USS Yorktown 1910-1911 Log Books

THE VOYAGES OF USS YORKTOWN 1910-1911
(More detailed plots follow in the text)

(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 USS YORKTOWN 1910

LOGS FOR JANUARY 1910

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1 January 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.487, Long -87.165

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from East.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from East to South.

Barometer steady.

Held New Year's exercises and sports.

Midshipman G. Joerns transferred from Engineer's Department to deck duty, and Midshipman H.A. Badt transferred to Engineer's Department for instructions, by order of Commanding Officer.

Visiting parties on board from vessels in harbor.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Continued New Year's exercises.

J.F. McCarthy, Bugler, injured arm in line of duty while jumping from gun grating to deck.

Visiting parties aboard from vessels in harbor.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from South to NNW.

Barometer rising.

Continued New Year's exercises.

Visiting parties on board from 6.30pm to end of watch.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Completed New Year's exercises, and visiting parties left ship at 11.00pm.

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2 January 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.487, Long -87.165

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SE to SE by South.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from NE to SE.

Barometer steady.

Hoisted guard flag.

Quarters for muster at 9.15am, no absentees.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from SW to South.

Barometer falling.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer steady.

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3 January 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.487, Long -87.165

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Calm and light airs from WSW and SSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up.

Exercised first cutter, second cutter, whaleboat and sailing launch under oars during first drill period.

Commenced breaking out Paymaster's stores in forward provision room, preparatory to repairing leaks in steam pipes.

Held mast, the Commanding Officer awarding punishments as follows: W.T. Courtney, Seaman, R.E.B. Larson, Seaman, and B.C. Dubois, Ordinary Seaman, not falling in for muster when gig was hoisted, 2 hours' extra duty; G.L. Wellcome, Seaman, not mustering gig's crew, 2 hours' extra duty; P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, not mustering with whaleboat's crew, 2 hours' extra duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Assistant Surgeon R.I. Longabaugh, U.S. Navy, left ship for duty on a Board of Survey aboard U.S.S. "Vicksburg".

Painted wherry and overhauled all boats.

Took temperature of magazine A-11-M and found it to be 94° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from SW and East.

Barometer rising slowly.

Sent swimming party ashore.

Held evening quarters and served out clean hammocks.

Received in general mess: 450 oranges.

Surveyed in Paymaster's Department following stores and threw them overboard: 102 pounds lima beans; 66 gallons white beans; 50 pounds salt; and 6 gallons split peas.

Sent visiting party, four men, to U.S.S. "Buffalo".

8pm to midnight:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer steady.

Visiting party returned from U.S.S. "Buffalo".

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4 January 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.487, Long -87.165

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, cloudy, pleasant.

Calm.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Calm, light airs and breezes from East and NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Sent mail aboard U.S.S. "Vicksburg" at 5.30am.

Picked up starting buoys abreast ship.

U.S.S. "Vicksburg" under way, standing out at 5.55am.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from NE to SW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Held quarters for muster, no absentees.

Exercised crew at boat drills.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from West to SW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Took magazine temperatures, maximum temperature 96° Fahrenheit.

Held evening quarters and turned in clean hammocks.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from West to East.

Barometer rising.

Sent swimming party ashore at 4.00pm, returning at 5.15pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from East.

Barometer rising.

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5 January 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.487, Long -87.165

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Mail steamer "Peru" stood into harbor, anchored at 6.40am, then moored to dock at 7.30am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from East to NE.

Barometer falling.

Quarters for muster at 9.15am, no absentees.

Exercised in boats under oars.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

S.S. "City of Sydney" stood in and anchored.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW to West.

Barometer rising.

Received mail from "City of Sydney", and sent mail to S.S. "Peru".

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

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6 January 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.487, Long -87.165

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from ENE and East.

Barometer steady.

Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "Peru" went alongside dock at 6.45am.

Surveying parties in first cutter, Ensign Kays in charge, and in second cutter, Ensign Morrison in charge, left ship at 6.45am.

Sent tide observer ashore at 6.45am.

Sent mail aboard "Peru" at 7.15am.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from SE and WSW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Instructed divisions in seamanship during both drill periods.

Merchant steamers under way as follows: "Peru" left dock and stood out; "City of Sydney" went alongside dock; merchant steamer "Hermonthis" stood in and anchored; U.S.S. "Princeton" under way, standing out at 11.15am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light and gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Took temperature of magazine A-11-M and found it to be 94° [Fahrenheit].

Tested magazine flood cocks and found them in working order.

4pm to 8pm:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Sent swimming party ashore in sailing launch.

Swimming party returned.

8pm to midnight:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising slowly.

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7 January 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.487, Long -87.165

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NNE.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NNE.

Barometer steady.

Surveying parties left ship at 6.45am.

Sent tide observer ashore at 7.00am.

Carried out morning orders.

Ship swung to flood tide 7.30am.

Merchant steamer "Hermonthis" went alongside dock at 6.35am.

8am to meridian:

Warm, cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from NNE.

Barometer steady.

Held morning quarters for muster and exercise, no absentees.

Completed painting ship's side.

Instructed divisions in ordnance during drill period.

Transferred to U.S.S. "Albany": 39 feet of 1½-inch galvanized iron piping; and 12 feet of 1½-inch brass piping.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Took temperature of magazine A-11-M and found it to be 96° [Fahrenheit].

Began to swing to ebb tide.

Merchant steamer "Hermonthis" left dock and stood out.

Commanding Officer left ship in a surveying reconnaissance up Encantada Creek [Encatada Creek in log-book].

4pm to 8pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy, passing showers.

Light airs from SW, shifting to East.

Barometer rising slowly.

Sent swimming party ashore in sailing launch.

Swimming party returned.

Commenced swinging to flood tide.

8pm to midnight:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer steady.

Exercised both searchlights from 8.00pm to 10.00pm.

Encantada Creek is also known as Estero San Francisco.

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8 January 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.487, Long -87.165

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light Northeasterly airs, shifting to NNE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Sent surveying parties in first and second cutters.

Sent tide observer ashore.

Commenced field day.

8am to meridian:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from NNE and NE.

Barometer steady.

Finished field day.

First cutter surveying party returned.

Swung to flood tide.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light breezes from NE and NNE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Took temperature of magazine A-11-M and found it to be 94° [Fahrenheit].

Commanding Officer left ship in a surveying reconnaissance up Acosaqua Creek.

4pm to 8pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light breezes from NNE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Sent swimming party ashore.

Sent working party, 10 men, to U.S.S. "Albany" for provisions, [N.M.] Kullander [Kulander in log-book], Commissary Steward, in charge.

Second cutter surveying party returned.

U.S.S. "Princeton" stood in and anchored at 5.50pm.

Lost by Ensign Morrison on surveying trip: one ordnance stopwatch; and one Colt's direct action revolver.

Received from U.S.S. "Albany" provisions for [from in log-book] Paymaster's Department as follows: 227 pounds onions; 200 pounds beets; and 299 turnips.

Commenced swinging to flood tide.

8pm to midnight:

Cool, pleasant.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Sent visiting party to U.S.S. "Albany".

Acosaqua Creek flows Southward from El Realejo.

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9 January 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.487, Long -87.165

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NW and NE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs and light, gentle and moderate breezes from NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Held morning quarters for muster, no absentees.

Swung to flood tide.

Commanding Officer left ship in a surveying reconnaissance up Barquito River.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from NE and SE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Took temperature of magazine A-11-M and found it to be 94° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy, passing showers and squalls.

Light airs and gentle breezes from SE, shifting to NE by East.

Barometer rising.

Sent swimming party ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer steady.

Barquito River is also known as Rio Posoltega.

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10 January 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.487, Long -87.165

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NE, shifting [to] NE by East.

Barometer rising slowly.

Carried out morning orders.

Slack water.

8am to meridian:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from NE and East.

Barometer falling slowly.

Surveying parties left ship at 8.00am.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

During drill period instructed divisions as follows: 1^st [Division] seamanship; 2^nd [Division] signaling; 3^rd [Division] ordnance.

U.S.S. "Vicksburg" stood in and anchored at 10.15am.

Swung to flood tide.

Commanding Officer left ship on a survey reconnaissance on the Cosmapa River.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Moderate and gentle breezes from ENE and NNE.

Barometer steady.

Took temperature of magazine A-11-M and found it to be 94° [Fahrenheit].

U.S.S. "Princeton" stood out at 1.25pm.

Swung to ebb tide.

4pm to 8pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light and gentle breezes from NNE and NE.

Barometer steady.

Sent swimming party ashore.

Surveying parties returned.

Lost by surveying party in first cutter: 1 boathook.

U.S.S. "Vicksburg" went alongside U.S.S. "Saturn" at 5.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from East.

Barometer rising slowly.

Cosmapa River is also known as Rio Cosmapa.

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11 January 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.487, Long -87.165

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer rising slowly.

Slack water.

Carried out morning orders.

Surveying party left ship in second cutter.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Calm to gentle breezes from NNE.

Barometer rising slightly.

Held quarters for muster at 9.15am, no absentees.

Held divisional instructions.

United States Vice Consul visited Commanding Officer.

U.S.S. "Vicksburg" under way at 10.48am, anchored at 11.00am.

The following punishments awarded by Commanding Officer: G. Edwards, Mess Attendant Third-class, throwing box overboard, extra watch 7.00pm to 9.00pm, two nights; G. Crum, Ordinary Seaman, out of uniform at 8.15am, 2 hours' extra duty; E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, slow in obeying a petty officer, excused; W.S. Beauchamp, Ordinary Seaman, leaving his station, 4 hours' extra duty; H.W. Hartdegen [Hartgegen in log-book], slow in obeying a petty officer, 8 hours' extra duty, reduced to 3^rd [conduct] class; H.W. Hartdegen [Hartdgen in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, R.O. Meader, Seaman, and E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, throwing banana peels over side, violation of garbage order, extra watch from 7.00pm to 9.00pm; H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman, in running boat persisting in loud talking alongside other ships, after being ordered to stop by coxswain, 2 days' [confinement on] bread and water; W. Mehrwald, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, incompetence as boatswain's mate having day's duty, scrubbing gangway while idlers were available in his division, this after being ordered to put a man to work on gangway, reduced to 4^th [conduct] class; S. Weisberger, Seaman, blanket on skating rink, 2 hours' extra duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

Took magazine temperatures, maximum temperature 94° Fahrenheit.

Held evening quarters at 3.55pm and turned in clean bags.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Gentle breezes to light airs from NE.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Sent swimming party ashore at 4.00pm, E.N. Sweitzer [E.L. Sweitzer in log-book], Chief Electrician, in charge.

Swimming party returned at 5.15pm.

Surveying party, Ensign D.P. Morrison in charge, returned at 6.10pm.

U.S.S. "Princeton" stood in at 4.48pm, anchoring at 4.52pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

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12 January 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.487, Long -87.165

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from NE to East.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Camping party of 32 men, Ensign H.E. Kays in charge, left ship at 7.00am in sailing launch and whaleboat.

8am to meridian:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light Easterly airs

Barometer falling slowly.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Instructed divisions in seamanship during drill period.

Swung to flood tide.

Meridian to 4pm:

[See inserted note below.]

4pm to 8pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Sent swimming party ashore.

Hove short at 4.35pm.

Anchor away at 4.45pm.

Drifted down and anchored at 4.54pm in 7 fathoms water, with 15 fathoms on starboard chain.

Anchorage bearings as follows: end of naval dock N76°E (per standard compass), end of Pacific Mail [Steamship Company's] dock S46°W (per standard compass), block house S6°E (per standard compass), ship's head N23°E.

Engineer's camping party returned.

Surveyed in general mess 150 pounds turnips, and burned same.

Surveying party in second cutter returned.

Received visiting party from U.S.S. "Albany".

Swung to ebb tide.

Surveying party left ship at 8.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NE and ENE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Exercised both searchlights [from] 8.00pm to 8.30pm.

Swung to flood tide.

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[Inserted note]

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light and gentle breezes from NE and NE by North.

Barometer steady.

Took temperature of magazine A-11-M and found it to be 84° [Fahrenheit].

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13 January 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Slack water.

4am to 8am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from SE and NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Carried out morning orders.

Swung to ebb tide.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from NE to North.

Barometer falling.

Quarters for muster at 9.15am, no absentees.

Held general quarters.

S.S. "Ella" stood in and anchored at 10.58am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from NE to SW.

Barometer falling.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler B at 2.00pm.

Made preparations for coaling.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW to North by East.

Barometer rising.

U.S.S. "Saturn" got under way at 5.18pm.

S.S. "Ella" got under way and stood out at 5.55pm.

U.S.S. "Saturn" moored to this vessel at 6.10pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer rising.

Connected up boiler A at 9.10pm.

Disconnected boiler B at 9.45pm.

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14 January 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Calm to variable light airs.

Barometer rising.

Turned to at 6.00am to coal ship.

Draft before coaling: forward 12 feet 0 inches; aft 16 feet 0 inches.

Draft of U.S.S. "Saturn" before coaling: forward 17 feet 9 inches; aft 20 feet 5 inches.

Coal taken aboard for watch 36 tons.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from East to NE.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Continued coaling.

Coal taken aboard as follows: [from] 8.00am to 9.00am 24 tons; 9.00am to 10.00am 24 tons; 10.00am to 11.00am 24 tons; 11.00am to 12.00pm 32 tons; total for watch 104 tons.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

Continued coaling.

Coal taken on during watch as follows: [from] 1.00pm to 2.00pm 24 tons; 2.00pm to 3.00pm 28 tons; 3.00pm to 4.00pm 16 tons; total for watch 68 tons; total coal taken aboard 209 tons.

Took magazine temperatures, [maximum temperature] 97° Fahrenheit.

Made fortnightly inspection of smokeless powder.

Draft of U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Saturn" after coaling: forward 17 feet 7 inches; aft 18 feet 5 inches.

Draft of ship forward 14 feet 5 inches, aft 16 feet 4 inches.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to gentle breezes from East.

Barometer rising.

Mail steamer "Newport" standing in at 4.05pm, anchored at 4.10pm.

U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Saturn" cast off at 4.15pm, and moored alongside of U.S.S. "Albany" at 4.45pm.

Anchored in 6 fathoms of water, 15 fathoms [chain out], starboard anchor, at 4.15pm.

Received stores aboard for Paymaster's Department from S.S. "Newport".

Swung to ebb tide at 5.45pm.

Exercised searchlights from 7.30pm to 8.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from East, shifting to West.

Swinging to flood tide at 10.30pm.

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15 January 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, but clearing.

Light airs to light breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Steamer "Newport" under way at 5.15am and went alongside of dock.

Steamer "City of Para" sighted outside of harbor, standing to Northward.

Steamer "City of Para" standing in at 7.10am, anchored at 7.25am.

8am to meridian:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NE and East by North and calm.

Barometer steady.

Continued field day, and taking on stores.

United States auxiliary U.S.S. "Saturn" cast off from U.S.S. "Albany" and anchored at 10.50am.

Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Commander Eckhardt and Ensign H.E. Kays left ship as senior member, member and judge advocate respectively, on a Court of Inquiry, convened aboard U.S.S. "Princeton" at 9.30am.

Sent to mail steamer "City of Para" for mail.

Swung to ebb tide.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light breezes from NE and ENE.

Barometer steady.

Took temperature of magazine A-11-M and found it to be 96° [Fahrenheit].

Completed field day, and stowed all stores received in Paymaster's Department.

Received fresh provisions as follows: 60 crates potatoes; 4 crates onions.

4pm to 8pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light and gentle breezes from ENE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Court of Inquiry adjourned on U.S.S. "Princeton" at 5.15pm.

The following merchant steamers under way, standing out: "Newport" at 5.25pm; and "City of Para" at 6.28pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer steady.

Confined in single irons, pending investigation, the following: P.B. Metz, Oiler, and R.B. Bingham, Coxswain.

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16 January 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Sent observer ashore for reading of tide gauge.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from NE and NE by North.

Barometer falling.

Quarters for muster at 9.15am, no absentees.

R.B. Bingham, Coxswain, and P.B. Metz, Oiler, were notified that the Commanding Officer had recommended them for trial by Summary Court Martial and directed to make statements as to their charges.

At 10.30am S.S. "Barracouta" ["Barracute" in log-book] stood in and anchored.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light to gentle breezes from East to NE.

Barometer falling.

C. Leger, Coal Passer, was placed in single irons under sentinel's charge, pending investigation.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light breezes to light airs from South to SSE.

Barometer rising.

Sent swimming party ashore, Midshipman C.C. Thomas, U.S. Navy, in charge.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from NNE.

Barometer steady.

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17 January 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light breezes to light airs from ESE to SW.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from SW to NW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes, variable in character.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, and Ensign H.E. Kays, U.S. Navy, left ship on duty connected with Court of Inquiry on board U.S.S. "Princeton" at 8.55am.

Held quarters for muster at 9.15am, no absentees.

Held divisional instruction.

Court of Inquiry met on board U.S.S. "Princeton" at 9.15am.

General Court Martial met on board U.S.S. "Buffalo" at 10.05am.

Court of Inquiry on U.S.S. "Princeton" adjourned at 10.15am.

Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, and Ensign H.E. Kays, U.S. Navy, returned aboard.

The following punishments were awarded by Commanding Officer: N.C. Bates, Ordinary Seaman, not mustering with anchor watch, 3 extra anchor watches; C.W. Taylor, Electrician Third-class, throwing cotton in urinal, 7.00 to 9.00 watches over urinal; G. Edwards, Mess Attendant Third-class, and R. Kelley, Mess Attendant Third-class, fighting, 7.00pm to 9.00pm watch; V. Favino, Ordinary Seaman, and C.W. Begeman, Ordinary Seaman, slow and lazy at coaling, reduced to 3^rd [conduct] class and 2 hours' extra duty; F. Bindos, Seaman, not manning whaleboat when called away, after having been notified that there would be a trip at 6.10pm, [reduced to] 2^nd [conduct] class and 4 hours' extra duty; A. Wrightson, Quartermaster First-class, changing a message, reduced to 3^rd [conduct] class; F.R. Barron, Seaman, disrespectful and surly to an officer, 3 days' [confinement] on bread and water.

F.R. Barron, Seaman, confined for 3 days, on bread and water, by order of Commanding Officer.

J.S. Mengel, Ordinary Seaman, made prisoner at large awaiting investigation by order of Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

Took magazine temperatures, maximum temperature 94° Fahrenheit.

General Court Martial on board U.S.S. "Buffalo" adjourned at 3.30pm.

Swung to flood tide at 2.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW by South to West.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Approved: [signed] H.A. Field, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

LOG BOOK – JANUARY 18^th 1910 TO SEPTEMBER 18^th 1910

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[Front cover]

LOG BOOK

of the

U.S.S. "Yorktown" 3^rd Rate

Commencing January 18, 1910

Ending September 18, 1910

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[Note:] Examined 15 November 1910, B.F.L.H.

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LOG BOOK

of the

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

Third Rate,

of Six Guns,

Commanded By

H.A. Field, Commander, U.S. Navy,

and Victor Blue, Commander,

Attached to Nicaraguan Expeditionary Squadron (till March 28, 1910),

Commencing January 18, 1909,

at Corinto, Nicaragua,

and ending September 18, 1910,

at sea, latitude 6°16' N, longitude 78°38.5' W.

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List of Officers

Attached to and on board of the U.S.S. "Yorktown", commanded by [Commander] H.A. Field and [Commander] Victor Blue, U.S. Navy, during the period covered by this Log Book, from January 18^th, 1910, to September 18^th, 1910.

Name	Rank	Detached
H.A. Field	Commander	Detached March 10, 1910
E.F. Eckhardt	Lieutenant-Commander
H.E. Kays	Ensign	Detached May 15, 1910
D.P. Morrison	Ensign	Detached April 26, 1910
George Joerns	Midshipman
H.A. Badt	Midshipman	Detached May 14, 1910
C.C. Thomas	Midshipman
E.G. Morsell	Assistant Paymaster	Detached April 18, 1910
R.I. Longabaugh	Assistant Surgeon
S.P. Vaughn	Paymaster's Clerk	Detached April 18, 1910
Victor Blue	Commander	Reported March 10, 1910
C.C. Hartigan	Ensign	Reported May 9, 1910
C.C. Windsor	Midshipman	Reported May 15, 1910
J.E. Meredith	Midshipman	Reported May 16, 1910
P.T.M. Lathrop	Assistant Paymaster	Reported April 14, 1910
F.D. Foley	Paymaster's Clerk	Reported April 17, 1910
M.E. Lando	Passed Assistant Surgeon	Reported May 18, 1910

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] E.F. Eckhardt, Lieutenant-Commander, Navigator.

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List of Officers

Who have died, been detached, or transferred, on board the U.S.S. "Yorktown", commanded by H.A. Field, Commander, and Victor Blue, Commander U.S. Navy, during the period covered by this Log Book, from January 18^th, 1910, to September 18^th, 1910.

Name	Rank	Time of Occurrence, and Particulars
H.A. Field	Commander	March 10, 1910, at Corinto, Nicaragua.
D.P. Morrison	Ensign	April 26, 1910, at Mare Island.
E.G. Morsell	Assistant Paymaster	April 18, 1910, at Mare Island.
S.P. Vaughn	Paymaster's Clerk	April 18, 1910, at Mare Island.
H.A. Badt	Midshipman	May 14, 1910, at Mare Island.
H.E. Keys	Ensign	May 15, 1910, at Mare Island.
R.I. Longabaugh	Assistant Surgeon	May 19, 1910, at Mare Island.

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] E.F. Eckhardt, Lieutenant-Commander, Navigator.

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Complement of Petty Officers, Seamen, Ordinary Seamen, Landsmen, Boys, and Marines on board of the U.S.S. "Yorktown" at first commissioning, October, 1906.

Number Allowed	Rates	Number On Board
	Seaman Branch
1	Chief Master at Arms	1
1	Master at Arms, first class
2	Master at Arms, third class	1
1	Chief Boatswain's Mate	1
2	Boatswain's Mates, first class
2	Boatswain's Mates, second class	3
6	Coxswains	5
1	Chief Gunner's Mate	1
1	Gunner's Mates, first class	1
3	Gunner's Mates, third class	2
1	Chief Quartermaster (Navigating)	1
1	Quartermaster, first class	1
1	Quartermaster, second class	1
1	Quartermaster, third class	2
24	Seamen	26
40	Ordinary Seamen	33
[88]	Total	79 [81 in log-book]

	Artificer Branch
1	Chief Electrician	1
1	Electrician, first class	1
1	Electrician, second class	2
2	Electrician, third class	2
1	Electrician, first class (Wireless)	1
	Electrician, second class (Wireless)	1
1	Electrician, third class (Wireless)
1	Chief Carpenter's Mate
	Carpenter's Mates, first class	1
	Carpenter's Mates, second class	1
1	Shipwrights
1	Shipfitters, first class
1	Shipfitters, second class
1	Plumbers and Fitters	1
1	Sailmaker's Mates	1
1	Painters, second class	1
[14]	Total	13

	Artificer Branch – Engine-Room Force
3	Chief Machinist's Mates	2
3	Machinist's Mates, first class	3
2	Machinist's Mates, second class	2
3	Water Tenders	3
1	Boiler Maker	1
1	Blacksmiths	1
1	Coppersmiths	1
4	Oilers	3
8	Firemen, first class	13
8	Firemen, second class	9
15	Coal Passers	14
[49]	Total	52

	Special Branch
	Chief Yeoman, Commanding Officer	1
1	Chief Yeoman, Equipment Department	1
1	Chief Yeoman, Paymaster's Department
1	Yeoman, first class, Executive Officer
	Yeoman, first class, Paymaster's Department	1
1	Yeoman, first class, Engineer Department	1
	Yeoman, first class, Ship's Store	1
1	Yeoman, second class, Commanding Officer
1	Yeoman, second class, Ship's Store
1	Yeoman, third class, Navigator	1
	Yeoman, third class, Executive Officer	1
1	Hospital Steward	1
1	Hospital Apprentices, first class	1
1	Buglers	1
[10]	Total	10

	Commissary Branch
	Chief Commissary Steward	1
1	Commissary Steward	1
1	Ship's Cooks, second class
1	Ship's Cooks, third class	1
1	Ship's Cooks, fourth class	2
1	Bakers, second class	1
[5]	Total	5

	Messmen Branch
1	Cabin Steward	1
1	Cabin Cook	1
1	Mess Attendant	1
1	Wardroom Steward	1
1	Wardroom Cook	1
5	Mess Attendants	5
1	Mess Attendants (Laundry)	1
[11]	Total	11

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] E.F. Eckhardt, Lieutenant-Commander, Navigator.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown".

Description of Instruments used for Meteorological Observations, their Location, et cetera.

Instrument	Maker	Number	Location	Date of Last Comparison	Compared With	Error
Mercurial Barometer	Gaupp, Hong Kong		Captain's cabin
Aneroid Barometer	France	94	Outside Navigator's office door	October 4, 1909
Thermometer (Dry Bulb)	Henry J. Green, Brooklyn, New York	7062	Poop
Thermometer (Wet and Dry Bulb) (Psychrometer)	Henry J. Green, Brooklyn, New York	6928	Poop

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] E.F. Eckhardt, Lieutenant-Commander, Navigator.

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Armament

Of the U.S.S. "Yorktown".

Main Battery

Guns					Remarks	Ship and Field Mounts			Remarks
Number	Caliber	Length in Calibers	Mark and Modifications	Mark of Breech Mechanism		Number	Type	Mark and Modifications
6	6-inch	30	III	IV	Mark XIX sights	6	B	II-I

Secondary Battery

Guns			Remarks	Ship, Boat and Field Mounts			Remarks
Number	Caliber	Mark and Modifications		Number	Type	Mark and Modifications
4	3-pounder	X		2	Rail
				2	Pedestal type, single mount
4	1-pounder	V		2	Rail
				2	Pedestal type, single mount
				2	Cage, boat, Colt's Automatic
				1-F.C.95

Small Arms

Number	Kind	Caliber	Type	Model	Remarks
102	Rifle	.30	Magazine	Krag-Jørgensen
47? [sic]	Revolver	.38	Direct Action	Colt

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] E.F. Eckhardt, Lieutenant-Commander, Navigator.

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Tables of Deviation of the standard compass Number 24242 on board the U.S.S. "Yorktown".

Date	June 8^th, 1910
Place of Observation	San Francisco Bay
Latitude	37°55' N
Longitude	122°26' W
Chart Variation	17°45' E
Ship's Head by Compass	Deviation
North	0°46' E
North by East
NNE	0°07' W
NE by North
NE	0°27' W
NE by East
ENE	1°04' W
East by North
East	1°45' W
East by South
ESE	1°42' W
SE by East
SE	1°16' W
SE by South
SSE	0°45' W
South by East
South	1°44' W
South by West
SSW	0°30' W
SW by South
SW	0°30' E
SW by West
WSW	1°33' E
West by South
West	2°09' E
West by North
WNW	2°50' E
NW by West
NW	2°38' E
NW by North
NNW	2°27' E
North by West	*

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] E.F. Eckhardt, Lieutenant-Commander, Navigator.

* This deviation table was obtained from swinging in San Francisco Bay.

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18 January 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NE to East.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light airs from North.

Barometer rising.

Commanding Officer left ship at 7.45am, made reconnaissance of Rio Delsoro [sic, possibly Rio Delores] and estuary.

8am to meridian:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NNE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up.

Overhauled batteries during drill period.

A Court of Inquiry met on U.S.S. "Buffalo" at 10.00am.

Sent tide observer ashore.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light breezes and airs from NE, shifting to West.

Barometer falling slowly.

Court of Inquiry adjourned aboard U.S.S. "Buffalo" at 1.10pm.

Swung to flood tide.

Took temperature of magazine A-11-M and found it to be 93° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light Westerly airs.

Barometer falling slowly.

Sent swimming party ashore, Ensign Morrison in charge.

The following reported aboard as members of a Board of Survey: Passed Assistant Surgeon J.M. Minter; Assistant Surgeon D.H. Casto, U.S. Navy; Assistant Surgeon J.A. Biello, U.S. Navy.

The Commanding Officer returned from a surveying reconnaissance up the Rio Desoro [sic, possibly Rio Delores] and estuary.

Nicaraguan steamer "Angela" under way, standing out at 6.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from East by South, shifting to NW.

Barometer rising.

Swung to ebb tide.

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19 January 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NE and calm.

Barometer falling slowly.

Slack water.

4am to 8am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer rising slowly.

Carried out morning orders.

Swung to flood tide.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from East to NE.

Barometer falling.

Quarters for muster at 9.15am, no absentees.

Exercised at emergency drills: fire; collision; and abandon ship.

Commanding Officer at the mast awarded punishments as follows: H.M. Knowles, Seaman, J.F. Ladden, Seaman, abusing another man in the service, [reduced to] 4^th [conduct] class and 6.00pm to 9.00pm watch; J.S. Mengel, Ordinary Seaman, scandalous conduct and attempted sodomy, recommended for General Court Martial; B.C. Dubois, Ordinary Seaman, not mustering with gig's crew, 2 hours' extra duty, not mustering with swimming party, 2 hours' extra duty, and insolence, anchor watch for 1 week, make wherry trips; F.R. Barron, Seaman, resisting a master-at-arms in the performance of his duty, refusing to obey master-at-arms' orders, using profane and abusive language to master-at-arms who was performing his duty, recommended for General Court Martial; J.F. Ladden, Seaman, going to Executive Officer without permission from officer of the deck, running boat for 1 week; G. Edwards, Mess Attendant Third-class, dirty clothes at quarters, 2 hours' extra duty.

J.S. Mengel, Ordinary Seaman, and F.R. Barren, Seaman, were notified that they were recommended for trial by General Court Martial and were placed in single irons under sentinel's charge for safekeeping.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from NE to North.

Barometer falling.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from NE to East.

Barometer rising.

Sent swimming party ashore in charge of Ensign H.E. Kays, U.S. Navy.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Searchlight drill from 8.00pm to 8.30pm, following motions of flagship.

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20 January 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters for muster at 9.15am, no absentees.

Held divisional instruction in ordnance, seamanship and signals.

General Court Martial specifications, prepared by Commander-in-Chief, Nicaraguan Expeditionary Squadron, against P.B. Metz, Oiler, delivered at 10.20am.

F.R. Barron, Seaman, released from confinement by order of Commanding Officer, his term of confinement having expired, and then placed in single irons, awaiting trial by General Court Martial.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from West by South to West.

Barometer falling.

Exercised boat crews at sailing drill.

Lower gudgeon on first cutter broken, G. Wellcome [Welcome in log-book], [Seaman], responsible.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from West to NW.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from ENE to East.

Barometer steady.

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21 January 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from West by North.

Barometer falling, then rising.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from West by North to NE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from North and SSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Held quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Overhauled battery in Second Division and held petty officers school during drill period.

The Commanding Officer, senior member, Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, member, and Ensign H.E. Kays, recorder, left ship at 9.05am for duty on a Board of Inquiry aboard U.S.S. "Princeton", which convened at 9.35am.

A General Court Martial, Commander James H. Oliver [John H. Oliver in log-book], U.S. Navy, senior member, met aboard this ship at 10.00am for the trial of P.B. Metz, Oiler.

Three civilian witnesses in the case of P.B. Metz, Oiler, came aboard.

By order of Commanding Officer P.B. Metz, Oiler, was released from confinement and brought before the Court.

R.B. Bingham, Coxswain, by order of Commanding Officer was released from confinement, and charge and specification of charge for his trial by General Court Martial was delivered to him.

By Order of Commanding Officer reconfined R.B. Bingham, Coxswain, in single irons awaiting trial by General Court Martial.

Court of Inquiry adjourned on U.S.S. "Princeton" at 11.15am.

General Court Martial adjourned at 11.50am, to meet at 2.00pm.

Civilian witnesses returned ashore.

By order of Commanding Officer P.B. Metz, Oiler, was reconfined in single irons during recess of General Court Martial.

Rigged out first cutter.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments: R.E. Montgomery, Seaman, interfering with sentry on duty, warned; A. Mulvaney, Seaman, out of uniform on quarter deck, 3 hours' extra duty; U.E. Mikko, Seaman, being naked on quarter deck, 6 hours' extra duty; [F.] Bindos, Ordinary Seaman, R.P. Maas [Moos in log-book], Electrician Third-class, E. King, Coal Passer, R.O. Meader, Ordinary Seaman, [V.] Favino, Ordinary Seaman, not airing bedding properly, 2 hours' extra duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light Westerly airs.

Barometer falling slowly.

Piped down aired bedding.

Took temperature of magazine A-11-M and found it to be 93° [Fahrenheit].

Sent first cutter, [J.] Jansen, Chief Boatswain's Mate, in charge, after sand.

Exercised second cutter and gig under sails.

Two civilians, witnesses in General Court Martial case, came aboard.

A General Court Martial, Commander J.H. Oliver, U.S. Navy, senior member, met at 2.30pm.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement R.B. Bingham, Coxswain, witness, and P.B. Metz, Oiler, accused, for trial by General Court Martial.

By order of Commanding Officer exercised prisoners and reconfined them.

Swung to flood tide.

4pm to 8pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from SSW and South.

Barometer rising slowly.

Sent civilian witnesses ashore.

Sand party returned.

Sent swimming party, 43 men, Midshipman C.C. Thomas, U.S. Navy, in charge, ashore in sailing launch and whaleboat.

General Court Martial adjourned at 4.25pm, to meet at 10.00am the following day.

By order of Commanding Officer reconfined R.B. Bingham, Coxswain, and P.B. Metz, Oiler, in single irons, awaiting action of General Court Martial.

Swimming party returned.

Broke in whaleboat: one awning stanchion.

Slack water.

8pm to midnight:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Swung to ebb tide.

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22 January 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer falling slowly.

Ebb tide.

4am to 8am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NW and North.

Barometer rising slowly.

Commenced field day.

Carried out morning orders.

Slack water and commenced swinging to flood tide.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from SE to NW by West.

Barometer steady.

Field day, prepared for Captain's inspection.

The General Court Martial, of which Captain J.H. Oliver, U.S. Navy, is senior member, met at 10.00am, and adjourned at 12.10pm until Monday morning, continuing the case of P.B. Metz, Oiler.

Commanding Officer at mast awarded punishments as follows: A. Mulvaney, Seaman, standing on thwarts in cutter while sailing, after boat's crew was warned not to, 4 hours' extra duty; J.M. Wiemann, Ordinary Seaman, not reporting boat time, after being warned, 2 hours' extra duty; N.C. Bates, Ordinary Seaman, refusing to obey the orders of a petty officer, 2 days' [confinement on] bread and water, and insolence, 3 days' bread and water.

Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew at quarters at 10.30am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from East to gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, held Deck Court in the case of S. Weisberger, Seaman, sentence published as follows: asleep on watch while on duty as cabin orderly, to lose pay amounting to ($17.60) seventeen dollars and sixty cents.

S.S. "San Jose" stood in and anchored at 2.15pm.

Sent swimming party ashore, Midshipman G. Joerns, U.S. Navy, in charge.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

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23 January 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from SW and SSE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer steady.

S.S. "San Jose" got under way at 6.51am and went alongside dock.

S.S. "Setos" stood in and anchored.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from NNW to South by West.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters for muster.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Steamer "Setos" under way at 1.00pm [11.00 in log-book], anchored at 1.20pm [11.20 in log-book].

Swung to ebb-tide at 2.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from SW to East.

Barometer rising.

Steamer "San Jose" under way at 5.30pm, standing out.

German steamer "Setos" under way at 6.00pm, and went alongside of dock at 6.10pm.

Swung to flood tide at 7.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly [cloudy to clear].

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

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24 January 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy to clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NE and West.

Barometer steady.

A General Court Martial, Commander James H. Oliver [John H. Oliver in log-book], U.S. Navy, senior member, met at 9.00am.

P.B. Metz, Oiler, was released from confinement by order of Commanding Officer and brought before the Court.

By order of Commanding Officer F.R. Barron, Seaman, was released from confinement, for medical treatment, and reconfined.

By order of Commanding Officer released prisoners from confinement, for exercise and baths, and reconfined them.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Instructed divisions as follows during drill period: 1^st Division signals; 2^nd Division splicing; 3^rd Division sails.

Sent off guard boat.

Ensign D.P. Morrison, U.S. Navy, left ship as a member of a Board of Survey on board U.S.S. "Albany".

By order of Commanding Officer reconfined P.B. Metz, Oiler, and released from confinement and brought before the General Court Martial R.B. Bingham, Coxswain.

General Court Martial at 11.30am took a recess till 2.00pm.

By order of Commanding Officer reconfined R.B. Bingham, Coxswain.

Swung to flood tide.

Ensign Morrison returned aboard, duty completed.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light breezes from West and SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Took temperature of magazine A-11-M and found it to be 96° [Fahrenheit].

Nicaraguan steamer "Angela" stood in and anchored at 1.35pm.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement P.B. Metz, Oiler, that he might sign a waiver in General Court Martial for the Judge Advocate, and then reconfined him.

General Court Martial met at 2.00pm.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement R.B. Bingham, Coxswain, and brought him before the General Court Martial.

By order of Commanding Officer released prisoners from confinement, for purpose of exercise, at 2.00pm, and reconfined them at 3.00pm.

General Court Martial adjourned at 3.20pm.

By order of Commanding Officer reconfined R.B. Bingham, Coxswain.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement and read and delivered to F.R. Barron, Seaman, and J.S. Mengel, Ordinary Seaman, charges and specifications of charges, and then reconfined them.

German steamer "Setos" cast off from dock and stood out at 2.39pm.

Sent guard boat to flagship.

Slack water and commenced swinging to ebb tide.

4pm to 8pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from SW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Sent swimming party ashore, 52 men, Ensign H.E. Kays in charge, in sailing launch and first cutter.

The following reported aboard as members of a Board of Survey: Passed Assistant Surgeon J.M. Minter [Mintor in log-book], U.S. Navy; Assistant Surgeon D.H. Casto, U.S. Navy; and Assistant Surgeon J.A. Biello [Bielo in log-book], U.S. Navy.

Held evening quarters and served out clean hammocks.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement, for medical treatment, F.R. Barron, Seaman, and reconfined him.

Received visiting party, two men, from U.S.S. "Buffalo".

Sent guard boat to flagship.

Swung to ebb tide.

8pm to midnight:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Slack water and commenced swinging to flood tide.

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25 January 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light Northerly airs and calm.

Barometer steady.

Flood tide and slack water.

4am to 8am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Ensigns Kays and Morrison left ship to commence their annual physical test.

Carried out morning orders.

Swung to ebb tide.

8am to meridian:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

General Court Martial, Commander J.H. Oliver, U.S. Navy, senior member, met at 9.00am, and adjourned at 9.50am, to meet at 9.00am the following day.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement and brought before General Court Martial R.B. Bingham, Coxswain, and reconfined him.

Midshipman Joerns left ship as a member of a Board of Survey on U.S.S. "Albany".

Sent tide observer ashore.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "Peru" stood in and moored to dock at 9.40am.

By order of Commanding Officer released prisoners from confinement for bathing, and reconfined them.

Received from U.S.S. "Albany": 9 sacks of mail.

Nicaraguan steamer "Angela" under way and moored to Naval Dock at 10.30am.

Slack water and commenced swinging to flood tide.

Surveying party, Midshipman Badt in charge, in second cutter left ship at 8.15am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light Easterly and Southerly airs.

Barometer falling slowly.

Took temperature of magazine A-11-M and found it to be 94° [Fahrenheit].

Transferred to Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "Peru", with their bags, hammocks and transportation, the following men, for passage to San Francisco, California: G.C. Quigley, Second-class Fireman; and O.L. Lattimer, Second-class Fireman, in charge.

Lost in wherry, by W. Rosenthal, Ordinary Seaman: 1 swivel rowlock, not fitted with lanyard.

Sent mail, 1 sealed bag, aboard mail steamer "Peru" at 3.30pm.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement, for purpose of exercise, the prisoners at 2.15pm, and reconfined them at 3.15pm.

Slack water.

4pm to 8pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from SW, shifting to NNE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Sent away swimming party, 43 men, in sailing launch and first cutter, Midshipman Joerns in charge.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement the following men, for conference with the Judge Advocate of General Court Martial, and later reconfined them: R.B. Bingham, Coxswain; J.S. Mengel, Ordinary Seaman; and F.R. Barron, Seaman.

Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "Peru" stood out at 5.10pm.

Held evening quarters and turned in clean hammocks, no absentees.

Received visiting party, 2 men, from U.S.S. "Vicksburg".

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement, for medical treatment, and reconfined F.R. Barron, Seaman.

Surveying party returned.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide.

Lost in second cutter from boat box: 1 hatchet, by F.V. Kelley, Seaman.

Lost by surveying party: 1 mess cup.

8pm to midnight:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Calm and light airs from SE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Swung to ebb tide and slack water.

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26 January 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Flood tide and slack water.

4am to 8am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Calm and light airs from SE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Ensigns Kays and Morrison left ship to continue their physical test.

Surveying party in second cutter, Midshipman Badt in charge, left ship at 6.45am.

Sent tide observer ashore at 7.30am.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NE, shifting to SE and SW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

A General Court Martial, Commander J.H. Oliver, U.S. Navy, president, met at 9.00am.

Nicaraguan steamer "Angela" under way, standing out at 9.00am.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement and placed at disposal of General Court Martial the following: J.S. Mengel, Ordinary Seaman; F.R. Barron, Seaman.

General Court Martial adjourned at 10.35am, to meet at 9.00am the following day.

By order of Commanding Officer reconfined J.S. Mengel, Ordinary Seaman, and F.R. Barron, Seaman.

Held mast and the Commanding Officer awarded punishments as follows: R.W. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, R.E.B. Larson, Seaman, R.O. Meader, Seaman, and G.B. Gibson, Seaman, not laying aft to hoist wherry when word was passed, 2 hours' extra duty; H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman, using vile language, [reduced to] 4^th [conduct] class and 8 hours' extra duty; J.J. Jordan, Seaman, shirking, [reduced to] 3^rd [conduct] class and 8 hours' extra duty.

Slack water and swung to flood tide.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light and gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement, for medical treatment, and reconfined F.R. Barron, Seaman.

Took temperature of magazine A-11-M and found it to be 94° [Fahrenheit].

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement, for purpose of exercise, the prisoners, and reconfined them.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement R.B. Bingham, Coxswain, General Court Martial prisoner, at 3.05pm, and reconfined him at 3.15pm.

Flood tide.

4pm to 8pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Sent swimming party ashore in sailing launch and first cutter, 43 men, Midshipman Joerns in charge.

Slack water and commenced swinging to ebb tide.

Surveying party returned.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement, for medical treatment, and reconfined F.R. Barron, Seaman.

8pm to midnight:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Slack water at 10.30pm, and commenced swinging to flood tide.

Exercised both searchlights, 8.00pm to 8.30pm, following movements of flagship.

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27 January 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from NE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Swung to flood tide.

4am to 8am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Surveying party in second cutter, Midshipman Badt in charge, left ship at 6.45am.

Ensigns Kays and Morrison left ship to complete their physical test.

Carried out morning orders.

Slack water at 4.45am and commenced swinging to ebb tide.

8am to meridian:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from NE, shifting to SW.

Barometer steady.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement, for medical treatment and to sign a waiver in a General Court Martial, F.R. Barron, Seaman, and reconfined him.

Sent tide observer ashore.

A General Court Martial, Commander J.H. Oliver, U.S. Navy, president, met at 9.00am.

Sent away guard boat.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement J.S. Mengel, Ordinary Seaman, for trial by General Court Martial.

At 10.30am General Court Martial adjourned to await action of convening authority.

By order of Commanding Officer reconfined J.S. Mengel, Ordinary Seaman.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement P.B. Metz, Oiler, for conference with the Judge Advocate, and reconfined him.

By order of Commanding Officer released prisoners from confinement, for purpose of bathing, and reconfined them.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded punishments as follows: J.J. Cain, Seaman, J.M. Wiemann, Ordinary Seaman, and R.W. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, not answering side boy call, 2 hours' extra duty.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement N.C. Bates, Ordinary Seaman, and restored him to duty, his term of confinement having expired.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from SSW and WSW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Took temperature of magazine A-11-M and found it to be 92° [Fahrenheit].

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement, for medical treatment, and reconfined F.R. Barron, Seaman.

Ensigns Kays and Morrison reported completion of their physical test, times: Ensign Kays 15 hours 50 minutes; Ensign Morrison 16 hours.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement the prisoners, for exercise, for 1 hour, and reconfined them.

4pm to 8pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Sent swimming party, 43 men, ashore in sailing launch and whaleboat, Midshipman Joerns in charge.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement, for medical treatment, and reconfined F.R. Barron, Seaman.

Received visiting party, 2 men, from U.S.S. "Vicksburg".

8pm to midnight:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer steady.

Sent observer ashore for reading of tide gauge at shore water.

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28 January 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from East and NE.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Surveying party in second cutter left ship at 6.45am, Midshipman Badt in charge.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from NE to West.

Barometer rising.

Sent man to tide gauge at 8.15am.

Ensign H.E. Kays left ship at 8.00am, with a surveying party, in the first cutter.

Quarters for muster at 9.13am.

The Captain placed Midshipman G. Joerns under suspension for five days, for improper performance of duty while officer of the deck.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

[Maximum] magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit].

Tested [magazine] flood cocks.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW to NNE.

Barometer rising.

Sent swimming party of 47 men [ashore], Ensign D.P. Morrison, U.S. Navy, in charge.

Surveying parties and tide gauge observer returned.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

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29 January 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Started field day.

Midshipmen H.A. Badt and C.C. Thomas left ship with surveying party in second cutter.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light breezes from NE to East.

Barometer falling.

Quarters for muster at 10.30am.

Captain inspected ship and crew, uniform for inspection dress white.

General Court Martial, of which Captain J.H. Oliver is senior member, met at 8.57am, and adjourned at 9.35am to await orders of convening authority.

Commanding Officer at mast awarded punishments as follows: H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman, abusing a shipmate, 4 hours' sentry watch; J.C. Wonderly, Ordinary Seaman, W.G. Judd, Coal Passer, and H.R. McCarney, Coal Passer, not airing bedding properly, 2 hours' extra duty; F.R. Kerlin, Seaman, sending an impertinent message to the officer of the deck, [reduced to] 3^rd [conduct] class and 2 hours' extra duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit].

Made fortnightly inspection of smokeless powder samples.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer rising.

Sent swimming party ashore, 51 men, Midshipman Badt in charge.

Relieved man at tide gauge at high water.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from SW to NE.

Barometer steady.

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30 January 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

German steamer "Itauri" stood in and anchored.

Hoisted guard flag at 8.00am.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer steady.

U.S.S. "Princeton" under way at 8.20am, standing out.

German steamer "Itauri" went alongside dock at 8.25am.

Held quarters for muster at 9.15am, no absentees.

R.B. Bingham, Coxswain, U.S. Navy, having been tried by General Court Martial, and found not guilty, was released from confinement and restored to duty by order of Commander, Nicaraguan Expeditionary Squadron.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling rapidly.

Took magazine temperatures, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit.

Released prisoners for exercise on forecastle from 2.00pm to 3.00pm by order of Commanding Officer.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from West by North to North.

Barometer rising.

Sent swimming party of 46 men, Ensign H.E. Kays in charge, ashore at 4.00pm.

Swimming party returned at 5.05pm.

Camping party returned.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from North to NE.

Barometer steady.

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31 January 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from East to NNE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from NNE.

Barometer steady.

Quarters for muster at 9.15am, followed [by] divisional instruction.

The findings and sentences of the General Courts Martial as shown on attached lists [below] [wer]e read to P.B. Metz, Oiler, J.S. Mengel, Ordinary Seaman, and F.R. Barron, Seaman, at the mast by the [Ex]ecutive Officer, after which they were reconfined.

Commanding Officer at mast awarded the [fol]lowing punishments: W.S. Beauchamp, Ordinary Seaman, not reporting boat time, 2 hours' extra duty; C.W. [Be]geman, Ordinary Seaman, and W. Rosenthal, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty; P.F. Smith, [Ordinary Seaman], late hammock, 2 hours' extra duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

S.S. "Newport" stood in and [an]chored at 2.30pm.

Board of Medical Survey, Passed Assistant Surgeon Neilson, U.S. Navy, senior member, [ca]me aboard.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 94° [Fahrenheit].

The monthly half-hour litmus test [of] number 446 3-pounder [di]scolored in 7 minutes.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW to NE.

Barometer rising.

Received from S.S. "Newport": [obscured] sacks of mail.

Sent swimming party of 51 men [ashore], Midshipman C.C. Thomas in charge.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Approved: [signed] H.A. Field, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Corinto, Nicaragua, January 31, 1910.

The following General Courts Martial were published this day.

J.S. Mengel, Ordinary Seaman.

Scandalous conduct tending to the destruction of good morals.

Sentence: to be confined in such place as the convening authority may designate for a period of two (2) years; then to be dishonorably discharged from the United States Navy; to perform hard labor during said confinement and, after his accrued pay shall have discharged his indebtedness to the United States at the date of the approval of this sentence, to forfeit all pay that may become due him, except the sum of three dollars ($3.00) per month during said confinement, for necessary prison expenses, and a further sum of twenty dollars ($20.00) to be paid him when discharged from the service pursuant to this sentence.

This sentence has been approved to take effect from January 29, 1910.

The naval prison at the Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, is designated as the place of confinement.

Respectfully,

(Signed) W.W. Kimball, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, Retired, Commander, Nicaraguan Expeditionary Squadron.

F.R. Barron, Seaman.

Resisting arrest, assaulting and striking another person in the navy, and willfully disobeying the lawful order of a petty officer.

Sentence: to be confined in such place as th[e] convening authority may designate for a period of two (2) years; the[n] to be dishonorably discharged from the United States Navy; to perform hard labor during said confinement and, after his accrued pay shall have discharged his indebtedness to the United Sates at the date of this sentence, to forfeit all pay that may become due him, except the sum of three dollars ($3.00) per month during said confinement, for necessary prison expenses, and a further sum of twenty dollars ($20.00) to be paid him when discharged from the service pursuant to this sentence.

This sentence has been approved to take effect from January 28, 1910.

The naval prison at the Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, is designated as the place of confinement.

Respectfully,

(Signed) W.W. Kimball, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, Retired, Commander, Nicaraguan Expeditionary Squadron.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", Corinto, Nicaragua, January 31, 1910.

The following General Court Martial was published this day.

P.B. Metz, Oiler.

Assault with intent to commit rape, in violation of the eighth article of the Articles for the Government of the United States Navy, and of the charge and specification of charge of scandalous conduct tending to the destruction of good morals.

Was sentenced to the following punishment: to be reduced to the rating of Coal Passer, then to be confined in such place as the convening authority may designate for a period of three (3) years; then to be dishonorably discharged from the United States Navy; to perform hard labor during said confinement and, after his accrued pay shall have discharged his indebtedness to the United Sates at the date of approval of this sentence, to forfeit all pay that may become due him, except a sum of three dollars ($3.00) per month during said confinement, for necessary prison expenses, and a further sum of twenty dollars ($20.00) to be paid him when discharged from the service pursuant to this sentence.

This sentence has been approved to take effect from January 29, 1910.

The naval prison at the Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, is designated as the place of confinement.

Respectfully,

(Signed) W.W. Kimball, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, Retired, Commander, Nicaraguan Expeditionary Squadron.

LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1910

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1 February 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

S.S. "Barracouta" stood in and anchored at 6.50am.

Nicaraguan gunboat "Angela" stood in and anchored at 7.20am.

Hoisted guard flag at 8.00am.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light variable airs.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.15am, no absentees.

Held divisional instruction in ordnance.

L.E. Bostwick, Chief Yeoman, reported expiration of his enlistment.

Released prisoners for exercise.

A. Leger, Coal Passer, released from single irons and made a prisoner under sentry's charge, awaiting action by order of Commanding Officer.

Prisoners reconfined.

Nicaraguan gunboat "Angela" moored to Navy Yard dock at 10.00am, and got under way and anchored in stream at 10.22am.

Assistant Paymaster E.G. Morsell, U.S. Navy, and Assistant Surgeon R.I. Longabaugh, U.S. Navy, reported to Medical Examining Board, preparatory to annual physical test.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Took magazine temperatures, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit.

Steamer "Itauri" unmoored from dock at 12.03pm and anchored in stream.

Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "Newport" went alongside of dock at 12.28pm.

W. Mehrwald, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, left ship, with bag, hammock, orders and transportation to Mare Island, for medical treatment, via Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "Newport".

Swung to flood tide at 1.00pm.

German steamer "Itauri" stood out of harbor at 1.20pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from SW to East.

Barometer rising.

Steamer "Barracouta" ["Baracouta" in log-book] stood out.

Sent swimming party of 46 men, Ensign D.P. Morrison, U.S. Navy, in charge, ashore at 4.00pm, returned at 5.10pm.

Started swinging to ebb tide at 7.25pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

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2 February 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NNE.

Barometer steady.

Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "Newport" stood out at 4.10pm.

Assistant Paymaster E.G. Morsell, U.S. Navy, and Assistant Surgeon R.I. Longabaugh left ship at 5.15am to take annual physical test.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs to gentle breezes from SW to South.

Barometer falling.

Quarters for muster at 9.15am, followed by gunnery drills.

S.S. "Pennsylvania" stood in and ran aground at 10.59am.

The Captain released from suspension Midshipman George Joerns, the period having expired.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW to West.

Barometer falling.

Charge and specifications of charge for trial by General Court Martial preferred by Rear Admiral W.W. Kimball, U.S. Navy, Retired, were read and delivered to A. Leger, Coal Passer, after which he was placed under sentinel's charge, pursuant to order contained in the letter of transmission.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 94° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Sent swimming party of 48 men ashore, Midshipman H.A. Badt, U.S. Navy, in charge.

S.S. "Pennsylvania" cleared the shoal at 5.40pm, and anchored in the harbor at 6.15pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

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3 February 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

S.S. "Erna" stood in and anchored at 7.10am.

S.S. "Pennsylvania" moored to dock at 7.15am.

Hoisted guard flag at 8.00am.

8am to meridian:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Sent guard boat, Midshipman C.C. Thomas in charge, on boarding visit to German steamer "Erna".

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Sent mail aboard Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "Pennsylvania", which cast off from dock and stood out at noon.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement prisoners, for purpose of baths, and reconfined them.

U.S.S. "Buffalo" shifted anchorage at 9.40am.

Exercised divisions in preparation for target practice during drill period.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement, for conference with Judge Advocate, A. Leger, Coal Passer, and reconfined him.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement, for medical treatment, and reconfined F.R. Barron, Seaman.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light and gentle breezes from SW and South, shifting to WNW.

Barometer falling slowly.

German steamer "Erna" moored to dock at 12.55pm.

Took temperature of magazine A-11-M and found it to be 94° [Fahrenheit].

Tested magazine flood cocks and found them in working order.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement, for exercise, and reconfined prisoners.

4pm to 8pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Calm and light airs from West and West by South.

Barometer rising slowly.

Sent swimming party, 55 men, in first and second cutters, Ensign H.E. Kays in charge, ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from West and calm.

Barometer rising slowly.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement, for consultation with counsel, and reconfined A. Leger, Coal Passer.

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4 February 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Calm and light airs from NNE.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light airs from NE to SW.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Held quarters for muster at 9.15am, no absentees.

Held drill in preparation for target practice.

A. Leger, Coal Passer, was released for trial by General Court Martial.

General Court Martial, of which Commander J.H. Oliver, U.S. Navy, is president, met at 9.55am for the trial of A. Leger, Coal Passer.

Nicaraguan steamer "Angela" under way at 8.17am, and went alongside Navy Yard dock.

Lifted safety valve on boiler B at 8.30am, pressure required 140 pounds.

Nicaraguan gunboat "Angela" cast off from Navy Yard dock and stood out at 9.15am.

A. Leger, Coal Passer, made prisoner under sentry's charge, awaiting action of General Court Martial.

General Court Martial, of which Commander J.H. Oliver, U.S. Navy, is president, adjourned to await action of convening authority at 10.46am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Took magazine temperatures, maximum temperature 94° Fahrenheit.

Sent swimming party of 49 men ashore at 3.58pm, Midshipman G. Joerns in charge.

Began swinging to ebb tide at 2.30pm.

German steamer "Erna" cast off from dock at 2.53pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light airs from South by West.

Barometer rising.

German steamer "Erna" anchored at 4.30pm.

Delivered General Court Martial charges and specifications preferred by Commander, Nicaraguan Expeditionary Squadron, against the following named men: J.M. Tennesson [W.F. Tennesson in log-book], Machinist's Mate First-class, W.T. Catterton, First-class Fireman, W. Rosenthal, Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy, at 4.20pm; and W.F. Fulkerson, Seaman, at 5.15pm.

The above named men were made prisoners under sentry's charge, awaiting trial by General Court Martial, by order of Commanding Officer.

Swimming party returned at 5.05pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light variable airs.

Barometer rising, then falling.

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5 February 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE to East.

Barometer rising.

Steamer "Barracouta" under way at 6.05am, moored to dock at 6.30am.

U.S.S. "Princeton" stood in at 7.18am, and anchored at 7.21am.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from East to North.

Barometer falling.

Field day.

Quarters at 10.30am.

Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew.

Commanding Officer held mast at 11.30am, awarded punishments as follows: I. Hoshi, Wardroom Cook, hammock clews in potato locker, 2 hours' extra duty; W.T. Courtney, Seaman, swimming trunks in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty; J.C. Wonderly, going with swimming party without bathing trunks, 2 hours' extra duty; W. Stephanski, Ordinary Seaman, not airing bedding, 2 hours' extra duty; E.A. Coles, Plumber and Fitter, hanging bucket in unauthorized place, 2 hours' extra duty; C.A. Bryant, Seaman, W. Stephanski, Ordinary Seaman, S.W. Broughton, Machinist's Mate First-class, R.W. Oversby, Electrician Second-class, R.E. Allemang, Coxswain, F.R. Kerlin, Seaman, D.E. Storer, Ordinary Seaman, S. Weisberger, Seaman, and E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

General Court Martial, of which Commander J.H. Oliver is president, met at 9.00am, and adjourned until Monday morning at 9.15am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NE to SW.

Barometer falling.

German steamer "Erna" got under way and stood out at 3.15pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

S.S. "Barracouta" left dock and anchored in stream at 5.10pm.

Fires started under [in in log-book] boiler C at 1.00pm, steam formed at 4.30pm, connected up at 6.00pm.

Boiler B disconnected at 6.45pm.

Swimming party of 43 men sent ashore, Midshipman C.C. Thomas in charge.

8pm to midnight:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from East.

Barometer rising.

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6 February 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, pleasant.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cool, pleasant.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Two picnic parties, 35 men, in first and second cutters, Ensign Morrison in charge, left ship at 4.45am.

Commanding Officer left ship at 7.00am on a surveying reconnaissance in steamer, wherry in tow.

Carried out morning orders.

Merchant steamer "Barracouta" under way and moored to wharf at 7.05am.

Sent tide observer ashore.

8am to meridian:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs and light and gentle breezes from NE and SSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Held morning quarters for muster.

Nicaraguan steamer "Angela" ["Angella" in log-book] stood in and anchored at 8.00am.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement, for consultation with counsel, W.F. Fulkerson, Ordinary Seaman, and W. Rosenthal, Ordinary Seaman, and for conference with the Judge Advocate, J.M. Tennesson, Machinist's Mate First-class, and W.T. Catterton, Oiler, and reconfined them.

Commanding Officer repaired on board flagship in obedience to signal.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement, for medical treatment, F.R. Barron, Seaman, and W. Rosenthal, Ordinary Seaman, and for purpose of baths the prisoners, and reconfined them.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from SW by West and WNW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Commanding Officer returned from surveying reconnaissance.

Took temperature of magazine A-11-M and found it to be 98° [Fahrenheit].

Received visiting parties, two men each, from U.S.S. "Buffalo" and U.S.S. "Vicksburg".

Sent visiting party, two men, to U.S.S. "Vicksburg".

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement, for purpose of exercise, the prisoners, and reconfined them.

Merchant steamer "Barracouta" shoved off from wharf and anchored.

Nicaraguan steamer "Angela" ["Angella" in log-book] moored to dock at 1.20pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from SW and calm.

Barometer rising slowly.

Sent away swimming party, 43 men, Midshipman Badt in charge, [in] sailing launch.

Picnic parties returned.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement, for medical treatment, and reconfined F.R. Barron, Seaman, and W.F. Fulkerson, Ordinary Seaman.

8pm to midnight:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

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7 February 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from North by East and NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

4am to 8am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NE and Calm.

Barometer rising slowly.

U.S.S. "Princeton" under way and moored to United States auxiliary U.S.S. "Saturn" at 6.20am.

Merchant steamer "Ammon" ["Annon" in log-book] stood in and anchored at 7.15am.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from NE to East.

Barometer rising, then falling.

W. Rosenthal, Ordinary Seaman, and W.F. Fulkerson, Seaman, released from confinement, for trial by General Court Martial, by order of Commanding Officer.

General Court Martial, of which Commander J.H. Oliver is president, met at 9.00am for trial of W. Rosenthal, Ordinary Seaman, and W.F. Fulkerson, Seaman.

Held quarters for muster at 9.15am, no absentees.

Held drill in preparation for target practice.

General Court Martial adjourned at 10.20am, to meet at 9.00am February 8.

W. Rosenthal, Ordinary Seaman, and W.F. Fulkerson, Seaman, placed under sentry's charge to await action of General Court Martial by order of Commanding Officer.

The following punishments were awarded by Commanding Officer: J.R. Vail, Second-class Fireman, carelessness in performance of duty, Summary Court Martial; S.A. Ryberg, Ordinary Seaman, carelessness on watch, 4 hours' extra duty and [reduced to] 2^nd [conduct] class; W.S. Beauchamp, Ordinary Seaman, not hoisting boat, 4 hours' extra duty; J.C. Wonderly, Ordinary Seaman, not manning whaleboat when called away, 4 hours' extra duty; F. Bindos, Seaman, not carrying out an order received from the officer of the deck, 4 hours' extra duty; H.W. Hartdegen, Ordinary Seaman, neglecting to clean ports properly after word had been passed, 2 hours' extra duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from East to SW.

Barometer falling.

Took magazine temperatures, maximum temperature 96° Fahrenheit.

Tide changed to ebb at 12.20pm.

German steamer "Ammon" got under way and stood out at 1.30pm.

Released prisoners for exercise at 2.30pm, and reconfined them at 3.20pm, by order of Commanding Officer.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Sent swimming party of 44 men ashore at 4.00pm, Ensign D.P. Morrison, U.S. Navy, in charge, returned at 5.00pm.

The following General Court Martial was published: Albert Leger, Coal Passer, conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline, sentence: to be confined in such place as the convening authority may designate for a period of two (2) months, and to lose pay amounting to seventy dollars ($70.00).

Sentence approved to take effect from February 5, 1910, and U.S.S. "Yorktown" is designated as the place of confinement.

(Signed) W.W. Kimball, U.S. Navy, Retired, Commander, Nicaraguan Expeditionary Squadron.

A. Leger, Coal Passer, placed under sentry's charge, by order of Commanding Officer.

Steamer "Barracouta" cast off from dock at 5.10pm and anchored

U.S.S. "Princeton" cast off from U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Saturn" at 5.48pm, anchoring at 6.05pm.

Ship started swinging to flood tide at 7.50pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

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8 February 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from East to NE by North.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NE by North.

Barometer rising.

Steamer "Barracouta" went alongside of dock at 5.00am.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Quarters for muster at 9.15am.

Conducted drills in preparation for target practice.

General Court Martial, of which Commander J.H. Oliver, U.S. Navy, is president, met at 9.00am, and at 11.25am adjourned to await action of the convening authority.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NE to SW.

Barometer falling.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 98° [Fahrenheit].

S.S. "Barracouta" got under way and stood out at 12.02pm.

Gunboat "Momotombo" got under way and stood out at 2.40pm, stood in and anchored at 3.55pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NW to NE.

Barometer falling.

Sent [away] swimming party of 43 men, Midshipman G. Joerns, U.S. Navy, in charge.

[At] 6.45pm S.S. "Acapulco" stood in and anchored.

This vessel sent a boarding officer aboard the "Acapulco".

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

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9 February 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Vessels moving in harbor as follows: [at] 6.28am U.S.S. "Vicksburg" moored to U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Saturn"; 6.25am S.S. "Acapulco" moored to dock; 7.35am gunboat "Angela" moored alongside Navy Yard dock.

8am to meridian:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NE, shifting to South by West.

Barometer rising slowly.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Exercised divisions in preparation for target practice, training of pointers.

Nicaraguan steamer "Angela" ["Angella" in log-book] under way, standing out at 8.30am.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement, for purpose of signing a waiver in General Court Martial, and reconfined: W. Rosenthal, Ordinary Seaman; W.F. Fulkerson, Seaman; J.M. Tennesson, Machinist's Mate First-class; and W.T. Catterton, First-class Fireman.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement, for medical treatment, and reconfined F.T. Barron, Seaman.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement, for baths, and reconfined prisoners.

The following left ship as members of Boards of Survey on U.S.S. "Vicksburg" and U.S.S. "Buffalo": Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt; Ensign D.P. Morrison; and Midshipman Thomas.

Sent second cutter to Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "Acapulco" for Engineer's, and Construction and Repair [Departments] stores and Equipment (Navigation) [Department], 107 packages.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from SSW and SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

U.S.S. "Vicksburg" shoved off from United States auxiliary U.S.S. "Saturn" and anchored at 1.24pm.

Sent mail, 1 sealed bag, aboard Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "Acapulco".

Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "Acapulco" left dock and stood out at 1.55pm.

Sent working party, 10 men, in second cutter, O. Odjard, Chief Yeoman, in charge, to U.S.S. "Vicksburg" for Construction and Repair, and Equipment [Departments] stores, 8 packages in all.

U.S.S. "Vicksburg" shifted berth and anchored at 2.50pm.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement, for exercise, and reconfined the prisoners.

A Summary Court Martial, Assistant Surgeon R.I. Longabaugh senior member, met at 1.25pm, and at 3.24pm adjourned to await the action of the convening authority.

Took temperature of magazine A-11-M and found it to be 96° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from SW, shifting to NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Transferred to U.S.S. "Vicksburg", with their bags, hammocks and transfer papers, the following General Court Martial prisoners, for transfer to the naval prison, Mare Island, California; P.B. Metz, Coal Passer; J.S. Mengel, Ordinary Seaman; and F.R. Barron, Seaman.

Transferred to U.S.S. "Vicksburg", with their bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, the following: A. Wrightson, Quartermaster First-class; J.F. Ladden, Seaman; C.A. Mitchell, Carpenter's Mate Second-class; S. Weisberger, Seaman; P.M. Warm, Ordinary Seaman; R.E.B. Larson, Seaman; A. Erickson, Quartermaster Third-class; G.P. Poe, Yeoman First-class; and O.D. Wieglow, Hospital Apprentice First-class.

Sent away swimming party, 44 men, in first and second cutters, Ensign Kays in charge.

U.S.S. "Vicksburg" under way standing out at 6.10pm.

Sent visiting party, 4 men, to U.S.S. "Princeton".

8pm to midnight:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from East.

Barometer rising slowly.

Exercised both searchlights from 8.00pm to 8.30pm, following motions of flagship.

Visiting party returned.

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10 February 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from ENE and North by East.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "San Jose" stood in and anchored at 6.10am.

Carried out morning orders.

Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "San Jose" moored to dock at 7.00am.

Sent for mail.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to gentle breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters for muster, no absentees.

Held drill in preparation for target practice.

Sighted starboard anchor, found to be clear, and veered to 30 fathoms

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from West by South.

Barometer falling.

Took magazine temperatures, maximum temperature 98° Fahrenheit.

Tested magazine flood cocks, found to be in good condition.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NNW to NE.

Barometer rising.

Sent swimming party of 43 men ashore from 4.00pm to 5.00pm, Midshipman H.A. Badt in charge.

Steamer "San Jose" shoved off from dock at 6.28pm, and anchored at 6.35pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NE to East.

Barometer rising.

Exercised searchlights with flagship from 8.20pm to 9.35pm.

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11 February 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Steamer "San Jose" under way, standing out at 1.15am.

Started portable motor blower in magazine A-11-M at 3.50am, at temperature 93° Fahrenheit.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Stopped blower in magazine A-11-M at 6.00am, temperature 91° Fahrenheit.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from NE to SW.

Barometer falling.

Quarters for muster at 9.15am, followed by gunnery drills.

Commanding Officer awarded punishments as follows: R.O. Meader, Seaman, not mustering gig's crew, warned; G.B. Gibson, Seaman, J.C. Wonderly, Ordinary Seaman, and B.C. Dubois, Ordinary Seaman, not remaining to be mustered with gig's crew, warned; W.S. Beauchamp, Ordinary Seaman, not laying aft as side boy, 2 hours' extra duty; E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, J.W. McLucas, Ordinary Seaman, F.R. McArthur, Seaman, smoking out of hours, 2 hours' extra duty; E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, smoking out of hours, 4 hours' extra duty; E. Stohan, Ordinary Seaman, not striking ship's bell properly, 2 hours' extra duty; E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman, and H.W. Hartdegen, Ordinary Seaman, shirking, 8 hours' extra duty, [reduced to] 3^rd [conduct] class.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from West and SW to calm.

Barometer rising.

Swimming party sent ashore, 39 men, Midshipman Thomas in charge.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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12 February 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from East to calm.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from NE by North.

Barometer rising.

Hoisted guard flag at 8.00am.

8am to meridian:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Calm and light airs from NE, shifting to SSE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Continued and completed field day.

Sent away guard boat.

Held quarters for muster and inspection.

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from NE and SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Received from United States auxiliary U.S.S. "Saturn" as sickbay patient: W.W. Watson, Third Assistant Engineer.

Took temperature of magazine A-11-M and found it to be 98° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light breezes from NE and East, and calm.

Barometer rising slowly.

Sent swimming party ashore, 46 men, in first and second cutters, Ensign Morrison in charge.

English merchant steamer "Foxton Hall" stood in and anchored at 4.10pm.

Sent boarding officer Midshipman Thomas aboard "Foxton Hall" at 4.40pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from East to ESE.

Barometer steady.

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13 February 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rose, then fell.

Midshipman Joerns, with 30 men, left on an outing party.

Gunboat "Angela" ["Angella" in log-book] went alongside government dock.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs to gentle breezes from NE to East.

Barometer rising.

Held quarters for muster, no absentees.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Gentle to moderate breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

Took magazine temperatures, maximum temperature 94° Fahrenheit.

Nicaraguan gunboat "Angela" ["Angella" in log-book] under way, standing out at 2.20pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Gentle breezes to light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Sent swimming party of 41 men ashore at 4.00pm, Ensign H.E. Kays in charge.

Nicaraguan gunboat "Angela" ["Angella" in log-book] stood in at 4.15pm, and moored to Navy Yard dock at 4.25pm.

English steamer "Foxton Hall" under way at 4.40pm and moored to dock.

Swimming party returned at 5.00pm.

Camping party returned at 4.55pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Nicaraguan gunboat "Angela" ["Angella" in log-book] under way at 9.25pm, anchored at 9.30pm.

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14 February 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

Portable blowers started at 3.50am in magazine A-11-M, temperature 94° Fahrenheit.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Stopped blower in magazine A-11-M at 6.00am, temperature 90° Fahrenheit.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light to fresh breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

Quarters for muster at 9.15am, followed by gunnery drills.

Sentences of General Courts Martial promulgated in the cases of W.F. Fulkerson, Seaman, and W. Rosenthal, Ordinary Seaman, as follows: conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline, sentence: to be confined in such place as the convening authority may designate for a period of three (3) months and to lose pay amounting to one hundred dollars ($100.00).

Sentence approved to take effect from February 9, 1910, and U.S.S. "Yorktown" is designated as the place of confinement.

Signed W.W. Kimball, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, Retired, Commander, Nicaraguan Expeditionary Squadron.

[The above] in the case of W.F. Fulkerson.

[In the case of] W. Rosenthal, Ordinary Seaman: conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline, sentence: to be confined in such place as the convening authority may designate for a period of three (3) months and to lose pay amounting to eighty dollars ($80.00).

Sentence approved to take effect from February 9, 1910, and U.S.S. "Yorktown" is designated as the place of confinement.

Signed W.W. Kimball, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, Retired, Commander, Nicaraguan Expeditionary Squadron.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Fresh breezes from ENE to SSE.

Barometer falling.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 94° [Fahrenheit].

Made fortnightly inspection of smokeless powder.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Fresh breezes to light airs from ENE to NE.

Barometer rising.

Gunboat "Angela" went alongside gunboat "Momotombo".

Sent swimming party of 39 men [ashore], Midshipman G. Joerns, U.S. Navy, in charge.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from North by East.

Barometer rose, then fell.

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15 February 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer fell, then rose.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Hauled down guard flag.

Started portable motor blower at 4.00am in magazine A-11-M, [temperature] 94° [Fahrenheit].

Stopped blower at 6.00am, temperature 88° [Fahrenheit].

8am to meridian:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light breezes from NE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Exercised divisions at loading drill and pointers at pointing, in preparation for target practice.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement, for baths, and reconfined the prisoners.

U.S.S. "Princeton" shifted her anchorage at 8.40am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Gentle breezes from NE and East.

Barometer falling slowly.

Took temperature of magazine A-11-M and found it to be 98° [Fahrenheit].

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement, for medical treatment, and reconfined W. Rosenthal, Ordinary Seaman, and W.F. Fulkerson, Seaman.

By order of Commanding Officer released prisoners from confinement, for exercise, and reconfined them.

Re-reeved second cutter's falls, end for end.

4pm to 8pm:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light breezes from East and North.

Barometer rising slowly.

Sent walking party, 39 men, ashore, Midshipman Badt in charge.

Published sentence of Summary Court Martial in the case of John Reed Vail, Second-class Fireman, and restored him to duty.

The following Summary Court Martial was published this day, in the case of J.R. Vail, Second-class Fireman: negligent and careless in the performance of duty February 9, 1910, sentence: to lose thirty-three dollars ($33.00) of his pay.

Approved February 14, 1910, by Commanding Officer and the Senior Officer present.

Turned in clean hammocks.

Sent visiting party, 3 men, to U.S.S. "Buffalo".

Received visiting party, 3 men, from U.S.S. "Princeton".

8pm to midnight:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from ENE and calm.

Barometer falling slowly.

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16 February 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from East by North and East.

Barometer falling slowly.

Carried out morning orders.

Started portable blower in magazine A-11-M at 5.00am, temperature 96° [Fahrenheit], and stopped blower at 6.00am, temperature 90°.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from ENE to NE by North.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters for muster at 9.15am, no absentees.

Held drill in preparation for target practice.

R.E. Allemang, Coxswain of whaleboat, reported loss of key to boat box.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer falling.

Took magazine temperatures, maximum temperature 94° Fahrenheit.

Prisoners released, for exercise, and reconfined at 2.00pm.

Tompion of number 6 6-inch gun lost overboard while fitting empty powder case in gun.

Attempted to recover same with grapnel.

Put marker buoy over where it fell.

Gooseneck on main boom of sailing launch broken while sailing.

Nicaraguan gunboat "Angela" shoved off from dock at 3.20pm, and anchored at 3.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from ENE.

Barometer rising.

Sent swimming party of 52 men ashore at 4.00pm, Ensign D.P. Morrison in charge.

Swimming party returned at 5.10pm.

Exercised searchlight with flagship from 7.45pm to end of watch.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from East to NE.

Barometer rising.

Exercised searchlight with flagship from 8.00pm to 8.15pm.

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17 February 1910

[At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua]

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

Started portable motor blower at 3.55am in magazine A-11-M, temperature 94° Fahrenheit.

Swung to flood tide at 3.30am.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Stopped blower in A-11-M at 6.00am, temperature 90° [Fahrenheit].

Mail steamer "San Jose" stood in at 6.10am, and anchored at 6.20am.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from SW to WSW.

Barometer falling.

Quarters for muster at 9.15am.

Crew engaged in taking on stores.

The following General Courts Martial were published this day: J.M. Tennesson, Machinist's Mate First-class, conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline, sentence: deprivation of liberty on shore for three (3) months and to lose pay amounting to two hundred and [forty] dollars ($240.00), sentence approved to take effect from February 15, 1910, but the loss of pay is reduced to one hundred dollars ($100.00); W.T. Catterton, First-class Fireman, conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline, sentence: to be confined in such place as the convening authority may designate for a period of two (2) months and to lose pay amounting to one hundred and thirty-six dollars and fifty cents ($136.50), sentence approved to take effect from February 1, 1910, but the loss of pay is reduced to one hundred dollars ($100.00).

U.S.S. "Yorktown" is designated as the place of confinement.

(Signed) W.W. Kimball, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, Retired, Commander, Nicaraguan Expeditionary Squadron.

General Court Martial prisoners were released from sentinel's charge and made prisoners at large, except J.M. Tennesson, Machinist's Mate First-class, who was restored to duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW by South to SSW.

Barometer falling.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 96° [Fahrenheit].

Tested flood cocks.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

The following stores were received in Paymaster's Department, Steam Engineering, Equipment, Equipment (Navigation), and Construction and Repair Departments: 193 packages; 65 crates of fresh vegetables.

S.S. "Newport" got under way and stood out.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

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18 February 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE to NW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from NW, East and North by West.

Barometer falling slowly.

Sent away guard boat.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Exercised the divisions in preparation for target practice.

The following reported aboard as members of a Board of Medical Survey: Passed Assistant Surgeon Heiner [Heilner in log-book], U.S. Navy; Passed Assistant Surgeon Minter, U.S. Navy; and Assistant Surgeon Casto, U.S. Navy.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments: J. Ellsworth, Coal Passer, not having steam formed on steamer, 2 hours' extra duty; B.C. Dubois, Ordinary Seaman, using foul language to a shipmate, 9 hours' extra duty, reduced to 3^rd [conduct] class; J.M. Wiemann, Ordinary Seaman, dirty clothes at quarters, 2 hours' extra duty; J.M. Wiemann, Ordinary Seaman, refusing to obey officer of deck's orders, 2 days' [confinement on] bread and water; D.W. Townsend, Seaman, ragged shirt at quarters, 2 hours' extra duty; J.C. Wonderly, Ordinary Seaman, ditty box in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty; C.W. Campbell, Ordinary Seaman, not scrubbing boat canvas when told to do so by coxswain of boat, warned.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light breezes and airs from West and SSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Sent away sailing party, 10 men, in sailing launch.

Sent walking party, 21 men, Midshipman Thomas in charge, ashore.

Took temperature of magazine A-11-M and found it to be 96° [Fahrenheit].

Tested flood cocks and found them in working order.

4pm to 8pm:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from SSW and calm.

Barometer rising slowly.

Sent visiting party, 3 men, to U.S.S. "Princeton".

8pm to midnight:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer rising slowly.

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19 February 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Warm.

Calm.

Barometer rising slowly.

4am to 8am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer rising slowly.

Commenced field day.

Carried out morning orders.

Started portable motor blower at 4.00am in magazine A-11-M, temperature 100° [Fahrenheit].

Stopped blower at 6.00am, temperature 92° [Fahrenheit].

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from East to NE.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters for muster at 10.30am, no absentees.

Commanding Officer made regular weekly inspection of ship and crew.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light to gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Took magazine temperatures, maximum temperature 100° Fahrenheit.

Started portable blower in [magazine] A-11-M at 1.15pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SSW to SW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Portable motor blower in [magazine] A-11-M stopped at 5.00pm, temperature 93° Fahrenheit.

Sent swimming party of 58 men ashore from 4.00pm to 5.00pm, Ensign H.E. Kays in charge.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer rising, then falling.

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20 February 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from West to ENE.

Barometer rising.

Started portable motor blower in [magazine] A-11-M at 4.00am, temperature 96° Fahrenheit.

Stopped blower at 6.00am, temperature 88° [Fahrenheit].

Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "Pennsylvania" stood in and anchored at 7.45am.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light breezes from East.

Barometer rose, then fell.

Quarters for muster at 9.15am.

Received from S.S. "Pennsylvania": 4 bags mail from United States.

Transferred to S.S. "Pennsylvania": P.A. Petterson, Sailmaker's Mate, for transportation to the Naval Hospital, Mare Island, California.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from East to NW.

Barometer falling.

Sent mail for United States aboard S.S. "Pennsylvania".

At 3.40pm S.S. "Pennsylvania" got under way and stood out.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 94° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from NW to calm.

Barometer rising.

Outing party returned.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

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21 February 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from SE to NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE to West.

Barometer steady.

Started portable motor blower in [magazine] A-11-M at 4.00am, temperature 95° [Fahrenheit].

Stopped blower at 6.00am, temperature 90° [Fahrenheit].

8am to meridian:

Warm, pleasant.

Light Northwesterly and Easterly airs.

Barometer falling slowly.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Exercised all boats under sail.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from North by East, West and SW by West.

Barometer falling slowly.

Temperature of magazine A-11-M 94° [Fahrenheit].

Exercised boats under sail.

Sent away sand party.

W.W. Watson, Third Assistant Engineer, United States auxiliary U.S.S. "Saturn", returned to his ship, discharged from sickbay.

4pm to 8pm:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from SW by West.

Barometer rising slowly.

Rigged lines for dressing ship.

Swimming party, 42 men, left ship, Ensign D.P. Morrison in charge.

8pm to midnight:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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22 February 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Calm and light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

At 4.00am started portable blower in magazine A-11-M, temperature 94° [Fahrenheit], and stopped it at 6.00am, temperature 88°.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rose, then fell.

Full-dressed ship at 8.00am.

Quarters for muster at 9.15am.

Sent boarding officer aboard S.S. "Hathor".

At noon fired a salute of 21 guns, with the flagship, in honor of Washington's Birthday.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW to West by North.

Barometer falling.

Sent party ashore, Ensign H.E. Kays, U.S. Navy, in charge, to witness sports ashore.

S.S. "Foxton Hall" left the dock and stood out at 2.30pm.

S.S. "Hathor" shifted berth at 2.30pm, and at 3.00pm moored to the dock.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 94° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from NNW to calm.

Barometer rising.

Party returned from ashore.

Turned searchlights on scene of barbecue, following motions of flagship.

Sent party to barbecue, Midshipman G. Joerns, U.S. Navy, in charge.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

Turned off searchlights at 10.00pm.

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23 February 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from South to calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

S.S. "City of Sydney" anchored at 6.26am.

Hauled down guard flag at 8.00am.

8am to meridian:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NE and NNE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Sent boarding officer, Midshipman Thomas, U.S. Navy, aboard Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "City of Sydney".

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Exercised divisions in preparation for target practice.

Sent side cleaners over side to clean waterline.

Nicaraguan gunboat "Angela" ["Angella" in log-book] moored to Naval Dock.

Held mast, the Commanding Officer awarding punishments as follows: C.W. Taylor, Electrician Third-class, not writing up log, reduced to 2^nd [conduct] class; R. Kelley, Mess Attendant Third-class, throwing Brilliantshine on deck, 8 hours extra duty; J.W. McLucas, Ordinary Seaman, smoking while on orderly watch, 2 hours' extra duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Gentle breezes from SW and WSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Took temperature of magazine A-11-M and found it to be 94° [Fahrenheit].

Sent away sailing party, 13 men, Assistant Paymaster Morsell in charge.

Sent walking party, 28 men, Midshipman Badt in charge, ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from West and NW and calm.

8pm to midnight:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer falling slowly.

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24 February 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from ENE to SW.

Barometer steady.

Quarters for muster at 9.15am.

Exercised boats under sail.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

S.S. "Hathor" cleared dock and stood out at 2.15pm.

S.S. "City of Sydney" went alongside dock at 3.00pm.

Gunboat "Momotombo" got under way and swung around.

Sent swinging party ashore.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 93° [Fahrenheit].

Tested flood cocks.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer rising.

S.S. "City of Sydney" cleared dock and anchored in the stream at 5.27pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Calm to variable light airs.

Barometer rising.

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25 February 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

S.S. "City of Sydney" went alongside dock at 6.10am.

Aired bedding.

Hauled down guard flag at 8.00am.

8am to meridian:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from WSW, West and SSW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Sent ashore for readings of tide gauge.

Exercised divisions in preparation for target practice.

Ensign F.R. King, U.S. Navy, reported aboard as member of a Board Of Engineering Survey.

Lifted safety valve on C steaming boiler at 10.10am, at 141 pounds of steam.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NE and SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Temperature of magazine A-11-M 94° [Fahrenheit].

Sent away sailing and swimming party, 16 men, in first cutter, Ensign Kay in charge.

Sent away swimming party, 21 men, in second cutter, Ensign Morrison in charge.

4pm to 8pm:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from SW, shifting to NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Nicaraguan steamer "Momotombo" anchored.

Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "City of Sydney" left dock and anchored at 5.35pm.

Nicaraguan steamer "Angela" ["Angella" in log-book] stood out at 6.40pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from East.

Barometer falling slowly.

Sent tide observer ashore for reading of tide gauge at 10.30pm.

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26 February 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Sent tide observer ashore for reading of tide gauge at 4.30am.

Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "City of Sydney" moored to dock at 5.30am.

Commenced field day.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from NE to South.

Barometer falling.

Field day.

Commander H.A. Field, U.S. Navy, and Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, left ship to sit on the General Court Martial to convene aboard U.S.S. "Princeton".

General Court Martial convened at 10.00am, and adjourned at 11.05am.

The Commanding Officer made the usual weekly inspection of ship and crew.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW to West.

Barometer falling.

Gunboat "Momotombo" got under way at 12.25pm, and moored to dock at 3.00pm.

S.S. "City of Sydney" cleared dock at 3.55pm.

Swimming party of 37 men [sent ashore], Ensign D.P. Morrison in charge.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 94° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from West to calm.

Barometer rising.

S.S. "City of Sydney" anchored in stream at 4.05pm, got under way at 4.15pm and stood out.

Gunboat "Angela" stood in and anchored at 4.35pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from East by South to NE.

Barometer rising.

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27 February 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

S.S. "Acapulco" stood in and anchored at 6.28am.

Sent boarding officer aboard S.S. "Acapulco".

8am to meridian:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from NE, ESE and WSW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Held morning quarters for muster.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light and gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Temperature of magazine A-11-M 94° [Fahrenheit].

Sent away sailing and swimming party, 10 men, in sailing launch, Ensign Morrison in charge.

4pm to 8pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Gentle breezes from West to calm.

Barometer rising slowly.

Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "Acapulco" left dock and stood out at 5.15pm.

Picnic parties, 31 men, in first and second cutters, returned.

Lifted safety valve on boiler D by steam pressure, 140 pounds.

Connected up boiler D at 7.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from ESE and calm.

Barometer falling slowly.

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28 February 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy, hazy.

Light airs and breezes from SE and ENE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

German steamer "Serak" stood in and anchored at 7.00am.

Carried out morning orders.

German steamer "Serak" moored to dock at 7.45am.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from ESE to East by North.

Barometer falling.

Quarters for muster at 9.15am, followed by gunnery drills.

Commander H.A. Field, U.S. Navy, and Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, left the ship to sit on a General Court Martial aboard U.S.S. "Princeton".

General Court Martial convened at 9.58am, and adjourned at 11.14am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from NE to SW.

Barometer falling.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 94° [Fahrenheit].

Fortnightly inspection of smokeless powder samples, 30-minute litmus test index 446 turned paper red after 5 minutes.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light breezes to light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Sent swimming party of 40 men ashore, Ensign D.P. Morrison, U.S. Navy, in charge.

Served out clean hammocks.

Gunboat "Angela" went alongside dock at 5.23pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light breezes to light airs from ENE to East.

Barometer rising.

Approved: [signed] H.A. Field, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

LOGS FOR MARCH 1910

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1 March 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Calm to light breezes from NE.

Barometer fell, then rose.

Hauled down guard flag.

8am to meridian:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Moderate and fresh breezes from NNE, shifting to East.

Barometer rising slowly.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Exercised all boats under sails.

The Commanding Officer and Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, left ship as members of a General Court Martial that convened aboard U.S.S. "Princeton" at 10.00am.

General Court Martial adjourned on U.S.S. "Princeton" at 11.15am.

Second cutter, C.M. Sunding, Coxswain, capsized, no loss of lives, and was righted and hoisted by U.S.S. "Albany".

Broke in sailing launch: one oar.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light breezes from ENE and East by South.

Barometer falling slowly.

Temperature of magazine A-11-M 94° [Fahrenheit].

Held mast, the Commanding Officer awarded punishments as follows: B.C. Dubois, Ordinary Seaman, insolence, and deliberately refusing to obey the order of the master-at-arms, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water; H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman, gross carelessness, shirking, and slow in obeying a petty officer, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water; J.C. Wonderly, Ordinary Seaman, and G. Crum, Ordinary Seaman, smoking out of hours, 3 hours' extra duty; J.W. McLucas, [Ordinary Seaman], carelessness, deprived of bumboat privileges for one week; H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman, belaying sheets after being ordered not to do so by coxswain, and endangering men's lives, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water.

By order of Commanding Officer confined H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman, commencement of 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, as awarded at mast.

Lost by second cutter: brass plate of mast-hole.

Sent away sailing party, 12 men, in first cutter, Assistant Surgeon R.I. Longabaugh in charge.

Sent away swimming party, 17 men, in second cutter, Ensign Morrison in charge.

4pm to 8pm:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Gentle and light breezes from ENE, and light airs from NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Swimming parties returned.

Turned in clean hammocks.

Missing from second cutter: boat box; 4 leather fenders; 1 boat bucket, lost by capsizing.

8pm to midnight:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light and gentle breezes from NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

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2 March 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from NE.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Tarred down standing rigging.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

Quarters for muster at 9.15am.

Gunnery drills.

Commander H.A. Field, U.S. Navy, and Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt left the ship to sit on a General Court Martial aboard U.S.S. "Princeton".

General Court Martial met at 10.00am, and adjourned at 10.45am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NE to SW.

Barometer falling.

Sent ashore swimming party, in charge of Ensign D.P. Morrison, and walking party, in charge of Midshipman H.A. Badt.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW to gentle breezes from East by North.

Barometer rising.

S.S. "Serak" cleared dock at 4.04pm, swung to her anchor, and stood out at 4.22pm.

"Angela" under way at 5.25pm and stood out.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Turned on searchlights at 8.00pm, and off at 8.30pm, following motions of flagship.

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3 March 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from West to calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from NE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Exercised the divisions in preparation for target practice.

The Commanding Officer and Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, left the ship as members of a General Court Martial that convened aboard U.S.S. "Princeton" at 10.00am, and adjourned at 11.55am.

Finished scrubbing masts and gaffs, and commenced painting same.

Ensign D.P. Morrison, U.S. Navy, and Midshipman G. Joerns, U.S. Navy, left ship as members of a Board of Survey aboard U.S.S. "Buffalo".

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Gentle and light breezes from NNE.

Barometer falling slowly.

[Maximum] temperature of magazine A-11-M 94° [Fahrenheit].

German steamer "Amasis" stood in and anchored at 1.20pm.

Finished painting masts and gaffs, and tarred ridge ropes.

Swimming party, 16 men, first cutter, Assistant Paymaster Morsell in charge, and 26 men in second cutter, Ensign Morrison in charge, left ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light Easterly airs and light airs and breezes from ENE and NE.

Barometer steady.

Rigged out gig.

German steamer "Amasis" moored to dock at 4.50pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light breezes from NE and calm.

Barometer falling slowly.

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4 March 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from NE and East.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from SE and East.

Barometer rising slowly.

Carried out morning orders.

Aired bedding.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

Quarters for muster at 9.15am, followed by gunnery drills.

Commander H.A. Field, U.S. Navy, and Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, left ship to sit on a General Court Martial aboard U.S.S. "Princeton".

General Court Martial convened at 9.00am, and adjourned at 11.08am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from NE to West.

Barometer falling.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 94° [Fahrenheit].

Tested flood cocks.

Sent swimming party of 39 men, Ensign D.P. Morrison, U.S. Navy, in charge.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from West to calm.

Barometer rising.

At 5.35pm German steamer "Amasis" cleared the dock and stood out.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from West to NE.

Barometer steady.

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5 March 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

S.S. "San Juan" stood in and anchored at 6.20am.

S.S. "City of Panama" stood in and anchored at 6.46am.

[At] 7.30am S.S. "San Juan" moored to dock.

Sent Midshipman H.A. Badt, U.S. Navy, to make boarding visits on two mail steamers.

8am to meridian:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Calm and light airs from NE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Completed field day.

Received from Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "San Juan": 3 bags of mail.

Commander H.A. Field, U.S. Navy, and Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, left ship as members of a General Court Martial that convened aboard U.S.S. "Princeton" at 10.00am, and adjourned at 11.30am.

Held morning quarters for muster and inspection.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from SW by West.

Barometer falling slowly.

[Maximum] temperature of magazine A-11-M 94° [Fahrenheit].

Sent mail in sealed bags aboard Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "San Juan", which left dock at 1.40pm and anchored.

S.S. "City of Panama" moored to dock at 2.00pm.

U.S.S. "Albany" fired a salute of 7 guns, with the American ensign at the fore, at 3.00pm.

Midshipman Badt left ship as a member of a Board of Survey aboard U.S.S. "Princeton".

Sent walking party, 18 men, Midshipman Badt in charge, ashore.

Sent away sailing and swimming party, 22 men, in first cutter, Ensign Morrison in charge.

Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "San Juan" stood out at 3.45pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from SW and ESE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "City of Panama" left dock at 5.20pm and anchored.

8pm to midnight:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer rising slowly.

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6 March 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, pleasant.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cool, pleasant.

Calm and light airs from NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs to gentle breezes from SW to South.

Barometer falling.

Quarters for muster at 9.15am.

S.S. "[City of] Panama" cleared dock at 9.55am and stood out.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes to light airs from NE and East to SW.

Barometer falling.

Sent swimming party ashore, Ensign D.P. Morrison, U.S. Navy, in charge.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

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7 March 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Hauled down guard flag at 8.00am.

8am to meridian:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from SE and shifting to SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

J.J. Witsch, First-class Fireman, reported expiration of his enlistment.

Examining Board for the examination of Midshipman H.A. Badt, U.S. Navy, and Midshipman C.C. Thomas, U.S. Navy, and consisting of Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, senior member, Assistant Paymaster E.G. Morrell, U.S. Navy, Ensign H.E. Kays, U.S. Navy, and Ensign D.P. Morrison, U.S. Navy, recorder, met at 9.05am.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Commander H.A. Field, U.S. Navy, and Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, left as members of a General Court Martial aboard U.S.S. "Princeton".

Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "Barracouta" ["Baracouta" in log-book] stood in and moored to dock at 11.25am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Gentle breezes from South by West.

Barometer falling slowly.

The following punishments were awarded by the Commanding Officer at the mast this day: G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman, late hammock, 2 hours' extra duty; H.W. Hartdegen, Ordinary Seaman, absent when boat was hoisted, 2 hours' extra duty; D.E. Storer, Ordinary Seaman, and J.M. Wiemann, Ordinary Seaman, not lowering cutter, 2 hours' extra duty; U.E. Mikko, Seaman, and A. Mulvaney, Seaman, not scrubbing hose properly, 2 hours' extra duty, reduced 1 conduct class; R.O. Meader, Seaman, J.W. McLucas, Ordinary Seaman, W.T. Courtney, Ordinary Seaman, N.E. Bates, Ordinary Seaman, C.A. Bryant, Seaman, and C.W. Campbell, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 4 hours' extra duty; G. Crum, Ordinary Seaman, C. Amante, Mess Attendant Third-class, F.W. Short, Ordinary Seaman, I. Valdez, First-class Fireman, clothes in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty; J.D. Patterson, Coal Passer, out of uniform, 2 hours' extra duty; J.W. McLucas, Ordinary Seaman, smoking out of hours, 8 hours' extra duty; J.C. Wonderly, Ordinary Seaman, not hoisting boat, 2 hours' extra duty.

The American Consul, Mr. Johnson, called officially on the Commanding Officer, and on his departure was saluted with 7 guns and the national ensign at the fore.

Swimming and sailing parties, 22 men in second cutter, [Assistant] Paymaster Morsell in charge, and 22 men in first cutter, Ensign Morrison in charge, left the ship.

U.S.S. "Princeton" fired a salute of 7 guns, with the national ensign at the fore, to the American Consul.

The Examining Board continued the examination of Midshipmen Badt and Thomas.

U.S.S. "Buffalo" saluted the American Consul with 7 guns and the national ensign at the fore.

Temperature of magazine A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light breezes from SE and SW and calm.

Barometer rising slowly.

Held quarters and served out clean bags.

8pm to midnight:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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8 March 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NE and calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cool, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NE by East and calm.

Barometer rising slowly.

Nicaraguan gunboat "Angela" ["Angella" in log-book] stood in and anchored at 6.20am.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Quarters for muster at 9.15am, followed by gunnery drills.

The Commanding Officer called officially on the United States Consul.

Midshipmen H.A. Badt and C.C. Thomas engaged in examination for promotion under the direction of the Naval Examining Board, of which Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, is senior member.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW to West.

Barometer falling.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit].

Swimming party of 39 men went ashore, Midshipman G. Joerns in charge.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from West and South.

Barometer fell, then rose.

Gunboat "Angela" got under way at 5.10pm and stood out toward entrance.

At 6.00pm S.S. "Barracouta" ["Baracouta" in log-book] cleared dock and stood out.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from East to calm.

Barometer rising.

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9 March 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer fell, then rose.

8am to meridian:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from NE by East, shifting to West and SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Examining Board, of which Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, is senior member, continued examinations of Midshipmen Badt and Thomas, for promotion.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Continued painting of stack, ventilator and main deck bulkheads.

Sighted starboard anchor, found it clear, veered to 30 fathoms and secured.

Exercised crew at emergency drills as follows: fire drill, first stream 3½ minutes, all reported in 4 minutes; collision drill, mat ready to go over side in 5 minutes; abandon ship, all boats reported ready in 6 minutes.

United States auxiliary U.S.S. "Saturn" went alongside U.S.S. "Albany" at 9.20am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from SW and West.

Barometer steady.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement B.C. Dubois, Ordinary Seaman, his term of confinement having expired.

Temperature of magazine A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit].

Sent swimming party, 43 men, Ensign D.P. Morrison in charge, ashore in first and second cutters.

4pm to 8pm:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising slowly.

By order of Commanding Officer confined H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman, commencement of 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water previously awarded.

United States auxiliary U.S.S. "Saturn" left U.S.S. "Albany" and went alongside U.S.S. "Buffalo".

8pm to midnight:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NW and East.

Barometer steady.

Exercised starboard searchlight, following the motions of the flagship, from 8.00pm to 8.30pm.

Approved: [signed] H.A. Field, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

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10 March 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from North by East and calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Calm and light airs from NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Carried out morning orders.

Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "City of Para" stood in and moored to dock at 7.10am.

Commander V. Blue, U.S. Navy, reported aboard as the relief of Commander H.A. Field, U.S. Navy, detached.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from NE to SW.

Barometer falling.

Commander Victor Blue, U.S. Navy, reported to the Commander of the Nicaraguan Expeditionary Squadron for duty, in command of U.S.S. "Yorktown".

Crew engaged in taking on stores from the S.S. "City of Para" for Construction and Repair, Equipment, Steam Engineering, Ordnance, and Commissary Departments.

The Commanding Officer, accompanied by Commander Victor Blue, inspected ship and crew at quarters at 10.30am.

Approved: [signed] H.A. Field, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from SW to West.

Barometer falling.

At 1.30pm, in the presence of the crew and officers, Commander Victor Blue, U.S. Navy, formally relieved Commander H.A. Field, U.S. Navy, of command of this vessel.

Fired a salute of 13 guns at 1.30pm.

U.S.S. "Albany" replied with 7 guns at 1.47pm.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit].

Commander Victor Blue, U.S. Navy, called officially on the Commander, Nicaraguan Expeditionary Squadron, and the Commanding Officer of the naval vessels in the harbor.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from West to calm.

Barometer rising.

Commander H.A. Field, U.S. Navy, left the ship to take passage on the S.S. "City of Para", in obedience to the Navy Department's order to proceed to his home and await orders.

Made all preparations for coaling.

S.S. "City of Para" got under way at 5.00pm, and ran aground at 6.15pm.

U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Saturn" cleared U.S.S. "Buffalo" at 6.50pm, and anchored at 7.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Gunboat "Angela" stood in and anchored at 10.55pm.

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11 March 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from East to NNE.

Barometer falling.

S.S. "City of Para" cleared shoal and stood out at 2.55am.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Saturn" under way at 6.15am, moored alongside at 6.45am.

Continued preparations for coaling.

Draft of ship aft 15 feet 6 inches, forward 12 feet 6 inches, of collier aft 16 feet 4 inches, forward 9 feet 5 inches.

8am to meridian:

Warm, pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NE, shifting to SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Commenced coaling at 8.35am, taking on 19 tons to 10.00am, 14 tons from 10.00am to 11.00am, and 6½ tons from 11.00am to 12.00pm, total for watch 39½ tons.

The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Princeton" called officially on the Captain.

Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Light breezes from SSW and SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Continued coaling, taking on 12 tons from 1.00pm to 2.00pm, 21 tons from 2.00pm to 3.00pm, 13 tons from 3.00pm to 4.00pm, total for watch 46 tons.

[Maximum] temperature magazine A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit].

Knocked off coaling.

Total taken on board: 86 tons.

Draft 15 feet 10 inches aft and 14 feet forward.

Draft of collier 14 feet 6 inches aft and 11 feet forward.

4pm to 8pm:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from West, shifting to NW.

Barometer rising slowly.

The Commanding officer of U.S.S. "Buffalo" called officially on the Captain.

U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Saturn" cast off and anchored at 5.30pm.

This ship's anchorage bearings as follows: anchored with 30 fathoms on starboard chain, in 5 fathoms of water, knuckle of pier bore S81°W (per standard compass), house on Dona Paula [Donna Paula in log-book] beach S6°E (per standard compass), ship's head N7°E (per standard compass).

Nicaraguan gunboat "Angela" stood in and anchored at 7.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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12 March 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Pleasant, cloudy, hazy.

Calm.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

4am to 8am:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from East and NW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Commenced field day.

Nicaraguan gunboat "Angela" moored to Naval Dock at 6.15am.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from NW and North, to calm.

Barometer falling.

Field day.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Tested flood cocks.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit].

Broke down one 3-pounder charge, index 446, and tested sample for 30 minutes with litmus, no change apparent.

"Momotombo" cleared shore and anchored in stream.

Sent mail aboard U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Saturn" for transportation to Panama.

[At] 3.30pm U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Saturn" got under way and stood out.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from SW and SSE, to calm.

Barometer rising.

Gunboat "Angela" cleared dock and anchored in stream at 6.25pm.

Sent [away] swimming party of 39 men, Midshipman G. Joerns, U.S. Navy, in charge.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from NW to North.

Barometer steady.

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13 March 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE to North by West.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer fell, then rose.

Assistant Surgeon R.I. Longabaugh left in charge of a recreation party, to be gone all day.

Hauled down guard flag.

8am to meridian:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Calm to light breezes from NE by North and SSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Held morning quarters for muster.

Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Light breezes from SW by South and SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Temperature of magazine A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit].

A sailing and swimming party, 17 men, in whaleboat, Ensign Morrison in charge, left ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from SW and calm.

Barometer rising slowly.

Recreation parties returned.

8pm to midnight:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NE and calm.

Barometer steady.

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14 March 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, pleasant.

Calm.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Calm and light airs from NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from SSE to SW.

Barometer rising.

Quarters for muster at 9.15am.

Exercised at general quarters and gunnery drills.

Commanding Officer at mast awarded punishments as follows: H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman, not hoisting gig, warned; G.B. Gibson, Seaman, smoking out of hours, 6 hours' extra duty; T. Richter, First-class Fireman, impudence to officer of the deck, 2 days' [confinement on] bread and water; J.M. Wiemann, Ordinary Seaman, using obscene language, warned; E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, smoking on watch, 6 hours' extra duty; R.O. Meader, Seaman, smoking in ship's boat after order had been given not to smoke, 8 hours' extra duty; T. Richter, First-class Fireman, late hammock, 6 hours' extra duty; J.C. Wonderly, Ordinary Seaman, not laying aft to hoist boat, 6 hours' extra duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from SW to West.

Barometer falling.

At 1.00pm "Angela" got under way and stood out.

Sent [away] swimming party of 27 men, Ensign H.E. Kays, U.S. Navy, in charge.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

"Angela" stood in and anchored at 8.30pm.

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15 March 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from ESE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NE, NW and SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Held quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Examining Board, of which Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, is senior member, continued examination of Midshipmen Badt and Thomas, U.S. Navy, for promotion.

Held collision and fire quarters, suction on compartment D-4.

Assistant Surgeon D.H. Casto, U.S. Navy, reported aboard as a member of a Medical Examination Board.

Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

[Maximum] temperature magazine A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit].

Swimming parties, 44 men, Ensign Morrison in charge, left ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from SW by South, SSE and South by West.

Barometer rising slowly.

8pm to midnight:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer rising slowly.

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16 March 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Calm and light airs from SSE.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Quarters for muster at 9.15am, followed by collision drill.

Received on board: 7 bags of mail, from S.S. "City of Sydney".

Released T. Richter, First-class Fireman, from confinement by order of Commanding Officer, his term of confinement having expired.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from South by West to SW.

Barometer falling.

U.S.S. "Buffalo" got under way at 1.10pm, ran aground at 1.20pm, cleared shoal at 2.00pm, and stood out.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer rising.

S.S. "Hathor" stood in and anchored at 5.00pm.

S.S. "City of Sydney" cleared dock, swung to an anchor in the stream and stood out at 5.40pm.

S.S. "Hathor" went alongside dock at 5.45pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer rose, then fell.

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17 March 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

S.S. "Newport" stood in and anchored at 6.30am.

Parties left ship to witness boat race.

8am to meridian:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NE, North and NW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Transferred to U.S.S. "Princeton" the gig pulling race boat trophy.

Assistant Surgeon R.I. Longabaugh left ship as a member of a Medical Examination Board aboard U.S.S. "Albany".

Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

[Maximum] temperature magazine A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit].

Tested magazine flood cocks.

Passed Assistant Surgeon R.G. Heiner, U.S. Navy, Assistant Surgeon D.H. Casto, U.S. Navy, and Assistant Surgeon R.I. Longabaugh, U.S. Navy, members, convened aboard for the medical examination of Midshipmen Thomas and Badt, U.S. Navy.

Swimming parties, 43 men, Ensign Morrison in charge, left ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from SSW and NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

8pm to midnight:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

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18 March 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs to light breezes from South by West and NE.

Barometer falling.

Mustered at quarters, no absentees.

Had landing force drill, fully equipped.

Commander-in-Chief, Nicaraguan Expeditionary Squadron, paid an official visit to Commanding Officer, a salute of 13 guns was fired.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from South, SW and SSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit].

U.S.S. "Albany" hoisted cruiser gunnery trophy pennant at 2.20pm.

Swimming party of 40 men, Ensign Morrison in charge, left ship at 2.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Swimming party of 40 men, Ensign Morrison in charge, returned at 5.00pm.

Steamship "Newport" shoved off from dock at 4.50pm and stood out of harbor.

W.H. Allis, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, acting appointment as Boatswain's Mate Second-class revoked, Bureau [of] Navigation [order] first end, E.M. E.H. S.T. of February 25, 1910, to date from January 1, 1910, changed rating to Coxswain.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

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19 March 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NE by North, NE and SE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Field day.

Received fresh provisions aboard.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from East to NE.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Held quarters for muster at 10.30am, no absentees.

Commanding Officer made regular weekly inspection of ship and crew.

Nicaraguan gunboat "Angela" under way at 11.40am and went alongside of dock.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from South to West.

Barometer falling.

Took magazine temperatures, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit.

Filled 147 saluting charges.

Swimming party and sailing party of 39 men left ship at 2.35pm, Ensign Morrison in charge.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SSW to SW.

Barometer rising.

Swimming party returned at 5.15pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from SW to NNW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

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20 March 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear and partly cloudy.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Recreation party of 28 men in first and second cutters left ship at 5.25am, Midshipman Badt in charge.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs to gentle breezes from East to South by West.

Barometer falling.

Quarters for muster at 9.30am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Gentle to light breezes from SW and SSW.

Barometer fell, then rose.

Outing party returned.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit].

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from SSW to NW and calm.

Barometer falling.

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21 March 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE to calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE to SE.

Barometer rising.

Prepared diving party to scrape propellers.

Hauled down guard flag.

8am to meridian:

Clear, pleasant.

Light breezes from East, shifting to NW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "City of Panama" stood in and anchored at 9.10am.

Received from Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "City of Panama" mail; one sealed bag.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Exercised the divisions in preparation for target practice.

Rigged in gig.

Sent diver over side to clean propellers.

E.L. Jacobus, Chief Gunner's Mate, dove 4 hours.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, pleasant.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer falling slowly.

[Maximum] temperature of magazine A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit].

Sent away swimming party, 44 men, in first and second cutters, Ensign D.P. Morrison in charge.

Diver continued work on propellers.

J.W. Bell, Gunner's Mate Third-class, dove 4 hours.

Sent mail, one sealed bag, aboard Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "City of Panama".

4pm to 8pm:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from SW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "City of Panama" stood out at 5.10pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, pleasant.

Calm to light airs from North by East.

Barometer rising slowly.

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22 March 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from NNE and calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from SW and NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Merchant steamer "Barracouta" stood in and anchored at 6.30am.

Carried out morning orders.

"Barracouta" moored to dock at 7.30am.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from NE and South.

Barometer falling.

Mustered at quarters, no absentees.

Gun divisions had drills in preparation for target practice.

Diving party, in charge of E.J. Gavin, Chief Gunner's Mate, was engaged in cleaning starboard propeller.

E.L. Jacobus, Chief Gunner's Mate, was engaged in diving from 8.15am to 11.45am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SSW, NW, WSW and West.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit].

Swimming party of 44 men, Ensign Morrison in charge, left ship at 2.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from SW by West.

Barometer rising.

Swimming party returned.

Steamer "Barracouta" shoved off from dock at 5.20pm, and anchored at 5.39pm.

Steamer "Barracouta" shifted anchorage at 5.45pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NE and North.

Barometer rising.

Nicaraguan gunboat "Angela" got under way at 8.40pm and stood out of harbor.

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23 March 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from North, East and ESE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer rising.

Steamer "Barracouta" got under way at 5.50am and went alongside of dock.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held drills as follows: fire quarters, first stream [in] 1 minute 25 seconds, all divisions reported ready in 4 minutes; collision quarters, suction on compartment D-8 in 2 minutes, mat over side in 13 minutes.

Commanding Officer inspected watertight doors and hatches.

Diver continued work, cleaning propellers and rudder.

Diving time E.L. Jacobus, Chief Gunner's Mate: 2½ hours.

Began swinging to flood tide at 8.00am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Gentle breezes from South to SW.

Barometer falling.

Diver continued work, cleaning propellers and rudder.

Diving time E.L. Jacobus, Chief Gunner's Mate: 3 hours.

Sent swimming and sailing party of 42 men ashore at 2.35pm, Ensign D.P. Morrison, U.S. Navy, in charge.

Started swinging to ebb tide at 2.25pm, high water 2.15pm.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Gentle breezes to light airs from SW to South.

Barometer rising.

Swimming party returned at 5.00pm.

Steamer "Barracouta" cast off from dock at 4.30pm, and anchored in the stream at 4.50pm.

Diver continued cleaning propellers and rudder.

Diving time E.L. Jacobus, Chief Gunner's Mate: 1 hour.

Ship commenced swinging to flood tide at 7.25pm, low water at 7.10pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from South, shifting to NE.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Exercised searchlights from 8.00pm to 8.30pm, following movements of the flagship.

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24 March 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light breezes to light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

High water at 2.25am, started swinging to ebb tide at 2.35am.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from ENE to North.

Barometer rising.

Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "Peru" stood into harbor at 6.15am, anchoring at 6.27am.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light breezes from ENE to SW.

Barometer falling.

Quarters at 9.30am, followed by gunnery drills.

Commanding Officer at the mast awarded punishments as follows: A. Mulvaney, Seaman, not shining brightwork before quarters, 6 hours' extra duty; R. Kelley, Mess Attendant Third-class, talking back to an officer, 6 hours' extra duty; I. Hoshi, Wardroom Steward, speaking to Executive Officer without permission from officer of the deck, 4 hours' extra duty; P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, not laying aft when word was sent for him by officer of the deck, 6 hours' extra duty; P. Hix, Ordinary Seaman, as lamplighter failing to provide running light for steamer at sundown, 6 hours' extra duty.

Swung to flood tide from 8.20am to 9.40am.

Shifted from steam to hand steering gear in 30 seconds.

Put helm from starboard to port by hand in 26 seconds, to test the gear.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from SW to West.

Barometer falling.

Gunboat "Angela" stood in and anchored at 12.35pm.

High water at 2.05pm, swung to ebb at 2.20pm.

Swimming party, 42 men, sent ashore, Ensign D.P. Morrison, U.S. Navy, in charge.

Sent mail aboard S.S. "Peru".

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light breezes to light airs from SW and South, then calm.

Barometer rising.

At 5.20pm S.S. "Peru" cleared dock and stood out.

At 7.50pm low water, [at] 7.55pm swung to flood tide.

Finished diving at 4.45pm, E.L. Jacobus, Chief Gunner's Mate, having dove 6 hours 30 minutes during day.

The diver cleaned the following strainers:

Port: number 20, flood, fixed ammunition room; number 19, flood, after magazine and shell room; number 13, main injection; number 9, sea suction and fire and bilge pump; number 6, sea suction and fire and bilge pump; number 5, sea suction and fire and bilge pump.

Starboard: number 21, flood, smokeless powder ammunition and flushing; number 2, suction, hand pump; number 3, flood, forward magazine and shell room; number 8, main injection; number 18, suction, fire and bilge pump.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from NE by East, NW and North.

Barometer rising.

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25 March 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

Began swinging to ebb at 2.45am.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Hauled down guard flag.

8am to meridian:

Clear, pleasant.

Light breezes and airs from SW and SSE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Exercised divisions in preparation for target practice.

Swung to ebb tide.

Slack water at 9.35am.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 9.45am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

[Maximum] temperature magazine A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit].

Tested flood cocks.

Swimming party, 44 men, Ensign Morrison in charge, left ship in first and second cutters.

Swung to flood tide.

Slack water at 3.45pm, and commenced swinging to ebb tide at 4.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from SW and South.

Barometer rising slowly.

Swung to ebb tide.

Returned to U.S.S. "Albany": one diving suit.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from North.

Barometer rising slowly.

Continued swinging to ebb tide.

Slack water at 9.55pm, and commenced swinging to flood tide at 10.15pm.

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26 March 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.485, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from North.

Barometer falling slowly.

Swung to flood tide.

4am to 8am:

Clear, pleasant.

Calm to light airs from North.

Barometer falling slowly.

Commenced field day.

Carried out morning orders.

Swung to flood tide.

Slack water at 4.05am, and commenced swinging to ebb tide at 4.20am.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler A at 6.00am.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters for muster at 10.30am, no absentees.

Commanding Officer inspected crew.

Swinging to flood tide.

At 10.00am lifted safety valve on boiler A, lifting pressure 140 pounds.

At 10.45am U.S.S. "Albany" fired a salute of 9 guns, Ecuadorian ensign at the fore.

Nicaraguan gunboat "Angela" got under way at 11.30am and moored alongside Naval Dock.

Connected up boiler A at 11.00am.

Boiler D dead and disconnected at noon.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from SW, SW by West, West by South, WSW.

Barometer falling.

Transferred to U.S.S. "Princeton", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, for discharge by reason of expiration of enlistment, the following men: W.A. Bonnell, Boatswain's Mate Second-class; F. Caucino, Seaman; F.C. Renziehausen, Seaman; and for transfer to the Naval Hospital, Mare Island, California: J. Clark, First-class Fireman.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit].

Broke out and cleaned ordnance storeroom (aft trimming tank).

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from WSW and SE.

Barometer rising.

Received from U.S.S. "Albany", with bags, hammocks, and necessary transfer papers, for discharge by reason of expiration of enlistment: H. Fischer, Chief Machinist's Mate; and C.L. Frazer, Oiler; for purchase discharge T. Huber, Second-class Fireman; for transfer to the Naval Hospital, Mare Island, California: O.I. Hallenberg, Chief Yeoman, and T.S. McKnight, Seaman.

High water at 5.20pm.

Began swinging to ebb tide at 4.10pm [sic].

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from East, NE and NW.

Barometer rising.

Low water at 10.00pm.

Began swinging to flood tide at 10.25pm.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boilers B and C at midnight.

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27 March 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua, [and at sea, making passage to Acapulco, Mexico]

Lat 12.64, Long -87.91

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NNE and North by West.

Barometer rising.

Steam formed on boilers B and C at 3.00am.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from North by West, North by East and North.

Barometer rising.

Low water at 5.00am.

Began swinging to ebb tide at 4.10am.

Lifted safety valves on boilers B and C by steam, lifting pressure 140 pounds.

Connected up boiler B and C at 5.10am.

Draft before getting under way: forward 13 feet 4 inches; aft 15 feet 0 inches.

Received from U.S.S. "Albany", with bags, hammocks, but no transfer papers, for Naval Prison, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California: T.K. Barton, Seaman; and G.T. Seaman, Landsman.

By order of Commanding Officer T.K. Barton, Seaman, and G.T. Seaman, Landsman, were confined in single irons and placed under sentry's charge for safekeeping.

Made all preparations for getting under way.

Hove short at 5.45am.

Got under way at 6.06am and stood out of harbor of Corinto, steaming full speed, under 3 boilers, and steering various courses.

At 6.33am put over patent log, reading 0.

At 6.52am took departure, Cardon Island lighthouse bearing N88°E (per standard compass), distant 2 miles, ship's head N78°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 2.9.

By order of Commanding Officer T.K. Barton, Seaman, and G.T. Seaman, Landsman, were released from single irons and from under sentry's charge, and made prisoners at large.

Average steam 123 [pounds], average revolutions 74.4.

8am to meridian:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from North and NNE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steamed under three boilers, at full speed, on course N78°W (per standard compass).

At 9.00am after compass read N78°05'W, on course N78°W (per standard compass).

Held morning quarters for muster.

F.C. Renziehausen, Seaman, who is to be given his discharge on the arrival of this ship at Mare Island, California, reported expiration of his enlistment.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Hazy.

Light breezes from ENE to SSE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N78°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.1.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Clear, but hazy on horizon.

Light to gentle breezes from SSW, shifting to NNW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming full speed, on course N78°W (per standard compass), three boilers.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Gentle and light breezes from NW by West, shifting to West by South.

Barometer steady.

Steamed under three boilers, at full speed, on course N78°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Cardon Island is also known as Isla El Cardon.

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28 March 1910

Making passage from Corinto, Nicaragua, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 13.85, Long -91.03

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from SW to NE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N78°W (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light variable airs to light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N78°W (per standard compass).

Carried out morning orders.

Average steam 125.0 [pounds], average revolutions 90.0.

8am to meridian:

Clear, pleasant.

Light breezes and airs from South by West, shifting to NE and NE by North.

Barometer rose, then fell.

Steamed under 3 boilers, on course N78°W (per standard compass), at full speed.

At 10.00am changed course to N59°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 44.7.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Exercised the divisions in preparation for target practice.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from WSW to SW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N59°W, under 3 boilers.

At 12.05pm changed course to N78°W (per standard compass).

At 1.30pm changed course to N83°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 77.2.

At 2.30pm changed course to N80°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 85.7.

Made fortnightly inspection of smokeless powder samples.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit].

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from West by South to West by North.

Barometer rising slowly.

Slowed to slow speed at 4.00pm and started swinging ship [for compass deviation].

Changed course to West at 4.00pm, patent log [reading] 97.8.

Changed course to WNW at 4.10pm, patent log [reading] 98.0.

Changed course to NW at 4.20pm, patent log [reading] 98.8.

Changed course at 4.27pm to NNW, patent log [reading] 99.0.

Changed course to N80°W at 4.37pm, and went ahead at full speed, 90 revolutions, patent log [reading] 99.2.

At 5.36pm changed course to N58°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 10.7.

At 7.00pm sighted white light bearing N50°E, patent log [reading] 19.0.

At 7.30pm sighted white light bearing N20°E, patent log [reading] 23.0.

At 7.39pm sighted white light bearing N33°W, patent log [reading] 24.2.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 81.3.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light breezes from West and NNW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N58°W (per standard compass).

At 8.00pm took sounding, found depth 15 fathoms, bottom of fine gray sand.

At 9.30pm deep sea sounding gave 12½ fathoms, with bottom of fine gray sand.

At 8.53pm fires on shore bore abeam, distant 4.2 miles.

At 10.19pm sighted San Benito [San Bonita in log-book] flashing white light.

At 10.27pm it bore N16°W.

At 10.39pm San Benito [San Bonita in log-book] light bore 45° on the starboard bow, patent log reading 47.7.

At 11.30pm took sounding, 15 fathoms, bottom of fine gray sand.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

San Benito is also known as Puerto Madero.

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29 March 1910

At sea, making passage from Corinto, Nicaragua, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 15.88, Long -94.07

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from North.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N58°W (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

Took soundings at 1.00am and 3.00am, finding 17 and 22 fathoms respectively.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N58°W (per standard compass).

Took sounding at 5.00am, found 20 fathoms of water, with fine gray sandy bottom.

Carried out morning orders.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Clear, pleasant.

Calm to light airs from West and SW.

Barometer rose, then fell.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Exercised the divisions at loading drill.

At 9.50am sighted land, Mount Bernardo [?] and Soconusco Bluffs bearing N29°E, patent log reading 40.3.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light to gentle breezes from West by South.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N58°W (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

At 2.00pm changed course to S83°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 75.9.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Gentle breezes from West by South to SW by South.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S83°W (per standard compass).

Held quarters at 5.00pm and served out clean hammocks to all divisions.

Changed course to S61°W (per standard compass) at 5.08pm, patent log [reading] 0.9.

Sighted mail steamer standing about SE at 5.45pm.

Sighted Salina Cruz light bearing N62°W at 6.30pm, patent log [reading] 12.0.

Salina Cruz light abeam at 7.25pm, distant 9.00 miles, patent log [reading] 19.5.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steamed at full speed, under 3 boilers, on course S61°W (per standard compass).

At 8.00pm changed course to S60°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 24.0.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Soconusco Bluffs are also known as Sierra Madre.

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30 March 1910

Making passage from Corinto, Nicaragua, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 15.80, Long -97.51

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from SW and SW by West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S60°W (per standard compass).

At 2.35am sighted Port Angeles light bearing S89°W (per standard compass).

Took bearing of light 32°, 45° and 59° from the bow, patent log reading 83.2, 89.8 and 93.6.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Gentle to light breezes from WSW to NNW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S60°W (per standard compass).

Changed course to N83°W (per standard compass) at 4.10am, patent log [reading] 95.2.

Took bow bearing of Port Angeles light at 4.37am, patent log [reading] 99.3.

Passed Port Angeles light abeam at 5.16am, patent log [reading] 4.9, distant 5.6 [miles].

Took quarter bearing of Port Angeles light at 5.56am, patent log [reading] 10.8.

Took 52° bearing of rock of Point of Rocks at 7.15am, patent log [reading] 22.2.

Passed Point of Rock abeam at 7.44½am, distant 5.6 miles.

Carried out morning orders.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Clear, pleasant.

Light breezes from NW and WNW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steamed under 3 boilers, on course N83°W (per standard compass), at full speed.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Held fire and collision quarters, first stream in 1 minute, did not put mat over side.

At 11.20am Piedra Blanca Rock bore abeam, patent log reading 59.5.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Gentle breezes from SW to WSW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N77°W (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

Passed Galera Point abeam at 1.36pm, distant 4.2 miles.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Gentle to light breezes from WSW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N77°W (per standard compass).

Held quarters at 5.00pm and turned in clean hammocks.

Changed course to S53°W (per standard compass) at 6.30pm, patent log [reading] 16.7.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, pleasant.

Light breezes from WSW and West by North.

Barometer steady.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course S53°W (per standard compass).

At 8.30pm changed course to N79°W, patent log reading 33.6.

Average steam 116.0 [pounds], average revolutions 90.0.

Port Angeles is also known as Puerto Ángel.

Point of Rocks is probably also known as, or is close to, Punta Cometa.

Piedra Blanca Rock is also known as Isla Roca Blanca.

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31 March 1910

[Making passage from Corinto, Nicaragua, to, and at anchor off Acapulco, Mexico]

Lat 16.843, Long -99.903

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from WSW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N79°W (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from WNW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N79°W (per standard compass).

Changed course to N33°W (per standard compass) at 5.50am, patent log [reading] 12.2.

Sighted land on starboard bow at 6.00am.

Sighted Acapulco light at 7.58am, bearing N35°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Clear, pleasant.

Light breezes from NW to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N33°W (per standard compass).

At 8.12am changed course [to] NW, Acapulco light bearing NW, patent log reading 32.0.

At 9.09am passed Cape Diamante abeam, patent log reading 40.1, and hauled in patent log.

Stood into harbor of Acapulco, on various courses, the Commanding Officer conning.

At 9.46am anchored, with 45 fathoms on starboard chain, in 12¾ fathoms of water, gray sand bottom.

Bearings of anchorage: end of custom house wharf N48°30'E, lighthouse S1°W, left point of peninsula S83°E, ship's head S38°W.

Draft of ship forward 12 feet 6 inches, aft 14 feet 6 inches.

At 9.46am fired salute of 21 guns, Mexican ensign at the main.

At 9.48am Fort San Diego answered salute of 21 guns.

By order of Commanding Officer placed in single irons under sentry's charge the following General Court Martial prisoners: G.T. Seaman [W.T. Seaman in log-book], Landsman; and T.K. Barton, Seaman.

At 10.00am received pratique.

Ensign D.P. Morrison, by order of Commanding Officer, went ashore to communicate with Consul.

Clock set back 5 minutes, to local mean time.

Ensign Morrison returned with one bag of mail.

Official representative of Commandante of Port visited Commanding Officer.

Boiler C disconnected at 10.07am, boiler B disconnected at 10.23am.

The following punishments were awarded by Commanding Officer: see list [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from WSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

United States Consul officially visited Commanding Officer, and was saluted with 7-gun salute, American ensign at the fore, upon leaving ship.

Coal lighter number 1, containing 45 tons of coal, came alongside at 3.00pm.

Commenced coaling ship at 3.10pm.

Lighter number 2, containing 28 tons of coal, came alongside at 3.50pm.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit.

Tested magazine flood cocks, found to be in good order.

Made monthly ½-hour litmus test of smokeless powder indices on board.

A slight acid tinge apparent almost immediately in smokeless powder index 446, but did not increase in 30 minutes.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from WSW to light airs from WSW to NNE.

Barometer rising.

Continued coaling ship.

Commanding Officer left ship officially to return call of United States Consul and to visit Commandante of Port.

Lighter number 2 empty at 5.02pm.

Lighter number 3, containing 42 tons of coal, came alongside at 5.15pm.

Lighter number 1 empty at 5.22pm.

Discontinued coaling at 6.00pm.

Lighter number 4, containing 34½ tons of coal, came alongside at 6.32pm.

Continued coaling ship at 6.40pm.

Swung to flood tide at 6.50pm.

Lighter number 3 empty at 7.29pm.

Completed 6-hour quarterly test of smokeless powder indices at 7.40pm, no change apparent, except smokeless powder index 446, which was noted in meridian to 4pm watch.

8pm to 12am [12pm in log-book]:

Clear.

Light airs from NNE.

Barometer rising.

Coaling ship.

Lighter number 4 empty at 8.45pm.

Commanding Officer returned from official call at 9.55pm.

Approved: [signed] Victor Blue, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

Cape Diamante is also known as Punta Diamante.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Acapulco, Mexico, March 31, 1910.

The following punishments were awarded at the mast this day:

E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, not laying aft promptly when swimming party was called away, 2 hours' extra duty.

R.P. Maas, Electrician Third-class, not laying aft promptly when swimming party was called away, 2 hours' extra duty.

C.A. Bryant, Seaman, not laying aft promptly when swimming party was called away, 2 hours' extra duty.

H.W. Hartdegen, Ordinary Seaman, not laying aft to hoist whaleboat when word was passed, 2 hours' extra duty.

P. Sturgis, Mess Attendant Third-class, drinking wardroom officers' beer, 2 hours' extra duty.

[W.] Stephanski, Ordinary Seaman, not laying aft when swimming call was sounding, 2 hours' extra duty.

E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, smoking out of hours, 2 hours' extra duty.

F. Bautista, Mess Attendant Third-class, not airing bedding properly, 2 hours' extra duty.

LOGS FOR APRIL 1910

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1 April 1910

At anchor off Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 16.843, Long -99.903

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Early breakfast for crew, preparatory to renewing coaling.

Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "City of Panama" stood in and anchored at 6.40am.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from SSE.

Barometer falling.

Lighter containing 43.5 tons of coal came alongside at 8.00am, started coaling at 8.10am, emptied lighter at 9.03am.

Received lighter containing 34 tons of coal at 10.25am, started coaling at 10.35am, and finished at 11.26am [10.26am in log-book].

Draft of ship forward 14 feet 0 inches, aft 15 feet 10 inches.

Fires started under [in in log-book] boiler B at 11.00am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit].

Crew engaged in cleaning ship and making preparations for sea.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs to gentle breezes from West to WSW.

Barometer falling.

Commandante of Port visited Commanding Officer officially, and was saluted with a salute of 11 guns, Mexican ensign at fore.

Fort San Diego fired salute of 11 guns.

Boiler B connected at 4.45pm.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Under way at 5.08pm, various speeds and courses, Commanding Officer conning, standing out of Acapulco harbor.

Put over log at 5.34pm, reading 0.

Steadied on course N85°W (per standard compass) at 5.40pm, patent log [reading] 0.6.

Took departure at 5.43pm, Acapulco light bearing N15°E (per standard compass), distant ¼ mile, patent log [reading] 1.0.

Released General Court Martial prisoners from single irons under sentry's charge, and made them prisoners at large for safe keeping by order of Commanding Officer.

Sighted fires on shore bearing off starboard bow at 6.40pm.

Sighted white light off starboard bow at 7.50pm.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 78.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, pleasant.

Gentle and light breezes from West and NW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N58°W (per standard compass).

At 9.06pm sighted fire ashore, in hills, bearing N28°W, patent log reading 27.7.

At 11.39pm this fire bore N29°E, distant 23.8 miles, patent log reading 51.5.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

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2 April 1910

Making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to Mare Island, California

Lat 17.71, Long -102.38

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light breezes from NW by West to NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N85°W (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

At 3.00am changed course to N70°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 79.5.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N70°W (per standard compass).

Sighted land on starboard beam at 6.00am.

Field day.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Steamer sighted on starboard quarter at 7.55am, standing WNW.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from WNW, WSW and SW by West.

Barometer rose, then fell.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N70°W (per standard compass).

At 8.40am sighted steamer bearing ½ point on starboard bow, and passed same at 9.20am.

Completed field day.

At end of watch land bore abeam, and overtaking steamer bore S85°E.

Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light to gentle breezes from SW by West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N70°W (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 96° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Gentle breezes from SW by West to West.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Steaming on course N70°W (per standard compass), full speed, 3 boilers.

Changed course to N81°W (per standard compass) at 5.20pm, patent log [reading] 98.4.

Passed Lizard Point abeam at 6.25pm, patent log [reading] 6.2.

Changed course at 6.37pm to N86°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 7.9.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, pleasant.

Gentle breezes from WNW and West.

Barometer steady.

Steamed under 3 boilers, on course N86°W (per standard compass), at full speed.

At 8.55pm sighted light in hills bearing N31°E, patent log reading 25.2.

At 9.27pm sighted light on shore bearing N24°W, patent log reading 29.3.

At 10.00pm changed course to N64°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 34.2, after compass reading N62°15'W.

At end of watch land bore on starboard beam, and steamer bore S48°E.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Lizard Point is also known as Punta Lizardo.

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3 April 1910

Making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to Mare Island, California

Lat 19.30, Long -105.21

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light to gentle breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N64°W (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

At end of watch S.S. "City of Panama" bore abeam.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Clear, but hazy on horizon.

Light breezes to light airs from West to West by North.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N64°W (per standard compass).

Sighted small schooner bearing N35°W at 6.00pm.

Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from West by North, NNW and WNW, and gentle breezes from West by North.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steaming under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N64°W (per standard compass).

At 8.14am Cone Rock bore N2°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 23.1, and at 8.50am bore abeam, patent log reading 29.0.

At 9.30am large rock ashore bore abeam, distant 6.1 miles, patent log reading 31.1.

At 9.30am changed course to N61°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 35.1.

At 9.44am White Rock bore abeam, distant 9.0 miles, patent log reading 37.1.

Held morning quarters for muster, no absentees.

Set clocks back 11 minutes.

At end of watch land bore off starboard beam, peak number 2300 bore N13°E.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Gentle breezes from NW to NW by West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N61°W (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit].

Average steam 123.7 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Gentle breezes from NW by West.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N61°W (per standard compass).

Sighted Cape Corrientes light at 6.28pm, patent log [reading] 14.4, bearing N5°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, pleasant.

Gentle and light breezes from NW by West and NW by North.

Barometer steady.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N61°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

Cone Rock is located close under Graham Head, also known as Punta Graham.

White Rock is also known as Islote Peña Blanca.

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4 April 1910

At sea, en route to Mare Island, California

Lat 21.38, Long -108.00

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Gentle breezes from NW by West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N61°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 105 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light breezes from NW by West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N61°W (per standard compass).

Carried out morning orders.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Clear, pleasant.

Gentle and light breezes from WNW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N61°W (per standard compass).

E.A. Whited, Electrician First-class, reported expiration of his enlistment.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Exercised divisions in preparation for target practice.

J.S. Clarke, Yeoman First-class, reported expiration of his enlistment.

Set all clocks back 12 minutes.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 93.3.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from WNW to West.

Barometer falling.

At 12.03pm steadied on course N64°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 75.0, and steamed this course throughout watch, under 3 boilers.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 90° [Fahrenheit].

Average steam 118.7 [pounds], average revolutions 90.2.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from West to WNW.

Barometer falling slightly, then rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N64°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 122.5 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, pleasant.

Light breezes from NNW.

Barometer steady.

Steamed at full speed, under 3 boilers, on course N64°W (per standard compass).

At 8.30pm changed course to N61°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 52.0.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 92.3.

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5 April 1910

Making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to Mare Island, California

Lat 23.48, Long -110.83

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light to gentle breezes from WNW to West by North.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N61°W (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

At 2.00am sighted Cape Falso light bearing N57°W (per standard compass).

At 3.12am changed course to N72°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 12.9.

[Cape Falso] light bore on the starboard bow at end of watch.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 93.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle breezes from NW by West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N72°W (per standard compass).

Cape Falso light on bow at 4.04am, patent log [reading] 20.9.

Cape Falso light abeam, distant 4.3 miles, at 4.36½am, patent log [reading] 25.2.

Changed course to N59°W (per standard compass) at 4.36½am, patent log [reading] 25.2.

Cape Falso light abeam at 4.44am, patent log [reading] 26.7.

Cape Falso light on quarter at 5.20am, patent log [reading] 31.1.

Carried out morning orders.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 93.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Gentle breezes from NW by West and NW, and light breezes from NNW, WNW and NW by West.

Barometer steady.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N59°W (per standard compass).

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Exercised the divisions in preparation for target practice.

Set all clocks back 10 minutes.

At end of watch land bore off starboard bow, beam and quarter.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Moderate breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N59°W (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 90° [Fahrenheit].

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 92.8.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle breezes from WNW.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N59°W (per standard compass).

Held evening quarters, served out clean bags to all divisions.

Changed course to N53°W (per standard compass) at 6.26pm, patent log [reading] 53.9.

Santa Margarita Island bearing N24°W at end of watch.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions starboard 91.6, port 92.5.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Gentle and light breezes from WNW, NW and NNW.

Barometer rose, then fell.

Steamed under 3 boilers, on course N53°W (per standard compass), at full speed.

At 8.31pm changed course to N67°W (per standard compass), after compass reading N66°15'W, patent log reading 72.2.

At 10.54pm Redonda Point [Redondo Point in log-book] bore abeam, patent log reading 93.9.

At 11.17pm Redonda Point [Redondo Point in log-book] bore N58°E (per standard compass).

Point Entrada bore abeam, and Monte Isabel bore N15°W, patent log [reading] 97.3.

At 11.42pm Monte Isabel bore abeam, Point Entrada N63°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 1.1.

At 11.42pm changed course to N53°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 1.1, after compass reading N52°W.

At end of watch Monte Isabel bore N53°E.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 93.

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6 April 1910

Making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to Mare Island, California

Lat 25.77, Long -113.43

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle to light breezes from NNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N53°W (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

At 12.17am Monte Isabel bore on the quarter, patent log reading 6.1.

Howland's Bluff abeam at 12.29am, patent log [reading] 8.1.

Hughes Point abeam at 1.22am, patent log [reading] 16.2.

Monte San Lazaro abeam at 1.33am, patent log [reading] 17.9.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 91.4.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light to gentle breezes from NNW to NW by West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N53°W (per standard compass).

Carried out morning orders.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 91.6.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Gentle breezes from NW by North, NW by West and NNW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steamed at full speed, under 3 boilers, on course N53°W (per standard compass).

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up.

Held fire quarters, 3^rd Division first stream [in] 1 minute, all divisions ready in 3½ minutes.

Held collision quarters and closed watertight doors.

Set all clocks back 11 minutes.

Average steam 116 [pounds], average revolutions 93.6.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Gentle to moderate breezes from NW by West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N53°W (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 80° [Fahrenheit].

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 92.7.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Moderate breezes from NW by West.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N53°W (per standard compass).

Held quarters at 5.00pm, all divisions turning in clean bags.

Sighted land bearing N5°E (per standard compass) at 5.50pm, patent log [reading] 68.8.

High peak bore N12½°E (per standard compass) at 6.19pm, patent log [reading] 72.6.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 95.2.

8pm to midnight:

Cool and cloudy.

Gentle breezes from NW by West, NNW and NW by North.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N53°W (per standard compass).

At 10.35pm sighted steamer's light 1 point on starboard bow, bearing N38°W (per standard compass), and passed same abeam at 11.05pm.

Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Hughes Point is also known as Punta San Lazaro.

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7 April 1910

At sea, en route to Mare Island, California

Lat 28.17, Long -115.48

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Moderate breezes from NW by North.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N53°W, nothing to the Northward, under 3 boilers.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Moderate to gentle breezes from NW by North.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N53°W (per standard compass).

Sighted land on starboard beam and quarter at 5.10am.

Changed course to N42°W (per standard compass) at 5.44am, patent log [reading] 73.4.

Took bow bearing of small double peak at 5.55am, patent log [reading] 75.2.

Double peak abeam at 7.44am, patent log [reading] 91.3, distant 16.1.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Cool, cloudy.

Gentle and light breezes from North by West, NW by North and West.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N42°W (per standard compass).

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up.

Overhauled batteries during drill period.

At 9.32am changed course to N34°W (per standard compass), after compass reading N33°15'W, patent log reading 7.2.

At 9.40am sighted San Benito Island 1½ point on port bow, bearing N38°W, patent log reading 8.7.

At 9.46am sighted two small islands bearing dead ahead.

At 11.00am changed course to N14°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 20.3, after compass reading N13°15'W.

Set all clocks back 9 minutes.

At end of watch Northern end of San Benito Island bore N36°W (per standard compass) and Northern end of Cerros Island bore N38°E.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.2.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Gentle breezes from NW to WNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N14°W (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

At 1.14pm took departure and steered N34°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 41.9, left tangent San Benito Island bearing S46°W (per standard compass), peak rock bearing S76°W (per standard compass), left tangent Cerros Island bearing N65°E (per standard compass), Redondo Peak bearing S47°E (per standard compass), St. Augustine Peak bearing S41°E (per standard compass).

Tested magazine flood cocks and found them in good condition.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] D-1-M 78° [Fahrenheit].

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to party cloudy.

Gentle breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N34°W (per standard compass).

Held quarters for muster at 5.00pm and served out clean hammocks to all divisions.

Sighted Sombrero Peak at 5.55pm.

Sombrero Peak bore N26°E (true) at 6.00pm.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and cool.

Gentle breezes from WNW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steaming at full speed, under 3 boilers, on course N34°W (per standard compass).

At 8.30pm changed course to N40°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 4.0.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 80.

Cerros Island is also known as Cedros Island.

Redondo Peak is also known as Cerro Redondo.

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8 April 1910

Making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to Mare Island, California

Lat 30.85, Long -116.81

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast.

Gentle breezes from North by West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N40°W (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 80.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Gentle breezes to light airs from North by West to NW.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N40°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 80.

8am to meridian:

Cool, overcast, cloudy.

Light breezes from WNW.

Barometer rose, then fell.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at reduced speed, on course N40°W (per standard compass).

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up.

F. Caucino, Seaman, reported expiration of his enlistment.

Exercised divisions in preparation for target practice.

Set all clocks back 5 minutes.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 80.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast.

Gentle breezes from WNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N40°W (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

Increased speed to 90 revolutions.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and hazy.

Gentle breezes from WNW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N40°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 122 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy.

Light breezes from WNW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steamed under 3 boilers, on course N40°W (per standard compass), at full speed.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

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9 April 1910

Making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to Mare Island, California

Lat 33.72, Long -118.47

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, hazy,

Light breezes to light airs from NNW to WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N40°W (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and hazy.

Light airs from NW by West and WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming full speed, under 3 boilers, on course N40°W (per standard compass).

At 5.35am and 6.40am sighted sailing vessels on port bow, headed South.

At 7.05am sighted steamer on port bow, heading West.

At 7.48am sighted Santa Catalina Island on port bow, left tangent bearing S87°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 93.9.

At 7.55am sighted land on starboard beam.

Average steam 124 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, overcast.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rose, then fell.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N40°W (per standard compass).

At 8.00am changed course to N55°W (per standard compass), after compass reading N54°W, patent log reading 95.8.

At 8.30am left tangent Santa Catalina Island bore S64°W (per standard compass) and right tangent [of] same bore N87°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 100.6.

Hauled in patent log at 8.53am, reading 4.6, and put same over at 8.56am.

At 9.08am passed left tangent Santa Catalina Island abeam, distant 10.3 miles.

Completed field day.

The Commanding Officer inspected the ship and crew.

At 11.13am Point Vincente [Point Vinent in log-book] bore N33°30'W (per standard compass), end of breakwater N36°30'E (per standard compass), right tangent [Santa] Catalina [Island] abeam, patent log reading 24.4.

Held mast, the Commanding Officer awarding punishments as follows: G. Edwards, Mess Attendant Third-class, surliness to an officer, 6 hours' extra duty; H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman, destroying government property, Deck Court; G.B. Gibson, Seaman, and R.P. Maas, Electrician Third-class, smoking out of hours, 2 hours' extra duty; F.C. Renziehausen, Seaman, not mustering with lifeboat's crew, 6 hours' extra duty; R.N. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, and R.O. Meader, Seaman, not turning in bag, 2 hours' extra duty; G.B. Gibson, Seaman, shirking brightwork and insubordination, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water; C.W. Campbell, Ordinary Seaman, striking coxswain in charge of watch, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water; H. Kennedy, Coal Passer, clothes in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

By order of Commanding Officer confined C.W. Campbell, Ordinary Seaman, 3 days' bread and water.

Set all clocks back 7 minutes.

At 11.55am changed course to N70°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 32.0, after compass read N62°W.

At end of watch Point Vincente [Point Vincent in log-book] bore N21°E (per standard compass), Point Fermin bore N83°E (per standard compass) and right tangent of Santa Catalina Island bore S7°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 126 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, hazy.

Light airs from WNW to West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on [course] N70°W (per standard compass), under 3 boilers.

At 12.30pm changed course to N75°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 37.2.

At 2.49pm Point Dume bore [N]15°E (per standard compass), distant 4.3 miles by log.

Changed course to W½N (per standard compass) at 3.15pm.

Lieutenant E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, at Deck Court tried the case of H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 76° [Fahrenheit].

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, with light haze.

Light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course W½N (per standard compass).

Point Mugu abeam at 4.11½pm.

Picked up Anacapa Island at 4.46pm, bearing S51°W (per standard compass).

Hueneme Point on starboard bow at 4.50pm, patent log [reading] 76.2.

Sighted whistling buoy bearing N40°W (per standard compass) at 4.58pm.

Held quarters at 5.00pm and all divisions turned in clean hammocks.

Point Hueneme lighthouse abeam at 5.21pm, patent log [reading] 80.4.

Changed course to S88°W (per standard compass) at 5.21pm, patent log [reading] 80.4.

Left tangent of Anacapa Island abeam at 5.54pm.

Anacapa Island abeam at 6.26pm, patent log [reading] 90.1.

Sighted Santa Barbara light at 7.12pm, bearing N56°W (per standard compass).

Santa Barbara light on starboard bow at 7.22pm, patent log [reading] 98.0.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

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Continuation of Deck Log, April 9, 1910.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, overcast, later clear.

Gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming under 3 boilers, on course S88°W (per standard compass), at full speed.

Published sentence of Deck Court in case of H. Mundhenk Jr., Ordinary Seaman.

At 8.46pm passed Santa Barbara light abeam, distant 12.2 miles, patent log reading 10.2.

At 10.30pm Santa Barbara light bore on quarter, patent log reading 25.5.

At 11.12pm sighted Point Conception light, flashing white light, bearing N80°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 32.0.

At end of watch Point Conception light bore N65°W (per standard compass).

No vessels in sight.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

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10 April 1910

Making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to Mare Island, California

Lat 35.69, Long -121.52

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from West, NNW and NW by West.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming [at] full speed, under 3 boilers, on course S88°W (per standard compass).

At 12.28am Conception Point light bore on starboard bow, patent log reading 43.0.

At 1.05am passed Conception [Point] light abeam, distant 4.0 miles, patent log reading 48.2.

At 1.08am sighted Point Arguello light on starboard bow, bearing about N41°W (per standard compass).

At 1.44am Conception Point light bore on starboard quarter.

Changed course to N48°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 54.0.

At 1.44am sighted steamer on starboard bow.

At 2.00am took cross bearing of Conception Point light and Point Arguello light as follows: Conception [Point] light bore N62°E (per standard compass), Point Arguello light bore N20°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 56.4.

