper decks.

pm: Leave to Starb W. 1.30 till 7am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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2 March 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.00am: Range party landed.

9.00am: Roman Catholic Church P. landed.

10.00am: Landed C of E and noncfst.

11.30am: R.C. Church party returned.

12.00 Noon: All church parties returned.

pm: Leave to Port W. 1.30 till 7am.

5.00pm: Two Chinese T.B's passed up river.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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3 March 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.30am: Chinese T.B. passed up river.

8.45am: Hands employed refitting guys to boats davits, re-sewing and recanvassing upper deck matting.

pm: Leave to Starb W. 4.30 till 7am.

4.20pm: One Officer discharged to S.S. "Siankiang" for passage to Hong Kong.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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4 March 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Party employed stripping mast, party chipping ventilators, remainder as reqt.

12.30pm: Ship proceeded into Dry Dock.

1.30pm: Leave to Port W. 4.30 till 7am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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5 March 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Parties employed serving all wires and chipping ventilators and as reqt.

12.30pm: General leave to Port Watch from 9am Thursday till 8am Saturday.

1.15pm: Hands employed getting up cable.

1.30pm: Landed Range Party.

4.00pm: Range Party returned. Leave to Starb W. 4.30 till 7am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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6 March 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed refitting hawsers and as req.

9.30am: General leave belayed.

12.30pm: General leave to Port W. from 1.30 Saturday till noon Monday.

pm: Twenty eight ratings left for Hanbury Institute.

5.00pm: HMS "Suffolk" arrived. (ed. Suffolk, Monmouth Class, Old Cruiser, 1903, arm: 14 x 6", 4 x 12 pdr, 2 x 3 pdr AA, 2 x 18" TT's subm, disp: 9800 tons, comp: 690 men, H.P. 22,000 = 23 knots. Jane's Fighting Ships 1919, image Wikipedia).

Japanese cruiser arrived.


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7 March 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.00am: Hands employed refitting as reqt, one 16ft skiff and davits returned for shipment to Hong Kong.


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8 March 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

8.30am: Party employed cleaning guns, remainder of hands as requisite.


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9 March 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Party employed cleaning ship.

4.30pm: One rating discharged to Shanghai Municipal Hospital.


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10 March 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Party employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed as reqt.

pm: Leave to Watch from 1.30 till 7am.

2.00pm: Discharged two Chinese boatmen to Chinese Hospital.


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11 March 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Party employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.30am: Party employed red leading about upper deck, remainder refitting as reqt.


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12 March 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

8.45am: Party employed stowing paint store, remainder as reqt.

10.30am: One rating discharged to Shanghai Municipal Hospital.

11.00am: Ship proceeded out of dry dock.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30 till 7am.


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13 March 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Parties employed painting stokers mess deck and cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Party employed painting stokers mess deck remainder as reqt.

1.30pm: Hands employed painting mess deck.


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14 March 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

8.30am: Hands employed painting mess decks.

9.30am: One rating discharged to Municipal Hospital. One boatman discharged to Chinese Hospital.

1.00pm: Leave to Port W. from 1.30 till 7am.

4.15pm: HMS "Woodlark" arrived from down river.

5.20pm: HMS "Woodlark" made fast alongside.


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15 March 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Parties employed painting mess-decks.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed painting mess decks.

1.45pm: U.S. Gunboat "Palos" arrived and passed up river.


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16 March 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

8.30am: Hands employed painting and cleaning mess decks and as reqt.


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17 March 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.00am: Party employed scrubbing windsails and oiling all wire hawsers.

8.30am: Hands employed cleaning and painting ship.

10.30am: U.S. Gunboat "Elcano" passed up river. (ed. Elcano, Patrol Gunboat, U.S. Navy from 1898, arm: 4 x 4", 4 x 3 pdrs, disp: 620 tons, comp: 101 men, speed 11 kts, navsource.org. image navsourse.org).

pm: Leave to Starb W. 4.30 till 7am.

1.30pm: Ratings (28) returned from Hanbury Institute.

2.00pm: Hands employed cleaning and painting ship.

9.00pm: Rounds complete.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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18 March 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.30am: Shifted ship.

9.45am: Received from HMS "Kinsha" one cask of rum 83 pts.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

11.10am: Received 60 boxes 12 pdr ammn for HMS "Teal"

1.15pm: Hands employed cleaning ship.

2.45pm: One rating discharged to Municipal Hospital.

2.50pm: One officer joined ship from HMS "Suffolk" .

pm: Discharged one officer to HMS "Suffolk".

4.00pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 till 7am.

4.15pm: One rating joined ship from Hospital for passage to HMS "Bee".

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.00pm: One rating discharged to HMS "Suffolk".

pm: One rating joined ship from HMS "Suffolk".

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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19 March 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.00am: One boatman joined from Hospital.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed relaying matting and as reqt.

11.45am: Provisioning ship.

1.15pm: Hands employed stowing stores and scrubbing mats.

4.00pm: Leave to Starb W. 4.30 till 7am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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20 March 1919

From Shanghai to Tree Point

Lat 31.48, Long 121.48 (approx)

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship and preparing to get under weigh.

10.30am: Cast off and proceeded down river, speed as reqt.

11.40am: Off Woosung.

12.10pm: West Spit buoy abm.

1.00pm: Doves Nest lower buoy abm.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.55pm: Came to off Tree Point veered to 2 cables on Port anchor in 4 ¼ fms.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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21 March 1919

From Tree Point to Chinkiang

Lat 32.31, Long 119.77 (approx)

6.00am: Weighed and proceeded up river 230 revs.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.25am: Pitman King upper buoy abm.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

1.10pm: Stopped off Peubus buoy. Swing ship adjustment of compasses.

1.30pm: Hands employed cleaning ship and guns.

3.45pm: Came to in 9 fms veered to 4 shkls on Port anchor off Chinkiang L.V.

4.00pm: Leave to Starb W. 4.30 till 10pm.

5.45pm: Five chinese boatmen under sentry's charge.

7.50pm: Discharged five boatmen to shore.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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22 March 1919

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship and painting ships side.

8.45am: Hands employed painting ship.

1.00pm: Leave to Port W. from 1.30 till 10pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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23 March 1919

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning mess decks and U. D.

10.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

pm: Leave to Starb W. 1.30 till 10pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Liberty men returned. Pipe down.


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24 March 1919

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.15am: Shortened in to 1 ½ shkls Port Anchor.

8.45am: Hands employed painting ship.

10.00am: Veered to 4 shkls on Port anchor.

1.30pm: Hands employed painting ship.

4.00pm: Leave to Port W. 4.30 till 10pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

pm: Liberty men unable to return owing to heavy weather.


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25 March 1919

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

1.30am: Veered to 6 shackles.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

10.00am: Liberty men returned.

12.30pm: HMS "Gnat" arrived.

1.30pm: Hands employed painting ship.

2.00pm: 200 rounds of ammunition received from HMS "Gnat".

2.10pm: HMS "Gnat" proceeded down river.

4.00pm: Leave to Starb W. 4.30 till 10pm.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Liberty men returned. Pipe down.


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26 March 1919

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed painting ship.

5.30pm: Weighed and proceeded alongside hulk.

5.45pm: Made fast. Leave to Starb W. 6.30 till 11.00pm.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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27 March 1919


From Chinkiang to Two Fathom Creek.

Lat 31.71, Long 118.45 (approx)

5.45am: Hands preparing to get under weigh.

6.00am: Cast off and proceeded up river at 270 revs.

6.42am: Deer Sp Lt abm.

7.10am: Bethune Pt abm.

7.50am: Mission Pt abm.

9.30am: Theodolite Pt abm.

10.00am: Stopped on Nanking to deliver orders to Harbour Master.

10.15am: Passed Chinese Cruiser "Chang Lee" and Japanese Gunboat "Saga" .

10.15am: Proceeded at 290 revs.

12.12pm: Rosina Rock L.V. abm.

12.46pm: Wade Is Lt abm.

2.06pm: Point Morton abm.

2.36pm: Wuhu abm.

3.05pm: Crab Rock Bkn.

3.40pm: Haines Bkn abm.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

5.30pm: Two Fathom Creek L.V. abm.

5.45pm: Came to off Two Fm Ck upper beacon in 7 ½ fms. veered to 3 ½ shkls Port anchor.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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28 March 1919

From Two Fathom Creek to Oliphant Island.

Lat 30.4, Long 116.89 (approx)

5.45am: Hands preparing to get under weigh.

6.00am: Weighed and proceeded at 270 revs. Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.42am: Tatung Pagoda abm.

8.44am: Fitzroy beacon abm.

10.10am: Taitzichi Rk abm.

11.40am: Anking Pagoda abm.

11.45am: Passed Chinese T.B. Gunboat "Chinghew" at anchor.

11.55am: Eagle Bn abm.

12.32pm: Xmas Is. upper Lt abm.

1.30pm: Tunglin Pagoda abm.

3.10pm: Tunglin Bluff abm.

3.40pm: Little Orphan abm.

5.14pm: Beacher Pt Bn abm.

5.15pm: Passed Chinese Gunboat "Cho Hun" off Otter Is.

6.00pm: Stopped. Came to in 7 ½ fms veered to 2 ½ shkls on Port anchor off Oliphant Is.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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29 March 1919

From Oliphant Is to Squeeze Is.

Lat 29.85, Long 115.67

6.00am: Weighed and proceeded up river at 230 revs.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.55am: Arrived at Kiukiang, came to with Port anchor veered to 4 ½ shkls in 16 fms.

am: Chinese Cruiser "Kiang Yuan" at anchor. (image photoship.co.uk).

8.45am: Hands employed painting ship.

10.30am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

12.10pm: Red Bluff L.V. abm.

2.16pm: Ruined fort abm.

3.27pm: Cocks Head abm.

4.10pm: Passed Japanese Cruiser "Suma" at anchor off Lee Rk.

4.30pm: Collinson I. LV. abm.

5.44pm: Joss Ho Is. abm.

6.17pm: Came to in 7 fms veered to 3 shkls on Port anchor at Squeeze Is.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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30 March 1919

From Squeeze Island to Hankow

Lat 30.68, Long 114.49 (approx)

5.45am: Weighed and proceeded up river 230 revs.

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.25am: Came to with starb anchor in 6 ½ fms. veered to 2 ½ shkls.

9.30am: Divisions.

9.45am: Prayers.

9.55am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

10.14am: Gravener Is. L.V. abm.

12.50pm: Stopped and made fast alongside "Bee" at Hankow. Discharged one rating to "Bee" and ammunition for "Widgeon".

pm: Leave to Port W. 4.30 till 7am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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31 March 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Slipped and proceeded to oiling berth.

6.30am: Arrived made fast alongside.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship and painting.

9.35am: Completed with oil. Slipped and proceeded up river.

10.00am: Came to with Starb anchor in 8 fms, veered to 5 shkls.

pm: Leave to Starb W. 1.30 till midnight.

1.30pm: Hands employed painting ship. Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

Midnight: Liberty men returned.


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LOGS FOR APRIL 1919


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1 April 1919

From Hankow to Chenglin

Lat 29.93, Long 113.71 (approx)

5.00am: Weighed and proceeded up river at 230 revs.

am: Chinese Pilot on board. C/os as req.

6.55am: Joss House abm.

7.55am: Mei Tan Chui Bn abm.

8.45am: Hands employed painting ship.

9.40am: Passed Pae Chu village.

12.30pm: Increased to 250 revs.

12.47pm: Lung Kow village abm.

1.58pm: Tun Kow village abm.

2.34pm: Sing Ti Creek abm.

pm: Hands employed painting ship.

5.30pm: Stopped at Chenglin. Came to in 7 fms veered to 3 shkls on Starb anchor.

pm: Leave to Port W. 6.00 till 10pm.

pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down. Liberty men returned.


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2 April 1919

From Chenling to Changsha

Lat 28.57, Long 112.81 (approx)

6.00am: Weighed and proceeded up river (the Xianjiang river, a tributary) at 230 revs.

6.20am: Chi - Li - Shen Pagoda abm.

6.40am: Passed Yo - Chun.

8.20am: Ho Y Buoy abm.

8.34am: Increased to 250 revs.

8.45am: Hands employed as req.

9.57am: No 19 Buoy abm.

11.00am: Lo Ti Tun Village abm.

11.29am: Wan Maw Tan Bk abm.

11.46am: Siung Yin Pagoda abm.

12.20pm: Wan Ho Kao Village abm.

2.10pm: Mu Tan Shun abm.

2.30pm: Chan Chuin Chi abm.

3.20pm: Stopped. Came to in 2 ¼ fms. veered to 2 shkls

4.00pm: Quarters.

pm: Vessels in harbour HMS "Woodcock" and two Chinese Gunboats. Leave to Starb W. from 5.0 till 9pm.

5.00pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: One rating discharged to "Woodcock".

9.00pm: Liberty men returned. Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

* Chinese Gunboats } Yong Shi

} Liswai


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3 April 1919

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: HMS "Woodcock" left for down river.

8.45am: Hands employed painting ship.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

pm: Leave to Port W. 1.30 till 8pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

pm: Liberty men returned.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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4 April 1919

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am; Exercised Fire stations.

9.17am: Replaced gear.

9.21am: Exercised collision stations.

9.24am: Replaced gear.

9.35am: Exercised "Action".

9.50am: Secured. Hands employed painting on U.D., resecuring matting and washing down aloft.

1.30pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

4.00pm: Leave to Stab W. from 4.30 till 9pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Liberty men returned. Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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5 April 1919

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning mess decks and upper deck.

pm: Leave to Port W. from 1.30 till 9pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.00pm: Sighted anchor.

9.00pm: Rounds correct. Liberty men returned.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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6 April 1919

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.50am: Divisions.

10.15am: Prayers.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

pm: Leave to Starb W. from 1,30 till 9pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00pm: Rounds correct. Liberty men returned.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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7 April 1919

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed getting up awnings from shore and fitting large ropes.

8.45am: Hands employed spreading and fitting awnings.

1.30pm: Hands employed fitting awnings and repainting mats.

3.40pm: Chinese Gunboat "Hai Ying" arrived.

4.00pm: Leave to Port W. 4.30pm till 9pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Liberty men returned. Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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8 April 1919

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed fitting awnings and matting and cleaning boats.

pm: Leave to Starb W. 1.30 till 9pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

2.30pm: Landed football party.

5.45pm: Football party returned.

9.00pm: Liberty men returned. Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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9 April 1919

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed painting masts and yards and cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed refitting awnings and matting, painting aloft and boats.

3.30pm: Landed football party.

4.00pm: Leave to Port W. 4.30 till 9pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.00pm: Football party returned.

9.00pm: Rounds correct. Liberty men returned.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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10 April 1919

From Changsha towards Hankow

Lat 28.4, Long 112.82 (approx)

6.40am: Chinese Gunboat "Shitwo" passed down river.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship and as req.

8.45am: Hands employed fitting awnings and repairing mats.

9.00am: Raised steam one boiler.

11.00am: Shortened in Star cable. Chinese Pilot onboard.

11.05am: Weighed and proceeded down river 230 revs, c/o's as req.

pm: Reduced to 172 Revs.

1.00pm: Chinkaw Village abm.

1.57pm: Wan Ho Kao Village abm.

2.35pm: Siamg Yin ~ " ~

3.10pm: Lo Li Fau ~ " ~

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

6.16pm: Lo 1 Buoy abm.

7.05pm: Stopped Anchored off Yo Chaw with Star anchor and 2 ½ shackles in 3 ¼ fms.

pm: Two Chinese Gunboats anchored here.

9.00pm: Rounds correct. Anchor brgs { Pagoda S 86* E

10.00pm: Pipe down. { " S 12* E


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11 April 1919

Yangtze to Hankow

Lat 30.2, Long 113.9 (approx)

5.55am: Shortened in Star cable.

6.00am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.20am: Sing Li abm.

8.45am: Hands employed repairing awnings and mats and as req.

11.20am: Haw Chin Kwang abm.

3.05pm: Arrived off Hankow.

3.15pm: Made fast to Hulk "Hankow"

3.20pm: Drew fires.

pm: Leave to Watch from 4.30 till 7.0am.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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12 April 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.50am: Japanese Gunboat "Fushimi" passed up river.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning mess decks and U.D.

10.00am: 1 Sto' P.O. rejoined ship from hospital.

pm: Lost from Captain's Cabin Binoculars Patt 343. Reported to Admiralty.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

pm: Leave to Star Watch from 1.30pm until 7.0am.

6.30pm: Slipped from Hulk and proceeded into mid stream.

6.40pm: Came to with Star anchor and 3 ½ shackles in 7 fms water.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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13 April 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: R.C. church party (3) landed.

9.35am: Divisions.

10.00am: { C of E Party (8) landed.

{ Wesleyans (3) "

10.45am: R.C. Church party returned.

11.55am: C of E and Wes. Church parties returned.

pm: Leave to P. Watch 1.30pm till 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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14 April 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.20am: Party employed making mats, remainder as req.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

pm: Leave to Star. Watch 4.30pm till 7.0am.

5.30pm: Landed libertymen.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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15 April 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

7.15am: American Gunboat "Samar" proceeded down river.

9.15am: Weighed and proceeded alongside Holts Hulk.

9.30am: Made fast.

am: Hands employed making mats and as requisite.

10.30am: "A" guns crew to drill.

11.50am: HMS "Woodcock" proceeded down river.

pm: Leave to P. Watch from 4.30pm till 7.00am:.

5.30pm: Landed libertymen.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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16 April 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.30am: One boatman joined ship.

8.45am: Hands employed - Cleaning mess decks and as req.

11.10am: One boatman discharged.

11.45am: Lighter with stores alongside.

12.30pm: One L.S. (Leading Seaman) discharged to R.C. Hospital.

1.30pm: Boatmen employed painting fore and officers deck.

pm: Leave to Star Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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17 April 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed stowing stores and cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed stowing stores, binding U.D. matting and painting messdeck.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed libertymen.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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18 April 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: R.C. Church Party (3) landed.

am: Boatmen painting fore mess - deck.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.10am: { C of E Church party (14) landed.

{ Wesleyans " " (5) "

10.20am: R.C's returned.

11.45am: C of E and Wes's returned.

pm: Leave to Star Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am.

1.30pm: Libertymen landed.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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19 April 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning mess decks and U.D. paintwork and ships side.

9.15am: Party landed for decorating on shore, 112 dry cells condemned.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am.

12.30pm: Decorating party returned.

1.30pm: Landed libertymen.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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20 April 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Roman Catholic Church Party (3) landed.

9.30am: Decorating party landed.

9.45am: Divisions.

10.20am: {C of E church party (13) landed.

{Wesleyans " " (5) "

10.40am: Roman Catholic's returned.

12.05pm: Church parties returned.

pm: Leave to Star Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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21 April 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.10am: Slipped from hulk and proceeded into stream.

6.20am: Came to with star anchor and 3 shackles in 8 fms.

6.35am: Hands employed cleaning U.D.

7.00am: Libertymen returned.

8.45am: Hands employed making mats, splicing wire and cleaning ship's side.

10.45am: "B" 6" guns crew to drill.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am.

3.15pm: Weighed and proceeded alongside Holt's Hulk.

3.35pm: Made fast alongside.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

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22 April 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed making mats and refitting stays for yard and fore and after davits.

10.45am: Fore 12pdr guns crew to drill.

10.55am: One L.S. returned from hospital.

pm: Leave to Star Watch from 4.30pm till 7.00am.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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23 April 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed fitting and spreading battery deck awnings.

10.30am: Party employed fitting guys for davits, remainder painting guns and gun shields.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am.

5.30pm: Landed libertymen.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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24 April 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.25am: Exercised armed landing party.

10.25am: Armed landing party returned.

10.45am: Hands employed fitting awnings and mats and painting 12pdr guns.

11.30am: HMS "Bee" passed down stream proceeding to oiling berth.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

12.12pm: HMS "Gnat" arrived and anchored.

12.30pm: HMS "Bee" arrived made fast alongside Holt's Hulk.

1.00pm: Received from HMS "Gnat" 2 boxes 12pdr ammunition.

pm: Leave to Star Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am.

5.15pm: HMS "Woodlark" arrived.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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25 April 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed binding mats, painting 12pdr guns and cleaning U.D. paintwork.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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26 April 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands washing down U.D. matting and paintwork.

6.40am; HMS "Gnat" proceeded to oiling berth.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning mess decks and U.D.

9.40am: HMS "Gnat" passed up river.

pm: Hands to make and mend clothes.

pm: Leave to Star Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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27 April 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands cleaning ship.

6.15am: HMS "Bee" proceeded down river.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Landed R.C. Church party (3).

9.45am: Divisions.

10.15am: {Landed C of E Church party (19).

{ " Wesleyans " " (3).

10.45am: R.C. Church party returned.

11.50am: C of E party returned.

12.10pm: Wesleyans returned.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am.

12.15pm: HMS "Woodcock" arrived and made fast alongside "Scarab".

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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28 April 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Two hands making mats.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed binding mats and cleaning paintwork.

pm: Leave to Star Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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29 April 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Party employed binding mats remdr cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed binding mats fitting battery deck awning and cleaning ship's side.

10.30am: Lt. D. Ramsay joined ship to relieve Officer in Command.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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30 April 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship and as req.

9.30am: One sampan received from Messrs Ichang.

10.20am: Divisions.

pm: Leave to Starb Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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LOGS FOR MAY 1919


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1 May 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Party landed for decorating with ship's flags.

9.15am: Hands employed cleaning boats, fitting slings for sampan and fitting and binding mats.

11.00am: French gunboat "Doudart de Lagree" proceeded down river. (ed. Doudart de Lagree, River Gunboat, 1909, guns: 6 x 1pdr, disp: 230 tons, comp: 57 men, H.P. 920 = 14 kts, Jane's Fighting Ships 1919. image photoship.co.uk).

11.30am: Paid hands.

pm: hands make and mend clothes.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.55pm: Sub. Lieut. Lynd R.N.R. discharged to S.S. "Luck Wo" for passage to Shanghai.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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2 May 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.10am: HMS "Woodlark" proceeded up river.

9.30am: Hands employed washing down.

pm: Leave to Starb Watch 4pm till 7.0am.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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3 May 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning U.D. and mess decks.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.0pm till 7.0am.

1.00pm: Landed liberty men

4.00pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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4 May 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.10am: Chinese gunboat passed proceeding down river.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.40am: Landed R.C. Church Party (3).

9.45am: Divisions.

10.15am: Landed C of E (17) and Wesleyans (3) Church parties.

11.45am: C of E party returned.

12.05pm: Wesleyan Church party returned.

pm: Leave to Star Watch from 1.00pm till 7.0am.

1.00pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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5 May 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

5.00am: HMS "Woodcock" slipped and proceeded down river.

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Hands employed fitting and binding mats and fitting slings for sampan.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm until 7.0am.

12.30pm: Coaled galley - 2 tons.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.00pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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6 May 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Hands employed fitting and binding mats and fitting battery deck awning.

10.50am: One stoker rating discharged to Roman Catholic hospital.

pm: Leave to Star Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men

pm: Japanese gunboat "Sumida" arrived from down river.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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7 May 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed mat binding, washing down aloft and painting on battery deck.

pm: Leave to Port watch from 4.30pm until 7.0am.

4.45am: Japanese Gunboat "Fushimi" arrived in harbour.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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8 May 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed binding mats and as req.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

12.10pm: Japanese Gunboat "Uji" proceeded up river.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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9 May 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed fitting mats and refitting sampan's falls.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm until 7.0am.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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10 May 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3


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11 May 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.40am: R.C. Church Party (3) landed.

9.45am: Divisions.

10.10am: C of E and Wesleyans (17 and 3) Church Parties landed.

11.45am: C of E and Wes Church parties returned.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm until 6.0am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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12 May 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

5.00am: Raised steam in one boiler.

6.00am: Liberty men returned. Hands preparing for getting under way.

6.30am: Slipped and proceeded to oiling berth.

7.00am: Made fast to A.P.C. pontoon and commenced oiling (45 tons).

8.47am: Oiling completed left A.P.C. berth and proceeded to Hankow.

9.15am: HMS "Gnat" and "Teal" arrived.

9.35am: Came to Port anchor and 3 shackles in 8 fms.

9.45am: Hands employed as req,

10.45pm: Weighed and proceeded alongside HMS "Gnat" at Hulk "Laestrygon".

pm: Leave to Star Watch from 4.30pm until 11.00pm. Chief and First Class POs till midnight.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed Libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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13 May 1919

From Hankow to Kiukiang

Lat 29.86, Long 115.47 (approx)

4.30am: Raised steam in one boiler.

6.00am: Let go and proceeded into midstream.

6.20am: Proceeded down steam astern of HMS "Gnat" . C/O's and speed as req for keeping station.

Draught { 4' 6" Ford.

{ 5' 00" Aft.

8.08am: Bouncer Is abm.

am: One set of worn out matting of no value thrown overboard.

9.30am: Squeeze Is (N.End) abm.

am: Hands employed sewing matting, cleaning boats and scraping and painting bilges.

11.14am: Rocky Pt abm.

3.50pm: Arrived off Kiukiang, anchored in 13 fms with Star anchor and 4 shackles.

pm: Chinese gunboat "Kiang Yuin" in harbour.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 till 10.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down, Liberty men returned.


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14 May 1919

From Kiukiang to N.E. Crossing and return to Kiukiang

Lat 29.76, Long 116.21 (approx)

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Raised steam in one boiler.

9.15am: Ex. General Quarters.

am: Hands employed scraping and painting bilges and as req.

10.45am: Guard to Drill.

11.00am: Weighed and proceeded down river astern of HMS "Gnat".

11.47am: Oliphant Is abm.

1.10pm: Off N. E. Crossing met HMS "Kinsha" flying flag of C in C China and HMS "Cadmus", turned and proceeded up river in company. C/O's and speed as req for station keeping.

4.25pm: Arrived off Kiukiang anchored in 12 fms of water with star anchor and 3 shackles.

pm: Leave to Star Watch from 4.30pm till 10.30pm.

6.45pm: American Gunboat "Palos" left proceeding up river.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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15 May 1919

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship and painting cover plates.

8.45am: Hands employed painting on U.D. and binding mats.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 10.30pm. CPOs and POs until 11.00pm.

1.30pm: American Gunboat "El Cano" arrived from down river.

2.30pm: Seven ratings joined ship from S.S. "Luen Ho".

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

pm: 4 Ratings joined ship from HMS "Cadmus".

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

10.30pm: Liberty men returned.


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16 May 1919

From Kiukiang To Porpoise Bluff

Lat 30.12, Long 115.3 (approx)

3.00am: American gunboat proceeded up river.

4.00am: Raised steam in one boiler.

5.10am: Shortened in to 1 ½ shackles.

5.30am: Weighed.

5.45am: Proceeded up river with flotilla. c/o's and speed as req for keeping station.

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.03am: Hunter Islands abm.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship and as req.

9.54am: Split Hill abm.

10.15am: Low Pt abm.

12.06pm: Hares Creek abm.

3.15pm: Collinson Is (Rocky Pt) abm.

7.30pm: Arrived off Porpoise Bluff in 5 fms of water.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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17 May 1919

From Porpoise Bluff to Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

4.45am: Raised steam in one boiler.

5.40am: Shortened in to one shackle.

5.45am: Weighed and proceeded up river in company.

9.45am: Arrived off Hankow anchored with Starb anchor and 3 shackles in 7 ½ fms.

12.00noon: Japanese gunboat arrived and proceeded up river.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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18 May 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Chinese boatmen painting Whaler.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.45am; Ship's Company mustered by open list.

10.00am: Prayers. Raised steam in one boiler.

10.30am: 7 A.B's sent to "Kinsha" for Guard with flotilla.

11.15am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

11.50am: Anchored off Wuchang, 3 shackles in 7 fms.

3.45pm: Weighed and proceeded down river.

4.30pm: Arrived off Hankow, anchored star anchor and 3 shackles in 7 ½ fms.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 5.30pm till 7.00am.

6.00pm: Guard returned.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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19 May 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Boatmen painting over side.

10.15am: 7 A.B's sent to "Kinsha" as Guard.