At 2.30am Point Arguello light bore North (per standard compass), Conception Point light bore N84°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 60.7.

At 3.00am passed Point Arguello light abeam, distant 4.5 miles, patent log reading 65.0, Conception Point light bore S84°E (per standard compass).

At 3.34am Point Arguello light bore on starboard quarter, patent log reading 69.9.

Average revolutions 90, average steam 127.5 [pounds].

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light variable airs.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N48°W (per standard compass).

Sighted small steamer headed SE at 5.05am.

Carried out morning orders.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, overcast, misty.

Light airs from East and SE.

Barometer fell, then rose.

Steamed under 3 boilers on course N48°W (per standard compass), at full speed.

Held morning quarters for muster.

As weather thickened, sounded required fog signal.

Set ship's time back 12 minutes, and set all clocks accordingly.

At 4.52am sighted Piedras Blancas [Piedra Blanca in log-book] light bearing N68°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 45.9.

At end of watch Piedras Blancas [Piedra Blanca in log-book] light bore N73°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 47.2, and weather thickened.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, hazy to fog, mist to rain.

Light breezes from SE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N48°W (per standard compass).

Sounded fog signals for 10 minutes at 3.00pm.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 76° [Fahrenheit].

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, hazy, drizzling rain.

Gentle to light breezes from SE to SSE.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N48°W (per standard compass).

Took sounding at 4.00pm, no bottom at 100 fathoms.

Took sounding at 4.30pm, depth 100 fathoms, fine gray sand bottom, patent log [reading] 86.6.

Sighted Point Sur and took following bearings (per standard compass): at 4.13pm N13°W; at 4.17pm N10½°W.

Took sounding at 4.45pm, depth 31 fathoms, fine gray sand bottom, patent log [reading] 88.7.

Took sounding at 5.00pm, depth 40 fathoms, fine gray sand bottom.

Point Sur bore East (per standard compass) at 5.12½am, patent log [reading] 92.8, and S84°E at 5.12pm.

Took sounding at 5.15pm, depth 67 fathoms, fine gray sand bottom, patent log [reading] 93.2.

Took sounding at 5.30pm, no bottom with 120 fathoms wire out.

Changed course to N42°W (per standard compass) at 5.37pm, patent log [reading] 96.5.

Point Sur bore S70½°E (per standard compass) at 5.43pm, patent log [reading] 97.1.

Sighted Point Piños light bearing N45°E, patent log [reading] 6.2.

Point Piños light abeam at 7.00pm, patent log [reading] 8.3.

Sighted steamer standing SE (per standard compass) at 7.25pm.

Sighted 3 white lights off starboard bow at 7.59pm.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Cool, cloudy.

Light breezes from West and SW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N42°W (per standard compass), under 3 boilers, at full speed.

At 9.00pm sighted light on shore bearing N6°W (per standard compass).

At 9.30pm sighted Pigeon Point light bearing 2½ points on starboard bow.

At 9.41pm passed Santa Cruz abeam, patent log reading 31.2, Pigeon Point light bearing N34°W (per standard compass).

At 10.00pm changed course to N50°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 34.1, after compass reading N49°W, Pigeon Point light bore N35°W (per standard compass).

At 11.18pm Pigeon Point light bore N13°W (per standard compass), distant 8.9 miles, patent log reading 45.2.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

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11 April 1910

Making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to Mare Island, California

Lat 38.098, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N50°W (per standard compass).

At 12.08am, with Pigeon Point light abeam, distant 4.4 miles, changed course to N33°W (per standard compass).

Pigeon Point abeam at 12.20am and changed bearing as follows: [at] 1.00am S78°E; 1.30am S60°30'E; 2.00am S53°E.

Picked up Farralones light at 2.22am, bearing N58°W.

At 3.00am [Farralones light] bore N79°W.

At 3.30am Farralones [light bore] N83°30'W, [San Francisco] lightship N32°30'W, Point Bonita N4¼°E.

At 3.38am slowed to 50 revolutions.

At 4.00am Farralones [light] bore S84°W.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 88.5.

At 12.30am set ship's time ahead 7 minutes.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and drizzling.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Steaming at full speed, 50 revolutions, on course N33°W (per standard compass), standing toward [San Francisco] lightship.

Increased speed to 90 turns at 5.00am.

Changed course to North (per standard compass) at 5.20am, patent log [reading] 91.0.

Changed course to NE (per standard compass) at 6.00am, patent log [reading] 96.5.

From 6.00am steered various speeds and courses, Commanding Officer conning, standing into Golden Gate via North channel.

Hosted quarantine flag at 7.30am.

Confined the following General Court Martial prisoners in single irons for safekeeping by order of Commanding Officer: G.T. Seaman [W.T. Seaman in log-book], Landsman; and F.K. Barton, Seaman.

Hauled in patent log, reading 99.4, at 6.35am.

Made preparations for coming to anchor.

Average steam 124 [pounds], average revolutions 85.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, misty and raining.

Light breezes from SW, shifting to SE.

Barometer rose, then fell.

Hove to, awaiting coming of quarantine officer.

Received pratique at 8.22am.

At 8.30am got under way, under 3 boilers, at full speed and stood up the bay on various courses, the Commanding Officer conning.

At 10.20am exchanged ship's numbers with U.S. Navy auxiliary "Prometheus", and at 10.57am with U.S.S. "Glacier".

At 11.20am anchored, with 15 fathoms on starboard chain, in 4½ fathoms of water, mud bottom, and fired a salute of 13 guns to the Commandant of the Mare Island Navy Yard, which was returned by U.S.S. "Independence" at 11.23am with 7 guns.

At 12.00pm got under way, Navy Yard tug coming alongside, and moored to dock.

Draft of ship forward 12 feet, aft 15 feet 6 inches.

Average steam 121 [pounds], average revolutions 79.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, raining, later pleasant.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer fell, then rose.

Disconnected boilers B and C at 1.15pm.

The Commanding Officer called officially on the Commandant [of the Navy Yard].

[Maximum] temperature magazine A-11-M 75° [Fahrenheit].

Completed cleaning up ship.

Rigged out port gangway.

Transferred to Naval Hospital, Mare Island, California, with their bags and hammocks, the following: Y. Kamashita, Cook to Commander-in-Chief; H.A. Hunt, Blacksmith; E.C. Moore, First-class Fireman; H.R. McCarney, Coal Passer; J. Ellsworth, Coal Passer; O.T. Hallenberg, Chief Yeoman; F.R. McKnight, Seaman; J. Clark, First-class Fireman.

Transferred to U.S.S. "Independence": G.T. Seaman, Landsman, and T.K. Barton, Seaman, General Court Martial prisoners.

The following men left ship with their bags and hammocks, honorably discharged: H. Fischer, Chief Machinist's Mate; F.C. Renziehausen, Seaman; J.J. Witsch, First-class Fireman; E.A. Whited, Electrician First-class.

Discharged: F. Caucino, Seaman; T. Huber, Second-class Fireman; C.L. Frazer, Oiler; W.A. Bonnell, Boatswain's Mate Second-class.

Sent mail orderly ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from SE and South by West.

Barometer falling slowly.

Sent liberty party ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs from South by West.

Barometer rose, then fell.

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12 April 1910

Moored to seawall at Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, clear, pleasant.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Cool and clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

E.L. Jacobus, Chief Gunner's Mate, returned from liberty 1½ hours over time.

B.J. Smith, Coal Passer, returned from liberty 2¼ hours over time.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising, then falling slowly.

16 Navy Yard workmen on board, preparing to take out foremast, taking up decks, and recaulking decks.

Court of Inquiry met on board U.S.S. "Maryland" at 10.05am.

Commanding Officer paid official visits to Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet, Commander 2^nd Division, United States Pacific Fleet, and to Commanding Officers of all commissioned United States ships in harbor.

Shifted berth alongside seawall at 11.00am.

Ammunition lighter came alongside.

C.W. Campbell, Ordinary Seaman, released from confinement and restored to duty by order of Commanding Officer.

Court of Inquiry on U.S.S. "Maryland" took recess at 11.55am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

Yard workmen on board from 1.00pm, continuing repairs.

Assistant Surgeon R.I. Longabaugh, U.S. Navy, went on 10 days' leave.

Took magazine temperature, maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit.

Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Independence", U.S.S. "California" and U.S.S. "Maryland" paid official visit to Commanding Officer.

Foremast lifted out and swung clear of ship at 2.45pm.

Shifted berth along dock at 3.20pm, being towed by Navy Yard tug.

U.S.S. "Petrel" placed alongside, outboard of this ship, at 3.59pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Navy Yard workmen on board until 5.00pm.

U.S.S. "Vicksburg" under way at 4.10pm, and shifted her berth alongside of seawall.

Liberty party on 48 hours' liberty left ship at 4.45pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

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13 April 1910

[Moored to seawall at Navy Yard, Mare Island, California]

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs to calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Yard workmen engaged removing ventilators, and repairing and recaulking decks.

Court of Inquiry aboard U.S.S. "Maryland" met at 10.05am, and adjourned at 12.01pm.

Rear Admiral E.B. Barry, U.S. Navy, Rear Admiral Hugo Osterhaus, U.S. Navy, and Captain J.M. Orchard, U.S. Navy, called officially on the Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Yard workmen continued work, assisted by seven men of the ship's force, paying seaming.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 74° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Finished work for the day at 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

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14 April 1910

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from SW to NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Held morning quarters for muster, no absentees.

Yard workmen at work on ship, engaged in repairing ventilators and decks.

A Court of Inquiry convened aboard U.S.S. "Maryland" at 11.10am, and adjourned at 11.15am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling slowly.

[Maximum] temperature magazine A-11-M 74° [Fahrenheit].

Tested magazine flood cocks and found them in working order.

Yard workmen at work, engaged repairing decks and ventilators.

Ship's force assisted with decks, paying same.

Number of yard workmen at work as follows: [in] Engineer's Department 11 machinists, 5 helpers, 1 drill hand; Construction and Repair Department 2 shipwrights, 1 helper, 2 drillers, 2 shipfitters, 2 helpers; Electrical Department 1 electrician.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from NW, shifting to SW.

Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned, absentees as follows: J. Breen, Coal Passer; H. Bradish, Coal Passer; V. Favino, Ordinary Seaman; T.H. Robinson, Coal Passer; P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman; E. Thomas, Machinist's Mate Second-class; and D. Riepe, Chief Electrician.

The following returned over leave: T.H. Robinson, Coal Passer, 2 hours; V. Favino, Ordinary Seaman, 2 hours; E. Thomas, Machinist's Mate Second-class, 2 hours.

By order of Commanding Officer placed under sentry's charge for safekeeping, for returning from liberty drunk: H.M. Wingreen, First-class Fireman.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, pleasant

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising slowly.

D. Riepe, Chief Electrician, returned from liberty 5 hours over time.

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15 April 1910

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from SSW and NNW, and calm.

Barometer rising slowly.

J. Breen, Coal Passer, 13 hours over leave.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NNW.

Barometer rising.

Yard workmen continued overhauling and repairing Engineer's Department decks, ventilators, et cetera.

F.R. Kerlin, Seaman, went on leave, which expires at 10.00am April 17, 1910.

F.V. Kelley, Seaman, went on leave, which expires at noon April 24, 1910.

Court of Investigation met on board U.S.S. "Maryland" at 10.09am, and adjourned at 11.30am.

Board of Survey, consisting of Lieutenant Z.E. Briggs, U.S. Navy, surveyed articles unfit for use in the Equipment Department.

Yard workmen on board during watch as follows: 3 shipwrights, 2 helpers; 5 drillers; 1 machinist; 2 shipfitters, 1 apprentice, 1 helper; 1 shipfitter, 1 helper; [in] Engineer's Department 3 boilermakers, 3 helpers, 10 machinists, 4 helpers; 2 Construction and Repair [Department] mechanics, 2 helpers; 1 chipper and caulker; 1 apprentice shipbuilder [?], 1 helper; 2 riggers; 7 laborers.

P.L. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, returned from leave, absent over leave 17 hours.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling slightly.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 75° Fahrenheit.

Court of Inquiry reconvened on board U.S.S. "Maryland" at 1.00pm, and adjourned at 2.30pm.

R. Kelley, Mess Attendant Third-class, returned from liberty, absent over leave 7 hours.

Board of Survey, consisting of Ensign H.R. Kelley, U.S. Navy, surveyed articles unfit for use in Ordnance Department.

Board of Survey, of which Ensign H.G. Bowen, U.S. Navy, is senior member, surveyed missing articles of Ordnance Department.

Yard workmen continued work, overhauling and repairing Engineer's Department ventilators, decks, et cetera.

Yard workmen employed during afternoon as follows: 3 drillers; 1 chipper; 2 shipfitters, 3 helpers, 1 apprentice; 4 laborers; 1 rigger; 3 shipwrights, 1 helpers; 4 sheet metal workers; 1 shipfitter, 1 helper.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Yard workmen continued working until 5.00pm.

Wardroom calling committee of U.S.S. "Maryland" called upon Commanding Officer and wardroom officers of this vessel.

Sent liberty party ashore at 4.45pm, liberty expires at 6.00am April 17, 1910.

E.J. Wall, Yeoman Second-class, and E. Isaacs, Yeoman Second-class, reported on board from U.S.S. "Pensacola", with bags and hammocks, for duty on board this vessel.

U.S.S. "California" shifted berth at 6.45pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

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16 April 1910

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE to SW.

Barometer rising.

U.S.S. "Maryland" under way, shifting berth at 5.50am.

U.S.S. "Maryland" moored to the dock at 6.05am.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from SSW to WSW.

Barometer rising.

Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, Ensign D.P. Morrison, U.S. Navy, J. Freund, Chief Quartermaster, J.S. Clark, Yeoman First-class, and T.H. Varley, Yeoman Third-class, left the ship to act as witnesses before a Court of Inquiry.

Yard force engaged in work in the Construction and Repair, Steam Engineering and Ordnance departments.

Ship's force assisting in paying seams in deck.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer rising.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 75° [Fahrenheit].

Yard workmen engaged as follows: [in] Construction and Repair [Department] 3 drillers, 4 caulkers, 4 shipfitters, 4 helpers; Ordnance [Department] 3 drillers, 2 machinists, 2 pipefitters, 2 helpers; Steam Engineering [Department] 3 boilermakers, 3 helpers, 3 shipfitters, 3 helpers, 1 clipper, 2 machinists, 2 helpers; additional for afternoon, 2 shipfitter's helpers.

Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, left the ship on 7 days' leave of absence,

J.S. Clark, Yeoman First-class, was honorably discharged from the United States Naval Service, his term of enlistment having expired.

Shifted berth astern one ship's length and secured at 3.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from WSW to West.

Barometer falling.

Finished work at 5.00pm.

U.S.S. "Maryland" under way at 5.50pm, and moored to her old berth at 6.05pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from West to SW.

Barometer rising.

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17 April 1910

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from SW, shifting to NW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Held morning quarters for muster, absent: H.P. Bradish, Second-class Fireman.

Sent church party ashore.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Sent liberty party ashore.

[H.P.] Bradish, Second-class Fireman, returned from leave 67 hours over time.

[Maximum] temperature magazine A-11-M 72° [Fahrenheit].

Sent baseball party, 10 men, Master-at-Arms Wilson in charge, ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Liberty party returned, absent: J. O'Conner, First-class Fireman.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from West and SW.

Barometer steady.

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18 April 1910

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, pleasant.

Light breezes and airs from SW.

Barometer rising slowly.

4am to 8am:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

Swept up ship and dock.

Midshipman C.C. Thomas, U.S. Navy, left on 7 days' leave of absence.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentee as follows: J.E. O'Conner, Second-class Fireman.

Yard force engaged in working [in] Steam Engineering, Construction and Repair, and Ordnance Departments, ship's force assisting.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

Continued work and finished caulking deck.

Workmen engaged as follows: [in] Steam Engineering [Department] 3 boilermakers, 3 helpers, 1 boy, 1 machinist, 1 helper, 4 sheet metal workers, 2 shipfitters, 2 helpers, 20 of ship's force assisting; Construction and Repair [Department, in] morning 4 caulkers, 3 shipwrights, 3 drillers, 4 shipfitters, 4 helpers, [in] afternoon 1 shipwright, 3 joiners, 3 drillers, 4 shipfitters, 4 laborers, 5 [of] ship's assisting; Ordnance [Department] 3 drillers, 2 machinists, 2 pipefitters, 2 helpers.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

Assistant Paymaster E.G. Morsell, U.S. Navy, was detached from this vessel, under orders to proceed to his home, and settled accounts, having been relieved by Assistant Paymaster P.T.M. Lathrop [Lathroup in log-book], U.S. Navy.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Gentle breezes to light breezes from West.

Barometer rising.

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19 April 1910

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Held morning quarters for muster, absentee as follows: J.E. O'Conner [J.H. O'Conner in log-book], Second-class Fireman.

Navy Yard workmen aboard.

Ship's force scraped deck seams.

Yard workmen at work in Construction and Repair Department as follows: 6 shipfitters, 4 helpers; 1 driller.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded punishments as follows: J.W. McLucas, Ordinary Seaman, having other people's clothes in possession, Summary Court Martial; J.J. Breen, Coal Passer, over leave 13 hours, lose one liberty; P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 17 hours, lose two liberties; R. Kelley, Mess Attendant Third-class, over leave 7 hours, lose one liberty; H.S. Cunningham, Yeoman First-class, over leave 10 hours, lose one liberty; H.P. Bradish, Second-class Fireman, over leave 67 hours, 2 weeks' restriction; J.C. Wonderly, Ordinary Seaman, disregarding order of officer of the deck, 4 hours' extra duty.

By order of Commanding Officer made J.W. McLucas, Ordinary Seaman, prisoner at large, awaiting action of a Summary Court Martial.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from NW.

Barometer fell, then rose.

[Maximum] temperature magazine A-11-M 70° [Fahrenheit].

Yard workmen continued work.

Ship's force scraped deck seams.

Yard workmen at work in Ordnance Department as follows: 3 drillers; 2 pipefitter's helpers; 2 machinists.

U.S.S. "Petrel" unmoored and taken in tow by Navy Yard tug at 2.00pm.

Singled all lines at 3.15pm.

Unmoored at 3.25pm, towed by Navy Yard tug to mooring alongside alongside dry dock caisson and moored at 3.55pm.

Connected up fresh water and fire hose to dock.

Made electrical and telephone connection to dock.

Rigged out brows.

Work in Electrical Department by yard workmen as follows: 3 electricians, assisted by 1 ship's electrician in fireroom; and 1 ship's electrician replacing molding and wiring in wardroom passageway and on berth deck.

At work in Engineer's Department, yard workmen as follows: 3 boilermakers, 2 helpers, 1 apprentice; 1 driller; 1 chipper; 2 shipfitters, 3 helpers; 3 asbestos workers in fireroom; 6 asbestos workers in after fireroom.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Sent liberty men ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Cool, pleasant.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising slowly.

J.E. O'Conner, Second-class Fireman, returned 52 hours over leave.

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20 April 1910

Moored to seawall at Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.098, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, pleasant.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer rising slowly.

4am to 8am:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8am to meridian:

Clear, pleasant.

Light breezes from WSW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Navy Yard workmen came aboard at 8.00am.

Held morning quarters for muster, no absentees.

Navy Yard workmen, assisted by 1^st Division, stepped foremast.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

At 1.00pm made preparations for unmooring, disconnecting electrical, fire hose, and steam and water connections to yard.

Singled all lines.

At 1.15pm unmoored and dropped down with tide to new berth alongside seawall, exchanging berths with U.S.S. "Petrel", which left her moorings in tow of Navy Yard tug at 1.15pm.

Moored at 2.00pm.

U.S.S. "Petrel" moored at 2.00pm.

Made electrical, fire hose, and steam and water connections to dock.

[Maximum] temperature magazine A-11-M 68° [Fahrenheit].

Navy Yard workmen at work in several departments during day, as follows: [see inserted note below].

4pm to 8pm:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from SW by South.

Barometer falling slowly.

J.J. Jordan, Seaman, left ship on 5 days' leave of absence.

Holystoned and washed down poop.

Received from U.S.S. "Independence", with their bags and hammocks, draft of 27 men (as per list [below]).

S.P. Vaughn, Paymaster's Clerk, U.S. Navy, left ship, having been detached.

Sent baseball party ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from SW by South.

Barometer falling slowly.

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[Inserted note]

Continuation of meridian to 4pm:

Construction and Repair [Department], forenoon: 1 rigger; 4 laborers; 1 spar maker, 1 helper; 3 joiners; 1 shipfitter, 1 helper; 1 driller; 1 rivet heater, 1 holder on, 1 riveter.

Afternoon: 3 painters; 2 shipwrights; 1 riveter, 1 rivet heater, 1 holder on; 1 shipfitter, 1 helper; 1 driller.

Ordnance Department: 1 driller; 2 machinists; 3 pipefitters.

Engineer's Department: 3 boilermakers, 3 helpers; 2 shipfitters, 5 shipfitter's helpers; 6 laborers; 1 errand boy.

Electrical Department, assisted by ship's electricians: 1 ship's electrician assisting in rewiring of fireroom lights; 1 ship's electrician assisting in replacing molding and wiring in cabin passageway; and on berth deck 3 electricians.

Electrical work finished in fireroom and wiring replaced in cabin passageway and on berth deck.

Sent liberty men ashore.

Yard workmen at work, placing wedges in mast.

First Division engaged in rigging same.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, April 20, 1910.

The following named men were transferred from U.S.S. "Independence" to this vessel this day: F. Smith, Master-at-Arms First-class; F.P. Burgess, Boatswain's Mate Second-class; H.D. Watson, Electrician Second-class; H.F. Warner, Seaman; J.E. Lady, Seaman; L.H. Lineback, Seaman; W.C. Lineback, Seaman; G.A. Erikson, Seaman; R.T. Castor, Seaman; J. Young, Ordinary Seaman; C.E. Kelley, Ordinary Seaman; C.R. Hunter, Ordinary Seaman; S.J. Gould, Ordinary Seaman; F. Flandry, Ordinary Seaman; T.R. Drone, Ordinary Seaman; P.H. Cox, Ordinary Seaman; W.E. Boody, Ordinary Seaman; N. Benthal, Ordinary Seaman; T. Murphy, Blacksmith; R.B. Veirs, Yeoman Third-class; B.E. Merose, Yeoman Second-class; W.B. Chambers; Yeoman Third-class; L. White, Coal Passer; E. McCartin, Coal Passer; W.A. Magor, Coal Passer; G. Jennings, Coal Passer; B.H. Levine, Coal Passer.

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21 April 1910

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from SW by South.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from SW and SW by South.

Barometer rising slowly.

Liberty party returned, absent: T. Murphy, Blacksmith.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from SW by South.

Barometer rising.

Quarters for muster at 9.30am, absent: T. Murphy, Blacksmith.

Yard force employed as follows: [in] Construction and Repair [Department] 2 shipwrights, 2 shipfitters, 2 joiners, 1 plumber; Ordnance [Department] 1 driller, 2 machinists, 3 pipefitters; Steam Engineering [Department] 3 boilermakers, 5 helpers, 2 boys, 1 sheet metal worker, 1 driller, 2 fitters.

Ship's force at work, hoisting and rigging fore topmast, and scraping deck, and ripping out galley deck.

Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishment: J. O'Conner, Second-class Fireman, over leave 52 hours, 2 weeks' restriction.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW by South to SW.

Barometer falling.

Continued work.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 68° [Fahrenheit].

Commenced annual inventory of Ordnance [Department] stores.

Made weekly test of flood cocks and found them in good working order.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Finished work for the day at 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

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22 April 1910

Moored to seawall at Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentee as follows: T. Murphy, Blacksmith.

Yard workmen employed as follows: [in] Steam Engineering [Department] 4 boilermakers, 3 helpers, 1 heater, 1 bumper up, 1 shipfitter, 1 helper, 3 machinists, 1 helper, 3 drillers, 1 sheet metal worker, 1 helper; Ordnance [Department] 1 driller, 3 machinists, 1 helper, 3 pipefitters; Construction and Repair [Department] 2 shipfitters, 2 shipwrights, 2 joiners.

Ship's force engaged in rigging foremast, scraping deck and ripping out galley deck.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] D-1[-M] 70° [Fahrenheit].

Shifted U.S.S. "Petrel" aft to clear dock discharge for dock test.

Continued work.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

Knocked off work at 5.00pm, and sent liberty party ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

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23 April 1910

Moored to dock, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Calm.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear, pleasant.

Light Northeasterly airs.

Barometer rose, then fell.

Held morning quarters for muster, absent: T. Murphy, Blacksmith.

Summary Court Martial in case of J.W. McLucas, Ordinary Seaman, met at 10.17am, and at 10.28am adjourned to await action of convening authority.

E.N. Sweitzer [Schweitzer in log-book], Chief Electrician, left ship on 3 days' leave.

Yard workmen came aboard to continue work in various departments.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded punishment as follows: R.W. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, disregarding order of officer of the deck, 2 hours' extra duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling slowly.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Temperature of magazine A-11-M 72° [Fahrenheit].

Assistant Surgeon R.I. Longabaugh returned from 10 days' leave of absence.

Navy Yard workmen engaged during day in various departments as follows: [in] Construction and Repair Department 2 ship joiners and bridgers, 1 shipfitter, 1 riveter on ventilators, 1 boy, 2 shipwrights on foremast; Ordnance Department 1 driller, 3 machinists, 1 machinist's helper and 3 pipefitters; Steam Engineering Department 4 boilermakers, 8 hours, 3 helpers, 8 hours, 2 drillers, ½ day, 1 driller, 1 day, 1 shipfitter and 1 helper ½ day, 1 shipfitter's helper, 1 day, 2 machinists, 1 day, 1 heater boy, 1 holder on, 1 riveter and 1 passer boy, ½ day.

4pm to 8pm:

Warm, pleasant.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling slowly.

Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, returned from 7 days' leave of absence.

Sent baseball party, 7 men, ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

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24 April 1910

Moored to dock, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from SSW and calm.

Barometer rising slowly.

Carried out morning orders.

Liberty men returned, absent: M. Mosqueiro [Mosquero in log-book], Second-class Fireman.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters, absentees: T. Murphy, Blacksmith, and M. Mosqueiro [Mosqueira in log-book], Second-class Fireman.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 74° [Fahrenheit].

M. Mosqueiro [Mosqueira in log-book], Second-class Fireman, returned 6 hours over time from leave.

F.V. Kelley, Seaman, returned from 9 days' leave of absence.

Sent baseball team and baseball party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Baseball team and baseball party returned.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and cool.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising slowly.

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25 April 1910

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and cool.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and cool.

Light airs from SW and West.

Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

Liberty party of April 24^th returned.

8am to meridian:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising slowly.

Held morning quarters for muster, absent: T. Murphy, Blacksmith.

Navy Yard workmen came aboard and worked in various departments.

Commanding Officer held mast and awarded punishments as per list [(not included)].

Midshipman C.C. Thomas, U.S. Navy, returned from 7 days' leave of absence.

Ensign Donald P. Morrison, U.S. Navy, was detached from this vessel this day, in obedience to [Navy] Department's order #5441-8 J.A.S.-D.L.S, and ordered home to await orders.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer falling, then steady.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 72° Fahrenheit.

Ensign J.P. Olding held survey on articles unfit for use in Construction and Repair Department.

Navy Yard workmen [in] Engineer's Department, 2 machinists, 4 boilermakers, 2 boilermaker's helpers, 2 shipfitters, 2 shipfitter's helpers, 1 driller; 2 pipe coverers, 5 laborers, half day, 2 boilermakers, 2 boilermaker's helpers, engaged in the following work: overhauling boat winch; putting asbestos covering on D boiler; putting patch on A boiler; renewing fireroom floor plates; putting in arch wall supports; and overhauling coal sheets in bunkers.

Continued work in various departments at 1.00pm.

Ship's force engaged in refitting aerial.

The following named men left the ship on leave of absence, expiring at the times set opposite their names: B.C. Dubois, Ordinary Seaman, 12.00pm April 28^th [1910], J.F. McCarthy, Bugler, 1.00pm April 28^th 1910; E.C. Ganeau, Master-at-Arms, 4.00pm April 27^th 1910.

At 3.35pm Navy Yard tug U.S.S. "Unadilla" towed floating machine shop alongside.

Float was sinking as she came alongside and before lines could be passed.

Float turned turtle and sank, her mast damaging whaleboat, second cutter's gunwale, cleat on davit, and port accommodation ladder.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer unsteady.

Sent baseball party ashore at 4.30pm.

Sent fire and rescue party of 20 men ashore at 4.35pm, in charge of Midshipman C.C. Thomas, U.S. Navy, to fire drill in Navy Yard.

Sent liberty party ashore at 4.45pm.

Baseball party returned at 5.25pm.

R.P. Maas, Electrician Second-class, and J.J. Jordan, Seaman, returned.

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Continuation of 4pm to 8pm watch:

P.P. Sturgis, Mess Attendant Third-class, transferred, with bag and hammock, to U.S.S. "Independence" by order of Commandant.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

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26 April 1910

Moored to dock, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer falling slowly.

Wrecked machine shop drifted down stream at 3.30am.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned, absentees as follows: F. Bindos, Seaman; E. McCartin, Coal Passer; J. Young, Ordinary Seaman; T. Murphy, Blacksmith.

8am to meridian:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising slowly.

Held quarters for muster, absentees: T. Murphy, Blacksmith, F. Bindos, Seaman, E. McCartin, Coal Passer, and J. Young, Ordinary Seaman.

E.N. Sweitzer, Chief Electrician, returned from 3 days' leave.

E.L. Jacobus, Chief Gunner's Mate, left on 2 days' leave.

H.W. Hartdegen, Ordinary Seaman, returned from 10 days' leave.

Received from U.S.S. "Independence", with bag and hammock: J. Serreno, Mess Attendant Third-class.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11[-M] 72° [Fahrenheit].

T.H. Varley, Yeoman Third-class, left the ship on 4 days' leave.

Yard workmen aboard for various departments as follows: [in] Construction and Repair [Department] 2 shipfitters on ventilators, 1 riveting gang (3 men) working on fairways at gangways and boatswain's locker, 1 rigger and 1 laborer putting on head around mast, 1 driller, 2 pipefitters and 2 helpers engaged putting old conduit back on foremast and running new conduit from towing light, assisted by 3 electricians putting up aerial for wireless; Ordnance Department 1 pipefitter, 4 machinists, 1 helper installing fire control voice tubes; Engineer's Department 2 machinists, 6 boilermakers and 3 helpers, 2 boys and 13 men.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Sent baseball party of 8 men ashore.

F. Bindos, Seaman, returned 13 hours over leave.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, overcast.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

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27 April 1910

Moored to dock at Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8am to meridian:

Overcast.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

W.S. Beauchamp, Ordinary Seaman, returned from 9 days' leave.

Received stores in Paymaster's Department as follows: 5 sacks beans; 2 sacks rice; 15 sacks sugar; 160 boxes blacking; 150 brooms, whisk; 75 hats, white; 120 jackknives; 300 bars soap, saltwater; 192 towels.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentees: T. Murphy, Blacksmith, E. McCartin, Coal Passer, and J. Young, Ordinary Seaman.

Regular semi-annual allowance of medical stores received.

Court of Inquiry met at Navy Yard at 10.30am.

The following punishments were awarded by the Commanding Officer: F. Bindos, Seaman, over leave 3 hours, 10 days' restriction; C.E. Kelley, Ordinary Seaman, slouchy and unmilitary in passing a commissioned officer and repeating offense after being warned, 2 days' [confinement on] bread and water.

Navy Yard workmen on board working in various departments.

C.E. Kelley, Ordinary Seaman, confined for 2 days, on bread and water, by order of Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 68° Fahrenheit.

E. Ganeau, Chief Master-at-Arms, returned from leave.

Midshipman G. Joerns, U.S. Navy, left ship on 30 days' leave.

Ammunition lighter came alongside at 1.50pm.

C.D. Higgins, [Seaman], and J.W. Houston, Carpenter's Mate First-class, left ship on 3 days' leave.

Discharged ammunition as follows: 2 200-pound tanks; 370 rounds 3-pounder, number 446; 71 charges 6-pounder, smokeless powder [index] 366; 25 chests 3-pounder; 71 boxes 6-pounder; 25 shells, 6-inch, night tracing; and 7 chests 3-pounder.

U.S.S. "Unadilla" unmoored ammunition lighter number 2 at 3.25pm.

Ash lighter brought alongside.

Navy Yard workmen on board as follows: [in] Construction and Repair [Department] 2 shipfitters, 2 pipefitters, 2 helpers and 1 driller; Ordnance Department 5 machinists, 1 helper, 1 pipefitter and 1 helper; Steam Engineering Department 12 men covering boilers, 2 shipfitters and 2 helpers, 6 boilermakers, 3 helpers, 2 boys, 1 coppersmith and 1 apprentice.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Navy Yard workmen working on board until 5.00pm.

Lighthouse tender "Madrona" came out of dry dock at 4.48pm.

Lighthouse tender "Sequoia" stood up stream and moored to buoy number 1 at 4.40pm.

United States tug U.S.S. "Fortune" came out of dock at 5.10pm, and submarines came out at 5.25pm.

Revenue cutter U.S.R.C "[Commodore] Perry" stood up stream and moored to buoy number 2 at 5.20pm.

Sent baseball party ashore at 4.20pm.

Baseball party returned at 5.35pm.

Sent liberty party ashore at 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

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28 April 1910

Moored to dock, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from West by South to SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

Liberty party returned, absentees: W. Barr, Ordinary Seaman; T. Murphy, Blacksmith; E. McCartin, Coal Passer; T.H. Robinson, Coal Passer.

W. Barr, Ordinary Seaman, returned 1 hour over leave.

J. Young, Ordinary Seaman, returned 49 hours over time.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters, absentees as follows: T. Murphy, Blacksmith, E. McCartin, Coal Passer, and T.H. Robinson, Coal Passer.

Company of infantry had drill in yard.

Yard workmen on board during watch, working in the various departments.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

L.T. Durman, Electrician Second-class, was this day discharged from the Naval Service by reason of purchase discharge, Bureau of Navigation 2^nd Endorsement EPKW, of February 9, 1910.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] D-1-M 69° Fahrenheit.

Tested flood cocks and found them in good working order.

Made inspection of smokeless powder indices on board, and found no apparent change.

Navy Yard workmen on board as follows: [in] Electrical Department 3 pipefitters and 3 helpers; Construction and Repair Department 4 laborers, 1 rigger and 1 shipfitter; Steam Engineering Department 3 asbestos workers, 3 sheet metal workers; 2 shipfitters and 1 helper, 1 shipfitter's helper ½ day, 4 boilermakers and 4 helpers, 1 boy, 1 coppersmith and 1 apprentice, 1 helper and 2 machinists; Ordnance Department 5 machinists and 5 helpers.

I. Tanyawa, Mess Attendant First-class, left the ship on 3½ days' leave of absence.

Sent baseball team ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Yard workmen on board until 5.00pm.

Revenue cutter U.S.R.C "[Commodore] Perry" went into dry dock at 5.15pm.

Lighthouse tender "Sequoia" went into dry dock at 5.25pm.

Baseball party returned.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

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29 April 1910

Moored to dock, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and cool.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and cool.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer steady.

Carried out morning orders.

Liberty party of the 28^th returned.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentees as follows: T. Murphy, Blacksmith, E. McCartin, Coal Passer, T.H. Robinson, Coal Passer, C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class, and W.J. Tarrant, Seaman.

Infantry section exercised in close formation by Midshipman H.A. Badt, U.S. Navy.

C.E. Kelley, Ordinary Seaman, was released from confinement and restored to duty by order of the Commanding Officer.

Navy Yard workmen at work during watch in the various departments.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer falling.

C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class, and W.J. Tarrant, Seaman, returned from liberty 25 hours over time.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 69° Fahrenheit.

Navy Yard workmen at work in various departments during the watch as follows: [in] Steam Engineering Department 6 boilermakers, 2 helpers and 2 apprentice, 1 coppersmith, 1 helper and 1 apprentice, 1 driller, 2 machinists, 2 sheet metal workers, 2 helpers and 8 asbestos workers; Construction and Repair Department 4 laborers and 1 rigger; Ordnance Department 5 machinists and 2 helpers; Electrical Department 2 pipefitters and 2 helpers.

Made preparations to go into dry dock.

Transferred following men, with bags and hammocks, to Naval Hospital, Mare Island: N. Benthal, Ordinary Seaman; G. Jennings, Coal Passer; and J. Serrano, Mess Attendant Third-class.

Transfer papers to U.S.S. "Independence".

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer falling.

U.S.R.C "[Commodore] Perry" and the United States lighthouse tender "Sequoia" under way and coming out of dry dock at 6.30pm.

U.S.S. "Vicksburg" under way and standing into dry dock.

Got under way at 6.45pm, and with assistance of Navy Yard tugs stood into dry dock.

Secured in temporary position at 7.50pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Sent liberty ashore.

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30 April 1910

In dry dock, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from SW by West.

Barometer falling.

Liberty party returned.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from West and SW by South.

Barometer falling.

Absentees as follows: T. Murphy, Blacksmith, E. McCartin, Coal Passer, and T.H. Robinson, Coal Passer.

T.H. Varley, Yeoman Third-class, returned from 4 days' leave of absence.

At 10.15am revenue cutter U.S.R.C "[Commodore] Perry" got under way and stood out of harbor.

U.S.S. "Petrel" under way at 11.00am.

Pumping out dry dock.

Commanding Officer held mast at 11.30am and awarded punishments as follows: J. Young, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 48 hours, 2 weeks' restriction; W. Barr, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 1 hour, warned.

C.D. Higgins, Seaman, returned from 3 days' leave of absence.

Available ship's force scraping bottom and propellers.

Yard workmen aboard working in various departments.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW and SW by South.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] D-13-M 68° [Fahrenheit].

J.W. Houston, Carpenter's Mate First-class, returned from 3 days' leave of absence.

Yard workmen aboard as follows: [in] Construction and Repair Department 4 machinists and 2 helpers; Electrical Department 2 pipefitters and 2 helpers; Ordnance Department 7 machinists and 3 helpers, all ½ day; Steam Engineering Department 1 driller, 2 sheet metal workers, 7 asbestos workers, 2 machinists, 5 boilermakers, 3 helpers, 2 boys, 1 shipfitter, 1 helper, 1 heater, 1 riveter, 1 helper, 1 coppersmith and 1 apprentice.

Available ship's force scraping bottom and propellers, preparatory to painting.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Yard workmen on board until 5.00pm.

Available ship's force continued work on ship's bottom and propellers, until 5.00pm.

Sent liberty party ashore.

T.H. Robinson, Coal Passer, returned 60 hours over time from liberty.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and cool.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Memorandum of Inspection.

Examined outside of ship while in dock, including rudder, underwater fittings and outboard valves, and found as follows:

The bottom was covered with barnacles, some of which were of considerable size.

The zincs to all outboard valves were eaten away to such an extent as to require renewal.

The zincs on the stern port were in the same condition.

The rudder was in good condition.

The struts were in good condition, both shaft casings, however, were corroded through in several places, the holes being from 2 inches to 3 inches in size (diameter).

The paint was in fair condition, except in places where it was blistered and must be scraped.

All valves need overhauling and grinding in.

[Signed] E.F. Eckhardt, Lieutenant-Commander, Executive Officer.

Approved: [signed] Victor Blue, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

LOGS FOR MAY 1910

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1 May 1910

In dry dock, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and cool.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and cool.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters, absentees as follows: T. Murphy, Blacksmith, and E. McCartin, Coal Passer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

C.W. Taylor, Electrician Third-class, returned from 10 days' leave of absence.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] D-1-M 68° Fahrenheit.

Made monthly 30-minute litmus test of smokeless powder and found no change.

Sent baseball team and baseball party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Baseball team and baseball party returned.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and cool.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

F.R. Kerlin, Seaman, returned from 9 days' leave of absence.

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2 May 1910

In dry dock, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and cool.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and cool.

Light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

Carried out morning orders.

Liberty parties of April 30^th and May 1^st returned.

I. Tanyawa, Mess Attendant First-class, returned from 3½ days' leave of absence.

T. Murphy, Blacksmith, returned 277 hours over time from leave and was made a prisoner at large by order of the Commanding Officer.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Ship's force engaged in cleaning sides and taking out zincs of overboard valves.

R.T. Castor, Seaman, returned 3 hours over time.

Following punishment awarded by Commanding Officer: T. Murphy, Blacksmith, 277 hours over time from liberty, Summary Court Martial [line crossed out in red].

T. Murphy, Blacksmith, made prisoner at large awaiting trial by Summary Court Martial by order of Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 70° Fahrenheit.

Surveys held on articles unfit for use in Equipment Department by Ensigns J.P. Olding, U.S. Navy, and S. Doherty, U.S. Navy.

Punishment in case of T. Murphy, Blacksmith, changed from Summary Court Martial to 30 days' restriction, by order of Commanding Officer.

Continued work on outside of ship.

Yard workmen at work in various departments as follows: 4 sheet metal workers, 1 helper, 11 machinists, 4 helpers, 9 yard men, 2 shipfitters, 2 helpers, 5 boilermakers, 2 helpers, 1 driller in Steam Engineering Department; [in] Electrical Department 2 pipefitters, 2 helpers, 1 ship's electrician; Construction and Repair Department 4 machinists, 4 shipfitters; Ordnance Department 2 machinists, 1 helper, for fire control, 4 machinists, 2 helpers, on magazine stop valves.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer variable.

Navy Yard workmen aboard working in various departments until 5.00pm.

Sent liberty party ashore at 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and showers.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer steady.

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3 May 1910

In dry dock, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned.

E. McCartin, Coal Passer, returned, absent over leave 168 hours.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, with passing showers.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Yard workmen at work in various departments, repairing ventilators, ship's bottom, et cetera.

I. Kaplinger, Boiler Maker, cut off end of middle finger, left hand, while working on crane, repairing steam launch.

E. McCartin, Coal Passer, made prisoner at large, awaiting action by Deck Court, by order of Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SSW to West.

Barometer falling slowly.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 70° Fahrenheit.

Deck Court, consisting of Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, met for trial of E. McCartin, Coal Passer, at 2.00pm, and adjourned at 2.02pm.

Ship's force red-leading side in places during watch.

Ship's electrician engaged in installation work.

The following yard workmen were engaged as follows: 2 machinists, 2 pipefitters and 2 helpers in replacing conduit on foremast and installing new conduit from chart house to towing light; [in] Ordnance Department 2 machinists, 1 helper, 2 shipfitters and 2 helpers working on galley.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from West to SW.

Barometer steady.

Sent liberty party ashore at 5.00pm.

Findings and sentence of Deck Court in the case of E. McCartin, Coal Passer, U.S. Navy, published this day,

offense 168 hours over leave, finding guilty, sentence: to lose pay amounting to sixteen dollars and thirteen cents ($16.13).

Yard workmen aboard as above, working in various departments until 5.00pm.

Engineer officer examined outboard valves.

Zincs badly corroded and renewed.

Ground in main injection valve.

All valves in good condition.

Examined propellers and shaft tubes.

Propellers very rough on edges and cement broken away around blades in several places.

Lignum vitae bearings in good condition, both shafts bearing down ⅛ inches at struts and stern tubes.

Casing badly corroded inside and out.

Propeller nuts and shafts both in good condition.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

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4 May 1910

In dry dock, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy to clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Absentee: F.R. McArthur, Seaman.

Ensign H.E. Kays, U.S. Navy, left the ship on duty, to take examinations for promotion.

Yard force on board working in the various departments.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] D-13-M 72° [Fahrenheit].

Available ship's force painting ship's bottom.

Yard workmen on board as follows: [in] Electrical Department 2 pipefitters and 2 helpers; Ordnance Department 3 machinists, 1 helper and 2 shipwrights; Construction and Repair Department 1 riveter, 1 holder on, 1 boy, and 1 chipper and 1 caulker; Steam Engineering Department 4 machinists, 1 pipefitter, 1 helper, 8 asbestos workers, 4 sheet metal workers, 4 helpers, 1 riveter, 1 heater, 1 holder on, 1 boilermaker, 1 helper, 1 rigger, 2 laborers, 1 shipfitter and 1 helper.

Received on board from U.S.S. "California", with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers: H.M. Davis, Shipfitter First-class.

E.L. Jacobus, Chief Gunner's Mate, left the ship on 2⅓ days' leave of absence.

4pm to 8pm [4am to 8am in log-book]:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Yard force working on board until 5.00pm.

Available ship's force painting ship's bottom until 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

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5 May 1910

In dry dock, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and cool.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

Liberty party returned.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs to light breezes from East.

Barometer steady.

Absentee as follows: F.R. McArthur, Seaman.

Received on board in Steam Engineering Department: 1844 pounds boiler zincs.

E.N. Sweitzer, Chief Electrician, left the ship on 3 days' leave of absence.

U.S.S. "Buffalo" stood into harbor at 10.35am, and moored alongside seawall at 11.05am.

At 10.25am U.S.S. "Buffalo" fired a salute of 13 guns, and U.S.S. "Independence" fired a return salute of 7 guns.

Yard workmen on board working in the various departments.

Available ship's force painting ship's bottom.

Lighthouse tender "Madrona" stood out of harbor at 9.45am.

Ensign H.E. Kays, U.S. Navy, left the ship on duty, to continue taking examinations [for promotion].

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] D-13-M 70° [Fahrenheit].

Steamer "Bear" stood into harbor at 1.15pm and moored alongside seawall.

E.J. Gavin, Chief Gunner's Mate, left the ship on 4 days' leave of absence.

Steamer "Bear" stood out of harbor at 2.55pm.

Sent to joiner's shop in Navy Yard: port gangway, complete.

Yard workmen on board as follows: [in] Ordnance Department 2 machinists, 1 riveter, 1 holder on and 1 heater, all ½ day, and 2 shipwrights, all day; Steam Engineering Department 6 sheet metal workers, 5 asbestos workers, 4 machinists, 1 helper, 1 chipper, 1 shipfitter and 1 helper; Electrical Department 1 wireman and 1 helper; Construction and Repair Department 1 pipefitter, 1 mason, 1 hod carrier and 2 helpers.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Yard workmen working on board until 5.00pm.

F.R. McArthur, Seaman, returned 76 hours over time from leave.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

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6 May 1910

In dry dock, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

Liberty party returned.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy to clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

W.J. Tarrant, Seaman, returned from liberty 2 hours over leave.

Yard force on board at work in various departments during watch.

Two shipwrights finished work on spotter's platform.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 70° Fahrenheit.

Ship's force engaged in putting on coat of anti-fouling paint under bilge keels and on port side.

Ship's electricians at work, replacing night signal set.

Yard workmen at work in various departments as follows: [in] Construction and Repair [Department] 1 mason and 1 helper and 1 hod carrier, at work tiling galley, 1 yard painter, painting waterline; Engineer's Department 5 men ½ day, covering condenser, 2 sheet metal workers, 3 helpers, 5 machinists and 2 helpers, 2 riveters and 1 heater boy; one wireman and helper rewiring truck lights, masthead and towing lights.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW to SSE.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Sent [base]ball party ashore at 4.15pm.

Sent liberty party ashore at 5.00pm.

Baseball party returned at 5.15pm.

A. Harrier, Boatswain's Mate First-class, transferred to this ship from U.S.S. "Independence", with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.

Commenced putting on one coat of anti-fouling paint on starboard side at 6.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer falling.

Memorandum:

Finished renewing all zincs to outboard valves and at stern port.

Painted ship with two coats of anti-corrosive paint (May 4^th and 5^th) and painted with one coat of anti-fouling paint this day.

Finished grinding in all outboard valves.

The shaft casings were not renewed.

In places where the iron on the underwater hull was corroded, scraped and painted same, the worst place being on the starboard quarter, about fifty feet long and three feet below the load waterline.

[Signed] E.F. Eckhardt, Lieutenant-Commander, Executive Officer.

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7 May 1910

In dry dock, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Made preparations for going out of dry dock.

Started flooding dock at 9.00am, afloat at 9.57am.

Draft forward 11 feet 4 inches, aft 15 feet 2 inches.

Following punishments awarded by Commanding Officer: J.C. Wonderly, Ordinary Seaman, disobedience of orders and insolence to the commissary steward, 2 days' [confinement on] bread and water; J.F. McCarthy, Bugler, spitting in deck deadlights, 5 days' extra duty, to keep deadlights clear; W.J. Tarrant, Seaman, over leave 2 hours, 1 week's restriction.

J.C. Wonderly, Ordinary Seaman, confined for 2 days' bread and water, by order of Commanding Officer.

Under way at 11.57am, with Navy Yard tug U.S.S. "Unadilla" on port quarter, standing out of dry dock.

Ensign H.E. Kays left ship on duty at 8.05am, continuing examinations for promotion.

U.S.S. "Petrel" under way preparing to enter dock at 11.50am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Moored to seawall at 12.25pm.

U.S.S. "Vicksburg" under way, standing out of dock at 12.05pm, and moored to seawall at 1.15pm.

U.S.S. "Petrel" entered dock at 12.30pm.

Sent liberty and baseball parties ashore at 2.00pm.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 68° Fahrenheit.

Tested magazine outer floods and flood cocks, found them to be in good condition.

The following men were transferred to Naval Hospital, with bags, hammocks, and necessary transfer papers: T. Murphy, Blacksmith; and H.V. Ireland, Ship's Cook Fourth-class.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Assistant Paymaster P.T.M. Lathrop left ship on four days' leave.

Baseball party returned.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

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8 May 1910

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Mustered at quarters, no absentees.

By order of Commanding Officer W. Rosenthal, Ordinary Seaman, and W.F. Fulkerson, Seaman, General Court Martial prisoners, were released from confinement, their term of confinement having expired.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Sent baseball team and baseball parties ashore.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 70° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Baseball team and baseball parties returned.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

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9 May 1910

[8 May in log-book]

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Absentees: J.W. Houston, Carpenter's Mate First-class, and R.P. Maas, Electrician Third-class.

Ensign C.C. Hartigan, U.S. Navy, reported on board for duty as Senior Engineer Officer, in obedience to orders number 5410-7 of April 26, 1910.

Ensign H.E. Kays, U.S. Navy, left the ship on duty, to continue taking examinations.

Yard workmen on board working in Steam Engineering, Electrical, and Construction and Repair Departments.

By order of Commanding Officer J.C. Wonderly, Ordinary Seaman, was released from confinement, his term of confinement having expired.

R.P. Maas, Electrician Third-class, returned 2 hours over time from leave.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

E.J. Wall, Yeoman Second-class, U.S. Navy, was designated Navy Mail Clerk for duty on board this ship, the designation to be effective from April 20^th, 1910.

G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman, returned 1 hour over time from leave.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] D-13-M 70° [Fahrenheit].

Received aboard from U.S.S. "Pensacola", with bag and hammock, transfer papers to be forwarded by mail: P.C. Dearborn, Yeoman Third-class.

Yard workmen aboard as follows: [in] Electrical Department 1 joiner; Steam Engineering Department 3 machinists, 1 helper, 3 sheet metal workers, 3 helpers, and 3 pipe coverers; Construction and Repair Department 1 pipefitter (½ day) and 1 helper (½ day), 1 pipefitter and 1 helper.

Sent baseball team ashore.

At 3.50pm steamer "St. Helens" stood into the harbor.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs to light breezes from West.

Barometer rising.

Received aboard from U.S.S. "Independence", with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers: J.J. Young, Ship's Cook Second-class.

At 4.15pm U.S.S. "Pike" stood out of harbor.

At 4.25pm tug U.S.S. "Fortune" stood out of harbor.

Baseball team returned.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

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10 May 1910

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

Liberty party returned.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Received on board for Paymaster's Department: five thousand dollars ($5000.00) in gold and silver coin.

Ensign H.E. Kays, U.S. Navy, left ship on duty, to take examinations for promotion.

Following ammunition received on board for Ordnance Department: 3 chests 3-pounder, 45 cartridges, blind, night tracing, smokeless powder [index] 290; 1 chest 1-pounder, 45 cartridges, blind, night tracing, smokeless powder [index] 552; 6 boxes containing 12,000 .38-caliber cartridges; 65 6-inch blind shells; 65 6-inch .40 caliber cartridges, smokeless powder [index] 365; 65 boxes 6-inch cartridges.

U.S.S. "Vicksburg" commenced dock trial at 10.30am.

Ensign H.E. Kays, U.S. Navy, returned on board, having finished professional examination for promotion.

Following punishments awarded by Commanding Officer: D.W. Deering, Painter Second-class, returning aboard from leave under the influence of liquor, lose 1 liberty; R.P. Maas, Electrician Third-class, over leave 2 hours, warned; G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 1 hour, warned; E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, shirking, 5 days' extra duty, to keep deck clean.

Completed overhauling both anchor cables.

Doubled both stern lines.

Court of Inquiry met on board U.S.S. "Maryland" at 10.30am, and adjourned at 11.55am.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler B at 11.35am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 70° Fahrenheit.

Yard workmen at work as follows: [in] Engineer's Department 2 sheet metal workers, completed covering on condensers and boilers; Electrical Department 1 joiner, replacing molding on foremast on berth deck for two lights, ship's electrician rewired two lights on foremast on berth deck and secured lightening conductor on foremast.

Two coal lighters brought alongside at 3.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Making preparations for coaling ship.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rose, then falling.

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11 May 1910

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Early breakfast for crew.

Commenced coaling at 6.15am.

Total coal taken on board until 8.00am 54½ tons.

Draft at commencement of coaling: forward 11 feet 4 inches; aft 15 feet 2 inches.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Continued coaling ship.

Coal taken aboard: 8.00am to 9.00am 35½ tons; 9.00am to 10.00am 40 tons; 10.00am to 11.00am 38 tons; 11.00am to 12.00pm 22 tons; total for watch 138½ [tons].

Emptied smaller lighter at 10.55am.

Court of Investigation, Commander Victor Blue, U.S. Navy, senior member, met at 10.00am to investigate capsizing of floating machine shop.

Court adjourned at 12.00pm.

Commenced annual inventory of equipage, title "B", in Steam Engineering Department.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] B-11-M 71° Fahrenheit.

Continued coaling ship.

Coal for various hours: 1.00pm to 2.00pm 38 tons; 2.00pm to 3.00pm 40 tons; 3.00pm to 4.00pm 36 tons; total coal for watch 114 tons.

Ensign H.E. Kays, U.S. Navy, left ship at 1.25pm, to take physical examination for promotion.

Court of Investigation, Commander Victor Blue, U.S. Navy, senior member, met at 1.20pm, and adjourned at 3.30pm.

T. Case, Blacksmith, U.S. Navy, was transferred to this ship from U.S.S. "Independence", with bag, hammock, and necessary transfer papers.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Continued coaling ship.

Finished coaling ship at 4.55pm.

Coal taken on board for watch 31 tons, total coal received aboard 335 tons.

Draft of ship at end of coaling: forward 14 feet 4 inches; aft 16 feet 6 inches.

U.S.S. "Vicksburg" under way at 5.20pm and was towed by Navy Yard tug U.S.S. "Unadilla" to buoy number 1, where she moored at 5.40pm.

Empty lighter removed by yard tug at 5.45pm.

Finished annual inventory in Steam Engineering Department.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

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12 May 1910

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling, then rising.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Field day.

J.W. Houston, Carpenter's Mate First-class, returned from liberty 70 hours over time.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

No absentees.

Field day.

Assistant Paymaster P.T.M. Lathrop returned from four days' leave of absence.

Census enumerator was on board and took census of ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

Received from U.S.S. "Independence", with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers, Y. Kamashita, Wardroom Steward.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 76° [Fahrenheit].

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

Received from U.S.S. "Independence", with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers: R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Third-class.

U.S.S. "Vicksburg" got under way at 2.00pm, stood out of harbor and fired a salute of 13 guns at 2.05pm.

U.S.S. "Independence" fired a return salute of 7 guns at 2.07pm.

Sent baseball team ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising slowly.

In accordance with Bureau of Navigation orders SX-J.M.D. of May 5, 1910, R.B. Hurst, Hospital Steward, was this day transferred, with bag and hammock, to the Naval Hospital, Mare Island Navy Yard, accounts having been forwarded to U.S.S. "Independence".

Received from U.S.S. "Davis", with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers: C.C. Duckworth, First-class Fireman.

In accordance with Bureau of Navigation orders 4^th Endorsement SX-J.M.D. of May 6^th, 1910, I. Valdez, First-class Fireman, was this day transferred to U.S.S. "Davis", with bag and hammock, necessary transfer papers to be forwarded.

Baseball team returned.

Sent liberty party ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

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13 May 1910

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

Liberty party returned.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Fires lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler A at 8.15am.

Absentee: W. Stephanski, Ordinary Seaman.

E. Ganeau, Chief Master-at-Arms, returned 2 hours over leave.

P.C. Dearborn, Yeoman Third-class, returned 2 hours over leave.

Ship's force engaged in painting ship.

U.S.S. "Fox" shifted berth at 11.35am.

Commanding Officer held mast at 11.30am, and awarded punishments as follows: D.F. Zimmerman, Yeoman Third-class, leaving the ship on 2 days' leave of absence without obtaining permission from the officer of the deck, lose 1 liberty; J.W. Houston, Carpenter's Mate First-class, 70 hours over leave, 2 weeks' restriction; W. Barr and H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seamen, shirking coaling ship, 5 days' extra duty; P.C. Dearborn, Yeoman Third-class, over leave 2 hours, warned.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 78° [Fahrenheit].

Draft before getting under way: forward 14 feet 8 inches; aft 16 feet 6 inches.

Made preparations for getting under way.

U.S.S. "Fox" shifted berth at 2.50pm.

Adjusted safety valve of boiler A to blow off at 140 pounds.

Connected up boiler A at 4.00pm.

U.S.S. "Fox" shifted berth at 3.00pm.

Returned to Navy Yard: 3 lengths of hose.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Fires dying out under [in in log-book] boiler D at 5.30pm.

At 4.45pm got under way and moored with port cable, 3½ fathoms out, to buoy number 1 at 4.58pm.

U.S.S. "Petrel" came out of dry dock at 7.30pm and moored alongside seawall.

Disconnected boiler D at 6.20pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

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14 May 1910

Moored to buoy number 1, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Field day.

Liberty party returned.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Continued field day and painting ship.

G.B. Gibson, Seaman, reported expiration of enlistment.

Assistant Paymaster P.T.M. Lathrop, U.S. Navy, injured ankle by falling from berth deck into tiller room, through hatch which had been left open.

Returned Navy Yard telephone to Sergeant at Navy Yard gate.

Swung to flood tide at 11.50am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 76° [Fahrenheit].

Made fortnightly inspection of smokeless powder and found it in good condition.

Sent liberty and baseball parties ashore.

Continued painting ship.

Semi-annual requisitions of stores received aboard in various departments.

Midshipman C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, reported this day for duty on this vessel from U.S.S. "California", in obedience to [Navy] Department's order Jacket 9106, T.A.S.-D.L.S.

Midshipman H.A. Badt was detached from this vessel and ordered to U.S.S. "California", in obedience to [Navy] Department's order Jacket 10238, T.A.S.-D.L.S.

Ensign H.E. Kays, U.S. Navy, turned over Steam Engineering Department to his relief, Ensign C.C. Hartigan, U.S. Navy.

Boiler A inspected by Inspection Department of Navy Yard at steam pressure of 125 pounds.

J. Jansen, Chief Boatswain's Mate, U.S. Navy, transferred to U.S.S. "Independence", with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.

P.V. Tuttle, Hospital Steward, transferred to this vessel from U.S.S. "Independence", with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.

U.S.S. "Cincinnati" and U.S.S. "Raleigh" under way and moored to seawall at 3.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer falling, then rising.

G.B. Gibson, Seaman, was this day discharged from the Naval Service, by reason of expiration of enlistment.

Baseball party returned at 6.00pm.

Weight of stores for various departments received on board during day as follows: Construction and Repair [Department] 4000 pounds; Equipment [Department] 3550 pounds; Engineering Department 4033 [pounds]; Paymaster's Department 4922 [pounds]; Electrical Department 500 pounds.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer steady.

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15 May 1910

Moored to buoy at Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Liberty party returned, absentees: C.A. Bryant, Seaman; N.W. Machlin [W.N. Machler in log-book], Machinist's Mate First-class; and A. Mulvaney, Seaman.

G. Edwards, Mess Attendant Third-class, returned from liberty 21 hours over leave.

U.S.S. "Navajo" stood in, towing target, at 6.05am, and moored to seawall at 7.10am.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from SW to NW.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Ensign H.E. Kays, U.S. Navy, detached this day and ordered to duty, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, in obedience to [Navy] Department's order 5362-23 T.A.S.-D.L.S.

C.A. Bryant, Seaman, and A. Mulvaney [Mulvany in log-book], Seaman, returned from liberty 2½ hours over leave.

Held quarters for muster, absentees as follows: C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class, H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman, N.W. Machlin [Machler in log-book], Machinist's Mate First-class, and W.J. Tarrant, Seaman.

The following punishments were awarded by the Commanding Officer: G. Edwards, Mess Attendant Third-class, over leave 21 hours, 1 week's restriction; W. Stephanski, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 17 hours, 1 week's restriction.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light to gentle breezes from North to NW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 80° Fahrenheit.

H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty 4½ hours over time.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer falling slowly.

N.W. Machlin [W.N. Machler in log-book], Machinist's Mate First-class, returned, absent over leave 9 hours 45 minutes.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

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16 May 1910

Moored to buoy, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs to gentle breezes from NW to North.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned, absentees: W. Barr, Ordinary Seaman; W.C. Lineback, Ordinary Seaman.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 7.00am.

Commenced flooding new dry dock at 7.00am.

8am to meridian:

Clear and fine.

Light airs to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

W.C. Lineback, Seaman, returned on board 2½ hours over time.

At 9.30am the Navy Yard tug U.S.S. "Unadilla" came alongside and delivered 133 6-inch powder charges, smokeless powder index number 365; 902 rounds 3-pounds, number 453.

Transferred to Naval Hospital, Mare Island, California, this day: F.R. Kerlin, Seaman; and W.F. Fulkerson, Seaman.

Crew engaged in cleaning boats and painting.

A Board of Survey from U.S.S. "Buffalo", consisting of Ensign B.R. Ware, U.S. Navy, and Ensign S.A. Clement, U.S. Navy, made a survey of missing articles in Steam Engineering Department of this ship.

Midshipman J.E. Meredith [Meridith in log-book], U.S. Navy, reported on board for duty this day, in obedience to Navy Department's order number Jacket 9343 of April 13, 1910.

Began swinging to flood tide at 1.30 [sic].

No signals.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and fine.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling slightly.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 74° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and fine.

Light breezes and airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Received from U.S.S. "Independence", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, the following named men: John Adelman [Aldeman in log-book], Seaman; E.R. Burnett, Seaman; G.S. Cook, Seaman; L. Belford, Seaman; and N.L. Strawn, Hospital Apprentice.

At 5.00pm mustered at quarters and served out clean hammocks.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and fine.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

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17 May 1910

Moored to buoy number 1, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and fine.

Light airs from SW.

Barometers steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear and fine.

Light Westerly airs.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned.

D.E. Storer, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board 1 hour over time.

At 7.00am U.S.S. "California" unmoored from U.S.S. "Maryland", and with two Navy Yard tugs was taken into the new dry dock.

Scrubbed hammocks.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentees as follows: W. Barr, Ordinary Seaman, and W.B. Chambers, Yeoman Third-class.

Held fire quarters, first stream in 2 minutes.

W.B. Chambers, Yeoman Third-class, returned from liberty 3½ hours over leave.

Yard workmen at work on ice machine.

Ship's force at work on boats.

Following punishments awarded by Commanding Officer: H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman, 4½ hours over leave, 1 week's restriction; W.J. Tarrant, Seaman, over leave 36½ hours, Deck Court; C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class, over leave 36 hours, Deck Court.

Fires lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler B and D at 8.00am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from South to SE.

Barometer falling, then steady.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 90° Fahrenheit.

Turned in clean hammocks at 1.15pm.

Making preparations to get under way.

Tested safety valves of boiler B and D, safety valves lifted at 140 pounds.

Boilers A, B and D connected up at 2.45pm.

Yard workmen repairing ice machine during watch.

Swinging to flood tide from 3.00pm to 3.30pm.

Specifications of Deck Court delivered to C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class, U.S. Navy, and W.J. Tarrant, Seaman, U.S. Navy.

Deck Court, consisting of Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, met for trial of C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster second-class, U.S. Navy, at 3.59pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to cloudy.

Light breezes from South to SW.

Barometer rising.

Deck Court, consisting of Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, adjourned at 4.11pm to await action of convening authority.

Yard workmen on board repairing ice machine until 5.00pm.

Published findings and sentences of Deck Courts in the cases of C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster, and W.J. Tarrant, Seaman, U.S. Navy.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Board of Medical Survey, Surgeon C.P. Kindleberger [Kindelberger in log-book], senior member, convened on board and examined Assistant Paymaster P.T.M. Lathrop.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, overcast.

Light breezes to light airs from West to SSW.

Barometer rising.

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18 May 1910

Moored to buoy number 1, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Overcast.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absent: W. Barr, Ordinary Seaman.

Held collision quarters.

U.S.S. "Denver" got under way at 9.30am, and entered dry dock at 9.40am.

Submarine flotilla got under way at 10.35am and exercised at drills.

W.T. Catterton, First-class Fireman, was transferred from this ship to the [Naval] Hospital, Mare Island, California.

Two yard workmen [at work] on ice machine.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, with light breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-11-[M] 86° Fahrenheit.

Passed Assistant Surgeon M.E. Lando, U.S. Navy, reported aboard this ship in accordance with Navy Department's order number 4782-37, dated April 7, 1910.

Sent [base]ball party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes to light airs from North.

Barometer falling, then steady.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, with light breezes from West to WSW.

Barometer rising.

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19 May 1910

Moored to buoy number 1, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with light breezes from South by West.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy, with light breezes from South by West.

Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by setting up drill and abandon ship drill.

Absentee as follows: W. Barr, Ordinary Seaman.

Navy Yard workmen aboard from 8.15am to noon [in] Steam Engineering Department: 3 machinists, working on ice machine.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 88° [Fahrenheit].

Tested magazine flood cocks and found them in good condition.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Gentle breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

Navy Yard workmen on board as in forenoon.

W. Barr, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board 79 hours over time.

At 3.30pm connected up boiler A, B and D.

At 11.05 [sic] began swinging to ebb tide.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, cool and pleasant.

Gentle breezes from SE.

Barometer steady.

At 4.30pm banked two boilers.

Received this day from U.S.S. "Independence", with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers: A. Nelson, Ordinary Seaman.

At 4.45pm ship began swinging to flood tide.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, cool and pleasant.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

At 10.40pm ship began swinging to ebb tide.

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20 May 1910

Moored to buoy number 1, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Gentle breezes from South by West.

Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned [line crossed out in red].

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

At 5.30am ship began swinging to flood tide.

Aired bedding.

Liberty party returned.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

Held quarters for muster, no absentees.

Called away fire and rescue party for drill, first boat away in 3 minutes 40 seconds.

Yard workmen (3) came aboard at 8.20am and remained until end of watch, repairing ice machine.

The following punishment awarded by Commanding officer: W. Barr, Ordinary Seaman, 79 hours over leave, 3 weeks' restriction.

Ash lighter brought alongside at 11.30am.

Swung to ebb tide at 11.00am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 80° Fahrenheit.

Weekly inspection of storerooms made by Commanding Officer.

Sent baseball party ashore.

Sent ash lighter away at 1.30pm.

Transferred W.B. Chambers, Yeoman Third-class, to U.S.S. "Independence", with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.

Yard workmen at work on ice machine during watch.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy to overcast.

Light breezes from SSW to SW.

Barometer steady.

Baseball party returned.

G.E. Belknap [Belnap in log-book], Oiler, transferred to this vessel from U.S.S. "Independence", with bag and hammock.

Swung to flood tide at 6.00pm.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Yard workmen at work on ice machine during watch.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast.

Light breezes from SW to NW by West.

Barometer falling.

Yard workmen at work on ice machine during watch.

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21 May 1910

Moored to buoy number 1 off Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, and under way

Lat 38.00, Long -122.40 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy.

Light airs from NW by West.

Barometer falling slowly.

Three yard workmen at work on ice machine during watch.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy.

Light airs from NW by West to SSW.

Barometer rising.

Three yard workmen repairing ice machine during watch.

Liberty party returned.

Field day.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Received transfer papers for G.E. Belknap [Belnap in log-book], Oiler, transferred from U.S.S. "Independence" to this ship.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Draft of ship forward 14 feet 5 inches, aft 16 feet 5½ inches.

At 10.13am got unmoored from buoy number 1 and steamed out of channel.

At 10.45am off Mare Island light, stopped and let go starboard anchor in 8 fathoms of water to test anchor engine.

Got under way, steaming various courses, following channel, speed 90 revolutions per minute.

At 11.57am passed whistling buoy at end of dredged channel.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Gentle Westerly breezes.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on various courses.

At 12.20pm passed the [East] Brother's light on port beam.

At 1.46pm anchored at San Francisco, California, with starboard anchor, in 8 fathoms of water, 45 fathoms of chain, on the following bearings: ferry building tower S79°W (per standard compass), Goat Island light N26°E (per standard compass), ship's head S10°E (per standard compass).

Draft of ship on anchoring: forward 14 feet 4½ inches; aft 16 feet 5½ inches.

At 2.15pm disconnected boiler B, using same for auxiliary purposes.

At 3.25pm allowed fires under [in in log-book] boilers A and D to die out.

Sue Tie [Tei in log-book], Cabin Steward, reported the expiration of his enlistment this day.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and cool.

Gentle breezes from West.

Barometer rising.

Sent liberty party ashore.

At 4.45pm began swinging to flood tide.

At 5.15pm sighted U.S.S. "Saturn" standing down from Mare Island.

At 6.05pm fired a salute of 13 guns to the Commandant, Naval Training Station, Goat Island, California.

At 5.35pm U.S.S. "Saturn" anchored.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool.

Light Westerly breezes.

Barometer rising.

H.G. Ellis, Ordinary Seaman, reported on board for duty from U.S.S. "California", in accordance with orders from the Bureau of Navigation.

Sue Tie, Cabin Steward, was this day discharged from the United States Naval Service, with an honorable discharge, on account of expiration of his enlistment.

Goat Island is also known as Yerba Buena Island.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", May 21, 1910.

Memorandum for the log.

The following Court Martial sentence was published this day.

J.W. McLucas, Ordinary Seaman.

April 11, 1910: unlawfully having in his possession clothing belonging to another.

April 19, 1910: Summary Court Martial sentence: to be discharged from the service with a bad conduct discharge.

Approved April 20, 1910, by the Commanding Officer.

Disapproved May 20, 1910, by the Senior Officer present, on account of incompleteness of procedure.

[Signed] C.C. Windsor, Midshipman, U.S. Navy, Officer of the Deck.

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22 May 1910

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, with light breezes from WSW.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, with light breezes from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Maximum magazine temperature 86° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from WSW.

Barometer rising, then steady.

U.S.S. "Saturn" got under way at 4.24pm.

Swinging to flood tide at 5.48pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with light breezes from WSW.

Barometer rising.

Started swinging to ebb tide at 11.20pm.

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23 May 1910

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and hazy, with light breezes to light airs from WSW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and hazy, with light airs from SSE.

Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

C.R. Hunter, Ordinary Seaman, returned 2 hours over time from liberty.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters for muster, absentee as follows: J.E. O'Connor, Second-class Fireman.

Commanding Officer paid official visit to Commandant, Naval Training Station, San Francisco.

Held battery drill.

Crew engaged in [to in log-book] cleaning boats.

Sue Tie, Cabin Steward, reenlisted in Naval Service with rate of Cabin Steward.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and hazy.

Gentle to moderate breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 80° Fahrenheit.

Served out clean bags to all divisions, with exception of Engineer's Division.

A small fire occurred at about 2.45pm in engine room, destroying some loofa, value unknown.

Fire promptly extinguished by engineer's force at hand.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

F.R. McArthur, Seaman, left ship on 3 days' leave of absence.

J.E. O'Connor, Second-class Fireman, returned, absent over leave 12 hours.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Swinging to flood tide at 7.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and misty.

Gentle breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Swinging to ebb tide at 11.45pm.

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24 May 1910

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, drizzling.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, drizzling.

Light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned, absentees: A. Levine, Coal Passer; and I. Hoshi, Wardroom Cook.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, with light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentees as follows: A. Levine, Coal Passer, and I. Hoshi, Wardroom Cook.

A. Levine, Coal Passer, returned from liberty 4½ hours over time.

Rear Admiral J.B. Milton, commanding Yerba Buena Training Station, visited the Commanding Officer of this ship officially at 11.30am.

D.E. Martin, Chief Machinist's Mate, left ship on 6 days' leave of absence.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Magazine temperature maximum 86° [Fahrenheit].

Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

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25 May 1910

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, with light airs from SE by East.

Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

I. Hoshi, Wardroom Cook, returned from liberty 26 hours over time.

At 9.30am held quarters and setting up exercises, absentees: J.W. McLucas, Ordinary Seaman; and G. Edwards, Mess Attendant [Third-class].

Held drill for fire in chief petty officer's quarters, 2 minutes 2 seconds elapsed from sounding alarm until first stream of water.

Held collision drill, collision mat was fixed in position in 14 minutes.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Paid monthly money to crew.

Sent liberty party ashore.

At 2.30pm tide changed to ebb.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

At 7.30pm tide changed to flood.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

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26 May 1910

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes and airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

At 12.54am tide changed to ebb.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising, then steady.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy to clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Held quarters for muster, absentees: G. Edwards, Mess Attendant Third-class, and J.W. McLucas, Ordinary Seaman.

Held general quarters drill.

Divisions reported ready in following times: 1^st Division 3 minutes 38 seconds; 2^nd Division 4 minutes 17 seconds; 3^rd Division 2 minutes 32 seconds; 4^th Division 3 minutes 57 seconds; 5^th Division 2 minutes 2 seconds; Surgeon's Division 1 minute 47 seconds.

Divisions secured in following times: 1^st Division 1 minute 30 seconds; 2^nd Division 47 seconds; 3^rd Division 2 minutes 55 seconds; 4^th Division 3 minutes 25 seconds; 5^th Division 1 minute 45 seconds; Surgeon's Division 2 minutes 35 seconds.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 79° Fahrenheit.

Tested magazine flood cocks and found them in good condition.

Sent liberty party ashore.

F.R. McArthur, Seaman, returned from 3 days' leave of absence.

G. Edwards, Mess Attendant Third-class, returned 29½ hours over time from duty.

Swinging to flood tide at 3.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Gentle breezes from SW to West.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy to overcast.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer rising.

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27 May 1910

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, misty.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Swung to ebb tide at 2.00am.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, hazy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned, absentees: J.W. McLucas, Ordinary Seaman; P. Hix, Seaman; E.A. Coles, Plumber and Fitter; G.E. Belknap, Oiler [Ordinary Seaman in log-book]; and G.S. Cook, Ordinary Seaman [Oiler in log-book].

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Partially cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from West.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentees as follows: J.W. McLucas, Ordinary Seaman; G.E. Belknap, Oiler, and C.W. Campbell, Ordinary Seaman.

Overhauled batteries.

The following named men returned over time from liberty: E.A. Coles, Plumber and Fitter, 2 hours; G.S. Cook, Ordinary Seaman, 1 hour; P. Hix, Ordinary Seaman, 1 hour.

W.W. Morrow, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, went on 3 days' leave of absence.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with gentle to moderate breezes from SW to SSW.

Barometer steady.

H.W. Hartdegen, Ordinary Seaman, went on 3 days' leave at 2.00pm.

Ensign G. Joerns returned from 1 month's leave of absence at 3.45pm.

Magazine temperature maximum 86° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from WSW.

Barometer falling.

The following named men returned over time from liberty: C.W. Campbell, Ordinary Seaman, 3 hours; E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, 5 hours; H.M. Knowles, Seaman, 5 hours.

Sent liberty party ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes to light airs from WSW.

Barometer rising.

G.E. Belknap, Oiler, returned from liberty 17 hours over time.

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28 May 1910

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from West.

Barometer rising, then falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned, L. Belford, Seaman, absent.

Following named men returned over time from liberty: C.D. Higgins, Seaman, 2 hours; A. Mulvaney, Seaman, 3 hours; T.H. Robinson, Coal Passer, 1 hour.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Clear, pleasant.

Light breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Completed field day.

Held morning quarters for muster and inspection, absentees as follows: J.W. McLucas, Ordinary Seaman, and L. Belford, Ordinary Seaman.

The Commanding Officer inspected the ship and crew.

Commanding Officer held mast, punishments as follows: G. Edwards, Mess Attendant Third-class, over leave 29½ hours from duty, Deck Court [entry crossed out in red]; G.E. Belknap, Oiler, 17 hours over leave, 1 week's restriction and extra duty; C.W. Campbell, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 3 hours, lose 1 liberty.

By order of Commanding Officer G. Edwards, Mess Attendant Third-class, was made prisoner at large, awaiting action of Deck Court, for absence over leave 29½ hours.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, pleasant.

Light breezes from NW and West.

Barometer falling slowly.

[Maximum] temperature magazine A-11-M 78° [Fahrenheit].

Made fortnightly inspection of smokeless powder indices on board, no change apparent.

Sent liberty party ashore.

By order of Commanding Officer punishment of G. Edwards, Mess Attendant Third-class, awarded this day at mast, was reconsidered and he was restricted to ship for 3 weeks and released from restriction as a prisoner at large and restored to duty.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from West.

Barometer falling slowly.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from West and calm.

Barometer rising slowly.

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29 May 1910

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Pleasant.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Light airs from NW and shifting to South, and calm.

Barometer rising slowly.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs to gentle breezes from West and WSW.

Barometer falling.

The anchor buoy came adrift and was brought on board.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Calm to variable light breezes.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

D.E. Martin, Chief Machinist's Mate, returned from 6 days' leave.

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30 May 1910

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Calm to light variable airs.

Barometer steady.

Sent liberty party ashore.

E. Wilson, Water Tender, and E. Begue, First-class Fireman, returned, absent over leave 4 hours.

W.W. Morrow, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, returned from leave expiring noon, May 30 [20 in log-book], 1910.

Direct action revolver number 16482 lost, taken from stateroom by parties unknown while Ensign G. Joerns was on leave.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

Fired salute of 21 minute-guns, with color and jack half-masted, commencing at noon.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 84° [Fahrenheit].

H.W. Hartdegen, Ordinary Seaman, returned from leave expiring at noon, May 30, 1910.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs to gentle breezes from WSW.

Barometer falling slightly.

Swinging to ebb tide at 6.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, hazy.

Light breezes to light airs from WSW.

Barometer steady.

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31 May 1910

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, with hazy horizon.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear, hazy horizon.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned, absentee: C.A. Peterson, Seaman.

Swung to ebb tide at 4.30am.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentees as follows: J.W. McLucas, Ordinary Seaman, C.A. Peterson, Ordinary Seaman, F.W. Short, Ordinary Seaman, and J. Young, Ship's Cook Second-class.

Exercised at preparation for target practice.

T. Case, Blacksmith, and J.J. Breen, Coal Passer, returned from 3 days' leave.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with light airs to light breezes from West to SW.

Barometer falling.

Magazine temperature maximum 83° [Fahrenheit].

Tested samples of smokeless powder, monthly test, with litmus paper, condition normal.

C.E. Hunter, Ordinary Seaman, was transferred from this ship to U.S.S. "Maryland", with bag [and] hammock, necessary transfer papers following by mail.

F.W. Short, Ordinary Seaman, returned 4½ hours over time from liberty.

Sent liberty party ashore.

C.A. Peterson, Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty 7 hours over time.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with gentle breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

Lighted fires under boiler D at 8.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

J. Young, Ship's Cook Second-class, returned 13 hours over time from liberty.

Approved: [signed] Victor Blue, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

LOGS FOR JUNE 1910

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1 June 1910

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with light airs from SE to SW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

Cut in D boiler at 6.00am, safety valve lifted at 140 pounds.

Let fires die out under [in in log-book] boiler B and disconnected at 7.30am.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant.

Light Southerly breezes.

Barometer rising.

At 9.30am mustered at quarters, one absentee: J.W. McLucas, Ordinary Seaman.

Held setting up exercises, followed by fire drill, for fire forward on main deck.

First stream of water at scene of fire in 1 minute 5 seconds after alarm sounded.

Divisions reported ready as follows: 1^st [Division] in 1 minute 30 seconds; 2^nd [Division] in 1 minute 5 seconds; 3^rd [Division] in 2 minutes 10 seconds; 4^th [Division] in 2 minutes 30 seconds.

Divisions reported secured as follows: 1^st [Division] in 2 minutes 30 seconds; 2^nd [Division] in 1 minute 50 seconds; 3^rd [Division] in 2 minutes 35 seconds; 4^th in 2 minutes 15 seconds.

Held collision drill, collision mat was fixed in place on the ship's side under the water[line] in 12 minutes.

The Commanding Officer awarded punishments at mast as follows: J.J. Young, Ship's Cook Second-class, over leave 13 hours, 1 week's extra duty; C.A. Peterson, Seaman, over leave 7 hours, 5 days' extra duty; F.W. Short, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 4½ hours, 4 days' extra duty; A. Nelson, Ordinary Seaman, leaving his post before being properly relieved, 5 days' extra duty; J.J. Cain, Seaman, neglect of duty, failing to see any of his anchor watches on deck, 5 days' extra duty; V.W. Deering, Painter Second-class, entering cabin of Commanding Officer without authority, 5 days' bread and water, solitary confinement.

V.W. Deering, Painter Second-class, was placed in solitary confinement on bread and water for 5 days, by order of the Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light to gentle breezes from SW to West.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 78° Fahrenheit.

Ensign C.C. Hartigan, U.S. Navy, left ship on 30 days' leave of absence.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Gentle Westerly breezes.

Barometer steady.

At 5.00pm held quarters and turned in clean hammocks.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady, then falling.

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2 June 1910

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

At 9.30am mustered at quarters, one absentee: J.W. McLucas, Ordinary Seaman.

Held setting up exercises.

Exercised the landing force at infantry drill, lightly equipped.

A barrel, containing 15½ gallons of molasses, of the general mess stores was found leaking, and on being moved, the barrel broke so that the contents were lost.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 82° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

Tested magazine flood cocks and found them in good conditions.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Gentle to moderate breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and cool.

Moderate to gentle Southwesterly breezes.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool.

Gentle breezes from WSW.

Barometer rising.

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3 June 1910

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Light breezes and light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Light airs and breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Aired bedding.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and hazy, with light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, J.W. McLucas, Ordinary Seaman, absent.

Exercised at infantry drill.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 82° [Fahrenheit].

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and hazy, with light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady, then falling.

Received from Engineering Department, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California: one valve reseating machine.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with moderate breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

R.J. Flo, Ordinary Seaman, was received on board this ship from U.S.S. "Maryland", with bag, hammock and necessary papers.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and hazy, with light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

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4 June 1910

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and hazy, with light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and hazy, with light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

Held field day and cleaned ship for inspection.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and cool.

Light to moderate breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

At 10.30am held quarters, one absentee: J.W. McLucas, Ordinary Seaman.

The Captain inspected the crew and ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and cool.

Moderate breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Sent liberty party ashore.

At 1.50pm U.S.S. "Wheeling" was sighted standing into the harbor, and exchanged signals with this ship.

At 2.05pm U.S.S. "Wheeling" anchored and fired a salute of 13 guns to the Commandant, United States Naval Training Station, Goat Island.

The Commanding Officer made an official call on the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Wheeling".

J.W. McLucas, Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy, was this day declared a deserter from the United States Naval Service.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and cool.

Moderate to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Goat Island is also known as Yerba Buena Island.

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5 June 1910

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and cool.

Light to moderate breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Clear and cool.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light to fresh breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Swinging to flood tide at 11.00am.

Passed Assistant Surgeon M.E. Lando, U.S. Navy, left ship at 8.15am to take annual physical test.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am.

U.S.S. "Petrel" standing in at 11.30am, and anchored at 11.58am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Fresh to strong breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 74° Fahrenheit.

U.S.S. "Petrel" shifted anchorage at 3.58pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Fresh to strong breezes from SW.

Barometer falling, then steady.

U.S.S. "Petrel" shifted berth at 4.10pm.

Swung to flood tide at 5.00pm.

Passed Assistant Surgeon M.E. Lando returned from first day's physical test.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Fresh to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Swinging to ebb tide at 11.00pm.

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6 June 1910

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Passed Assistant Surgeon M.E. Lando left ship on duty, to take annual physical test.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises and infantry drill.

The Commanding Officer awarded punishments as follows: G. Edwards, Mess Attendant Third-class, sleeping in an unauthorized place, 6 hours' extra duty; H. Kennedy, Coal Passer, late hammock, 2 days' extra duty.

The senior medical officer aboard surveyed 25 pounds of macaroni, and by order of Commanding Officer it was burned, having been condemned as unfit for use.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with fresh to moderate breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

[Rear] Admiral J.B. Milton, commanding Naval Training Station, Goat Island, visited U.S.S. "Wheeling" officially at 3.00pm.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 74° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with moderate to light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, with light breezes from West to SW.

Barometer rising.

Goat Island is also known as Yerba Buena Island.

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7 June 1910

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, with light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Carried out morning orders.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer unsteady.

Sent landing force to the United States Naval Training Station, Goat Island, at 8.30am and exercised at infantry drill.

At 9.30am mustered at quarters, no absentees.

Exercised balance of ship's company at general quarters.

Landing force returned at 11.45am.

O. Schneider, Ordinary Seaman, transferred to Naval Hospital, Mare Island, California, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.

Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Wheeling" paid official visit to Commanding Officer.

Passed Assistant Surgeon M.E. Lando left ship on duty, continuing annual physical test.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 74° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Gentle to moderate breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Gentle breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

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8 June 1910

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW by West.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from SW by West.

Barometer rising.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler C at 8.00am.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from SE to SW.

Barometer steady.

J.H. Wilson, Master-at-Arms Third-class, returned, absent over leave 1 hour.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held fire drill, alarm sounded at 9.42.20am.

Divisions reported ready as follows: 1^st Division 1 minute 25 seconds; 2^nd Division 1 minute 15 seconds; 3^rd Division 2 minutes 20 seconds; 4^th Division 2 minutes 45 seconds; 5^th Division 2 minutes 30 seconds.

Sounded secure at 9.46am, and divisions reported secured in following times: 1^st Division 2 minutes; 2^nd Division 1 minute 20 seconds; 3^rd Division 1 minute 45 seconds; 4^th Division 2 minutes 15 seconds; 5^th Division 2 minutes 40 seconds.

Held collision drill, mat ready to go over side in 10 minutes.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, hazy horizon.

Light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 78° Fahrenheit.

Made preparations for getting under way.

F.M. Nettleship, Seaman, returned, absent over leave 1 hour.

Draft of ship before getting underway: forward 13 feet; aft 16 feet 2 inches.

Swinging to ebb at 2.00pm.

Safety valve of boiler C lifted at 140 pounds.

Boilers C and D connected up at 3.25pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear, with hazy horizon.

Gentle breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Under way at 4.05pm and commenced swinging ship [for compass deviation], taking observations on every other point, Commanding Officer conning.

Finished swinging ship at 5.40pm and proceeded at full speed, 2 boilers, to San Francisco coal depot, California City.

At 6.19pm stopped engines and anchored in 13 fathoms of water, with 45 fathoms of chain, starboard anchor, hard bottom.

Bearings of anchorage: right tangent California City N71°W (per standard compass), Bluff Point left tangent S46°E (per standard compass), Southampton Shoal light N80°45'E (per standard compass), ship's head N55°W (per standard compass).

Banked fires under [in in log-book] boiler C.

Made preparations for coaling ship.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Swinging to flood tide at 9.30pm.

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9 June 1910

At anchor off California City, California

Lat 37.89, Long -122.44

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Swung to ebb tide at 12.30am.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Sent boats ashore and continued preparations for coaling ship.

Received lighter of coal along port side at 7.45am, and commenced coaling at 7.48am.

Draft of ship at commencement of coaling: forward 13 feet 0 inches; aft 16 feet 2 inches.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

Continued coaling ship.

Received lighter of coal along starboard side at 8.20am.

Coal taken aboard during watch as follows: 8.00am to 9.00am 35½ tons; 9.00am to 10.00am 46 tons; 10.00am to 11.00am 32 tons; 11.00am to 12.00pm 22 tons; total 135½ tons.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light to gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Continued coaling, taking on 13 tons from 12.30pm to 1.15pm.

Finished coaling at 1.15pm, total taken aboard 148 tons.

Draft forward 14 feet 8 inches, aft 16 feet 8 inches, mean 15 feet 8 inches.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 72° [Fahrenheit].

Got under way at 3.30pm and steered various courses toward anchorage off San Francisco.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, foggy and hazy, with light breezes from SSW to SW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on various courses for anchorage off San Francisco.

Anchored with port anchor at 4.45pm, 14½ fathoms water, 45 fathoms chain.

Draft forward 14 feet 8 inches, aft 16 feet 8 inches, mean 15 feet 8 inches.

Bearings of anchorage: ferry building tower S83°30'W (per standard compass), Goat Island light N28°E (per standard compass), ship's head S19°E (per standard compass).

Sent liberty party ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light airs to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Swung to flood at 8.15am.

Goat Island is also known as Yerba Buena Island.

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10 June 1910

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and misty, with light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and hazy, with light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

Carried out morning orders.

Field day.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, with light rain.

Light airs and breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

General cleaning.

No absentees.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Received on board from U.S.S. "Independence", with bag and hammock and without transfer papers: H. Ness, Ordinary Seaman.

Received on board from General Storekeeper, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, the following: for Equipment Navigation [Department] 1 box portables and 1 box searchlight lamps; for Steam Engineering [Department] 1 box valves and bolts; for Construction and Repair [Department] 1 box chrome green and 1 box ensigns number 1.

At 1.10pm U.S.S. "Wheeling" and U.S.S. "Petrel" got under way and stood out of harbor.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 78° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

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11 June 1910

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Sent landing force ashore at 8.45am for drill.

Held quarters for muster, absentees as follows: W.J. Bell, Gunner's Mate Third-class, P.H. Cox, Ordinary Seaman, E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, H.M. Knowles, Seaman, L. White, Coal Passer, P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, P.C. Dearborn, Yeoman Third-class.

The following men returned over time from liberty as follows: J.J. Breen, Coal Passer, 1 hour; P.H. Cox, Ordinary Seaman, 4 hours; P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, 5 hours; W.J. Bell, Gunner's Mate Third-class, 5 hours; C.W. Campbell, Ordinary Seaman, 5 hours.

Landing force returned.

Swinging to flood tide at 11.00am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 82° Fahrenheit.

The following named ordinary seamen were transferred to this vessel from U.S.S. "Pensacola", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers: R.L. Howell; S.G. Duke; J.B. Elam; H.H. Stowell; A.T. Conne; C.B. Naveno; J.D. Armstrong; and C. Felix.

Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear, with hazy horizon at end of watch.

Light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Following men returned, absent over leave: H.M. Knowles, Seaman, 9 hours 45 minutes; E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, 9 hours 45 minutes.

Swung to ebb tide at 4.15pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, hazy horizon.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling, then rising.

P.C. Dearborn, Yeoman Third-class, returned, absent over leave 13½ hours.

Swinging to flood tide.

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12 June 1910

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, hazy horizon.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Swinging to ebb tide at 3.00am.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Clear blue sky and hazy, with light airs to moderate breezes from SE to SSE.

Barometer rising.

U.S. Army transport "Buford" stood into slip at 10.00am.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Liberty party returned at noon, no absentees.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear blue sky and hazy, with gentle to fresh breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

The senior medical officer having pronounced E. Wilson, Water Tender, under the influence of intoxicating liquor, he was confined for safekeeping until sober, by order of Commanding Officer.

Prepared for getting under way.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 78° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Blue sky and hazy.

Barometer steady.

Continued preparations for getting under way.

Tried main engines at 5.40pm.

Hove in short at 5.50pm.

Started heaving in at 6.00pm, and under way at 6.05pm.

Steered various courses out of Golden Gate, Captain conning.

At 7.20pm steadied on course S50°W, speed 80 revolutions, two boilers in use.

Draft forward 14 feet 5 inches, aft 16 feet 6 inches, mean 15 feet 5½ inches.

Put over patent log at 6.25pm, reading zero.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool.

Gentle to moderate Westerly breezes.

Barometer rising.

At 8.14pm sighted a steamer on port bow.

Steaming on course S50°W (per standard compass).

At 8.24pm sighted San Francisco lightvessel bearing ahead.

Lightvessel abeam at 8.32pm.

At 8.48pm took a departure as follows: San Francisco lightvessel bearing N26°W (per standard compass), distant ½ miles, patent log reading 11.2.

At 8.48pm changed course to S26°E (per standard compass).

Montara Point light was not sighted.

At 11.13pm sighted Pigeon Point [Pidgeon Point in log-book] light bearing S53°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 78.5, average steam 112 [pounds].

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13 June 1910

Making passage from San Francisco, California, to [and at anchor of] Monterey, California

Lat 36.61, Long -121.89

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, overcast and misty.

Moderate breezes from WNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, two boilers, on course S26°E (per standard compass).

Passed Pigeon Point [Pidgeon Point in log-book] abeam at 12.55am, distant by log 8.5 [miles] and changed course to S61°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 32.3.

Pigeon Point [Pidgeon Point in log-book] abeam at 1.34am, patent log [reading] 48.2.

Pigeon Point [Pidgeon Point in log-book] light on quarter at 2.29am, patent log [reading] 55.3.

Sighted steamer standing about East at 2.45am.

Average steam 117½ [pounds], average revolutions 75.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, overcast and misty.

Moderate breezes from NW by West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 2 boilers, on course S61°E.

Sighted land dead ahead at 6.05am.

Changed course to SSE at 6.07am, patent log [reading] 83.1.

At 6.15am changed course to East by South, patent log [reading] 84.1.

[Point] Piños lighthouse bore S3°W at 6.25am, log reading 85.4.

At 6.29am changed course to East, patent log [reading] 85.8.

Hauled in patent log at 6.40am, reading 86.4.

Steered various courses, Captain conning, to anchorage off Monterey.

Anchored with starboard anchor at 7.08am, in 7 fathoms water, 30 fathoms chain.

Bearings of anchorage: bell buoy N43°W (per standard compass), end of South pier S36°W (per standard compass), end of Laudder [?] pier S38°W (per standard compass), ship's head SW (per standard compass).

Draft of ship forward 14 feet 4 inches, aft 16 feet 6 inches, mean 15 feet 5 inches.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, with light drizzling rain.

Gentle breezes from WNW.

Barometer rising.

General cleaning of ship.

Midshipman C.C. Thomas made a boarding call at the Presidio of Monterey.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 78° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

The Mayor of Monterey made an official call on the Commanding Officer.

Captain F.H. Sargent, U.S. Army, from the Presidio of Monterey, made a boarding call on this chip.

E.A. Sherman, secretary and founder of the Sloat Monument Association, made an official call on the Commanding Officer.

Passed Assistant Surgeon M.E. Lando, U.S. Navy, surveyed 54 pounds of beef of the general mess, which meat was condemned and thrown overboard.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

The Commanding Officer made an official call on Colonel C.W. Mason, U.S. Army, commanding the Presidio of Monterey, and on the Mayor of Monterey.

Colonel C.W. Mason, U.S. Army, returned the call of the Commanding Officer.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Gentle and light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

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14 June 1910

At anchor off Monterey, California

Lat 36.61, Long -121.89

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

At 7.20am the United States lighthouse tender "Sequoia" anchored off the port bow.

At 8.00am full-dressed ship in honor of the unveiling of the monument to Commodore John Drake Sloat, U.S. Navy.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, drizzling.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Sent landing force ashore at 9.50am to take part in exercises at Custom House.

Commanding Officer left ship to take part in exercises at Custom House.

United States ensign hoisted at Custom House at 10.17am.

Fired salute of 21 guns at 10.17am.

Commanding Officer and landing force returned.

90 pounds of beef and 2 pounds tomatoes thrown overboard, being condemned by medical officer as unfit for use.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle breezes from West.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature A-11-M, 74° Fahrenheit.

Made fortnightly inspection of smokeless powder, no change apparent.

Commanding Officer and landing force left ship to take part in the unveiling of monument to late Rear Admiral J.D. Sloat, U.S. Navy.

Fired salute of 21 guns at 2.57pm, at the unveiling of above monument.

Landing force returned.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle to light breezes from West to West by North.

Barometer steady.

C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class, returned, absent over leave 5 hours.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Draft forward 14 feet 3 inches, aft 16 feet 6 inches.

Delivered specifications of Deck Court preferred by Commanding Officer against E. Wilson, Water Tender, U.S. Navy, and H.F. Warner, Sailmaker's Mate, U.S. Navy.

Deck Court, Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt member, for trial of E. Wilson, Water Tender, U.S. Navy, met at 6.18pm, and adjourned at 6.20pm.

Deck Court, consisting of Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, met at 6.24pm for trial of H.F. Warner, Sailmaker's Mate, U.S. Navy, and adjourned at 6.26pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, moderate breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

Under way at 8.13pm, various speeds and courses, Commanding Officer conning, standing out of Monterey harbor.

Took departure from Monterey bell buoy bearing SW by West (per standard compass), distant 500 yards, at 8.26½pm, and put log over at this time, reading 0.00.

Ship's head NW by North (per standard compass).

Point Piños light abeam at 8.35pm, patent log [reading] 1.0.

Changed course at 8.35pm to N65°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 1.0.

At 11.28pm sighted Pigeon Point light bearing N45°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 21.4.

At 11.37pm sighted steamer 3 points forward of starboard beam, heading about SE.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 72.5.

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15 June 1910

Making passage from Monterey, California, to [and at anchor off] San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.36

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer falling, then steady.

Steaming at full speed, under two boilers, on course N65°W.

At 12.50am sighted steamer two point on starboard bow.

At 1.15am Pigeon Point [Pidgeon Point in log-book] light broad on starboard bow, patent log [reading] 33.5.

At 2.20am sighted steamer with tow dead ahead and steering about SSE.

At 2.20am Pigeon Point [Pidgeon Point in log-book] light bore abeam, distant about 7.8 miles, patent log [reading] 41.3.

At 2.26am changed course to N34°W, patent log [reading] 41.3.

At 3.21am changed course to NNW, patent log [reading] 48.

At 3.24am changed course to N34°W, patent log [reading] 48.7.

At 2.57am Pigeon Point [Pidgeon Point in log-book] light bore abeam, patent log [reading] 45.0.

At 3.57am Pigeon Point [Pidgeon Point in log-book] light bore on starboard quarter, patent log [reading] 51.8.

Average steam 123.7 [pounds], average revolutions 75.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, under two boilers, on course N34°W.

At 5.35am sighted a tug on the starboard bow, towing a 3-masted schooner to the Northward.

At 7.10am sighted small schooner 2 points on starboard bow, headed to Westward.

At 7.30am sighted 3 steamers 2 points on port bow, headed in various directions.

At 7.40am sighted San Francisco lightship bearing N16°W (per standard compass).

At 7.42am changed course to N4°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 77.5.

Average revolutions per minute 75, average steam 124 pounds.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, overcast, hazy.

Light breezes from WNW to SW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 2 boilers, on course N4°W (per standard compass).

San Francisco lightship on port bow at 8.28am, patent log [reading] 82.8.

Lightship on port beam at 8.38am, patent log [reading] 84.1

At 8.44am changed course to N53°E (per standard compass), lightship bearing S53°W (per standard compass), patent log 84.9.

Stood into San Francisco harbor, with moderate breezes and moderate seas from West by North, ebb tide.

Mid-channel buoy on starboard beam at 9.21am, distant about 400 yards, patent log [reading] 89.5.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentee: J.J. Breen, Coal Passer.

Held fire drill, alarm sounded at 8.40.10am.

Divisions reported ready in following times: 1^st Division 1 minute 40 seconds; 2^nd Division 1 minute 30 seconds; 3^rd Division 1 minute 45 seconds; 4^th Division 2 minutes 10 seconds; 5^th Division 2 minutes 15 seconds; Surgeon's Division 1 minute.

Sounded secure at 8.43.30am.

Held collision drill, alarm sounded at 8.45.10am.

Divisions reported ready in following times: 1^st Division 1 minute 45 seconds; 2^nd Division 2 minutes 5 seconds; 3^rd Division 1 minute 15 seconds; 4^th Division 3 minutes 10 seconds.

Inspected all watertight doors and gate valves to ventilating system.

Mile Rock abeam [at] 9.57½am, patent log [reading] 94.5, when course was changed to N36°E (per standard compass).

At 10.07½am changed course to N48°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 95.4.

At 10.23am, when in line with Fort and Lime Points, hauled in patent log, reading 97.6, and changed course to N65°E (per standard compass).

Alcatraz [Island] light ahead at 10.35am.

Steered various courses and speeds, Commanding Officer conning, standing into anchorage in San Francisco Bay.

At 11.26am anchored in 11½ fathoms of water, mud bottom, 45 fathoms chain, starboard anchor.

Bearings of anchorage: ferry building tower N87°W (per standard compass), Goat Island light N20°30'W (per standard compass), ship's head S13°E (per standard compass).

Secured main engines and banked fires at 11.40am.

Draft of ship upon anchoring: forward 14 feet 2 inches; aft 16 feet 5 inches.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 73.5.

Published findings and sentences of Deck Courts as follows: E. Wilson, Water Tender, drunk on board ship, not having been on liberty during the previous twenty-four hours, sentence: to lose pay amounting to twenty-nine dollars and thirty-three cents, ($29.33), approved June 15, 1910, by the Commanding Officer; H.F. Warner, Sailmaker's Mate, having intoxicating liquor unlawfully in his possession, sentence: to lose pay amounting to twenty-five dollars and forty-four cents ($25.44), approved June 15, 1910, by Commanding Officer.

A Board of Survey, composed of Ensign G. Joerns, for survey of articles under Department of Equipment, surveyed one Underwood typewriter, recommending repairs.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with moderate to fresh breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 76° [Fahrenheit].

Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with fresh to moderate breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Received aboard for general mess, in good condition: 90 dozen eggs; 216 pounds butter; 200 loaves bread.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Goat Island is also known as Yerba Buena Island.

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16 June 1910

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.36

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with fresh breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Commenced swinging to flood at 3.00am.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and hazy, with light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Collier U.S.S. "Justin" anchored off Presidio, having stood in during night.

Carried out morning orders.

At 7.00am liberty party returned, no absentees.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

At 9.30am mustered at quarters, one absentee: J.J. Breen, Coal Passer.

Held setting up exercises.

Sounded alarm for general quarters at 9.40am.

Divisions reported ready as follows: 1^st [Division] 5 minutes; 2^nd [Division] 6 minutes 20 seconds; 3^rd [Division] 3 minutes 15 seconds; 4^th [Division] 5 minutes 20 seconds; 5^th [Division] 1 minute 10 seconds; Surgeon's Division 2 minutes 45 seconds.

At secure divisions, secured battery as follows: 1^st [Division] 1 minute 20 seconds; 2^nd [Division] 1 minute 10 seconds; 3^rd [Division] 2 minutes; 4^th [Division] 3 minutes 10 seconds; Surgeon's Division 2 minutes 30 seconds.

At 11.00am lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler A.

Received stores in the general mess, in good condition, as follows: 122 pounds corned beef; 260 pounds roast beef; 60 pounds stew beef; 125 pounds beef steak; 80 pounds pork sausage; 123 pounds pork loins; 40 pounds bologna; 125 pounds fish; 205 pounds cabbage; 1205 pounds potatoes; 278 pounds onions; 85 pounds carrots; 105 pounds turnips; 86 pounds sirloin steak; and 67 pounds roast mutton.

Meridian to 4pm:

Slightly cloudy and pleasant.

Moderate to strong breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 78° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Moderate and gentle Southwesterly breezes.

Barometer rising.

R.W. Oversby, Electrician Second-class, returned 4½ hours over time.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Draft of ship forward 14 feet 0 inches, aft 16 feet 3 inches.

At 5.40pm lifted safety valves of [under in log-book] boilers A and C at 140 pounds.

At 5.50pm hove short.

At 6.00pm got underway for Astoria, Oregon, under 3 boilers.

Steamed out of harbor on various courses, preceded by a steamer and tug.

At 6.38pm put over patent log, reading 0.0.

At 6.40pm Alcatraz [Island] light on starboard bow.

At 7.03pm took departure, with number 2 red buoy on port beam, about 500 yards, Lime Point light bearing N15°E (per standard compass), left tangent Diablo Point light S81°W (per standard compass), steering course S51°W (per standard compass).

At 7.24pm sighted mid-channel buoy and changed course to S45°W (per standard compass).

At 7.44pm, with mid-channel buoy on port beam, about 200 yards, changed course to S51°W (per standard compass), which course held to end of watch.

Average revolutions per minute 90, average steam 130 [pounds].

8pm to midnight:

Clear, hazy horizon.

Gentle to fresh breezes from West to West by North.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S51°W (per standard compass).

Changed course to N87°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 13.0, at 8.06pm.

At 8.06pm San Francisco lightship bore N26°W (per standard compass), Farallones light S56°W (per standard compass) and Point Bonita light bore N48°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 16.1.

Point Reyes light on starboard bow at 9.56pm, patent log [reading] 29.0.

Point Reyes light on starboard beam at 10.42pm, distant by log 6.1 [miles], patent log [reading] 35.1.

Point Reyes light on starboard quarter at 11.32pm, patent log [reading] 42.0.

Changed course at 11.32pm to N57°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 42.0.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

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17 June 1910

Making passage from San Francisco, California, to Astoria, Oregon

Lat 39.45, Long -124.32

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with fresh breezes from West by North.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, with 3 boilers, on course N57°W (per standard compass).

At 12.13am Point Reyes light bore N76°E (magnetic) and Southeast Farallones light S54°E (magnetic), log [reading] 47.9.

Took bearings of Point Reyes light as follows: [at] 1.00am S88°E (magnetic), log [reading] 54.3; 1.30am S82°E (magnetic), log 58.6; 2.00am S78°E (magnetic), log 62.6.

Average steam 130 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Moderate breezes from West by North.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, under 3 boilers, on course N57°W (per standard compass).

Aired bedding.

At end of watch steaming on course N57°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 90, average steam 130 [pounds].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Moderate to fresh breezes from NW to NW by West.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N57°W (per standard compass).

At 8.22am changed course to North (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 15.6.

At 8.55am changed course to N35°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 20.1.

At 9.58am sighted peak of land bearing N16°50'E, patent log [reading] 28.5.

Held quarters for muster, absentee: J.J. Breen, Coal Passer.

Held divisional instruction in seamanship.

Between 11.00am and noon set back all deck clocks 18 minutes.

The following punishments awarded by Commanding Officer: J.F. McCarthy, Bugler, slow in shining brightwork, after being ordered, 2 days' extra duty; C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class, over leave 5 hours, 5 days' restriction.

Average steam 130 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with moderate breezes from NW by North to WNW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, with 3 boilers, on course N35°W (per standard compass).

At 2.35pm sighted small schooner one point forward of starboard beam, standing about NNW.

At 2.47pm sighted a steamer 3 points forward of starboard beam, standing about NNW, distant about 8 miles.

At 3.35pm sighted steamer bearing 3 points abaft starboard beam, standing toward Southward.

Average steam 130 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 78° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Moderate to gentle breezes from WNW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, under three boilers, on course N35°W (per standard compass).

At 4.56pm sighted Sugarloaf Rock off Cape Mendocino bearing N16°W (per standard compass).

At 5.05pm distinguished lighthouse on Cape Mendocino bearing N11°W (per standard compass).

At 6.00pm changed course to N20°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 97.0.

At 6.30pm sighted Blunts Reef lightvessel bearing N16°W (per standard compass).

At 6.40pm sighted a four-masted schooner three points on port bow.

At 7.48pm Blunts Reef lightvessel was on starboard beam, distant 1.1 miles.

At 7.55pm, with Cape Mendocino lighthouse on starboard beam, distant 3.9 miles, changed course to N23°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 13.3.

At end of watch steaming on course N23°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 90, average steam 130 pounds.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, hazy horizon.

Light airs from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N23°W (per standard compass).

Sighted white light bearing N37°E (per standard compass) at 9.00pm, patent log [reading] 22.8.

Sighted Eel River light at 9.25pm, patent log [reading] 26.3.

Sighted flashing white light at 11.42pm, bearing N48°30'E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 45.5.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Sugarloaf Rock is also known as Sugarloaf Island.

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18 June 1910

Making passage from San Francisco, California, to Astoria, Oregon

Lat 42.85, Long -124.68

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, misty and hazy, with light breezes to light airs from WNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N23°E (per standard compass).

At 3.25am sighted St. George Reef [St. George's Shoal in log-book] light bearing N9°30'E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 76.3.

At 3.45am St. George Reef [St. George's Shoal in log-book] light bore N14°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 79.2.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant, with light haze.

Light airs from WNW.

Barometer steady.

At 4.07am sighted a lumber steamer dead ahead, and at 4.10am a lumber steamer one point on port bow, both headed to Southward and passed on port hand.

At 4.23am sighted small steamer ½ point on port bow, headed to Northward.

At 5.15am sighted small steamer 2 points on port bow, headed Southward.

At 5.21am North West Seal Rock lightship was on starboard beam, distant 9.9 miles, when changed course to N32°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 92.4.

At 7.26am sighted a large steamer 3 points on port bow, headed Southwesterly.

At end of watch steaming on course N32°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 90, average steam 125 [pounds].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs to gentle breezes from SE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N32°W (per standard compass).

At 9.00am changed course to N22°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] (3)24.1.

Field day.

Sighted Needle Rock at 8.40am, on starboard bow.

Sighted Orford Reef rocks at 10.40am, 1 point on starboard bow.

Commanding Officer made regular weekly inspection of crew and ship, including Engineering Department.

At 11.30am changed course to N8°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 46.5.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with moderate breezes from SSE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N8°W (per standard compass).

At 1.28pm sighted Coquille light bearing N49°E, patent log [reading] 65.0.

At 2.09pm Coquille light abeam, patent log [reading] 71.

At 2.30pm sighted Arago Point light bearing N20°E, Coquille light bearing S68°E, patent log [reading] 74.1.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 76° [Fahrenheit].

Arago Point light on beam at 3.40pm, patent log [reading] 85.0.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and cool, overcast, with rain last hour [of watch].

Fresh breezes from South by East.

Barometer falling.

Moderate sea from SW.

Steaming at full speed, under 3 boilers, on course N8°W (per standard compass).

At 5.19pm sighted Umpqua River lighthouse bearing N47°E (per standard compass).

At 5.50pm Umpqua River lighthouse was on starboard beam, distant about 6.7 miles, when changed course to N23°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 5.2.

At 6.02pm sighted a small lumber steamer 1 point on starboard bow, headed to Southward.

At 7.50pm sighted Heceta Head light bearing N25°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 24.0.

At end of watch steaming on course N23°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 90, average steam 130 pounds.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, rainy and hazy.

Fresh to moderate breezes from SW to South.

Barometer rising.

Moderate sea from SW.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N23°W (per standard compass).

Heceta [Head] light abeam at 8.39pm, patent log [reading] 31.6.

Slowed to 70 revolutions at 9.12pm.

Passed steamer standing South at 8.30pm, port hand.

Heceta [Head] light on starboard quarter at 9.32pm, patent log [reading] 39.1.

At 10.00pm changed course to NNW½W.

Sighted steamer at 11.30pm, bearing S29½W (per standard compass), standing to Northward.

Average steam 130 [pounds], average revolutions 76.3.

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19 June 1910

Making passage from San Francisco, California, to Astoria, Oregon

Lat 46.25, Long -124.10 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, raining, with gentle breezes from South to WSW.

Barometer falling.

At 12.00am sighted Yaquina Head light bearing N34°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 56.3.

At 12.47am Yaquina Head light bore on starboard beam, patent log [reading] 62.2, distant about 7.7 miles.

At 12.52am increased speed to 90 revolutions.

At 1.30am increased speed to 95 revolutions.

At 1.35am Yaquina Head light bore on starboard quarter, patent log [reading] 69.9.

Average steam 130 [pounds], average revolutions port 89.3, starboard 89.6.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Gentle breezes from WSW, shifting to West by North.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, under 3 boilers, on course NNW½W.

At 4.21am changed course to N23°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 96.8.

At 5.51am sighted Cape Meares lighthouse bearing N49°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 11.6.

At 7.20am sighted small lumber steamer headed Southward, 1½ points on port bow.

At 7.40am sighted Tillamook Rock lighthouse bearing N1°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 29.1.

At end of watch on course N23°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 95, average steam 125 [pounds].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, raining.

Light to gentle breezes from West by North.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N23°W (per standard compass).

Field day.

At 8.33½am Tillamook [Rock] light bore on starboard bow, patent log [reading] 37.1.

At 9.14am Tillamook [Rock] light was abeam, patent log [reading] 43.2.

At 9.40am sighted Columbia River lightship 1 point on port bow.

At 10.05am changed course to N40°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 51.3.

At 10.18am changed course to North (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 54.6.

Stopped engines at 10.45am and hauled in patent log at 10.46am, reading 57.7.

Hoisted signal for pilot.

Received pilot aboard at 11.10am.

Started ahead, full speed, various courses, standing up Columbia River, pilot conning.

Average steam 126 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy, with light airs from West by North.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed up Columbia River, 3 boilers, on various courses.

At 12.30pm the steering engine broke down and maneuvered by means of engines.

At 1.10pm anchored off Astoria, Oregon, in 12 fathoms water, 45 fathoms starboard chain.

Bearings of anchorage as follows: buoy number 13 (black) N11°W (per standard compass), left tangent lumber pier N68°E (per standard compass), ship's head N78°E (per standard compass).

Draft forward 14 feet 0 inches, aft 16 feet 10 inches.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 78° [Fahrenheit].

By order of Commanding Officer threw overboard: 108 pounds of bread, condemned by medical survey.

Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 73.6.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and drizzling.

Light airs to light breezes from West by North.

Barometer rising.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Swung to ebb tide at 8.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, passing showers.

Light airs to light breezes from West by North to SW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Swinging at 11.30pm to ebb tide.

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20 June 1910

At anchor off Astoria, Oregon

Lat 46.20, Long -123.83

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, overcast.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Swinging to flood tide at 4.00am.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, raining.

Light to gentle breezes from SW to South by East.

Barometer rising.

Low water at 8.00am.

Liberty party returned.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and raining, with light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Field day.

At 10.00am Mayor of Astoria and Commander of Grand Army of the Republic camp of Astoria visited officially the Commanding Officer of this ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and raining, with light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

The British Vice Consul visited ship officially and was given honors and salute due his rank.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 78° [Fahrenheit].

Sent liberty party ashore.

Received for general mess, in good condition: 120 pounds steak; and 80 pounds pork sausage.

J. Jordan, Seaman, left ship on three days' leave of absence.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, with passing showers, and light airs to light breezes from South.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with passing showers, and light breezes from South.

Barometer rising.

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21 June 1910

At anchor off Astoria, Oregon

Lat 46.20, Long -123.83

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with passing showers, and light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and drizzling, with light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling slightly.

At 9.30am mustered at quarters, one absentee: J.J. Breen, Coal Passer.

Held setting up exercises and exercised the crew at infantry drill.

Received fresh provisions, in good condition, for the general mess as follows: 118 pounds pork loins; 123 pounds veal; 84 pounds hamburger steak.

J.J. Breen, Coal Passer, returned aboard 166 hours over time.

The Captain and Passed Assistant Surgeon M.E. Lando, U.S. Navy, made official calls on the British Vice Consul and the Mayor of Astoria.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from West, shifting to SW.

Barometer unsteady.

Sent baseball party and liberty party ashore at 1.00pm.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 78° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

Received in good condition for general mess: 10 bags of potatoes, weighing 1256 pounds.

The Commanding Officer awarded punishments at mast as follows: G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman, skylarking on duty, 1 hour's extra duty; J.F. McCarthy, Bugler, skylarking with orderly on watch, 1 hour's extra duty; E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, dumping dishwater in washroom, 1 hour's extra duty; G. Edwards, Mess Attendant Third-class, surliness before an officer's guest, 3 days' bread and water in solitary confinement.

At 4.00pm started evaporator on tank B, containing 1000 gallons.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

At 6.30pm filled both gravity tanks with fresh water from tank B [line crossed out in red].

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling, then steady.

The Captain and party of officers attended a reception given by the Grand Army of the Republic encampment.

About 9.15pm G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman, was found under the influence of intoxicating liquor and was made a prisoner at large, to await action of the Commanding Officer.

At 9.00pm stopped evaporator on tank B, which was full, 1100 gallons [amount crossed out in red].

At 9.50pm filled both gravity tanks with fresh water from tank B [line crossed out in red].

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22 June 1910

At anchor off Astoria, Oregon

Lat 46.20, Long -123.83

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

At 6.30am filled both gravity tanks with fresh water from tank B.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Held quarters for muster, no absentees.

Visitors received aboard during watch.

Following fresh stores received aboard for Paymaster's Department: 47 pounds stew beef; 150 pounds corned beef; 240 pounds milk; 60 dozen eggs; 50 pounds lard; 14 pounds veal; 18 pounds pork; 16 pounds beef.

Swinging to flood tide at 10.00am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 76° Fahrenheit.

Sent landing force and [base]ball party ashore at 12.50pm.

Started evaporators on tank A (empty) at 1.05pm.

At 1.05pm delivered specifications of Summary Court Martial preferred by Commanding Officer against J.J. Breen, Coal Passer, U.S. Navy.

Received on board for Paymaster's Department: 200 pounds cabbage.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Swinging to ebb tide at 3.00pm.

Landing force returned, having taken part in the Grand Army of the Republic parade at Astoria.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Evaporator taken off tank A at 8.55pm, 1940 gallons being in tank A.

Swinging to flood tide at 9.00pm.

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23 June 1910

At anchor off Astoria, Oregon

Lat 46.20, Long -123.83

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

Swung to ebb tide at 1.10am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

V.W. Deering, Painter Second-class, found under influence of intoxicating liquor, not having been ashore the previous 24 hours.

Liberty party returned.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from South to WSW.

Barometer steady.

G. Edwards, Mess Attendant Third-class, released from confinement and restored to duty [at] 8.00am by order of Commanding Officer, and V.W. Deering, Painter Second-class, placed in confinement for safekeeping by order of Commanding Officer.

50 pounds hard bread, condemned by medical survey as unfit for use, burnt.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held fire drill and divisions reported ready as follows: 1^st Division 55 seconds; 2^nd Division 45 seconds; 3^rd Division 1 minute 25 seconds; 4^th Division 2 minutes 25 seconds; 5^th Division 2 minutes 10 seconds; Surgeon's Division 20 seconds.

Secure: 1^st Division 55 seconds; 2^nd [Division] 1 minute 40 seconds; 3^rd [Division] 1 minute 15 seconds; 4^th [Division] 1 minute 45 seconds; 5^th [Division] 1 minute 15 seconds; Surgeon's Division 25 seconds.

Held collision drill and divisions reported as follows: 1^st [Division] 55 seconds; 2^nd [Division] 55 seconds; 3^rd [Division] 1 minute 45 seconds; 4^th [Division] 2 minutes 50 seconds; 5^th [Division] 1 minute 40 seconds.

Secure: 1^st [Division] 55 seconds; 2^nd [Division] 1 minute 20 seconds; 3^rd [Division] 30 seconds; 4^th [Division] 1 minute 10 seconds; 5^th [Division] 1 minute.

Did not put mat over the side.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from West by South.

Barometer steady.

J.J. Jordan, Seaman, returned from 3 days' leave of absence.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 78° Fahrenheit.

A Summary Court Martial, with Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt as senior member, met at 1.15pm for the trial of J.J. Breen, Coal Passer.

[Court] adjourned, awaiting action of convening authority, at 1.35pm.

Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from West by South.

Barometer steady.

Received aboard, in good condition, for general mess: 115 pounds halibut; 30 dozen eggs.

8.00pm report of water: 1950 gallons on hand; 1050 [gallons] expended.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from West by South.

Barometer falling.

Swinging to flood at 9.30pm.

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24 June 1910

At anchor off Astoria, Oregon

Lat 46.20, Long -123.83

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from West by South.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from West by South.

Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

Tested safety valve of boiler C by steam, lifted at 140 pounds.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and cool.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer rising.

At 9.30am mustered at quarters, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises.

Exercised crew at battery drill.

Many visitors came on board.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Sent liberty party and baseball party ashore at 1.00pm.

Received on board, in good condition: 85 pounds liver; 115 pounds steak; 105 pounds roast beef.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 80° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

Tested magazine flood cocks and found them in good condition.

Many visitors came on board.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from West.

Barometer falling slightly.

8pm to midnight:

Slightly cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes and airs from West.

Barometer rising.

The Commanding Officer and party of officers attended a reception given by the people of Astoria at 8.30pm.

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25 June 1910

At anchor off Astoria, Oregon

Lat 46.20, Long -123.83

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from South to NW.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Field day.

Held quarters for muster, no absentees.

Commanding Officer made regular weekly inspection of crew and ship.

Swung to flood tide at 12.00pm.

Delivered Deck Court specifications preferred by Commanding Officer to V.W. Deering, Painter Second-class, and G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from NW to West by North.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 76° Fahrenheit.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Deck Court, consisting of Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, met at 2.30pm for trial of V.W. Deering, Painter Second-class, and G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman, and adjourned at 2.36pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Gentle to light breezes from West by North to West.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Swinging to ebb tide at 5.00pm.

The following stores were received aboard for Paymaster's Department: 200 pounds cabbage; 125 pounds onions; 1080 pounds potatoes; 115 pounds pork; 50 pounds lard; 240 pounds butter; 51 pounds rib roast, beef; 160 pounds pork sausage; 160 pounds hamburger; 140 pounds mutton; 3 boxes apples; 45 pounds bologna; 30 dozen eggs; 400 loaves bread; 257½ pounds beef; 125 pounds corned beef; 120 pounds pork; 120 pounds round steak.

Adjutant Ireland, U.S. Army, called officially on Commanding Officer, to pay respects of Commanding Officer of U.S. Army garrison at Fort Stevens.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Swinging to flood tide at 10.00pm.

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26 June 1910

At anchor off Astoria, Oregon, [and at sea, making passage to Esquimalt, British Columbia]

Lat 46.20, Long -123.83

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Swinging to ebb tide at 4.00am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boilers C and D at 5.00am.

Liberty party returned.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Received aboard, in good condition: 300 loaves of bread.

Swinging to flood tide at noon.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Continued preparations for getting under way.

Hoisted in steamer at 12.30pm.

Hove short at 1.20pm.

Hove in and anchor away at 1.36pm.

Steered various courses out of Columbia River and over bar, Captain conning.

Draft forward 14 feet, aft 15 feet 8 inches.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 80° Fahrenheit.

Put over patent log, reading zero, at 3.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Slightly cloudy and pleasant.

Fresh breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, on course N38°W (per standard compass).

Took departure from Astoria, Oregon, as follows: whistling buoy C on starboard beam at 4.09pm, distance 500 yards, patent log [reading] 4.7, ship's head N38°W (per standard compass).

At 4.34pm North Head light was abeam, patent log [reading] 8.9.

At 5.10pm sighted a three-masted schooner 2 points on port bow, headed to Westward.

At 5.40pm sighted a lumber steamer with sail set one point on starboard bow, headed to Southward.

At 6.22pm sighted Willapa Bay lighthouse bearing N22°E, patent log [reading] 29.2.

At 6.50pm sighted a schooner on starboard beam, headed to Northward.

At 7.30pm Willapa Bay lighthouse was abeam, patent log [reading] 36.5.

At end of watch steaming at full speed, on course N38°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 94.8, average steam 130 [pounds].

8pm to midnight:

Clear to partly cloudy.

Fresh breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N38°W (per standard compass).

Grays Harbor light abeam at 8.48pm, patent log [reading] 48.6, and changed course at this time to NW (per standard compass).

Average steam 130 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

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27 June 1910

Making passage from Astoria, Oregon to [Esquimalt], British Columbia

Lat 48.27, Long -124.00 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course NW (per standard compass).

At 1.26am sighted Destruction Island light bearing N17°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 92.2.

Destruction Island light abeam, distant 14.3 miles, at 2.21am, patent log [reading] 100.8.

At 2.30am changed course to N30°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 2.4.

At 2.48am Destruction Island abeam, patent log [reading] 5.0.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Gentle breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, on course N30°W (per standard compass).

At 4.19am sighted a steamer, "Tallac", one point on starboard bow, standing to Southward, and passing on the port hand.

At 4.25am sighted a steamer three points abaft starboard beam.

At 5.31am sighted Umatilla Reef lightvessel bearing N20°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 30.8.

At 6.17am passed Umatilla Reef lightship on starboard beam, distant 0.8 miles.

At 6.20am sighted Tatoosh Island lighthouse bearing N5°W (per standard compass).

At 7.15am sighted a small steamer ahead, standing out of Strait of Juan de Fuca.

At 7.26am sighted diaphone lighthouse bearing N22°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 51.2.

At 7.53am Tatoosh Island lighthouse bore on starboard beam, distant 0.8 miles, when changed course to N41°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 54.3.

At end of watch steaming at full speed, on course N41°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 94.3, average steam 130 [pounds].

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from WNW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N41°W (per standard compass).

At 8.04am changed course to North (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 56.1.

At 8.10am changed course to NE (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 57.1.

At 8.19am changed course to N82°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 58.9.

Held quarters for muster, no absentees.

Held drill in preparation for target practice.

Changed course to N86°E at 11.04am, patent log [reading] 86.0, Slip Point being abeam.

Pillar Point abeam at 11.49am, patent log [reading] 93.7.

Average steam 130 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

Published following findings and sentences of Deck Court in the cases of V.W. Deering, Painter Second-class, and G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman.

V.W. Deering, Painter Second-class, drunk on board ship, not having been on liberty during the previous twenty-four (24) hours, sentence: to lose pay amounting to twenty-five and 66/100 dollars ($25.66), approved June 26, 1910, by the Commanding Officer.

G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman, drunk on board ship, not having been on liberty during the previous twenty-four (24) hours, sentence: to lose pay amounting to thirteen and 93/100 dollars ($13.93), approved June 26, 1910, by Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes from WNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N86°E (per standard compass).

At 12.35pm sighted Race Rocks light bearing N74°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 1.7.

At 2.09pm changed course to N19°E, Race Rocks light bearing abeam, patent log [reading] 17.2.

Passed Race Rocks light abeam at 2.26pm, patent log [reading] 19.7.

At 2.30pm changed course to N15°W, patent log [reading] 21.0.

Hauled in patent log at 2.44pm, reading 22.5, then steered various courses entering Esquimalt Harbor, Captain conning.

All hands at 3.15pm.

At 3.25pm anchored with starboard anchor in 7 fathoms water, 30 fathoms chain.

Bearings of anchorage: left tangent coal wharf S55°E (per standard compass), right tangent Duntze Head S32°W, rock N12°W, ship's head S63°E.

At 1.30pm started evaporators on port tank B, which was empty.

Magazine temperature maximum in [compartment] A-11-M 76° Fahrenheit.

At 3.25pm fired a salute of 21 guns, British flag at main.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Gentle Southwesterly breezes.

Barometer steady.

At 5.00pm shifted the evaporator from tank B, containing 450 gallons, to tank A, containing 110 gallons.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Tatoosh Island lighthouse is also known as Cape Flattery lighthouse.

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28 June 1910

At anchor off Esquimalt, British Columbia

Lat 48.436, Long -123.433

Commences and until 4am:

Slightly cloudy and cool.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling, then steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW and calm.

Barometer rising slowly.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm to light breezes from South.

Barometer rising.

At 9.15am H.M.S. "Shearwater" stood into harbor.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held drill in preparation for target practice.

Steamer "Quadra" under way at 9.35am and stood out of harbor.

H.M.S. "Shearwater" moored to dock at 9.35am.

Midshipman J.E. Meredith made boarding visit to H.M.S. "Shearwater".

Boarding officer from H.M.S. "Shearwater" made official visit to Commanding Officer.

At 10.45am United States Consul at Victoria, British Columbia, made official visit to Commanding Officer.

At 11.34am fired salute of 7 guns, United States ensign at fore, upon departure of United States Consul.

At 11.35am Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Shearwater" paid official visit to Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Sent liberty party ashore.

At 2.00pm Commanding Officer made official visit to H.M.S. "Shearwater".

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 76° Fahrenheit.

Made fortnightly inspection of smokeless powder, no change apparent.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Turned in clean hammocks in all divisions.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

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29 June 1910

At anchor off Esquimalt, British Columbia

Lat 48.436, Long -123.433

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Liberty party returned.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW to SSE.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am.

Exercised at setting up and battery drill.

An Examining Board, with Ensign Joerns as senior member, met at 10.00am for examination of gun captains.

The calling committee of H.M.S. "Shearwater" visited the wardroom officers of this ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 78° [Fahrenheit].

Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SE.

Barometer rising, then falling.

8.00pm report of water: 2300 gallons on hand; 1500 gallons expended.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Started evaporator on tank B, containing 400 gallons, at 9.30pm.

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30 June 1910

At anchor off Esquimalt, British Columbia, [and to and at anchor off Anacortes, Washington]

Lat 48.436, Long -123.433

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, overcast, raining.

Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

At 9.00am lighted fires under [in in log-book] two boilers, A and C.

At 9.30am mustered at quarters, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises.

Held abandon ship drill, during which boats were lowered, manned with provisions and left ship as follows: steam launch with 30 men and 8 inches freeboard in 10 minutes; sailing launch with 31 men and 17 inches freeboard in 17 minutes; first cutter with 26 men and 12 inches freeboard in 7 minutes; second cutter with 26 men and 11¾ inches freeboard in 6½ minutes; gig with 21 men and 14½ inches freeboard in 6¾ minutes; whaleboat with 29 men and 11 inches freeboard in 7 minutes

A party of officers made a call on the Commanding Officer and wardroom officers of H.M.S. "Shearwater".

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light to gentle breezes from South by West.

Barometer rising slowly.

Made preparations for getting under way.

At 2.05pm got under way, en route to Anacortes, Washington.

Steamed out of harbor on various courses.

At 2.32pm put over patent log, reading 20.5, and took a departure as follows: Fisgard Island [Figaro Island in log-book] lighthouse bearing N33°W (per standard compass), beacon on Brotchy Ledge bearing N85°E (per standard compass).

Set course East by South (per standard compass).

At 2.47pm Brotchy Ledge beacon bore on port beam, distant 4 miles, patent log [reading] 22.7, when changed course to East by North.

At 3.08pm [Trial Island] diaphone lighthouse bore on the port beam, distant 0.5 miles, patent log [reading] 26.2, when changed course to NE (per standard compass).

At 3.30pm Discovery Island lighthouse bore on the port beam, distant 1.4 miles, patent log [reading] 29.9.

At end of watch steaming at full speed, on course NE (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 95, average steam 130 [pounds].

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from South by West to WSW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N62°E (per standard compass).

At 4.10pm changed course to N66°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 36.4.

Black buoy abeam at 4.30pm, patent log [reading] 39.7.

At 4.35pm changed course to N80°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 40.7.

At 5.15pm changed course to North (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 47.1.

At 5.54pm changed course to N15°E, patent log [reading] 53.9.

At 6.04pm changed course to N40°E, patent log [reading] 55.6.

At 6.07pm changed course to N60°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 56.1.

Hauled in patent log at 6.13pm, reading 56.5, and steered various courses, at various speeds, standing to anchorage of Anacortes.

At 6.30pm anchored in 11½ fathoms of water, gravel bottom, 45 fathoms of chain, starboard anchor.

Bearings of anchorage: left tangent Anacortes S72°E, NE corner of Western wharf S31°W (per standard compass), left tangent Guemes Island S68°W (per standard compass), ship's head SW.

Draft on coming to anchorage: forward 13 feet 10 inches; aft 14 feet 10 inches.

Completed quarterly six-hour litmus test of smokeless powder at 7.15pm, no change apparent.

Boilers A and D disconnected at 7.05pm.

Average steam [left blank], average revolutions [left blank].

Sent liberty party ashore.

Approved: [signed] Victor Blue, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

Brotchy Ledge is also known as Brotchie Ledge.

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[Inserted note]

Continuation of Deck Log, Thursday, June 30, 1910.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, light breezes to light airs from SSW to South.

Barometer rising.

Drilled first part of anchor watch to lower wherry, time to man wherry 8 minutes 45 seconds.

Held night general quarters at 10.43.30pm.

Divisions reported ready in following times: 1^st Division 7 minutes 30 seconds; 2^nd Division 8 minutes 30 seconds; 3^rd [Division] 8 minutes 45 seconds; 4^th [Division] 7 minutes; Surgeon's Division 2 minute 30 seconds.

Divisions reported secured in following times: 1^st [Division] 1 minute 30 seconds; 2^nd [Division] 45 seconds; 3^rd [Division] 5 minutes 10 seconds; 4^th [Division] 4 minutes 45 seconds; Surgeon's Division 2 minutes 20 seconds.

Swung to ebb tide at 11.15pm.

Started evaporators on tank A at 8.20pm, tank then contained 600 gallons.

LOGS FOR JULY 1910

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1 July 1910

At anchor off Anacortes, Washington

Lat 48.524, Long -122.618

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, overcast.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned.

Stopped evaporators at 6.20am, tank A then being full, containing 1940 gallons.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Exercised boat crews in maneuvering.

Received aboard, in good condition, for general mess: 115 pounds steak; and 80 pounds of hamburger [hamberger in log-book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.

The Executive Officer made an inspection of all parts of ship below main deck.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 78° [Fahrenheit].

Tested magazine flood cocks, all functioning properly.

The following named men went on 3 days' leave of absence at 1.00pm: J. Long, Ship's Cook Fourth-class; E.N. Sweitzer, Chief Electrician; and D.E. Martin, Chief Machinist's Mate.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

Started swinging to ebb at 7.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

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2 July 1910

At anchor off Anacortes, Washington

Lat 48.524, Long -122.618

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

Field day.

Cleaned ship for inspection.

Liberty party returned.

At 8.00am stopped evaporators on tank B, containing 1600 gallons.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from South and SW, and calm.

Barometer steady.

Received on board, in good condition, for the general mess: 120 pounds roast beef; 50 pounds stew beef; 14 pounds mutton; 1269 pounds potatoes; 242 pounds (net) bread; 200 pounds onions; 120 pounds butter; 98 pounds link sausage; and 194 pounds bologna sausage and veal roast.

At 10.30am held quarters and the Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship.

There were no absentees.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Sent liberty party and baseball party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from West.

Barometer falling slowly.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SW, shifting to ESE.

Barometer steady.

At 8.30pm started evaporator on tank A, containing 300 gallons.

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3 July 1910

At anchor off Anacortes, Washington

Lat 48.524, Long -122.618

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from ESE.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Swung to flood tide at 9.15am.

Transferred E.A. Coles, Plumber and Fitter, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers, to Naval Hospital, Bremerton, Washington.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes to light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 76° Fahrenheit.

Sent baseball and liberty parties ashore.

Swung to ebb tide at 3.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from West to South.

Barometer falling.

Baseball party returned.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Started evaporators on tank B at 8.40pm, tank B containing 200 gallons at this time.

Swung to flood tide at 10.00pm.

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4 July 1910

At anchor off Anacortes, Washington

Lat 48.524, Long -122.618

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Swinging to ebb tide at 1.00am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East to South.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned.

8am to meridian:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising slowly.

Fully dressed ship at 8.00am.

Sent landing force ashore at 8.30am to participate in parade.

At 9.30am shut off evaporators from tank B, containing 2100 gallons.

Received in general mess the following stores: 555 pounds bread; 50 pies; 8 pounds sausage; 80 pounds hamburger; 288 pounds beef; 175 pounds corned beef; 117 pounds pork; 7 pounds liver; 23½ [pounds] beef; 7½ pounds mutton; 12 pounds steak; 11 pounds veal; 3 cases oranges.

At noon fired the national salute.

D.E. Martin, Chief Machinist's Mate, returned from 3 days' leave.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, pleasant.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

Landing force returned, no absentees.

J.M. Long, Ship's Cook Fourth-class, returned from 3 days' leave.

[Maximum] temperature magazine A-11-M 76° [Fahrenheit].

E.N. Sweitzer, Chief Electrician, returned from 3 days' leave.

Sent away racing crews in first and second cutters, and sailing launch.

Ship opened to visitors.

Sent liberty and baseball parties ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from South.

Barometer falling slowly.

At 8.00pm water on hand was 2200 gallons, water expended for day 1500 gallons.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising slowly.

At 8.30pm started evaporators on tank A, containing 300 gallons.

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5 July 1910

At anchor off Anacortes, Washington, [and making passage to and at anchor off Bellingham, Washington]

Lat 48.75, Long -122.50

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, pleasant.

Light breezes and airs from South by West.

Barometer steady.

Liberty men returned, no absentees.

Hoisted and rigged in steamer, hoisted cutter.

Lighted fires under boilers A and D at 12.30am.

4am to 8am:

Cool, cloudy.

Light breezes from East.

Barometer rising.

Made all preparations for getting under way.

Connected up boilers A and D at 5.15am.

Turned over main engines at 5.35am.

Hove short at 5.50am.

Under way and standing out of harbor of Anacortes at 6.15am, under three boilers, at full speed.

Draft of ship forward 13 feet 8 inches, aft 14 feet 9 inches.

At 6.15am put over patent log, reading 56.5.

Steamed on various courses, the Commanding Officer conning.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SE by South.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, on various courses, entering Bellingham, Washington, harbor, Commanding Officer conning.

At 8.24am anchored with starboard anchor in 5 fathoms water, 30 fathoms chain.

Bearings of anchorage: Starr Rock [Star Rock in log-book] buoy S32°30'E (per standard compass), end of Boil Road [sic, possibly Bay Street] pier N47°E (per standard compass), left tangent of entrance of dredged slip N22°E (per standard compass), ship's head North (per standard compass).

Banked fires under [in in log-book] boilers C and D, kept boiler A for auxiliary purposes.

Draft of ship forward 13 feet 8 inches, aft 14 feet 8 inches.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises and battery drill.

Paymaster received aboard: three thousand dollars ($3000.00) in gold and silver coin.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with calms to light airs from North.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Sent landing force ashore, equipped in light marching order, to take part in parade.

Paid [payed in log-book] monthly money to crew.

Magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M maximum 78° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Landing force returned.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from South.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Started evaporator on port tank.

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6 July 1910

At anchor off Bellingham, Washington

Lat 48.75, Long -122.50

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from South.

Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

Liberty party returned, following absentees: W.J. Bell, Gunner's Mate Third-class; E.R. Burnett [Burnette in log-book], Ordinary Seaman; E.B. Maxey, Gunner's Mate Third-class; F. McArthur, Seaman; C.E. Kelley, Ordinary Seaman.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Gentle breezes from South.

Barometer rising.

At 8.30am the steam launch went aground on a sandbar near the wharf.

With rise of tide, the steam launch was hauled into deeper water by pulling boats and was found uninjured.

At 9.30am mustered at quarters, absentees as follows: E.R. Burnett [Burnette in log-book], Seaman, C.E. Kelley, Ordinary Seaman, E.B. Maxey, Gunner's Mate Third-class, and F. McArthur, Seaman.

Held setting up exercises.

Called away all boats and exercised crew in pulling boats.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Many people visited the ship.

Received on board for the general mess, in good condition: 10 bags potatoes, weighing 1070 pounds; and 3 bags of cabbage, weighing 149 pounds.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes and light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

The following men returned aboard, each one 16 hours over time: E.R. Burnett, Seaman; C.E. Kelley, Ordinary Seaman; E.B. Maxey, Gunner's Mate Third-class; and F. McArthur, Seaman.

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7 July 1910

At anchor off Bellingham, Washington, [and making passage to and at anchor off Bremerton, Washington]

Lat 47.95, Long -122.55 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from South, shifting to NE by East and NNW.

Barometer steady.

The following men returned on board over time: P.H. Cox, Ordinary Seaman, 3 hours; and J.D. Armstrong, Ordinary Seaman, 3 hours.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Light airs from NNW, with gentle breezes from SE by East.

Barometer steady.

Made preparations for getting under way.

At 5.30am turned over main engines.

At 5.50am hove short.

At 6.06am got under way and stood out of harbor, the Commanding Officer conning.

At 6.18am put over patent log, reading 75.1.

At 6.25am passed bell buoy number 0 on port beam, distant 200 yards, patent log [reading] 75.9.

At 6.28am settled on course South by East (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 76.2.

At 7.01am changed course to S36°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 80.8.

Passed Vendovi Island on port hand.

At 7.13am changed course to S20°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 83.1.

At 7.28am changed course to S28°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 84.9.

Passed through Bellingham Channel.

At 7.30am changed course to S32°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 85.5.

At 7.33am changed course to S8°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 85.9.

At 7.43am changed course to S28°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 87.3.

At 7.52am changed course to S5°E, patent log [reading] 88.9.

At end of watch steaming at full speed, on course S5°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 95, average steam 130 pounds.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle breezes to light airs from SE by East to SSE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S5°E (per standard compass).

At 8.23am changed course to S by E¾E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 94.0.

At 8.48am changed course to S21°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 97.9.

At 9.12am passed black can buoy Partridge Point abeam.

At 9.22am changed course to S65°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 3.3, with bell buoy on port beam.

Held quarters for muster, no absentees.

Held fire and collision drills.

Divisions reported ready for fire drill in following times: 1^st Division 1 minute 50 seconds; 2^nd [Division] 1 minute 15 seconds; 3^rd [Division] 2 minutes 10 seconds; 4^th [Division] 2 minutes 20 seconds; 5^th [Division] 3 minutes 30 seconds, Surgeon's Division 2 minutes 3 seconds.

Divisions reported ready for collision drill in following times: 4^th Division 2 minutes 0 seconds; 5^th Division 1 minute.

Partridge Point bell buoy abeam at 9.31½am, patent log [reading] 5.1.

At 10.07am Admiralty Head light on port bow, patent log [reading] 10.9.

At 10.09am Point Wilson light on starboard bow, patent log [reading] 11.2.

At 10.14am changed course to S72°E (per standard compass), with Point Wilson light on starboard beam, distant 0.8 miles, patent log [reading] 12.0.

Admiralty Head light abeam at 10.26am, patent log [reading] 14.0.

At 10.40am changed course to S39°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 16.1.

At 11.51½am changed course to S80°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 28.0.

Scrubbed bags.

The following punishments awarded by Commanding Officer: E.R. Burnett, Seaman, C.E. Kelley, Ordinary Seaman, and E.B. Maxey, Gunner's Mate Third-class, over leave 16 hours, 2 weeks' restriction; P.H. Cox, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 1 hour, 1 day's extra duty; D.W. Townsend, Seaman, over leave 12 hours, 6 days' extra duty; F.E. Klatt, Second-class Fireman, and R.P. Maas, Electrician Third-class, tight from leave, lose 1 liberty; J.M. Wiemann, Ordinary Seaman, allowing and instigating woman to enter the cabin passageway and annoy the Executive Officer, 5 days' extra duty.

W.J. Bell, Gunner's Mate Third-class, and F.R. McArthur, Seaman, made prisoners at large, awaiting trial by Deck Court, by order of Commanding Officer.

Average steam 130 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SSE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, with 3 boilers, on course S80°E (per standard compass).

At 12.14pm changed course to S39°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 31.8.

At 1.16pm changed course to S9°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 42.3.

At 1.53pm changed course to S32°E (per standard compass), West Point light on port quarter, patent log [reading] 48.8.

At 2.16pm hauled in patent log, reading 52, then steered various courses to anchorage off Bremerton Navy Yard.

At 3.03pm fired salute of 13 guns, which was answered by Navy Yard with 7 guns.

At 3.20pm anchored with starboard anchor in 7½ fathoms water, mud bottom, 30 fathoms chain.

Bearings of anchorage: right tangent corner L dock N10½°E, end of first pier Westward of receiving ship [U.S.S. "Philadelphia"] S78°W, middle of receiving ship N46°W, ship's head NNW.

Draft forward 13 feet 6 inches, aft 14 feet 6 inches.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 80° Fahrenheit.

Made preparations for coaling.

Tested magazine flood cocks, found them in good condition.

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Continuation of ship's log, July 7, 1910.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SSE to NE by North.

Barometer falling, then rising.

U.S.S. "Oregon" towed from dock to stream at 4.14pm, and anchored at 4.30pm.

Commanding Officer made official visit to Commandant Navy Yard and Commanding Officers of all commissioned vessels present.

Anchored all boats, with exception of steamer and wherry, inshore.

Lighter containing 102 tons of coal brought alongside at 5.00pm.

Second lighter, containing 116 tons of coal, brought alongside at 5.25pm.

Turned in clean bags.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 4.15pm.

Evaporator put on tank B at 8.40pm, tank B then containing 300 gallons.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer rising, then falling.

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8 July 1910

At anchor off Bremerton, Washington

Lat 47.55, Long -122.64

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 3.30am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Early breakfast for crew.

Commenced coaling ship at 6.10am.

Coal taken aboard during watch as follows: 6.00am to 7.00am 33 tons; 7.00am to 8.00am 39 tons; total for watch 72 tons.

Draft at commencement of coaling: forward 13 feet 3 inches; aft 14 feet 6 inches.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Continued coaling ship.

Took on coal as follows: 8.00am to 9.00am 41 tons; 9.00am to 10.00am 49 tons; 10.00am to 11.00am 45 tons; 11.00am to 11.30am 12 tons; total 219 [218 in log-book] tons.

Finished coaling at 11.30am.

The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Albany" visited Commanding Officer of this ship officially at 11.00am.

Draft of ship forward 14 feet 7 inches, aft 16 feet 0 inches.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from North.

Barometer falling.

Field day.

Rear Admiral J.A. Rodgers [Rogers in log-book], Commandant Navy Yard, Puget Sound, visited ship officially.

The Commanding Officers of following named ships visited this ship officially: U.S.S. "Princeton"; U.S.S. "Philadelphia" [U.S.S. "Philladelphia" in log-book]; U.S.S. "Washington"; U.S.S. "Colorado".

Received stores for general mess, in good condition, as follows: 250 pounds pork; 130 pounds veal; 1185 pounds potatoes; 30 pounds mutton; 60 dozen eggs; 240 pounds butter; 80 pounds frankfurters; 45 pounds bologna; and 90 pounds carrots.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 80° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from North.

Barometer falling.

Continued field day.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Started evaporator at 4.30pm on tank A, containing 400 gallons.

Swinging to flood at 6.45pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with calm to light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Swinging to ebb at 9.00pm.

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9 July 1910

At anchor off Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington

Lat 47.55, Long -122.64

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with calm to light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

Carried out morning orders.

Field day.

Received, in good condition, for general mess: 568 pounds beef; 200 pounds onions; 80 pounds pork sausage; 500 pounds bread; 100 pounds pork; 128 [pounds] veal.

Took evaporator off tank A at 7.40am, containing 2000 gallons.

8am to meridian:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from East and NE.

Barometer falling.

At 8.15am U.S.S. "Marblehead" (Naval Reserve) anchored and fired a salute of 13 guns, which was returned by U.S.S. "Philadelphia" [U.S.S. "Philladelphia" in log-book] with 7 guns.

J. Young, Ship's Cook First-class, and E. Byer, Baker Second-class, returned from liberty 2 hours over time.

Received from General Storekeeper, Navy Yard, stores in Paymaster's Department.

Surgeon F.L. Benton, U.S. Navy, reported aboard as a member of a Board of Medical Survey.

Transferred to United States Naval Hospital, Puget Sound, John W. Patterson, Second-class Fireman, with his baggage and necessary transfer papers.

The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Princeton" called officially on the Captain.

Rigged in both cutters.

The Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Marblehead" (Naval Reserve) called officially on the Captain.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters for muster and inspection.

The Captain inspected ship and crew.

The Captain called officially on the Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Marblehead" (Naval Reserve).

[Maximum] temperature magazine A-11-M was 80° [Fahrenheit].

Hull Board inspected deficiencies found at its last quarterly inspection and reported them remedied.

In lowering whaleboat, forward ring bolt broke, bolt rusted through, boat fell, knocking A.T. Conne, Ordinary Seaman, overboard, injuries slightly bruised hip, no boat gear lost.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty men ashore.

The Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Pennsylvania" called officially on the Captain.

Board met for examination of gun captains.

Received from U.S.S. "Philadelphia", with his bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers: S.P. Wagner, Second-class Fireman.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Hoisted and rigged in steamer.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

Lighted fires under boiler D at 9.00pm.

By order of Commanding Officer placed under sentry's charge, for being under the influence of intoxicating liquor, W.H. Allis, Coxswain.

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10 July 1910

At anchor off Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington, [and making passage to Portland, Oregon]

Lat 48.28, Long -124.00 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Lifted safety valve on boiler D at 2.45am, pressure 140 pounds.

At 3.30am shut evaporator off tank B, containing 1800 gallons.

At 3.30am connected boilers A, B, C and D.

Made all preparations for getting under way.

Turned over main engines at 3.45am.

Hove short at 3.50am.

4am to 8am:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Under way at 4.03am, standing out under four boilers, at full speed, on various courses, the Commanding Officer conning.

Draft of ship forward 14 feet 7 inches, aft 16 feet 0 inches.

At 4.20am U.S.S. "Marblehead" got under way, later forming column with this ship.

At 4.53am put over patent log, reading 52.0.

At 4.57am passed Bainbridge Reef buoy abeam, patent log [reading] 52.0.

At 5.09am changed course to NNW½W (per standard compass), patent log reading 54.5.

At 5.18am Blakely Rocks bore abeam, patent log [reading] 55.9.

At 5.41am West Point light bore abeam, distant 1.1 miles, here changed course to N18°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 60.0.

At 6.19am changed course to N40°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 67.1.

At 6.51am changed course to N73°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 73.5.

At 7.10am changed course to N83°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 77.2.

At 7.24am changed course to N45°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 79.8.

U.S.S. "Marblehead" followed movements of this ship as per signals.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

By order of Commanding Officer released W.H. Allis, Coxswain, from sentry's charge.

Average steam 130 [pounds], average revolutions starboard 118.5, port 117.

8am to meridian:

Clear, warm and pleasant.

Calm.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steaming at full speed, under 4 boilers, on course N45°W (per standard compass), followed by U.S.S. "Marblehead" in column.

At 8.05am, with Marrowstone lighthouse on port beam, distant 1 mile, and Admiralty Head bearing N47°W, changed course to S73°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 88.0.

At 8.35am, with Point Wilson lighthouse on port beam, distant 2 miles, and left tangent of Coveland Point [probably Partridge Point] bearing [N]54°30'W (per standard compass), changed course to S77°W, patent log [reading] 91.6.

At 8.42am sighted New Dungeness lighthouse bearing S85°W, patent log [reading] 95.6.

At 9.05am, on signal from this ship, U.S.S. "Marblehead" took position on our starboard quarter to avoid smoke.

At 9.28am, with New Dungeness lighthouse on port beam, distant 3 miles, changed course to S61°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 4.4.

At 9.30am mustered at quarters, no absentees.

At 9.44am sighted Race Rock lighthouse bearing S89°W (per standard compass).

At 10.05am sighted Port Angeles lighthouse bearing S5°W (per standard compass).

At 10.21am Port Angeles lighthouse bore on port beam, distant 5 miles, patent log [reading] 14.1.

At 10.34am Race Rock lighthouse bore on starboard beam, distant 4.3 miles, patent log [reading] 18.6.

At 11.10am sighted a British steamer ½ point on port bow, which passed on port hand.

At 11.15am changed course to S78°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 26.7, and reduced speed to 110 revolutions per minute.

At end of watch steaming on course S78°W (per standard compass), Pillar Point bearing S21°W (per standard compass), Slip Point bearing S61°W (per standard compass).

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Average revolutions per minute 117.0, average steam 130 pounds.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, with mirage at end of watch.

Light breezes from East to West.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steaming at full speed, four boilers, on course S78°W (per standard compass).

Slip Point light abeam and left tangent Pillar Point bearing S68¼°E (per standard compass) at 12.45pm, patent log [reading] 43.3.

At 1.26pm changed course to N89°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 50.9.

At 1.45pm sighted Tatoosh Island light bearing S62°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 54.2.

At 1.50pm sighted bell buoy off Waadah Island bearing S50°W (per standard compass).

Tatoosh Island light abeam at 2.30pm, patent log [reading] 62.2.

At 2.36pm changed course to SW by South, patent log [reading] 63.3.

At 2.55pm took departure as follows: Tatoosh Island light bearing S57°E (per standard compass), distant 2.8 miles, ship's head S9°E (per standard compass).

At 3.10pm passed Tatoosh Island light abeam, distant 2.5 miles, patent log [reading] 69.4.

Sighted Umatilla Reef lightship at 3.21pm, bearing S8°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 71.8.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 82° Fahrenheit.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 110.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes to light airs from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, on 4 boilers, on course S9°W (per standard compass).

At 4.20pm Umatilla [Reef] lightship bore broad on port bow, patent log [reading] 83.1.

At 4.27pm Umatilla [Reef] lightship bore on port beam, patent log [reading] 84.5.

At 4.27pm changed course to S41°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 84.5, White Rock bearing N83°E.

At 5.24pm White Rock bore N13°W (per standard compass), Cake Rock N67°E (per standard compass), Carroll Island abeam, patent log [reading] 94.1.

At 5.47pm Cake Rock bore abeam, Carroll Island N17½°W, patent log [reading] 98.5.

At 5.50pm sighted Destruction Island light 2 points on port bow.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 110.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from WSW and SW by West.

Barometer rising.

Steamed at full speed, under four boilers, on course S41°E (per standard compass).

At 6.51pm Destruction Island light bore on bow, patent log [reading] 10.5.

At 7.14pm passed Destruction Island lighthouse abeam, distant 5.1 miles, patent log reading 15.6, and changed course to S35°E (per standard compass), after compass reading S31°30'E.

At 7.20pm sighted two vessels 1½ points on starboard bow, tug towing a schooner.

At 7.45pm Destruction Island light bore N3°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 21.4.

At end of watch schooner and tug bore 3 points on starboard bow.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 110.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SW by West.

Barometer steady.

Moderate swell.

Steaming at full speed, on course S31°E (per standard compass), in company with U.S.S. "Marblehead" (Naval Reserves), this ship leading.

Took soundings as follows: [at] 10.00pm 30 fathoms, fine gray sand [bottom]; 10.30pm 30 fathoms, fine gray sand; 11.00pm 33 fathoms, fine gray sand; 11.30pm 35 fathoms, fine gray sand.

At 11.24pm sighted Grays Harbor light approximately on port beam, patent log [reading] 62.5.

Average revolutions per minute 110, average steam 125 [pounds].

Port Angeles lighthouse is also known as Ediz Hook lighthouse.

Tatoosh Island lighthouse is also known as Cape Flattery lighthouse.

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11 July 1910

Making passage from Bremerton, Washington, to Portland, Oregon

Lat 46.05, Long -122.88 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to cloudy.

Light airs from SW by South, shifting to NNE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course S31°E (per standard compass).

Sounding at 12.25am, 39 fathoms of water, fine gray sand [bottom].

Sounding at 1.00am, 40 fathoms water, course sandy bottom.

At 1.25am sighted North Head light bearing S65°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 85.7.

Sounding at 1.30am, 40 fathoms water, coarse sand bottom.

Sighted Columbia River lightship at 1.55am, bearing S40°E (per standard compass).

At 2.00am North Head light bore N88°E (per standard compass) and Columbia River lightship bore S41°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 91.2.

Slowed speed to 60 revolutions at 2.10am.

North Head light abeam at 2.33am, patent log [reading] 95.6, [Columbia River] lightship bearing S47°E (per standard compass) at this time.

Stopped port engine at 2.50am.

At 2.58am changed course to S49°E (per standard compass) and hauled in patent log, reading 97.9.

Steered various courses standing toward lightship.

Stopped starboard engine at 3.33am.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 78.8.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and hazy, with light airs from SW by South to NNE.

Lying to off Columbia River lightship, waiting for daylight.

At 4.25am started starboard engine at full speed ahead.

Steered various courses over bar, Commanding Officer conning.

At 5.19am started port engine and increased speed to 9 knots.

At 5.45am increased speed to 10 knots, steering various courses up Columbia River.

At 6.50am stopped of Astoria, Oregon, and took on pilot.

Then steered various courses up river, pilot conning, speed 11 knots.

Draft forward 16 feet 6 inches, aft 15 feet 8 inches.

Average steam 121 [pounds], average revolutions port 92.7, starboard 93.4.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, later clear and pleasant.

Light airs from NNE.

Barometer steady.

Steamed at full speed, under four boilers, on various courses, pilot conning.

Passed oil barge "Rosecrane" close abeam at 8.50am.

Exercised leadsmen in chains.

Published sentences of Deck Court in cases of F.R. McArthur, Seaman, and F.W. Bell, Gunner's Mate Third-class.

Commenced and completed field-daying ship.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 110.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, but hot.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed on various courses up the Columbia River, pilot conning.

F. Bindos, Seaman, was released from five (5) days' solitary confinement by order of the Commanding Officer, his term of confinement having expired.

Exercised part of crew in heaving the lead.

At 3.25pm entered the mouth of the Willamette River.

Average revolutions per minute 110, average steam 125 [pounds].

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SW and West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, on various courses, up the Willamette River, pilot conning.

At 4.33pm came to anchor off Portland, Oregon, between the second and third bridges, in 12½ fathoms of water, with starboard anchor and 45 fathoms of chain at hawse pipe.

Draft on anchoring: forward 14 feet 4 inches; aft 16 feet 4 inches.

Moored ship by passing two 7-inch manila lines from stern to wharf on North side of river.

Pilot left ship at 7.30pm.

Sent liberty party ashore.

At 5.55pm started evaporator on tank B, containing 400 gallons.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

V. Favino, Ordinary Seaman, was placed in solitary confinement for safekeeping, for bringing on board a bottle of alcoholic liquor, marked "whiskey".

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12 July 1910

Moored off Portland, Oregon

Lat 45.529, Long -122.670

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from West and calm.

Barometer steady.

At 4.00am stopped evaporator on tank B, containing 900 gallons, in order to seal the evaporator.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising slowly.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Commanding Officer made official visit to Mayor.

Continued painting ship.

E.L. Jacobus, Chief Gunner's Mate, diving to clean line from port propeller, went down at 8.45am and came up at 10.30am, total time diving: 1 hour 45 minutes.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 84° Fahrenheit.

W.H. Allis, Coxswain, restored to duty, and V. Favino, Ordinary Seaman, released from confinement and made prisoner at large by order of Commanding Officer.

Sent baseball and liberty parties ashore.

Visitors allowed on board during watch.

Following men left ship on leave as set opposite their respective names: J.P. Jenkins, Master-at-Arms Third-class, 3 days; H.D. Watson, Electrician Second-class, 4 days; H.E. Brower, Quartermaster Third-class, 4 days; F.W. Nettleship, Seaman, 5 days.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Visitors allowed on board until 5.00pm.

Baseball party returned.

Ash lighter came alongside at 6.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from West to NW.

Barometer unsteady.

F.E. Klatt, Second-class Fireman, found with intoxicating liquor in possession about 10.55pm and placed in confinement awaiting investigation, by order of Commanding Officer.

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13 July 1910

Moored off Portland, Oregon

Lat 45.529, Long -122.670

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SSW to NW.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises.

Held fire drill and divisions reported as follows, fire call [at] 9.21.30am: 1^st Division 60 seconds; 2^nd [Division] 45 seconds; 3^rd [Division] 1 minute 50 seconds; 4^th [Division] 2 minutes 50 seconds; 5^th [Division] 2 minutes 30 seconds; Surgeon's Division 40 seconds.

Held collision drill and divisions reported as follows: 1^st Division 3 minutes; 2^nd Division 2 minutes 45 seconds; 3^rd Division 1 minute 20 seconds; 4^th Division 3 minutes 20 seconds; 5^th Division 1 minute 15 seconds.

Time sounded: 9.42.50am.

Dip rope was put over and mat was taken to place of collision and spread out, but was not put over on account of fresh paint.

Following named men returned over time from liberty: V.W. Deering, Painter Second-class, 1 hour; M. Mosqueiro, Second-class Fireman, 1 hour; G.E. Belknap, Oiler, 2 hours.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, with light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Commanding Officer awarded punishments as follows: H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman, absent from quarters, 2 days' extra duty; G.E. Belknap, Oiler, over leave 2 hours, 1 week's extra duty; R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Third-class, clothes in lucky bag, 2 days' extra duty; H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman, insolence to division officer, 2 days' solitary confinement.

By order of Commanding Officer H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman, was put in solitary confinement for 2 days at 1.00pm.

A. Nelson, Ordinary Seaman, went on 3 days' leave at 1.15pm.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 78° [Fahrenheit].

Deck Court, composed [comprised in log-book] of Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, met at 1.30pm in the case of F.E. Klatt, Second-class Fireman, and adjourned at 1.40pm.

Sentence of Deck Court published in the case of F.E. Klatt, Second-class Fireman.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from North by West.

Barometer steady.

At 7.40pm a fire started on Portland side of river near ship.

Fire and rescue party went ashore, in charge of Commanding Officer.

F.R. McArthur, Seaman, received a sprain of right ankle while working with hose.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, with light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Fire and rescue party returned at 9.05pm.

At 11.00pm the wherry was reported missing from port boom and was reported to be at regular landing with no occupant.

At 11.54pm the ship was searched for P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, and he was not found aboard, nor had he had permission from proper authority to leave the ship.

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14 July 1910

Moored off Portland, Oregon

Lat 45.529, Long -122.670

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant, with light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

At 12.48am a large fire was reported ashore.

The fire and rescue party was called away at once and shoved off, in charge of Ensign G. Joerns, at 1.00am.

Fire and rescue party returned to ship at 3.45am.

Five axes and one ship's pail were lost at fire, and one pintle lost from whaleboat.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant, with light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, returned to ship at 4.15am, having left ship in wherry without permission from proper authority.

U.S.S. "Marblehead" got under way at 4.25am.

8am to meridian:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Held general quarters at 9.41am, the divisions reporting ready in the following times: 1^st Division 4 minutes 35 seconds; 2^nd Division 6 minutes 0 seconds; 3^rd Division 4 minutes 50 seconds; 4^th Division 6 minutes 0 seconds; 5^th Division 3 minutes 0 seconds; Surgeon's Division 1 minute 30 seconds.

All divisions reported secure within 5 minutes of time when secure was sounded.

A. Nelson, Ordinary Seaman, reported return from 3 days' leave.

Streetcar men's picnic committee called on the Commanding Officer at 9.50am.

Started evaporator on tank B, containing 600 gallons.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

[Maximum] temperature magazine A-11-M 82° [Fahrenheit].

Made fortnightly inspection of smokeless powder, no change apparent.

Ensign C.C. Windsor left ship on 3 days' leave.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Ship opened to visitors.

The Mayor of Portland called officially on Commanding Officer.

B.C. Dubois, Ordinary Seaman, returned 1½ hours over leave.

At 3.15pm shut off evaporator from tank B, containing 1100 gallons.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Received in general mess: 115 pounds fresh fish.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from NW and NW by West.

Barometer rose, then fell.

At 9.15am started evaporator on tank A, containing 1200 gallons.

Ensign C.C. Windsor reported his return from leave.

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15 July 1910

Moored off Portland, Oregon

Lat 45.529, Long -122.670

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant, later overcast.

Light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer rising.

At 5.30am shut evaporator off tank A, containing 1700 gallons.

Aired bedding.

Carried out morning orders.

Liberty party returned, absent: R.E. Allemang, Coxswain; C. Felix, Ordinary Seaman; and G.C. Drake, Ordinary Seaman.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy, warm and pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

At 9.30am mustered at quarters, finding 3 absentees: C. Felix, Ordinary Seaman, G.C. Drake, Ordinary Seaman, and R.E. Allemang, Coxswain.

Held setting up exercises and overhauled battery.

The following men returned on board, 3½ hours over time: C. Felix, Ordinary Seaman; G.C. Drake, Ordinary Seaman; and R.E. Allemang, Coxswain.

Received stores in general mess, in good condition: bread, 105 pounds net; 3 boxes fresh beef, 304 pounds.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy, warm and pleasant.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman, was released from solitary confinement on bread and water, by order of Commanding Officer, by reason of expiration of punishment.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 84° [Fahrenheit in compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

At 9.00pm started evaporator on tank B, containing 1500 gallons.

At 10.00pm stopped evaporator on tank B, containing 1800 gallons.

At 10.00pm started evaporator on tank A, containing 900 gallons.

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16 July 1910

Moored off Portland, Oregon

Lat 45.529, Long -122.670

Commences and until 4am:

Pleasant, later overcast.

Light airs from South, shifting to NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Commenced field day.

Liberty party returned, F. Bindos, Seaman, and S.G. Duke, Ordinary Seaman, 2 hours over leave, absentees: T.R. Drone, Shipwright; and T.H. Robinson, Coal Passer.

At 8.00am shut off evaporator on tank A, containing 1590 gallons.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from NW to calm.

Barometer steady.

Continued field day.

At 8.30am started evaporator on tank A, containing 1590 gallons.

Received in general mess: 444 pounds bread.

At 9.40am Deck Court, [consisting of] Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, convened to try P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, and adjourned to await action of convening authority.

At 9.45am Commanding Officer held regular weekly inspection of crew and ship, including Engineering Department.

Following men returned over leave: T.R. Drone, Shipwright, 7 hours; and T.H. Robinson, Coal Passer, 7 hours.

Following men returned from leave: H.E. Brower, Quartermaster Third-class; and H.D. Watson, Electrician Second-class; G.D. Fickes, Machinist's Mate First-class.

At 9.20am shut evaporator off tank A, containing 1900 gallons.

Commanding Officer delivered commissions as Ensign, received from Navy Department and dated June 24, 1910, to Ensign C.C. Thomas and Ensign J.E. Meredith [Meridith in log-book].

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 88° Fahrenheit.

Visitors allowed on board during watch.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Received following stores aboard: 220 pounds roast beef; 215 pounds onions; 200 pounds beets; 120 [pounds] butter; 225 pounds steak; 90 dozen eggs; 52 pounds link sausage; 79 pounds liver; 94 pounds wardroom meat; 200 pounds cabbage; 170 pounds mutton; 205 pounds veal; 176 pounds corned beef; 115 pounds pork; 1140 pounds potatoes; 5 boxes peaches.

Published finding and sentence of Deck Court in case of P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, leaving ship without permission from proper authority, sentence: to lose pay amounting to twelve dollars ninety-three cents ($12.93).

4pm to 8pm:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

At 6.30pm started evaporator on tank A, containing 1400 gallons.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising slowly.

At 10.15pm shut evaporator off tank A, containing 1800 gallons.

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17 July 1910

Moored off Portland, Oregon

Lat 45.529, Long -122.670

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, later overcast.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

Liberty party returned, absent: H.G. Ellis [W.H. Ellis in log-book], Ordinary Seaman.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, with light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Following named men returned over time from liberty: N.L. Strawn, Hospital Apprentice, 2 hours; H.G. Ellis [H.T. Ellis in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, 2 hours.

Sent liberty party ashore.

F.W. Nettleship, Seaman, returned from five days' leave at 10.30am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 82° Fahrenheit.

Many visitors visited ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

Started evaporator on starboard tank at 8.30pm, containing 750 gallons (tank A).

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18 July 1910

Moored off Portland, Oregon

Lat 45.529, Long -122.670

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Hazy, pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Exercised divisions in preparation for target practice, loading drill.

Received in general mess: 205 pounds bread.

Received in general mess provisions as follows: 102 pounds carrots; 85 pounds turnips; 100 pounds beef; 155 pounds ham.

The Captain called officially on Mr. J. Bowerman, acting Governor of Oregon.

Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant, hazy.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

[Maximum] temperature magazine A-11-M 86° [Fahrenheit].

The acting Governor of Oregon, Mr. J. Bowerman, and his staff called officially on the Captain, inspected crew and ship, and on his departure was saluted with 17 guns, the national ensign at the fore.

Sent liberty men ashore and opened ship to visitors.

4pm to 8pm:

Hazy, pleasant.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Hoisted and rigged in steam launch.

Rigged in port gangway and lower boom.

Took in port quarter line.

Disconnected telephone from shore.

Put on steaming covers and bridge screens.

8pm to midnight:

Hazy, pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from NW.

Barometer rose, then fell.

While following men were making trip in the wherry, A.T. Conne, [Ordinary Seaman], in charge, H. Hess, Ordinary Seaman, Y. Kamashita, Cook to Commander-in-Chief, C. Amante, Mess Attendant Third-class, they rescued from the river a civilian who had either fallen off, or attempted suicide from, the Morrison Street bridge, and when rescued and taken ashore, resisted help and was abusive.

Liberty party returned, absent: N.C. Bates, Ordinary Seaman.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler C and D at midnight.

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19 July 1910

Moored off Portland, Oregon, [and at sea, making passage to San Francisco, California]

Lat 46.22, Long -123.42 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

N.C. Bates, Ordinary Seaman, returned 1 hour over leave.

4am to 8am:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs, breezes and moderate breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Lifted safety valves on boilers C and D at 5.20am.

Connected up boilers A, B, C and D at 5.30am.

Made all preparations for getting under way.

Turned over main engines at 5.30am.

Hove short at 5.40am, under way at 6.02am, steaming under four boilers down Willamette River, at full speed, on various courses, Mr. A.L. Pease, Pilot, conning.

Draft of ship forward 13 feet 10 inches, aft 16 feet 0 inches.

At 7.30am passed into Columbia River.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 84.5.

8am to meridian:

Warm and pleasant and hazy.

Gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steaming at full speed, under 4 boilers, down the Columbia River on various courses, the pilot conning.

Mustered at quarters, one absentee: T.H. Robinson [Robison in log-book], Coal Passer.

Thorough search of this ship was made for T.H. Robinson [Robison in log-book], Coal Passer, but he was not found.

Held battery drill.

Average steam 116 [pounds], average revolutions per minute 118.5

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light to moderate breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, various courses, pilot conning, standing down Columbia River.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 81° Fahrenheit.

Stopped both engines at 1.19pm, off Astoria, and pilot left ship.

At 1.30pm went ahead half speed, and at 1.33pm went full speed ahead, various courses, standing out over Columbia River bar, Commanding Officer conning.

Put over patent log at 1.46pm, reading 0.0.

Steadied on course S24°W at 2.38pm.

At 2.48pm took departure from Columbia River lightship as follows: lightship bearing North (per standard compass), distant 600 yards, patent log [reading] 12.4, ship's head S14°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 122.5 [pounds], average revolutions 117.3.

4pm to 6.30pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with moderate breezes from NNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course S14°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 119.5.

6.30pm to 8pm:

Hazy, pleasant.

Moderate breezes from NNW and NW.

Barometer steady.

Steamed under four boilers, at full speed, on course S14°E (per standard compass), after compass reading S14°00'E.

At 6.30pm high land bearing visible on port hand, no landmarks available.

At 7.40pm again sighted high land 1 point forward of port beam.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 119.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant, bright moonlight.

Moderate breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, under four boilers, on course S14°E (per standard compass).

At 8.56pm sighted a steamer bearing S56°W (per standard compass), standing to the Northward.

At 8.47pm, with Yaquina light approximately on port beam, distant about 20 miles, changed course to S10°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 97.7.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions per minute 120.

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20 July 1910

Making passage from Portland, Oregon, to San Francisco, California

Lat 41.77, Long -124.82

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course S10°E (per standard compass).

Sighted steamer standing Northward 1.55am, 3 points on port bow, and passed it at 2.10am.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 113.8.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, with 4 boilers, on course S10°E (per standard compass).

At 5.50am sighted large American steamer 1 point on port bow and standing to Northward.

At 5.55am hoisted colors and returned salute of American steamer, hauling colors down immediately.

At 6.50am patent log fouled deep sea leadline and hauled in patent log, reading 104.8.

At 7.00am changed course to S26°E (per standard compass).

At 7.05am put over patent log, reading 104.8.

At 7.25am patent log fouled deep sea leadline again and hauled in, reading 6.8.

At 7.49am put over, reading 6.8.

Took sounding at 7.25am, 197 fathoms, no bottom.

Average steam 117 [pounds], average revolutions 113.4.

8am to meridian:

Hazy, pleasant, slight fog on horizon.

Light breezes and airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Steamed under four boilers, at full speed, on course S26°E (per standard compass), after compass reading S25°E.

At 9.00am reduced speed to 110 revolutions on each engine.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

At 9.41am held fire quarters, the divisions reporting ready as follows: 1^st Division 4 minutes; 2^nd Division 55 seconds; 3^rd Division 1 minute 35 seconds; 4^th Division 2 minutes 16 seconds; 5^th Division 1 minute 40 seconds; Surgeon's Division 40 seconds.

Secured in 2½ minutes.

Held collision quarters at 9.48.30am.

The Executive Officer inspected watertight doors and gate valve on protective deck and found gasket loose on lower part of watertight doors numbers 2, 4 and 5.

At 11.00am after compass checked, S25°E.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 111.2.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and foggy.

Moderate breezes from NW, shifting to NNE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at standard speed, 110 revolutions per minute, under four boilers, on course S26°E (per standard compass).

Sounding fog signal of one blast on steam whistle every two minutes, of 6 seconds duration.

At 1.00pm took a sounding and found no bottom at 100 fathoms, the patent log was hauled in for 8 minutes.

At 2.00pm took a sounding and found no bottom at 90 fathom, the patent log was hauled in for 8 minutes.

At 2.10pm the fog cleared and stopped sounding fog signal.

At 3.00pm took a sounding and found no bottom at 85 fathoms, patent log was hauled in for 9 minutes.

At 3.22pm sighted a steamer on point on port bow, headed to Northward and passing on port hand.

At 4.00pm took a sounding and found no bottom at 85 fathoms, and had the patent log hauled in for 10 minutes.

Average revolutions per minute 110, average steam 122.7 [pounds].

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast, foggy.

Gentle to moderate breezes from NW to NNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course S26°E (per standard compass).

Hauled in patent log at 4.47pm, reading 3.2.

Took soundings as follows: [at] 4.50pm no bottom at 85 fathoms; 5.00pm no bottom at 90 fathoms; 5.15pm no bottom at 90 fathoms; 5.30pm no bottom at 90 fathoms; 5.45pm no bottom at 90 fathoms; 6.00pm no bottom at 90 fathoms.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 110.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and foggy.

Gentle to moderate breezes from NNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S26°E (per standard compass), 110 turns, four boilers.

Taking sounding every 15 minutes and found no bottom at following depths: [at] 6.15pm 90 fathoms; 6.30pm 90 fathoms; 6.45pm 85 fathoms; 7.00pm 90 fathoms; 7.15pm 90 fathoms; 7.30pm 90 fathoms; 7.45pm 90 fathoms; 8.00pm 90 fathoms.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 110.

8pm to midnight:

Foggy, misty.

Fresh breezes from NNW.

Barometer falling.

Steamed under four boilers, at full speed, on course S26°E (per standard compass), after compass reading S25°30'E.

At 9.00pm took deep sea sounding every 15 minutes till 10.30pm inclusive, and got no bottom at 90 fathoms, when soundings were discontinued.

At 10.00pm changed course to S40°E (per standard compass), after compass reading S39°15'E.

At 11.00pm after compass read S39°15'E.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 110.

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21 July 1910

Making passage from Portland, Oregon, to [and at anchor off] San Francisco, California

Lat 38.00, Long -123.05

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Moderate to fresh breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, under four boilers, on course S40°E (per standard compass).

At 3.06am sighted a steamer approximately on port beam, headed to Northward.

At 3.10am put over the patent log, reading 27.3.

At 4.00am changed course to SE by East (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 36.6.

Average revolutions per minute 110, average steam 125 [pounds].

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and foggy.

Moderate breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course SE by East (per standard compass).

At 5.00am changed course to N80°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 47.8.

Hauled in patent log at 6.06am.

Sounding at 6.15am, 65 fathoms water, fine gray sand [bottom].

At 6.16am changed course to SE by East (per standard compass).

At 6.28am sounding, 56 fathoms, black mud bottom.

Sighted steam schooner standing South at 6.30am.

Soundings for rest of watch as follows: [at] 6.40am 65 fathoms, fine gray sand [bottom]; 6.50am 65 fathoms, fine gray sand.

At 6.59am slowed both engines to 50 turns.

At 7.00am sounding, 80 fathoms, fine gray sand [bottom].

At 7.07am put over patent log, reading 59.7.

Soundings as follows: [at] 7.10am 58 fathoms, fine sand [bottom]; 7.20am 56 fathoms, fine sand; 7.30am 58 fathoms, sand and mud; 7.40am 55 fathoms, sand and mud; 7.50am 55 fathoms, fine gray sand; 8.00am 58 fathoms, fine gray sand.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 94.5.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and foggy, with moderate breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at 50 revolutions, 4 boilers, on course SE by East.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absent: T.H. Robinson [T.H. Robison in log-book], Coal Passer.

Held general quarters, all divisions reported ready in 6 minutes after call was sounded.

Took deep sea soundings every 10 minutes as follows: [at] 8.10am 58 fathoms, fine sand [bottom]; 8.20am 55 fathoms, fine sand; 8.30am 50 fathoms, fine sand; 8.40am 55 fathoms, sand and mud; 8.50am 50 fathoms, fine sand; 9.00am 49 fathoms, fine sand; 9.10am 49 fathoms, fine sand; 9.20am 49 fathoms, dark mud; 9.30am 48 fathoms, dark mud; 9.40am 48 fathoms, dark mud; 9.50am 48 fathoms, dark mud; 10.15am 50 fathoms, dark mud; 10.25am 46 fathoms, dark mud; 10.50am 44 fathoms, dark mud; 11.00am 37 fathoms, dark mud.

At 9.40am fog lifted and land was sighted 3 points on port bow.

At 9.43am increased speed to 100 revolutions.

At 10.00am changed course to S88°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 75.3.

At 10.16am changed course to S2°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 78.1.

At 10.24am increased speed to 110 revolutions.

At 10.35am changed course to SE by East (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 81.1.

At 11.05am went hard starboard, course about S75°E, to investigate small fishing boat.

At 11.17am changed course to SE by South, patent log [reading] 89.2.

At 11.20am changed course to South by East, patent log [reading] 89.5.

At 12.04pm changed course to S63°E, Point Reyes abeam, patent log [reading] 97.6.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions port 81.1, starboard 81.6.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, foggy, later clear and pleasant.

Fresh breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Steamed under 4 boilers, on course S63°E (per standard compass), after compass reading S62°30'E.

At 1.17pm changed course to ESE½E (per standard compass), patent log reading 11.8.

At 2.00pm changed course to N55°E, patent log [reading] 19.5.

At 2.26pm changed course to N50°E (per standard compass).

At 2.30pm hauled in patent log.

Steamed through Golden Gate, Commanding Officer conning, on various courses, at full speed.

[Maximum] temperature magazine A-11-M 86° [Fahrenheit].

Exchanged numbers with U.S.S. "South Dakota".

Anchored at 3.30pm in 13 fathoms of water, mud bottom, with 45 fathoms on starboard chain.

Bearings of anchorage as follows: ferry building N81°W (per standard compass), 4½-fathom gas buoy S62°E (per standard compass), Goat Island light N22°E (per standard compass), ship's head S11°E.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 110.

Draft of ship forward 12 feet 6 inches, aft 15 feet 6 inches.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light and gentle breezes from West.

Barometer unsteady.

The Commanding Officer made an official call on the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "South Dakota".

Sent liberty party ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light and gentle breezes from West.

Barometer unsteady.

Goat Island is also known as Yerba Buena Island.

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22 July 1910

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes and airs from West.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising slowly.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Continued field day.

Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "South Dakota" made official call on Commanding Officer.

50 pounds of cornmeal, condemned by medical officer as unfit for use, thrown overboard.

Received 200 pounds of fresh bread for Paymaster's Department.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, hazy horizon.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 80° Fahrenheit.

Tested flood cocks and found them in good condition.

Sent liberty party ashore.

U.S.S. "Cheyenne" [U.S.S. "Chyenne" in log-book] standing in at 1.25pm, and anchored at 1.53pm.

Swung to ebb tide at 2.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear, with light hazy horizon.

Light to gentle breezes from SW to WSW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Oar belonging to wherry broken, in use by J.J. Cain, Seaman, U.S. Navy.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer rising, then steady.

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23 July 1910

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear, hazy horizon.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Held quarters for inspection at 10.30am, no absentees.

Commanding Officer inspected crew and ship.

Received aboard, in good condition, for general mess: 1171 pounds potatoes; 60 dozen eggs; 367 pounds bread; 110 pounds pork loins; 40 pounds bologna [balogna in log-book].

Received aboard for Paymaster's Department: $5000 in gold and silver.

W. Barr, Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty 1½ hours over time.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

J.R. Vail, Second-class Fireman, was discharged from service by purchase, as approved [by Navy] Department's letter EH/W-EM of July 12, 1910.

J.J. Breen, [Coal Passer], was discharged from service with bad conduct discharge, according to sentence of Summary Court Martial.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 82° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with light to moderate breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Received aboard for general mess, in good condition: 135 pounds apples; 1 package fly paper.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, hazy and misty, with gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

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24 July 1910

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and hazy, with light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and hazy, with light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

U.S.S. "Washington" stood in at 5.00am, and anchored in man-of-war anchorage at 5.15am.

U.S.S. "South Dakota" got under way at 2.03am [sic] and stood out.

Liberty party returned, J.C. Wonderly, Ordinary Seaman, H. Stowell, Ordinary Seaman, and J.J. Young, Ship's Cook Second-class, absent.

J.C. Wonderly, Ordinary Seaman, returned 1 hour over time from liberty.

8am to meridian:

Overcast.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rose, then fell.

Held morning quarters for muster, absent: J.J. Young, Ship's Cook Second-class, and T.H. Robinson [Robison in log-book], Ordinary Seaman.

Sent liberty men ashore.

H. Stowell, Ordinary Seaman, [returned] over leave 5 hours.

H. Kennedy, Coal Passer, absent when liberty men returned.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

[Maximum] temperature magazine A-11-M 78° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling, then steady.

Commanding Officer paid official visit to U.S.S. "Washington".

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Light to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Swinging to flood tide at 9.30pm.

Started evaporator on tank A at 8.40pm, tank A containing 200 gallons.

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25 July 1910

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy.

Light breezes from West to South by East.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, misty.

Light breezes to light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Liberty party returned.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light to gentle breezes from SW to WSW.

Barometer steady.

Swinging to flood tide at 9.15am.

The following men returned over time from liberty as follows: O.A. Odjard [Ojard in log-book], Chief Yeoman, 1½ hours; [P.C.] Dearborn, Yeoman Second-class, 1½ hours; R.P. Maas, Electrician Third-class, 5 hours.

U.S.S. "Washington" fired salute of 13 guns at 8.01am.

Following stores received on board for Paymaster's Department: 217 pounds onions; 70 pounds beef livers; 139 [pounds] pork loins; 151 pounds fresh beef.

At 11.55am coal lighter towed by tug "Lincoln" came alongside, port side.

Lighter containing 112½ tons of coal.

Draft before coaling: forward 12 feet 4 inches; aft 15 feet 6 inches.

Made preparations for coaling ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Gentle breezes from WSW.

Barometer steady.

Started coaling from lighter at 1.00pm, and took on 109 tons during watch.

Received on board, in good condition: one box bread, weighing 200 pounds.

25 pounds of fish, for the general mess, condemned by survey, was thrown overboard.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer unsteady.

At 4.10pm the coal lighter was emptied.

A second lighter, with 112 tons [coal], was brought alongside the ship on the port side by the tug "Lincoln".

Received from General Storekeeper, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, via the United States tug U.S.S. "Unadilla", the following articles: [in] Construction and Repair [Department]: 2 pairs hinges, strap, iron 4; 15 pounds rivets, iron ⅜ x 1¼ inches; 3 pieces wire mesh, galvanized; 4 sheets iron sheeting; 24 feet angle iron; 14 feet flat iron; and 1 mirror, 18 by 26 [inches] and 1¼-inch thick; Equipment [Department]: 6 plates, bread and butter, wardroom mess; Ordnance [Department]: 1 temperature oven; Medical Department: 3 cases medical stores, as per requisition number 10.

Took on 36 tons of coal during watch.

Stopped coaling at 8.00pm, having taken on 145 tons.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Coal lighter alongside on port side.

At 9.00pm started evaporator on tank B, containing 300 gallons.

At 9.15pm ship began swinging to flood tide.

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26 July 1910

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light and gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant.

Light and gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer rising slowly.

The crew had breakfast at 5.30am, and began coaling at 6.00am.

During the watch took on 36 tons.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, but clearing.

Light to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Continued coaling ship.

Finished coaling at 8.20am.

Coal taken on board during watch 8 tons.

Total coal taken aboard 208 tons.

Draft at end of coaling: forward 14 feet 6 inches; aft 16 feet 0 inches.

U.S.S. "Cheyenne" under way, standing out at 10.05am.

Started field day.

Received on board for Paymaster's Department: 78 pounds hamburger steak.

Stopped evaporator on tank B at 9.35am, tank B then being full, containing 1900 gallons.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Continued field day.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 78° Fahrenheit.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Started evaporator on tank A at 3.30pm, tank A then containing 700 gallons of water.

Swung to ebb tide at 3.40pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to overcast and foggy.

Gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, hazy.

Gentle to light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Swung to flood tide at 11.00pm.

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27 July 1910

At anchor off San Francisco, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, hazy.

Gentle to light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Stopped evaporator from tank A at 4.00am, tank A then containing 1800 gallons.

Swinging to ebb tide at 3.45am.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, hazy.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Field day.

Following named men returned over time from liberty: E. Byer, Baker Second-class, 1¾ hours; E. King, Coal Passer, 2 hours; F. Smith, Master-at-Arms First-class, 5 hours; H.M. Wingreen, First-class Fireman, 4 hours; V.R. Drone, Shipwright, 4 hours.

Received following stores aboard for general mess: 533 pounds bread; 165 pounds veal; 75 pounds pork sausage; 140 pounds corned beef.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Received following draft of men from U.S.S. "Pensacola", with bags, hammocks and necessary papers: F.W. Moy, Plumber and Fitter; D.G. White, Ordinary Seaman; J.F. Leward, Ordinary Seaman; R. Simmons, Ordinary Seaman; L.O. Wolfe, Coal Passer; H.H. Schoof, Coal Passer; F. Yerby, Coal Passer; G.O. Wood, Coal Passer.

Received following draft of men from U.S.S. "Independence", with bags, hammocks and necessary papers: F.C. Nigg, Coxswain; G.A. Lenz, Seaman; W. Martine, Second-class Fireman; E.A. Saint, Second-class Fireman; C.E. Summers, Electrician Third-class; R.R. Nelson, Coal Passer; H. Graham, Coal Passer.

Following named men were transferred from this ship to U.S.S. "Independence", with bags, hammocks and necessary papers: R.E. Montgomery, Quartermaster Third-class; W.W. Morrow, Boatswain's Mate Second-class; W.G. Barber, Coppersmith; E. Wilson, Water Tender; F.A. Davis, Water Tender; H. Wagner, First-class Fireman; E.E. Williford, Water Tender; E.R. Lloyd, Electrician Third-class; R.E. Allemang, Coxswain; F.W. Nettleship, Seaman; D.W. Townsend, Seaman.

Received from Mare Island Navy Yard: 3 months' stores for Paymaster's Department.

Transferred to tug U.S.S. "Unadilla", for Mare Island Navy Yard, following surveyed articles in Navigator's Department: 97 library books; 1 set receivers, double telephone; 82 tubes, sounding; 1 spyglass; 3 [Leyden] jars (Slaby-Arco).

Received aboard from Mare Island Navy Yard ammunition as follows: 40 shells, blind, 6-inch; 40 charges, smokeless powder number 365, 6-inch; 40 cartridges, complete, 3-pounder, smokeless powder [number] 193, blinds.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 78° [Fahrenheit].

Following named men returned over time from liberty: E.W. Boody, Ordinary Seaman, 8½ hours; E.B. Maxey, Gunner's Mate Third-class, 8½ hours.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Swinging to ebb at 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Following named men returned over time from liberty: F. Harris, Seaman, 17 hours; C.M. Sunding, Coxswain, 17 hours.

Swinging to flood at 11.00pm.

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28 July 1910

At anchor off San Francisco, California, [and making passage to Acapulco, Mexico]

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, then overcast and hazy, with light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Liberty party returned, W.C. Lineback, Seaman, absent.

G. Edwards, Mess Attendant Third-class, returned from liberty, 44½ hour over leave.

8am to meridian:

Overcast.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Received in general mess the following stores: 58 pounds mutton; 186 pounds frozen veal; 1285 pounds frozen beef; 350 pounds pork loins; 45 pounds bologna; 165 pounds corned beef; 75 pounds pork sausage; 70 pounds hamburger; 8 crates smoked hams; 2 boxes apples; 2 boxes oranges.

At 8.35am started evaporator on tank B, containing 200 gallons, and at 11.00am shut off same, tank B containing 600 gallons.

Held mast, the Commanding Officer awarding punishments as follows: E. Stohan, Seaman, and, S.A. Ryberg, Ordinary Seaman, failing to answer call for side boys after word had been repeatedly passed, 2 days' extra duty; C. Felix, Ordinary Seaman, and P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, late with mess tables, 4 hours' sentry duty; E.W. Boody, Ordinary Seaman, and C. Felix, Ordinary Seaman, making an unnecessary noise, 4 hours' sentry duty; R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Third-class, urinating in crew's bathroom, 4 hours' sentry duty; W. Barr, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 1½ hours, 2 weeks' restriction; H. Kennedy, Coal Passer, over leave 1 hour, warned; E. Byer, Baker Second-class, over leave 1¾ hours, 1 week's restriction; P.C. Dearborn, Yeoman Third-class, over leave 1½ hours, 2 weeks' restriction; R.P. Maas, Electrician Third-class, over leave 5 hours, 2 weeks' restriction; F.R. Drone, Shipwright, over leave 4 hours, 2 weeks' restriction; E.W. Boody, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 8½ hours, 3 weeks' restriction; F. Harris, Seaman, over leave 17 hours, 2 weeks' restriction; E.B. Maxey, Gunner's Mate Third-class, over leave 8½ hours, 2 weeks' restriction; C.M. Sunding, Coxswain, over leave 17 hours, 2 weeks' restriction; A. Nelson, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 25 hours, 3 weeks' restriction; G. Edwards, Mess Attendant Third-class, insolence, 5 days' solitary confinement.

By order of Commanding Officer J.J. Young, Ship's Cook Second-class, was made prisoner at large awaiting action of a Deck Court.

G. Edwards, Mess Attendant Third-class, was confined as per punishment awarded at mast this day.

Liberty men returned, no absentees.

Received canteen stores as follows: 57 packages.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast.

Gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Made all preparations for getting under way.

Turned over main engines at 3.30pm.

Hove short at 3.50pm.

At 1.45pm started evaporator on tank B, containing 800 gallons, and at 3.55pm shut evaporator off tank B, containing 1500 [500 in log-book] gallons.

[Maximum] temperature magazine A-11-M 76° [Fahrenheit].

Made fortnightly inspection of smokeless powder, no change apparent.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast.

Gentle breezes from SW, West and WSW.

Barometer rising.

Got under way at 4.00pm, under 3 boilers, and stood down the bay at full speed, the Commanding Officer conning.

Draft of ship forward 14 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 0 inches.

At 4.27pm put over patent log, reading 24.7.

At 4.46pm changed course to S54°W.

At 4.50pm passed Lime Point abeam, patent log [reading] 28.0, and changed course to S51°W.

At 5.26pm passed mid-channel buoy abeam, patent log [reading] 33.6.

At 5.50pm changed course to S48°W, patent log [reading] 37.5.

At 6.03pm took departure from San Francisco lightship, bearing NE, distant 300 yards, patent log [reading] 39.4, ship's head S23°E (per standard compass), after compass [reading] S23°E.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy.

Light breezes from WSW to SW.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S23°E (per standard compass).

At 8.14pm sighted Pigeon Point light bearing S61°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 60.1.

Pigeon Point light on bow at 8.27pm, patent log [reading] 62.1.

At 9.29pm Pigeon Point abeam, distant by log 9.9 [miles], patent log [reading] 72.0.

At 9.29pm changed course to S39°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 72.0.

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29 July 1910

Making passage from San Francisco, California, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 35.03, Long -121.33

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

Steaming with 3 boilers, 95 revolutions, on course S39°E (per standard compass).

At 1.45am sighted Point Sur light bearing 3 points on port bow.

At 1.55am sighted steamer 1 point on starboard bow, heading NW.

At 2.23am Point Sur light bore on port bow, patent log [reading] 18.8.

Changed course 20° to starboard to avoid steamer at 2.50am, resuming original course when clear.

Point Sur light bore broad on port beam at 3.45am, patent log [reading] 31.6.

At 3.45am changed course to SE (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 31.6.

At 3.54am Point Sur light bore abeam, patent log [reading] 33.3

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Light breezes from NW, shifting to SW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course S45°E (per standard compass), after compass reading S45°E.

Aired bedding.

Carried out morning orders.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S45°E (per standard compass).

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held drill and instruction of landing force.

At 11.20am set all clocks back eleven (11) minutes.

Started evaporator on tank B at 9.25am, tank B then containing 250 gallons.

Average steam 117 [pounds], average revolutions starboard 94.5, port 94.6.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, sun showing through breaks in clouds.

Gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, under 3 boilers, on course S45°E (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 78° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

At 3.30pm served out clean bags to crew.

Average revolutions per minute 95, average steam 120 pounds.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, with gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming with 3 boilers, 95 revolutions, on course SE (per standard compass).

At 6.27pm sighted Richardson Rock bearing N85°E (per standard compass) (approximately), patent log [reading] 75.0.

At 6.47pm sighted San Miguel Island right tangent [bearing] N88°E.

At 7.00pm Richardson Rock bore N47½°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 80.4.

At 8.00pm changed course to S42°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 89.5.

Average steam 122 pounds, average revolutions 95.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, later partly clear.

Gentle breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course S42°E (per standard compass), after compass reading S42°E.

At 9.00pm after compass read S42°E.

At 11.00pm after compass read S41°30'E.

Average steam 111.2 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

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30 July 1910

Making passage from San Francisco, California, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 31.56, Long -119.00

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy.

Gentle breezes from West to WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S42°E (per standard compass) during watch.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 95 revolutions, 3 boilers, on course S42°E (per standard compass).

Carried out morning orders.

Field day.

Cleaning ship for inspection.

Average steam 116 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

8am to meridian:

Overcast.

Light breezes from West, SW and WSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course S42°E (per standard compass).

At 9.00am changed course to S53°E (per standard compass), after compass reading S51°30'E.

Completed field day.

The Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew.

At 11.00am after compass read S51°30'E.

By order of Commanding Officer set ship's time ahead 9 minutes and regulated all clocks accordingly.

Average steam 104 pounds, average revolutions 94.5.

R.B. Bingham, Coxswain, was this day revoked at own request as Coxswain and made Second-class Fireman, in accordance with [Navy] Department's 2^nd Endorsement EM-EH-ST, July 18^th, 1910, number 2289.

J.J. Cane was this day rated Quartermaster Third-class, to date from July 29, 1910.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant.

Light to gentle breezes from West by South.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, under 3 boilers, on course S53°E (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 78° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

A. Xavier, Boatswain's Mate First-class, was this day given an acting appointment as Chief Boatswain's Mate, to date from July 1, 1910.

A Deck Court, consisting of Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, in the case of James J. Young, Ship's Cook Second-class, met at 1.25pm, and adjourned at 1.30pm.

The proceedings and sentence of the Deck Court in the case of J.J. Young, Ship's Cook Second-class, were published to the accused.

At 3.30pm held quarters and crew turned in clean bags.

Average revolutions per minute 94.6, average steam 110 pounds.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy.

Variable gentle to light breezes.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S53°E (per standard compass).

Started evaporator on tank B at 4.20pm, tank B then containing 200 gallons.

Slowed to 90 revolutions per minute at 6.00pm.

Stopped evaporator from tank B at 5.40pm, tank B then containing 380 gallons.

Started evaporator on tank B at 6.40pm, containing 200 gallons.

Average steam 116.2 [pounds], average revolutions 92.5.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with variable light breezes to light airs.

Barometer falling.

Steaming with 3 boilers, 90 revolutions, on course S53°E entire watch.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

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31 July 1910

Making passage from San Francisco, California, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 28.61, Long -116.11

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast.

Light breezes from North, shifting to West, NW and NW by North.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course S53°E (per standard compass).

At 1.00am after compass read S52°E.

At 3.00am after compass read S52°00'E.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy.

Light variable breezes.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S53°E (per standard compass) during watch.

Carried out morning orders.

Average steam 122.5 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, with patches of blue near noon, with light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming with three boilers, 90 revolutions, on course S53°E entire watch.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

By order of Commanding Officer set ship's clocks ahead 13 minutes at 11.00am.

Average steam 122½ [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, under 3 boilers, on course S53°E (per standard compass).

The effects of T.H. Robinson [Robison in log-book], Coal Passer, declared deserter, were offered at auction and there were no bidders.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 82° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

Made monthly test of smokeless powder and found it in good condition.

Average revolutions per minute 90, average steam pressure 120 pounds.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course S53°E (per standard compass).

At 4.18pm San Benito Island bore N8°W (per standard compass), on the quarter, patent log reading 1.6.

At 4.31pm Cape San Augustine [Cape Agustin in log-book] (Cerros Island) bore on bow, N82°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 3.7.

At 5.00pm San Benito Island began to disappear, bore N24°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 7.9.

At 5.00pm after compass read S51°45'E.

At 5.11pm sighted Natividad Island bearing N85°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 9.8.

At 5.26pm passed Cape San Augustine [Cape Agustin in log-book] abeam, bearing N37°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 12.0, distant 8.7 miles.

At 5.59pm North tangent Natividad Island bore on the bow, N82°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 17.4.

At 6.00pm Cape San Augustine [Cape Agustin in log-book] began to disappear, bearing N3°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 17.8.

At 6.18pm South tangent Natividad island bore on bow, N82°E, patent log [reading] 20.2.

At 6.42pm passed North tangent Natividad Island abeam, bearing N37°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 24.1, distant 7.035 miles.

At 6.42pm Mount Cerros bore N3°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 24.1.

At 7.00pm Mount Cerros bore N3°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 26.9, and disappeared in a cloud bank.

At 7.03pm South tangent Natividad Island bore abeam, N37°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 27.2, distant 7.4 miles.

At 7.11pm took simultaneous bearings of Natividad Island, as follows, before darkness obscured same: South tangent bore N25°E (per standard compass), North tangent bore N4°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 28.5.

At end of watch no land or vessels in sight.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, to partly cloudy.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling slowly.

At 8.00pm changed course to S51°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 36.0.

At 11.30pm sighted steamer standing NW, bearing N55°E (per standard compass).

Steamer on port quarter at end of watch.

Average steam 121.2 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Approved: [signed] Victor Blue, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

Cape San Augustine is also known as Cape San Augustin.

Cerros Island is also known as Cedros Island.

Natividad Island is also known as Isla Natividad.

Cerros Mountain is also known as Cerro de Cedros.

LOGS FOR AUGUST 1910

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1 August 1910

Making passage from San Francisco, [California], to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 25.65, Long -113.36

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with variable light airs.

Barometer steady.

Steaming with 3 boilers, 90 revolutions, on course S51°E entire watch.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with lightning flashes to East and NE.

Light breezes from East.

Barometer rising.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course S51°E (per standard compass).

At 5.00am after compass read S49°45'E, and at 7.00am S49°45'E.

Carried out morning orders.

At 7.45am sighted oil tank steamer, Northward bound, bearing N80°E (per standard compass).

At end of watch steamer bore N22°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, with passing showers.

Light breezes from South to SSW.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S51°E (per standard compass).

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held instruction for landing force in open order.

The following articles of equipment lost: by E.D. Armstrong, Ordinary Seaman, 1 canteen; by E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, 1 cartridge belt.

Set all clocks ahead eleven (11) minutes at 11.00am.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from West and SW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, under 3 boilers, on course S51°E (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 82° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

Average revolutions per minute 90, average steam pressure 120 pounds.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW to South.

Barometer rising.

Steaming with 3 boilers, 90 revolutions, on course S51°E (per standard compass) entire watch.

At 6.08pm sighted Cape San Lazaro [Cape San Lazario in log-book], right tangent N80°E, patent log [reading] 35.4.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, pleasant.

Light breezes from NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course S51°E (per standard compass).

At 8.20pm sighted steamer's light dead ahead, and at 8.40pm passed same on starboard beam.

At 9.00pm after compass read S49°45'E.

Per wireless learned that steamer passed was the "Pectan", bound from Panama to San Francisco.

At 11.00pm after compass read S49°45'E.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

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2 August 1910

Making passage from San Francisco, California, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 23.00, Long -110.30

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light breezes from East to North.

Barometer falling, then steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S51°E (per standard compass).

At 2.00am changed course to S64°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 7.2.

Moon rose at 2.23am.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

Steaming with 3 boilers, 90 revolutions, on course S64°E entire watch.

At 4.40am sighted land all along port bow.

Carried out morning orders.

Average steam 118.3 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Clear, pleasant.

Light breezes from East, NE, NW and WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steamed under three boilers, at full speed, on course S64°E (per standard compass), with high land in sight on port hand.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Lost by C. Duke, Ordinary Seaman, from landing force equipment: 1 rifle belt and one canteen.

At 9.00am after compass checked S62°30'E.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement and restored to duty G. Edwards, Mess Attendant Third-class.

Instructed landing force in dismemberment of bolt mechanism of rifle and in open order work.

By order of Commanding Officer set ship's time ahead 13 minutes and regulated all clocks accordingly.

At 11.00am after compass checked S62°30'E.

Held mast, the Commanding Officer awarding punishments as follows: T.H. Varley, Yeoman Third-class, not shining brightwork, 2 hours' extra duty; W. Stephanski, Ordinary Seaman, W. Rosenthal, Ordinary Seaman, and H.G. Ellis, Ordinary Seaman, taking food from mess table before pipe-down, 2 hours' extra duty; E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, using indecent language to chief boatswain's mate, 3 days' solitary confinement.

By order of Commanding Officer E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, was confined as per punishment awarded at mast this day.

By order of Commanding officer G. Edwards, Mess Attendant Third-class, was made a prisoner at large, awaiting trial by a Summary Court Martial.

At noon Cape Falso light bore N83°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 125.1 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light and gentle breezes from WNW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming at full speed, under 3 boilers, on course S64°E (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 90° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

At 1.37pm Cape Falso lighthouse bore on the port bow, patent log [reading] 11.5.

At 2.04pm Cape Falso lighthouse bore on the port beam, patent log [reading] 15.9, distance when abeam 4.6 miles.

At 2.43pm same bore on the port quarter, patent log [reading] 21.5.

At 4.00pm, when same was last sighted, it bore N43°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 33.3.

Average revolutions per minute 90, average steam pressure 124 [pounds].

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Gentle to light breezes from West by South to SW by West.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S64°E (per standard compass) during watch.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, with light breezes from West to WNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming with 3 boilers, 90 revolutions, on course S64°E entire watch.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

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3 August 1910

Making passage from San Francisco, California, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 20.86, Long -107.06

Commences and until 4am:

Pleasant.

Light breezes from WSW.

Occasional lightning flashes to the East and SE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course S64°E (per standard compass).

At 1.00am after compass checked S62°45'E.

At 12.25am sighted steamer's light bearing S28°E (per standard compass), and at 12.57am passed same on starboard beam.

At 1.16am sighted vessel's light bearing S23°E (per standard compass), which soon after disappeared.

Average steam 124 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Clear to party cloudy.

Light breezes from WSW to SSW.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S64°E (per standard compass).

Carried out morning orders.

Average steam 107.6 [pounds], average revolutions starboard 86, port 84.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S64°E.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am.

Exercised at setting up.

Held fire drill, and divisions reported as follows: 1^st [Division] 50 seconds; 2^nd [Division] 45 seconds; 3^rd [Division] 2 minutes 40 seconds; 4^th [Division] 3 minutes 40 seconds; 5^th [Division] 2 minutes 0 seconds; Surgeon's [Division] 20 seconds.

Held collision drill.

Did not put mat over side on account of being under way.

Executive Officer inspected watertight doors and safety devices, and found them to be in good condition.

Set clocks ahead 13 minutes at 11.30am.

Average steam 108.3 [pounds], average revolutions 88.

The following changes of rating were established, to take effect on July 1^st, 1910: C.E. Kelley, from Ordinary Seaman to Seaman; C.W. Begeman, from Ordinary Seaman to Seaman; N.C. Bates, from Ordinary Seaman to Seaman; A.W. Webb, from Ordinary Seaman to Seaman; F.W. Short, from Ordinary Seaman to Seaman.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, under 3 boilers, on course S64°E (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 94° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

At 3.00pm changed course to S45°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 38.7.

Average revolutions per minute 89.2, average steam 124 pounds.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear, pleasant, later rain showers.

Light breezes from South by West, SSW and South.

Barometer rising steadily.

Exercised and instructed landing force in rifle loading and firing.

Supernumerary [supernumery in log-book] gun crews manned the batteries.

At 5.00pm after compass checked S43°15'E.

At 5.30pm delivered specifications of a Summary Court Martial to G. Edwards, Mess Attendant Third-class.

At 7.00pm after compass checked S43°15'E.

Average steam 122 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, passing showers, lightning.

Light breezes from South to SW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S45°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

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4 August 1910

Making passage from San Francisco, California, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 18.20, Long -104.19

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and lightning, with light breezes from SSW to ENE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course SE (per standard compass).

At 3.00am changed course to S62°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 47.5.

Average steam 121 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, passing showers, later partly cloudy, pleasant.

Light breezes from ENE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steamed at full speed, under 3 boilers, on course S62°E (per standard compass).

At 5.00am after compass checked S60°45'E.

At 5.45am sighted high land bearing N20°E (per standard compass).

At 7.00am after compass checked S60°45°E.

Carried out morning orders.

At 7.30am sighted high land bearing East.

Average steam 116.1 [pounds], average revolutions 87.3.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, with passing showers.

Light breezes from SSE to South by East.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S62°E (per standard compass).

High land abeam at 8.56am, patent log [reading] 0.2.

At 9.17am changed course to S76°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 4.3.

At 11.00am set all clocks ahead 11 minutes.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Exercised and instructed landing force in wall scaling.

Reserve gun crews drilled at stations, secondary battery.

Third Division given a lecture on tropical diseases and care of self in the tropics by Passed Assistant Surgeon M.E. Lando, U.S. Navy.

Average steam 118.3 [pounds], average revolutions starboard 88.1, port 88.3.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm.

Gentle breeze from SSE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, under 3 boilers, on course S76°E (per standard compass).

At 1.10pm started the evaporator on tank B, containing 200 gallons.

At 1.50pm the Western rock of Pelican Rocks off Black Head was abeam, distant about 32 miles, patent log [reading] 42.0.

Average revolutions per minute 90, average steam 125 pounds.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S76°E (per standard compass) entire watch.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 88.5.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, pleasant.

Light breezes from WSW and West by North.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course S76°E (per standard compass).

At 9.00pm after compass checked S74°45'E.

At 11.00pm after compass checked S74°45'E.

Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 86.5.

Black Head is also known as Punta Cabeza Negra.

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5 August 1910

Making passage from San Francisco, California, to [and at anchor off] Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 16.90, Long -100.47

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, lightning.

Light airs from SW to SSW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S76°E (per standard compass).

Started evaporator on tank B at 2.00am, tank B then containing 200 gallons.

Stopped evaporator from tank B at 3.00am, tank B then containing 350 gallons.

Average steam 116 [pounds], average revolutions 83.6.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SSW to light breezes from ESE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S76°E (per standard compass).

At 4.22am changed course to S84°E, patent log [reading] 71.5.

Put evaporator on tank B at 4.55am, containing 200 gallons.

At 5.15am sighted land along port beam.

Evaporator taken off tank B at 6.30am, containing 250 gallons.

Average steam 112.5 [pounds], average revolutions 81.7.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, pleasant, passing rain showers.

Light breezes from South by West [and] West.

Barometer falling.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course S84°E (per standard compass).

At 9.00am after compass checked S83°15'E.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement and restored to duty E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman.

Hauled in patent log at 9.40am, reading 14.9.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Exercised landing force in volley firing at target towed astern.

Overhauled batteries.

At 9.20am started evaporator on tank B, containing 200 gallons.

By order of Commanding Officer set ship's time ahead 15 minutes and regulated all clocks accordingly.

At 11.00am after compass checked S83°30'E.

At 11.46am put over patent log, reading 14.9.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 85.4.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hot.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, under 3 boilers, on course S84°E.

At 1.08pm sighted Acapulco harbor lighthouse bearing N85°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 26.2.

At 1.10pm changed course to N85°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 26.3.

At 2.00pm changed course to N80°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 32.6.

At 2.26pm changed course to N86°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 36.6.

At 3.15pm, in getting the starboard lifeboat ready for port, the strongback went overboard.

The ship was stopped and the strongback picked up with the port lifeboat.

At 3.27pm resumed full speed on former course.

At 3.15pm hauled in patent log, reading 51.6.

Steered various courses into Acapulco harbor.

The medical officer lectured the Powder Division on tropical diseases.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hot.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

At 4.34pm came to anchor on the following bearings: first point to South of Acapulco N82°W (per standard compass), Acapulco harbor lighthouse S2°E (per standard compass), ship's head S71°W.

Draft on anchoring: forward 13 feet 3 inches; aft 15 feet 4 inches.

Moored stern to rock in harbor, ship's head SE by East (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 94° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

Tested magazine flood cocks, and found them in good condition.

Pratique was granted.

The United States Consul called on the Commanding Officer.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and warm.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

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6 August 1910

At anchor off Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 16.844, Long -99.904

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and warm.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and warm.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Slacked off stern mooring line.

The Norwegian steamer "Transit" came in and anchored at 7.00am.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Calm to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Field day.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Commanding Officer made regular weekly inspection of crew and ship.

Commanding Officer paid official visit to United States Consul and Commandante of the Port.

The following punishments awarded by Commanding Officer: E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, and G.S. Duke, Ordinary Seaman, losing rifle belt, 2 hours' extra duty; J.B. Elam, Ordinary Seaman, C. Felix, Ordinary Seaman, and E.W. Boody, Ordinary Seaman, losing mess gear, 6 hours' extra duty.

Y. Kamashita, Cook to Commander-in-Chief, made prisoner at large, awaiting trial by Deck Court, by order of Commanding Officer, for insolence.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from SSW to SW by South.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Sent sand party for sand.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy, raining.

Light breezes from NE.

Barometer rising.

Commandante of Port made official visit to ship at 4.20pm.

Fired salute of 11 guns, Mexican ensign at fore, upon departure of Commandante at 4.55pm.

Mexican [fort] fired salute of 11 guns at 5.10pm.

Steamer "Transit" stood out of harbor.

C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class, found under influence of intoxicating liquor, and placed in confinement for safekeeping, by order of Commanding Officer.

Liberty and sand parties returned.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, raining.

Light breezes from ENE.

Barometer rising.

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7 August 1910

At anchor off Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 16.844, Long -99.904

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from ENE.

Barometer falling.

Stopped evaporator from tank B, and started it on tank A at 1.45am.

Tank A containing 100 gallons and tank B 1800 gallons at this time.

4am to 8am:

Clear, light airs from NE by East to NE.

Barometer falling.

Mexican steamer "Ramon Corral" stood in and anchored at 6.05am.

Water boat with water for Steam Engineering Department came alongside at 6.30am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from South and SW.

Barometer rising.

C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class, released from confinement by order of Commanding Officer.

Held morning quarters for muster, no absentees.

All hands mustered aft and published finding and sentence of Summary Court Martial in case of G. Edwards, Mess Attendant Third-class.

Sailing party, 12 men, Paymaster's Clerk Foley in charge, left ship in whaleboat.

Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "City of Para" stood in and anchored at 10.58am.

Took water from water boat, 5900 gallons.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

[Maximum] temperature magazine A-11-M 94° [Fahrenheit].

Sent liberty men ashore.

At 2.25pm shut evaporator off tank A, containing 2000 gallons.

Deck Court, [consisting of] Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, convened for trial off Y. Kamashita, Cook to Commander-in-Chief, and adjourned to await action of convening authority, having finished the trial.

By order of Commanding Officer, Y. Kamashita, [Cook to Commander-in-Chief], was made a prisoner at large pending finding and sentence of Deck Court.

Published sentence of Deck Court in case of Y. Kamashita, Cook to Commander-in-Chief, and by order of Commanding Officer released and restored to duty Y. Kamashita, Cook to Commander-in-Chief.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light breezes and airs from South, shifting to ENE.

Barometer rising.

At 4.30pm started evaporator on tank B, containing 600 gallons.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

At 6.15pm steamer "Ramon Corral" under way, standing out.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light breezes from ENE.

Barometer rising.

At 8.40pm steamer "City of Para" under way, standing out.

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8 August 1910

At anchor off Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 16.844, Long -99.904

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from ENE and South.

At 3.10am shut evaporator off tank B, containing 1800 gallons.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Calm and light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Made all preparations for coaling.

Commenced coaling from lighters at 7.07am.

Draft of ship forward 13 feet 3 inches, aft 15 feet 3 inches.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, raining.

Light airs, variable and moderate and fresh breezes from East and NE.

Barometer rose, then fell.

Continued coaling.

Received in general mess: 140 pounds beef.

At noon amount of coal taken aboard was 170 tons.

Let go port anchor, chain up and down, anchor on bottom, as ship seemed in danger of dragging.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler A at 10.30am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, raining.

Moderate and fresh breezes from NE and NE by East.

Barometer falling slowly.

Finished coaling at 1.45pm.

Total tons taken aboard: 188½.

Water boat came alongside at 3.40pm.

Draft of ship at end of coaling: forward 14 feet 3 inches; aft 16 feet 4 inches.

[Maximum] temperature magazine A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit].

Sent mail orderly ashore.

Washed down [decks].

Hauled in after line.

R.B. Bingham, Second-class Fireman, badly lacerated index finger, right hand, while working on ice machine.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Gentle and light breezes from ENE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Hoisted all boats.

Finished washing down.

Placed port anchor on the billboard and secured same.

Received in Paymaster's Department: 1500 dollars in gold and silver.

Hoisted and rigged in steamer.

Rigged in port gangway.

At 7.30pm started evaporator on tank B, containing 200 gallons.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer falling.

At 8.00pm lifted safety valve by steam, 140 pounds, on boiler A.

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9 August 1910

At anchor off Acapulco, Mexico, [and at sea, making passage to Corinto, Nicaragua]

Lat 16.77, Long -99.90

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast.

Light airs from NE by North and East.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from NNE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Commenced field day.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from SSW to SSE.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Field day.

Making preparations for getting under way.

Draft before getting under way: forward 14 feet 4 inches; aft 16 feet 3 inches.

Hove short at 10.50am, got under way at 11.00am, and steamed at various speeds, on various courses, Commanding Officer conning, standing out of Acapulco harbor, finally steadying on S14°E (per standard compass).

Put over patent log at 11.27am, reading 41.7.

Acapulco lighthouse abeam at 11.27am, patent log reading 41.7.

Acapulco lighthouse on starboard quarter at 11.36am, patent log [reading] 42.9.

At 11.43am took departure as follows: Acapulco lighthouse bearing NW (per standard compass), distant 2.3 miles, patent log [reading] 43.8, ship's head S14°E (per standard compass).

At 11.43am changed course to S43°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 32.8.

At 11.49am Diamante Point abeam, patent log [reading] 44.2.

Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 74.6.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm.

Gentle breezes from SSE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, under 3 boilers, on course S43°E (per standard compass).

At 12.01pm Rocky Point abeam, patent log [reading] 45.8.

At 1.00pm changed course to S70°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 53.7.

At 3.10pm last sighted Acapulco lighthouse, bearing N55°30'W, patent log [reading] 67.5.

Average revolutions per minute starboard 76.0, port 76.3, average steam 116.4 pounds.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle breezes from SSE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S70°E (per standard compass) entire watch.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 82 port, 81.6 starboard.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light and strong breezes from SSE and ESE.

Barometer rose, then fell.

At 8.30pm took sounding, no bottom at 100 fathoms.

At 9.00pm after compass checked S68°15'E.

At 9.00pm sounding gave no bottom at 100 fathoms.

At 9.30pm sounding gave hard bottom at 75 fathoms.

At 10.00pm sounding gave no bottom at 95 fathoms.

Passed through heavy rain squall at 9.45pm.

Barometer rising rapidly.

Wind and rain subsided at 10.00pm.

At 11.00pm after compass checked S68°15'E.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 68.

Diamante Point is also known as Punta Diamante.

Rocky Point is located half a mile ESE of Punta Rodrigo.

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10 August 1910

At sea, en route from Acapulco, Mexico, to Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 15.58, Long -96.81

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with thunder and lightning, passing showers at end of watch.

Light breezes from East.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S70°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 80.4.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with passing showers.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S70°E (per standard compass).

At 4.45am changed course to S81°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 64.0.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 71.1 starboard, 70.9 port.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light breezes from NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course S81°E (per standard compass).

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

At 9.00am changed course to N78°E (per standard compass), after compass [reading] N78°15'E, patent log [reading] 92.2.

Held fire quarters at 9.39.15am, divisions reporting as follows: 1^st [Division] 45 seconds; 2^nd [Division] 1 minute 5 seconds; 3^rd [Division] 2 minutes 0 seconds; 4^th [Division] 2 minutes 10 seconds; 5^th [Division] 2 minutes 30 seconds; Surgeon's [Division] in 0 minutes 50 seconds.

Held collision drill, no time taken.

The Executive Officer inspected watertight doors and gaskets, and found them in good condition, except the gasket on door number 5, which had come out of groove in one place for a distance of about 6 inches.

All valves in the ventilating system through the decks tested, and found in good working order.

At 11.00am after compass checked N78°30'E.

Passed Assistant Surgeon Milton E. Lando instructed Engineer's Division in care of self in tropics, and gave the men a brief talk on tropical diseases and their prevention.

Held mast, the Commanding Officer awarding punishments as follows: E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, and J.C. Wonderly, Ordinary Seaman, smoking out of hours, 2 hours' extra duty; C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class, returning from liberty under the influence of liquor, 1 month's restriction; R.W. Oversby, Electrician Second-class, not saluting the Executive Officer on shore, [reduced to] 2^nd [conduct] class.

By order of Commanding Officer set ship's time ahead 7 minutes and regulated all clocks accordingly.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 70.4.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm, bright sunlight.

Light airs from East, increasing to gentle breezes from ESE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, under 3 boilers, on course N78°E (per standard compass).

At 12.50pm sighted Port Angeles lighthouse bearing N60°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 16.7.

At 2.03pm White Rock bore on the bow, patent log [reading] 25.0.

At 2.05pm Port Angeles lighthouse bore on the bow, patent log [reading] 26.7.

At 2.42pm White Rock bore on the beam, patent log [reading] 29.9, distant 5.7 miles.

At 2.55pm Port Angeles lighthouse bore on port beam, patent log [reading] 31.4, distant 5.8 miles.

At 3.35pm Port Angeles lighthouse bore on port quarter, patent log [reading] 36.2.

At end of watch Port Angeles lighthouse, about to disappear, bore N72°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 39.5.

Average revolutions per minute 75.2, average steam 123.3 pounds.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from East by North.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N78°E (per standard compass).

At 4.30pm changed course to N63°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 43.0.

Bluff Point [?] bore on port bow at 5.03pm, patent log [reading] 47.8.

Cacaluta Island abeam at 5.14pm, patent log [reading] 48.3.

Small island abeam at 5.35pm, with Cacaluta Island bearing N56¼°W, patent log [reading] 50.8.

Cacaluta Island on port quarter at 5.48pm, patent log [reading] 52.5.

Bluff Point abeam at 6.00pm, distant by log 6.3 miles, patent log [reading] 54.2.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 82.5.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes to fresh breezes from North.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N63°E (per standard compass).

At 9.24pm sighted Salina Cruz lighthouse bearing N32°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 80.9.

Salina Cruz lighthouse on port bow at 10.25pm, patent log [reading] 89.1.

Salina Cruz lighthouse abeam at 11.57pm, patent log [reading] 100.09.

Average steam 121 [pounds], average revolutions 84.9 starboard, 85 port.

Port Angeles is also known as Puerto Ángel.

White Rock Island is also known as Isla Roca Blanca.

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11 August 1910

At sea, en route from Acapulco, Mexico, to Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 15.55, Long -93.45

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Strong and fresh breezes from NE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N63°E (per standard compass).

At 1.00am after compass checked N63°30'E.

At 1.23am Salina Cruz light bore on quarter, patent log [reading] 12.3.

At 1.31am sighted steamer's light bearing N55°E (per standard compass), passing same abeam at 2.09am.

At 1.50am Salina Cruz light bore N78°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 17.2.

At 2.00am Salina Cruz light bore N80°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 18.2.

At 2.10am Salina Cruz light disappeared, bearing N83°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 19.1.

At 2.15am changed course to S77°E (per standard compass), nothing to Eastward, after compass reading S75°45'E, patent log [reading] 19.4.

At 3.00am after compass checked S75°45'E.

Average steam 127 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Moderate to light breezes from North by West to East by South.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S77°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 83.5.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, warm, with light airs from East by South.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S77°E (per standard compass).

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am.

Exercised at setting up.

Hauled in patent log at 9.46am, reading 78.6.

Drilled landing force at firing at target over stern.

Reserve crews drilled at batteries.

Put patent log over at 10.41am, reading 78.6.

Set clocks ahead 14 minutes at 11.30am.

At 12.00pm changed course to S50°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 87.4.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 82.5.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm, with light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, with 3 boilers, on course S50°E (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 94° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

At 4.00pm changed course to N85°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 15.9.

Average revolutions per minute 76, average steam 116.1 pounds.

4pm to 8pm:

Warm, cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from SW, South and East.

Lightning flashing to North, NE and East.

Barometer rising.

Steaming under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N85°E (per standard compass), after compass checking N86°15'E.

At 5.00pm changed course to S50°E (per standard compass), after compass [reading] S48°E.

Furled awnings.

At 5.25pm sounding gave fine gray sand bottom at 13 fathoms.

At 6.00pm hand lead gave no bottom at 14 fathoms.

At 6.30pm hand lead gave bottom at 14 fathoms.

At 7.00pm hand lead gave no bottom at 14 fathoms.

At 7.00pm after compass checked S48°E.

At 7.30pm hand lead gave no bottom at 17 fathoms, and at 8.00pm no bottom at 16 fathoms.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 77.6.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to clear.

Light breezes from East to ESE, to NE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S50°E (per standard compass).

Took sounding at 8.30pm, with sounding machine, showing 11 fathoms, mud bottom.

Sounding with hand lead at 8.30pm, showed 11½ fathoms.

At 8.42pm sighted San Benito flashing white light bearing S67½°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 50.8.

At 8.53pm sighted steady white light bearing N65°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 52.3.

At 9.00pm sounding with sounding machine, showed 9½ fathoms, mud bottom.

At 9.30pm hand sounding showed 10 fathoms.

At 9.40pm San Benito light on bow, patent log [reading] 58.2.

At 10.00pm sounding with sound machine, showed 10 fathoms, mud bottom.

At 10.08pm San Benito light abeam, distant by log 3.6 miles, patent log [reading] 61.8.

Sounding with hand lead showed 10½ fathoms at 10.30pm.

San Benito light on quarter at 10.36pm, patent log [reading] 65.2.

At 10.36pm changed course to S49°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 65.2.

Sounding at 11.00pm with sounding machine, showed 10½ fathoms, mud bottom.

At 11.23½pm San Benito light about to disappear, bearing N27½°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 71.2.

San Benito is also known as Puerto Madero.

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Continuation of ship's log, August 11, 1910.

8pm to midnight (continued):

Sounding by hand lead at 11.30pm, showed 10½ fathoms.

Sighted Ocos light at 11.50pm, 3 points on port bow.

Sounding with sounding machine at 12.00am, showed 10½ fathoms, mud bottom.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 82.1.

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12 August 1910

At sea, en route from Acapulco, Mexico, to Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 13.60, Long -90.93

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SSE to East by South.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S49°E (per standard compass).

At 12.17am Ocos light bore abeam, patent log [reading] 78.4.

At 12.44am Ocos light bore N5°E, patent log [reading] 81.8.

At 2.21am sighted Champerico light bearing N61°30'E, patent log [reading] 93.8.

At 2.43am changed course to S36°E (per standard compass), Champerico light bearing abeam, patent log [reading] 96.4.

Taking sounding on half hours with hand lead and on hours with sounding machine until 3.30am as follows: [at] 12.30am 14 fathoms; 1.00am 13 fathoms, gray sand [bottom]; 1.30am no bottom at 16 fathoms; 2.00am 14 fathoms, mud and sand bottom; 2.30am 15¾ fathoms; 3.00am 16 fathoms, mud and gray sand; 3.30am no bottom at 16 fathoms.

A great number of shooting stars fell during watch.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 80.1 starboard, 80.6 port.

4am to 8am:

Clear, pleasant.

Light breezes from East by South and ENE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course S36°E (per standard compass), nothing to Eastward.

At 5.00am after compass checked S34°E.

At 5.07am changed course to S77°E (per standard compass), after compass reading S75°E, patent log [reading] 15.7.

At 5.37am took simultaneous bearings of peaks as follows, patent log [reading] 19.3: [Volcan] Atitlan bore N30°E (per standard compass), [Volcan] Santo Tomas bore N33°E, [Volcan de] Acatenango bore N52°E, [Volcan de] Fuego bore N50°E, [Volcan de] Agua bore N51°E (per standard compass).

At 7.00am after compass checked S75°E.

Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 82.5.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from ENE to SE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S77°E (per standard compass).

At 9.35am sighted large floating timber bearing S17°W (per standard compass), distant about ½ mile.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held drill in overhauling batteries.

At 10.00am changed course to S78°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 52.8.

At 11.00am set all clocks ahead ten (10) minutes.

Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 77.1.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm.

Light airs from SE.

Moderate swell.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, under 3 boilers, on course S78°E (per standard compass).

At 1.25pm lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler C.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 84° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

Refilled all water breakers with fresh distilled water.

Served out clean hammocks.

Average revolutions per minute starboard 78.8, port 78.5, average steam 120 [pounds].

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from South by West to North by West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S78°E (per standard compass).

At 4.40pm raised safety valve of boiler C at 140 pounds.

At 5.00pm cut in boiler C at 125 pounds.

Tested magazine floods cocks in inspected magazines.

Executive Officer inspected storerooms and compartments below main deck.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 98.8.

8pm to midnight:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Light breezes from NE, later strong gale from NE, with heavy rain.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steamed under four boilers, at full speed, on course S78°E (per standard compass).

At 9.00pm after compass checked S76°15'E.

At 11.00pm after compass checked S76°15'E.

Wind and rain subsided about 11.00pm.

Average steam 121 [pounds], average revolutions 99.2.

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13 August 1910

At sea, en route from Acapulco, Mexico, to [and at anchor off] Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.47, Long -87.27

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with rain and lightning during early part of watch, then clearing.

Moderate to gentle breezes from NE to North.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course S78°E (per standard compass).

At 2.00am sounding, with sounding machine, showed 37 fathoms of water, coarse sand bottom.

At 3.00am sounding, with sounding machine, showed 42 fathoms water, mud and coarse sand bottom.

Average steam 121 [pounds], average revolutions 98.1.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from North to East by South.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course S78°E entire watch.

Sighted land all along port side at daybreak.

Carried out morning orders.

Field day.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 97.

8am to meridian:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Gentle breezes from NE by East, East, and SSE.

Barometer rose, then fell.

Steamed under four boilers, at full speed, on course S78°E (per standard compass).

At 8.16am changed course to S84°E (per standard compass), after compass checking S82°15'E, patent log reading 44.5.

Completed field day.

At 9.00am after compass checked S82°15'E.

At 9.55am sighted land bearing S85°30°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 58.9.

By order of Commanding Officer set ship's time ahead twenty (20) minutes and regulated all clocks accordingly.

At 11.07am sighted Corinto harbor light bearing N75°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 66.5.

At 11.08am changed course to N65°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 66.5.

At 11.08am sighted U.S.S. "Vicksburg" at anchor in harbor of Corinto.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 93.6.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, pleasant.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

Steamed under four boilers, at full speed, on course N65°E (per standard compass).

At 12.05pm changed course to S78°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 74.1.

At 12.13pm hauled in patent log, reading 74.9.

Stood toward entrance [of] Corinto harbor, Commanding Officer conning.

At 12.24pm passed Cardon Island lighthouse abeam, and at 12.46pm came to anchor in 8 fathoms of water, starboard anchor and 30 fathoms of chain at the water's edge.

Bearings of anchorage: tripod S5°30'W (per standard compass), house on center of Cardon Island S71°W (per standard compass), Cardon Island lighthouse S83°30'W (per standard compass), ship's head East by North.

Draft on anchoring: forward 13 feet 3 inches; aft 16 feet 2 inches.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 94° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

The Commanding Officer called officially on the Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Vicksburg".

At 1.30pm mustered at quarters, no absentees.

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew at quarters and inspected the ship.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, with passing showers.

Gentle breezes from West to North by East.

Barometer rising.

The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Vicksburg" called on the Commanding Officer of this ship.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Cardon Island is also known as Isla El Cardon.

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14 August 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua, [and making passage to San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua]

Lat 11.83, Long -86.88

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from North.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant and warm.

Light airs from North, until getting under way when wind shifted to light breezes from SE.

Barometer rising.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Sent one bag of mail to U.S.S. "Vicksburg".

Draft of ship forward 13 feet 3 inches, aft 16 feet 2 inches.

At 6.45am hove short to 15 fathoms.

At 7.04am got under way and steamed various courses out of harbor of Corinto, the Captain conning.

At 7.29am put over patent log, reading 74.1.

At 7.30am patent log read 75.1.

At 7.32am took course South (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 75.5.

At 7.39am changed course to S35°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 76.6, and took departure as follows: Cardon Island lighthouse bearing N46°E (per standard compass), distant 2.1 miles.

Average revolutions per minute 80.9, average steam 120 pounds.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light breezes from SE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course S35°E (per standard compass).

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, no absentees.

Deck Court, consisting of Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, met at 10.20am for the trial of J.B. Anderson, Coxswain, and adjourned at 11.10am.

Held wireless communication with U.S.S. "Vicksburg" each hour during watch.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 97.9.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm.

Gentle SE by East breezes.

Barometer falling.

At 12.00pm changed course to S61°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 16.7.

Steaming at full speed, under 4 boilers.

Land ten to seven miles away on port hand and on starboard bow.

Held wireless communication with U.S.S. "Vicksburg" at Corinto each hour.

At end of watch bearings of landmarks as follows: Mount Ometepe N80°E (per standard compass), Volcano Mombacho N30°30'E, peak (1465 [feet]) N8°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute starboard 106.2, port 106.0, average steam 120 pounds.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 92° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with moderate breezes from SE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers on course S61°E (per standard compass).

At 4.31pm changed course to S11°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 61.2.

At 4.45pm sighted steamer "Peru", hull down, bearing S33°E.

Changed course at 5.12pm to South in order to signal steamer "Peru", patent log [reading] 66.8.

Changed course to South by East at 5.18pm, patent log [reading] 69.1.

Went slow speed ahead both engines at 5.21pm.

Changed course to S86°E at 5.20pm, patent log [reading] 70.1.

At 5.28pm went full speed ahead both engines, then steered various courses to anchorage at San Juan del Sur, Captain conning.

At 6.45pm anchored with starboard anchor in 7 fathoms water, 30 fathoms chain, sandy bottom.

Draft forward 13 feet 2 inches, aft 16 feet 2 inches.

Bearings of anchorage: peak N39°W (per standard compass), Cuartel N59°E (per standard compass), left tangent island abreast Lot's Wife N68°W (per standard compass), end of wharf N58°E (per standard compass), ship's head N55°E (per standard compass).

United States Consul called on Commanding Officer at 7.40pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with lightning.

Calm to light breezes from ENE.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Mount Ometepe is also known as Volcan Concepcion.

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15 August 1910

At anchor off San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, [and at sea]

Lat 11.255, Long -85.880

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, raining, with lightning.

Light breezes to light airs from ENE to NE.

Barometer variable.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, raining, hazy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer variable.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters at 9.30am for muster, no absentees.

Exercised at setting up.

Landing force equipped in heavy marching order, battalion formed and inspected.

At 9.40am the United States Consular Agent visited the Commanding Officer of this ship officially and was received with honors due his rank, a salute of 5 guns being fired.

At 8.40am R. Kelley, Mess Attendant Second-class, was put under sentry's charge by order of Commanding Officer, to await action of Commanding Officer.

Commanding Officer awarded punishments at mast as follows: W.C. Lineback, Seaman, shirking and talking back to chief boatswain's mate when given an order, 3 days' solitary confinement; A. Mulvaney, Seaman, disrespect to divisional officer, 5 days' solitary confinement; R. Kelley, Mess Attendant Second-class, surreptitiously entering the stateroom of an officer with which he was not concerned and attempting to enter locker in same, 7 days' solitary confinement.

Transferred to United States consulate for signal purposes, to communicate with this ship: 1 signal flag number 2 and 1 signal flag number 3 from number 3 set; 1 signal lantern, white; 1 signal lantern, red.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light and gentle breezes from SE.

Barometer falling.

Made all preparations for getting under way.

All hands at 1.05pm, hove short at 1.10pm, and got under way at 1.17pm and stood out of harbor on various courses, Captain conning.

Draft forward 13 feet 0 inches, aft 16 feet 0 inches.

At 1.30pm steadied on course S51°W (per standard compass).

At 1.43pm put over patent log, reading 79.6.

At 2.00pm went full speed ahead and changed course to N64°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 81.2.

At 2.00pm hauled in patent log, reading 81.2.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 92° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

At 4.00pm changed course with port helm to S60°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute starboard 72.3, port 72.0, average steam 125 pounds.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light breezes from NNW, East and ENE.

Barometer rising.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course S60°E (per standard compass).

At 4.24pm put over patent log, reading 81.4.

Published finding of Deck Court in case of J.B. Anderson, Coxswain, and by order of Commanding Officer restored J.B. Anderson, Coxswain, to duty.

At 5.00pm after compass checked S57°30'E.

At 5.00pm changed course, port helm to N64°W (per standard compass), after compass checking N63°30'W, patent log reading 86.0.

At 5.30pm changed course to S64°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 89.7, after compass checking S61°45'E.

At 5.38pm changed course to S74°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 90.8, after compass checking S71°45'E.

At 6.00pm changed course to S77°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 93.8, after compass checking S75°30'E.

At 6.46pm changed course to S75°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] [1]00.3.

At 6.53pm hauled in patent log, reading 101.0.

Stood toward harbor entrance of San Juan del Sur, the Commanding officer conning.

At 7.20pm anchored outside entrance, 45 fathoms on starboard chain at water's edge, in 10¾ fathoms of water, mud bottom, bearings of anchorage as follows: lighthouse S69°E (per standard compass), peak (462 [feet]) N13°E (per standard compass), Cuartel N60°E (per standard compass), ship's head N65°E.

Draft of ship forward 13 feet 0 inches, aft 16 feet 0 inches.

Ensign J.E. Meredith left ship at 7.20pm in whaleboat, on duty.

Banked fires under [in in log-book] boiler C, let fires die out under [in in log-book] boiler B.

Average steam 115.0 [pounds], average revolutions 77.5.

8pm to midnight [4pm to 8pm in log-book]:

Clear, pleasant.

Light breezes and airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

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16 August 1910

At anchor off San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, [and at sea]

Lat 11.20, Long -86.09 [longitude 80°05.5'W in log-book]

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from East by North.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from NE and ENE.

Barometer rising.

Seining party left ship in whaleboat, 12 men, [E.L.] Jacobus, Chief Gunner's Mate, in charge.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, warm.

Light airs from East to NNE.

Barometer falling.

Made all preparations for getting under way.

Draft before getting under way: forward 13 feet; aft 16 feet.

Under way at 9.41am.

At 9.51am set course S51°W (per standard compass).

At 9.53am put over patent log, reading 1.0.

At 11.00am changed course to West (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 6.6.

Held drill for landing force, and reserve crews for secondary battery guns.

Average steam 107 [pounds], average revolutions 51.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm.

Light airs and breezes from NE quarter.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 2 boilers, on course West (per standard compass).

At 12.00pm changed course to N69°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 11.8.

At 12.03pm changed course to N67°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 12.2.

At 1.04pm changed course with port helm to S67°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 16.5.

At 1.22pm changed course with starboard helm to N67°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 18.3.

The landing force was exercised at firing individually at a target towed astern.

At 1.25pm hauled in patent log, reading 18.5.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 92° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

At 2.05pm changed course to N74°E (per standard compass).

At 2.15pm changed course to N80°E (per standard compass).

At 2.54pm entered harbor of San Juan del Sur, and at 3.03pm came to anchor with starboard anchor and 45 fathoms chain at water's edge, in 6¼ fathoms of water, on the following bearings: end of wharf S55°E (per standard compass), peak (462 [feet]) on left entrance N28°W (per standard compass), middle of Cuartel N61°E (per standard compass), ship's head N60°E (per standard compass).

Draft of ship on anchoring: forward 12 feet 11 inches; aft 16 feet.

Sent swimming party of 28 [men] ashore, and all returned.

Rigged cutters out to davits.

Average revolutions per minute from noon to 3.00pm 53, average steam 125 pounds.

Secured main engines at 3.15pm.

Banked fires under [in in log-book] boiler C.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, warm and pleasant, with passing showers.

Gentle NE by East breezes.

Barometer steady.

At 7.00pm allowed fires under [in in log-book] boiler C to die out.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer steady.

At 10.02.40pm sounded general quarters, divisions reported ready as follows: 1^st Division 9 minutes; 2^nd Division 9 minutes 40 seconds; 3^rd Division 11 minutes 10 seconds; 4^th Division 11 minutes; 5^th Division 3 minutes 30 seconds; Surgeon's Division 2 minutes 20 seconds.

Secure was sounded at 10.50.10pm and divisions reported as follows: 1^st Division 2 minutes 40 seconds; 2^nd Division 1 minute 50 seconds; 3^rd Division 7 minutes 0 seconds; 4^th Division 8 minutes 0 seconds; 5^th Division 30 seconds; Surgeon's Division 1 minute 50 seconds.

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17 August 1910

At anchor off San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

Lat 11.255, Long -85.880

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light Northeasterly airs.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from East by North.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, raining.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.15am, no absentees.

Exercised ship's complement at general quarters, and then drilled crews at guns.

Divisions reported ready in the following times: 1^st Division 3 minutes 30 seconds; 2^nd Division 4 minutes 40 seconds; 3^rd Division 3 minutes 40 seconds; 4^th Division 4 minutes 45 seconds; 5^th Division 3 minutes 20 seconds; Surgeon's Division 3 minutes 10 seconds.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, raining, hazy.

Light airs to light breezes from North to NE.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Held instruction of crew in the use of Colt's automatic repeating rifle.

Exercised crews in away all boats and held boat drill.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit.

Sent liberty and swimming parties ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, overcast, passing showers.

Light breezes to light airs from North to East.

Barometer rising.

Liberty and swimming parties returned.

Metal Y on bow of wherry lost overboard while on trip to dock.

Started evaporator on tank A at 5.50pm, tank A then containing 300 gallons.

Evaporator taken off tank A at 7.50pm, tank A then containing 600 gallons.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from South to East.

Barometer steady.

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18 August 1910

At anchor off San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, [and at sea]

Lat 11.25, Long -86.05 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from NE to North.

Barometer steady.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler C at 12.30am, safety valve of boiler C lifted by steam pressure of 140 pounds at 3.10am.

Connected up boilers C and D.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, misty, passing showers.

Light breezes from North to East.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Making preparations for getting under way.

Draft before getting under way: forward 12 feet 10 inches; aft 16 feet.

Under way at 5.57am.

Steadied on course West at 6.12am.

Put over patent log at 6.16am, reading 18.5.

At 6.16am took departure as follows: San Juan del Sur lighthouse bearing N86°E (per standard compass), distant 1 mile, patent log [reading] 18.5, ship's head West.

At 6.53am changed course to S51°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 22.1.

Average steam 124 [pounds] average revolutions starboard 60, port 58.4.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with moderate breezes from NE by East.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 2 boilers, 60 revolutions, on course S51°W (per standard compass).

At 8.22am changed course to N51°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 30.5.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Exercised crew at setting up, landing force equipped heavy marching order, and reserve crews manned guns.

Went slow ahead both engines at 9.33am.

At 9.48am ship would not answer to hard over helm.

At 9.51am changed course to S51°W, patent log [reading] 37.9, and increased speed to 40 revolutions.

At 10.26am changed course to N84°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 40.1, and went full speed ahead, 60 revolutions.

By order of Commanding Officer threw overboard: 50 pounds cornmeal, it having been surveyed and condemned as unfit for use by senior medical officer.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 56.2 starboard, 54.7 port.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with moderate to light breezes from NE to ENE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, under two boilers, on course N84°E (per standard compass).

At 2.08pm changed course to S88°E, patent log [reading] 59.5.

At 2.30pm changed course to N52°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 61.3.

At 2.33pm hauled in patent log, reading 61.5.

At 2.42pm came to anchor in harbor of San Juan del Sur on the following bearings: end of pier S64°E (per standard compass), middle of Cuartel N61°E (per standard compass), peak (464 [feet]) left side of entrance N28°W (per standard compass), ship's head N55°E (per standard compass).

Anchored in 6½ fathoms water, sandy bottom, with starboard anchor and 45 fathoms of chain at water's edge.

Draft forward 13 feet 1 inch, aft 16 feet.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from ENE to North.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Sent swimming party ashore.

Both swimming and liberty parties returned at 5.40pm.

Served out clean bags.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and lightning, with light breezes from NE.

Barometer rising.

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19 August 1910

At anchor off San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

Lat 11.255, Long -85.880

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with passing showers.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, pleasant, occasional showers.

Light breezes from East by North and NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Held general quarters, the divisions reporting ready and securing in following times, ready: 1^st [Division] 4 minutes 15 seconds; 2^nd [Division] 3 minutes 50 seconds; 3^rd [Division] 4 minutes 18 seconds; 4^th [Division] 4 minutes 40 seconds; 5^th [Division] 2 minutes 10 seconds; Surgeon's Division 3 minutes 10 seconds.

Secure: 1^st [Division] 1 minute 0 seconds; 2^nd [Division] 1 minute 15 seconds; 3^rd [Division] 4 minutes 10 seconds; 4^th [Division] 6 minutes 10 seconds; 5^th [Division] 40 seconds; Surgeon's Division 2 minutes 10 seconds.

General quarters sounded at 9.40.00am, secure sounded at 10.10.00am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, warm.

Gentle breezes from ENE.

Barometer falling slowly.

The Commanding Officer inspected holds, storerooms, magazines, and engine and firerooms.

Sent swimming party, 13 men, ashore in second cutter.

Sent liberty men ashore.

[Maximum] temperature magazine A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit].

Tested, and found in working order, the magazine flood cocks.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light and gentle breezes from ENE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from ENE.

Barometer rose, then fell.

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20 August 1910

At anchor off San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

Lat 11.255, Long -85.880

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, occasional showers.

Light breezes from ESE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, passing showers.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Commenced field day.

Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "San Jose" stood in and anchored at 7.30am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm, with passing showers.

Light airs and breezes from NE.

Barometer falling slowly.

At 10.30am mustered at quarters, no absentees.

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew at quarters and the ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from NE.

Barometer falling slowly.

At 1.45pm lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler B.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 92° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

Sent liberty party and swimming party ashore.

Sent one bag of mail to the Pacific Mail [Steamship Company's] S.S."San Jose".

At 5.02pm the S.S. "San Jose" got under way and stood out of the harbor.

At 5.30pm shifted anchors and veered out to 45 fathoms on port chain.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

The S.S. "San Jose" stopped outside of entrance until about 7.00pm, when stood out to Northward.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

Safety valve on boiler B lifted at 140 pounds at 9.15pm.

Connected up boiler B for auxiliary purposes at 9.30pm.

Fires dying out under [in in log-book] boiler D at 9.30pm.

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21 August 1910

At anchor off San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

Lat 11.255, Long -85.880

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light Northeasterly airs.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast, with passing showers.

Light breezes to light airs from East to NE.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit.

Sent liberty and swimming parties ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, raining.

Light breezes to light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Liberty and swimming parties returned.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, passing showers.

Light breezes from NE.

Barometer rising.

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22 August 1910

At anchor off San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, [and at sea]

Lat 11.25, Long -86.10 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from East.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Started fires under [in in log-book] boiler A at 1.30am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East to ENE.

Barometer steady.

At 5.30am connected up boiler A.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Under way at 5.59am.

Draft before getting under way: forward 12 feet 6 inches; aft 15 feet 8 inches.

At 6.14am steadied on course SW by West.

At 6.15am put over patent log, reading 61.5, and took departure as follows: end of wharf San Juan del Sur bearing S88°E (per standard compass), distant ⅝ miles, patent log [reading] 61.5, ship's head SW by West.

Average steam 112 [pounds], average revolutions 57.1.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from ENE.

Barometer rising.

At 8.00am changed course to N53°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 71.6.

Steaming at full speed, 2 boilers.

At 9.00am by order of Commanding Officer released R. Kelley, Mess Attendant Third-class, from 7 days' solitary confinement, and confined W.C. Lineback, Seaman, 3 days' solitary confinement.

At 9.21am stopped both engines and hauled in patent log, reading 79.1.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Exercised at setting up and gun drills.

At 11.45am went full speed ahead on both engines and steadied on course N88°E (per standard compass).

At 11.45am put over patent log, reading 79.1.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 60.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from ENE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, two boilers, on course N88°E (per standard compass).

At 2.34pm changed course to N68°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 94.1.

At 2.40pm changed course to N53°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 94.7.

At 2.45pm changed course to N75°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 94.9.

At 2.46pm hauled in patent log, reading 95.0.

Steered various courses into harbor of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, the Captain conning.

At 3.01pm came to anchor with port anchor, 45 fathoms of chain at water's edge, 6¾ fathoms of water, sandy bottom, on the following bearings: end of pier S50°E (per standard compass), center of Cuartel N62°E (per standard compass), peak (462 [feet]) N32°W (per standard compass), ship's head N60°E (per standard compass).

Draft of ship on anchoring: forward 12 feet 6 inches; aft 15 feet 7 inches.

From noon to 2.00pm average revolutions per minute 60, average steam 125 pounds.

The American Consular Agent visited Commanding Officer officially.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy, with passing showers.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Sent swimming party ashore until 5.40pm.

At 6.00pm the hooking-on pin of gig broke while hoisting it and bow of gig fell to water, though gig contained two men, no one was hurt.

Cut out boiler B at 5.45pm.

One oar was broken in second cutter.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with passing showers.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

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23 August 1910

At anchor off San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

Lat 11.255, Long -85.880

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and drizzling, with light airs from NE to ENE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and raining, with light airs from ENE to NE.

Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, raining, later pleasant.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Held morning quarters for muster, no absentees.

Held fire quarters at 9.37.30am, the divisions reporting ready in following times: 1^st [Division] 1 minute 30 seconds; 2^nd [Division] 40 seconds; 3^rd [Division] 1 minute 45 seconds; 4^th [Division] 1 minute 50 seconds; 5^th [Division] 1 minute 30 seconds; Surgeon's Division 2 minutes 0 seconds.

Held collision quarters at 9.49.00am, the divisions reporting ready as follows: 1^st [Division] 6 minutes 0 seconds; 2^nd [Division] 6 minutes 0 seconds; 3^rd [Division] 2 minutes 0 seconds; 4^th [Division] 2 minutes 0 seconds; 5^th 2 minutes 30 seconds.

The Executive Officer inspected all watertight doors and valves leading to protective deck, all were found in good condition, except the gaskets on three watertight doors.

Two of these were loose in their groove and about 3 or 4 inches missing on the third.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light breezes from ENE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Sent liberty party ashore.

[Maximum] temperature magazine A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light breezes and airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Exercised crew at swimming from side of ship.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from North and NE.

Barometer steady.

At 8.30pm started evaporator on tank B, containing 300 gallons.

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24 August 1910

At anchor off San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

Lat 11.255, Long -85.880

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light breezes from East by North.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light breezes and airs from East by North.

Passing showers.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises and drilled gun crews at loading and pointing.

The United States Consul called on the Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

Division officers instructed crew in seamanship.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 93° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

Overhauled starboard harbor davits.

Sent liberty party ashore.

The following changes of ratings were made on the ship's books this date: W.H. Allis, Coxswain, rated Boatswain's Mate Second-class from August 16, 1910; R.W. Oversby, Electrician Second-class, rated Electrician First-class from August 19, 1910; G.C. Drake, Ordinary Seaman, detailed as lamplighter from July 1, 1910.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Gentle Northeasterly breezes.

Barometer rising.

Sounded swimming call at 5.15pm and crew went swimming from ship's side.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with passing showers.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer rising.

The United States Consul called on the Commanding Officer.

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25 August 1910

At anchor off San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

Lat 11.255, Long -85.880

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from ESE to East.

Barometer rising.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held general quarters, various divisions reported ready in following times: 1^st Division 2 minutes 42 seconds; 2^nd Division 3 minutes 2 seconds; 3^rd Division 3 minutes 45 seconds; 4^th Division 3 minutes 45 minutes; 5^th Division 1 minute 25 seconds; Surgeon's Division 2 minutes 35 seconds.

Exercised guns crews at guns, at loading and sighting drills.

Carpenter's gang repairing gig.

Side cleaners touching up side with white paint.

W.C. Lineback, Seaman, released from confinement, and A. Mulvaney, Seaman, placed in solitary confinement for 5 days, by order of Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NE.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Held divisional instruction in ordnance and ordnance supplies.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit.

Side cleaners continued painting side.

Passed Assistant Surgeon M.E. Lando, U.S. Navy, lectured ship's company on subject of first aid to wounded.

Swinging to flood tide at 2.00pm.

4pm to 8pm [4am to 8am in log-book]:

Cloudy, passing showers.

Light airs from South by East.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Liberty party returned.

Held swimming from ship's side from 5.15pm to 5.30pm.

Mustered first section of landing force at 6.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, raining.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

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26 August 1910

At anchor off San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

Lat 11.255, Long -85.880

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with variable light airs.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held setting up exercised.

Instructed gun crews in bore-sighting guns and commenced bore-sighting six-inch battery.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with calms to light airs from ENE.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Served out clean hammocks.

Executive Officer inspected ship below main deck.

Continued bore-sighting six inch battery.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit.

Tested flood cocks, which functioned well.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with variable light airs.

Barometer rising.

Finished bore-sighting 6-inch guns numbers 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

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27 August 1910

At anchor off San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

Lat 11.255, Long -85.880

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from ENE to East.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from East to NE.

Barometer falling.

Carried out morning orders.

Field day.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Completed field day.

Held quarters for muster.

The Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light breezes from NE.

Barometer falling slowly.

[Maximum] temperature magazine A-11-M 94° [Fahrenheit].

Bore-sighted number 3 and number 4 3-pounder [guns].

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from NE and calm.

Barometer rising.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Exercised crew in swimming.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from NNW.

Barometer rose, then fell.

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28 August 1910

At anchor off San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

Lat 11.255, Long -85.880

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

At 5.30am sighted steamer to Southward.

Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "San Juan" stood in and anchored at 6.55am.

Received from Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "San Juan": 3 bags mail.

Received from United States Consulate the following: 1 signal lantern (red); 1 signal lantern (white).

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm, with light Northeasterly airs.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Sent one bag of mail to the Pacific Mail [Steamship Company'] steamer "San Juan".

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm.

Light breezes from NE and ENE.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

The United States Consular Agent called on the Commanding Officer.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light Northeasterly airs.

Barometer steady.

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29 August 1910

At anchor off San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, [and at sea]

Lat 11.30, Long -86.25 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant, with light rain last hour of watch.

Light airs and breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and drizzling.

Light breezes to light airs from ESE to NNE.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Draft of ship forward 12 feet 6 inches, aft 15 feet 6 inches.

Under way at 6.58am, various speeds and courses, Commanding Officer conning, standing out of harbor of San Juan del Sur.

At 7.10am put over patent log, reading 95.0, and steadied on course WSW.

At 7.10am took departure as follows: Lot's Wife bearing N27½°W (per standard compass), distant 0.8 miles, ship's head WSW, patent log [reading] 96.0.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 58.2.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with passing showers.

Light airs from NNE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 2 boilers, on course WSW (per standard compass).

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises and exercised crew at gun drill.

At 10.00am changed course to N59°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 10.1.

At 12.00pm changed course to S89°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 20.3.

Commanding Officer awarded punishments as follows: S.A. Ryberg, Ordinary Seaman, insolence to commissary steward, 6 hours' extra duty; W. Rosenthal, Ordinary Seaman, slow in equipping for landing force, 2 hours' extra duty; J.B. Elam, Ordinary Seaman, losing scraper overboard, 2 hours' extra duty; C.W. Wood, Ordinary Seaman, and W. Stephanski, Ordinary Seaman, not spreading awning when word was passed, 4 hours' extra duty; C.W. Taylor, Electrician Second-class, smoking out of hours, 2 hours' extra duty; J. Young, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty; J.C. Wonderly, Ordinary Seaman, late with mess table, 2 hours' extra duty.

Average revolutions 60, average steam 116 [pounds].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, rain squall about 2.30pm.

Light and gentle breezes from East by North.

Barometer falling.

At 12.06pm stopped both engines.

Hauled in patent log, reading 20.8.

At 1.00pm went ahead full speed on course S89°E (per standard compass).

Put over patent log at 1.00pm, reading 20.8.

At end of watch Mount Ometepe bore N50°E (per standard compass), peak (1555 [feet]) N19°30'E (per standard compass), Papayal Mountain [?] (1400 [feet]) N73°40'E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute from 1.00pm to 4.00pm 60, average steam 123.7 pounds.

At 4.00pm changed course to N81°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 35.7.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Gentle breezes from ENE.

Barometer rising.

Steamed under 2 boilers, at reduced speed, on course N81°E, after compass checking N82°E at 5.00pm.

At 5.20pm changed course to N67°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 42.4.

At 5.40pm changed course to N52°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 44.4.

Stood into harbor of San Juan del Sur, the Commanding Officer conning.

At 6.07pm anchored with starboard anchor, 45 fathoms of chain at water's edge, 6¼ fathoms of water, sandy bottom.

Bearings of anchorage: end of pier S56°E (per standard compass), Cuartel N62°E (per standard compass), peak (462 [feet]) N29°W (per standard compass), ship's head N51°E (per standard compass).

Draft of ship forward 12 feet 6 inches, aft 15 feet 5 inches.

75 pounds of dried fruit, condemned by medical officer as being unfit for use, thrown overboard.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 60.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light breezes from ENE.

Barometer falling.

Mount Ometepe is also known as Volcan Concepcion.

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30 August 1910

At anchor off San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

Lat 11.255, Long -85.880

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

Following stores received aboard for Paymaster's Department: 720 pounds potatoes; 137 pounds fresh beef; 200 plantains [plantians in log-book].

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from ESE.

Barometer falling.

A. Mulvaney, Seaman, was released from 5 days' confinement, by order of Commanding Officer.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises and exercised crew at gun drill.

Broke out and cleaned and red-leaded fore hold.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from East.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 94° [Fahrenheit].

Made ½-hour monthly litmus test of smokeless powder on board, no change.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from ENE.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

Hoisted all boats and made preparations for getting under way next morning.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from NNE.

Barometer steady.

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31 August 1910

At anchor off San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, [and making passage to and at anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua]

Lat 11.70, Long -86.66

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, lightning, with light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Hove short at 5.20am.

All hands at 5.28am, anchor away at 5.31am.

Stood out of San Juan del Sur on various courses, Commanding Officer conning.

At 5.31pm put over patent log, reading 46.0.

At 5.48pm steadied on course WNW, full speed, 3 boilers, and took departure as follows: Lot's Wife N25½°W, distant 0.9 miles, patent log [reading] 46.6.

Draft aft 15 feet 4 inches, forward 14 feet 6 inches.

At 7.00am changed course to N59°W, patent log [reading] 56.4.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions starboard 74.6, port 74.7.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light breezes from NE by North, shifting to SE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steamed under 3 boilers, on course N59°W (per standard compass), at full speed.

At 9.00am after compass checked N59°W.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Held fire and collision quarters, divisions reporting ready in following times, fire [quarters]: 1^st [Division] 1 minute 30 seconds; 2^nd [Division] 1 minute 50 seconds; 3^rd [Division] 1 minute 35 seconds; 4^th [Division] 1 minute 35 seconds; 5^th [Division] 1 minute 35 seconds; Surgeon minutes [Division] 2 minutes 10 seconds.

Collision [quarters]: 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd [Divisions] 7 minutes 10 seconds; 4^th [Division] 2 minutes 25 seconds; 5^th [Division] 2 minutes 10 seconds.

Executive Officer inspected watertight doors.

At 10.00am changed course to N48°W (per standard compass), after compass checking N48°30'W.

At 11.00am after compass checked N48°15'W.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 89.5.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N48°W (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 93° in [compartments] A-11-M and A-5-M.

At 3.00pm changed course to N37°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 24.6.

At end of watch took bearings as follows: right tangent Loma el Tigre [Loma de Tigre in log-book] N86°E (per standard compass), [Volcan] Momotombo N60°E, Volcan Viejo N1°E.

Average revolutions per minute starboard 92.4, port 92.5, average steam 120 pounds.

At 4.00pm changed course to N37°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 32.5.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, raining at end of watch.

Light to gentle breezes from South to SW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N37°W (per standard compass).

At 4.40pm sighted Corinto lighthouse bearing N29°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 38.3.

Sighted U.S.S. "Vicksburg" in harbor of Corinto, Nicaragua, at 5.14pm.

At 5.44pm, with Corinto light abeam, changed course to N26°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 47.8.

At 5.46pm slowed to half speed, both engines.

At 5.47pm hauled in patent log, reading 48.0.

Full speed at 5.48pm.

At 5.51pm steering various courses, at various speeds, Commanding Officer conning, standing into harbor of Corinto, Nicaragua.

At 6.11pm anchored with starboard anchor in 6½ fathoms water, sand bottom, with 45 fathoms of chain.

Bearings of anchorage: house on Dona Paula Island S20°E (per standard compass), tripod S11°W (per standard compass), lighthouse S86°W (per standard compass), ship's head East (per standard compass).

At 6.30pm hove in to 30 fathoms of chain and secured.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.8.

Draft of ship upon coming to anchor: forward 12 feet 6 inches; aft 15 feet 4 inches.

Commanding Officer paid official visit to U.S.S. "Vicksburg".

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light breezes and airs from South by East.

Barometer rose, then fell.

Approved: [signed] Victor Blue, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

Volcan Viejo is also known as Volcan San Cristobal.

LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1910

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1 September 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua, [and making passage to San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua]

Lat 12.475, Long -87.171

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from East.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer rose.

Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "City of Sydney" stood in and anchored at 6.20am, and at 6.50am got under way and moored to dock.

Received from U.S.S. "Vicksburg": 2 bags of mail.

Received in mess: 491 pounds fresh beef.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm.

Light airs from East, shifting to SW.

Barometer steady.

Sent boats and working party to S.S. "City of Sydney" to get stores, but no stores were received.

Put helm hard astarboard.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, heavy rain shower last two hours.

Light breezes from SW, shifting to NE.

Ship swung stern to port, to head NNE.

Put helm amidships.

Took sounding astern, getting 5¾ fathoms

Sent boats and working party to S.S. "City of Sydney" for stores.

Sent one bag of mail to the "City of Sydney".

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 95° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

R.W. Oversby, Electrician First-class, was transferred to U.S.S. "Vicksburg", with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers, by order of Senior Officer present.

E.S. Taylor, Electrician Second-class, was transferred from U.S.S. "Vicksburg" to this ship, with bag, hammock, and necessary transfer papers.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, light shower first hour of watch.

Light airs to light breezes from NE to SSE.

Barometer rising.

Received the following stores from S.S. "City of Sydney": 50 crates potatoes; 5 crates onions; 278 packages.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Draft of ship forward 12 feet 6 inches, aft 15 feet 6 inches.

Under way at 6.14pm, various speeds and courses, Commanding Officer conning, standing out of harbor of Corinto.

At 6.45pm steadied on course SW½W (per standard compass), at full speed, 3 boilers, after picking up whaleboat.

Put over patent log at 6.59pm, reading 48.0.

At 7.30pm changed course to S42°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 52.1.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 79.6.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, raining and lightning, with light to fresh breezes from SSE.

Barometer rising rapidly first hour of watch and then steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S42°E (per standard compass).

At 10.30pm hauled in patent log for examination, reading 75.6.

Put over patent log, reading 75.6, at 10.35pm.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.0, both engines.

Additional to 4pm to 8pm watch:

By recommendation of the American Consul, Corinto, took on board a refugee named Morris Fishman, an American citizen, for transportation out of Nicaragua, on account of the unsettled condition of affairs at present in that country.

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2 September 1910

Making passage from Corinto, Nicaragua, to [and at anchor off] San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

Lat 11.255, Long -85.880

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, raining.

Gentle and light breezes from SE and ESE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, under three boilers, on course S42°E (per standard compass).

At 1.00am after compass checked S40°E.

At 2.45am took deep sea sounding and found a mud and shell bottom at 42 fathoms.

At 3.00am after compass checked S40°E.

At 3.00am changed course to S55°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 12.7, after compass checking S52°45'E.

At 3.25am sounding gave bottom at 45 fathoms.

At 3.00am sighted vessel's light bearing S47°E (per standard compass), which later disappeared.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from NE by North to ENE.

Barometer steady, then rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S55°E (per standard compass).

At 4.27am sighted [Mount] Ometepe bearing N68°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 25.4.

At 5.00am changed course to E½°S (per standard compass).

At 6.15am changed course to N88°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 40.0.

At 7.23am changed course to N77°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 49.2.

At 7.58am changed course to N52°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 54.0.

Steering various courses, at various speeds, Commanding Officer conning, standing into harbor of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

Steering various courses, at various speeds, Commanding Officer conning, standing into harbor of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua.

Hauled in patent log at 8.02am, reading 54.3.

At 8.11am anchored in 6½ fathoms of water, sand bottom, with starboard anchor, 45 fathoms of chain.

Bearings of anchorage: end of pier S55°E (per standard compass), peak (462 [feet]) N30°30'W (per standard compass), middle of Cuartel N61°E (per standard compass), ship's head N61°E (per standard compass).

Draft upon coming to anchor: forward 12 feet 4 inches; aft 15 feet 6 inches.

Commanding Officer paid official visit to United States Consular Agent at this place.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Exercised at setting up.

Overhauled all batteries and primed recoil cylinders of all guns.

Let fires die out under [in in log-book] boiler B.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

[Maximum] magazine temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 93° Fahrenheit.

Tested flood cocks, all functioned properly.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Liberty party returned at 5.40pm, no absentees.

Banked under [in in log-book] boiler C.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and raining.

Light breezes from ENE.

Barometer steady.

Following changes of rating occurred this day: F.M. Bautista, Mess Attendant Third-class, rated Mess Attendant Second-class; A. Amante, Mess Attendant Third-class, rated Mess Attendant Second-class; to date from August 6^th, 1910.

Mount Ometepe is also known as Volcan Concepcion.

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3 September 1910

At anchor off San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

Lat 11.255, Long -85.880

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, lightning, with passing showers.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with passing showers.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

Prepared for coaling ship.

Received aboard for general mess, in good condition: 160 pounds fresh beef.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, pleasant, passing showers.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer falling.

At 11.15am sighted vessel standing in.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from NE by East.

Barometer falling.

Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "Acapulco" stood in and anchored at 12.50pm.

At 1.30pm sent first and second divisions over to bring lighter alongside Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "Acapulco", preparatory to coaling.

Draft of ship before coaling: forward 12 feet 6 inches, aft 15 feet 4 inches.

[Maximum] temperature magazine A-11-M 93° [Fahrenheit].

Commenced coaling at 2.45pm from lighters.

Sent mail in one sealed bag aboard Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "Acapulco"

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from East by South, North and East.

Barometer rising.

Completed coaling at 4.45pm, having taken on board 40 tons.

Draft of ship after coaling: forward 12 feet 8 inches; aft 15 feet 5 inches.

At 5.08pm Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "Acapulco" got under way and stood out.

Hoisted and rigged in steam launch.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from East and ENE.

Barometer rising.

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4 September 1910

At anchor off San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, [and at sea]

Lat 11.255, Long -85.880

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, raining.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer fell.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer rose.

Commence field day.

Received in general mess: 215 pounds fresh beef.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant, with rain third hour.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Received on board in Paymaster's Department: two thousand dollars ($2000) in gold coin.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with light rain.

Light variable airs.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 92° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

Made preparations to get under way to get out of harbor for wireless communication with U.S.S. "Vicksburg" at Corinto.

At 2.28pm got under way, with two boilers.

At 2.33pm put over patent log, reading 54.3, and took departure as follows: end of wharf bearing S54°E (per standard compass), distant 0.3 miles.

Steaming at full speed, two boilers, on course S51°E (per standard compass).

At 3.32pm stopped and hauled in patent log, reading 59.7.

At end of watch stopped, heading S89°E (per standard compass).

While steaming, average revolutions per minute 60, average steam 120 pounds.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast, with passing showers at end of watch.

Light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Lying to.

At 5.16pm went ahead full speed and steadied on course N35°E (per standard compass), standing into harbor of San Juan del Sur.

At 5.38pm changed course to N25°E (per standard compass), and at 6.00pm changed course to N52°E (per standard compass), standing into anchorage at harbor, at various speeds, Commanding Officer conning.

At 6.11pm anchored in 6½ fathoms of water, sand bottom, with starboard anchor, 45 fathoms of chain at water's edge.

Bearings of anchorage: peak (462 [feet]) N32°W (per standard compass), end of pier S52°E (per standard compass), middle of Cuartel N60°E (per standard compass), ship's head N57°E (per standard compass).

Draft on coming to anchorage: forward 12 feet 8 inches, aft 15 feet 6 inches.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 56.4.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, with passing showers.

Light airs from NNE.

Barometer rising, then falling.

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5 September 1910

At anchor off San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, [and at sea]

Lat 11.255, Long -85.880

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with passing showers and rain.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, with passing showers.

Light airs from NNE and ENE.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Inspected gun crews in regard to safety precautions.

Received from United States Consular Agent: 1 signal flag number 3, number 3 set; and 1 signal flag number 2, number 3 set.

These flags were sent ashore on August 16, 1910, for signal purposes.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with light rain.

Light and gentle breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Tried main engines at 12.55pm.

Hove short at 1.00pm.

All hands at 1.00pm.

Got under way at 1.10pm.

Put over patent log at 1.21pm, reading 59.5.

Draft of ship forward 12 feet 7 inches, aft 15 feet 6 inches.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit], A-5-M 92° [Fahrenheit].

At 1.21pm took departure, peak (462 [feet]) distant 0.3 miles, bearing N34°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 59.5.

At 2.03pm stopped and hauled in patent log, [reading 65.0].

Average revolutions per minute while steaming 76.

At 3.22pm went ahead, full speed with starboard engine, and took course N47°E (per standard compass).

At 3.25pm went ahead full speed both engines.

At 3.30pm changed course to N40°E (per standard compass).

At 3.52pm changed course to N52°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute while steaming 80, average steam 120 pounds.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Gentle breezes from ENE.

Barometer rising.

Steamed under three boilers, at full speed, on course N52°E (per standard compass), toward entrance of harbor of San Juan del Sur, the Commanding Officer conning.

At 4.05pm changed course to N56°E (per standard compass).

Steamed into anchorage, and at 4.27pm anchored with 45 fathoms chain at water's edge, in 6¾ fathoms water, sand bottom.

Bearings of anchorage: end of pier S53°E (per standard compass), middle of Cuartel N61°E (per standard compass), peak (462 [feet]) N32°W (per standard compass), ship's head N42°E (per standard compass).

Draft of ship upon coming to anchor: forward 12 feet 7 inches; aft 15 feet 6 inches.

Sounded swimming call.

Fires dying out under [in in log-book] boiler B at 4.30pm, and under [in in log-book] boiler C at 5.30pm.

Disconnected boiler B at 5.35pm, and boiler C at 6.25pm.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 80.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light breezes from ENE.

Barometer rising.

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6 September 1910

At anchor off San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

Lat 11.255, Long -85.880

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant,

Light airs from NE and ENE.

Barometer rising.

Received in general mess: 190 pounds fresh beef.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer steady.

At 9.30am mustered at quarters, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises and drilled gun crews.

The Captain of the Port and a commissioner of the President of Nicaragua called on the Commanding Officer.

Hauled port anchor chain up on deck and cleaned port chain locker.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 92° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

Restowed port chain and tested all links as they went into locker, chain in good condition.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and cool, with light rain and wind squalls.

Light breezes from NE.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Gentle to light breezes from ENE.

Barometer falling slowly.

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7 September 1910

At anchor off San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, [and at sea, making passage to Panama]

Lat 11.255, Long -85.880

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy, with light rain.

Light airs and breezes from NE and NNE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Received fresh provisions for general mess as follows: 303 pounds beef; 45 dozen eggs.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Gentle breezes from NE by East.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held fire drill at 9.39.45am and various divisions reported in following times: 1^st [Division] 1 minute 0 seconds; 2^nd [Division] 1 minute 2 seconds; 3^rd [Division] 2 minutes 0 seconds; 4^th [Division] 1 minute 55 seconds; 5^th [Division] 1 minute 17 seconds; Surgeon's Division 0 minutes 40 seconds.

Held collision drill, mat ready to go over side in 5 minutes after alarm, 4^th Division ready in 3 minutes 5 seconds, 5^th Division 2 minutes 0 seconds, suction in [compartment] A-99 in 2½ minutes.

At 11.15am lifted safety valve of boiler B at 140 pounds pressure, and [at] 11.20am connected up boiler B.

At 11.40am lifted safety valve of boiler C at 140 pounds pressure, and connected up boiler C at 11.45am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from North to ESE.

Barometer falling.

Making preparations for getting under way.

Draft before getting under way: forward 12 feet 6 inches; aft 15 feet 6 inches.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit, A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit.

Hove in to 15 fathoms at water's edge at 1.00pm.

At 1.10pm got under way, various speeds and courses, Commanding Officer conning, standing out of harbor of San Juan del Sur.

At 1.19pm put over patent log, reading 65.0.

At 1.20pm set course S15°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 65.2, full speed.

At 1.23pm took departure as follows: peak (462 [feet]) bearing N21°E (per standard compass), distant 1.0 mile, patent log [reading] 65.8, ship's head S15°W (per standard compass).

At 1.30pm changed course to S51°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 67.1.

Slow speed [at] 2.05pm.

At 2.48pm went ahead full speed and changed course to S2°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 73.1.

At 3.09pm Punta Blanca on port bow, bearing S43°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 75.8.

Served out clean bags to all divisions at 3.30pm.

At 3.37pm changed standard speed to 95 turns.

Point Elena on bow at 4.00pm.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 75.0.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from SE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S2°W entire watch.

At 4.07pm Punta Blanca bore broad on port bow, patent log [reading] 83.7.

At 4.32pm Cape Elena bore broad on port beam, distant 4½ miles, patent log [reading] 87.6.

At 4.48pm Bat Islands bore broad on port beam, patent log [reading] 89.8.

At 5.08pm Cape Elena bore broad on port quarter, patent log [reading] 92.6.

Hauled in patent log at 6.17pm, for examination, reading 2.2, found clear and put patent log over again at 6.20pm, reading 2.2.

Average revolutions 95, average steam 125 pounds.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light breezes from SSE.

Barometer steady.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course S2°W (per standard compass).

At 7.00pm after compass checked S3°30'W.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 95.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant, light rain last hour [of watch].

Light breezes from SSE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S2°W (per standard compass).

Moon set approximately 9.00pm.

At 10.00pm changed course to S33°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 33.9.

Average revolutions per minute 95, average steam 135 pounds.

Point Elena is also known as Punta Santa Elena and Cape Elena.

Bat Islands are also known as Islas Murcielago.

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8 September 1910

At sea, en route from San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, to Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.89, Long -84.45

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, lightning and passing showers.

Light breezes from SE by East to ESE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S33°E (per standard compass).

At 2.04am changed course to S58°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 68.6.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, passing showers.

Light breezes from ESE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S58°E.

At 4.55am changed course to S30°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 92.7.

At 5.00am changed course to S58°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 93.2.

At 5.37am took bearings as follows: right tangent Cape Blanco N31°E (per standard compass), split peak N14°E (per standard compass).

At 6.00am split peak [bore] N10°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 1.7.

Carried out morning orders.

At 7.43am Cape Blanco bore N14°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 112 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, passing showers.

Light breezes from SSE.

Barometer rose.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course S58°E (per standard compass).

At 9.00am after compass checked S55°30'E.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Instructed divisions in battle practice, Requirement 1910, during the drill period.

At 11.00am after compass checked S55°E.

By order of Commanding Officer set ship's time ahead 14 minutes and regulated all clocks accordingly.

At 11.00am started evaporator on tank B, containing 200 gallons.

Passed Assistant Surgeon Milton E. Lando instructed the 1^st and 2^nd Divisions in resuscitation of the apparently drowned.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded punishments as follows: P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, going below without permission from officer of the deck when messenger on watch, 2 hours' extra duty; A.F. Conne, Ordinary Seaman, H.G. Ellis, Ordinary Seaman, and V. Favino, Ordinary Seaman, missing the liberty boat when returning from liberty at San Juan del Sur, 2 hours' extra duty; J.B. Elam, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty; A. Mulvaney, Seaman, insolence to officer of the deck, 3 days' solitary confinement.

By order of Commanding Officer confined A. Mulvaney, Seaman.

Average steam 114 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with passing showers.

Gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S58°E (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 91° [Fahrenheit] in [compartments] A-11-M and A-5-M.

Average revolutions per minute 95, average steam 123 pounds.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast, cloudy, passing showers.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S58°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, with passing showers.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S58°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 95.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, raining, later pleasant.

Light breezes from West and SE by South.

Barometer rose, then fell.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course S58°E (per standard compass).

At 9.00pm after compass checked S55°E.

At 11.00pm after compass checked S55°30'E.

At 12.00am changed course to S52°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 113 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Cape Blanco is also known as Cabo Blanco.

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9 September 1910

At sea, en route from San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, to Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 6.75, Long -81.22

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant, with passing showers.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S52°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute starboard 93.1, port 93.5, average steam 115 pounds.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy, raining, passing showers.

Light breezes from SW to light variable airs.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S52°E (per standard compass).

At 5.05am changed course to East (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 91.6.

At 5.42am changed course to N87°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 96.7.

At 7.57am sighted Jicaron Island bearing N2°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 15.2.

Average steam 125, average revolutions 91.3.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, with passing showers.

Variable light airs.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N87°E (per standard compass).

At 8.16am peak on Jicaron Island bore broad on port beam, patent log [reading] 17.9.

At 8.30am peak on Jicaron Island bore N6¼°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 19.9.

At 8.45am sighted Coiba Island bearing approximately N7°W (per standard compass).

At 9.00am peak on Jicaron Island bore N14¼°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 23.7.

At 9.30am peak on Jicaron Island bore N22¼°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 27.6.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Instructed gun crews in preparation for target practice.

At 10.00am took final bearing of peak on Jicaron Island, bearing N30°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 31.4.

At 10.30am changed course to N56°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 35.2.

By order of Commanding Officer set clocks ahead 13 minutes at 11.00am.

Sighted land along port bow at 11.30am.

At 11.42am sighted Jicaron Island [Jicaro Island in log-book] again, bearing N50¼°W, patent log [reading] 43.9.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 89.2.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer fell.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N56°E (per standard compass).

At 12.50pm sighted island bearing N50°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 52.0

At 1.00pm after compass checked N56°E.

At 3.00pm after compass checked N56°15'E.

At 3.22pm passed left tangent Naranjas Point abeam, patent log [reading] 71.6.

At end of watch [Punta] Morro [de] Puercos bore N44°E (per standard compass), Mariato Point bore N47°W (per standard compass) and Naranjas Island bore N49°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 87.0.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N56°E (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 92° [Fahrenheit] in [compartments] A-11-M and A-5-M.

Tested magazine flood cocks and found them in good order.

At 5.35pm sighted a small steamer bearing West (per standard compass), heading to Eastward.

At 5.43pm Morro [de] Puercos Point bore on the port bow, patent log [reading] 90.0.

At 6.10pm same bore on the port beam, patent log [reading] 94.0, distance by speed over ground is 4.3 miles.

Average revolutions per minute starboard 88.1, port 87.6, average steam 112 pounds.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, raining, passing showers.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer variable.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N56°E (per standard compass).

At 7.30pm changed course to S34°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 5.1.

At 8.00pm changed course to N56°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 9.0.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 83.4.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with passing showers.

Light airs to light breezes from SW to NE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N56°E (per standard compass).

At 9.15pm sighted white light of vessel standing about NE, bearing N72°W (per standard compass).

Took sounding every half hour from 9.00pm on as follows: [at] 9.00pm no bottom at 90 fathoms; 9.30pm, 10.00pm, 10.30pm, 11.00pm, 11.30pm and 12.00am no bottom at 100 fathoms.

At 11.00pm changed course to N15°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 33.0.

Average steam 123 [pounds], average revolutions 87.3 starboard, 87.7 port.

Jicaron Island is also known as Isla Jicarón.

Coiba Island is also known as Isla de Coiba.

Mariato Point is also known as Punta San Patricio.

Naranjas Island is also known as Islote Roncador.

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10 September 1910

At sea, en route from San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, to [and at anchor off] Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.52

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, later partly cloudy.

Light breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N15°E (per standard compass).

At 12.30am sounding gave no bottom at 100 fathoms.

At 1.00am after compass checked N15°15'E.

Average steam 118 pounds, average revolutions 93.

At 3.00am after compass checked N15°15'E.

4am to 8am:

Bright starlight, clouds near horizon.

Light breezes from East.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N15°E (per standard compass).

At 5.13am sighted San Jose Island on starboard hand.

At 5.20am right tangent of San Jose Island bore N73°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 83.4.

At 5.25am changed course to N6°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 83.7.

At 5.38am changed course to N20°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 85.7.

At end of watch peak on Bona Island bore N85°30'W (per standard compass) and right tangent of Taboguilla Island bore N18°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 3.7.

Average revolutions per minute starboard 89.1 [port not mentioned], average steam 115 pounds.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from NE to East.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N20°W (per standard compass).

At 8.51am changed course to N7°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 10.7.

At 9.47am changed course to NNW (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 18.5.

At 10.20am hauled in patent log, reading 22.8, and steered various speeds and courses, standing into anchorage at Panama, Republic of Panama, Commanding Officer conning.

At 10.41am anchored in 7 fathoms of water, sand bottom, with 45 fathoms of chain, starboard anchor.

Bearings of anchorage: San Jose Rock S26°E (per standard compass), right tangent Perico Island S77°W (per standard compass), right tangent Flamenco Island S24°W (per standard compass), ship's head N18°W (per standard compass).

Draft upon coming to anchor: forward 12 feet 4 inches; aft 15 feet 2 inches.

Received pratique at 10.55am.

The following articles of Paymaster's Department were condemned by survey of medical officer as being unfit for use and were thrown overboard: 100 pounds salt pork; and 8 pounds cheese.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.

By order of Commanding Officer Morris Fishman was this day landed at Panama, [Republic of] Panama.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 93° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW to WSW.

Barometer rising.

Sent ashore for sand.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from WSW.

Barometer rising.

San Jose Island is also known as Isla San José.

Bona Island is also known as Isla Boná.

San Jose Rock is also known as Roca San José.

Perico Island is also known as Isla Perico.

Flamenco Island is also known as Isla Flamenco.

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11 September 1910

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.52

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from West by South to West by North.

Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

Liberty party returned, absentees: A. Leger, Coal Passer; E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman.

8am to meridian:

Warm, pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

Held morning quarters for muster, absent: A. Leger, Coal Passer, E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, and G.E. Belknap, Oiler.

A. Leger, Coal Passer, returned from liberty 2 hours over time.

Sent working party, 6 men, for sand in whaleboat, [A.] Xavier, Chief Boatswain's Mate, in charge.

Sent liberty men ashore.

Sand party returned.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement A. Mulvaney, Seaman.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from SW and WNW.

Barometer falling.

[Maximum] temperature magazine A-11-M 94° [Fahrenheit].

Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, passing showers.

Light breezes from North and light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Liberty men returned.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from WSW, NW and North.

Barometer rising.

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12 September 1910

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.52

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from WNW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from WNW.

Barometer rising.

Made preparations for coaling.

Liberty party returned, absent: G. Crum, Seaman.

The following men returned from liberty 24 hours over leave: G.E. Belknap, Oiler; E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant, light rain last hour [of watch].

Light airs, increasing to gentle breezes from NE.

Barometer unsteady.

The tug "Bolivar" brought two lighters alongside, each containing about 170 tons of coal, at 8.45am.

Draft of ship forward 12 feet, aft 15 feet.

Began coaling at 9.05am.

G. Crum, Seaman, returned on board 2 hours over time.

Took on coal as follows: 9.00am to 10.00am 39 tons; 10.00am to 11.00am 35 tons; 11.00am to 12.00pm 32 tons; total for watch 106 tons.

Commenced annual inventory in Steam Engineering Department.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant.

Gentle breezes to light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

Began coaling at 1.00pm and took on coal as follows: 1.00pm to 2.00pm 37 tons; 2.00pm to 3.00pm 41 tons; 3.00pm to 4.00pm 35 tons.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 93° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NE to ENE.

Barometer rising.

Took on coal as follows: 4.00pm to 5.00pm 25 tons; 5.00pm to 6.00pm 28 tons.

Discontinued coaling at 6.00pm.

Received stores for general mess as follows: 1 hindquarter of beef; 3 boxes of pork loins; 3 cases (90 dozen) eggs.

Received stores in Ordnance Department as follows: 1 box speaking tubes; 15 gallons sperm oil; 5 gallons alcohol.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

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13 September 1910

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.52

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy, with rain last half of watch.

Light airs from SE to East.

Barometer rising.

Began coaling at 5.40am and took 37 tons during watch.

Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "City of Panama" stood into harbor and anchored at 6.20am, about 600 yards on starboard beam.

Sent over steamer for mail and received one bag of mail.

Steamer got under way at 7.20am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East to NE.

Barometer steady.

Continued coaling ship.

Coal taken aboard as follows: 8.00am to 9.00am 11 tons; 9.00am to 10.00am 10½ tons; 10.00am to 11.00am 7 tons; 11.00am to 11.55am 4½ tons.

Finished coaling at 11.55am, with a total of 353 tons taken aboard.

Draft of ship after coaling: forward 14 feet 7 inches; aft 16 feet 6 inches.

The following stores received aboard for Paymaster's Department: 36 chickens; 400 oranges; 95 pounds carrots; 99 pounds turnips; 250 pounds cabbage; 60 pounds celery.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer falling.

Commenced field day.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit, A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and drizzling.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer rising.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Continued cleaning ship.

Tug "Bolivar" removed coal lighters at 4.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SSE to NW.

Barometer falling.

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14 September 1910

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.52

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NE to ENE.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned, 4 absentees: A. Mulvaney, Seaman; F.V. Kelley, Seaman; H.M. Knowles, Seaman; R.P. Maas [Mass in log-book], Electrician Second-class.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

Field day.

Cleaned ship after coaling.

R.P. Maas [Mass in log-book], Electrician Second-class, returned 4 hours over time from liberty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from East.

Barometer falling.

The American Consul General visited Commanding Officer of this ship officially at 12.45pm, and left at 4.45pm, being received with honors due his rank and a salute of 9 guns was fired at his departure.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 93° Fahrenheit.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Following men returned over time from liberty: F.V. Kelley, Seaman, 9 hours; A. Mulvaney, Seaman, 9 hours.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from SE.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

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15 September 1910

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.52

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

H.M. Knowles, Seaman, returned from liberty 24 hours over time.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from East, SSE and South.

Barometer steady.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Commenced painting stack and ventilators.

Raised port chain on deck and overhauled chain locker.

Received in general mess: 23 pounds fresh meat; and 75 pounds sausage.

Ensign J.E. Meredith [Meridith in log-book] left ship on duty at 9.20am for the Navigator.

Ensign C.C. Thomas left ship at 10.40am on duty, to bring out the American Charge d’Affaires.

Sent mail ashore in sealed bag.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

The American Charge d'Affaires, Mr. Marsh, came aboard at 12.15pm, was received with prescribed honors, and at his departure at 4.12pm was saluted with 11 guns and the national ensign at the fore.

Sent liberty men ashore.

[Maximum] temperature of magazines was 92° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

Dr. Gorgas, Chief Sanitary Officer Isthmian Canal Commission, called unofficially on the Captain and wardroom officers, and left at 4.15pm.

Liberty men returned.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from West by South.

Barometer rising.

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16 September 1910

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.52

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

Aired bedding.

Liberty party returned, absent: G.A. Lenz, Seaman.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hot.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Crew engaged in painting ship.

Primed recoil cylinders of all guns.

At 9.30am mustered at quarters, one absentee: G.A. Lenz, Seaman.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Light to gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Received stores for general mess, in good condition, as follows: 1 quarter fresh beef; 2 boxes pork chops; 1 crate carrots; 1 crate turnips.

Lighted fires under boiler B at 3.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and warm.

Light Westerly breezes.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and warm.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Lifted safety valves on boiler B and connected up same for auxiliary purposes at 9.30pm.

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17 September 1910

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama, and under way to Buenaventura, Colombia

Lat 8.92, Long -79.52

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and warm, light rain first half of watch.

Light breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and warm.

Light airs from NNW.

Barometer rising.

Put deck load of coal into the bunkers.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light airs from NNW.

Barometer variable.

Continued field day.

Steamer "Ecuador" stood into harbor at 11.15am, and anchored at 11.30am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast, raining.

Light airs to light breezes from NW to NNW.

Barometer falling.

At 12.10pm United States Consul General at large, Mr. Charles C. Eberhardt, came on board for passage to Buenaventura, Colombia, en route to Callao, Peru, and way ports.

Fired salute of 9 guns, United States ensign at fore, at 12.10pm.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit.

Assistant Paymaster P.T.M. Lathrop, U.S. Navy, returned on board with six thousand nine hundred eighty-two dollars, fifty-two cents ($6982.50) in United States currency for Paymaster's Department.

The following stores were received aboard for Paymaster's Department: 501 pounds ham; 254 pounds hindquarters; 79½ pounds beef liver; 114 pounds pork loins; 40 pounds bologna; 2382 pounds potatoes; 432 pounds onions; 99 pounds carrots; 89 pounds turnips; 120 dozen eggs; 300 pounds coffee; 2000 pounds ice.

Continued field day.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Draft before getting under way: forward 14 feet 8 inches; aft 16 feet 5 inches.

Received on board for Engineer's Department: 200 gallons of lubricating oil.

Lifted safety valves of boilers C and D at 1.00pm, at 139 and 140 pounds pressure respectively.

Connected up boilers C and D at 1.30pm.

G.A. Lenz, Seaman, returned on board, absent over leave 32½ hours.

In accordance with telegraphic orders of the Navy Department, dated September 13, 1910, got under way at 3.55pm, bound for Buenaventura, Colombia, en route to Callao, Peru, in order to permit Mr. Charles C. Eberhardt, United States Consul General at large for South America, to inspect the consulates along the coast.

Stood out of harbor of Panama, Commanding Officer conning, steering various speeds and courses.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast, cloudy and raining, with gentle breezes from NNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming out of Panama harbor at full speed, 3 boilers, 80 revolutions, on course S½°E (per standard compass).

At 4.08pm put over patent log, reading 22.8.

At 4.55pm took departure as follows: right tangent Taboguilla Island bearing N23°W, distant 1.8 miles, patent log [reading] 28.4.

At 4.55pm changed course to S23°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 28.4.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 80.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light breezes from WNW.

Barometer falling.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course S23°E (per standard compass).

At 7.00pm after compass checked S20°45'E.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 80.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and warm.

Light breezes from North by West, shifting to NE.

Bright moonlight.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Steaming at full speed, under 3 boilers, on course S23°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 80, average steam pressure 125 pounds.

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18 September 1910

At sea, en route from Panama, Republic of Panama, to Buenaventura, United States of Colombia.

Lat 6.27, Long -78.64

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy, with lightning, drizzling during middle of watch.

Gentle to light breezes from NNE to North by West.

Barometer falling, then rising slowly.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S23°E (per standard compass) during watch.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 80.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from North by West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S23°E (per standard compass) entire watch.

Carried out morning orders.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 80.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, heavy rain squall early part of watch.

Sounded usual fog signal as weather thickened.

Gentle and light breezes from SSE and South.

Barometer rising.

Steamed under three boilers, at full speed, on course S23°E (per standard compass).

At 9.00am after compass checked S19°15'E.

At 11.00am after compass checked S19°30'E.

[Maximum] temperature magazines 92° [Fahrenheit].

By order of Commanding Officer set ship's time back 9 minutes and regulated all clocks accordingly.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 80.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, pleasant and warm.

Light Southwesterly breezes.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming at full speed, under three boilers, on course S23°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 80, average steam 125 [pounds].

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SSW to South.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S23°E (per standard compass) during watch.

Moon rose at about 5.50pm.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 80.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from South.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, 80 revolutions, on course S23°E (per standard compass).

At 7.00pm put over patent log on starboard side, reading zero.

At 8.00pm reduced speed to 60 revolutions per minute.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 80.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from South.

Barometer rising.

Steamed under three boilers, at reduced speed, on course S23°E (per standard compass).

At 9.00pm after compass checked S20°15'E.

At 11.00pm after compass checked S20°15'E.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 60.

Approved: [signed] Victor Blue, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

LOG BOOK – SEPTEMBER 19^th 1910 TO MAY 20^th 1911

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[Note:] Examined 1 June 1911, Q.H.

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LOG BOOK

of the

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

Third Rate,

of Six (6) Guns,

Commanded By

Victor Blue, Commander, U.S. Navy,

and Edwin A. Anderson, Commander,

Attached to special duty and Pacific Squadron,

Commencing September 19, 1910,

at Buenaventura, United States of Colombia,

and ending May 20, 1911,

at Panama, Republic of Panama.

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List of Officers

Attached to and on board of the U.S.S. "Yorktown", commanded by Victor Blue, Commander, U.S. Navy, during the period covered by this Log Book, from September 19^th, 1910, to May 20^th, 1911.

Name	Rank	Remarks
Victor Blue	Commander
E.F. Eckhardt	Lieutenant-Commander
C.C. Hartigan	Ensign
George Joerns	Ensign
C.C. Windsor	Ensign
C.C. Thomas	Ensign
J.E. Meredith	Ensign
M.E. Lando	Passed Assistant Surgeon
P.T.M. Lathrop	Assistant Paymaster
F.D. Foley	Paymaster's Clerk
Edwin A. Anderson	Commander
E.E. Scranton	Lieutenant
A.B. Reed	Lieutenant
E. Lando	Ensign
C.L. Best	Ensign
E. Guthrie	Ensign
R.L. Irvine	Lieutenant
H.L. Kelley [Kelly in log-book]	Passed Assistant Surgeon

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] R.L. Irvine, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, Navigator.

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List of Officers

Who have died, been detached, or transferred, on board the U.S.S. "Yorktown", commanded by Victor Blue, Commander U.S. Navy, during the period covered by this Log Book, from September 19^th, 1910, to May 20^th, 1911.

Name	Rank	Time of Occurrence, and Particulars
Victor Blue	Commander	November 1, 1910, [Navy] Departments orders of date September 14, 1910.
J.E. Meredith	Ensign	November 25, 1910, [Navy] Departments orders of date November 22, 1910.
E.F. Eckhardt	Lieutenant-Commander	February 21, 1910, [Navy] Departments orders of date February 11, 1911.
George Joerns	Ensign	March 8, 1911, telegraphic orders of Navy Department of March 8, 1911.
E.E. Scranton	Lieutenant	March 7, 1911, [per] order of Commandant, Mare Island, California, of March 8, 1911.
A.B. Reed	Lieutenant	March 11, 1911, per order of Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet.
E. Guthrie	Ensign	March 11, 1911, per order of Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet.