11.00am: Guard returned.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed dental party.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: Discharged seven ratings to S/S "Poyang" for passage to Shanghai.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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20 May 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

2.30am: Called R.W. furled after awnings and raised steam on a/c weather.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

am: American gunboat "Palos" proceeded up river.

9.30am: Weighed and proceeded to Oiling berth.

10.10am: Arrived and made fast to oil berth.

10.55am: Completed oiling (26 tons) slipped and proceeded up river.

11.45am: Arrived off Hankow. Anchored in 8 fms with Star anchor and 3 shackles.

1.00pm: Ship dragging, weighed and anchored three cables down river.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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21 May 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

5.00am: HMS "Teal" proceeded down river.

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.10am: HMS "Gnat" returned from oiling station and anchored down river.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship and cleaning out boat.

10.30am: Eight ratings joined ship from HMS "Cadmus".

10.45am: Seven ratings discharged to HMS "Cadmus".

1.10pm: Six seaman ratings joined ship from HMS "Cadmus".

1.15pm: Seven ratings discharged to HMS "Cadmus".

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 2 pm until 11pm. CPOs and POs till 11.30.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.45pm: Chinese Pilot (Ichang) arrived onboard.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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22 May 1919

From Hankow to Kwang Cha Pau

Lat 30.15, Long 114.03 (from log of Gnat)

3.15am: Raised steam in one boiler.

4.45am: Shortened in to one shackle.

5.30am: Weighed and proceeded up river in Co with HMS 'Kinsha" (Flag) and HMS "Gnat".

am: Hands employed spreading awnings.

7.32am: Ta Kin Shaw abm.

9.02am: Mei Tau Chisa abm.

9.15am: Hands employed making mats and as req.

11.20am: Pae Chu Village abm.

1.08pm: Hau Chin Kwang abm.

7.00pm: Arrived Kwang Cha Pau. Anchored in 7 ½ fms with Port anchor and 2 ½ shackles.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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23 May 1919

Kwang Cha Pau to Chenglin and on to Yaochiksiang

Lat 29.5, Long 113.0 (from log of Gnat)

4.53am: Weighed and proceeded independently up river.

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.45am: Lian Ho Kwang abm.

7.43am: Arrived off Chenglin, Anchored, Port anchor and 2 ½ shackles in 6 ½ fms.

8.45am: Hands employed sewing matting and as req.

9.55am: Weighed and proceeded up Yangtze river to rejoin flotilla.

11.40am: Took station astern of HMS "Gnat".

8.53pm: Arrived off Yaochiksiang, anchored with Port anchor and 2 shackles in 7 fms.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

9.40pm: Weighed and anchored astern of HMS "Kinsha" Port anchor and 2 shackles in 5 ½ fms.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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24 May 1919

Yaochiksiang to Takichow

Lat 29.78, Long 112.5 (from log of Gnat)

4.55am: Shortened into one shackle.

5.00am: Weighed and proceeded up river with flotilla.

6.00am: Sin Ho Kaw abm.

am: Hands employed scrubbing matting - washing paint work etc.

6.45am: Yas Is abm.

9.55am: Tian Hien abm.

3.00am: Shi Shau abm.

6.15am: Hosluch abm.

7.15am: Matachi abm.

8.00am: Arrived at Taki Chow anchored, Port anchor and shackles in 7 fms.

9.00am: Rounds correct.

10.00am: Pipe down.


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25 May 1919

Up river to Ichang

Lat 30.41, Long 111.74 (from log of Gnat)

4.50am: Weighed and proceeded up river independently.

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.35am: Arrived Shasi and anchored, Port anchor and 2 shackles in 4 ½ fms. Landed mails.

7.45am: Weighed and proceeded up river taking station astern of HMS "Gnat".

9.45am: Ship's Company mustered by Open List.

11.22am: Kiang Kaw abm.

12.03pm: Tungtse abm.

4.25pm: Itu abm.

5.40pm: Tigers teeth gorge abm.

7.10pm: Arrived off Ichang anchored with Port anchor and 2 shackles in 2 fms.

pm: Leave to Port watch till 11.00pm, Chief and POs till 11.30.

pm: HMS "Widgeon" American gunboat "Palos" and Japanese gunboat "Toba" in harbour.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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26 May 1919

At Ichang

Lat 30.7, Long 111.27

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship, boatmen cleaning ship's side.

8.00am: Dressed ship.

9.15am: Hands employed sewing canvas screens, making mats and cleaning out Whaler.

pm: Leave to Star. Watch 4.30pm till 11.00pm. Chief and POs till 11.30pm.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Sunset - down dressing lines. C in C's flag hoisted in HMS "Widgeon".

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.30pm: Liberty men returned.


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27 May 1919

At Ichang

Lat 30.7, Long 111.27

5.48am: HMS "Widgeon" proceeded up flying C in C's flag.

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.50am: Hands employed spreading lower awnings.

9.15am: Ex' General Quarters and fire stations.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 11.00pm. Chief and 1st Class POs till 11.30pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.30pm: Liberty men returned.


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28 May 1919

At Ichang

Lat 30.7, Long 111.27

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed spreading for'd lower awning and mat binding.

am: One Candle tube (complete) U' socket for "Colombo" lantern lost overboard.

10.22am: Coaled galley 2 tons.

pm: Leave to Star. Watch from 4.30pm till 11.0pm. POs till 11.30pm.

pm: Boatmen employed painting sampan.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.30pm: Liberty men returned.


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29 May 1919

At Ichang

Lat 30.7, Long 111.27

4.40am: American Gunboat "Palos".

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.10am: Divisions.

9.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship and binding matting and painting over side.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 11.0pm. Boatmen painting over side.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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30 May 1919

At Ichang

Lat 30.7, Long 111.27

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.10am: Divisions.

9.15am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear.

11.15am: Guard to drill.

pm: Leave to Star Watch from 4.30pm till 11.0pm, Chief and POs till 11.30.

4.30pm Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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31 May 1919

At Ichang

Lat 30.7, Long 111.27

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm till 11.0pm, POs and CPOs till 11.30.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.30pm: Liberty men returned.


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LOGS FOR JUNE 1919


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1 June 1919

At Ichang

Lat 30.7, Long 111.27

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.15am: R.C. Church Party landed (3).

9.30am: R.C. Church Party returned.

9.45am: Divisions.

10.30am: Landed C of E Church Party (20).

12.25pm: C of E Church Party returned.

pm: Leave to Star Watch from 1.30pm till 11.0pm, Chief 1st Class POs till 11.30.

pm: Evening Quarters.

5.15pm: Wesleyan Church Party (2) landed.

7.00pm: Wesleyan Church Party returned.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.30pm: Libertymen returned.


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2 June 1919

At Ichang

Lat 30.7, Long 111.27

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Chinese boatmen washing ship’s side.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Ex. Collision stations.

11.45am: Paid monthly money.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 11.0pm. Chief and 1st Class, POs till 11.30.

pm: Chinese boatmen washing ship's side.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

6.05pm: Sighted anchor.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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3 June 1919

At Ichang

Lat 30.7, Long 111.27

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.00am: Dressed Ship.

9.10am: Divisions.

9.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Chinese painting water line.

10.00am: Ex. Guard.

11.00am: Party (3) landed to rig sports ground.

pm: Leave to Star Watch from 3pm till 11.0pm. Chief and 1st Class POs till 11.30.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 3pm to attend sports.

1.25pm: Weighed and proceeded to anchorage ½ cable off shore anchoring 2 shackles Star cable and Port anchor underfoot in 3 fms.

3.00pm: Liberty men landed.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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4 June 1919

At Ichang

Lat 30.7, Long 111.27

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 11.0pm. Chief and 1st Class POs till 11.30.

1.15pm: Hands employed cleaning ship.

3.45pm: HMS "Widgeon" (flag) arrived from Chung King.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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5 June 1919

At Ichang

Lat 30.7, Long 111.27

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

11.00am: C in C Inspected Ship and Ships Company.

pm: Leave to Star Watch from 1.30pm till 11.0pm, Chief and 1st Class POs till 11.30.

pm: Ship under sailing orders.

pm: One seaman rating for hospital joined ship from HMS "Widgeon".

6.30pm: American gunboat "Monocacy" arrived from Chung King.

7.40pm: C in C's flag transferred from HMS "Widgeon" to HMS "Kinsha".

8.30pm: Ichang Pilot arrived onboard.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.30pm: Liberty men returned.


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6 June 1919

From Ichang to Tian Hien

Lat 30.41, Long 111.81 (from log of Gnat)

3.00am: Raised steam in one boiler.

4.30: Weighed Port anchor.

am: Thick fog.

am: Fog cleared.

7.18am: Weighed and proceeded down river with flotilla HMS "Kinsha" (flag) and HMS "Gnat".

8.26am: Anchored star' anchor and 2 shackles in 8 ½ fms on a/c fog.

9.20am: Hands employed cleaning ship and as req.

9.55am: Fog lifted weighed and proceeded down river, One whistle (Signalman's) lost overboard by negligence.

12.03pm: Kiang Kau abm.

2.12pm: Shasi abm.

3.40pm: Matachi abm.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

8.55pm: Anchored Star' anchor and 3 shackles in 4 fms off Tian Hien.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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7 June 1919

From Ichang to Changsha

Lat 29.24, Long 113.03 (from log of Gnat)

3.00am: Raised steam in one boiler.

4.15am: Weighed and closed "Kinsha" for mails.

4.40am: Proceeded down river independently.

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.40am: Anchored off Chenglin, Star' anchor and 3 shackles in 6 ½ fms to land mails.

10.25am: Weighed and rejoined flotilla proceeding to Changsha.

11.15am: Passed Chinese flagship off "Yo Chow", flagships exchanged salutes.

11.33am: No1 Buoy abm.

12.40pm: No8 Buoy abm.

2.57pm: No 18 " "

3.30pm: Po Wei Chi abm.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

8.40pm: Sha Lie Khan crossing.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

9.55pm: Anchored Port anchor and 2 shackles in 5 fms off Changsha.

pm: Japanese gunboat "Uji" and Chinese G.B's "Kiang Konk" and "Hong Sang" in harbour.


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8 June 1919

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.45am: Divisions - Prayers.

1.15pm: Sent guard to "Kinsha".

2.35pm: Guard returned.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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9 June 1919

From Changsha to Chenglin

Lat 28.655, Long 112.875 (from log of Gnat)

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

10.02am: Ma tan Shaw abm.

11.35am: Waw Lo Kas abm.

12.05pm: Siang Yin Pagoda abm.

4.50pm: Anchored off Chenglin, Star' anchor and 2 shackles in 6 fms.

pm: Leave to Star Watch from 5.15 to 7.30pm Chief and 1st Class POs till 8.0pm.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.10pm: Japanese gunboat passed proceeding up river.

7.30pm: Liberty men returned.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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10 June 1919

From Chenglin to Hankow

Lat 30.19, Long 113.9 (approx)

4.40am: HMS "Gnat" proceeded down river.

5.00am: Weighed and proceeded down river astern of HMS "KInsha".

5.35am: Mopanshih abeam.

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.02am: Single Creek abm.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.20am: Hands employed cleaning ship and as req.

Noon: Mei Tan Chu abm.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am.

pm: Aneroid Barometer broken by accident.

2.06pm: Anchored off Hankow Star' anchor and 2 shackles in 8 ½ fms.

2.20pm: 3 Ratings discharged to "Cadmus".

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Two ratings discharged to "Kinsha".

5.20pm: HMS "Gnat" proceeded down river.

6.35pm: 7 Ratings joined ship from "Kinsha".

6.45pm: Discharged 6 ratings to "Kinsha".

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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11 June 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Weighed and proceeded down river to oil.

6.50am: Made fast to oiling berth and commenced oiling.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.20am: Slipped and proceeded up river (Oiling completed) (80 tons).

10.00am: Made fast - inner berth - Hulk "Laestrygon".

am: Lt/Cdr Primrose R.N.V.R. discharged to International hospital.

pm: Leave to Star' Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am.

pm: Chinese boatmen employed cleaning Ship's side.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters - Lt. Ramsay R.N. discharged to R.C. Mission hospital.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: " " "

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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12 June 1919

Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

4.40am: Stood by HMS"Kinsha's" wires.

5.05am: HMS "Kinsha" proceeded down river.

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed as req.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed cleaning ship and fuzing 25% of complement of Lyddite Shell.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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13 June 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Shifted ship 70 ft astern to allow working of Hulk's cables.

6.40am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear cleaning brightwork etc.

pm: Leave to Star. Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am.

pm: Chinese boatmen employed painting Sampan.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men

5.30pm: " " "

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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14 June 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Bow under repair.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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15 June 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.45am: Divisions.

am: Bow under repair.

10.20am: C of E (16) and Wesleyans (4) Church parties landed.

pm: Leave to Star. watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: ---------do-----------.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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16 June 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: After 6" gun's crew to drill, remainder of hands as req.

am: Bow under repair.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: -----------do------------.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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17 June 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship, Chinese boatmen painting down aloft.

8.45am: Hands employed refitting Sampan's falls and as req. Chinese boatmen painting down aloft.

am: Bow under repair.

pm: Leave to Star. Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am.

1.30pm: Chinese employed painting as before.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: -------------"--------------

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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18 June 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed as req. cleaning ship.

am: Bow under repair.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 7.00am.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen employed cleaning out Sampans.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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19 June 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Aft 6" gun breech mechanism stripped down and cleaned.

am: Barometer repaired.

pm: Leave to Star Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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20 June 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Chinese fireman washing funnels.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear - party stripping and cleaning for'd 6" breech mechanism.

am: Chinese firemen painting funnels.

am: Barometer corrected to Wusung horizontal zero by Customs Mercurial barometer.

12.35pm: One rating joined ship from S.S. "Kutwo".

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Discharged one rating to S.S. "Tong Ting" for passage to Shanghai. Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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21 June 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed washing down U.D.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Party employed scrubbing matting and oiling over decks.

pm: Leave to Star Watch from 1.30pm to 7.0am.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

5.30pm: --------- do ----------

6.30pm: --------- do ----------

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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22 June 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.00am: Dressed Ship.

9.45am: Divisions.

10.20am: C of E (24) and Wesleyans (4) Church Parties landed.

11.40am: Church Parties returned.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm until 7.0am.

4.30pm: Liberty men landed.

5.30pm: ----------- do ----------

6.30pm: ----------- do ----------

7.30pm: ----------- do ----------

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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23 June 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Hands employed coaling galley (2 tons) and cleaning ship.

11.00am: For'd 6" guns crew to drill.

pm: Leave to Star Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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24 June 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Port Watch to rifle drill, Remdr working about Whaler and parts of ship.

10.30am: Star. Watch to rifle drill.

10.45am: Lt. Ramsay R.N. returned from hospital.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm to 7.0am.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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25 June 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Star. Watch to rifle drill, remdr refitting awning lacings and as req.

10.30am: Port Watch to rifle drill.

pm: Leave to Star. Watch from 4.30pm: till 7.0am.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

6.25pm: Working party 1 P.O., 1 L.S. and 3 A.B's sent to H.B.M. Consulate to rig dressing lines.

7.30pn: Working party returned.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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26 June 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.20am: 1 P.O., 1 L.S. and 2 A.B's working party to Consulate, remdr of hands cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.25am: Working party returned onboard.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.20am: Ex'd General Quarters.

9.50am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Chinese boatmen painting Sampan.

11.00am: Bar. corrected to Customs Mercurial Bar.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am.

2.00pm: Slipped and proceeded to outer berth of hulk.

2.15pm: Made fast to outside berth.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.00pm: Working party landed to tend dressing at H.B.M. Consulate at sunset.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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27 June 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship and scrubbing canvas gear.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

7.55am: One A.B. and one Chinese boatman landed to assist painting H.B.M. Consulate for Staff.

9.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.40am: Chinese gunboat "Chow Choi" passed proceeding down river.

11.30am: Painting Party returned.

pm: Leave to Star. Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am.

1.30pm: Chinese boatman employed cleaning paintwork and oiling decks.

4.00pm: Shifted ship 30 feet astern.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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28 June 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship oiling deck and washing paintwork.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship, oiling decks, scrubbing matting etc.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am:. Hands make and mend clothes.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

3.30pm: HMS "Woodcock" arrived from Kiukiang.

4.00pm: Evening quarters.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: ------------ do ---------

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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29 June 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.15am: Slipped and made fast to inner berth of Hulk inside HMS "Woodcock".

8.25am: HMS "Bee" arrived from Shanghai and made fast to outer berth Hulk "Laestrygon".

9.50am: Divisions.

pm: Leave to Star Watch from 1.30pm: till 7.0am. Hands make and mend clothes.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

3.10pm: USS "Wilmington" arrived from Shanghai. (ed. Wilmington, Gunboat, 1895, guns: 8 x 4", 4 x 3pdr, disp: 1392 tons, comp: 207 average, H.P. 1988 = 13 knots. Jane's Fighting Ships 1919. image Wikipedia ).

4.00pm: Evening quarters.

4.00pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: ---------- do ----------

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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30 June 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship and preparing dressing line.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.00am: Dressed ship (Peace).

9.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.20am: Divisions.

9.30am: Hands employed cleaning paintwork, scrubbing foc'sle screens etc.

10.30am: Cleared lower deck - Read "Articles of War".

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

3.15pm: Paid quarterly advance.

pm: Lt. Comdr. Primrose R.N.V.R. returned to duty.

7.24pm: Sunset. Hauled down dressing lines.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

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LOGS FOR JULY 1919


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1 July 1919

From Hankow to Hoves Creek

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed cleaning rollers in Fore 6" gun, scrubbing out ford shell-room and magazine and as req.

12.05pm: Mr. Fairbairn Admiralty Pilot arrived onboard.

pm: 1.L.S. from "Woodcock" arrived on board taking passage to Shanghai.

pm: Chinese boatmen employed cleaning paintwork.

2.45pm: Slipped from hulk and proceeded down river at 240 revs. in charge of Pilot.

7.40pm: Man overboard - lowered lifeboat and picked him up.

7.50pm: Stopped and anchored with starb and 3 shackles in 5 ½ fms off Hoves Creek.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

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2 July 1919

Hoves Creek to Fitzroy Island

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.25am: Weighed and proceeded down river 240 revs.

9.20am: Divisions.

11.40am: Arrived off Kiukiang - stopped and delivered one parcel confidential books to HMS "Woodlark".

am: One Japanese destroyer anchored off Kiukiang.

12.35pm: Otter Is abm. 3 Chinese Light Cruisers and 3 Chinese gunboats anchored entrance to Poyang Lake.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

7.10pm: Came to with Star anchor and 2 shackles in 5 fms off Fitzroy Is.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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3 July 1919

Fitzroy I. to Chingkiang

Lat 31.33, Long 118.35

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.15am: Weighed and proceeded down river. 240 revs.

9.20am: Divisions.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship, reeving Whaler's falls (new) and as req.

11.45am: Wuhu abm.

12.00 noon: Japanese destroyer passed up river.

2.50pm: Passed Japanese destroyer and Chinese gunboat proceeding up river.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.35pm: Eching Station abm.

5.15pm: Arrived Ching Kiang - made fast to Ex - German hulk.

pm: Leave to Star. Watch from 6.00pm till 10.0pm. POs and Chief POs till 11.00pm.

6.00pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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4 July 1919

Chingkiang to Shanghai

Lat 32.0, Long 120.62 (approx)

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.45am: Slipped from hulk and proceeded down river 240 revs.

9.00am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas and small rear and rigging dressing lines.

4.40pm: Arrived off Woosung.

5.15pm: Arrived Shanghai moored Ship with 3 shackles on each cable in 9 fms of water. Dressed Ship.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 6.0pm till 7.0am.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.04pm: Sunset. Hauled down dressing lines.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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5 July 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship , scrubbing deck clothes and oiling decks.

pm: Leave to Star. Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am.

12.45pm: One Chinese Sto. discharged Shantung Rd hospital.

1.05pm: Provision lighter alongside. Port Watch employed taking in provisions.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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6 July 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: landed R.C. Church Party (2).

9.30am: Divisions.

10.00am: Landed Church parties C of E 16. Wesleyans 4.

11.40am: C of E party returned.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 until 7.0am.

5.30pm: Liberty men landed.

7.30pm: Liberty men landed.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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7 July 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Party employed overhauling blocks, remdr cleaning paintwork and ship's side.

pm: Leave to Star. Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am.

4.00pm: Evening quarters.

5.30pm: Liberty men landed.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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8 July 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.20am: Hands employed, painting, scrubbing gratings and covering awning stanchions and cleaning ship's side.

10.25am: USS "Villalobos" proceeded down river.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Liberty men landed.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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9 July 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

10.30am: Chinese Cook (W.R) joined Ship.

am: Lost overboard by accident one hand scrubber.

pm: Leave to Star. Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am.

pm: Chinese Cook (W.R) discharged to shore.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.30pm: Liberty men landed.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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10 July 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.20am: Party employed scrubbing out magazines and shell rooms, remdr as requisite.

9.30am: Chinese T.B.D. passed proceeding up river.

11.40am: Unmoored and shortened in to 2 shackles on Star. Cable.

12.30pm: Proceeded up river to dry dock.

2.10pm: Made fast alongside Kianghaw dry dock.

2.55pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am.

4.30pm: Liberty men landed.

5.30pm: --------- do ----------

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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11 July 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Furled for'd awning and took up U.D. matting.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

11.30am: Slipped and proceeded into dry dock.

Noon: Made fast in dry dock.

pm: General leave to Star. Watch 1.30pm Friday till 8.0am Sunday.

1.30pm: Liberty men landed.

5.00pm: Dock pumped out.

5.30pm: Liberty men landed.

8.00pm: Exercised Watch at fire stations.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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12 July 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship, hauling up cable and cleaning out cable lockers, spread aft part For'd awnings to reduce temp. in magazine.

pm: General leave to Star. Watch till 8.0am.

pm: hands make and mend clothes.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.45pm: Ex. Watch at fire stations.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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13 July 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship and replacing cables, repairing matting etc.

pm: General leave to Star. Watch from 1.30pm till 8.0am Tuesday.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.10pm: Ex. Watch at fire stations.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

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14 July 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed repairing matting and cleaning ship's side.

am: Coaled galley (2 tons).

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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15 July 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Party engaged carrying out breech block tests 6" guns. Shifted aft 6" Breech block and shipped spare block in its place.

pm: Leave to Star. Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am.

2.20pm: One Chinese fireman returned to duty from hospital.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.30pm: Ex. fire stations.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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16 July 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed spreading awnings.

8.55am: Hands employed refitting and spreading awnings.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 7.30am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.00pm: Starb Watch refitting for'd awning backbone.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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17 July 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship and spreading for'd lower awnings.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship - painting water line and spreading awnings.

pm: Leave to Star. Watch from 1.30pm till 7.30am.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

2.00pm: Coaled galley - 2 tons.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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18 July 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Hands employed scrubbing matting and canvas gear.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 7.30am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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19 July 1919

Shanghai to Woosung

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Liberty men returned.

8.00am: Dressed Ship (Peace celebration).

9.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship - painting maxim gun field carriages etc.

9.20am: Commenced oiling from lighter outside dock.

12.10pm: Oiling completed (53.5 tons).

3.00pm: Commenced flooding Drydock.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.15pm: Dock flooded.

4.50pm: Left dry-dock and proceeded down river.

5.20pm: Anchored Star anchor and 2 shackles off "Old Dock".

6.25pm: Weighed and proceeded down river.

7.45pm: Anchored Star anchor and 3 shackles in 11 fms off Woosung.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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20 July 1919

From Woosang to Chinkiang

Lat 32.0, Long 120.64 (approx)

5.30am: Weighed and proceeded up the Yangtze - Kiang river.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Hands cleaning ship and as req.

10.35am: Kiushau Pt abm.

pm: hands make and mend clothes.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

5.30pm: Off Chinkiang.

5.45pm: Secured alongside Ex - German Hulk.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 6.30pm till 11.0pm. Chief and 1st Class POs 11.30.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.30pm: Liberty men returned.


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21 July 1919

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed oiling foc'sle - mustering electrical gear and washing down ships side.

pm: Leave to Star Watch from 4.30pm till 11.00pm. Chief and first Class POs till Midnt.

3.00pm: Two Japanese T.B.D's passed proceeding down river.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.30pm: ---------- do ---------

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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22 July 1919

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 11.00pm Chief and 1st Class POs till Midnt.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.05pm: USS "Elcano" arrived.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.30pm: --------- do ---------

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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23 July 1919

At Chinkiang to Nanking

Lat 32.14, Long 118.8

5.05am: USS "Elcano" proceeded up river.

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.47am: Slipped from Hulk and proceeded up river.

8.30am: Passed USS "Elcano".

9.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship and as req.

12.25pm: Arrived off Nanking anchored with Star anchor and 4 shackles in 14 fms.

pm: Leave to Star Watch from 1.30pm till 11.0pm, Chief and 1st Class POs till Midnt.

2.15pm: USS "Monocacy" arrived from up river.

4.40pm: USS "Elcano" arrived.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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24 July 1919

At Nanking

Lat 32.14, Long 118.8

6.15am: Hands cleaning ship.

8.50am: Aired bedding.

9.25am: Divisions.

9.30am: Hands employed scrubbing screens, cleaning paintwork refitting fenders and stripping down and oiling maxims.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm till 11.00pm Chief and 1st Class POs till midnight.

5.30pm: USS "Quiros" arrived from down river.

7.50pm: Surgeon Lt. Quinton discharged to Shanghai for passage home.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.30pm: Liberty men returned.


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25 July 1919

From Nanking to Wuhu

Lat 31.6, Long 118.4

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

9.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed cleaning ship and scrubbing canvas gear.

10.45am: Ex. Watch at "Action" stations.

1.15pm: Off Wuhu. Anchored Star. anchor and 2 shackles in 5 fms water.

pm: Leave to Star Watch from 4.30pm till 11.0pm Chief and 1st Class POs till midnight.

pm: Ships in Harbour:- Chinese Cruiser "Chin Wei", Japanese T.B.D. "Olria". (Chin Wei, Torpedo Gunboat, 1902, arm: 1 x 4.1", 3 x 9pdr, 6 x 1pdr, disp: 850 tons, comp: 139, H.P. 6500 = 23 kts. Jane's Fighting Ships 1919).

6.00pm: Weighed and shifted berth inshore.

6.10pm: Anchored Star. anchor and 2 shackles in 4 fms.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Liberty men returned.

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26 July 1919

At Wuhu

Lat 31.33, Long 118.35

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm till 11.0pm Chief and 1st Class POs till midnight.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.50pm: Raised steam in one boiler on a/c threatening weather.

7.45pm: Shut down steam on main engines.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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27 July 1919

At Wuhu

Lat 31.33, Long 118.35

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.45am: Divisions.

pm: Hands make and mends clothes.

pm: Leave to Star Watch from 1.30 till 11.0pm Chief and 1st Class POs till midnight.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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28 July 1919

From Wuhu to Dove Point

Lat 30.91, Long 117.74 (approx)

6.03am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning out paint stores and painting out W.R. cabins.

4.00pm: Evening quarters.

8.05pm: Anchored off Dove Pt, star anchor and 4 shackles in 13 fms.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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29 July 1919

From Dove Point to Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.10am: Weighed and proceeded up river

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

11.18am: Stopped, away lifeboat and stood by capsized native sailing craft until assistance arrived from shore.

11.25am: Hoisted Whaler and proceeded.

12.15pm: Off Kiukiang anchored star. anchor and 3 shackles in 13 fms.

pm: Leave to Star. Watch from 4.30pm till 11.0pm Chief and 1st class POs till midnight.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned.


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30 July 1919

From Kiukiang to Hankow at Collinson Island C/O

Lat 30.29, Long 115.09 (approx)

5.30am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship and as req.

12.47pm: Developed hot bearing Star engine and anchored off Collinson Is, Star anchor and 3 shackles in 6 fms of water.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

6.00pm: Weighed and proceeded up river.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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31 July 1919

Up river to Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

12.05am: Off Hankow came to with Star anchor and 3 shackles in 10 ½ fms.

am: American Gunboat "Wilmington" and "Quiros" in harbour, also French Gunboat "Doudart de Lagree".

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Hands employed re-binding matting and as req.

pm: Leave to Star Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am.

1.00pm: Pain monthly advance.

1.40pm: Landed liberty men and Cricket party.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.20pm: Veered to 6 shackles Star Cable to allow S/S "Lasair" to leave berth. Cricket party returned onboard.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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LOGS FOR AUGUST 1919


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1 August 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship and washing down aloft.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.35am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear and as req. Chinese firemen washing funnels.

10.00am: HMS "Gnat" arrived from down river.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am.

pm: Chinese firemen employed painting funnels.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.50pm: USS "Samar" arrived from up river and anchored.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.10pm: Admiralty Pilot arrived onboard.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

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2 August 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship and as requisite.

9.30am: USS "Quiros" passed proceeding up river.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

pm: Leave to Star Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed libertymen and Cricket party.

7.30pm: Cricket party returned onboard.

8.00pm: Collided into by loaded Junk (about 40 tons tonnage) which fouled cable - veered to six shackles to clear her.

8.25pm: Junk cleared in sinking condition - steam tug standing by to render her assistance.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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3 August 1919

From Hankow to Kichow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship and as req.

10.10am: Hove in Star. Cable - Cable foul - several links I 5th shackle length damaged whilst clearing.

11.35am: Cable cleared.

11.45am: Weighed and proceeded down river to oiling berth.

12.10pm: Secured alongside A.P.C. Wharf.

1.45pm: Completed Oiling (33.95 tons) left A.P.C. Wharf and proceeded down river at 240 revs in Charge of Admiralty Pilot.

4.30pm: American Gunboat "General Alava" passed proceeding up river flying flag of V.A. Rodgers.

(U.S.N.USS General Alava (AG-5) was a General Alava-class cargo ship acquired by the United States Navy during the Spanish-American War and subsequently used by the Navy as a general cargo ship.General Alava was built in 1895 by A. McMillan and Sons, Dumbarton, Scotland; captured during the Spanish-American War; transferred from the War Department to the Navy on 21 February 1900; commissioned at Cavite, Philippines on 9 March 1900, Lieutenant Commander C. E. Fox in command. image and description Wikipedia).

6.55pm: Off Kichaw, anchored Port anchor and 2 shackles in 4 ½ fms of water.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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4 August 1919

Kichaw to Tatung Reach

Lat 29.88, Long 116.43 (approx)

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship and washing out sampans for painting.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship and surveying Star. cable 12 ½ fms of which found to be defective.

9.00am: Passed Japanese Cruiser proceeding up river.

10.05am: Passed HMS "Bee" at anchor off Kiukiang.

11.00am: Passed 3 Chinese Cruisers anchored in Poyang Lakes.

3.02pm: Passed U.S. Gunboat ? proceeding up river.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

6.32pm: Anchored Star anchor and 2 shackles in 7 fms off Tatung.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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5 August 1919


Tatung to Silver Island

Lat 31.73, Long 118.46 (approx)

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning out Whaler and as req.

10.30am: Off Wuhu. One Japanese destroyer and one Chinese Cruiser at anchor.

1.45pm: Nanking - One Chinese Cruiser and one American gunboat at anchor.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.20pm: Chinkiang.

4.25pm: Heavy rain reduced to 180 revs.

4.40pm: Stopped, anchored Star. anchor 3 shackles in 5 fms off Silver Is. on a/c weather.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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6 August 1919

Silver I. to Shanghai

Lat 32.03, Long 120.49 (approx)

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.03am: Weighed and proceeded down river. 240 Revs.

8.55am: Hands employed scrubbing matting and as req.

5.00pm: Off Woosung.

6.20pm: Arrived Shanghai, moored 3 shackles on each cable in 6 3/4 fms of water.

pm: Leave to Star. Watch from 7.30pm till 7.0am, Chiefs and POs till 7.30am.

8.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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7 August 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Hands employed cleaning Ship and ships side.

11.30am: Exercised armed landing parties.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm until 7.0am, Chief and 1st Class POs till 7.30am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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8 August 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship and scrubbing canvas gear.

8.15am: One P.O. and 2 A.B's landed to work in ammunition depot.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

11.45am: Sub-Lieut Woodroffe R.N. joined the ship.

1.30pm: Leave to Star. Watch from 4.30pm till 7.30.

2.00pm: One A.B. discharged to Hospital.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.15pm: Ammunition working party returned.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: -----"---- do -----"---

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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9 August 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship oiling over decks and scrubbing matting.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am. Chief and 1st Class POs till 7.30pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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10 August 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.40am: Landed R.C. Church Party (1).

9.50am: ----"---- C of E and Wesleyans Church Parties.

11.05am: R.C. Party returned.

11.45am: C of E party returned.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

pm: Leave to Star. Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am, Chief and 1st Class POs till 7.30pm.

12.45pm: Wesleyan Church Party returned.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

5.15pm: Surg. Lt. Joyce R.N. joined ship.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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11 August 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship and getting up ammunition.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.10am: Hands employed getting up ammunition, cleaning out forward F.W. (Fresh Water) Tank and as requisite.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 till 7.30pm (11.0pm Chief and 1st Class P.Os).

3.43pm: Oil lighter alongside.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.50pm: Coaled galley (2 tons).

6.10pm: Unmoored, weighed Port anchor and hove in to 2 ½ shackles Star.

8.30pm: Oiling Complete (81.06 tons).

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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12 August 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Weighed and proceeded down river to ammunition depot.

7.55am: Off ammunition depot, anchored Star. anchor and 1 ½ shackles in 5 fms.

am: Hands employed effecting annual exchange of ammunition.

11.15am: Ammunitioning complete. Weighed and proceeded to Shanghai.

12.00 noon: Shanghai - Moored Ship 3 shackles on each cable in 6 fms water off China Merchants Wharf.

pm: Leave to Star. Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am. Chief and 1st Class POs till 7.30.

2.00pm: Landed dental party.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.10pm: Dental Party returned.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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13 August 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed refitting boat's falls and as req.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm: till 7.0am. Chief and 1st Class POs till 7.30.

pm: Raised steam in one boiler on a/c approaching Typhoon.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.30pm: Let fires die out.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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14 August 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.20am: Hands employed repairing and scrubbing U.D. matting.

pm: Leave to Star. Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am Chief and 1st Class POs till 7.30am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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15 August 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.30am: Unmoored - weighed and proceeded to French Mail buoy.

9.20am: Made fast to buoy.

9.30am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm to 7.0am. Chief and 1st Class POs till 7.30.

3.45pm: Landed cricket party.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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16 August 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Leave to Star. Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am Chief and 1st Class POs till 7.30.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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17 August 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.40am: Landed R.C. Church Party (1).

9.55am: ---- " --- C of E ------"-------- (13).

----"----- Wesleyan ---"-------- (3).

11.00am: R.C. Church Party returned.

Noon: Church Parties returned.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am Chief and 1st Class POs (7.30am).

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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18 August 1919

From Shanghai to Woosung

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed cleaning paintwork.

11.00am: USS "Wilmington" arrived from Hankow.

5.00pm: Slipped from buoy and proceeded down river. USS "Albany" (ed. Albany, New Orleans Class, Third Class Cruiser, 1899, arm: 8 x 5", 2 x 3pdr or 1pdr, disp: 3430 tons full load 3954 tons, comp: 326 men, H.P. forced 7,500 = 20 knots, Jane's Fighting Ships 1919, image Wikipedia) proceeded down river.

5.15pm: Off "Old Dock" fouled by native Sampan whilst making fast and Laopan injured and sent to hospital.

6.20pm: Proceeded down river.

7.40pm: Off Woosung anchored Star. anchor and 2 shackles in 6 fms.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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19 August 1919

From Woosung to Chinkiang

Lat 32.0, Long 120.0 (approx)

5.45am: Weighed and proceeded up Yangtze - Kiang river. 285 revs.

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed about parts of the ship.

4.30pm: Put clocks back 1 hour (zone time).

5.35pm: Off Chinkiang.

5.45pm: Secured to Ex. German Hulk.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 6.30 to 11.30pm. Chief and 1st Class POs m'dn't.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.30pm: Liberty men returned.


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20 August 1919

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship

9.10am: USS "General Alava" passed proceeding down river.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Lost by accident one hand scrubber.

pm: Leave to Star. Watch from 1.30pm till 11.0pm. Chief and 1st Class P.Os Midnt.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men and cricket party.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.40pm: Cricket party returned.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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21 August 1919

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas screens, painting and refitting.

10.05am: Chinese T.B. passed proceeding down river.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm till 11.0pm Chief and 1st Class POs Midnight.

2.45pm: Landed Cricket party.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

7.30pm: Cricket party returned.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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22 August 1919

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed scrubbing matting and canvas gear.

pm: Leave to Star. Watch from 1.30pm till 11.00pm Chief and 1st Class POs m'dn't.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.30pm: ---- " ---- do --- " ----

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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23 August 1919

From Chinkiang to Nanking

Lat 32.14, Long 118.8

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Slipped and proceeded up river.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

11.20am: Off Nanking - stopped - came to with Star anchor and 4 shackles in 6 ½ fms.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm till 11.0pm Chief and 1st Class P.Os till 12.0pm.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: pipe down.

11.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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24 August 1919

At Nanking

Lat 32.14, Long 118.8

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship

9.45am: Divisions

9.55am: Prayers

pm: Leave to Star. Watch from 1.30pm to 11.0pm Chief and 1st Class P.Os 12pm.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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25 August 1919

At Nanking

Lat 32.14, Long 118.8

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship and scrubbing after matting.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.20am: Hands employed cleaning ship and ship's side and refitting running gear.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm till 11.0pm Chief and 1st class POs till Midnt.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.0pm: Evening quarters.

9.0pm: Rounds correct.

10.0pm: Pipe down.

11.0pm: Liberty men returned.


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26 August 1919

From Nanking to West Pillar

Lat 31.5, Long 118.37 (approx)

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Weighed and proceeded up river

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Party employed stripping breech mechanism on fore 6" gun.

12.25pm: Stopped anchored anchor and 2 shackles in 7 fms off West Pillar.

4.00pm: Evening quarters.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.


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27 August 1919

West Pillar to Jocelyn Bay

Lat 31.07, Long 117.9 (approx)

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.25am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

8.30pm: Steering gear broken down, stopped and anchored Port anchor and 3 shackles in 9 fms.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.40am: Steering gear repaired, weighed and proceeded up river.

7.25pm: Jocelyn Bay - Stopped and anchored with Port anchor and 2 shackles in four fms of water.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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28 August 1919

Jocelyn Bay to Nanking and return towards Shanghai.

Lat 30.5, Long 117.06

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.30am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

am: Hands employed cleaning paintwork.

10.00am: Arrived off Ngankin (Anking).

11.30am: Received orders to return to Shanghai.

12.05pm: Left Ngankin and proceeded down river.

4.00pm: Evening quarters.

8.30pm: Passed Nanking.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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29 August 1919

Down river to Woosung

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

12.05am: Passed Chinkiang.

2.00am: Put clock on 1 hour (Shanghai time).

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship and as requisite.

11.0am: Off Woosung.

12.15pm: Arrived Shanghai, moored 3 shackles on each cable in 6 fms.

pm: Leave to port watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am Chief and 1st class POs 7.30.

4.00pm: Evening quarters.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Round correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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30 August 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship and ship's side.

pm: Leave to Star. watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am Chief and 1st Class POs 7.30am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men and cricket party.

7.00pm: Cricket party returned.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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31 August 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495 .

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.30am: Landed Church parties.

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Wesley 2}

R.C's 1 }

10.55am: R.C. Church party returned.

12.10pm: Remr. Church parties returned.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am Chief and 1st Class POs 7.30.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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THE VOYAGES OF HMS SCARAB
Operations on the Yangtze September 1919 to April 1920

JP map Scarab 1919/20

LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1919


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1 September 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495 .

6.15am: Hands cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship and stripping and cleaning fore 6" gun.

am: One fire bucket lost overboard by accident.

pm: Leave to Star. Watch from 4.30pm: till 7.0am Chief and 1st Class P.Os 7.30am.

4.00pm: Paid monthly advance to Ship's Company.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.45pm: Wardroom Cook (2nd) discharged ashore.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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2 September 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

5.30am: Landed fire party to assist at fire in Putung.

7.00am: Liberty men returned

7.10am: Fire party returned

9.15am: Divisions

9.25am: Hands employed cleaning ship and repairing after matting and midship awnings.

am: Lost overboard by accident - one implement action M.L.M patt D.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am Chief and 1st Class POs 7.30am.

12.40pm: Oil lighter alongside.

2.15pm: Three ratings joined ship for passage up river.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.40 Furled awnings on a/c approaching typhoon and raised steam in one boiler.

6.25 Oiling completed (….. tons)

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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3 September 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495 .

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Party employed repairing after matting, remdr as req.

pm: Leave to star watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am. Chief and 1st Class POs 7.30.

1.15pm: Landed dental party.

3.30pm: U.S.S "General Alava" left harbour.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: Respread awnings

6.00pm: Let fires die out. Dental party returned.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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4 September 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed painting down aloft and repairing awnings.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am POs 7.30am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.15pm: Discharged one Chinese Stoker to hospital.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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5 September 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495 .

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship and scrubbing canvas gear.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

10.00am: Four ratings joined ship from H.M.S "Colombo". (ed. Colombo,Carlisle Class Light Cruiser, 1919, arm: 5 x 6", 2 x 3", 4 x 3pdr, 2 x 2 pom-pom, 1 x MG, 8 x 21" above water TT's, disp: 4190 tons, comp: about 330 - 350 men, S.H.P. 40,000 = 29 knots. Jane's Fighting Ships 1919, image Wikipedia).

11.00am: Four ratings discharged to HMS "Colombo".

pm: Leave to Star. Watch from 4.30pm till 11.0pm POs midnight.

4.00pm: Unmoored.

5.00pm: Weighed and proceeded down river.

5.15pm: Secured alongside H.M.S "Colombo".

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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6 September 1919

From Shanghai to Wuhu

Lat 31.9, Long 120.8 (approx)

1.40am: Chinese cook (WR 2nd Cl) joined ship.

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship and preparing to leave harbour.

6.30am: 58 ratings from HMS "Colombo" joined ship for passage to Wuhu and one rating for hospital.

7.10am: Slipped and proceeded down river.

8.00am: Off Wusung. Proceeded up Yangtze River.

3.45pm: Stopped Star. engine on a/c hot bearing.

4.20pm: Man overboard. Away lifeboat and picked him up.

4.25pm: Stopped. Anchored star anchor and 2 shackles in 6 fms.

8.25pm: Shortened in.

8.45pm: Weighed and proceeded up river.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.05pm: Pipe down


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7 September 1919

From Rose Island to Wuhu

Lat 32.18, Long 118.9 (approx)

12.45am: Stopped, Anchored Port anchor and 2 ½ shackles off Rose Is. in 5 fms.

6.30am: Weighed and proceeded up river. Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Passed Chinkiang.

10.30am: Japanese gunboat passed proceeding down river.

1.00pm: Passed 2 Chinese gunboats and 1 Japanese destroyer at anchor off Nanking.

7.00pm: Off Wuhu.

7.20pm: Secured alongside H.M.S' "Bee", "Gnat" and "Woodcock".

9.00pm: 37 ratings joined ship from H.M.S's "Gnat", "Bee" and "Woodcock".

9.40pm: Slipped from HMS "Bee" and anchored in vicinity.

pm: Mr. Fairbairn, Adm. Pilot joined ship.

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8 September 1919

From Wuhu to Tung Chow

Lat 32.22, Long 119.06 (approx)

5.45am: H.M.S's "Bee and "Gnat" proceeded up river.

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Weighed and proceeded down river in charge of Pilot.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship and refitting.

10.40am: Passed Nanking.

1.15pm: Passed Chinkiang.

7.25pm: Stopped, anchored off Tung Chow, Star. anchor and 3 shackles in 6 fms.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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9 September 1919

From Tung Chow to Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.50am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

9.25am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Lost overboard - 1 paint brush.

12.35pm: Arrived Shanghai - made fast alongside HMS "Colombo" and discharged 37 ratings to her.

3.40pm: Slipped from HMS "Colombo" and secured to P. and O. Buoy.

pm: Leave to Star. Watch from 4.30pm: till 7.0am: P.Os 7.30.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.45pm: One A.B. discharged to hospital.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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10 September 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship and ship's side.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear and matting and washing ship's side.

12.45pm: Oil lighter alongside.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am POs 7.30am.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.45pm: Oiling completed (65 tons) cast off lighter.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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11 September 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15pm: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

am: Lost overboard one carrier-lantern Chamber's patt No 57.

12.15pm: Slipped buoy and proceeded alongside Old Dock Wharf.

12.40pm: Secured to Wharf.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

pm: Leave to star watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am POs 7.30am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men and cricket party.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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12 September 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.45am: HMS "Colombo" proceeded down river.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear and refitting fenders.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am POs 7.30am.

6.30pm: Liberty men landed.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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13 September 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Hands paid war gratuities.

10.00am: Coaled galley (2 tons).

pm: Leave to Star Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am POs 7.30.

1.40pm: Sent Star. Cable to Dock for Survey.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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14 September 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.30am: Divisions.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am POs 7.30.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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15 September 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.00am: HMS "Woodlark" proceeded up river.

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship and as req.

pm: Leave to Star Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am POs 7.30

1.15pm: Landed dental party.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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16 September 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.30am: HMS "Cadmus" passed proceeding up river.

9.20am: Hands employed cleaning ship and repairing matting.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am POs 7.30.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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17 September 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed cleaning ship and repairing matting.

pm: Leave to Star. Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am POs 7.30.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.15pm: USS "Villalobos" left harbour.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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18 September 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25 Hands employed repairing matting and refitting.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am POs 7.30.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.0pm: Pipe down.


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19 September 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

am: Hands employed as req.

pm: Leave to Star Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am POs 7.30.

4.0pm: HMS "Cadmus" passed in tow proceeding down river. (ed. Cadmus, Cadmus Class Sloop, 1900-03, arm: 6 x 4", 4 x 3pdr, 2 or 3 M.G's, disp: 1070 tons, comp: 121-112, I.H.P. 1400 = 13 ¼ kts. Jane's Fighting Ships 1919 image of HMS Clio - sister ship HMS Cadmus, Wikipedia)

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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20 September 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed as req.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am POs 7.30

1.30pm: Landed liberty men and Cricket team.

7.00pm: Cricket team returned.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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21 September 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

pm: Leave to Star. Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am POs 7.30.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.00pm: Evening quarters.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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22 September 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Aft 6" gun's crew to drill remdr of hands repairing matting.

10.30am: Fore 6" gun's crew to drill.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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23 September 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.20am: Hands employed cleaning ship and as req.

9.40am: Star. cable returned from dockyard and taken inboard.

pm: Leave to Star. Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am POs 7.30.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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24 September 1919

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.20am: Hands employed cleaning ship repairing for'd awnings and as req.

11.15am: Japanese cruiser entered harbour.

pm: Leave to port watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am POs 7.30am.

1.00pm: Hands employed taking in stores.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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25 September 1919

From Shanghai to sea for firing practice and back to Woosung.

Lat 31.3, Long 122.0

7.20am: USS "Monocacy" proceeded up river.

8.55am: Hands employed furling for'd awnings.

9.25am: Slipped from Old Dock and proceeded down river.

10.30am: Ex "Action Stations".

3.30pm "Action Stations".

3.45pm: Carried out 6", 12pdr and maxim firing off Fairway Buoy.

4.10pm: Ceased firing.

5.15pm: Pilot onboard. Proceeded up river.

11.20pm: Arrived off Woosung took aboard Berthing Officer and proceeded to anchorage.

11.40pm: Anchored Port anchor and 2 shackles in 9 ½ fms off Woosung.


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26 September 1919

At Woosung

Lat 31.41, Long 121.55

6.15am: Hands employed respreading awnings and cleaning ship.

9.20am: Hands employed scrubbing matting and canvas gear and as req.

1.30pm: HMS "Kinsha" weighed and proceeded up Yangtze.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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27 September 1919

From Woosung to Chinkiang

Lat 32.03, Long 120.69 (approx)

6.30am: Weighed and proceeded up Yangtze-Kiang.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

1.10pm: Passed HMS "Kinsha" flying flag of Commodore A. Ellison off Kuishan Quoin.

7.20pm: Arrived off Chinkiang. Anchored with Star. anchor and 2 shackles in 9 fms.

9.00pm: Round correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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28 September 1919

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Weighed and proceeded alongside ex-German Hulk.

7.20am: Secured to hulk.

am: HMS "Bee" passed proceeding down river.

12.5pm: HMS "Kinsha" arrived and anchored off Chinkiang

pm: Leave to port watch from 1.30pm till 11.0pm POs 12.0pm.

1.30: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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29 September 1919

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.15am: HMS "Kinsha" weighed and proceeded up river.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed cleaning ship scrubbing canvas and refitting aerials.

pm: Leave to Star Watch from 4.30pm till 11.0pm POs Midnt.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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30 September 1919

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed painting fore screens and as req.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm till 11.0pm POs m'dn't.

12.45pm: Chinese cruiser passed proceeding up river.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1919


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1 October 1919

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.10am: One Japanese destroyer proceeded down river.

8.00am: Breakfast.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.20am: Hands employed refitting, turning No3 Sampan falls end for end and replacing matting. Chinese employed cleaning paintwork.

10.40am: One rating discharged ashore, No2 Chinese boatman.

11.10am: Paid quarterly settlement.

12.00noon: Dinner.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch from 1.30pm till 11.0pm POS 12.0 midnight.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men and Football Party. Boatmen employed scrubbing sampan.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.0opm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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2 October 1919

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.00am: Breakfast.

9.15am: Hands employed painting ventilators, scrubbing woodwork, recanvassing bottlescrews, ship’s Chinese boys employed painting out double bottoms.

12.00noon: Dinner. Hands to make and mend clothes.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm till 11.0pm POs 12pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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3 October 1919

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.00am: Breakfast.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed cleaning ship and scrubbing canvas gear. Chinese boys washing paint work.

10.15 Took in two tons of coal.

12.00noon: Dinner.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch and Petty Officers from 1.30pm until after concert. Leave for concert party from 6.30pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men and football party.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men. Football party returned.

6.30pm: Liberty men and concert party landed.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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4 October 1919

From Chinkiang to Ta-Ko-How

Lat 32.24, Long 119.09 (approx)

1.00am: Liberty men and Concert Party returned on board.

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.30am: Slipped Hulk and proceeded up river.

9.40am: Hands employed cleaning ship and reeling up wires.

12.10pm: Arrived at Ta-Ka-How. Came to Port anchor in 10 ½ fathoms - Dinner. Hands to make and mend clothes.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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5 October 1919

At Ta-Ko-How

Lat 32.24, Long 119.09 (approx)

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Chinese boys painting ships side.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship, Boatmen painting ship's side.

9.00am: Divisions. Leave to both watches from 9.30 till sunset.

10.00am: Landed liberty men.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.00pm: Liberty men returned.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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6 October 1919

From Ta-Ko-How to Nanking

Lat 32.14, Long 118.8

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.05am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

9.20am: Hands employed painting ventilators and repairing mats.

11.45am: Came to Stbd anchor 4th shackle awash 13 fathoms.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 to 11.0pm POs 12pm.

pm: USS "Monocacy" arrived from down river.

6.30pm: Liberty men landed.

7.30pm: Liberty men landed.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.0pm: Liberty men returned on board.


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7 October 1919

At Nanking

Lat 32.14, Long 118.8

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.30am: USS "Moncacy" proceeded up river.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship and oiling fx deck. Chinese boys washing paint work.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch from 4.30pm to 11.0pm, POs 12.0pm.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

11.00pm: Liberty men returns.


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8 October 1919

At Nanking

Lat 32.14, Long 118.8

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Boatmen painting ships side.

am: USS "Villalobos" shifted birth ahead.

am: Hands employed making up awning and cleaning ship.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 11.0pm, POs 12pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.

11.00pm: Liberty men returned on board.


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9 October 1919

At Nanking

Lat 32.14, Long 118.8

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Surgeon Lieut. Commander Harvey joined ship.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship, painting six inch gun shields and after ventilators. Boatmen employed cleaning out sampans and scrubbing canvas gear.

12.00noon: Dinner. Hands to make and mend clothes.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch from 1.30pm to 11.0pm POS 12.0pm

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

10.15pm: Surgeon Lieut. Joyce left ship.

11.0 Liberty men returned on board.


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10 October 1919

At Nanking

Lat 32.14, Long 118.8

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.00am: Dress Ship.

9.25am: Divisions.

9.30am: Landed liberty men.

9.30am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear and woodwork. Boatmen scrubbing out sampans.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm to 11.0pm POS 12.0pm.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

5.45pm: Remove dressing lines.

6.30pm: Liberty men landed.

7.30pm: Liberty men landed.

11.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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11 October 1919

At Nanking

Lat 32.14, Long 118.8

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship and oiling upper deck. Boatmen washing paintwork.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch from 1.30 to 11.0pm. POS 12.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

11.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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12 October 1919

At Nanking

Lat 32.14, Long 118.8

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.45am: Divisions.

10.45am: Watch shortened Stbd Cable to 3 shackles.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm till 11.0pm. POs 12.0pm.

12.30pm: Shifted birth on account of ship dragging. Came to Stbd anchor 4 shackles.

11.0 Liberty men returned.


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13 October 1919

Nanking and up river towards Hankow

Lat 31.18, Long 118.01 (approx)

4.30am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

10.30am: Passed Japanese destroyer and Chinese cruiser at anchor off Wuhu.

1.30pm: Boatmen painting sampan.


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14 October 1919

Up river to Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.45am: Passed 5 Chinese cruisers anchored in Poyang Lakes.

8.25am: Secured alongside Bund at Kiukiang. Soundings 12ft frd, 8ft aft.

9.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship, painting after six inch gun and round pom pom deck and repairing matting.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm until 11.0pm. POs 12.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men. Boatmen employed painting round pom pom deck.

3.05pm: Oil lighter secured alongside.

4.00pm: Evening quarters.

6.30pm: Liberty men landed.

6.35pm: Cast off lighter.

7.30pm: Liberty men landed.

11.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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15 October 1919

From Kiukiang to Hugiang Cut off

Lat 29.9, Long 115.43 (approx)

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.35am: Stbd Watch working wire on f'xle.

7.00am: Left Kiukiang and proceeded up river

9.15am: Divisions.

9.20am: Hands employed cleaning paintwork, repairing matting, fitting new lanyards to bottom lines.

9.27am: Exercised emergency guns crew.

9.35am: Secured.

pm: Boatmen employed painting on battery deck.

3.20pm: Passed Chinese gun boat proceeding down river.

4.00pm: Evening quarters.

7.35pm: Came to anchor 3 shackles in 8 fathoms.


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16 October 1919

From Hugiang Cut off to Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Port Watch mustered on fxle for weighing. Stbd Watch employed cleaning ship.

6.30am: Weighed Port anchor and proceeded up river.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.20am: Hands employed making up matting + cleaning ship

9.40am: Secured alongside oil lighter.

11.30am: Hands to Dinner.

1.20pm: Slipped oil lighter and proceeded to Hankow.

2.10pm: Arrived Hankow and came to Stbd anchor 3 shackles 10 fms.

pm: Leave to Port Watch till 7am.

pm: H.M.S's "Gnat" and "Kinsha" in harbour

3.00pm: H.M.S "Gnat" proceeded down river.

3.20pm: Weighed and proceeded alongside hulk and made fast in inside berth.

4.00pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.35pm: HMS "Gnat" returned from oiling station.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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17 October 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.05am: HMS "Kinsha" slipped hulk and proceeded up river.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.20am: Hands employed scrubbing M.D. deck cloths, matting on f'xle and canvas screens; fitting new lifelines for whaler.

10.15am: HMS "Gnat" weighed and proceeded up river.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch from 4.30pm till 7.0am.

12.55pm: USS "Monocacy" passed proceeding up river.