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] R.L. Irvine, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, Navigator.

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Complement of Petty Officers, Seamen, Ordinary Seamen, Landsmen, Boys, and Marines on board of the U.S.S. "Yorktown" at first commissioning, October, 1906.

Number Allowed	Rates	Number On Board
	Seaman Branch
1	Chief Master at Arms	1
0	Master at Arms, first class	1
0	Master at Arms, second class	0
1	Master at Arms, third class	1
1	Chief Boatswain's Mate	1
2	Boatswain's Mates, first class	1
2	Boatswain's Mates, second class	1
6	Coxswains	2
1	Chief Gunner's Mate	1
1	Gunner's Mates, first class	0
0	Gunner's Mates, second class	0
3	Gunner's Mates, third class	3
-	Chief Turret Captain	0
-	Turret Captains, first class	0
1	Chief Quartermaster (Navigating)	0
0	Chief Quartermaster (Signals)	0
1	Quartermaster, first class	1
1	Quartermaster, second class	1
1	Quartermaster, third class	1
24	Seamen	27
40	Ordinary Seamen	34
0	Apprentice seamen	0
[86]	Total	76

	Artificer Branch
1	Chief Electrician	1
1	Electrician, first class	1
1	Electrician, second class	1
2	Electrician, third class	1
0	Chief Electrician (Wireless)	0
1	Electrician, first class (Wireless)	0
0	Electrician, second class (Wireless)	0
1	Electrician, third class (Wireless)	1
1	Chief Carpenter's Mate	1
0	Carpenter's Mates, first class	0
0	Carpenter's Mates, second class	0
1	Carpenter's Mates, third class	1
1	Shipwrights	0
0	Shipfitters, first class	1
1	Shipfitters, second class	1
1	Blacksmiths	1
1	Plumbers and Fitters	1
1	Sailmaker's Mates	1
0	Painters	0
0	Painters, first class	0
1	Painters, second class	1
0	Painters, third class	0
[15]	Total	13

	Artificer Branch – Engine-Room Force
3	Chief Machinist's Mates	2
3	Machinist's Mates, first class	3
2	Machinist's Mates, second class	0
0	Chief Water Tenders	0
3	Water Tenders	3
1	Boiler Maker	1
1	Blacksmiths	1
1	Coppersmiths	1
4	Oilers	3
8	Firemen, first class	8
8	Firemen, second class	8
15	Coal Passers	15
[49]	Total	45

	Special Branch
0	Chief Yeoman, Commanding Officer	1
1	Chief Yeoman, Equipment Department	1
1	Chief Yeoman, Paymaster's Department	0
0	Chief Yeoman, Engineer Department	0
0	Chief Yeoman, Executive Officer	0
0	Yeoman, first class, Commanding Officer	0
0	Yeoman, first class, Equipment Department	0
1	Yeoman, first class, Executive Officer	1
0	Yeoman, first class, Paymaster's Department	0
1	Yeoman, first class, Engineer Department	0
0	Yeoman, first class, Commissary Store	0
1	Yeoman, second class, Commanding Officer	0
0	Yeoman, second class, Ordnance Officer	0
0	Yeoman, second class, Executive Officer	0
0	Yeoman, second class, Navigator	0
0	Yeoman, second class, Engineer Department	0
1	Yeoman, second class, Commissary Store	1
0	Yeoman, third class, Commanding Officer	0
0	Yeoman, third class, Equipment Department	0
0	Yeoman, third class, Paymaster's Department	0
0	Yeoman, third class, Commissary Store	0
0	Yeoman, third class, Engineer Department	0
1	Yeoman, third class, Navigator	0
0	Yeoman, third class, Executive Officer	0
1	Hospital Steward	1
1	Hospital Apprentices, first class	1
0	Hospital Apprentices	0
1	Buglers	0
0	Bandmaster	0
0	First Musician	0
0	Musicians, first class	0
0	Musicians, second class	0
[10]	Total	6

	Commissary Branch
0	Chief Commissary Steward	0
1	Commissary Steward	0
0	Ship's Cooks, first class	0
1	Ship's Cooks, second class	1
1	Ship's Cooks, third class	0
1	Ship's Cooks, fourth class	1
0	Bakers, first class	0
1	Bakers, second class	0
[5]	Total	2

	Messmen Branch
1	Cabin Steward	1
1	Cabin Cook	1
1	Mess Attendant	1
1	Wardroom Steward	1
1	Wardroom Cook	1
5	Mess Attendants	5
1	Mess Attendants (Laundry)	1
0	Steerage Steward	0
0	Steerage Cook	0
0	Mess Attendants	0
0	Warrant Officers' Steward	0
0	Warrant Officers' Cook	0
0	Mess Attendants	0
[11]	Total	11

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] R.L. Irvine, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, Navigator.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown".

Description of Instruments used for Meteorological Observations, their Location, et cetera.

Instrument	Maker	Number	Location	Date of Last Comparison	Compared With	Error
Mercurial Barometer	Gaupp, Hong Kong		Captain's cabin
Aneroid Barometer	France	94	Outside Navigator's office door
Thermometer (Dry Bulb)	Henry J. Green, Brooklyn, New York	7062	Poop deck
Thermometer (Wet and Dry Bulb) (Psychrometer)	Henry J. Green, Brooklyn, New York	6928	Poop deck

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] R.L. Irvine, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, Navigator.

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Armament

Of the U.S.S. "Yorktown", Third Rate.

Main Battery

Guns					Remarks	Ship and Field Mounts			Remarks
Number	Caliber	Length in Calibers	Mark and Modifications	Mark of Breech Mechanism		Number	Type	Mark and Modifications
6	6-inch	30	III	IV	Mark X telescopic sights and Mark XIX open sights	6	13	II-I

Secondary Battery

Guns			Remarks	Ship, Boat and Field Mounts			Remarks
Number	Caliber	Mark and Modifications		Number	Type	Mark and Modifications
4	3-pounder	X	Mark XV open sights and Mark XII telescopic sights	2	Rail	IX
				2	Pedestal type, single mount	II
4	1-pounder	V	Barometer sights 1800 F.S.	2	Rail	I
				2	Pedestal type, single mount	I
				4	Boat cage	III
2	Colt's Automatic .30 caliber	I	Numbers 272 and 273	1	Field carriage
				1	Tripod

Small Arms

Number	Kind	Caliber	Type	Model	Remarks
102	Rifle	.30	Magazine	Krag-Jørgensen
47? [sic]	Revolver	.38	Direct Action	Colt

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] R.L. Irvine, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, Navigator.

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Tables of Deviation of the standard compass Number 24242 on board the U.S.S. "Yorktown".

Date	June 8, 1910	October 4, 1910	December 31, 1910	March 29, 1911
Place of Observation	San Francisco Bay	Paita, Peru	Panama, Republic of Panama	Panama, Republic of Panama
Latitude	37°55' N	5°05' S	8°50' N	8°50' N
Longitude	122°26' W	81°07' W	79°30' W	79°30' W
Chart Variation	17°45' E	8°20' E (observed)	4°40' E	4°40' E
Ship's Head by Compass	Deviation	Deviation	Deviation	Deviation
North	0°46' E	0°00'	0°17' E	2°08' E
North by East
NNE	0°07' W	1°25' E	0°24' E	2°30'E
NE by North
NE	0°27' W	1°55' E	0°17' E	1°50' E
NE by East
ENE	1°04' W	2°13' E	0°09' E	1°31' E
East by North
East	1°45' W	2°18' E	0°05' W	0°40' E
East by South
ESE	1°42' W	2°05' E	0°02' W	0°00'
SE by East
SE	1°16' W	1°20' E	0°20' E	0°08' W
SE by South
SSE	0°45' W	0°30' E	0°03' E	0°12' W
South by East
South	1°44' W	0°50' W	0°24' E	0°18' W
South by West
SSW	0°30' W	1°45' W	0°10' E	0°24' W
SW by South
SW	0°30' E	2°40' W	0°22' E	0°01' W
SW by West
WSW	1°33' E	1°50' W	0°24' E	0°00'
West by South
West	2°09' E	1°40' W	0°39' E	0°16' E
West by North
WNW	2°50' E	0°42' W	0°21' E	0°15' E
NW by West
NW	2°38' E	0°15' E	0°17' E	1°07' E
NW by North
NNW	2°27' E	0°27' E	0°15' E	1°57' E
North by West	*

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] R.L. Irvine, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, Navigator.

* This deviation table was obtained from swinging in San Francisco Bay.

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19 September 1910

At sea, en route from Panama, Republic of Panama, to Buenaventura, United States of Colombia

Lat 3.80, Long -77.28 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant, lightning in SW near horizon.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, under 3 boilers, on course S23°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 60, average steam 125 pounds.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from South to South by West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S23°E (per standard compass).

Moon set at 7.45am.

Went ahead at 90 revolutions at 4.15am.

At 5.30am changed course to SE (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 73.9.

At 6.43am sighted low land bearing N80°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 83.8.

At 6.50am sighted high land bearingS55°E (per standard compass) patent log [reading] 84.6.

At 7.45am put helm hard astarboard and steadied on course N72°E (per standard compass).

At 7.55am put helm hard aport and resumed course SE (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 88.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes to light airs from South by East.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course SE.

At 8.40am sighted high land all along port and starboard bows.

At 8.45am sighted steamer's smoke bearing S52°E.

At 9.00am changed course to S60°E (per standard compass), port patent log [reading] 95.1.

At 9.30am took deep sea sounding: mud bottom, 43 fathoms.

At 10.34am hauled in patent log, reading 13.3, and starboard log reading 6.1, then stood into Buenaventura River on various courses to anchorage of Buenaventura, Colombia.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Exercised crew at setting up and at gun drill for target practice.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light to gentle breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on various courses, to anchorage off Buenaventura, Colombia.

All hands at 12.40pm.

Anchored with starboard anchor at 12.50pm in 11¾ fathoms water, 45 fathoms chain, sand and mud bottom.

Bearings of anchorage: right tangent Soldado Point S4°W, left tangent extreme outer point N50°W, ship's head N37°E.

Swung to flood tide immediately and took soundings over stern, 10 fathoms of water least sounding over stern.

Draft of ship aft 16 feet 3 inches, forward 14 feet 6 inches.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-5-M 93° [Fahrenheit].

Commanding Officer and Consul General Eberhardt left ship and called officially upon Commandante of Buenaventura.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light airs from North by East.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, passing showers, with light airs from ESE.

Barometer falling.

Soldado Point is also known as Punta Soldado.

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20 September 1910

At anchor off Buenaventura, Colombia

Lat 3.84, Long -77.17

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

Commanding Officer left ship to take yearly 3-day physical test.

Consul General left ship and proceeded to Cali, to inspect Consulate at that place.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, with heavy rain.

Light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy, with frequent showers.

Light Southwesterly breezes.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 92° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy, with passing showers.

Light breezes and airs from NE.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

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21 September 1910

At anchor entrance of Buenaventura River, Colombia

Lat 3.84, Long -77.17

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW, shifting to NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

At 5.40am began swinging to ebb tide.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady, then falling.

Held quarters for muster, no absentees.

Held loading and sighting drills and practiced salvo firing in preparation for target practice.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 11.45am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, thunder, lightning and rain.

Light airs to light breezes from WSW to South by West.

Barometer rising.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 6.40pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, passing showers.

Light airs from South by West to South.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Exercised with searchlight from 8.30pm to 9.00pm.

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22 September 1910

At anchor entrance of Buenaventura River, Colombia

Lat 3.84, Long -77.17

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and drizzling.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Swinging to flood tide at 1.00am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 6.40am.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from South to SSW.

Barometer rising.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Exercised crew at setting up and at preparation for target practice.

Lost overboard from steam launch: 1 boat ensign and staff; and one boathook.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-5-M 92° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and raining, with variable light airs.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and raining, with light airs from NE by East.

Barometer rising.

Lost overboard from wherry: one boathook.

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23 September 1910

At anchor entrance of Buenaventura River, Colombia

Lat 3.84, Long -77.17

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and raining, with light airs to light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and raining.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and warm.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

At 9.30am held quarters and setting up exercises, followed by drill of guns crews and fire control party for battle practice.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm, with light rain last half of watch.

Light Westerly breezes.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 93° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

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

Ship began swinging to flood tide at 1.40pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and warm, with light rain.

Light breezes and airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Ship began swinging to ebb tide at 7.45pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and warm, with light rain.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer steady.

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24 September 1910

At anchor entrance of Buenaventura River, Colombia

Lat 3.84, Long -77.17

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and warm.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

At 12.45am ship began swinging to flood tide.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and warm, with rain last hour [of watch].

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer rising slowly.

At 7.45am began swinging to ebb tide.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Light airs from WSW to SW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Continued field day.

Commanding Officer made regular weekly inspection of ship and crew.

Received on board: 210 pounds fresh beef for Paymaster's Department.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-5-M 91° Fahrenheit.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from North to East.

Barometer falling.

Started swinging to flood tide at 1.50pm.

Finished annual inventory in the Steam Engineering Department.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East to NW.

Barometer rising.

United States Consul General C.C. Eberhardt and the Commanding Officer returned on board.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 7.20pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising, then steady.

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25 September 1910

At anchor in entrance of Buenaventura River, Colombia, [and to Esmeraldas, Ecuador]

Lat 3.41, Long -77.83

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Made preparations to get under way.

At 4.15am lifted safety valve on boiler D at 140 pounds and connected up that boiler.

Draft of ship forward 14 feet 4 inches, aft 16 feet 3 inches.

At 5.10am tried main engines.

At 5.15am lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler C.

At 5.59am got under way, with 2 boilers, en route to Esmeraldas [Esmeralda in log-book], Ecuador, in accordance with telegraphic orders from the Navy Department dated September 13, 1910, for the purpose of taking Consul General at large Charles C. Eberhardt to Esmeraldas [Esmeralda in log-book], Ecuador, to inspected the United States Consulate at that port.

Steered various courses from anchorage out of entrance of Buenaventura River.

At 7.42am put over two patent logs, starboard patent reading 5.6 and port patent log reading 13.3.

At end of watch steaming at full speed, on course S72°W (per standard compass).

At 7.55am took departure as follows: Basan Point bearing N68°E (per standard compass), distant 9.8 miles, port patent log [reading] 15.0.

Since getting under way, average revolutions per minute 67, average steam 125 pounds.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, overcast and raining, with light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 2 boilers, on course S72°W (per standard compass).

At 8.21am changed course to SW (per standard compass), patent log port [reading] 18.0, starboard 9.8.

At 10.07am cut in boiler C.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Average revolutions 85.7, average steam 125 [pounds].

Meridian to 4pm:

Misty.

Light and gentle breezes from SW by West.

Later cloudy, pleasant.

Barometer falling.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course SW (per standard compass).

At 1.00pm after compass checked S43°45'W.

[Maximum] temperature magazines 91° [Fahrenheit].

At 1.27pm sighted Gorgona Island, left tangent bearing S24°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 58.8.

At 2.54pm high peak of Gorgona Island bore on port bow, patent log [reading] 71.0.

At 3.58pm passed same abeam, distant 4.7 miles, patent log [reading] 80.2.

At 3.00pm after compass checked S43°45'W.

At 3.11pm right tangent La Roca Island [Laboca Island in log-book] bore on port bow, patent log [reading] 73.5.

At 3.25pm sighted rock bearing South on port bow, patent log reading 75.5.

Average revolutions 98.7, average steam 125 [pounds].

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Gentle breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S34°W (per standard compass).

At 4.35pm right tangent of [La] Roca Island bore on port beam, port patent log [reading] 84.7, starboard patent log 76.6.

At 4.41pm rock bore on port beam, port patent log [reading] 85.6, starboard patent log 77.5.

At 5.44pm same pore on port quarter, port patent log [reading] 94.2, starboard patent log 86.7, distant when abeam 9.1 miles.

At 5.45pm sighted land on port bow.

Average revolutions per minute 93, average steam 125 pounds.

At 4.00pm changed course to S34°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 80.5.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with lightning.

Gentle breezes from West by South to West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S34°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 96.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, partly cloudy and lightning, with gentle breezes from West.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S34°W (per standard compass) entire watch.

Took soundings during watch as follows: [at] 8.30pm 52 fathoms, sand bottom; 9.00pm 50 fathoms, sand bottom; 9.30pm no bottom at 100 fathoms; 10.00pm no bottom at 95 fathoms; 10.30pm no bottom at 100 fathoms.

Hauled in starboard patent log at 8.25pm, reading 10.8, put over again at 8.32pm, reading 10.8.

Hauled in starboard patent log at 8.46pm, reading 13.3.

Put over starboard patent log at 10.46pm, reading 13.3.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions starboard 98, port 97.9.

Point Basan is also known as Punta Bazán.

La Roca Island is also known as Roca del Viudo.

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26 September 1910

Making passage from Buenaventura, Colombia, to Esmeraldas, Ecuador, and from Esmeraldas to Bahía [de Caráquez], Ecuador

Lat 1.01, Long -79.66

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Moderate breezes from West and SW by South.

Barometer falling.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course S34°W (per standard compass).

At 1.00am after compass checked S33°30'W, and at 3.00am S33°15'W.

Average steam 116 [pounds], average revolutions 96.5.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant, with light rain third hour.

Gentle breezes from SW by South and SW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S34°W (per standard compass).

At 5.39am took a sounding with sounding machine.

On hauling in, the lead was hauled into lead for wire [sic], when wire parted and lead was lost overboard.

At 5.30am hauled in starboard patent log, reading 61.3.

At 5.43am sighted land on the port bow.

At 6.00am changed course to South (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 90.6.

At 7.19am changed course to S51°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 99.2.

Average revolutions per minute 87.5, average steam 107.5 pounds.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from SW to West.

Barometer falling.

At 8.30am changed course to South (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 7.5.

At 9.16am changed course to S30°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 13.0.

At 9.06am sounding with sounding machine showed no bottom at 100 fathoms.

At 9.16am sounding showed 52 fathoms, sandy bottom.

At 9.21am sounding showed 50 fathoms, sandy bottom.

At 9.30am went half speed.

At 9.36am hauled in patent log, reading 14.9, and sounding showed 70 fathoms, hard bottom.

At 9.42am sounding showed no bottom at 100 fathoms.

At 9.47am changed course to S52°E (per standard compass).

At 9.52am sounding showed 95 fathoms, hard bottom.

At 10.00am sounding showed 10 fathoms, hard bottom.

At 10.05am changed course to S25°E (per standard compass).

Steering various courses, at various speeds, Commanding Officer conning, standing into anchorage off Esmeraldas.

At 10.11am anchored in 9 fathoms of water, 45 fathoms of chain, with starboard anchor, mud and gravel bottom.

Bearings of anchorage: Gorda Point S52°W (per standard compass), middle of village on Coquito Point S17°E (per standard compass), ship's head SSW (per standard compass).

Draft upon coming to anchor: forward 14 feet 3 inches, aft 16 feet 3 inches.

The Consul General left ship and proceeded to Bahía [de Caráquez] to inspect consulate at that place.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from West to SW.

Barometer falling.

[Maximum] temperature magazines A-11-M and A-5-M 90° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from WSW.

Barometer rising.

Consul General returned aboard at 6.25pm.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Hove short at 6.38pm.

All hands at 6.48pm.

Got under way at 6.56pm, with 3 boilers, en route to Bahía [de Caráquez], Ecuador, in accordance with telegraphic orders from the Navy Department, dated September 13, 1910, for the purpose of taking Consul General at large Charles C. Eberhardt to Bahía [de Caráquez], to inspect United States Consulate at that port.

Swung to course at 7.02pm and went ahead at full speed on course N47°W (per standard compass).

Put over both logs at 7.00pm, reading as follows: starboard 62.2; port 15.9.

At 7.25pm ambassador of Neptunus Rex [Neptunes Rex in log-book] visited ship and announced the approaching visit of Neptune.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 86.7 port, 83 starboard.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Gentle breezes from West and SW.

Barometer rising.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N27°W (per standard compass).

At 8.42pm changed course to S62°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 29.0, after compass checking S59°30'W.

At 9.00pm after compass checked S59°30'W.

At 9.00pm sounding gave 95 fathoms, sand bottom.

At 9.30pm sounding gave 29 fathoms, white sand bottom.

At 10.00pm sounding gave 48 fathoms, hard bottom.

At 10.30pm sounding gave 84 fathoms, hard bottom.

At 11.00pm after compass checked S59°45'W.

At 11.00pm sounding gave no bottom at 98 fathoms.

Average steam 127½ [pounds], average revolutions 95.

Point Coquito is also known as Punta Coquitos.

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27 September 1910

En route Esmeraldas [Esmeralda in log-book], Ecuador, to Bahía [de Caráquez], Ecuador

Lat -0.55, Long -80.55

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Gentle to moderate breezes from SW and WSW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S62°W (per standard compass).

At 12.35am sighted a white light bearing S52°W (per standard compass).

At 12.38am same bore S55°W (per standard compass).

At 12.40am same disappeared.

At 12.50am sighted a steamer's white light bearing S20°W (per standard compass).

At 1.09am sighted a white light directly ahead, which was probably the one sighted at 12.35am.

At 1.09am changed course to South (per standard compass), starboard patent log [reading] 6.8.

At 2.00am changed course to S6°W (per standard compass), port patent log [reading] 72.1, starboard patent log 13.2.

Average revolutions per minute 95, average steam 124 pounds.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling.

Gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S6°W (per standard compass).

At 6.00am changed course to South (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 5.7.

At 6.26am sighted land bearing S35°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 9.5.

At 7.27am sighted land bearing S80°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 17.6.

At 7.30am sighted two sailing vessels three points off port bow.

At 7.39am changed course to S81°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 19.2.

At 7.40am took sounding with sounding machine, no bottom at 100 fathoms.

Hauled in starboard log at 7.55am.

Average steam 123 [pounds], average revolutions 94.7.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, with gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S81°E (per standard compass).

At 8.30am changed course to SE (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 26.1.

Took soundings as follows: [at] 8.00am 49 fathoms, sand bottom; 8.30am 49 fathoms, hard bottom; 9.00am 48 fathoms, mud bottom.

At 9.00am changed course to S18°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 30.4.

At 11.00am changed course to S17°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 46.8.

At 12.00pm changed course [to] S64°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 54.9.

Neptune's party came aboard and initiated members of crew on crossing equator.

Average steam 126 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast.

Gentle and light breezes from WSW.

Barometer fell, then rose.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course S17°E (per standard compass).

At 12.20pm changed course to N80°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 57.8

Stood in towards Bahía [de Caráquez], the Commanding Officer conning.

At 12.25pm hauled in patent log, reading 58.3.

At 12.53pm anchored in 6¼ fathoms water, mud bottom, with starboard anchor, 30 fathoms chain.

Bearings of anchorage: Playa Point [?] N87°E, rock N77°E, house N44°W, ship's head ENE.

Draft of ship forward 14 feet, aft 16 feet 3 inches.

[Maximum] temperature of magazines 88° [Fahrenheit].

Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, left ship in whaleboat on duty.

Mr. Eberhardt, Consul General at large, left ship on inspection duty.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light breezes from WSW and West.

Barometer rising slowly.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, overcast.

Light breezes and airs from SSW.

Barometer rising slowly.

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28 September 1910

At anchor off Bahía [de Caráquez], Ecuador, [and to and at Manta Bay, Ecuador, and to Guayaquil, Ecuador]

Lat -0.93, Long -80.71

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, overcast.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Made all preparations for getting under way.

Turned over main engines at 4.10am.

Hove shore at 4.20am.

Got under way at 4.37am, under three boilers, and stood out on course S80°W (per standard compass), after compass S78°30'W.

At 4.50am sped up [speeded up in log-book] to 90 revolutions.

At 4.42am put over patent log, reading 58.4.

At 5.21am changed course to SSW (per standard compass), patent log reading 63.3, after compass checking S23°30'W, this after running five miles from the anchorage.

At 7.00am after compass checked S22°30'W.

At 7.38am changed course to S4°W, patent log [reading] 80.8, and hauled in patent log, reading 80.8.

At 7.41am changed course to SSW.

At 7.48am slowed to half speed, standing into Manta Bay.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant.

Light to moderate breezes from West.

Barometer unsteady.

Steaming at half speed, on various courses, entering Manta Bay, the Captain conning.

At 8.13am came to anchor in 6½ fathoms of water, mud bottom, with starboard anchor, 30 fathoms of chain, on the following bearings: lighthouse S22°W (per standard compass), Jaramijo Bluff [Garanigo Bluff in log-book] N80°E (per standard compass), ship's head S8°W (per standard compass).

The Consul General at large, Charles C. Eberhardt, went ashore to inspect United States Consulate at this port.

The Captain del Puerto made an official call on the Commanding Officer.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 90° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Gentle to moderate breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Draft forward 13 feet 10 inches, aft 16 feet 0 inches.

Started to take an inventory of stock under Equipment (Navigation) Department, in accordance with general order number 78.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy and cool.

Gentle to moderate breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

At 4.40pm the United States Consul General at large returned on board from duty of inspection of United States Consulate of Manta, Ecuador.

At 4.30pm tried the main engines.

At 4.48pm got under way to get to Guayaquil, Ecuador, in accordance with telegraphic orders, dated September 13, 1910, from the Navy Department, to take Charles C. Eberhardt, United States Consul General at large, to that port to inspect the United States Consulate there.

At 4.58pm went full speed ahead, both engines, the Captain conning.

At 5.01pm put over port patent log, reading 81.2.

At 5.06pm put over starboard patent log, reading 62.9.

At 5.08pm took course West (per standard compass), port patent log [reading] 82.2, starboard patent log 63.1.

At 6.00pm changed course to S35°W (per standard compass), port patent log [reading] 88.8.

At end of watch rock off Cape San Mateo bore S5°W (per standard compass) and Cape San Lorenzo bore S25½°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 90, average steam 117 pounds.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy.

Moderate breezes from SW by South to SSW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S35°W (per standard compass).

At 6.17pm San Mateo Point bore on port beam, patent log [reading] 89.7.

At 6.29pm San Mateo Point abeam, distant 2.8 miles.

At 6.41pm San Mateo Point was on port quarter, patent log [reading] 94.2.

At 7.04pm San Lorenzo Point bore on port bow, patent log [reading] 97.

At 9.12pm sighted La Plata Island light bearing S24°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 98.1.

Average steam 117 [pounds] average revolutions 90.

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[Inserted note]

Continuation of ship's log, U.S.S. "Yorktown", September 28, 1910.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, with gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S35°W (per standard compass).

At 8.50pm La Plata Island light bore broad on port bow, patent log [reading] 10.6.

At 9.33pm it bore broad on port quarter, patent log [reading] [1]6.2.

At 9.33pm changed course to S7°E (per standard compass).

At 9.49pm La Plata Island light became eclipsed again until 9.55pm, when it bore N41°E.

Took last bearing of La Plata [Island] light at 11.57pm, bearing N11°E.

Average steam 116 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Manta Bay is also known as Bahía de Manta.

Jaramijo Point is also known as Punta de Jaramijó.

La Plata Island is also known as Isla de La Plata.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", September 28, 1910.

Memorandum for the log

The following punishments were awarded at the mast this day:

E. Stohan, Seaman, sleeping on fresh shellac, 1 hour's extra duty.

G. Edwards, Mess Attendant Third-class, using indecent language, 3 days' solitary confinement.

R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Third-class, not drawing ice at proper time, 2 hours' extra duty.

R.P. Maas, Electrician Third-class, over leave 4 hours, 4 hours' extra duty.

R. Simmons, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 1 hour's extra duty.

C. Amante, Mess Attendant Second-class, leaving messroom and turning in an hour before he was off watch, 2 hours' extra duty.

A.T. Conne, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 1 hour's extra duty.

J. Young, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 1 hour's extra duty.

P.H. Cox, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 1 hour's extra duty.

H. Hess, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 1 hour's extra duty.

J.B. Elam, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 1 hour's extra duty.

J.J. Cain, Machinist Third-class, clothes in lucky bag, 1 hour's extra duty.

C. Amante, Mess Attendant Second-class, clothes in lucky bag, 1 hour's extra duty.

D.G. White, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 1 hour's extra duty.

R.L. Howell, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 1 hour's extra duty.

C. Felix, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 1 hour's extra duty.

C.W. Begeman, Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 1 hour's extra duty.

B.C. Dubois, Coal Passer, out of uniform, 1 hour's extra duty.

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29 September 1910

[From] Manta, en route to Guayaquil, Ecuador

Lat -3.10, Long -80.50 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, showers.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

Steamed under three boilers, at full speed, on course S7°E (per standard compass).

At 1.24am sighted Cape [Santa] Elena flashing white light bearing S36°E, patent log [reading] 46.8.

At 1.00am [sic] after compass checked S4°15'E.

At 2.42am Cape [Santa] Elena light bore on bow, patent log [reading] 56.5.

At 3.00am after compass checked S4°15'E.

At 3.46am passed Cape [Santa] Elena light abeam, distant 8.6 miles, patent log reading 64.7.

At end of watch Cape [Santa] Elena light bore N74°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Light breezes from South and SSW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S7°E (per standard compass).

At 4.30am Santa Elena Point light bore N47°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 70.1.

At 4.45am same bore N40½°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 72.5.

At 4.48am same bore on port quarter, patent log [reading] 72.9, giving distance when abeam 8.6 miles.

At 5.00am same bore N35°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 74.1.

At 5.15am same bore N29°E (per standard compass), [patent log reading] 75.9.

At 5.30am same bore N24°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 77.8.

At 5.30am changed course to S53°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 77.8.

At 5.45am Santa Elena Point light bore N17°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 79.6.

At 6.20am sighted land bearing N30°E (per standard compass) and N62°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 90, average steam 117½ pounds.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes from South to SSW, shifting to North.

Barometer steady, then falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S53°E (per standard compass).

At 9.00am sounding showed 38 fathoms of water.

Sighted land ahead at 10.05am.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held drill in preparation for target practice.

Sighted Santa Clara Island ahead at 10.05am.

Sounding at 10.00am showed 34 fathoms of water, sand bottom.

At 11.27am changed course to N37°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 25.9.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from North.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N37°E.

At 12.01pm changed course to S53°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 30.4.

Sounding at 12.07pm showed 36 fathoms of water, course sandy bottom.

At 12.30pm took sounding, 31 fathoms, sand bottom.

At 12.50pm changed course to N65°E, patent log [reading] 37, Cerro Zamba Palo [Cerro Zuampo Palo in log-book] mountain bearing N29°E and Santa Clara light N65°W, then ran until 2.10pm on courses ranging from N60°E to N65°E in order to make good course N65°E against current.

At 1.53pm sighted Point Arena light bearing N29°E.

At 2.10pm changed course to NE, patent log [reading] 48.

At 2.23pm half speed ahead, both engines, then stood to anchorage off pilot station on various courses, Captain conning.

At 2.35pm hauled in both logs, port reading 50.2, starboard 42.0.

All hands at 2.45pm.

At 2.50pm anchored with starboard anchor in 13½ fathoms water, 30 fathoms chain, in order to wait for pilot, holding chain by brake.

Received pilot aboard, and at 3.14pm got under way and stood up Guayas River, at full speed, on various courses, pilot conning.

Draft of ship forward 13 feet 6 inches, aft 15 feet 10 inches.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-5-M 88° [Fahrenheit].

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolution 82.9 port, 84.2 starboard.

4pm to 6.30pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from South by West.

Barometer falling.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, up Guayas River, on course North by East (per standard compass), the pilot conning.

At 4.40pm changed course, thence steering various courses, pilot conning.

At 6.36pm came to anchor, starboard anchor, 45 fathoms chain, in 5¼ fathoms water, mud bottom.

Bearings [of] anchorage as follows: Puna lighthouse S40°E, left tangent Mandragon Point N3°E (per standard compass), ship's head N60°W (per standard compass).

Draft of ship forward 13 feet 6 inches, aft 15 feet 10 inches.

Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 87.5.

6.30pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from WSW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from WSW.

Barometer rising.

Santa Clara Island is also known as Isla Santa Clara.

Point Arena is also known as Punta Arenas.

Guayas River is also known as Rio Guayas.

Puna lighthouse is also known as Punta Mandinga lighthouse.

Mandragon Point is also known as Punta Mondragón.

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30 September 1910

At anchor off Puna, Ecuador, and under way, [and at anchor off Guayaquil, Ecuador]

Lat -2.22, Long -79.88

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy.

Light airs from WNW to WSW.

Barometer steady.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Draft before getting underway: forward 13 feet; aft 16 feet.

Under way at 4.33am, slow speed, various courses, Commanding Officer and pilot conning.

Half speed at 4.40am, and full speed ahead at 4.43am, standing up channel to Guayaquil on various courses.

Abreast left end La Verde Island at 5.18am.

Set all clocks back 20 minutes to Guayaquil time.

At 5.25am [5.05am in log-book] right end La Verde Island abeam.

At 5.30am Alcatraz Point [Alcatras Point in log-book] abeam.

At 6.03am first small island abeam.

At 6.44am Piedra Point abeam.

Average steam 122 [pounds], average revolutions 86.2.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from ESE to WSW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on various courses, up Guayas River to anchorage off Guayaquil.

All hands at 8.55am.

At 9.11am anchored with starboard anchor in 9 fathoms water, 45 fathoms chain, and fired salute of 21 guns, Ecuadorian ensign at main.

Captain of Port visited Commanding Officer officially and was received with honors due his rank.

Bearings of anchorage: left tangent Santay Island N52°E, right tangent Santay Island S53½°E, ship's head N12°W.

Draft of ship forward 13 feet, aft 16 feet.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Exercised crew at overhauling batteries.

Finished inventory of Equipment (Navigation) Department.

Consul General at large left ship to inspect Consulate in this port at 11.00am.

At 10.30am delivered specifications of Summary Court Martial to John C. Wonderly, Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy.

Deck Court, composed of Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, met at 10.20am, and adjourned at 10.55am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from ENE.

Barometer falling.

Commanding Officer left ship and visited officially the Governor, the Captain of Port and the United States Consul General at Guayaquil.

Published findings and sentences of Deck Court in the cases of Elmer Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, George E. Belknap, Ordinary Seaman, Gustav A. Lenz, Seaman, and H.M. Knowles, Seaman.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit.

Tested flood cocks, which functioned well.

Made semi-monthly litmus test of smokeless powder.

At 1.10pm started 6-hour quarterly litmus test of smokeless powder indices.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from South by East to WSW.

Barometer rising.

At 7.40pm completed 6-hour quarterly litmus test of smokeless powder indices, no discoloration.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes from NNW.

Barometer steady.

Approved: [signed] Victor Blue, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

La Verde Island is also known as Isla Verde.

Piedra Point is also known as Punta de Piedra.

LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1910

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1 October 1910

At anchor off Guayaquil, Ecuador, [and to and at anchor off Puna, Ecuador]

Lat -2.22, Long -79.88

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Swept down.

The Consul General at large left ship at 7.30am to continue inspection of United States Consulate at this port.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from WNW and East.

Barometer falling.

Held morning quarters for muster, no absentees.

Sent working party, 10 men, C. Sunding, Coxswain, in charge, ashore for provisions in second cutter.

The Captain of the Port called officially on the Commanding Officer.

The Sanitary Commission of Guayaquil called on the Commanding Officer and the wardroom officers.

Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, left ship on duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, pleasant, warm.

Light airs and breezes from East, ESE, and SE.

Barometer falling.

Received in general mess provisions as follows: 200 pounds potatoes; 400 pounds onions; 135 dozen eggs; 8 bunches bananas; 500 oranges; 6 pineapples; 12 melons; 12 chickens; 12 alligator pears; 600 pounds ice; 672½ pounds beef.

The American Vice Consul, Mr. R.B. Jones, called on the Captain.

[Maximum] temperature magazines 88° [Fahrenheit].

Sent mail aboard, one sack, Pacific Steam Navigation Company steamer "Ecuador".

The Chilean Consul General, Felix Armando Viaux, at Guayaquil called officially on the Captain, and on his departure was saluted with 9 guns, the Chilean ensign at the fore.

The American Consul General at Guayaquil, Mr. H.R. Dietrich, called officially on the Captain, and on his departure was saluted with 9 guns, the national ensign at the fore.

Made all preparations for getting under way.

Turned over main engines at 2.45pm.

At 3.30pm hove short.

At 3.42pm picked up strange anchor in getting under way and stopped to clear fouled chain.

Draft of ship on getting under way: forward 13 feet; aft 16 feet.

4pm to 6.30pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from SE and West by South.

Barometer rising.

Continued cleaning fouled chain and cleared same at 5.08pm.

At 5.27pm stood down Guayas River [Guyas River in log-book] at full speed, under 3 boilers, on various courses, the pilot conning.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 77.

6.30pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from West by South.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on various courses, down the Guayas River [Guyas River in log-book], the pilot conning.

At 7.05pm passed Piedra Point on starboard beam.

Average revolutions per minute 93, average steam 117 pounds.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from West by South.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on various courses, pilot and Commanding Officer conning, standing down channel from Guayaquil to anchorage at Puna.

At 8.55pm anchored in 6 fathoms of water, 60 fathoms of chain, with starboard anchor, mud bottom.

Bearings of anchorage: Puna lighthouse bearing S39°E (per standard compass), distant about 500 yards, ship's head N54°W (per standard compass).

Draft upon coming to anchor: forward 13 feet; aft 16 feet.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 87.4.

Guayas River is also known as Rio Guayas.

Puna lighthouse is also known as Punta Mandinga lighthouse.

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2 October 1910

At anchor off Puna, Ecuador, [and to Payta, Peru]

Lat -3.28, Long -80.38

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from West by South.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Light airs from West by South and WSW.

Barometer steady.

Made all preparations for getting under way.

Turned over main engines at 5.40am.

Hove short at 5.50am.

Under way at 6.05am, standing out under 3 boilers, full speed, courses various, pilot conning.

Draft of ship forward 12 feet 10 inches, aft 15 feet 10 inches.

At 6.12am changed course to East by South (per standard compass).

At 6.16am Puna light bore abeam.

At 6.16am changed course to S30°E (per standard compass).

At 6.46am Puna light bore N30°E, [Punta] Española light S81½°W, ship's head S31°E (per standard compass).

At 6.50am changed course to S17°W.

At 6.55am [Punta] Española light bore N62¼°W, Puna light bore N23½°W, ship's head S17°W (per standard compass).

At 7.01am changed course to S30°W (per standard compass).

At 7.06am Española Point bore N40°W (per standard compass), Puna Point bore N12°W (per standard compass), ship's head S30°W (per standard compass).

At 7.16am [Punta] Española light bore N21°W (per standard compass), Puna Point N3¼°W, Mala Hill N49½°W (per standard compass), ship's head S30°W (per standard compass).

At 7.30am Puna Point bore N4°E (per standard compass), Española Point N7°W (per standard compass), Mala Hill N32¼°W (per standard compass) and Zambo Palo [Zampo Palo Point in log-book] S81°W (per standard compass), ship's head S30°W (per standard compass).

At 7.50am Point Arena bore S68¼°W (per standard compass), Zambo Palo [Zampo Palo in log-book] S86½°W (per standard compass), Mala Hill N8½°W (per standard compass), ship's head S30°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 88.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on various courses, down Jambeli Channel, Victor M. Ramirez, Pilot, conning.

At 9.01am went half speed.

At 9.06am stopped and waited for a boat from pilot station at Arena Point to take off the pilot.

Ship swung around with tide to heading East by North (per standard compass), Arena Point lighthouse bearing N33°W (per standard compass), distant 0.8 miles.

At 9.21am the pilot left the ship.

At 9.22am went ahead slow speed on course SE by South (per standard compass).

At 9.23am went ahead full speed.

At 9.30am changed course to S47°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 50.3.

At 9.30am put over two patent logs, the port one reading 50.3, starboard one 42.0.

At 9.50am sighted Santa Clara Island bearing S68°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 52.4.

A Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, is senior member, met at 10.05am, and adjourned at 10.35am.

At 10.45am sighted Santa Clara Island lighthouse bearing N89°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 60.8.

At 11.50am same bore on the starboard bow, patent log [reading] 61.6.

At 11.37am stopped port engines for repairs.

At 11.42am went ahead full speed, port engine.

At 11.43am stopped port engine.

At 11.46am Santa Clara Island lighthouse bore on starboard beam, patent log [reading] 68.5, distant 7 miles.

At end of watch Santa Clara Island lighthouse bore N29°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute starboard 87, port 83.9, average steam 125 pounds.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy, hazy and drizzling.

Light airs from WNW to NW by North.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, starboard engine, on course S47°W (per standard compass).

At 12.32pm Santa Clara [Island] light bore N10°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 72.5.

At 1.00pm Santa Clara [Island] light about to disappear, bearing N1½°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 75.7.

At 1.00pm sighted Malpelo Point bearing S10°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 57.7.

At 12.35pm went ahead full speed, port engine.

At 1.00pm inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 87° Fahrenheit, A-11-M 87° Fahrenheit.

At 2.00pm changed course to S38°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 83.7.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 87.7 starboard, 86.8 port.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and hazy, with light airs to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course S38°W (per standard compass), full speed, 3 boilers.

Sighted Cape Blanco at 5.05pm, bearing S28°W.

Sal Point on port bow at 5.40pm, patent log [reading] 13.2.

Changed course to West (per standard compass), for azimuth, at 5.51pm.

Changed course to S38°W (per standard compass) at 5.55pm.

Sal Point abeam at 6.01pm, patent log [reading] 15.9, distant 2.7 miles by log.

Average steam 117½ pounds, average revolutions 90.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course S38°W (per standard compass).

At 7.00pm after compass checked S37°30'W.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.

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[Inserted note]

Continuation of ship's log, October 2, 1910.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool.

Moderate to gentle breezes from SSE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S38°W (per standard compass).

At 10.15pm sighted a white light bearing S63°E (per standard compass).

At 10.20pm sighted a white light bearing S34°E (per standard compass).

At 11.00pm changed course to S8°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 54.7.

At 11.00pm reduced full speed from 90 revolutions per minute to 50 revolutions per minute.

At 11.16pm sighted two white lights, one bearing S53°E (per standard compass), one East (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 80, average steam 125 pounds.

Payta is also known as Paita.

Puna Point is also known as Punta Mandinga.

Mala Hill is also known as Cerro Mala.

Zambo Palo is also known as Zamba Palo.

Point Arena is also known as Punta Arenas.

Jambeli Channel is also known as Canal de Jambelí.

Santa Clara Island is also known as Isla Santa Clara.

Sal Point is also known as Punta Sal.

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3 October 1910

At sea, en route from Guayaquil, Ecuador, to Payta, Peru

Lat -5.07, Long -81.11

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy.

Light breezes from SSE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 50 revolutions per minute, on course S8°E (per standard compass), using 3 boilers.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 50.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and hazy, with light breezes from SE.

Barometer rising.

At 4.00am changed course to East (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 73.9.

Steaming on 3 boilers, 50 revolutions.

At 5.00am increased speed to 90 revolutions per minute.

At 5.30am sighted land on port and starboard bows.

At 5.30am sighted steamer broad on starboard bow, standing into Payta.

At 6.40am changed course to S80°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 90.8.

At 7.30am changed course to S54°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 97.3.

Hauled in patent logs at 7.55am, port log [reading] 0.7, starboard 99.5.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 79.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to clear, cool.

Light breezes to light airs from SE.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on various courses, entering the harbor of Payta, the Commanding Officer conning.

At 9.08am anchored in 7¼ fathoms of water, mud bottom, with 30 fathoms chain, starboard anchor.

Bearings of anchorage: end of mole S2°W (per standard compass), signal station N87°30'W, end of railroad pier S37°E (per standard compass), ship's head SE (per standard compass).

Draft upon coming to anchor: forward 12 feet 8 inches; aft 15 feet 4 inches.

United States Consul General left ship at 9.45am to inspect Consulate.

The Commandante of the port visited vessel officially and left at 9.40am.

Held quarters for muster, no absentees.

Held drill in preparation for target practice.

Side cleaners over side.

Hoisted quarantine flag.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 80° Fahrenheit, A-11-M 80° Fahrenheit, D-2-M 80° Fahrenheit.

Side cleaners over the side.

Commanding Officer paid official visit to United States Consular Agent and the Captain of this port.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Gentle breezes to light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from SSW to SE.

Barometer rising.

135 pounds fresh beef received on board for Paymaster's Department.

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4 October 1910

At anchor off Paita, Peru, [and to Salaverry, Peru]

Lat -5.58, Long -81.30

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from SE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, hazy to clear.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

Made preparations for getting under way.

In obedience to [Navy] Department's orders, dated September 13, 1910, got under way at 6.00am for Salaverry, Peru, to take Mr. C.C. Eberhardt, United States Consul General at large, to inspect the Consulate at that place.

Draft before getting under way: forward 12 feet 8 inches; aft 15 feet 4 inches.

Steered various courses, at various speeds, from anchorage, Commanding Officer conning, and at 6.20am commenced swinging ship on every other point [for compass deviation].

At 7.59am went ahead full speed on course WSW (per standard compass).

Average steam 130 [pounds], average revolutions 43.1.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and foggy, with light breezes from South to SE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course WSW (per standard compass).

At 8.04am put over both logs, port [reading] 2.2, starboard 0.4.

At 8.09am changed course to SSW, port patent log [reading] 3.1.

At 8.21am changed course to S15°W (per standard compass), port patent log [reading] 4.8.

At 8.25am took departure on course S15°W (per standard compass) as follows: left tangent Paita Point abeam, bearing S75°W (per standard compass), rocky point [probably Punta Yasila] S24°E (per standard compass), right tangent Foca Island S4°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 5.6.

At 8.53am Rocky Point bore broad on port beam, port patent log [reading] 9.1.

At 9.03½am right tangent of Foca Island bore broad on port bow, port patent log [reading] 10.5.

At 9.25am Foca Island bore S70°E, port patent log [reading] 13.4.

At 10.00am changed course to South by East (per standard compass), port patent log [reading] 18.0.

At 10.18am left tangent Foca [Island] bore N33°E.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Exercised crew at setting up and drills in preparation for target practice.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions port 89.2, starboard 89.1.

Meridian to 4pm:

Foggy.

Light breezes from SW and South by East.

Barometer falling.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course South by East (per standard compass).

Sounded required fog signals in passing through fog banks.

At 1.00pm after compass checked S9°30'E.

[Maximum] temperature magazines 76° [Fahrenheit].

At 3.00pm after compass checked S9°E.

At 3.30pm changed course to S32°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 61.2.

By end of watch fog had lifted and land became visible on port hand, no landmarks.

Average steam 112.5 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and cloudy and foggy.

Gentle breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S32°E (per standard compass).

At 4.40pm passed through a cloud bank for 10 minutes.

Average revolutions per minute 90, average steam 112 [pounds].

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and foggy to clear.

Gentle breezes from South.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S32°E (per standard compass) during watch.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with gentle breezes from SSE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S32°E (per standard compass).

At 12.00am changed course to S69°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 25.4.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Paita Point is also known as Punta Ñermete.

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5 October 1910

At sea, en route from Payta, Peru, to Salaverry, Peru

Lat -7.98, Long -79.43

Commences and until 4am:

Cold and cloudy.

Light breezes from ESE and SSE.

Barometer rose, then fell.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course S69°E (per standard compass).

At 1.00am after compass checked S65°30'E.

At 3.00am after compass checked S65°30'E.

Average steam 127½ [177½ in log-book] [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Light breezes from SSE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S69°E (per standard compass).

At 7.42am sighted land bearing N55°E (per standard compass).

At 8.00am left tangent of land bore N53½°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 90, average steam 124 pounds.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from SE by East to SSE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S69°E (per standard compass).

Sighted Macavi Island at 9.14am, bearing N88°E (per standard compass) at 9.15am, patent log [reading] 96.4.

Took sounding at 9.15am, showing 70 fathoms of water, fine gray sand bottom.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held fire drill, divisions reported ready in following times after alarm was sounded: 1^st Division 1 minute 10 seconds; 2^nd Division 1 minute 40 seconds; 3^rd Division 1 minute 20 seconds; 4^th Division 1 minute 5 seconds; 5^th Division 1 minute 35 seconds; Surgeon's Division 40 seconds.

Held collision quarters.

Inspected all watertight doors and found them to be in good condition.

Macavi Island on port bow at 10.20am, patent log [reading] 5.2.

Malabrigo Point abeam at 10.54am, patent log [reading] 10.0.

Macavi Island abeam, distant 6.1 miles by log, at 11.04am, patent log [reading] 11.3.

At 11.15am Macavi Island was in line with Malabrigo Point, patent log [reading] 12.7.

At 11.49am Macavi Island on quarter, patent log [reading] 17.2.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and hazy, with gentle breezes from SSE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S69°E (per standard compass).

At 12.39pm the left of 3 sand hills forming triangle bore abeam, patent log [reading] 23.9.

At 1.15pm sighted cathedral of Huanchaco bearing N89°E.

At 1.28pm left sand hill bore on port quarter, patent log [reading] 30.4.

At 2.00pm Huanchaco cathedral bore on port bow, patent log [reading] 34.6.

At 2.30pm Huanchaco cathedral bore on beam, patent log [reading] 38.7, distant by log 4.1 miles.

At 2.46pm changed course to S61°E, patent log [reading] 40.8.

At 2.46pm sighted Guanape Islands, right tangent bearing S42°E.

At 3.35pm hauled in port patent log, reading 47.1.

At 3.40pm hauled in starboard patent log, reading 66.8, then steered various courses to anchorage off Salaverry, Peru.

All hands at 3.50pm.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 75° Fahrenheit.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions port 87.9, starboard 81.8.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from South to SSE.

Barometer rising.

Standing in on various courses and speeds to anchorage off Salaverry.

At 4.14½pm anchored with starboard anchor in 6¼ fathoms water, 45 fathoms chain.

Captain of port of Salaverry visited ship officially at 4.20pm.

At 4.30pm, at request of Captain of port, weighed anchor and stood in close to shore.

At 4.50pm anchored in 6¼ fathoms water, 30 fathoms chain.

Bearings of anchorage: Carretas Hill [Coretas Hill in log-book] N66°E (per standard compass), lighthouse on end of pier N51°E (per standard compass), ship's head S35°E (per standard compass).

Draft of ship forward 12 feet 8 inches, aft 14 feet 10 inches.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SSE.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Macavi Island is also known as Isla Macabi.

Malabrigo Point is also known as Punta Malabrigo.

Guanape Islands are also known as Islas Guañape.

Carretas Hill is also known as Morro Carretas.

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6 October 1910

At anchor off Salaverry, Peru, [and to Callao, Peru]

Lat -8.23, Long -78.99

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and hazy, with light breezes from SSE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and hazy, with light breezes to light airs from SSE.

Barometer rising.

The Consul General at large left ship to inspect the Consulate at port of Salaverry.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from South by East.

Barometer falling.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Exercised divisions in preparation for target practice.

Merchant sailing vessel "Bleiswood" [sic, possibly "Blythswood"] got under way at noon.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from South by East.

Barometer falling.

[Maximum] temperature magazines 74° [Fahrenheit].

Reloaded 144 saluting cartridges.

At 1.30pm got under way and shifted anchorage, anchoring further out at 1.44pm in 6 fathoms of water, with 45 fathoms on the starboard chain.

Bearings of anchorage: signal station ENE½E, mole NE by E½E.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SE and SSE.

Barometer rising.

The American Consular Agent, Mr. C.C.H. Caldicott, called on the Captain, and on his departure was saluted with 5 guns, the national ensign at the fore.

Received in general mess: 410 pounds fresh beef.

Peruvian steamer "Ucayali" stood in and anchored at 7.00pm.

Made all preparations for getting under way.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer fell.

Hove short at 8.01pm.

Under way at 8.07pm.

Went full speed ahead at 8.34pm, steaming under three boilers, on course West by South (per standard compass), the Commanding Officer conning.

Put over patent log at 8.39pm, reading: starboard log 66.0; port log 48.1.

Draft of ship forward 12 feet 8 inches, aft 14 feet 10 inches.

At 9.00pm changed course to S1°W (per standard compass), after compass reading S3°15'W.

Foggy at intervals and sounded usual fog signals.

At 11.00pm after compass check S3°15'W.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 84.

8pm to midnight continued:

Got under way for Callao, Peru, during this watch, in accordance with telegraphic orders dated September 13, 1910, from the Navy Department, to take Charles C. Eberhardt, United States Consul General at large, to that port to inspect United States Consulate there and at Lima.

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7 October 1910

[At sea, en route from Salaverry, Peru, to Callao, Peru]

Lat -10.02, Long -78.37

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and cool, with mist.

Gentle breezes from SE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S1°W (per standard compass).

At midnight changed course to S32°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 74.7.

Average revolutions per minute 90, average steam 125 pounds.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and misty.

Gentle to light breezes from SE to SSE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S32°E (per standard compass).

At 6.00am sighted land bearing N35°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 22.6.

At 6.08am changed course to S75°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 23.5.

At 7.50am changed course to S32°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 38.4.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and misty, with light breezes from SSE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S32°E (per standard compass).

Took soundings during watch as follows: [at] 8.30am 30 fathoms, gray sand bottom; 9.05am 85 fathoms, gray sand bottom; 10.10am 58 fathoms, gray sand bottom.

At 9.45am lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler A.

At 11.14am changed course to S75°E, patent log [reading] 64.7.

At 12.00pm changed course to S46°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 71.1.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Exercised crew at setting up and with drills in preparation for target practice.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, cool, pleasant.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer fell, then rose.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course S75°E (per standard compass).

At noon changed course to S46°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 71.1.

At 1.00pm after compass checked S42°15'E.

At 12.39pm Lagarto Head [Logarto Head in log-book] light bore on bow, patent log [reading] 76.4, and abeam at 1.09pm, patent log [reading] 80.3, distant 3.9 miles.

Changed course at 1.09pm to S40°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 80.3.

At 1.10pm after compass checked S36°E.

[Maximum] temperature magazines 74° [Fahrenheit].

At 1.39pm Lagarto Head [Logarto Head in log-book] light bore North (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 84.3.

At 2.00pm simultaneous bearings gave: Lagarto Head [Logarto in log-book] light N13°W (per standard compass), Bufadero Head S85°E (per standard compass), ship's head S40°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 87.2.

At 2.00pm Bufadero Head bore on bow, patent log [reading] 87.2, and at 2.26pm bore abeam, distant 3.5 miles, patent log [reading] 90.7.

At 3.00pm after compass checked S36°15'E.

At 3.25pm took simultaneous bearings of Bufadero Point, bearing N17½°W (per standard compass), [Los] Callejones Point bearing S72°E (per standard compass), Jaguey Point bearing abeam, patent log reading 98.8.

At 3.43pm sighted steamer bearing S27°E (per standard compass).

At 3.40pm [Los] Callejones Point bore on bow, patent log [reading] 0.8, and at 3.50pm bore abeam, distant 2.2 miles, patent log [reading] 3.0.

At 3.52pm connected up boiler A.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, four boilers, on course S40°E.

At 4.36pm, with Port Bermejo Point on port beam, changed course to S17°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 9.1.

At 4.44pm Santandes Point [?] bore on port beam, patent log [reading] 10.02.

At 5.45pm [Los] Callejones Point, about to disappear, bore N11°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 109, average steam 120 pounds.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy, misty.

Light breezes from SSE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course S17°E (per standard compass).

At 7.59pm sighted steamer bearing S4°E (per standard compass), standing about NW.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 100.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and misty, with light to gentle breezes from SSE to SE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course S17°E (per standard compass).

At 8.30pm sighted Mazorca Island light bearing S70°E.

At 8.30pm changed course to SE (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 47.

At 8.35pm changed course to S71°E, patent log [reading] 50.6.

[Isla] Mazorca light bore 26½° on bow at 9.01pm, on bow at 9.12pm, and on beam at 9.24pm, distant 2 miles, when changed course to S48°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 55.3.

At 10.02pm sighted steamer's light bearing N17°E (per standard compass).

At 10.10pm sighted steamer bearing S58°E, standing about NW.

At 10.15pm sighted steamer bearing S54°E, standing about NW.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 100.

Lagarto Head is also known as Punta Cabeze Lagarto.

Los Callejones Point is also known as Punta Colorada Grande.

Jaguey Point is also known as Punta Gramadal.

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8 October 1910

En route from Salaverry, Peru, to Callao, Peru

Lat -12.07, Long -77.17

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, cool.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

Steamed under four boilers, at full speed, on course S48°E (per standard compass).

At 12.21am the light of Callao bore S62°E (per standard compass).

At 12.25am sounding gave no bottom at 100 fathoms.

Water hereabout much discolored, ship passing through numerous broad ribbons of discolored water, stretching from East to West.

At 1.05am Palominos Island [Palominus in log-book] light bore S43°E.

At 1.00am changed course to S70°E (per standard compass).

At 1.25am changed course to S72°E, patent log [reading] 92.2.

At 1.50am hauled in both logs reading: port 96.4; starboard 39.7.

Stood in toward Callao and at 2.18am anchored in 12 fathoms of water, with 45 fathoms on the starboard chain.

Bearings of anchorage as follows: right tangent San Lorenzo Island S64°W (per standard compass), left tangent San Lorenzo Island South by East (per standard compass), ship's head East by South (per standard compass).

Let fires die out under [in in log-book] boiler B and disconnected same at 3.15am, and banked fire in boilers A, C and D.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 98.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Made preparations to get under way to shift anchorage.

Tried the main engines at 6.30am.

The Captain of the Port made an official call on the Commanding Officer at 7.00am.

At 7.25am got under way and steered various courses into the harbor of Callao, the Captain conning.

The following men-of-war were seen in the harbor: Peruvian cruisers "Almirante Grau", "Coronel Bolognesi" ["Coronel Bolognese" in log-book], and "Lima"; German [cruiser] "Bremen"; and Peruvian transport "Iquitos" ["Iquito" in log-book].

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from South to South by East.

Barometer steady.

At 8.28am came to anchor in 8 fathoms of water, with starboard anchor and 30 fathoms of chain at water's edge, on the following bearings: white light on end of mole N66°E (per standard compass), red light at boat landing (foot of mole) S70½°E (per standard compass), ship's head N60°E (per standard compass).

On anchoring, fired a national salute of 21 guns, with Peruvian ensign at main truck, which was answered by 21 guns from port, with United States ensign displayed.

An officer from the German man-of-war "Bremen" made a boarding call.

An officer from the Peruvian man-of-war "Almirante Grau" made a boarding call.

At 9.15am fired a salute of 13 guns, with the Peruvian ensign at the fore truck, which salute was answered with 13 guns from the Peruvian man-of-war "Almirante Grau", with United States ensign at the fore truck.

Draft on anchoring: forward 12 feet 4 inches; aft 14 feet 6 inches.

Ensign J.E. Meredith [Meridith in log-book] returned boarding calls of Peruvian flagship "Almirante Grau" and German ship "Bremen", and then called officially on United States Consul General in Callao.

Continued field day.

Fires dying out under [in in log-book] boilers C and D at 8.45am, and were disconnected at 9.40am.

United States Military attaché at Lima, Constant Cordier, called upon the Commanding Officer.

Received 145 pounds fresh beef on board for Paymaster's Department and 100 pounds of beans.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy.

Light airs from East by South to ESE.

Barometer rising.

Continued field day.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-5-M 74° Fahrenheit, A-11-M 74° Fahrenheit.

Tested flood cocks and found them in good condition.

Commanding Officer paid official visits to Rear Admiral Villencia [sic, possibly Villavicencio], Peruvian Navy, and to Commanding Officers of all war vessels in the port.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy, with light airs from East by South to ESE.

Barometer rising.

Finished field day.

At 4.52pm Mr. C.C. Eberhardt, United States Consul General at large, left ship and at this time fired a 9-gun salute, United States ensign at fore.

Commanding Officer paid official visits to the Governor of the Province, the Commandante of the Port and to the United States Consul General in Callao.

Sent liberty part ashore.

At 6.20pm the Chilean steamer "Palena" ["Polena" in log-book] got under way and stood out to sea.

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Continuation of ship's log, U.S.S. "Yorktown", October 8, 1910.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and cool, with mist.

Light airs and breezes from ESE.

Barometer steady.

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9 October 1910

At anchor off Callao, Peru

Lat -12.07, Long -77.17

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and cool, with mist.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

The Peruvian ships "Almirante Grau" and "Lima" left the harbor.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Light Southwesterly airs and calm.

Barometer rising.

The liberty party returned, except the following named men over time: J.D. Armstrong, Ordinary Seaman; T. Applewhite, Second-class Fireman; C.B. Havens, Ordinary Seaman; H. Kennedy, Coal Passer; A. Leger, Coal Passer; B.H. Levine, Coal Passer; E. Martin, Second-class Fireman; W. Manning, Coal Passer; A. Nelson, Seaman; R.R. Nelson, Coal Passer; H.F. Warner, Sailmaker's Mate; J. Yerby, Coal Passer; A. Mulvaney, Seaman; P.H. Cox, Ordinary Seaman; and R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Third-class.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and calm.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentees as follows; J.D. Armstrong, Ordinary Seaman, R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Third-class, T. Applewhite, Coal Passer, P.H. Cox, Ordinary Seaman, C.B. Havens, Ordinary Seaman, H. Kennedy, Coal Passer, A. Leger, Coal Passer, B.H. Levine, Coal Passer, W. Martin, Second-class Fireman, D. Manning, Coal Passer, A. Mulvaney, Seaman, R.R. Nelson, Coal Passer, A. Nelson, Ordinary Seaman, R.L. Ward, Seaman, H.F. Warner, Sailmaker's Mate, and J. Yerby, Coal Passer.

The Governor of the Province called officially at 10.05am, and was received with honors due his rank, a salute of 13 guns being fired on his departure.

The Captain of the Port of Callao visited this ship officially at 10.30am, and was received with honors due his rank.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Captain Agurto R. Pimental [sic, possibly Augusto R. Pimentel], Peruvian Navy, visited Commanding Officer of this ship officially at 3.00pm, and was received with honors due his rank.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 72° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from South to SSE.

Barometer rising.

Following named men returned over time from liberty: P.H. Cox, Ordinary Seaman, 11 hours; H. Kennedy, Coal Passer, 8 hours; B.H. Levine, Coal Passer, 8 hours; R.R. Nelson, Coal Passer, 9 hours; A. Nelson, Ordinary Seaman, 11 hours; R.L. Ward, Seaman, 11 hours.

The Commanding Officer called officially on the United States Minister to Peru.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SSE.

Barometer steady.

Following named men returned over time from liberty: R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Third-class, 15 hours; W. Martin, Second-class Fireman, 15 hours; D. Manning, Coal Passer, 15 hours; H.F. Warner, Sailmaker's Mate, 15 hours.

F.V. Kelley [Kelly in log-book], Seaman, was reported absent from ship without authority, and ship was searched for him and he was not found.

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10 October 1910

At anchor off Callao, Peru

Lat -12.07, Long -77.17

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SSE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SSE.

Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned, absentees as follows: W.J. Bell, Gunner's Mate Third-class; R.B. Bingham, Coxswain; D.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman; C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class; P.L. Howell, Ordinary Seaman.

Following named men returned over time from liberty: T. Applewhite, Coal Passer, A. Leger, Coal Passer, and J. Yerby, Coal Passer, 24 hours.

8am to meridian:

Overcast.

Light airs from SSE and SW.

Barometer rising.

C.B. Havens, Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty 26 hours over time.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, absentees as follows: J.D. Armstrong, Ordinary Seaman, W.J. Bell, Gunner's Mate Third-class, R.B. Bingham, Second-class Fireman, G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman, C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class, R.L. Howell, Ordinary Seaman, and A. Mulvaney, Seaman.

Exercised the divisions in preparation for target practice.

Sent side cleaners over side.

The Commanding Officer [of] Seiner Majestät Schiff "Bremen" called officially on the Captain.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast.

Light airs and breezes from South by West and South.

Barometer steady.

Passed Assistant Surgeon M.E. Lando and Ensign G. Joerns called on the Captain and wardroom officers of the following ships: Seiner Majestät Schiff "Bremen"; the Peruvian ships "Coronel Bolognesi", "Iquitos" and "Chalaco".

The American Consul General at Callao, Mr. William A. Robertson, called officially on the Captain, and on his departure was saluted with 9 guns, the national ensign at the fore.

German steamer "Menes" stood in and anchored at 2.20pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

[Maximum] temperature magazine A-11-M 73° [Fahrenheit].

E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, left ship without permission from proper authority, found missing at 4.30pm.

British steamer "Baroda" under way, standing out.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, later overcast.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

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11 October 1910

At anchor off Callao, Peru

Lat -12.07, Long -77.17

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast.

Calm to light Southerly airs.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Light Southerly and Southeasterly airs.

Barometer rising.

Pacific Steam Navigation Company steamer "Oravia" stood in and anchored.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

Received in general mess: 130 pounds beef; and 25 pounds coffee.

E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, returned, having left ship at or about 4.30pm, October 10, 1910, without permission from proper authority, and by order of the Commanding Officer was confined for safekeeping.

The following absentees returned over leave: R.L. Howell, Ordinary Seaman, 24 hours; J.D. Armstrong, Ordinary Seaman, 48 hours.

Sent mail ashore in one sealed bag.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and misty.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer rising slowly.

German steamer "Edfu" stood in and anchored at 8.05am.

The following [men] returned 25 hours over leave: C.N. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class; R.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman; R.B. Bingham, Second-class Fireman.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, absent: A. Mulvaney, Seaman, and W.J. Bell, Gunner's Mate Third-class.

Held battery drill, exercising fire control party and gun crews.

Commanding Officer of the Peruvian man-of-war "Coronel Bolognesi" called on the Commanding Officer.

A party of officers from the German man-of-war "Bremen" called on the wardroom officers.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

A party of officers from the Peruvian man-of-war "Coronel Bolognesi" made a call on the wardroom officers.

The German merchant-man "Menes" stood out of the harbor.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

W.J. Bell, Gunner's Mate Third-class, returned 33 hours over time.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

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12 October 1910

At anchor off Callao, Peru

Lat -12.07, Long -77.17

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from South and calm.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned at 7.00am, except the following named men: W. Rosenthal, Ordinary Seaman; D.E. Storer, Ordinary Seaman; and W.J. Tarrant, Seaman.

At 7.30am the German man-of-war "Bremen" got under way and steamed out of harbor.

Received following fresh provisions, in good condition, in the general mess: 195 pounds beef; 500 pounds potatoes; 100 pounds onions; and 300 pounds flour.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentees as follows: G.A. Lenz, Seaman, A. Mulvaney, Seaman, H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman, W. Rosenthal, Ordinary Seaman, D.E. Storer, Ordinary Seaman, W.J. Tarrant, Seaman, and S. White, First-class Fireman.

Held fire quarters, divisions reporting in the following times: 1^st Division 1 minute 45 seconds; 2^nd Division 0 minutes 15 seconds; 3^rd Division 1 minute 20 seconds; 4^th Division 1 minute 45 seconds; 5^th Division 2 minutes 30 seconds; Surgeon's [Division] 0 minutes 45 seconds.

At 11.40am the United States Minister and Envoy Extraordinary to Peru paid an official call on the Commanding Officer and wardroom officers.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling, then steady.

Made inspection of magazines, maximum temperature [in compartments] A-5-M and A-11-M 74° Fahrenheit.

A. Mulvaney, Seaman, returned on board 78 hours over leave.

At 1.10pm searched the ship for F.V. Kelley, Seaman, prisoner at large, and found him absent, having left the ship without permission from proper authority.

At 1.10pm British cruiser H.M.S. "Rainbow" stood into the harbor, and at 1.25pm fired a salute of 21 guns, with the Peruvian ensign at the main.

At 1.30pm a shore battery answered the salute with 21 guns.

H.M.S. "Rainbow" anchored at 1.40pm, hoisting quarantine flag.

Sent liberty party ashore.

H.M.S. "Rainbow" hauled down quarantine flag at 2.07pm.

At 2.10pm sent boarding officer to H.M.S. "Rainbow".

Received on board for Paymaster's Department: 115 pounds of fresh beef.

At 3.42pm fired a salute of 15 guns, United States ensign at fore, upon the departure of United States Minister and Envoy Extraordinary to Peru.

Boarding officer from H.M.S. "Rainbow" boarded this ship.

Officer from Peruvian cruiser "Coronel Bolognesi" called officially upon Commanding Officer.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

Making preparations for coaling ship.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy.

Light airs from South to SSE, to calm.

Barometer rising, then falling.

The following men returned over time from liberty: H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman, 13¾ hours; W. Rosenthal, Ordinary Seaman, 13¾ hours; D.E. Storer, Ordinary Seaman, 13¾ hours; W.J. Tarrant, Seaman, 15 hours; C.M. Sunding, Coxswain, 2 hours.

German cruiser "Bremen" anchored off Western point of San Lorenzo Island at 10.50pm.

Continuation of 8am to 12pm [12am in log-book] watch:

G.A. Lenz, Seaman, found to be absent without leave at quarters.

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13 October 1910

At anchor off Callao, Peru

Lat -12.07, Long -77.17

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and hazy.

Light airs from South to SSE.

Barometer falling, then steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Continued preparations for coaling ship.

Anchored second cutter, whaleboat and gig away from ship.

Received on board for Paymaster's Department the following fresh provisions: beef, 93 pounds; sweet potatoes, 150 pounds; pork, 140 pounds; cabbage, 160 pounds; coffee, 50 pounds.

Draft of ship before coaling: forward 12 feet; aft 14 feet 4 inches.

At 6.45am the following coal lighters were brought alongside: number 7, containing 110 tons; number 9, containing 75 tons.

Commenced coaling ship at 7.00am.

Coal taken during watch, 7.00am to 7.20am, 11 tons.

At 7.45am the following coal lighters were brought alongside: number 5, containing 49 tons; and number 1, containing 34 tons.

The following named men returned aboard, absent over time from liberty: T. Case, Blacksmith, 12 hours; F.W. Short, Seaman, 12 hours.

German cruiser "Bremen" under way at 7.45am.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer rising.

Continued coaling ship.

Coal taken on board during various hours of watch as follows: 8.00am to 9.00am 22 tons; 9.00am to 10.00am 25½ tons; 10.00am to 11.00am 28 tons; 11.00am to 12.00pm 27 tons; total for watch 102½ tons.

E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, was released from confinement and restored to duty, by order of Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SSE.

Barometer falling.

Continued coaling, taking on coal as follows: 1.00pm to 2.00pm 25 tons; 2.00pm to 3.00pm 25 tons; 3.00pm to 4.00pm 25½ tons; total for watch 75½ tons.

The Commanding Officer visited officially the President of the Republic of Peru.

S. White, First-class Fireman, returned 33 hours over time from liberty.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Continued coaling, taking on coal as follows: 4.00pm to 5.00pm 20 tons; 5.00pm to 6.00pm 11 tons; 6.45pm to 8.00pm 21 tons; total for watch 52 tons.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

Continued coaling until 9.00pm, taking on 14 tons from 8.00pm to 9.00pm

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14 October 1910

At anchor off Callao, Peru

Lat -12.07, Long -77.17

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from South by East.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from South by East.

Barometer rising.

The Peruvian cruiser "Almirante Grau" entered harbor.

Commenced coaling at 6.00am and took on coal as follows: 6.00am to 7.00am 17½ tons; 7.00am to 7.30am 14 tons; total for watch 31½ tons.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from South by East.

Barometer rising.

Continued coaling, taking on coal as follows: 8.00am to 9.00am 16½ tons; 9.00am to 10.00am 14½ tons; total for watch 31 tons.

At 8.00am H.M.S. "Rainbow" fired a salute of 13 guns, Peruvian flag at fore.

At 8.10am the "Almirante Grau" fired a salute of 13 guns, British flag at fore.

The Commanding Officer of the "Almirante Grau" called officially on the Captain.

Completed coaling at 10.00am, having taken on board 324 tons.

A calling committee of Peruvian officers called on the Commanding Officer and wardroom officers.

Draft of ship at completion of coaling: forward 14 feet; aft 16 feet.

Commenced washing down and field day.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

Continued field day.

Water boat came alongside at 12.15pm and discharged water for Steam Engineering Department, and left at 2.00pm, having discharged 25 tons of fresh water.

[Maximum] temperature of magazines 74° [Fahrenheit].

Tested magazine flood cocks and found them in working order.

Made fortnightly inspection of smokeless powder.

Señor Cesar Landazuri, aide to the President of Peru, called officially on the Captain.

Received in general mess stores for Paymaster's Department.

Received in Steam Engineering Department: 50 grate bars.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer rising.

Completed field day.

British steamer "Inca" under way, standing out at 6.20pm.

Chilean steamer "Maipo" under way, standing out.

Sent liberty men ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from South.

Barometer rising.

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15 October 1910

At anchor off Callao, Peru

Lat -12.07, Long -77.17

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

At 1.35am Chilean steamer "Aysen" stood in and anchored to seaward of floating dry dock.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Light breezes and airs from South.

Barometer rising.

Commenced field day.

Steamer "Aysen" shifted anchorage at 7.30am.

Received from steamer "Aysen": 11 bags of mail.

Received in general mess: 175 pounds of fresh meat.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

The British man-of-war H.M.S. "Rainbow" got under way at 8.45am and steamed out of harbor to the Northward.

A British steamer, "Bramley", stood into the harbor at 10.00am.

By request of United States Consul General received on board, for transportation to Panama, Willie Wells, a stranded American citizen.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 74° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

Received on board fresh provisions, in good condition, in general mess as follows: 1050 pounds fresh beef; 190 pounds veal; 160 pounds pork; and 966 pounds vegetables.

At 1.30pm held quarters, two men absent without leave: F.V. Kelley, Seaman, and G.A Lenz, Seaman.

The Captain inspected the crew at quarters and the ship.

Sent liberty party ashore.

E.L. Jacobus, Chief Gunner's Mate, was employed 1½ hours in diving, to put a plug in the port bilge pump discharge whilst the valve was overhauled.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from SSE and South by East.

Barometer rising.

The British steamer "Chile" stood in the harbor and anchored at 4.20pm.

A boat was sent over [to] the steamer "Chile" for mail, receiving two bags.

At 4.50pm sighted the German man-of-war "Bremen" standing in, which ship anchored at 5.25pm.

At 6.05pm the British steamer "Oravia" got under way.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes and airs from South by East.

Barometer falling.

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16 October 1910

At anchor off Callao, Peru, [and to Panama, Republic of Panama]

Lat -12.07, Long -77.17

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer falling.

F.V. Kelley, Seaman, who was found absent from the ship without permission when a prisoner at large, October 12, 1910, returned on board and was placed in solitary confinement by order of Commanding Officer, to await further action.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned.

8am to meridian:

Overcast to cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SSW to West.

Barometer rising.

G.A. Lenz, Seaman, returned on board, having been found absent without leave October 12, 1910.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Lifted safety valves of boilers B and C at 10.50am, at 140 pounds pressure.

Connected up boilers A, B, and C at 11.00am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from West to SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 74° Fahrenheit.

In obedience to Navy Department's telegraphic order of September 13, 1910, got under way at 2.48pm for Panama, Republic of Panama.

Draft before getting under way: forward 14 feet 4 inches; aft 16 feet 0 inches.

At 3.08pm put over patent log, [reading] 96.0.

At 3.11pm put ship on course N56°W (per standard compass) and took departure as follows: lighthouse on Cape San Lorenzo bearing S73°W (per standard compass), distant 4 miles, patent log [reading] 96.8.

At 3.26pm San Lorenzo lighthouse was abeam, patent log [reading] 99.3.

F.V. Kelley, Seaman, U.S. Navy, released from confinement and made prisoner at large by order of Commanding Officer.

Average revolutions 90, average steam 120 [pounds].

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SW by West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N56°W (per standard compass) entire watch.

At 4.46pm Pescadores Island [Piscadore Island in log-book] bore broad on starboard beam, patent log [reading] 10.

At 5.50pm Pescadores Island [Piscadore Island in log-book] bore broad on starboard quarter, patent log [reading] 18.8, distant by log 8.8 miles.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer fell.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N56°W (per standard compass).

At 6.52pm sighted Mazorca Island light, flashing white light, bearing N28°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 27.4.

At 7.00pm after compass checked N59°45'W.

At 7.47pm Mazorca Island light bore on bow, patent log reading 34.5.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, bright moonlight.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N56°W (per standard compass).

At 8.11pm sighted Pelado Rock [Palado Rock in log-book] bearing N33°W, patent log [reading] 37.4.

At 8.40pm, as same bore on starboard bow, patent log [reading] 42.0.

At 8.50pm Mazorca Island light bore on starboard beam, patent log [reading] 43.0, distant 8.5 miles, when changed course to NW (per standard compass).

At 9.00pm Mazorca Island light bore on starboard beam, patent log [reading] 44.7.

At 9.03pm sighted a steamer bearing N44°E, standing to Southward.

At 9.06pm Pelado Rock [Palado Rock in log-book] bore on starboard beam, patent log [reading] 45.5.

At 9.19pm same bore on the quarter, patent log [reading] 46.7, distant when abeam 2 miles.

At 9.56pm Mazorca Island light bore on quarter, patent log [reading] 52.1.

At 10.33pm same about to disappear, bore S77°E, patent log [reading] 57.0.

Average revolutions per minute 90, average steam 125 pounds.

Pelado Rock is also known as Islote Pelado.

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17 October 1910

Making passage from Callao, Peru, to Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat -9.71, Long -79.33

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and misty.

Light airs from South to South by East.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course NW (per standard compass) during watch.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and misty, with light airs from SE by East.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course NW (per standard compass) entire watch.

Carried out morning orders.

At 8.00am sighted a sailing vessel 3 points forward starboard beam.

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Overcast.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer rose then fell.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course NW (per standard compass).

At 8.17am sighted sailing vessel bearing N42°W.

At 9.00am sighted small sailing vessel bearing N52°E (per standard compass).

At 9.00am after compass checked N48°30'W.

Hoisted colors and returned dip of Peruvian sailing vessel sighted at 8.17am.

At 10.10am hauled in port log, reading 43.9, it only having registered 2.2 knots for the previous hour.

At 10.13am put over port patent log reading 43.9.

Held quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Exercised divisions in preparation for target practice.

Held mast, the Commanding Officer awarding punishments as per list attached [below].

At 11.00am after compass checked N48°30'W.

Average steam 112 pounds, average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Moderate sea.

Light Southerly airs and breezes.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course NW (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 90, average steam 109 pounds.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast to cloudy.

Gentle to light breezes from SSE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course NW (per standard compass).

At 4.35pm sighted a Peruvian barkentine standing about ENE.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from SSE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course NW (per standard compass) entire watch.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer rose slowly.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course NW (per standard compass).

At 9.00pm after compass checked N48°30'W.

At 11.00pm after compass checked N48°30'W.

Average steam 116 pounds, average revolutions 90.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", at sea, October 17, 1910.

Memorandum for the log.

The following punishments were awarded at the mast this day.

J. Young, Ordinary Seaman, smoking on berth deck, 2 hours' extra duty.

C.A. Bryant, Seaman, losing scraper overboard, warned.

D.G. White, Ordinary Seaman, losing scraper overboard, warned.

R. Simmons, Ordinary Seaman, throwing potatoes on berth deck, 2 hours' extra duty.

T. Applewhite, Second-class Fireman, over leave 24 hours, Deck Court.

C.B. Havens, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 26 hours, Deck Court.

A. Leger, Coal Passer, over leave 24 hours, Deck Court.

B.H. Levine, Coal Passer, over leave 8 hours, warned.

W. Martin, Second-class Fireman, over leave 15 hours, 2 weeks' restriction.

D. Manning, Coal Passer, over leave 15 hours, 2 weeks' restriction.

R.R. Nelson, Coal Passer, over leave 10 hours, 1 week's restriction.

A. Nelson, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 11 hours, 3 weeks' restriction.

H.F. Warner, Sailmaker's Mate, over leave 15 hours, 2 weeks' restriction.

R.L. Ward, Seaman, over leave 11 hours, 1 week's restriction.

J. Yerby, Coal Passer, over leave 24 hours, Deck Court.

P.H. Cox, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 11 hours, 4 weeks' restriction.

H. Kennedy, Coal Passer, over leave 8 hours, 2 weeks' restriction.

J.D. Armstrong, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 48 hours, Deck Court.

R.L. Howell, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 24 hours, Deck Court.

E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, leaving ship without permission from proper authority, Summary Court Martial.

R.B. Bingham, Second-class Fireman, over leave 25 hours, Deck Court.

C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class, over leave 25 hours, Deck Court.

G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 25 hours, Deck Court.

H. Graham, Coal Passer, slow with mess tables, 2 hours' extra duty.

G. Crum, Seaman, smoking on poop deck while on quartermaster watch, 4 hours' extra duty.

H.W. Hartdegen, Ordinary Seaman, not cleaning brightwork, 2 hours' extra duty.

F.V. Kelley, Seaman, leaving ship without permission, Summary Court Martial.

W. Rosenthal, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 13¾ hours, 2 weeks' restriction.

H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 13¾ hours, 2 weeks' restriction.

D.E. Storer, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 13¾ hours, 2 weeks' restriction.

H.W. Hartdegen, Ordinary Seaman, skylarking on berth deck and breaking glass on bulletin board, warned.

H. Graham, Coal Passer, skylarking on berth deck and breaking glass on bulletin board, warned.

H. Graham, Coal Passer, smoking in alleyway on berth deck, 4 hours' extra duty.

W.J. Tarrant, Seaman, over leave 15 hours, Deck Court.

W.J. Bell, Gunner's Mate Third-class, over leave 33 hours, Deck Court.

A. Mulvaney, Seaman, over leave 78 hours, Deck Court.

S. White, First-class Fireman, over leave 33 hours, Deck Court.

F.W. Short, Seaman, over leave 12 hours, 4 weeks' restriction.

C.M. Sunding, Coxswain, over leave 2 hours, warned.

B.C. Dubois, Coal Passer, smoking out of hours, 1 hour's extra duty.

L. Belford, Seaman, smoking out of hours, 1 hour's extra duty.

J. Yerby, Coal Passer, smoking out of hours, 1 hour's extra duty.

E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, smoking out of hours, 4 hours' extra duty.

C.A. Bryant, Seaman, smoking out of hours, 1 hour's extra duty.

E.W. Boody, Ordinary Seaman, smoking out of hours, 1 hour's extra duty.

H.M. Knowles, Seaman, smoking out of hours, 1 hour's extra duty.

V. Favino, Ordinary Seaman, smoking out of hours, 1 hour's extra duty.

W.J. Tarrant, Seaman, abusing another man in the service, dismissed.

R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Third-class, using profanity, 2 hours' extra duty.

R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Third-class, over leave 15 hours, 2 weeks' restriction.

F.V. Kelley, Seaman, absent from ship without authority while prisoner at large, Summary Court Martial

G.A. Lenz, Seaman, absent from ship without authority, Summary Court Martial.

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18 October 1910

Making passage from Callao, Peru, to Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat -6.53, Long -81.18

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light Southerly breezes.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course NW (per standard compass).

At 4.00am changed course to N18°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 88.2.

Average revolutions per minute 90, average steam 95 [pounds].

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy.

Light breezes from East by North to East.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N18°W (per standard compass) during watch.

Average steam 112 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and misty, with light breezes from NNE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N18°W (per standard compass) entire watch.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Exercised at setting up and drills in preparation for target practice.

Set clocks back 8 minutes at 11.15am.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast.

Light airs from NE, shifting to SE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steamed under three boilers, at [full] speed, on course N18°W (per standard compass).

At 12.30pm changed course to North (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 58.7, after compass reading N2°15'W.

At 1.00pm after compass checked N2°15'W.

[Maximum] temperature of magazines 76° [Fahrenheit].

At 2.30pm sighted steamer bearing N24°30'W (per standard compass).

At 2.42pm passed steamer sighted at 2.30pm, which was the "Kiyo Maru", a Japanese merchantman.

Exchanged dips with same.

At 2.45pm changed course to N18°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 77.0, land having become visible ahead and on starboard bow.

At 3.00pm after compass checked N18°30'W.

At 3.57pm Needle Point bore on bow, patent log [reading] 86.8.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Light Southeasterly breezes.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N18°W (per standard compass).

At 4.33pm Aguja Point bore on starboard beam, distant 5.4 miles.

Average revolutions per minute 90, average steam 120 pounds.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer rising.

Moon rose at 6.35pm.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N18°W (per standard compass).

At 8.00pm changed course to N24°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 19.8.

Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and hazy, with bright moonlight.

[Light breezes from South.]

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N24°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 108 pounds, average revolutions 90.

Needle Point is also known as Aguja Point and Punta Aguja.

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19 October 1910

At sea, making passage from Callao, Peru, to Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat -3.03, Long -81.68

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast.

Light Southerly breezes.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N24°W (per standard compass).

At 1.00am after compass checked N26°30'W, and at 3.00am it checked N26°30'W.

Average steam 106 pounds, average revolutions 85.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Moonlight first half of watch.

Light breezes from SE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N24°W (per standard compass).

At 4.00am changed course to North (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 82.8.

Average revolutions per minute 89.5, average steam 120 pounds.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Gentle breezes from South to SW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course North (per standard compass).

At 8.00am slowed to 80 revolutions per minute.

Held quarters for muster, no absentees.

Held fire quarters, divisions reported ready in following times: 1^st Division 1 minute 5 seconds; 2^nd Division 0 minutes 50 seconds; 3^rd Division 1 minute 25 seconds; 4^th Division 1 minute 15 seconds; 5^th Division 1 minute 15 seconds; Surgeon's Division 0 minutes 15 seconds.

Inspected all hoses and connections, and found all in good condition with a few exceptions, which are being remedied.

Held collision quarters, time: 2 minutes 20 seconds.

Did not put mat over side.

Held instruction for 6-inch and 3-pounder gun pointers.

Set all clocks back 3 minutes at 11.20am.

Average steam 112 [pounds], average revolutions 80.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW by West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course North (per standard compass).

At 12.04pm changed course to N4°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 45.3.

A Summary Court Martial, with Passed Assistant Surgeon M.E. Lando senior member, met at 1.30pm for trial of F.V. Kelley, Seaman, G.A. Lenz, Seaman, and E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, and adjourned at 3.00pm, to await action of convening authority.

A Deck Court, composed of Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, met at 3.10pm for the trial of the following named persons: W.J. Bell, Gunner's Mate Third-class; J. Yerby, Coal Passer; R.B. Bingham, Second-class Fireman; W.J. Tarrant, Seaman; G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman; R.L. Howell, Ordinary Seaman; C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class; A. Mulvaney, Seaman; T. Applewhite, Second-class Fireman; A. Leger, Coal Passer; J.D. Armstrong, Ordinary Seaman; C.B. Havens, Ordinary Seaman.

Court adjourned at 3.47pm.

Average steam 117½ pounds, average revolutions 82.7.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N4°E (per standard compass).

At 5.00pm after compass checked N2°30'E.

At 5.16pm sighted sailing vessel bearing N20°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 80.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N4°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 80, average steam 125 pounds.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy.

Light breezes from WSW to South.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N4°E (per standard compass).

Moonlight.

Blew out a gasket on feed check on boiler C, and hauled fires, at 10.00pm.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler D at 10.15pm.

Disconnected boiler C at 11.20pm.

Average steam 116 [pounds], average revolutions 75.7.

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20 October 1910

At sea, making passage from Callao, Peru, to Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 0.07, Long -81.15

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 2 boilers, on course N4°E (per standard compass).

At 2.50am cut in boiler D, safety valve lifting at 141 pounds.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 72.7.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N4°E (per standard compass).

At 5.00am after compass checked N2°15'E.

At 5.53am sighted sailing vessel bearing S56°W (per standard compass).

At 7.00am after compass checked N2°15'E.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 80.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes from SSW to SW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N4°E (per standard compass).

At 9.30am mustered at quarters, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises, followed by drill of gun crews and fire control party for battle practice.

Exercised gun pointers at dotter and Morris tube practice.

Published the records of Deck Courts in the cases of the following named persons, in all of which cases the specification was proved by plea and the sentences to lose amount of pay set opposite each name: W.J. Bell, Gunner's Mate Third-class, $15.00; J.D. Armstrong, Ordinary Seaman, $9.06; R.L. Howell, Ordinary Seaman, $3.50; C.B. Havens, Ordinary Seaman, $9.06; C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class, $15.00; T. Applewhite, Second-class Fireman, $5.50; A. Leger, Coal Passer, $10.00; J. Yerby, Coal Passer, $4.00; G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman, $10.00; W.J. Tarrant, Seaman, $15.00; R.B. Bingham, Second-class Fireman, $10.00; A. Mulvaney, Seaman, $17.60.

At 11.30am the clocks were set ahead five minutes.

Average revolutions per minute 80, average steam 125 pounds.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling.

Light breezes from SSW to SW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N4°E (per standard compass).

At 1.45pm a Deck Court, consisting of Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, met for trial of Samuel White, First-class Fireman, U.S. Navy, and adjourned at 1.48pm.

The proceedings of a Deck Court in the case of S. White, First-class Fireman, were published at 2.15pm, specifications: absent over leave 33 hours; guilty (specifications proved by plea).

Sentence: to lose pay amounting to fifteen dollars ($15.00), approved by Commanding Officer.

Magazines' maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 84° Fahrenheit.

At 3.30pm served out clean hammocks to all divisions.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 80.

The following named men were advanced in rating, to date from October 1, 1910: J.M. Tennesson [Tenneson in log-book], Machinist's Mate First-class to Chief Machinist's Mate; F.P. Burgess, Boatswain's Mate Second-class to Boatswain's Mate First-class; P.C. Dearborn, Yeoman Third-class to Yeoman Second-class; C.P. King, First-class Fireman to Water Tender; J.D. Morris, First-class Fireman to Water Tender; R.T. Castor, Seaman to Coxswain; C.W. Campbell, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman; G.C. Drake, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman; S.A. Ryberg, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman; M.J. Mosqueiro, Second-class Fireman to First-class Fireman; J.E. O'Connor, Second-class Fireman to First-class Fireman; F.E. Klatt, Second-class Fireman to First-class Fireman; J.E. Burnett, Coal Passer to Second-class Fireman; W.G. Judd, Coal Passer to Second-class Fireman; L. White, Coal Passer to Second-class Fireman.

The first six were issued rating appointments in the advanced rating.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast, with light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N4°E (per standard compass) entire watch.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 80.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N4°E (per standard compass).

At 7.00pm after compass checked N2°30'E.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 80.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N4°E (per standard compass).

At 8.08pm changed course to N6°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 74.0.

The moon rose about 8.30pm.

Average revolutions per minute 80, average steam 125 pounds.

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21 October 1910

At sea, making passage from Callao, Peru, to Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 3.03, Long -80.57

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SW to WSW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N6°E (per standard compass) during watch.

Moonlight.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 80.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from WSW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S6°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 80.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, warm, pleasant.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N6°E (per standard compass).

At 9.00am after compass checked N4°30'E.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Exercised the divisions in preparation for target practice, fire control drill.

Exercised 6-inch and 3-pounder pointers at ping-pong.

At 10.00am changed course to N9°E (per standard compass), after compass checking N7°45'E, patent log [reading] 72.5.

At 11.00am after compass checked N7°30'E.

By order of Commanding Officer set ship's time ahead three minutes and regulated all clocks accordingly.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 80.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N9°E (per standard compass).

At 12.17pm changed course to N5°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 88.6.

Inspected magazines, conditions good, maximum temperature 88° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

Tested magazine flood cocks and found them in good condition.

Held quarters and turned in scrubbed hammocks and served out clean bags.

Average revolutions per minute 80, average steam 125 pounds.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy to cloudy.

Light breezes from WSW to West.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N5°E (per standard compass).

H.M. Knowles, Seaman, advanced to the rating of Coxswain, to date from October 1, 1910.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 80.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N5°E (per standard compass).

At 8.00pm increased speed to 85 revolutions per minute.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 80.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light Westerly airs and breezes.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steamed under three boilers, at full speed, on course N5°E (per standard compass).

At 8.30pm changed course to N7°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 47.0, after compass checking N5°15'E.

At 9.00pm after compass checked N5°15'E.

Moon rose about 8.50pm.

Passing showers latter part of watch.

At 11.00pm after compass checked N5°15'E.

Average steam 124 [pounds], average revolutions 85.

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22 October 1910

At sea, making passage from Callao, Peru, to Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 6.27, Long -79.88

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N7°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 85, average steam 122 pounds.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy, with passing showers.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N7°E (per standard compass).

Field day.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 85.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, with passing showers.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N7°E (per standard compass).

Field day, cleaned ship for Saturday inspection by Commanding Officer.

At 11.30am set all clocks ahead 3 minutes.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 85.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Passing showers, with mist.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N7°E (per standard compass).

At 1.00pm after compass checked N4°45'E.

At 1.30pm held quarters for muster and inspection.

The Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew.

[Maximum] temperature of magazines 90° [Fahrenheit].

At 3.00pm after compass checked N5°30'E.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 85.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, becoming overcast at end of watch.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N7°E (per standard compass).

At 5.30pm sighted land two points forward of the port beam.

Average revolutions per minute 85, average steam 125 pounds.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N7°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 85.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N7°E (per standard compass).

Moon rose at 10.05pm.

At 10.45pm sighted a steamer standing out of Panama, bearing N60°W (per standard compass).

At 11.30pm changed course to N2°E, patent log [reading] 50.8.

Average revolutions 85, average steam 125 pounds.

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23 October 1910

At sea, making passage from Callao, Peru, to [and at anchor off] Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, cool and pleasant.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N2°E (per standard compass).

At 1.00am after compass checked N0°30'E, and at 3.00am N0°30'E.

At 3.30am passed small sailing vessel without light on port beam.

At end of watch Bona Island bore N43°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 85.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N29°E (per standard compass).

At 4.00am Bona Island bore on the port bow, patent log [reading] 84.8.

At 5.15am same bore on the beam, distant 9.1 miles.

At 5.42am changed course to N24°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 97.4.

At 5.52am Bona Island bore on port beam, patent log [reading] 98.4.

At 7.56am changed course to N10°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 14.6.

At 7.56am hauled in patent logs.

Average revolutions per minute 85, average steam 125 pounds.

8am to meridian:

Warm.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer rose slowly.

Steaming at various speeds and various courses, Commanding Officer conning, standing into anchorage at Panama.

At 8.20am anchored in 7½ fathoms of water, soft bottom, with 45 fathoms chain, port anchor.

Bearings of anchorage: cathedral N37°W (per standard compass), right tangent Perico Island S60½°W, left tangent Flamenco Island S12°W (per standard compass), ship's head NW (per standard compass).

Draft of ship upon anchoring: forward 13 feet 0 inches; aft 15 feet 6 inches.

At 9.50am disconnected boilers D and B.

Continued field day.

Sent mail orderly ashore for mail.

Finished field day and commenced painting ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm.

Light airs from SSE and calm.

Barometer falling.

Received from Postmaster Ancon: 8 bags of mail.

[Maximum] temperature of magazines 93° [Fahrenheit].

Continued painting.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant, passing showers.

Light airs from NW and WNW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Discontinued painting.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rose slowly.

Bona Island is also known as Isla Boná.

Perico Island is also known as Isla Perico.

Flamenco Island is also known as Isla Flamenco.

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24 October 1910

At anchor Panama harbor, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, raining.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer fell.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, cool.

Light airs and breezes from NE and East.

Barometer rose slowly.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant, with passing showers.

Light airs and breezes from East.

Barometer rising.

Crew engaged in painting ship.

Received on board, in good condition, for the general mess: 180 pounds beef; 106 pounds pork; and 57 pounds of veal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light Southerly airs.

Barometer falling slowly.

Continued painting ship.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 90° [Fahrenheit] in [compartments] A-11-M and A-5-M.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy, with light passing showers.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Sent liberty party ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer steady.

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25 October 1910

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from South, shifting to ENE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, with passing showers.

Light airs from NE to East.

Barometer rising.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held drill, calling away one section of landing force, with general quarters for rest of crew, then landing force for both sections of landing force, and manned the secondary battery with reserve crews.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

Following fresh stores received aboard for Paymaster's Department: 90 dozen eggs; 132 pounds fresh beef.

Received semi annual requisition stores for Engineer's Department.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with light breezes to light airs from SE to NW.

Barometer falling.

At 1.00pm held same drill as in the forenoon watch.

Began swinging to flood tide at 1.50pm.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 91° Fahrenheit.

Sent liberty party ashore at 2.45pm.

Sent swimming party to Dead Man's Island.

Commanding Officer called officially on United States Consul General and Chargé d'Affaires.

Published proceedings, findings and sentences of the Courts Martial in the cases of F.V. Kelley, Seaman, G.A. Lenz, Seaman, and E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

Swimming party returned.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NNW.

Barometer steady.

Started swinging to ebb tide at 8.05pm.

Dead Man's Island is also known as Isla Entierra Muerto.

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26 October 1910

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NW to NNE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NNE.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises.

Held fire quarters and divisions reported as follows: 1^st Division 45 seconds; 2^nd Division 50 seconds; 3^rd Division 1 minute 25 minutes; 4^th Division 1 minute 45 seconds; 5^th Division 1 minute 20 seconds; Surgeon's Division 30 seconds.

Held collision drill and divisions reported as follows: 4^th Division 1 minute 45 seconds; 5^th Division 1 minute 20 seconds; Surgeon's Division 30 seconds; compartment A-99 ready for pumping and suction out in 3 minutes; 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions and mat ready over side in 7 minutes 10 seconds.

Held abandon ship drill, last boat shoving off, fully equipped and manned, in 6 minutes 20 seconds.

E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, was confined at 8.30am, 7 days [on] bread and water, by order of Commanding Officer as per Summary Court Martial sentence.

Liberty party returned at 11.00am, no absentees.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with variable light airs from SW to NW.

Barometer falling.

Commanding Officer inspected all boat boxes.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit].

Sent swimming party and sand party to Dead Man's Island.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Rigged ship for coaling.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

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27 October 1910

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Prepared for coaling ship.

Two coal lighters alongside at 7.25am.

Commenced coaling at 7.30am.

From 7.30am to 8.00am took on 16½ tons.

Draft of ship before coaling: forward 12 feet 10 inches; aft 14 feet 8 inches.

8am to meridian:

Warm, pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Continued coaling, taking on 30 tons from 8.00am to 9.00am, 35 tons from 9.00am to 10.00am, 26 tons from 10.00am to 11.00am and 25½ tons from 11.00am to 12.00pm, total for watch 116½ tons, total since commencing coaling 133 tons.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

Continued coaling, taking on 26 tons from 1.00pm to 2.00pm, 25 tons from 2.00pm to 3.00pm, 21 tons from 3.00pm to 4.00pm, total for watch 62 tons, total taken on board 195 tons.

[Maximum] temperature of magazines 92° [Fahrenheit].

Received in general mess provisions as follows: 153 pounds pork loins; 288 tins butter; 206 pounds veal; 75 pounds pork sausage; 80½ pounds liver.

4pm to 8pm:

Warm, pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rose.

Continued coaling until 4.40pm, when stopped coaling, having taken aboard altogether 222 tons and 1483 pounds of coal.

Draft of ship after coaling: forward 14 feet 6 inches; aft 16 feet 4 inches.

Hoisted all boats.

Washed down.

8pm to midnight:

Cool, pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from NW.

Barometer rose, then fell.

The Chilean steamer "Huasco" ["Hausco" in log-book] stood in and anchored at 9.45pm.

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28 October 1910

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cool, cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rose.

Commenced field day.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, pleasant and warm.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer steady.

Received on board for general mess: 10 gallons vinegar.

Crew engaged in cleaning ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and overcast.

Light airs from SE, shifting to NW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 91° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

Made fortnightly inspection of smokeless powder, finding no apparent change.

The steamer "City of Sydney" stood into the harbor and at 1.30pm anchored off the quarantine station, was granted pratique, and got under way.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Sent swimming party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

At 9.00pm lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler B.

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29 October 1910

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

Steam formed on boiler B at 2.50am.

Safety valve lifted at 140 pounds at 3.55am, when connected up that boiler for auxiliary use and disconnected boiler A.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light Northerly airs.

Barometer rising slowly.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

General cleaning.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW to North.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Field day.

Commanding Officer made regular weekly inspection of crew and ship.

United States Chargé d'Affaires and United States Consul General called on Commanding Officer.

Received on board for Paymaster's Department: 166 pounds pork loins; 90 dozen eggs; 141 pounds beef; 559 pounds potatoes; 40 pounds bologna; 350 oranges.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with light airs from SE to North.

Barometer falling.

Sent baseball and liberty parties ashore.

At 2.47pm fired 11-gun salute, American ensign at the fore, upon departure of United States Chargé d'Affaires and Consul General.

Opened magazines and broke out samples of powder of various indices for shipment for test.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit, A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit.

Tested flood cocks and found them to be in good condition.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

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30 October 1910

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from North.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from North.

Barometer rising slowly.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from North.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Liberty party returned, F.W. Moy, Plumber and Fitter, absent.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with passing showers.

Barometer falling.

Sent ball party ashore.

Sent swimming party to Dead Man's Island.

G.A. Lenz, Seaman, while on duty in whaleboat, left boat without proper authority.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

Swimming party returned, no absentees.

By order of Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, was placed under suspension for five (5) days, for failing to carry out properly the orders of the Commanding Officer.

Ball party returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Dead Man's Island is also known as Isla Entierra Muerto.

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31 October 1910

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with passing showers.

[Light airs from NW.]

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

F.W. Moy, Plumber and Fitter, returned from liberty 19 hours over time.

Liberty party returned, J.H. Collier, Ordinary Seaman, and F.R. McArthur, Seaman, absent.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from North.

Later heavy rain.

Barometer falling slowly.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, absent: F. McArthur, Seaman, G.A. Lenz, Seaman, and W.H. Collier, Ordinary Seaman.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, passing showers.

Light airs from North and NNW.

Barometer falling.

Received in general mess stores as follows: 75 pounds pork sausage; 73½ pounds liver; 141 pound beef; 1151 pound potatoes.

[Maximum] temperature magazines 91° [Fahrenheit].

Monthly 30-minute litmus test showed no discoloration.

By order of Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, was relieved from suspension and restored to duty.

The Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "Acapulco" stood in and anchored at 3.05pm.

Received from the Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "Acapulco": three bags of mail.

Commander E.A. Anderson, U.S. Navy, reported aboard to relieve Commander Victor Blue, U.S. Navy.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, later pleasant.

Light airs from NNW.

Barometer rising.

W.H. Collier, Ordinary Seaman, returned 11 hours over leave.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NNW and West.

Barometer rose.

Approved: [signed] Victor Blue, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1910

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1 November 1910

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer fell.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rose.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

At 10.00am the Commanding Officer with Commander E.A. Anderson, U.S. Navy, inspected the crew at quarters and inspected the ship, absentees: G.A. Lenz, Seaman, and F.R. McArthur, Seaman.

At 11.17am held general quarters.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant.

Light Southwesterly airs.

Barometer falling slowly.

At 1.00pm the landing force was formed, lightly equipped, and inspected by the Commanding Officer with Commander E.A. Anderson, U.S. Navy.

At 2.40pm the crew was mustered aft on quarterdeck, when Commander Edwin A. Anderson, U.S. Navy, relieved Commander Victor Blue, U.S. Navy, in command of this ship, in accordance with Navy Department's order number 1904-67-J.A.S.-J.F.C. of September 12, 1910, and Navy Department's order number 1904-67-J.A.S.-D.L.S. of September 14, 1910, to Commander Edwin A. Anderson, U.S. Navy, and Navy Department's order number 569-72-J.A.S.-J.F.C. of September 12, 1910, to Commander Victor Blue, U.S. Navy, each officer publishing his orders.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 91° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

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2 November 1910

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light Northwesterly airs.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from North.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NW to North.

Barometer rising.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentees: F.R. McArthur, Seaman, and G.A. Lenz, Seaman.

Held fire drill, divisions reported ready in following times: 1^st Division 1 minute 2 seconds; 2^nd Division 1 minute 50 seconds; 3^rd Division 1 minute 2 seconds; 4^th Division 1 minute 40 seconds; 5^th Division 1 minute 40 seconds.

Held collision drill, mat ready, put over side and ready in 7 minutes.

Divisions reported ready as follows: 4^th Division 1 minute 0 seconds; 5^th Division 2 minutes 0 seconds; Surgeon's Division 30 seconds.

Water barge came alongside at 10.50am.

Took 25 tons of water from water barge for Steam Engineering Department.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with passing showers.

Light airs from West to SSW.

Barometer falling.

Water barge shoved off at 1.30pm.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 91° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 91° Fahrenheit.

Sent sand party to Dead Man's Island for sand.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, passing showers and raining.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

Received on board for Paymaster's Department: five thousand dollars ($5000.00).

Sand party returned.

Commenced testing both searchlights at 7.40pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with passing showers at beginning of watch.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

Finished testing both searchlights at 8.00pm to 8.30pm.

Dead Man's Island is also known as Isla Entierra Muerto.

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3 November 1910

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama, [and to Amapala, Honduras]

Lat 8.92, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast and misty.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast to cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from SW to North by West.

Barometer rising.

Sent working party of 30 men to Balboa for stores.

Carried out morning orders.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boilers A and D at 6.30am.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, then overcast and raining.

Light airs to light breezes from North by West.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Tug towing lighter with commissary stores came alongside at 10.20am.

Took on stores as follows: 170 packages dry provisions; 1000 pounds ice; 180 dozen eggs; 500 pounds smoked hams; 297½ pounds pork loins; 150 pounds sausage; 73½ pounds liver; 160 pounds veal; 1001 pounds hindquarters; 4059 pounds potatoes; 73 pounds prunes; 961 pounds onions; 208 pounds carrots; 169 pounds turnips; 251 pounds cabbage; 60 pounds celery.

One barrel of sugar, 420 pounds, was dropped overboard.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and raining first part of watch, and then partly cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from West.

F.R. McArthur, Seaman, returned from liberty 79 hours over time.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Tried main engines at 2.40pm.

The German cruiser "Bremen" stood in at 3.03pm.

4pm to 6.30pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from West to SW.

Barometer rising.

Made all preparations for getting under way.

Hove short at 5.03pm.

At 5.12pm got under way for Amapala, Honduras, in obedience to Navy Department's telegraphic orders, dated November 1.

Steered various courses until clear of San Jose Rock, when steered course S35°W (per standard compass).

At 5.32pm put over two patent logs, reading as follows: starboard 8.6; port 15.2.

At 5.45pm stopped starboard engine, patent log [reading] 16.3.

At 5.53pm sighted merchant steamer on port beam, entering Panama harbor.

At 6.05pm started starboard engine full speed ahead, patent log [reading] 18.1.

At 6.20pm changed course to S40°W, patent log [reading] 19.3.

At 6.28pm changed course to S12°W, patent log [reading] 20.3, and took departure as follows: Westmost point of Taboga Island abeam, distant 400 yards, patent log [reading] 20.3, ship's head S12°W.

At 6.32pm changed course to S23°W, patent log [reading] 22.0.

Draft of ship forward 14 feet 4 inches, aft 16 feet 4 inches.

Average steam 125 pounds; average revolutions port 78.6, starboard 68.7.

6.30pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light breezes from West and WSW.

Barometer rose.

Steamed under three boilers, at full speed, on course S23°W (per standard compass).

At 7.10pm changed course to S10°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 26.4.

At 7.45pm Estiva Island bore on bow, patent log [reading] 31.2.

At 7.57pm same bore abeam, distant 1.7 miles, patent log [reading] 32.9.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant, shower at 8.45pm.

Light airs from WSW, shifting to gentle breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S10°W (per standard compass).

At 11.25pm sighted a steamer bearing S2°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 90, average steam 125 pounds.

San Jose Rock is also known as Roca San José.

Taboga Island is also known as Isla Taboga.

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4 November 1910

Making passage from Panama, Republic of Panama, to Amapala, Honduras

Lat 7.12, Long -81.08

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast to cloudy, with passing showers towards end of watch.

Gentle breezes from WNW to SSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S10°W (per standard compass) during watch.

Passed a small steamer on port hand, standing to Northward, at 12.25am.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S10°W (per standard compass).

At 5.00am changed course to S70°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 105.

At 5.30am sighted land all along port beam, distant about 2.2 miles.

At 5.55am sighted South Fraile [Island] bearing N21½°W (per standard compass).

At 6.00am took bearings as follows: South Fraile [Island] N18°W (per standard compass), Guanico Point N64°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 94.3.

At 6.12am changed course to S80°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 14.6.

At 7.28am Guanico Point bore abeam, distant about 10 miles.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from West by South.

Barometer rose slowly.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course S8°W (per standard compass).

At 8.03am changed course to S87°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 29.5.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, absent: G.A. Lenz, Seaman.

Exercised divisions in preparation for target practice, fire control drill.

At 10.28am Mariato Point bore on bow, patent log [reading] 49.9.

At 10.59am same bore abeam, distant 3.3 miles, patent log [reading] 52.9.

By order of Commanding Officer set ship's time back 7 minutes and regulated all clocks accordingly.

Average steam 122 pounds, average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Slightly cloudy and hot.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S87°W (per standard compass).

At 12.12pm sighted Jicaron Island bearing N82°W (per standard compass).

At 12.15pm sighted Anegada Point [Negada Point in log-book] bearing N65°W (per standard compass).

At 1.35pm sighted a British steamer bearing S84°W (per standard compass), standing Eastward, passing on port hand, showed colors.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 90° [Fahrenheit] in [compartments] A-11-M and A-5-M.

Tested magazine flood cocks and found them in good condition.

At 3.26pm Anegada Point [Negada Point in log-book] bore abeam, patent log [reading] 93.8.

At end of watch on following bearings: left tangent Jicarita Island N71°W, peak on Jicaron Island (10181) N50°W (per standard compass), Anegada Point [Negada Point in log-book] N23°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 90, average steam 125 pounds.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW to West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S87°W (per standard compass).

Passed Jicarita Island on starboard beam, distant 2¾ miles, at 4.42pm, patent log [reading] 99.9.

At 4.51pm changed course to N70°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 0.3.

At 4.55pm sighted Montuosa Island bearing N57°W (per standard compass).

At end of watch landmarks bore as follows: Montuosa Island N53°W, Hermosa Point N10°E, left tangent Jicaron Island S86¼°E.

Average steam 112 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N70°W (per standard compass).

At 7.35pm Montuosa Island bore broad on starboard bow, patent log [reading] 22.4.

Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rose.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N70°W (per standard compass).

At 8.25pm Montuosa Island bore abeam, patent log [reading] 28.8, distant 6.4 miles.

At 8.25pm changed course to N64°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 28.8.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

South Fraile Island is also known as Isla Frailes del Sur.

Guanico Point is also known as Punta Tinidero.

Mariato Point is also known as Punta San Patricio.

Jicaron Island is also known as Isla Jicarón.

Anegada Point is also known as Punta Anegada.

Jicarita Island is also known as Isla Jicarita.

Montuosa Island is also known as Isla Montuosa.

Hermosa Point is also known as Punta Hermosa.

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5 November 1910

Making passage from Panama, Republic of Panama, to Amapala, Honduras

Lat 8.68, Long -84.21

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and warm.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steamed at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N64°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 90, average steam 122 pounds.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from WSW to West by North.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N64°W (per standard compass).

At 5.45am sighted land on starboard bow and beam.

At 7.42am changed course to N61°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 19.0.

At 7.54am sighted Corcovado Rock bearing N3°W (per standard compass).

At end of watch Dorenzo Point [?] bore N14¾°W (per standard compass) and Matapalo Head bore N73°E (per standard compass).

Field day.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N61°W (per standard compass).

At 8.17am sighted Caño Island bearing N30°W (per standard compass).

At 10.35am Caño Island bore abeam, distant 12 miles.

At 10.47am changed course to N63°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 43.9.

Cleaned ship for inspection, and at 10.45am held quarters for inspection and Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew.

The Commanding Officer awarded punishments as follows: F.W. Moy, Plumber and Fitter, taking valve out of fire main without notifying officer of the deck, and thereby causing the berth deck to be flooded, warned; N.L. Strawn, Hospital Apprentice, disobeying orders of Hospital Steward, Deck Court; C.B. Havens, Ordinary Seaman, leaving his post as messenger without permission (2 offenses), 4 hours' night watch for one week; F.W. Moy, Plumber and Fitter, over leave 19 hours, 19 hours' extra duty; J.H. Collier, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 11 hours, 11 hours' extra duty; G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman, theft, stealing bag of sugar, Summary Court Martial; F.R. McArthur, Seaman, over leave 79 hours, Deck Court; R. Simmons, Ordinary Seaman, dirty clothes at inspection, 5 hours' extra duty.

By order of Commanding Officer F.R. McArthur, Seaman, and N.L. Strawn, Hospital Apprentice, were made prisoners at large, awaiting trial by Deck Court, and G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman, was made prisoner at large, awaiting trial by Summary Court Martial.

Average steam 113 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, cloudy.

Light airs from West, West by South and WNW.

Barometer fell.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N63°W (per standard compass).

[Maximum] temperature of magazines 91° [Fahrenheit].

At 2.45pm Caño Island off Port Herradura bore N10°30'W (per standard compass).

At 3.43pm sighted Cape Blanco bearing N46°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N63°W (per standard compass.

Average revolutions per minute 90, average steam 120 [pounds].

6pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from WSW to West.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N63°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N63°W (per standard compass).

At 11.30pm sighted Guionos Point bearing N10°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Corcovado Rock is also known as Roca Corcovado.

Matapalo Head is also known as Cabo Matapalo.

Caño Island is also known as Isla del Caño.

Caño Island off Port Herradura is also known as Isla Herradura.

Port Herradura is also known as Bahia Herradura.

Cape Blanco is also known as Cabo Blanco.

Guionos Point is also known as Punta Guionos.

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6 November 1910

Making passage from Panama, Republic of Panama, to Amapala, Honduras

Lat 11.27, Long -86.78

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from WNW and North.

Barometer fell.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N63°W (per standard compass).

At 1.44am changed course to N37°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 65.8, after compass checking N26°30'W.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant.

Moderate breezes from North.

Barometer rising.

Steamed at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N37°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 90, average steam 120 [pounds].

8am to meridian:

Clear, with moderate to light breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N37°W (per standard compass).

At 8.40am slowed to 80 revolutions.

At 9.20am sighted mountain peak bearing N21½°E (per standard compass).

At 11.10am set all clock back 10 minutes.

Specification of a Summary Court Martial was delivered to G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman, at 11.00am

At end of watch Mount Mombacho bore N48°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 81.1.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N37°W (per standard compass).

At 1.46pm the piston rod of air pump broke and starboard engine was stopped.

Went ahead with port engine, making 95 turns, steering with 17° starboard helm.

At 2.00pm sighted several high mountains along port bow.

At 2.30pm mountains bore as follows: Mount Viejo N7½°W, Mount Momotombo N20½°E, Mount Mombacho N67½°E.

Average steam 122 [pounds], average revolutions 88.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear, pleasant.

Light breezes from WNW.

Barometer fell slowly.

Steamed under 3 boilers, with port engine, at full speed, on course N37°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 94.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from WNW.

Moonlight.

Barometer steady.

Steamed with port engine, 3 boilers, on course N37°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute, starboard engine stopped, port engine 94, average steam 125 pounds.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, light breezes from North by West to NW by North.

Barometer rising, then falling slowly.

Steamed at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N37°W (per standard compass).

At 8.11pm started starboard engine, ahead slow speed, and gradually worked up to 80 revolutions.

At 8.20pm slowed to 70 revolutions on both engines.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 70.

Mount Viejo is also known as Volcan San Cristobal.

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7 November 1910

Making passage from Panama, Republic of Panama, to [and at] Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs to gentle breezes from NW to NNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, 70 revolutions, on course N37°W (per standard compass).

At 12.42am the port engine was stopped for one minute, owing to slowing down of air pump.

At 1.40am sighted Mount Cosiguina bearing N13°W (per standard compass).

At 3.25am sighted Mount Conchagua bearing N15°W (per standard compass).

At 3.33am sighted Manasia Island [?] bearing N8°E (per standard compass).

At 3.40am changed course to N15°W (per standard compass), patent log 43.2.

At 3.50am slowed down to 60 revolutions per minute on both engines, patent log [reading] 44.3.

At 3.53am took deep sea sounding: 23 fathoms.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions port 69.6, starboard 66.6.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Gentle and light breezes from NE by North.

Barometer rose.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at reduced speed, on course N15°W (per standard compass).

Used sounding machine every 10 minutes.

At 4.50am sighted vessel's light bearing N41°W (per standard compass).

At 5.45am hauled in patent log, port patent log [reading] 50.5, starboard patent log 82.2.

Stood up towards anchorage on various courses, the Commanding Officer conning.

At 7.00am exchanged letters with U.S.S. "Princeton".

At 7.39am anchored in 5¾ fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms on starboard chain.

Bearings of anchorage, unnamed on chart: N83°E, S54½°E, and S25½°W, ship's head NE.

Draft of ship on anchoring: forward 13 feet 6 inches; aft 16 feet 2 inches.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hot.

Calm.

Barometer falling slowly.

Let fires die out under [in in log-book] boilers A and B, and at 8.45am disconnected same.

The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Princeton" called on the Commanding Officer.

By order of Commanding Officer set ship's time back 20 minutes and regulated all clocks accordingly.

Received from U.S.S. "Princeton": mail in two sealed bags.

Sent side cleaners over the side.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, absent: G.A. Lenz, Seaman.

Exercised gun crews at loading drill.

The United States Consul Agent of this port made an official call on the Commanding Officer.

Fired a salute of five guns on departure of the United States Consular Agent.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

A Board of Medical Survey, consisting of Passed Assistant Surgeon, M.E. Lando, U.S. Navy, and Passed Assistant Surgeon E.U. Reed, U.S. Navy, met on board for medical survey of J. Freund, Chief Quartermaster.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot.

Light airs from NW and West.

Barometer steady.

A Deck Court, consisting of Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, met at 1.25pm and tried the cases of N.L. Strawn, Hospital Apprentice, and F.R. McArthur, Seaman.

Published the record of Deck Court to the accused in each of the following cases: Deck Court number 34-10, F.R. McArthur, Seaman, finding: guilty by plea, sentence: to lose pay amounting to twenty and 93/100 dollars ($20.93); Deck Court number 35-10, N.L. Strawn, Hospital Apprentice, finding: guilty by plea, sentence: to lose pay amounting to fourteen and 66/100 dollars ($14.66).

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 92° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

Transferred to United States Consulate for use in signaling to ship from on shore: two Very's pistols; and 12 green cartridges for same.

At 3.20pm U.S.S. "Princeton" got under way and steamed out of harbor.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hot.

Light airs from SW and calm.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and warm.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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8 November 1910

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising slowly.

The Seiner Majestät Schiff "Bremen" stood into the harbor, passed on port side of this ship, and at 7.28am came to anchor.

A boarding call was made to the Seiner Majestät Schiff "Bremen".

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from NW to calm.

Barometer falling.

Commanding Officer paid official visit to Seiner Majestät Schiff "Bremen".

Boarding officer from Seiner Majestät Schiff "Bremen" paid official visit to this vessel.

Held drill in preparation for target practice and exercised at fire control.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentee: G.A. Lenz, Seaman.

A Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, is senior member, met at 11.10am for the trial of G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy, and at 11.40am took a recess to meet again at 2.30pm.

At 11.20am Seiner Majestät Schiff "Bremen" fired a 5-gun salute, with German ensign at fore.

Set all clocks back ten (10) minutes.

United States Consular Agent visited Commanding Officer at 11.50am.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 11.50am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Commanding Officer of Seiner Majestät Schiff "Bremen" paid official visit to Commanding Officer at 12.30pm.

German Consular Agent visited Commanding Officer officially.

Fired salute of 5 guns, German ensign at fore, upon departure of German Consular Agent at 2.47pm.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit.

At 3.00pm Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt is senior member, met to continue with the trial of G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW by South.

Barometer rising.

Crew exercised at swimming from ship's side from 4.45pm to 5.20pm.

At 5.30pm mustered landing force, equipped in light marching order.

At 6.15pm the Summary Court Martial in the case of G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman, adjourned, to meet at 10.00am November 9, 1910.

Ship commenced swinging to ebb tide at 6.40pm.

Exercised searchlights from 7.30pm during watch.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW by South.

Barometer steady.

Exercised searchlights during watch.

At 8.15pm Ensign J.E. Meredith left ship to communicate with United States Consular Agent and the acting Commandante of the port.

Cast loose and provided ammunition for 6-inch guns number 5 and number 6.

Commanding Officer paid an official visit to Seiner Majestät Schiff "Bremen".

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9 November 1910

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Exercised searchlight crews during watch.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

Exercised searchlight crews during watch until daylight.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide 6.00am.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with variable light airs from NW to SW.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentee: G.A. Lenz, Seaman.

Exercised crew at setting up.

Held fire drill and divisions reported as follows: 1^st [Division] 1 minute 34 seconds; 2^nd [Division] 1 minute 41 seconds; 3^rd [Division] 2 minutes 40 seconds; 4^th [Division] 3 minutes 2 seconds; 5^th [Division] 1 minute 38 seconds; Surgeon's Division 1 minute 30 seconds.

Held collision drill and divisions reported as follows: 4^th [Division] 3 minutes 5 seconds; 5^th [Division] 2 minutes 15 seconds; Surgeon's [Division] 2 minutes 15 seconds; mat ready 5 minutes 50 seconds, mat was laid out, all ready for going over.

Exercised gun crews at loading drill and pointers at ex-caliber drill.

At 11.25am a Summary Court Martial, Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt senior member, reconvened for the trial of G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman, and took a recess at 11.54am, to meet again at 1.00pm or as soon thereafter as practicable.

G.A. Lenz, Seaman, was this day declared a deserter.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling.

A Summary Court Martial, Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt senior member, reconvened at 3.00pm to continue the case of G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman, and adjourned at 5.00pm to await the action of convening authority.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartments] A-11-M and A-5-M 94° [Fahrenheit], reduced to 92° [Fahrenheit] by opening hatches.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

Turned searchlights on shore at 7.30pm.

At 7.45pm the German cruiser "Bremen" landed an armed squad of men to guard the German Consulate.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Kept searchlights on town of Amapala entire watch.

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10 November 1910

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from North.

Barometer falling slowly.

Kept searchlights on town of Amapala entire watch.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

At 4.45am a band of 130 soldiers embarked in boats and canoes and stood over to Westward.

At 7.30am sighted H.M.S. "Algerine" standing in.

8am to meridian:

Warm, cloudy.

Calm and light Westerly airs.

Barometer fell.

H.M.S. "Algerine" stood in and anchored at 9.03am.

Sent boarding officer aboard H.M.S. "Algerine".

Boarding officer from H.M.S. "Algerine" came aboard.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Adjusted ex-caliber attachments during drill period, exercising pointers at same.

The Captain called officially on the Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Algerine".

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from SW.

Barometer fell.

[Maximum] temperature of magazines: A-11-M 95° [Fahrenheit]; A-5-M 94° [Fahrenheit].

Turned blower on magazines and lowered temperature in same.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and warm.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

The Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Algerine" and the Commanding Officer of Seiner Majestät Schiff "Bremen" made an official call on the Commanding Officer.

The United States Consular Agent made two official calls on the Commanding Officer.

A party of officers went to Seiner Majestät Schiff "Bremen" for dinner.

At 6.45pm sent ashore in Amapala a landing force of 25 men, fully equipped and with two .30 caliber Colt's automatic guns.

The landing force is to stay ashore overnight, with a similar landing force from H.M.S. "Algerine" and one from Seiner Majestät Schiff "Bremen", under the command of the senior officer from the Seiner Majestät Schiff "Bremen".

At 7.00pm cast loose the battery and provided the battery.

Turned on [by in log-book] searchlights with the Seiner Majestät Schiff "Bremen" to light up Amapala and the waterfront.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Calm and light airs from NE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Used searchlight on shoreline.

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11 November 1910

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Calm and light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Kept starboard searchlight on shoreline.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Landing force returned on board with all equipment at 6.45am.

8am to meridian:

Clear to partly cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Received on board in general mess, in good condition: 473 pounds fresh beef.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Guns crews overhauled batteries.

Commanding Officer visited Seiner Majestät Ship "Bremen".

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Seiner Majestät Ship "Bremen" fired salute of 5 guns, British ensign at fore, at 12.12pm.

Magazine maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 95° Fahrenheit.

Tested magazine flood cocks and found them to be in good condition.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with passing showers.

Light breezes from SW to light airs from North.

Barometer rising.

Crew exercised at swimming from 5.00pm to 5.20pm.

Mustered landing force, equipped for light marching order, at 5.30pm.

Held searchlight drill from 7.30pm to end of watch.

United States Consular Agent visited ship.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with passing showers.

Light airs to light breezes from North.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Sent landing force of 40 men ashore at 8.30pm, in charge of Ensign G. Joerns.

Manned 6-inch guns numbers 2 and 4, and 3-pounder number 4.

Had searchlight trained on shore during watch.

N.L. Strawn, Hospital Apprentice, found to be under the influence of intoxicating liquor on board ship and was confined for safekeeping by order of Commanding Officer.

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12 November 1910

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with light showers.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Had searchlights turned on shore during watch.

Ship swinging to flood tide at 3.45am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Used searchlights until daylight.

Landing party returned at 7.00am.

Field day.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light breezes from North.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters for inspection, no absentees.

The Commanding Officer inspected crew and ship.

Two officers of H.M.S. "Algerine" called on wardroom mess of this ship at 11.30am.

173 pounds of meat was surveyed and condemned as unfit for use by Senior Medical Officer, and by order of Commanding Officer was thrown overboard.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from North.

Barometer falling.

At 12.50pm called landing force to arms.

At 1.10pm the Commanding Officer left ship to confer with officials and to investigate conditions ashore.

At 1.20pm the landing force of 35 men, in charge of Ensign G. Joerns, left the ship and landed at Amapala.

The landing force was stationed at house of Commandante of Amapala, sentries being posted around house.

At 1.30pm H.M.S. "Algerine" sent landing force ashore.

At 1.50pm the German cruiser "Bremen" sent landing force ashore, 3 boats in tow of U.S.S. "Yorktown's" steam launch.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartments] A-5-M and A-11-M 94° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from North.

Barometer rising.

Sent commissary department of landing force ashore at 5.30pm with one ration for landing force.

Turned both searchlights on the fort at 6.20pm and kept them on for remainder of watch.

Part of German landing force returned to "Bremen" at 5.00pm.

At 5.30pm mustered second section of landing force, no absentees.

At 5.40pm got up 4 rounds of ammunition for 6-inch guns numbers 2 and 6.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from NE.

Barometer falling slowly.

At 8.30pm the launch "Honduras" stood out of harbor in direction of mainland.

Kept searchlights on port entire watch.

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13 November 1910

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with passing showers.

Light airs from NNW.

Barometer falling.

Kept searchlights trained on fort entire watch.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, with passing showers.

Light airs from NNW.

Barometer rising.

Kept searchlights on fort until daylight.

At 7.20am the launch "Honduras" stood in from mainland with 8 canoes in tow, containing the Honduran government troops under command of General Calixto Carias.

Sent rations for one meal to landing force at 7.25am.

At 6.00am returned ammunition to magazine.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm.

Light Northwesterly airs.

Barometer steady.

At 8.30am the Commanding Officer left the ship to investigate conditions in Amapala.

At 8.40am the custom house and office of Commandante of the port of Amapala was turned over to General Calixto Carias.

At 9.00am T. Oka, Captain's Cook, reported that his term of enlistment had expired.

At 9.10am the landing force under Ensign Joerns returned to ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm.

Light airs from SW, shifting to light breezes from North.

Barometer steady.

Sent a boating party of twenty-two (22) men from the ship.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 93° [Fahrenheit] in [compartments] A-5-M and A-11-M.

At 1.45pm the Commanding Officer left the ship to make an official call on the Commandante of the port.

At 1.30pm sighted a launch towing three boats, containing the second official in command of the port and about 100 armed men, who disembarked at the landing and marched to the Cuartel.

The American steamer "City of Panama" stood into the harbor, and at 2.40pm came to anchor off Amapala.

Sent a boarding officer to the "City of Panama", who didn't go on board because pratique was not granted.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

The United States Consular Agent made an official call on the Commanding Officer.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and warm.

Light breezes and airs from NNW.

Barometer rising.

At 4.00pm Commandante, with the official second in command of the port, made an official call on Seiner Majestät Ship "Bremen".

On his departure at 4.21pm a salute of 11 guns was fired, with the Honduran ensign at the fore truck.

Commandante made an official call on the Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Algerine".

At 4.45pm the Commandante made an official call on the Commanding Officer of this ship, and at his departure at 5.06pm [this ship] fired a salute of 11 guns, having the Honduran ensign at the fore truck during the salute.

At 5.40pm a party of officers from Seiner Majestät Ship "Bremen" called on the wardroom officers.

At 6.40pm Seiner Majestät Ship "Bremen" got under way and stood out of the harbor, en route to Corinto, Nicaragua.

Turned on man-of-war lights when Seiner Majestät Ship "Bremen" got under way.

Boating party returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and warm.

Light Northerly airs and breezes.

Barometer steady.

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14 November 1910

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and warm.

Light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and warm.

Light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

Received on board for general mess, in fair condition, but not first class condition: 211 pounds fresh beef.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy.

Light airs from North.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held drill in preparation for target practice.

At 10.00am the launch "Honduras", with two boats filled with soldiers, got under way and stood out of harbor towards San Lorenzo.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler C at 11.00am.

Former Commandante of Amapala, Jose M. Valladares [Villadares in log-book], embarked on mail steamer "[City of] Panama" for Corinto.

Commanding Officer called on steamer "[City of] Panama".

The following articles were found to have been lost ashore while landing party was ashore: 2 forks; 1 bowl; 1 pair wire pliers, 6-inch; 2 ponchos.

The following punishments were awarded by Commanding Officer: G. Crum, Seaman, not reporting movements of boats, 2 hours' extra duty; W.S. Beauchamp, Ordinary Seaman, shirking, 5 hours' extra duty; W.S. Beauchamp, Ordinary Seaman, disobedience of division's officer's orders, 5 days' solitary confinement; A.T. Conne, Ordinary Seaman, shirking setting up drill, 1 hour's setting up exercise in afternoon.

The following named men were made prisoners at large, awaiting trial by Courts Martial: H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman; G. Crum, Seaman; V.W. Deering, Painter Second-class; N.L. Strawn, Hospital Apprentice; W. Rosenthal, Ordinary Seaman.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from North.

Barometer falling.

W.C. Beauchamp, Ordinary Seaman, confined for 5 days' solitary confinement by order of the Commanding Officer.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 93° Fahrenheit.

Made fortnightly inspection of smokeless powder.

Sent swimming party of 18 men ashore.

Mail steamer "[City of] Panama" under way, standing out, at 3.30pm.

Commanding Officer, accompanied by Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Algerine", called on fort at Amapala.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from North.

Barometer rising.

Tested boiler C and safety valve lifted at 140 pounds pressure.

Boiler C dead and disconnected at 5.00pm.

Swimming party returned.

Launch "Honduras", with two boats loaded with soldiers in tow, returned to dock at 5.15pm.

Held swimming from ship's side from 4.50pm to 5.20pm.

Swinging to flood tide at 6.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast.

Calm.

Barometer falling slowly.

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15 November 1910

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast, with passing showers.

Light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, drizzling during first part of watch.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Swinging to flood tide at 7.20am.

Carried out morning orders.

H.M.S. "Algerine" got under way and stood out of harbor at 6.12am.

8am to meridian:

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

Received on board for Paymaster's Department: 37 dozen eggs; and 242 pounds fresh beef.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Exercised gun crews at loading and fire control drills.

The Senior Medical Officer surveyed and condemned as unfit for use stores as follows: 100 pounds carrots; 100 pounds onions; 50 pounds potatoes; and by order of Commanding Officer they were thrown overboard.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Sent swimming party ashore.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 94° [Fahrenheit].

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Swimming party returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and raining, with light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

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16 November 1910

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and raining, with light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and then partly cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from North by West.

Barometer steady.

Steamship "Acapulco" stood into La Union at 6.00am.

Received for Paymaster's Department, in good condition: 238 pounds fresh beef.

8am to meridian:

Warm, cloudy.

Light airs from North by West and SSW.

Barometer fell.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Exercised divisions in preparation for target practice at fire control.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, cloudy.

Calm and light breezes from SW.

Barometer fell slowly.

Sent swimming party ashore, of 34 men, in first and second cutters.

[Maximum] temperature in magazines 94° [Fahrenheit].

Having notified the ship, the fort fired its 4-inch Krupp gun to the right of our anchorage, the shot landing on an island near the water's edge.

The notification about the shot stated that the gun could not be unloaded any other way.

Swimming parties returned, all present.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer rose.

Steamer and wherry returned from La Union, bringing with them 2 bags of mail for this ship and 10 bags of mail for U.S.S. "Princeton", all obtained from Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "Acapulco".

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

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17 November 1910

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from North and calm.

Barometer fell.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from NE by East.

Barometer rose.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hot.

Calm and light airs from SW.

Barometer unsteady.

At 8.30am began swinging to flood tide.

Received in general mess: 321 pounds of fresh beef.

Sent steamer to La Union with mail in one sealed bag.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Instructed divisions during drill period in causes of electrical misfires [miss-fires in log-book] and on installation of electric firing attachments.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hot.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Sent out fishing and sailing party of 45 men in two cutters.

The steamer "Serak" of the Kosmos Line [Cosmos Line in log-book] stood into the harbor, and at 1.25pm came to anchor off Amapala.

Sent boarding officer on board.

At 1.30pm sighted the German man-of-war "Bremen" standing Northward.

The effects of G.A. Lenz, Seaman, declared deserter, were sold at auction for $0.85.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Light airs from SW, shifting to gentle breezes from NNW.

Barometer rising.

Sailing parties returned.

At 4.00pm began swinging to ebb tide.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and warm.

Light airs from NNW.

Barometer steady.

At 8.46pm began swinging to flood tide.

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18 November 1910

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, bright moonlight.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

At 2.10am the Captain, with Ensign Meredith, from this ship and a party of officers from Seiner Majestät Schiff "Bremen", left the ship by the steam launch, with whaleboat in tow, on a hunting trip.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and warm.

Calm and light airs from North.

Barometer rising slowly.

The German steamer "Serak" got underway at 7.30am and steamed out of harbor.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from North to WNW.

Barometer falling.

At 8.50am received on board in general mess, in good condition: 204 pounds fresh beef.

Held quarters for muster, no absentees.

Overhaul battery drill held for gun crews.

Swinging to flood tide at 10.00am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from SW to SSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit.

Sent swimming party ashore.

Swung to ebb tide.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Swimming party returned.

Held swimming from ship's side from 4.45pm to 5.15pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, passing showers.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Swinging to flood tide at 10.20pm.

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19 November 1910

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from South to SW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Field day.

Carried out morning orders.

Ship started swinging to ebb tide at 4.20am.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Received on board for Paymaster's Department: 254 pounds fresh beef.

J.J. Cain, Quartermaster Third-class, reported expiration of his enlistment.

Held quarters for inspection at 10.30am, no absentees.

The Commanding Officer inspected crew and ship.

By order of Commanding Officer W. Beauchamp, Ordinary Seaman, was released from confinement, his sentence of 5 days' solitary confinement having expired.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

A Summary Court Martial, with Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt senior member, met at 1.15pm for the trial of W. Rosenthal, Ordinary Seaman.

At 1.40pm the Court finished with case of W. Rosenthal, Ordinary Seaman, and took up the case of N.L. Strawn, Hospital Apprentice.

At 2.40pm the Court took a recess until 3.00pm, to await return of witnesses.

A Deck Court, composed of Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, met at 3.12pm for the trial of V.H. Deering, Painter Second-class, G. Crum, Seaman, and H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman.

Magazine temperature maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit].

Swinging to flood tide at 10.20am [sic].

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with variable light airs from WSW to ENE.

Barometer rising.

The Deck Court, composed of Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, adjourned at 4.10pm.

The Summary Court Martial, with Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, senior member, reassembled at 5.00pm to continue the case of N.L. Strawn, Hospital Apprentice, and adjourned at 5.48pm to await action of convening authority.

Swinging to ebb tide at 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

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20 November 1910

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with variable light airs from SW to North.

Barometer rising slowly.

Sent camping parties ashore in first and second cutters, and fishing party out in whaleboat.

8am to meridian:

Warm, pleasant.

Light airs from North and calm.

Barometer fell.

Received aboard, in good condition, for general mess: 245 pounds fresh beef.

Fishing party returned in whaleboat.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant.

Calm.

Barometer fell.

[Maximum] temperature of magazines 93° [Fahrenheit].

Honduran band came aboard and played for the crew.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Published sentences of Deck Court in cases of G. Crum, Seaman, H.J. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman, and V.W. Deering, Painter Second-class, and sentence of a Summary Court Martial in case of W. Rosenthal, Ordinary Seaman.

By order of Commanding Officer restored these men to duty.

4pm to 8pm:

Cool, pleasant.

Light airs from South and East.

Barometer rose.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

Camping parties returned.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer rose.

Lost from wherry: two (2) oar locks.

Unable to fix responsibility, but consider W.S. Beauchamp, Ordinary Seaman, responsible for failing to provide lanyards for same.

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21 November 1910

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from East and calm.

Barometer fell.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from NNE.

Barometer rose.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and warm.

Calm and light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Received in general mess: 210 pounds fresh beef, in good condition.

At 9.30am held morning quarters, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises, followed by drill of guns crews at loading guns and ex-caliber practice, with steam launch towing a target on port beam about 1000 yards distant.

At 11.45am the ship began swinging to flood tide.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Light airs from South.

Rain squall third hour.

Barometer falling slowly.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 94° [Fahrenheit] in [compartment] A-11-M.

By order of the Commanding Officer James Welsh, a distressed American seaman, was taken on board for passage to the first United States port.

Sent sailing and swimming parties from the ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and warm.

Calm, except for wind squalls.

Heavy rain falling during second hour.

Barometer rising slowly.

Sailing parties returned.

At 6.40pm the ship began swinging to ebb tide.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and warm.

Light airs from SW, shifting to gentle breezes from NNW.

Barometer steady.

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22 November 1910

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and warm.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

At 1.00am the ship began swinging to flood tide.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from NE and NNW.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light breezes to light airs from NNW.

Barometer steady.

Received on board in general mess, in good condition: 135 pounds fresh beef; and 113 dozen eggs.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held sub-caliber drill at moving target in preparation for target practice.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to partly cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines personally [written by Ensign C.C. Thomas], found condition of air in all magazines good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 93° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

Sent liberty and swimming parties ashore.

Ship commenced swinging to flood tide at 12.23pm.

Published the following Court Martial in the case of N.L. Strawn, Hospital Apprentice, U.S. Navy.

Offense: under the influence of intoxicating liquor, not having been on liberty the previous 24 hours, and annoying and striking a mess attendant.

Finding: guilty, except the words "and strike" in the body of the specification.

Sentence: to lose pay amounting to twenty-two dollars ($22.00).

Approved by the convening authority.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs, shifting from South to North.

Barometer rising.

Liberty and swimming parties returned.

Served out clean bags to all divisions.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 6.15pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light breezes to light airs from North.

Barometer rising, then falling.

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23 November 1910

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from North.

Barometer falling.

At 12.30am commenced swinging to flood tide.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from North to NE.

Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

Ship commenced swinging to ebb tide at 7.45am.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from East by South.

Barometer falling.

Received on board for Paymaster's Department: 135 pounds fresh beef.

U.E. Mikko, Seaman, reported the expiration of his enlistment.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Exercised crew at setting up and loading drills.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Sent swimming party ashore.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Magazine temperature maximums: [compartment] A-5-M 93° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 94°; D-2-M 84°; D-13-M 86°.

Condition of air in magazines good.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party and swimming party returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

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24 November 1910

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from North.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from North.

Barometer rising.

Sent camping parties ashore in first and second cutters.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, warm.

Light airs from North and calm.

Barometer fell.

Held no quarters or drills on account of holiday, Thanksgiving.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, cloudy.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer fell.

Sent liberty party ashore.

[Maximum] temperature of magazines as follows: A-11-M 94° [Fahrenheit]; A-5-M 93°; D-2-M 84°; D-13-M 86°.

Air in all magazines good.

Honduran band came aboard and played for crew.

4pm to 8pm:

Cool, cloudy.

Light airs from SSW, SE and North.

Barometer rose.

Camping and liberty parties returned, no absentees.

Exercised crew at swimming.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from North.

Barometer rising slowly.

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25 November 1910

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, pleasant.

Light airs from North by East.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cool, pleasant.

Light airs from North by East and ENE.

Barometer steady.

Aired bedding.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Light Northerly airs.

Barometer steady.

At 8.30am the ship began swinging to ebb tide.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster and setting up exercises, and overhauled the battery.

Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, Navigator, placed spar buoy in 5 fathoms of water on the bar off Knob Island.

The Commanding Officer awarded punishments at the mast as follows: H.W. Hartdegen, Ordinary Seaman, ditty box in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty; J.B. Elam, Ordinary Seaman, ditty box in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty; J.B. Elam, Ordinary Seaman, buying fruit from bum-boat without authority, 4 hours' extra duty; R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Third-class, deliberately failing to answer wardroom bell on watch, 4 hours’ extra duty; R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Third-class, using wardroom chafing dish and alcohol without authority, 5 days' solitary confinement on bread and water; H. Graham, Coal Passer, smoking out of hours, 8 hours' extra duty; H.G. Ellis, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

At 11.40am by order of the Commanding Officer placed R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Third-class, in solitary confinement, on bread and water, for five days, for punishment awarded at mast this day.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Received on board from the United States Consular Agent: two Very's night signal pistols; and 12 green cartridges for the same, which were loaned to him on November 7, 1910, for signal purposes from shore to ship.

Received on board for general mess, in good condition: 2000 pounds flour.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "Newport" stood into the harbor, and at 1.30pm came to anchor off Amapala.

Sent a boarding officer on board and received two bags of mail.

Sent out a sailing and swimming party of 24 men.

The officer of the deck inspected the magazines and found the air good in all the magazines, and the following maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 96°; D-2-M 86°; and D-13-M 86°.

Tested magazine flood cocks and found them in good condition.

Ensign Meredith was this day detached from this ship by Navy Department's cablegram and the Commanding Officer's order dated November 22, 1910, to proceed home via Panama and New Orleans, and took passage for Panama on the Pacific Mail Steamship Company steamer "Newport".

At 2.30pm the ship began swinging to flood tide.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and warm.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

At 9.20pm the steamer "Newport" got under way and steamed out of harbor.

At 9.45pm the ship began swinging to ebb tide.

Knob Island is also known as Isla Paca.

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26 November 1910

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and warm.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

At 4.00am the ship began swinging to flood tide.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and warm.

Light Northerly airs.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear to partly cloudy.

Light airs from North to light breezes from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Field day.

Received on board for Paymaster's Department: 205 pounds fresh beef.

Commanding Officer held regular weekly inspection of ship and crew at 10.30am.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 10.45am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from WSW to light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11M 94° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 84° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

Condition of air in all the magazines good.

Sent sand party to Sacate Grande Island.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SSW to NE.

Barometer rising.

Sand party returned.

Held swimming from ship's side from 5.00pm to 5.25pm.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from NE to NNW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 11.10pm.

Sacate Grande Island is also known as Isla Zacata Grande.

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27 November 1910

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to partly cloudy.

Light airs from NNE to light breezes from North.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from North to West.

Barometer falling.

Carried out morning orders.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 5.25am.

8am to meridian:

Warm, cloudy.

Light airs from ENE and NNW.

Barometer rose, then fell.

Received on board, in good condition, for Paymaster's Department: 185 pounds fresh beef; and 54½ dozen eggs.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light breezes and airs from NNE.

Barometer fell.

Magazine temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 93° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 92°; D-2-M 84°; D-13-M 86°.

Air in magazines found good.

At 1.35pm Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "San Jose" stood in and anchored.

Received from Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "San Jose" mail, in 5 sealed bags, and sent mail aboard, same in one sealed bag, at 3.10pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from NNE and calm.

Barometer rose.

Steamer not having returned at 7.45pm, turned searchlight on in search for same.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Calm.

Barometer rose.

Discontinued searchlight at 9.00pm.

Steamer returned at 10.45pm.

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28 November 1910

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer fell.

4am to 8am:

Cool, cloudy.

Light airs from North.

Barometer rose.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boilers A and C at 7.00am.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Light Northerly airs.

Barometer falling slowly.

Received on board, in good condition: 399 pounds fresh beef, for general mess.

At 9.30am mustered at quarters and found no absentees.

Held setting up exercises and exercised gun crews at loading drill.

At 11.40am safety valves on boilers A and C lifted at 140 pounds pressure.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NE to West by South, to calm.

Barometer falling.

At 12.40pm connected up boilers A and C to main engines.

Inspected magazines and found the air good in all.

Magazine maximum temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 92° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 92°; D-2-M 86°; D-13-M 86°.

Made fortnightly inspection of smokeless powder and found no change apparent.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Draft of ship forward 12 feet 10 inches, aft 15 feet 6 inches.

At 1.25pm heaved short.

At 1.30pm got under way to go to Panama, Republic of Panama, for coal and stores.

Stood out of harbor of Amapala, Honduras, Commanding Officer conning, at various speeds and various courses.

Commenced swinging ship on every other point [for compass deviation].

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions starboard engine 66, port engine 67.

4pm to 8pm:

Cool, cloudy.

Light airs from WNW and SW.

Barometer rose.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at slow speed.

Continued compensating compasses, swinging ship.

At 5.45pm stopped swinging ship.

At 5.50pm changed course to South (per standard compass).

At 5.55pm speeded up to 60 revolutions per minute, standard speed for the night, and took departure on following bearings: Coseguina Point S25½°E, Farralones [de Cosigüina] N87°E, right tangent Meanguerita Island [Manguerita Island in log-book] N16½°E.

At 5.59pm changed course to S3°E (per standard compass).

At 6.11pm put over both patent logs, reading: starboard 82.0; port 50.8.

At 6.18pm reduced speed to 55 revolutions per minute, making that the standard speed for the night.

At 7.00pm after compass checked S4°30'E.

Coseguina Point bore abeam at 7.00pm.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 57.8.

8pm to midnight:

Slightly cloudy and warm.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

Steamed at full speed, with 3 boilers, on course S3°E (per standard compass).

At 8.42pm changed course to S55°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 62.7.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions per minute 55.

Coseguina Point is also known as Punta Cosigüina.

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29 November 1910

At sea, en route from Amapala, Honduras, to Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.05, Long -87.02

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S55°E (per standard compass).