1.00pm: HMS "Kinsha" arrived and anchored astern of hulk.

4.00pm: Evening quarters.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men


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Blank sheet.

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Blank sheet.


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18 October 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Boatmen painting waterline.

7.45am: Race club party to breakfast 1PO, 4 AB's.

8.30am: Landed Race Club working party.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship, oiling decks. Boatmen painting waterline.

10.45am: Cleared lower deck. "Articles of War" and court martial returns read.

11.45am: 1 Seaman returned on board from hospital.

12.40pm: Rifle team landed.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am.

1.30pm: Liberty men landed.

1.40pm: Race Club working party returned.

2.00pm: Sub Lt. Harding RN joined ship.

5.35pm: Shooting party returned.

8.45pm: Lieut. Lalor left ship.


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19 October 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: HMS "Kinsha" proceeded down river.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Roman Catholic church party landed. Race club working party landed.

9.45am: Divisions.

10.15am: Church of England and Wesleyan church parties landed.

11.10am: Race club working party returned.

12.00 Noon: Church parties returned.

pm: Leave to Starb Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.00pm: 1 Chinese stoker discharged from ship.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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20 October 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Chinese boatmen cleaning no1 sampan

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed cleaning ship, turning sampans falls end for end; cleaning rifles. Chinese boatmen painting round pom pom deck.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30pm till 7.0am. POs till 7.30am.

1.30pm: Concert party landed.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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21 October 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25 Hands employed refitting fenders and repairing matting. Chinese boatmen employed painting out conning tower.

pm: Leave to Starboard Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs to 7.30am.

1.30pm: Concert party landed.

3.30pm: Football party landed.

4.20pm: Chinese Cruiser passed proceeding down river.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men. Concert party returned.

6.15pm: Football party returned.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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22 October 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.20am: Hands employed repairing matting; recovering stanchions; fitting new blocks for sampan. Chinese boatmen painting funnels.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs to 7.30am.

3.30pm: Football landed.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.15pm: Football party returned.


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23 October 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.37am: Japanese gunboat passed proceeding up river.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.20am: Hands employed scrubbing 12pr gun covers.

am: Chinese boatmen painting battery deck as requisite.

10.00am: Took in 3 tons of coal.

pm: Leave to Starboard Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs to 7.30am.

pm: Football party 1.30pm to 6.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men and football party.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.00pm: Football party returned.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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24 October 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed painting ensign staff; scrubbing canvas gear and woodwork.

am: Chinese boatmen scrubbing coconut matting.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

pm: Leave to Concert party 1.30pm to 4.30pm. Chinese boatmen employed making up matting and scrubbing gratings.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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25 October 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship; oiling overdecks and scrubbing matting.

pm: Leave to Starboard Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs to 7.30am.

pm: Football party 1.30 to 4.30pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men and football party.

4.30pm: Football party returned.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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26 October 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned on board.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: R.C. Church party landed.

9.45am: Divisions.

10.00am: R.C. Church party returned.

10.15am: Church of England and Wesleyan Church parties landed.

11.50am: Wesleyan church party returned.

11.55am: Church of England Church party returned.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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27 October 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.20 Hands employed;- making strops for sampan falls; Guard exercised drill; Chinese boatmen painting under fore superstructure.

pm: Leave to Starboard Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am. Concert party 1.30 to 4.30pm.

1.30pm: Concert party landed.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.30pm: Concert party returned; Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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28 October 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned

9.15am: Divisions.

9.30am: Hands employed: scrubbing out shell rooms and magazines; scrubbing out whaler. Chinese boatmen painting down aloft.

11.20am: Guard exercised.

12.35pm: Japanese gunboat "Toba" passed down river. (ed. Toba, River Gunboat, 1911, arm: 2 x 12pdr, 6 x MG's, disp: 250 tons, comp: 59, H.P. 1400 = 15 kts. Jane's Fighting Ships 1919 image Wikipedia).

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

pm: Football party 4.30 to 7.0pm

1.30pm: Football party landed.

6.00pm: Football party returned

10.00pm: Armed Guard of 1 officer 4 A.B's and 1 Leading hand landed to go aboard SS "Hunkiang".

10.50pm: Guard returned on board.


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29 October 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.50am: Hands to breakfast; rifle range party to clean.

7.0am: Liberty men returned.

8.00am: Rifle range party fall in.

8.20am: Hands employing painting; making strops for sampan. Chinese boatmen cleaning ships side.

12.55am: Range party returned.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

1.30pm: Landed concert party.

4.00pm: Evening Quarters.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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30 October 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed scrubbing matting + canvas screens; cleaning rifles, rigging dressing lines. Chinese boatmen employed scrubbing sampan gratings.

pm: Hands to make and mend clothes.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.00pm: Evening quarters.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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31 October 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.00am: Dressed ship overall.

9.20am: Hands employed scrubbing matting, and cleaning ship.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am.

pm: Football party 1.30 to 7.0pm.

3.55pm: HMS "Gnat" arrived from up river and secured alongside Laestrygon hulk outer berth.

5.15pm: Captain left ship for International Hospital.

5.35pm: Unrigged dressing lines.

6.55pm: Football party returned.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1919


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1 November 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship and oiling decks.

11.30am: Hands to muster for payment.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.00pm: Evening quarters.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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2 November 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

7.45am: Hands to breakfast.

8.25am: Shifted ship astern.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.15am: Land Church of England and Wesleyan church parties.

11.55am: Church parties returned.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men

4.00pm: Evening quarters.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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3 November 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.50am: HMS "Gnat" slipped hulk and proceeded to oiling station.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.20am: Hands employed scrubbing mats and collision mat covers; painting mess deck cloths. Chinese boatmen painting screen, battery deck.

12.35am: HMS "Gnat" secured alongside hulk.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am.

pm: Football party 4.0pm to 7.0pm.

4.00pm: Football party landed.

4.30pm: Liberty men landed.

7.00pm: Football party returned.


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4 November 1919

From Hankow to Lungkau

Lat 30.3, Long 114.1 (approx)

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.00am: Chinese Pilot arrived on board.

9.15am: Slipped hulk and proceeded up river.

9.45am: Passed one Chinese cruiser at anchor at Wuchang.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

4.00pm: Evening quarters.

5.55pm: Arrived Lungkau: came to port anchor in 9 fathoms.


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5 November 1919

From Lungkow to Shang- Chai- Wang

Lat 29.57, Long 113.25 (approx)

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.25am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

8.55am: Hands employed as requisite.

1.15pm: Passed Chenglin.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen employed painting.

4.00pm: Evening quarters.

6.30pm: Arrived Shang Chai-Wang. Came to port anchor in 5 fthms.


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6 November 1919

From Shang Chai-Wang to Shih Chang

Lat 29.77, Long 112.53 (approx)

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.05am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.20am: Hands employed as requisite. Painting after part upper deck.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

4.00pm: Evening quarters.

6.28pm: Arrived Shihchang; Came to port anchor, 2nd shackle awash in 3 fathoms.


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7 November 1919

From Shih Chang to Ta-Ho-Kow

Lat 30.2, Long 112.25 (approx)

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.05am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

9.25am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear and woodwork. Armourer and 8 hands replacing after 6" breech block.

2.15pm: Arrived Shasi; Came to port anchor 3 shackles in 8 fthms.

3.30pm: Weighed and proceeded up river.

4.00pm: Evening quarters.

6.20pm: Arrived Fleet point. came to stbd anchor 5 ½ fthms 3rd shackle awash.

7.30pm: Weighed and proceeded up river.

8.05pm: Came to port anchor 3rd shackle awash in 4 ½ fthms at Ta-Ho-Kau.


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8 November 1919

From Ta-Ha-Kow to Ichang

Lat 30.41, Long 111.44 (approx)

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.15am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning paintwork and oiling decks.

pm: Hands to make and mend clothes.

3.07pm: Arrival Ichang; came to port anchor, 2nd shackle awash in 2 fthms.

4.00pm: Evening quarters.

4.55pm: Leave to Stbd Watch from 5pm to 11.30pm.

5.00pm: Landed liberty men.


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9 November 1919

At Ichang

Lat 30.7, Long 111.27

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.45am: Divisions.

9.55am: Prayers.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30pm till 11.30pm. POs 12pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

11.30pm: Liberty men returned.


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10 November 1919

At Ichang

Lat 30.7, Long 111.27

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed refitting sampan's falls and cleaning out whaler. Chinese boatmen painting water line and ships side. 2 P.Os + 1 L.S. ashore at Consulate on duty.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30pm to 11.30pm. POs 12pm.

12.15pm: Party from Consulate returned. Chinese boatmen employed painting ship's side.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

11.30pm: Liberty men returned.


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11 November 1919

From Ichang to Shasi (now part of Jingzhou)

Lat 30.28, Long 112.0 (approx)

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.20am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.20am: Hands employed cleaning ship and refitting. Chinese boatmen painting.

11.00am: Stopped engines in accordance with King’s message; cleared lower deck.

1.25pm: Arrived Shasi; came to port anchor 4th shackle awash in 8 fthms.

1.30pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.45pm till 11.30pm.

1.45pm: Landed liberty men.

11.30pm: Liberty men returned.


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12 November 1919

At Shasi

Lat 30.3, Long 112.25

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship and refitting matting. Chinese boatmen working about No1 Sampan.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30pm to 11.30pm. POs 12pm.

pm: Football party 1.30 to 6pm.

pm: Chinese boatmen employed cleaning upper deck paintwork.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.00pm: Football party returned.

11.30pm: Liberty men returned.


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13 November 1919

At Shasi

Lat 30.3, Long 112.25

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Hands employed refitting matting and working about whaler.

pm: Hands to make and mend clothes.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30pm to 11.30pm. Football party 1.30 to 6pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.00pm: Football party returned.

11.30pm: Liberty men returned.


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14 November 1919

From Shasi to Fanchi Point

Lat 29.9, Long 112.41 (approx)

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Weighed proceeded down river.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed refitting and repairing matting and scrubbing canvas gear. Chinese boatmen cleaning battery deck paintwork.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen cleaning paintwork on batterydeck.

6.00pm: Arrived Fanchi Pt; Came to Stbd anchor, 2nd shackle awash in 4 ½ fthms.


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15 November 1919

From Fanchi Point to Hankow

Lat 29.93, Long 113.8 (approx)

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.55am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

8.00am: Passed Chenglin.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning paintwork and oiling decks.

pm: Hands to make and mend clothes.

4.55pm: Arrived Hankow; secured alongside hulk.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 5.30 to 7.0am.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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16 November 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.0am: RC church party landed.

10.00am: C of E and Wesleyan church parties landed.

11.45am: Church parties returned.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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17 November 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed scraping fxle. Chinese boatmen scrubbing bridge gratings.

11.30am: Hands to Dinner.

am: Leave to Port Watch noon to 7.0am.

12.00 Noon: Landed liberty men.

1.30pm: Liberty men landed.

3.00pm: HMS "Woodlark" arrived from up river.

3.30pm: Take in 3 tons of coal.


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18 November 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.50am: Slipped hulk.

6.55am: Came to Port anchor 3rd shackle awash in 7 fthms.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed scraping decks and repairing matting. Chinese boatmen painting cable.

am: Leave to Stbd watch 11.15 to 7.0am.

12.45pm: Take on board Naval stores.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men and concert party. Chinese boatmen employed cleaning paintwork on bridge and conning tower.

4.30pm: Concert party returned.


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19 November 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed furling awnings and cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed making up ridge ropes, stowing awning stanchions and wires and slipping mess deck bogies.

am: Chinese boatmen furling and stowing battery deck awnings.

pm: Leave to Port watch from noon to midnight. POs to 12.30am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

12.00 midnight: Liberty men returned.


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20 November 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.45am: Hands to breakfast.

8.30am: Shortened in to 2 shackles.

8.45am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

9.15am: Secured alongside hulk for oiling ship.

9.30am: Started oiling.

am: Hands employed cleaning after compartment.

11.30am: Finished oiling: 87 tons.

11.55am: Slipped oiling hulk and proceeded up river.

12.30pm: Secured alongside hulk.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.45pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

pm: Hands to make and mend clothes.

1.45am: Landed liberty men.

pm: Stores from after compartment sent ashore to be stored.


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21 November 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear.

am: Stores from after compartment sent ashore.

pm: Leave to Port watch 4.30pm to 7.0am.

1.30pm: Concert party landed: Stbd watch employed sending gear ashore from after compartment.

pm: Chinese boatmen scrubbing matting.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men; concert party returned.


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22 November 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship, paintwork; oiling decks and scrubbing woodwork.

10.15am: 1 Able Seaman discharged to HMS "Gnat" for passage to Shanghai for hospital.

12.00 Noon: HMS "Bee" arrived from down river.

pm: Hands to make and mend clothes.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am: football party till 6.0pm.

1.30 Landed liberty men and football party.

6.00pm: Football party returned.

7.35pm: Pilot arrived on board.


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23 November 1919

From Hankow to Sang Pae Chu

Lat 30.3, Long 114.1 (approx)

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: HMS "Gnat" proceeded down river: Liberty men returned.

7.45am: HMS "Bee" weighed and proceeded alongside Hulk.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.35am: Slipped hulk and proceeded up river.

9.45am: Piped down.

3.20pm: Came to port anchor, 3rd shackle awash 10 fthms at Sang Pae Chu.

9.30pm: Landed fire party, 1 P.O. Carpenter and six hands with handpump and fire gear to assist at fire in native village.

11.05pm: Fire party returned. Lost 1 axe handle halved.

11.15pm: Surgeon landed to attend to asst' of burning.

12.00 Midnight: Surgeon returned.


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24 November 1919

From Sang Pae Chen to Chenglin

Lat 29.92, Long 113.79 (approx)

6.15am: Port watch employed cleaning ship.

6.45am: Stbd watch employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Weighed and proceeded up river: hands employed scrubbing matting and cleaning paintwork.

am: Chinese employed cleaning out Sampans.

pm: Chinese employed cleaning paintwork on battery deck.

6.15pm: Arrived at Chenglin; came to Port anchor 2 ½ shackles in 4 fthms.

6.25pm: Shortened to 1 ½ shackles.


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25 November 1919

At Chenglin

Lat 29.41, Long 113.12

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.30am: Hands employed scrubbing cover plates and as required.

am: Chinese boatmen painting seamen's heads and round the stern.

pm: Leave to Port watch 4.30pm to 10.30.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

10.0 Liberty men returned.


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26 November 1919

At Chenglin

Lat 29.41, Long 113.12

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed repairing matting. Scraping hatches and foc’sle deck. Chinese boatmen washing down aloft.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30 to 10.30. POs 11.0pm.


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27 November 1919

At Chenglin

Lat 29.41, Long 113.12

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship and scraping decks, refitting slings for sampans.

am: Chinese boatmen cleaning paintwork on battery deck.

pm: Hands to make and mend clothes.


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28 November 1919

From Chenglin to Hankow

Lat 29.92, Long 113.8 (approx)

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

9.15am: Hands employed cleaning paintwork and mat edgings.

5.30pm: Arrived Hankow; came to Port anchor, 3rd shackle awash in 7 ½ fthms. Pilot left ship.

pm: Leave to Stbd watch 6.15pm to 7.0am.

7.30pm: Liberty men landed.


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29 November 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Hands employed oiling guns and as req.

11.20am: Weighed and proceeded alongside Hulk.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am.

pm: Hands to make and mend clothes.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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30 November 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.30am: Divisions.

9.55am: Landed C of E and Wesleyan church parties.

11.50am: Wesleyan and C of E church parties returned.

12.05pm: Received 3 tons of coal

pm: Leave to Stbd watch from 1.30pm to 7.0am.

12.20pm: Japanese gunboat "Sumida" passed down river.

1.30pm: Liberty men landed.


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LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1919


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1 December 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: "Divisions".

9.20am: Paid monthly payment.

10.15am: Hands employed scraping fxle and refitting. Chinese boatmen cleaning paintwork.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30pm to 12pm. Football party to 6pm.

1.10pm: HMS "Woodlark" slipped hulk and proceeded down river.


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2 December 1919

From Hankow to Cock's Head

Lat 30.63, Long 114.35 (approx)

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.30am: Slipped hulk and proceeded down river.

9.05am: Came alongside oiling hulk.

9.30am: Started oiling.

am: Hands employed scraping fx'le deck.

10.50am: Finished oiling.

11.15am: Slipped oiling hulk and proceeded down river.

12.15pm: Passed Yangto.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen employed cleaning paintwork.

5.00pm: Arrived Cock's Head. Came to Port anchor 3rd shackle awash in 7 fthms.


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3 December 1919

At Cock's Head (aka Ke Tau)

Lat 30.21, Long 115.16

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Hands employed scraping up oil fuel round foremost 6" gun. Refitting whaler's falls.

am: Chinese boatmen scraping fx'le deck.

11.45am: Chinese Gunboat passed, proceeding down river.

1.30pm: Liberty men and football party landed. Chinese boatmen scrubbing bridge screens.

4.30pm: Liberty men and football party returned.


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4 December 1919

From Cock's Head to Kiukiang

Lat 29.84, Long 115.62 (approx)

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.20am: Weighed and proceeded to tow A.P.C. Steamer "Mei An" off sand bank.

9.25am: Proceeded down river

9.40am: Hands and Chinese boatmen employed scrubbing decks.

pm: Hands to make and mend clothes.

2.00pm: Arrived Kiukiang. Came to port anchor 2 ½ shackles in 7 fthms.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.45-11.30pm; POs till midnight.

5.00pm: Liberty men landed.

6.30pm: Liberty men landed.

7.30pm: Liberty men landed.

11.30pm: Liberty men returned.


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5 December 1919

From Kiukiang to Tung Liu (now Dongliuzhen)

Lat 29.8, Long 116.3 (approx)

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: HMS "Woodlark" proceeded down river.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.20am: Hands employed scrubbing matting. M.D. deck cloths and cleaning paintwork.

am: Chinese boatmen cleaning out whaler.

10.50am: 1 Rating (Ldg Sea) joined ship from hospital for passage to "Woodlark".

10.50am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

pm: Chinese boatmen employed cleaning paintwork on upper deck.

4.25pm: Arrived Tung Liu. Came to starboard anchor 2 shackles in 10 fthms.

4.45pm: Football party and Chinese liberty men landed.

6.20pm: Football party returned.


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6 December 1919

At Tung Liu

Lat 30.1, Long 116.8

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Chinese liberty men returned.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Chinese boatmen painting ship's side.

pm: Leave to football party 1.30 to 6.0pm.

1.30pm: Football party landed.

pm: Hands to make and mend clothes.

3.30pm: Football party returned.


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7 December 1919

From Tung Liu to Kuangshiki Bluff

Lat 30.06, Long 116.75

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.20am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

8.55am: Arrived Kuangshiki bluff. Came to Starboard anchor 3 shackles in 13 fathoms.

9.00am: Pipe down.

pm: Leave to hands 1.0 to 6.0pm.

1.00pm: Liberty men landed.

6.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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8 December 1919

From Kuangshiki Bluff to Little Orphan

Lat 29.93, Long 116.56

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.12am: HMS "Woodlark" proceeded down river.

8.40am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

8.50am: Hands employed cleaning paintwork and mending mats. Chinese boatmen scraping f'xle.

12.18pm: Arrived Little Orphan. Came to Port anchor, 2 shackles in 6 fathoms.

12.20pm: Shifted anchorage.

12.27 Came to port anchor 3 shackles in 15 fathoms.

pm: Leave for the hands 1.0 to 6.0pm.

1.00pm: Liberty men landed.


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9 December 1919

At Little Orphan

Lat 29.93, Long 116.56

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship, scraping f'xle deck, repairing matting. 6 Hands cleaning out whaler. Armourer hand cleaning rifles. Chinese boatmen employed as requisite.

pm: Leave to hands 1.0pm to 6.0pm.

1.00pm: Landed liberty men.

6.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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10 December 1919

From Little Orphan to Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.55am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

9.05am: For exercise, away seaboats crew to pick up life buoy.

9.15am: Hands to Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed scraping decks.

11.40am: Arrived Kiukiang came to port anchor 2 shackles in 6 fathoms.

11.50am: 1 Ratings, Ldg Sea, discharged ashore to take passage to Shanghai in S.S. "Gankin".

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30pm to 11pm. POs 12pm.

1.00pm: Landed shooting party.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.30pm: Shooting party returned.

11.00pm: Liberty men returned.

12.00 Midnight: Petty officers returned.


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11 December 1919

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.20am: Hands employed scraping decks and painting. Chinese boatmen washing ships side.

am: Rifle M.L.E Mk1. No 15463 Barrel split by accident.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30 to 11.0pm. POs 11.30.

pm: Hands to make and mend clothes.

pm: One A.B. put under arrest.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.00pm: A.B. released and placed under open arrest.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

11.30pm: Liberty men returned.


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12 December 1919

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear and woodwork and cleaning paintwork. Chinese boatmen painting down aloft.

am: Took in two tons of coal

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30 to 11.0pm POs 11.30.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen employed oiling battery deck and painting.

4.30pm: Liberty men landed.

7.30pm: Liberty men landed.

11.30pm: Liberty men returned.


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13 December 1919

From Kiukiang to Matung Bluff

Lat 29.83, Long 116.33 (approx)

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Guard to breakfast and clean.

8.30am: Guard exercised drill.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Guard inspected by General Wu. (General Wu Peifu, image Wikimedia.org).

10.10am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

pm: Hands to make and mend clothes.

2.00pm: Arrived Matung Bluff; came to stbd anchor 2 shackles in 4 fathoms.


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14 December 1919

From Matung Bluff to Hwayang

Lat 30.09, Long 116.78

6.25am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

7.25am: Arrived Hwayang, came to Stbd anchor 2 shackles in 9 fthms.

9.30am: Lost overboard by accident fenders ships coir small patt 309 No 2.

11.45am: USS "Samar" passed down river.

pm: Leave to hands 1.0 to 6.0pm.

1.00pm: Landed liberty men.

3.30pm: Liberty men returned.


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15 December 1919

From Hwayang to Kiukiang

Lat 29.76, Long 116.06 (approx)

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.30am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship, scraping f'xle, repairing matting. Chinese boatmen cleaning paintwork on battery deck.

am: Lost overboard by accident, bucket, hand galvanized Patt 5A No 1.

1.00pm: Arrived Kiukiang; came to Stbd anchor 2 shackles in 3 ½ fthms.

pm: Chinese boatmen employed cleaning paintwork.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30pm to 11.0pm. POs 12.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

12.00 Midnight: Liberty men returned.


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16 December 1919

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Stokers painting funnels.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear, oiling decks. Stokers painting funnels.

11.30am: Guards to dinner and clean.

12.35pm: General Wu inspected guard and HMS "Bee".

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30pm to 11.0pm. POs 12pm.

1.30pm: Shooting party landed.

3.00pm: General Wu and staff left ship.

4.30pm: Liberty men landed.

5.30pm: Shooting party returned.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

11.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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17 December 1919

From Kiukiang to Hankow

Lat 30.38, Long 115.08 (approx)

6.05am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship, scrubbing matting and cleaning paintwork. Chinese boatmen cleaning out sampans.

pm: Chinese boatmen cleaning paintwork on battery deck.

7.05pm: Secured alongside oiling hulk.

pm: Steel wire pendant a", 50 fthms lost overboard by accident.

9.20pm: Shifted ship to hulk astern.


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18 December 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Commenced oiling.

9.25am: Hands employed scrubbing grating and cleaning ship as requisite.

9.30am: HMS "Bee" passed proceeding down river.

10.40am: Slipped oiling hulk and proceeded up river.

11.35am: Secured alongside hulk "Laestrygon" Hankow.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30 to 7.0am: POs 7.30.

1.00pm: No 6 boatmen discharged to hospital.

2.45pm: Six packages of naval stores received.

4.30pm: Liberty men landed.

8.00pm: Concert party landed.

10.25pm: HMS "Bee" came alongside hulk.


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19 December 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear and cleaning ship as requisite. Chinese boatmen cleaning ships side.

11.00am: Two cases of stores received from SS Hwakbe.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30 to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen cleaning ships side and painting anchors.

4.00pm: Evening quarters.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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20 December 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30 to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

4.30pm: Liberty men landed.

7.30pm: Liberty men landed.


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21 December 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed clearing up decks.

9.00am: R.C. church party landed (2).

9.45am: Divisions.

10.15am: Church parties 17 C of E and 3 Wesleyan landed.

11.0am: R.C. church party returned.

12.00 Noon: C of E + Wesleyan church parties returned.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30 to 7.0am: POs 7.30am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

pm: Lieut. Ramsay left ship for hospital.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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22 December 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship, repairing matting and refitting.

am: Chinese boatmen cleaning paintwork on battery deck.

11.00am: Took in two tons of coal.

am: Armourer’s hand cleaning rifles.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

1.30pm: Football party landed.

6.00pm: Football party returned.


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23 December 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.30am: Hands employed cleaning paintwork. Chinese boatmen cleaning ships side.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

pm: Chinese boatmen employed cleaning paintwork on battery deck and cleaning out sampans.

4.00pm: Evening quarters.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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24 December 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30 to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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25 December 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am Hands employed clearing up decks.

am: R.C. Church party landed (2).

10.15pm: C of E Church party landed.

11.00am: R.C. Church party returned.

12.00 Noon: Rounds.

12.30pm: Pipe down.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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26 December 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

10.15am: Pipe down.

pm: Leave to Hands 1.30-7.0am; POs 7.30.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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27 December 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed clearing up decks.

7.30am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Hands employed scrubbing Mess decks. 2 hands oiling over guns.

pm: Hands to make and mend clothes.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30 to 7.0am; POs 7.30.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.00pm: Evening quarters.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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28 December 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.45am: Divisions.

10.15am: Church parties landed. 10 C of E, 1 Wesleyan.

11.50am: Church parties returned.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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29 December 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed clearing up decks.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship and refitting matting.

am: Chinese boatmen cleaning paintwork.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30 to 7.0am; POs 7.30. Football party from 1.30pm.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen employed cleaning paintwork.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.30pm: Landed liberty men and concert party.


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30 December 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.20am: Hands employed repairing matting and refitting.

am: Chinese boatmen cleaning paintwork on battery deck and cleaning out sampans.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch from 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

1.30pm: Both watches employed taking in stores for HMS "Woodlark".

pm: Chinese boatmen scrubbing bridge gratings.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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31 December 1919

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship and repairing matting.

10.00am: Coaled galleys 2 tons.

11.0am: Hands mustered for quarterly settlement.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30 to 7.0am; POs 7.30.

1.30pm: Landed Football party.

pm: Chinese boatmen employed cleaning paintwork on battery deck.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.45pm: Football party returned.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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LOGS FOR JANUARY 1920


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1 January 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Liberty men returned.

9.15 Hands employed cleaning paintwork and repairing matting.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30pm to 12.0pm. POs 12.30am; Hands to Make and Mend clothes.

1.30pm: Liberty men landed.

7.30pm: Liberty men landed.


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2 January 1920

From Hankow to Yanki Point

Lat 30.62, Long 114.79 (approx)

5.50am: Hands employed preparing to slip hulk.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.45am: Slipped hulk and proceeded down river to oiling station.

7.30am: Made fast alongside oiling station.

9.10am: Slipped and proceeded down river.

am: Hands employed stowing wires and cleaning paintwork.

1.25pm: Went aground below Yanki Point - Laid out Kedge anchor.

1.50pm: Weighed Kedge.

pm: Hands employed as req laying out anchor.

3.50pm: Laid out port bower anchor.

7.00pm: Weighed pt bower anchor.

7.45pm: Laid out kedge.

8.30pm: Weighed kedge.

pm: Worked engines as requisite.

11.10pm: Pipe down.


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3 January 1920

At Yanki Point

Lat 30.62, Long 114.79 (approx)

7.00am: Hands employed laying out kedge.

7.55am: Stbd Watch preparing ship to be taken in tow.

9.40am: Both watches employed working anchors as requisite.

10.00am: Both watches preparing ship to be taken in tow.

2.00pm: Both watches employed laying out port bower anchor.

5.15pm: Port watch employed sounding with poles.


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4 January 1920

From Yanki Point to Kiukiang

Lat 30.5, Long 114.83 (approx)

3.40am: Tug arrived from up river.

6.30am: Hands employed passing grass line from tug and as requisite.

am: Lost overboard by accident, Anchor buoy, Barricoe, 4 gall. 1 in No and 80 fthms 2 ½ " hemp, tarred.

8.00am: Hands attending hawsers.

9.50am: Ship refloated.

9.55am: Hands sent to tug for picking up bower anchor buoy.

10.00am: Came to Stbd anchor.

10.40am: Weighed port anchor.

10.55am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

5.25pm: Arrived Kiukiang. Came to port anchor 2 shackles in 4 ½ fthms.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

12.00 Midnight: Liberty men returned.


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5 January 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship and placing collision mat over main inlet.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30pm to 11.30pm. POs 12.0pm.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen employed cleaning ships side and painting port anchor.

4.0pm: Evening quarters.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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6 January 1920

From Kiukiang to Jocelyn Island

Lat 29.87, Long 116.42 (approx)

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.30am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

am: Hands employed refitting collision mat and whaler’s lifelines and cleaning paintwork.

5.00pm: Passed Chinese torpedoboat at anchor off Ngankin.

6.00pm: Came to port anchor, 3 shackles in 9 fthms off Joycelyn Pt.


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7 January 1920

From Joycelyn Island to Wuhu

Lat 31.17, Long 118.01

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.45am: Weighed anchor and proceeded river.

9.00am: Hands employed cleaning spare gun gear. Chinese boatmen cleaning ship and paintwork.

3.00pm: Arrived Wuhu. Came to Stbd anchor 2 shackles in 14 fthms.

4.15pm: 1 Chinese boatman discharged to hospital.

4.35pm: Weighed and proceeded up river.

4.50pm: Came to Stbd anchor 3rd shackle awash in 6 fthms.

6.00pm: Leave to Stbd watch 5.30pm to 11.30pm. POs till 12.0pm.

11.30pm: Liberty men returned.


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8 January 1920

At Wuhu

Lat 31.33, Long 118.35

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Hands to Divisions.

9.20am: Hands employed scrubbing cover plates. repairing matting and refitting.

am: Chinese boatmen cleaning sampan and washing down aloft.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30pm till 11.30pm. POs till 12.0pm.

1.30pm: Liberty men landed.

3.30pm: Football party landed.

pm: Leave to hands from 7.30pm till after concert.

6.30pm: Football party returned.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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9 January 1920

From Wuhu to Nanking

Lat 32.13, Long 118.78 (approx)

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

9.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship, scrubbing matting and refitting.

11.20am: Came to Stbd anchor in 2 shackles in 4 fthms.

11.30am: HMS "Gnat" arrived from down river. 1 seaman rating discharged to HMS "Gnat". 6 cases ammunition received.

12.00 Noon: Weighed and proceeded down river.

12.35pm: Arrived Nanking. Came to Stbd anchor 6 shackles in 35 shackles (Fathoms).

pm: Leave to Starboard Watch from 4.30pm to 11.30. POs 12.0pm.

4.00pm: Evening quarters.

11.30 Liberty men returned


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10 January 1920

From Nanking to Kiangyin

Lat 32.23, Long 119.2 (approx)

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship and oiling decks.

9.55am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

pm: Hands to Make and Mend clothes.

1.30pm: Passed Chinkiang.

6.50 Arrived Kiangyin. Came to Starboard anchor 3 shackles in 6 fathoms.


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11 January 1920

From Kiangyin to Woosung

Lat 32.02, Long 120.5

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.45am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

9.00am: Anchored owing to fog. Came to Stbd anchor 2 shackles in 6 fthms.

11.50am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

6.20pm: Arrived off Woosung. Came to Stbd anchor 2 shackles in 10 fthms.


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12 January 1920

From Woosung to Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.45am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.10am: Hands employed cleaning ship and preparing for going alongside.

9.30am: Arrived Shanghai. Secured alongside Old Dock.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship, repairing matting and refitting.

10.40am: Coaled galleys 1 ton.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen employed painting down aloft.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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13 January 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Shifted birth astern; Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship, repairing matting and refitting. Chinese boatmen cleaning battery deck.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch from 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

2.00pm: Japanese gunboat passed up river.

3.55pm: Left Old Dock.

5.00pm: Made fast alongside NYK wharf.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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14 January 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Liberty men returned.

9.40am: Cast off and proceeded alongside Old Dock.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship. 4 packages of stores received on board.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen employed cleaning out No1 Sampan.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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15 January 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.15am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed repairing matting, oiling decks. Chinese boatmen cleaning paintwork round battery deck and transferring 168 packages of stores to Lavers and Clark.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch from 1.30pm to 7.0am, POs 7.30.

pm: Hands to Make and Mend clothes.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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16 January 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship and paintwork and scrubbing M.D. deck cloths.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30pm till 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen employed cleaning paintwork.

2.50pm: Captain discharged to Hospital.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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17 January 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship, oiling decks and cleaning paintwork. Gunners party defusing lyddite. Chinese painting out captain's cabin.

9.10am: HMS "Kinsha" passed proceeded down river.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch from 1.30pm to 7.0am POs 7.30am; to Port Watch 1.30 to after football match.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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18 January 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: R.C. church party landed.

9.50am: HMS "Kinsha" passed up river.

9.45am: Divisions.

10.00am: Church of England church party landed (17).

11.55am: Church parties returned.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm till 7.0am. POs 7.30.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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19 January 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

am: Lost overboard by accident, Funnelling, mess deck steel 10ft.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch from 1.30 to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen employed painting out Captain’s cabin.


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20 January 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Hands employed scraping cowls and repairing matting.

am: Chinese boatmen cleaning paintwork.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

1.40pm: Chinese cruiser passed up river.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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21 January 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship, scraping cowls and shell racks.

pm: Chinese boatmen painting out captain’s cabin.

11.40am: Docked ship.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

2.10pm: Dock emptied.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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22 January 1920

Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Hands employed surveying cable and refitting matting.

am: Chinese boatmen painting cowls.

12.45pm: 2 Japanese Torpedo boats passed down river.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am; to concert and football party from 1.30.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men

1.10pm: Coolies transporting stores on board.

5.30pm: Football party returned.

6.50pm: Concert party returned.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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23 January 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed stowing provisions, and cleaning ship.

7.30am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed scraping shell racks. Stowing stbd cable and painting cowls.

am: Chinese boatmen painting waterline.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am; to concert party from 4.30.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen employed painting waterline.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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24 January 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship repairing matting and painting cowls.

10.00am: Changed Stbd cable end for end.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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25 January 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

10.00am: Church parties landed, 18 C of E, 1 Wesleyan.

12.00 Noon: Church parties returned

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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26 January 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

7.30am: USS "Wilmington" left harbour.

9.30am: Hands employed painting shot racks and refitting matting. Chinese boatmen painting cowls.

11.00am: Took in 2 ¼ tons of coal.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

1.30pm: 1 rating landed for dental treatment.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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27 January 1920

Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed repairing matting, painting shot racks and scrubbing out magazines.

Chinese boatmen scraping anchors.

Leave to stbd watch from 4.30pm to 7.0am, POs 7.30am. Concert party from 4.30.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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28 January 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

7.00am: Hands employed clearing up decks.

7.30am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Hands employed scraping ship’s side and as requisite.

11.50am: Stores arrived on board.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

1.30pm: 1 rating landed for dental treatment.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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29 January 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed refitting eyes to 2" wires. Chinese boatmen scraping ship’s side.

pm: Hands to Make and Mend clothes.

pm: Leave to Starb Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 8.0pm till after concert.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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30 January 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

12.30am: Concert party returned.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Hands employed as requisite.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30pm - 7am, POs 7.30.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen employed cleaning paintwork on battery deck.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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31 January 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

7.40am: Undocked ship.

8.40am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

11.15am: Shifted ship forward.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

1.30pm: Liberty men landed.


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LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1920


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1 February 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Clear up decks.

9.45am: "Divisions"

9.55am: Landed C of E church party (12) and Wesleyan (3).

12.00 Noon: Church parties returned.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30pm to 7am. POs 7.30am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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2 February 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship and repairing gun covers.

am: Chinese boatmen cleaning up battery deck.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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3 February 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

2.15am: S.S. "Kut Wo" damaged seamen's heads when casting off.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Hands employed as requisite. Chinese boatmen chipping and scraping ship’s side.

9.30am: Took in two tons of coal.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch from 8.0pm to attend concert.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen washing down f'xle.

2.45pm: Chinese cruiser passed proceeding down river.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: USS "Elcano" passed proceeding down river.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

pm: Concert party landed.


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4 February 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning mess decks.

7.30am: Liberty men returned.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.


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5 February 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.55am: USS "Alcano" (Elcano) passed proceeding down river.

7.30am: Liberty men returned.

am: 1 Chinese rating left ship.

pm: General leave to Port Watch 1.0pm till noon Saturday.

1.00pm: Landed liberty men.

1.30pm: Concert party landed.

4.30pm: Concert party returned.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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6 February 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship - 2 hands making bridge awnings. Chinese boatmen chipping ship’s side.

pm: General leave to Port Watch till noon Saturday.

4.30pm: Liberty men landed.


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7 February 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

7.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship - Chinese boatmen scraping and chipping ship’s side.

11.30am: Liberty men returned.

pm: General leave to Starb Watch 1.0pm to Monday noon.

1.00pm: Landed liberty men.

1.30pm: Landed concert party.

3.50pm: Concert Party returned.


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8 February 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

10.00am: Landed church parties: 10 C of E.

12.00 Noon: Church parties returned.


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9 February 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Hands employed scraping ship’s side.

12.00 Noon: Liberty men returned.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30 to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

1.30pm: Landed concert party.

2.30pm: 1 stoker rating discharged to hospital.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men. Concert party returned.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men


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10 February 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship, repairing matting.

am: Chinese boatmen scraping ships side.

9.55am: Chinese cruiser "Zu Tang" passed proceeding up river.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch from 4.30 till 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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11 February 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.00am: Dressed ship.

9.00am: Hands employed painting and refitting life buoys. Chinese boatmen chipping and red leading anchors.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen cleaning paintwork.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.35pm: Remove dressing lines.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men


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12 February 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

5.50am: Shifted berth astern.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

7.25am: Shifted berth ahead.

8.55am: Hands employed stripping after 12 pdr, chipping paintwork and painting life buoys, anchors and round conning tower.

10.30am: Took in two tons of coal.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am and to Watch aboard from 2.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.00pm: USS "Elcano" passed proceeding down river.


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13 February 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Liberty men returned.

am: Hands employed oiling over guns and scrubbing magazines.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

3.15pm: Landed boxing party.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.45pm: USS "Quiros" passed proceeding down river.

6.00pm: Boxing party returned.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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14 February 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

11.00am: 1 rating (cook’s mate) joined ship.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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15 February 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Hands employed clearing up decks.

10.0am: Church parties landed. 14 C of E and 2 Wes'.

am: No. 6 boatmen discharged from ship.

11.30am: Church parties returned.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men. 1 Chinese stoker discharged from ship.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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16 February 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed stripping fore 12pr, refitting bridge awning and painting lifebuoys. Chinese boatmen chipping upper deck.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am. Concert party 1.30pm. Boxing party 3.0pm.


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17 February 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

7.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Hands employed stripping guns, refitting fenders and painting lifebuoys.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

3.30pm: Japanese gunboat passed proceeding up river.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.00pm: Watch employed rigging fire engine for use of Italian motorboat No. 226.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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18 February 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Repairing matting and fitting bridge awning. Chinese boatmen chipping cover plates. Gunner's party replacing gear fore 12pr.

10.30am: Cleared lower deck. Lecture by Surgeon Lt. Comm. Harvey.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

pm: Chinese boatmen red leading and cleaning paintwork.

3.30pm: USS "Wilmington" passed up river.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men; boxing and concert party returned.


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19 February 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship and reeving dressing lines.

8.00am: Dressed ship.

9.00am: Hands employed as requisite: 7 hands landed to rig stage for concert.

9.30am: Received 16 packages naval stores and took in 1 ton of coal.

11.20am: Concert party returned.

11.45am: Hands mustered for advance of pay.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am.

12.30pm: Concert party landed.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men and Dental party.

3.00pm: Dental party returned.

4.50pm: Concert party returned.

5.40pm: Remove dressing lines.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch from 8.0pm till after dance.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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20 February 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Hands employed splicing wire and painting lifebuoys.

10.00am: Concert party landed.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30 to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

1.30pm: Concert party landed.


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21 February 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am; Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30 - 7.0am. POs 7.30.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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22 February 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30pm: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions.

10.00am: Church parties landed. 13 C of E + 1 Wes.

11.50am: Church parties returned.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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23 February 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

am: Lost overboard by accident Marline Spike Patt 2427 steel, 9 inch one in No. and Patt 2428, steel 12 inch one.

8.50am: USS "Elcano" passed proceeding up river.

am: Dressed ship.

9.30am: Landed armed party.

10.30am: Landing party returned.

am: Hands employed as req. Chinese boatmen scraping cover plates.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen painting sailors heads.

2.00pm: Dental party landed (2).

3.40pm: 1 stoker rating returned from hospital.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

pm: 6 Unrigged dressing lines.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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24 February 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed rigging bridge awning and painting and splicing wire hawser.

am: Chinese boatmen chipping paintwork.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

2.30pm: Japanese gunboat "Tobah" secured alongside.


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25 February 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Hands employed as requisite.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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26 February 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

7.15am: Liberty men returned.

7.20am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.00am: Working party landed.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship - refitting and repairing matting.

am: Chinese boatmen cleaning paintwork on battery deck and chipping cover plates.

11.00am: Working party returned.

12.0oam: Hands to make and mend clothes.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30 to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

1.30pm: Docked ship.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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27 February 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am; Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Hands employed splicing wire hawsers and cleaning paintwork and as required. Chinese boatmen chipping cover plates.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen cleaning paintwork on battery deck.

1.50pm: Coolies employed disembarking stores.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: One Stoker Rating discharged for passage to Hong Kong.


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28 February 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Liberty men returned.

8.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship and painting lifebuoys. Chinese boatmen chipping paintwork.

10.00am: Hands mustered for monthly payment.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.45pm: Flood dock.


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29 February 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Liberty men returned.

8.00am: Ship undocked.

10.00am: Church parties landed. 14 C of E, 2 Wesleyan.

12.00am: Church parties returned.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30pm till 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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LOGS FOR MARCH 1920


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1 March 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Chinese boatmen cleaning ships side.

9.40am: HMS "Kinsha" passed proceeding down river.

10.50am: Coaled galleys, 3 tons.

11.0am: USS "Wilmington" passed proceeding down river.

12.00 Noon: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

12.20pm: HMS "Kinsha" returned from down river.

1.30pm: Hands employed as requisite. Chinese boatmen cleaning ship's side. Took on board one half metal lined case of fireworks for HMS "Widgeon".

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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2 March 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am; Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Cast off and proceeded down river.

9.30am: Secured alongside A.P.C. lower hulk.

9.40am: Hands employed cleaning mess deck.

11.15am: Commenced oiling.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen employed cleaning paintwork on battery deck.

4.45pm: Cast off from APC hulk and proceeded up river.

5.10pm: Secured alongside China Merchants lower wharf.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 5.45pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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3 March 1920

From Shanghai to Woosung

Lat 31.41, Long 121.55

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.30am: Cast off from China Merchants lower wharf and proceeded down river to ammunition dump.

9.15am: Came to Stbd anchor two shackles in 5 fthms.

am: Hands employed scrubbing matting and woodwork and washing down; ammunition working party, 1 P.O. 1 L.S. and 4 A.B's landed.

10.45am: Received ammunition on board: weighed and proceeded to Woosung.

12.15am: Arrived Woosung: came to Port anchor 3 shackles 8 fthms.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch from 4.0pm.

1.30pm: Hands employed cleaning paintwork. 5 hands working with Gunner's Mate on Pompom deck. Chinese boatmen employed painting cover plates.

6.00pm: Shifted birth. came to Port anchor 2 shackles in 8 fthms.


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4 March 1920

From Woosung to Ke-an

Lat 32.0, Long 120.6 (approx)

6.00am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.40am: Passed HMS "Woodcock" proceeding down river.

8.55am: Hands employed scrubbing matting and cleaning paintwork.

12.40am: Passed Japanese gunboat at anchor.

pm: Hands employed cleaning ship.

4.00pm: Evening quarters.

6.20pm: Came to Stbd anchor 2.5 shackles in 6 fthms at Ke-an.


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5 March 1920

From Ke-An to Nanking

Lat 32.22, Long 119.22 (approx)

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear and painting decks.

10.00am: Arrived Chinkiang. Stores sent to HMS "Bee"

10.25am: Proceeded up river.

1.30pm: Hands employed cleaning ship, painting decks and as requisite.

2.35pm: Arrived Nanking. Came to Port anchor 4 shackles in 27 fthms.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30 to 11.0pm. POs 11.30.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.

11.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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6 March 1920

From Nanking to Tatung Pagoda

Lat 31.50, Long 118.37 (approx)

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.15am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

12.00 Noon: Hands to make and mend clothes.

12.25pm: Passed Wuhu.

4.00pm: Evening quarters.

6.30pm: Arrived Tatung Pagoda: came to Stbd anchor 2 shackles in 5 fthms.


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7 March 1920

From Tatung Pagoda to Kiukiang

Lat 30.412, Long 116.89 (approx)

5.50am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers.

10.25am: Passed two Chinese Gunboats at anchor off Ngankin.

3.16pm: Passed Little Orphan rock.

7.00pm: Arrived Kiukiang: came to Stbd anchor 2 shackles in 5 fthms.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 7.45 to 11.30pm. POs midnight.

12.00 Midnight: Liberty men returned.


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8 March 1920

From Kiukiang to Bouncer Island

Lat 30.21, Long 115.2 (approx)

6.20am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship, repairing matting and refitting: Chinese employed painting decks and scrubbing bridge gratings.

1.30pm: Hands employed as requisite.

6.45pm: Came to Stbd anchor 2 shackles in 4 ½ fthms above Tiger Hill.


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9 March 1920

From Bouncer Island to Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.25am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.35am: Secured alongside A.P.C. hulk at Hankow.

9.00am: Commenced oiling.

am: Hands employed rigging new bridge awning, painting and as req. Chinese boatmen painting conning tower.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch from 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

12.45pm: Slipped oiling hulk and proceeded.

1.30pm: Secured alongside hulk Hankow.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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10 March 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30pm: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Working party landed. Hands employed cleaning and painting shell rooms. Armourer’s party stripping and cleaning maxims.

10.00am: 1 seaman rating discharged to hospital.

10.15am: Working party returned.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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11 March 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.30am: Slipped hulk and proceeded into stream came to Stbd anchor 3 shackles in 5 fthms.

9.15am: "Godown" working party landed. Hands cleaning out shell rooms.

10.30am: Leading Stoker discharged to hospital.

11.40am: Weighed and proceeded alongside hulk.

11.50am: Secured.

pm: Leave to Starb Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

pm: Hands to make and mend clothes.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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12 March 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Libertymen returned.

9.00am: Hands employed cleaning paintwork scrubbing grating and as req.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 8.0pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

2.40pm: Japanese Gunboat "Sumida" passed proceeding down river.

5.15pm: Armed party landed for exercise.

7.20pm: Armed party returned.


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13 March 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.15am: Slipped hulk and proceeded into stream: came to Stbd anchor 3 shackles in 7 fthms.

9.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship, painting and as req. Chinese boatmen painting ship’s side.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

pm: Hands to Make and Mend clothes.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

pm: Chinese boatmen painting ship’s side.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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14 March 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.30am: Chinese boatmen painting ships side.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.45am: "Divisions".

10.5am: C of E church parties landed (13).

am: USS "Villalobos" proceeded down river.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

1.30pm: Landed Liberty men. Chinese boatmen painting ship’s side.

7.30 Landed liberty men


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15 March 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Chinese boatmen painting down aloft.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed painting boats’ davits upper deck. Chinese boatmen painting down aloft.

am: Funnel, copper, for cabin stove patt 178, diam 4" lost overboard by accident.

11.00am: HMS "Kinsha" arrived from down river.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

1.30pm: Hands employed painting. Concert party landed.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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16 March 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.10am: HMS "Gnat" cast off and proceeded down river.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00pm: Liberty men returned.

8.05am: 2 tons of coal taken on board.

9.10am: Shortened in to one shackle.

9.25am: Weighed and proceeded on steam trial.

10.35am: Secured alongside "Laestrygon" hulk.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30. Concert party from 1.30pm.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.00pm: USS "Elcano" arrived from down river.


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17 March 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Hands employed painting: two hands cleaning out whaler: Chinese boatmen painting on battery deck.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

pm: Chinese boatmen employed painting.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men and concert party.

12.00 Midnight: Concert party returned.


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18 March 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

5.40am: HMS "Kinsha" weighed and proceeded down river.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship and scrubbing magazines and shellrooms; Chinese boatmen scrubbing battery deck matting.

9.15am: Concert party landed.

12.15pm: Concert party returned.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 2.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

pm: Hands to make and mend clothes.

1.30pm: Shifted berth to inside of hulk.

pm: Liberty men landed.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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19 March 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed scrubbing small gear and cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.05am: Japanese gunboat passed proceeding up river with Admiral.

am: Hands employed cleaning paintwork, scrubbing edging of matting: refitting fenders. Chinese boatmen painting ship’s side.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

pm: Chinese employed painting battery deck.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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20 March 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

11.30am: 1 Ldg Sea joined ship from hospital to await passage to "Gnat"

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

2.00pm: Landed football party.

6.30pm: Football party returned.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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21 March 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Hands employed clearing up decks.

9.45am: "Divisions".

10.10am: Church parties landed: 17 C of E: 2 Wes.

11.45am: Church parties returned.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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22 March 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.05am: USS "Monocacy" passed up river, doing F.S. trials.

8.40am: Hands employed cleaning ship and overhauling awning jackstays. Chinese boatmen landed working party.

10.00am: Coolies employed embarking awnings, stanchions and backbones from godowns. Hands employed replacing gear.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

1.30am: Hands employed spreading top awning. Chinese boatmen stowing old awning in after compartment.

6.30am: 1 Ldg Sea discharged to HMS "Gnat"

7.30am: Landed liberty men.


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23 March 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear refitting jackstays, cleaning out after compartment. Chinese transporting gear from godowns

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.


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24 March 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.45am: Hands employed clearing up decks.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Hands employed working in shell rooms: cleaning paintwork.

pm: Leave to port watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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25 March 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands furling fxle awning and cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Hands working with G.M. in shellrooms, canvassing stanchions and as requisite.

am: Chinese boatmen painting.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

pm: Hands to Make and Mend clothes.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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26 March 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear and painting out for'd shell room. Chinese boatmen scrubbing canvas gear.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

pm: Chinese boatmen cleaning paintwork.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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27 March 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

pm: Hands to Make and Mend clothes.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

3.30pm: Coaled galleys 1 ton.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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28 March 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

7.15am: Slipped hulk and proceeded into stream.

7.25am: Came to Stbd anchor 2 ½ shackles in 8 fthms.

9.00am: Hands employed clearing up decks.

9.45am: "Divisions".

10.10am: Church parties landed. 17 C of E, 1 Wesleyan.

11.40am: Church parties returned.

12.00 Noon: Japanese gunboat passed down river.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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29 March 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30pm: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Hands employed cleaning paintwork.

am: Chinese boatmen employed on battery deck.

9.30am: Took in 1 ton of coal.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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30 March 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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31 March 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands refitting overall lines, canvassing stanchions. Chinese boatmen cleaning paintwork round battery deck.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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LOGS FOR APRIL 1920


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1 April 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

Water mark 19' 10''

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

7.30am: Sighted Stbd anchor.

9.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

10.00am: Hands mustered for quarterly payment.

10.45am: Hands clean and oil guns.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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2 April 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.45am: Divisions.

10.10am: Church parties landed: 16 C of E, 2 Wes.

11.45am: Church parties returned.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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3 April 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Chinese boatmen cleaning paintwork.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am POs 7.30.

pm: Hands to make and mend clothes.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.55pm: HMS "Gnat" arrived and secured alongside hulk.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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4 April 1920

Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

Watermark 22' 2"

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.0am: R.C. church party landed: 2.

10.00am: C of E (16) + Wes (2) church parties landed.

11.00am: Took in 2 tons of coal.

12.00 Noon: Church parties returned.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30pm to 12pm. POs 12.30.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men. "

3.15pm: Two ratings joined ship from hospital for "Woodcock".

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

12.00 Midnight: Liberty men returned


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5 April 1920

From Hankow to Christmas Island

Lat 30.09, Long 115.31 (approx)

4.00am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Hands employed recovering stanchions and measuring telephone cable.

1.30pm: Chinese employed painting sampan oars.

7.10pm: Came to Starbd anchor 3 shackles in 10 fthms at Christmas Island.


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6 April 1920

From Christmas Island to Morrison Pt.

Lat 31.27, Long 118.18 (approx)

4.00am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

5.05am: Passed Gankin (Anking).

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed recovering stanchions, scraping Beef screen and cleaning ship.

10.32am: Passed Japanese gunboat.

1.15pm: Arrived Wuhu, 1 P.O. transferred to "Woodcock".

1.25pm: Proceeded down river.

pm: Hands employed cleaning out whaler and covering stanchions.

pm: Passed 1 American gunboat and four Chinese cruisers at anchor off Nanking.

7.05pm: Came to Stbd anchor 3 shackles in 10 fthms at Morrison Pt.


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7 April 1920

From Morrison Point to Shanghai at Shanghai

Lat 32.04, Long 120.48

4.00am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

5.20am: Passed Chinkiang.

8.55am: Hands employed covering stanchions. Chinese boatmen cleaning paintwork.

1.30pm: Chinese employed cleaning paintwork.

6.40pm: Arrived Shanghai; secured to French Mail buoy.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 8.0pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.


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8 April 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

5.45am: Japanese cruiser left harbour.

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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9 April 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Liberty men returned.

10.00am: Inspection of ship and ships company by C in C.

11.10am: USS "Monocacy" passed up harbour.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

1.00pm: Fire party landed.

2.00pm: Fire party returned.


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10 April 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Liberty men returned.

am: HMS "Hawkins" arrived in port. (ed. Hawkins, Light Cruiser, Improved Birmingham Class, 1917, arm: 7 x 7.5", 8 x 12 pdrs, 4 x 3" AA, 4 x 3 pdrs, 2 x 2 pdr pom-pom, 6 x 21" TT's, disp: 9750 tons,

S.H.P. 60,000 = 30 kts, Jane's Fighting Ships 1919. image battleships-cruisers.co.uk).

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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11 April 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

am: 1 Cook's Mate discharged to HMS "Hawkins".

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

10.00am: Pipe down.

10.40am: 1 A.B. rejoins ship from Hong Kong Hospital.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

5.30pm: Liberty men landed.


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12 April 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship: 2 hands cleaning still room: remainder refitting. Chinese boatmen cleaning paintwork.

10.30am: Cleared lower deck.

12.00 Noon: Muster of provisions by Accountant officer.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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13 April 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed: 4 hands painting out for’d magazine and scrubbing after magazine, re-canvassing awning stanchions: refitting sampan falls. Chinese boatmen cleaning paintwork.

10.00am: Clothing stores mustered by Accountant officer.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.


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14 April 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Liberty men returned.

8.30am: Hands employed unshackling and reeving ship wire. Tug secured alongside.

9.20am: Slipped buoy and proceeded to Yangtze Poo Dock.

10.15am: Docked.

pm: Leave to Starb Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am.

1.30pm: Hands employed altering awnings, painting out shell rooms, scraping paintwork. Chinese boatmen painting waterline.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men


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15 April 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.20am: Hands employed cleaning ship and refitting.

pm: Chinese boatmen painting waterline.

pm: Leave to port watch 1.30pm to 7.0am POs 7.30am.

pm: One Stoker Rating left ship for passage home.