At 3.35am sighted white light bearing N44°E (per standard compass) and second white light bearing N67°E (per standard compass).

At 3.45am stopped both engines, with first white light bearing N41°E (per standard compass), and hauled in patent logs, reading as follows: starboard 31.5; port 95.9.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 55.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from NE by East.

Barometer rising slowly.

No way on until 5.00am, when got under way at standard speed, under 3 boilers, on course N41°E (per standard compass).

At 5.30am changed course to N15°E (per standard compass).

At 5.35am increased speed to 80 revolutions per minute.

At 5.57am changed course to starboard, thence stood into Corinto harbor on various courses, the Commanding Officer conning.

At 6.15am exchanged numbers with U.S.S. "Princeton", at anchor in the harbor of Corinto.

At 6.25am anchored with 20 fathoms on the starboard chain, in 7¼ fathoms of water.

Bearings of anchorage: end of pier N5°E, left tangent point near Cuartel S55°30'W, ship's head S75°E.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 67.1.

Draft of ship forward 12 feet 10 inches, aft 15 feet 5 inches.

Captain Hayes called officially on the Commanding Officer.

Received aboard from U.S.S. "Princeton", for delivery to Postmaster at Panama: mail in one sealed bag.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and warm.

Light breezes from SE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming with 3 boilers, on various courses, out of Corinto harbor, the Captain conning [sic, no mention of getting under way].

At 8.30am put over two patent logs, port reading 95.9, starboard 31.5.

At 8.32am took departure as follows: Cordon Island lighthouse bearing N39°N (per standard compass), distance 2 miles, the ship being on course S33°E (per standard compass), patent log port [reading] 97.3, starboard 33.4.

At 9.30am mustered at quarters, no absentees.

Held setting up, exercised gun crews at loading.

At 11.30am held mast, the Commanding Officer awarding punishment as follows: G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman, smoking out of hours, one hour's extra duty.

At end of watch Volcano Viejo bore N40°W (per standard compass), Volcano Momotombo bore N47°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 112 [pounds], average revolutions per minute 86.7.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East to gentle breezes from SSE, to East.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S33°E (per standard compass).

At 12.30pm slowed and proceeded at various speeds, while wherry was lowered and four turtles speared.

At 12.55pm resumed full speed, on course S33°E (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 93° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 91° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 87° Fahrenheit.

Condition of air in all magazines good.

At end of watch landmarks bore as follows (per standard compass): Mount Viejo N18°W; Mount Momotombo N9°E; Mount Mombacho [Mount Mombasho in log-book] N70½°E.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions starboard 89.7, port 89.8.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light breezes from SE.

Barometer rose.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course S33°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, warm and hazy.

Gentle breezes from SE.

Barometer steady.

Steamed at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S33°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 118.7 pounds, average revolutions per minute 90.

Volcano Viejo is also known as Volcan San Cristobal.

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30 November 1910

At sea, en route from Corinto, Nicaragua, to Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 9.47, Long -85.43

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Gentle to fresh breezes from NE.

Barometer falling, then steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S33°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light breezes from NE.

Barometer rose.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course S33°E (per standard compass).

At 5.00am sighted land along port beam.

At 5.37am Cape Velas bore N14°E (per standard compass) and Point Guionos bore S72°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 60.1.

At 6.05am Point Guionos bore on bow, patent log reading 63.8.

At 7.30am high part of Point Guionos bore abeam, patent log reading 75.0, distant 11.2 miles, here changed course to S59°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 75.0.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course S59°E (per standard compass).

At 9.30am mustered at quarters, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises and drilled gun crews.

At 10.00am changed course to S60°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 94.7.

At 11.30am set clocks ahead 28 minutes.

At end of watch Blanco Island bore N70°30'E (per standard compass) and split peak bore N33°30'E (per standard compass).

By order of the Commanding Officer R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Third-class, was released from solitary confinement on bread and water.

Average steam 112 pounds, average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast, with passing showers.

Light airs from South to SSE, to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S60°E (per standard compass) during watch.

Blanco Island abeam, distant 14¼ miles, at 1.36pm.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 91° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

Condition of air in all magazines good.

Made regular monthly 30-minute test of smokeless powder, no change apparent.

Average steam 112 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, passing showers, later raining.

Light breezes from SSW and SE.

Barometer steady.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course S60°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 116 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, light rain second hour.

Light and gentle breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S60°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 103.7 [pounds], average revolutions per minute 90.

Approved: [signed] E.A. Anderson, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

Cape Velas is also known as Cabo Velas.

Point Guionos is also known as Punta Guiones.

Blanco Island is also known as Isla Cabo Blanco.

LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1910

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1 December 1910

At sea, en route from Corinto, Nicaragua, to Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 7.54, Long -82.65

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast, with passing showers.

Light airs from ESE to SSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S40°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer rose slowly.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course S60°E (per standard compass).

At 5.30am sighted land on port bow.

At 5.40am right tangent Burica Island bore N83°E (per standard compass), left tangent Burica Island bore N81°30'W (per standard compass) and Burica Point bore N77°30'E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 47.6.

At 5.53am right tangent Burica Island bore N82°E (per standard compass) and Matapalo Head N9°30'E (per standard compass).

At 6.08am left tangent of Burica Island bore on bow, patent log [reading] 51.2.

At 7.25am sighted steamer bearing East (per standard compass).

At 7.55am Ladrones Islands bore N54°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 122 pounds, average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Clear and hot.

Light airs and breezes from SE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S60°E, with three boilers, full speed.

At 8.00am changed course to S67°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 66.0.

At 9.30am mustered at quarters, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises, and exercised gun crews and fire control party.

At 11.00am sighted Montuosa Island bearing S80°E (per standard compass).

At 11.10am set the clocks ahead eleven (11) minutes.

At 11.30am changed course to S71°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 92.7.

At end of watch Montuosa Island bore S82°30'E (per standard compass) and Burica Point bore N32°30'W (per standard compass).

Average steam 112 pounds, average revolutions per minute 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SSE to South.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S71°E (per standard compass).

At 12.18pm sighted Ladrones Islands bearing N22°E (per standard compass).

At 12.30pm sighted Coiba Island bearing N89°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 0.6.

At 1.00pm sighted Jicaron Island bearing S79°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 4.5.

At 1.00pm started smokeless powder surveillance test of all indices on board.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 91° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

Condition of air in all magazines good.

At 1.45pm suspended smokeless powder test.

At 3.00pm recommenced surveillance test of smokeless powder indices.

At 2.45½pm Montuosa Island abeam, distant 6.2 miles, patent log [reading] 95.7.

At 3.30pm turned in clean hammocks in all deck divisions.

At end of watch landmarks bore as follows (per standard compass): right tangent Jicarita Island S80°E; left tangent Jicaron Island N84°E; left tangent Coiba Island N37½°E; Montuosa Island N42½°W.

Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from South and SE.

Barometer fell.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at reduced speed, on course S71°E (per standard compass).

At 6.06pm Jicarita Island bore on bow, patent log reading 22.2, and [at] 6.33pm passed same abeam, distant 3.2 miles, patent log reading 25.4.

At 6.43pm changed course to N86°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 26.2.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 72.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and warm.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer falling, then steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N86°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions per minute 70.

Burica Island is also known as Isla de Burica.

Burica Point is also known as Punta Burica.

Matapalo Head is also known as Cabo Matapalo.

Ladrone Islands are also known as Islas Ladrones.

Montuosa Island is also known as Isla Montuosa.

Coiba Island is also known as Isla de Coiba.

Jicaron Island is also known as Isla Jicarón.

Jicarita Island is also known as Isla Jicarita.

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2 December 1910

At sea, en route from Corinto, Nicaragua, to Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 7.42, Long -79.96

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and drizzling during first half of watch, to clear.

Light airs from SE to calm.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N86°E (per standard compass).

Sighted land on port beam at 2.20am.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 70.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from East and North.

Barometer rising.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N86°E (per standard compass).

At daylight sighted land along port beam.

At 5.46am [Punta] Morro [de] Puerco bore abeam, Guanico Point bore N10°30'E (per standard compass), patent log reading 3.2, here changed course to N51°E (per standard compass), having run 77.0 miles since 6.45pm.

At 5.57am sighted North and South Fraile Islands, South Fraile [Island] bearing N26°30'E (per standard compass).

At 6.00am Guanico Point bore N4°30'E (per standard compass) and South Fraile Island N26°30'E (per standard compass).

At 7.00am Cape Mala bore N24°30'E (per standard compass) and Guanico Point bore N11°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 70.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm.

Light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N51°E (per standard compass).

At 8.00am changed course to N30°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 18.5.

At 9.30am mustered at quarters, no absentees.

Overhauled battery.

At 9.55am passed South Fraile Rock on port beam, patent log [reading] 42.3, distant by bearing 2¾ miles.

At 10.04am passed North Fraile Rock, distant 4½ miles.

At 10.23am South Fraile [Island] bore on the quarter, patent log [reading] 34.0.

At 11.04am changed course to North 47°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 39.6.

At 11.10am set clocks ahead eleven (11) minutes.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 70.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N47°E (per standard compass).

At 12.32pm changed course to N13°E (per standard compass), starboard patent log [reading] 49.4.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 91° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 83° Fahrenheit.

Condition of air in all the magazines good.

Placed sample bottles of indices 365, 6-inch smokeless powder, and 453, 3-pounder powder, from after magazine in surveillance oven at 1.00pm, no change apparent in samples in oven.

At 3.10pm sighted steamer standing South, bearing N4°E (per standard compass).

Sighted high land on port bow bearing N27°W (per standard compass) at 3.30pm.

Average steam 124 [pounds], average revolutions 70.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, overcast.

Moderate and gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer rose slowly.

Steamed under three boilers, at full speed, on course N13°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 70.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and warm.

Gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N13°E (per standard compass).

At 8.05pm slowed down to 60 revolutions per minute.

Took the following soundings, with depth of water and kind of bottom: [at] 10.30pm 46 fathoms, sandy; 10.45pm 41 fathoms, sandy; 11.00pm 38 fathoms, sandy; 11.15pm 36 fathoms, sandy; 11.30pm 34 fathoms, sandy; 11.45pm 33 fathoms, sandy; 12.00am 35 fathoms, sandy.

At 11.10pm sighted a light of steamer standing to South, bearing N3°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions per minute 62.

North Fraile Island is also known as Isla Frailes del Norte.

South Fraile Island is also known as Isla Frailes del Sur.

Guanico Point is also known as Punta Tinidero.

Cape Mala is also known as Punta Mala.

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3 December 1910

At sea, en route from Corinto, Nicaragua, to [and at anchor off] Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NNW to NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N13°E (per standard compass).

At 1.42am changed course to North (per standard compass), starboard patent log [reading] 24.0.

At 3.14am changed course to N10°W (per standard compass), starboard patent log [reading] 29.0.

Took soundings as follows: [at] 12.15am 32 fathoms, mud bottom; 12.30am 34 fathoms, mud bottom; 12.45am 36 fathoms, mud bottom; 1.15am 43 fathoms, mud bottom; 1.30am 34 fathoms, mud bottom; 1.45am 31 fathoms, sand and mud bottom; 2.00am 27 fathoms, mud bottom; 2.15am 25 fathoms mud bottom; 2.30am 22½ fathoms, mud bottom; 2.45am 24½ fathoms, mud bottom; 3.00am 22½ fathoms, mud bottom; 3.15am 22 fathoms, mud bottom; 3.30am 20½ fathoms, mud bottom; 3.45am 20 fathoms, mud bottom; 4.00am 21 fathoms, mud bottom.

At 1.37am Bona Island bore N77°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 30.6.

At 3.00am sighted Taboguilla Island [Toboguilla Island in log-book] bearing N38½°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 37.1.

At 3.57am sighted lights of Panama bearing N35°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 60.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, misty, drizzling, later raining.

Light and moderate breezes from NW.

Barometer fell.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at reduced speed, on course N10°W (per standard compass).

At 4.06am changed course to N20°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 43.2.

Continued soundings as follows: [at] 4.00am 21 fathoms; 4.15am 19 fathoms; 4.30am 17 fathoms; 4.45am 18 fathoms; 5.00am 23 fathoms, all with mud bottom.

At 5.15am discontinued soundings.

At 5.25am hauled in both logs, reading: port 49.8; starboard 47.0.

At 5.27am changed course to N30°W (per standard compass).

At 5.39am changed course to N50°W (per standard compass).

At 6.13am San Jose Rock bore SW (magnetic) and changed course to N60°W (per standard compass).

Stood toward anchorage, Commanding Officer conning.

At 6.16am slowed.

At 6.17am stopped both engines.

At 6.18am anchored in 7 fathoms of water, mud bottom, with 20 fathoms on the starboard chain.

Banked fires under 3 boilers.

Bearings of anchorage: right tangent Perico Island N79°W (per standard compass), left tangent Flamenco Island S26°W (per standard compass), ship's head N37°W (per standard compass).

Draft of ship forward 12 feet 4 inches, aft 15 feet.

At 6.50am quarantine officer came aboard and granted pratique.

During watch average steam was 120 pounds, average revolutions 69.3.

Prepared for port and commenced field day.

At 7.10am shifted anchorage, anchoring at 7.31am with 30 fathoms on starboard chain in 5 fathoms of water, mud bottom.

Bearings of anchorage: San Jose Rock S9°E (per standard compass), right tangent Naos Island S47°W (per standard compass), cathedral towers N53½°W (per standard compass), ship's head N60°W (per standard compass).

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, with rain.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Field day.

Boilers C and D dead and disconnected at 8.30am.

Commanding Officer made regular weekly inspection of ship and crew.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 91° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 87° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

Condition of air in all magazines good.

Tested flood cocks and found them to be in good order.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and raining.

Light breezes to light airs from NE.

Barometer falling, then steady.

Inspected samples of smokeless powder indices under surveillance test, no change apparent.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Commanding Officer paid an official call on United States Minister in Panama.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast to cloudy, with passing showers.

Light airs from NE to NW.

Barometer falling slowly, then rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Union Oil Company's steamer stood in and anchored at 10.30pm.

Bona Island is also known as Isla Boná.

Taboguilla Island is also known as Isla Taboguilla.

San Jose Rock is also known as Roca San José.

Perico Island is also known as Isla Perico.

Flamenco Island is also known as Isla Flamenco.

Naos Island is also known as Isla Naos.

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4 December 1910

At anchor [in] Panama Bay, Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, raining.

Light airs to light breezes from North.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, raining.

Calm to light airs from North.

Barometer falling slowly.

Carried out morning orders.

Liberty party returned, one absentees: W. Barr, Ordinary Seaman.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, light rains.

Light breezes from NW by North.

Barometer steady.

Pacific Steam and Navigation Company steamer "Equator" stood out of harbor at 8.30am, and at 9.00am stood in toward Balboa.

Sent liberty party ashore.

The American Chargé d'Affaires, Mr. Campbell, called on the Captain.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, warm.

Light breezes from NW, light airs from SE.

Barometer fell.

[Maximum] temperature of magazines as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 90° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 88°; D-2-M 84°; D-13-M 84°.

Air in magazines good.

Shut off flushing system temporarily for repairs on forward berth deck, and started same again at 1.35pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, passing showers.

Light airs from WNW.

Barometer rose.

Received in general mess from Commissary Department [of] Panama Railroad Company stores as follows: 60 dozen eggs; 110 pounds pork; 50 pounds bologna; 350 oranges; 158 pounds hindquarters; 584 pounds potatoes; 93 pounds turnips.

Liberty party returned, absent: A. Mulvaney, Seaman; W.J. Tarrant, Seaman; and S. White, First-class Fireman.

W. Barr, Ordinary Seaman, returned 11 hours over leave.

Tug "Bolivar" brought coal lighter alongside.

Made all preparations for coaling.

Anchored ship's boats off port beam, distant 500 yards.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, overcast.

Light airs from WNW.

Barometer rose, then fell.

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5 December 1910

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, later misty.

Light airs and breezes from West and NW.

Barometer fell.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, misty, later pleasant.

Light airs from NE and NW.

Barometer rose.

Assistant Paymaster P.T.M. Lathrop and Ensign C.C. Hartigan left the ship, to commence their annual physical test, on horseback.

Commenced coaling at 6.30am, taking on 27 tons up to 8.00am.

Draft of ship before commencing coaling: forward 12 feet 3 inches, aft 15 feet.

A. Mulvaney, Seaman, returned 14 hours over leave.

During night lighter carried away two (2) sea ladder steps and D-bolt on port side.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm.

Light airs from NW and calm.

Barometer steady.

Continued coaling from lighter on port side, taking on board 109 tons 1845 pounds.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm.

Light Westerly airs and breezes.

Barometer falling slowly.

Continued coaling at 12.30pm and emptied the lighter at 1.40pm, having taken on 137 tons of coal.

The lighter was taken away by tug "Bolivar" of Panama Railroad [Company].

Received on board the following stores, in good condition, for the general mess: 75 pounds pork sausage; 131 pounds fresh beef; 101 pounds beets.

Inspected magazines and found the following maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 91° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 90°; D-2-M 86°; D-13-M 86°.

Found the air good in all magazines.

There are no fumes apparent in the samples of smokeless powder in the surveillance test.

Received one bag of mail on board for U.S.S. "Princeton".

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and warm.

Light Westerly airs and breezes.

Barometer rising slowly.

Received on board in Equipment Department: 1 bale of bags, weighing 300 pounds.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and warm.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

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6 December 1910

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and warm, with light rain.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant, with mist.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

At 7.00am the Panama Railroad [Company] tug "Bolivar" brought a lighter of coal alongside on port side.

Coaled between 7.15am and 7.30am, taking on eight tons of coal.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and drizzling, to cloudy.

Light airs from NNW to WNW.

Barometer falling.

Continued coaling ship.

Coal taken aboard during watch: 8.00am to 9.00am 22 tons; 9.00am to 10.00am 24 tons; 10.00am to 11.00am 23 tons; 11.00am to 11.30am 12 tons (emptied "D" lighter).

"C" lighter came alongside at 10.50am.

[Coal taken aboard from] 11.30am to 12.00pm 3½ tons.

Total coal for watch 84½ tons.

Took soundings as follows: [at] 11.15am 5 fathoms; 11.30am 4¾ fathoms; 12.00pm 4¾ fathoms.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to cloudy.

Light airs from South by West.

Barometer falling.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 12.20pm.

Inspected magazines personally [written by Ensign C.C. Thomas] and found condition of air good.

Maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 84° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 84° Fahrenheit.

Inspected samples of smokeless powder under surveillance test, no fumes apparent.

Continued coaling ship.

Coal taken aboard as follows: 1.00pm to 2.00pm 22 tons; 2.00pm to 3.00pm 25 tons; 3.00pm to 4.00pm 21 tons; total for watch 68 tons.

At 2.00pm Pacific Steam Navigation Company steamer stood in, anchoring at 2.20pm.

Received on board for Paymaster's Department: $14,925 in United States gold and silver coin.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from South to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Continued coaling.

Finished coaling at 4.50pm, taking on 19 tons, emptying "C" lighter.

Total coal taken aboard from combined "C" and "D" lighters: 179½ tons.

At 4.00pm Peruvian steamer "Ucayali" stood in, anchoring at 4.21pm.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 6.15pm.

The following men returned on board, absent over time from liberty: C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class, 32½ hours; W.J. Tarrant, Seaman, 49 hours.

Draft at end of coaling: forward 14 feet 6 inches; aft 16 feet 0 inches.

Sent liberty party ashore at 7.00pm.

Anchored "C" lighter astern of ship at 5.30pm.

Pacific Steam Navigation Company steamer under way, standing into Balboa at 7.45pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Peruvian steamer "Ucayali" shifted anchorage at 8.30pm.

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7 December 1910

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Started swinging to flood at 1.10am.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady, then rising.

Field day.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Warm, cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from NW.

Barometer rose, then fell.

Completed field day.

Sent working party, 27 men, Paymaster's Clerk Foley in charge, to Balboa.

Brought ship's boats alongside, preparatory to hoisting same.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded punishment as per list [below].

By order of Commanding Officer the following were made prisoners at large, awaiting action of a Deck Court: C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster second-class; A. Mulvaney, Seaman; and W.J. Tarrant, Seaman.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, cloudy, later raining.

Light breezes from West and WSW.

Barometer fell.

[Maximum] temperature of magazines as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 92° [Fahrenheit]l A-11-M 92°; D-2-M 84°; D-13-M 85°.

Air in all magazines good.

Sent liberty party ashore.

J.J. Cain, Quartermaster Third-class, and J.H. Collier, Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty 3 hours over time.

While at work helping rig out sailing launch davits, the tumbler came loose, causing J.D. Armstrong, Ordinary Seaman, to fall and break his right fore arm.

While sailing launch was anchored during coaling, the port gunwale, forward, and the starboard beading were smashed.

British yacht stood in and anchored.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, light showers later, pleasant.

Light airs from WSW and West.

Barometer rose slowly.

Received from Postmaster Ancon: mail for U.S.S. "Princeton", in 2 sealed bags; mail for U.S.S. "Yorktown", 1 sealed bag.

Tug "Bolivar" brought lighter alongside with stores from Panama Railroad Company for general mess.

Discharged lighter.

Working party returned, no absentees.

S. White, First-class Fireman, returned 72 hours over time and under influence of intoxicating liquor.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light and gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

[Inserted note, weather observations page]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Panama, Republic of Panama, December 7 [5 in log-book], 1910.

Memorandum for the log.

The following punishment was awarded at the mast this day: W. Barr, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 11 hours, 11 hours' extra duty.

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8 December 1910

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer fell.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from North.

Barometer rose.

Liberty party returned, absent: D.G. White, Ordinary Seaman; E. Martin, First-class Fireman; J.F. McCarthy, Bugler; and E.R. Burnett, Seaman.

8am to meridian:

Clear and hot.

Light airs and breezes from NW and calm.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters at 10.00am, followed by setting up exercises, absentees over leave: E.L. Jacobus, Chief Gunner's Mate, E.R. Burnett, Seaman, D.G. White, Ordinary Seaman, F.R. McCarthy, Bugler, and W. Martin, First-class Fireman.

The ship was searched for D. Manning, Coal Passer, who was found [to be] absent.

E.L. Jacobus, Chief Gunner's Mate, and E.R. Burnett, Seaman, returned on board 2 hours over time.

At 11.30am held mast and the Commanding Officer awarded a Summary Court Martial in the case of S. White, First-class Fireman, and a Deck Court in the case of A. Erickson, Seaman.

By order of the Commanding Officer S. White, First-class Fireman, and A. Erickson, Seaman, were made prisoners at large awaiting trial.

W.J. Bell, Gunner's Mate Third-class, was employed 2 hours in diving, to clear propellers.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hot.

Light Westerly airs.

Barometer steady.

Sent liberty party and baseball party ashore.

The Panama Railroad [Company] tug "Bolivar" brought a lighter containing 60 tons of coal alongside.

D.G. White, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board 8 hours over leave.

D. Manning, Coal Passer, returned on board, having left ship without leave from proper authority.

E.L. Jacobus, Chief Gunner's Mate, was employed 4¼ hours in diving, cleaning the propellers.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and warm.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

R.R. Nelsen, Coal Passer, who went ashore with baseball party, did not return with baseball party, but remains absent without leave from proper authority.

F.R. McCarthy, Bugler, returned on board ten hours over leave.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and warm.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

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9 December 1910

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant, moonlight.

Light Northwesterly airs.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Clear and warm.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Began coaling from lighter on port side at 5.30am.

Took on board during watch 18 tons.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer rising, then falling.

E.L. Jacobus, Chief Gunner's Mate, was employed one hour and forty-five minutes in cleaning the propellers.

Continued coaling ship.

Coal taken aboard during watch as follows: 8.00am to 9.00am 7 tons; 9.00am to 10.00am 18 tons; 10.00am to 10.50am 13 tons.

Total coal for the watch 38 tons.

Total coal from "D" lighter 51 tons.

United States Consul General to Panama called officially on Commanding Officer at 10.30am.

Fired salute of 9 guns, United States ensign at fore, at 11.00am, upon the departure of United States Consul General.

Draft of ship upon completion of coaling: forward 14 feet 6 inches; aft 16 feet 6 inches.

Started field day.

Received on board: 2 bags of mail for U.S.S. "Princeton".

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Sent working party of 25 men to Balboa for stores at 1.00pm.

Continued field day.

Personally [written by Ensign C.C. Thomas] inspected magazines and found condition of air in all magazines good.

Maximum temperatures of magazines: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

No change apparent in samples of smokeless powder indices under surveillance test.

Water boat came alongside at 3.25pm, and commenced discharging water for Engineer's Department at 3.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light to gentle breezes from North.

Barometer rising.

The following men returned, absent over time, as follows: F. Burgess, Boatswain's Mate First-class, 5½ hours; E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, 5½ hours; H. Knowles, [Coxswain], 5½ hours; A. Leger, Coal Passer, 9 hours; and W. Martin, [First-class Fireman], 33 hours.

Isthmian Canal Commission tug "Bolivar" discharged to Engineer's Department 14,000 gallons of water.

J.D. Armstrong [J.E. Armstrong in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, returned from Ancon Hospital at 4.50pm.

Ship's bugle found to have been lost over board while coaling ship.

Sent working party of 14 men into regular landing for stores.

W.C. Lineback, Seaman, injured foot while away in working party, box fell on it.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light breezes to light airs from North to West.

Barometer steady.

Stores received on board for Paymaster's Department.

F.V. Kelley, Seaman, returned absent over leave 10 hours.

R.R. Nelson, Coal Passer, returned from absence from duty without leave 24 hours.

Exercised searchlights.

Tug "Bolivar" came alongside with stores at 8.00pm, discharged stores, and shoved off at 8.40pm.

J.D. Armstrong, Ordinary Seaman, with bag and hammock and copy of enlistment record, was transferred to hospital at Ancon.

The following fresh stores were received aboard for Paymaster's Department: 100 oranges; 624 pounds fresh beef; 226 pounds pork loins; 120 dozen eggs; 70 pounds liver; and 50 pounds bologna.

Working parties returned.

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10 December 1910

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama, [and en route to Corinto, Nicaragua]

Lat 8.58, Long -79.56

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer falling slowly.

Lighted fires under boilers C and B at 12.20am.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer rising.

Lifted safety valve of boiler C at 140 pounds and connected up boiler C at 6.15am.

Made all preparations for getting under way.

Draft before getting under way: forward 14 feet 6 inches; aft 16 feet 6 inches.

At 7.08am got under way and stood out from anchorage of Panama, at various speeds and courses, Commanding Officer conning, to resume station at Corinto, Nicaragua.

Commenced swinging ship and compensating standard compass.

Compensated standard compass on East, SE and South.

Commenced swinging for residuals on every other point.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions [left blank].

8am to meridian:

Warm, cloudy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer fell slowly.

Steamed under 2 boilers, at reduced speed.

Continued work on third boiler.

Finished compensating at 8.15am.

Swung ship until 10.00am, tabulating and checking headings.

At 10.00am put over both logs, reading: starboard 46.9; port 49.8.

At 10.00am put ship on course South by East (per standard compass).

At 10.10am passed Urava Island abeam and changed course to S9°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 48.0, and took departure as follows: highest point on Taboguilla Island [Toboguila Island in log-book] bearing N85°W (magnetic), distant 0.8 miles.

Held quarters for muster, no absentees.

The Commanding Officer held mast, awarding punishments as follows: F.P. Burgess, Boatswain's Mate First-class, over leave 5½ hours, 5½ hours' extra duty; E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 5½ hours, 11 hours' extra duty; H.M. Knowles, Coxswain, over leave 5½ hours, 11 hours' extra duty; A. Leger, Coal Passer, 9 hours over leave, 18 hours' extra duty; W. Martin, First-class Fireman, over leave 33 hours, 33 hours' extra duty; D.G. White, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 8 hours, 8 hours' extra duty; J.F. McCarthy, Bugler, over leave 10 hours, 10 hours' extra duty; F.V. Kelley, Seaman, over leave 10 hours, 20 hours' extra duty; H.W. Hartdegen, Ordinary Seaman, failing to obey orders, 5 days' solitary confinement on bread and water.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 60.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and hot.

Light airs and breezes from SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming at full speed, two boilers, on course S9°W (per standard compass).

At 12.16pm peak on Bona Island bore on starboard beam, patent logs [reading]: starboard 58.4; port 62.8.

Inspected magazines and found the air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 91°; D-2-M 90°; D-13-M 86°.

Tested magazine flood cocks and found them in good condition.

There is no change apparent in the samples of smokeless powder under surveillance test.

At 2.14pm changed course to S14°W (per standard compass), patent logs [reading]: starboard 68.8; port 73.1.

A Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, is senior member, met at 2.10pm for the trial of S. White, First-class Fireman, and adjourned at 2.40pm.

The safety [valve] on boiler B lifted at 140 pounds and at 3.20pm connected up boiler B.

Average revolutions per minute 69.3, average steam 117 pounds.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light airs from South, shifting to NNE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S14°W (per standard compass).

At 4.05pm disconnected boiler B.

At 4.14pm sighted land bearing S42°W (per standard compass).

At 4.31pm sighted what appeared to be a small boat without masts, with a man in it, and changed course to NW½W, standing over toward it.

At 4.36pm resumed course S14°W (per standard compass), as the object was made out to be floating bushes.

At 6.22pm changed course to S13°W (per standard compass), starboard log [reading] 92.8, port log 98.8.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler D at 6.30pm.

Average steam 122 [pounds], average revolutions 62.

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[Inserted note]

Continuation of log of U.S.S. "Yorktown", Saturday December 10, 1910.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, passing showers.

Light breezes from ENE, South by West and West.

Barometer fell, then rose.

Steamed under 2 boilers, at reduced speed, on course S13°W (per standard compass).

Lifted safety valve on boiler D at 140 pounds.

At 10.45pm connected up boiler D.

At 11.00pm sped up [speeded up in log-book] to 90 revolutions per minute.

At 11.00pm changed course to S55°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 18.0, Cape Mala bearing N50°W (per standard compass), (approximate) distant about 7 miles.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 71.5.

Urava Island is also known as Isla Uravá.

Taboguilla Island is also known as Isla Taboguilla.

Bona Island is also known as Isla Boná.

Cape Mala is also known as Punta Mala.

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11 December 1910

At sea, en route [from] Panama, Republic of Panama, to Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 7.13, Long -81.82

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, with rain first half of watch.

Light breezes from SW, increasing to moderate breezes second half of watch.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S55°W (per standard compass).

At 2.24am changed course to S85°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 50.9.

Average revolutions per minute 90, average steam 120 pounds.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Gentle breezes from West by North to West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S85°W (per standard compass) during watch.

At 6.14am sighted point of land bearing N14°W (true).

At 6.35am landmarks bore as follows (true): left tangent Naranjas Island N28°E; point to right of island N33°E; Puerto Viejo Point [?] N5°E.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, passing showers.

Gentle breezes from West.

Barometer rose.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course S85°W (per standard compass).

At 9.00am sighted land bearing N55°W (per standard compass).

At 9.20am sighted Zurron Point bearing N12°E (per standard compass).

By order of Commanding Officer set ship's time back 19 minutes and regulated all clocks accordingly.

At noon passed Jicarita Island abeam and changed course to N68°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 122 [pounds], average revolutions 91.5.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy, with rain first hour.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N68°W (per standard compass).

Passed Jicarita Island abeam, distant 4.2 miles.

At 1.30pm sighted Montuosa Island bearing N55°W (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines and found the air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 90°; D-2-M 88°; D-13-M 86°.

There is no change apparent in the smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

By numerous bearings Montuosa Island is evidently out of position relative to other land on the chart and should be approximately 2¼ miles N50°E (true) of its plotted position.

Specifications of offenses preferred by the Commanding Officer were delivered to the following named men: N.L. Strawn, Hospital Apprentice); D. Manning, Coal Passer; R.R. Nelson, Coal Passer; H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman; J.F. Seward, Seaman; and P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman.

Average revolutions per minute 90, average steam 115 pounds.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling in first part of watch.

Light breezes from West to WSW.

Barometer rising, then falling slowly.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N68°W (per standard compass).

At 4.12pm passed Montuosa Island [Montuoso Island in log-book] abeam, distant by chart 7 miles, patent logs [reading]: starboard 50.0; port 60.7.

At 4.26pm changed course to N62°W (per standard compass), patent logs [reading]: starboard 51.8; port 62.4.

At 4.27pm port engine stopped because of the breaking down of [to in log-book] port main air pump.

At 7.00pm Montuosa Island [Montuoso Island in log-book] bore S83°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions starboard 98.4, port 90.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, lightning.

Light breezes and airs from WSW and WNW and West by South.

Barometer rose slowly.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at reduced speed with starboard engine, on course N62°W (per standard compass).

Repaired port engine room telegraph.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 48.2.

Naranjas Island is also known as Islote Roncador.

Zurron Point is also known as Punta Zurrones.

Jicarita Island is also known as Isla Jicarita.

Montuosa Island is also known as Isla Montuosa.

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12 December 1910

At sea, en route from Panama, Republic of Panama, to Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 8.89, Long -84.58

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at reduced speed, 3 boilers, starboard engine full speed, port engine stopped.

At 12.30am started port engine full speed ahead.

The moon set at 2.10am.

Average revolutions per minute 96, average steam 125 pounds.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from WSW to SW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N62°W (per standard compass).

At 6.05am sighted Caño Island [Cañol Island in log-book] bearing N17°W (per standard compass).

Passed right tangent Caño Island [Canñol Island in log-book] abeam at 7.30am, distant 14.1 miles, patent logs [reading]: starboard 60.1; port 68.0.

Average steam 122 [pounds], average revolutions 94.1.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SSW and WSW.

Barometer rose slowly.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N62°W (per standard compass).

At 9.11am cleared and put over starboard log, reading 68.0, having first hauled it in at 9.05am, reading 68.0.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Exercised divisions in preparation for target practice, at loading and pointers keeping on horizon during roll.

A Summary Court Martial, Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt senior member, met at 10.50am.

Struck deck load of coal below.

By order of Commanding Officer set ship's time back 12 minutes and regulated all clocks accordingly.

Held mast, the Commanding Officer awarding the following punishment: S.G. Duke, Ordinary Seaman, smoking out of hours, 2 hours' extra duty.

Summary Court Martial adjourned at 11.35am, having finished trial of following named men: H. Mundhenk, [Ordinary Seaman]; D. Manning, Coal Passer; R.R. Nelson, Coal Passer; J.F. Seward, Seaman; P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman; N.L. Strawn, Hospital Apprentice.

Average steam 116 pounds, average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm.

Light Westerly breezes.

Barometer unsteady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N62°W (per standard compass).

At 12.45pm sighted a steamer headed Southeasterly, bearing S85°E (per standard compass), which steamed past on port beam at 1.25pm, distance about 7 miles.

At 1.25pm sighted Cape Blanco bearing N38°W (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines and found the air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 90°; D-2-M 88°; D-13-M 85°.

There is no change apparent in the smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

Filled twenty-five (25) saluting cartridges.

Average revolutions per minute 94.0, average steam 123 pounds.

[Remark on weather observations page, position at noon:] On account of growth on ship's bottom and unreliability of patent logs, the dead reckoning position is not entered.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from WSW to NW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N62°W (per standard compass).

Published proceedings of a Summary Court Martial in case of S. White, First-class Fireman, U.S. Navy.

Specifications: deliberate disobedience of orders, failure to salute officers in passing them on shore, over leave 72 hours and under the influence of liquor upon return on board ship.

Specifications proved by plea.

Sentence: to lose pay amounting to $136.50.

Loss of pay reduced by reviewing authority to $50.00.

At 6.00pm landmarks bore as follows: Blanco Island N54¾°E (per standard compass); number 2065 hill N26°E (per standard compass); Mount Boughey [Mount Boughy in log-book] N25½°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 122 [pounds], average revolutions 97.2.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light and gentle breezes from NW [and] NNW.

Barometer rose, then fell.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N62°W (per standard compass).

At 10.00pm changed course to N34°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions starboard 100, port 99.7.

Caño Island is also known as Isla del Caño.

Cape Blanco is also known as Cabo Blanco.

Blanco Island is also known as Isla Cabo Blanco.

Mount Boughey is also known as Cerro Maquenco.

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13 December 1910

At sea, en route from Panama, Republic of Panama, to [and at anchor off] Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 11.85, Long -87.16

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant, moonlight.

Strong breezes from NE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N34°W (per standard compass).

The moon set at 3.00am.

Average revolutions per minute 106, average steam 120 pounds.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Fresh to moderate breezes from NE.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N34°W (per standard compass).

At 7.22am changed course to N29°W (per standard compass), patent logs [reading]: starboard 60.1; port 94.5.

Sighted high land bearing N34°E (per standard compass) at 7.59am.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 101.6.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Gentle and light breezes from NNE.

Barometer rose.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N29°W (per standard compass).

At 8.35am sighted Volcano Viejo bearing N5°W (per standard compass).

At 9.34am changed course to N18°W (per standard compass), port log [reading] 15.9, starboard log 78.5.

Held morning quarters for muster, no absentees.

Exercised divisions in preparation for target practice, loading and pointing during roll.

By order of Commanding Officer set ship's time back 11 minutes and regulated all clocks accordingly.

At noon Volcano Viejo bore N2°30'E (per standard compass) and Volcano Momotombo bore N40°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 97.2.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hot.

Light airs from North.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N18°W (per standard compass).

At 12.10pm changed course to N12°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 3.0, Volcano Viejo bearing N2°E (per standard compass), Volcano Momotombo bearing N42°E (per standard compass).

At 2.41pm changed course to N16°W (per standard compass), patent logs [reading]: starboard 23.9; port 64.1.

At 2.41pm sighted a steamer headed Southward, bearing N42°W (per standard compass).

At 3.04pm hauled in both patent logs, reading: starboard 68.0; port 27.0.

Average revolutions per minute 92, average steam 120 pounds.

Published records of proceedings of Deck Courts in the cases of W.J. Tarrant, Seaman, C.E. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class, A. Mulvaney, Seaman, A. Erickson, Seaman, and of Summary Court Martial of N.L. Strawn, Hospital Apprentice, and D.L. Manning, Coal Passer.

[Remark on weather observations page, position at noon:] On account of growth on ship's bottom and unreliability of patent logs, the dead reckoning position is not entered.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NNE and NE.

Barometer rose.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N18°W (per standard compass).

At 4.05pm steamed various speeds and courses, Commanding Officer conning, standing into harbor of Corinto, Nicaragua.

Came to anchor at 4.32pm in 8¼ fathoms of water, mud bottom, with 30 fathoms of chain, starboard anchor.

At 4.32pm fired salute of 21 guns, Nicaraguan ensign at main.

Bearings of anchorage: upper range mark on Dona Paula Island S25°E, end of pier N21½°E, lighthouse S84°W, ship's head N60°E, all bearings per standard compass.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 85.8.

Draft on coming to anchor: forward 14 feet 0 inches; aft 16 feet 2 inches.

At 4.40pm Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Princeton" called officially on Commanding Officer.

At 4.39pm the Cuartel returned salute with 21 guns.

The American Consul, Mr. Johnson, called officially on the Commanding Officer, and on his departure was saluted with 7 guns, the American ensign at the fore.

Transferred to U.S.S. "Princeton": mail, in 6 sealed bags.

Transferred to U.S.S. "Princeton": 1 box, containing 500 hair felt wads.

Transferred to U.S.S. "Princeton": 21 cases of potatoes; and 1 tub of butter.

Let fires die out under [in in log-book] boilers A and D at 4.45pm, and disconnected same at 5.20pm.

By order of Commanding Officer set ship's time back 5 minutes and regulated all clocks accordingly.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Held night signal practice with U.S.S. "Princeton".

Volcano Viejo is also known as Volcan San Cristobal.

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14 December 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.476, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer fell.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from SW and East.

Barometer rose.

8am to meridian:

Clear and hot.

Light airs to gentle breezes, Southwesterly.

Barometer steady.

C.C. Duckworth, First-class Fireman, reported the expiration of his enlistment.

The Commanding Officer made an official call on the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Princeton" and on the United States Consular Agent.

At 9.30am held quarters, no absentees.

Exercised crew at setting up exercise, fire drill, collision drill and abandon ship, sending away all boats.

Exercised signalmen from 9.30am to 11.30am in sending and receiving wigwag and semaphore messages with U.S.S. "Princeton".

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and hot.

Gentle and light breezes from NE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Inspected magazines and found the air good in all the magazines, maximum temperatures of magazines: [compartment] A-5-M 88° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 90°; D-2-M 88°; D-13-M 86°.

Made fortnightly inspection of smokeless powder and found samples in good condition.

There is no change in smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

Sent liberty party and baseball party ashore.

Published the records of the Summary Courts Martial in the following cases:

R.R. Nelson, Coal Passer, finding: specification proved by plea; sentence: solitary confinement, on bread and water, for five days and to lose pay amounting to seventy-two (72) dollars and sixty (60) cents; sentence approved by the convening authority, but the loss of pay is reduced to twenty-five (25) dollars.

H.J. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman, finding: the specification proved by plea; sentence: solitary confinement, on bread and water, for 10 days, with a full ration every third day, and to lose pay amounting to forty-one (41) dollars and eighty (80) cents; sentence approved by the convening authority.

J.F. Seward, Ordinary Seaman, findings: the specification proved by plea; sentence: solitary confinement, on bread and water, for 10 days, with a full ration every third day, and to lose pay amounting to forty-one (41) dollars and eighty (80) cents; sentence approved by the convening authority.

Exercised signalmen in sending and receiving general signals with U.S.S. "Princeton" from 1.30pm to 3.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light and gentle Northeasterly breezes.

Barometer steady.

Published the record of proceedings of a Summary Court Martial, approved this day by the convening authority, in the case of P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, finding: specification proved by plea; sentence: solitary confinement, on bread and water, for ten (10) days, with full ration every third day, and to lose pay amounting to forty-one (41) dollars and (80) cents.

Exercised signalmen in sending and receiving electric night signals and semaphore signals with U.S.S. "Princeton".

The following named men returned twenty (20) minutes over time from liberty: E. Begue, First-class Fireman; F.E. Bennett, Second-class Fireman; J.H. Collier, Ordinary Seaman; G.G. Fickes, Machinist's Mate First-class; J.W. Houston, Carpenter's Mate First-class; C.E. Kelley, Seaman; F.R. McArthur, Seaman; C.M. Sunding, Coxswain; L.F.P. Sievert, Boatswain's Mate Second-class; J.C. Wonderly, Ordinary Seaman; D.G. White, Ordinary Seaman; J.F. McCarthy, Bugler.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from North by East.

Barometer steady.

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15 December 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.476, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from North.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

At 6.30am sighted the Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "Newport" standing into the harbor from the South.

The "Newport" anchored in the harbor at 7.17am.

At 6.10am sighted the Norwegian steamer "Opland" standing to the South.

The "Opland" anchored in the harbor at 7.48am.

Sent a boarding officer to the "Newport" and to the "Opland", receiving one bag of mail from the "Newport".

At 7.55am the "Newport" got under way and went alongside the dock.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held general quarters, divisions reported ready in following times: 1^st Division 4 minutes 10 seconds; 2^nd Division 5 minutes 40 seconds; 3^rd Division 4 minutes 50 seconds; 4^th Division 5 minutes 50 seconds; Engineer's Division 2 minutes 30 seconds; Surgeon's Division 3 minutes 50 seconds.

Held drill in preparation for target practice.

257 pounds fresh beef received aboard for Paymaster's Department.

Held signal drill.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded punishments as per list appended [below].

H.W. Hartdegen, Ordinary Seaman, released from confinement by order of Commanding Officer, and R.R. Nelson, Coal Passer, was confined for 5 days' solitary confinement, on bread and water, as per sentence of a Summary Court Martial, by order of the Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from East to North.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 88° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 89° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 84° Fahrenheit.

Condition of air in all magazines good.

No change apparent in smokeless powder indices under surveillance test.

Held bag inspection for all divisions.

Held signal drill from 1.30pm to 3.00pm.

Commencing swinging to ebb tide at 1.20pm.

Examining Board, of which Ensign C.C. Hartigan is senior member, met and examined the following named men for permanent appointments: R.P. Paradis, Chief Gunner's Mate; W.D. Dodd, Chief Machinist's Mate.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from North.

Barometer rising.

Sent liberty party ashore.

At 5.10pm the liberty party returned, no absentees.

Held signal drill from 7.00pm to 8.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from North to NE.

Barometer rising.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 9.15pm.

[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Corinto, Nicaragua, December 15^th, 1910.

Memorandum for the log.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments:

P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in the lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

E.A. Saint, Second-class Fireman, clothes in the lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

G. Crum, Seaman, clothes in the lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

J.J. Young, Ship's Cook Second-class, clothes in the lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

J.B. Elam, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in the lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

G.S. Duke, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in the lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, smoking out of hours, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water.

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16 December 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.476, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

Steamer "Newport" cast off from dock at 12.20am, and stood out at 1.00am.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 2.40am.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

Made preparations for clearing ship for action.

Steamer "San Jose" stood in at 5.10am, and anchored at 5.45am.

At 6.40am steamer "San Jose" went alongside of dock.

Boarding officer boarded steamer "San Jose".

8am to meridian:

Warm, cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from NW.

Barometer rose slowly.

Held clear ship for action drill, the Captain inspecting ship and crew.

The Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Princeton" called on the Captain.

Received from Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "San Jose" stores for the following departments: Construction and Repair [Department]; Equipment (Navigation) [Department]; Steam Engineering [Department]; Medical [Department]; and Paymaster's Department.

Inspected all magazines and found air in same good and magazines in good condition.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from SW [and] SSW.

Barometer fell.

Sent aboard U.S.S. "Princeton": mail, in one sealed bag, addressed to Postmaster of New York, via Postmaster Ancon, [Panama] Canal Zone.

Transferred to U.S.S. "Princeton": 285 burlap coal bags.

At 1.50pm U.S.S. "Princeton" got under way for Panama, Republic of Panama, and stood out.

At 2.25pm hauled down Senior Officer's pennant and hoisted the Captain's personal pennant.

[Maximum] temperatures of magazines as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 88° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 90°; D-2-M 86°; D-13-M 86°.

Air in magazines good.

Tested all flood cocks and found them in working order.

No change apparent in samples in surveillance test oven.

4pm to 8pm:

Calm.

Pleasant.

Barometer rose.

At 5.00pm Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "San Jose" left dock and anchored in harbor.

8pm to midnight:

Pleasant.

Light airs from ESE and calm.

Barometer fell.

At 9.40pm, with ship's head ENE, chain taut, tending forward, took sounding over stern, getting 7½ fathoms of water.

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17 December 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.476, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Calm.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer fell.

4am to 8am:

Pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rose.

Commenced field day.

8am to meridian:

Clear and hot.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

At 10.10am ship started swinging to flood tide.

At 10.45am held quarters and the Commanding Officer inspected the crew and the ship, no absentees.

At 10.50am the Nicaraguan man-of-war "Angela" got under way, and anchored off Dona Paula beach at 11.15am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and hot.

Light to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

At 2.50pm the "Angela" got under way and stood out.

At 3.00pm the American steamer "San Jose" left the wharf and, after anchoring a short time, stood out of harbor.

At 3.15pm the "Angela" anchored off Cardon Island.

Sent liberty party and baseball party ashore.

At 3.17pm the Norwegian steamer "Opland" went alongside the wharf.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and hot.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

At 4.07pm ship started swinging to ebb tide.

The liberty party and baseball party returned.

At 7.48pm the "Angela" stood in from Cardon Island.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Moonlight.

Barometer steady.

At 8.45pm the ship began swinging to flood tide.

Cardon Island is also known as Isla El Cardon.

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18 December 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.476, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

At 4.30am ship started swinging to ebb tide.

At 6.16am Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, left the ship to take a physical test.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, returned at 11.30am after first day of his physical test.

Swinging to flood tide at 8.40am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to partly cloudy.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Received on board for Paymaster's Department: 50 dozen eggs; 425 oranges; 2 cakes of ice.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 84° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 85° Fahrenheit.

Condition of air in all magazines good.

Smokeless powder index 453 showed first indications of fumes.

This sample was left under test for 24 hours longer.

Sent liberty and baseball parties ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Liberty and baseball parties returned, two absentees: J.J. Young, Ship's Cook Second-class; and H. Graham, Coal Passer.

The following men returned, in charge of master-at-arms, 45 minutes over time from liberty: J.J. Young, Ship's Cook Second-class; and H. Graham, Coal Passer.

Exercised searchlight crews from 7.55pm to 8.00pm.

Ship commenced swinging to ebb tide at 5.10pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from SSW to NE.

Barometer rising.

At 11.15pm ship started swinging to flood tide.

Held signal drill from 8.00pm to 8.10pm.

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19 December 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.476, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 5.45am.

Carried out morning orders.

Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt left ship at 7.10am to take physical test.

8am to meridian:

Warm, pleasant.

Light airs from NE and SE.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer rose, then fell.

Held morning quarters for muster, no absentees.

Exercised divisions at battery drill in preparation for target practice.

Norwegian steamer "Esplano" [sic, probably "Opland", see 17 December, meridian to 4pm watch] stood out.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant.

Light airs from SW and South.

Barometer fell.

Sent liberty and baseball parties ashore.

Sample of index number 453, smokeless powder 3-pounder, from [compartment] D-13-M, showed unmistakable evidences of nitrous [oxide] fumes after 16 days in the surveillance oven.

The Commanding Officer notifying the Bureau of Ordnance to that effect.

This sample first showed nitrous [oxide] fumes after 15 days.

[Maximum] temperatures of magazines: [compartment] A-5-M 90° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 92°; D-2-M 84°; D-13-M 85°.

Air in magazines good.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rose.

Liberty men and baseball party returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from South and NE.

Barometer steady.

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20 December 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.476, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from South.

Barometer fell.

4am to 8am:

Pleasant.

Light airs from NE by North.

Barometer fell.

Received in general mess: 307 pounds fresh beef.

Surveyed in Paymaster's Department as unfit for use and threw overboard: 180 pounds potatoes; and 110 pounds beets.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady, then falling.

At 9.30am held quarters, followed by setting up exercises and exercised gun crews at loading, no absentees.

Removed the fixed ammunition from [compartment] A-11-M for inspection by the Hull Board, and also removed ammunition from the 6-inch shell room D-3-M for inspection by [of in log-book] the Hull Board.

Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, returned on board, having completed his test required by general order number 6 of January 14, 1909.

By order of the Commanding Officer R.R. Nelson, Coal Passer, was released from 5 days' solitary confinement on bread and water, his time having expired, and H.J. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman, was placed in solitary confinement, on bread and water, with a full ration every third day, for 10 days.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Light Southwesterly airs and breezes.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party and baseball party ashore.

The ship began swinging to flood tide at 12.15pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and warm.

Light Southwesterly airs.

Barometer steady.

The officer of the deck inspected all magazines.

The air in all magazines is good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 90°; D-2-M 84°; D-13-M 85°.

No fumes are apparent in the sample of smokeless powder under surveillance test.

Ship swinging to ebb tide at 6.30pm.

All of the liberty party and baseball party returned.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and warm.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

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21 December 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.476, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and warm, moonlight.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

The ship swung to flood tide at 12.40am.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and warm.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

The ship swung to ebb tide at 7.10am.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SE to ESE.

Barometer rising.

Commenced breaking down and immersing in water 3-pounder [ammunition], smokeless powder index 453.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held battery drill in preparation for target practice.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

Continued breaking down smokeless powder index number 453.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-3-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M° [Fahrenheit].

Condition of air in all magazines good.

No fumes apparent from smokeless powder samples under surveillance test.

Sent baseball and liberty parties ashore.

Side cleaners over the side cleaning marine growth around waterline.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 12.50pm.

Received on board for Ordnance Department: two galvanized tanks, with covers, capacity 85 and 60 gallons.

Received following fresh stores for Paymaster's Department: 50 dozen eggs; 200 pounds sweet potatoes; 200 pounds ice.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy to cloudy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

Finished breaking down 690 rounds of 3-pounder ammunition, smokeless powder index number 453, and immersed powder in water.

Liberty party and baseball party returned, no absentees.

Served out clean bags to all divisions.

Overhauled, cleaned and tested links of port anchor chain and cleaned chain locker.

Ship commenced swinging to ebb tide at 7.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from South to SE.

Barometer rising, then steady.

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22 December 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.476, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy to clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

Ship commenced swinging to flood tide at 1.25am.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

Ship commenced swinging to ebb tide at 7.45am.

8am to meridian:

Warm, cloudy.

Light airs from North and NE, and calm.

Barometer rose.

Received in general mess: 184 pounds fresh beef.

Continued breaking down smokeless powder index number 453, 3-pounder [ammunition], and immersing same in water.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Exercised pointers at Morris tube in preparation for target practice.

The Commanding Officer held mast.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, cloudy.

Light airs from West and South.

Barometer fell.

Sent liberty and baseball parties ashore.

[Maximum] temperatures of magazines: [compartment] A-5-M 90° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 90°; D-2-M 84°; D-13-M 84°.

Air in magazines good.

No change apparent in [smokeless powder] samples in surveillance oven.

Overhauled, tested and restowed sheet chain.

Received in Ordnance Department from G. Henckel, Corinto: 36 feet of strap iron, weight 36 pounds.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from West by South and NE.

Barometer falling.

Completed breaking down and immersing [smokeless powder] index number 453, 3-pounder [ammunition], having broken down 2102 charges.

Liberty and baseball parties returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from NE and East.

Barometer rose.

Held night fire quarters, the divisions reporting ready as follows: 1^st Divisions 1 minute 15 seconds; 2^nd Division 1 minute 15 seconds; 3^rd Division 1 minute 45 seconds; 4^th Division 2 minutes 15 seconds; 5^th Division 2 minutes 15 seconds; Surgeon's Division 1 minute 45 seconds.

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23 December 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.476, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from East and calm.

Barometer fell.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Calm to light airs from North.

Barometer fell.

Received in general mess: 210 pounds fresh beef.

8am to meridian:

Clear and hot.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

At 8.20am ship started swinging to ebb tide.

At 9.40am held quarters, followed by setting up exercises and overhauling battery.

There are no absentees.

H. Hoshi, Wardroom Cook, had the little toe of right foot crushed by an oar falling from the second cutter.

Samples of smokeless powder taken from .38 caliber and .30 caliber ammunition were placed in the surveillance oven for test at 11.00am.

Sighted the Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Peru" standing in from the South at 11.25am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and hot.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Sent liberty party and baseball party ashore.

The officer of the deck took those of crew who cannot swim ashore for exercise in learning to swim.

The officer of the deck inspected the magazines and found the air good in all magazines, with the following maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 90°; D-2-M 86°; D-13-M 82°.

The sample of 3-pounder [ammunition], smokeless powder index 192, undergoing surveillance test showed fumes of nitrous oxide.

At 12.17pm the steamer "Peru" came to anchor near the dock.

Sent a boarding officer aboard and received two bags of mail.

At 12.50pm the steamer "Peru" moored to the dock.

At 1.30pm the ship was swinging to flood tide.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and warm.

Light airs from South and calm.

Barometer steady.

The liberty party and baseball party returned.

Restowed broken down smokeless powder charges into magazines.

Ship swinging to ebb tide at 7.55pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and warm.

Calm and light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

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24 December 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.476, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and warm.

Calm and light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Ship swinging to flood tide at 3.15am.

4am to 8am:

Clear and warm.

Light Southerly airs.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from North.

Barometer falling.

Continued field day.

Ship commenced swinging to ebb tide at 9.20am.

Held quarters for muster at 10.30am, no absentees.

With all hands aft, the Commanding Officer presented Tie Sue, Cabin Steward, with good conduct pin.

Commanding Officer made regular weekly inspection of crew and ship.

The following punishment was awarded by Commanding Officer: R.R. Nelson, Coal Passer, offense: smoking out of hours; punishment: 5 hours' extra duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from NE to SSW.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty, baseball and swimming parties ashore.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M, 84° Fahrenheit.

Condition of air in all magazines good.

Second sample of smokeless powder index number 453, under surveillance test, shows slight development of nitrous [oxide] fumes.

Tested magazine flood cocks and found them to be in good condition.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 1.53pm.

Received on board for Paymaster's Department: 250 bananas; 300 oranges; 9 pineapples; 20 dozen eggs; 150 pounds fresh beef; and 175 pounds turkey.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising.

Swimming, baseball, and liberty parties returned, no absentees.

Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "Peru" cast off from dock at 5.55pm, and stood out at 6.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from SSW to NW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 9.55pm.

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25 December 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.476, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from East to light breezes from ENE.

Barometer falling.

Ship commenced swinging to flood tide at 4.00am.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer steady.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Warm, cloudy.

Light airs from ENE and SW.

Barometer rose.

Received on board for Paymaster's Department: 60 bananas; 20 dozen eggs.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, cloudy.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer fell.

Sent liberty and baseball parties ashore.

Nicaraguan steamer "Angela" ["Angella" in log-book] stood in and anchored at 1.40pm.

[Maximum] temperature of magazines: [compartment] A-5-M 90° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 90°; D-2-M 86°; D-13-M 84°.

Smokeless powder index [left blank] showed nitrous [oxide] fumes after 24 days in surveillance oven.

Air in magazines good.

Sent away swimming and sailing party in first cutter; R.J. Flo, Ordinary Seaman, in charge.

4pm to 8pm:

Warm, cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rose.

Liberty, baseball, and swimming parties returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

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26 December 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.476, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, pleasant.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Pleasant.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rose.

8am to meridian:

Clear and hot.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

J. Adelman [Adleman in log-book], Seaman, reported the expiration of his enlistment.

Sent liberty party ashore.

At 11.40am the ship began swinging to ebb tide.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and hot.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Sent baseball party ashore.

Sent swimming party ashore.

Inspected magazines and found the air good in all magazines, and the following maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 90°; D-2-M 89°; and D-13-M 84°.

There is no change apparent in the samples of smokeless powder undergoing surveillance test.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and hot.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising slowly.

At 5.00pm the ship was swinging to flood tide.

Made preparations for a moving picture concern from Corinto to give an exhibition on board.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and warm.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

An exhibition of moving pictures was given on board.

At 11.20pm the ship began swinging to ebb tide.

The two pulling oars belonging to the dinghy were [we in log-book] found missing about 10.30pm.

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27 December 1910

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua, [and to Amapala, Honduras]

Lat 12.476, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from East.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Clear and warm.

Light airs from East.

Barometer rising slowly.

Sighted the Pacific Mail Steamship Company steamer "City of Sydney" standing in from the North.

The "City of Sydney" anchored at 6.24am.

Sent a boarding officer to the "City of Sydney" and received 3 bags of mail.

At 7.45am the "City of Sydney" went alongside the dock.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from NE.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held drill for gun pointers with Morris tube.

Made preparations for getting under way.

At 11.30am ship swung to ebb tide.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs to gentle breezes from South to SW.

Barometer falling.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler A at 12.15pm.

Lifted safety valve, boiler A, at 3.15pm, at steam pressure 142 pounds

Connected up boiler A at 3.20pm.

United States Consul called officially on Commanding Officer.

Personally [written by Ensign C.C. Thomas] inspected magazines and found condition of air in all magazines good.

Maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 85° Fahrenheit; D-11-M 84° Fahrenheit.

Sample of smokeless powder, index number 552, 1-pounder ammunition, showed nitrous [oxide] fumes after 26 days in surveillance oven.

Sample thrown overboard.

Made preparations for getting under way.

The following list of fresh provisions was received on board for Paymaster's Department: 19 cases of potatoes; 1 case of onions; 175 bananas; 500 oranges; 55 dozen eggs; 200 pounds ice; 85 pounds sweet potatoes.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to cloudy, with passing showers.

Light airs from SW to WSW.

Barometer rising.

C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class, U.S. Navy, was brought back to ship from duty, under the influence of intoxicating liquor, at about 4.10pm by master-at-arms, and, after creating a disturbance on board ship, was placed in double irons under sentry's charge for safekeeping, by order of Commanding Officer.

J.J. Cain, Quartermaster Third-class, was brought back to ship from duty, under the influence of intoxicating liquor, by master-at-arms.

At about 5.20pm W.J. Tarrant, Seaman, was brought back to ship from duty, under the influence of intoxicating liquor, by master-at-arms.

Commander E.A. Anderson was placed on sick list.

H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman, released from confinement by order of Commanding Officer, and C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class, was confined for safekeeping by order of Commanding Officer.

At 5.38pm steamer "City of Sydney" got under way from dock and then anchored in stream.

At 5.31pm, in obedience to telegraphic orders from Navy Department dated December 26, 1910, got under way for Amapala, Honduras.

Draft before getting under way: forward 13 feet 0 inches; aft 16 feet 0 inches.

Stood out from harbor of Corinto, various speeds and courses, Commanding Officer conning.

Passed Corinto light abeam at 6.00pm.

At 6.06pm changed course to West (per standard compass).

At 6.09pm put over patent log, reading 68.1.

At 6.19pm took departure as follows: Corinto lighthouse bearing S81°E (per standard compass), distant 1.7 miles, ship's head West (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 69.0.

At 6.28pm changed course to N70°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 69.8.

Served out clean hammocks to all divisions.

Average steam 122 [pounds], average revolutions 54.2.

8pm to midnight:

Cool, cloudy.

Light airs from WNW and NW.

Barometer falling.

Steamed under 2 boilers, at reduced speed, on course N70°W (per standard compass).

At 9.00pm changed course to N53°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 81.4.

At 9.03pm hauled in patent log, reading 81.7.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 55.

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28 December 1910

Making passage from Corinto, Nicaragua, to [and at anchor off] Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and warm.

Light airs from NNW, shifting to light breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 2 boilers, on course N53°W (per standard compass).

At 2.45am changed course to S53°E (per standard compass).

At 3.15am changed course to N18°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 55, average steam 125 pounds.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from North by West to North by East.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 2 boilers, on course N18°E (per standard compass).

At 4.30am stopped both engines.

At 4.32am took sounding, showing 18½ fathoms of water, mud bottom.

At 4.34am went ahead full speed, on course N18°E (per standard compass).

At 5.08am changed course to N30°E (per standard compass).

At 5.24am changed course to N56°E (per standard compass).

At 6.44am changed course to N54°E (per standard compass).

At 7.14am changed course to N5°E (per standard compass).

From this time steamed at various speeds and courses, Commanding Officer conning, entering the harbor of Amapala, Honduras.

At 7.45am anchored in 5 fathoms of water, mud bottom, with 30 fathoms of chain, port anchor.

Bearings of anchorage: end of pier S33°E (per standard compass), left tangent Tigre Island N82°E (per standard compass), right tangent Tigre Island S30°W (per standard compass), ship's head NE (per standard compass).

Draft of ship forward 13 feet 0 inches, aft 15 feet 10 inches.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 62.8.

Did not fire national salute, on account of serious illness of Commander E.A. Anderson.

8am to meridian:

Clear, pleasant.

Light airs, various [in direction].

Barometer fell.

Surveyed as unfit for use 185 pounds beef, and by order of Commanding Officer threw same overboard.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement in double irons and placed under sentry's charge for safekeeping C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class.

Mr. Schmuck, American Consul, called officially on the Commanding Officer.

At 9.35am disconnected boiler B.

By order of Commanding Officer D. Manning, Coal Passer, at 9.35am, commenced confinement of 5 days, on bread and water, pursuant to sentence of a Summary Court Martial.

Broke out powder in magazine A-5-M, also various storerooms, preparatory to Hull Board inspection.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Overhauled transmission gear and tiller ropes, and found them in good condition.

Commanding Officer left ship officially, to return call of the American Consul.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, cloudy.

Light breezes from SW and SSW.

Barometer fell.

Sent away swimming party.

[Maximum] temperature of magazines: [compartment] A-5-M 90° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 90°; D-2-M 88°; D-13-M 85°.

Air in magazines good.

Made fortnightly inspection of smokeless powder, no change apparent.

No change apparent in samples in surveillance oven.

Overhauled starboard chain.

The Commanding Officer called officially on the Commandante.

4pm to 8pm:

Pleasant.

Light breezes and airs from SSW and SW.

Barometer steady.

Restowed magazine A-5-M.

By order of Commanding Officer released from sentry's charge, and awaiting further action, temporarily restored to duty, C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rose.

Tigre Island is also known as Isla del Tigre.

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29 December 1910

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs, various [in direction].

Barometer fell.

4am to 8am:

Pleasant.

Light airs from North and West.

Barometer fell.

8am to meridian:

Clear and hot.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer steady.

Received on board, in good condition, for the general mess: 250 pounds fresh beef; and 52 dozen eggs.

At 9.45am held quarters, followed by setting up exercises and drilling 6-inch gun pointers at Morris tube practice.

There are no absentees.

Brought up anchor chain from spare chain locker.

Crew engaged in clearing out compartments for inspection and cleaning.

Sighted a tug flying the United States flag, with two lighters in tow, which came to anchor off Amapala.

Sent a boarding officer on board the tug, which is the "San Sebastian".

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Sent a swimming party ashore.

Inspected magazines and found the air good in all magazines, with maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 90°; D-2-M 87°; D-13-M 85°.

There is no change apparent in the samples of smokeless powder undergoing surveillance test.

The ship was swinging to ebb tide at 1.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and warm.

Light Southwesterly airs and breezes.

Barometer rising.

The Commandante of the port made an official call on the Commanding Officer, no salute was fired on account of the serious illness of Commander E.A. Anderson.

At 7.50pm the ship was swinging to flood tide.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and warm.

Light airs, various [in direction].

Barometer steady.

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30 December 1910

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and warm.

Light airs from NW and calm.

Barometer falling slowly.

The ship swung to ebb tide at 2.45am.

4am to 8am:

Clear and warm.

Calm and light airs from South.

Barometer rose.

Aired bedding.

Scrubbed canvas.

Morning cleaning.

At 7.30am the ship began swinging to flood tide.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from South to SE.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held drill, overhauling battery.

Side cleaners over the ship.

Ship commenced swinging to flood tide at 9.10am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from SE.

Barometer falling.

Sent swimming party ashore.

Personally [written by Ensign C.C. Thomas] inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 87° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

No change apparent in smokeless powder samples under surveillance test.

Tested flood cocks and found them to be in good condition.

Tug "San Sebastian" got under way and stood out of harbor at 3.45pm.

Ship commenced swinging to ebb tide at 2.40pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SE to South.

Barometer rising.

Swimming party returned.

Held swimming from ship's side from 4.45pm to 5.15pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to clear.

Light to gentle breezes from East to ESE.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Ship commenced swinging to flood tide at 9.20pm.

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31 December 1910

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and clear.

Light breezes to light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

Ship commenced swinging to ebb tide at 1.50am.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light breezes from East to ENE.

Barometer rising.

Field day.

At 7.20am sighted steamer standing out from harbor of La Union.

8am to meridian:

Pleasant.

Light breezes from ENE [and] East.

Barometer fell.

Continued field day.

Received on board for Paymaster's Department: 143 pounds fresh beef.

Held morning quarters for muster, no absentees.

The Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew.

[Maximum] temperature of magazines: [compartment] A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit]; A-5-M 90°; D-2-M 87°; D-13-M 86°.

Sent diver over side to clean suctions and discharges, and to examine propellers.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm.

Light breezes from SE and North.

Light airs from NE and North.

Barometer fell.

Finished with diving at 12.25pm.

E.L. Jacobus, Chief Gunner's Mate, engaged in diving as follows: number 5 sea suction fire and bilge pump; number 6, number 9, number 18, sea suction fire and bilge pump; number 8 and number 13 main injection.

Sent swimming party away in sailing launch.

E.L. Jacobus, Chief Gunner's Mate, engaged in diving four (4) hours.

4pm to 8pm:

Warm.

Light airs from North.

Barometer rose.

8pm to midnight:

Pleasant.

Light breezes and airs from NE.

Barometer rose.

THE VOYAGES OF USS YORKTOWN 1911

LOGS FOR JANUARY 1911

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1 January 1911

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Pleasant.

Light airs from South and North.

Barometer fell.

4am to 8am:

Pleasant.

Light airs from North and NNE.

Barometer rose.

8am to meridian:

Clear and hot.

Light and gentle breezes, Northeasterly.

Barometer falling slowly.

Received on board in general mess: 75 dozen eggs.

At 10.30am held quarters.

Divisions were marched aft and the Commanding Officer published a cablegram from the Secretary of the Navy extending New Year's greetings from the President to the Captain, officers and crew.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and hot.

Gentle breezes from East.

Barometer falling slowly.

Inspected magazines and found the air good in all magazines, with the following maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 91°; D-2-M 84°; D-13-M 86°.

There is no change apparent in the samples of smokeless powder undergoing surveillance test.

Sent liberty party and a swimming party ashore.

The ship began swinging to ebb tide at 3.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and warm.

Gentle breezes to light airs, Easterly.

Barometer rising.

The liberty party and swimming party returned.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and warm.

Light breezes and airs, various [in direction].

Barometer steady.

The ship started swinging to flood tide at 9.40pm.

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2 January 1911

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras, [and to Acapulco, Mexico]

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and warm.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

At 2.30am lighted fires under boilers B and C.

The ship swung to ebb tide at 3.45am.

4am to 8am:

Clear and warm.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

The safety valves on B and C boilers lifted at 140 pounds, and at 6.30am these boilers were connected up.

Received on board for the general mess: 257 pounds fresh beef.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from East.

Barometer rising, then falling.

D. Manning, Coal Passer, released from confinement, and J.F. Seward, Ordinary Seaman, confined for 10 days' solitary confinement, on bread and water, by order of Commanding Officer, in accordance with sentence of Summary Court Martial.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 10.05am.

U.S.S. "Princeton" stood into harbor at 10.00am, and anchored at 10.20am.

Commanding Officer called officially on U.S.S. "Princeton".

Received on board for Paymaster's Department: 400 pounds ice.

Received on board from U.S.S. "Princeton" for Supplies and Accounts Department: 280 coaling sacks.

Received on board for Paymaster's Department: 1800 pounds potatoes; 400 pounds onions.

G.A. Lenz, Seaman, U.S. Navy, delivered on board this vessel under guard from U.S.S. "Princeton", and made a prisoner at large awaiting action by order of the Commanding Officer.

The following men, with bags, hammocks, and necessary transfer papers, were transferred to this vessel from U.S.S. "Princeton": E.H. Wood, Yeoman Second-class; W.J. O'Connell, Seaman.

A sample of 6-inch smokeless powder, index number 36, received on board from U.S.S. "Princeton" and entered in surveillance oven at 12.00pm.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Draft of ship before getting under way: forward 12 feet 10 inches; aft 15 feet 10 inches.

Commanding Officer U.S.S. "Princeton" called officially on Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer fell.

In obedience to Navy Department's telegraphic orders, dated January 1, 1911, got under way at 12.03pm for Mare Island, California.

Stood out of harbor at various speeds and courses, Commanding Officer conning.

At 12.43pm changed course to S50°W (per standard compass).

At 1.30pm took departure as follows: Coseguina Point bore S20°E (per standard compass); Amapala Point bore S66°W (per standard compass), right tangent Meanguera Island [Manguera Island in log-book] bore S65°E (per standard compass), ship's head S50°W (per standard compass), and steamed at full speed, under 3 boilers.

At 2.11pm put over patent log, reading 81.6.

At 2.30pm Coseguina Point bore S48°30'E (per standard compass), Meanguerita Island [Manguarita Island in log-book] bore N71°E (per standard compass).

At 2.39pm passed Amapala Point abeam, patent log [reading] 85.5.

At 2.52pm changed course to S74°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 87.4.

At 3.00pm Coseguina Point bore S60°E (per standard compass), Meanguerita Island [Manguarita Island in log-book] bore N68°E (per standard compass) and right tangent Conchaguita Island bore N5°E (per standard compass).

[Maximum] temperature of magazines: [compartment] A-5-M 92° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 91°; D-2-M 86°; D-13-M 86°.

Air in magazines good.

Average steam 122 pounds, average revolutions 88.4.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and warm.

Light to gentle breezes from SSW to West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S74°W (per standard compass).

At 4.45pm sighted a three-masted ship with no sails set, bearing N70°W (per standard compass).

The sun set at 5.50pm.

At 6.30pm changed course to N81°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 18.2.

At 7.25pm sighted a white light bearing N30°W (per standard compass).

At 7.40pm sighted a white light bearing N26°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 95, average steam 111 pounds.

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[Inserted note]

Continuation of ship's log, U.S.S. "Yorktown", January 2, 1911.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Gentle to light breezes from WNW to West.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N81°W (per standard compass) during watch.

White light abeam at 8.25pm, patent log [reading] 34.4.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

Coseguina Point is also known as Punta Cosigüina.

Meanguera Island is also known as Isla Meanguera.

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3 January 1911

Making passage from Amapala, Honduras, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 13.71, Long -91.13

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, pleasant.

Light breezes from WNW.

Barometer fell.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N81°W (per standard compass).

At 12.30am sighted steady white light bearing North (per standard compass).

At 2.40am sighted Remedios Point light bearing N48°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 89.9.

At 3.06am Remedios Point light bore on bow, patent log [reading] 90.3.

At 3.55am passed Remedios Point light abeam, patent log [reading] 97.3, distant 7 miles.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light Northwesterly breezes.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steamed at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N81°W (per standard compass).

At 4.20am sighted a faint white light bearing on starboard bow.

At 4.43am Remedios Point light bore on starboard quarter, patent log [reading] 4.3.

Sun rose at 6.36am.

At end of watch Volcano Agua bore N24°W (per standard compass), and Volcano Atitlan bore N42°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 95, average steam 115 pounds.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N81°W (per standard compass).

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held drill for gun pointers in preparation for target practice.

At 11.20am set all clocks back 19 minutes.

Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from WNW.

Barometer falling.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N81°W (per standard compass).

At 2.00pm changed course to N62°W (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines and found air good, and following maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 90°; D-2-M 90°; D-13-M 87°.

No change apparent in smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

Average steam 108 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from WNW.

Moon in first quarter.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N62°W (per standard compass).

At 6.30pm changed course to N52°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 22.5.

At 6.40pm sighted the white lights of Champerico.

At 7.55pm sighted a white light, with probable red light, of a steamer headed Westward, bearing N38°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 100 pounds, average revolutions per minute 93.7.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Heavy ground swell.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N52°W.

At 8.43pm sighted cluster of white lights bearing N17°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 40.3.

At 8.33pm moon set.

At 9.00pm cluster of white lights were on starboard bow, patent log [reading] 42.9.

At 9.40pm cluster of white lights bore abeam, distant by log 5.2 miles, patent log [reading] 48.1.

At 10.00pm changed course to N60°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 50.8.

At 10.16½pm sighted San Benito flashing white light bearing N26°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 52.8.

At 10.40pm San Benito light was on starboard bow, patent log [reading] 55.8.

At 10.33pm sighted steamer's lights bearing N79°W (per standard compass).

Passed steamer on port hand at 11.14pm [10.14pm in log-book].

San Benito light abeam at 11.38pm, distant by log 7.2 miles, patent log [reading] 63.0.

Average steam 91 [pounds], average revolutions 91.2.

Volcano Agua is also known as Volcan de Agua.

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4 January 1911

Making passage from Amapala, Honduras, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 15.83, Long -93.74

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, cloudy.

Light and gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer fell slowly.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course N60°W (per standard compass).

At 3.17am changed course to N53°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 88.3.

Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 87.3.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Fresh breezes from NNW.

Moderate sea.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N53°W (per standard compass).

At 6.34am changed course to N40°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 11.1.

At 7.15am changed course to North (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 16.2.

Average revolutions per minute 89.4, average steam 120 pounds.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Strong to gentle breezes from North to NNW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course North (per standard compass).

At 8.45am changed course to N53°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 27.2.

At 9.00am changed course to N65°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 29.1.

At 10.00am changed course to N35°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 36.7.

At 11.15am set all clocks back 11 minutes.

At 11.40am changed course to N71°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 51.2.

Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 93.5.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Strong breezes to fresh gales from North and North by East.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steamed at full speed, under 3 boilers, on course N71°W (per standard compass).

At 12.57pm changed course to N80°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 60.

At 12.58pm steering gear jammed.

At 1.08pm stopped port engine.

At 1.12pm hand steering wheel connected up.

At 1.53pm steam steering gear fixed.

At 1.55pm discontinued the use of hand steering wheel.

At 2.30pm changed course to N70°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 71.4.

At 2.38pm changed course to N60°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 72.4.

Inspected magazines, found conditions normal, air good, and following maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 90°; D-2-M 90°; D-13-M 86°.

No changed in smokeless powder surveillance test oven.

Average revolutions 90, average steam 125 [pounds].

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Moderate to strong gale.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N60°W (per standard compass).

At 5.14pm changed course to West (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 91.3.

At 7.55pm sighted Salina Cruz light bearing ¼ point on port bow.

Average revolutions per minute 97.7, average steam 120 pounds.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Strong to moderate gale from NW to NNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course West (per standard compass).

At 8.07pm changed course to S80°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 12.9.

At 8.20pm changed course to S61°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 15.1.

At 9.05pm Salina Cruz light was on starboard bow, patent log [reading] 20.3.

Moon set at 9.25pm.

Salina Cruz light abeam, distant by log 11.6 miles, at 10.26pm, patent log [reading] 31.9.

Sighted steamer standing about ENE at 10.30pm, steamer bore S57°W (per standard compass).

At 11.20pm passed steamer on port hand.

Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions starboard 96.9, port 99.

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5 January 1911

Making passage from Amapala, Honduras, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 15.67, Long -97.07

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Fresh gale from NW and NNW, later moderating.

Barometer fell.

Steamed under 3 boilers, at full speed, on course S61°W (per standard compass).

At 12.18am Salina Cruz light bore on quarter, N14°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 48.4.

At 12.30am Salina Cruz light bore N18°E (per standard compass), and disappeared.

At 2.09am changed course to S70°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 64.0.

At 3.33am sighted steady white light, vessel, bearing S74°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 97.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Moderate and gentle breezes, Northerly.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S70°W (per standard compass).

At 4.33am changed course to S61°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 84.4.

At 6.00am changed course to S75°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 96.5.

At 6.43am sighted Port Angeles lighthouse bearing N65°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 102.4.

At 6.46am changed course to N86°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 103.0.

At 7.46am Port Angeles lighthouse bore on the starboard bow, patent log [reading] 11.1.

At end of watch Port Angeles lighthouse bore N33°30'W (per standard compass) and peak (7000) bore N23°30°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 91.5, average steam 115 pounds.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from NW to WNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N86°W (per standard compass).

Port Angeles lighthouse abeam at 8.39am, distant 6.4 miles by log, patent log [reading] 17.5.

Lighted fires under boiler D at 9.05am.

At 9.25am sighted Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "San Juan".

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, no absentees.

Held drill for gun pointers in preparation for target practice.

At 10.00am changed course to N81°W (per standard compass).

At 10.28am changed course to S69°W, standing toward mail steamer, patent log [reading] 31.9.

At 10.35am went half speed, both engines.

Slow speed at 10.36am.

Half speed, both engines, at 10.37am.

Changed course at 10.37am to S65°W (per standard compass), and hauled in patent log, reading 33.1.

Stopped both engines at 10.40am.

Lowered whaleboat at 10.44am and Ensign G. Joerns made a trip to steamer "San Juan".

Whaleboat returned from steamer "San Juan", [with] 3 bags of mail.

At 10.57am went ahead full speed, on course N81°W (per standard compass).

Put over patent log at 11.00am, reading 33.1.

At 11.13am set all clocks back 12 minutes.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 86.4.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming under 4 boilers, at full speed, on course N81°W (per standard compass).

At 12.00pm connected up boiler D.

Inspected magazines and found conditions normal and air good, maximum temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 88° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 88°; D-2-M 88°; D-13-M 84°.

No change apparent in smokeless powder in surveillance oven.

Average steam 121 [pounds], average revolutions 104.3.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course N81°W (per standard compass).

At 6.10pm sighted the lights of a steamer headed Westward, bearing N30°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 110.1, average steam 126 pounds.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light to gentle breezes from West to West by North.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course N81°W (per standard compass).

At 10.00pm changed course to N72°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 39.7.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 109.2.

Port Angeles is also known as Puerto Ángel.

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6 January 1911

Making passage from Amapala, Honduras, to [and at anchor off] Acapulco, Mexico, [and making passage to Mare Island, California]

Lat 16.843, Long -99.902

Commences and until 4am:

Pleasant.

Light breezes from WNW, NW and NW by North.

Barometer fell slowly.

Steamed under 4 boilers, at full speed, on course N72°W (per standard compass).

At 1.38am sighted Acapulco light bearing N59°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 75.

At 2.00am Acapulco light bore N56°W (per standard compass).

At 2.15am reduced speed to 90 revolutions per minute and banked fires under [in in log-book] boiler B.

At 3.16am Acapulco light bore N40°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 89.1.

At 3.16am changed course to N40°W (per standard compass).

At 3.42am reduced speed to 50 revolutions per minute.

At 3.55am changed course to N50°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 93.3, standing toward entrance of harbor of Acapulco, Commanding Officer conning.

Average steam 117 pounds, average revolution 98.4.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from North and calm.

Barometer steady.

Steaming ahead at reduced speed, on course N50°W (per standard compass).

At 5.04am changed course to North (per standard compass).

At 5.15am changed course to North by E¼E (per standard compass) and reduced speed to 30 revolutions per minute.

At 5.55am changed course to NNE (per standard compass).

At 6.00am increased to 50 revolutions.

At 6.00am [sic] increased to 90 revolutions.

At 6.00am hauled in patent log, reading 99.6.

At 6.04am changed course to North (per standard compass).

Entered the harbor of Acapulco, Mexico, on various courses, the Commanding Officer conning.

At 6.26am came to anchor in 13 fathoms of water, sand bottom, port anchor and 30 fathoms of chain at water's edge, on the following bearings: left tangent peninsular S80°E (per standard compass), peak (428) S47°W (per standard compass), rock (right) N48°W (per standard compass), ship's head S84°W (per standard compass).

Draft on anchoring: forward 11 feet 8 inches; aft 15 feet 6 inches.

Made preparation for coaling.

Hoisted quarantine flag, half way.

Pratique granted at 7.40am.

8am to meridian:

Pleasant.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer steady.

Commenced coaling at 8.00am, taking on 34 tons from 8.00am to 9.00am, 52 tons 9.00am to 10.00am, 36 tons 10.00am to 11.00am, and 34 tons from 11.00am to 12.00pm, total for watch 156 tons 1884 pounds.

Aide to the Commandante called on the Commanding Officer.

The Commanding Officer called officially on the Commandante.

Took aboard from water lighter: 800 gallons of fresh water.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, pleasant.

Light breezes from WSW.

Barometer fell.

Continued coaling, taking on coal, 25 tons from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.

The Commandante called officially.

[Maximum] temperature of magazines: [compartment] A-5-M 90° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 90°; D-2-M 88°; D-13-M 86°.

Air in magazines good.

3-pounder sample index number 280 showed nitrous [oxide] fumes after 37 days.

Took on 32 tons [coal] from 2.00pm to 3.00pm, 42 tons from 3.00pm to 4.00pm, total for watch 99 tons.

4pm to 8pm:

Pleasant, cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from WSW and West.

Barometer rose.

Finished coaling at 5.00pm, taking on 17 tons from 4.00pm to 5.00pm.

Total coal for the day 277 tons, per tally.

Draft of ship after coaling: aft 16 feet 6 inches; forward 14 feet 3 inches.

Made all preparations for getting under way.

Hove short at 6.30pm.

Under way at 6.35pm, under 4 boilers, standing out of harbor of Acapulco on various courses, Commanding Officer conning.

At 7.25pm took departure, Acapulco light bearing abeam, course N82°W (per standard compass), and put over patent log, reading 99.7.

Average steam 114 [pounds], after revolutions 80.2.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Crew engaged until 9.00pm in filling coal bunkers from coal on deck.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course N82°W (per standard compass).

At 10.20pm Acapulco ([La] Roqueta Island) light, about to disappear, bore N85°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 21.2.

At 10.20pm hauled in patent log for examination, but except for being heavy to haul in, was found in good condition.

Average revolutions per minute 93, average steam 118 pounds.

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7 January 1911

Making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to Mare Island, California

Lat 17.69, Long -102.34

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from North to NNW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course N82°W (per standard compass).

At 3.38am changed course to N75°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 65.5.

Average steam 117 [pounds], average revolutions 92.

4am to 8am:

Cool, pleasant.

Light airs from North and NW.

Barometer fell.

Steaming under 4 boilers, at full speed, on course N75°W (per standard compass).

At 6.35am sighted steamer bearing S20°W (per standard compass).

At 7.00am right White Friars [White Frier in log-book] bore N10°E and Cape de Papanoa bore East (per standard compass).

At 7.05am right White Friars [White Frier in log-book] bore N15°E (per standard compass), abeam, patent log [reading] 96.8.

At 7.35am sighted steamer bearing N62°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 98.8.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from North.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course N75°W (per standard compass).

General field day, after coaling, cleaning paintwork and ship's side.

At 11.30am clocks were set back 22 minutes.

At end of watch Chuleta [?] peak bore N66°W (per standard compass) and peak (6945) bore N25°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 98, average steam 120 pounds.

R.D. Sparks, Ordinary Seaman, reported the expiration of his enlistment this day.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming at full speed, four boilers, on course N75°W (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, found conditions normal, air good, [maximum] temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° [Fahrenheit].

Ordnance officer tested magazine flood valves and found them in good working order.

No change apparent in smokeless powder samples in surveillance oven.

Average steam 122 [pounds], average revolutions 102.9.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from WNW.

Barometer rose.

Steaming under four boilers, at full speed, on course N75°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, moonlight.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course N75°W (per standard compass).

At 10.00pm changed course to N62°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 33.1.

Average revolutions per minute 90, average steam 110 pounds.

White Friars are also known as Potoci Rocks and Morro El Potosi.

Cape de Papanoa is also known as Morro de Papanoa.

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8 January 1911

Making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to Mare Island, California

Lat 19.55, Long -105.69

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to cloudy.

Light airs from NW by West to North by West.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course N62°W (per standard compass).

At 1.03am sighted Manzanillo [Manzanilla in log-book] flashing white light bearing N31°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 56.6.

Manzanillo [Manzanilla in log-book] light on starboard bow at 2.05am, patent log [reading] 65.2.

Manzanillo [Manzanilla in log-book] light abeam at 3.45am, distant by log 13.3 [miles], patent log [reading] 78.5.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 86.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from NNW.

Barometer fell.

Steaming under 4 boilers, at full speed, on course N62°W (per standard compass).

At 6.02am changed course to N64°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 97.5.

At 5.20am Punta Campos [Pointa de Campos in log-book] bore S79°30'E (per standard compass) and Cone Rock bore N11°30'W (per standard compass).

At 6.32am sighted sailing vessel bearing N57°W (per standard compass), standing to Northward.

At 6.30am Cone Rock bore N2°W (per standard compass), Sail Rock bore S78°E (per standard compass).

At 7.30am took bearings as follows: Navidad Head N24°W (per standard compass), Cone Rock N56°30'E (per standard compass), Punta Campos S80°E.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 93.9.

8am to meridian:

Clear to cloudy.

Light airs from NNW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course N64°W (per standard compass).

At 11.15am set the clocks back 14 minutes.

Average revolutions per minute 93.3, average steam 120 pounds.

[Remark on weather observations page, position at noon:] On account of growth on ship's bottom and unreliability of patent logs, dead reckoning position is not entered.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to cloudy.

Light airs from West and WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course N64°W (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines and found conditions normal, air good, and following maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° [Fahrenheit]l A-11-M 88°; D-2-M 88°; D-13-M 86°.

Removed from surveillance oven, and threw overboard, smokeless powder sample index number 365, which showed nitrous [oxide] fumes after 39-days test, grains were hard and slightly mottled, sample was from forward magazine.

Average steam 117 [pounds], average revolutions 89.9.

4pm to 8pm:

Cool, pleasant.

Light airs from West by North and NNW.

Barometer fell.

Steaming under four boilers, at full speed, on course N64°W (per standard compass).

At 6.04pm hauled in patent log and cleared it, reading 92.9.

At 6.07pm put patent log over, reading 92.9.

Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 88.1.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from NNW.

Barometer steady.

Moonlight.

Steaming at full speed, four boilers, on course N64°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 87.8, average steam 110 [pounds].

Manzanillo lighthouse is also known as Punta Campos lighthouse.

Cone Rock lies close under Graham Head, also known as Punta Graham, on the West side.

Sail Rock lies ¼ miles off Punta Campos.

Navidad Head is also known as Cabeza de Navidad.

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9 January 1911

At sea, making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to Mare Island, California

Lat 21.49, Long -108.61

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light breezes from North to NW by West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course N64°W (per standard compass) during watch.

Average steam pressure 115 [pounds], average revolutions per minute 82.8.

4am to 8am:

Pleasant.

Light and gentle breezes from NW by West.

Barometer rose.

Steaming under 4 boilers, at full speed, on course N64°W (per standard compass).

Commenced field day.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 91.9.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Gentle breezes from NNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, four boilers, on course N64°W (per standard compass).

At 10.30am held quarters, no absentees.

Average revolutions per minute 67.7, average steam 110 pounds.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Gentle breezes from North.

Barometer falling slowly.

At 12.00pm changed course to N58°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 44.6, and steamed at full speed, 4 boilers, on this course during watch.

Inspected magazines and found condition of air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 88° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

No change apparent in samples of smokeless powder under surveillance test.

Delivered Deck Court specifications to following named men: C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class; and W.J. Tarrant, Seaman.

At 2.28pm a Deck Court, consisting of Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, met and tried the following men: C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class, and W.J. Tarrant, Seaman.

Deck Court adjourned at 2.34pm.

Sighted H.M.S. "Shearwater" under steam and sail at 2.50pm, bearing N60°W (per standard compass).

Published the following Deck Courts: C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class, offense: deliberate disobedience of orders and returning to ship from duty under the influence of intoxicating liquor, specification proved by plea; sentence: to lose pay amounting to thirty (30) dollars, approved by Commanding Officer;

W.J. Tarrant, Seaman, [offense:] deliberate disobedience of orders and returning to ship from duty under the influence of intoxicating liquor; sentence: to lose pay amounting to seventeen (17) dollars and sixty (60) cents, approved by Commanding Officer.

Passed H.M.S. "Shearwater" on port hand at 3.27pm.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 92.5.

[Remark on weather observations page, position at noon:] On account of growth on ship's bottom and unreliability of patent logs, dead reckoning position is not entered.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Gentle breezes from North to NNW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course N58°W (per standard compass).

At 4.54pm sighted high land bearing N40°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 77.6.

At 5.30pm high land bore N38°W (per standard compass).

At 6.30pm picked up U.S.S. "Vicksburg" by wireless.

Moonlight.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 94.5.

8pm to midnight:

Pleasant.

Gentle breezes from NNW, WNW, NW.

Barometer rose.

Steaming under four boilers, at full speed, on course N58°W (per standard compass).

At 9.54pm sighted Cape Falso light bearing N34°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 20.9.

At 11.09pm Cape Falso light bore on bow, N13°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 31.8.

At 11.14pm sighted U.S.S. "Vicksburg" bearing N36°W (per standard compass).

At 11.31pm changed course to N21°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 34.7.

Exchanged call letters with U.S.S. "Vicksburg" at 11.45pm.

At 11.53pm slowed and stopped both engines.

At 11.53pm hauled in patent log, reading 38.7.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

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10 January 1911

Making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to Mare Island, California

Lat 23.77, Long -111.33

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from NW and W.

Barometer steady.

Engines stopped.

U.S.S. "Vicksburg" stopped starboard side of this ship, distant about 500 yards, and the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Vicksburg" made an official call on the Commanding Officer.

Received on board from U.S.S. "Vicksburg": G.E. Black, Second-class Fireman, with necessary transfer papers and a bad conduct discharge, for passage to Navy Yard, Mare Island, California; and a package of mail for mailing.

On request of Commanding Officer, U.S.S. "Vicksburg" sent over a copy of the Western Union Universal code book and Navy Department pamphlet [phamplet in log-book].

At 12.13am went ahead full speed and steadied on course N60°W (per standard compass).

At 12.25am put over patent log, reading 38.7.

At 12.48am Cape Falso light bore on starboard beam, patent log [reading] 42.2.

At 1.44am same bore on starboard quarter, patent log [reading] 48.6, distance of light when abeam 8.4 miles.

At 2.00am Cape Falso light bore N79°E (per standard compass).

At 3.00am same bore S84°30'E.

Average revolutions per minute 88.4, average steam 110 pounds.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course N60°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 112 [pounds], average revolutions 89.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from West, SW and SSW.

Barometer rose.

Steaming under four boilers, at full speed, on course N60°W (per standard compass).

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

L. Belford, Seaman, reported expiration of his enlistment.

Exercised divisions in preparation for target practice, fire control drill.

Exercised pointers at pointing during the roll.

At 11.55am sighted steamer bearing N13°W.

Held mast, Commanding Officer awarding punishments as follows: N.L. Strawn, Hospital Apprentice, smoking out of hours in officers' quarters, 8 hours' extra duty; J.M. Wiemann [Wiemen in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, disobedience of orders, 6 hours' extra duty.

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 88.7.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, four boilers, on course N60°W (per standard compass).

At noon a fog closed in and sounded fog signal until fog lifted at 12.36pm.

At 1.00pm the line and rotator of the patent log was hauled in and a new one put out.

At 1.15pm sighted Santa Margarita Island bearing N32°W (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines and found the air good in all magazines, with maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 86° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 84°; D-2-M 84°; D-13-M 83°.

There are no apparent changes in the samples of smokeless powder undergoing surveillance test.

At 4.00pm Point Tosco bore abeam, patent log [reading] 70.5.

Average revolutions per minute 89.6, average steam 110 pounds.

[Remark on weather observations page, position at noon:] On account of growth on ship's bottom and unreliability of patent logs, dead reckoning position is not entered.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from WNW to NW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course N60°W (per standard compass).

At 4.30pm changed course to N53°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 74.8.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from West.

Barometer fell.

Steaming under four boilers, at full speed, on course N53°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 117 [pounds], average revolutions 85.8.

Santa Margarita Island is also known as Isla Santa Margarita.

Point Tosco is also known as Cabo Tosco.

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11 January 1911

Making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to Mare Island, California

Lat 26.46, Long -114.20

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and misty, with fog.

Light Westerly breezes.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, four boilers, on course N53°W (per standard compass).

Light fog until 12.45am.

Average revolutions per minute 97, average steam 125 pounds.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy, misty, hazy and foggy.

Light breezes from West to light airs from WNW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course N53°W (per standard compass).

At 4.30am sighted steamer on port beam standing about SE.

Average revolutions 96.1, average steam 115 [pounds].

8am to meridian:

Overcast, foggy.

Light airs from West by North.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Steaming under four boilers, at full speed, on course N53°W (per standard compass).

E.R. Burnett, Seaman, reported expiration of his enlistment.

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

Exercised loading crews during drill period in preparation for target practice.

Exercised pointers, pointing during roll.

As ship passed through fog banks, sounded usual fog signals.

By order of Commanding Officer set ship's time back 12 minutes and regulated all clocks accordingly.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 105.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from North by West and NNE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming under four boilers, at full speed, on course N53°W (per standard compass).

At 2.32pm passed through fog bank, sounded usual fog signal.

At 12.44pm sighted steamer heading South, bearing N16°15'W (magnetic).

At 12.46pm sighted land bearing N19°E (magnetic).

Inspected magazines, found conditions normal, air good, and maximum temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 83° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 80°; D-2-M 80°; D-13-M 80°.

No change apparent in smokeless powder samples in surveillance oven.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions per minute 110.6.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy, drizzling and hazy.

Light airs from NW to West by North.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course N53°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 103.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, misty.

Light breezes from WNW, West by North and NNW.

Barometer rose, then fell.

Steaming under four boilers, at full speed, on course N53°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 116 [pounds], average revolutions 100.

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12 January 1911

Making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to Mare Island, California

Lat 29.62, Long -117.21

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Gentle breezes from NNE.

Moderate sea.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course N53°W (per standard compass).

At 2.00am changed course to N50°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 96.7.

Average revolutions per minute 104.5, average steam 125 pounds.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Gentle breezes from NNE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course N50°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 103.7.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, later cloudy.

Light breezes from NNE and NW.

Barometer fell.

Steaming under four boilers, at full speed, on course N50°W (per standard compass).

Held morning quarters for muster and setting up, no absentees.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement and restored to duty J.F. Seward, Seaman, and confined P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman.

During drill period exercised divisions, in preparation for target practice, at loading drill.

Exercised pointers in pointing during roll.

By order of Commanding Officer set ship's time back 11 minutes and regulated all clocks accordingly.

Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 102.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast to cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from NW by West and NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming under 4 boilers, at full speed, on course N50°W (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, found conditions normal, air good, and maximum temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 76° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 74°; D-2-M 74°; D-13-M 71°.

No change in smokeless powder samples in surveillance oven.

At 1.00pm held quarters and clean hammocks were turned in.

At 4.00pm changed course to N47°W (per standard compass), patent log 30.3.

Average revolutions per minute 89.1, average steam 118 pounds.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer rising, then falling slowly.

Moonlight.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course N47°W (per standard compass) during watch.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 100.2.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and cool, moonlight.

Moderate swell.

Gentle to light breezes, Northwesterly.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, four boilers, on course N47°W (per standard compass) during watch.

Average revolutions per minute 99.4, average steam 118 pounds.

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13 January 1911

Making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to Mare Island, California

Lat 32.54, Long -119.50

Commences and until 4am:

Cold.

Light breezes from NW and WNW.

Barometer fell.

Steaming under four boilers, at full speed, on course N47°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 99.9.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, cool.

Light airs to light breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, four boilers, on course N47°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 95.4.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, cool.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, four boilers, on course N47°W (per standard compass).

At 9.30am held quarters, followed by setting up exercises and overhauling the battery.

At 10.05am sighted land bearing N33°E (per standard compass) and N20°E (per standard compass).

At 11.00am set clocks back 9 minutes.

Average revolutions 89.8, average steam 110 [pounds].

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, cool.

Light to gentle breezes from SW and SSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming under four boilers, at full speed, on course N47°W (per standard compass).

At 12.15pm sighted land bearing N9°W (magnetic).

At 1.25pm lifted safety valves on boilers A, B, C, and D by hand.

Inspected magazines, found conditions normal, air good, and maximum temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 74° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 72°; D-2-M 72°; D-13-M 70°.

Tested magazine flood valves, found in good working order.

No change in smokeless powder samples in surveillance oven.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 90.5.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy.

Gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course N47°W (per standard compass).

At 4.40pm sighted land bearing N14°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 85.5.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, moonlight.

Moderate swell.

Gentle Southeasterly breezes.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course N47°W (per standard compass).

At 10.24pm the peak on Santa Rosa Island bore on starboard beam.

At 11.40pm peak on San Miguel Island bore on starboard beam.

Average revolutions per minute starboard 89.4, port 88.5, average steam 117 pounds.

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14 January 1911

Making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to Mare Island, California

Lat 35.67, Long -121.59

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, cool, raining.

Gentle breezes from SE and ESE.

Barometer fell.

Steaming under four boilers, at full speed, on course N47°W (per standard compass).

At 12.39am sighted Richardson Rock bearing N60°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 30.7, and changed course to N43°W (per standard compass).

At 1.21am sighted Point Conception light bearing N14°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 32.1.

At 2.30am Point Conception light bore abeam, patent log [reading] 47.0.

At 2.35am sighted Point Arguello [Point Arguella in log-book] light bearing N4°E (per standard compass), at same time Point Conception light bore N51°E (per standard compass).

Rain shut out Point Arguello [Point Arguella in log-book] light and Point Conception light at 2.40am.

Average steam 122½ [pounds], average revolutions 90.8.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, misty.

Fresh to strong breezes from ESE.

Barometer variable and falling.

Steaming ahead at full speed, 4 boilers, on course N43°W.

At 6.30am sighted land on starboard beam.

At 8.00am sighted high point of land bearing N78°E.

Average steam 116 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and cool, misty, fog with rain last half of watch.

Fresh to strong breezes from ESE to SE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course N43°W (per standard compass).

At 8.45am sighted a small steamer on starboard bow headed to the Southward.

At 10.40am a fog, with rain, set in and sounded usual fog signal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, foggy, raining.

Gentle and light breezes from ESE.

Barometer rose slowly.

Sounded usual fog signals.

At 1.19pm sighted steamer bearing N19°E (per standard compass).

At 1.35pm sighted land on starboard hand.

At 2.00pm changed course to N60°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 55.0.

At 2.20pm sighted steamer bearing N56°W (per standard compass).

At 3.00pm sighted Point Sur bearing N37°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 64.7.

At 3.12pm sighted steamer bearing N51°W (per standard compass).

At 3.17pm sighted steamer bearing N36°W (per standard compass).

All steamers sighted were heading to Southward.

At 3.15pm sounding gave no bottom at 90 fathoms.

At 3.20pm Point Sur bore on bow, patent log [reading] 67.7.

At 3.30pm sounding gave 56 fathoms, sand bottom.

At 3.31pm changed course to N40°W (per standard compass), bringing Point Sur again on bow, patent log [reading] 69.4.

At 3.38pm changed course to N42°W (per standard compass), patent log 70.6.

At 3.41pm passed Point Sur light abeam, patent log [reading] 71.8, distant 2.4 miles.

At 3.45pm sounding gave 26 fathoms, sand bottom.

At 3.55pm changed course to WNW (per standard compass), thence to N70°W (per standard compass), skirting a piece of discolored water and avoiding kelp.

Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 92.8.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle breezes from West.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course N70°W (per standard compass).

At 4.03pm changed course to N42°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 74.6.

At 4.15pm changed course to N45°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 76.3.

At 4.40pm passed lumber schooner standing SE.

At 5.10pm passed oil barge in tow of tug standing SE.

At 5.35pm passed Point Pines light abeam, distant by chart 10½ miles.

At 7.10pm passed small steam schooner standing about SSE.

At 7.15pm sighted two steamers, one on starboard bow and other two points on starboard bow, both standing about SE.

At 7.30pm sighted steamer 3 points on port bow, standing about South.

At 7.47pm sighted Pigeon Point light bearing N22½°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 10.7.

At 7.55pm sighted white light bearing N33°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 96.8, average steam 120 pounds.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and cool.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course N45°W (per standard compass).

Sighted various steamers headed to Southward.

At 8.48pm Pigeon Point light bore on starboard bow, patent log [reading] 20.1.

At 9.31pm same bore on beam, patent log [reading] 27.3, distant 6.8 miles.

At 10.00pm same bore on quarter, patent log [reading] 33.7.

At 10.57pm sighted Farallon [Island] light bearing N56°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 41.3.

At 11.30pm changed course to N17°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 47.0.

Average revolutions per minute 96.9, average steam 123 pounds.

At end of watch Farallon [Island] light bore N66°30'W (per standard compass).

Point Pines is also known as Point Pinos.

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15 January 1911

Making passage from Acapulco, Mexico, to [and moored at] Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Cool, cloudy.

Light breezes and airs from ENE and WNW.

Barometer rose.

Steaming at full speed, 4 boilers, on course N17°W (per standard compass).

At 12.26am changed course to N10°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 56.0.

At 12.26am sighted Point Bonita light bearing N19°30'E (per standard compass).

At 12.50am sighted Point Reyes light bearing N53°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 59.8.

At 12.54am passed Farallon [Island] light abeam, patent log [reading] 60.0.

At 1.22am changed course to N53°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 65.0.

At 1.40am changed course to N55°E, standing into Golden Gate, the Commanding Officer conning.

At 2.25am passed Bonita Point light abeam.

At 2.20am hauled in patent log, [reading] 76.0.

By order of Commanding Officer released from confinement P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, and confined, for safekeeping, G.A. Lenz, Seaman.

At 3.24am anchored in 11 fathoms of water, mud bottom, with 30 fathoms on starboard chain.

Bearings of anchorage: Chauncey Point N75°W (per standard compass), Bluff Point S20°E (per standard compass).

Banked fires under [in in log-book] three boilers and let fires die out under [in in log-book] boiler A.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 95.8.

4am to 8am:

Cold, cloudy, raining.

Light airs and breezes from WNW and NNW.

Barometer rose.

At 6.35am quarantine officer came aboard and granted pratique, leaving at 7.05am.

Rigged out both gangways.

Turned over main engines preparatory to getting under way.

Hove short at 7.10am.

Underway at 7.18am, various courses, Commanding Officer conning.

Steaming at 7.23am at full speed, under 3 boilers, standing up bay to Mare Island Navy Yard.

Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 70.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, misty and cold.

Gentle to light Northwesterly breezes while under way, light airs at the Navy Yard.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on various courses to the Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, the Commanding Officer conning.

At 9.50am, with the aid of Navy Yard tug U.S.S. "Active", moored with starboard side alongside the seawall, astern of U.S.S. "Glacier".

Draft on mooring: forward 12 feet 4 inches; aft 15 feet 11 inches.

Allowed fires to die out under [in in log-book] boilers B and C.

The Commanding Officer made an official call on the Commandant.

Commander E.A. Anderson, U.S. Navy, was transferred to the Naval Hospital, Mare Island, California, at 10.25am.

Received on board from the Commandant's office: 4 bags of second class mail.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Received fresh water on board from connection with water meter on the dock.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, then clear.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer steady.

Received on board: 165 pounds bread, for general mess.

Inspected magazines, and found air good in all magazines, with maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 70° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 70°; D-2-M 69°; D-13-M 64°.

There is no apparent change in the smokeless powder samples in the surveillance test.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear, cool and pleasant.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer steady.

F.V. Kelley, Seaman, was brought on board intoxicated from the Navy Yard gate.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer rising slowly.

U.S.S. "Stewart" stood in and moored alongside the seawall at 8.20pm.

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16 January 1911

Moored to seawall, Mare Island Navy Yard

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light Westerly airs and calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer rising, then falling slowly.

U.S.S. "Stewart" under way and went into dry dock at 9.00am.

Commanding Officer called officially on Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Independence", U.S.S. "Buffalo" and U.S.S. "Glacier".

The Commandant and Captain of Mare Island Navy yard called officially on the Commanding Officer.

At 11.20am U.S.S. "Hull" shifted berth.

At 11.25am tug U.S.S. "Iroquois" went alongside of seawall.

The following men returned over time from liberty: W. Barr, Ordinary Seaman, 1 hour; E.W. Boody, Ordinary Seaman, 1 hour; C.A. Peterson, Ordinary Seaman, 1¾ hours; C.W. Taylor, Electrician Second-class, 2½ hours.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 65° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 66° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 58° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 60° Fahrenheit.

6-inch smokeless powder sample index number 365, which was placed under the surveillance test December 3, 1910, showed nitrous [oxide] fumes.

Was replaced in surveillance oven for an additional day.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

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17 January 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from East.

Barometer rising slowly.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cool, pleasant.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer rose.

At 9.10am U.S.S. "Glacier" and U.S.S. "Buffalo" shifted berth, further up stream alongside seawall.

V.W. Deering, Painter Second-class, returned absent over leave 23½ hours.

Shifted berth alongside dock to building number 141.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cool, cloudy.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer fell.

The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Independence" called officially.

Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Glacier" called officially on the Commanding Officer.

[Maximum] temperature of magazines: [compartment] A-5-M 65° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 65°; D-2-M 56°; D-13-M 58°.

Air in magazines good.

Withdrew from surveillance oven sample of smokeless powder index number 365, after magazine, which showed nitrous [oxide] fumes, after 45 days of test.

Received in general mess the following provisions: 200 pounds beets; 300 pounds carrots; 100 pounds turnips; 2 boxes oranges.

4pm to 8pm:

Cool, cloudy.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer steady.

Received in general mess: 60 dozen eggs.

G.G. Fickes, Machinist's Mate First-class, left ship on 10 days' furlough plus 8 days' traveling time.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, pleasant.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer fell.

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18 January 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Foggy, cool.

Light airs from ESE and calm.

Barometer fell.

4am to 8am:

Foggy, cool.

Light airs from West and SW.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Foggy, cool.

Light airs from East and calm.

Barometer steady.

Passed Assistant Surgeon M.E. Lando left ship on forty days' leave of absence.

Paymaster's Clerk C.D. Foley left ship on five days' leave of absence.

Held morning quarters for muster, absent: G.O. Wood [Woods in log-book], Coal Passer, T. Applewhite, Second-class Fireman, H. Graham, Coal Passer, J.W. Houston, Carpenter's Mate First-class, F.R. McArthur, Seaman, J.W. O'Connell, Seaman, G.G. White, [Ordinary Seaman], J.J. Young, Ship's Cook Second-class, and H. Graham, Coal Passer.

J.J. Young, Ship's Cook Second-class, and J.W. O'Connell, Seaman, returned ¾ hour over leave.

W.S. Beauchamp, Ordinary Seaman, left ship on five days' furlough plus two days' traveling time.

M.M. Stewart, Gunner's Mate Second-class, left ship on five days' furlough plus two days' traveling time.

J.B. Elam, Ordinary Seaman, left ship on nine days' furlough.

D.G. White, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board two hours over time.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Inspected magazines and found the air good in all magazines, with the following maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 64° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 66°; D-2-M 58°; D-13-M 58°.

There are no fumes apparent from the samples of smokeless powder undergoing surveillance test.

Customs officers from the port of San Francisco came on board and appraised articles imported on this ship.

J.W. Houston, Carpenter's Mate First-class, returned on board five hours over time.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer rising slowly.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool.

Light Southerly airs.

Barometer steady.

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19 January 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Calm and light airs from ESE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and raining.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, absentees: F.R. McArthur, Seaman, G.O. Wood, Coal Passer, and T. Applewhite, Second-class Fireman.

The following punishments were awarded by Commanding Officer: E.W. Boody, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 1 hour, restricted 1 liberty; H. Graham, Coal Passer, W.J. O'Connell, Seaman, J.J. Young, Ship's Cook Second-class, ¾ hour over leave, restricted 1 liberty; D.G. White, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 1¾ hours, restricted 2 liberties.

Two Navy Yard workmen, drillers, working on conduits for fire control, Ordnance Department, during watch.

The following men made prisoners at large, awaiting trial by Deck Court: J.W. Houston, Carpenter's Mate First-class, and V.W. Deering, Painter Second-class.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, hazy, with passing showers.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air condition of all magazines good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 66° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 64° [Fahrenheit]; D-2-M 56° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 58° Fahrenheit.

No change apparent in smokeless powder samples under surveillance test.

Two Navy Yard workmen, drillers, working on conduits for fire control, Ordnance Department, from 1.00pm until end of watch.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, misty and raining.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer falling.

Two Navy Yard workmen, drillers, working on conduits for fire control, Ordnance Department, from 1.00pm until 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, raining.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer steady.

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20 January 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, raining.

Calm to light airs from ESE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, raining.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Raining.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer rose.

Held quarters for muster, absent: G.O. Wood [Woods in log-book], Coal Passer, F.R. McArthur, Seaman, B.H. Levine, Coal Passer, and W.J. Bell, Gunner's Mate Third-class.

H. Kennedy, Coal Passer, left ship on 4 days' furlough.

W.J. Bell, Gunner's Mate Third-class, returned 1½ hours over leave.

Meridian to 4pm:

Raining.

Light airs from South.

Barometer fell.

[Maximum] temperatures of magazines: [compartment] A-5-M 66° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 66°; D-2-M 60°; D-13-M 60°.

Air in magazines good.

Tested magazine flood cocks and found them in working condition.

No change apparent in [smokeless powder] samples in surveillance oven.

B.H. Levine, Coal Passer, returned 4½ hours over time.

At 2.50pm Deck Court, [consisting of] Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, met for trial of J.H. Huston, Carpenter's Mate First-class, and V.W. Deering, Painter Second-class, and finished at 3.00pm, and by order of Commanding Officer restored these men to duty.

F. Bautista, Mess Attendant Third-class, returned 5 hours over leave.

Published sentence of Deck Court in cases of V.W. Deering, Painter Second-class, and J.H. Houston, Carpenter's Mate First-class.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

T. Applewhite, Second-class Fireman, returned 55 hours over leave.

The following yard workmen were employed in the installation of fire control: 2 drillers; 2 pipefitters and 2 helpers.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast.

Light airs from East and calm.

Barometer rose.

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21 January 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cold, foggy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rose.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cool, cloudy.

Light airs from South and calm.

Barometer fell.

Commenced field day.

8am to meridian:

Hazy and pleasant.

Calm and light airs from NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

H.S. Cunningham, Yeoman First-class, and J.H. Wilson, Mess Attendant Third-class, left ship on 3 days' furlough.

F.P. Burgess, Boatswain's Mate First-class, reported expiration of his enlistment.

At 10.00am held quarters and found the following named men absent over leave: F.R. McArthur, Seaman, and G.O. Wood [Woods in log-book], Coal Passer.

Sent liberty party ashore.

The following Navy Yard workmen were employed in installing fire control: 2 drills; 3 pipefitters and 3 helpers.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines and found air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 62° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 62°; D-2-M [D-5-M in log-book] 54°; D-13-M 54°.

No change apparent in the samples of smokeless powder undergoing surveillance test.

G.A. Lenz, Seaman, was transferred this day to U.S.S. "Independence", with his effects, for safekeeping, awaiting trial by General Court Martial.

F.P. Burgess, Boatswain's Mate First-class, was this day discharged from the United States Naval Service, with an honorable discharge, by reason of expiration of enlistment.

Navy Yard workmen as during forenoon.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Navy Yard workmen discontinued work at 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

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22 January 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and cool.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear and cool.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear to partly cloudy.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from East to ENE.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 65° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 62° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 54° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 56° Fahrenheit.

No change apparent in smokeless powder samples under surveillance test.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer rising.

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23 January 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from ENE to East.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East to East by South.

Barometer rising slowly.

8am to meridian:

Overcast.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, reconfined to finish term of solitary confinement, by order of Commanding Officer.

Liberty party returned, absentees: A. Mulvaney, Seaman; and W.J. Tarrant, Seaman.

Paymaster's Clerk F.D. Foley, U.S. Navy, returned from 5 days' leave of absence.

A. Mulvaney, Seaman, and W.J. Tarrant, Seaman, returned 2 hours over leave.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, raining.

Light airs from East.

Barometer fell.

[Maximum] temperature of magazines: [compartment] A-5-M 69° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 62°; D-2-M 54°; D-13-M 56°.

Air good.

No change apparent in samples in surveillance oven.

Yard workmen at work in Ordnance Department, installing fire control, as follows: 2 drillers; 3 pipefitters and 3 helpers.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, raining.

Light airs from East.

Barometer fell.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, raining.

Light airs from East.

Barometer fell.

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24 January 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Raining.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer fell.

4am to 8am:

Raining.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer rose slowly.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, continuous light rain.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer rising slowly.

H. Kennedy, Coal Passer, returned on board from four days' leave of absence.

At 10.00am held quarters and found the following absentees over leave: J.B. Anderson, Coxswain, F.R. McArthur, Seaman, and G.O. Wood [Woods in log-book], Coal Passer.

J.B. Anderson, Coxswain, returned on board 71 hours over time.

Sent liberty party ashore.

The following Navy Yard workmen were employed on board, installing fire control system: 2 drillers; 3 pipefitters, 2 helpers.

A Board of Survey met on board to survey articles unfit for use in the Equipment Department.

At 11.30am held mast, the Commanding Officer awarding punishments as follows: C.A. Peterson, Seaman, over leave 1¾ hours, to lose 2 liberties; W.J. Bell, Gunner's Mate Third-class, over leave 1½ hours, to lose 2 liberties.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and cool, rain.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines and found the air good in all magazines, with maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 66° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 64°; D-2-M 54°; D-13-M 56°.

There is no change apparent in the smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and cool, light rain.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer steady.

P.H. Cox, Ordinary Seaman, left ship on ten days' leave of absence, with two days' travel time.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and cool, hazy.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer steady.

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25 January 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and cool.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and raining.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

A.T. Conne, Ordinary Seaman, left ship on ten days' leave of absence.

E.B. Maxey [Maxy in log-book], Gunner's Mate Third-class, left the ship on three days' leave of absence.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, absentees as follows: F.R. McArthur, Seaman, G.O. Wood, Coal Passer, R.O. Meader, Coxswain, and M. Mosqueiro [Mosqueira in log-book], Second-class Fireman.

At 9.32am U.S.S. "Hopkins" [got] under way.

The following punishments were awarded by Commanding Officer: A. Mulvaney, Seaman, over leave 2 hours, restricted two liberties; W.J. Tarrant, Seaman, ditto; J.B. Anderson, Coxswain, over leave 71 hours, Deck Court; R.O. Meader, Coxswain, and M. Mosqueiro, Second-class Fireman [Mosqueira, First-class Fireman, in log-book], 2 hours over leave, restricted two liberties.

The following men returned over time from liberty, as follows: R.O. Meader, Coxswain, 2 hours; M. Mosqueiro, Second-class Fireman [Mosqueira, First-class Fireman, in log-book], 2 hours.

J.B. Anderson, Coxswain, made prisoner at large, awaiting trial by Deck Court, by order of Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and raining.

Light airs from SE to North.

Barometer falling.

The following named men returned from leave of absence: M.M. Stewart, Gunner's Mate Second-class; and W.S. Beauchamp, Seaman.

Shifted berth alongside seawall.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Deck Court, consisting of Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, met at 3.25pm, tried T. Applewhite, Second-class Fireman, and B.N. Levine, Coal Passer, and adjourned at 3.30pm.

The proceedings of Deck Courts in the cases of the following men were published this day: T. Applewhite, Second-class Fireman, offense: 55 hours over leave, finding: guilty (proved by plea), sentence: to lose pay amounting to ten (10) dollars; B.N. Levine, Coal Passer, offense: 4½ hours over leave, finding: guilty (proved by plea), sentence: to lose pay amounting to four (4) dollars.

Both sentences approved by Commanding Officer.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 66° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 65° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 54° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 56° Fahrenheit.

No change apparent in smokeless powder samples under surveillance test.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, raining.

Gentle breezes from SE.

Barometer falling, then rising slowly.

Transferred to U.S.S. "Independence", with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers: Tie Sue, Cabin Steward.

N.B. Schoof, Coal Passer, left ship on 10 days' leave of absence, with 8 days' travel time.

The following Navy Yard workmen were on board during working hours of the day, at work on fire control, Ordnance Department: 2 drillers; 3 pipefitters and 3 pipefitter's helpers.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, raining.

Light breezes to light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

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26 January 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Pleasant.

Light airs from the North.

Barometer falling.

Held morning quarters for muster, absentees: F. McArthur, Seaman, G.O. Wood, Coal Passer, and J. Seward, Ordinary Seaman.

E.C. Taylor, Second-class Fireman, reported expiration of his enlistment.

J. Seward, Ordinary Seaman, 1¼ hours over leave, returned.

Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

[Maximum] temperature of magazines: [compartment] A-5-M 66° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M [A-6-M in log-book] 65°; D-2-M 56°; D-13-M 58°.

Air [condition in magazines] good.

No change appeared in samples in surveillance oven.

4pm to 8pm:

Pleasant.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

Received in Ordnance Department: 50 pints metal polish; 1 gallon spar varnish; 25 pounds Vaseline; 1 bottle litmus paper; 15 gallons sperm oil.

Received in Naval Supply Account stores for various departments.

Yard workmen at work during day as follows, Ordnance department: 2 drillers; 3 pipefitters, 3 helpers.

Received from U.S.S. "Independence", with his baggage and necessary transfer papers: George F. Kaness, Chief Master-at-Arms.

8pm to midnight:

Pleasant.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

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27 January 1911

Moored alongside seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4.00am:

Overcast.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Light airs from NE and North.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, absentee: F.R. McArthur, Seaman.

Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, left ship on four days' leave of absence.

Ensign G. Joerns, U.S. Navy, left ship on 30 days' leave of absence.

H.W. Hartdegen, Ordinary Seaman, left ship on 10 days' leave of absence.

The following Navy Yard workmen on board during watch: [in] Ordnance Department 1 driller, 3 pipefitters, 3 pipefitter's helpers, installing fire control; Engineer's Department 2 machinists and 1 helper, removing safety valves from boiler A.

Transferred to yard, Department of Supplies and Accounts: 1120 gallons of Marengine oil.

Lost overboard from steamer: one boathook.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy, with passing showers.

[Light airs from SE.]

Barometer steady.

F.I. Kaplinger, Boiler Maker, left ship on ten (10) days' leave, with two (2) days' traveling time.

E. Byer, Ship's Cook Third-class, and D.E. Storer, Ordinary Seaman, left ship on 72 hours' leave.

E.L. Jacobus, Chief Gunner's Mate, left ship on seven (7) days' leave.

U.S.S. "Stewart" under way and stood out at 1.34pm.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 66° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 66° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 56° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 60° Fahrenheit.

No change apparent in smokeless powder samples under surveillance test.

Tested magazine flood cocks and found them to be in good condition.

Sold the effects of G.O. Wood [Woods in log-book], Coal Passer, deserter, at public auction and realized $ 0.40 on the sale.

The following Navy Yard workmen on board, from 12.30pm until end of watch: [in] Ordnance Department 1 driller, 3 pipefitters and 3 pipefitter's helpers, installing fire control; Engineer's Department 2 machinists and 1 helper, removing safety valves from boiler A.

Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

The following yard workmen at work on board, from beginning of watch until 4.30pm: [in] Ordnance Department 1 driller, 3 pipefitters and 3 pipefitter's helpers, installing fire control; Engineer's Department 2 machinists and 1 helper, removing safety valves from boiler A.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, raining.

Light airs from SE to ESE.

Barometer falling.

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28 January 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, raining and drizzling.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer rising.

Field day.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer rising.

Continued field day.

H.M. Davis, Shipfitter First-class, left ship on ten (10) days' leave of absence, with 3 days' traveling time.

R.P. Maas, Electrician Second-class, left ship on ten (10) days' leave of absence.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, F.R. McArthur, Seaman, absent.

F.R. McArthur, Seaman, declared a deserter this day, by order of Commanding Officer.

E.L. Sweitzer, Chief Electrician, left ship on ten (10) days' leave, with seven (7) days' traveling time.

Received for general mess: 250 pounds bread.

Navy Yard workmen working aboard during watch as follows, [in] Ordnance Department, working on fire control: 1 driller; 3 pipefitters and 2 pipefitter's helpers.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and overcast.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 68° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 68° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 56° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 58° Fahrenheit.

Air condition good.

No change apparent in smokeless powder samples under surveillance test.

Made fortnightly inspection of smokeless powder, no change apparent.

E.B. Maxey, Gunner's Mate Third-class, returned from 3 days' leave.

Navy Yard workmen on board from 12.30pm until end of watch as follows: [in] Ordnance Department, working on fire control, 1 driller, 3 pipefitters and 2 pipefitter's helpers; Engineer's Department, removing water column of boiler A, 2 machinists and 1 helper.

Sold at public auction the effects of F.R. McArthur, Seaman, deserter, and realized $1.25 on sale.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy, hazy and raining.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Navy Yard workmen on board from 4.00pm to 4.30pm, working as follows: [in] Ordnance Department 1 driller, 3 pipefitters and 2 pipefitter's helpers, installing fire control; Engineer's Department 2 machinists and 1 helper, removing water column from boiler A.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, hazy and raining.

Light to gentle breezes from ENE.

Barometer falling.

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29 January 1911

Moored alongside seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy, hazy and raining.

Light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy, hazy and raining.

Light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling.

Light breezes from East.

Barometer rising.

Sent church party to USS "Independence".

Sent liberty party ashore.

Church party returned.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 68° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 68° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 56° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 56° Fahrenheit.

No change apparent in smokeless powder samples under surveillance test.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, raining and hazy.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer rising, then falling.

P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, released from confinement and restored to duty.

E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, confined for 5 days' solitary confinement, on bread and water, by order of Commanding Officer.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer falling slowly.

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30 January 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, raining and hazy.

Light airs from ESE to NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, raining and hazy.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, raining and hazy.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned on board.

At 10.00am held quarters for muster, absentee: S. White, First-class Fireman.

The following Navy Yard workmen were employed on board during the watch: in Ordnance Department, installing conduits for fire control for forward guns, 1 driller, 3 pipefitters, with 3 helpers; in the Steam Engineering Department, removing fittings of water columns on boilers A, B and C, 2 machinists and 1 helper, and in removing the three upper rows of tubes in boiler A, 2 boilermakers and 2 helpers.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Navy Yard workmen were employed on board from 1.00pm to 4.00pm as follows: [in] Ordnance Department 1 driller, 3 pipefitters and 3 helpers, installing conduits for fire control for forward guns; Steam Engineering Department 2 boilermakers and 2 helpers, engaged in cutting tubes out of boiler A.

S. White, First-class Fireman, returned on board 5 hours over leave.

Inspected magazines and found the air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 68° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 68°; D-5-M 56°; D-13-M 56°.

There is no change in smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

The following named men returned from leave of absence: L.O. Wolfe, Coal Passer, 12 days; E. Byer, Ship's Cook Third-class; and E.E. Storer, Ordinary Seaman, 3 days.

E. Ganeau, Chief Master-at-Arms, U.S. Navy, was this day transferred from this ship to U.S.S. "Independence", with bag and necessary transfer papers, by Commandant's 2^nd endorsement 856-H, dated Jan 27^th, 1911.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Received on board from U.S.S. "Independence", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, the following named men: J.F. Schubert, Boatswain's Mate First-class; J.H.F. Weber, Water Tender; and B. Scott [Scott Bee in log-book], Mess Attendant Third-class.

Navy Yard workmen employed as in in preceding watch.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

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31 January 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising slowly.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and raining first part of watch.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

At 10.00am held quarters for muster, no absentees.

Navy Yard workmen were employed on board as follows: in Ordnance Department, from 8.30am to 12.00pm, 1 driller, 2 pipefitters and 2 helpers, installing conduits for fire control for forward guns; in Steam Engineering Department 2 boilermakers and 2 helpers, removing tubes from boiler B, and 1 machinist and 1 helper, removing flushing line between evaporator and pump.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Calm.

Barometer rose.

Inspected magazines and found the air good in all magazines, with maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 67° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 66°; D-2-M 56°; D-13-M 56°.

There is no change in smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

The whaleboat and starboard accommodation ladder were sent up to Navy Yard for authorized repairs.

Navy Yard workmen were employed on board from 1.30pm to 5.00pm as during the forenoon watch.

W.J. O'Connell, Seaman, was this day discharged from the United States Naval Service with an Ordinary Discharge.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

F.W. Moy, Plumber and Fitter, returned on board from 8 days' leave of absence and 4 days' travel time.

Navy Yard workmen on board until 5.00pm, as during afternoon watch.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW, shifting to SE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Examined and found to be correct: [signed] E.A. Anderson, Commander commanding.

LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1911

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1 February 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

U.S.S. "Glacier" was unmoored from the seawall and moored to buoys in the stream, U.S.S "Buffalo" being moored to the seawall.

E.W. Wood, Yeoman Second-class, reported the expiration of his enlistment this day.

At 10.00am held quarters, followed by setting up exercises, one absentee: C.M. Sunding, Coxswain.

Navy Yard workmen were employed on board, from 8.30am to meridian, as follows: in Ordnance Department 1 driller, 1 pipefitter, installing conduits for fire control, 2 electricians and 1 helper, putting wires in new conduits; in Steam Engineering Department 3 boilermakers and 2 helpers, removing tubes from boilers A and C.

A Board of Survey met on board to survey articles unfit for use in the Medical Department.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy, with passing showers.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines and found the air good in all magazines, with following maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 66° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 64°; D-2-M 58°; D-13-M 64°.

There is no change in samples of smokeless powder undergoing surveillance test.

C.M. Sunding, Coxswain, returned on board 3 hours over time.

Navy Yard workmen were employed on board from 1.00pm to 4.00pm.

E.W. Wood, Yeoman Second-class, was this day discharged from the United States Naval Service with an honorable discharge.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant.

Light Easterly airs and calm.

Barometer rising.

Navy Yard workmen employed on board until 5.00pm, as in the preceding watch.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, with light rain.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer steady.

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2 February 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and raining at intervals.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant, with light rain part of watch.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy, with passing showers and rain.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer rising.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, no absentees.

Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, returned from leave.

Delivered specifications of a Deck Court to J.B. Anderson, Coxswain, U.S. Navy.

The following Navy Yard workmen working on board during watch as follows: [in] Ordnance Department, installing fire control, 1 driller, 1 pipefitter, 2 electricians and 1 electrician's helper; Engineer's Department 3 boilermakers and 2 helpers, removing tubes from boilers A and C.

Sent 3 gun gratings to joiner's shop in Navy Yard for repairs.

Ship's force engaged in scraping and chipping engine room hatch and bulkheads behind gun gratings.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with passing showers.

Light air from ESE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 70° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 69° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 60° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 66° Fahrenheit.

No change apparent in smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

The following yard workmen on board, working from 12.30pm to end of watch: [in] Ordnance Department 1 driller, 1 pipefitter (12.30pm to 2.00pm), 2 electricians and 1 electrician's helper, installing fire control; Steam Engineering Department 3 boilermakers and 2 helpers, removing tubes from boilers A and C.

Ship's force continued chipping engine room hatch and bulkheads behind gun gratings.

Received on board for Paymaster's Department: five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) in gold and silver coin.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

Navy Yard workmen, working aboard from 4.00pm to 4.30pm, as follows: [in] Ordnance Department, installing fire control, 1 driller, 2 electricians and 2 electrician's helpers; Engineer's Department, removing tubes from boilers A and C, 3 boilermakers and 2 helpers.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

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3 February 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from WSW to North.

Barometer rising, then falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Light airs from North ENE.

Barometer falling.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer falling.

Liberty party returned, one absentee: E.W. Boody, Ordinary Seaman.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am: absentee: E.W. Boody, Ordinary Seaman.

A Deck Court, consisting of Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, met at 10.45am, tried J.B. Anderson, Coxswain, and adjourned at 11.50am.

Published the proceedings of a Deck Court in the case of J.B. Anderson, Coxswain, as follows: offense: 17 hours over leave; finding: guilty (proved by plea); sentence: to lose pay amounting to ten (10) dollars.

The following punishments were awarded by Commanding Officer: J. Seward, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 1¼ hours, to lose 2 liberties; P. Hix, Seaman, dropping 2 boathooks overboard, and losing one, 6 hours' extra duty; E. King, Second-class Fireman, clothes in lucky bag, 6 hours' extra duty; C.M. Sunding, Coxswain, over leave 3 hours, to lose 4 liberties.

S. White, First-class Fireman, made a prisoner at large awaiting trial by Deck Court.

The following Navy Yard workmen were at work on board as follows during watch: [in] Ordnance Department 1 driller, 2 electricians and 1 electrician's helper, installing fire control; Engineer's Department 3 boilermakers and 2 boilermaker's helpers, cutting tubes out of boilers C and D.

J.B. Anderson, Coxswain, restored to duty by order of Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling, then steady.

E.W. Boody, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board 3½ hours over time from liberty.

N.C. Bates, Seaman, with bag, hammock, health record and hospital ticket, transferred to United States Naval Hospital, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 67° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 66° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 60° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 65° Fahrenheit.

Air condition good.

Tested flood [air in log-book] cocks and found them to be in good condition.

No change apparent in smokeless powder samples under surveillance test.

Sent liberty party ashore.

The following Navy Yard workmen were aboard, at work from 1.00pm to 4.00pm: [in] Ordnance Department 1 driller, 2 electricians and 1 electrician's helper, installing fire control; Engineer's Department 3 boilermakers and 2 boilermaker's helpers, cutting tubes out of boilers B and C.

E.L. Jacobus, Chief Gunner's Mate, returned from 7 days' leave of absence.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, overcast, with passing showers and rain.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman, released from confinement and restored to duty by order of Commanding Officer.

The following Navy Yard workmen were at work on board, from 4.00pm to 5.00pm: [in] Ordnance Department 1 driller, 2 electricians and 1 electrician's helper, installing fire control; Engineer's Department 3 boilermakers and 2 boilermaker's helpers, cutting tubes out of boilers B and C.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, overcast, with passing showers.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

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4 February 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer rising.

Field day.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer steady.

At 10.30am had quarters, no absentees.

The divisions were assembled aft and the Commanding Officer published the engrossed and framed copy of Resolution number 2134, dated July 27, 1910, received from the Council of the city of Portland, Oregon, which was adopted by them on behalf of the Fire Department and citizens of that city, to extend to the officers and crew of U.S.S. "Yorktown" and U.S.S. "Marblehead" their appreciation of services rendered at the fire on the night of July 14, 1910.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Navy Yard workmen employed: in the Ordnance Department 1 driller 2 electricians, 2 helpers, installing conduits for fire control; in Steam Engineering Department 4 boilermakers, 2 helpers, renewing tubes in boilers A and C.

Cut in current from yard at 11.05am.

Shut down generator set number 1 in good order.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Inspected the magazines and found the air good in all magazines, with the following maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 68° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 66°; D-2-M 60°; D-13-M 65°.

There are no fumes apparent in the samples of smokeless powder undergoing surveillance test.

The following named men went on leave of absence, for the time set opposite their names: M. Mosqueiro, First-class Fireman, 3 days; C.P. King, Water Tender, 3 days; E. Begue, First-class Fireman, 3 days; T.H. Varley, Yeoman Second-class, 3 days; T.R. Drone, Shipwright, 3 days; P.R. Levan, Machinist's Mate Second-class, 3 days; H.E. Brower, Quartermaster Second-class, 3 days; [D.F.] Zimmerman, Yeoman Second-class, 4 days; E. McCartin, Coal Passer, 10 days; J.J. Cain, Quartermaster Third-class, 15 days; C.W. Taylor, Electrician Second-class, 13 days.

At 1.30pm W. Martin, Second-class Fireman, went on 3 days' leave of absence.

Navy Yard workmen were employed on board from 1.15pm to 4.00pm, as during the preceding watch.

A.T. Conne, [Ordinary Seaman], returned on board from 10 days' leave of absence.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer rising.

Navy Yard workmen were employed on board until 5.00pm, as during the preceding watch.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer steady.

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5 February 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and cool and misty.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and misty.

Light Southerly airs.

Barometer rising.

Morning cleaning.

S. White, First-class Fireman, a prisoner at large awaiting trial by Deck Court, was found to be absent from the ship without proper authority.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant.

Light to gentle Southerly breezes.

Barometer steady.

A bottle of whiskey was found in the possession of P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, who was made a prisoner at large, awaiting the action of the Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and passing showers.

Light Southerly airs and breezes.

Barometer steady.

P.H. Cox, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board from 12 days' leave of absence.

Inspected magazines and found the air good in all magazines, with the following maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 68° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 66°; D-2-M 60°; D-13-M 64°.

There are no fumes apparent in the smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy, with light rain.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Divine services were held on board.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rose.

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6 February 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs, variable.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light Northerly airs.

Barometer rising slowly.

F.V. Kelley, Seaman, and D.D. Robinson, Ship's Cook Third-class, left ship on 10 days' leave of absence.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

S.G. Duke, Ordinary Seaman, left ship on ten days' leave of absence, with 3 days' traveling time.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, absentees as follows: R.R. Nelson, Coal Passer, S. White, First-class Fireman, H. Kennedy, Coal Passer, E.B. Maxey, Gunner's Mate Third-class, and G.L. Wellcome, Seaman.

The following punishment was awarded by Commanding Officer: E.W. Boody, Ordinary Seaman, 3½ hours over leave, punishment to lose 4 liberties.

P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, made a prisoner at large awaiting trial by Summary Court Martial, by order of the Commanding Officer.

H.W. Hartdegen [Hartdegan in log-book], returned from 10 days' leave of absence.

The following Navy Yard workmen on board at work during watch: [in] Ordnance Department, installing fire control, 1 driller, 1 electrician and 2 helpers; Engineer's Department 5 boilermakers and 3 helpers, removing tubes from boilers A, B and C.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes to light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

G.L. Wellcome, Seaman, and H. Kennedy, Coal Passer, returned, absent over leave 3 hours.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 64° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 64° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 60° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 64° Fahrenheit.

Air in magazines good.

No change apparent in smokeless powder samples under surveillance test.

Navy Yard workmen at work on board, from 1.00pm to 4.00pm: [in] Ordnance Department, installing fire control, 1 electrician and 1 helper; Engineer's Department, removing tubes from boilers A, B and C, 5 boilermakers and 3 helpers.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer falling, then rising slowly.

Navy Yard workmen on board at work from 4.00pm to 5.00pm as follows: [in] Ordnance Department 1 electrician and 1 helper, installing fire control; Engineer's Department 5 boilermakers and 3 helpers, removing tubes from boilers A, B and C.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

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7 February 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer variable.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Liberty party returned.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, absentees as follows: E.B. Maxey, Gunner's Mate Third-class, W.J. Tarrant, Seaman, W. Stephanski, Ordinary Seaman, H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman, C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class, R.R. Nelson, Coal Passer, S. White, First-class Fireman, and F.W. Moy, Plumber and Fitter.

The following punishments were awarded by Commanding Officer this day: P.H Hix, Seaman, being out of uniform in steam launch, 6 hours' extra duty; G.L. Wellcome [Welcome in log-book, Seaman] and H. Kennedy, Coal Passer, over leave 3 hours, lose 3 liberties; W. Stephanski, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 1½ hours, lose 2 liberties.

Navy Yard workmen at work on board during watch as follows: [in] Ordnance Department 1 electrician and 1 helper, installing fire control; Engineer's Department 4 boilermakers and 4 helpers, putting new tubes in boilers A and C.

W. Stephanski, Ordinary Seaman, returned, absent over leave 1 hour 45 minutes.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 64° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 64° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 60° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 64° Fahrenheit.

Condition of air in magazines good.

No fumes apparent in smokeless powder samples under surveillance test.

Captain H.T. Mayo, U.S. Navy, Captain of the Yard, called on Commanding Officer and wardroom officers.

The following named men returned from leave: R.P. Maas, Electrician Second-class, 10 days; T.H. Varley, Yeoman Third-class, 3 days; H.E. Brower, Quartermaster Second-class, 3 days; M. Mosqueiro, First-class Fireman, 3 days; R.L. Ward, Seaman, 3 days; C.P. King, Water Tender, 3 days; E. Begue, First-class Fireman, 3 days; P.R. Levan, Machinist's Mate Second-class, 3 days.

Half-masted colors at 3.55pm by order of Commanding Officer.

Navy Yard workmen at work on board, from 1.00pm to 4.00pm, as follows: [in] Ordnance Department 1 electrician and 1 helper, installing fire control; Engineer's Department 4 boilermakers and 4 helpers, putting new tubes in boilers A and C.

The following named men returned from leave: W. Martin, First-class Fireman, 72 hours; T.R. Drone, Shipwright, 3 days.

E.B. Maxey, Gunner's Mate Third-class, returned from liberty, absent over leave 30½ hours.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

The following Navy Yard workmen were at work on board, from 4.00pm to 5.00pm, as follows: [in] Ordnance Department, installing fire control, 1 electrician and 1 helper; Engineer's Department 4 boilermakers and 4 helpers, putting new tubes in boilers A and C.

F.W. Moy, Plumber and Fitter, returned, absent over leave 8½ hours.

D.F. Zimmerman, Yeoman Second-class, returned from 4 days' leave of absence.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

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8 February 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from SW to NW.

Barometer rising.

Foggy towards end of watch.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from West to ESE.

Barometer steady.

Colors were hoisted at half mast, in accordance with Special Order number 79 of January 23, 1911.

Liberty party returned.

All divisions engaged in chipping paint off hammock nettings and forecastle.

At 10.00am held quarters, absentees over leave: R.R. Nelson, Coal Passer, C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class, W.J. Tarrant, Seaman, and H. Mundhenk, Seaman; absent without leave S. White, First-class Fireman.

A copy of the specification of offenses preferred by the Commanding Officer against P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, was delivered to the accused at 10.00am.

The steam launch was hoisted onto the dock by the cantilever crane and turned over to the Navy Yard authorities for repairs.

An ammunition lighter was brought alongside from the Naval Magazine to transfer the 3-pounder ammunition on board to the Naval Magazine.

The following Navy Yard workmen were employed on board: in Steam Engineering Department 4 boilermakers and 4 helpers, renewing tubes in boilers A and C; in the Ordnance Department, from 8.00am to 11.00am, 1 electrician and 1 helper, putting wires in conduits for fire control.

The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment at the mast: J. Young, Ordinary Seaman, shirking and insolence to master-at-arms, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water.

A Summary Court Martial, of which Assistant Paymaster P.T.M. Lathrop, U.S. Navy, is senior member, met at 11.20am for the trial of P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, and at 11.40am adjourned.

By order of Commanding Officer J. Young, Ordinary Seaman, was placed in solitary confinement, on bread and water, for 3 days.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light variable airs.

Barometer falling.

Crew engaged in chipping paint.

The following ammunition was transferred to the ammunition lighter, to be delivered to Naval Magazine: 2100 charges of 3-pounder smokeless powder, index 453, broken down and immersed in water in 4 saluting powder tanks and 2 galvanized iron tanks, together with cartridge cases and projectiles, complete in 135 3-pounder chests; and 40 rounds of 3-pounder ammunition, index number 192, in 3 chests; and the following samples of smokeless powder, in glass stoppered bottles: 6-inch index 645, [compartment] A-5-M; 6-inch index 635, D-2-M; 3-pounder index 192, D-13-M; 3-pounder index 280, D-13-M; 1-pounder index 252, D-13-M.

Inspected magazines and found the air good in all magazines, with maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 64° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 64°; D-2-M 60°; D-13-M 64°.

There are no fumes apparent in the smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

F.I. Kaplinger [J.I. Kaplinger in log-book], Boiler Maker, returned on board from 12 days' leave.

The following Navy Yard workmen were employed on board in the Steam Engineering Department: 4 boilermakers and 4 helpers, renewing tubes in boilers A and C.

The tug U.S.S. "Unadilla" took the ammunition lighter away to Naval Magazine.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

J.N. Long, Baker Second-class, left the ship on 10 days' leave of absence.

Navy Yard workmen were employed on board as in the preceding watch, until 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light Southerly airs.

Barometer steady.

The following named men returned on board, 36 hours over leave: C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class; W.J. Tarrant, Seaman; and H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman.

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9 February 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Variable light airs.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant.

Light Westerly airs.

Barometer falling.

At 10.00am held quarters, absentees: S. White, First-class Fireman, and R.R. Nelson, Coal Passer.

The divisions employed in chipping paint and painting with red lead.

Navy Yard workmen were employed on board during the watch as follows in Steam Engineering Department: 5 boilermakers and 4 helpers, renewing tubes in boilers A, C and D.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines and found the air good in all magazines, with maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 60° [Fahrenheit]; D-2-M 64°; D-13-M 64°.

There are no fumes apparent in the smokeless powder samples undergoing the surveillance test.

The following Navy Yard workmen were employed on board, from 1.00pm to 4.00pm, in Steam Engineering Department: 5 boilermakers and 4 helpers, renewing tubes in boilers A, C and D.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

Navy Yard workmen were employed on board as in the preceding watch, until 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

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10 February 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant.

Light Westerly airs.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant.

Light Southerly airs.

Barometer falling.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, with passing showers.

Light airs from ESE to light breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

H.M. Davis, Shipwright [First-class], returned from 13 days' leave of absence.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, absentees as follows: L. White, Second-class Fireman, S. White, First-class Fireman, and R.R. Nelson, Coal Passer.

The following Navy Yard workmen were at work in Steam Engineering Department during watch: 5 boilermakers and 4 helpers, retubing boilers A and D; from 10.00am to 12.00pm, 4 machinists and 3 helpers, working on evaporators and anchor engine.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Deck force engaged in chipping, scraping and red-leading bulkheads on main deck.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from South to SE.

Barometer falling.

J.J. Jordan, Seaman, left ship on 5 days' leave of absence.

Inspected magazines, condition of air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 62° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 60° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 62° Fahrenheit.

Tested flood cocks and found them to be in good working order.

No fumes apparent in smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

Delivered Deck Court specifications to the following named men: C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class; F.W. Moy, Plumber and Fitter; H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman; W.J. Tarrant, Seaman; and E.B. Maxey, Gunner's Mate Third-class.

The following Navy Yard workmen were at work on board in Steam Engineering Department, from 1.00pm to 4.00pm: 5 boilermakers and 4 helpers, retubing boilers A and C; 4 machinists and 3 helpers, working on evaporator and anchor engine; 1 machinist and 2 helpers, working on safety valve, boiler C.

Deck force engaged in chipping and red-leading bulkheads on main deck.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy, passing showers and rain.

Light breezes from SE to light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Received from U.S.S. "Independence", with necessary transfer papers: R. Kobayashi, Cabin Cook.

The following Navy Yard workmen at work on board, from 4.00pm to 5.00pm, in Steam Engineering Department: 5 boilermakers and 4 helpers, retubing boilers A and C; 4 machinists and 3 helpers, working on evaporators and anchor engine; 1 machinist and 2 helpers, working on safety valve, boiler C.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Light airs to light breezes from ESE.

Barometer steady.

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11 February 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with passing showers.

Light breezes from SE.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, absentees: S. White, First-class Fireman, L. White, Second-class Fireman, and R.R. Nelson, Coal Passer.

F. Smith, Master-at-Arms First-class, left ship on 3 days' leave of absence.

A Deck Court, consisting of Lieutenant-Commander E. F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, met and tried the following men at 11.00am: H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman; E.B. Maxey, Gunner's Mate Third-class; F.W. Moy, Plumber and Fitter; C.N. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class; and W.J. Tarrant, Seaman; and then adjourned at 11.20am.

J. Young, Ordinary Seaman, released from confinement, by order of Commanding Officer.

Sent liberty party ashore.

The proceeding of the following Deck Courts were published, and the men restored to duty by order of Commanding Officer:

H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman: offense: absent over leave 36 hours; finding: guilty; sentence: to lose pay amounting to fifteen (15) dollars.

E.B. Maxey, Gunner's Mate Third-class: offense: absent over leave 30½ hours; finding: guilty; sentence: to lose pay amounting to ten dollars ($10.00).

F.W. Moy, Plumber and Fitter: offense: absent over leave 8½ hours; finding: guilty; sentence: to lose pay amounting to five dollars ($5.00).

C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class: offense: absent over leave 56 hours; finding: guilty; sentence: to lose pay amounting to twenty dollars ($20.00).

W.J. Tarrant, Seaman: offense: absent over leave 36 hours; finding: guilty; sentence: to lose pay amounting to seventeen and 60/100 dollars ($17.60).

The following Navy Yard workmen at work on board in Steam Engineering Department during watch: 3 boilermakers and 3 boilermaker's helpers, installing new tubes in boilers B and C; 1 boilermaker and 1 boilermaker's helper, cutting defective rivets and T-irons out of evaporator; 1 machinist and 1 helper, installing new sections of distiller circulating line; 1 machinist and 1 helper, installing new differential valve of anchor engine; 1 machinist and 1 helper, working on safety valve of boiler A.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to partly cloudy, with passing showers.

Light airs to light breezes from West to ESE.

Barometer steady.

Published proceedings of a Summary Court Martial in the case of Peter F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy: offense: unlawfully having intoxicating liquor in possession; the specification proved by plea; finding: guilty; sentence: solitary confinement, on bread and water, for ten (10) days, with full ration every third (3^rd) day, and to lose pay amounting to ten (10) dollars and forty-five (45) cents.

Sentence approved by Commanding Officer and Senior Officer present.

At 2.40pm confined P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, for ten (10) days' solitary confinement, on bread and water, with full ration every third day, by order of Commanding Officer.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 60° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 62° Fahrenheit; and D-13-M 62° Fahrenheit.

No change apparent in smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

The following Navy Yard workmen at work on board in Steam Engineering Department, from 1.00pm to 4.00pm: 3 boilermakers and 3 helpers, installing new tubes in boilers B and C; 1 boilermaker and 1 helper, cutting defective rivets and T-irons from evaporator; 1 machinist and 1 helper, installing new sections of distiller circulating line; 1 machinist and 1 helper, installing new differential valve of anchor engine; 1 machinist and 1 helper, working on safety valve of boiler A.

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4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast, with passing showers.

Light breezes to light airs from ESE.

Barometer rising, then steady.

The following Navy Yard workmen at work on board in Steam Engineering Department, from 4.00pm to 5.00pm: 3 boilermakers and 3 helpers, installing new tubes in boilers B and C; 1 boilermaker and 1 helper, cutting defective rivets and T-irons out of evaporator; 1 machinist and 1 helper, installing new sections of distiller circulating line; 1 machinist and 1 helper, installing new differential valve of anchor engine; 1 machinist and 1 helper, working on safety valve of boiler A.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, raining.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

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12 February 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light Southerly airs.

Barometer rising.

Absentees over leave: R.R. Nelson, Coal Passer, and L. White, Second-class Fireman; absent without leave: S. White, First-class Fireman.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and raining.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines and found the air good in all magazines, with maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 64° [Fahrenheit]; D-2-M 63°; D-13-M 62°.

There is no change in the smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and raining.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and raining.

Light airs from SSE to West.

Barometer rising slowly.

N.H. Schoof, Coal Passer, returned from 10 day's leave of absence, with 8 days' travel time.

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13 February 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, with steady rain.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, passing showers.

Light Southerly airs.

Barometer steady.

Divisions engaged during watch in chipping outer hull of ship above waterline.

Absentees: over leave L. White, Second-class Fireman, R.R. Nelson, Coal Passer, and H.H. Houston, Carpenter's Mate First-class; absent without leave S. White, First-class Fireman.

The following Navy Yard workmen were employed on board during the watch in the Steam Engineering Department: repairing evaporator, 3 boilermakers and 2 helpers and 1 rivet heater; retubing boilers B and D, 3 boilermakers and 2 helpers; renewing back walls of [boiler] C, 2 brick masons; installing throttle valve on anchor engine, 1 machinist and 1 helper; replacing gauge cocks on boilers, 1 machinist and 1 helper.

J.H. Houston, Carpenter's Mate First-class, returned on board, 2 hours over leave.

The liberty party returned.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light Westerly airs.

Barometer steady.

Divisions continued chipping outer hull of the ship.

Navy Yard workmen were employed on board, from 1.00pm to 4.00pm, as in the preceding watch.

Inspected magazines and found the air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 58° [Fahrenheit]; D-2-M 60°; D-13-M 60°.

There is no change in the smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, light showers second hour.

Light Westerly airs.

Barometer rising.

Navy Yard workmen were employed on board, until 5.00pm, as in the preceding watch.

E. McCartin, Coal Passer, returned on board from 10 days' leave of absence.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

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14 February 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light Westerly airs.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Ship's force engaged in chipping and red-leading side.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, absentees: S. White, First-class Fireman, L. White, Second-class Fireman, and R.R. Nelson, Coal Passer.

The following named men returned from leave: E.N. Sweitzer, Chief Electrician; and F. Smith, Master-at-Arms First-class.

The following Navy Yard workmen at work on board during watch: 3 boilermakers and 2 helpers, retubing boilers B and D; 1 rigger and 1 helper, working on boiler C; 3 boilermakers and 2 helpers and 1 boy, working on evaporator.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 57° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 61° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 60° Fahrenheit.

Made fortnightly inspection of smokeless powder on board, no change apparent.

Smokeless powder sample index 362, received from U.S.S. "Princeton", showed nitrous [oxide] fumes after 44-days test in surveillance oven.

Sample removed from oven and thrown overboard.

Ship's force continued work on side.

The following Navy Yard workmen at work on board as follows in Steam Engineering Department, from 1.00pm to 4.00pm: 3 boilermakers and 2 helpers, retubing boilers B and D; 1 rigger and helper, working on boiler C; 1 machinist's mate and 1 helper, working on differential valve of anchor engine; 3 boilermakers and 2 helpers and 1 boy, working on evaporator.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW to SE.

Barometer rising.

Ship's force continued chipping and red-leading side.

The following Navy Yard workmen at work on board in Steam Engineering Department, from 4.00pm to 5.00pm: 3 boilermakers and 2 helpers, retubing boilers B and D; 1 rigger and 1 helper, at work on C boiler; 1 machinist and 1 helper, working on differential valve of anchor engine; 3 boilermakers and 2 helpers and 1 boy, working on evaporator.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer rising slowly.

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15 February 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear to slightly hazy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Ship's force engaged in chipping and red-leading side.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, absentees: S. White, First-class Fireman, L. White, Second-class Fireman, and R.R. Nelson, Coal Passer.

S. White, First-class Fireman, declared a deserter this day.

Ship's force engaged in chipping and red-leading side.

T. Tanyawa, Mess Attendant First-class, left ship on five (5) days' leave of absence.

Received from Bureau of Navigation and delivered to G. Kaness, Chief Master-at-Arms, holder of Continuous Service record number 11720, one good conduct pin.

The following punishments awarded by Commanding Officer: R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Third-class, not obeying orders of officer of the deck, 6 hours' extra duty; C.A. Bryant, Seaman, breaking and destroying Government property, 4 hours' extra duty.

The following Navy Yard workmen at work on board during watch: in Steam Engineering Department 1 machinist and 1 helper, installing new differential valve on anchor engine, 3 boilermakers and 2 helpers, putting new tubes in boilers B and D, 2 boilermaker's helpers, building bridge walls, C boiler, 3 boilermakers and 3 helpers, renewing rivets and T-irons in evaporator; in Ordnance Department 2 pipefitters, installing fire control.

J.J. Jordan, Seaman, returned from (5) days' leave of absence.

Received 2,297 pounds zincs for Steam Engineering Department.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer steady.

Made preparations for going into dry dock.

Draft of ship forward 11 feet 10 inches; aft 15 feet 0 inches.

Sold at public auction the effects of S. White, declared a deserter this day, amount realized $3.25.

At 2.00pm yard tug U.S.S. "Unadilla" came alongside starboard quarter.

At 2.11pm got under way, being towed by yard tug, and stood down towards dry dock number 1.

At 2.35pm stood into dry dock number 1, mooring at 2.50pm.

At 4.00pm keel rested on keel blocks.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 57° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 62° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 60° Fahrenheit.

No changed apparent in smokeless powder samples under surveillance test.

Following Navy Yard workmen at work on board, from 1.00pm to 4.00pm, in Steam Engineering Department: 1 machinist and 1 helper, installing new differential valve on anchor engine; 1 boilermaker and 1 helper, putting new tubes in B and D boilers; 1 boilermaker and 3 helpers, building bridge walls, C boiler; 2 boilermakers and 2 helpers, renewing rivets and T-irons in evaporator.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer rising.

Following Navy Yard workmen at work on board, from 4.00pm to 5.00pm, in Steam Engineering Department: 1 machinist and 1 helper, installing new differential valve on anchor engine; 1 boilermaker and 1 helper, putting new tubes in B and D boilers; 1 boilermaker and 3 helpers, building bridge walls, C boiler; 2 boilermakers and 2 helpers, renewing rivets and T-irons in evaporator.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

F.V. Kelley, Seaman, returned from 10 days' leave of absence.

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16 February 1911

In dry dock, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Rigged staging for cleaning ship's sides.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant.

Light Westerly airs.

Barometer rising.

Divisions employed in cleaning ship's side, scaling off paint above waterline and marine growth, and spots of rust.

Absentees over leave: R.R. Nelson, Coal Passer, and L. White, Second-class Fireman.

Navy Yard workmen were employed on board as follows: in Ordnance Department 4 machinists and 1 helper, overhauling sea valves leading to magazine flood cocks, 1 electrician and 1 helper, installing fire control; in Steam Engineering Department 6 machinists and 2 helpers, in examining stern glands, stern bearings, outboard bearings, strut bearings and propeller shaft nuts, 3 boilermakers and 1 helper, putting braces for baffle walls of A and B boilers, 1 rigger and 1 helper, putting in baffle walls of C and D boilers, 1 boilermaker, caulking seams of evaporator shell.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Navy Yard workmen were employed, from 1.00pm to 4.00pm, as in the preceding watch, except that no workman was employed on the evaporator shell.

Inspected magazines and found conditions normal, with maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 57° [Fahrenheit]; D-2-M 62°; D-13-M 60°.

There is no change in the smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test, except that the smokeless powder sample of small arm .38 caliber ammunition showed yellow-red fumes of NO², having been in the oven 46 days.

R.R. Nelson, Coal Passer, was this day declared a deserter from the United States Naval Service.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

D.D. Robison, Ship's Cook Third-class, returned on board from 10 days' leave of absence.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Note:

In accordance with Article 929, paragraph 1, U.S. Navy Regulations, 1909, inspected outboard valves, rudder, and other fittings, and found [find in log-book] as follows: struts good; rudder good; outboard valves good, except sea valve number 18 was pitted and also the seat (remedied); bilge keels corroded and paint off on under sides; forward port of keel considerably corroded; zincs of all outboard valves and at stern badly eaten away; considerable corrosion at waterline on both quarters; blisters in places under bilge keels, on ship's bottom.

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17 February 1911

In dry dock, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and cool.

Light Westerly airs.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light Westerly airs.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer steady.

Rintaro Kobayashi, Cabin Cook, who holds Continuous Service Certificate number 18978, was given a Good Conduct medal.

Divisions employed in scaling paintwork and on ship's side and outer bottom.

Absentees: L. White, Coal Passer, and E.W. Boody, Ordinary Seaman.

H.A. Landis, Seaman, reported on board, with bag and hammock, being transferred to this ship from U.S.S. "West Virginia" by authority of the Navy Department.

Navy Yard workmen were employed on board during watch as follows: in Steam Engineering Department 2 machinists and 2 helpers, examining propellers, 2 chippers, removing propeller shaft casings, 2 shipfitters, 3 helpers and 2 chippers, repairing angle irons in boiler room, 1 machinist and 1 helper, replacing coil in scuttle butt, 1 machinist replacing throttle valve on anchor engine; in Ordnance Department 1 electrician and 1 helper, installing fire control.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light variable airs.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines and found the air good in all magazines, with maximum temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 57° [Fahrenheit]; D-2-M 56°; D-13-M 56°.

There is no change in the smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test, except that the sample taken from the .38 caliber showed nitrous [oxide] fumes, having been in the oven 56 days.

Navy Yard workmen employed, from 1.00pm to 4.00pm, as during preceding watch.

Divisions employed in chipping paintwork, cleaning ship's bottom and red-leading.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Navy Yard workmen were employed, until 5.00pm, as in the preceding watch.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

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18 February 1911

In dry dock, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SE and calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Mustered all divisions at 10.00am, absentees: E.W. Boody, Ordinary Seaman, and L. White, Second-class Fireman.

Ship's force engaged in chipping, scraping and red-leading upper part of hull, scraping and wire brushing rust spots on underwater body of hull, and washing, chipping and scraping propeller shaft casings.

Navy Yard workmen at work on board as follows: [in] Ordnance Department 1 electrician and 1 helper, at work on fire control from 8.00am to 9.30am; Steam Engineering Department 3 shipfitters and 5 helpers, at work on angle irons, et cetera, in firerooms, 3 calkers and chippers, working on angle irons and plates in firerooms, 1 driller working on keelson, 6 laborers, chipping cement from bilges, after fireroom, 1 boilermaker and 3 helpers, working on arch wells and castings, C boiler, 2 machinists and 2 helpers, working on fittings of water column on boilers A, B and C and differential valve of anchor engine, and 1 machinist and 1 helper, working on propeller.

E.J. Gavin, Chief Gunner's Mate, in accordance with Bureau's 2^nd endorsement, S.X.D, February 8, 1901, granted 15 days' leave of absence, with orders to report to U.S.S. "Philadelphia" at end of that time.

Took effects with him.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from South by West.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 58° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 64° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 64° Fahrenheit.

Air condition of magazines good.

Slight nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in smokeless powder sample, index number 552, under surveillance test.

Continued the test.

The following Navy Yard workmen aboard, from 1.00pm to 4.00pm, [in] Steam Engineering Department: 3 shipfitters and 5 helpers, at work on angle irons and plates in fire rooms; 3 calkers and chippers, at work on angle irons and plates in firerooms; 1 driller, at work on keelson; 6 laborers, chipping concrete from bilges of after fireroom; 1 boilermaker and 3 helpers, at work on arch wells and casting, C boiler; 2 machinists and 2 helpers, on fittings of water column, boilers A, B and C, and differential valve of anchor engine; and 1 machinist and helper, at work on propeller.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Ship's force engaged in cleaning rust spots on underwater part of hull.

Served out clean bags and hammocks to all divisions.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from South by West to SE.

Barometer falling.

The following Navy Yard workmen at work on board, from 4.00pm to 5.00pm, [in] Steam Engineering Department: 3 shipfitters and 5 helpers, at work on angle irons and plates in firerooms; 3 calkers and chippers, at work on fireroom angle irons and plates; 1 driller, at work on keelson; 6 laborers, chipping concrete from bilges in fireroom; 1 boilermaker and 3 helpers, at work on arch wells and castings, boiler C; 2 machinists and 2 helpers, at work on fittings of water columns, boilers A, B and C, and differential valve of anchor engine; 1 machinist and helper, at work on propellers.

J.N. Long, Ship's Cook Third-class, returned from 10 days' leave.

E.W. Boody, Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty, 36 hours over time.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

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19 February 1911

In dry dock, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from NW to NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from North.

Barometer falling.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from North.

Barometer rising slowly.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 60° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 64° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 64° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder sample, index number 552, under surveillance test, showed nitrous [oxide] fumes after 50 days in oven.

Sample removed from surveillance oven and thrown overboard.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW to NE.

Barometer rising, then falling.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

G.S. Duke, Ordinary Seaman, returned from 13 days' leave of absence, 12 hours over leave.

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20 February 1911

In dry dock, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising slowly.

C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class, was found to be under influence of intoxicants on duty and was made a prisoner at large, awaiting action by Commanding Officer, by order of Commanding Officer.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising slowly.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from East and calm.

Barometer rising.

Ship's force engaged in chipping, scraping and red-leading upper part of hull.

At 10.00am mustered at quarters, absentee: J.J. Cain, Quartermaster Third-class.

L. White, Second-class Fireman, was this day declared a deserter from the United States Naval Service.

The Commanding Officer awarded punishment at the mast as follows: B. Scott, Mess Attendant Third-class, for not obeying orders of officer of the deck, 2 hours' extra duty.

The following Navy Yard workmen were employed on board during the watch in Steam Engineering Department: 1 rigger and 1 helper, renewing baffle walls of boilers A and B; 9 laborers, removing cement of bilge pockets in firerooms; 4 shipfitters, 5 helpers and 1 driller, removing corroded frames, angle irons and plates in firerooms; 2 machinists and 1 helper, replacing gauge glass fittings; 2 machinists, replacing evaporator shell; 1 boilermaker and 1 helper, caulking patch and seams of boiler A; 1 rigger and 1 helper, putting asbestos covering on evaporator shell.

Ensign C.C. Hartigan, U.S. Navy, reported to the president of Naval Examining Board, for examination for promotion.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

The ship's force continued the work of chipping, scraping and red-leading upper hull.

Navy Yard workmen were employed on board, from 1.00pm to 4.00pm, as follow in Steam Engineering Department: 1 rigger and 1 helper, renewing baffle walls on boilers A and B; 5 laborers, removing cement of bilges in firerooms; 4 shipfitters, 5 helpers and 1 driller, removing corroded frames, angle irons and plates in firerooms; 2 machinists and 1 helper, replacing gauge glass fittings; 1 boilermaker and 1 helper, caulking patch and seams of boiler A.

The effects on board of L. White, Second-class Fireman, who was declared a deserter this day, were sold at auction by order of Commanding Officer, sixty cents ($0.60) being realized.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising.

Navy Yard workmen were employed on board, until 5.00pm, as in the preceding watch.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising.

The fire alarm in the Navy Yard was sounded.

The location of the drill was building number 62.

Sixteen men with buckets, in charge of [A.] Xavier, Chief Boatswain's Mate, were sent to location of fire and reported to the Captain of the yard.

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21 February 1911

In dry dock, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

U.S.S. "Buffalo" got under way and at 7.55am passed this ship.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

The ship's force employed in chipping, scraping and red-leading upper hull.

Navy Yard workmen were employed on board as follows in Steam Engineering Department: 4 shipfitters, with 5 helpers, 1 boy and 1 driller, repairing corroded frames, angle irons and keel plates in fireroom bilges; 2 brick masons, putting in brick walls in boilers; 2 laggers, re-lagging evaporators; 2 machinists, with 2 helpers, putting in gauge cocks of boilers; and 6 laborers, removing cement from fireroom bilges.

A Summary Court Martial, of which Assistant Paymaster P.T.M. Lathrop, U.S. Navy, is senior member, met at 10.10am for the trial of C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class, and G.A. Lenz, Seaman.

G.A. Lenz, Seaman, was brought on board from U.S.S. "Independence" for trial by Summary Court Martial.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, reported on board for duty as Executive Officer and Navigator, in accordance with Navy Department's order number W.J.M.-D.L.S. 1137-35, of February 11, 1911.

Lieutenant-Commander E.F. Eckhardt, U.S. Navy, was this day detached by Navy Department's order number 1429-52, W.J.M.-D.L.S., of February 11, 1911.

The record of Deck Court number 15-11, of E.W. Boody, Ordinary Seaman, was published, finding: guilty (by plea); sentence: to lose $5.00 of his pay.

Navy Yard workmen were employed on board, from 1.00pm to 3.00pm, as during the preceding watch.

The Summary Court Martial, of which Assistant Paymaster P.T.M. Lathrop is senior member, adjourned at 12.25pm to await action by Commanding Officer.

G.A. Lenz, Seaman, was returned to U.S.S. "Independence".

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

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22 February 1911

In dry dock, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SE and calm.

Barometer steady.

At 8.00am full-dress ship.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising slowly, then falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, J.J. Cain, Quartermaster Third-class, absent over leave.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, found air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 62° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 66° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 66° Fahrenheit.

No fumes apparent in smokeless powder samples under surveillance test.

Sent baseball party ashore.

U.S.S. "Independence" fired salute of 21 guns at 12.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

Baseball party returned.

Undressed ship at sunset.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

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23 February 1911

In dry dock, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from West to South.

Barometer falling, then steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Liberty party returned.

U.S.S. "Hopkins" under way, standing up stream to new berth, at 9.40am.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, J.J. Cain, Quartermaster Third-class, absent over leave.

Ship's force engaged in chipping paintwork and tarring rigging.

Stores received on board in Electrical (Steam Engineering) Department, to replace articles surveyed.

6 6-inch [gun] telescope sights received aboard for Ordnance Department.

The following Navy Yard workmen at work on board in various departments during watch: [in] Construction Department 1 shipwright, at work on new cradles for motor dory; Steam Engineering Department 4 shipfitters, 6 helpers, 1 driller, 2 sheet metal workers, 3 chippers, 1 riveter, [with] helper and boy, 3 pipe coverers, 1 boilermaker and helper, 3 machinists, 1 brick mason and helper.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, found air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 62° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 66° Fahrenheit; and D-13-M° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder samples, index number 192, 3-pounder, and index number 365, 6-inch, showed nitrous [oxide] fumes after 53 days under surveillance test.

Samples removed from oven and thrown overboard.

Published proceedings of a Deck Court in the case of S.G. Duke, Ordinary Seaman, specification: 12 hours over leave; the specification proved by plea; sentence: to lose pay amounting to three dollars and forty cents ($3.40).

The following Navy Yard workmen at work on board, from 1.00pm to 4.00pm: [in] Construction Department 1 shipwright, making cradles for motor dory; Steam Engineering Department 4 shipfitters and 6 helpers, 1 driller, 2 sheet metal workers, 3 shippers, 1 riveter, [with] helper and boy, 3 pipe coverers, 1 boilermaker, 3 machinists, 1 brick mason and helper.

Ship's force engaged in scraping deck and paintwork.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from North.

Barometer falling slowly.

The following Navy Yard workmen at work on board, from 4.00pm to 5.00pm: [in] Construction Department 1 shipwright; Steam Engineering Department 4 shipfitters, 6 helpers, 1 driller, 2 sheet metal workers, 3 chippers, 1 riveter, with helper and boy, 3 pipe coverers, 1 boilermaker and helper, 3 machinists, 1 brick mason and helper.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, but clearing.

Light airs to light breezes from West to North.

Barometer variable.

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24 February 1911

In dry dock, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising slowly.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant.

Light Westerly airs.

Barometer steady.

The ship's force engaged in scraping main mast, putting anchor chains into chain lockers and painting ship's side above the waterline.

At 10.00am held quarters for muster, absentee: J.J. Cain, Quartermaster Third-class [Quartermaster Second-class in log-book].

Navy Yard workmen were employed on board during the watch as follows in Steam Engineering Department: 4 shipfitters, 6 helpers, 2 riveters, 4 boys, 2 holders [on], 3 chippers, renewing frames, angle irons and plates in fireroom; 1 rigger, 2 helpers, putting coverings on steam pipes in firerooms; 1 rigger, 1 helper, renewing baffle wall in boiler B; 1 boilermaker and 2 helpers, putting in coatings and stays for baffle wall in boiler B; 4 painters, painting the ship at the waterline.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

Ship's force engaged as during forenoon.

Navy Yard workmen were employed on board, from 1.00pm to 4.00pm, as during preceding watch.

A Board of Survey surveyed articles on board unfit for use in Equipment Department.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 66° [Fahrenheit].

There is no change in the smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Navy Yard workmen were employed on board, until 5.00pm, as in preceding watch.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

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25 February 1911

In dry dock, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant.

Light Westerly breezes.

Barometer falling slowly.

Ship's force engaged in scraping main mast and painting ship's side above waterline.

Navy Yard workmen were employed on board during the watch as follows in Steam Engineering Department: 4 shipfitters, 2 helpers, 2 riveters, 4 boys, 2 holders on, 3 chippers, repairing angle irons and longitudinals in fireroom bilges; 2 brick masons, putting in arch walls of boiler A; 2 pipe coverers, covering pipes throughout department; 2 sheet metal workers, covering evaporators.

At 10.00am held quarters, absentee over leave: J.J. Cain, Quartermaster Third-class.

Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, left the ship to take his quarterly physical test.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and cool.

Light breezes from West and NW.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Navy Yard workmen were employed on board, from 1.00pm to 4.00pm, as during the preceding watch.

Inspected magazines and found the air good in all magazines, maximum temperature 66° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to clear.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer falling, then rising slowly.

Sent liberty party ashore.

The following Navy Yard workmen at work on board, from 4.00pm to 5.00pm, [in] Steam Engineering Department: 4 shipfitters, 6 helpers, 2 riveters, 4 boys, 2 holders [on] and 3 chippers, repairing angle irons and longitudinals in fireroom bilges; 2 brick masons, putting in arch walls in boiler A; 2 pipefitters, covering pipe throughout department; 2 sheet metal workers, covering evaporators.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light breezes to light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

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26 February 1911

In dry dock, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from West to NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, left ship to take first half of second day's quarterly physical test, and returned at end of watch.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NE to SE.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 62° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 64° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 64° Fahrenheit.

Air condition good.

No fumes apparent in smokeless powder samples undergoing test in surveillance oven.

Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, left ship for second half of second day's physical test.

Commander E.A. Anderson, U.S. Navy, reported aboard from United States Naval Hospital and resumed command of this vessel, in obedience to Commandant's order number 1865-H.

Lieutenant E.E. Scranton returned from completion of quarterly physical test.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light to gentle breezes from NE.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light breezes from NE.

Barometer rising.

Ensign G. Joerns returned from 30 days' leave of absence.

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27 February 1911

In dry dock, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to partly cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast.

Gentle breezes to light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NE to ENE.

Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, absentee: J.J. Cain, Quartermaster Third-class.

Commanding Officer made official call on Commandant, reporting execution of Commandant's orders.

The following Navy Yard workmen at work on board during watch in Steam Engineering Department: 1 riveter, 1 helper and 1 boy, riveting angle irons in fireroom; 5 cement workers, cementing bilge in fireroom; 1 shipfitter, 3 helpers, fitting angle irons in after fireroom; 1 driller, drilling in after fireroom; 2 riveters, 2 helpers and 2 boys, riveting in fireroom; 1 shipfitter, 2 helpers and 1 driller, fitting and riveting in forward fireroom; 3 pipe coverers, covering flushing line on berth deck; 1 machinist and 1 helper, working on evaporators.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast and drizzling.

Light breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 60° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 62° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 58° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder sample, index number 280, 3-pounder ammunition, showed nitrous [oxide] fumes after 58 days in surveillance oven.

Sample removed from oven and thrown overboard.

S.W. Curtess, Yeoman First-class, reported on board for duty from U.S.S. "Independence", with bag and hammock, papers to follow by mail.

Hoisted Senior Officer's pennant at 2.48pm.

The following Navy Yard workmen at work on board in Steam Engineering Department, from 1.00pm to 4.00pm: 1 riveter, 1 helper and 1 boy, riveting angle irons in after fireroom; 5 cement workers, cementing after fireroom bilges; 1 shipfitter, 3 helpers, fitting angle irons in after fireroom; 1 driller, drilling in after fireroom; 2 riveters, 2 helpers and 2 boys, riveting in forward fireroom; 3 pipe coverers, covering flushing line on berth deck; 1 machinist and 1 helper, working on evaporator.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and cool.

Light breezes and airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Navy Yard workmen were employed on board, until 5.00pm, as during the preceding watch.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, with passing showers.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

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28 February 1911

In dry dock, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy, with light rain in third hour.

Light Easterly breezes.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light Easterly airs and breezes.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cold, cloudy.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer rose slowly.

Commenced painting underwater hull of ship with coat of anti-corrosive paint, and finished putting on second coat.

Stern tube casings and propellers not touched [on] account of work being done on same.

Ensign G. Joerns relieved Ensign C.C. Windsor as Ordnance Officer.

Mustered crew, absent: J.J. Cain, Quartermaster Third-class.

Meridian to 4pm:

Raining, cold, cloudy.

Light airs from ENE and ESE.

Barometer rose.

[Maximum] temperature of magazines: [compartment] A-5-M 60° [Fahrenheit]; D-2-M 60°; D-13-M 58°.

Air in magazines good.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in surveillance oven.

Made fortnightly inspection of all [smokeless powder] indices.

Made monthly 30-minute litmus test of smokeless powder.

Held bag inspection for second division.

Yard workmen at work in various departments during day as follows: [in] Construction and Repair [Department] 3 fitters, at work fitting jackstay below port gangway; Steam Engineer Department 5 cement workers, putting in cement in bilge pockets in after fireroom, 1 rigger, 2 laborers, covering steam and water lines of evaporator system, 4 shipfitters, 4 riveters, 1 driller, 7 laborers and 4 boys, renewing frames, angle irons and plates of firerooms, 1 coppersmith and 1 helper, putting sheet iron covering over hydrokineter lines.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, could.

Light airs from East.

Barometer rose.

8pm to midnight:

Cold, cloudy.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer rose.

Examined and found to be correct: [signed] E.A. Anderson, Commander commanding.

LOGS FOR MARCH 1911

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1 March 1911

In dry dock, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, raining.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer rose.

4am to 8am:

Raining, later pleasant.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer rose.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

The Commandant called on the Commanding Officer.

At 10.00am held quarters, absentee, over leave: J.J. Cain, Quartermaster Third-class.

The following Navy Yard workmen were employed on board during the watch in Steam Engineering Department: 2 shipfitters, 1 helper, installing lockers in firemen's washroom; 5 laborers, cementing bilges; 2 riveters, 2 helpers, 2 boys, 2 shipfitters, 2 holders on, repairing angle irons in bilges of firerooms; 2 pipe coverers, covering pipe in firerooms.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

E.B. Maxey, Gunner's Mate Third-class, returned on board 2½ hours over time.

J.J. Cain, Quartermaster Third-class, was this day declared a deserter from the United States Naval Service.

The ship's force engaged in putting on [one in log-book] coat of anti-fouling paint.

Navy Yard workmen were employed on board, from 1.00pm to 4.00pm, as during the preceding watch.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy, with passing showers.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

The following named men were received on board, with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers: E.R. Baum, Coal Passer; S.F. Fuller, Coal Passer; F. Trout, Coal Passer; J. Wilson, Coal Passer; J.E.H. Watson, Coal Passer; C.C. Long, Ordinary Seaman; P.E. Kramer, Ordinary Seaman; and F. Lacsa, Mess Attendant Third-class.

[G.G.] Fickes, Machinist's Mate First-class, was this day transferred to U.S.S. "Whipple", with bag and hammock, by authority of Bureau of Navigation's endorsement number S.X.D. of February 24, 1911.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and cool, with passing showers.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

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2 March 1911

In dry dock, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, no absentees.

Made preparations for going out of dry dock.

The following punishments were awarded by Commanding Officer: E.B. Maxey, Gunner's Mate Third-class, over leave 2½ hours, 1 week's restriction; H.W. Hartdegen, Ordinary Seaman, absent from station as messenger, 2 days' extra messenger watch.

The following Navy Yard workmen were at work on board during watch in Steam Engineering Department: 1 fitter, 2 helpers and 1 driller, 1 shipfitter and helper, working on frames and bulkheads in firerooms; 1 boilermaker and helper, putting up back connection doors; 3 pipe coverers, working on hydrometer line.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling.

Light breezes to light airs from ENE.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 60° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 60° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 58° Fahrenheit.

Condition of air in magazines good.

No fumes apparent in smokeless powder samples under surveillance test.

Tested flood cocks and found them to be in good condition.

At 12.20pm commenced flooding dry dock.

Ship floated at 1.03pm.

At 1.34pm began pumping caisson.

Opened dry dock at 2.02pm.

At 2.20pm lightship number 70 stood up stream in tow of lighthouse tender.

Started out of dock at 2.23pm, and United States tug U.S.S. "Unadilla" came alongside and made fast at 2.30pm.

Stood up towards new berth by coal shed and moored alongside of seawall at 2.54pm.

Tug shoved off at 3.00pm.

At 3.12pm ammunition lighter with ammunition came alongside.

Received on board from ammunition lighter the following ammunition: 65 rounds 6-inch, index number 365; 45 rounds 3-pounder, night tracing, index number 280; 2000 rounds 3-pounder, index 538; 200 percussion primers; 30 combination 6-inch screw primers; and 1 box containing samples of the above indices.

Discharged the following powder into ammunition lighter, to be sent to Naval Magazine: 105 rounds 6-inch, index number 365; 45 rounds, index number 552, night tracing, 1-pounder; 45 rounds, index number 280, night tracing, 3-pounder.

The following Navy Yard workmen were at work as above in Steam Engineering Department, from 1.00pm to 4.00pm: 1 fitter, 2 helpers; 1 driller; 1 shipfitter and helper; 1 boilermaker and helper; and 3 pipe coverers.

Medical Board of Survey was held this day on Ensign George Joerns, U.S. Navy, on [board] U.S.S. "Independence".

4pm to 8pm [partly covered by inserted note]:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Light airs to gentle breezes from ENE.

Barometer falling.

At [obscured] tug brought coal lighter [light in log-book] with 249 tons of coal alongside.

Made preparations for coaling [shi]p.

At 5.00pm tug moved ammunition lighter away to a position alongside empty coal [lig]hter, just ahead of ship.

The following named men were transferred to U.S.S. "Independence", with bags, hammocks, transfer papers to follow: H.D. Watson, Electrician First-class; and C.E. Summers, Electrician Third-class.

[Rec]eived on board from U.S.S. "Whipple", with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers: [J.J.] Edwards, Machinist's Mate Second-class.

The following Navy Yard workmen at work on board, from 4.00pm to 5.00pm, in Steam Engineering Department:

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[Inserted note]

Continuation of ship's log, March 2, 1911.

4pm to 8pm continued:

1 fitter, 2 helpers; 1 driller; 1 pipefitter and helper; 1 boilermaker and helper; and 3 pipe coverers.

Started fires under boiler A at 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, raining.

Light to moderate breezes from ENE.

Barometer falling.

Shifted coal lighter a little further forward at slack water, 8.45pm.

Steam formed on boiler A at 10.00pm.

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3 March 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and misty.

Gentle breezes from ENE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy.

Light to moderate breezes from ENE.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Draft before coaling ship: forward 11 feet 10 inches; aft 15 feet 2 inches.

Commenced coaling ship at 6.30am.

Coal received on board for watch 33 tons.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy, rain showers.

Light airs from ENE and SW.

Barometer rising.

Continued coaling ship, stopping when raining heavily.

Coal received on board during watch: 8.00am to 9.00am 24½ tons; 9.00am to 10.00am 21 tons; 10.00am to 11.00am 38 tons; 11.00am to 12.00pm 43 tons; total for watch 126½ tons.

Navy Yard workmen were employed on board during the watch as follows in Steam Engineering Department: 3 pipe coverers, repairing lagging on pipes in department; 1 shipfitter, 1 helper, replacing bulkhead between firerooms; 1 boilermaker, 1 helper, replacing back connection doors of boilers.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer steady.

At 2.00pm stopped coaling, having taken on board 207½ tons.

Draft of ship after coaling: forward 13 feet 10 inches; aft 15 feet 6 inches.

Inspected magazines and found the air good in all magazines, with maximum temperatures: A-5-M 62° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 60°; D-2-M 62°; D-13-M 60°.

There are no apparent fumes in the smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

At 2.52pm U.S.S. "Hopkins" got under way in tow of the Navy Yard tug U.S.S. "Active".

Navy Yard workmen were employed on board, from 1.00pm to 4.00pm, as follows in Steam Engineering Department: 3 pipe coverers, repairing lagging on pipes in department; 1 shipfitter, 1 helper, replacing bulkhead between firerooms.

The starboard anchor was let go in 4 fathoms of water to test the anchor engine.

The anchor was heaved into the hawse pipe and the chain secured.

The anchor engine was found in good condition.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer rising.

Ship's force engaged in cleaning ship.

Navy Yard workmen were employed on board, until 5.00pm, as in the preceding watch.

Sent liberty party ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Light Easterly airs and breezes.

Barometer steady.

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4 March 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy, with passing showers.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy, raining, passing showers.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer falling.

Field day.

Published proceedings of a Summary Court Martial in the case of G.A. Lenz, Ordinary Seaman.

Offense: absence from station and duty without leave from proper authority and missing ship.

The specification proved by plea.

Finding: guilty.

Sentence: to be discharged from the Naval Service with bad conduct discharge, and to lose pay amounting to twenty dollars ($20.00).

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy, with passing showers.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer falling.

Continued field day.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 66° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 67° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 60° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 60° Fahrenheit.

Nitrous [oxide] fumes showed in .30 caliber small arm ammunition smokeless powder sample after 71-days test in surveillance oven.

Sample removed from oven and thrown overboard.

Received on board from Steam Engineering Department: one spare steam launch engine.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy, with passing showers.

Light breezes from ENE.

Barometer falling.

Upon recommendation of a Medical Board of Survey, and by order of the Commandant, Ensign George Joerns, U.S. Navy, was this day transferred to United States Naval Hospital.

Received from Navy Yard: 1 steam launch; and 1 whaleboat.

Sent liberty party ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Light to gentle breezes from ENE.

Barometer steady.

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5 March 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.104, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, but clearing, with passing showers.

Light airs to gentle breezes from SSE.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from SSE.

Passing showers.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer rising.

At 10.00am mustered at quarters, no absentees.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy, with passing showers.

Light airs from [to in log-book] SSE.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines and found the air good in all magazines, with maximum temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 60° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 58°; D-2-M 59°; D-13-M 60°.

There is no change in the smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy, with passing showers.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer steady.

R.R. Bauers, Boiler Maker, reported for duty from U.S.S. "Independence".

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, with passing showers.

Light airs and breezes from SSE.

Barometer falling.

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6 March 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.102, Long -122.269

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy, raining.

Light to moderate breezes from SSE to SE.

Barometer rising.

Received stores aboard for all departments.

Made preparations for shifting berth.

E. Thomas, Machinist's Mate Second-class, returned, absent over leave 1½ hours.

At 10.55am Navy Yard tug U.S.S. "Unadilla" came alongside and made fast.

At 11.05am got under way in tow of tug U.S.S. "Unadilla" and stood out to buoy number 3 in channel.

At 11.25am moored to buoy number 3.

At 11.35am tug cast off.

At 11.50am United States collier U.S.S. "Justin" got under way in tow of tug U.S.S. "Unadilla" and stood up stream.

The following Navy Yard workmen at work on board during watch as follows [in] Construction and Repair Department: 2 plumbers and fitters, installing Captain's toilet.

Navy Yard tug U.S.S. "Unadilla", in coming alongside starboard quarter, bulged in a plate just forward of break of poop [pook in log-book] and about 4 feet above waterline.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Moderate to gentle breezes from SE.

Barometer falling.

At 1.00pm E.W. Boody, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board 6 hours over leave.

Received on board in Commissary Department: 30 dozen eggs; 60 pounds butter.

Maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 71° [Fahrenheit]; A 11-M 70°; D-2-M 58°; D-13-M 64°.

Air good.

No fumes apparent in surveillance oven.

Samples of all indices of smokeless powder on board entered in surveillance oven.

The following Navy Yard workmen on board, until 2.30pm, in Construction and Repair Department, installing Captain's toilet: 2 plumbers.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy, with moderate to strong breezes from SE.

Barometer falling first half of watch and then rising slowly.

Received on board in Commissary Department: 30 pounds roast beef.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy, with moderate breezes to light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

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7 March 1911

Moored to buoy, Mare Island Navy Yard

Lat 38.102, Long -122.269

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy, rainy, with light breezes to light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy, with light airs from SE and South.

Barometer rising.

At 7.40am U.S.S. "Glacier" left seawall in tow of tug U.S.S. "Unadilla" and moored to buoy number 4.

At 7.45am U.S.S. "Buffalo" stood into Mare Island Strait.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy.

Light airs from SE by South.

Barometer rising gradually.

At 8.10am U.S.S. "Buffalo" moored to seawall.

At 10.20am working party left ship in whaleboat and second cutter, to coal U.S.S. "Buffalo".

U.S.S. "Glacier" got under way and moored to seawall.

At 10.50am U.S.S. "Buffalo" started coaling.

U.S. Navy Auxiliary U.S.S. "Justin" got under way and anchored abreast U.S.S. "Independence".

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, no absentees.

A Board of Medical Survey was held on Lieutenant E.E. Scranton this day, on [board] U.S.S. "Independence".

The following named men, with bags and hammocks and necessary papers, were received from U.S.S. "Glacier" on this vessel: William Steinmetz, Seaman; Louis Grey Phillips, Oiler; Ray Bellamy Viers, Yeoman Third-class; J.C. Wilkins, Coxswain; H. Cannon, Seaman; and P.R. Darby, Seaman.

Working party returned for dinner.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, rainy.

Light winds from South.

Barometer rising.

Effects of J.J. Cain, Quartermaster Third-class, were sold at auction at 12.30pm: 1 suit blues; 1 white mustering jumper; amount realized from sale $0.10.

Working party from this ship left at 1.00pm, to report to U.S.S. "Buffalo" to assist in coaling.

Received commissary stores, lumber and shellac.

Published Summary Court Martial proceedings in the case of C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster Second-class, sentenced to be discharged from Naval Service with bad conduct discharge, and to lose pay amounting to $25.00; relieved from duty.

Magazines inspected, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-[M] 72° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-[M] 70°; D-2-[M] 60°; D-13-[M] 64°.

No fumes apparent in surveillance oven.

Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, transferred to Naval Hospital, Mare Island, California, as a result of a Board of Medical Survey, by order of the Commandant.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

The following named men reported to U.S.S. "Glacier": H.S. Cunningham, Yeoman First-class; R.T. Castor, Coxswain; G.A. Erikson, Seaman; L.H. Lineback, Seaman; W.H. Lineback, Seaman; and G.E. Belknap, Oiler.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, with light breezes from SE.

Barometer steady.

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8 March 1911

Moored to buoy, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.102, Long -122.269

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, passing showers.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and cool, with passing showers.

Light airs from NW and calm.

Barometer rising.

Made preparations for coaling.

At 8.00am ship was swinging to ebb tide.

C.H. Handyside, Quartermaster Third-class, prisoner at large awaiting discharge, was transferred to U.S.S. "Independence", with bag, hammock and transfer papers.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Received on board in the Equipment Department: 120 gallons of slate-color paint.

Made preparations for getting under way.

At 2.40pm the ship began swinging to flood tide.

The ship was moored to the buoy with the 6-inch hawser.

The port chain was unshackled from the buoy and shackled to the port anchor.

The following named officers reported on board for temporary duty, by order of this date of the Commandant, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California: Passed Assistant Surgeon H.L. Kelley, U.S. Navy, order number 2267-H.DWK-DK; Lieutenant A.B. Reed, U.S. Navy, order number 2259-D.DWK-DK; Ensign Edwin Guthrie, U.S. Navy, order number 2260-H.DWK-DK; and Ensign Charles L. Best, U.S. Navy, order [number] 2265-H.DWK-DK.

Lifted safety valves on boilers A and B.

At 3.30pm tested main engines, whistle and siren.

The following named men left the ship, with bags and hammocks: H.S. Cunningham, Yeoman First-class, to report on board U.S.S. "Glacier"; and F.I. Kaplinger, Boiler Maker, to report on board U.S.S. "Philadelphia".

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Gentle and light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Draft forward 14 feet 4 inches, aft 15 feet 6 inches.

At 4.08pm unmoored from the buoy and [went] down the channel on various courses, at full speed, three boilers, en route to naval coaling station, California City, California, for coal. *

Average revolutions per minute 97, average steam 120 pounds.

At 6.08pm came to anchor off California City in 15 fathoms of water, starboard anchor, with 45 fathoms of chain at the water's edge.

Bearings of anchorage: Southampton Shoal light East (per standard compass), left tangent Angel Island SE½S (per standard compass), ship's head South (per standard compass).

Draft forward 14 feet 6 inches, aft 15 feet 11 inches.

Made preparations for coaling ship.

The following named men, with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, were received from U.S.S. "Pensacola": A.S. Howard, Electrician Third-class; M.J. Rowen, Electrician Third-class; J. Hawthorne, Seaman; L.H. Robb, Master-at-Arms Third-class; A.V. Stevens, Seaman; R.L. Braun, Yeoman Third-class; R.M. Loudon, Seaman; and G.B. Willett, Seaman.

The following named men, with bags, hammocks, and necessary transfer papers, were this day transferred to U.S.S. "Pensacola": J.E. Lady, Seaman; R.O. Meader, Coxswain; N.M. Kullander [Kullender in log-book], Commissary Steward; H.M. Wingreen, Water Tender; F.V. Kelley, Seaman; J.H. Watson, Master-at-Arms Third-class; C.D. Higgins, Seaman.

Coal lighter came alongside at 6.35pm.

Commenced coaling at 6.50pm.

Coal taken on board during watch 26½ tons.

Received ship's stores aboard.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Continued coaling ship.

Coal received on board as follows: 8.00pm to 9.00pm 25½ tons; 9.00pm to 10.00pm 21 tons; 10.00pm to 11.00pm 31 tons; 11.00pm to 12.00am 20½ tons; total coal for watch 98 tons.

Making preparations for getting under way.

* This vessel left the Navy Yard for the coaling station, Tiburon, California, under orders from the Commandant, Navy Yard, Mare Island, dated March 8^th, 1911.

[Signed] E.A. Anderson, Commander commanding.

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9 March 1911

At sea, making passage between Mare Island Navy Yard, California, and San Diego, California

Lat 36.27, Long -122.28

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

At anchor off Tiburon coaling station.

Coaling ship.

Finished coaling at 12.20am.

Got under way at 12.52am.*

Draft forward 15 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 6 inches.

Steaming under three boilers, at 10 knots.

Stood out of Golden Gate, steering various courses.

Put out patent log at 1.56am, reading 76.0.

At 2.45am took departure from San Francisco lightship, bearing abeam, patent log reading 82.5.

From lightship set course S23°E.

By order of the Commanding Officer R. Aldiguerra [Aldegeurra in log-book], Mess Attendant Third-class, was confined for safe keeping.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy, with rain.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Steering courses S33°E (per standard compass) until 6.27am, when changed course to S40°E.

Sighted Pigeon Point light.

Passed Pigeon Point light abeam at 6.27am, distance 6.5 miles.

Field day.

Started cleaning ship after coaling.

R. Aldiguerra [Aldegeurra in log-book], Mess Attendant Third-class, was released from confinement and restored to duty by order of Commanding Officer.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 95.7.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy and raining.

Light to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S40°E (per standard compass).

At 9.34am put over starboard patent log, reading 0.0.

At 11.00am the Commanding Officer awarded punishments at the mast as follows: E.W. Boody, Ordinary Seaman, disrespect to master-at-arms, 6 hours' extra duty; W.V. Deering, Painter Second-class, returning from liberty unfit for duty, restriction for one month.

At 11.50am sighted land on port bow and beam.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 97.2.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy, misty, and drizzly.

Gentle breezes from SE to SW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S40°E (per standard compass).

At 12.13pm changed course to SE¼E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 83.5.

At 1.00pm hauled in port patent log, shifted rotators, and then put over log again at 1.08pm.

At 1.27pm changed course to S50°E (per standard compass), port patent log reading 94.8, starboard patent log reading 39.1.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-11-M 75° Fahrenheit; A-5-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 64° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 64° Fahrenheit.

Air conditions of magazines good.

No fumes apparent in samples of smokeless powder undergoing surveillance test.

Average revolutions 98.4, average steam 120.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy and cool.

Gentle breezes from SW to South.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steaming under three boilers, at full speed, on course S50°E.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 100.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Steaming as before, on course S50°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 119 pounds, average revolutions 99.1.

* This vessel got under way for San Diego, California, under orders from the Commandant, Navy Yard, Mare Island, dated March 8^th, 1911.

[Signed] E.A. Anderson, Commander commanding.

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Continuation of ship's log, March 9, 1911.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast.

Gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer nearly steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S50°E (per standard compass).

At 11.23pm sighted Point Arguello light bearing N79°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 38.8.

At 11.23pm sighted a steamer bearing N62°E (per standard compass).

At 11.50pm sighted Point Conception light bearing N84°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading left blank].

At 11.50pm sighted a steamer bearing N80°E (per standard compass).

At 11.52pm Point Arguello light bore abeam, distant 5½ miles, when changed course to S64°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 43.9.

At 12.00am Point Arguello light bore abeam, patent log [reading] 48.9.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 99.1.

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10 March 1911

En route between Mare Island, California, and San Diego, California, [and at anchor of Coronado Beach, California]

Lat 33.65, Long -118.70 [Estimated]

Position not entered in log by the Navigator, Lieutenant A.B. Reed, U.S. Navy, prior to his detachment and leaving for Mare Island, California.

[Signed] E.A. Anderson, Commander commanding.

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy, drizzling, with passing showers.

Light to gentle breezes from West to NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming full speed, 3 boilers, on course S64°E (per standard compass).

At 12.34am Point Conception light bore on port bow, starboard log [reading] 50.5, port [log] 18.5.

At 1.15am Point Conception light was on port beam, distant 6.2 miles, starboard log [reading] 57.1, port log 25.6.

At 1.27am changed course to N88°E (per standard compass), starboard log [reading] 59.4, port log 28.0.

At 1.34am Point Conception light abeam, starboard log [reading] 60.7, port log 30.1.

At 2.13am Point Conception light bore on port quarter, starboard log [reading] 66.7, port log 36.6.

At 3.00am Point Conception light, about to disappear, bore WNW (per standard compass).

At 3.20am hauled in port log, reading 49.7, and put on new rotator.

Put over port patent log at 3.26am, reading 49.7.

At 3.49am sighted steady white light bearing N46½°E (per standard compass), starboard log [reading] 82.8, port log 53.8.

At 3.54am white light bore on port bow, starboard log [reading] 83.2, port log 54.5.

Average steam 116 [pounds], average revolutions 99.8.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming under three boilers, at full speed, on course N88°E.

At 4.35am took comparative readings of logs, starboard [reading] 89.7, port 62.1 [92.1 in log-book].

Distance logged for hour previous: starboard 10.2; port 10.9.

At 6.24am Easterly end of Santa Cruz Island bore S32°E, Easterly end of Anacapa Island bore S47°E, [changed course to ESE¼E].

Average steam for watch 120 pounds, average revolutions 93.8.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from WNW to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steaming as before, on course ESE¼E (per standard compass).

Held muster at 9.30am, followed by assembly of landing force.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 96.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and cool.

Gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, on three boilers, on course ESE¼E (per standard compass).

At 1.02pm changed course to S60°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 72.5.

Inspected magazines and found the air good in all magazines, with maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 68° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 74°; D-2-M 68°; D-13-M 70°.

There are no fumes apparent in the smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions starboard engine 97.9, port engine 97.6.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S60°E.

At 5.30pm sighted Coronado Island bearing S58°E (per standard compass), starboard log [reading] 16.2, port log 98.5.

At 5.35pm sighted [Point Loma] lighthouse bearing S68°E (per standard compass), starboard log [reading] 17.1, port log 99.1.

A Summary Court Martial, with Assistant Paymaster P.T.M. Lathrop as senior member, met at 4.25pm and tried Ricardo Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Third-class, and adjourned to await the orders of the convening authority at 5.10pm.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 96.8.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course S60°W.

Sighted Point Loma at 6.53pm.

At 7.10pm changed course to S50°E (per standard compass), starboard [log reading] 15.5.

Sighted Pacific Fleet at anchor off Coronado at 7.55pm.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 94.8.

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Continuation of ship's log, March 10, 1911.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SW to West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming as before, on [course] S50°E (per standard compass) until 8.26pm, when changed course to NNE½E (per standard compass), which steered until 8.30pm, when, with Commanding Officer conning, steered various courses and speeds until 9.06pm, when anchored with starboard anchor in 7 fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms of chain to water's edge, bottom mud and sand, on the following bearings: U.S.S. "California" bearing N60°E, Point Loma S75°W (per standard compass), Coronado Hotel N13°E (per standard compass), Bennington monument N72°W [N27°W in log-book] (per standard compass), ship's head WNW.

Hauled port patent log aboard at 8.18pm, reading 27.7, hauled starboard patent log aboard, reading 43.6.

Draft on coming to anchor: forward 14 feet 8 inches; aft 16 feet 0 inches.

Commanding Officer paid an official visit to Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet, on [board] U.S.S. "California".

Commander-in-Chief not on board.

Commanding Officer then proceeded to Hotel Coronado and paid official visit to Commander-in-Chief at that place.

Let fires die out under [in in log-book] boiler A, and disconnected boiler A at 10.40pm.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolution 97.6.

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11 March 1911

At anchor off Coronado Beach, California, [to and at anchor in San Diego harbor, and making passage to Ensenada, Mexico]

Lat 32.69, Long -117.23 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, partly cloudy.

Light breezes from West to South.

Barometer falling.

At 3.00am sighted two steamers standing to Southward, and at 3.50am steamers passed Point Loma light and stood into harbor of San Diego.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling during first part of watch.

Light airs from SE to East.

Barometer rising.

Field day.

Made preparations for painting ship.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

At 8.00am fired a salute of 13 guns.

At 8.05am U.S.S. "California" answered with a salute of 7 guns.

At 8.20am U.S.S. "Lawrence" stood into San Diego harbor.

At 9.30am the Commanding Officer paid an official visit to Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet, and commanding officers of U.S.S. "California" and U.S.S. "South Dakota" and U.S.S. "Pennsylvania".

Continued field day.

Made all preparations for getting under way.

Commanding Officer returned on board at 11.00am.

Connected up boiler A at 11.20am.

Draft forward 14 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 0 inches. *

Steered into San Diego on various courses.

Average steam for watch 120 pounds, average revolutions 73.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs to light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

At 12.40pm anchored with starboard anchor and 30 fathoms of chain in 7 fathoms of water.

Bearings of anchorage: beacon number 10 S81°W [N81°W in log-book], beacon number 7 N26°W, end of coal dock N27°E.

Boiler A connected up at 3.40pm.

Hoisted cornet at fore and fired one gun to recall officers and men ashore.

Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet, made official call upon Commanding Officer.

Lieutenant R.L. Irvine and Ensign E. Lando, U.S. Navy, this day reported for duty on board U.S.S. "Yorktown", and Ensign E. Guthrie, U.S. Navy, this day detached from temporary duty aboard U.S.S. "Yorktown", by order [of] Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet.

Magazine temperatures: maximum 76° [Fahrenheit] and minimum 70° Fahrenheit.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent from smokeless powder undergoing surveillance test.

Flood cocks tested and found in good condition.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Made all preparations for getting under way.

Got under way at 5.31pm, in obedience to sealed orders from Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet, and stood out of San Diego on various courses.

At 6.25pm let fires die out of boiler A.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 85.2.

The following men are absent: H.H. Stowell, Ordinary Seaman; R.M. Loudon [Louden in log-book], Seaman; and R.B. Viers, Yeoman Third-class; having been left ashore on liberty.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant, with light breezes to light airs from SW.

Standing out from San Diego harbor to whistling buoy, passed same on port beam and set course to S28°E (per standard compass) at 6.34pm.

At 6.55pm put over patent logs, reading: starboard 43.6; port 27.8.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 88.4.

At 8.00pm set course to S44°E, patent logs reading: port 52.8; starboard 38.9.

Barometer steady.

* Shifted anchorage from outside to inside San Diego harbor, under signaled orders from the Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet.

[Signed] E.A. Anderson, Commander commanding.

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Continuation of ship's log, March 11, 1911.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs to gentle breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S44°E (per standard compass).

At 10.30pm sighted Todos Santos Islands bearing ahead.

At 11.05pm changed course to S69°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 78.6.

At 11.17pm hauled in starboard patent log, reading 81.4, and at 11.25pm put same over.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.

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LIST OF ABSENTEES.

At sea, March 11^th, 1911.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
R.M. Loudon	Seaman	1	Left at San Diego
H.H. Stowell	Ordinary Seaman	1	Left at San Diego
R.B. Viers	Yeoman Third-class	4	Left at San Diego

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12 March 1911

En route to [and at anchor off] Ensenada, Mexico, [and to San Blas, Mexico]

Lat 31.85, Long -116.65

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to clear.

Light airs from North.

Moonlight.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S69°E.

At 12.23am changed course to N42°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 87.4.

At 12.30am hauled in patent logs, reading as follows: starboard 89.0; port 84.5.

At 12.39am slowed to half speed.

At 12.40am changed course to North (per standard compass).

At 12.45am steered various courses, at various speeds, standing in to anchorage off Ensenada, Mexico.

At 12.52am anchored in 6½ fathoms of water, sandy bottom, with 20 fathoms of chain, starboard anchor.

Draft of ship forward 14 feet 0 inches, aft 15 feet 10 inches.

Banked fires under [in in log-book] boilers B and C.

Bearings of anchorage: Banda Point S24°W (per standard compass), Ensenada Peak N64°W (per standard compass), ship's head North by West (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 85.4.

The Mexican ships "General Guerrero" and "Démocrata" and the small coastwise steamer "San Diego" were at anchor in the harbor.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes to light airs from North to NE.

Barometer rising.

Ensenada health officer came aboard and granted pratique.

Boarding officer visited American steamer "San Diego".

Sent an officer ashore in the gig to bring off the American Consul.

Sent medical officer ashore to obtain bill of health.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant, with light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Exchanged boarding visits with the "General Guerrero".

The American Consul called upon the Commanding Officer.

The Commanding Officer of the "General Guerrero" called officially upon the Commanding Officer of this ship.

The Commanding Officer called officially upon the American Consul and the Governor of the province.

J.C. Wonderly, Ordinary Seaman, was this day tried by a Deck Court, of which Passed Assistant Surgeon Kelley [Kelly in log-book] was presiding officer.

Made preparations for getting under way, and stood out on course SW½W at 11.52am. *

Draft upon getting under way: forward 14 feet 0 inches; aft 15 feet 10 inches.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light Westerly breezes.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course SW½E (per standard compass).

At 12.11pm put over two patent logs, reading as follows: starboard 89.5; port 83.5.

At 1.15pm changed course to S27°E (per standard compass), patent logs [reading]: starboard 98.4; port 94.3.

At 1.50pm sighted a small fishing boat ahead.

At 2.20pm passed Soledad Rocks abeam, patent logs [reading]: starboard 6.2; port 9.3; distant 3½ miles.

At 2.29pm hauled in starboard patent log, reading 9.7.

One blade was found bent out of place and a new rotator put on.

Starboard patent log was put over at 2.39pm.

At 2.42pm changed course to S29°E (per standard compass), patent logs [reading]: starboard 10.2; port 8.7.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 89.5.

Inspected magazines and found the air good in all magazines, with the maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 68° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 74°; D-2-M 68°; D-13-M 70°.

There are no fumes apparent in the smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer falling, then steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S29°E (per standard compass) during watch.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs to light breezes from West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course S29°E.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

* Got under way for San Blas, Mexico, in obedience to the orders of the Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet, dated March 11, 1911.

[Signed] E.A. Anderson, Commander commanding.

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Continuation of ship's log, March 12, 1911.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant, with bright moonlight, and light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before, on course S29°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.

Banda Point is also known as Cabo Banda.

Soledad Rocks are also known as Rocas La Soledad.

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13 March 1911

At sea, under way between Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, to San Blas, Mexico

Lat 28.05, Long -115.63

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light variable breezes.

Barometer falling.

Moonlight.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S29°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Gentle breezes to light airs from NE to NNE.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S29°E (per standard compass).

At 5.54am sighted peaks of land on port bow, bearing S54°E and S60°E (per standard compass).

At 6.07am sighted a peak bearing N27°E (per standard compass).

At 7.45am sighted San Benito Island bearing S56°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light to gentle breezes from NNE to NNW.

Barometer rising.

At 9.05am San Benito Island bore broad on port bow, patent log [reading] 90.2.

At 10.18am San Benito Island bore abeam, distant 12 miles, patent log [reading] 2.2.

Took in port log at 9.05am, reading 91.4.

At 10.25am changed course to S53°E, patent log [reading] 3.5.

In obedience to sentence of Deck Court, J.C. Wonderly, Ordinary Seaman, confined, on bread and water, for fifteen days, with full ration every third day.

The following punishment was awarded at the mast today: C.W. Wood, Ordinary Seaman, not obeying orders of chief boatswain's mate, 8 hours' extra duty.

The following Deck Court sentence was published this day: J.C. Wonderly, Ordinary Seaman, disobeying the lawful order of the master-at-arms, sentence: to be confined, on bread and water, for fifteen days, with full ration every third day, and to lose pay amounting to seventeen dollars ($17.00).

Sentence approved by Commanding Officer, March 12, 1911.

Set clock ahead 12 minutes.

At 11.48am sighted Italian cruiser "Etruria" headed North and East.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming as before, on course S53°E (per standard compass), land on port bow and beam.

At 3.00pm passed steam vessel on port beam, bearing North and West.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.

Examined magazines and found conditions good, temperatures: maximum 78° Fahrenheit, minimum 70° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light Northwesterly breezes.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S53°E (per standard compass).

At end of watch left tangent of Elephant Table [sic, should probably be Cerro el Elefante] bore N72°E (per standard compass) and Cerros Mountain on Cerros Island bore N32°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from WNW to WSW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S53°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from West to WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course S53°E.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.

Elephant Table is also known as Mesa el Elefante.

Cerros Mountain is also known as Cerro de Cedros.

Cerros Island is also known as Cedros Island.

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14 March 1911

At sea, en route from Ensenada, Mexico, to San Blas, Mexico

Lat 25.13, Long -112.83

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and cool, with moonlight.

Light airs from WNW to NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming with three boilers, full speed, on course S53°E (per standard compass).

At 12.05am found it necessary to stop port engine to make repairs to the port circulating engine.

Went ahead again full speed with both engines at 12.25am.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 86.7.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S53°E (per standard compass).

At 5.20am sighted a steamer on the port bow, headed Northward.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy to cloudy.

Light airs from SE to South.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S53°E (per standard compass).

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentees as follows: R.M. Loudon [Louden in log-book], Seaman, H.H. Stowell, Ordinary Seaman, and R.B. Viers, Yeoman Third-class.

Held drill exercising landing force.

The following punishments were awarded this day by the Commanding Officer: J.M. Wiemann, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 5 hours' extra duty; and C.A. Bryant, Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 5 hours' extra duty.

At 9.53am sighted Monte San Lazaro bearing S61½°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 30.9.

Set all clocks ahead 12 minutes in last hour of watch.

At end of watch Monte San Lazaro bore S67½°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course S53°E.

At 2.37pm passed Monte San Lazaro abeam, distant 7.6 miles, patent log [reading] 76.2.

At 2.57pm changed course to S59°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 79.4.

When changed course, fixed position by cross bearings: Monte Lazaro bearing S15°W; Monte Isabel S71°E.

Expended nine 6-inch primers in testing out breech mechanism of 6-inch battery.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair and pleasant, with light airs from South to WNW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming as before, on course S59°E (per standard compass) until 5.00pm, when changed course to S56°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 99.6.

At 5.55pm sighted mail steamer one point on starboard bow.

At 6.00pm port engine broke down and stopped same.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, with starboard engine (port engine stopped for repairs), on course S58°E (per standard compass).

At 7.18pm, with Point Tosco bearing abeam and peak 1631 bearing N25°W (per standard compass), changed course to S58°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 20.2.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions starboard 100, port stopped.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light breezes to light airs from WNW, to light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, starboard engine, with port engine stopped, under three boilers, on course S58°E (per standard compass).

At 8.22pm went ahead full speed with port engine.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions starboard 92.1, port 90.0.

Point Tosco is also known as Cabo Tosco.

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15 March 1911

At sea, en route from Ensenada, Mexico, to San Blas, Mexico

Lat 22.65, Long -109.32

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from North to NE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course S58°E.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.0.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Sighted a four-masted schooner bearing S65°E, headed North and East.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.00.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from West by South.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S58°E (per standard compass).

At 8.01am, with Cape Falso lighthouse abeam, distant two miles, changed course to S82°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 45.3.

At 8.06am Cape Falso lighthouse bore abeam, patent log reading 46.3.

At 8.20am same bore on quarter, patent log reading 48.1.

At 9.25am, with Cape Falso light house bearing N72½°W (per standard compass) and rocks of Cape San Lucas bearing N62½°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 59.3, changed course to S83°E (per standard compass).

At 9.30am mustered crew at quarters, absentees: R.M. Loudon [Louden in log-book], Seaman, H.H. Stowell, Ordinary Seaman, and R.B. Viers, Yeoman Third-class.

The alarm for fire drill in the after part of ship was sounded at 9.37am.

The first stream of water was at scene of fire in one minute, and all divisions reported ready in 2 minutes and 20 seconds.

At 9.47am sounded alarm for collision drill.

The collision mat was got ready to go over on starboard side forward in four minutes.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from West by South to North, to light breezes from North.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S83°E (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 80° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 82° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 76° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 74° Fahrenheit.

No fumes apparent in smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Gentle breezes from North.

Barometer falling.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course S83°E.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and cool, with gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course S83°E (per standard compass), under three boilers, full speed.

The moon rose at 6.50pm.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Moonlight.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S83°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

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16 March 1911

At sea, en route from Ensenada, Mexico, to [and at anchor off] San Blas, Mexico

Lat 21.52, Long -105.29

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy to cloudy.

Light airs from NNE to East.

Barometer falling, then steady.

Moonlight.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S83°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Put over port patent log at 4.24am, reading 25.7, starboard log 46.2.

At 5.25am sighted Tres Marias Islands abeam.

At 6.10am high peak on Maria Madre bore S50°W, right tangent [Maria] Magdalena Island S25°W, left tangent Cleopha Island S7°E.

At 6.10am [sic] sighted Isabel Island on port bow.

At 6.55am changed course to S80°E, patent log [reading] 71.1.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs and light breezes from NW and SW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S80°E (per standard compass), under three boilers, full speed.

At 8.45am sighted land ahead, and made out Piedra Blanca del Mar [Piedras Blancas Island in log-book], bearing S78°E, patent log reading 88.8.

At 9.15am changed course to S72°E, patent log reading 93.6.

Hauled in port log at 10.25am, reading 86.0.

At 10.37am passed Piedra Blanca del Mar [Piedras Blancas Island in log-book] abeam, eight tenths of a mile [distant], and changed course to S86°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 108.6.

At 11.25am hauled in starboard patent log, reading 15.6.

Went to general quarters at 9.35am, all divisions reported ready within 7 minutes.

Held fire control drill, and sounded secure at 10.15am.

Sighted Piedra Blanca de Tierra [Piedras Blancas de Tierra in log-book] ahead at 11.00am, and passed same abeam at 11.45am, ½ mile [distant], and brought ship to anchor at 11.58am on the following bearings: lighthouse N24°W, right tangent to Piedra Blanca de Tierra [Piedras Blancas de Tierra in log-book] S81°W, left tangent to monastery N38°W, ship's head NNE, 20 fathoms of starboard chain, 5 fathoms of water.

Found the "Ramon Corral" ["Ramon Corrall" in log-book] and "Juan Lanzagorta" at anchor in bay.

Banked fires under [in in log-book] boilers B and C.

Draft upon anchoring: forward 13 feet 6 inches; aft 14 feet 6 inches.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Calm and light Westerly airs.

Barometer steady.

The medical officer of the port granted pratique.

While rigging out first cutter from its cradle, the eye-bolt in the bow, to which was hooked the forward fall, pulled out, letting the bow of cutter fall to the water, while the stern was held to the davit by the after fall.

In falling the cutter broke the two brass stanchions on the lower platform of the starboard gangway, knocking a hole in the bottom of the cutter forward, near the keel.

The backboard was broken and the after davit was sprung considerably.

All the boat gear was recovered and no-one was injured.

One oar was broken in the whaleboat.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Commanding Officer called officially on the Mayor of the city of San Blas and upon the Commandante of the port.

The following fresh stores received aboard for Paymaster's Department: 650 pounds potatoes; and 100 pounds of onions.

Held swimming from ship's side from 4.15am to 4.45am.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy, with lightning.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with lightning.

Light airs from NW and North.

Barometer rising.

The "Ramon Corral" got under way and headed south at 10.45pm.

Tres Marias Islands are also known as Islas Marias.

Cleopha Island is also known as Isla Maria Cleafas.

Isabel Island is also known as Isla Isabela.

Piedra Blanca de Tierra is also known as Isla del Rey.

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17 March 1911

At anchor off San Blas, Mexico, [and to Acapulco, Mexico]

Lat 21.07, Long -105.57

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and warm.

Light airs from NNW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from North.

Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

Making preparations for getting under way.

Draft forward 13 feet 6 inches, aft 15 feet 6 inches.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs to light breezes from North to NW.

Barometer steady.

Made preparations for getting under way.

In obedience to telegraphic orders from Navy Department, got under way at 9.04am and stood out from San Blas for Acapulco, Mexico, under three boilers, at full speed, on course S18°W.

Put over patent log at 9.17am, reading 15.6.

Received on board in Commissary Department: 400 pounds of fresh beef.

Held quarters for muster, absentees as follows: R.M. Loudon [Louden in log-book], Seaman, H.H. Stowell, Ordinary Seaman, and R.B. Viers, Yeoman Third-class.

Exercised crew at battery drills.

Overhauled battery.

Set clock ahead 9 minutes.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.9.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming full speed, on three boilers, on course S18°W.

Picked up Corveteña Rock [Corventena Island in log-book] bearing S30°E at 1.35pm [11.35 in log-book].

At 2.03pm changed course to S4°E, patent log reading 67.0.

Corveteña Rock [Corventena Island in log-book] abeam, distant 4.2 miles, at 2.31pm, and changed course to S9°E.

Passed a two-masted schooner headed North and East.

At 3.40pm Cape Corrientes [bore] on the bow, patent log reading 85.3.

Inspected magazines and found temperatures normal and conditions normal.

Tested flood cocks and found same OK.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in surveillance oven.

Average steam 118 pounds, average revolutions 95.2.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S9°E (per standard compass).

At 4.23pm, with Cape Corrientes lighthouse on port beam, distant 5.4 miles, and Chimo Point bearing N57°E (per standard compass), changed course to S25°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 90.7.

At 4.38pm Cape Corrientes lighthouse bore abeam, distant 4.7 miles, patent log [reading] 93.3.

At 5.03pm same bore on quarter.

At 5.55pm changed course to S38°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 6.5.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 92.5.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S38°E (per standard compass).

At 6.35pm changed course to S47°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 13.6.

At about 7.14pm sighted a small white light appearing at intervals bearing on port bow, well inshore.

Sighted same light at 7.43pm bearing N4°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 95.5.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from West to ENE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course S38°E.

At 8.00pm changed course to S44°E.

Average steam 118 pounds, average revolutions 93.05.

Corveteña Rock is also known as Roca Corbeteña.

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18 March 1911

At sea, making passage from San Blas, Mexico, to Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 18.13, Long -103.25

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant, with light airs from North and NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, under three boilers, on course S44°E (per standard compass) until 12.05am, when course was changed to S64°E (per standard compass), S63°E per poop compass, patent log reading 71.1.

Sighted Manzanillo [Manzanilla in log-book] light bearing N82°E at 2.45am, patent log reading 98.5.

Same light on the bow at 3.30am, patent log reading 7.0.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 92.7.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S64°30'E (per standard compass).

At 4.18am passed Manzanillo light abeam, patent log [reading] 14.8, distant 8.6 miles.

At 5.10am same bore on quarter, patent log [reading] 22.4.

At 7.40am sighted a steamer on starboard bow, headed Northward.

At end of watch Black Head bore N63½°E (per standard compass) and Volcan de Colima [Volcan Calima in log-book] bore N4½°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 90.5.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East by South to SE by South.

Barometer steady.

Field day.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S64°E (per standard compass) and S65°E by poop compass.

At 8.31am Black Head abeam, distant by log 7.2 miles, patent log [reading] 57.4.

At 9.13am Black Head on port quarter, patent log [reading] 64.4.

At 9.32am changed course to S53°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 67.7.

At 10.06am a rock SE of Point [San] Telmo bore on bow, patent log [reading] 73.1.

At 10.27am rock was abeam, distant 3.9 miles, patent log [reading] 77.0.

At 10.27am changed course to S74°30'E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 77.0.

At 10.45am Piedras Blancas [Piedra Blanca in log-book] bore on port bow, patent log [reading] 80.9.

At 11.02am Piedras Blancas [Piedra Blanca in log-book] bore abeam, distant 2.8 miles, patent log [reading] 83.7.

Held quarters for muster at 10.30am.

Commanding Officer made regular weekly inspection of crew and ship.

With all hands aft, published The Articles for the Government of the Navy.

Set all clocks ahead ten (10) minutes during the last hour of the watch.

Issued acting appointment as Gunner's Mate First-class to M.M. Stewart, to date from March 1, 1911.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 93.5

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course S74°E (magnetic).

Magazine temperatures normal, maximum 86° Fahrenheit, minimum 80° Fahrenheit, conditions good.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in surveillance test [of smokeless powder samples].

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 95.5.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming full speed ahead, on three boilers, on course S74°30'E (per standard compass), S74°E (magnetic).

Lifted safety valves on boilers B, C and D.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 91.5.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S74°30'E (per standard compass), the course by compass on poop deck being S74°E.

J.C. Wonderly, Ordinary Seaman, was released from solitary confinement for one half hour, for exercise, by order of the Commanding Officer.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 91.5.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from ENE to NE, to light breezes from NE.

Barometer steady, then falling.

Steaming full speed, three boilers.

At 8.00pm changed course to S73°E (by poop compass) and S73°15'E to S73°30'E (per standard compass).

Moon rose at 9.20pm.

J.C. Wonderly, Ordinary Seaman, was reconfined after ½ hour's exercise, by order of the Commanding Officer.

At 9.55pm sighted sail standing about WNW (per standard compass) and bearing N63°E (per standard compass).

At 10.05pm passed this sail.

At 10.40pm sighted steamer standing about WNW.

At 10.48pm passed this [continued on inserted note below]

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[Inserted note]

Continuation of ship's log, March 18, 1911.

8pm to midnight (continued):

steamer on starboard beam.

At 11.49pm changed course to SE (per standard compass) and S43°E (by poop compass), patent log [reading] 16.8.

At 11.49pm, in changing course, Morro de Papanoa bore abeam, patent log [reading] 16.8.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 98.8.

Black Head is also known as Punta Cabeza Negra.

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19 March 1911

At sea, en route from San Blas, Mexico, to [and at anchor off] Acapulco, Mexico, [and making passage to Panama, Republic of Panama]

Lat 16.845, Long -99.903

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs to light breezes from NW to ENE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course S45°E (magnetic).

At 12.07am changed course to S80°30'E (magnetic), patent log [reading] 20.4.

At 1.27am changed course to S45°E (magnetic), Punta de Papanoa bearing N31°E (magnetic), patent log [reading] 34.0.

At 2.19am changed course to S80°E (magnetic), patent log [reading] 43.0.

Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant, with haze inshore.

Light breezes to light airs from ENE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course S80°30'E (magnetic) until 5.35am, when course was changed to N83°E, patent log [reading] 75.4.

Picked up Acapulco light bearing N87°E, patent log [reading] 70.7.

Hauled in patent log at 6.30am, reading 84.7.

Changed course following course of channel into Acapulco, bringing ship to anchor at 7.03am, in 12½ fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms of starboard chain, on bearings as follows: flagstaff Fort San Diego N3°E, red light on wreck NNW, ship's head SW (all per standard compass).

The health officer visited the ship and granted pratique.

At 7.20am set deck clocks ahead 21 minutes.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 92.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hot.

Light Westerly airs and calm.

Barometer steady.

The steam launch towed a lighter containing coal in small bags from the landing to port side of the ship, and at 8.50am began coaling.

The steam launch towed another lighter out, which was placed on the starboard side.

Draft of ship before coaling: forward 13 feet 2 inches; aft 15 feet 3 inches.

The aide to the Commandante of the port made an official call on the Commanding Officer for the Commandante.

The Commanding Officer made an official call on the Commandante of the port and on the American Consul.

Fresh provisions, in good condition, were received on board as follows: beef, 450 pounds; potatoes, 1350 pounds; onions, 100 pounds; and eggs, 120 dozen.

Coal was taken on board as follows: from beginning of coaling to 10.00am 37 tons; from 10.00am to 11.00am 32 tons; and to end of coaling at noon 25½ tons; total 94.5 tons.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy to cloudy.

Light airs from West to SSW.

Barometer falling.

At 12.30pm tried the main engines, making preparations for getting under way.

Draft forward 14 feet 0 inches, aft 15 feet 8 inches.

At 1.20pm, in obedience to telegraphic orders from the Navy Department, got under way for Panama, Republic of Panama.

Stood out of the harbor of Acapulco at various speeds and courses, Commanding Officer conning.

Put over patent log at 1.48pm, reading 84.3.

At 1.56pm took departure from Diamante Point, abeam, distant ¾ of a mile, and set course SSE½E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 85.2.

At 2.26pm changed course to S76°E (per standard compass) and S76°E (by poop compass), patent log [reading] 90.6.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 88° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 84° Fahrenheit.

No fumes apparent in smokeless powder samples under surveillance test.

Commenced field day.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 88.3.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy and warm.

Light airs to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course S76°E (per standard compass).

Continued field day.

Let fires die out under boiler C at 5.10pm.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant, with distant lightning.

Light breezes from SW by South.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S76°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light air and breezes from SW by South.

Barometer steady.

At 8.20pm sighted a white light one point forward of port beam.

At 9.00pm sighted a white light one point forward [of] port beam.

At 9.15pm sighted a steamer's white lights on starboard beam, which passed aft.

At 9.30pm changed course to S60°E (per standard compass), the poop compass checking S59°E; patent log [reading] 61.5.

Took soundings with sounding machine as follows: [continued on inserted note below]

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Continuation of ship's log, March 19, 1911.

8pm to midnight (continued):

[at] 9.25pm 25 fathoms, fine gray sand; 10.00pm 39 fathoms, fine gray sand; 10.30pm 51 fathoms, fine gray sand.

At 10.38pm changed course to S76½°E (per standard compass), the course by compass on the poop being S76°E, patent log [reading] 71.6.

Average steam 122 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

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20 March 1911

At sea, en route from Acapulco, Mexico, to Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 15.60, Long -96.35

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, but clearing.

Light airs to light breezes from NE, to light breezes from North by East.

Barometer falling, then steady.

Moonlight.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S76°30'E (per standard compass) and S76°E (per poop compass).

At 1.20am sighted lights of a steamer, standing about WNW½W, dead ahead.

At 1.37am passed steamer on port beam.

At 3.19am changed course to S82°E (per poop compass) and S82°30'E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 18.5.

At 3.40am sighted steamer standing about WNW (per standard compass) and bearing S55°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 118 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant, with light breezes from North by West to NNW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course S82°30'E (per standard compass) and S82°E (per poop compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

8am to meridian:

Fair and warm, with light breezes to gentle breezes from NNW to East by South.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, on three boilers, course S82°30'E (per standard compass), S82°E (per poop compass), until 8.35am, when course was changed to due East (per standard compass).

Port Angeles light on the bow at 10.33am, patent log [reading] 90.2.

Passed same abeam, distance 1.6 miles, at 10.45am, patent log [reading] 91.8, and changed course to N87°E (per standard compass).

Set all deck clocks ahead 8 minutes, to local apparent time, at 11.20am.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hot.

Gentle Southwesterly breezes.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N87°E (per standard compass).

At 12.30pm, with Sacrificio Point [Sacrificios Point in log-book] abeam, distant 4 miles by patent log, changed course to N63°E (per poop compass) and N63½°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 7.9.

Inspected magazines and found the air good in all magazines, with maximum temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 89° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° Fahrenheit; and D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

There are no fumes apparent in the smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

At 3.00pm served out clean hammocks.

Average steam 112 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy.

Gentle to fresh breezes from WNW, shifting to NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N63°E (per poop compass) and N64°E (per standard compass).

At 5.00pm Chipehua Point [Chipegua Point in log-book] bore on port bow, patent log [reading] 52.8.

At 6.00pm Punta Chipehua [Punta Chipegua in log-book] bore abeam, distant by log 9.9 miles, patent log [reading] 62.7.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and cool.

Moderate gale from NE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N63°E (per poop compass) and N64°E (per standard compass), full speed, under three boilers.

At 6.09pm sighted Salina Cruz light bearing N14°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 64.0.

Salina Cruz light abeam at 7.33pm, distant 15.8 miles.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

8pm to midnight:

Fair, with fresh gale to moderate breezes from NNE to North by West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming with three boilers, on course N63°E (per poop compass).

Salina Cruz light on the quarter at 9.22pm, patent log [reading] 94.2.

At 9.30pm changed course to East (per poop compass), patent log [reading] 94.8.

Salina Cruz light disappeared at 10.00pm, bearing N78°W.

The moon rose from clouds on horizon at 11.10pm.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

Port Angeles is also known as Puerto Ángel.

Sacrificio Point is also known as Punta el Sacrificio.

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21 March 1911

At sea, en route from Acapulco, Mexico, to Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 15.07, Long -92.97

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light to moderate breezes from NNE to NE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course East (per poop compass) and East (per standard compass).

At 2.30am sighted a white light bearing N52°E (per standard compass), which disappeared in a few minutes.

At 3.20am sighted Puerto de San Benito light bearing N75°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 53.6.

At end of watch same bore N60°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle to light breezes from SE by East.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Moonlight.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course East (per standard compass and per poop compass).

At 4.15am La Puerta light bore on port bow, patent log [reading] 61.8.

At 4.35am, with La Puerta light abeam, distant by log 2.2 miles, changed course to S54°E (per poop compass) and S55°30'E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 64.0.

At 5.24am changed course to SSE (per poop compass) and S25°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 73.1.

At 5.51am changed course to S54°E (per poop compass) and S55°30'E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 75.9.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant, with light airs to light breezes from East to SE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course S55°30'E (per standard compass) and S54°E (per poop compass).

Held quarters for muster.

Exercised crew at battery drills.

Set clocks ahead 14 minutes.

Lost overboard: one 9-pound lead, no responsibility.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm, with light breezes from SSE to South.

Barometer falling.

Steaming with three boilers, full speed, on course S54°E (per poop compass) until 1.00pm, when course was changed to S58°E (per poop compass), patent log [reading] 47.3.

At 2.00pm course was changed back to S54°E (per poop compass) and S55°30'E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 57.3.

Inspected magazines and found air good, no fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven, maximum temperature: [compartments] A-5-[M], A-11-[M], D-2-[M] 92° Fahrenheit, blowers running.

Passed American steamship "Pleiades" ["Pleides" in log-book] close aboard on starboard hand at 3.45pm.

Passed San Benito light abeam, two miles [distant], at 3.46pm, and at 3.50pm changed course to S53°E (per poop compass), patent log [reading] 75.8.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S53°E (per poop compass) and S53°30'E (per standard compass).

At 4.35pm sighted three steamers at anchor off Ocos river.

At 5.19pm wreck off Ocos river bore on bow, patent log [reading] 89.9.

At 5.31pm same bore abeam, patent log [reading] 91 and distant 1.9 miles.

At 5.34pm Ocos light bore abeam, patent log [reading] 92.3.

At 5.35pm changed course to S51°E (per poop compass) and S52½°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 92.6.

At 5.50pm changed course to S50°E (per poop compass) and S51°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 94.9.

Divisions turned in clean hammocks.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S50°E (per poop compass) and S51°E (per standard compass).

At 6.47pm sighted steamer's lights bearing S71°E, steamer standing about SE.

At 6.56pm sighted white light on shore bearing N32°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 6.0.

At 7.15pm white light off Champerico bore on bow, patent log [reading] 9.0.

At 7.40pm light off Champerico bore abeam, distant by log 4.1 miles, patent log [reading] 43.1.

At 8.00pm light off Champerico bore on port quarter, patent log [reading] 76.1.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant, with light breezes from SE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on courses S51°30'E (per standard compass). *

At 8.37pm changed course to S41°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 22.8.

At 9.00pm changed course to S46°30'E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 26.5.

At 9.05pm changed course to S51°30'E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 27.4.

At 9.11pm changed course to S60°30'E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 28.5.

Took soundings as follows: at 8.45pm 14¾ fathoms, sandy bottom; at 8.50pm 14 fathoms, sandy bottom; at 9.15pm 15½ fathoms, sandy bottom; at 10.00pm 16 fathoms, sandy bottom.

Passed mail steamer bound South and East.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

* At 8.35pm sounded in 10½ fathoms, sandy bottom.

[Signed] E.A. Anderson, Commander commanding.

Puerto de San Benito is also known as Puerto Madero.

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22 March 1911

At sea, en route from Acapulco, Mexico, to Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 12.52, Long -89.72

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SSE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming [at] full speed, under three boilers, on course S60°E (per standard compass).

The moon rose from behind the clouds at 12.30am.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light Southeasterly airs.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S60°E (per poop compass) and S62°E (per standard compass).

At 6.50am sighted American steamer "George E. Fenshaw" [?], I.S.S. Company [possibly Isthmian Steamship Company], bearing S58°E (per standard compass), which passed on starboard hand.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy to cloudy, then clearing.

Gentle to fresh breezes from SE by East to ESE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S60°E (per poop compass) and S62°E to S61°E (per standard compass).

At 9.30am held quarters for muster.

Held collision drill.

Got mat ready, but did not put it over side.

Held abandon ship drill, but did not lower boats.

Boats were ready for lowering in the following times: steamer 6 minutes; sailing launch 11 minutes; first cutter 12 minutes; second cutter 8 minutes; whaleboat 11 minutes; gig 10 minutes; and dinghy 3½ minutes.

At 10.00am sighted water spout bearing S68°E (per standard compass).

At 11.05am sighted water spout bearing N73°E (per standard compass).

Set all clocks ahead 14 minutes during last hour of watch.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, with moderate to gentle breezes from East to East by South.

Barometer falling.

Steaming under three boilers, on course S61°E (per standard compass).

Magazine temperatures normal, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit, minimum 88° Fahrenheit.

No fumes apparent in [smokeless powder] surveillance test.

Average steam 117 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair and pleasant, with gentle to light breezes from East by South.

Barometer steady.

Steaming with three boilers, full speed, on course S60°E (per poop compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes from SE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S60°E (per poop compass) and S61°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to moderate breezes from ESE.

Barometer steady, then falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S60°E (per poop compass) and S61°E (per standard compass) to S61°30'E (per standard compass).

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler C at 10.45pm.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

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23 March 1911

[At sea, en route from Acapulco, Mexico, to Panama, Republic of Panama]

Lat 10.40, Long -86.68 [latitude 10°34'00" N in log-book]

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and cool, with strong breezes from East.

Barometer falling.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course S61°30'E (per standard compass).

At 3.40am connected boiler C, safety valve lifting at 140 pounds.

Let fires die out under boiler D.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

4am to 8am:

Clear and cool, with strong breeze from East.

Barometer rising.

Steaming with boilers A, B and C, full speed, on course S60°E (per poop compass), S61°30'E (per standard compass).

Disconnected boiler D at 5.00am.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Strong breezes from East.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S60°E (per poop compass), S61°30'E (per standard compass).

At 9.30am held quarters, followed by general quarters, all divisions reporting reading in 12 minutes.

Exercised gun crews and fire control crew at stations.

Exercised pointers of 6-inch guns at pointing on the horizon.

At 11.05am set the clocks ahead 12 minutes.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Strong to moderate breezes from NE by East to NE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S60°E (per poop compass) and S61°30'E (per standard compass).

At 2.41pm sighted land bearing N80°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 18.9.

At 3.27pm the highest point of land bore on port bow, patent log [reading] 26.5.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

No change apparent in smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, with gentle to light breezes from NE to SE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course S61°30'E (per standard compass).

High point of land which bore on bow at 3.27pm was abeam at 6.10pm, distant 28.5 miles.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

6pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant, with light breezes and light airs from SE and ESE.

Barometer rising.

Lights of huts along beach showing, distance about 5 miles.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course S60°E (per poop compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from ESE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S60°E (per poop compass), S61°30'E (per standard compass).

At 8.14pm changed course to S81°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 73.7, the Captain conning.

From 8.20pm to 9.00pm took soundings with sounding machine as follows: 20 fathoms, fine brown sand; 23; 27; 27; 30; 30; 33; 30; 32; 40; and 48 fathoms.

At 8.17pm went slowly ahead both engines.

Worked both engines as follows: [at] 8.19pm stop; 8.20pm slow ahead; 8.24pm stop; 8.28pm slow ahead; 8.29pm stop; 8.31pm slow ahead; 8.32pm stop; 8.33pm slow ahead; 8.35pm stop; 8.40pm slow ahead; 8.42pm half ahead; 8.44pm stop; 8.47pm slow ahead; 8.50pm half ahead; 9.01pm full speed ahead.

At 8.25pm hauled in patent log, reading 74.2, and at 8.39pm put over patent log, [reading] 74.2.

At 9.05pm changed course to S60°E (per poop compass), patent log [reading] 77.3.

At 9.14pm changed course to SW (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 78.6.

At 9.27pm changed course to S60°E (per poop compass), patent log [reading] 80.6.

At 9.32pm sighted a white light on shore bearing N44°E (per standard compass).

Same bore abeam at 9.41pm, patent log [reading] 82.9.

By order of the Commanding Officer Lieutenant R.L. Irvine, U.S. Navy, was relieved from duties of Navigator.

By order of the Commanding Officer Ensign E. Lando was assigned the duties of Navigator in addition to his other duties as Ordnance Officer, and relieved from duties as Officer-of-the-Deck at sea.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 79.2.

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24 March 1911

At sea, en route from Acapulco, Mexico, to Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.52, Long -83.72

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle breezes from East to NE.

Barometer falling, then steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S60°E (per poop compass) and S61°E (per standard compass).

Moon rose at 1.29am.

At 1.50am took sounding, showing 46 fathoms, hard bottom.

At 1.51am Blanca Island bore on port bow, patent log [reading] 24.0.

At 2.06am, with Blanca Island abeam, distant by log 2.3 miles, changed course to South (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 26.2.

At 2.30am changed course to S60°E (per poop compass) and S61°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant, with light breezes from NE to NNE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course S61°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Light breezes and airs, Northeasterly.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S60°E (per poop compass), S61°E (per standard compass).

At 8.28am sighted a steamer steaming Northwestward, bearing S23°E (per standard compass).

At 8.30am sighted land bearing S74°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 89.7.

At 9.30am held quarters.

Gun crews engaged in overhauling battery.

The Commanding Officer awarded punishments as follows: B. Scott, Mess Attendant Third-class, not answering wardroom bell, 10 hours' extra duty; P.R. Darby, Seaman, C.B. Havens, Seaman, H.M. Knowles, Coxswain, hanging clothes about decks, each 2 hours' extra duty.

At 11.05am set clocks ahead 9 minutes.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

At end of watch left tangent Llorena Point bore N11¼°W (per standard compass), Corcovado Rock bore N74°E (per standard compass) and Chancha Pelona Rock bore S83°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 22.9.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from SE to South.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S60°E (per poop compass) and S61°E (per standard compass).

At 12.15pm Corcovado Rock [Corcovada Rock in log-book] was abeam, distant 2.5 miles, patent log [reading] 25.4.

At 12.30pm changed course to S58°E (per poop compass) and S59°15'E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 28.0.

At 12.40pm changed course to S56°E (per poop compass) and S57°30'E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 29.5.

At 12.45pm Chancha Pelona Rock bore on port bow, patent log [reading] 30.5.

At 1.01pm Chancha Pelona rock was abeam, distant by log 2.4 miles, patent log [reading] 32.9.

At 1.16pm Chancha Pelona Rock was on port quarter, patent log [reading] 35.5.

At 1.35pm Matapalo Head was on port bow, patent log [reading] 38.7.

At 2.38pm Matapalo Head was abeam, distant by log 10.5 miles, patent log [reading] 49.2.

Inspected magazines, condition of air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

No fumes apparent from smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

Tested magazine flood cocks and found them to be in good working order.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with gentle breezes from SSE to South.

Barometer rising.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course S57°E (per standard compass).

At 5.22pm Burica Island bore on port beam, distant 7.2 miles, patent log 97.1.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with gentle breezes from South by West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course S51°E (per standard compass), under three boilers, at full speed.

At 6.12pm Burica Island bore on port beam, [distant] 7.2 miles, patent log [reading] 84.3.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes from South by West to SE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, on course S56°E (per poop compass), S57°E (per standard compass).

At 10.25pm sighted Montuosa Island bearing S75°E (per standard compass).

At 11.00pm Montuosa Island bore on port bow, patent log [reading] 32.5.

At 11.18pm same bore on beam, patent log [reading] 35.7, distant 2.8 miles.

At 11.18pm changed course to S64°E (per poop compass), S65°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 57.3.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

Blanca Island is also known as Isla Cabo Blanco.

Llorena Point is also known as Punta Llorona.

Chancha Pelona Rock is also known as Roca Chancha Pelona.

Matapalo Head is also known as Cabo Matapalo.

Burica Island is also known as Isla de Burica.

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25 March 1911

At sea, en route from Acapulco, Mexico, to Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 7.23, Long -80.23

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy to cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from SE to East by South.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S64°E (per poop compass) and S65°E (per standard compass).

At 1.35am sighted Jicarita Island bearing S77°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 57.7.

At 2.05am the moon rose.

At 2.05am sighted steamer standing about West, bearing dead ahead.

At 2.14am the right tangent of Jicarita Island bore on port bow, patent log [reading] 64.1.

At 2.25am Jicarita Island bore abeam, distant 1.8 miles by log, and at this time changed course to N87°E (per poop compass) and N86°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 65.9.

At 2.30am the above steamer having changed course to about NW, passed steamer on starboard beam.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with gentle to light breezes from ENE to East by North.

Barometer rising.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course N86°E (per standard compass).

At 6.43am Naranjas Island bore on bow [A 6.34am Naranjas Island bow in log-book], patent log [reading] 8.4, abeam at 7.23am, distant 7.0 miles, patent log [reading] 15.3.

Mariato Point bore abeam at 7.48am, distant 3.8 miles.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs to fresh breezes from East.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N87°E (per poop compass), N86°E (per standard compass).

General cleaning.

At 9.31am changed course to N85°E (per poop compass), N84½°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 36.6.

At 9.57am changed course to N55°E (per poop compass), N55°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 41.0.

At 10.30am held quarters.

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew at quarters and inspected the ship.

At 11.05am set clocks ahead 8 minutes.

At 11.25am sighted South Fraile Rock bearing N45°E (per standard compass).

At end of watch South Fraile Rock bore N42°E (per standard compass) and Guanico Point bore N72°W (per standard compass).

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Moderate to gentle breezes from NNE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N55°E (per poop compass and per standard compass).

At 12.29pm South Fraile Rock bore on bow, patent log [reading] 65.9.

At 12.54pm South Fraile Rock was abeam, distant 2.3 miles, patent log [reading] 68.2.

At 1.36pm Cape Mala was on port bow, patent log [reading] 75.0.

At 2.15pm, with Cape Mala abeam, distant by log 6.2 miles, changed course to N13°E (per poop compass) and N15°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 81.2.

At 2.49pm Iguana Island was on port bow, patent log [reading] 86.8.

At 3.45pm Iguana Island was abeam, distant 9.4 miles, patent log [reading] 96.2.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 86° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; and D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

No fumes apparent in smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and cool, with moderate to strong breezes from NNE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming under three boilers, standing in toward Panama City, on course N15°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Fresh breezes from North by East to NNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N13°E (per poop compass), N15¼°E (per standard compass).

At 9.00pm sighted a searchlight bearing N45°W.

At 10.10pm sighted Bona Island 3 points forward of port beam.

At 10.25pm Bona Island bore on port beam, patent log [reading] 55.2, distant 4.6 miles.

At 10.38pm same bore on quarter, patent log [reading] 59.8.

At 11.05pm sighted a distant white light bearing West (per standard compass).

Sighted numerous white lights on port bow.

At 11.14pm changed course to North (per poop compass), N2°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 62.9.

At 11.55pm hauled in the patent log, reading 67.7.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

Jicarita Island is also known as Isla Jicarita.

Naranjas Island is also known as Islote Roncador.

Mariato Point is also known as Punta San Patricio.

South Fraile Rock is also known as Isla Frailes del Sur.

Guanico Point is also known as Punta Tinidero.

Cape Mala is also known as Punta Mala.

Iguana Island is also known as Isla Iguana.

Bona Island is also known as Isla Boná.

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26 March 1911

At sea, en route from Acapulco, Mexico, to [and at anchor off] Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Moderate to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Sighted U.S.S. "Vicksburg" standing out of harbor of Panama at 12.15am.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course NW (per standard compass).

At 12.30am went slow speed ahead.

Stopped engines at 12.40am.

Full speed astern at 1.05am.

Stopped engines at 1.06am.

U.S.S. "Vicksburg" sent boat with [Assistant] Paymaster Shirley, U.S. Navy, returning to U.S.S. "Vicksburg" at 1.40am.

Went ahead at various speeds, on various courses, at 1.40am, Commanding Officer conning, standing into harbor of Panama, Republic of Panama.

U.S.S. "Vicksburg" stood out of bay at 2.00am.

At 2.43am came to anchor in 7½ fathoms of water, mud bottom, with 30 fathoms of chain, starboard anchor.

Bearings of anchorage: San Jose Rock South (per standard compass), Perico Island S52°W (per standard compass), Flamenco Island S25°W (per standard compass), ship's head NW (per standard compass).

Set all clocks ahead 37 minutes.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions starboard 68, port 60.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from NW to NNW.

Barometer rising.

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama.

Fires banked under boilers A and B, boiler C steaming for auxiliary purposes.

Draft forward 12 feet 6 inches, aft 15 feet 4 inches.

Pratique granted by health officer from Balboa.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant, with light airs from NNW to SE.

Barometer falling.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant, with light breezes and gentle breezes from East to North.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30pm.

Inspected magazine temperatures, maximum temperature 90° Fahrenheit, conditions good.

No fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

The Commanding Officer called upon the Chargé d'Affaires of Panama.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from NNW and North.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from NNW.

Barometer steady.

San Jose Rock is also known as Roca San José.

Perico Island is also known as Isla Perico.

Flamenco Island is also known as Isla Flamenco.

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27 March 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Morning cleaning.

The liberty party returned, with one absentee: W.G. Magor, Second-class Fireman.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

At 9.30am held quarters, one absentee: W.G. Magor, Second-class Fireman.

The United States Chargé d'Affaires at Panama made an official call on the Commanding Officer.

P.R. Darby, Seaman, had his left hand slightly injured while loading [lodding in log-book] number 3 6-inch gun.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant, with light airs from ESE, SE and South.

Barometer falling.

W.G. Magor, Second-class Fireman, returned from liberty six hours over time.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal and air good, maximum temperature 90° Fahrenheit.

No fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

4pm to 6pm:

Fair and pleasant, with light airs to light breezes from South and NW.

Barometer rising.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

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28 March 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes and airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

A Pacific Mail Steamship Company's steamer stood in the harbor and anchored off the quarantine station.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs to breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Made preparations for coaling.

The liberty party returned, except five absentees: W.J. Bell, Gunner's Mate Third-class; W.J. Tarrant, Seaman; A. Mulvaney, Seaman; G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman; and J.F. McCarthy, Bugler.

The Panama Railroad [Company] tug "Bolivar" brought two lighters alongside, placing "A" on starboard side, with 148 tons 290 pounds of coal, and "C" on port side, with 125 tons 2000 pounds, at 7.10am.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NW to South.

Barometer falling.

Made preparations for coaling ship.

Draft before coaling: forward 12 feet 0 inches; aft 15 feet 4 inches.

Commenced coaling at 8.20am.

Coal taken aboard during watch: 8.20am to 9.00am 26½ tons; 9.00am to 10.00am 27 tons; 10.00am to 11.00am 46½ tons; 11.00am to 12.00pm 32 tons; total coal for watch 132 tons.

J.C. Wonderly, Ordinary Seaman, released from confinement and restored to duty by order of Commanding Officer.

The following were received aboard for Paymaster's Department: 134 pounds pork loins; 75 pounds pork sausage; 120 dozen eggs; 150 pounds fresh beef; 100 pounds potatoes; 101 pounds onions; 102 pounds carrots.

Peruvian steamer under way at 8.15am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy to cloudy.

Light airs from SE to SSE.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, found air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

Made fortnightly inspection of smokeless powder and found same in good condition.

No fumes apparent in smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

Ensign E. Lando, U.S. Navy, left ship to take quarterly physical test, 1^st day.

Continued coaling ship.

Coal received on board during watch: 1.00pm to 2.00pm 30½ tons; 2.00pm to 3.00pm 34 tons; and from 3.00pm to 4.00pm 36 tons; total coal for watch 100½ tons.

Steamer "David" stood out at 1.50pm.

At 2.00pm sighted Norwegian steamer standing in.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SSE to light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Continued coaling ship.

Finished coaling at 4.20pm.

Coal taken on board during watch 10 tons, total coal taken on board: by tally 261 tons; by bunker estimate 266 tons.

Draft of ship at end of coaling: forward 14 feet 6 inches; aft 16 feet 2 inches.

At 4.30pm P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, was found to be under the influence of intoxicating liquor, not having been on liberty the previous 24 hours, and was confined for safekeeping until sobered, by order of the Commanding Officer.

The following absentees returned, 9 hours over time, from liberty: W.J. Bell, Gunner's Mate Third-class; A. Mulvaney, Seaman; and J.F. McCarthy, Bugler.

The two lighters alongside were towed away from ship and anchored astern at 4.45pm.

Ensign E. Lando, U.S. Navy, returned from 1^st day's quarterly physical test.

Started field day.

At 4.35pm Norwegian steamer "Mathilda" ["Mathida" in log-book] anchored.

At 5.15pm steamer "City of Para" got under way and stood in towards Balboa.

At 5.15pm a British steamer stood out from Balboa, anchoring off quarantine station at 5.35pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

March 28, 1911.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
W.J. Tarrant	Seaman	1	Over leave March 28^th
G.H. Dickinson	Ordinary Seaman	1	Over leave March 28^th
A. Mulvaney	Seaman	3	Over leave March 28^th
W.J. Bell	Gunner's Mate Third-class	3	Over leave March 28^th
J.F. McCarthy	Bugler	4	Over leave March 28^th

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29 March 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from WNW to NW, to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Sighted tank steamer standing in at 6.30am.

Making preparations for getting under way.

Got under way, using two boilers, at 6.50am, and commenced swinging ship and compensating compasses.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 92.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant, with light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Under way, steaming on various courses, for purpose of compensating compasses.

Continued field day and started painting ship.

Came to anchor at 10.18am in 4½ fathoms of water, with 25 fathoms of starboard chain.

Bearings of anchorage: cathedral spires NW½W, center of Perico Island SSW¼W, right tangent Naos Island SW¼W, ship's head NW½W.

W.J. Tarrant, Seaman, and G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty 27½ hours over time.

Received in Commissary Department the following stores: 135 pounds corned beef; 83 pounds beef liver; 159 pounds cabbage; 109 pounds beets.

The following punishments were awarded at the mast: W.G. Magor, Second-class Fireman, 9 hours over leave, W.J. Bell, Gunner's Mate Third-class, A. Mulvaney, Seaman, and J.F. McCarthy, Bugler, restricted to the ship until further orders while in foreign ports; W.J. Tarrant, Seaman, and G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman, 26½ hours over leave, restricted to ship until further orders while in foreign ports.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm, with light airs to light breezes from SE to SW.

Barometer falling.

Continued painting ship.

Served out clean bags.

Ensign E. Lando, U.S. Navy, completed quarterly walking test.

Index 552, 1-pounder smokeless powder, showed nitrous [oxide] fumes after 23 days in surveillance oven.

Sample removed from oven.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs to light breezes from West to North by West.

Barometer rising.

Continued painting ship.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs to gentle breezes from WNW.

Barometer falling.

Perico Island is also known as Isla Perico.

Naos Island is also known as Isla Naos.

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30 March 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant, with light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant, with light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hot, with calm to light airs from SE and SSE.

Barometer falling.

Painting ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SSE.

Barometer falling.

The Commanding Officer called upon the Consul General at Panama.

Received the following stores: 110 pounds fresh fish; 200 pounds dried prunes; 121 pounds fresh apples; 1 piece copper pipe; 1 large sheet copper; 3 pieces rubber packing; 1 small sheet of copper; 1 barrel of hardware; and 6 pieces assorted brass.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant, with light airs to light breezes from SE and NW.

Barometer rising.

Inspected magazines and found conditions normal, air good, maximum temperature 88° Fahrenheit.

No fumes apparent in surveillance oven.

Made monthly litmus test, 30 minutes, no discoloration of litmus paper.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant, with light airs from NNW to WSW.

Barometer rising.

At 9.30pm an explosion occurred in surveillance oven.

Upon examination, the mercury automatic bulb was found to be broken, and extra thermometer registered 110° C.

.30 caliber powder exploded, dated March 6, 1911.

A second bottle of .38 caliber showed strong nitrous [oxide] fumes, dated March 6, 1911.

Examining temperature every half hour.

Other samples show discoloration of powder grains.

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31 March 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant, with light airs from North.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant, with light airs from NW and North.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Crew engaged in painting about the ship.

The United States Consul General of this port made an official call on the Commanding Officer.

At 9.30am mustered at quarters, no absentees.

All the samples of smokeless powder were removed from the surveillance oven.

New samples of smokeless powder from each index in each magazine were taken from charges already broken down.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from South and calm.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines and found the air good in all magazines, with the following maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 88° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 82° Fahrenheit.

Started the quarterly six-hour litmus test of each index in each magazine.

The flood cocks of magazines and shell rooms were tested and found in good condition.

Sent liberty party and baseball party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Completed the quarterly litmus test of smokeless powder samples and found no reaction.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Examined and found to be correct: [signed] E.A. Anderson, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

LOGS FOR APRIL 1911

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1 April 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NW to ESE.

Barometer steady.

Field day.

Commanding Officer made regular weekly inspection of crew and ship.

The following punishment was awarded by the Commanding Officer: H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman, entering mess locker without permission, 10 hours' extra duty.

A Deck Court, consisting of Passed Assistant Surgeon H.L. Kelley, U.S. Navy, met at 11.00am and tried P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, and adjourned at 11.05am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light airs from South by West.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 86° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 84° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 82° Fahrenheit.

Condition of air in magazines good.

Started surveillance test at 3.15pm with all samples of smokeless powder.

Sent liberty party and baseball parties ashore.

Sent swimming party to Dead Man's Island.

At 1.40pm sighted steamer standing in.

At 3.15pm steamer "Santa Maria" came to anchor off Dead Man's Island.

The following fresh provisions were received aboard for Paymaster's Department: 82 pounds veal; 50 pounds pork loins; and 50 pounds sausage.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and overcast.

Light airs from ENE to East, to light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Swimming party returned.

Baseball party returned.

Steamer "Santa Maria" shifted berth at 4.15pm.

A Peruvian steamer stood out of Balboa [Baboa in log-book] at 4.30pm and anchored off Dead Man's Island at 5.00pm.

Panamanian steamer "Boyaca" stood out of harbor at 5.00pm.

Norwegian steamer "Mathilda" stood out from Balboa and anchored off quarantine station at 5.45pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Dead Man's Island is also known as Isla Entierra Muerto.

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2 April 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from North by East.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from NE to NNE.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned.

At 5.30am steamer "Santa Maria" got under way and stood in to Balboa.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and warm, with light airs from NW to South.

Barometer rising.

Received following stores in Commissary Department: 500 pounds potatoes; 90 dozen eggs; 140 pounds beef.

Absentee: J.J. Edwards, Machinist's Mate Second-class.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hot.

Light airs from South to SW.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party and baseball parties ashore.

Inspected magazines, [maximum] temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 86° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 84° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples] in surveillance test.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hot, with light to gentle breezes from East to NNW.

Barometer rising.

All the baseball party returned on time.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and warm.

Light airs to light breezes from NNW to NW.

Barometer rising.

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3 April 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and warm.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and warm.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

All liberty party returned on time.

8am to meridian:

Fair and warm, with light airs from NW to South.

Barometer rising and steady.

Held morning quarters for muster, J. Edwards, Machinist's Mate Second-class, was absent without leave.

Held battery drills and continued work on deck, for berth deck.

Received stores in Paymaster's Department as follows: 130 pounds pork loins; 500 pounds potatoes; 200 pounds cornstarch; 100 pounds evaporated apples; and 100 pounds peaches.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm, with light airs to light breezes from South and NW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum magazine temperature 88° Fahrenheit, air good.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples under] surveillance.

Received on board: $9000.00 in gold and currency.

Held short sub-caliber drill for pointers.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and warm, with passing shower.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant, with light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

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4 April 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant with light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant, with light airs from NW to West.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hot.

Light airs from NW and calm.

Barometer steady.

At 9.30am held quarters, no absentees.

Held division drills.

The following articles were found missing in the first cutter, and were lost since the accident to the boat on March 16^th, 1911: 1 answering pennant; 1 wigwag flag; and 1 distinguishing pennant.

The following stores were received, in good condition, for the general mess: 180 pounds fresh beef; 100 pounds carrots; 100 pounds onions; and 75 pounds pork sausage.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and hot, with occasional thunder in last half of watch.

Light airs from SE to light breeze from West.

Barometer falling slowly.

Inspected magazines and found air good in all magazines, with maximum temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 84° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

There are no fumes apparent [in smokeless powder] in surveillance oven.

The record of Deck Court of P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, was published to the accused, specification: on March 28^th, 1911, under the influence of intoxicating liquor on board ship, not having been on liberty during the previous twenty-four hours.

April 1, 1911, Deck Court sentence: ten (10) days' solitary confinement, on bread and water, with full ration every third (3^rd) [day], and to lose pay amounting to thirteen dollars and ninety-three cents ($13.93).

Previous convictions considered.

Approved April 1, 1911, by Commanding Officer.

Account checked.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and warm.

Calm and light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Stores were received on board as follows: 50 pounds lye; 200 pounds white lead; 300 pounds white zinc; 50 gallons alcohol; 20 gallons boot topping; 5 gallons lampblack; and 5 gallons linseed oil.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Calm and light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

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5 April 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and warm.

Light airs to gentle breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light Northwesterly airs.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NW to ESE.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentee: J. Edwards, Machinist's Mate Second-class.

Held collision quarters drill, mat ready to go over side in 5 minutes.

The following men were this day advanced in rating, to date from April 1, 1911: G.L. Wellcome, Seaman to Coxswain; S.A. Ryberg, Seaman to Quartermaster Third-class; G. Crum, Seaman to Quartermaster Third-class; T.R. Drone, Shipwright to Carpenter's Mate Third-class; E.S. Taylor, Electrician Second-class to Electrician First-class; D.D. Robinson, Ship's Cook Third-class to Ship's Cook Second-class; E. Thomas, Machinist's Mate Second-class to Machinist's Mate First-class; G.G. Stonehouse, Machinist's Mate Second-class to Machinist's Mate First-class; C.C. Duckworth, First-class Fireman to Oiler; C. Felix and F.F. Flandry [Flandery in log-book], Ordinary Seaman to Seaman; W.G. Judd, T. Applewhite and W. Martin, Second-class Fireman to First-class Fireman; A. Leger [Legar in log-book], N.H. Schoof, L.O. Wolfe, E. McCartin and D. Manning, Coal Passer to Second-class Fireman.

P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, confined for ten days' solitary confinement, on bread and water, with full rations every third day, by order of the Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 84° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

Air condition of magazines good.

No fumes apparent in smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm [4am to 8am in log-book]:

Overcast, cloudy, with passing showers first part of watch.

Gentle to light breezes from West to NW.

Barometer rising.

At 5.15pm a Chilean steamer stood out from Balboa and anchored off Dead Man's Island at 5.35pm.

Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Monari" [sic, possibly "Manavi"] stood out of Balboa at 5.30pm.

At 5.40pm steamers "Peru" and "Guatemala" got under way and stood into Balboa.

Steamer "Monari" [sic, possibly "Manavi"] anchored off quarantine station at 6.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Dead Man's Island is also known as Isla Entierra Muerto.

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6 April 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NW to WNW.

Barometer rising.

At 5.30am commenced swinging to flood tide.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hot.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Quarters for muster at 9.30am.

General quarters drill, all divisions reported ready in 9 minutes 40 seconds.

Held ammunition test.

All liberty party returned aboard on time.

J. Edwards, Machinist's Mate Second-class, absent from ship over leave.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hot, with light airs to gentle breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 84° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

No fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, with light breezes to light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and warm, with light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

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7 April 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with lightning.

Light breezes to light airs from NW to NNW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from NNW to NW by North.

Barometer rising.

All the liberty party returned on time, except P.E. Kramer, Ordinary Seaman.

8am to meridian:

Fair and warm, with light airs to light breezes from NNW to East.

Barometer falling.

Received the following stores in the Paymaster's Department: 41 pounds fresh beef; 610 pounds potatoes; 75 pounds pork sausage.

Held morning quarters, followed by sub-caliber and sub-target drill.

The following men were reported absent at quarters: J. Edwards, Machinist's Mate Second-class, and P.E. Kramer, Ordinary Seaman.

110 pounds fresh fish was condemned by survey and thrown overboard as unfit for use.

In accordance with the Bureau's letter EM-EH-RR, of March 14, 1911, published in regards of James E.H. Watson [James E.W. Watson in log-book] being identified as John E. Hornig, James [E.]H. Watson was made prisoner at large to await trial by General Court Martial.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant, with light airs and light breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, found conditions good and air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit [D-2-M and D-13-M omitted in log-book].

Tested flood cocks and found same in good working order.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant, with light airs to gentle breezes from NW and SE.

Barometer rising.

Received one case of books, in good condition, in Equipment Navigation Department.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant, with light breezes to moderate breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

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8 April 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant, with light breezes to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, with light rain in third hour.

Light Southerly airs and calm.

Barometer steady.

J.B. Anderson, Coxswain, returned on board two hours over time.

Received stores, in good condition, in general mess as follows: 300 pounds ice; 102 pounds carrots; 100 pounds onions; 25 pounds fresh apples; 132 pounds pork loins.

At 10.30am held quarters, absentees: P.E. Kramer, Ordinary Seaman, and G. Edwards, Machinist's Mate Second-class.

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew at quarters.

The Executive Officer published the Articles for the Government of the Navy to officers and crew assembled on the quarterdeck.

The Commanding Officer inspected the ship.

P.E. Kramer, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board 28 hours over time.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and warm.

Calm and light airs and breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines and found the air good in all magazines, with maximum temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 84° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

There are no nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in the smokeless powder samples in surveillance oven.

Sent liberty party and baseball party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and warm.

Light Westerly airs and breezes.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and warm.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

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9 April 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and warm.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and warm.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned.

J. Edwards, Machinist's Mate Second-class, absent.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light airs from NW to NE.

Barometer rising.

Sent liberty party ashore.

The following fresh provisions were received on board for Paymaster's Department: 140 pounds beef; 625 pounds potatoes; 300 pounds ice.

Sighted small steamer standing into harbor at 8.25am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from West to East.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, found air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 82° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 82° Fahrenheit.

No fumes apparent in smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NE to NW.

Barometer rising.

At 5.00pm steamer "Veraguas" stood into harbor of Panama.

At 6.10pm a steamer stood out from Balboa, and anchored off the South side of Dead Man's Island.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Dead Man's Island is also known as Isla Entierra Muerto.

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10 April 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NW to WNW.

Barometer falling slowly.

At 1.00am a steamer stood in from Southward and anchored at 2.00am.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from NW to WNW.

Barometer rising.

At 5.40am the American steamer "Mackinaw" ["Macanaw" in log-book] stood in from Southward and anchored.

At 5.50am the steamer anchored on the South side of Dead Man's Island got under way and stood out.

At 6.10am a Peruvian steamer stood in and anchored off Dead Man's Island.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hot, with light airs to light breezes from NE.

Barometer rising.

All liberty party returned on time, except A. Nelson, Ordinary Seaman, and R.L. Howell, Ordinary Seaman.

Quarters for muster.

Ex-caliber drill for gun pointers.

The following punishments were awarded at the mast: B. Anderson, Coxswain, over leave 2 hours, restricted to ship while in this port; and P.E. Kramer, Ordinary Seaman, 28 hours over leave, restricted to ship for 3 months.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, with light to gentle breezes from North.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.

A. Nelson, Ordinary Seaman, and R.L. Howell, Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty 4 hours over time.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 84° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 84° Fahrenheit.

No fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples undergoing] surveillance test.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, with light breezes from North.

Barometer rising.

Exercised quartermasters and signal boys at night signaling from 7.00pm to 8.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light to gentle breezes from NW to light breezes from WNW.

Barometer variable.

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11 April 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear and cool.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant, with light airs to moderate breezes from NW to North.

Barometer falling.

Held morning quarters for muster, J. Edwards, Machinist's Mate Second-class, absent without leave.

Held infantry drill.

The Commanding Officer investigated the reports at the mast and awarded the following punishments to R.L. Howell, Ordinary Seaman, and A. Nelson, Ordinary Seaman: for four hours over leave, restricted to the ship for three months while in foreign ports.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant, with gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Received the following stores in Paymaster's Department: 148 pounds beef; 75 pounds pork sausage; 80 pounds cheese.

Inspected magazines and found air good, with maximum temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 82° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

No fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

Held short sub-caliber drill for pointers.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant, with gentle to light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

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12 April 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant, with light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant, with light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

At 9.30am held quarters, no absentees.

At 9.40am sounded alarm for fire drill, scene of fire in chart house.

All divisions reported ready in 5 minutes.

A bucket line was formed from each gangway to the fire.

Exercised the gun crews at ex-caliber practice, the steam launch towing the target about 600 yards from the ship on the starboard side.

Exercised the gun crews at Morris tube practice.

Received fresh provisions, in good condition, in general mess as follows: 134 pounds corned beef; 90 dozen eggs; and 150 pounds cabbage.

J. Edwards, Machinist's Mate Second-class, was this day declared a deserter from the United States Naval Service.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and warm, with passing showers and thunder and lightning, heavy rain during last hour [of watch].

Light variable breezes.

Barometer rising.

Sent liberty party and baseball party ashore.

At 1.00pm called the crew to quarters and held bag inspection.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and cool, rain during first hour of watch.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Baseball party returned.

Exercised searchlight crews at stations.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant, moonlight.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

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13 April 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant, moonlight.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from the NW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloud.

Calm to gentle breezes from NE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held general quarters, divisions reported ready in following times: 1^st Division 6 minutes 30 seconds; 2^nd Division 5 minutes 10 seconds; 3^rd Division 4 minutes 10 seconds; 4^th Division 3 minutes 50 seconds; 5^th Division 2 minutes 40 seconds; Surgeon's Division 3 minutes.

Chilean steamer "Nuasca" [sic, possibly "Huasco"] under way at 11.35am, standing in to La Boca.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from ENE.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 82° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

Condition of air in all magazines good.

No fumes apparent in smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "Pennsylvania" stood in and anchored at 3.42pm.

Sent liberty and baseball parties ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, but clearing.

Gentle to light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Baseball party returned.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy to cloudy.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

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14 April 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from WNW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy to cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NW to West.

Barometer rising.

At 5.35am British steamer "Chili" stood in from Southward, anchoring off Dead Man's Island at 5.55am.

All the liberty party returned.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

Quarters for muster.

Exercised crew at ex-caliber drill.

Overhauled battery.

Commanding Officer awarded following punishment: R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Third-class, for using officer's toilet articles, solitary confinement, on bread and water, for five days.

Lieutenant C.C. Hartigan (Junior Grade), this day received commission as Lieutenant, Junior Grade, in the U.S. Navy, dated February 13, 1911.

Received on board: three bags United States mail.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm, with light airs to light breezes from East to NE.

Barometer falling.

Received the following stores in Commissary Department: 75 pounds pork sausage; 134 pounds beef; 575 pounds potatoes; 110 pounds beets.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 82° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 82° Fahrenheit.

Flood cocks tested and found to be OK.

Made fortnightly inspection of smokeless powder.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from NE to light airs from North to West.

Barometer steady.

Dead Man's Island is also known as Isla Entierra Muerto.

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15 April 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant, with light to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from NW to light airs from NNW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant, with gentle breezes to moderate breezes from North to NE.

Barometer rising.

By order of the Commanding Officer P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, was released from confinement, his term of confinement, 10 days, having expired this day, and R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Third-class, was confined for five days' solitary confinement, on bread and water, full ration on the third day, for using an officer's toilet article.

Held morning quarters for muster, no absentees.

The Commanding Officer inspected the ship and crew at quarters.

Received in the Paymaster's Department the following stores: 580 pounds potatoes, and 130 pounds pork loins.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant, with moderate and gentle breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines and found air good and temperatures normal, maximum temperatures: in [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 83° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast.

Gentle to light breezes from NE to NW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

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16 April 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, with light rain.

Light Northerly airs.

Barometer steady.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and hot.

Light and gentle Northerly breezes.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines and found the air good in all magazines, with maximum temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 84° Fahrenheit; and D-13-M 87° Fahrenheit.

There are no fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] the surveillance oven.

Sent baseball party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hot.

Gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

The baseball party played a match with the Ancon baseball club.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and warm.

Gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

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17 April 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and warm.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and hot.

Light breezes and airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

T. Tanyawa, Mess Attendant First-class [Mess Attendant Third-class in log-book], returned on board 15 hours over time.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to overcast, with passing showers.

Light airs to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler C at 10.30am.

Held quarters for muster, no absentees.

Exercised all boat crews under oars and sails at away all boats drill.

The following punishment awarded this day by Commanding Officer: T.C. Tanyawa, Mess Attendant First-class, absent over leave 14 hours [15 hours in previous watch], restricted to ship for three months while in foreign water.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, hazy, overcast, with passing showers.

Light airs from North.

Barometer falling slowly.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 84° Fahrenheit; and D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

No fumes apparent in smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from North by East to NW.

Barometer rising.

Served out clean hammocks to all divisions.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

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18 April 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, but clearing.

Light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy to overcast.

Light breezes to light airs from North to NW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Calm to light airs from North to light breezes from East.

Barometer steady.

Quarters for muster.

Exercised crew at bayonet and setting up exercises, and ex-caliber practice.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm, with light to gentle breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 82° Fahrenheit; D-13-M [D-1-M in log-book] 84° Fahrenheit.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

Received the following stores in Commissary Department: 82 pounds beef liver; 128 pounds beef; and 200 pounds onions.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and warm.

Light airs from NW to North by West.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Calm to light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

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19 April 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant, with gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs to light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Fair and hot, with light airs from East and NE.

Barometer falling.

Held morning quarters, followed by fire and collision drill.

All divisions reported ready within 2 minutes 10 seconds for fire quarters, and four minutes for collision quarters, suction on [compartment] A-9 in 6 minutes.

No absentees.

Received in Paymaster's Department the following stores: 154 pounds cabbage; 75 pounds sausage; and 130 pounds corned beef.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant, with passing showers.

Calm to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines and found conditions normal, temperatures, maximum: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 89° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 84° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

No fumes apparent in [smokeless powder] samples undergoing test in surveillance oven.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant, with light to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and cloudy, with light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

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20 April 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant, with light airs and light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

At 9.30am mustered at quarters, no absentees.

Held general quarters.

Held formation of landing force, with special details equipped in light marching order.

R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Third-class, was released from 5 [10 in log-book] days' solitary confinement on bread and water.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and warm.

Light airs and breezes from SE, shifting to NW.

Passing showers, misty.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines and found the air good in all magazines, with maximum temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 82° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

There are no fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] the surveillance oven.

The Summary Court Martial record in the case of R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Third-class, dated March 10, 1911, was published.

Finding: specification proved by plea.

Sentence: confinement for thirty (30) days.

The proceedings and sentence were approved by the Commanding Officer, Senior Officer present, on April 20, 1911, but in view of the fact that the accused has been a prisoner at large for forty-two (42) days, awaiting the signature of one of the members on the record of the Summary Court Martial, the sentence is reduced to confinement for ten (10) days.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and warm.

Light airs from NW and North by West.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and warm.

Light airs to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer [steady].

At 12.00am lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler D.

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21 April 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.89, Long -79.54

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Gentle breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and warm.

Light airs from NW and calm.

Barometer rising slowly.

Made preparations for coaling and for getting under way.

Tested whistle and siren.

At 6.25am tested safety valve on boiler D and connected up same.

At 7.00am heaved short.

At 7.50am got under way, under two boilers, to go to the lee side of the islands for coaling.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

At 8.20am came to anchor in 7 fathoms of water, mud bottom, with 20 fathoms of chain, starboard anchor.

Bearings of anchorage: left tangent Naos Island N6°E, right tangent Flamenco Island N32°E [N32°W in log-book], San Jose Rock N66°E, ship's head North.

Making preparations for coaling.

At 11.40am Panama Railroad [Company] steel lighter came alongside, port side, with coal and stores for Paymaster's Department.

Draft forward 13 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 0 inches.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs to light breezes from SE to North.

Barometer falling.

At 12.50pm commenced coaling ship.

Coal taken on by tally as follows: 12.50pm to 2.00pm 45 tons; 2.00pm to 3.00pm 28½ tons; 3.00pm to 4.00pm 32 tons; [total] coal for the watch 105½ tons.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 82° Fahrenheit; and D-13-M 84° Fahrenheit.

Air in all the magazines in good condition.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

4pm to 8pm [4am to 8am in log-book]:

Cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from North to NW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Continued coaling ship.

Finished coaling at 4.50pm.

Coal taken on, for 50 minutes, 26½ tons, total coal taken aboard 132 tons.

Draft of ship forward 14 feet 3 inches, aft 16 feet 4 inches.

At 5.15pm, in casting off steel lighter in moderate sea with long swell, the bow of the lighter hit the ship on the counter, causing several dents in the plating, the deepest of these being about ½ inch deep.

At 5.10pm got under way, under two boilers, for the purpose of resuming old anchorage.

At 5.17pm let go starboard anchor.

At 5.27pm under way and stood out to former anchorage.

At 6.15pm anchored with starboard anchor, 30 fathoms of chain, in 5¼ fathoms of water, mud bottom.

Bearings of anchorage: right tangent Naos Island S48°W, San Jose Rock S10°E, right tangent Flamenco Island S12°W, ship's head NNW.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Naos Island is also known as Isla Naos.

Flamenco Island is also known as Isla Flamenco.

San Jose Rock is also known as Roca San José.

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22 April 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy to cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Field day.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

Field day.

In obedience to sentence of a Summary Court Martial, R. Aldiguerra, [Mess Attendant Third-class], was placed in confinement for ten (10) days.

Commanding Officer inspected storerooms.

Received in Commissary Department the following stores: 146 pounds veal; 50 pound bologna; and 60 dozen eggs.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SE to gentle breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 88° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 82° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 84° Fahrenheit.

No fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hot.

Gentle to light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and warm.

Light breezes from NNW to West.

Barometer steady.

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23 April 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant, with gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and cool.

Light airs to light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Received in the Paymaster's Department stores as follows: 140 pounds beef; 80 pounds liver; 75 pounds sausage; 601 pounds potatoes; and 109 pounds onions.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with heavy showers.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines and found air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 84° Fahrenheit; and D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

No fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and cloudy, with light breezes from NW to NNW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and cloudy, with light breezes from NW by West and NNW.

Barometer rising.

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24 April 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and cool, with light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant, with light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

At 9.30am held quarters, no absentees.

Called away all boats and exercised boat crews in pulling and sailing boats.

The Commanding Officer awarded punishments as follows: J.E.H. Watson, Coal Passer, striking another person in the Naval Service, 5 days' solitary confinement on bread and water; W. Martin, First-class Fireman, clothes in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and warm.

Light and gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Commander E.A. Anderson, U.S. Navy, and Lieutenant (Junior Grade) C.C. Hartigan, U.S. Navy, left the ship to take their quarterly physical test.

There are no fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] the surveillance oven.

Sent liberty party and baseball party ashore.

Received two bags of mail.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and warm.

Light Westerly breezes.

Barometer rising.

Lightning during last hour [of watch].

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and cool, during first half of watch rain, with thunder and lightning.

[Light breeze to light airs from SE to NW, to North.

Barometer falling.]

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25 April 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and cool, lightning in first half of watch.

Light breezes and airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to overcast, with rain.

Light airs from NE to SE.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters for muster, no absentees.

Held divisional drill under arms and instruction in ordnance.

A Deck Court, consisting of Passed Assistant Surgeon H.L. Kelley [Kelly in log-book], U.S. Navy, met at 10.42am and tried R. Kelly, Coal Passer, and adjourned at 11.30am to await orders from the convening authority.

At 11.50am Panama Railroad [Company] lighter, in tow of tug "Bolivar", came alongside the port side with Paymaster's Department stores.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast, with rain and passing showers.

Light airs to light breezes from NNW.

Barometer falling.

Discharged stores from lighter alongside.

At 12.25pm cast off lighter in tow of tug "Bolivar".

18 crates of potatoes, condemned by Medical Survey, were thrown overboard.

Inspected magazines, air condition of all magazines good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 88° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 84° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

No fumes apparent in smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast.

Light airs from NNW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast, with rain.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

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26 April 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, raining to passing showers.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast to cloudy, with passing showers.

Light airs to light breezes from NE.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm.

Light breezes from NE to light airs from NE to SE.

Barometer falling.

Quarters for muster.

Fire drill.

Received in Paymaster's Department the following stores: 130 pounds corned beef; 137 pounds cabbage; 75 pounds pork sausage; 3 bunches bananas.

Commanding Officer and Lieutenant C.C. Hartigan (Junior Grade) this day completed quarterly walking test.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm, with light breezes to light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 84° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

Published Deck Court in the case of R. Kelly, Coal Passer, sentence: confinement for ten (10) days, on bread and water, full ration every third (3^rd) day, and to lose pay amounting to eight dollars and six cents ($8.06).

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and warm.

Light airs from SE to calm, to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs to light breezes from North.

Barometer [steady].

Italian cruiser "Etruria" anchored off San Jose Rock at 9.00pm.

San Jose Rock is also known as Roca San José.

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27 April 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant, with light breezes from NE to NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and cool, with light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Fair and pleasant, with light airs from NW and SE.

Barometer steady.

The Italian cruiser "Etruria" shifted anchorage to an anchorage 700 yards from this ship, bearing ENE.

Boarding visits were exchanged.

Specifications of a Summary Court Martial were delivered to A.T. Conne, Ordinary Seaman, this date.

Held morning quarters, no absentees.

Held general quarters and all divisions [reported] ready within 5 minutes 50 seconds.

[Held] a fire control drill, with casualties.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant, with light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 88° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 84° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples] in surveillance oven.

Received in Paymaster's Department the following stores: 100 pounds tapioca; 200 pounds rolled oats; 160 pounds fresh beef; 90 dozen eggs; 150 pounds fresh bread; 1 chamois skin; 10 pounds putty in oil; 100 pounds metallic brown paint; 5 gallons Japan Drier; 100 rolls toilet paper; 72 cans jam; and 25 boxes Lowney's chocolates.

4pm to 8pm:

Fair and pleasant, with light airs from NE and West.

Barometer rising.

At 4.30pm the cruiser "Etruria" fired a salute of seven guns, with the Italian ensign at the fore.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant, with light breezes and light airs from NW and West by North.

Barometer rising.

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28 April 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant, with light airs and light breezes from NE to NNW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from NNW and NW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and warm.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

At 9.30am held quarters, no absentees.

Overhauled battery.

The Commanding Officer of the Italian man-o-war "Etruria" made an official call on the Commanding Officer.

The Commanding Officer awarded punishments as follows: B. Scott, Mess Attendant Third-class, for hanging wet clothes under forecastle, 2 hours' extra duty; and J.E.H. Watson, Coal Passer, for bag in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

A Summary Court Martial, of which Passed Assistant Surgeon H.L. Kelley [Kennedy in log-book] is senior member, met at 9.45am for the trial of A.T. Conne, Ordinary Seaman, and adjourned at 9.56am to await action by the convening authority.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and warm.

Light Northerly airs and breezes.

Barometer steady.

The following fresh provisions, in good condition, were received on board for the general mess: 159 pounds beef; 80 pounds liver; and 80 pounds bread.

Sent baseball party and liberty party ashore.

Tested magazine flood cocks and found them in good condition.

There are no fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] the surveillance oven.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and warm.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

The record of the Summary Court Martial in the case of A.T. Conne, Ordinary Seaman, was published.

Finding: specifications proved by plea.

Sentence: to be discharged from the [Naval] Service with a bad conduct discharge.

Recommended for clemency.

In consideration of the character of the offense, the convening authority does not concur with the recommendation of the Court for clemency in this case.

Approved April 28, 1911, by Commanding Officer, Senior Officer [present].

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Panama, Republic of Panama, April 28, 1911.

Memorandum for Commanding Officer, U.S.S. "Yorktown":

Recommending reduction of confinement in case of Robert Kelly [Kelley in log-book], Coal Passer, U.S. Navy, tried by Deck Court.

I respectfully recommend that the period of confinement in the case of Robert Kelly [Kelley in log-book], Coal Passer, U.S. Navy, be reduced to five (5) days instead of ten (10) days as sentenced, on account of the excessive heat conditions now prevailing at this port.

[Signed by Passed Assistant Surgeon] H.L. Kelley.

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29 April 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and warm.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from North to SE.

Barometer steady.

Continued field day.

Held quarters for muster and inspection at 10.45am.

Commanding Officer made regular weekly inspection of crew and ship.

Wardroom calling committee of Italian ship "Etruria" called on Commanding [Officer] and wardroom officers.

Specifications of a Summary Court Martial delivered to J. Young, Ordinary Seaman.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from ESE to SSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air conditions of all magazines good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 84° Fahrenheit D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

Sent baseball [party] ashore.

Sailing party left ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from West.

Barometer rising.

Sailing and baseball parties returned.

At 4.30pm a Peruvian steamer stood out of Balboa, and anchored at 5.05pm off Dead Man's Island.

At 4.40pm Chilean steamer "Palena" got under way and stood into Balboa.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer rising slowly.

At 8.55pm Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "Aztec" stood in from seaward and anchored off quarantine station.

Dead Man's Island is also known as Isla Entierra Muerto.

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30 April 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NNW to WNW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm, with light airs to light breezes from East to NE.

Barometer variable.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and cool, with showers.

Light breezes from South by East to light airs from NW to West.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

One 14-foot oar broken in whaleboat, no responsibility, incident to service.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, with light breezes from West.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from West to NW, to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Approved: [signed] E.A. Anderson, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

LOGS FOR MAY 1911

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1 May 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and warm.

Light airs to light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned on time.

Hole stove in bottom of wherry while hoisting same on board, W.H. Allis, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, responsible.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm, with light airs from West and SE.

Barometer steady.

Held morning quarters, no absentees.

Held sub-caliber drill, followed by boat drill.

Received in the Paymaster's Department the following stores: 150 pounds beef; 150 pounds bread.

Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm, with light breezes to light airs from SE to WNW.

Barometer falling.

The Executive Officer, Lieutenant R.L. Irvine, assumed the duties of Navigator in addition to the duties of Executive Officer, relieving Ensign Lando as Navigator this day.

Inspected magazines and found air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

Made monthly 30-minute test of all smokeless powder indices, no discoloration.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with gentle breezes to light airs from WNW, NW, and NE.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Fair and cool, with light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

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2 May 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, with light breezes and light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hot.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

By order of the Commanding Officer R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Third-class, was released from ten (10) days' confinement, and J.E.H. Watson, Coal Passer, was placed in solitary confinement, on bread and water, for five (5) days.

At 9.30am held quarters, no absentees.

Held ex-caliber practice at a target towed by the steam launch on starboard side of ship.

The First and Second Divisions were drilled as infantry and in bayonet exercise, and setting up exercises with rifle.

Received fresh provisions in general mess, in good condition.

The Commanding Officer awarded punishment as follows: R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Third-class, defacing paintwork, five (5) days' solitary confinement on bread and water.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and hot.

Light airs and breezes from WNW and NW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines and found air good in all magazines, with maximum temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

There are no fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] the surveillance oven.

Sent liberty party and baseball party ashore.

The port anchor chain and the sheet anchor chain were brought up on deck for inspection, and found in good condition.

The chain lockers were cleaned and red-leaded.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and warm, lightning.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

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3 May 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and warm.

Light airs from NW.

Lightning.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NW to North.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light airs from NW, shifting to SSE.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held collision drill, divisions reported ready in following times: 1^st Division 5 minutes 45 seconds; 2^nd Division 5 minutes 45 seconds; 3^rd Division 4 minutes 50 seconds; 4^th Division 2 minutes 20 seconds; 5^th Division 3 minutes 15 seconds; Surgeon's Division 1 minute 0 seconds.

Published the record of the Summary Court Martial in the case of J. Young, Ordinary Seaman, for using insolent and threatening language to master-at-arms, sentence: solitary confinement, on bread and water, for ten (10) days, with full ration every third day, approved May 3^rd by Commanding Officer, Senior Officer present.

Lost overboard: 1 tureen and 2 spoons, by F.F. Flandry [Flandery in log-book], Seaman.

The following punishment awarded this day by Commanding Officer: F.F. Flandry [Flandery in log-book], Seaman, offense: losing mess gear, punishment: 10 hours' extra duty.

Restored sheet chain after overhauling and inspecting it and chain locker.

Cleaned and inspected starboard chain after heaving in to short stay.

The following fresh provisions received aboard for Paymaster's Department: 130 pounds corned beef; 147 pounds cabbage; 75 pounds pork sausage; and 200 pounds ice.

At 11.45am American steamer "Pleiades" got under way and stood out.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with thunder and lightning during early part of watch.

Light breezes from SW to West by South.

Barometer falling.

At 1.00pm held divisional bag inspection.

Inspected magazines, air condition of all magazines good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

Sent liberty and baseball parties ashore.

At 3.10pm Chilean steamer stood out to sea from Balboa.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Baseball party returned.

Hunting and seining parties returned.

At 4.20pm British Union Oil [Company] steamer stood in anchored off Dead Man's Island.

At 5.15pm steamer "Guatemala" [got] under way and stood into Balboa.

At 6.00pm British Union Oil [Company] steamer under way, standing in to Balboa.

Held night signal and searchlight drills from 6.45pm to 7.30pm.

Ensign C.C. Windsor broke thumb of right hand while taking physical exercise ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with lightning.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Dead Man's Island is also known as Isla Entierra Muerto.

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4 May 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast, with lightning.

Light airs from NW to West.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from West to NW.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm.

Light airs from NW to SE.

Barometer variable.

Quarters for muster.

Ex-caliber drill.

General quarters, all divisions reported ready in 6 minutes 10 seconds.

Fired two belts of ammunition in Colt's guns.

Received in Paymaster's Department: 150 pounds fresh bread.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from NE to SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88°.

No fumes in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and cool, with rain.

Light airs from West to calm, to light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool, with light breezes from West to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

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5 May 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant, with light airs from NW to light airs to light breezes from North.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and cool, with light airs from North to calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, with light rain.

Light airs from NE and East.

Barometer rising.

Held morning quarters and overhauled battery.

No absentees.

Received stores in Paymaster's Department: 100 pounds of bread.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy and pleasant, with light breezes from East, East by West and ESE.

Barometer falling.

Held short ex-caliber drill for pointers.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from ESE, South and SE.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

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6 May 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant, with light breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant, with light breezes to light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Continued field day, preparing for inspection.

A fuse blown out of electrical connection to surveillance oven, at about 8.15am, reduced temperature of oven to 60° C.

Repairs completed by 9.00am.

Held quarters for muster at 10.30am, no absentees.

Commanding Officer made regular weekly inspection of crew and ship.

With all hands aft, published Regulations for the Government of the Navy, and new general and special orders.

R.P. Maas, Electrician Second-class, was this day discharged from the Naval Service, having purchased his discharge.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy to cloudy.

Light airs from SE to light breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines and found air condition of all magazines good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

Sent liberty, baseball and camping parties away from ship.

W.J. Tarrant, Seaman, and A. Mulvaney, Seaman, while on the restricted from liberty list, left cutter at landing of Panama while making regular trip.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, light breezes from SE to North.

Barometer rising.

Baseball party returned.

J.M. Long, Baker Second-class, fractured bone of forefinger of left hand while ashore with [base]ball team.

Injury incident to service.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

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7 May 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy to cloudy, lightning.

Light airs from East to NW, to calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from NW to North.

Barometer rising.

Camping party left ship.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm, with light airs from North to East, to light breezes from East.

Barometer falling.

By order of the Commanding Officer J.E.H. Watson, Coal Passer, released from 5 days' solitary confinement upon expiration of confinement, and R. Kelly, Coal Passer, placed in solitary confinement for five (5) days, with bread and water on third day, in obedience to sentence of Deck Court.

Liberty party returned on time, except B.H. Levine, Second-class Fireman, E. McCartin, Second-class Fireman, and C.M. Sunding, Boatswain's Mate Second-class.

Received following stores in Paymaster's Department: 143 pounds fresh beef; 80 pounds liver; 140 pounds bread; and 50 pineapples.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and cool, with rain.

Light airs from SSE to light breezes from South, to light airs from NNE.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

No fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and peasant, with light airs from NNE to NW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and warm, with light breezes from SW to NE.

Barometer rising.

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8 May 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy.

Light airs from NNE to North.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant, with light airs from NE to NNW.

Barometer rising.

P.H. Levine, Second-class Fireman, and E. McCartin, Second-class Fireman, returned from liberty 20 hours over leave.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to overcast, with light airs to moderate breezes from NNW, NE and SE.

Barometer steady.

The British cruiser H.M.S. "Kent" stood in and came to anchor at 8.45am, about 1000 yards from this ship, bearing SSE.

Sent boat to make boarding visit.

At 10.50am H.M.S. "Kent" fired a salute of 21 guns, with the American ensign at the main.

At 11.01am this ship fired a salute of 21 guns, with the English ensign at the main.

Held morning quarters, followed by boat drill.

Absentees: C.M. Sunding, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, J.F. Seward, Ordinary Seaman, A. Mulvaney, Seaman, and W.J. Tarrant, Seaman.

C.M. Sunding, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, returned from liberty 24 hours over time.

Received stores in Paymaster's Department as follows: 90 dozen eggs; 140 pounds bread; 149 pounds beef.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with moderate breezes to light breezes from SSE.

Barometer falling.

The Commanding Officer called officially upon the Commanding Officer of the English cruiser H.M.S. "Kent".

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

At 1.45pm lighted fires under boiler D.

Steam formed on boiler D at 4.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy, with light airs from SSE.

Barometer falling, then rising.

At 6.40pm lifted safety valves on boiler D at 140 pounds, and let fires die out of boiler C.

Connected up boiler D at 6.40pm, and using boiler D as auxiliary boiler.

W.J. Tarrant, Seaman, was brought aboard by chief master-at-arms, about 56 hours absent from ship without leave.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from NNE, NE and North.

Barometer rising.

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9 May 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from North and NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Fair and pleasant, with light airs from NW and West.

Barometer rising, then falling.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, hazy during first part of watch.

Light airs from West to SSE.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentees as follows: A. Mulvaney, Seaman, and J.F. Seward, Ordinary Seaman.

Held drills as follows: 1^st Division instruction in mechanism and use of Colt's automatic gun; 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions setting up drill under arms and bayonet exercise.

Exercised all gun pointers at ex-caliber drill, moving target.

Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Kent" called officially on Commanding Officer.

The following punishments were awarded by the Commanding Officer this day: C.M. Sunding, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, over leave 24 hours, B.H. Levine, Second-class Fireman, over leave 20 hours, E. McCartin, Second-class Fireman, over leave 20 hours, restricted to the ship while in foreign ports for three months.

W.J. Tarrant, Seaman, made a prisoner at large awaiting trial by Summary Court Martial.

The following fresh provisions received aboard for Paymaster's Department: 130 pounds pork loins; 2 crates onions; 75 pounds pork sausage; 130 pounds bread; and 200 pounds of ice.

A. Mulvaney, Seaman, returned aboard at about 11.50am from absence without leave.

J.F. Seward, Ordinary Steam, returned aboard, absent over leave 41½ hours.

A. Mulvaney, Seaman, made prisoner at large awaiting action of Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SSE to NW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy, with lightning.

Light breezes to light airs from NW to West.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, misty during first half of watch, and raining during end of watch.

Light airs from West to SW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

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The following named men were given acting appointments in the rating set opposite their names, to date from May 8, 1911: Swan Albin Ryberg, Quartermaster Third-class to Electrician Third-class; Eddie Stohan, Seaman to Quartermaster Third-class.

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10 May 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and misty, to partly cloudy.

Light airs from ESE to SSE.

Barometer variable.

Quarters for muster.

Fire drill, all divisions reported ready in 3½ minutes.

Ex-caliber drill for gun pointers.

The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: J.F. Seward, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 41 hours, restricted to the ship while in foreign ports for three (3) days.

Meridian to 4pm:

Party cloudy and cool, with gentle to light breezes from SSE to SE.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, [maximum] temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

Surveillance oven cut out at 12.45pm, and cut in at 2.00pm.

Magazine blowers shut down at 12.45pm, and started up at 2.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with rain.

Light breezes from SE.

Barometer rising.

Wardroom calling committee called on Commanding Officer and wardroom officers of the British cruiser H.M.S. "Kent".

Wherry capsized at port gangway and 2 rowlocks were lost.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and hot, with light breezes from SE.

Barometer variable.

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11 May 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy to overcast, and cloud, with rain and mist.

Light airs from East to NE by North.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and misty.

Light airs from East by North to light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to overcast, with light passing shower.

Light breezes to light airs from NW, NE and SE.

Barometer rising first part, then falling.

Held morning quarters for muster, no absentees.

Held sub-caliber drill for pointers, followed by general quarters and casualty drills, and 10-round ammunition test.

Divisions reported as follows:

General quarters: 1^st Division 4 minutes; 2^nd Division 4 minutes 5 seconds; 3^rd Division 3 minutes 20 seconds; 4^th Division 4 minutes 15 seconds; 5^th Division 4 minutes 20 seconds, Surgeon's Division 4 minutes 20 seconds.

Ammunition test: 1^st Division 9 minutes; 2^nd Division 11 minutes 20 seconds; 3^rd Division 10 minutes 30 seconds.

At 10.15am the British cruiser H.M.S. "Challenger" stood in and fired a salute of 21 guns, with the United States ensign at the main.

At 10.21am the British cruiser H.M.S. "Challenger" anchored, about 1000 yards from this ship, bearing SSE from this ship.

At 10.25am this ship answered the salute with 21 guns and the English ensign at the main.

Exchanged boarding visits with H.M.S. "Challenger".

Received in Paymaster's Department: 130 pounds bread.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, with steady rain.