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16 April 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Hands employed cleaning paintwork, refitting awnings; scraping paintwork aft.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

1.30pm: Working party (2) landed. Hands employed cleaning ship.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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17 April 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed stowing provisions and cleaning ship.

7.30am: Liberty men returned.

8.20am: Hands employed chipping paintwork on beef screen.

8.50am: Took in 2 tons of coal.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 3.30 till 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

1.05pm: Left dock and anchored in stream. Came to Port anchor 1.5 shackles in 7 fthms.

2.20pm: Weighed and proceeded alongside Dock.

5.10pm: One Stoker Rating arrived from Hospital.


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18 April 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Liberty men returned.

8.25am: Slipped and proceeded up harbour.

9.00am: Moored ship in 6 ½ fthms.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Boatmen cleaning ship's side.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30pm to Midnight.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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19 April 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30pm: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men landed (ed. returned?)

8.25am: Oil lighter secured alongside.

8.30am: Commenced oiling.

am: Hands employed cleaning and refitting

10.00am: Completed with oiling

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

pm: Boatmen employed cleaning Foc’sle screens.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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20 April 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Hands employed as requisite.

11.10am: Took on board 255 packages of Naval Stores.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30pm to 12.0. POs 12.30.

1.30pm: Boatmen employed stowing stores.

2.00pm: Hands employed embarking and stowing stores.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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21 April 1920

From Shanghai to Kiang Yin

Lat 32.05, Long 120.45 (approx)

12.30am: Liberty men returned.

1.00am: Pilot came on board.

6.15am: Watch unmoored ship: remaining hands employed cleaning ship.

7.35am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

8.00am: Arrived Tungkoo came to port anchor 2 ½ shackles 10 fthms.

9.40am: Hands employed embarking ammunition.

10.15am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

11.10am: Passed U.S.S's "Wilmington" and "Elcano" at anchor off Woosung.

1.15pm: USS "Samar" passed down river.

pm: Hands employed mat making.

5.15am: USS "Villalobos" passed down river.

6.45am: Came to Stbd anchor in 9 ½ fthms off KiangYin light vessel.


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22 April 1920

From Kiang yin to Nanking

Lat 32.26, Long 119.43 (approx)

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship and fitting new matting.

am: Boatmen scrubbing matting and cleaning paintwork.

10.20am: Passed USS "Quiros" proceeding down river.

11.45am: Passed Chinkiang.

3.40pm: Passed 2 Chinese cruisers and 2 gunboats.

3.45pm: Arrived Nanking, came to Stbd anchor 3 shackles in 16 fthms.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.45pm to 11.0pm.

5.30pm: Landed Liberty men.


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23 April 1920

From Nanking to Tatung

Lat 31.39, Long 118.35 (approx)

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship, mat making. Boatmen cleaning paintwork.

12.45pm: Passed Wuhu.

1.30pm: Four hands employed mat making. Remainder cleaning ship.

pm: Boatmen cleaning paintwork.

4.00pm: Evening quarters.

7.00pm: Came to Stbd anchor 3 shackles 10 fthms at Ta Tung.


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24 April 1920

From Tatung to Dove Point

Lat 30.5, Long 117.14 (approx)

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.40am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

8.55am: Four hands employed matmaking, remainder cleaning ship.

12.25pm: Passed Chinese gunboat off Ngankin.

4.00pm: Evening quarters.

4.15pm: Came to Port anchor 2 shackles in 9 fthms at Dove Pt.


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25 April 1920

Dove Point to Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

5.00am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

6.15am: Little Orphan abeam.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

10.15am: HMS "Bee" proceeded up river.

10.25am: Came to Stbd anchor 2 shackles in 7 fthms.

10.25am: Discharged ammunition to HMS "Woodlark"

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 to 11.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed liberty men.

4.40pm: Shifted berth. Came to Stbd anchor 3 shackles in 12 fthms.


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26 April 1920

From Kiukiang to Squeeze Island

Lat 30.2, Long 115.1 (approx)

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.20am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

9.00am: Hands employed fitting matting.

1.30pm: Four hands employed mat-making.

4.00pm: Evening quarters.

4.25pm: Came to Port anchor 2 shackles in 7 fthms below Squeeze Island.


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27 April 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.25am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed refitting matting.

9.40am: Passed Chinese cruiser proceeding down river.

10.05am: Hands spread awnings fore and aft.

11.05am: Passed 3 Japanese gunboats at anchor.

11.15am: Came to Stbd anchor 3 shackles in 7 fthms at Hankow.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed Liberty men.

4.30pm: Landed Liberty men.

pm: Watermark 19' 0"

7.30pm: Landed Liberty men.


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28 April 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: HMS "Teal" weighed and proceeded down river.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

am: Watermark 19' 6".

9.00am: Hands employed spreading and altering after awnings and mat making.

am: Boatmen employed cleaning ships side.

10.10am: USS "Palos" passed proceeding down river.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30am.

1.30pm: Hands employed working about awning and matting.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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29 April 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

1.30am: HMS "Gnat" weighed and proceeded down river.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Boatmen painting funnels and ship’s side.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed mat making, altering for'd awning. Chinese stokers and boatmen painting ship’s side, scraping port and painting stbd funnel.

am: Watermark 20' 3"

11.15am: HMS "Woodcock" arrived from down river.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am. POs 7.30.

12.20pm: USS "Palos" weighed and proceeded down river.

5.15pm: Japanese gunboat passed down river.

7.30pm: Landed Liberty men.


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30 April 1920

From Hankow to Kiukiang

Lat 30.5, Long 114.83 (approx)

2.40am: Chinese pilot came on board.

2.45am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

3.30am: Came to port anchor 3 shackles in 11 fthms owing to fog.

4.45am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

4.55am: Came to Port anchor, cable parted, anchor and 5 shackles lost.

5.05am: Came to Stbd anchor 2.5 shackles in 12 fthms.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.45am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

8.05am: Came to Stbd anchor 4 ½ shackles in 11 fthms.

9.00am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

9.05am: Hands employed cleaning ship, binding new matting, getting up rifle ammunition and cleaning leather gear.

1.30pm: Hands employed cleaning ship and binding new matting. Boatmen cleaning battery deck paintwork.

4.55pm: Came to Stbd anchor 3 shackles in 13 fthms at Kiukiang.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 6.0pm till 11.0pm.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned.


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THE VOYAGES OF HMS SCARAB
Operations on the Yangtze May to December 1920

JP map Scarab 1920

LOGS FOR MAY 1920


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1 May 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

10.35am: Hands mustered for monthly payment.

am: 2 A.B's and 1 Chinese rating left by S.S. "Poyang" for hospital at Shanghai.

11.45am: Guard landed.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30 to 10.0pm. POs 11.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed Liberty men.

3.45pm: Landed guard.

4.00pm: Relieved guard returned.

5.30pm: Landed Liberty men.

7.45pm: Landed Relief Guard.

10.30pm: 1 A.B. placed under arrest.


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2 May 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30am: Hands employed preparing to go alongside "Gnat".

6.50am: Weighed and proceeded alongside.

7.10am: Secured.

8.00am: Landed Relief guard.

8.20am: Night Guard returned.

11.05am: Shifted berth from alongside HMS "Gnat". Came to Stbd anchor in 13 fthms at 3 ½ shackles.

11.45am: Landed Relief Guard.

12.05pm: Relieved guard returned.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30pm to 10pm.

1.30pm: Landed Libertymen.

3.45pm: Landed Relief Guard.

4.00pm: Afternoon guard returned.

7.45pm: Landed Night Guard.

8.00pm: Dog Watch guard returned.


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3 May 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

7.45am: Landed Relief Guard.

8.05am: Night Guard returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship as requisite. Chinese boatmen cleaning ship’s side.

12.05pm: Forenoon guard returned.

pm: Leave to Hands 4.30pm to 10pm. POs 11.0pm.

3.35pm: Chinese Cruiser passed proceeding down river.

6.30pm: Landed Liberty men.

9.00pm: Prisoner released on parole.

11.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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4 May 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.00am: Chinese cook joined ship.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.25am: Chinese gunboat passed down river.

8.55am: Hands employed:- painting guard rail stanchions and beefscreen; cleaning paintwork; making matting.

am: Chinese boatmen painting awning stanchions on battery deck.

pm: Leave to Hands 4.30pm to 10.0pm. POs 11.0pm.

pm: Chinese boatmen employed cleaning out boats.

5.30pm: Landed Liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed Liberty men.

11.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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5 May 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.00am: 1 Chinese Stoker Rating arrived on board from S.S. "Wuchang"

am: Hands employed cleaning paintwork.

11.45am: Landed Relief Guard.

3.45pm: Landed Relief Guard.

4.05pm: Afternoon guard returned.

7.45pm: Landed Relief guard.

8.05pm: Dog Watch guard returned.


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6 May 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship and reeving dressing lines.

7.45am: Landed Relief guard.

8.00am: Dressed ship. Night guard returned.

9.00am: Hands employed as req.

9.35am: USS "Palos" arrived from down river.

11.00am: Chinese gunboat arrived from down river.

11.20am: Chinese gunboat proceeded up river.

12.05pm: Forenoon guard returned.

pm: Leave to Hands 4.30pm to 10pm. POs 11.0pm.

1.10pm: Japanese cruiser passed proceeding down river.

3.40pm: Landed relief guard.

4.00pm: Afternoon guard returned. USS "Palos" proceeded up river.

6.30pm: Landed Liberty men.

7.40 Landed Relief guard.

8.00pm: Dog Watch guard returned.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned.


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7 May 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.40am: Landed Relief guard.

8.00am: Night guard returned.

8.55 Hands employed:- scrubbing edging of matting and canvas gear; painting guard rail stanchions; scrubbing paintwork.

12.05pm: Forenoon Guard Returned.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30 to 10.0pm CPOs 11.0pm. Hands from 4.30 to 10pm.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen painting whaler.

2.00pm: Took onboard 2 tons of coal.

5.30pm: Landed Liberty men.

6.00pm: 1 Chinese boatmen joined ship.

7.30pm: Landed Liberty men.


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8 May 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Water mark 24' 0''

am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Chinese boatmen cleaning paintwork on battery deck.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30 to 10.0pm. CPOs 11.0pm. Hands from 4.30 to 10pm.

1.30pm: Landed Liberty men.

2.00pm: 1 Stoker rating joined ship.

11.0 Liberty men returned


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9 May 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.45am: "Divisions" and Prayers.

11.45am: Landed Relief Guard.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30 to 10.0pm: POs 11.0pm.

1.40pm: Japanese Cruiser arrived down river.

3.45pm: Landed Relief Guard.

4.00pm: Afternoon guard returned.

7.30pm: Landed Libertymen.

7.45pm: Landed Relief Guard.

8.10pm: Dog Watch Guard returned.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned.


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10 May 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

5.00am: Japanese cruiser proceeded down river.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.45am: Landed Relief Guard.

8.05am: Night Guard returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning paintwork. Chinese boatmen scrubbing out sampans.

am: Water mark 24' 0"

11.45am: Landed Relief guard.

12.05pm: Relief Guard returned.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch from 4.30pm to 10pm. CPOs 11.0pm.

12.30pm: HMS left for down river.

3.45pm: Landed Relief Guard.

4.00pm: Afternoon guard returned.

4.30pm: Libertymen landed.

7.30pm: Guard returned


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11 May 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

5.45am: Guard landed.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Landed two maxims.

7.45am: Landed Relief Guard.

8.00am: Morning Watch guard returned.

9.00am: Hands employed about new matting, cleaning ship as req and bridge awnings.

am: Chinese boatmen cleaning ships side.

11.45am: Landed Relief Guard.

12.00 Noon: Forenoon guard returned.

pm: Leave Port Watch 4.30pm to 10pm. POs 11pm.

4.05pm: Landed Armed party.

5.00pm: Armed party returned.

7.15pm: Guard returned.


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12 May 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.35am: Weighed and shifted berth.

am: Water mark 24' 6''

9.45am: Came to Port anchor 12 ½ fthms at 3 shackles.

9.15am: Landing party inspected.

10.13am: Hands employed edging matting: Chinese boatmen scrubbing gun covers.

11.30am: 1 A.B. under escort of 1 Ldg Sea and 1 A.B. left ship for Shanghai.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30pm to 10pm CPOs 11.0pm.

7.30pm: Landed Liberty men.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned.


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13 May 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

am: Water mark 24' 9''

5.45am: Landed guard.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Relief Guard Returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship, binding and fitting new matting; Chinese boatmen scrubbing canvas gear and oiling fxle.

11.45am: Relief guard landed.

12.00 Noon: Forenoon guard returned.

pm: Leave Port Watch 1.30pm to 10.0pm. POs 11pm.

pm: Hands to Make and Mend clothes.

1.30pm: Landed Libertymen.

3.45pm: Relief Guard landed.

4.00pm: Relief Guard returned.

6.30pm: Landed Liberty men.

7.10pm: Guard returned.

7.30pm: Landed Libertymen.


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14 May 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Water mark 24' 11'

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30pm to 10pm. CPOs 11.0pm.

1.30pm: Chinese employed cleaning out sampans and scrubbing paintwork on battery deck.

4.30pm: Landed Libertymen.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned.


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15 May 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

5.45am: Guard landed.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Relief guard landed.

8.05am: Morning Watch guard returned.

9.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Water mark 24' 11''

9.45am: 1 Chinese boatmen discharged from ship.

11.45am: Relief guard landed.

pm: Leave Port Watch 1.30pm to 10pm. POs 11pm.

3.45pm: Relief guard landed.

4.05pm: Afternoon guard returned.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.00pm: Guard returned.


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16 May 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Water mark 24' 11''

9.45am: "Divisions" and Prayers.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30 to 10pm. CPOs 11pm.

1.30pm: Landed Libertymen.

4.30pm: Landed Libertymen.

5.30pm: Landed Libertymen.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned.


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17 May 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.45am: Guard landed.

8.00am: Morning Watch guard returned.

8.55am: Hands employed fitting new matting. Chinese boatmen cleaning ship’s side.

11.45am: Relief guard landed.

12.00 Noon: Forenoon guard returned.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 to 10.0pm. POs 11.0pm.

3.10pm: USS "Monocacy" arrived up river.

3.45pm: Relief guard landed.

4.00pm: Afternoon guard returned.

4.30pm: Took on board 1 case of stores ex S.S. "Tatung".

6.30pm: Libertymen landed.

7.10pm: Guard returned.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned.


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18 May 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.45am: USS "Monocacy" proceeded up river.

8.55am: Watch on foc'sle.

9.00am: Sighted anchor.

am: Water mark 25' 0"

9.10am: Let go.

am: Hands employed making mats. Chinese boatmen painting fore deck with bitumastic.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30 to 10.0pm. CPOs 11.0pm.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned.


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19 May 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

5.45am: Guard landed.

6.30am; Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.45am: Relief guard landed.

8.00am: Morning guard returned.

11.45am: Relief guard landed.

12.00 Noon: Forenoon guard returned.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30pm to 10pm. POs 11pm.

3.45pm: Relief guard landed.

4.00pm: Afternoon guard returned.

5.30pm: Landed Libertymen.

7.00pm: Guard returned.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned.


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20 May 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

5.30am: Escort of 1 Ldg Sea and 1 A.B. returned on board.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Hands employed joining new matting: scrubbing canvas gear: Chinese boatmen painting decks with bitumastic.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch from 1.30 to 10pm. CPOs 11.0pm.

4.25pm: 1 Chief E.R.A. and 1 E.R.A. joined ship.

5.30pm: Landed libertymen.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned.


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21 May 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

5.50am: Guard landed.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.45am: Relief guard landed.

8.00am: Morning guard returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Fitting new matting and scrubbing canvas gear. Chinese boatmen cleaning out sampans and cleaning battery deck paintwork.

11.00am: 1 Ldg Sea + 1 A.B. discharged to S.S. "Tatung" for passage to Shanghai.

11.45am: Guard landed.

12.00 Noon: Forenoon guard returned.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm till 10pm. POs 11.0pm.

3.45pm: Guard landed.

4.00pm: Afternoon guard returned.

5.50pm: Japanese gun boat passed up river.

7.00pm: Guard returned.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned.


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22 May 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Japanese gunboat proceeded up river.

9.00am: Hands employed as req.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30pm to 10pm. CPOs 11pm.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

11.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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23 May 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

5.45am: Guard landed.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.45am: HMS "Woodlark" weighed and proceeded down river.

7.45am: Relief Guard landed.

8.45am: Hands employed fitting new matting.

am: Water mark 26' 3"

11.45am: Guard landed.

12.00 Noon: Forenoon guard returned.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm to 10pm. POs 11.0pm.

5.00pm: Landed concert party.

5.30pm: Landed Libertymen.

6.15pm: Guard returned.

6.30pm: Landed Libertymen.

7.30pm: Landed Libertymen.

8.15pm: Concert party returned.


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24 May 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.20am: Watch mustered on Foc’sle.

6.30am: Weighed and proceeded to carry out engine trials.

7.50am: Came to Stbd anchor in 9 fthms.

am: Water mark 26' 11''

8.00am: Dressed ship.

8.55am: Hands working on new matting. Chinese boatmen scrubbing out sampans.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30pm to 12pm. Hands from 4.30pm to 12pm.

pm: 2 A.B's rejoined from Shanghai ex S.S. "Tark Wo".

6.30pm: Landed libertymen and concert party.

7.05pm: Unrigged dressing lines.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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25 May 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

1.30am: Concert Party returned.

6.30am: Hands employed in cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship and working on new matting. Chinese boatmen painting aft deck.

am: Water mark 27' 3"

11.40am: 1 Chief E.R.A. discharged to S.S. "Sui Wo" for passage to Shanghai.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 6.30pm till 10pm. POs 12pm.

pm: Boatmen employed painting deck aft.

4.00pm: Hands employed working about matting.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

11.00pm: Libertymen Returned.


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26 May 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed working on new matting. Chinese boatmen painting.

am: Water mark 27' 6"

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 5.30pm to 10pm. CPOs 11pm.

2.05pm: USS "Quiros" passed proceeding up river.

4.00pm: Hands employed on new matting.

11.0pm: Liberty men returned.


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27 May 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Hands to General Drill and General quarters.

am: Water mark 28' 11''

10.45am: Hands detailed off for small arm drill.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm to 10pm. POs 11.0pm.

pm: Hands to make and mend clothes.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.


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28 May 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.35am: Landed Armed party for exercise.

7.40am: Armed party returned.

8.55am: Hands employed working on new matting. Chinese scrubbing canvas gear and woodwork.

am: Water mark 29' 5''

9.50am: Japanese cruiser passed proceeding up river.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 6.30pm to 10.0pm. POs 11pm.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen employed scrubbing matting and canvas gear.

4.00pm: Hands employed on new matting.

6.30pm: Landed libertymen.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned.


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29 May 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30 Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.00am: Breakfast.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship, fitting new matting. Chinese boatmen cleaning out sampans and painting cowls.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30pm to 10pm. POs 11.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed libertymen.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned.


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30 May 1920

At Kiukiang to Yanki Pt

Lat 29.78, Long 115.79 (approx)

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

10.37am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

12.40pm: Passed HMS "Woodcock" proceeding down river.

7.10pm: Came to Stbd anchor 2 shackles in 8 fthms at Yanki Pt.


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31 May 1920

Yanki Pt to Hankow

Lat 30.65, Long 114.38 (approx)

6.55am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

7.30am: Passed USS "Wilmington" proceeding up river.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Chinese boatmen painting pom pom deck.

11.45am: Hands to dinner.

1.10pm: Secured alongside oiling station.

pm: USS "Wilmington" passed proceeding up river.

4.45pm: Completed oiling.

5.15pm: Slipped and proceeded up river.

5.55pm: Came to Stbd anchor 3 shackles in 10 fthms.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 6.30pm to 7.0am.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.


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LOGS FOR JUNE 1920


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1 June 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning paintwork and scrubbing canvas gear. Chinese boatmen cleaning ship’s side.

am: Water mark 33' 1"

11.30am: HMS "Kinsha" arrived from down river.

11.30am: Hands mustered for monthly payment.

1.30pm: Hands employed cleaning paintwork. Chinese boatmen painting.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am.

4.30pm: Liberty men landed.

5.30pm: Libertymen landed.

6.30pm: Libertymen landed.


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2 June 1920


At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: 1 Stoker Rating sent aboard "Kinsha".

am: Thermometer (sea) broken by accident.

am: Water mark 33' 1"

9.20am: Armed party landed for exercise.

10.20am: Armed party returned.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm to 7.0am.

3.30pm One bower anchor and 5 shackles of cable arrived on board.

pm: 1 Chinese Rating left ship.

pm: 1 Chinese Rating joined ship.


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3 June 1920

Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship and rigging dressing line.

6.50am: Sighted anchor.

8.00am: Dressed ship overall.

8.55am: Hands employed as requisite.

am: Water mark 33' 11".

11.00am: Armed party landed for review.

12.20pm: Armed party returned.

12.45pm: Junk fouled cable. Let go Port anchor.

pm: Hands to make and mend clothes.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30pm 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed libertymen.

3.40pm: 4 packages stores received on board.

pm: Chinese painting anchor and cable.

5.00pm: One A.B. discharged to ~~~ ~/~ for passage to Shanghai.

7.30pm: Unrove dressing lines.


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4 June 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

5.45am: USS "Wilmington" for up river.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.30am: Libertymen returned.

am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30 to 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed cricket party.

pm: Chinese boatmen painting fxle.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

5.30pm: 1 A.B. discharged to hospital.

8.00pm: Hands employed disembarking ammunition to "Bee".

9.50pm: Pilot came on board.


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5 June 1920

From Hankow to Yo Chow

Lat 29.93, Long 113.81 (approx)

4.10am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.47am: Exercise action stations.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Hands to Make and Mend clothes.

1.50pm: Stopped Port engine.

4.35pm: Port Engine working.

5.00pm: Port Engine stopped.

6.05pm: Port Engine working.

7.25pm: Passed Chenglin.

7.55pm: Came to Port anchor 2 shackles in 6 fthms.


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6 June 1920

Yo Chow to Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

4.05am: Port watch mustered on f'xle.

4.50am: Weighed and proceeded.

6.30am: Hands employed as req.

9.45am: Hands to Divisions.

12.30pm: Came to Port anchor 3 shackles in 5 fthms at Changsha.

pm: Leave to Watch 5.30 to 10.0pm.

10.00pm: Libertymen returned.


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7 June 1920

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

8.55am: Hands employed as req.

am: Water mark 13' 2".

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch from 4.30pm to 10.0.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen painting Stbd anchor + cable.

3.10pm: Coaled galleys two tons.

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

10.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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8 June 1920

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Water mark 11' 8''.

9.00am: Hands employed cleaning paint and canvas work.

4.15pm: No 5 Boatman discharged to S.S. "Kean" for passage to Hankow.

4.40pm: HIJMS "Sumida" arrived.


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9 June 1920

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed refitting boat's falls. Chinese cleaning paintwork on battery deck.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30pm to 10.0pm.

pm: Chinese boatmen cleaning paintwork.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

10.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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10 June 1920

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship and refitting.

am: Water mark 12' 6''.

am: Chinese boatmen cleaning out sampans.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30pm to 10.0pm.

pm: Hands to Make and Mend clothes.

1.10pm: Chinese gunboat weighed and proceeded up river.

1.30pm: 1 A.B. discharged to S.S. "Chang Wo" for passage to Shanghai.


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11 June 1920

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed as req. scrubbing canvas gear.

am: Water mark 12' 4''.

12.25pm: HIJMS "Saga" arrived.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30pm to 10.0pm.

1.35pm: Whaler beached for cleaning out.

pm: Chinese boatmen cleaning ship’s side and scrubbing matting.

4.30pm; Landed Libertymen.

9.00pm: Chinese gunboat passed down river.

10.00pm: Libertymen returned.


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12 June 1920

Changsha, down river and return

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

6.45am: Chinese gunboat proceeded down river.

pm: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Water mark 12' 3''.

1.30pm: Weighed and proceeded down river.

2.00pm: Passed HMS "Woodcock" proceeding up river.

4.25pm: Stopped both. Armed party sent ashore for A.P.C. launch, launch and lighter taken in tow.

6.25pm: Came to Stbd anchor 3 shackles in 3 fthms at Changsha.


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13 June 1920

Changsha to Chenglin

Lat 29.41, Long 113.12

4.30am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

6.30am: Hands cleaning ship.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

11.55am: Arrived Chenglin and secured alongside HMS "Bee".

1.00pm: Chinese gunboat passed up river.

pm: Taking in oil from HMS "Bee".

5.25pm: 1 Warrant officer, 1 P.O, 7 Seamen and 1 Royal Marine came aboard from HMS "Bee".

5.30pm: HMS "Kinsha" arrived from down river.

6.45pm: Slipped and came to Pt anchor 4 shackles in 9 fthms.

6.50pm: Two junks secured alongside with oil.

pm: HMS "Bee" proceeded up river.

8.30pm: Chinese boatmen embarking oil from Junks.


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14 June 1920

From Chenglin to Farmer Point.

Lat 29.55, Long 112.93 (approx)

6.15am: Hands cleaning ship.

6.50am: Weighed and proceeded to Yo Chow.

7.25am: Passed HMS "Bee" and three Chinese gun boats.

7.45am: Turned and proceeded down river.

8.55am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Ratings for passage at drill.

am: Boatmen painting out sampan.

11.00am: Fanchi Pt abeam.

12.30pm: Low Pt abeam.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen painting out sampans.

8.45pm: Came to Port anchor 3 shackles in 6 fthms at Farmer Point.


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15 June 1920

From Farmer Point to Yo Chow

Lat 29.49, Long 112.94 (approx)

6.00am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

7.15am: Came to Port anchor 2 shackles in 4 fthms. Hands discharging oil from Junk in tow.

8.30am: Hands embarking oil from Junk.

9.10am: Cast off Junk.

9.15am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

am: Hands cleaning ship as req.

am: Ratings for passage at drill.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen cleaning paintwork.

2.30pm: Came to Stbd anchor 2 shackles in 7 fthms at Chenglin.

3.20pm: Weighed and proceeded up river.

3.40pm: Came to Stbd anchor 2 shackles 7 fthms at Yo Chow.

4.40pm: Weighed and secured alongside HMS "Bee".

5.00pm: Watch employed transferring oil to HMS "Bee".

5.20pm: USS "Quiros" weighed and proceeded up river.


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16 June 1920

From Yo Chow to Changsha

Lat 29.0, Long 112.9 (approx)

5.20am: Chinese gunboat left for down river.

6.30am: Hands cleaning ship.

8.30am: Armed guard returned to HMS "Bee".

9.00am: Slipped and proceeded up (Xianjiang) river.

am: USS "Quiros" passed down river and anchored off Yo Chow.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen painting No I Sampan.

6.00pm: Came to Pt anchor 1 ½ shackles in 3 fthms at Changsha.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 6.30 to 9.0pm.

7.30pm: Landed Libertymen.

9.00pm: Libertymen returned.


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17 June 1920

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

5.30am: HMS "Woodcock" proceeded down river.

6.30am: Hands cleaning ship.

7.20am; Japanese gunboat proceeded down river.

8.55am: Hands cleaning canvas and paintwork.

am: Water mark 15' 7".

am: Chinese boatmen washing down ship's side.

pm: Hands to Make and Mend clothes.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30 to 10.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

10.30pm: Libertymen returned.


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18 June 1920

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.30am: Hands cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands scrubbing canvas gear.

am: Chinese boatmen as req.

am: Water mark 16' 4".

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30 to 9.30pm.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen cleaning paintwork.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

10.00pm: Libertymen returned.


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19 June 1920

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.30am: Hands cleaning ship.

8.25am: Hands employed as req.

am: Water mark 19' 8".

am: Water mark 20' 6".

12.13pm: Japanese gunboat arrived from down river.

pm: Hands to Make and Mend clothes.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30 to 9.30pm.

4.15pm: HIJMS "Saga" arrived from down river.

4.30pm: Landed Libertymen.

pm: Water mark 21' 2".

10.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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20 June 1920

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.30am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Water mark 24' 8".