Light airs to light breezes from SSE, South and WNW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines and found air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, with rain.

Light airs from WNW to NE.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from North to NW.

Barometer rising.

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12 May 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with light airs from North.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from North to NE.

Barometer rising.

Received motor dory from the Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "Kansas City".

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NE to SE.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held drill, overhauling battery, all divisions.

Exercised gun pointers at ex-caliber drill.

R. Kelly, Coal Passer, released from confinement and restored to duty by order of Commanding Officer.

R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Third-class, confined for five (5) days' solitary confinement, on bread and water, by order of Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm.

Light breezes and airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines and found the air good in all magazines, with maximum temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

There are no nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

Tested flood cocks and found them in good condition.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Lightning.

Moonlight.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and warm, lightning, passing showers.

[Light airs from SSW to West.]

Barometer rising.

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13 May 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and misty, lightning.

Light Northerly breezes.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and warm.

Light Northerly airs.

Barometer rising.

General cleaning.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer steady.

At 10.30am held quarters, no absentees.

Captain inspected crew at quarters and ship.

The Commanding Officer made an official call on Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Challenger".

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with rain at end of watch.

Light airs from East to SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler B at 11.00am [sic].

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, overcast and gloomy, with thunder, lightning and rain.

Light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising at end of watch.

Tested safety valves [of] boiler B at 6.00pm and connected up boiler B at this time.

Boiler D dead and disconnected at 7.20pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from North.

Barometer rising slowly.

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14 May 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light airs from NNW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Gentle breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Camping party left ship in whaleboat.

Liberty party returned, J.H.F. Weber, Water Tender, and H. Kennedy, Coal Passer, absent.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and misty, to overcast and cloudy and warm, with light airs from NW to calm.

Barometer steady.

J.H.F. Weber [H.J.F. Weber in log-book], Water Tender, and H. Kennedy, Coal Passer, returned 2½ hours over leave.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and overcast, with light airs from SW to West.

Barometer falling.

[Maximum] magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 84° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 87° Fahrenheit.

Made fortnightly inspection of smokeless powder.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy to overcast and cloudy, with rain.

Light breezes from South to SE.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy, with light airs from SE to gentle breezes from East.

Barometer rising.

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15 May 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, with mist and drizzling rain.

Light breezes from East to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy, with rain, to clearing.

Light breezes from SW to ESE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, with drizzle and passing shower.

Barometer steady.

Held morning quarters for muster, no absentees.

Held fire and rescue drill.

Received in Paymaster's Department stores as follows: 90 dozen eggs; 260 pounds bread; 172 pounds beef.

The Commanding Officer investigated reports at the mast and awarded the following punishments to H. Kennedy, Coal Passer, and J.H.F. Weber [H.J.F. Weber in log-book], Water Tender: for being 2½ hours over leave, three months' restriction to the ship while in foreign ports.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and hot, passing showers.

Light airs from South by East.

Barometer falling.

There are no nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] the surveillance oven.

The following named men were advanced in rating, to date from May 15, 1911: W.D. Zimmerman, Yeoman Second-class, given an acting appointment as Yeoman First-class and recommended for a permanent appointment as Yeoman Second-class; and F. Lacsa, Mess Attendant Third-class to Mess Attendant Second-class.

The records of proceeding of Summary Court Martial in the following cases were published: A. Mulvaney, Seaman, absent from station and duty without permission from proper authority, sentence: to be discharged from the [Naval] Service with bad conduct discharge, and to lose pay amounting to seventy-nine dollars and twenty cents ($79.20), approved May 15, 1911, by Commanding Officer (Senior Officer present), but the loss of pay is reduced to twenty-five dollars ($25.00); and W.J. Tarrant, Seaman, absent from station and duty without permission from proper authority and did so remain absent until brought aboard by chief master-at-arms, sentence: to be discharged from the Service with bad conduct discharge, and to lose pay amounting to seventy-nine dollars and twenty cents ($79.20), approved May 15, 1911, by Commanding Officer (Senior Officer present), but the loss of pay is reduced to twenty-five dollars ($25.00).

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and warm, misty.

Light airs from SSE and SE.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and warm.

Variable light airs.

Barometer steady.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler D at 11.00pm.

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16 May 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.80, Long -79.55

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and warm, passing showers.

Light airs from NNW.

Barometer falling.

Safety valve on boiler D lifted at 140 pounds pressure at 5.30am, when connected up boiler D.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and warm.

Variable light airs and light breezes.

Barometer steady.

Made preparations for coaling and for getting under way.

Tested main engines at 5.45am.

Heaved short at 5.50am.

Draft of ship forward 13 feet 8 inches, aft 15 feet 6 inches.

At 6.02am got under way to go to anchorage off Taboga Island, so as to have smoother water for coaling.

Steamed on various courses, the Commanding Officer conning.

At 6.28am stopped both engines.

At 6.37am went ahead full speed.

At 7.38am came to anchor off Taboga Island with starboard anchor, in 13 fathoms of water, mud bottom, 30 fathoms of chain at water's edge, on the following bearings: right tangent Taboguilla Island N82°E (per standard compass) and left tangent Urava Island S47°E (per standard compass), ship's head S6°E (per standard compass).

Draft of ship forward 13 feet 8 inches, aft 15 feet 6 inches.

Banked fires under [in in log-book] boiler D.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Light Easterly airs and breezes.

Barometer steady.

Allowed all hands to go swimming, and dropped port lifebuoy for practice in its use.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs and light breezes from SE and South.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines and found the air good in all magazines, with maximum temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 87° Fahrenheit.

There are no nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

During shifting of tide, the gig fouled the whaleboat, riding at anchor, and the gig's bow letter was lost.

4pm to 8pm:

[Crossed out in red, correct version added on inserted note below]

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from SW, South and SE.

Barometer rising.

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4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy, with light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

At 5.22pm got under way and stood into an anchorage off [Panama] Canal channel, the authorities having refused to deliver coal at Taboga Island [Tabogo Island in log-book], after having agreed to do so.

Draft of ship forward 13 feet 8 inches, aft 15 feet 6 inches.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with lightning in distance.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming to anchorage under two boilers, full speed.

At 7.23pm anchored with the starboard anchor in 5½ fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms of chain at water's edge, on bearings as follows: San Jose Rock N86°E, right tangent Naos Island N86°E [incorrect, identical bearing as San Jose Rock], ship's head N40°W (all per standard compass).

A seining party lost a boathook, breaking same in rocks, no responsibility.

Banked fires under [in in log-book] boiler D and retained [boiler] B for auxiliary purposes.

Taboga Island is also known as Isla Taboga.

Taboguilla Island is also known as Isla Taboguilla.

Urava Island is also known as Isla Uravá.

San Jose Rock is also known as Roca San José.

Naos Island is also known as Isla Naos.

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17 May 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.90, Long -79.52 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast, with light breezes from East, and raining.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, with rain.

Light breezes to light airs from NE and East.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and drizzling during first part of watch.

Light breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

At 8.35am Panama Railroad [Company] lighter came alongside starboard side with coal.

Draft before coaling: forward 13 feet 2 inches; aft 15 feet 2 inches.

All hands commenced coaling ship at 8.55am.

Coal taken aboard during watch as follows: 8.55am to 10.00am 31 tons; 10.00am to 11.00am 28 tons; 11.00am to 12.00pm 29 tons; total coal for watch 88 [87 in log-book] tons.

R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Third-class, released from confinement and restored to duty by order of the Commanding Officer.

Fresh provisions received on board as follows: 130 pounds bread; 130 pounds corned beef; 596 pounds potatoes; 168 pounds cabbage; and 75 pounds pork sausage.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from East to calm.

Barometer falling.

Continued coaling at 1.00pm.

Coal taken aboard during watch as follows: 1.00pm to 2.00pm 24 tons; 2.00pm to 2.40pm 14 tons.

Finished coaling at 2.40pm.

Total coal taken aboard for watch 38 tons, total coal received aboard 126 [125 in log-book] tons.

Draft after coaling: forward 14 feet 3 inches; aft 16 feet 6 inches.

Made preparations for getting under way.

At 3.00pm got under way for the purpose of resuming old anchorage off Panama, Republic of Panama.

Draft before getting under way: forward 14 feet 3 inches; aft 16 feet 6 inches.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

Air condition of all magazines good.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy

Light airs from SE to calm.

Barometer steady.

Under way, steering various courses, Commanding Officer conning, shifting anchorage.

At 4.04pm anchored in 6 fathoms of water, mud bottom, with 30 fathoms of chain, starboard anchor.

Bearings of anchorage: San Jose Rock S14°E, right tangent Perico Island S9°W, cathedral spires N49°W, ship's head NE by E½E.

J. Young, Ordinary Seaman, placed in solitary confinement, on bread and water, for ten days, with full ration every third day, as per approved sentence of a Summary Court Martial, by order of the Commanding Officer.

At 4.55pm disconnected boiler D, letting fires die out.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with lightning.

Calm to light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Perico Island is also known as Isla Perico.

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18 May 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.94, Long -79.52

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, overcast, lightning and passing showers.

Light airs from NW to light breezes from SE.

Barometer falling.

From 1.00am to 1.47am took soundings over stern from every point from WSW to SSE, inclusive, via South.

Soundings showed mud bottom, with from 4½ to 5 fathoms.

4am to 8am [4pm to 8pm in log-book]:

Cloudy to overcast, with passing showers.

Light airs from SE to NW.

Barometer steady.

Commenced field day.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, overcast and misty.

Calm to light airs from ESE.

Barometer variable.

British cruisers H.M.S. "Kent" and H.M.S. "Challenger" got under way at 9.12am and stood out of Panama harbor.

Quarters for muster.

Exercised gun pointers at ex-caliber.

General quarters call sounded at 10.30am, all divisions reported ready in 4½ minutes.

Hoisted steam launch and cleaned bottom.

Received following stores in Paymaster's Department: 133 pounds fresh beef; 80 pounds liver; 1168 pounds potatoes; 90 dozen eggs; 130 pounds bread.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm.

Light airs to light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

[Maximum] magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 96° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

No fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light breezes from WNW to West.

Barometer rising.

C.P. King, Water Tender, this day transferred to Ancon Hospital for treatment.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and cool, with light to gentle breezes from West.

Barometer variable.

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19 May 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.94, Long -79.52

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and cool, with light airs from North by West to light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and cool, with light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, with light breezes from NW and East.

Barometer steady first part, then falling.

Held morning quarters for muster, no absentees.

Overhauled battery and held short sub-caliber drill for [gun] pointers.

Received stores in Paymaster's Department as follows: 128 pounds fresh beef; 574 pounds potatoes; 130 pounds bread.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast, with thunder.

Calm to light airs from WNW and North by West.

Barometer falling first part, then rising.

Inspected magazines and found air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

Tested flood cocks and found same in good working order.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy, with haze.

Light airs and light breezes from North to West.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with lightning.

Light airs to light breezes from WNW and NW.

Barometer steady.

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20 May 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.94, Long -79.52

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast, with thunder and lightning.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy, with thunder and lightning first part of watch.

Calm and light airs from NW and NNW.

Barometer rising.

J.C. Wilkins, Coxswain, lost the boat compass of the whaleboat overboard while cleaning out boat, Wilkins responsible.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm.

Light Easterly airs and breezes.

Barometer steady.

At 10.30am the Commanding Officer inspected the crew at quarters and the ship, no absentees.

Received stores, in good condition, for general mess as follows: 130 pounds beef; 100 pounds onions; 130 pounds bread; 100 alligator pears; 45 pineapples.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and hot, passing showers.

Light Southerly airs and breezes.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Sent two large camping parties in first and second cutters, to remain away until tomorrow night.

4pm to 8pm [4am to 8am in log-book]:

Overcast, cloudy and hot.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Lightning.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and hot, raining first part of watch.

Light Southwesterly airs and breezes.

Barometer steady.

Examined and found to be correct: [signed] E.A. Anderson, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

LOG BOOK – MAY 21^st 1911 TO JANUARY 15^th 1912

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[Note:] Examined February 29 1912, J.B.

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Tide Table
Corinto Harbor, Nicaragua
Date		Low water		High water		Stand		Odd times and heights
October 1911		[Time]	[Height]	[Time]	[Height]	[?]	[?]
5	am	8.01	5.12	None		[?]	[?]	[?]
5	pm	6.12	[?]	[None]		[?]	0	None
[6]	[am]	[?]	[?]	[None]		3	30	10.40am 7.00 feet
[6]	[pm]	[?]	[?]	[None]		1	30	1.42pm 4.8 feet 2.30pm 9.8 feet 4.15pm 8.2 feet
7	am	7.14	4.2	None		4	00	None
7	pm	8.14	4.2	None		None		None
8	am	8.49	3.8	None		None		None
8	pm	8.50	3.8	None		None		None
9	am	9.24	3.4
9	pm	9.14	3.4

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LOG BOOK

of the

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

3^rd Rate,

of Six (6) Guns,

Commanded By

E.A. Anderson, Commander, U.S. Navy,

Attached to [special duty and Pacific] Squadron,

Commencing May 21^st, 1911,

at Panama, Republic of Panama,

and ending January 15, 1912,

at Guayaquil, Ecuador, South America.

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List of Officers

Attached to and on board of the U.S.S. "Yorktown", 3^rd Rate, commanded by E.A. Anderson, Commander, U.S. Navy, during the period covered by this Log Book, from May 21, 1911, to January 15, 1912.

Name	Rank	Remarks
E.A. Anderson	Commander
R.L. Irvine	Lieutenant
C.C. Hartigan	Lieutenant (Junior Grade)
Ellis Lando	Ensign
C.C. Windsor	Ensign
C.C. Thomas	Ensign
C.L. Best	Ensign
H.L. Kelley [Kelly in log-book]	Passed Assistant Surgeon
P.T.M. Lathrop	Assistant Paymaster
F.D. Foley	Paymaster's Clerk
C.B. Camerer	Assistant Surgeon	Navy Department's order number 6811-17-WJM-DLS, July 18, 1911.
L.C. Bertolette	Commander	Navy Department's [order] number 1608-89-WJM-DLS, July 17, 1911.
E.E. Scranton	Lieutenant	Navy Department's telegraphic orders, reported 26 August 1911.
E. Guthrie	Ensign	Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet, [order] number 275, of September 5, 1916.
W.C. Faus	Ensign	Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet, letter number 353, of September 16, 1911, reported 16 September, 1911.
Arthur Middleton	Assistant Paymaster	Bureau [of Navigation's] order 7422-6, reported 3 September, 1911.

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] E.E. Scranton, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, Navigator.

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List of Officers

Who have died, been detached, or transferred, on board the U.S.S. "Yorktown", commanded by E.A. Anderson, Commander U.S. Navy, during the period covered by this Log Book, from May 21, 1911, to January 15, 1912.

Name	Rank	Time of Occurrence, and Particulars
H.L. Kelley	Passed Assistant Surgeon	Detached July 30, 1911, in accordance with Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet, [order] number 160, of July 29, 1911.
E.A. Anderson	Commander	Detached August 5, 1911, Navy Department's order number 1904-76-WJM-DLS, [of] July 17, 1911.
C.L. Best	Ensign	Detached August 15, 1911, Navy Department's order 7372-4 of August 8, 1911.
R.L. Irvine	Lieutenant	Detached August 30, 1911, Navy Department's order 5835-26, of August 22, 1911.
P.T.M. Lathrop	Assistant Paymaster	Detached September 7, 1911, Navy Department's order number 5453-45, of August 23, 1911.
F.D. Foley	Paymaster's Clerk	Detached September 7, 1911, Navy Department's order number 277-TKJ, of August 23, 1911.
C.C. Hartigan	Lieutenant (Junior Grade)	Navy Department's telegraphic orders of about September 3, 1911.

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] E.E. Scranton, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, Navigator.

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Complement of Petty Officers, Seamen, Ordinary Seamen, Landsmen, Boys, and Marines on board of the U.S.S. "Yorktown" at first commissioning, October, 1906.

Number Allowed	Rates	Number On Board
	Seaman Branch
1	Chief Master at Arms	1
0	Master at Arms, first class	1
0	Master at Arms, second class	0
1	Master at Arms, third class	1
1	Chief Boatswain's Mate	1
2	Boatswain's Mates, first class	1
2	Boatswain's Mates, second class	2
6	Coxswains	5
1	Chief Gunner's Mate	1
1	Gunner's Mates, first class	1
0	Gunner's Mates, second class	0
3	Gunner's Mates, third class	2
-	Chief Turret Captain	-
-	Turret Captains, first class	-
1	Chief Quartermaster (Navigating)	1
0	Chief Quartermaster (Signals)	0
1	Quartermaster, first class	0
1	Quartermaster, second class	1
1	Quartermaster, third class	2
24	Seamen	29
40	Ordinary Seamen	28
0	Apprentice seamen	0
[86]	Total	[77]

	Artificer Branch
1	Chief Electrician	2
1	Electrician, first class	0
1	Electrician, second class	1
2	Electrician, third class	2
0	Chief Electrician (Wireless)	0
1	Electrician, first class (Wireless)	1
0	Electrician, second class (Wireless)	0
1	Electrician, third class (Wireless)	1
1	Chief Carpenter's Mate	0
0	Carpenter's Mates, first class	1
0	Carpenter's Mates, second class	0
1	Carpenter's Mates, third class	1
1	Shipwrights	0
0	Shipfitters, first class	1
1	Shipfitters, second class	0
1	Blacksmiths	0
1	Plumbers and Fitters	0
1	Sailmaker's Mates	1
0	Painters	0
0	Painters, first class	0
1	Painters, second class	1
0	Painters, third class	0
[15]	Total	[13]

	Artificer Branch – Engine-Room Force
3	Chief Machinist's Mates	3
3	Machinist's Mates, first class	3
2	Machinist's Mates, second class	1
0	Chief Water Tenders	0
3	Water Tenders	3
1	Boiler Maker	1
1	Blacksmiths	1
1	Coppersmiths	1
4	Oilers	5
8	Firemen, first class	8
8	Firemen, second class	13
15	Coal Passers	11
[49]	Total	[50]

	Special Branch
0	Chief Yeoman, Commanding Officer	0
1	Chief Yeoman, Equipment Department	1
1	Chief Yeoman, Paymaster's Department	0
0	Chief Yeoman, Engineer Department	0
0	Chief Yeoman, Executive Officer	0
0	Yeoman, first class, Commanding Officer	1
0	Yeoman, first class, Equipment Department	0
1	Yeoman, first class, Executive Officer	1
0	Yeoman, first class, Paymaster's Department	0
1	Yeoman, first class, Engineer Department	1
0	Yeoman, first class, Commissary Store	0
1	Yeoman, second class, Commanding Officer	0
0	Yeoman, second class, Ordnance Officer	0
0	Yeoman, second class, Executive Officer	0
0	Yeoman, second class, Navigator	0
0	Yeoman, second class, Engineer Department	0
1	Yeoman, second class, Commissary Store	0
0	Yeoman, third class, Commanding Officer	0
0	Yeoman, third class, Equipment Department	0
0	Yeoman, third class, Paymaster's Department	0
0	Yeoman, third class, Commissary Store	1
0	Yeoman, third class, Engineer Department	0
1	Yeoman, third class, Navigator	1
0	Yeoman, third class, Executive Officer	0
1	Hospital Steward	1
1	Hospital Apprentices, first class	0
0	Hospital Apprentices	1
1	Buglers	1
0	Bandmaster	0
0	First Musician	0
0	Musicians, first class	0
0	Musicians, second class	0
[10]	Total	[9]

	Commissary Branch
0	Chief Commissary Steward	0
1	Commissary Steward	1
0	Ship's Cooks, first class	0
1	Ship's Cooks, second class	2
1	Ship's Cooks, third class	1
1	Ship's Cooks, fourth class	1
0	Bakers, first class	0
1	Bakers, second class	0
[5]	Total	[5]

	Messmen Branch
1	Cabin Steward	1
1	Cabin Cook	1
1	Mess Attendant	1
1	Wardroom Steward	0
1	Wardroom Cook	1
5	Mess Attendants	5
1	Mess Attendants (Laundry)	1
0	Steerage Steward	0
0	Steerage Cook	0
0	Mess Attendants	0
0	Warrant Officers' Steward	0
0	Warrant Officers' Cook	0
0	Mess Attendants	0
[11]	Total	10

Additional For Flagship

-	Chief Quartermaster	0
-	Coxswain to Commander-in-Chief	0
-	Seaman	0
-	Ordinary Seamen	0
-	Bandmaster	0
-	First Musicians	0
-	Musicians, first class	0
-	Musicians, second class	0
-	Printer	0
-	Chief Yeoman	0
-	Yeoman First-class	0
-	Steward to Commander-in-Chief	0
-	Cook to Commander-in-Chief	1
-	Mess Attendants	0
	Total	1

Marine Guard

-	Sergeant Majors	0
-	Quartermaster Sergeants	0
-	Gunnery Sergeants	0
-	First Sergeants	0
-	Sergeants	0
-	Corporals	0
-	Drummers and Trumpeters	0
-	Privates	0

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] E.E. Scranton, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, Navigator.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown".

Description of Instruments used for Meteorological Observations, their Location, et cetera.

Instrument	Maker	Number	Location	Date of Last Comparison	Compared With	Error
Mercurial Barometer	Gaupp [Gaup in log-book], Hong Kong		Captain's cabin
Aneroid Barometer	France	94	Outside Navigator's office door
Thermometer (Dry Bulb)	Henry J. Green, Brooklyn, New York	7062	Poop deck
Thermometer (Wet and Dry Bulb) (Psychrometer)	Henry J. Green, Brooklyn, New York	6928	Poop deck

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] E.E. Scranton, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, Navigator.

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Armament

Of the U.S.S. "Yorktown", 3^rd Rate.

Main Battery

Guns					Remarks	Ship and Field Mounts			Remarks
Number	Caliber	Length in Calibers	Mark and Modifications	Mark of Breech Mechanism		Number	Type	Mark and Modifications
6	6-inch	30	III	IV	Mark XIX open sights	6	13	II-I

Secondary Battery

Guns			Remarks	Ship, Boat and Field Mounts			Remarks
Number	Caliber	Mark and Modifications		Number	Type	Mark and Modifications
4	3-pounder	X		2	Rail
				2	Pedestal type, single mount
4	1-pounder	V		2	Rail
				2	Pedestal type, single mount
				2	Boat cage
				1	Colt's Automatic, field carriage

Small Arms

Number	Kind	Caliber	Type	Model	Remarks
102	Rifle	.30	Magazine	Krag-Jørgensen	Turned into Naval Magazine, Mare Island, California
47	Revolver	.38	Direct Action	Colt
102	Rifle	.30	Magazine	1903	Received from Naval Magazine, Mare Island, California

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] E.E. Scranton, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, Navigator.

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Tables of Deviation of the standard compass Number 24242 on board the U.S.S. "Yorktown", 3^rd Rate.

Date	September 16, 1911	December 17, 1911
Place of Observation	San Francisco Bay, California	At sea, Costa Rica, Central America
Latitude	37°50'00" N	8°24'00" N
Longitude	122°24'00" W	83°34'00" W
Chart Variation	18°00' E	5°30' E
Ship's Head by Compass	Deviation	Deviation
North	0°40' W	0°55' E
North by East
NNE	0°30' E	1°24' E
NE by North
NE	0°24' W	1°20' E
NE by East
ENE	1°26' W	1°15' E
East by North
East	2°00' W	0°08' E
East by South
ESE	3°00' W	1°00' W
SE by East
SE	2°30' W	1°00' W
SE by South
SSE	2°15' W	1°45' W
South by East
South	1°00' W	2°05' W
South by West
SSW	0°12' E	2°00' W
SW by South
SW	1°00' E	1°50' W
SW by West
WSW	2°00' E	1°50' W
West by South
West	2°00' E	1°10' W
West by North
WNW	2°00' E	1°00' W
NW by West
NW	1°40' E	0°00'
NW by North
NNW	2°30' E	0°30' E
North by West

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] E.E. Scranton, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, Navigator.

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21 May 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.94, Long -79.52

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and hot, raining.

Light airs and breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and hot.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and misty.

Light breezes to light airs from SE to South.

Barometer steady.

T. Applewhite, Second-class Fireman, was found to be absent over leave from steam launch from 12.10am.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

British steamer "Monava" [?] stood out from La Boca at 10.15am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SE.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Steamer "Pleiades" ["Pleadies" in log-book] stood out from Balboa at 3.45pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SE.

Barometer rising.

T. Applewhite, Second-class Fireman, brought on board by chief master-at-arms.

Camping parties returned.

One ax handle broken by camping party while away from ship.

Held swimming from ship's side from 4.00pm to 4.45pm.

American steamer "Leelanaw" ["Lee L. Anaw" in log-book] stood in and anchored off quarantine station at 4.45pm.

Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "Barracouta" under way at 5.28pm, shifting anchorage.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy to cloudy, with lightning.

Light airs from SE to ESE.

Barometer steady.

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22 May 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.94, Long -79.52

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, lightning.

Light breezes from SE to South.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer rising.

"Leelanaw" ["Lee L. Anaw" in log-book] under way, standing out at 5.45am.

Held swimming from ship's side from 7.00am to 7.45am.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy to overcast.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

Quarters for muster.

Ex-caliber practice for gun pointers.

E.L. Jacobus, Chief Gunner's Mate, diver, at work on port propeller from 8.30am to 11.30am.

Received following stores in Paymaster's Department: 134 pounds pork loins; 125 pounds fresh beef; 130 pounds bread.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast and threatening.

Light airs from ESE to gentle breezes from SE.

Barometer falling.

[Maximum] magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

E.L. Jacobus, Chief Gunner's Mate, diving from 1.45pm to 3.15pm, for purpose of cleaning port propeller.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with rain.

Light breezes from SE to South.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with passing showers.

Light breezes from South to WNW.

Barometer variable.

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23 May 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.94, Long -79.52

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, with mist to drizzling rain.

Light airs from NW to NNE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and rainy, to overcast.

Light airs from NE to NNE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, with heavy showers.

Light breezes to light airs from NNE to East and North.

Barometer steady.

Held morning quarters for muster, no absentees.

Held sub-caliber drill for pointers, followed by battalion drill.

Received in Paymaster's Department stores as follows: 90 dozen eggs; 140 pounds bread; [left blank] pounds meat.

E.L. Jacobus, Chief Gunner's Mate, was over side diving and scraping starboard propeller from 8.30am to 11.30am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy, with rain.

Calm to light airs from ESE.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-3-M 88° Fahrenheit.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

The Chargé d'Affaires of the United States visited this ship and a salute of 11 guns was fired at 3.55pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast, with light airs from ESE to East and SSE.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

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24 May 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.94, Long -79.52

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, with calm to light airs from NNE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast, with light airs from NW to NE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm.

Light Easterly breezes.

Barometer steady.

At 9.30am held quarters, no absentees.

Exercised gun pointers at ex-caliber practice.

Held fire drill, all divisions reported ready in 2 minutes 20 seconds.

A camping party of men left the ship to be away until tomorrow.

E.L. Jacobus, Chief Gunner's Mate, was employed in diving from 8.15am to 11.30am, finished cleaning the port propeller and cleaned the six strainers on the port side.

Men were advanced in rating as follows: S.W. Curtis, Yeoman First-class to Chief Yeoman, from May 23, 1911; T.H. Varley, Yeoman Third-class to Yeoman Second-class, from May 22, 1911; and J.J. Young, Ship's Cook Second-class to Ship's Cook First-class, from May 22, 1911.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light to gentle breezes from SE to South by West.

Barometer falling, then steady.

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

There are no fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] the surveillance oven.

E.L. Jacobus, Chief Gunner's Mate, was employed at diving from 1.15pm to 3.30pm and finished cleaning the starboard strainers.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy, passing shower in last hour [of watch].

Light breezes and airs from SSW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Light variable airs.

Barometer steady.

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25 May 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama, [and to Guanico Point, Republic of Panama]

Lat 8.94, Long -79.52

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, passing showers, with occasional lightning.

Light breezes from SE and NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from East to SE.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am.

Held general quarters, all divisions reported ready in the following times: 1^st Division 3 minutes 15 seconds; 2^nd Division 3 minutes 30 seconds; 3^rd Division 4 minutes 40 seconds; 4^th Division 3 minutes 15 seconds; 5^th Division 3 minutes 20 seconds; Surgeon's Division 3 minutes 30 seconds.

Exercised gun crews at salvo firing, ex-caliber, drill at moving target.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boilers A and D at 9.45am.

Divisions instructed on first aid to the injured.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy to cloudy, with thunder.

Light airs from SE to light breezes from SE by East.

Barometer falling, then steady.

Making preparations for getting under way, to proceed to the aid of wrecked Panamanian steamer "Taboga".

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 84° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 87° Fahrenheit.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

French Chargé d'Affaires, Henri Barri-Pousignon, with pilot, came on board to take passage to the scene of wrecked steamer "Taboga" ["Toboga" in log-book].

At 3.09pm got under way, on course S21°E (per standard compass), for the purpose of standing to the assistance of the steamer "Taboga", reported wrecked off Guanico Point, the services of the ship having been requested by the President of the Republic of Panama.

At 3.38pm put over patent log, reading 68.2.

At 3.42pm, with San Jose Rock abeam, distant ¼ mile, took departure on course S8°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 68.5.

Draft before getting under way: forward 15 feet 5 inches; aft 16 feet 0 inches.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions starboard 53, port 62.1.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy and cool, with gentle breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course S8°E (per standard compass).

At 4.27pm changed course to S5°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 75.1.

At 5.48pm, with Bona Island abeam, distant 2.3 miles, changed course to S13°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with passing showers.

Gentle to moderate breezes from South.

Barometer rising.

Steaming full speed ahead, under three boilers, on course S13°W (per standard compass), same magnetic.

H.L. Kelley [Kelly in log-book], Passed Assistant Surgeon, U.S. Navy, and E. Lando, Ensign, U.S. Navy, finished the prescribed walking test for the second quarter this day.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90 revolutions per minute.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, passing showers in second hour, lightning.

Gentle breezes from South to South by West.

Barometer steady.

Steamed at full speed, three boilers, on course S13°W (per standard compass).

At 10.20pm sighted a white light of a steamer bearing S2°W (per standard compass), which bearing gradually changed to ahead at 11.10pm, then to the starboard bow.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.

Guanico Point is also known as Punta Tinidero.

San Jose Rock is also known as Roca San José.

Bona Island is also known as Isla Boná.

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26 May 1911

Making passage from Panama, Republic of Panama, to Guanico Point, Republic of Panama.

Lat 7.23, Long -80.46 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast, with lightning, mists and rain.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S13°W (per standard compass).

At 1.22am sighted low land along starboard beam.

Sounding at 1.30am showed no bottom at 80 fathoms.

At 2.12am changed course to S37°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 59.8.

At 2.12am sounding machine showed 75 fathoms of water, hard bottom.

At 2.20am slowed to 60 revolutions on both engines.

Sounding at 2.45am showed no bottom at 100 fathoms.

Sounding at 3.15am showed no bottom at 95 fathoms.

Sounding at 3.45am showed no bottom at 95 fathoms.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions starboard 76.8, port 97.4.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy, misty and rain.

Gentle to fresh breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming under three boilers, half speed, on course S37°W (per standard compass).

At 5.10am changed course to West (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 72.8.

At 6.20am changed course to NW (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 78.3.

At 6.27am went ahead full speed.

Steered various courses in search of wrecked Panamanian steamer "Taboga".

Took soundings every half hour during watch, no bottom until 7.30am, when sounding gave 36 fathoms.

Average steam 120 pounds, 63 average revolutions per minute.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, with passing showers.

[Gentle breezes from SW and WSW.]

Barometer rising.

Standing in to anchorage, taking soundings with sounding machine, 17 to 20 fathoms.

At 8.24am came to anchor on bearings as follows, in 12½ fathoms of water, 30 fathoms starboard chain: left tangent Morro de Puercos Point [Morro Puercas Point in log-book] N86°W, Guanico Point N33°E, ship's head NNW (all per standard compass).

Ship's draft forward 13 feet 2 inches, aft 15 feet 10 inches.

Lost starboard 14-pound lead overboard, no responsibility.

At 8.40am sent gig ashore in charge [of] Ensign C.C. Windsor and Passed Assistant Surgeon H.L. Kelley [Kelly in log-book] and pilot.

At 9.20am the Commanding Officer took the first cutter and stood into the beach.

At 10.50am the gasoline launch "Cathendra" came alongside with shipwrecked passengers as per list appended [below].

At 11.02am the first cutter returned with the Commanding Officer and Passed Assistant Surgeon H.L. Kelley [Kelly in log-book].

At 11.39am got under way and stood down the coast looking for more passengers.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, misty, with passing showers.

Gentle to light breezes from WNW to SW by South.

Barometer falling.

Under way with three boilers, standing up coast looking for shipwrecked passengers of steamer "Taboga".

At 12.17pm came to anchor in 14½ fathoms of water, 30 fathoms of chain, starboard anchor.

At 12.20pm whaleboat left ship, in charge of Ensign C.L. Best, to bring off shipwrecked persons.

At 12.30pm sighted body of dead man on starboard bow and sent first cutter to pick him up.

Body identified by crew of steamer "Taboga" as Superintendent of Engineers L.J. Perivanchi.

Sunk body with grate bars.

At 2.30pm sighted body of another dead man, who was identified.

Both bodies in bad state of decomposition.

Whaleboat returned, having left Ensign C.L. Best, Captain and 1^st Mate of steamer "Taboga", B.F. Zimmerman, Yeoman First-class, and S.G. Gould, Seaman, on the beach, as it was impossible to get them out to whaleboat on account of surf. *

Lost from whaleboat when casting off from shore: 1 anchor.

Gig returned.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Draft before getting under way: forward 13 feet 3 inches, aft 15 feet 10 inches.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; and D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

At 3.35pm got under way, various speeds and courses, Commanding Officer conning, standing down to former anchorage.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions starboard 88.6, port 85.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and warm.

Gentle and light breezes from West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on various courses, various speeds, and at 4.14pm came to anchor with starboard anchor, 30 fathoms of chain, in 12 fathoms of water, on the following bearings: left tangent Morro de Puercos Point [Morro Puercas Point in log-book] S85°W (per standard compass), Guanico Point N33°E (per standard compass), ship's head NNE.

Draft of ship forward 13 feet 2 inches, aft 15 feet 9 inches.

Sent whaleboat in to shore, with seven men in charge of Ensign Lando, U.S. Navy, to wait for those left on shore.

Turned on both searchlights to light up entrance to landing.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from North.

Barometer rising.

Morro de Puercos Point is also known as Punta Morro de Puerco.

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The following persons from the wrecked steamer "Taboga" were received on board from ashore: Ernest Campbell (Master); Edwin Matthews (Chief Officer); Alfonso Cajar (purser); Angela Maria Fabrega; Ines Maria Fabrega; Luisa Ines Fabrega; Jose Palomare; Jose E. Fabrega; Jacob Espinosa; Manuel Diaz Doze; Pedro Medina; Enrique Halphen; Maria Hererra; Artemia Maria Adames; Jose Manuel Adames; Angela Maria Revera; Lucia Ortiz; Emma Gonzales; Ernesto Anguizola; Calixto A. Fagrega; Ramon Marquez.

Sotero Diaz, a native living on shore, was also received on board, he having given all his provisions to the shipwrecked people.

[Inserted note]

Meridian to 4pm:

* The Captain made a trip to the beach in the whaleboat in an attempt to bring off Ensign Best and others ashore, but found they had already left.

Captain then returned with whaleboat.

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27 May 1911

At anchor off Morro [de] Puercos Point, Republic of Panama, [and steaming along coast and back]

Lat 7.24, Long -80.40

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from NW and NNE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Rain and squalls last hour [of watch].

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy, with drizzling rain first hour.

Light Westerly airs.

Barometer falling.

At 6.40am sent gig, Ensign C.C. Thomas in charge, to landing, to wait for those absent from the ship.

The gig returned with the crew of whaleboat, under Ensign E. Lando.

Draft of ship forward 13 feet 2 inches, aft 15 feet 9 inches.

At 7.56am got under way, steamed on various courses Westward, keeping a lookout on the shoreline for any persons.

8am to 9am:

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on various courses, the Commanding Officer conning.

At 8.56am came to anchor near previous anchorage, in 10 fathoms of water, 30 fathoms of chain, starboard anchor, on the following bearings: left tangent Morro [de] Puercos [Point] S84°W, Guanico Point N33°E (per standard compass), ship's head NNE (per standard compass).

9am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with frequent rain squalls.

Light breezes from South and SW.

Sea rough.

Barometer steady first part, falling last hour [of watch].

Sent searching parties for those absent from ship.

D.F. Zimmerman, Yeoman First-class, E. Campell and E. Matthews returned to ship, the latter two being refugees from the steamer "Taboga".

Magazines inspected, maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit, air good.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

Secured engines and banked fires under [in in log-book] boilers A and B at 9.00am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with passing showers.

Sea rough.

Moderate breezes to light breezes from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Sent relief and searching parties for those absent from ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, hazy part of watch.

Light breezes from West and SW to light airs from SW to WSW.

Barometer steady until last hour [of watch], then rising.

Sent Ensign E. Lando, U.S. Navy, out in gig to search the beach off Morro [de] Puercos [Point].

Ensign Lando and party returned at 6.10pm, having picked up Ensign C.L. Best, U.S. Navy, on the beach in a state of considerable exhaustion, but able to walk, he having been without food for about 30 hours.

Ensign Best reported that he had been separated from and could not rejoin S.G. Gould, Seaman, about dark the previous night, and that he had heard and answered Gould's shout about 7.00am today, but had not heard nor seen Gould since that time, Gould being down near the beach, and he being in the brush on the face of Morro [de] Puercos [Point].

Sent Lieutenant (Junior Grade) C.C. Hartigan ashore in the gig to leave food, lights and provisions on shore, and to bring off Ensign C.C. Windsor and party, with whaleboat, and Passed Assistant Surgeon Kelley [Kelly in log-book] and searching party of three men, sent out during the afternoon.

Sostero Diaz, a native who is taking passage to Panama, was landed in this boat to seek the assistance of the natives in searching for [S.G.] Gould, Seaman.

He was given one rifle and ammunition with which to protect himself during the night.

By order of the Commanding Officer J. Young, Ordinary Seaman, was released from solitary confinement, by expiration of sentence of ten days' solitary confinement [on] bread and water, and E.W. Boody, Ordinary Seaman, was placed in 5 days' solitary confinement [on] bread and water by order of the Commanding Officer.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and cool, with light airs to light breezes from West and NW.

Barometer rising.

Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Hartigan returned with gig's crew, having transferred food and lights to Ensign C.C. Windsor, and anchor to whaleboat, the whaleboat having lost hers.

Lights still moving on beach at midnight.

Ensign C.C. Windsor and Passed Assistant Surgeon H.L. Kelley [Kelly in log-book] still on shore.

Played searchlight on beach until midnight.

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28 May 1911

At anchor off Morro [de] Puercos [Point], Republic of Panama

Lat 7.24, Long -80.40

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from North.

Barometer rising.

At 6.15am sent searching parties of eight men, in charge of Lieutenant R.L. Irvine and Lieutenant (Junior Grade) C.C. Hartigan, to search for S.G. Gould, Seaman.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from NE and SE.

Barometer rising first part, then falling.

Searching parties, in charge of Lieutenant R.L. Irvine and Lieutenant (Junior Grade) C.C. Hartigan, landed on beach.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light airs to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Magazine temperatures maximum: 92° Fahrenheit.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

Ensign E. Lando and party in gig skirted beach for sight of missing seaman.

Sent wherry in shore to ascertain if object visible on cliff was man.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

At 6.00pm the gig, in charge of Ensign C.L. Best, went ashore to help bring back searching party.

At 6.50pm sighted steamer standing in from Westward.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light airs and light breezes from West, North and SW.

Barometer rising.

Searching parties, in charge of Lieutenant R.L. Irvine and Lieutenant (Junior Grade) C.C. Hartigan and Ensign C.E. Windsor, returned to the ship, leaving Ensign C.L. Best in charge of beach guard.

Sent whaleboat back to beach to be under Ensign Best's orders.

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29 May 1911

At anchor off Morro [de] Puercos Point, Republic of Panama, [and to Panama, Republic of Panama]

Lat 7.37, Long -80.03

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with lightning, hazy first part.

Light airs to light breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy to cloudy, with lightning.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Sent gig to assist in bringing out searching party.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW to East.

Barometer rising first part, then falling.

At 8.10am sighted whaleboat returning to the ship.

Made preparations for getting under way at 8.40am, draft forward 13 feet 0 inches, aft 15 feet 6 inches.

At 8.45am the gig and whaleboat returned with Ensign C.L. Best and beach parties, with S.G. Gould, Seaman, in sound condition, and guide who had found him.

Gould had started for the interior, thinking the ship had left for Panama.

He was in company with natives that he had met about noon the day after landing.

Hoisted all boats and got under way at 8.45am, standing out to sea on various courses.

At 9.45am took a departure from following bearings: right tangent to Guanico Point N83°W, left tangent Morro [de] Puercos [Point] S80°W (per standard compass), and set course N62°E (per standard compass).

At 11.07am passed South Fraile Island abeam, distance 1.4 miles, and changed course to N51°E (per standard compass).

At 10.00am held quarters for careful muster, no absentees.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 86.3.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hot.

Light Northeasterly breezes and airs.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N51°E (per standard compass).

At 12.44pm Cape Mala (approximately) bore abeam, distance about 6 miles, patent log [reading] 18.2.

At 1.20pm, with Cape Mala (approximately) bearing S82°W (per standard compass), changed course to N13°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 24.0.

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

There are no nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 93.5.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N13°E (per standard compass).

At 5.40pm sighted land bearing N2°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 64.4.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 94.0.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with light to gentle breezes from NNW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, on three boilers, on course N13°E (per standard compass), land ahead and on port bow.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 92.3.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and warm.

Gentle to light breezes from NNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N13°E (per standard compass).

At 8.19pm Bona Island bore on port bow, patent log [reading] 88.3.

At 9.00pm changed course to N5°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 94.3.

At 9.20pm sighted a small white light bearing N64°W (per standard compass).

At 9.26pm Bona Island bore abeam, patent log [reading] 99.1.

At 9.27pm sighted a white light bearing N42°W (per standard compass).

At 10.10pm changed course to North (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 5.7.

Sighted numerous lights on the port bow.

At 10.46pm changed course to N20°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 10.3.

Taboga Island on port beam at 10.47pm.

At 11.49pm changed course to N14°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 18.6.

Steering various courses to anchorage off San Jose Rock, the Captain conning.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 95.

Guanico Point is also known as Punta Tinidero.

South Fraile Island is also known as Isla Frailes del Sur.

Cape Mala is also known as Punta Mala.

Bona Island is also known as Isla Boná.

Taboga Island is also known as Isla Taboga.

San Jose Rock is also known as Roca San José.

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30 May 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming to an anchorage and anchored at 12.18am in 6¼ fathoms of water, 30 fathoms starboard chain.

Draft of ship 12 feet 10 inches forward, 15 feet 4 inches aft.

Retained boiler A for auxiliary purposes and banked fires under [in in log-book] boiler D.

Allowed fires to die out under [in in log-book] boiler B and disconnected same at 2.00pm.

Anchorage bearings: left tangent Flamenco Island S17°W (per standard compass), right tangent Perico Island S75°W (per standard compass), ship's head N5°W (per standard compass).

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and cool, with light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

At 6.03am got under way and stood into old anchorage, bearings as follows: San Jose Rock S13°E, cathedral spires N49°W, left tangent Perico Island S15°W, ship's head N32°E (all per standard compass).

Anchored at 6.20am in 6¾ fathoms of water, 30 fathoms starboard chain.

At 6.50am sent the whaleboat ashore, in tow of the steamer, with passengers from the shipwreck, the pilot and the French Chargé d'Affaires.

Draft of ship on getting under way: forward 12 feet 10 inches; aft 15 feet 6 inches.

At 7.30am disconnected boiler D and secured the main engines.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

At noon fired a salute of twenty-one minute guns, with colors at half-mast.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and warm, with passing showers.

Variable light airs to moderate breezes.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 91° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 87° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

There are no nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] the surveillance oven.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and warm.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and warm, lightning.

Light airs and breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Flamenco Island is also known as Isla Flamenco.

Perico Island is also known as Isla Perico.

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[Inserted note]

The following gear was lost during rescue work in connection with steamer "Taboga".

Loss unavoidable, no responsibility.

5 ponchos; 7 canteens; 5 revolver belts; 1 boat anchor and line, second cutter; 1 boat anchor and line, whaleboat; 1 boat lead and line; 1 hand grapnel and line; 1 tarpaulin; 1 rowlock; 5 lifebelts; 1 toggle for sea painter.

Used from boat equipment and missing:

1 fish line and fish hook; 1 box safety matches; 5 fathoms white line; 1 box assorted nails and tacks; 1 pint illuminating oil; 21 fathoms of 2-inch manila line.

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31 May 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and warm.

Light Westerly airs and breezes.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and warm.

Light Westerly airs.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Calm to light breezes from NW to SW.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held sub-caliber drill for all gun pointers and overhauled all boats with gear by boats' crews.

The following punishment was awarded this day by the Commanding Officer: R. Kelly, Coal Passer, offense: not answering steamer call; punishment: 2 days' extra duty.

Sent whaleboat with fishing party to fishing grounds.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy, raining, with thunder.

Light airs and light breezes from WSW to calm.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 87° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

Made regular monthly 30-minute test of all smokeless powder indices on board, no change apparent.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Fishing party returned.

Lost from whaleboat while fishing: one boat grapnel, carried away while being used as an anchor, J. Hawthorne, Seaman, responsible.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy, raining, with thunder and lightning.

Light breezes from NNW to NW by West.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

Passed Assistant Surgeon H.L. Kelley, U.S. Navy, Deck Court, met and tried G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, with rain during first part of watch.

Light breezes from NW by West to NW.

Barometer rising.

Examined and found to be correct: [signed] E.A. Anderson, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

LOGS FOR JUNE 1911

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1 June 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from WNW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from West to WNW.

Barometer steady.

H.M. Knowles, Coxswain, found to be under the influence of intoxicating liquor, not having been on liberty the previous 24 hours.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light breezes from WNW to NW.

Barometer steady.

Quarters for muster.

Held general quarters, all divisions reported ready in 4 minutes 20 seconds.

Received following stores in Paymaster's Department: 90 dozen eggs; 1739 pounds potatoes; 212 pounds onions; 138 pounds pork loins; 145 pounds turkey; 146 pounds bread.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and cool, with light breezes from NW to NE.

Barometer falling.

[Maximum] magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light breezes from North by West.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and gloomy.

Light breezes from NW to WNW, to NW.

Barometer rising.

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2 June 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with lightning.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy, with light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, with haze.

Light airs to light breezes from NW to NE.

Barometer steady.

Held morning quarters for muster, followed by sub-caliber drill for pointers and overhauling battery, no absentees.

Published the following Deck Court this day to G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman: charge: insolent to chief boatswain's mate; sentence: solitary confinement, on bread and water, for ten (10) days, with full ration every third (3^rd) day, and to lose pay amounting to ($13.93) thirteen dollars and ninety-three cents; approved June 2, 1911, by the Commanding Officer, and accounts checked.

Received aboard: five thousand dollars ($5000.00) in gold and silver currency.

Lighted fires under boilers B and D at 10.15am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with light breezes from SE and ESE.

Barometer falling.

Safety valves lifted at 146 pounds on boilers B and D, and connected same up at 2.00pm and 3.14pm.

Made preparations for getting under way, and got under way at 3.53pm, steaming to an anchorage in lee of islands to coal, and made preparations for coaling.

Inspected magazines and tested flood cocks, found same in good working order.

Air in magazines good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy, with haze.

Light airs and light breezes from ESE and NW.

Barometer rising.

Came to anchor at 4.16pm in 4¼ fathoms of water, with 18 fathoms starboard chain.

Bearings as follows: left tangent Naos Island S4°W, right tangent Perico Island S30°E, left tangent Perico Island S60°E, ship's head S50°W (all per standard compass).

Draft upon getting under way, coming to anchorage, and before coaling: forward 12 feet 6 inches; aft 15 feet 8 inches.

Secured main engines and banked fires under [in in log-book] boilers B and D, retaining boiler A for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced coaling at 6.20pm, having received lighters alongside at 5.15pm.

Took on board 53 tons up to 8.00pm.

J.R. Jones, Coxswain, was this day received from the Ancon Hospital, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, with rain and haze, and calm to light airs from NW to East.

Barometer rising.

Continued coaling until 9.00pm, taking aboard 30 tons from 8.00pm to 9.00pm.

Took soundings over the stern as ship swung to low water, least sounding: 4 fathoms.

Perico Island is also known as Isla Perico.

Naos Island is also known as Isla Naos.

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3 June 1911

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.53

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, with passing showers.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy, with light airs from NE to NNE and NNW.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Turned to coaling at 5.30am and took on 34 tons before breakfast.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hot.

Light airs from NNE.

Barometer steady.

At 8.20am continued coaling from both lighters.

Sent in the steam launch, with sailing launch, whaleboat and wherry in tow, to Panama to get stores for the general mess.

At 8.50am the lighter on the starboard side was empty, and was anchored clear of the ship.

Received provisions, in good condition, on board for the general mess as follows: 500 pounds ham; 400 pounds bacon; 200 pounds tinned fruit; 140 pounds bread; 2000 pounds ice; 787 pounds fresh beef; 141 pounds fresh veal; 120 dozen eggs; 3784 pounds potatoes; and 210 pounds onions.

Finished coaling at 11.56am, having taken on coal as follows: 8.00am to 9.00am 11 tons; 9.00am to 10.00am 13 tons; 10.00am to 11.00am 14 tons; and 11.00am to 11.56am 14 tons and 351 pounds.

Total coal taken on board during watch 52 tons 351 pounds.

Total coal taken on board for this coaling 169 tons 351 pounds [170 tons 351 pounds in log-book].

The Panama Railroad [Company] tug "Bolivar" took away both lighters.

The bunkers being full, 45 tons of coal were stowed on deck.

Draft of ship forward 14 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 8 inches.

W.H. White, Oiler, was this day transferred to U.S.S. "Hancock" and granted leave of absence for thirty (30) days, in accordance with second endorsement number Sx-D of April 27, 1911, of Bureau of Navigation.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Variable light breezes.

Barometer steady.

Tried the main engines.

At 12.40pm heaved short.

At 12.50pm got under way for San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, in accordance with telegraphic orders from the Assistant Secretary of the Navy.

Draft of ship forward 14 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 8 inches.

At 1.01pm put over patent log, reading 22.4.

Steamed on various courses, the Captain conning.

At 1.10pm San Jose Rock bore on starboard beam, patent log [reading] 23.6.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S15°E (per standard compass).

At 1.50pm passed Taboguilla Island on starboard beam, distant about 1½ miles, when changed course to S5°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 29.2.

At 2.58pm Bona Island bore on starboard bow, patent log [reading] 39.3.

At 3.33pm same bore on starboard beam, patent log [reading] 44.4, distant 5.1 miles.

At 3.37pm changed course to S12°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 45.0.

Since getting under way, average steam 118 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SW to light airs from SSE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S12°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light breezes from South.

Barometer rising.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course S12°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with moonlight, and light breezes from South.

Barometer rising.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course S12°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

San Jose Rock is also known as Roca San José.

Taboguilla Island is also known as Isla Taboguilla.

Bona Island is also known as Isla Boná.

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4 June 1911

[3 June 1911 in log-book]

En route from Panama, Republic of Panama, to San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

Lat 7.15, Long -81.65

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and warm, moonlight first hour, lightning, misty.

Light Southerly airs and breezes.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S12°W (per standard compass).

At 12.24am, with Cape Mala (approximately) bearing N60°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 19.9, changed course to S57°W (per standard compass).

At 3.56am took a sounding and got no bottom at 100 fathoms.

Average revolutions 90.0, average steam 125 pounds.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and hazy, but clearing.

Light airs from West to WSW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S57°W (per standard compass).

At 4.06am changed course to S87°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 51.9.

At 6.00am Morro [de] Puercos [Point] bore N48½°E (per standard compass) and Mariato Point bore N69½°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 68.4.

At 6.57am Mariato Point was on starboard bow, patent log [reading] 76.5.

At 7.40am Mariato Point was abeam, distant 6.2 miles, patent log [reading] 82.7.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.0.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light breezes to light airs from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course S87°W.

Set clocks back 23 minutes.

Lieutenant R.L. Irvine, U.S. Navy, Deck Court, met and tried H.M. Knowles, Coxswain.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 91.9.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes to light airs from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming full speed ahead, on three boilers, course S87°W (per standard compass) until 12.45pm, when it was changed to N70°W, until Jicarita Island abeam, distant 2.3 miles.

Picked up Montuosa Island [Montuoso Island in log-book] on the bow, bearing N57°W, at 1.15pm, and by careful observations plotted that island about 2½ miles to Northward and Eastward of its present plotted position.

Inspected magazines and found air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

Average steam 122 pounds, average revolutions 91.5.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy and war.

Light Westerly airs.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N70°W (per standard compass).

At 4.19pm Montuosa Island (highest part) bore on starboard beam, distant 5.4 miles, when changed course to N60°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 63.0.

At 5.20pm sighted the Ladrone Islands bearing N12°W (per standard compass).

At 5.55pm sighted Burica Point bearing N46°W (per standard compass).

At end of watch Ladrone Islands bore N1°E (per standard compass) and Montuosa Island bore S74°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 87.0, average steam 122 pounds.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with lightning.

Light airs to light breezes from WSW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N60°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average steam 88.5.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with lightning.

Light breezes from WSW to West.

Barometer variable.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course N60°W (per standard compass).

At 9.00pm changed course to N62°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 2.4.

Average steam 112 pounds, average revolutions 89.3.

Cape Mala is also known as Punta Mala.

Morro de Puercos Point is also known as Punta Morro de Puerco.

Mariato Point is also known as Punta San Patricio.

Jicarita Island is also known as Isla Jicarita.

Montuosa Island is also known as Isla Montuosa.

Ladrone Islands are also known as Islas Ladrones.

Burica Island is also known as Isla de Burica.

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Continuation of ship's log, U.S.S. "Yorktown", June 4, 1911.

Meridian to 4pm:

The following Deck Court was published this day: H.M. Knowles, Coxswain, under the influence of intoxicating liquor, not having been on liberty during the previous twenty-four hours.

Sentence: to lose pay amounting to twenty-six dollars and sixty-six cents ($26.66).

Approved June 4^th, 1911, by Commanding Officer.

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5 June 1911

At sea, en route from Panama, Republic of Panama, to San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

Lat 8.95, Long -84.63

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast, with lightning in the distance, and light breezes from West and West by North.

Barometer steady.

Steaming full speed ahead, on three boilers, on course N62°W (per standard compass).

The moon set at 1.25am.

At 3.30am, with Salsipuedes Point [Sals Puedes Point in log-book] about abeam, took a sounding and found no bottom at 100 fathoms.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.1.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and warm.

Light Westerly airs and breezes.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N62°W (per standard compass).

At 5.12am Caño Island bore on starboard bow, patent log [reading] 73.0.

At 6.38am same bore abeam, patent log [reading] 85.2, distant 12.2 miles.

At end of watch right tangent Caño Island bearing N71°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 87.7, average steam 110 pounds.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy to cloudy, misty and drizzling during last part of watch.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N62°W (per standard compass) during watch.

At 11.15am set all clocks back thirteen (13) minutes.

At 9.45am held quarters for muster, no absentees.

Held divisional instruction in seamanship and exercised men at heaving the lead, knotting, splicing, and steering as helmsman.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.2.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from West to WNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course N62°W (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

Discontinued surveillance oven, samples of smokeless powder having been tested for 60 days.

Samples removed from oven.

No [nitrous oxide] fumes.

Average steam 116 pounds, average revolutions 90.5.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes and light airs from WNW to West by South.

Barometer rising.

Steaming full speed ahead, under three boilers, on course N62°W (per standard compass).

Passed Blanca Island abeam, about 13 miles, at 4.20pm, patent log reading 70.6.

At 4.28pm, patent log reading 72.2, changed course to N59°W (per standard compass).

Placed new samples of all smokeless powder indices on board in surveillance oven, and started new test at 4.00pm, at 65° C.

Average steam 112 pounds, average revolutions 86.5.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with light breezes from West by South.

Heat lightning.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N59°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 87.00, average steam 112 pounds.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy, with lightning.

Light breezes from NW by West to North.

Barometer steady.

Moon showing through clouds.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N59°W (per standard compass).

At 9.00pm changed course to N28°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 10.9.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions starboard 88.8, port 88.6.

Salsipuedes Point is also known as Punta Salsipuedes.

Caño Island is also known as Isla del Caño.

Blanca Island is also known as Isla Cabo Blanco.

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6 June 1911

At sea, en route from Panama, Republic of Panama, to [and at] San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, [and to Amapala, Honduras]

Lat 11.33, Long -86.12

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and hazy, with lightning.

Light breezes from North to NNE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course N28°W (per standard compass).

At 1.10pm changed course to N12°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 47.9.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 87.7.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, with gentle and light breezes from NNE to NE by East.

Barometer rising.

Steaming full speed ahead, under three boilers, on course N12°E (per standard compass).

Took sounding at 4.30am and found hard bottom at 87 fathoms.

At 5.00am took another sounding and found bottom at 78 fathoms.

At daylight made out Cape Elena bearing N78°W, and changed course to N20°E, patent log reading 79.0.

At 5.23am changed course to N23°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 81.1.

At 6.31am changed course to N39°E, patent log [reading] 91.3, and headed for entrance to San Juan del Sur.

Hauled in patent log at 7.35am, reading 98.5, and steered for anchorage.

Made preparations for anchoring.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company's] S.S. "City of Sydney" overhauling this ship from Southward.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 83.5.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant.

Light Northerly breezes.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N62°E (per standard compass), into harbor of San Juan del Sur.

At 8.15am came to anchor in 6¼ fathoms of water, 30 fathoms chain, starboard anchor, on the following bearings: Cuartel N65°E (per standard compass), end of pier S55°E (per standard compass), ship's heading being NE by E½E (per standard compass).

On coming to anchor fired a national salute of 21 guns, with the flag of Nicaragua at the main truck, which salute was answered with 21 guns from the Cuartel.

Sent Ensign C.C. Thomas ashore to bring off American Consular Agent.

The Pacific Mail Steamship Company's ship "City of Sydney" came to anchor Westward of this ship.

The American Consular Agent made an official call on the Commanding Officer, and on his departure was saluted with five guns, with American ensign at the fore truck.

Draft of ship forward 14 feet 5 inches, aft 16 feet 4 inches.

The Commanding Officer made an official call on the Commandante of this port and on the American Consular Agent.

At 10.10am got under way and steamed on various courses, the Captain conning, en route to Gulf of Fonseca.

At 10.20am settled on course West (per standard compass).

At 10.23am put over patent log, reading 98.5.

At 11.27am changed course to N57°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 7.4.

Set clocks back 6 minutes.

At end of watch peak (1555) bore N35°E (per standard compass) and Papayal Mountain (1400) bore S89°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 74, average steam 110 pounds.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from ENE to NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N57°W (per standard compass).

At 2.50pm sighted bark at anchor inshore, bearing about NNE (per standard compass).

At 3.34pm changed course to N10°E (per standard compass), standing in toward bark at anchor, patent log [reading] 42.4.

Served out clean hammocks to all divisions.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

Average steam 122 pounds, average revolutions 89.3.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy and hazy with mist and rain.

Light to moderate breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

At 4.20pm changed course to N54°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 48.6.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 86.00.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and overcast, with heavy rain, thunder and lightning.

Moderate breezes to gentle breezes from NW and East.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N54°W (per standard compass), full speed ahead.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 86.7.

Cape Elena is also known as Punta Santa Elena.

Gulf of Fonseca is also known as Golfo de Fonseca.

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[Inserted note]

Continuation of ship's log, June 6, 1911.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and misty, passing showers, lightning to NW.

Light breezes from NE by East.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N54°W (per standard compass).

At 8.20pm sighted the light of a steamer bearing N63°W (per standard compass), headed Westward.

At 10.25pm sighted a white light bearing N19°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 86.8, average steam 115 pounds.

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7 June 1911

At sea, en route from San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua, to [and at] Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with lightning.

Light breezes from NW to gentle breezes from NNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N54°W (per standard compass).

At 2.57am Coseguina Volcano was abeam, distant 15¾ miles.

At 3.15am changed course to N7°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 38.8.

At 2.30am sounding showed 28 fathoms of water, coarse sandy bottom.

Sounding at 3.35am showed 25 fathoms, coarse sandy bottom.

In taking a sounding at 3.50am, sounding machine lead and tube holder carried away.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 88.1.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant, with gentle breezes from NNW to North, to light airs from North.

Barometer rising.

Steaming full speed, under three boilers, on course N7°E (per standard compass).

Took following soundings: at 4.20am 14 fathoms, sandy bottom; 4.35am 17 fathoms; 4.50am 18 fathoms.

Stood into Gulf of Fonseca on various courses.

Took in patent log at 6.35am, reading 64.9.

At 7.30am anchored off Amapala, Honduras, in 5¼ fathoms of water, 30 fathoms starboard chain.

Bearings of anchorage: end of pier S24°E (per standard compass), fort S8°E (per standard compass), Point [Segunda] N84°E (per standard compass), ship's head NE by East (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 83.00, average steam 120 pounds.

Draft forward 14 feet, aft 16 feet 2 inches.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with variable light airs to calm.

Barometer falling.

Fired salute of 21 guns, with Honduran ensign at main.

Salute returned by Honduran fort [crossed out].

American Consular Agent (acting) made official call upon Commanding Officer.

Fired salute of 5 guns, with national ensign at fore, upon departure of American Consular Agent.

Commanding Officer left ship to make official call upon the Commandante of Amapala.

Ensign C.C. Thomas, U.S. Navy, left ship for La Union, [El] Salvador, in accordance with orders from Commanding Officer.

Commandante of Amapala made official call upon Commanding Officer.

Fired a salute of 11 guns, Honduran ensign at fore, upon departure of Commandante.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hot, with variable light airs.

Barometer rising.

Inspected magazines, [maximum] temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with lightning.

Light breezes from ESE to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, with lightning and passing showers.

Moderate to light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Coseguina Volcano is also known as Volcan Cosigüina.

Point Segunda is also known as Punta Segunda.

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8 June 1911

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras, [and to Corinto, Nicaragua]

Lat 13.30, Long -87.65

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and misty, with light airs from NW to West.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and cool, with light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast to cloudy, with light airs to calm from WNW to West.

Barometer falling.

Held morning quarters for muster, and continued cleaning and painting ship.

Received in Paymaster's Department: 262 pounds fresh beef; and 150 dozen fresh eggs.

Lighted fires under boilers A and B at 11.30am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast to cloudy, with light airs to gentle breezes from SW by South to East.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines and found air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

Finished reloading 94 saluting charges.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and cloudy, with rain.

Gentle breezes to light airs from East to SE.

Barometer rising.

Made preparations for getting under way, and got under way in obedience to orders from the Navy Department, and stood to sea bound for Corinto, Nicaragua, at 5.35pm.

Average revolutions 67.1, average steam 112 pounds.

Draft on getting under way: forward 14 feet; aft 16 feet 1 inch.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and warm.

Light breezes and airs from ESE to East.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers.

At 6.28pm took departure as follows: left tangent Meanguera Island [Manguera Island in log-book] N61°E (per standard compass) and right tangent Meanguera Island [Manguera Island in log-book] S26°E (per standard compass), ship's head SW; and set course S2°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 70.1.

At end of watch Farallones [de Cosiguina] bore N69°E (per standard compass) and right tangent Meanguera Island [Manguera Island in log-book] bore N26°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 62.3, average steam 125 pounds.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and misty, with lightning, moon showing through clouds.

Light breezes from East to ESE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S2°E (per standard compass).

At 8.30pm a sounding showed 27 fathoms of water, sandy bottom.

At 9.00pm sighted a steamer standing about North.

At 9.30pm passed Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "City of Sydney", standing North.

At 10.13pm changed course to S55°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 91.9.

A sounding at 10.13pm showed 28 fathoms of water, with coarse sand bottom.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 60.00.

Meanguera Island is also known as Isla Meanguera.

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9 June 1911

At sea, en route from Amapala, Honduras, to Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, with lightning and passing showers.

Light breezes from East by South to East.

Barometer falling.

Steaming under three boilers, speed 5½ knots, on course S55°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 60.0.

At 3.53am sighted Corinto light on port bow.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, with rain.

Light airs to gentle breezes from East and NE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming standard speed, 60 revolutions, on course S55°E (per standard compass), with Corinto light on port bow.

At 4.55am stopped and hauled in patent log, reading 27.8.

Waited for daylight to proceed.

At 5.00am changed course to S88°E (per standard compass) and headed in, making full speed, then steered various courses to Corinto light and followed channel into an anchorage.

Heavy surf breaking on beach and very heavy swell running.

At 6.25am anchored in 6½ fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms starboard chain at water's edge, bearings as follows: end of pier N2°W, lighthouse S77°W, house on Dona Paula Island [Donna Paula Island in log-book] S18°E, ship's head NE (all per standard compass).

Draft on anchoring: forward 14 feet; aft 16 feet.

Secured main engines and allowed fires to die out under [in in log-book] boilers A and B, retaining boiler D for auxiliary use.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, rain first half of watch.

Barometer steady.

The United States Consul of this port made an official call on the Commanding Officer.

At 9.30am held quarters, followed by instruction of crew in ordnance and gunnery.

The Commanding Officer awarded punishments as follows: D. Manning, Second-class Fireman, over leave ½ hour; H.J. Schubert, Boatswain's Mate First-class, over leave ½ hour; D.E. Storer, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 10 hours; C.C. Long, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 10 hours; all restricted to the ship while in foreign ports for three months.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and warm, passing showers.

Light airs and breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.

The Commanding Officer made an official call on the Commandante and United States Consul of this port.

At 12.10pm the ship swung to ebb tide.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

No [nitrous oxide] fumes [in smokeless powder samples in surveillance oven].

Tested flood cocks.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and warm.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady, then rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer steady.

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10 June 1911

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Calm and light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and warm.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from WSW to SSW.

Barometer steady, then falling.

Continued field day.

The Commandante of Corinto called officially on the Commanding Officer.

At 9.40am, as the Commandante left the ship, fired salute of 7 guns, Nicaraguan ensign at fore.

Salute of 7 guns fired by shore battery at 9.45am.

Held quarters for muster at 10.30am, no absentees.

Commanding Officer held regular inspection of ship and crew.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with thunder.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Swimming party left ship.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

No change apparent in smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test.

At 3.10pm ship commenced swinging to ebb tide.

At 3.45pm sighted Kosmos [Line] steamer "Sisak" standing in.

One of the carbide holders on the starboard life preserver found to be missing.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from West to calm.

Barometer rising.

S.S. "Sisak" got under way at 5.06pm, and moored alongside of Corinto dock at 5.20pm.

Liberty and sailing and swimming parties returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from NNE.

Barometer steady.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 8.40pm.

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11 June 1911

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and warm.

Light Westerly airs.

Barometer falling, then steady.

At 3.00am the ship began swinging to ebb tide.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and hot.

Light airs from NW to NE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Light airs from West to light breezes from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, [maximum] temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and warm, with light breezes from West to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

All the liberty party returned on board, R.R. Bauers [Bowers in log-book], Boiler Maker, 1 hour over time.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and hot, with variable light airs.

Barometer steady.

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12 June 1911

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and misty to clearing.

Light airs from NW to North.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy to pleasant.

Light airs to light breezes from North by West.

Barometer rising.

Lieutenant R.L. Irvine, Ensign C.C. Windsor, Ensign C.L. Best and Paymaster's Clerk F.D. Foley [T.D. Foley in log-book], U.S. Navy, commenced quarterly physical tests.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm, with light airs from North to WSW.

Barometer rising first part [of watch], then falling.

Held morning quarters, followed by seamanship drill for all divisions.

The Commanding Officer investigated reports at the mast and awarded R.R. Bauers, Boiler Maker, the following punishment, for being over leave 1 hour: restricted to the ship for three months while in foreign ports.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

Sent swimming party to beach for instruction.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] surveillance oven.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with light airs from WNW and West.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Thunder and lightning.

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13 June 1911

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with thunder, lightning and heavy rain.

Barometer falling.

Calm and light airs from West.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy, with lightning and mist.

Light airs from West to ENE.

Barometer falling.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hot.

Light variable airs.

Barometer steady.

At 9.30am held quarters, followed by infantry drill for deck divisions, no absentees.

Lieutenant R.L. Irvine, Ensign C.C. Windsor, Ensign C.L. Best and Pay Clerk F.D. Foley [T.D. Foley in log-book], U.S. Navy, all reported having finished their physical tests for the second quarter of this year.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hot.

Light breezes and airs from South.

Barometer falling slowly.

Inspected magazines, found the air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

There are no fumes apparent in [smokeless powder samples in] the surveillance oven.

G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman, was this day released from ten days' solitary confinement, on bread and water, by order of the Commanding Officer.

The Kosmos Line [Cosmos in log-book] steamer "Sisak" left the harbor at 12.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and hot, lightning and thunder during latter part of watch.

Light airs from South, shifting to North.

Barometer rising.

The Pacific Mail Steamship Company's steamer "City of Panama" was sighted outside the entrance to harbor.

At 4.40pm the ship began swinging to ebb tide.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and warm.

Light Northerly airs.

Lightning and thunder, with rain, last half of watch.

Barometer rising.

At 9.45pm the ship began swinging to flood tide.

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14 June 1911

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and warm, lightning and thunder, rain.

Light Northeasterly airs.

Barometer falling.

At 12.10am the ship began swinging to flood tide.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and warm, lightning first hour.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

The Pacific Mail Steamship Company's steamer "City of Panama" stood into the harbor and came to anchor until pratique was granted, when the steamer went alongside the wharf.

Sent boarding officer aboard.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from North to South via West.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held drill abandon ship, but did not lower any boats after providing.

Sighted steamer standing in at 9.45am.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 10.55am.

At 10.30am Kosmos [Line] steamer sighted hove to or anchored to Southward of entrance to harbor.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

No nitrous [oxide] fumes apparent in smokeless powder sample undergoing surveillance test.

Made fortnightly inspection of smokeless powder samples on board, no changes apparent.

At 3.45pm Kosmos [Line] steamer stood up towards entrance of harbor.

Sent liberty party ashore and swimming party left ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with lightning.

Light airs to gentle breezes from South.

Barometer rising.

At 4.10pm Kosmos steamer "Sakkarah" stood into harbor, anchoring at 4.20pm.

"City of Panama" moored alongside of dock at 5.00pm, then cast off and anchored in stream at 5.45pm.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 4.55pm.

At 6.50pm surveillance oven discontinued, owing to explosion of .30 caliber [smokeless powder sample] due to excessive heat, 180° C in oven.

This was caused by the thermostat's failure to make mercurial contact properly.

Had signal and searchlight drill from 7.30pm until end of watch.

Liberty and swimming parties returned.

Lighted fires under boiler C at 6.15pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, thunder, lightning and rain.

Gentle breezes from SE to East by South.

Barometer rising slowly.

Continued searchlight and signal drill until 8.30pm.

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15 June 1911

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy, thunder, lightning and rain.

Calm to light airs from North and ESE.

Barometer falling.

Connected up boiler C at 2.00am.

Boiler D dead and disconnected at 2.15am.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy, with thunder, lightning and passing showers.

Light airs from North to North by East.

Barometer rising.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 5.15am.

Kosmos [Line] steamer "Sakkarah" under way at 6.00am, and moored alongside of Corinto wharf.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from North by East to light breezes from East.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters for muster.

General quarters drill, all divisions reported ready in 4 minutes 25 seconds.

Crew drilled for casualty and fire in action.

Officers instructed gun crews in first aid to the injured.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

Sent swimming party to beach.

[Maximum] magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with lightning.

Light airs to light breezes from South.

Barometer rising.

All the liberty party returned on time.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and overcast, with rain, thunder and lightning.

Barometer steady.

Light airs from South to North by West.

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16 June 1911

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, with thunder and lightning.

Light breezes to light airs from North, to light airs from NNW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy, to clearing.

Light airs from NNW to North by East.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, with light airs and light breezes from North to East and South.

Barometer steady.

Held morning quarters, followed by overhauling battery.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with light airs from West and SW by West.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures as follows, air good: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy, with thunder, lightning and rain.

Light airs from South to West.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, with thunder, lightning and passing showers.

Light airs to light breezes from West, NE, SW, and NW.

Barometer steady.

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17 June 1911

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with calm and light airs from NNE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from East.

Barometer rising, then steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from North and West.

Barometer falling slowly.

General cleaning.

At 9.30am held quarters and the Commanding Officer inspected the crew, then the ship, no absentees.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs to gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 93° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

Sent liberty and swimming party ashore.

At 12.20pm the ship started swinging to flood tide.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant, lightning last hour [of watch].

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "Acapulco" stood into the harbor at 5.30pm and came to anchor.

When pratique was granted a boarding officer was sent aboard.

The "Acapulco" got under way and moored alongside the wharf.

Received on board: three bags of mail, from the "Acapulco".

At 6.50pm the ship began swinging to ebb tide.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light Easterly breezes and airs.

Barometer steady.

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18 June 1911

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with lightning.

Gentle to light breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes to light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from WSW to SW.

Barometer steady, then falling.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at noon.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with thunder, lightning, passing showers.

Light breezes and light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

Swimming party left ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy, with thunder, lightning and rain.

Gentle to light breezes from East to SE.

Barometer rising.

Swimming and liberty parties returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, thunder, lightning, with passing showers.

Light breezes to light airs from East by South to ENE.

Barometer steady.

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19 June 1911

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy, with thunder and lightning.

Light breezes to light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from North to NE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from NW to WSW.

Barometer falling.

Quarters for muster, no absentees.

Divisions exercised at signal drill.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy to overcast, with rain, thunder and lightning.

Light airs from West to NE.

Barometer variable.

Maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

Sent liberty and swimming parties ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy, with thunder and lightning.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Liberty and swimming parties returned on time.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and rain, with thunder and lightning.

Light airs from East to gentle breezes from North.

Barometer falling.

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20 June 1911

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes and airs from North.

Barometer steady.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "Acapulco" steamed out of the harbor at 2.30am.

At 3.45am the ship started swinging to flood tide.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and warm.

Light airs from North to SE.

Barometer rising slowly.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from East and SE.

Barometer falling.

Held morning quarters for muster, followed by bayonet drill for all divisions.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with distant thunder and lightning.

Calm and light airs from East to ESE.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines and found air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

Lighted fires under boiler A.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with light airs and light breezes from SE.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from SE and NE.

Barometer rising.

At 9.20pm lifted safety valves at 140 pounds steam on boiler A, and connected same up.

Disconnected boiler C at 10.55pm.

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21 June 1911

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to partly cloudy, with light breezes to light airs from NE to calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NE and North.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm.

Light Westerly airs and breezes.

Barometer falling.

At 9.30am held quarters, followed by collision drill.

The collision mat was got ready to put over the side in seven minutes.

No absentees.

The ship started to swing to ebb tide at 10.05am.

Received on board in general mess: 282 pounds beef.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Light Southwesterly airs and breezes.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party and swimming party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and warm.

Light airs from West and calm.

Barometer rising slowly.

At 4.10pm the ship started to swing to flood tide.

W.H. Allis, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, returned on board from liberty with two bottles of intoxicating liquor in his possession.

A heaving line was lost overboard by G. Santiago, Mess Attendant Second-class.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, rain during first part of watch, with thunder and lightning, misty.

Variable light airs to gentle breezes.

Barometer steady.

The ship started to swing to ebb tide at 10.15pm.

The local band gave a concert on board until 10.30pm.

W.H. Allis, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, was placed in solitary confinement for safekeeping by order of the Commanding Officer.

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22 June 1911

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from North.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and hot.

Light airs from North and calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm to light breezes from WSW to SW.

Barometer steady.

W.H. Allis, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, released from confinement for safe keeping by order of the Commanding Officer.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, no absentees.

Held general quarters, divisions reported ready in following times: 1^st Division 4 minutes; 2^nd Division 2 minutes 30 seconds; 3^rd Division 2 minutes 45 seconds; 4^th Division 2 minutes 35 seconds; 5^th Division 1 minute 45 seconds; Surgical Division 1 minute 50 seconds.

W.H. Allis, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, and B. Scott, Mess Attendant Third-class, made prisoners at large awaiting trial by Deck Court, by order of the Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with thunder and lightning.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Swimming party left ship.

Inspected magazines, air condition of all magazines good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 96° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with thunder and lightning.

Light breezes from West to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Liberty and swimming parties returned, no absentees.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 4.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with thunder and lightning.

Light airs from ENE to East by South.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 11.10pm.

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23 June 1911

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and hot, lightning.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from NE and calm.

Barometer steady.

At 4.26am the ship started to swing to flood tide.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and warm, with light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

Quarters for muster, no absentees.

Overhauled battery.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hot, with light breezes from NNE to SE.

Barometer rising.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 96° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

Flood cocks tested and found in good working order.

Sent liberty and swimming parties ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with thunder and lightning.

Variable light airs and light breezes.

Barometer rising.

All swimming and liberty parties returned.

Deck Court, Passed Assistant Surgeon H.L. Kelley [Kelly in log-book], U.S. Navy, met and tried W.H. Allis, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, and B. Scott, Mess Attendant Third-class.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with lightning, to clearing.

Gentle breezes from East.

Barometer steady.

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24 June 1911

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes and airs from East to North.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and hot.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

The ship started to swing to flood tide at 7.10am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, with light airs to gentle breezes from East to South.

Barometer falling.

Held morning quarters for muster.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast, with thunder, lightning and rain.

Moderate breezes to light airs from South, South by East, NNW and NW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 96° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° [Fahrenheit]; air good.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, with thunder, lightning and passing showers.

Light airs to light breezes from NW, East, NE, and SE.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast to cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from SE and NE.

Barometer steady.

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25 June 1911

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with calm and light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy to overcast, with light airs from North to East.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Easterly light airs and breezes.

Barometer steady.

Sent liberty party from the ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and hot.

Light airs and breezes from East.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines and found the air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

The ship started to swing to ebb tide at 1.55pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and warm.

Light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

The ship started to swing to flood tide at 7.40pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant.

Easterly light breezes and airs.

Barometer steady.

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26 June 1911

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and warm, lightning, passing showers.

Barometer falling.

The ship began to swing to ebb tide at 2.30am.

Light airs from SE.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and warm.

Light airs from East.

Light shower.

Barometer rising.

Sighted a sailing ship outside of harbor.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "San Juan" stood into the harbor and came to anchor.

Received six bags of mail from the "San Juan".

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy to cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from North to West.

Barometer steady.

Received stores aboard for Paymaster's Department from steamer "San Juan".

All hands engaged in striking stores below.

Ship commenced swinging to flood tide at 8.30am.

At 11.50am Mr. Northcott, United States Minister to Nicaragua, called officially on Commanding Officer.

Received following fresh provisions on board for Paymaster's Department: 30 crates potatoes; 3 crates of onions.

17 crates were found to be unfit for use and were thrown overboard.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from South to SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air condition of all magazines good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 96° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

Started blowers to cool magazines at 1.00pm, and continued using them until end of watch.

At 2.30pm steamer "San Juan" got under way and stood out of harbor.

At 2.38pm, upon the departure of the United States Minister to Nicaragua, fired a salute of 15 guns, United States ensign at fore.

At 3.15pm ship commenced swinging to ebb tide.

The following punishment awarded by Commanding Officer: J.F. Seward, Ordinary Seaman, not standing at attention when call was sounded upon departure of United States Minister from ship; punishment: 5 days' solitary confinement, on bread and water.

J.F. Seward, Ordinary Seaman, confined for 5 days' solitary confinement, on bread and water, by order of the Commanding Officer.

H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman, found to be under the influence of intoxicating liquor on board ship, not having been on liberty the previous 24 hours.

Liberty and swimming parties left ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy to overcast, with thunder, lightning and passing showers.

Light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

A German bark came to anchor off Corinto harbor at 4.01pm.

Steamer "Newport" unmoored from dock and anchored in stream at 5.06pm.

Blowers in use, cooling magazines from 4.00pm to 5.00pm.

Liberty and swimming parties returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, with thunder and lightning.

Light breezes to light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Ship commenced swinging to flood tide at 8.50pm.

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27 June 1911

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

Ship commenced swinging to ebb tide at 3.55am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

At 5.50am steamer "Newport" got under way, and moored alongside of dock at 6.15am.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Calm to light airs from South to West by South.

Barometer steady.

Quarters for muster, no absentees.

Cleared ship for action.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm, with light breezes from WSW to SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Rigged ship.

Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "Newport" stood out of harbor.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy, with rain, thunder and lightning.

Light breezes from ENE to light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

All liberty party returned on time.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, with lightning and rain.

Light airs from NNE to light breezes from NNE to NNW.

Barometer steady.

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28 June 1911

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light breezes from NNW to North.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes to light airs from North.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, with calm to light breezes from North and SE.

Barometer variable.

Held morning quarters, followed by fire drill.

A Deck Court, Lieutenant R.L. Irvine presiding, met and tried H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light breezes to calm from SE and North.

Heavy rain, with thunder and lightning close aboard.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

Made fortnightly inspection of smokeless powder.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with calm to light breezes from North.

Barometer rising.

Published Deck Courts as per slip appended [below].

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with light airs from North and West.

Barometer rising first part [of watch], then falling.

Held night fire quarters and night general quarters.

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[Inserted note]

Additional to Ship's Log.

4pm to 8pm:

The following Deck Courts were published this day:

W.H. Allis, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, unlawfully having intoxicating liquor in his possession, sentence: to lose pay amounting to twenty-three dollars and ninety-one cents ($23.91); approved June 28, 1911, by Commanding Officer.

B. Scott, Mess Attendant Third-class, unlawfully having intoxicating liquor in his possession, sentence: to lose pay amounting to eleven dollars ($11.00); approved June 28, 1911, by Commanding Officer.

H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman, under the influence of intoxicating liquor, not having been on liberty during the previous twenty-four hours, sentence: solitary confinement on bread and water for three (3) days, and to lose pay amounting to thirteen dollars and ninety-three cents ($13.93); approved June 28, 1911, by Commanding Officer.

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29 June 1911

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with light airs from West by South.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, with light airs from North.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm.

Light airs and breezes from North to East.

Passing showers.

Barometer steady.

At 9.30am held quarters, followed by instruction of divisions in ordnance, no absentees.

A Deck Court, consisting of Lieutenant R.L. Irvine, U.S. Navy, met and tried H. Mundhenk Jr., Ordinary Seaman.

E.L. Jacobus, Chief Gunner's Mate, was employed two and one half (2½) hours diving, cleaning the port propeller of a growth of grass and a light growth of barnacles on the hub.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm, thunder and lightning, with passing showers last hour [of watch].

Light Northerly breezes and airs, and calm.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

E.L. Jacobus, Chief Gunner's Mate, was employed in diving, cleaning port propeller, one and one half (1½) hours.

Sent liberty party and swimming party ashore.

The record of Deck Court of H. Mundhenk Jr., Ordinary Seaman, held this day was published.

Specification: slow in obeying orders of boatswain's mate.

Sentence: solitary confinement on bread and water for five (5) days, and to lose pay amounting to thirteen dollars and ninety-three cents ($13.93).

Approved June 29, 1911, by Commanding Officer.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant, thunder and lightning and passing showers.

Calm and light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and warm, lightning.

Light breezes from East.

Barometer steady.

The signal for general quarters was sounded at 8.06pm, all divisions reported ready in 3 minutes.

Searchlights were turned on and crews exercised in picking out the motor dory off the starboard side.

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30 June 1911

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy to clearing.

Light airs from SE to North.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from North.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from ESE to South to light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held drill overhauling battery.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 11.18am.

E.L. Jacobus, Chief Gunner's Mate, employed diving, cleaning starboard propeller, for 1¾ hours during watch, from 10.15am to 12.00pm.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with thunder and lightning at end of watch.

Light breezes from SW to SSW.

Barometer falling.

Seining, swimming and liberty parties left ship.

E.L. Jacobus, Chief Gunner's Mate, employed diving, cleaning starboard propeller, for 2¼ hours during watch.

Total time under water for the day: 4 hours.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

Blowers running constantly to cool off magazines.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy, raining, with thunder and lightning.

Light breezes from SE to light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

Liberty, swimming and seining parties returned, no absentees.

At 6.45pm ship commenced swinging to ebb tide.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, with passing showers.

Light airs from North by East.

Barometer steady.

Examined and found to be correct: [signed] E.A. Anderson, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

LOGS FOR JULY 1911

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1 July 1911

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from NE.

Lightning.

Barometer steady.

The ship began to swing to flood tide at 12.30am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and warm.

Light breezes and airs from North.

Barometer steady.

The ship started to swing to ebb tide at 7.15am.

E.L. Jacobus, Chief Gunner's Mate, was employed in diving two and one half (2½) hours, cleaning strainers of sea valves on port side.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from North to ENE.

Barometer falling.

Quarters for muster and inspection, no absentees.

Articles for the Government of the Navy, and general and special orders read to ship's company by the Executive Officer.

Executive Officer inspected ship.

Commanding Officer commenced physical test for the quarter ending September 30, 1911.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy to clearing.

Light airs from ENE to West to light breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty and swimming parties ashore.

By order of the Commanding Officer J.F. Seward, Ordinary Seaman, was released from 5 days' solitary confinement, and H. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman, placed in 3 days' solitary confinement on bread and water.

E.L. Jacobus, Chief Gunner's Mate, diving for purpose of cleaning starboard strainers, time 2 hours.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

Made 30-minute monthly litmus test of all smokeless powder indices, no discoloration.

Tested magazine flood cocks, all OK.

Made 6-hour quarterly test of smokeless powder, no discoloration of litmus paper.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes to light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

All swimming and liberty parties returned on time.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and warm.

Calm to light airs to light breezes from East.

Barometer steady.

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2 July 1911

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Calm to variable light airs to light breezes from East to NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from NE, SW, WSW and West.

Barometer falling.

The Commanding Officer finished the walking test for this quarter this day.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy to overcast, with light passing shower.

Light breezes to light airs from West to SSW and WSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from WSW, West, East and SE.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with light breezes to light airs from SE and NE.

Barometer rising.

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3 July 1911

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

The ship started to swing to flood tide at 2.40am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and warm.

Easterly light airs and breezes.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm.

Light Easterly breezes.

Barometer steady.

Ship started to swing to ebb tide at 8.50am.

At 9.30am held quarters, no absentees.

Deck divisions engaged in cleaning boats.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy, thunder during last hour [of watch].

Light Easterly breezes.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

Sent liberty party and swimming party ashore.

The ship started to swing to flood tide at 2.05pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy, thunder and lightning, with rain squall.

Variable light to gentle breezes, with fresh breezes during the rain squall.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and cool, light rain with thunder and lightning during first part of watch, and misty.

Variable light breezes and airs.

Barometer rising, then steady.

The ship started to swing to ebb tide at 8.10pm.

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4 July 1911

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Light airs to gentle breezes from North.

Barometer falling.

The ship started to swing to flood tide at 3.10am.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from North.

Barometer steady.

The Captain and three officers left the ship to go to Managua, Nicaragua, to attend a reception given at the United States Legation.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

Full-dressed ship at 8.00am.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 9.45am.

At 9.55am sighted Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "City of Panama" standing from Southward.

At 11.10am Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "City of Panama" moored alongside Corinto wharf.

Received two bags of mail from steamer "City of Panama".

Sent liberty party ashore.

At 12.00pm fired salute of 21 guns.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from South to light airs from East.

Barometer falling slowly.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

H. Mundhenk Jr., Ordinary Seaman, released from three days' solitary confinement on bread and water, by order of the Commanding Officer.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling.

Light airs to gentle breezes from East to SE.

Barometer rising.

Liberty and camping parties returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, with passing showers during first part of watch.

Light breezes to light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

At 9.50pm ship commenced swinging to ebb tide.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Corinto, Nicaragua, July 4, 1911.

Additional to ship's log.

8am to meridian (continued):

The following named men were advanced to the rating set opposite their names.

Rating to date from July 1, 1911.

H.M. Davis, Shipfitter First-class to Chief Carpenter's Mate.

L.F.P. Sievert, Boatswain's Mate Second-class to Boatswain's Mate First-class.

H.E. Brower, Quartermaster Second-class to Quartermaster First-class.

J.H. Collier, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman.

E. Feeney, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman.

E.A. Saint, Second-class Fireman to First-class Fireman.

B.H. Levine, Coal Passer to Second-class Fireman.

B.C. Dubois, Coal Passer to Second-class Fireman.

H. Kennedy, Coal Passer to Second-class Fireman.

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5 July 1911

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with lightning.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Quarters for muster, no absentees.

Crew exercised at collision quarters.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm, with light breezes from North to West.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty and swimming parties ashore.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

Broke out and painted magazines A-11-M, A-13-M and A-102-M.

H.J. Mundhenk, Ordinary Seaman, was placed in five day's solitary confinement on bread and water, in compliance with sentence of Deck Court.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and warm.

Calm to light breezes to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

All liberty and swimming parties returned on time.

Fired salute of seventeen guns, Nicaraguan ensign at fore, in honor of Nicaraguan Minister of War, on board as guest of Commanding Officer.

Held night general quarters, all divisions reported ready in 4½ minutes.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light airs to light breezes from East.

Barometer steady.

Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "City of Panama" stood out of Corinto harbor at midnight.

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6 July 1911

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes to light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with calm to gentle breezes from East.

Barometer falling.

Held morning quarters, followed by general quarters, divisions reported as follows: 1^st [Division] 4 minutes 25 seconds; 2^nd [Division] 3 minutes 25 seconds; 3^rd [Division] 4 minutes 15 seconds; 4^th [Division] 3 minutes 35 seconds; 5^th [Division] 1 minute 30 seconds; Surgeon's [Division] 6 minutes.

Received in Paymaster's Department: 100 pounds waste.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with light breezes from East and West by South.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

Broke out magazines A-5-M and A-6-M, for quarterly inspection.

Picked up U.S.S. "Vicksburg" by wireless, 160 miles from this port.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with calm to light breezes from West to North.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

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7 July 1911

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua, [and to and at anchor in Gulf of Fonseca, Honduras]

Lat 12.59, Long -87.38 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with light breezes from North by West and NNW.

Barometer falling.

At 12.50am J.E.H. Watson, Coal Passer, a prisoner at large awaiting trial by General Court Martial, escaped from the ship in the skiff.

The dinghy was lowered and sent after him, but he reached shore first, and disappeared in the woods.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, with light airs from NNE to East.

Barometer rising.

U.S.S. "Vicksburg" stood in and came to anchor at 6.35am, about 200 yards on the port quarter, bearing NE by East.

Lifted safety valve on boiler B at 7.40am, at 140 pounds.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Light airs from East and calm while at anchor, light airs from West at sea.

Barometer falling.

J.W. Jones, Coxswain, was this day transferred, with bag, hammock and necessary papers, to U.S.S. "Vicksburg".

H. Fredrikson, Chief Master-at-Arms, was transferred to this ship, for passage to the Naval Hospital, Mare Island, California.

The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Vicksburg" made an official call on the Commanding Officer.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Sent one bag of mail for the United States to U.S.S. "Vicksburg".

Received on board, for delivery to San Francisco, one bag of mail from U.S.S. "Vicksburg".

Draft of ship before getting under way: forward 12 feet 6 inches; aft 15 feet 9 inches.

At 8.45am lifted safety valve on boiler C at 140 pounds and connected up same.

Tried the main engines, whistle and siren.

Heaved short.

At 9.36am got up anchor and steamed out of harbor, the Captain conning, en route to Amapala, Honduras, to get coal from the collier U.S.S. "Justin".

Settled on course W¾S (per standard compass).

At 10.00am put over patent log, reading 27.8.

At 10.50am changed course to N53°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 33.5.

At 11.45am changed course to N56°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 41.3.

At end of watch Volcano Viejo bore N66°E (per standard compass) and Volcano Momotombo bore S85°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 33.5.

Average revolutions 88.6, average steam 120 pounds.

J.E.H. Watson, Coal Passer, absent without leave.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N56°W (per standard compass).

Starboard engine stopped from 12.10pm to 12.14pm.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

Tested flood cocks and found them to be in good condition.

At 2.35pm Coseguina Point was on starboard bow, patent log [reading] 65.8.

At 2.50pm changed course to N14°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 67.8.

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 90.2.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy and warm, with light airs from WSW.

Barometer rising.

At 4.00pm changed course to N5°W (per standard compass).

Stood in Gulf of Fonseca, steering various courses.

Took in patent log at 5.28pm, reading 90.0.

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 88.5.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and warm.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on various courses.

Sighted the Naval collier U.S.S. "Justin" at anchor off Meanguera Island [Manguera Island in log-book].

At 6.25pm came to anchor in 5 fathoms of water, mud bottom, starboard anchor, 30 fathoms of chain, on the following bearings: left tangent Disposition Island N4°E (per standard compass), and right tangent Tigre Island N75°E (per standard compass), ship's head North by E½E (per standard compass).

Draft of ship forward 12 feet 6 inches, aft 15 feet 9 inches.

Anchored sailing launch, whaleboat, and second cutter clear of the ship.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light Southwesterly airs.

Barometer rising.

The Pacific Mail Steamship [Company] "San Jose" stood out from Amapala.

Volcano Viejo is also known as Volcan San Cristobal.

Coseguina Point is also known as Punta Cosigüina.

Gulf of Fonseca is also known as Golfo de Fonseca.

Meanguera Island is also known as Isla Meanguera.

Disposition Island is also known as Isla Disposicion and Isla Exposicion.

Tigre Island is also known as Isla del Tigre.

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8 July 1911

At anchor in the Gulf of Fonseca, Honduras

Lat 13.24, Long -87.70

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light Northerly airs.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and warm.

Light airs from ENE and from West.

Barometer rising.

At 5.00am got under way and moored alongside the collier U.S.S. "Justin" for coaling.

Started coaling at 6.30am and took on coal as follows: from 6.30am to 8.00am 26 tons.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from East to North.

Barometer steady.

Continued coaling ship.

Coal taken on board as follows: 8.00am to 9.00am 29 tons; 9.00am to 10.00am 29 tons; 10.00am to 11.00am 26½ tons; 11.00am to 12.00pm 19½ tons; total coal for watch 104 tons.

Lost overboard while coaling: 2 coal bags.

J.E.H. Watson, Coal Passer, absent without leave.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

Continued coaling ship at 1.00pm.

Coal taken aboard as follows: 1.00pm to 2.00pm 18 tons; 2.00pm to 3.00pm 26 tons; 3.00pm to 4.00pm 20 tons; total for watch 64 tons.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

While coaling, the forward davit for second cutter was bent while coal bags were being lifted for weighing by tackle suspended from it.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East to NE.

Barometer rising.

Continued coaling ship.

Coal taken aboard during watch as follows: 4.00pm to 5.00pm 25 tons; 5.00pm to 5.30pm 11 tons.

Finished coaling at 5.30pm, and made preparations for getting under way.

Total coal for watch 36 tons.

Total coal taken aboard 230 tons.

Draft forward 14 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 6 inches.

Spread fires under boilers A and C at 5.30pm.

At 5.51pm cast off from collier U.S.S. "Justin" and proceeded to anchorage at Amapala, Commanding Officer conning. *

United States Vice Consul at Amapala called officially on the Commanding Officer.

At 6.47pm came to anchor in 6¼ fathoms of water, mud bottom, with thirty fathoms of chain, starboard anchor.

Bearings of anchorage: end of pier S51°E (per standard compass), left tangent Sacate Grande Island N13°W (per standard compass), ship's head NE by East (per standard compass).

Banked fires under boiler A at 7.15pm, and commenced letting fires die out under boiler C.

Draft of ship when coming to anchor: forward 14 feet 6 inches; aft 16 feet 6 inches.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady, then falling slowly.

Boiler C disconnected at 11.00pm.

* Reason for U.S.S. "Yorktown" proceeding to Amapala, Honduras, was a telegraphic order, of this date, from the Acting Secretary of the Navy.

[Signed] E.A. Anderson, Commander, Commanding.

Sacate Grande Island is also known as Isla Zacata Grande.

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9 July 1911

At anchor off Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.66

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NW to WNW, to light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

At 12.20am commenced swinging to ebb tide.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from East.

Barometer rising.

Commenced field day.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light breezes from East.

Barometer falling.

Field day.

The Commanding Officer made an official call upon the Commandante of the port.

J.E.H. Watson, Coal Passer, absent without leave.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Light airs from South to calm, to light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

Made all preparations for getting under way.

Got under way at 1.00pm.

Draft forward 14 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 6 inches.

Steered various courses and came to anchor in 6¾ fathoms of water off Meanguera Island [Manguera Island in log-book] * at 2.19pm, 30 fathoms starboard chain.

Bearings of anchorage: left tangent Meanguerita Island [Manguerita Island in log-book] S32°E, left tangent Meanguera Island [Manguera Island in log-book] S5°W, ship's head South by W¼W.

Draft forward 14 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 6 inches.

Maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 96° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hot, with variable light airs and light breezes.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

* Reason for anchoring off Meanguera Island [Manguera Island in log-book] is to watch for vessel, reported in [Navy] Department's cable of the 7^th as engaged in an attempt to land arms and ammunition in Nicaraguan territory.

[Signed] E.A. Anderson, Commander, Commanding.

Meanguera Island is also known as Isla Meanguera.

Meanguerita Island is also known as Isla Meanguerita.

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10 July 1911

At anchor off Meanguera Island [Manguera Island in log-book], Honduras

Lat 13.18, Long -87.69

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with gentle to light breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and cool, with light breezes from NE to NNE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

J.E.H. Watson, Coal Passer, absent without leave.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with calm to light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 96° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit; air good.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy, with light airs to fresh breezes from South, SE and NE.

Barometer rising.

Heavy rain, with thunder and lightning.

Lighted fires under boiler C at 6.45pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy to cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from NE and East.

Barometer rising, then falling.

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11 July 1911

At anchor in the Gulf of Fonseca, Central America

Lat 13.18, Long -87.69

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with light airs from NNW to light breezes from North.

Barometer falling.

Banked fires under boiler C and connected same up at 3.00am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, with light breezes to gentle breezes from North and NNW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from NE and NNE.

Barometer steady, then falling.

At 9.30am held quarters, no absentees.

Held battalion infantry drill in light equipment.

J.E.H. Watson, Coal Passer, absent without leave.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light Easterly breezes.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 96° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Moderate breezes to moderate gale from SE.

Rain from 5.30pm to 7.00pm, then passing showers.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant.

Gentle to fresh breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

Gulf of Fonseca is also known as Golfo de Fonseca.

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12 July 1911

At anchor in the Gulf of Fonseca, Central America

Lat 13.18, Long -87.69

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Moderate and gentle breezes from NNE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from NNE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light and gentle breezes from NNE to East.

Barometer steady.

Naval collier U.S.S. "Justin" stood out of Amapala harbor for Corinto, Nicaragua, at 8.35am.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, absentee: J.E.H. Watson, Coal Passer.

Exercised crew at away fire and rescue party for drill.

The following punishment awarded by Commanding Officer this day: R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Third-class, offense: slow in obeying orders; punishments: five days' solitary confinement on bread and water.

R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Third-class, confined for five days' solitary confinement, on bread and water, by order of the Commanding Officer.

Ship commenced swinging to flood tide at 9.10am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SE to calm.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 96° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

United States Vice Consul of Amapala called officially on Commanding Officer.

Swimming party left ship.

The following fresh provisions received aboard for the Paymaster's Department: 285 pounds fresh beef; 100 pounds corn.

Ship commenced swinging to ebb tide at 2.40pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Calm to light breezes from NNW to NE.

Barometer rising.

Swimming party returned, no absentees.

Clean bags turned in by all divisions.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from NNE.

Barometer steady.

Commenced swinging to flood at 10.00pm.

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13 July 1911

At anchor in the Gulf of Fonseca, Central America

Lat 13.18, Long -87.69

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and warm.

Light airs and breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hot, with light breezes from NNE.

Barometer falling.

Quarters for muster.

J.E.H. Watson, Coal Passer, absent from ship without authority.

Held general quarters, all divisions reported ready in five minutes.

The following punishment awarded by the Commanding Officer this day: C. Amante, Mess Attendant Second-class, absent from station at general quarters, six hours' extra duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hot, with light breezes to light airs from NE, to light airs from NE by East.

Barometer falling.

Sent swimming party ashore.

Maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 96° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

One 12-foot oar broken in use, no responsibility.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and warm, with light to gentle breezes from NE.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and cool, with gentle to light breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

Note:

An oar was broken and a stretcher lost from the wherry.

Boat was caught in surf.

No responsibility.

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14 July 1911

At anchor in the Gulf of Fonseca, Central America

Lat 13.18, Long -87.69

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light breezes from NE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes to gentle breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

Held morning quarters, absentee J.E.H. Watson, Coal Passer, followed by instruction in ordnance and overhauling battery.

At 11.50am sighted collier U.S.S. "Justin" standing in.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes to gentle breezes from East and NE.

Barometer falling, then steady.

The United States collier U.S.S. "Justin" anchored about 1000 yards, on bearing East, from this ship.

Made preparations for coaling, and got under way at 1.30pm to go alongside U.S.S. "Justin" to coal.

Draft before coaling: forward 14 feet 3 inches; aft 16 feet 3 inches.

Commenced coaling at 2.30pm.

At 3.00pm had on 13½ tons of coal, from 3.00pm to 4.00pm took on 12½ tons, making a total of 26 tons for the watch.

Received from the collier U.S.S. "Justin" stores and ammunition to be delivered at Mare Island [as per] list appended.

Inspected magazines and found air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 96° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes to moderate breezes from NE and North by East.

Barometer rising.

Continued coaling, from 4.00pm to 5.00pm took on 14 tons, from 5.00pm to 6.00pm 12 tons, and from 6.00pm to 6.45pm took on 13 tons, making total of 65 tons.

Knocked off coaling at 6.51pm and shoved off from the collier, coming to anchor about 800 yards from the collier, same bearing West, with 30 fathoms of starboard chain, in 5½ fathoms of water.

Draft after coaling: forward 14 feet 10 inches; aft 16 feet 6 inches.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from North by East to NE.

Barometer rising.

Note:

The cork marker buoy for the starboard anchor was found missing when getting under way, the line having parted.

No responsibility.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", Gulf of Fonseca, Central America, July 14, 1911.

Received from U.S.S. "Vicksburg", via collier U.S.S. "Justin", for transfer to General Storekeeper, Mare Island, California: 36 boxes .30 caliber cartridges; 15 cases rifles; 6 boxes battalion gear.

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15 July 1911

At anchor in the Gulf of Fonseca, Central America, [and to Mare Island, California]

Lat 12.98, Long -88.27

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, with light breezes from East.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear to partly cloudy, with gentle breezes from East.

Barometer rising.

Made all preparations for getting under way, and at 7.50am got under way in obedience to [Navy] Department's cable of July 14, 1911, ordering the ship to proceed on July 15, 1911, to Mare Island, California.

Draft upon getting under way: forward 14 feet 10 inches; aft 16 feet 6 inches.

Received in Paymaster's Department: 273 pounds fresh beef.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Gentle breezes from North, shifting to South by East.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on various courses from anchorage, the Captain conning.

At 8.14am put over patent log, reading 90.1.

At 8.21am, with left tangent Meanguera Island [Manguera Island in log-book] bearing N77°W (per standard compass) and right tangent Meanguerita Island [Manguerita Island in log-book] bearing N22°W (per standard compass), set course S70°W (per standard compass).

At 8.30am took departure as follows: left tangent Meanguera Island [Manguera Island in log-book] bearing N36°W (per standard compass) and left tangent Meanguerita Island [Manguerita Island in log-book] bearing N25°E (per standard compass) and Farallones [de Cosiguina] bearing S31°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 92°.

At end of watch Volcan [de] San Miguel bore N10¼°W (per standard compass) and Volcan [de San] Vicente (right peak) bore N50½°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 88.8, average steam 120 pounds.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from South by East to West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S70°W (per standard compass).

At 1.04pm, with Volcan [de] San Miguel bearing N8°E (per standard compass), changed course to N80°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 30.9.

Inspected magazines, air conditions good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 96° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

Made fortnightly inspection of smokeless powder, and tested flood cocks and found them in good condition.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 88.1.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light airs to light breezes from WSW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course N80°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 89.2.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from WSW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, under three boilers, on course N80°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 112 pounds, average revolutions 88.8.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, becoming cloudy last hour of watch.

Light Westerly airs and breezes.

Moonlight.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N80°W (per standard compass).

The moon rose at 9.50pm.

At 10.30pm sighted Remedios Point light bearing N43°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 8.0.

At 10.50pm same bore on the bow, patent log [reading] 10.2.

At 12.00am Remedios [Point] light was on starboard beam, distant by log 9.2 miles, patent log [reading] 19.4.

Average revolutions 82.2, average steam 107½ pounds.

Meanguera Island is also known as Isla Meanguera.

Meanguerita Island is also known as Isla Meanguerita.

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16 July 1911

At sea, en route from Amapala, Honduras, to Mare Island, California, United States of America

Lat 13.82, Long -91.43

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, but clearing.

Light airs from West by North to NW by North.

Barometer steady.

Moonlight.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N80°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 84.4.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with variable light breezes.

Barometer rising.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course N80°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 87.5, average steam 112 [pounds].

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from West by North and West.

Barometer rising and steady.

Steaming at full speed ahead, on three boilers, on course N80°W until 8.30am, when course was changed to N79°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 88.0.

At 11.25am set all deck clocks back 17 minutes.

J.E.H. Watson, Coal Passer, absentee.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 84.8.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and hot.

Light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N79°W (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 96° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit.

Average revolutions 94.8, average steam 110 pounds.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N79°W (per standard compass).

Delivered to J. Young, Ordinary Seaman, a copy of a Summary Court Martial specification preferred against him by Commander E.A. Anderson, U.S. Navy.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 87.0.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and warm, with light breezes from WSW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course N79°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 86.0.

8pm to midnight:

Clear to partly cloudy, with light breezes from WSW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming ahead full speed, on three boilers, on course N79°W (per standard compass).

The moon rose at 10.35pm.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 83.1.

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17 July 1911

At sea, en route from Amapala, Honduras, to Mare Island, California, United States of America

Lat 14.83, Long -94.48

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant, lightning, moonlight.

Light airs from SW and West by South.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N79°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 82.5, average steam 110 pounds.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising.

Moonlight until sunrise.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N79°W (per standard compass).

Striking down coal during watch.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 85.0.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and warm, with light airs from West by North to moderate breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Quarters for muster.

A Summary Court Martial, Lieutenant R.L. Irvine, U.S. Navy, as senior member, met at 10.00am for trial of J. Young, Ordinary Seaman, and adjourned at 10.10am to await action of convening authority.

By order of Commanding Officer R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Third-class, released upon expiration of five days' solitary confinement on bread and water.

J.E.H. Watson, Coal Passer, was this day declared a deserter from July 7, 1911.

Set all clocks back 13 minutes.

Average steam 112 pounds, average revolutions 79.5.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with moderate to gentle breezes from NW and North.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on three boilers, course N79°W (per standard compass) until 12.45pm, when changed to N81°W (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 96° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear and hot.

Light breezes from North, shifting to ENE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N81°W (per standard compass).

Sighted land on the starboard bow at 5.40pm.

Average revolutions 80.3, average steam 110 pounds.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N81°W (per standard compass).

Patent log hauled in for inspection from 7.04pm to 7.08pm.

At 7.33pm put over port patent log, reading 0.00.

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 77.8.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with lightning.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course N81°W (per standard compass).

At 11.25pm sighted Port Angeles light bearing N23°W (magnetic), patent log [reading] 90.8.

Average steam 118 pounds, average revolutions 75.1.

Port Angeles is also known as Puerto Ángel.

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18 July 1911

At sea, en route from Amapala, Honduras, to Mare Island, California, United States of America

Lat 15.87, Long -97.97

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from WSW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming full speed ahead, on three boilers, on course N81°W (per standard compass).

Passed Port Angeles light abeam, distant 16.1 miles, patent log [reading] 100.9, at 1.03am.

At 1.30am changed course to N77°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 4.2.

At 2.00am Port Angeles light bore N35°E (per standard compass) and lost same at that time.

Average steam 105 pounds, average revolutions 78.9.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes from WNW.

Lightning in West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed ahead, three boilers, on course N77°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 80.3, average steam 117 pounds.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N77°W (per standard compass).

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, no absentees.

Held infantry drill for 1^st and 2^nd Divisions, and drill with Colt's automatic [gun] for 3^rd Division.

At 11.30am set all clocks back 13 minutes.

Average steam 122 pounds, average revolutions 79.2.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm, with light breezes from NW to WSW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course N77°W (per standard compass).

Maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 96° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 96° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit.

Average revolutions 81.0, average steam 105 pounds.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming full speed, under three boilers, on course N77°W (per standard compass) until 5.48pm, when course was changed to N75°W (per standard compass), Tartar Shoal being then abeam, distance about 10 miles.

Average steam 105 pounds, average revolutions 84.4.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light and gentle breezes from WSW.

Lightning to Northward.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N75°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 80.7, average steam 105 pounds.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with lightning.

Light breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N75°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 105 pounds, average revolutions 83.2.

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19 July 1911

At sea, en route from Amapala, Honduras, [at anchor off Acapulco, Mexico, and] to Mare Island, California, United States of America

Lat 16.845, Long -99.904

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with lightning.

Light breezes from WNW to North.

Barometer falling.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course N75°W (per standard compass).

At 2.05am sighted Acapulco light bearing N39°W (per standard compass).

At 2.10am changed course to N38°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 91.1.

At 2.35am lighted fires under boiler D.

Average steam 105 pounds, average revolutions 84.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy to cloudy, with light breezes to calm from NNE and North.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed ahead, on three boilers, on course N38°W (per standard compass).

Lifted safety valve of boiler D at 140 pounds at 5.00am, and connected same up at 6.10am.

Let fires die out under boiler A at 6.00am, and disconnected same at 7.50am.

At 5.20am hauled in patent logs, reading starboard 14.2, port 61.0, and from that time steered various courses to conform to the channel to anchorage.

Anchored at 6.20am in 13 fathoms of water, mud bottom, with 30 fathoms starboard chain, on bearings as follows: right tangent Fort San Diego N11°E (per standard compass), mooring rock S76°W (per standard compass), ship's head West by North (per standard compass).

Banked fires under boilers B and D.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Calm and light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Ensign C.C. Thomas, U.S. Navy, went ashore officially to bring off the United States Consul, Mr. Edwards.

The United States Consul made an official call on the Commanding Officer, and on leaving the ship was saluted with seven guns, with the United States ensign at the fore.

An officer from the Mexican man-of-war "Democrata" made a boarding call on the Commanding Officer.

The Commanding Officer made official calls on the Commandante of Acapulco and on the United States Consul.

Ensign C.C. Thomas, U.S. Navy, made a boarding call on the "Democrata".

A lighter, containing 21 tons 1260 pounds of coal in bags, was brought alongside on the port side by our steamer at 10.30am, when started coaling.

The Commanding Officer of the "Democrata" made an official call on the Commanding Officer.

The Commanding Officer made an official call on the Commanding Officer of the "Democrata".

At 11.30am the clocks were set back three minutes to local mean time.

Draft of ship before coaling: forward 13 feet 6 inches; aft 16 feet 3 inches.

A second lighter of coal, containing 28 tons 980 pounds, came alongside at 11.50am.

Received fresh provisions on board, in good condition, for the general mess as follows: 270 pounds beef; 88 pounds onions; 100 dozen eggs; and 14 turkeys.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy to cloudy.

Calm to light breezes from SW to WNW.

Barometer rising.

Resumed coaling ship at 1.00pm.

Finished coaling at 2.30pm.

Total coal taken aboard for watch 28 tons, total coal taken aboard 50 tons.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 96° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit.

Draft just before getting underway and on completion of coaling: forward 14 feet 6 inches; aft 16 feet 3 inches.

At 3.00pm got under way for Mare Island, California, to complete Navy Department's cable order of July 14, 1911.

Stood out of harbor of Acapulco, Mexico, at various speeds and courses, Commanding Officer conning.

Set course at N82°W (per standard compass).

At 3.42pm took following departure: left tangent [La] Roqueta Island N37°W (per standard compass), right tangent [La] Roqueta Island N21°E (per standard compass), Acapulco lighthouse abeam, distant 1 mile.

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 69.0.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy and cool, with light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course N82°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 89.5.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N82°W (per standard compass), with three boiler, full speed.

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 89.0.

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Continuation of ship's log.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, lightning to the NE.

Light breezes from NNW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N82°W (per standard compass).

At 8.30pm sighted two white lights a short distance on the starboard beam.

At 11.15pm hauled in starboard patent log, reading 77.7, to clear it, and found it in apparently good working order.

At 11.40pm put over starboard patent log, reading 77.7.

Average revolutions 86.1, average steam 116 pounds.

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20 July 1911

At sea, en route from Acapulco, Mexico, to Mare Island, California

Lat 17.82, Long -102.60

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with lightning.

Light airs from NW by North.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N82°W (per standard compass).

At 12.08am changed course to N74°W (per standard compass), starboard patent log [reading] 80.3, port patent log 72.4.

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 89.3.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and cool, with light airs to light breezes from NW by North.

Barometer rising.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course N74°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 111 pounds, average revolutions 84½.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes to light airs from NW by North, North to WNW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Held morning quarters for muster.

The Commanding Officer investigated the reports at the mast and awarded H. Mundhenk Jr., Ordinary Seaman, a General Court Martial, for using abusive and threatening language to a petty officer.

Steaming full speed ahead, on three boilers, on course N74°W (per standard compass).

Passed S.S. "Acapulco", Southbound, at 10.00am.

Set deck clocks back 16 minutes at 11.25am.

Average steam 105 pounds, average revolutions 88.6.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Light to gentle breezes from SW by West to West by North.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N74°W (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 96° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit.

Average revolutions 84.0, average steam 110 pounds.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy.

Gentle to light breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course N74°W (per standard compass).

At 4.35pm Lizard Point was abeam, distant 7 miles, patent log [reading] 19.2.

Average steam 105 pounds, average revolutions 88.2.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light breezes from WNW to NW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course N74°W (per standard compass).

At 7.25pm changed course to N64°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 42.0.

Average steam 105 pounds, average revolutions 83.9.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N64°W (per standard compass), full speed ahead, on three boilers.

Average steam 105 pounds, average revolutions 84.2.

Lizard Point is also known as Punta Lizardo.

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21 July 1911

At sea, en route from Acapulco, Mexico, to Mare Island, California, United States of America

Lat 19.47, Long -105.38

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with light Westerly breezes and airs.

Thunder and lightning second hour.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N64°W (per standard compass).

At 12.47am sighted the lights of a steamer standing to the Eastward.

At 12.50am sighted Manzanillo [Manzanilla in log-book] light bearing N32°W (per standard compass).

Steamer passed on starboard beam at 1.35am.

At 2.00am Manzanillo [Manzanilla in log-book] light bore on starboard bow, patent log [reading] 95.0.

At 3.45am passed same abeam, distant 15.2 miles, patent log [reading] 10.2.

At end of watch same bore N35°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 86.9, average steam 115 pounds.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, with lightning during first hour of watch.

Light breezes to light airs from NW by North to NNE.

Barometer rising.

Moonlight until sunrise at 5.30am.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N64°W (per standard compass).

At 5.31am Manzanillo light bore on starboard quarter, patent log [reading] 24.4.

Field day.

At 6.45am sighted steamer bearing N66°30'W (per standard compass) and standing about ESE.

At 7.20am passed Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "City of Para", standing about ESE.

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 83.6.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and warm.

Calm to light breezes from West by North.

Barometer steady.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course N64°W (per standard compass).

At 8.10am changed course to N63°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 45.4.

Field day.

Set clocks back 11 minutes.

Average revolutions 81.5, average steam 115 pounds.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from WSW to NNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming full speed, three boilers, course N63°W (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 96° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 96° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit.

Tested flood cocks and found same in good working order.

A.V. Stevens, Seaman, lost a ship's bucket overboard, A.V. Stevens, Seaman, responsible.

Lighted fires under boiler A at 3.40pm.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N63°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 90.0, average steam 115 pounds.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N63°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 105 pounds, average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and cool, with light from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course N63°W (per standard compass).

At 8.15pm connected boiler A, safety valve lifted at 104 pounds.

Boiler B disconnected at 9.15pm.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

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22 July 1911

At sea, en route from Acapulco, Mexico, to Mare Island, California, United States of America

Lat 21.54, Long -108.38

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming full speed ahead, on three boilers, on course N63°W (per standard compass).

Port patent log not working properly, hauled same in at 3.05am, but found nothing foul.

Put port patent log out again at 3.15am, reading 5.4.

Moon rose at 2.30am.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, foggy to West and South from 5.00am to 5.30am.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N63°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 90.0, average steam 120 pounds.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from WNW to West by North.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N63°W (per standard compass).

Field day.

The following Summary Court Martial was published this day: J. Young, Ordinary Seaman; offense: taking provisions from wardroom pantry while on watch as orderly; sentence: to be discharged from the [Naval] Service with bad conduct discharge, and to lose pay amounting to twenty dollars and ninety cents ($20.90); approved July 20, 1911, by Commanding Officer (Senior Officer present); accounts checked.

Held quarters for muster at 10.30am, no absentees.

Commanding Officer made regular weekly inspection of crew and ship.

At 11.30am set all clocks back twelve minutes.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light breezes from West and North.

Barometer falling.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course N63°W (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 96° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes to light breezes from West by North and WSW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming full speed ahead, on three boilers, course N63°W (per standard compass).

F.C. Nigg, Coxswain, was this day advanced in rating to Boatswain's Mate Second-class, to date from July 19, 1911.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Gentle breezes from WSW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N63°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 90.0, average steam 120 pounds.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle breezes from WSW to West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N63°W (per standard compass).

At 9.15pm sighted steamer's lights bearing N52°W (per standard compass).

At 9.58pm sighted steamer's light bearing N55°W (per standard compass).

At 9.45pm passed first steamer, which was standing about ESE, on starboard beam.

At 10.18pm passed second steamer, which was standing about ESE, on starboard beam.

At 10.42pm sighted Cape Falso light bearing N33°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 74.6.

At 11.43pm Cape Falso light was on starboard bow, patent log [reading] 83.0.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

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23 July 1911

At sea, en route from Acapulco, Mexico, to Mare Island, California, United States of America

Lat 23.70, Long -111.30

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, partly cloudy and cool, with gentle breezes from West by North to NW by West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course N63°W (per standard compass).

At 1.02am, with Cape Falso light abeam, distant 10.9 miles, changed course to N60°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 93.9.

Average revolutions 90.0, average steam 120 pounds.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with haze.

Light to gentle breezes from NW by West and NW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N60°W (per standard compass), full speed ahead, on three boilers.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

8am to meridian:

Clear sky, horizon hazy.

Light and gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N60°W (per standard compass).

At 11.20am the clocks were set back eleven minutes.

Average revolutions 90.0, average steam 120 pounds.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy to North and Eastward, foggy last part of watch.

Gentle to moderate breezes from WNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N60°W (per standard compass).

At 2.25pm sighted high land bearing N26½°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 0.8.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with moderate breezes from WNW, foggy.

Barometer rising.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course N60°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear, with haze and moderate breezes from WNW, foggy.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N60°W (per standard compass), full speed ahead, three boilers.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, with gentle breezes from WNW and West by North, foggy.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N60°W (per standard compass).

At 10.23pm changed course to N50°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 74.6.

At 11.05pm sighted three white lights of a steamer bearing 3½ points on the port bow, headed to Southward.

Steamer passed on port beam at 11.25pm.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

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24 July 1911

At sea, en route from Acapulco, Mexico, to Mare Island, California, United States of America

Lat 26.18, Long -113.86

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, foggy.

Moderate breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N50°W (per standard compass).

At 3.30am sighted steamer's light well inshore, bearing two points forward of starboard beam.

Steamer standing about SE.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and cool, with moderate to gentle breezes from WNW, foggy.

Barometer steady.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course N50°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light fog on horizon.

Gentle breezes to fresh breezes from WNW and NW by West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming full speed ahead, with three boilers, on course N50°W (per standard compass).

At 11.35am set all deck clocks back 10 minutes.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

Meridian to 4pm:

Slightly cloudy, with hazy horizon.

Moderate and fresh breezes from WNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N50°W (per standard compass).

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler B at 1.10pm.

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 82° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 80° Fahrenheit.

Served out clean hammocks.

Average revolutions 91.5, average steam 115 pounds.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy, with foggy horizon.

Fresh breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N50°W (per standard compass).

At 5.20pm tested safety valve of boiler B, at 140 pounds pressure.

Connected up boiler B and commenced letting fires die out under [in in log-book] boiler C.

Lost overboard by R.L. Braun, Yeoman Third-class: 1 hammock.

At 4.45pm sighted high land bearing North (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 28.5.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 93.0.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and foggy, with strong breeze from NW by West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course N50°W (per standard compass).

Disconnected boiler C at 6.20pm.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 93.2.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, with very light fog on horizon.

Strong to moderate breeze from NW by West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on three boilers, full speed ahead, course N50°W until 8.27pm, when course was changed to N52°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 58.6.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 94.0.

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25 July 1911

En route from Acapulco, Mexico, to Mare Island, California

Lat 29.00, Long -116.17

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, foggy on horizon first half of watch, hazy.

Fresh breezes from NW by North to NNW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N52°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 93.5, average steam 120 pounds.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy, with foggy horizon.

Moderate to gentle breezes from North to NW by North.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N52°W (per standard compass).

At 5.55am changed course to N33°W (per standard compass).

At 6.00am sighted San Benito Islands (661 feet) bearing N35°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 39.0.

At 6.22am took bearings of San Benito Islands as follows: 661 feet N44°30'E (per standard compass), 421 feet N49°45'E (per standard compass).

At 6.42am San Benito Islands (661 feet) abeam, patent log [reading] 44.7.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 91.9.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and foggy, with gentle to moderate breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course N33°W (per standard compass).

Set clocks back nine minutes.

Quarters for muster, no absentees.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 99.0.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, with fog.

Moderate to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming full speed ahead, on three boilers, on course N33°W (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines and found air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 82° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 80° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 78° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 74° Fahrenheit.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 97.3.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Moderate breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N33°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 95.0, average steam 105 pounds.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy, with foggy horizon.

Moderate breezes from NW by North to NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N33°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 95.0.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy, with fresh to moderate breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming under three boilers and full speed, on course N33°W (per standard compass).

At 8.24pm changed course to N37°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 61.4.

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 95.0.

San Benito Islands are also known as Islas San Benito.

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26 July 1911

At sea, en route from Acapulco, Mexico, to Mare Island, California, United States of America

Lat 32.18, Long -117.83

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with fog.

Gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming full speed ahead, with three boilers, on course N37°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 95.0.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, foggy.

Gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N37°W (per standard compass).

At 7.37am changed course to N60°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 53.0.

Average revolutions 95.0, average steam 115 pounds.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy, with foggy horizon.

Gentle breezes from NW to NW by West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N60°W (per standard compass).

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, no absentees.

Held divisional instruction in seamanship, and also bag inspection.

At 10.10am changed course to N57°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 75.3.

At 11.30am set all clocks back six minutes.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 96.8.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy, with foggy horizon.

Gentle to moderate breezes from WNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course N57°W (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 78° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 76° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 76° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 72° Fahrenheit.

At 3.33pm sighted San Clemente Island bearing on starboard bow.

Average steam 116 pounds, average revolutions 97.0.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast, with fog.

Moderate to gentle breezes from NNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming full speed ahead, on course N57°W (per standard compass).

Passed Southwestern point of San Clemente Island abeam at 4.50pm, distance 6.6 miles, and slowed speed at same time to 87 revolutions, standard.

At 5.48pm changed course to N59°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 40.7.

Passed two sailing vessels on starboard beam at 5.00pm.

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 91.0.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy, with lifted fog.

Gentle breezes from NNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N59°W (per standard compass).

At 6.45pm the Northwestern end of San Clemente Island bore on starboard beam, distant about 10 miles, patent log [reading] 48.9.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 89.0.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, with foggy horizon.

Light to gentle breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at standard speed of 87 revolutions per minute, on course N59°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 87.0.

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27 July 1911

At sea, en route from Acapulco, Mexico, to Mare Island, California

Lat 34.78, Long -120.86

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, with foggy horizon.

Light breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course N59°W (per standard compass).

Took soundings at 3.30am and 3.45am, no bottom at 100 fathoms.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 87.0.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, with fog, and light airs from WNW to West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming ahead on three boilers, making 87 revolutions per minute, until 4.30am, when land was picked up dead ahead.

Course N59°W (per standard compass) until 4.30am, when changed to N3°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 24.9, to make Santa Cruz Channel [Santa Rosa Channel in log-book].

Followed channel on course NNW½W, passing abeam Skunk Point, distant 1.3 miles.

At 5.50am took departure from Northern point Santa Rosa Island, on course N61°W, patent log [reading] 37.2.

Took a sounding at 4.15am, getting no bottom at 100 fathoms, at 4.30am got bottom at [in in log-book] 70 fathoms.

Sighted San Miguel Island bearing S½W at 7.40am.

At 5.00am increased speed to 95.0 revolutions per minute standard.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 93.6.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, with foggy horizon and thick fog from 10.50am to 11.10am.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N61°W (per standard compass).

At 8.05am sighted Point Conception bearing N61°W (per standard compass).

At 8.15am, with Point Conception bearing N62°W (per standard compass), changed course to N75°W, patent log [reading] 58.3.

At 8.25am sighted a steamer 2 points abaft starboard quarter, headed NW.

At 8.53am Point Conception bore on starboard bow, patent log [reading] 64.6.

At 9.05am same bore abeam, patent log [reading] 66.3, distant 1.7 miles, when changed course to N67°W (per standard compass), patent log 66.3.

At 9.07am same bore abeam.

At 9.23am same bore on quarter, patent log [reading] 68.6.

At 9.30am held quarters, no absentees.

At 9.35am sighted a small lumber steamer bearing N52°W (per standard compass), headed Southward.

At 10.05am Point Arguello bore on bow, patent log [reading] 75.4.

At 10.19am same bore on beam, patent log [reading] 77.6, distant 2.2 miles, when changed course to N50°W (per standard compass).

At 10.20am the friction clutch of steering wheel came loose.

Put hand steering wheel in gear.

At 10.23am went half speed ahead port engine.

At 10.30am the steam steering wheel was repaired, when went ahead full speed both engines.

Sounded fog whistle from 10.50am to 11.10am.

At 11.15am sighted two lumber steamers bearing on starboard bow and heading Southward.

At 11.25am clocks were set back 12 minutes.

Average steam 94.8, average steam 115 pounds.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy, and foggy on horizon.

Light airs from NW by West to WNW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N50°W (per standard compass).

At 12.35pm sighted Point Buchon bearing N11°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 100.0.

At 12.47pm Point Buchon on starboard bow, patent log [reading] 3.3.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 74° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 74° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 74° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 72° Fahrenheit.

At 2.34pm Point Buchon abeam, distant 13.1 miles, patent log [reading] 16.4, [Point] San Luis light bearing N65½°W (per standard compass).

At 2.41pm sighted small steamer standing down the coast, bearing of same N42°W (per standard compass).

Passed the steamer on starboard hand at 3.23pm.

Average steam 112 pounds, average revolution 95.0.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast, cloudy and foggy.

Light airs to light breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course N50°W (per standard compass).

At 6.57pm [Point] Piedras Blancas lighthouse abeam, distant 11 miles.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 95.0.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, with fog.

Light airs from NW by West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming ahead on three boilers, course N50°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 95.0.

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[Inserted note]

Continuation of ship's log, Thursday, July 27, 1911.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, foggy.

Light airs from NNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N50°W (per standard compass).

At 8.16pm sighted the lights of a steamer bearing N10°W (per standard compass), standing to Southward, which passed on starboard beam.

At 8.45pm sighted Point Sur light bearing N31°W (per standard compass).

At 8.55pm sighted the lights of two steamers on starboard bow, which steamers passed on the starboard hand.

At 10.10pm Point Sur bore on starboard bow, port log [reading] 22.1, starboard log 86.4.

At 11.07pm same bore abeam, port log [reading] 31.2, starboard log 95.3, distant 9.1 miles, when changed course to N42°W (per standard compass).

At 11.25pm sighted a white light bearing on starboard bow.

At end of watch Point Sur light bore N85°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 95.0, average steam 115 pounds.

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28 July 1911

At sea, en route from Acapulco, Mexico, to Mare Island, California, [and at anchor off San Francisco, California]

Lat 37.815, Long -122.422

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy, with foggy horizon.

Light airs from WNW to NNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N42°W (per standard compass).

At 12.58am picked up steamer's light bearing N19°W (per standard compass).

At 1.00am Point Pinos light bearing N39°W (per standard compass), Point Sur at this time bore S70°E (per standard compass), starboard log [reading] 11.7, port log 49.1.

At 1.20am passed steamer sighted at 12.58am on starboard hand.

At 3.52am sighted Pigeon Point light bearing N9½°W (per standard compass), starboard log [reading] 37.7, port log 74.7.

Average steam 116 pounds, average revolutions 95.0.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and foggy.

Light airs from NW to light breezes from North by West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course N42°W (per standard compass).

At 5.28am changed course to N23°W (per standard compass), starboard log [reading] 52.1, port log 89.5.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 95.1.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, with fog.

Light airs to light breezes from North by West and West.

Barometer rising and steady.

Steaming with three boilers, [full] ahead, on course N24°W (per standard compass) until 8.20am, when Montara light bore one point abaft beam, distant 6.0 miles, changed course to N2°E, and headed for the South channel buoy off San Francisco, patent logs [reading]: starboard 78.4; port 16.5.

At 9.40am hauled in patent logs, reading: starboard 91.0; port 29.8.

Steered various courses to anchorage, passed Mile Rock about 200 yards on starboard beam.

Anchored at 10.32am in 9½ fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms starboard chain, bearings: Goat Island flagstaff N78°E, Black Point S21°W, right tangent Alcatraz Island N11°W, ship's head N11°W (all per standard compass).

Received quarantine official at 10.35am and was granted pratique.

At 11.05am the customs officials boarded the vessel and collected duty on dutiable articles.

At 11.30am set clocks ahead 8 minutes.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 93.0.

Draft upon anchoring: forward 12 feet 6 inches; aft 15 feet 2 inches.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with light breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

Made preparations for getting under way.

At 12.45pm got under way, en route to Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, in accordance with Navy Department's cablegram of July 14, 1911.

Draft of ship forward 12 feet 6 inches, aft 15 feet 2 inches.

Steamed at full speed, three boilers, on various courses, following the channel.

At 3.07pm moored to buoy number 1 at Navy yard, Mare Island, California.

Draft of ship forward 12 feet 6 inches, aft 15 feet 2 inches.

The Commanding Officer left the ship officially.

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with light breezes from West to SW.

Barometer steady.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Received provisions in general mess as follows: 1000 pounds potatoes; 300 pounds onions; 65 pounds hamburger; 75 pounds pork sausage; 60 pounds butter; and 20 pounds cheese.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, the cloudy.

Light Westerly breezes.

Barometer rising.

Goat Island is also known as Yerba Buena Island.

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29 July 1911

Moored to buoy number 1 at Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

At 4.00am the ship started to swing to ebb tide.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy, foggy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

The following named men were this day discharged from the United States Naval Service, with bad conduct discharge: A. Mulvaney, Seaman; W.J. Tarrant, Seaman; A.T. Conne, Ordinary Seaman; and J. Young, Ordinary Seaman.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy, foggy and hazy, clearing toward end of watch.

Light airs from West to South.

Barometer steady.

Field day.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 10.00am.

General Court Martial met on board U.S.S. "South Dakota" at 9.37am.

Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet, called officially on Commanding Officer at 10.40am.

Liberty party returned, absentee: W. Barr, Ordinary Seaman.

At 10.50am fired a salute of 13 guns on departure of Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet.

General Court Martial being held on board U.S.S. "South Dakota" adjourned.

J.C. Wonderly, Ordinary Seaman, with bag, hammock, health record and necessary transfer papers, transferred this day to United States Naval Hospital, Mare Island, California.

H. Fredrikson, Chief Master-at-Arms, with bag, hammock, health record and necessary transfer papers, transferred this day to U.S.S. "Independence".

Sent liberty party ashore.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from SW to WSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 74° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 74° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 70° Fahrenheit.

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

Assistant Surgeon C.B. Camerer, U.S. Navy, this day reported on board from duty on U.S.S. "California", for duty on board this vessel, in obedience to Navy Department's orders of July 18, 1911, number 6811-17-WJM-DLS.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

At 10.50pm commenced swinging to flood tide.

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30 July 1911

Moored to buoy number 1 at Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with fog to overcast.

Light airs and light breezes from SSW to West.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy, foggy and hazy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

All liberty party returned, except W. Barr, Ordinary Seaman.

Passed Assistant Surgeon Herbert L. Kelley [Kelly in log-book], U.S. Navy, this date detached from this vessel, in accordance with letter number 160, of July 24, 1911, from Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 80° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 82° Fahrenheit; D-12-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 70° Fahrenheit; air good.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with light airs from SW to West.

Barometer variable.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

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31 July 1911

Moored to buoy number 1 at Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, light fog.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, foggy and hazy.

Light breezes from South to light airs from SW to West.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Clear sky, with haze.

Light breezes to light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

Cleaning and painting ship.

Absentees from liberty: W. Barr, Ordinary Seaman; P.E Kramer, Ordinary Seaman; H. Graham, Coal Passer; and J.J. Young, Ship's Cook First-class.

A Court Martial convened on board U.S.S. "South Dakota" at 10.00am, and adjourned at 10.10am.

The Commanding Officer called upon the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Independence".

H. Graham, Coal Passer, and J.J. Young, Ship's Cook First-class, returned from liberty two hours over time.

The Commandant of Mare Island Navy Yard called upon the Commanding Officer and wardroom officers.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Inspected magazines and found air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 80° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 82° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 72° Fahrenheit.

Made monthly 30-minute litmus test of smokeless powder indices, no discoloration.

In obedience to a letter by direction of the Chief of Bureau of Navigation, P.V. Tuttle, Hospital Steward, was transferred to the Navy Yard and all papers sent to U.S.S. "Independence".

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes to light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Received stores in Paymaster's Department as per list attached [below].

While receiving stores, T.H. Varley, Yeoman Second-class, and F. Harris, Seaman, lost overboard 36 knives and 6 dozen buttons, eagle, medium, Harris and Varley responsible.

Knocked off painting at 7.45pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with haze.

Light airs to moderate breezes from SW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Approved: [signed] E.A. Anderson, Commander, Commanding.

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[Inserted note]

Memorandum for log, U.S.S. "Yorktown", 4pm to 8pm (additional):

The following stores were received on board in the Paymaster's Department: 24 apprentice marks, blue; 100 yards braid, watch mark, blue; 100 yards braid, watch mark, white; 6 dozen buttons, eagle, medium; 24 caps, cloth; 50 pairs drawers, light; 183 yards drill, cotton, bleached; 12 gun pointer marks, blue; 100 hats, white; 6 hospital apprentice marks, blue; 12 jackknives; 100 jumpers, white, dress; 50 jumpers, white, undress; 50 leggings; 150 overshirts; 50 rating badges, blue; 75 rating badges, white; 125 yards serge; 12 service stripes, blue; 25 pairs shoes, calfskin, high; 25 pairs shoes, calfskin, low; 100 pounds soap, saltwater; 600 pairs socks, cotton; 144 towels; 100 pairs trousers, dungarees; 50 pairs trousers, white, dress; 100 undershirts, light; 600 handkerchiefs.

LOGS FOR AUGUST 1911

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1 August 1911

Moored to buoy number 1, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy to cloudy, with light airs and light breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast to partly cloudy, with light breezes from South and SSW.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Continued painting ship.

8am to meridian:

Clear, with gentle and light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Crew engaged in painting ship.

Absentees over leave: P.E. Kramer, Ordinary Seaman; and W. Barr, Ordinary Seaman.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, with light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Crew engaged in painting ship.

The ship started to swing to flood tide at 12.40pm.

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartments] A-5-M 80° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 82° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 70° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 72° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

The ship started to swing to ebb tide at 6.50pm.

Received fresh provisions in general mess as follows: 130 pounds fresh beef; and 90 pounds veal.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

W. Barr, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board, 62 hours over leave.

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2 August 1911

Moored to buoy number 1 at Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light Westerly airs.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy to clear.

Light airs and light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 8.10am.

Held quarters for muster at 9.00am, absentee: P.E. Kramer, Ordinary Seaman.

At 9.35am General Court Martial met on board U.S.S. "South Dakota".

At 9.30am Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet, came on board, accompanied by staff and inspection officers, to hold Admiral's Inspection of this vessel.

At 9.30am Admiral's flag was hauled down on U.S.S. "California" and commission pennant hauled down on this vessel, and Commander-in-Chief's, United States Pacific Fleet, flag was broken at main of this vessel.

A salute of 13 guns was fired at this time.

Commenced holding drills and inspections.

At 11.59am Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet, left this vessel.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from South to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

At 12.06pm the flag of the Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet, was broken at main of U.S.S. "California" and hauled down on this vessel.

Commission pennant hoisted on this vessel at 12.06pm.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 12.11pm.

Inspected magazines, air conditions good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 86° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 82° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 70° Fahrenheit.

At 1.20pm Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet, accompanied by staff and inspecting officers, came on board to continue Admiral's Inspection.

At 1.20pm the flag of the Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet, was broken on the main and lowered on U.S.S. "California".

Commission pennant was hauled down at this time.

Continued Admiral's Inspection.

P.E. Kramer, Ordinary Seaman, returned absent over leave 54 hours.

At 3.30pm finished Admiral's Inspection.

At 3.35pm Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet, left ship.

At 3.42pm flag of Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet, was hoisted on U.S.S. "California" and hauled down on this vessel.

At 3.42pm hoisted commission pennant on main of this ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Sent liberty party ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and foggy.

Gentle to moderate breezes from SW to SW by West.

At 8.20pm commenced swinging to ebb tide.

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3 August 1911

Moored to buoy number 1 at Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Gentle and moderate breezes from SW.

Barometer steady, then rising slowly.

At 2.10am commenced swinging to flood tide.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Gentle to light breezes from SW to SSW.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Mustered divisions, no absentees.

Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "California" made official call upon Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Yorktown".

The following ammunition, which was received from U.S.S. "Vicksburg", this date transferred to United States Naval Magazine, Mare Island, California: 35 boxes .30 caliber cartridges.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 80° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 80° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 70° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 70° Fahrenheit.

Sent samples of all smokeless powder indices on board to Naval Magazine for surveillance test.

F.J. Shea, Hospital Steward, this day transferred to this vessel from Mare Island Naval Hospital, with all necessary transfer papers.

The following Ordnance [Department] stores, which were received from U.S.S. "Vicksburg", were delivered to the General Storekeeper, Mare Island, California: 6 cases containing haversacks, knapsacks, canteens, straps and general battalion gear; 14 cases rifles; 2 spare rifle stocks; 3 barracks cleaning rods.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with moderate breezes from South to light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

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4 August 1911

Moored to buoy number 1, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and cool, with gentle to moderate breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy, with moderate to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Held morning quarters for muster, absentees: R.E. Bingham, Second-class Fireman, and D.G. White, Ordinary Seaman.

D.G. White, Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty 2 hours over time.

Received in Paymaster's Department: 85 pounds fish.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, with light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 80° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 80° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 70° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 70° Fahrenheit; air good.

Tested all flood cocks and found same in good working order.

Received on board: $6,000.00 (six thousand dollars) in currency.

Received in Paymaster's Department: stores and canteen supplies as per list [below].

A wardroom calling committee returned calls in the Navy Yard.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from SSW, WSW and SW.

Barometer falling.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast, with light breezes from SW and SSW.

Barometer rising.

Approved: [signed] E.A. Anderson, Commander, Commanding.

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[Inserted note, stores received in Paymaster's Department]

96 tins sliced peaches; 72 bottles pickles, sweet; 72 bottles olives; 48 bottles mustard; 96 tins pork and beans; 24 bottles chow chow; 24 bottles Worcestershire sauce; 72 jars honey; 48 tins shrimp; 100 tins sardines; 48 tins milk; 48 tins jam; 48 packages Grape-Nuts; 72 packages sweet cakes; 72 packages fig bars; 72 packages fruit biscuit; 72 packages cocoa [coco in log-book] wafers; 72 packages chocolate eclairs; 72 packages peanut wafers; 72 tins Shinola; 200 bars ivory soap; 72 packages playing cards; 72 packages playing cards, pinochle; 144 tooth brushes; 1500 [1.5 M. in log-book] envelopes; 72 pairs garters, Boston; 48 pairs garters, Brighton; 48 pipes; 72 tins talcum powder; 72 tins dental cream; 75 cakes Cuticura soap; 144 cakes oatmeal soap; 24 cakes tar soap; 72 tablets writing paper; 48 papeteries [paperteries in log-book]; 26 pounds Starr [Star in log-book] tobacco; 300 books cigarette papers (white); 100 books cigarette papers (brown); 96 tins tobacco, Q-Boid; 96 tins curve cut tobacco; 96 tins Lucky Strike tobacco; 200 packages gum, assorted; 72 packages Lowney's chocolates; 72 packages Uneeda biscuits; 864 boxes safety matches; 24 mirrors; 24 combs; 24 hair brushes; 48 bottles maple syrup.

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5 August 1911

Moored to buoy number 1, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with light breezes and airs from SSW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy, with gentle breezes to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes and airs from SSW and SW.

Barometer steady.

A Deck Court, consisting of Lieutenant R.L. Irvine, U.S. Navy, met and tried the cases of W. Barr, Ordinary Seaman, and P.E. Kramer, Ordinary Seaman.

The following records of Deck Courts were published this day (see list [below]).

Commander L.C. Bertolette [Bertollette in log-book], U.S. Navy, came on board and left the ship officially to report to the Commander-in-Chief for duty in command of this ship, in accordance with Navy Department's order number 1608-89-WJM-DLS of July 17, 1911.

Held quarters.

The Commanding Officer with Commander L.C. Bertolette [Bertollette in log-book], U.S. Navy, inspected the crew at quarters and the ship.

Officers and crew were assembled on the quarterdeck and Commander E.A. Anderson, U.S. Navy, published his orders from Navy Department number 1904-76-WJM-DLS of July 17, 1911, de-tasking him from duty in command of this ship, and all after duty that has been assigned to him, to proceed home and await orders.

Commander L.C. Bertolette, U.S. Navy, published his orders, de-tasking him from command of U.S.S. "Philadelphia", to command of this ship.

The U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" was taken out of dry dock.

The U.S. Army transport "Thomas" shifted her berth alongside seawall.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cool and hazy.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

The following named men went on leave of absence: D.D. Robison, Ship's Cook Second-class, at noon, for 3 days; R.L. Braun, Yeoman Third-class, at 1.00pm, for 5 days; J.J. Jordon [Jordan in log-book], Gunner's Mate Third-class, at 1.30pm, for 7 days; W. Rosenthal, Ordinary Seaman, at 2.00pm, for 3 days; J.P. Jenkins, Master-at-Arms Second-class, at 2.45pm, for 5 days.

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 80° [Fahrenheit] A-11-M 80°; D-2-M 70°; D-13-M 70°.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes and airs from South and SSW.

Barometer steady.

R.B. Bingham, Second-class Fireman, returned on board 32 hours over leave.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes from SSW to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

The ship started to swing to flood tide at 10.20pm.

L.H. Robb, [Master-at-Arms Second-class], went on 10 days' leave of absence, with 6 days' traveling time.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Mare Island, California, August 5, 1911.

Memorandum [memoranda in log-book] for the log.

The following Deck Courts were published this day:

S.F. Fuller, Coal Passer, under the influence of intoxicating liquor, not having been on liberty during the previous 24 hours, sentence: to lose pay amounting to ten dollars ($10.00); approved August 5, 1911, by Commanding Officer; accounts checked.

W. Barr, Ordinary Seaman, over leave from liberty 62 hours, sentence: to lose pay amounting to eleven dollars and seventy-three cents ($11.73); approved August 5, 1911, by Commanding Officer; accounts checked.

P.E. Kramer, Ordinary Seaman, over leave from liberty 54 hours, sentence: to lose pay amounting to eight dollars and ninety-seven cents ($8.97); approved August 5, 1911, by Commanding Officer; accounts checked.

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6 August 1911

Moored to buoy number 1, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Light breezes and airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

The ship started to swing to ebb tide at 5.00am.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy to clearing.

Light airs to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with light to gentle breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

Following named men left the ship this day on leave: G.L. Wellcome, Coxswain, 5 days; I. Hoshi, Wardroom Cook, 10 days; J.B. Elam, Ordinary Seaman, 13 days.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5[-M] 80° [Fahrenheit]; A-11[-M] 82°; D-2[-M] 70°; D-13[-M] 70°.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with gentle breezes to light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy, with light breezes to light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

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7 August 1911

Moored to buoy number 1, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy, with light to gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy, with light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

Ensign C.C. Thomas, U.S. Navy, went on thirty (30) days' leave, as granted by [Navy] Department's letter 7076-7 of June 2, 1911.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, with light breezes to gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

Held morning quarters, absentees as follows: R. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, S.G. Duke, Ordinary Seaman, W. Martin, Second-class Fireman, P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, W.H.P. Stephanski, Ordinary Seaman, R. Willett, Seaman, H.F. Warner, Sailmaker's Mate, and J. Wilson, Coal Passer.

The Commanding Officer called officially upon the Commandant of the Navy Yard, Mare Island, the Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet, and the Commanding Officers of U.S.S "California", U.S.S "South Dakota" and U.S.S "Independence".

H.F. Warner, Sailmaker's Mate, returned from liberty 20 minutes over time.

W. Martin, Second-class Fireman, returned from liberty 2 hours over time.

Appended list [below] of men leaving this ship this day on furlough.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breeze to fresh breeze from SSW and South.

Barometer falling.

R. Willett, Seaman, returned from liberty 4 hours over time.

A General Court Martial met on board U.S.S "South Dakota" at 1.00pm, and adjourned at 4.30pm.