9.15am: Divisions and prayers.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30 to 9.30pm.

5.30pm: Landed libertymen.

pm: Water mark 26' 3".

10.0pm: Liberty men returned.


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21 June 1920

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.15am: Japanese gunboat passed down river.

6.30am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Water mark 28' 8".

9.30am: No I Boatman (Chinese) discharged ashore.

am:: Hands repairing waist awnings and matting.

am: Chinese boatmen scrubbing out sampans.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30 - 9.30pm.

pm: Chinese boatmen cleaning paintwork.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

pm: Water mark 29' 6".

10.00pm: Liberty men returned.


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22 June 1920

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.30am: Hands cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Water mark 29' 8".

9.15am; Divisions.

am: Chinese boatmen cleaning out sampans and scrubbing paintwork.

am: Hands refitting awnings and matting.

10.20am: Japanese gunboat arrived from down river.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30pm to 9.30pm.

pm: Water mark 29' 2".

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

10.00pm: Libertymen returned.


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23 June 1920

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.30am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Water mark 28' 8".

8.30am: Hands painting mess decks.

am: Armourer and 2 hands stripping after 6". Roller bearing examined.

11.00am: Discharged empty oil drums to Junk.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30 to 9.30pm.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

10.00pm: Libertymen returned.


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24 June 1920

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

5.25am: Japanese gunboat proceeded down river.

6.30am: Hands cleaning ship.

8.30am: Hands painting mess decks. CGM (Chief Gunner’s Mate, a pleonasm as Gunner’s Mate is a CPO rating) and armourer's crew stripping 6" Q.F. pedestal.

am: Water mark 30' 11".

pm: Hands to make and mend clothes.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30pm to 9.30pm.

3.30pm: Japanese gunboat arrived from down river.

5.30pm: Landed libertymen.

10.00pm: Libertymen returned.


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25 June 1920

Changsha to Yo Chow and on towards Hankow

Lat 28.41, Long 112.82 (approx)

6.30am: Hands cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Water mark 32' 6".

11.05am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen cleaning No 2 sampan.

5.10pm: Arrived Yo Chow and secured alongside HMS "Bee" and discharged oil.

pm: 9 Ratings join ship for passage to Hankow. 1 Captain RMLI, 6 Privates Royal Marines from "Kinsha" and 2 A.Bs.

8.00pm: 3 Ratings join ship from HMS "Bee" for hospital.

9.00pm: Captain of Marines joined ship from HMS "Kinsha".

9.15pm: Slipped and proceeded down river.


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26 June 1920

From Yo Chow to Hankow and on returning to Yo Chow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

5.20am: Arrived Hankow and secured alongside hulk.

5.55am: Discharged Ratings to HMS "Cairo". (ed. Cairo, Carlisle Class Light Cruiser, 1918, arm: 5 x 6", 3 x 3"AA, 4 x 3 pdr pom-pom, 1 x M.G., 8 x 21" TT's, disp: 4190 tons, comp: about 330-350 men, S.H.P. 40,000 = 29 kts, Jane's Fighting Ships 1919. image wikimedia.org).

6.45am: Secured alongside oil pontoon. Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.40am: Hands cleaning ship.

10.10am: Completed oiling.

10.40am: Slipped and proceeded up river.

11.15am: Secured alongside "B and S" (Butterfield and Swires) hulk Hankow.

12.00 Noon: Coaled galley 1 ton - for HMS "Bee" 2 tons.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 11.30 to 3.0pm.

1.30pm: 3 ratings from HMS "Bee" discharged to Hospital.

3.00pm: Liberty men returned.

3.15pm: Slipped and proceeded up river.


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27 June 1920

To Yo Chow and Chenglin

Lat 29.41, Long 113.12

5.20am: Arrived Yo Chow and secured alongside HMS "Bee": discharged coal and stores.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands cleaning ship.

9.45am: Divisions.

pm: Slipped "Bee" and came to Stbd anchor 3 shackles in 8 fthms.

pm: USS "Jose Rizal" arrived from down river. (ed. Jose' Rizal, Wickes Class Destroyer, 1919. arm: 4 x4", 2 x 3", 12 x 21" TT's, 2 depth charge tracks, disp: 1,060 tons, comp: 101 officers and enlisted, speed 35 knots, image and information wikimedia.org).

pm: HMS "Bee" proceeded down river.

6.20pm: HMS "Kinsha" arrived from up river.

7.20pm: HMS "Kinsha" left for Chenglin.

8.25pm: Motorboat sent to Chenglin with mails for "Kinsha".

9.55pm: Weighed and proceeded down river.

10.35pm: Came to Star anchor 2 ½ shackles in 9 fthms.

11.00pm: "Bee" arrived from down river.

11.45pm: HMS "Bee" left for down river.


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28 June 1920

Chenglin to Yo Chow

Lat 29.41, Long 113.12

6.25am: HIJMS "Uji" left for down river.

6.30am: Hands cleaning ship.

8.45am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

am: Came to Stbd anchor 3 shackles 8 fthms in Yo Chow.

am: HMS "Woodcock" arrived.

11.40am: HMS "Woodcock" left for down river.

12.00 Noon: USS "Quiros" left for up river.


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29 June 1920

From Yo Chow to Changsha

Lat 28.82, Long 112.89 (approx)

6.30am: Hands cleaning ship.

7.25am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

8.45am: Passed HIJMS "Fushimi" proceeding down river. (ed. Fushimi, River Gunboat, 1906, guns: 2 x 6 pdr, 4 x MG's, disp: 180 tons, comp 45 men, H.P. 800 =14 kts, Jane's Fighting ships 1919, image wikimedia.org).

8.55am: Hands spreading lower awning.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen cleaning paintwork.

4.50pm: Came to Port anchor 2 shackles 6 fthms at Changsha.

5.30pm: Leave to Stbd Watch to 9.30pm.

5.35pm: USS "Quiros" left for down river.

5.35pm: Stbd ladder damaged by Japanese steam boat.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

pm: Water mark 36' 7".

10.00pm: Libertymen returned.


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30 June 1920

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.30am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Hands cleaning ship as req.

am: Water mark 33' 4".

am: 4 Ratings sitting for PO’s educational test.

am: Boatmen cleaning ship’s side.

am: Hands painting both 6" gun shields.

10.30am: Provisions mustered by Accountant officer.

pm: Chinese boatmen painting heads aft.

pm: Leave to Port watch 4.30 - 9.30pm.

6.30pm: Landed libertymen.

pm: Water mark 32' 8".

10.00pm: Libertymen returned.


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LOGS FOR JULY 1920


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1 July 1920

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

5.00am: Chinese boatmen employed painting down aloft.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.00am: Water mark 31' 1".

8.15am: Chinese Stokers employed painting funnels.

8.55am: Hands painting both 6" gun shields and employed as req.

11.30am: Hands muster for quarterly payment.

1200 Noon: Water mark 30' 7".

pm:: Hands to make and mend clothes.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30 to 9.30pm.

1.30pm: Landed Libertymen.

4.00pm: Water mark 30' 8".

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

8.00pm: Weighed and shifted anchor.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down and libertymen returned.


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2 July 1920

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship, scrubbing canvas gear and woodwork as req.

am: Water mark 27' 9".

10.20am: Clothing store mustered by Accountant Officer.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30 to 9.30pm.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen cleaning paintwork.

pm: Water mark 26' 5".

4.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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3 July 1920

From Changsha to Chenghin

Lat 28.48, Long 112.78 (approx)

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Water mark 23' 9".

10.10am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

1.50pm: American gunboat USS "Quiros" passed proceeding up river.

4.25pm: Arrived Yo Chow. Sent boat inshore for 1 Very pistol, 5 lights and 1 whistle belonging to HMS "Bee"

4.45pm: Proceeded down river.

5.10pm: Arrived Chenghin.

5.20pm: Came to Stbd anchor 3 sh in 9 fthms.

5.25 Came to Pt anchor 3 shackles in 9 fthms.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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4 July 1920

At Chenglin

Lat 29.41, Long 113.12

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.50am: Divisions and Prayers

10.00am: Pipe Down.

4.30am: Hands employed rigging dressing lines.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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5 July 1920

Chenglin to Hankow

Lat 29.41, Long 113.12

6.30am: Hands employed rigging dressing lines and cleaning ship.

6.50am: Japanese gunboat left for down river.

8.50am: Hands employed refitting mooring lines and painting as req.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen cleaning No 2 Sampan.

2.10pm: HMS "Woodcock" arrived from down river.

3.10pm: 1 Stoker Rating sent to HMS "Woodcock".

3.20pm: 1 Stoker Rating joined ship for passage.

3.25pm: Weighed Pt anchor.

3.30pm: Weighed Stbd anchor and proceeded down river.

5.20pm: Passed Singti. 2 Chinese gunboats and 1 Lt Cruiser "Tso Yu" at anchor.

8.23pm: Passed 1 Japanese Cruiser at anchor at Pai Chu.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.

11.25pm: Anchored at Hankow.


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6 July 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.50am: USS "Rizal" proceeded down river.

7.20am: HMS "Woodlark" proceeded up river.

8.15am: 1 Sto Rating discharged to HMS "Bee".

am: 1 Chinese gunboat passed down river.

am: Hands employed painting.

11.25am: Chinese Gunboat passed up river.

pm: Leave to Pt Watch 4.30 - 7.0am.

1.00pm: One Rating returned from Hospital.

2.50pm: Chinese gunboat passed down river.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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7 July 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am; Libertymen returned.

8.35am: Chinese gunboat passed proceeding down river.

am: Hands employed cleaning 12pdr spare parts, painting out fore mess deck.

11.25am: USS "Elcano" passed proceeding up river.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30 - 7.0am.

pm: Chinese boatmen employed painting ship.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

5.30pm: Landed liberty men.

6.50pm: Chinese gunboat passed down river.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.


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8 July 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned.

8.55 Hands employed refitting and painting.

pm: Hands to make and mend clothes.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30 - 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed libertymen.

5.30pm: Landed libertymen.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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9 July 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Libertymen returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship, scrubbing screens and M.D. deck cloths.

9.00am: Water mark 40' 9".

am: Chinese boatmen cleaning paintwork on battery deck.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 7.30 - 6.0am.

1.55pm: HMS "Bee" left for oiling station.

3.45pm: Chinese gunboat passed up river.

7.00pm: Weighed and shifted berth. Came to Port anchor 6 shackles in 12 fthms.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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10 July 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

4.50am: Chinese gunboat passed proceeding down river, carrying Admiral's lights.

6.30am: Weighed and proceeded down river to oiling station.

7.00am: Secured alongside oiling jetty.

7.20am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Water mark 40' 10".

9.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

10.05am: Left oiling station.

10.45am: Came to Port anchor 4 shackles in 10 fthms.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30 to 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed libertymen.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Piped Down.


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11 July 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Libertymen returned.

9.00am: Water mark 40' 10".

9.45am: Divisions.

10.00am: Church parties landed. 8 C of E. 2 Wesleyan.

11.30am: Church parties returned.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30 to 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

5.30pm: Landed libertymen.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Piped down.


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12 July 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.00am: Watch muster on fxle for working cable.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed refitting and painting as req.

9.00am: Water mark 40' 1".

pm: Leave to Port Watch 10.30 - 7.0am.

pm: Coaled Galley 2 tons.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Piped down.


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13 July 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Libertymen returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship, cleaning out whaler and scrubbing small gear. Chinese boatmen cleaning out sampans and painting out fore store.

9.00am: Water mark 41' 5".

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen scrubbing capstan bars and cleaning paintwork.

4.50pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Piped Down.


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14 July 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed rigging dressing lines and cleaning ship.

9.00am: Water mark 42' 0".

9.00am: Hands employed spreading double awnings aft and repairing edging of matting. Chinese boatmen cleaning paintwork.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30 to 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

7.30pm: Unrigged dressing lines.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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15 July 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Libertymen returned.

8.55am: Stbd Watch on fxle and sighted anchor. Remainder of hands painting voice pipe, fitting stops to lower awning, scraping band of aft 12pr. Chinese boatmen scrubbing edging of battery deck matting.

9.00am: Water mark 42' 7".

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30 to 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed libertymen.

3.20pm: USS "Villalobos" passed down river.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

6.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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16 July 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Libertymen returned.

8.30am: Japanese gunboat passed up river.

8.55am: Hands employed as req.

9.00am: Water mark 43' 0".

9.15am: Chinese gunboat passed down river.

12.35pm: Chinese gunboat passed down river.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30 - 7.0am.

4.05pm: USS "Quiros" passed down river.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

5.20pm: Japanese gunboat passed down river.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

9.25pm: Landing parties fall in.

10.00pm: Libertymen returned.


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17 July 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship

7.00am: Libertymen returned.

8.55am: Hands mustered on fxle for weighing.

9.00am: Water mark 43' 5".

9.45am: Secured alongside HMS "Bee" at hulk.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30pm to 7.0am.

pm:: Hands to Make and Mend clothes.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

9.15pm: 4 Ratings join ship 1 P.O, 1 Shpt (Shipwright), 1 Ldg Sea, 1 RPO (Regulating Petty Officer).

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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18 July 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

9.00am: Water mark 43' 8".

9.45am: "Divisions".

10.00am: 4 C of E and 1 Wesleyan landed.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30 - 7.0am.

1.30pm: Libertymen landed.

5.00pm: Chinese cruiser passed up river.

5.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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19 July 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am; Liberty men returned.

9.00am: Japanese Gunboat passed proceeding down river.

9.00am: Water mark 43' 9".

9.25am: USS "Villalobos" proceeded down river.

am: Hands employed stowing booms on battery deck, restropping blocks. Chinese boatmen painting out Sampans.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30pm to 7.0am.

pm: Chinese boatmen employed painting No1 Sampan.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

pm: Chinese gunboat passed up river.

6.30pm: Landed libertymen.

7.10pm: Two Japanese gunboats arrived from down river.

7.30pm: Two Ratings left ship for HMS "Woodlark", 1 Ldg Sea. 1 Shpt.


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20 July 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Libertymen returned.

8.55am: Hands employed refitting and as req.

9.00am: Water mark 44' 0".

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30 - 7.0am.

3.50pm: USS "Monocacy" arrived from up river.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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21 July 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Libertymen returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Armourer's party stripping and cleaning breech block fore 6" gun. Chinese boatmen painting out Sampans.

9.00am: Water mark 42' 2".

10.30am: Armourer's party replacing fore and strip down after 6" breech block.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30 - 7.0am. Cricket party 1.30 pm.

pm: Chinese boatmen cleaning paintwork.

3.30pm: Took on board stores ex S.S. "Tatung".

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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22 July 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Libertymen returned.

9.00am: Water mark 44' 2".

9.00am: Hands cleaning ship. 2 Hands with G.M. stripping and cleaning 6"breech block. Chinese boatmen painting fxle deck and screen.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30 to 7.0am. Cricket party from 1.30.

1.30pm: Landed libertymen and cricket party.

1.45pm: Japanese cruiser passed down river.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

pm: Cricket party returned on board.

5.40pm: USS "Wilmington" arrived from up river.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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23 July 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Libertymen returned.

8.55am: Hands and Chinese boatmen cleaning paintwork , scrubbing canvas and wood work gear.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 4.30 to 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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24 July 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Libertymen returned.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Water mark 44' 7".

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30 - 7.0am.

pm: Liberty men and cricket party landed.

7.00pm: Cricket party returned.

7.30pm: Landed liberty men.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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25 July 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Libertymen returned.

7.30am: Slipped and shifted berth inside hulk.

8.50am: R.C. church party landed.

9.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Water mark 44' 9".

9.50am: Shifted berth astern.

10.10am: R.C. Church party returned.

10.20am: Church of England party landed.

10.30am: Piped down.

11.30am: C of E party returned.

pm: Leave to Stbd Watch 1.30pm - 7.0am.

2.15pm: Chinese gunboat passed up river.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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26 July 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.40am: Japanese gunboat passed up river.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30 to 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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27 July 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Liberty men returned onboard.

8.40am: HMS "Gnat" arrived from down river and secured alongside HMS "Bee".

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning paintwork.

9.00am: Water mark 45' 1".

4.30pm: Landed libertymen of starb'd watch.

6.30pm: Landed libertymen.

8.45pm: Sub Lt. Harding and Sub Lt. Woodroffe left ship for passage to England.

9.00pm: 1 A.B. joined ship from HMS "Bee".

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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28 July 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Water mark 45' 3".

7.00am: Libertymen returned onboard.

7.15am: HMS "Bee" slipped from hulk and proceeded down river.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship as requisite.

10.15am: 2 Ratings discharged to Hospital.

pm: Leave to port watch from 4.30 to 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen of port watch.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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29 July 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Libertymen returned onboard.

am: Water mark 45' 4".

8.50am: Hands employed as requisite cleaning ship and scrubbing out boats.

9.50am: Coaled galley (2 tons).

10.08am: Chinese Cruiser passed, proceeding down river.

pm: Leave to starb watch 1.30 until 7.0.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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30 July 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Libertymen returned onboard.

9.00am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear and cleaning ship.

9.30am: Hands mustered for monthly payment.

pm: Leave to port watch 1.45 to Midnt.

1.45pm: Landed libertymen.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

4.40pm: Transferred two ratings awaiting passage to HMS "Woodlark" to HMS "Gnat".

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

12.00 Midnight: Libertymen returned onboard.


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31 July 1920

From Hankow to Kiukiang

Lat 30.26, Long 115.08(approx)

6.30am; Slipped from hulk and proceeded down river.

6.54am: Secured alongside A.P.C. hulk.

8.47am: Slipped from A.P.C. hulk and proceeded down river.

9.28am: Passed Chinese cruiser proceeding up river.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

4.25pm: Arrived at Kiukiang and secured alongside "Bund".

(Men of war in harbour. HMS "Bee" and "Kien Wei" Chinese Cruiser).

Leave to starb watch from 5.30 until 11.0pm.

6.30pm: Landed libertymen.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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LOGS FOR AUGUST 1920


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1 August 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.00am: Watermark 41' 3".

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

10.00am: Pipe down.

pm: Leave to port watch from 1.30 to 11.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed Libertymen.

4.30pm: Landed Libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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2 August 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

am: Watermark 41' 4''

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Japanese cruiser "Cohitou" passed down river.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.05am: Sub Lt. Alkin joined ship from HMS "Mantis". (ed. Mantis, Large China Gunboat, Insect Class, 1915, sister-ship to Scarab, image Aphis sister- ship, naval-history.net).

10.00am: Chinese Cruiser "Chu Chien" passed down river. (ed. Chu Chien, River Gunboat, 1907-07, guns: 2 x 4.7",2 x 12pdr, 4 x machine, disp: 745 tons, comp: 91, H.P. 1350 = 13 kts, Jane's Fighting Ships 1919, image photoship.co.uk)

pm: Leave to starb watch from 4.30 to 11.0pm.

2.30pm: HMS "Bee" weighed and proceeded down river.

4.30pm: Landed Libertymen.

7.00pm: Landed Libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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3 August 1920

at Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.25 Slipped Bund and anchored in stream.

7.30am: Let go starb anchor came to with 3 shackles in 10 fathoms, muddy bottom.

8.35am: Hands employed scrubbing upperdeck matting

pm: Leave to port watch from 4.30 to 11.0pm.

4.30am: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Libertymen Returned onboard.


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4 August 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship

am: Watermark 41' 1''.

8.30am: Hands employed painting ship.

pm: Leave to starb watch from 4.30 to 11.0pm.

pm: Chinese Boatmen employed painting battery deck.

1.45pm: Chinese Torpedo boat passed down river.

6.30pm: Libertymen landed.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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5 August 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

am: Watermark 41' 0''.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.20am: Hands employed painting ship.

pm: Leave to port watch from 1.30 to 11.0pm.

5.30pm: Landed Libertymen.

7.30pm: Landed Libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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6 August 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship

8.30am: Hands employed painting ship.

pm: Leave to starb watch from 4.30 to 11.0pm.

1.30pm: Chinese Boatmen employed painting ship.

4.30pm: Landed Libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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7 August 1920

Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Water mark 40' 9".

8.20am: Hands employed cleaning and painting ship.

11.15am: Chinese Ratings mustered for medical inspection. No 1 Chinese boatman discharged to hospital.

pm: Leave to port watch from 1.30 to 11.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed libertymen. Chinese Boatmen employed painting ship.

2.30pm: USS "Quiros" arrived from up river.

4.30pm: Landed Libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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8 August 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Watermark 40' 8".

8.55am: Divisions and Prayers.

pm: Leave to starb watch from 1.30 to 11.0pm.

7.30pm: Libertymen Landed.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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9 August 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed painting and refitting etc.

pm: Leave to port watch from 4.30 to 11.0pm.

5.30pm: Libertymen landed.

7.00pm: Landed libertymen.

8.50pm: 1 stoker rating discharged to S.S. "Loongwo" for passage to Hankow hospital.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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10 August 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Watermark 40' 5".

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Boatmen cleaning ship side.

pm: Leave to starb'd watch from 1.30 to 11.0pm.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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11 August 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

am: Watermark 40' 4".

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Hands employed repairing fenders, cleaning pistols. Chinese boatmen employed painting ship's side.

pm: Leave to port watch from 4.30 to 11.0pm.

pm: Boatmen employed painting ship's side.

4.30pm: Landed Libertymen.

5.00pm: Recreation Party landed.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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12 August 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

am: Watermark 40' 3".

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed painting ship, and cleaning pistols.

pm: Leave to starb'd watch from 1.30 to 11.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed Libertymen.

5.00pm: 1 Chinese gunboat arrived from down river.

5.30pm: Landed Libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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13 August 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

am: Watermark 40' 1".

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.45am: Chinese Naval Auxiliary passed up river.

8.55am: Hands employed as requisite.

pm: Leave to port watch from 4.30 to 11.0pm.

4.55pm: Weighed and shifted billet.

5.10pm: Let go starb'd anchor in 10 ½ fathoms muddy bottom came to with 2 ½ shackles.

6.30pm: Landed Libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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14 August 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

am: Watermark 40' 0".

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

10.15am: USS "Quiros" proceeded down river.

pm: Leave to starb'd watch from 1.30 to 11.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed Libertymen.

7.30pm: Landed Libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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15 August 1920

At Kiuikiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

am: Watermark 39' 10".

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

10.10am: Divisions and Prayers.

10.30am: Pipe down.

pm: Leave to port watch from 1.30 to 11.0pm.

1.30pm: No 6 Boatman discharged to Hospital. Landed Libertymen.

7.30pm: Landed Libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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16 August 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed painting inside gun shields and cleaning out shellrooms. Chinese Boatmen scrubbing out sampans.

pm: Leave to starb'd watch from 4.30 to 11.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed Libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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17 August 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship and painting gun shields. Chinese boatmen painting leading.

pm: Leave to port watch from 4.30 to 11.0pm.

2.45pm: Hands employed embarking stores.

4.30pm; Landed libertymen.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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18 August 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship and painting 6"guns.

pm: Leave to starb'd watch from 4.30 to 11.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

6.30pm: USS "Quiros" arrived from down river.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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19 August 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

am: Watermark 33' 9".

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed painting and refitting and as req. Firemen painting funnels.

pm: Leave to port watch from 1.30 to 11.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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20 August 1920

Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.00am: Boatmen employed painting masts and yards.

am: Watermark 39' 7".

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear and woodwork.

9.30am: Took in two tons of coal.

pm: Leave to starb'd watch from 4.30 to 11.0pm.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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21 August 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

am: Watermark 39' 3".

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Hands Make and Mend Clothes.

pm: Leave to port watch from 1.30 to 11.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed libertymen.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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22 August 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

am: Var 39' 3".

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

10.00am: Divisions.

10.30am: Pipe down.

pm: Leave to starb'd watch from 1.30 to 11.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

6.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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23 August 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed refitting berthing rails and as req.

pm: Leave to port watch from 4.30 to 11.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed Recreation Party.

5.10pm: Sighted anchor.

6.00pm: 1 L.S. and 1 A.B. rejoined ship from Hospital.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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24 August 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

(Page not copied into log)


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25 August 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

am: Watermark 39' 0".

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed refitting guard rails. Chinese scrubbing gratings.

pm: Leave to port watch from 1.30 to 11.0pm.

3.30pm: Embarked stores.

5.30pm: Landed libertymen.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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26 August 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.10am: Divisions.

9.25am: Hands employed fitting new guard rails. Chinese cleaning paintwork on battery deck.

pm: Hands Make and Mend Clothes.

pm: Leave to starb'd watch from 1.30 to 11.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

6.10pm: Chinese auxiliary cruiser proceeded up river.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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27 August 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30pm: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55pm: Hands employed cleaning ship and as requisite.

pm: Leave to starb'd watch from 4.30 to 11.0pm.

12.15pm: Chinese auxiliary cruiser passed up river.

4.30am: Landed libertymen.

7.30am: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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28 August 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.10am: Divisions.

9.15am: Hands employed fitting new guard rails. Boatmen cleaning paintwork on battery deck, and scrubbing bridge gratings.

pm: Hands Make and Mend Clothes.

pm: Leave to port watch from 1.30 to 11.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

6.10pm: Chinese auxiliary cruiser arrived from up river.

7.00pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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29 August 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

5.50am: USS "Quiros" proceeded down river.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Watermark 39' 0".

8.45am: Hands clear up decks for divisions.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers.

10.15am: Pipe down.

pm: Leave to port watch from 1.30 to 11.0pm.

pm: Landed libertymen.

5.30pm: Landed libertymen.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.50pm: 1 Shipwright, 2 A.B's and 1 O.D. joined ship from HMS "Kinsha".


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30 August 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship and refitting guard rails. Chinese employed cleaning paintwork on Battery Deck.

pm: Leave to starb'd watch from 4.30 to 11.0pm.

5.30pm: Landed libertymen.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

pm: 3 ratings for HMS "Gnat" per S.S. "Tatung" accommodated in "Scarab".

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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31 August 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed refitting berthing rails, and as req.

9.20am: Hands to Divisions.

pm: Leave to port watch from 4.30 to 11.0pm.

pm: Boatmen employed cleaning paintwork.

5.15pm: HMS "Gnat" arrived from Hankow.

5.30pm: 4 ratings for "Gnat" left ship.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1920


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1 September 1920

From Kiukiang to Hankow

Lat 30.22, Long 115.09 (approx)

4.0am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Watermark 41' 11".

8.55am: Hands employed refitting berthing rails and as req. Chinese boatmen cleaning No1 sampan.

11.00am: Passed USS "Wilmington" at anchor.

7.00pm: Let go port anchor in 12 fathoms muddy bottom. Came to with 4 shackles.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen of starb'd watch.

8.00pm: Port watch employed getting up ammunition.

9.00pm: Rounds correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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2 September 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6:07am: HMS "Woodlark" proceeded down river.

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Watermark 42' 0".

9.00am: Weighed and proceeded alongside hulk "Hankow".

9.30am: Hands employed refitting berthing rails.

11.20am: Ship's company mustered for monthly payment.

pm: Leave to port watch from 1.30 to 7.0am.

1.30pm: Shifted billet inside hulk.

2.00pm: Landed libertymen.

pm: Discharged 1 A.B. to General Hospital Hankow.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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3 September 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Libertymen returned onboard.

8.10am: HMS "Woodcock" secured alongside.

am: Watermark 42' 1".

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship, scrubbing canvas screens, and main deck cloths.

am: Boatmen employed painting ship's side.

pm: Leave to starb'd watch 4.30 to 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

6.30pm: Landed libertymen

7.30pm: Discharged 1 Shipt (Shipwright) for passage to RN barracks, Chatham.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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4 September 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Libertymen returned onboard.

am: Watermark 42' 0".

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Hands Make and Mend Clothes.

pm: Leave to port watch from 1.30 to 7.0am.

1.30pm: Landed libertymen.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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5 September 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Watermark 41' 10".

7.00am: Libertymen returned onboard.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers.

pm: Leave to starb'd watch from 1.30 to 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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6 September 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

am: Watermark 41' 8".

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Chinese Sloop passed down river.

9.00am: Hands employed making heaving lines, cleaning ship, and as req.

pm: Leave to port watch from 4.30 to 7.0am.

1.30pm: 1 A.B. rejoined ship from hospital. 1 A.B. joined ship to await passage to HMS "Gnat".

pm: 1 A.B. discharged to S.S. "Sui Wo" for passage to HMS "Gnat".

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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7 September 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Watermark 41' 10".

7.00am: Libertymen returned onboard.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship, refitting berthing rails, and as req.

pm: Leave to Starbd watch from 4.30 to 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

6.20pm: HIJMS "Fushimi" arrived from down river.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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8 September 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

am: Watermark 41' 10".

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.0am: Libertymen returned onboard.

8.55am: Hands employed at refitting berthing rails, and cleaning out boats.

pm: Leave to port watch from 4.30pm to 7.0am.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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9 September 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

am: Watermark 42' 4".

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Libertymen returned onboard.

8.55am: Hands employed at refitting guard rails, and scrubbing canvas gear.

pm: Leave to starb'd watch from 1.30 to 7.0am.

3.45pm: HMS "Kinsha" arrived, and secured alongside hulk.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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10 September 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Libertymen returned onboard.

8.55am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear and gratings and cleaning paintwork.

10.00am: HMS "Kinsha" left for Ichang.

pm: Leave to port watch from 1.30 to Midnt.

1.30pm: Landed libertymen and Football party.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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11 September 1920

From Hankow , up river and return.

Lat 30.3, Long 114.1 (approx)

6.00am: Cast off from berth and proceeded to oiling station.

6.30am: Secured alongside A.P.C. oiling jetty.

6.40am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Cast off from oiling jetty and proceeded up river.

9.30am: Stopped engines, hoisted whaler.

9.45am: Proceeded. Hands employed cleaning ship.

2.00pm: a/c 16 points, and proceeded down.

4.30pm: Arrived Hankow. Let go port anchor in 12 fathoms muddy bottom. Came to with four shackles.

5.00pm: Leave to starb'd watch from 5.0pm to 11.0.

pm: Landed libertymen.

6.30pm: 1 Chief E.R.A. discharged to R.C. Mission Hospital Hankow.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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12 September 1920

From Hankow and up river towards Changsha

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.55am: Landed escort 1 L.S. 2 A.B's and discharged to "Woodcock".

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers.

10.45am: Shortened in to 2 shackles on port cable.

12.00 Noon: Weighed and proceeded to Changsha.

7.30pm: Arrived at Lung Kow. Let go port anchor in 2 fathoms muddy bottom. Came to with 2 shackles.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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13 September 1920

Lung Kow to Chenglin and on to Changsha

Lat 29.39, Long 113.09 (approx)

6.55am: Weighed and Proceeded.

8.45am: Passed Chinese torpedo boat anchored at Sing Ti.

9.00am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

11.20am: Arrived at Cheng Lin. Let go port anchor in 9 fathoms.

11.25am: Weighed and proceeded.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen employed pumping out reserve feed tank.

7.40pm: Let go port anchor in 6 fathoms muddy bottom. Came to with 2 shackles.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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14 September 1920

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.50am: Weighed and proceeded up river.

9.05am: Let go port anchor in 3 fathoms muddy bottom. Came to with 2 shackles.

am:: Hands employed cleaning ship and as req.

pm: Leave to port watch from 10.30 to 4.0pm.

4.30pm: Football party landed.

7.00pm: Football party returned onboard.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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15 September 1920

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed scrubbing out whaler, cleaning and chipping paintwork.

pm: Leave to starb'd watch from 4.30 to 10.0pm.

1.30pm: Chinese boatmen employed cleaning out No 2 sampan and whaler's davits.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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16 September 1920

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

am: Watermark 19' 2"

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Hands employed painting round maxim carriages and scrubbing canvas gear. Chinese boatmen painting ship’s side.

pm: Leave to port watch from 1.30 to 11.0pm.

4.45pm: Football party landed.

6.30pm: Football party returned onboard.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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17 September 1920

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

am: Watermark 19' 1".

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Leave to starb'd watch from 4.30 to 10.0pm.

1.30pm: Chinese Boatmen employed painting ship's side.

4.45pm: Landed football party.

7.00pm: Football Party returned onboard.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

11.00pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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18 September 1920

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

am: Watermark 15' 4".

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship and as req. Boatmen employed painting waterline.

pm: Leave to port watch from 1.30 to 10.0pm.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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19 September 1920

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

am: Watermark 17' 7".

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.45am: Divisions and Prayers.

pm: Leave to starb'd watch from 1.30 to 10.0pm.

1.30pm: Landed Football Party.

pm: Football Party returned onboard.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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20 September 1920

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

am: Watermark 16' 9".

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Chinese Boatmen painting down aloft.

pm: Leave to port watch from 4.30 to 10.0pm.

1.30pm: Hands employed painting coverplates.

4.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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21 September 1920

At Changsha

Lat 28.23, Long 112.97

am: Watermark 16' 2".

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed furling lower awning and as req.

pm: Leave to starb'd watch from 4.30 to 10.0pm.

1.30pm: Hands employed painting and furling after awning.

4.30pm: Football Party landed.

5.00pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.

pm: Libertymen returned onboard.


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22 September 1920

From Changsha to Lung Kao

Lat 28.83, Long 112.89 (approx)

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.00am: Embarked Admiralty Pilot.

7.45am: Weighed and Proceeded to Hankow.

8.30am: Hands employed scrubbing matting.

3.35pm: Passed USS "Elcano" at Cheng Lin.

6.50pm: Arrived at Lung Kao. Let go port anchor in 1 fathom. Came to with 1 shackle.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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23 September 1920

Lung Kao to Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.45am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

12.30pm: Stopped engines and lowered whaler.

12.50pm: Anchored abreast A.P.C. oiling jetty.

1.15pm: Weighed and proceeded alongside oiling jetty.

3.30pm: Cast off from oiling jetty and proceeded.

4.15pm: Secured alongside hulk, Hankow.

4.20pm: Escort 1 LS and 2 ABs returned onboard.

4.45pm: Japanese gunboat arrived down river.

pm: Landed libertymen.

7.30pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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24 September 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

6.30am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Watermark 42' 1".

7.30am: Libertymen returned.

9.10am: HMS "Gnat" secured alongside.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm to 7am.

pm: 1 AB joined from Hospital.

1.55pm: HMS "Bee' arrived from down river.

pm: Hands employed embarking ammunition.

pm: Libertymen landed.

pm: Rounds Correct.

pm: Pipe down.


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25 September 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

am: Watermark 42' 7".

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Japanese gunboat arrived from up river.

pm:: Leave to Starbd Watch from 1.30pm to 7am.

1.30pm: Libertymen landed.

pm: HMS "Gnat" proceeded to anchorage.

pm: Rounds Correct.

pm: Pipe Down.

pm: Japanese gunboat arrived from down river.


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26 September 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Watermark 42' 7".

am: Libertymen returned.

am: HMS "Kinsha" arrived from up river.

9.45am: Divisions. Pipe down.

10.10am: Hands attending HMS "Kinsha's" wires.

11.20am: Proceeded alongside hulk.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm to 7am.

1.30pm: 1 Hand discharged to hospital.

pm: Libertymen landed.

pm: Rounds Correct.

pm: Pipe Down.

pm: French cruiser arrived from down river.


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27 September 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

am: Watermark 42' 7".

am: "Woodcock" proceeded down river.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Boat keepers working about their boats.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 4.30pm to 7am.

pm: USS "Elcano" arrived from up river towing USS "Palos".

pm: Boatkeepers working about their boats.

pm: Japanese sloop arrived from down river.

pm: Libertymen landed.

pm: Rounds Correct.

pm: Pipe Down.


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28 September 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

am: Watermark 42' 9".

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Libertymen returned.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.40am: HMS "Hawkins" arrived from down river.

10.00am: Slipped and proceeded to anchorage.

10.15am: Anchored Port anchor.

11.25am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

12.15pm: Took HMS "Woodcock" in tow.

1.40pm: Arrived Hankow and slipped "Woodcock".

1.50pm: Came to Port anchor.

3.15pm: USS "Quiros" arrived from down river.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm to 7am.

pm: Rounds Correct.

pm: Pipe Down.


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29 September 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

am: Watermark 42' 9".

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Libertymen returned.

am: Japanese gunboat proceeded down river.

am: HMS "Alacrity" arrived from down river. (ed. Alacrity, Yacht, ex Russian Mlada, taken over 1919, No details known, Yacht and Despatch Vessel, C.-in-C , China, Jane's Fighting Ships 1919 image, photoship.co.nz).

11.10am: 1 rating returned from hospital

11.45am: Weighed and proceeded alongside hulk.

1.30pm: Slipped and proceeded alongside hulk.

2.30pm: Lieut. Hunter and Sub. Lt. Jefferson joined ship.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 4.30pm to 7am.

pm: Rounds Correct.

pm: Pipe Down.


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30 September 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

am: Watermark 40' 2".

5.00am: Proceeded to Anchorage.

5.45am: HMS proceeded to anchorage.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Libertymen returned.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Boatkeepers working about their boats.

10.20am: Weighed and proceeded alongside hulk.

10.40am: Secured alongside hulk.

pm: Leave to P.W. from 1.30pm to 7am.

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1920


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1 October 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

am: Watermark 42' 5''

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.15am: Hands to monthly payment.

am: Hands employed scrubbing canvas gear.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 1.30pm to 7am.

pm: Boatmen employed washing ship’s side.

pm: Rounds.

9.10pm: Sub Lt. Alkin left ship for passage to Shanghai.

pm: Pipe Down.


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2 October 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

am: Watermark 42' 4''.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Libertymen returned.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm to 7am.

pm: Rounds.

pm: Pipe Down.


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3 October 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

am: Watermark 42' 4''.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Libertymen returned.

8.15am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: R.C. Church Party landed.

9.50am: Church Party landed.

11.50am: Church Party Returned.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 1.30pm to 7am.

pm: Rounds.

pm: Pipe Down.


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4 October 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

am: Watermark 42' 3''.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Libertymen returned.

8.12am: Slipped from hulk. Took up position abeam of "Alacrity".

10.08am: Secured alongside hulk.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm to 7am.

pm: Boat keepers working about their boats.

pm: Libertymen landed.

pm: Rounds.

pm: Pipe Down.


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5 October 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

am: Watermark 42' 3''.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Libertymen Returned.

8.36am: HMS "Kinsha" proceeded to Wuchang.

8.57am: French ship "Altair" proceeded up river. (ed. Altair, Sloop or Despatch Vessel, Etoile or Star Class, 1916, guns: 2 x 5.5", 2 x 6 pdr AA, disp: Sloops 1250, 1420, 1470 tons, comp: 92 men, I.H.P. 2500 = 17 kts, Jane's Fighting Ships 1919, image photoship.co.uk).

am: Landing party inspected.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

11.25am: HMS "Kinsha" returned.

11.30am: Embarked stores.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 4.30pm to 7am.

pm: Hands employed stowing stores.

pm: Stores mustered.

pm: French cruiser "Altair" arrived from up river.

pm: Landed libertymen.

pm: Rounds.

pm: Pipe Down.


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6 October 1920

At Hankow

Lat 30.57, Long 114.3

am: Watermark 42' 5".

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am Received 1 ½ tons of coal.

am: Hands employed at requisite.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 to 7am.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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7 October 1920

From Hankow to Kiukiang

Lat 30.4, Long 115.0 (approx)

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Libertymen returned.

8.25am: Slipped from hulk, proceeded down river.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Hands employed cleaning ship.

5.30pm: Came to Port anchor 3 shackles.

6.00pm: HMS "Bee" arrived from up river.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 6.0pm to 11.0pm.

pm: 2 Ratings for HMS "Bee" arrived onboard.

pm: Rounds.

pm: Pipe Down.

pm: Libertymen returned.


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8 October 1920

At Kiukiang

Lat 29.73, Long 115.98

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Discharged 2 Ratings to HMS "Bee".

7.50am: Port anchor and 3 ¼ shackles carried away.

8.00am: Came to Starbd anchor 3 shackles.

am: Carried out sweeping for lost cable.

am: USS "Palos" arrived from up river.

am: Clothing stores mustered.

1.10pm: HMS "Woodcock" arrived from up river.

3.10pm: Port anchor and cable recovered.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm to 11pm.

pm: Landed libertymen.

pm: Rounds.

pm: Pipe Down.


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9 October 1920

From Kiukiang to Little Orphan

Lat 29.93, Long 116.56

6.20am: USS "Palos" left for down river.

6.28am: USS "Elcano" left for down river.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Weighed and proceeded down river

10.00am: General Quarters.

11.25am: Came to Starbd anchor 3 shackles.

pm: Make and Mend Clothes.

pm: Leave to Hands from 1pm to Sunset.

pm: Libertymen returned.

pm: Rounds.

pm: Pipe Down.


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10 October 1920

From Little Orphan to Tungliu Reach

Lat 30.02, Long 116.67 (approx)

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.25am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

8.45am: Came to Starbd anchor 4 shackles.

9.15am: Divisions and Prayers.

am: Pipe Down.

pm: Leave to hands from 12.45 to Sunset.

pm: Libertymen returned.

5.40pm: Weighed and proceeded.

6.00pm: Came to Starbd anchor 3 shackles.

pm: Rounds.

pm: Pipe Down.


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11 October 1920

From Tungliu Reach to Haines Point

Lat 30.3, Long 116.92 (approx)

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.30am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

am: 6"inch guns crews to drill.

am: Boat keepers working about their boats.

6.05pm: Came to Starbd anchor 3 shackles.

pm: Rounds.

pm: Pipe Down.


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12 October 1920

From Haines Point to Nanking

Lat 31.9, Long 118.58 (approx)

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.50am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

9.45am: Arrived Wuhu. Embarked 2 ratings from "Mantis".

10.00am: Exercised Fire Stations.

10.15am: Exercised Collision Stations.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

1.35pm: Came to Starbd anchor 3 ½ shackles.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 to 11pm.

5.05pm: Veered cable to 5 shackles.

pm: Rounds.

pm: Pipe Down.


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13 October 1920

At Nanking

Lat 32.14, Long 118.8

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship. Painting cowls.

am: Boatmen painting ship side.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 4.3 to 11pm.

pm: Boatmen employed painting Sampan.

3.40pm: HMS "Mantis" arrived from up river.

pm: Rounds.

pm: Pipe Down.

pm: Libertymen returned.


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14 October 1920

From Nanking to Vine Point

Lat 32.25, Long 119.7 (approx)

am: Boatmen cleaning ship side.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

7.0am: Weighed and proceeded.

7.35am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.00am: Aired bedding.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

pm: Hands employed as requisite.

5.18pm: Came to Starbd anchor at 2 ½ shackles.

pm: Rounds.

pm: Pipe Down.


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15 October 1920

From Vine Point to Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

5.55am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

10.25am: Came to Starbd anchor. 3 shackles.

am: Discharged 75 boxes of ammunition.

11.10am: Weighed and proceeded.

11.50am: Secured to P and O buoy.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 1.30 to 7.0am.

2.00pm: Discharged two ratings from HMS "Mantis" to Hospital.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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16 October 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Libertymen returned.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm to 7.0am.

1.40pm: 1 C.E.R.A.(ed. Chief Engine Room Artificer) and 5 A.B's joined ship.

pm: Rounds.

pm: Piped Down.


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17 October 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Libertymen returned.

9.40am: R.C. Church party landed.

9.45am: Divisions.

10.00am: Church parties returned.

am: Church parties landed.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 1.30pm to 7.0am.

pm: Rounds.

pm: Piped Down.


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18 October 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Libertymen returned.

8.30am: 1 A.B. discharged for passage to Hong Kong.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

pm: General leave to Port Watch for 48 hrs from noon.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Piped down.


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19 October 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Hands employed painting cowls and as requisite.

pm: Boatmen working about their boats.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Piped Down.


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20 October 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Hands employed cleaning fresh water compt's and scraping reserve tanks.

pm: General leave to Starbd Watch for 48 hrs from to noon Friday Oct 22nd.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Piped Down.


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21 October 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Hands scrubbing whaler and as requisite.

am: Received 2 tons of coal.

pm: Hands employed as requisite.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Piped Down.


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22 October 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

am: Boatmen working about their boats.

12.00 Noon: Libertymen returned.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm to 7.0am.

pm: Libertymen landed.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Piped Down.


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23 October 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Hands employed as requisite

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 1.30pm to 7.0am.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Piped Down.


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24 October 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am Hands cleaning ship.

9.45am: Divisions.

10.00am: R.C. Church party landed.

10.15am: Church partied landed.

12.00 Noon: All Church parties returned.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm to 7.0am.

pm: 1 Rating discharged to hospital.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Piped Down.


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25 October 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.20am: Slipped.

9.400am: Secured alongside Mackenzie's jetty.

10.45am: USS "New Orleans" left. (ed. New Orleans, Third Class Cruiser, New Orleans Class, 1896, arm: 8 x 5", 2 x 3 or 1 pdr, disp: 3430 tons, comp: 326 men, H.P. forced 7500 = 20 kts, Jane's Fighting Ships 1919, image wikimedia.org).

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 4.30pm to 7.0am.

pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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26 October 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

10.10am: USS "Huron" left harbour. (ed. Huron ex South Dakota, Pennsylvania Class Cruiser, 1908, arm: 4 x 8", 14 x 6", 18 x 3", 12 x 3 pdr, 2 x 1 pdr, 2 x 18" TT's, disp: 13,680 tons, comp: 830 officers and men, I.H.P. 23,000 = 22 kts, image and info wikimedia .org).

am: USS "Elcano" arrived.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 to 7.0am.

pm: 1 Rating returned from hospital.

5.00pm: HMS "Alacrity" secured to P and O buoy.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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27 October 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

am: Boatmen working about their boats.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 4.30pm to 7am.

3.30pm: HMS "Hollyhock" arrived. (ed. Hollyhock, Acacia Type Fleet-Sweeping Vessel, 1915, arm: Designed to mount 2 x 12 pdr, 2 x 3 pdr AA, disp: 1200 tons, comp: 77, H.P. 1400 = 17 kts, Jane's Fighting Ships 1919, image shows sister-ship Acacia, naval-history.net).

pm: Rounds.

pm: Pipe Down.


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28 October 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 to 7am.

pm: Landed libertymen.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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29 October 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 4.30 to 7am.

3.40pm: HMS "Kinsha" arrived from up river.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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30 October 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

9.30am: USS "Villalobos" arrived.

11.30am Hands to Payment.

pm: Make and Mend Clothes.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 to 7am.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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31 October 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.45am: Divisions, Prayers.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 1.30pm to 7am.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1920


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1 November 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

am: Boatmen working about their boats.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from Noon to Noon Wed 3rd.

pm: Libertymen landed.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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2 November 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Shifted Berth.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

pm: Boatmen working about their boats.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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3 November 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Hands cleaning ship and boats.

am: Libertymen returned.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from Noon to Noon Fri 5th.

pm: HMS "Colombo" arrived.

6.30pm 1 Stoker discharged to HMS "Bee"

9.00pm: Rounds Correct.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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4 November 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Boatmen cleaning boats.

pm: Hands employed as requisite.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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5 November 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Hands cleaning U.D.

am: Boatmen cleaning Bridge and Battery deck.

am: Libertymen returned.

pm: Leave to P.W. from 4.30 to 7am.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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6 November 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 1.30 to 7am.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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7 November 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

9.45am: Divisions.

am: Landed Church parties.

am: Church parties returned.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 to 7am.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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8 November 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Hands employed furling awnings and as requisite.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 4.30pm to 7am.

pm: 1 Rating discharged to hospital.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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9 November 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Boatmen cleaning ship-side.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm to 7am.

pm: Hands employed as requisite.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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10 November 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Hands fitting stove piping and as requisite.

am: Boatmen painting ship’s side.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 4.30 to 7am.

pm: 1 Stoker joined ship under escort.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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11 November 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

5.40am: Slipped hulk and proceeded down river.

6.20am: Secured alongside oiler "Francol".

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

11.00am: Kept silence for 2 minutes.

11.10am: Cast off from oiler. Received 103 tons of oil.

11.40am Secured alongside hulk.

Lost overboard by accident 1 Hot Water Can Patt No 310.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 to Noon 12th Nov.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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12 November 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

11.00am: HMS "Alacrity" left harbour.

11.15am: Slipped hulk and proceeded to buoy.

11.40am: Secured to buoy.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 1.30pm to 1.30pm 13th Nov.

1.40pm: HMS "Hollyhock" left harbour.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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13 November 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Read warrant No.

9.20am: Prisoner and escort landed.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

11.15am: Escort returned onboard.

pm: Make and Mend Clothes.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 1.30pm to 7am.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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14 November 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.45am: Divisions.

10.10am: Church parties landed.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 1.30 to 7am.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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15 November 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.20am: Range firing party landed.

9.00am: Candidates sat for educational test.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30pm to 7am.

3.45pm: Range firing party returned.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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16 November 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.30am: Rifle Range party landed.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 4.30 to 7am.

3.30pm: Rifle Range party returned.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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17 November 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands cleaning ship.

8.30am: Rifle Range party landed.

am: Cables disembarked for testing and surveying.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

pm: Leave to Port Watch 4.30pm to 7am.

3.15pm: Rifle Range party returned.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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18 November 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands cleaning ship.

8.30am: Rifle Range party landed.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 1.30 to 7am.

3.10pm: Rifle Range party returned.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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19 November 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.20am: Rifle Range party landed.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

am: Boatmen working about their boats.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 to 7am.

3.45pm: Rifle Range party returned.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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20 November 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Hands cleaning messdecks.

am: Boatmen cleaning boats.

pm: Make and Mend Clothes.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 1.30 to 7am.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.0pm: Pipe Down.


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21 November 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.45am: Hands cleaning ship.

9.45am: Divisions.

10.10am: Church parties landed.

11.55am: Church parties returned.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm to 7am.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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22 November 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Hands employed refitting berthing rails.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 4.30pm to 7am.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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23 November 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Hands refitting berthing rails.

am: Boatmen painting funnels.

am: Received 3 ton Coal.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 to 7am.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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24 November 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Hands refitting berthing rails.

8.50am: Rifle Range party landed.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 4.30pm to 7am.

2.50pm: Rifle Range party returned.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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25 November 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

8.55am: Hands employed cleaning ship and refitting berthing rails.

9.30am: HMS Foxglove arrived. (ed. Foxglove,1915, same stats as for Hollyhock, Acacia Class Sloop, image and info wikipedia).

pm: Make and Mend Clothes.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30pm to 7am.

3.15pm: 4 shackles of cable returned from testing yard.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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26 November 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

pm: Leave to S.W. from 4.30pm to 7am.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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27 November 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Hands cleaning mess decks.

10.45am: Hands mustered for monthly payment.

pm: Make and Mend Clothes.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 to 7am.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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28 November 1920

At Shanghai

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

11.15am: 10 Shackles of cable returned from testing yard.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 1.30 to 7am.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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29 November 1920

At Shanghai to Woosung

Lat 31.24, Long 121.495

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: 28 packages disembarked for Hong Kong.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: 2 Shackles of cable returned from testing yard.

11.20am: 1 Rating rejoined ship from hospital.

2.30pm: Rove up ship rope.

3.30pm: Slipped and proceeded.

4.55pm: Came to Port anchor 2 shackles at Woosung.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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30 November 1920

From Woosung to Sea and return to Yangtzepoo

Lat 31.3, Long 121.9 (approx)

6.00am: Weighed and proceeded.

6.30am: Hands cleaning ship.

9.25am: Hands to General Quarters. Fired 8 rounds 6 inch and 31 rounds 12 pounder.

10.15am: Ceased firing.

2.15pm: Secured alongside oiler "Francol".

pm: 1 Rating discharged to Hospital.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1920


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1 December 1920

From Woosung to Taishing

Lat 32.0, Long 120.6 (approx)

5.55am: Slipped oiler "Francol" and proceeded.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

pm: Hands employed as requisite.

5.00pm: Came to Port anchor 3 shackles at Taishing.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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2 December 1920

From Taishing to Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

am: Watermark 11' 6".

6.20am: Weighed and proceeded.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

10.55am: Came to Port anchor 1 ½ shackles at Chinkiang.

pm: Leave to Starbd watch from 4.30 to 11pm.

3.45pm: Weighed.

4.10pm: Came to Port anchor 2 shackles.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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3 December 1920

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

am: Watermark 11' 9".

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

am: Boatmen cleaning paintwork.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 to 11pm.

8.15pm: Let go Starbd anchor.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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4 December 1920

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

2.25am: Weighed and secured alongside hulk.

am: Watermark 10' 9".

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Hands cleaning messdecks.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 1.30 to 11pm.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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5 December 1920

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

am: Watermark 10' 1".

am: Hands cleaning ship.

9.45am: Divisions. Prayers.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 to 11pm.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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6 December 1920

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

am: Watermark 11' 2".

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

am: Boatmen working about their boats.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 4.30 to 11pm.

3.00pm: Took in 3 tons of coal.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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7 December 1920

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

am: Watermark 10' 4".

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 to 11pm.

pm: 1 Rating discharged to hospital.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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8 December 1920

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

am: Watermark 10' 3".

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 4.30 to 11pm.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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9 December 1920

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

am: Watermark 10' 3".

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 to 11pm.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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10 December 1920

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Hands cleaning paintwork.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 4.30 to 11pm.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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11 December 1920

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 to 11pm.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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12 December 1920

At: Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

am: Hands cleaning ship.

9.45am: Divisions. Prayers.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 1.30 to 11pm.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.0pm: Pipe Down.


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13 December 1920

From Chinkiang to Nanking

Lat 32.14, Long 118.8

6.30am: Slipped hulk and proceeded up river.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Boatkeepers working about their boats.

10.25am: Came to Port anchor 3 shackles.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 to 11pm.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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14 December 1920

At Nanking

Lat 32.14, Long 118.8

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

11.10am: 1 A.B. discharged for passage.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 4.30 to 11pm.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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15 December 1920

At Nanking

Lat 32.14, Long 118.8

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Hands scrubbing out magazines and shellrooms.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 to 11pm.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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16 December 1920

At Nanking

Lat 32.14, Long 118.8

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 1.30 to 11pm.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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17 December 1920

Nanking

Lat 32.14, Long 118.8

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Hands cleaning paintwork.

am: Boatmen cleaning ships side.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 0.30 to 11pm.

2.55pm: Landed Fire Party.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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18 December 1920

At Nanking

Lat 32.14, Long 118.8

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

pm: Make and Mend Clothes.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 1.30 to 11pm.

2.30pm: Received 2 tons of coal.

9.00pm: Rounds.

9.15pm: Set anchor watch.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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19 December 1920

At Nanking

Lat 32.14, Long 118.8

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

9.45am: Divisions, Prayers.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 to 11pm.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe down.


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20 December 1920

From Nanking to Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

am: Hands cleaning ship.

8.30am: Weighed and proceeded down river.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

11.55am: Secured alongside hulk at Chinkiang.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 4.30 to 11pm.

3.15pm: Embarked stores.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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21 December 1920

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 to 11pm.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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22 December 1920

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 4.30 to 11pm.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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23 December 1920

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Hands employed as requisite.

am: Church party landed.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 to 11pm.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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24 December 1920

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Boatmen working about their boats.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 1.30 to 11pm.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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25 December 1920

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

am: Hands cleaning ship.

10.00am: Divisions. Prayers.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 to 11pm.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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26 December 1920

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

9.30am: Divisions. Prayers.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 1.30 to 11pm.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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27 December 1920

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Boatmen cleaning shipside.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 to 11pm.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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28 December 1920

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 4.30 to 11pm.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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29 December 1920

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 4.30 to 11pm.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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30 December 1920

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Hands cleaning messdecks.

pm: Leave to Starbd Watch from 4.30 to 11pm.

2.30pm: Took in 3 tons of coal.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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31 December 1920

At Chinkiang

Lat 32.26, Long 119.45

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

am: Boatmen cleaning ship’s side.

11.00pm: Payed Monthly monies.

pm: Leave to Port Watch from 1.30 to 11pm.

9.00pm: Rounds.

10.00pm: Pipe Down.


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