Examined magazines and found air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5[-M] 76° [Fahrenheit]; A-11[-M] 76°; D-2[-M] 70°; D-13[-M] 70°.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear, with fresh breezes to light breezes from South to WSW.

Barometer rising and steady.

J. Wilson, Coal Passer, returned 7½ hours over time from liberty.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes to fresh breezes from WSW to South.

Barometer falling.

R.W. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty 10½ hours over time.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Mare Island, California, August 7, 1911.

Memorandum for the log.

The following men left the ship on furlough on the 8.00am to 12.00pm watch:

B. Kersh, First-class Fireman, 5 days, commencing August 7^th.

F.W. Moy, Coppersmith, 15 days, commencing August 7^th.

L.C. Wolfe, Second-class Fireman, 12 days, commencing August 7^th.

T.R. Drone, Carpenter's Mate Third-class, 72 hours, commencing August 7^th.

G.G. Stonehouse, Machinist's Mate First-class, 14 days, commencing August 7^th.

M. Mosqueiro [Mosqueira in log-book], First-class Fireman, 12 days, commencing August 7^th.

C.E. Hunt, Second-class Fireman, 5 days, commencing August 7^th.

E.B. Maxey, Gunners Mate Third-class, 5 days, commencing August 7^th.

V.W. Deering, Painter Second-class, 5 days, commencing August 7^th.

The following punishments were awarded at the mast this day:

J.J. Young, Ship's Cook First-class, disobedience of orders, report every half hour to the officer of the deck while the galley is open, until further orders.

C.W. Woods, Ordinary Seaman, in galley without proper authority, 1 hour's extra duty.

G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman, in galley without proper authority, 1 hour's extra duty.

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8 August 1911

Moored to buoy number 1, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, [and moored alongside U.S.S. "Alert", Navy Yard, Mare Island]

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with moderate to light breezes from SSW to SW.

Barometer falling, then rising.

P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, returned at 1.55am, having been absent from the ship for 28 hours without authority.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, with light breezes from SW and SSW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

At 9.30am E.R. Baum, Coal Passer, was found absent from the ship without permission from proper authority.

The ship was unmoored from buoy number 1 at 9.51am and was towed to berth alongside U.S.S. "Alert".

Moored the ship with starboard side next to U.S.S. "Alert", with extra lines to the seawall.

Draft of ship forward 12 feet 6 inches, aft 15 feet 0 inches.

The following named men were absentees: absent over leave S.G. Duke, Ordinary Seaman, W.H.P. Stephanski, Ordinary Seaman, and P.R. Darby, Seaman; absent without leave P.E. Kramer, Ordinary Seaman, and E.R. Baum, Coal Passer.

Received on board, in good condition, for the general mess: 60 pounds liver; and 85 pounds of beef.

The Commanding Officer awarded punishments at the mast as follows: R.W. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, for over leave 10½ hours, restricted for ten days; J. Wilson, Coal Passer, for over leave 7½ hours, restricted for 7 days; and R.B. Bingham, Second-class Fireman, for over leave 32 hours, restricted 32 days.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes and airs from SSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 70° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 70°; D-2-M 66°; D-13-M 60°.

Received on board from the general storekeeper, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, the following supplies for electrical equipment: 300 glass tube 3-Ampere fuses; 24 wireless telegraphy attachment plugs; 200 16-candlepower, 125 Volt, clear, incandescent lamps; and 2 pounds of soldering paste.

The following named men returned on board from 3 days' leave of absence: D.D. Robinson, Ship's Cook Second-class; W. Rosenthal, Ordinary Seaman; J.F. Seward, Ordinary Seaman; J. Hawthorne, Seaman; and F.F. Flandry, Seaman.

A General Court Martial met on board U.S.S. "South Dakota" at 1.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant, horizon hazy.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

The following named men returned on board over leave: S.G. Duke, Ordinary Seaman, 32 hours; and W.H.P. Stephanski, Ordinary Seaman, 32 hours.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

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9 August 1911

Moored alongside U.S.S. "Alert", Mare Island Navy Yard

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant.

Gentle and light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant, horizon foggy.

Gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

G. Kaness, Chief Master-at-Arms, left the ship on leave of absence for seven days.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy to clearing, with gentle to light breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

Quarters for muster, absentees: P.E. Kramer, Ordinary Seaman, E.R. Baum, Coal Passer, and P.R. Darby, Seaman.

Following men left the ship on leave: W.A. Magor, Second-class Fireman, 12 days; E. Thomas, Machinist's Mate First-class, 72 hours; T. Tanyawa, Mess Attendant First-class, 7 days.

Exercised crew at setting up drill and sub-target practice.

One boilermaker and one helper at work on boiler C.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and cool.

Light breezes from South by West.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 74° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 68° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 70° Fahrenheit.

Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "South Dakota" made official call on Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Yorktown".

Lighted fires under boiler C at 2.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and cool, with light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Connected boiler C at 9.30pm.

Safety valve lifted at 140 pounds.

Disconnected boiler B at 9.50pm.

At 10.30pm P.R. Darby, Seaman, returned from liberty 36¾ hours over time.

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10 August 1911

Moored alongside U.S.S. "Alert", Mare Island Navy Yard

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, with light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy, with gentle to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light to gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

A Summary Court Martial, of which Assistant Paymaster P.T.M. Lathrop, U.S. Navy, is senior member, met and tried P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, at 10.30am, and adjourned to await action of convening authority at 10.45am.

The Commanding Officer awarded P.R. Darby, Seaman, 36 days' restriction, for being 36¾ hours over leave.

Absentees: P.E. Kramer, Ordinary Seaman, and E.R. Baum, Coal Passer.

Held morning quarters, followed by setting up drill and sub-target machine practice.

Navy Yard workmen on board: one boilermaker and helper.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, white haze, with light breezes and gentle breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines and found air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 76° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 80° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 68° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 68° Fahrenheit.

The following men returned this day from furloughs: T.R. Drone, Carpenter's Mate Third-class; W.H. Allis, Boatswain's Mate Second-class; J.P. Jenkins, Master-at-Arms Third-class; and R.L. Braun, Yeoman Third-class.

H.E. Brower, Quartermaster First-class, left the ship this afternoon on five days' leave.

Same workmen on board as in forenoon.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from South to SSW.

Barometer falling.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with gentle breezes to fresh breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

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11 August 1911

Moored alongside U.S.S. "Alert", Mare Island Navy Yard, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with moderate breezes to gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy, with light breezes to light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Lieutenant R.L. Irvine, U.S. Navy, and Ensign Ellis Lando, U.S. Navy, left the ship for purpose of taking quarterly physical test.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, hazy.

Light airs and breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising slowly.

At 10.00am held quarters, absentees: P.E. Kramer, Ordinary Seaman, and E.R. Baum, Coal Passer, absent without leave.

A General Court Martial met on board U.S.S. "South Dakota".

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Gentle breezes from SSW and SW.

Barometer falling.

General cleaning.

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 77° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 76° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 80° [sic, probably 68°] Fahrenheit; D-13-M 68° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

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12 August 1911

Moored alongside U.S.S. "Alert", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light and gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

The Commanding Officer and Medical Officer made weekly inspection of ship.

E. King, Second-class Fireman, left the ship on six days' leave.

The following men returned from leave on time: E.B. Maxey, Gunner's Mate Third-class; E. Thomas, Machinist's Mate First-class; J.J. Jordon, Gunner's Mate Third-class.

The following men left the ship on leave: C.A. Peterson, Seaman, 72 hours; F.W. Short, Seaman, [and] H. Xavier, Chief Boatswain's Mate, 6 days; A.W. Webb, Seaman, 5 days.

H. Tokuge, Cabin Cook, this day transferred to this vessel from U.S.S. "Independence", with all necessary transfer papers.

One boilermaker and one helper at work in Engineering Department.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with light airs to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines and found air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 76° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 78° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 66° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 68° Fahrenheit.

Tested all magazine flood cocks and found same in good condition.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with light breezes to light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

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13 August 1911

Moored alongside U.S.S. "Alert", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with light breezes from SW and SSW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with haze.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

Absentees: P.E. Kramer, Ordinary Seaman, and E.R. Baum, Coal Passer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling.

U.S.S. "Marblehead" stood in and moored to buoy number 1 at 2.10pm.

Inspected magazines and found air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 76° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 78° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 68° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 68° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear, with light airs to light breezes from SW and WSW.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Clear to cloudy, with light airs and light breezes from WSW and SSW.

Barometer steady.

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14 August 1911

Moored alongside U.S.S. "Alert", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, with light airs and light breezes from SSW and WSW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy to clear.

Light breezes from WSW and SW by West.

Barometer steady.

At 10.00am held quarters, followed by setting up exercises, absentees: P.E. Kramer, Ordinary Seaman, and E.R. Baum, Coal Passer, absent without leave; and T.R. Drone, Carpenter's Mate Third-class, and F.F. Flandry [Flandery in log-book], Seaman, absent over leave.

E.N. Sweitzer, Chief Electrician, returned from three days' leave of absence.

The following named men returned on board two hours over leave: F.F. Flandry [Flandery in log-book], Seaman, and T.R. Drone, Carpenter's Mate Third-class.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 74° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 78° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 68° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 68° Fahrenheit.

Made fortnightly inspection of smokeless powder and found it in good condition.

W. Steinmetz, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board from three days' leave of absence.

R.L. Howell, Seaman, and H.P. Bradish, Second-class Fireman, went on leave of absence at 4.00pm, for ten days, with three days' travel time.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW and light breezes from WSW.

Barometer steady.

Published the record of the Summary Court Martial in the case of Peter F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy, dated August 10, 1911, for absence without leave, finding: specification proved by plea; sentence: solitary confinement, on bread and water, for five days, with full ration every 3^rd day, and to lose pay amounting to twenty-six dollars and forty-two cents ($26.42).

Proceedings and sentence were approved by the convening authority on August 11, 1911, and by the Senior Officer present on August 12, 1911.

Peter F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, was placed in solitary confinement, on bread and water, for five (5) days, with a full ration every third (3^rd) day, by order of the Commanding Officer.

Sent liberty party ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

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15 August 1911

Moored alongside U.S.S. "Alert", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes and airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Clear blue sky, with hazy horizon.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Quarters for muster, absentees: P.E. Kramer, Ordinary Seaman, and E.R. Baum, Coal Passer, absent without leave; and C.A. Bryant, [Seaman], and J.F. Seward, Seaman, absent over leave.

Exercised crew at setting up drill, Second Division exercised at sub-target drill.

At 10.55am tug U.S.S. "Unadilla" came alongside.

This vessel unmoored and towed alongside U.S.S. "Maryland", to which she was moored.

Tug U.S.S. "Unadilla" cast off at 11.27am.

One stretcher lost from whaleboat, J.C. Wilkins, Coxswain, responsible.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and hazy, with light breezes from SW to SSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 74° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 76° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 68° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 70° Fahrenheit; air good.

Overhauled starboard chain.

Sent liberty party ashore.

The following yard workmen on board this date: 3 machinists and two machinist's helpers; 1 rigger; and 4 laborers.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear, with light breeze from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Ensign C.L. Best, U.S. Navy, this date detached from this vessel in obedience to Navy Department's order 7372-H, of August 8, 1911.

J.B. Elam, Ordinary Seaman, returned from leave of absence.

C.A. Bryant, Seaman, returned 11 hours over leave, J. Seward, Ordinary Seaman, returned 11 hours over leave.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, with light airs to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, August 15, 1911.

The following punishments were awarded by the Commanding Officer at mast this date:

H. Cannon, Seaman, not getting hair cut when ordered to do so by division officer; 4 hours' extra duty.

E. Feeney, Seaman, not getting hair cut when ordered to do so by division officer; 4 hours' extra duty.

T. Drone, Carpenter's Mate Third-class, over leave 2 hours, warned.

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16 August 1911

Moored alongside U.S.S. "Maryland", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Sent sailing launch to Navy Yard for general overhauling and repairs.

Yard workmen began work at 8.00am.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, W. Barr, Ordinary Seaman, absent over leave.

Shut down ship's dynamos and connected to yard at 10.30am.

Roused up and overhauled sheet anchor chain.

H. Xavier, Chief Boatswain's Mate, returned from six days' leave of absence.

D.F. Zimmerman, Yeoman First-class, returned from five days' leave of absence.

W.A. Magor, Second-class Fireman, returned from leave.

Following yard workmen on board: 5 machinists and 2 helpers; 1 rigger and 4 helpers; 2 shipwrights and 2 helpers.

P.E. Kramer, Ordinary Seaman, and E.R. Baum, Coal Passer, absent without leave.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling.

W. Barr, Ordinary Seaman, returned three hours over leave.

General Court Martial on board U.S.S. "South Dakota" adjourned at 12.00pm.

Restowed sheet anchor chain.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 74° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 76° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 68° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 70° Fahrenheit; air good.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Following yard workmen on board: 5 machinists and 2 helpers; 1 rigger and 4 helpers; 2 shipwrights and 2 helpers; 2 pipefitters and 3 helpers.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear, with light airs to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

H.E. Brower, Quartermaster First-class, returned from leave.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, with light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

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17 August 1911

Moored alongside U.S.S. "Maryland", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

B.C. Dubois [Duboise in log-book], Second-class Fireman, left ship at 8.00am on ten days' leave of absence and four days' travel time.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

G. Kaness, Chief Master-at-Arms, returned from eight days' leave.

A.W. Webb, Seaman, returned from five days' leave.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, absentees: T. Applewhite, First-class Fireman, P.E. Kramer, Ordinary Seaman, and E.R. Baum, Coal Passer.

The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment at the mast: W. Barr, Ordinary Seaman, for being 3 hours over leave, 3 days' restriction to ship.

Received from Navy Yard: a one-ton ice machine.

The following yard workmen on board: 5 machinists and 1 helper, 1 rigger and 4 laborers; in Department of Construction and Repair 2 machinists, 2 pipefitters and 5 helpers.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines and found air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 74° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 76° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 70° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 70° Fahrenheit.

The following yard workmen on board: 5 machinists and one helper, 1 rigger and 4 laborers; in Department [of] Construction and Repair 2 machinists, 2 pipefitters, 5 helpers, 1 shipfitter, 6 shipwrights, 2 helpers, 1 sheet metal worker and one helper, and one chipper.

T. Applewhite, Second-class Fireman, returned from leave 1¾ hours over leave.

At 12.30pm sailing ship "Dirigo" stood out in tow of tug "Restless".

S.W. Broughton, Machinist's Mate First-class, was this day given an acting appointment as Chief Machinist's Mate, to date from August 12, 1911.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant, with hazy horizon.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

English steamer "Strathavon" ["Strathovan" in log-book] stood in at 5.30pm, and moored to seawall at 5.55pm.

Sent liberty party ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, with haze.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

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18 August 1911

Moored to U.S.S. "Maryland" at Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with haze.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

U.S.S. "Saturn" got under way and stood out at 6.28am.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SW to SSW.

Barometer rising.

The following stores received on board at 9.30am, from John Rothschild and Company: 10 sacks potatoes; 2 boxes of oranges.

E. King, Second-class Fireman, returned from six days' leave at 10.00am.

Quarters for muster, absentees: P.E. Kramer, Ordinary Seaman, and E.R. Baum, Coal Passer, absent without leave.

Ash lighter came alongside.

The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment at the mast: T. Applewhite, Second-class Fireman, 3¼ hours over leave, warned.

The following yard workmen on board: 4 shipwrights and 2 helpers; 2 shipfitters; 1 chipper; 1 sheet metal worker, 1 helper; 6 machinists; 6 pipefitters and 10 helpers.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Navy Yard workmen continued with repairs.

D. Riepe, Chief Electrician, left the ship on ten days' leave.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 74° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 76° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 71° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 66° Fahrenheit; air good.

Tested magazine flood cocks and found same in good condition.

Baseball party left ship for practice.

Navy Yard tug took ash lighter away at 1.30pm.

The following yard workmen on board: 4 shipwrights, 2 helpers; 1 shipfitter; 2 sheet metal workers, 2 helpers; 6 machinists; 6 pipefitters and 10 helpers.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Executive Officer held inspection of holds and storerooms.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with haze.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

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19 August 1911

Moored alongside U.S.S. "Maryland", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and hazy, cool.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes to light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Blue and cloudy.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

L.O. Wolfe, Second-class Fireman, returned from 12 days' leave of absence.

The Commanding Officer held inspection of crew and ship.

The following stores were received in the Commissary Department: 200 pounds onions; and 100 pounds cabbage.

U.S.S. "Marblehead" got under way, in tow of tug U.S.S. "Unadilla", and moored alongside U.S.S. "Alert" at 11.40am.

Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, left on leave, in accordance with Bureau's letter number 6298-7-WJM-DLS, dated April 15, 1911.

The following Navy Yard workmen on board: 5 machinists and 1 helper, 1 rigger and 4 laborers in Engineering Department; and 6 pipefitters and 10 helpers, 3 machinists, 2 sheet metal workers and 2 helpers, 1 shipfitter, 1 chipper, 4 shipwrights and 2 helpers in Construction [and Repair] Department.

Yard workmen quit for day at 12.00pm.

Meridian to 4pm:

Blue and cloudy, hazy horizon.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 74° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 76° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 70° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 70° Fahrenheit.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Baseball team and party left ship at 1.30pm, to play U.S.S. "Maryland".

H. Kennedy, Second-class Fireman, and R. Kelly, Coal Passer, left ship on 5 days' leave of absence.

P.R. Levan, Machinist's Mate Second-class, left the ship on 10 days' leave of absence.

Baseball party returned to ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Blue and cloudy, hazy horizon.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, was released from five (5) days' solitary confinement at 5.00pm, by order of the Commanding Officer.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

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20 August 1911

Moored alongside U.S.S. "Maryland", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Blue and cloudy.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Blue and cloudy.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines and found air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 74° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 76° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 72° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light haze.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

The Peniel Mission [Peniel Home in log-book] held divine service on board at 6.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light haze.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling.

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21 August 1911

Moored alongside U.S.S. "Maryland", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light haze.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light haze.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light haze.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, absentees: E.R. Baum, Coal Passer, and P.E. Kramer [R.R. Kramer in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, absent without leave.

G. Stonehouse, Machinist's Mate Second-class, returned this day from 14 days' leave of absence.

The Commanding Officer awarded punishments at the mast as per list appended [below].

The following yard workmen on board: 7 machinists; 1 pipefitter and [1] helper; 4 asbestos workers; 1 plumber and 1 helper; 6 pipefitters and 6 helpers; 2 shipwrights and 2 helpers; 10 shipfitters, and 1 driller.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines and found air good, with maximum temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 74° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 76° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 74° Fahrenheit.

Send second cutter to boat shop to be repaired.

The following yard workmen on board: 2 plumbers and 2 helpers; 9 pipefitters and 8 helpers; 3 machinists; 2 shipwrights and 2 helpers; 1 shipfitter; 1 chipper; 1 driller; 1 sheet metal worker and 1 helper.

V.W. Deering, Painter Second-class, returned from leave on time.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes to light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Tug brought coal lighter with 75 tons of coal alongside at 4.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and hazy, to overcast and cloudy.

Gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

L.H. Robb, Master-at-Arms Second-class, returned at 10.00pm from 16 days' leave.

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[Inserted note]

The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments at the mast this date:

J.F. Seward, Seaman, drunk on board ship, not having been on liberty, Summary Court Martial.

J. Hawthorne, Seaman, drunk on board ship, not having been on liberty, Summary Court Martial.

C.W. Woods, Ordinary Seaman, neglect of duty, allowing a drinking party to go on on bridge about 10.30pm, Deck Court.

H.M. Knowles, Coxswain, turned out at unauthorized hours, acting appointment revoked.

D. Manning, Second-class Fireman, turned out at unauthorized hours, 1 day's extra duty.

Pat Hix, Seaman, turned out at unauthorized hours, 1 day's extra duty.

H. Cannon, Seaman, issuing an unauthorized order, 1 week's restriction.

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22 August 1911

Moored alongside U.S.S. "Maryland", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, with light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising, then falling last hour [of watch].

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising.

Commenced coaling ship at 5.30am.

Draft of ship before coaling: forward 11 feet 6 inches; aft 14 feet 8 inches.

Coal taken on board during watch as follows: from 5.30am to 6.00am 13 tons; 6.00am to 7.00am 19.8 tons; 7.00am to 8.00am 20 tons; total for watch 52.8 tons.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light airs to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Continued coaling ship at 8.45am.

Coal taken on board during watch as follows: 8.45am to 9.00am 9 tons; 9.00am to 9.50am 14.2 tons; total for watch 23.2 tons [25.2 tons in log-book]; total for coaling 72.3 tons by tally and 76 tons [78 tons in log-book] signed for.

Finished coaling at 9.50am.

Draft of ship after coaling: forward 12 feet 8 inches; aft 14 feet 6 inches.

Coal lighter was taken away at 10.20am by tug U.S.S. "Unadilla".

F.W. Moy, Coppersmith, returned from 15 days' leave of absence.

The following Navy Yard workmen on board: [in] Engineer's Department 1 boilermaker and 1 helper, 1 coppersmith and 1 helper, 2 riggers, 4 machinists and 2 helpers, 1 pipefitter, and 1 shipfitter and 1 helper; Construction and Repair Department 1 plumber, 3 pipefitters and 6 helpers, 2 shipwrights and 3 helpers, 2 shipfitters and 3 helpers, 1 chipper, 1 driller, 1 joiner.

Delivered specifications of Summary Court Martial in the cases of J. Hawthorn, Seaman, and J.F. Seward, Seaman, at 9.05am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Workmen from Navy Yard continued with repairs.

Inspected magazines and found air good, with maximum temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 74° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 74° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 72° Fahrenheit.

Sent number 4 3-pounder gun grating, whaleboat's forward davit and gig's after davit to Navy Yard for repairs.

P.E. Kramer, Ordinary Seaman, this date declared a deserter from this vessel from August 7, 1911.

A Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant R.L. Irvine, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met at 3.20pm and tried J.F. Seward, Ordinary Seaman, and J. Hawthorne, Seaman.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from SSW.

Navy Yard workmen engaged in repairing in Construction and Repair Department: 3 pipefitters; 1 plumber and 5 helpers; 4 shipwrights and 3 helpers; 1 joiner; 4 caulkers; 2 shipfitters; 2 drillers; 1 chipper and 2 helpers; 1 sheet metal worker and 1 helper.

In Engineering Department: 1 boilermaker and 1 helper; 4 machinists and 2 helpers; 1 coppersmith and 1 helper.

The Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant R.L. Irvine, U.S. Navy, is senior member, adjourned at 5.30pm to await the action of the revising authority.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy to overcast and hazy.

Light breezes from SSW to SW.

Barometer rising.

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23 August 1911

Moored alongside U.S.S. "Maryland", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and misty.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, hazy.

Light airs from West to SSW.

Barometer falling.

E. McCartin, Second-class Fireman, left the ship on 72 hours' leave.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, absentee: L. Applewhite, Second-class Fireman, absent over leave.

Received on board: 100 pounds bread, from Roland's Bakery.

Ammunition lighter came alongside.

E.R. Baum, Coal Passer, was this day declared a deserter from this ship and from the Naval Service from August 8, 1911.

The following Navy Yard workmen on board: 2 shipfitters; 2 chippers; 2 drillers and three helpers; 4 shipwrights and 3 helpers; 3 pipefitters and 5 helpers; 1 plumber; 1 joiner; 1 boilermaker and 1 helper; 4 machinists and 2 helpers; 1 coppersmith and 1 helper.

E.N. Sweitzer, Chief Electrician, left the ship on leave of absence of ten (10) days.

Meridian to 4pm:

Blue, hazy and pleasant, with light airs to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

Commander L.C. Bertolette, U.S. Navy, began his third quarterly physical exercise.

In compliance with special order number 50, of June 13, 1910, the following ammunition was turned in to the Naval Magazine: 65 rounds smokeless powder, 6-inch, index number 365; 45 rounds 3-pounder, smokeless powder index number 280; 104 shells 6-inch, blind slung; and in accordance with survey of July 27, 1911, 21,300 rounds B.B. .22 caliber cartridges; and two empty cubical tanks for saluting powder.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 74° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 74° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 72° Fahrenheit.

The following yard workmen on board: 2 shipfitters; 2 chippers; 2 drillers and 3 helpers; 4 shipwrights and 3 helpers; 3 pipefitters and 5 helpers; 1 plumber; 1 joiner; 1 boilermaker and 1 helper; 4 machinists and 2 helpers; 1 coppersmith and 1 helper.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with haze.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with haze.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

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24 August 1911

Moored alongside U.S.S. "Maryland", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, with light breezes from SSW to SW by South.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy, hazy.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy to partly cloudy, hazy.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, absentee: L. Applewhite, Second-class Fireman, absent over leave.

R.L. Ward, Seaman, returned from five days' leave of absence.

At 9.55am oil barge stood into Carquinez Strait.

At 10.30am received 2000 feet of deck planking from lighter alongside.

The following Navy Yard workmen on board in the Construction and Repair Department: 1 joiner; 6 shipwrights and 4 helpers; 1 pipefitter and 2 helpers; 1 driller; 2 shipwrights; 2 chipper's helpers; 2 drillers and 2 helpers and 1 boy.

In Engineer's Department: 4 machinists; 2 pipefitters and 2 helpers; 1 boilermaker and 1 helper.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light haze.

Light airs to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 74° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 74° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 70° Fahrenheit.

The following Navy Yard workmen on board: 4 machinists; 2 pipefitters and 2 helpers; 2 carpenters; 1 boilermaker and 1 helper; 1 joiner; 6 shipwrights and 6 helpers; 1 pipefitter and 2 helpers; 1 driller; 2 shipwrights; 2 chippers; 1 driller and 2 helpers and 1 boy.

R. Kelly [Kelley in log-book], Coal Passer, and H. Kennedy, Coal Passer, returned from 5 days' leave of absence.

Transferred to U.S.S. "Independence", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, the following named men: S.A. Ryberg, Electrician Third-class; and G. Crum, Quartermaster Third-class; the last named transferred for treatment at United States Naval Hospital.

Commander L.C. Bertolette, U.S. Navy, this day completed physical test for the third quarter.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with hazy horizon.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy to overcast and cloudy, hazy.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

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25 August 1911

Moored alongside U.S.S. "Maryland", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Light airs to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast to partly cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

R.H. Cline, Oiler, reported expiration of enlistment.

Court of Inquiry met on board U.S.S. "South Dakota" at 9.35am, and adjourned at 11.30am.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, T. Applewhite, Second-class Fireman, absent over leave.

The following Navy Yard workmen on board: [in] Construction and Repair Department 2 pipefitters and 4 helpers, 1 driller, 3 shipfitters and 2 helpers, 1 chipper, 2 drillers, 8 shipwrights and 4 helpers, 1 joiner; in Engineer's Department 5 machinists and 2 helpers, and 2 pipefitters.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Navy Yard workmen continued with repairs.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 74° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 74° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 70° Fahrenheit.

Tested flood cocks and found same in good working order.

R.H. Cline, Oiler, was this day given an honorable discharge from this vessel and from the United States Naval Service, by reason of expiration of enlistment.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from SSW to SW.

Barometer falling, then rising.

The following Navy Yard workmen on board: in Construction and Repair [Department] 3 shipfitters, 2 drillers, 1 chipper, 1 riveter, 1 holder on, 1 heater and 3 helpers, 2 pipefitters, and 8 shipwrights; in Engineer's Department 5 machinists, 2 pipefitters and 3 helpers.

In accordance with the Bureau of Navigation's order number 3122-54 of August 14, 1911, the following named men were transferred to this vessel from U.S.S. "Independence", with bags, hammocks, and necessary transfer papers: G.T. Frantz, Machinist's Mate Second-class; L.T. Seeland, Shipfitter Second-class; J.H. Vidlund, Yeoman First-class; C. Adams, Ordinary Seaman; and A. Munk, Coal Passer.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising first hour, then steady remainder of watch.

T. Applewhite, Second-class Fireman, returned from liberty at 10.00pm, over leave 60 hours.

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26 August 1911

Moored alongside U.S.S. "Maryland", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SW to SSW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from WSW to light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and pleasant, with light breezes from SW and SW by South.

Barometer steady.

Quarters for muster at 10.00am, no absentees.

Commanding Officer inspected crew, ship, holds and storerooms.

Published sentence of Deck Court in the case of C.W. Woods, Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy, offense: did on August 20, 1911, while on watch as signal boy, suffer a drinking party to take place on the forward bridge of this vessel and did thereby neglect his duty; sentence: to lose pay amounting to thirteen dollars and ninety-three cents ($13.93).

E. McCartin, Second-class Fireman, returned from 72 hours' leave.

The 1^st and 2^nd Divisions, United States Pacific Torpedo Flotilla, arrived at the yard at 11.00am.

The following Navy Yard workmen employed on board: 3 shipfitters and 4 helpers; 2 pipefitters and 3 helpers; 4 machinists and 1 helper; 2 riveters, 2 riveter's holders on, 2 heaters, 1 passer boy; 8 shipwrights and 6 helpers; 1 chipper; and 2 drillers.

F.W. Short, Seaman, G.C. Drake, Seaman, and J. Adelman, Seaman, were this day given acting appointments as Coxswain to date from August 21, 1911.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

W. Harris, Seaman, returned on board, with bag and hammock, from U.S.S. "Pennsylvania", Navy Yard, Puget Sound, Washington, by direction of the Bureau of Navigation.

Received on board: E.E. Turberville, Baker Second-class, with bag and hammock, from U.S.S. "Pensacola", Naval Training Station, San Francisco, California.

Torpedo boat U.S.S. "Rowen" moved her mooring to the North end of dock.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 74° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 74° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 70° Fahrenheit.

In obedience to telegraphic orders, Lieutenant Edison E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, reported on board for duty as Executive Officer and Navigating Officer.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from SSW to SW.

Barometer falling.

English steamer "Strathavon" left coal dock at 5.10pm with aid of tug.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and cool.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

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27 August 1911

Moored alongside U.S.S. "Maryland", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes to light airs from SW.

[Barometer rising.]

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy, hazy and pleasant.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, hazy and pleasant.

Light airs to gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines and found air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 74° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 74° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 72° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Gentle to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

English steamer "Strathspey" came in with aid of tug and moored to coal dock at 5.20pm.

Held divine services on board.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, hazy and pleasant.

Light breezes from SSW to SW.

Barometer rising.

D. Riepe, Chief Electrician, returned from 10 days' leave of absence at 10.00pm.

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28 August 1911

Moored alongside U.S.S. "Maryland", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and cool, with light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy, to partly cloudy, with light breezes from SSW to SW.

Barometer rising.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, F.J. Shea, Hospital Steward, absent over leave.

Navy Yard workmen continued with repairs.

Yard workmen on board in Construction and Repair Department: 6 shipwrights and 5 helpers; 2 pipefitters and 2 helpers; 2 shipfitters and 2 helpers; 2 riveters, 2 holders on, 2 heaters, 2 passer boys; 1 sheet metal worker and 1 helper; 1 chipper.

In Engineer's Department: 4 machinists; 1 pipefitter and 2 helpers.

Meridian to 4pm:

Blue and hazy.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Navy Yard workmen continued with repairs.

Inspected magazines, air good, with maximum temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 74° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 72° Fahrenheit.

Made fortnightly inspection of all smokeless powder indices on board, no change apparent.

U.S.S. "Rowen" got under way at 2.15pm, and moored at 2.25pm.

F. Smith, Master-at-Arms First-class, transferred to U.S.S. "Independence", in compliance with Bureau's 2^nd Endorsement, dated August 12, 1911, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from SSW to SW.

Barometer steady.

The following Navy Yard workmen continued with repairs in Construction and Repair Department: 6 shipwrights and 6 helpers; 2 pipefitters and 2 helpers; 2 shipfitters and 2 helpers; 2 riveters, 2 holders on, 2 heaters, 1 passer boy; 1 sheet metal worker and one helper; 1 chipper.

[In] Engineer's Department: 4 machinists; 1 pipefitter and 2 helpers.

U.S.S. "Rowen" got under way at 5.45pm, and moored at 6.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

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29 August 1911

Moored alongside U.S.S. "Maryland", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and foggy.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and foggy.

Light breezes from West to WNW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy, to partly cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from West to SW.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, C.M. Sunding, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, and J.F. McCarthy, Bugler, absent over leave.

C.M. Sunding, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, and J.F. McCarthy, Bugler, returned at 12.00pm, 2 hours and 15 minutes over leave.

At 11.30am Blunts Reef lightship number 83 got under way and stood out.

The following Navy Yard workmen on board: 3 pipefitters and 4 helpers; 2 shipfitters and 2 helpers; 2 riveters 2 holders on, 2 heaters, 1 passer boy; 2 drillers; 6 shipwrights and 6 helpers; 1 sheet metal worker and 1 helper; and 4 machinists.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

J.W. Houston, Carpenter's Mate First-class, and T.H. Varley, Yeoman Second-class, transferred, with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, to the United States Naval Hospital, Mare Island, California.

P.R. Levan, Machinist's Mate Second-class, returned from 10 days' leave of absence.

B.C. Dubois [Duboise in log-book], Second-class Fireman, returned before time from 14 days' leave of absence.

Inspected magazines, air good, with maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 74° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 70° Fahrenheit.

The following Navy Yard workmen continued repairs: 3 pipefitters and 3 helpers; 2 shipfitters and 2 helpers; 2 riveters, 2 holders on, 2 heaters, 1 passer boy; 2 drillers; 6 shipwrights and 5 helpers; 3 sheet metal workers and 3 helpers; 4 machinists.

Baseball party left the ship for practice.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling, then rising.

The following Navy Yard workmen on board: 3 pipefitters and 4 helpers; 2 shipfitters and 2 helpers; 2 riveters, 2 holders on, 2 heaters, 1 passer boy; 2 drillers; 6 shipwrights and 5 helpers; 3 sheet metal workers and 2 helpers; 4 machinists.

Lieutenant R.L. Irvine, Deck Court, met and tried T. Applewhite, Second-class Fireman.

In accordance with Bureau of Navigation's order number 4122-67 of August 24, 1911, the following named men were received on board from U.S.S. "Independence": C.E. Noren, Chief Gunner's Mate; R.R. Dixon, Coxswain; C.C. Lawrence, Blacksmith; W.J. McCartin, Machinist's Mate First-class; G.F. Focht, Second-class Fireman; J.G. Vaughn, Second-class Fireman; C. Dixon, Ship's Cook First-class; W.R. Nickey, Baker Second-class; L. Bauchmann, Mess Attendant Third-class; and J.S. Lambkin, Seaman.

In accordance with Bureau's 2^nd Endorsement of August 21, 1911, W.A. Grove, Master-at-Arms First-class, was received on board, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers, in exchange for F. Smith, Master-at-Arms First-class.

8pm to midnight:

Cool, partly cloudy, with hazy horizon.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising, falling last hour [of watch].

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30 August 1911

Moored alongside U.S.S. "Maryland", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, with hazy horizon.

Light airs to light breezes from SW to SSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and foggy.

Light airs from SW to West.

Barometer rising, then falling.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, partly cloudy, foggy, hazy and pleasant, with light airs from West and SSW.

Barometer falling.

The Commanding Officer called officially on the Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Maryland" at 10.00am.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, no absentees.

The following Navy Yard workmen on board: 4 machinists; 1 pipefitter and 2 helpers; 2 taggers; 3 shipwrights, 2 helpers; 2 riveters, 2 holders [on], 2 heaters, 1 passer boy; 2 drillers; 5 shipwrights, 16 [sic] helpers; 2 pipefitters and 2 helpers; 3 sheet metal workers and 1 helper.

At 10.00am the Commanding Officer held mast and awarded punishments as follows: N. Martin, First-class Fireman, striking another person in the Navy, 3 days' solitary confinement on bread and water; C.M. Sunding, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, 2½ hours over leave, 2 days' restriction; J.F. McCarthy, Bugler, 2½ hours over leave, 2 days' restriction.

Published Deck Court sentence in the case of T. Applewhite, First-class Fireman, 60 hours over leave, to lose pay amounting to twenty-five dollars and sixty-six cents ($25.66).

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, hazy and pleasant, with light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling.

At 12.16pm U.S.S. "Marblehead" got under way and stood out of harbor under tow.

In obedience to [Navy] Department's order number 5835-26 of August 22, 1911, Lieutenant R.L. Irvine, U.S. Navy, was this [day] detached from duty on board this vessel to home.

Lit fires under [in in log-book] boiler A at 2.00pm.

Inspected magazines and found air good, with maximum temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 74° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 70° Fahrenheit.

Made monthly 30-minute test of all smokeless powder samples on board, no discoloration.

The following yard workmen on board: 3 shipfitters and 2 helpers; 2 riveters, 2 holders [on], 2 heaters, 1 passer boy; 2 drillers; 8 shipwrights and 6 helpers; 2 pipefitters and 2 helpers; 2 sheet metal workers and 1 helper; 4 caulkers; 4 machinists; 1 pipefitter and 2 helpers; and 1 tagger.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, hazy and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

W.E. Smith, Gunner's Mate Second-class, was this day received from U.S.S. "Independence".

At 7.15pm tested safety valve [on] boiler A, to 138 pounds steam pressure.

Cut out boiler C and cut in boiler A for auxiliary purposes.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light airs to light breezes from SW and SSW.

Barometer steady.

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31 August 1911

Moored alongside U.S.S. "Maryland", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and overcast, with light breezes.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Ensign Ellis Lando left the ship at 7.15am, in charge of party to hold practice with boat guns.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, with light airs from SW.

Barometer fluctuating.

At 10.00am mustered crew at quarters, no absentees.

U.S.S. "Cleveland" and U.S.S. "Denver" under way in tow of tug at 9.50am, moored to buoy number 3.

At 10.30am the Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet, and the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Maryland" paid an official visit to the Commanding Officer of this ship.

Received from Naval Magazine, Mare Island, California: 845 primers, metal case, smokeless powder; 40,000 rounds B.B. cartridges, .22 caliber; two cubical tanks, containing 300 pounds saluting powder.

The following Navy Yard workmen on board: 2 machinists, 2 helpers; 1 pipefitter; 3 shipfitters and 2 helpers; 2 riveters, 2 holders [on], 2 heaters, 2 passer boys; 1 chipper; 1 driller; 2 shipwrights and 2 helpers; 6 pipefitters and 2 helpers; 2 sheet metal workers and 2 helpers.

Boat gun party returned at 11.30am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air good, with maximum temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 72° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 72° Fahrenheit.

The following yard workmen on board: 2 machinists and 2 helpers; 1 pipefitter; 2 shipfitters and 2 helpers; 2 riveters, 2 holders [on], 2 heaters, 2 passer boys; 1 chipper; 2 drillers; 6 shipwrights, 6 helpers; 2 pipefitters and 2 helpers; 2 sheet metal workers and 2 helpers.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Approved: [signed] L.C. Bertolette, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1911

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1 September 1911

Moored alongside U.S.S. "Maryland", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and cool, with light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and cool, with light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, to partly cloudy, hazy and cool.

Barometer rising.

Quarters for muster at 10.00am.

The following named men were rated by the Commanding Officer as follows: F.E. Klatt, First-class Fireman to Oiler; J.H. Collier, Seaman to Shipwright.

The following Navy Yard workmen on board: 3 shipfitters and 3 helpers; 2 riveters, 2 holders on, 2 heaters, 1 passer boy; 1 chipper; 2 drillers; 8 shipwrights and 6 helpers; 4 caulkers; 3 pipefitters and 4 helpers; 2 pipe coverers; 3 sheet metal workers; 3 machinists.

The 1^st Division Pacific Torpedo Flotilla moored to buoy number 1 at 10.30am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear blue sky, with hazy horizon.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling.

The following named men were transferred to U.S.S. "Independence", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers: E.L. Jacobus, Chief Gunner's Mate; E. Begue [Bigue in log-book], First-class Fireman; J.B. Anderson, Coxswain; D. Riepe, Chief Electrician; M.M. Stewart, Gunner's Mate First-class; R.B. Bingham, Second-class Fireman; J.J. Young, Ship's Cook First-class; T. Case, Blacksmith; C.M. Sunding, Boatswain's Mate Second-class; J.N. Long, Baker Second-class; T. Tanyawa [Tanyawi in log-book], Mess Attendant First-class; J.M. Tennesson, Chief Machinist's Mate.

U.S.S. "Hull" stood out at 1.45pm.

Baseball party left the ship.

J. Adelman, Coxswain, left the ship at 3.00pm on 3 days' leave.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 72° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 74° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 72° [Fahrenheit], D-13-M 70° [Fahrenheit].

Tested flood cocks and found same in good condition.

U.S.S. "Hull" returned and moored to buoy number 1.

The Summary Court Martial proceedings of the following named men were published at 3.00pm: J. Hawthorne, Seaman, being under the influence of intoxicating liquor on board ship, not having been on liberty during the previous 24 hours, sentence: acquitted, released from confinement and restored to duty; and J.F. Seward, Ordinary Seaman, drunk on board ship, not having been on liberty during the previous 24 hours, sentence: to be discharged from the Naval Service with a bad conduct discharge, and to be reconfined awaiting discharge.

The following Navy Yard workmen on board: 3 shipfitters and 3 helpers; 2 riveters and 2 holders [on], 2 heaters, 1 passer boy; 1 chipper; 2 drillers; 8 shipwrights and 6 helpers; 4 caulkers; 3 pipefitters and 4 helpers; 3 sheet metal workers and 3 helpers; 2 hod carriers; 2 laborers; 3 machinists; and 2 pipe coverers.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and cool, with light breezes to gentle breezes from South by West.

Barometer steady.

The following Navy Yard workmen on board: 3 shipfitters and 3 helpers; 2 riveters, 2 holders on, 2 heaters, 1 passer boy; 2 drillers; 8 shipwrights, 6 helpers; 4 caulkers; 3 pipefitters and 4 helpers; 3 sheet metal workers; 2 hod carriers; 2 laborers; 3 machinists; 2 pipe coverers.

Received on board the following named men from U.S.S. "Independence", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, and in accordance with Bureau's letter number 4122-64, August 14, 1911: W.D. Griffith, Ordinary Seaman; R.H. Quier, Ordinary Seaman; L.J. De Ford, Ordinary Seaman; R. Loney, Ordinary Seaman; F. Olsen, Ordinary Seaman; J.F. Barnett, Ordinary Seaman; M.J. Voss, Ordinary Seaman; E.C. Africa, Ordinary Seaman; C.B. Fuller, Ordinary Seaman; K.M. Jones, Ordinary Seaman; N.C. Hill, Ordinary Seaman; H.J. Martell, Ordinary Seaman; G.E. Fleming, Ordinary Seaman; J.M. Lemon, Ordinary Seaman.

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Continuation of ship's log, U.S.S. "Yorktown", September 1, 1911.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, to partly cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from S.S.W.

Barometer falling slowly.

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Received on board the following Steam Engineering [Department] stores: 50 fire bricks; 2 pounds belt cement; 1 barrel fire clay; 4 pounds acid, muriatic; 1 pound glycerin; 10 gallons Japan Drier; 25 gallons kerosene; 15 bottles nitrate of silver; 10 gallons oil, linseed; 10 gallons oil, cylinder; 500 gallons oil, Marengine; 60 gallons oil, ice machine; 5 quarts paint, aluminum; 10 pounds plumbago; 75 pounds chloride of calcium; 25 gallons turpentine; 2 gallons varnish, damar; 20 pounds Vaseline; 100 gallons no-scale boiler compound; 10 pounds tallow; 35 scoop shovels; 9 oil cans; 1 funnel, copper; 1 mat, wire; 40 feet hose, steam, ¾-inch; 12 thermometers; 50 feet hose, 1¼-inch.

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September [1, 1911].

Received on board from the General Storekeeper, stores in the various departments as follows:

Construction and Repair [Department]: 1 mess table, cook's; 10 chairs, assorted; 1 buoy, anchor; 3 sets tools, shackle; 7 blocks, wood, assorted; 2 anchors, boat; 4 rowlocks, swivel, whaleboat; 1 tub, galley, 30-gallon; 4 prickers, sail; 3 marline spikes; 2 fenders, cork; 5 narrow pennants; 1 shears, sailmaker's; 1 knife, sailmaker's; 3 awls, brad and wired; 2 braces, ratchet; 1 ladle, plumber's; 1 tapeline, metallic; 1 plane, plow; 1 plane, smooth, iron; 1 frame, hacksaw; 1 set bits, German; 1 set taps and dies; 2 hammers; 2 cans, squirt; 1 stool, pilot house; 1 grapnel; 1 oar, 18-foot, gig; 1 boat bucket, second cutter; 1 grapnel, 4-pounds; 2 boathooks; 200 [feet] fire hose, 2½-inch; 2 palms, sewing; 183 lifebelts; 8 United States ensigns; 30 shovels, coal; 1 tapeline, metallic; 1 [pair] dividers; 1 ladle, pitch; 1 pot, tinner's; 6 chisels, cold, hand; 1 tapeline, steel; 2 glass cutters; 2 saws; 2 screwdrivers; 1 gouge, 2-inch; 3 strainers, paint; 4 pots, paint.

Ordnance Department: 2 lever latch springs; 11 gloves, shell man's; 2 sponges, sheepskin, bore; 3 gun tubs; 2 rifles, .22 caliber; 1 can, water; 1 muzzle bag; 5 ponchos, rubber; 1 pair pliers, cut, 4-inch; 9 pair gloves, loader's; 9 sponges, bristle; 4 eye guards; 16 cartridges, drill, 3-pounder; 1 bucket, water; 9 officer's belts and holsters; 2 cleaning rods, rifle; 5 enlisted men belts; 1 screwdriver, 6-inch.

Supplies and Accounts [Department], CONTG [sic]: 1 money bag; 20 pad locks.

Supplies and Accounts [Department], equipment: 1 thermos bottle; 1 steel, butcher's; 1 sugar canister; glassware and chinaware in the cabin and wardroom messes, requisition number 2; 1 pail, galvanized; 4 saucepans, assorted; 1 coffee biggin; 1 tea kettle.

Navigation: 1 hand lead line; 3 books; 20 sounding tubes, Thomson's [machine]; 2 rotators, taffrail, Negus [Negua in log-book]; 1 [pair] binoculars, Bush prism; 1 psychrometer and case; 1 sinker, Thomson's machine; 1 boat compass, number 37098; 1 pair binoculars, night; 3 lead lines, hand; 2 logs, taffrail, Negus; 2 spyglasses, officer-of-deck's; 1 azimuth circle; 3 leads, assorted; 1 tube holder.

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2 September 1911

Moored alongside U.S.S. "Maryland", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from West to SW.

Barometer falling first half of watch, then steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy and cool.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

H.M. Knowles, Seaman, found under the influence of intoxicating liquor on board ship, not having been on liberty the previous 24 hours.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, to blue and cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

At 11.00am W. Martin, First-class Fireman, was released from five days' solitary confinement, on bread and water, by order of the Commanding Officer.

Lieutenant (Junior Grade) C.C. Hartigan, U.S. Navy, completed quarterly physical test.

At 11.15am H.M. Knowles, Seaman, was confined for safekeeping by order of the Commanding Officer, awaiting action of the Commanding Officer.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, no absentees.

Received on board in Paymaster's Department: $5,000.00 in United States gold currency.

The following yard workmen on board: 2 shipfitters and 2 helpers; 1 riveter, 1 holder on, 1 heater; 1 driller; 1 chipper; 8 shipwrights and 6 helpers; 2 sheet metal workers and 2 helpers; 2 hod carriers and 2 laborers; 3 pipefitters and 2 helpers; 2 machinists and 2 helpers.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy, to partly cloudy and hazy.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines and found air good, with maximum temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 74° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 74° [Fahrenheit]; D-13-M 72° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light airs to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, cool and hazy, with light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising first hour, then steady to falling slowly last hour [of watch].

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U.S.S. "Yorkown", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, September 2, 1911.

Additional to ship's log.

4pm to 8pm:

Received from U.S.S. "Pensacola" the following named men, with bags, hammocks, and necessary transfer papers: C. Ellison, Chief Electrician; E.R. Massey, Electrician Third-class; C. Phillips, Ordinary Seaman; R.R. Thompson, Ordinary Seaman; H. Abbey, Ordinary Seaman; C.L. Snyder, Ordinary Seaman; C.M. Stubbs, Ordinary Seaman; C.E. Singer, Coxswain; F.B. Silbery, Seaman; R.T. Potts, Ordinary Seaman; W.R. Davis, Ordinary Seaman; A.L. Scheider, Ordinary Seaman; P. McFarland, Ordinary Seaman; S.T. Shackleford, Ordinary Seaman.

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3 September 1911

Moored alongside U.S.S. "Maryland", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from West to SSW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Blue and partly cloudy, hazy to pleasant.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising slowly.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from SW to South.

Barometer fluctuating.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 72° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 74° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 72° Fahrenheit; air good.

4pm to 8pm:

Blue and partly cloudy and hazy, pleasant, with light airs to light breezes from SW by South.

Barometer falling.

Assistant Paymaster A. Middleton, U.S. Navy, this day reported for duty, in accordance with Bureau's order number 7422-6.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from SW to SSW.

Barometer falling.

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4 September 1911

Moored alongside U.S.S. "Maryland", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Blue and partly cloudy, hazy to pleasant, with light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising slowly.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs to light breezes from SW to light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Quarters for muster at 10.00am, no absentees.

J. Adelman, Coxswain, reported from 3 days' leave of absence.

E.N. Sweitzer, Chief Electrician, returned from twelve days' leave of absence.

D.E. Martin, Chief Machinist's Mate, returned from seven days' leave of absence.

Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, left ship on his 3^rd quarterly physical test.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with hazy horizon.

Gentle breezes to moderate breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

The following named men reported on board from U.S.S. "Philadelphia", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers: J.T. Foggetty, Painter Second-class; W.B. Perdue, Yeoman First-class; H.R. McCarthy, Coxswain; L.H. Heilman, Coxswain; C. Taylor, Carpenter's Mate Second-class.

Inspected magazines and found air good, with maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 74° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 72° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light to moderate breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Blue and partly cloudy, with gentle to moderate breezes from SW to SW by South.

Barometer rising slowly.

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5 September 1911

Moored alongside U.S.S. "Maryland" [and in number 2 dry dock], Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Blue sky, with hazy horizon, and cool, with light airs from SW to WSW.

Barometer rising.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, with hazy horizon.

Light airs from SW to WSW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Blue and partly cloudy, pleasant, with light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Tug came alongside at 9.15am, shoved off alongside U.S.S. "Maryland" at 9.25am, entered number 2 dry dock at 10.25am.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, E. Feeney, Seaman, and V.W. Deering, Painter Second-class, absent over leave.

The following Navy Yard workmen on board: 2 machinists and 2 helpers; 1 pipefitter; 1 rigger; 3 shipfitters, 2 helpers; 1 riveter, 1 holder [on], 1 heater; 2 drillers; 8 shipwrights and 6 helpers; 2 pipefitters, 2 helpers; 3 sheet metal workers and 1 helper.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear blue sky, with hazy horizon.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

V.W. Deering, Painter Second-class, brought aboard at 12.30pm, under the influence of intoxicating liquor, by yard patrol.

T. Collins, Chief Boatswain's Mate reported on board from U.S.S. "Philadelphia", 24 hours over leave.

J.F. Seward, Ordinary Seaman, was this day discharged from this vessel and from the Naval Service, with a bad conduct discharge.

C.B. Fuller, [Ordinary Seaman], hurt in line of duty, received the following injuries: dislocation of left wrist; contusion left hip.

Inspected magazines and found air good, with maximum temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 72° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 74° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 72° Fahrenheit.

The following Navy Yard workmen on board: 2 machinists and 2 helpers; 1 pipefitter; 4 riggers; 3 shipfitters, 2 helpers; 1 riveter, 1 holder [on], 1 heater; 2 drillers; 8 shipwrights and 6 helpers; 2 pipefitters and 2 helpers; 3 sheet metal workers, 1 helper; 1 electrical machinist and 1 helper.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, hazy.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

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Additional to ship's log, September 5, 1911.

4pm to 8pm:

The following punishments were awarded at the mast this day by the Commanding Officer: H.M. Knowles, Seaman, under the influence of intoxicating liquor on board ship, Deck Court; E.W. Boody, Ordinary Seaman, 10½ hours over leave, 10 days' restriction; G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman, on bridge sending signals out of uniform, 2 hours' extra duty; J.B. Elam, Ordinary Seaman, 50 minutes over leave, warned; V.W. Deering, Painter Second-class, leaving ship without permission and brought on board by yard patrol, drunk and unfit for duty, Deck Court.

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6 September 1911

In number 2 dry dock, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, hazy and cool.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light haze.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, hazy.

Light airs to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

H.M. Hanson, Hospital Apprentice First-class, reported on board for duty.

The following yard workmen on board: 4 shipwrights, 2 helpers; 2 shipfitters and 2 helpers; 1 riveter, 1 holder on, 1 heater; 1 driller; 2 pipefitters, 2 helpers; 1 electrical machinist, 1 helper.

Overhauled and tested port chain and shackles.

E. Guthrie, Ensign, U.S. Navy, reported on board for duty, in accordance with Commander-in-Chief's letter number 275 of September 5, 1911.

P.C. Dearborn, Commissary Steward, appointed Paymaster's Clerk, in accordance with general order number 99.

Meridian to 4pm:

Blue and partly cloudy, hazy and pleasant.

Light breezes from SSW to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

[Ensign] C.C. Thomas, U.S. Navy, returned on board from 30 days' leave of absence.

Published Deck Court proceedings in the following cases: M. Harry Knowles, Seaman, under the influence of intoxicating liquor on board ship, not having been on liberty during the previous twenty four hours, and unfit for duty, sentence: to lose pay amounting to twenty-two dollars and twenty-five cents ($22.25); and V.W. Deering, Painter Second-class, absenting himself from the ship without proper authority, and brought on board by yard patrol unfit for duty, guilty by plea, sentence: to lose pay amounting to twenty-five dollars and sixty-six cents ($25.66).

Inspected magazines and found air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 72° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 72° Fahrenheit.

The following Navy Yard workmen on board: 2 caulkers; 3 shipwrights; 2 shipfitters, 2 helpers; 4 pipefitters, 2 helpers; 2 riggers; 1 electrical machinist, 1 helper; 2 machinists and 1 helper.

4pm to 8pm:

Blue and partly cloudy, with light haze.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

J.W. Overand, Yeoman Third-class, reported on board for duty.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and cool.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer starting to fall slowly.

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7 September 1911

In number 2 dry dock, [moored to seawall and moored to buoy number 5], Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and cool.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Blue and partly cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light airs to light breezes from SW to SSW.

Barometer steady, then falling.

Making preparations for going out of dry dock.

In obedience to Navy Department's telegraphic orders, Lieutenant (Junior Grade) C.C. Hartigan, U.S. Navy, was this day detached from this vessel and ordered home to await orders.

The following punishment was awarded this day by the Commanding Officer: T.E. Bennett, Second-class Fireman, under the influence of intoxicating liquor on board ship, Summary Court Martial.

In obedience to Navy Department's orders of August 23, 1911, number 5453-45, Assistant Paymaster P.T.M. Lathrop, U.S. Navy, was this day detached from this vessel and was ordered home to settle accounts and to await orders.

In obedience to Navy Department's orders of August 23, 1911, [number] TKI-277, Paymaster's Clerk F.D. Foley, U.S. Navy, was this day detached from this vessel and ordered to proceed to home of Assistant Paymaster P.T.M. Lathrop, U.S. Navy, to assist in settling accounts, then to home and to regard his appointment as Paymaster's Clerk, U.S. Navy, revoked.

P.R. Darby, Seaman, confined to await trial by Summary Court Martial, by orders of the Commanding Officer.

Commenced to flood dock at 11.30am.

Ship was afloat at 11.55am.

Draft of ship forward 13 feet 0 inches, aft 14 feet 4 inches.

The following Navy Yard workmen at work on board in various departments, as follows: Electrical Department 1 electrical machinist and 1 helper; Construction and Repair Department 2 shipfitters, 3 pipefitters, 4 helpers, 2 shipwrights, 3 drillers; Engineer's Department 2 machinists, 1 helper and 7 pipe coverers.

Liberty party returned, absentees: D.G. White, Ordinary Seaman; F. Trout, Coal Passer; C.W. Taylor, Electrician Second-class; and J.F. McCarthy, Bugler.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, condition of air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 72° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 74° Fahrenheit.

Sent liberty party ashore.

W.W. Deering, Painter Second-class, and T.E. Bennett, Second-class Fireman, confined to await trial by Summary Court Martial, by order of the Commanding Officer.

At 12.50pm delivered copy of Summary Court Martial specifications preferred by Commanding Officer against P.R. Darby, Seaman, to the accused.

At 1.00pm caisson of dry dock was removed.

At 1.35pm came out of dry dock and moored to seawall.

At 2.10pm U.S.S. "California" and U.S.S. "South Dakota" under way, shifting berth alongside of seawall with aid of tugs.

At 2.50pm Navy Yard tug U.S.S. "Iroquois" made fast alongside.

At 3.00pm unmoored from seawall and was towed by tug U.S.S. "Iroquois" to buoy number 5.

At 3.25pm moored to buoy number 5.

The following Navy Yard workmen at work on board in various departments, from 1.00pm to 4.00pm, as follows: Electrical Department 1 electrical machinist and 1 helper; Construction and Repair Department 2 shipfitters, 3 pipefitters and 4 helpers, 2 shipwrights and 3 drillers; Engineer's Department 2 machinists, 1 helper and 7 pipe coverers.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from SSW to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

A copy of Summary Court Martial specifications preferred by Commanding Officer against W.W. Deering, Painter Second-class, was delivered to the accused at 4.30pm.

The following Navy Yard workmen at work in various departments, from 4.00pm to 5.00pm, as follows: Electrical Department 1 electrical machinist and 1 helper; Construction and Repair Department 2 shipfitters, 2 pipefitters and 4 helpers, 2 shipwrights and 4 helpers; Engineer's Department 2 machinists and 1 helper, and 7 pipe coverers.

The following named men, with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, received aboard from U.S.S. "Independence": R. Bigbie, Chief Quartermaster; R. Niel, Yeoman Second-class; F.C. Maltby, Electrician Third-class; W.L. Cashman, Gunner's Mate Third-class; W.T. Lee, Coal Passer; R.L. Easley, Ordinary Seaman; J.E. Cormer, Ordinary Seaman; C.J. Bud, Ordinary Seaman; W.A. McKissick, Ordinary Seaman.

The bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers of L. Raklin, Commissary Steward, received aboard from U.S.S. "Independence".

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Additional to ship's log.

4am to 8am (continued):

The following punishment was awarded this day by the Commanding Officer: P.R. Darby, Seaman, leaving ship without permission at or about 11.00pm, September 6, 1911, and found under the influence of intoxicating liquor on board ship at or about 8.00am, September 7, 1911, Summary Court Martial.

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Additional to ship's log.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Received on board for Paymaster's Department: $18,000 in United States gold and silver currency.

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8 September 1911

Moored to buoy number 5 [and to seawall], Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.108, Long -122.273

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer steady

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

L. Raklin, Commissary Steward, reported on board from U.S.S. "Independent", the necessary transfer papers having preceded him.

C.W. Taylor, Electrician Second-class, returned absent over leave 21 hours.

At 9.00am Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, is senior member, met and tried P.R. Darby, Seaman, U.S. Navy, and then took a recess, meeting again at 10.00am, when V.W. Deering, Painter Second-class, was tried.

Court then adjourned at 10.47am to await the orders of the convening authority.

The following Navy Yard workmen at work on board during the watch, as follows: [in] Construction and Repair Department 3 pipefitters, 1 machinist, 3 helpers, 3 shipfitters, 2 helpers, 3 drillers, 1 sheet metal helper and 1 laborer; 11 pipe coverers in Steam Engineering Department and Construction and Repair Department; Electrical Department 4 men installing lights and moldings; Engineer's Department 3 machinists, 2 helpers, 1 pipefitter, 3 riggers and 9 helpers.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Gentle to light breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 72° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 74° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 74° Fahrenheit.

Liberty party returned, absentees: T. Applewhite, Second-class Fireman; H. Graham, Coal Passer; D.D. Robinson, Ship's Cook Second-class; and D.E. Storer, Ordinary Seaman.

At 1.30pm U.S.S. "California" got under way with aid of Navy Yard tugs and stood into dry dock at 2.40pm.

D.D. Robinson, Ship's Cook Second-class, returned absent over leave 2 hours.

Navy Yard workmen at work on board, from 1.00pm to 4.00pm, as in preceding watch.

At 2.15pm tug U.S.S. "Leslie" under way with torpedo boat U.S.S. "Fox" in tow and stood down stream.

At 2.50pm tug U.S.S. "Leslie" under way with torpedo boat U.S.S. "Davis" in tow.

At 3.30pm British collier "Strathspey" unmoored from seawall, and with aid of tugs U.S.S "Iroquois" and U.S.S. "Active" stood down stream.

Made preparations for going alongside seawall.

At 1.00pm sent working party of 36 men to Navy Yard for stores.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from South to SW.

Barometer steady.

Tug U.S.S. "Active" secured alongside at 4.20pm.

Slipped moorings at 4.25pm, and with aid of the tug proceeded alongside of seawall.

Tug U.S.S. "Active" shoved off at 4.40pm.

Secured alongside seawall at 4.50pm.

Ash lighter came alongside at 4.58pm.

Started taking commissary stores aboard at 4.50pm.

Coal lighter in tow of tug U.S.S "Active" was secured alongside at 5.20pm.

J.F. McCarthy, Bugler, and D.G. White, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board at 5.00pm, over leave 5 hours.

Received ordnance stores as per lists appended [below].

Delivered specifications of a Summary Court Martial to T.E. Bennett, Second-class Fireman, at 7.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from SW to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising slowly.

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4pm to 8pm (additional):

Ordnance stores were received on board this vessel as follows: 102 rifles, U.S. Magazine, model 1903; 102 bayonets; 102 bayonet scabbards; 102 cartridge belts, model 1909, with suspenders; 102 gun slings, model 1907; 112 blanket bags, olive drab; 112 canteens, olive drab; 112 haversacks, model 1908, olive drab; 112 pairs coat straps; 112 pairs shoulder straps.

Spare parts for rifles: 2 bayonet scabbards, catches; 2 bayonet catches; 5 bayonet springs; 6 bayonet grips, right; 4 bayonet grip screw washers; 6 bayonet grips, left; 4 bayonet grip screw nuts; 4 bayonet grip screws; 2 front sight covers; 2 screwdrivers; 1 oiler and thong case; 8 thongs and brushes; 20 rear sight drift slides, 1904; 20 rear sight drift slides, 1906; 2 bolts, with extractor collars; 3 bolts, stops; 2 butt plates; 2 butt plate caps; 2 butt plate cap pins; 5 butt plate cap springs; 3 butt plate cap screws; 2 butt plate cap screws, large; 6 butt plate cap screws, small; 3 butt swivels, complete; 4 cocking pieces, with firing pin rod; 2 cut-offs; 6 cut-off springs; 6 cut-off spring spindles; 2 cut-off spindles; 3 cut-off spindle screws; 3 ejectors; 4 ejector springs; 3 extractors; 2 firing pin sleeves; 2 followers; 4 front sights; 7 front sight pins; 3 floor plates; 2 floor plate catches; 2 floor plate catch pins; 6 floor plate catch springs; 1 guard, trigger; 2 guard screws, front; 2 guard screws, rear; 1 guard screw, bushing; 4 hand guards; 2 lower bands; 3 lower band springs; 2 lower band swivels; 2 lower band screws; 4 magazine springs; 4 main springs; 5 rear sight base springs; 5 rear sight drift slides and pins, 0.05; 4 rear sight joint pins; 4 rear sight leaves; 3 rear sight movable bases; [continued]

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5 slides and slide caps, assembled; 5 rear sight slide cap screws; 3 rear sight slide screws; 7 rear sight slide pins, cap; 6 rear sight windage screws; 2 safety locks, complete; 2 sears; 2 sear joint pins; 5 sear springs; 2 sleeves; 2 sleeve locks; 2 sleeve lock pins; 3 sleeve lock springs; 2 stacking swivels; 3 stacking swivel crews; 10 stocks; 2 strikers; 20 thong cords; 10 thong bushes; 1 trigger; 1 trigger pin; 2 upper bands; 3 upper band screws; 102 front sight covers; 20 screwdrivers; 23 cleaning rods; 102 oiler and thong cases; 102 thongs and bushes; 2 bayonets, spare.

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9 September 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard Mare Island, California

Lat 38.102, Long -122.270

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes to gentle breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

C.A. Peterson, Seaman, returned twelve hours over leave.

4am to 8am:

Bright and clear.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer rising slowly.

R. Kelly [Kelley in log-book], Coal Passer, reported on board 7½ hours over time, E. King, Second-class Fireman, and L.H. Robb, Master-at-Arms Second-class, reported on board 8½ hours over leave.

Turned to at 5.30am, taking commissary stores aboard.

Rigged ship for coaling.

Continued coaling at 8.00am.

Draft of ship forward 13 feet 1 inch, aft 14 feet 3 inches.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Commenced coaling ship.

Coal taken on board for watch as follows: 8.00am to 9.00am 14 tons; 9.00am to 10.00am 21 tons; 10.00am to 11.00am 21 tons; 11.00am to 12.00pm 29 tons; total coal for watch 85 tons.

Received stores aboard for all departments.

Received from Navy Yard: 1 sailing launch; 1 cutter; and 1 dinghy, with equipment.

Transferred to Naval Magazine: 30,000 rounds .30 caliber ball cartridges; 2000 dummy .30 caliber and 1470 blank .30 caliber cartridges; and 1000 .30 caliber gallery cartridges.

The following Navy Yard workmen at work on board during watch: [in] Electrical Department 1 electrical machinist; Construction and Repair Department: 2 drillers, 1 shipfitter and 1 helper.

T.E. Bennett, Second-class Fireman, released temporarily from confinement to assist in coaling ship, by order of the Commanding Officer.

Received from Naval Magazine: 40,000 rounds .30 caliber cartridges (ball); and 1000 .30 caliber cartridges (blank).

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs and light breezes from West to SSW.

Barometer falling.

Continued coaling ship at 1.00pm.

Coal taken aboard for watch as follows: 1.00pm to 2.00pm 29 tons; 2.00pm to 3.00pm 32 tons; 3.00pm to 4.00pm 34 tons; total coal for watch 95 tons.

W. Steinmetz, Seaman, found to be absent from the ship without leave from proper authority at about 1.30pm.

Inspected magazines, air conditions good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 72° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 74° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 72°; D-13-M 72° Fahrenheit.

Tested magazine flood cocks and found them in good condition.

Received by transfer from U.S.S. "Independence" the following named men, with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers: H. Fredrikson, Chief Master-at-Arms; N.O. Bassham, Ordinary Seaman; J.N. Whitlock, Coal Passer; and H. Jordon, Coal Passer.

The proceedings, findings and sentences of the following Summary Courts Martial were published this day as per slip appended [below].

Transferred to U.S. Naval Observatory at Mare Island, California, "A" chronometer number 1832, Negus, and received in its place "A" chronometer number 1215, Negus.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy to clear.

Light to gentle breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

T. Applewhite, First-class Fireman, returned absent over leave 28 hours.

R.L. Howell, Ordinary Seaman, returned from leave expiring this day.

Continued coaling ship.

Coal taken aboard during watch as follows: 4.00pm to 5.00pm 25 tons; 5.00pm to 6.00pm 25 tons; 6.00pm to 7.00pm 22 tons; 7.00pm to 8.00pm 8 tons; total coal for watch 80 tons.

The following named men were this day transferred to U.S.S. "Independence", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers: see list [below].

H.G. Ellis, Hospital Apprentice, was this day transferred to the United States Naval Hospital, Mare island, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.

V.W. Deering, Painter Second-class, U.S. Navy, was this day discharged from the Naval Service with bad conduct discharge, by reason of an approved sentence of a Summary Court Martial.

Received on board for Paymaster's Department: 120 pounds steak; 215 pounds veal; 2050 pounds beef; 375 pounds pork loins; 100 pounds frankfurters.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer rising.

Continued coaling at 8.00pm, finished at 9.00pm.

Received aboard during watch 4 tons.

Total coal by revised tally 275 tons.

Draft forward 15 feet 0 inches, aft 16 feet 6 inches.

Hauled lighter ahead alongside gravel lighter.

W. Steinmetz, Seaman, returned from absence without leave at 9.45pm.

D.E. Storer, Ordinary Seaman, returned 34 hours over leave.

Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, returned from 30 days' leave of absence.

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Memorandum for log, September 9, 1911.

Meridian to 4pm:

Published sentences of Summary Courts Martial in the following cases:

V.W. Deering, Painter Second-class, U.S. Navy, offense: September 7^th, 1911, unlawfully having liquor in his possession and falsehood; sentence: to be discharged from the [Naval] Service with a bad conduct discharge and to lose pay amounting to twenty dollars ($20.00).

Proceedings and sentence approved by the Commanding Officer, September 8, 1911, but the loss of pay remitted.

Approved, as mitigated, by the Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet, September 9, 1911.

P.R. Darby, Seaman, U.S. Navy, offense: September 6^th, 1911, leaving ship without permission and found on board ship under the influence of intoxicating liquor; sentence: to be discharged from the [Naval] Service with bad conduct discharge and to lose pay amounting to thirty-three dollars and forty cents ($33.40).

Proceedings and sentence approved by Commanding Officer, September 8, 1911, but the loss of pay is remitted.

Approved, as mitigated, by the Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet, September 9, 1911.

Memorandum for log, September 8, 1911.

4pm to 8pm [8pm to midnight in log-book]:

Transferred the following named men to U.S.S. "Independence", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers: G. Kaness, Chief Master-at-Arms; A. Xavier; Chief Boatswain's Mate; H.E. Brower, Quartermaster First-class; E.R. Maxey, Gunner's Mate Third-class; W.J. Bell, Gunner's Mate Third-class; G.L. Wellcome, Coxswain; T. Richter, Oiler; W.S. Beauchamp, Seaman; C.W. Taylor, Electrician Second-class; F. Harris, Seaman; H.M. Knowles, Seaman; R.L. Ward, Seaman; F. Bindos, Seaman; W. Martin, First-class Fireman; H.V. Landis, Seaman; P.R. Darby, Seaman; B. Kersh, First-class Fireman.

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10 September 1911

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard Mare Island, California, [to and at anchor in San Francisco Bay]

Lat 38.04, Long -122.30 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Partly clear and pleasant, with light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boilers B and C at 4.00am.

Let fires die out under [in in log-book] boiler C at 6.50am, and lighted [lifted in log-book] fires under [in in log-book] boiler D at 7.00am.

Commenced field day.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Continued field day.

Lifted safety valve of boiler B at 140 pounds at 8.15am.

Connected up A and B boilers at 8.30am.

Allowed fires to die out under D boiler at 8.40am.

Held muster at 9.15am, F. Trout, Coal Passer, and H. Graham, Coal Passer, absent over leave.

Tested steering engine at 9.45am.

Turned over main engines at 10.10am.

Tested engine room telegraph service and whistle at 10.20am.

Unmoored ship from seawall at 10.53am and got under way under boilers A and B.

Steamed various courses and speeds, leaving Mare Island Channel for San Francisco Bay, with the Commanding Officer conning.

Draft on getting under way: forward 15 feet 0 inches; aft 16 feet 6 inches.

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 73.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Gentle breezes from South to West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming as before, various courses and speeds, until 2.46pm, when anchored in San Francisco Bay, with 45 fathoms starboard chain, in 13½ fathoms of water, on the following bearings: ferry tower West by South, left tangent Goat Island N6°W (per standard compass), ship's head SE½E.

The Commanding Officer left the ship at 3.00pm and paid official calls on the Commander, 2^nd Division, United States Pacific Fleet, and the Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "West Virginia" and U.S.S. "Colorado".

Draft upon anchoring: forward 15 feet 0 inches; aft 16 feet 6 inches.

Inspected magazines and found air good, maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 74° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 74° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 72° [Fahrenheit]; D-13-M 72° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Slight haze, pleasant.

Gentle to light breezes from West to WSW.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Partly hazy and pleasant.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling slightly.

Goat Island is also known as Yerba Buena Island.

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11 September 1911

At anchor in San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light haze.

Light breezes from NW, changing to West by South.

Barometer rising, then falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Light airs from WSW to calm.

Barometer steady.

Continued field day.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Calm and light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

At 8.00am fired a salute of thirteen guns, which was answered by a salute of seven guns by [on in log-book\ U.S.S. "West Virginia".

General cleaning.

At 9.30am held quarters, two absentees over leave: F. Trout, Coal Passer; and H. Graham, Coal Passer.

The Commander, Second Division, United States Pacific Fleet, made an official call on the Commanding Officer, and on his departure [this ship] fired a salute of thirteen guns.

The Commanding Officers [of] U.S.S. "Buffalo", U.S.S. "West Virginia" and U.S.S. "Colorado" made official calls on the Commanding Officer.

A Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, is senior member, met at 10.32am and tried T.E. Bennett, Second-class Fireman, and at 10.50am adjourned.

The accounts and papers of F. Trout, Coal Passer, and H. Graham, Coal Passer, were sent to the Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Independence".

Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, relieved Ensign E. Lando as ordnance officer of this ship.

Loaded 50 3-pounder saluting charges.

The Commanding Officer awarded punishments as per list appended [below].

P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, and W. Steinmetz, Seaman, were made prisoners at large awaiting trial.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, hazy.

Light to gentle breezes from SW and WSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 74° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 74° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 72° Fahrenheit.

At 1.35pm the ship started to swing to ebb tide.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, hazy.

Gentle to light Southerly breezes.

Barometer steady.

Sent liberty party ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy to overcast, hazy.

Light and gentle breezes from WSW.

Barometer steady.

At 8.30pm the ship started to swing to flood tide.

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[Inserted note]

Memorandum for log, September 11, 1911.

8am to meridian:

The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J.F. McCarthy, Bugler, 5 hours over leave, 5 days' restriction; D.G. White, Ordinary Seaman, 5 hours over leave, 5 days' restriction; R. Kelly [Kelley in log-book], Coal Passer, 7½ hours over leave, 7 days' restriction; E. King, Second-class Fireman, 8½ hours over leave, 8 days' restriction; P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, slow in obeying officer of the deck's orders, 24 hours' extra duty; C.A. Peterson, Seaman, shirking coaling ship, 48 hours' extra duty; T. Applewhite, First-class Fireman, 28 hours over leave, 28 days' restriction; C.A. Peterson, Seaman, 12 hours over leave, 12 days' restriction; D.E. Storer, Ordinary Seaman, 34 hours over leave, 34 days' restriction.

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12 September 1911

At anchor in San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, foggy last part of watch.

Light Southerly airs and calm.

Barometer steady.

At 2.30am the ship started to swing to ebb tide.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from South by West and calm.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned, except W. Stephanski [Slephanski in log-book], Ordinary Seaman.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Calm to gentle breezes from WSW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 8.15am.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absent: W. Stephanski, Ordinary Seaman, and P.C. Dearborn, Commissary Steward, absent over leave.

Continued painting ship.

At 10.25am lightship "Relief" stood out of harbor.

At 10.30am the Commanding Officer paid official call on the Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Buffalo".

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle breezes from WSW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, air conditions good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 72° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 70° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 72° Fahrenheit.

At 1.00pm held quarters and served out clean bags to all divisions.

At 1.10pm U.S.S. "West Virginia" and U.S.S. "Colorado" got under way and stood up the bay.

At 1.35pm hoisted Senior Officer's pennant.

At 2.05pm fired a salute of 13 guns to Commandant, United States Naval Training Station, San Francisco.

Commanding Officer paid official call on Commandant, United States Naval Training Station, at 2.30pm.

At 2.35pm delivered Summary Court Martial specifications preferred by Commanding Officer against W. Steinmetz, Seaman, to accused.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and foggy.

Fresh to moderate breezes from WSW.

Barometer steady.

U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" under way standing out at 4.00pm.

Sent liberty party ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Moderate breezes to light airs from WSW to WNW.

Barometer rising slowly.

W. Stephanski, Ordinary Seaman, returned, absent over leave 14 hours.

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13 September 1911

At anchor in San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and foggy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and foggy.

Light breezes to light airs from East to ESE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and foggy.

Light airs from ESE to calm.

Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned.

Held quarters for muster, P.C. Dearborn, Commissary Steward, R.T Potts, Ordinary Seaman, and J.L. De Ford, Ordinary Seaman, absent over leave.

The crew was exercised at fire quarters.

The Commandant, Naval Training Station, Yerba Buena, paid an official call on the Commanding Officer.

Fired a salute of 13 guns at 10.00am, when Commandant, Naval Training Station, Yerba Buena, left the ship.

Published finding and sentence of Summary Court Martial in the case of Timothy E. Bennett, Second-class Fireman, at 10.10am.

A Summary Court martial, of which Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met at 11.11am to try the case of William Steinmetz, Seaman, U.S. Navy, and adjourned at 11.27am.

Continued painting.

The Commanding Officer investigated reports at the mast and awarded the following punishment: W. Stephanski, Ordinary Seaman, 14½ hours over leave, Deck Court.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light to moderate breezes from West to WSW.

Barometer falling.

Held assembly at 1.15pm.

Crew turned in bags.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Sent working party for sand.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 72° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 70° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 70° Fahrenheit; air good.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Moderate to light breezes from WSW.

Barometer steady.

R.R. Dixon, Coxswain, was this date transferred to U.S.S. "Independence", with bag and hammock, transfer papers to be forwarded by mail.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and foggy.

Light airs from WSW to SW.

Barometer steady.

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14 September 1911

At anchor in San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and foggy.

Calm.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and foggy.

Calm.

Barometer rising slowly.

Assistant Surgeon C.B. Camerer, U.S. Navy, left the ship on duty as witness in a General Court Martial in the case of H. McAvoy, Gunner, U.S. Navy.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

At 9.30am held quarters, followed by setting up exercises and instructions to gun crews.

Absentees over leave: P.C. Dearborn, Commissary Steward, R.T. Potts, Ordinary Seaman, J.L. De Ford, Ordinary Seaman, and R. Loney, Ordinary Seaman.

J.C. Johns, Quartermaster Third-class, reported on board for duty from U.S.S. "Philadelphia", Navy Yard, Puget Sound, Washington.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, hazy.

Light and gentle Westerly breezes.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 72° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 70° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 70° Fahrenheit.

A.W. Averbeck, Seaman, reported on board, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers, from U.S.S. "California", by order of Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "California", in accordance with Bureau of Navigation's 4^th Endorsement number S.X.A.H. of September 5, 1911.

G.B. Willett, Seaman, was this day transferred to U.S.S. "California", in accordance with Bureau of Navigation's 4^th Endorsement number S.X.A.H. of September 5, 1911.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and foggy and hazy.

Moderate to light breezes from WSW.

Barometer rising.

U.S.S. "West Virginia" and U.S.S. "Colorado" stood in from Mare Island and at 6.40pm came to anchor.

T.R. Potts, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board 32 hours over leave.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light and gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer rising, then steady.

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15 September 1911

At anchor in San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light airs and breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, partly foggy and hazy.

Light Southwesterly breezes and airs and calm.

Barometer rising.

At 7.30am started to swing to ebb tide.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Calm to light airs from WSW.

Barometer steady.

U.S.S. "West Virginia" shifted anchorage at 8.35am, anchoring at 9.00am.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, P.C. Dearborn, Commissary Steward, J.L. De Ford, Ordinary Seaman, R. Loney, Ordinary Seaman, E. McCartin, Second-class Fireman, and P. McFarland, Coal Passer, absent over leave.

Held drill stationing men for abandon ship.

G.E. Fleming [C.E. Fleming in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, returned absent over leave 2½ hours.

Commanding Officer paid official call on Commander of 2^nd Division, United States Pacific Fleet.

The following punishment awarded this day by Commanding Officer: G.E. Fleming, Ordinary Seaman, 2½ hours over leave, restricted during stay in port.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and foggy.

Light to moderate breezes from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 78° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 82° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 70° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 70° Fahrenheit.

Tested flood cocks and found them in good condition.

U.S.S. "Hopkins" stood into harbor and anchored off Goat Island.

At 2.45pm U.S.S. "Hopkins" under way, standing out of harbor.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and foggy.

Moderate breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Published following Deck Court: W. Stephanski, Ordinary Seaman, offense: absent over leave 14½ hours while ship was under sailing orders; specification proved by plea; sentence: to lose pay amounting to three (3) dollars and forty-eight (48) cents; approved by Commanding Officer and accounts checked.

Lifted safety valves of boilers A and B by steam at 140 pounds.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and foggy.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Goat Island is also known as Yerba Buena Island.

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16 September 1911

At anchor in San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.79, Long -122.38

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

P.C. Dearborn [R.C. Dearborn in log-book], Commissary Steward, returned on board absent over leave 88½ hours.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SSW to SW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Commenced field day.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Calm to variable light airs.

Barometer steady.

Continued field day until 10.00am, when cleared decks for inspection.

Lighted fires under C boiler at 9.00am.

Held quarters for muster.

Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew.

Mustered crew aft and published Articles for the Government of the Navy.

Absentees as follows: J.L. De Ford, Ordinary Seaman, R. Loney, Ordinary Seaman, and P. McFarland, Coal Passer, absent over leave.

E. McCartin, Second-class Fireman, reported on board absent over leave 27 hours.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

William C. Faus, Ensign, U.S. Navy, reported on board for duty, in accordance with letter number 353 of Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet.

Transferred bags and hammocks, with necessary transfer papers, of the following named absentees to U.S.S. "Pensacola": J.L. De Ford, Ordinary Seaman; R. Loney, Ordinary Seaman; and P. McFarland, Coal Passer.

A Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant Edison E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, is senior member, met at 2.40pm in revision in the case of William Steinmetz, Seaman, U.S. Navy, and adjourned at 2.45pm.

Lifted safety valves of C boiler by steam at 140 pounds.

Connected C boiler at 2.25pm.

Tested siren and whistle, turned steam on and tested steering and anchor engines.

Turned over main engines at 3.45pm.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 78° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 82° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 70° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 70° Fahrenheit.

Assistant Surgeon C.B. Camerer reported on board.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Gentle breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

At 4.05pm got under way to swing ship [for compass deviation].

Draft forward 14 feet 10 inches, aft 16 feet 6 inches.

Steered various courses and speeds until 6.27pm, when anchored in 13 fathoms of water, with 45 fathoms starboard chain at water's edge, on the following bearings: left tangent Goat Island North by West, Alcatraz light WNW¼W, ship's head SW (all per standard compass).

Draft forward 14 feet 4 inches, aft 16 feet 6 inches.

Allowed fires to die out under A and C boilers at 6.40pm.

Disconnected A boiler at 7.00pm, and C boiler at 7.30pm.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 61.9 per minute.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and foggy.

Light airs from SW, changing to light breezes from South, to calm.

Barometer steady.

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17 September 1911

At anchor in San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.80, Long -122.37

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and foggy.

Light airs from ESE to calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and foggy.

Calm.

Barometer rising slowly.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with calm to light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Published the Deck Court in the case of P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, and released him from prisoner at large.

Charge: stowing himself in the fore hold during coaling ship, having been ordered to assist; finding: guilty; sentence: to lose pay amounting to ten dollars and 45 cents ($10.45).

No absentees.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with calm to light breezes from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 78° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 82° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 72° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 70° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with light breezes to light airs from WSW.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with calm.

Barometer steady.

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18 September 1911

At anchor in San Francisco Bay, California, [and en route to Corinto, Nicaragua]

Lat 37.80, Long -122.37

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Calm and light airs from SE and NW.

Barometer steady.

Published the record of a Summary Court Martial of September 9, 1911, in the case of W. Steinmetz, Seaman.

Finding: guilty by plea.

Sentence: to lose pay amounting to $16.72.

The proceedings and sentence approved by the Commanding Officer, September 15, 1911.

By direction of Commander, 2^nd Division, United States Pacific Fleet, Senior Officer present, the Court was ordered to reconvene, the sentence being inadequate when the character of the evidence of previous trials and convictions are considered.

The former sentence was revoked and the following sentence substituted: to lose pay amounting to $79.20.

Approved by Commanding Officer, as revised, September 16, 1911.

The proceedings and sentence, as revised, were approved by the Commander, 2^nd Division, Pacific Fleet, Senior Officer present, September 16, 1911.

At 9.30am held quarters, followed by setting up exercises and bag inspection, absentee over leave: H.F. Warner, Sailmaker's Mate.

H.F. Warner, Sailmaker's Mate, returned on board two hours over time.

The Commanding Officer awarded punishments as follows: P.C. Dearborn, Commissary Steward, 88½ hours over leave, Deck Court; E. McCartin, Second-class Fireman, 27 hours over leave, Deck Court; and H.F. Warner, Sailmaker's Mate, 2 hours over leave, held over and restricted during remainder of stay.

P.C. Dearborn, Commissary Steward, and E. McCartin, Second-class Fireman, were made prisoners at large, awaiting trial by Deck Court.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, hazy.

Calm to moderate breezes from SW.

U.S.S. "California" was sighted at 12.50pm, standing in to anchorage.

At 1.10pm fired a salute of 13 guns, which was answered by seven guns by U.S.S. "California".

At 1.30pm U.S.S. "California" came to anchor.

The Commanding Officer made an official call on the Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet.

Published records of Deck Courts held this day in the following cases: Deck Court number 35, Richard T. Potts, Ordinary Seaman, finding: guilty by plea; sentence: to lose pay amounting to $6.72; Deck Court number 36, E. McCartin, Second-class Fireman, finding: guilty by plea; sentence: to lose pay amounting to $19.80; Deck Court number 37, Phillip C. Dearborn, Commissary Steward, finding: guilty by plea; sentence: to lose pay amounting to $44.00.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

4pm to 6pm:

Party cloudy and hazy, thick fog after 5.40pm.

Moderate breezes from WSW.

Barometer steady.

Made preparations for getting under way.

At 4.57pm got under way for Acapulco, Mexico, in obedience to Navy Department's order of September 5, 1911.

Draft of ship forward 14 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 3 inches.

Steamed on various courses, at full speed, three boilers, the Captain conning.

At 5.40pm put over patent log, reading 0.

Commenced sounding fog whistle at 5.40pm.

At 5.50pm went ahead half speed.

At 5.55pm changed course to SW½W, per standard compass), patent log [reading] 1.8, and went ahead full speed.

Average revolutions 90.0, average steam 125 pounds.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

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[Inserted note]

Continuation of ship's log, U.S.S. "Yorktown", September 18, 1911.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and foggy.

Gentle breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

Using whistle as fog signal when necessary.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course SW½W (per standard compass).

At 6.52pm sighted San Francisco lightship bearing S39°30'W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 10.8.

At 6.55pm changed course to SW½S (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 11.2.

At 7.04pm changed course to SE by South (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 12.

At 7.10pm sighted pilot vessel on station, and passed her on starboard hand at 7.15pm.

At 7.25pm sighted steady white light bearing N81°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 15.8.

Lightship at this time bore N64°30'W (per standard compass).

At 7.50pm sighted white light bearing N32°30'E (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and foggy until 10.40pm, when cleared to hazy.

Gentle to light breeze from South.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before [on course] SE by South (per standard compass) until 8.48pm, when changed course to S30°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 27.7.

Took sounding at 8.52pm, patent log [reading] 29.2, 25 fathoms and sandy bottom.

At 10.42pm sighted Pigeon Point light bearing East, patent log [reading] 44.0.

[At] 10.45pm took sounding, patent log [reading] 47.9, 26.5 fathoms, sandy bottom.

At 10.56pm Pigeon Point light bore abeam, patent log [reading] 48.2, distant 3.2 miles.

At 11.11pm changed course to S38°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 51.4.

Sighted Año Nuevo light at 10.56pm on port bow, patent log [reading] 48.2.

At 11.31pm passed Año Nuevo light abeam, patent log [reading] 54.5.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

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19 September 1911

At sea, en route to Corinto, Nicaragua, Central America

Lat 35.63, Long -121.40

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and foggy, with light breezes from South to SE by South.

Barometer falling.

Steaming as before, on course S38°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and foggy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S38°E (per standard compass).

At 4.38am took a sounding, getting no bottom at 130 fathoms.

At 4.58am stopped both engines and took a sounding at 5.00am, getting bottom at 44 fathoms, gray sand, patent log [reading] 99.8.

At 5.02am went ahead full speed.

At 5.28am stopped both engines and took sounding at 5.30am, getting bottom at 52 fathoms, patent log [reading] 4.3.

At 5.32am went ahead full speed.

At 5.48am changed course to S46°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 108.8.

At 6.00am sighted a steam lumber schooner, headed Southward, bearing one point on starboard bow.

At 6.35am sighted a steamer, headed Northward, towing a 4-masted schooner, bearing one point on starboard bow.

At 6.40am sighted a steamer 2 points on starboard bow, headed Northward.

Average revolutions 86.4, average steam 125 pounds.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and foggy.

Light airs from South to SSW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S46°E (per standard compass).

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, no absentees.

Held divisional examination, and instruction of seamen and ordinary seamen in seamanship and signals.

At 11.10am passed steam schooner standing about NW.

At 11.20am sighted steamer bearing N45°W (per standard compass) and standing about SE.

At 11.25am held man overboard drill with dummy, time as follows: call given at 11.24am; boat manned, 11.25am; boat in water, 11.25am (45 seconds); picked up buoy, 11.28.55am; boat under falls, 11.37.55am; boat cleared water, 11.40.30am; boat falls secured, 11.41.35am; total time consumed 17 minutes 35 seconds.

At 11.25am stopped and hauled in patent log, reading 64.5.

At 11.45am went ahead full speed, on course S46°E (per standard compass), and put over patent log, reading 64.5.

At 11.50am sighted steamer bearing S42°E (per standard compass) and standing about NW.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions starboard 88.8, port 90.0.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and foggy.

Light airs from South to SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming as before, on course S46°E (per standard compass).

At 12.45pm sighted steamer ½ point on starboard bow.

At 12.47pm sighted steamer dead ahead.

At 1.10pm sighted steamer 1 point on port bow.

At 1.45pm sighted land 2 points forward of port beam, patent log [reading] 84.5.

At 3.10pm sighted Point Sal bearing N88°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 97.0.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 72° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 82° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 70° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 70° Fahrenheit.

At 3.35pm mustered at quarters to serve out clean hammocks.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions (both engines) 90.0.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast and foggy, with light airs from SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming as before, on course S46°E (per standard compass).

At 5.00pm changed course to S30°E (per standard compass).

Sighted Point Arguello at 5.45pm, bearing S48°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 11.8.

Sighted sailing vessel at 5.30pm dead ahead.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolution 90.0.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and foggy.

Light airs from SW to light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S30°E (per standard compass).

At 6.18pm Point Arguello light bore on port beam, distant 30 miles, patent log [reading] 26.3.

At 6.30pm sighted Point Conception light bearing S78°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 28.6.

At 6.30pm Point Arguello light bore on the port quarter.

At 7.08pm Point Conception light bore on port beam, patent log [reading] 36.1, when changed course to S23°E (per standard compass).

At 7.15pm sounded alarm for collision quarters and [continued on inserted note below]

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[Inserted note]

Continuation of ship's log, U.S.S. "Yorktown", September 19, 1911.

4pm to 8pm (continued):

closed water tight doors for the night.

At end of watch Point Conception light bore N35°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 90.0, average steam 125 pounds.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and foggy.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S23°E (per standard compass).

At 8.15pm Point Conception light bore N25°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 45.3.

At 8.20pm Point Conception light was on port quarter, patent log [reading] 46.1, distance when abeam by patent log 10.0 miles.

At 10.15pm changed course to S45°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 64.2.

At 11.30pm ship's log showed speed to be 8¾ knots.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

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20 September 1911

At sea, en route to Corinto, Nicaragua, Central America

Lat 32.14, Long -119.12

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and foggy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before, full speed, under three boilers, on course S45°E (per standard compass).

At 2.00am chip log registered speed 8.2 miles.

Nothing eventful during the watch.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and hazy, with light airs to light breezes from SW to WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before, on course S45°E (per standard compass).

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, to blue and cloudy.

Light breezes and airs from SSE and ESE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S45°E (per standard compass).

At 9.30am held quarters, followed by setting up exercises.

At 9.38am sounded alarm for fire quarters, all divisions reported ready in 4½ minutes.

At 10.01am sounded alarm for collision quarters.

Stopped both engines, then went full speed astern.

At 10.05am stopped both engines.

The collision mat was ready to go over side at 10.05.10am, and was secured over the side on starboard bow at 10.11.30am.

At 10.12am secured.

At 11.30am set all clocks ahead 10 minutes.

Average revolutions 90.0, average steam 125 pounds.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SE to SSE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S45°E (per standard compass).

At 12.30pm changed course to S52°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 96.1.

At 1.00pm changed course to S50°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 0.8.

At 1.15pm the Commanding Officer gave a lecture on the situation in [on in log-book] the Pacific and premises of the Spanish-American War to officers and enlisted men gathered aft.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 76° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 82° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 70° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 70° Fahrenheit.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SSE to SW.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters to turn in hammocks at 5.05pm.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear, with light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steaming as before on course S50°E (per standard compass).

At 7.15pm sounded siren and closed all watertight doors, sounding secure at 7.25pm.

Average revolutions 90.0, average steam 125 pounds.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Steamed at full speed, three boilers, on course S50°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 90.0, average steam 125 pounds.

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21 September 1911

At sea, en route to Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 29.11, Long -116.37

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming at full speed, 3 boilers, on course S50°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light to gentle breezes from NNW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming as before on course S50°E (per standard compass).

Nothing eventful during watch.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle breezes from NNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S50°E (per standard compass).

At 9.30am held quarters, followed by setting up exercises and infantry drill for deck divisions.

At 11.30am set the clocks ahead twelve minutes.

Average revolutions 90.5, average steam 115 pounds.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Calm and light airs from NW by West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S50°E (per standard compass) until 1.00pm, when changed course to S47°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 28.7.

At 3.00pm sighted high peak of Cerros Island bearing S65°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 48.7.

Crew engaged in ship's work.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 92.5.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 76° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 82° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 70° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 70° [Fahrenheit]; air good.

Issued an acting appointment to C.B. Havens, Seaman, as Quartermaster Third-class, to date from September 9, 1911.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Gentle Northwesterly breezes.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S50°E (per standard compass).

Held divisional foot-races around the deck.

N.O. Bassham, Ordinary Seaman, of 2^nd Division won the final heat.

At 4.40pm changed course to S54°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 66.0.

At 6.00pm changed course to S50°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 78.3.

At end of watch peak on San Benito Island bore S87°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 94.3, average steam 115 pounds.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Gentle Northwesterly breezes.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S50°E (per standard compass).

At 6.10pm peak on San Benito Island bore on port bow, patent log [reading] 80.1.

At 6.55pm same bore on port beam, patent log [reading] 87.8, distant 7.7 miles.

At 7.15pm sounded alarm for collision [quarters] and closed watertight doors for the night.

Average revolutions 93.8, average steam 125 pounds.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and hazy, with gentle to moderate breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before, on course S50°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

Cerros Island is also known as Cedros Island.

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22 September 1911

At sea, en route to Corinto, Nicaragua, Central America

Lat 26.20, Long -113.87

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm to light breezes from WNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S50°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes from WNW to East.

Barometer rising.

Steaming as before, on course S50°E (per standard compass).

Land in sight on port hand throughout watch.

Took bearing San Pablo peak at 4.40am, N26°E (per standard compass).

At 8.00am [San] Hipolito Point bore N50°E.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

8am to meridian:

Calm and pleasant, with gentle breezes from East to NNE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before, on course S50°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

Executive Officer, accompanied by Medical Officer, made weekly inspection of storerooms and holds.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from East, shifting to SW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S50°E (per standard compass).

General cleaning about the decks.

The First Division given a physical examination.

At 2.40pm sighted a steamer headed about NW, bearing two points on port bow.

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 82° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 82° Fahrenheit.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 87.8.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S50°E (per standard compass).

Crew exercised at gymnastics from 4.00pm to 4.30pm.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 85.8.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before, on course S50°E (per standard compass).

Held collision quarters to close watertight doors at 7.15pm, Powder Division reported ready in 4 minutes, Engineer's Division in 2 minutes, secured at 7.20pm.

Sighted steamer bearing E¼N at 7.55pm.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 82.7.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and warm, with light breezes from West to NW.

Barometer rising first hour, then steady.

Steaming as before, on course S50°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 79.2.

San Hipolito Point is also known as Punta San Hipolito.

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23 September 1911

At sea, en route to Corinto, Nicaragua, Central America

Lat 23.85, Long -111.33

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and hot.

Light airs from SW and South.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S50°E (per standard compass).

At 2.30am changed course to S59°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 71.8.

Average revolutions starboard 80.4, port 80.9, average steam 115 pounds.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from WSW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S59°E (per standard compass).

Sighted land on port beam indistinctly at 4.35am.

Took bearings every 15 minutes of Monte Isabel, Delgada Point [Delgado Point in log-book], Point Redonda [Point Redondo in log-book], The Sisters, Mount Santa Margarita [Santa Marguerita in log-book] and Point Tosca, when visible.

At 7.37am took soundings and found 13 fathoms of water, sandy bottom.

Field day.

At 7.45am lookout reported sea breaking over submerged rock, and at 7.55am steered various courses, Navigator conning, in an attempt to pick up submerged rock as reported in sailing directions, patent log [reading] 20.1.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 81.6.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and warm.

Shifting light breezes.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, various courses, Navigator conning, in an attempt to pick up submerged rock until 8.14am, when changed course to S59°E (per standard compass), having been unable to find any such rock as reported in sailing directions.

Cape Tosco [Cape Tocso in log-book] disappeared on bearing N33½W at 9.45am, patent log [reading] 34.5.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am.

The Commanding Officer inspected crew at 10.10am.

Crew mustered aft for an address by Commanding Officer at 10.40am.

Commanding Officer inspected ship until 11.30am.

Land in sight on port hand throughout watch.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

Set clocks ahead 11 minutes.

Wound clocks and chronometers.

Average steam 111.2 [pounds], average revolutions 75.5.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to partly cloudy, with light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming as before, on course S59°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 87.4.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear and hot.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S59°E (per standard compass).

At 5.15pm changed course to S57°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 97.1.

Average revolutions 81.4, average steam 117 pounds.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SSE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S57°E (per standard compass).

Moon set at 7.03pm.

Closed watertight doors for night at 7.15pm.

At 7.55pm sighted Cape Falso light bearing S62½°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 20.6.

Average steam 116 pounds, average revolutions starboard 78.2, port 78.6.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, sheet lightning to Eastward.

Light airs from SSE to SE.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Steaming as before, on course S57°E (per standard compass).

Passed Cape Falso light abeam at 10.55pm, distant 2.9 miles.

Saw reflection of San Jose del Cabo light at 10.04pm

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 82.1.

The Sisters are two hills on the SW side of Isla Santa Margarita.

Point Tosca is also known as Cabo Tosco.

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24 September 1911

At sea, en route to Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 21.60, Long -108.40

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant, with light breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

Steaming as before, on course S57°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 81.2.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and warm.

Calm to moderate breezes from East.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S57°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 78.0, average steam 115 pounds.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Moderate breezes to light airs from ESE to NE.

Barometer falling, then steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S57°E (per standard compass).

At 10.00am lifted safety valve on boiler D at 140 pounds steam pressure and connected up boiler D.

At 10.30am Commanding Officer held church services until 11.03am.

At 11.00am disconnected boiler A.

At 11.25am speed of ship by chip log 8.2 knots.

At 11.00am set all clocks ahead eleven (11) minutes.

Average steam 117 pounds, average revolutions 88.2.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm.

Gentle breezes from NE to variable light airs.

Barometer falling.

Steaming as before, on course S57°E (per standard compass).

Sighted steamer bearing S78°E at 12.50pm.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 98° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit; air good.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 87.2.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from SE by South to light airs from SSE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steaming as before, on course S57°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 79.6, average steam 115 pounds.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and warm.

Light breezes from South.

Lightning to Eastward.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S57°E (per standard compass).

At 7.15pm sounded alarm for collision quarters and closed watertight doors for the night.

The moon set about 7.50pm.

Average revolutions 84.2, average steam 110 pounds.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, lightning.

Gentle breezes from SSE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S57°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 83.6.

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25 September 1911

At sea, en route to Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 19.41, Long -105.70

Commences and until 4am:

Pleasant.

Gentle breezes from ESE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming full speed, on boilers B and D and C, on course S57°E (per standard compass).

At 12.20am chip log showed speed 8.2 knots.

Average steam 117½ pounds, average revolutions 76.5.

4am to 8am:

Clear to partly cloudy, with gentle breezes from ESE to light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

Steaming as before, on course S57°E (per standard compass).

At 5.00am sighted land bearing N70°30'E.

Average steam 112 pounds, average revolutions 79.3.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from East to SE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S57°E (per standard compass).

At 9.30am held quarters, followed by infantry drill for the entire landing force, fully equipped.

At 10.06am changed course to S63°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 45.9.

At 11.30am set the clocks ahead thirteen (13) minutes.

Average revolutions 79, average steam 120 pounds.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SSE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S63°E (per standard compass).

At 1.18pm held man overboard drill, dropping port lifebuoy.

Stopped both engines and went full speed astern at 1.18pm.

Stopped at 1.19pm.

Finally, after picking up lifeboat, went full speed ahead at 1.26pm, on course N63°E (per standard compass).

Call given [at] 1.17pm, boat manned 1.17.32pm, boat in water 1.18pm, boat clear ship 1.18.12pm, picked up buoy 1.20.12pm, boat under falls 1.22.32pm, boat cleared water 1.23.28pm, boat falls secured 1.25.16pm, total time consumed 8 minutes 16 seconds.

Hauled in patent log at 1.18pm, reading 68.7, and put over patent log at 1.26pm, reading 68.7.

Held divisional instruction from 1.30pm to 2.15pm in Navy Regulations and Orders.

Third Division underwent physical examination by Medical Officer.

At 2.00pm changed course to S67°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 73.2.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 91° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 96° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 89.9.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SSE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S67°E (per standard compass).

Held various athletic exercises from 4.00pm to 4.45pm.

A team of ten men was selected from each division for a contest in clinging.

2^nd Division team won, average 13.8 per man; C.B. Havens [Quartermaster Third-class, Haven in log-book], 22 times, winner; [T.] Potts, [Ordinary Seaman], 10; [N.O.] Bassham, [Ordinary Seaman], 21; [C.W.] Woods [Ordinary Seaman, Wood in log-book], 10; [R.] Simmons, [Ordinary Seaman], 8; [C.A.] Peterson, [Seaman], 7; [A.V.] Stevens, [Seaman], 21; [F.F.] Flandry [Flandery in log-book, Seaman], 12; [J.F.] Barnett, [Ordinary Seaman], 12; [R.R.] Thompson, [Ordinary Seaman], 15; all of Second Division; 3^rd Division second and 1^st Division third.

Loaded 136 3-pounder saluting charges.

Pruned and lighted fires under A boiler at 5.00pm.

Port lifebuoy replaced, ready for use.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 80.5.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SSE.

Barometer steady.

Sounded collision quarters and closed all watertight doors at 7.20pm.

Steaming as before, on course S67°E (per standard compass).

At 7.40pm sighted Manzanillo [Mazanilla in log-book] light bearing N70°E, on bow at 7.42pm, patent log [reading] 22.8.

Lifted safety valves on boiler A at 140 pounds steam pressure, and connected it up at 7.30pm.

Let fires die out under boiler B at 7.30pm.

Average revolutions 81.5, average steam 120 pounds.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and hot.

Light airs from SE by East and calm.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S67°E (per standard compass).

At 8.25pm fires under [in in log-book] boiler B died out.

At 8.52pm Manzanillo [Manzanilla in log-book] light bore on port beam, patent log [reading] 42.6, distant 19.8 miles.

At 11.52pm same bore on the quarter, patent log [reading] 61.1.

Average revolutions 88.0, average steam 125 pounds.

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26 September 1911

At sea, en route to Corinto, Nicaragua, via Acapulco, Mexico

Lat 17.72, Long -102.37

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from NE by East to East.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S67°E (per standard compass).

At 12.40am sighted steamer standing about WNW, bearing S58½°E (per standard compass).

Passed this steamer on starboard hand at 1.10am.

Average steam 112 pounds, average revolutions 87.9.

4am to 8am:

Pleasant.

Variable light airs.

Barometer rising.

Steaming as before, on course S67°E (per standard compass).

At 5.18am changed course to S72°E (per standard compass).

At 5.38am changed course to S73°E (per standard compass).

Land on port hand throughout watch.

Average steam 116 pounds, average revolutions 89.8.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with calm to light airs from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming as before, on course S73°E (per standard compass).

Quarters at 9.30am, followed by landing force drill at 9.37.30am, times as follows, for reporting ready: 1^st section 9.41.40am; 2^nd section 9.41.40am; pioneers 9.42.10am.

At 9.50am sighted a steamer three points on the starboard bow, headed about NW.

At 10.30am sighted a steamer ½ point on the port bow, headed about NW.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and hot.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Steamed at full speed, three boilers, on course S73°E (per standard compass).

The Commanding Officer lectured to the officers and crew on the quarterdeck, from 1.15pm to 2.00pm, subject: international law.

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit.

Average revolutions 89.8, average steam 115 pounds.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW to West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S73°E (per standard compass).

At 4.00pm sighted White Friars bearing N65°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 11.5.

At 5.30pm passed White Friars abeam, distant by log 12.9 miles, patent log [reading] 25.7.

At 5.40pm changed course to S77°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 27.3.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before, on course S77°E (per standard compass).

Held collision drill to close watertight doors at 7.15pm, Engineer's Division reported closed at 7.16.20pm and Powder Division at 7.17.15pm, sounded secure at 7.17.20pm.

Average steam 112½ pounds, average revolutions 82.5.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from NW to light airs from NE.

Barometer rising first hour, then steady.

Steaming as before, on course S77°E (per standard compass).

Sighted steamer's light two points on port bow at 11.50pm.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 80.0.

White Friars are also known as Morros de Potosi.

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27 September 1911

At sea, en route from San Francisco, California, to Corinto, Nicaragua, Central America, [and at anchor off Acapulco, Mexico]

Lat 16.845, Long -99.904

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and warm.

Light breezes and airs from ENE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming with three boilers, on course S77°E (per standard compass).

At 2.00am sighted Acapulco light bearing East (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 99.5.

At 2.10am changed speed to 70 revolutions per minute.

At end of watch Acapulco light bore N71°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions per minute 75, average steam 125 pounds.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NNE to calm.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at 70 revolutions per minute, on course S77°E (per standard compass).

At 4.27am Acapulco light on port bow, patent log [reading] 17.7.

At 5.26am [sic] went half speed.

At 4.44am changed course to NE (per standard compass).

At 5.00am steered various courses, first with Navigator and then with Commanding Officer conning, entering harbor of Acapulco, Mexico, for coal.

At 6.04am fired a salute of 21 guns, Mexican ensign at main.

At 6.06am hauled in patent log, reading 29.7.

At 6.15am anchored in harbor of Acapulco in 12 fathoms of water, with starboard anchor, 35 fathoms of chain.

Bearings of anchorage: mooring rock S73°W (per standard compass), Fort San Diego N10°E (per standard compass), ship's head West (per standard compass).

At 6.20am quarantine officer came aboard, and pratique was granted at 6.25am.

Draft of ship upon anchoring: forward 12 feet 6 inches; aft 15 feet 11 inches.

At 7.00am set all clocks ahead 10 minutes.

Boarding officer from Commandante of port called officially on Commanding Officer at 7.01am.

Ensign E. Guthrie, U.S. Navy, went ashore to call on United States Consul at Acapulco at 7.30am.

Held swimming from ship's side from 7.15am to 8.26am.

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 68.9.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW.

Barometer unsteady.

Commanding Officer left the ship officially at 10.20am to call on the Commanding Officer of Fort San Diego, returning at 11.30am.

At 11.30am the United States Vice Consul (acting Consul in absence of the Consul) called officially, leaving the ship at 11.53am and receiving a salute of 7 guns from this ship, with United States ensign at fore.

Ensigns C.C. Thomas and E. Guthrie reported the starting of their quarterly physical test.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Held swimming party from 1.30pm to 1.48pm.

The Commanding Officer of Fort San Diego, accompanied by United States Vice Consul, called on Commanding Officer officially at 2.25pm, leaving the ship at 3.06pm.

Fired a salute of 11 guns, with Mexican ensign at fore, at 3.06pm.

Commanding Officer left the ship to pay an official call on the acting United States Consul at 3.15pm.

Coal lighter, containing 46 tons, came alongside port side at 3.35pm.

Commenced coaling at 3.35pm.

Draft before coaling: forward 12 feet 6 inches; aft 15 feet 11 inches.

Maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 96° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 96° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 96° [Fahrenheit]; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit; air good.

4pm to 6pm:

Overcast, cloudy and warm, passing showers last hour [of watch].

Light airs and breezes from WSW.

Barometer rising.

Continued coaling.

At 4.40pm another coal lighter was brought alongside on starboard side.

At 5.25pm finished coaling, having taken on 75 tons, best hour 44 tons.

Draft of ship after coaling: forward 13 feet 3 inches; aft 16 feet 0 inches.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy, with thunder and lightning and passing showers.

Light to fresh breezes from SSE to South.

Barometer rising.

Commenced field day.

Made preparations for getting under way.

At 6.11pm, in obedience to Navy Department's order of September 1, 1911, got under way for Corinto, Nicaragua.

Steered various courses, at various speeds, Commanding Officer conning, standing out of harbor of Acapulco, Mexico.

At 6.30pm put over patent log, reading 29.7.

At 6.33pm changed course to SE½S, patent log [reading] 30.2.

At 6.53pm changed course to S57°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 33.2.

At 6.53pm took departure as follows: black rock abeam, distant 1.1 miles, Acapulco light bearing N51°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 33.2.

Draft of ship upon getting under way: forward 13 feet 3 inches; aft 16 feet 0 inches.

At 7.15pm sounded alarm for collision [quarters] and closed watertight doors for the night.

Average revolutions 85.1, average steam 115 pounds.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and raining.

Variable light breezes.

Barometer rising.

At 8.00pm changed course to S70°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 88.8.

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28 September 1911

At sea, en route from Acapulco, Mexico, to Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 15.70, Long -97.20

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with passing showers.

Light airs from East by South to fresh breezes from ESE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming as before, on three boilers, course S70°E (per standard compass).

At 3.47am stopped both engines and took sounding, getting no bottom at 150 fathoms.

Went ahead full speed at 3.53am.

Average steam 123 pounds, average revolutions 96.4.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, with rain first hour, then blue and cloudy, lightning and thunder.

Light to gentle Northerly breezes.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S70°E (per standard compass).

At 4.30am changed course to S83°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 22.8.

Average revolutions 94.9, average steam 125 pounds.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Gentle breezes to light variable breezes and airs.

Barometer variable.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S83°E (per standard compass).

Field day.

At 9.22am passed Cerro Hermoso [Morro Hermosa in log-book] abeam, distant 8.3 miles by log, patent log [reading] 69.5.

At 11.30am set all clocks ahead 13 minutes.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 91.2.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from ESE to gentle breezes from SE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming as before, on course S83°E (per standard compass) until 2.00pm, when changed course to S76°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 10.8.

Sighted Port Angeles light at 2.24pm, bearing N73°E (per standard compass).

Maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 95° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit.

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 95.6.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from SE.

Barometer unsteady.

Steaming as before, on course S76°E (per standard compass).

Port Angeles light was on the port beam at 4.12pm, distance by bow and beam bearings 8.6 miles.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 92.9.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Gentle breezes from SE.

Passing showers.

Barometer falling.

Steamed at full speed, three boilers, on course S76°E (per standard compass).

At 7.15pm sounded alarm for collision quarters and closed watertight doors for the night.

Average revolutions 94.5, average steam 120 pounds.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, with thunder, lightning and rain.

Light breezes from ESE to strong breezes from East.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S76°E (per standard compass).

At 9.45pm hauled in patent log and cleared it, then put it over, reading 79.3.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 95.6.

Port Angeles is also known as Puerto Ángel.

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29 September 1911

At sea, en route from Acapulco, Mexico, to Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 14.63, Long -93.47

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, squalls.

Gentle to fresh breezes from East.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, under boilers B, C and D, on course S76°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 99.0.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, with gentle breezes from East.

Barometer rising.

Steaming as before, on course S76°E (per standard compass).

At 7.10am sighted land on our port beam.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 92.2.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Gentle to moderate breezes from East.

Passing shower third hour [of watch].

Barometer steady.

Steamed at full speed, three boilers, on course S76°E (per standard compass).

At 9.30am held quarters, followed by setting up exercises and signal drill.

At 11.20am set the clocks ahead thirteen minutes.

Average revolutions 90.8, average steam 116 pounds.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Moderate breezes from ESE to SE by South.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S76°E (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, air condition good.

Tested flood cocks and found them to be in good working order.

Maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 89° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 89° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 87° Fahrenheit.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 94.6.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SE to East.

Barometer rising.

Steaming as before, on course S76°E (per standard compass).

Held various athletic exercises from 4.00pm to 4.30pm.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.3.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, passing showers and light rain last hour [of watch].

Gentle breezes from East.

Barometer steady.

Steamed at full speed, three boilers, on course S76°E (per standard compass).

At 7.15pm sounded alarm for collision [quarters] and closed watertight doors for the night.

Average revolutions 89.0, average steam 115 pounds.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, rain first half of watch, then passing showers.

Gentle breezes from East.

Barometer steady, then falling.

At 8.00pm stopped both engines and took a sounding, getting sand bottom at 90 fathoms.

At 8.05pm went ahead full speed, on course S76°E (per standard compass).

At 10.00pm stopped both engines and took a sounding, getting no bottom at 100 fathoms.

At 10.12pm went ahead full speed.

The patent log line fouled in the propeller and log line and rotator were lost.

At 10.25pm stopped both engines to avoid fouling sounding wire.

At 10.30pm went ahead full speed.

At 10.38pm put over a new patent log, reading 11.1.

At 11.30pm stopped both engines and took a sounding, getting gravel bottom at 38 fathoms.

At 11.35pm went ahead full speed.

Average revolutions 90.0, average steam 125 pounds.

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30 September 1911

At sea, en route from Acapulco, Mexico, to Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 13.38, Long -90.20

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with passing showers.

Gentle breezes from East.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S76°E (per standard compass).

Soundings at 12.36am, 1.33am, 2.31am and 3.26am showed no bottom at 150 [15 in log-book] fathoms.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Gentle breezes from East to SE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming as before, on course S76°E (per standard compass) until 5.29am, when stopped and took a sounding, bottom fine sand at 28 fathoms, patent log [reading] 73.5.

Resumed former course and speed at 5.31am.

Sighted land on port hand at 5.30am.

Passed Volcan [de] Agua abeam at 6.25am, patent log [reading] 81.9.

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 84.5.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, with moderate to light breezes from SE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before, on course S76°E (per standard compass).

At 10.00am the Commanding Officer inspected the ship and crew.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 87° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit.

Average revolutions 90.0, average steam 116 pounds.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Gentle and light breezes from SE by East.

Barometer falling.

Steamed at full speed, three boilers, on course S76°E (per standard compass).

At 12.05pm put the clocks ahead thirteen minutes.

At 4.00pm changed course to S80°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 70.5.

Average revolutions 90.0, average steam 120 pounds.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SE by South.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S80°E (per standard compass).

At 5.00pm sighted mountain peak bearing N27°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 79.9.

At 6.00pm same bore N11½°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 89.8

Average steam 112 pounds, average revolutions 88.6.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from ENE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before on course S80°E (per standard compass).

Held collision quarters for closing of watertight doors at 7.15pm, Powder Division reported closed at 7.16.10pm, Engineer's Division 7.19.00pm, secured at 7.19.00pm.

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 83.0.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with passing showers and light airs to gentle breezes from ENE.

Barometer unsteady.

Steaming as before, on course S80°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 116 pounds, average revolutions 86.5.

Approved: [signed] L.C. Bertolette, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1911

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1 October 1911

En route [from] Acapulco, Mexico, to Corinto, Nicaragua, and at anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.478, Long -87.168

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy to clear.

Gentle and light breezes from East by North.

Barometer falling.

Steamed at full speed, three boilers, on course S80°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 87.0, average steam 120 pounds.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light and gentle breezes to light airs, variable in direction.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S80°E (per standard compass).

At 5.13am Coseguina Point bore N22½°W (per standard compass), and Volcano Viejo [Viego in log-book] bore N61°30'E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 92.8.

At 5.47am changed course to S60°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 97.9.

At 6.10am sighted Corinto light bearing S71°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 1.1.

At 6.15am changed course to S72°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 2.0.

At 6.35am hauled in patent log, reading 5.3.

Steered various courses, Commanding Officer conning, standing into harbor of Corinto, Nicaragua.

At 6.48am sighted U.S.S. "Vicksburg" in harbor of Corinto.

At 7.03am broke Senior Officer's pennant.

At 7.13am anchored in Corinto harbor in 7 fathoms of water, with starboard anchor, using 20 fathoms of chain.

Bearings of anchorage: end of wharf N59°W, red buoy N17°W, left tangent Cardon Island, S46°W, ship's head S46°W (per standard compass).

Draft of ship forward 12 feet 7 inches, aft 15 feet 9 inches.

Average steam 118 pounds, average revolutions [left blank].

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Vicksburg" called officially on Commanding Officer at 8.15am.

Boilers dead and disconnected as follows: C at 8.40am; A at 9.10am.

Ensign E. Guthrie, U.S. Navy, called officially on United States Consul at Corinto.

At 10.15am United States Consul called officially on Commanding Officer.

At 11.25am Commanding Officer called officially on Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Vicksburg".

At 9.00am commenced swinging to ebb tide.

Distance to U.S.S. "Vicksburg" 400 feet.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW by West to WSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 89° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 89° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 87° Fahrenheit.

At 2.30pm sighted Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "City of Sydney" standing to Northward.

At 2.00pm ship commenced swinging to flood tide.

Distance to U.S.S. "Vicksburg" at swing 350 feet.

At 3.25pm steamer "City of Sydney" stood in and anchored.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Swimming party left ship.

Ensign E. Guthrie made boarding call on [of in log-book] steamer "City of Sydney".

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, passing showers.

Calm to light airs from WSW to NNE.

Barometer rising.

Received on board 2 bags of mail from steamer "City of Sydney".

Swimming and liberty parties returned, no absentees.

Steamer "City of Sydney" went alongside dock at 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

At 8.35pm commenced swinging to ebb tide.

Distance from U.S.S. "Vicksburg" at swing 250 feet.

Coseguina Point is also known as Punta Cosigüina.

Volcano Viejo is also known as Volcan San Cristobal.

Cardon Island is also known as Isla El Cardon.

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2 October 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.478, Long -87.168

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, with lightning.

Light airs from NE to North.

Barometer steady, then falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from North to NE and NNE.

Barometer [rising].

Field day.

At 5.24am commenced swinging to flood tide.

Distance from U.S.S. "Vicksburg" 250 feet.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

The Commandante of the port called officially on the Commanding Officer at 9.03am, leaving the ship and receiving a salute of 7 guns, with Nicaraguan ensign at the fore, at 9.37am.

Commanding Officer, with Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Vicksburg", paid an official call on the United States Consul.

Continued field day.

An examining board, of which Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met at 10.20am to examine R.B. Croghan, Chief Gunner's Mate, for permanent appointment in his rating.

An examining board, of which Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met at 11.25am to examine J.L. Bloomquist, Chief Quartermaster, for permanent appointment in his rating.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 10.30am, clearing U.S.S. "Vicksburg" by 200 feet.

U.S.S. "Vicksburg" held landing force drill.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with passing showers.

Variable light airs.

Barometer falling.

Started heaving short at 1.55pm.

At 3.10pm sighted anchor and started ahead slowly under tow of first steamer and steamer from U.S.S. "Vicksburg".

Anchored at 3.30pm, with 17 fathoms of chain at water's edge, in 6¾ fathoms of water, on the following bearings: left tangent dock N60°30'W (per standard compass), watch tower S20°W (per standard compass), beacon S34°E (per standard compass), ship's head N4°W (per standard compass).

Maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 95° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 96° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit; air good.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Variable light airs.

Barometer unsteady.

The Commanding Officer reported commencing his fourth quarterly physical test.

Started swinging to flood tide at 4.44pm, clearing U.S.S. "Vicksburg" about 70 yards.

Veered chain to 30 fathoms at water's edge at 7.00pm and secured.

Bearings, per standard compass, as follows: end of wharf N64°W, left tangent Cardon Island [Cordon Island in log-book] S44°W, ship's head N5°W.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

Swinging to ebb tide at 10.30pm, clearing U.S.S. "Vicksburg" about 70 yards.

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3 October 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.478, Long -87.168

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from North to NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Variable light airs.

Barometer rising.

Started swinging to flood tide at 5.02am, clearing U.S.S. "Vicksburg" about 50 yards.

Commanding Officer left ship at 5.25am to complete physical test.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with calm to light airs from NNE.

Barometer steady.

Commander L.C. Bertolette, U.S. Navy, reported the completion of his quarterly physical test.

At 10.00am the Commanding Officer left the ship officially to call on the Commandante of Corinto, returning at 10.30am.

Held mast and the Commanding Officer assigned punishments as follows: J.M. Wiemann [Wieman in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, impertinent in attitude towards the officer of the deck, 2 days' solitary confinement on bread and water; J. Hawthorne, Seaman, H.J. Martell, Ordinary Seaman, and P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, not manning whaleboat when called away, to muster abreast boat every day from 3.00pm to 4.00pm for three days.

J.M. Wiemann [Wieman in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, was placed under confinement by order of the Commanding Officer, for two days' solitary confinement on bread and water, for impertinence in attitude towards officer of the deck.

Started swinging to ebb tide at 11.00am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, with light airs from SW to light breezes from ENE.

Barometer falling.

Sent swimming party ashore at 3.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, with light breezes to light airs from ENE.

Barometer rising.

At 5.10pm ran line to buoy ahead.

At 6.07pm hove in starboard anchor, and at 6.11pm let go the starboard anchor.

Veered on starboard chain and hauled in on line to buoy until 57 fathoms was out on starboard anchor, then let go port anchor at 6.29pm.

Veered on port chain and hove in on starboard until there was 40 fathoms of starboard chain out and 38 fathoms of port chain, in 6¼ fathoms of water, then secured.

Bearings of moorage: end of dock N77°W (per standard compass), beacon S15°W (per standard compass), ship's head N3°W (per standard compass).

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with light airs from East by North to calm.

Barometer steady.

Received from U.S.S. "Vicksburg", with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers: F.H. Smith, Seaman.

Started to swing to ebb at 11.12pm, via West.

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4 October 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.478, Long -87.168

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer unsteady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NE to East.

Barometer rising.

Ship started swinging to flood, via West, at 6.00am.

Steamer "City of Sydney" got under way and stood out at 5.35am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Variable light airs.

Barometer falling.

At 9.30am held quarters, followed by setting up exercises, no absentees.

At 9.39.30am sounded alarm for fire on the main deck under the forecastle.

Sounded commence firing at 9.41.50am, divisions reported ready as follows: First [Division] 9.42.10am; Second [Division] 9.42.35am [9.40.35am in log-book]; Third [Division] 9.42.20am; Fourth [Division] 9.42.30am; Fifth [Division] 9.43.20am.

Sounded cease firing at 9.45.10am, and secure at 9.49.50am.

At 9.55.30am sounded alarm for collision on the starboard bow, and divisions reported ready as follows: First [Division] 9.59.20am; Second [Division] 9.56.45am; Third [Division] 9.59.20am; Fourth [Division] 9.57.10am; Fifth [Division] 9.56.45am.

The mat was ready to put over at 9.58.20am, and was secured over the side at 9.59.20am.

Sounded secure at 10.00.10am.

The Commanding Officer awarded G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman, solitary confinement on bread and water for one (1) day, for criticizing the ship.

The Commanding Officer revoked the remainder [of] the solitary confinement on bread and water for two days of J.M. Wiemann [Wieman in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, who was released and restored to duty at 11.40am, by order of the Commanding Officer.

G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman, was placed in solitary confinement on bread and water for one (1) day, by order of the Commanding Officer.

Signals as in the Signal Record Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light and gentle breezes from SSE.

Lightning.

A heavy rain shower.

Barometer falling.

At 12.20pm the ship started to swing to ebb tide, the stern going to starboard.

Sent liberty party and swimming party ashore.

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 96° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit.

Signals as in the Signal Record Book.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast.

Light Northerly airs.

Lightning.

Barometer rising.

The liberty party and the swimming party returned.

One hundred pounds of Ivory soap was transferred by invoice from ship's store to ship's store [of] U.S.S. "Vicksburg".

At 6.35pm the ship started to swing to flood tide, the stern going to port.

Signals as in the Signal Record Book.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast.

Light airs from ENE.

Rain first half of watch.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Misty.

About 8.45pm a light was seen waved on the dock, which was answered by a similar waving of a lantern from the poop.

The mail orderly was sent over to investigate the signal and found that no one of the persons on the dock had signaled to the ship.

Signals as in the Signal Record Book.

U.S.S. "Vicksburg" got under way and steamed out of harbor at 9.00pm, en route to Amapala, Honduras.

At 11.20pm the ship started to swing to ebb tide, the stern going to port.

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5 October 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.478, Long -87.168

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes and airs from SSW, calm and light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

The ship swung to ebb tide, the stern going to port.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light Northeasterly airs and calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, with variable light airs to calm.

Barometer rising, then steady.

At 8.10am commenced swinging to flood tide, stern to Eastward.

Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, placed under suspension for one (1) day by Commanding Officer, for carelessness in performance of duty.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

All deck divisions held battery drill.

G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman, released from confinement and restored to duty, by order of Commanding Officer.

Unmoored ship, taking in port anchor.

Heaved in on starboard chain, leaving 30 fathoms of chain at water's edge, starboard anchor.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with light variable airs.

Barometer steady.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 1.00pm.

Held signal drill for signal boys from 1.00pm to 1.30pm.

At 1.30pm held divisional instruction.

United States Consul at Corinto called officially on Commanding Officer at 1.20pm, leaving at 3.10pm.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 95° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit.

Sent liberty and swimming parties ashore.

One oar was broken by swimming party while rowing to beach, no responsibility.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, overcast, with passing showers and rain.

Light airs to gentle breezes from SW to North.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Liberty and swimming parties returned, no absentees.

Low water at 6.17pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from NNW to East.

Barometer steady.

Ship commenced swinging to flood tide at 8.35pm.

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6 October 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.478, Long -87.168

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from South by West to North by West.

Barometer steady.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 1.58am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

Safety valve of C boiler lifted at 138 pounds, and [boiler] was connected up at 5.20am.

At 6.13am got under way to shift berth, Commanding Officer conning.

At 6.29am let go starboard anchor in 4½ fathoms of water.

Veered to 75 fathoms on starboard chain, and let go port anchor [chain in log-book] in 7 fathoms of water.

At 6.39am secured with 45 fathoms at hawse pipe of starboard chain and 37 fathoms of chain on port anchor.

Anchors on East and West line.

Bearings when moored: end of wharf N57°W (per standard compass), watch tower S46°W (per standard compass), ship's head N12°E (per standard compass).

Low water at 7.17am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SSE to calm.

Barometer steady.

Disconnected C boiler at 8.15am.

By order of Commanding Officer, at 8.00am Ensign C.C. Windsor was released from suspension and restored to duty.

Swung to flood tide and took sounding over stern while swinging.

Minimum depth 3¼ fathoms, maximum 5¾ [fathoms].

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up exercises and divisional instruction.

The Executive Officer, accompanied by the Medical Officer, made weekly inspections of compartments and storerooms.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Swung to ebb tide at 2.00pm.

[Maximum] magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 95° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 97° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit.

Tested magazine flood cocks.

Lifted safety valves of D boiler by steam at 140 pounds.

Lifted safety valves of A, B and C boilers by hand at 140 pounds.

Sent liberty and swimming parties ashore.

Swung to ebb tide.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Variable light airs.

Barometer unsteady.

Liberty and swimming parties returned.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Variable light airs to calm.

Barometer rising.

Swung to flood tide.

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7 October 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.478, Long -87.168

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from North.

Barometer falling.

Swung to ebb tide.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Variable light airs.

Barometer rising.

Preparing for weekly inspection.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from East to SW.

Barometer steady.

Quarters at 10.00am, followed by the inspection of ship and crew by the Commanding Officer.

Low water at 8.15am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with passing showers and light airs from SW to WSW.

Began swinging to ebb at 3.10pm.

Sent liberty party ashore and also swimming party.

Barometer unsteady.

[Maximum] magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 97° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit; air good.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, with passing showers.

Light airs from WSW to East.

Barometer rising.

Liberty and swimming parties returned.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with light airs from East to NW.

Barometer unsteady.

Ship started to swing to flood at 9.23pm.

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8 October 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.478, Long -87.168

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast to partly cloudy, with calm to light airs from North.

Barometer falling.

Commenced swinging to ebb at 3.25am.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, with calm to light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer steady.

At 8.49am observed low water by tide gauge: 3.8 feet.

At 9.20am the ship started to swing to flood tide, the stern going to starboard.

At 10.30am held divine services on board.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hot.

Light Southerly airs and breezes.

Heavy shower in last hour [of watch].

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore and several boating parties.

At 3.40pm the ship started to swing to ebb tide, the stern going to starboard.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and hot.

Light Easterly airs.

Lightning.

Barometer rising.

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer rising, then steady.

At 9.30pm the ship started to swing to flood tide, the stern going to port.

At 8.50pm observed low water by the tide gauge: 3 feet 8 inches.

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9 October 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.478, Long -87.168

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and warm.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Calm and light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

At 4.05am the ship started to swing to flood tide.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from South to South by East.

Barometer falling slowly.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held boat exercises for drill.

Away all boats sounded at 9.39.55am, boats got away at following times: whaleboat 9.41.10am; gig 9.42.10am; second cutter 9.42.35am; first cutter 9.42.55am; sailing launch 9.46.20am.

At 8.00am ship commenced swinging to flood tide.

Low water at 9.14am, reading of tide gauge: 3.4 feet.

At 9.25am ship swung, stern to Westward.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from South by West to SSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 95° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

At 1.00pm held signal drill for signal boys until 1.30pm.

At 1.30pm exercised all boats under sail.

Called away all boats at 1.30pm.

Whaleboat away at 1.33.40pm, masts stepped at 1.36.30pm.

Gig stepped masts at 1.36pm and got away at 1.37.20pm.

Second cutter away at 1.35.10pm, masts stepped at 1.37.10pm.

Sailing launch away [at] 1.36pm, masts stepped at 1.38.20pm.

First cutter away at 1.40pm, masts stepped at 1.44.45pm.

Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SSW to calm.

Barometer rising.

Ship commenced swinging to ebb tide at 4.00pm.

At 4.45pm ship swung to ebb tide, stern to Eastward.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and calm.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Low water at 9.14pm, gauge reading 3.4 [feet].

Ship swung to flood tide at 10.50pm, stern to Eastward.

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10 October 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.478, Long -87.168

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from North to NE by East [NE by South in log-book].

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer steady, then rising.

Ship swung to ebb tide at 4.40am, stern to Eastward.

Made preparations for coaling ship.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to variable light airs.

Barometer unsteady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up exercises and divisional instruction.

Third Division held gallery practice on poop deck.

Swung to flood tide.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Variable light airs.

Barometer falling.

Medical Officer verified description lists of crew.

Signal Officer instructed signal force in semaphore and wigwag.

Held drill (divisional instruction) at 1.30pm.

First Division held gallery practice on poop deck.

[Maximum] magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 93° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit; air good.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Variable light airs to calm.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light breezes from North.

Barometer rising.

Swung to flood tide.

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11 October 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.478, Long -87.168

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from North.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from North to light airs from East by North.

Barometer steady.

Swung to ebb tide.

Kedge anchor at stern broke awning stretcher and bent rudder post in gig while swinging.

Naval collier U.S.S. "Justin" stood in at 5.55am.

Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "San Juan" stood in at 6.35am, and anchored at 6.52am.

U.S.S. "Justin" came alongside port side at 6.57am and moored to us.

U.S.S. "Justin" anchored at 7.10am.

Steamer "San Juan" got under way and moored to dock at 7.37am.

Started heaving in starboard anchor, anchor secured at hawse pipe, ready for letting go, at 7.15am.

Started heaving in port anchor, anchor secured at hawse pipe, ready for letting go, at 7.50am.

U.S.S. "Yorktown" moored to U.S.S. "Justin".

Ensign C.C. Thomas, U.S. Navy, left ship at 7.55am for steamer "San Juan" as boarding officer.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Calm and light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Draft of ship forward 12 feet 3 inches, aft 15 feet 2 inches.

At 8.25am started coaling and took on coal as follows: until 9.00am 13.8 tons; 9.00am to 10.00am 28 tons; 10.15am to 11.00am 29.3 tons; 11.00am to 12.00pm 38.3 tons; total 109.4 tons.

At 9.45am U.S.S. "Justin" got under way and shifted anchorage.

At 10.45am the ship started to swing to flood tide.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Light airs from W and SW by West.

Barometer falling.

Took on coal as follows: 1.00pm to 2.00pm 35.9 tons; 2.00pm to 3.00pm 35.8 [tons]; 3.00pm to 4.00pm 37.5 tons.

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 91° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Light breezes from WSW.

Barometer rising.

Took on coal as follows: 4.00pm to 5.00pm 34.7 tons; 5.15pm to 6.00pm 26.8 tons.

Finished coaling at 6.00pm, having taken on 280.2 tons of coal.

Density of coal as measured: 40.5 cubic feet to a ton.

Draft of ship forward 14 feet 0 inches, aft 16 feet 1 inch.

At 5.00pm the steamer "San Juan" unmoored from the wharf and anchored at 5.15pm.

At 6.00pm the ship started to swing to ebb tide.

At 6.10pm turned on port searchlight.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with light airs from NE to calm.

Barometer steady.

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12 October 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.478, Long -87.168

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with light and gentle breezes from North.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

At 5.52am cast off from U.S.S. "Justin".

At 5.57am anchored with port anchor in 6¾ fathoms of water and 25 fathoms of chain.

Draft forward 14 feet 0 inches, aft 16 feet 1 inch.

At 6.05am steamer "San Juan" got under way and went alongside dock.

At 6.15am lighted fires under boiler C.

Started to swing to ebb tide at 6.25am.

Bearings of anchorage: end of dock N26°W (per standard compass), chapel tower N56°W (per standard compass), ship's head N36°E (per standard compass).

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hot.

Light airs from East, shifting to West by North.

Barometer falling.

General cleaning.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Steam formed in boiler C at 10.30am.

At 12.00pm the ship started to swing to flood tide.

Signals as in the Signal Record Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hot.

Light Westerly airs and breezes.

Barometer steady.

Lifted safety valve on boiler C by steam at 138 pounds at 1.20pm and connected up same.

Draft of ship forward 14 feet 4 inches, aft 16 feet 0 inches.

At 1.20pm tried the main engines.

At 1.30pm got under way to shift anchorage.

At 1.50pm came to anchor with port anchor, 25 fathoms of chain, in 6 fathoms of water, on the following bearings: end of wharf N42°W (per standard compass) and Castañon Bluff [Castoñon Bluff in log-book] S33°W (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 91° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 87° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hot.

Variable light airs and breezes.

Barometer steady.

The steamer "San Juan" unmoored at 4.07pm and steamed out of the harbor.

At 6.30pm the ship started to swing to ebb tide.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and hot.

Light airs from North.

Barometer rising.

Castañon Bluff is also known as Punta Castañones.

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13 October 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.48, Long -87.21

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and warm.

Light airs from North and NW.

Barometer steady.

At 12.00am lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler A.

The ship started to swing to flood tide at 12.20am.

4am to 8am:

Clear and warm.

Calm and light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

At 5.30am sighted the Pacific Mail Steamship Company's steamer "Acapulco" standing into the harbor, which ship came to anchor at 5.53am, and was granted pratique at 6.15am.

At 6.17am sighted the American steamer "Aztec" standing into the harbor.

Ensign C.C. Thomas, U.S. Navy, made a boarding call on the S.S. "Acapulco".

The S.S. "Acapulco" got under way at 6.20am, and at 6.35am moored to the dock.

The S.S. "Aztec" anchored at 6.40am and was granted pratique.

Ensign C.C. Thomas made a boarding call on the S.S. "Aztec".

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to variable light airs.

Barometer steady.

Safety valves of boiler A lifted at 140 pounds pressure at 8.15am, and boiler A was connected up at 8.25am.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Made preparations for getting under way.

At 10.14am, with Commanding Officer conning, steering various courses, at various speeds, got under way to stand out of harbor for the purpose of obtaining wireless communication with U.S.S. "Vicksburg".

At 10.33am put over patent log, reading 5.3.

At 10.53am hauled in patent log, reading 6.9.

At 10.54am came to anchor in 9 fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms of chain, port anchor.

Draft of ship before and after anchoring: forward 14 feet 0 inches; aft 16 feet 1 inch.

Bearings of anchorage: Corinto light N89½°E (per standard compass), watch tower Cardon Island [Cordon Island in log-book] S79°E (per standard compass), ship's head S53°E (per standard compass).

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from South by West to SW.

Barometer falling.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 12.30pm.

Inspected magazines, air condition good.

Tested flood cocks and found them in good working order.

Maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 91° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 87° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 87° Fahrenheit.

Executive and Medical Officers made regular weekly inspection of holds and storerooms.

Held signal drill from 1.00pm to 2.00pm for signal boys.

Medical Officer commenced vaccinating ship's force at 1.30pm.

Held divisional exercises for Third Division and target practice for Second Division.

Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "Aztec" stood out of harbor, and then to Southward, at 3.52pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with rain at end of watch.

Light airs to moderate breezes from SW to East.

Barometer rising.

Served out clean bags to all divisions at 4.00pm.

Fires under boiler C dying out at 6.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light variable breezes.

Barometer variable.

Boiler C dead and disconnected at 6.45pm.

Cardon Island is also known as Isla El Cardon.

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[Inserted message]

Additional to ship's log.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.55pm, while sending a message to U.S.S. "Vicksburg", the sending apparatus broke down and no more communication was held this day.

The breakdown was due to failure of the motor side of the motor-generator.

The commutator became heated, several leaders from the armature windings to commutator bars came loose, causing excessive sparking and a reduction in speed of motor-generator, so that the sending had to be discontinued.

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14 October 1911

At anchor off Corinto harbor, Nicaragua

Lat 12.48, Long -87.21

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NNE.

Barometer rising.

At 3.05am commenced swinging to flood tide.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NNE to East.

Barometer rising.

Field day.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm to variable light airs.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters for muster and inspection by Commanding Officer at 10.00am.

The Executive Officer made an inspection of the ship.

Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Acapulco" stood out of harbor at 10.05am.

The Commanding Officer investigated reports at the mast and awarded punishment as follows: R.L. Easley, Ordinary Seaman, absent from drill, four hours' extra duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from South to SSW.

Barometer falling.

Holiday.

Maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 95° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 95° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit; air good.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SSW to East.

Barometer steady.

Made all preparations for getting under way.

At 4.45pm got under way, steered various courses and speeds, Commanding Officer conning, until 5.38pm, when anchored in 7¼ fathoms water, with 30 fathoms starboard chain on water's edge, on the following bearings (per standard compass): watch tower S47°W (per standard compass), end of wharf N48°W, ship's head S10°E, mud bottom.

Draft forward 14 feet 0 inches, aft 16 feet 0 inches.

Lifted safety valve on B boiler at 140 pounds steam pressure at 6.15pm.

Average steam 105 pounds, average revolutions 60.0.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Variable light airs.

Barometer rising.

Swung to ebb tide.

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15 October 1911

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua, [and at sea, and at anchor off Cardon Island, Nicaragua]

Lat 12.67, Long -87.48 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from NNW to North.

Barometer steady.

Swung to flood tide.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Variable light airs.

Barometer steady.

German S.S. "Mera" stood into harbor and went alongside dock at 7.30am.

Ensign W.C. Faus, U.S. Navy, left ship at 7.15am as boarding officer.

8am to meridian:

Clear, with light airs from East to West, via South.

Barometer steady.

U.S.S. "Justin" got under way and stood out at 8.20am.

Got under way at 9.09am and stood out of harbor, heading towards Amapala.

Went ahead full speed at 9.22am, steering various courses until 9.31am, when set course W½S (per standard compass).

At 9.30am put over patent log, reading 7.0, lighthouse abeam.

At 9.45am changed course to N53°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 9.2.

At 10.15am changed course to N60°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 13.1.

Held divine services at 10.30am, hoisting the church pennant over the ensign.

Draft forward 14 feet 0 inches, aft 16 feet 0 inches, mean 15 feet 0 inches.

Average steam 105 pounds, average revolutions 80.7.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N60°W (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 93° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit.

At 1.15pm got in wireless communication with U.S.S. "Vicksburg" at Amapala, Honduras.

At 1.15pm stopped both engines and hauled in patent log, reading 38.6.

Commenced wireless tests with U.S.S. "Vicksburg".

At 2.37pm went ahead full speed, set course S63°E (per standard compass), and put over patent log, reading 38.6.

At 3.25pm stopped both engines, having lost U.S.S. "Vicksburg" by wireless.

Hauled in patent log, reading 45.0 [4.5 in log-book].

At 3.53pm went ahead full speed, on course N60°W (per standard compass).

Put over patent log, reading 45.0 [4.5 in log-book].

At 3.56pm stopped, hauling in patent log, reading 45.7.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 80.5.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy, with passing showers at end of watch.

Light airs from SSW to SE.

Barometer rising.

Lying to.

At 4.57pm started ahead at full speed, settling on course S58°E (per standard compass).

At 5.00pm put over patent log, reading 45.7.

At 5.25pm sighted steamer's smoke bearing S59°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 80.9.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SE to light breezes from East.

Barometer steady.

At 6.04pm changed course to S50°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 55.3.

At 6.57pm sighted Corinto light bearing S70°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 63.0.

At 7.20pm changed course to S80°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 65.8.

At 7.37pm changed course to S87°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 68.5.

At 7.45pm let go starboard anchor in 6 fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms of chain, Corinto light bearing East (per standard compass), distant 1⅜ miles.

Sounded collision quarters at 7.15pm, and secure at 7.19pm.

Draft forward 14 feet 0 inches, aft 16 feet 0 inches, mean 15 feet 0 inches.

Average steam 105 pounds, average revolutions 80.5.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

Let fires die out under boiler C and disconnected same at 9.20pm.

Banked fires under boiler B.

Started to swing to flood tide at 9.50pm.

Cardon Island is also known as Isla El Cardon.

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16 October 1911

At anchor off Cardon Island [Cordon Island in log-book] lighthouse, Corinto harbor, Nicaragua, [and at sea, and at anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua]

Lat 12.478, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, with light airs from NE to East.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from North to calm.

Barometer rising.

Got under way at 5.05am, and went full speed at 5.13am.

Set course West at 5.15am.

At 5.55am stopped both engines, and at 5.57am went ahead slow.

At 6.03am set course N80°E (per standard compass).

Went full speed at 6.05am.

At 6.07am changed course to N60°E (per standard compass), and at 6.15am to East by North.

At 6.35am changed course to S71°E (per standard compass), at 6.45am to S75°E (per standard compass), at 6.46am to S80°E (per standard compass), and at 6.48am to S85°E (per standard compass), and then various courses to anchorage.

At 6.56am passed Corinto light abeam.

At 7.05am went half speed, at 7.07am slow, at 7.08am stopped, and at 7.09am astern full speed.

At 7.10am let go the starboard anchor in 7 fathoms of water and with 30 fathoms of chain.

Draft forward 14 feet 0 inches, aft 16 feet 0 inches, mean 15 feet 0 inches.

Average steam 105 [pounds], average revolutions 78.5.

Bearings of anchorage: Cardon Island light S77°W (per standard compass), end of wharf N32°W (per standard compass), ship's head N38°E (per standard compass).

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hot.

Calm and light Southerly airs.

Barometer falling slowly.

At 9.30am held quarters and setting up exercises, no absentees.

The landing force was called away, fully equipped and provided tents.

Provisional gun's crews to man the battery when the landing force is away were stationed and exercised at gun drill.

As the ship swung around to ebb tide, the stern going away from the wharf, took soundings at the stern, the least depth being 6¼ fathoms.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Light Westerly airs.

Barometer steady.

Sent liberty party and swimming party ashore.

At 2.45pm the ship started to swing to flood tide.

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hot.

Light Westerly airs.

Squall with rain about 5.00pm.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party and swimming party returned.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and hot.

Calm and light Northerly airs.

Barometer steady.

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17 October 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.478, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from North.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear and hot.

Light Northerly airs and calm.

Barometer steady.

P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, was found in possession of a bottle of intoxicating liquor, and by order of the Commanding Officer was placed in confinement for safekeeping, awaiting investigation.

The ship started to swing to flood tide at 5.17am.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from North to NNE.

Barometer falling.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, no absentees.

Held landing force drill, embarking landing force in boats and towing them to beach.

Reserve gun's crews manned guns.

Landing force called away at 9.33.30am, second section artillery and special details equipped and in boat at 6.45.50am, first section equipped and in boat at 9.50am, boats away for beach at 9.53am, at beach at 9.57.15am, returned at 10.04am.

The following punishments awarded this day by Commanding Officer: E. Feeney, Seaman, returning tight from liberty, one month's restriction; and C.E. Singer, Coxswain, having intoxicating liquor unlawfully in steam launch, of which he was coxswain, acting appointment as coxswain revoked.

P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, confined, awaiting trial by Summary Court Martial, by order of Commanding Officer.

W. Steinmetz, Seaman, made prisoner at large, awaiting trial by Deck Court, by order of Commanding Officer.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 10.45am.

H.L. Heilman, Coxswain, detailed coxswain of steamer.

Meridian to 4pm:

[Partly cloudy.]

Light airs to gentle breezes, variable in direction.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 93° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 92° Fahrenheit.

Held signal drill for signal boys from 1.00pm to 1.30pm.

Held target gallery, seamanship and divisional instruction for afternoon drill.

Sent liberty and swimming parties ashore.

Making regular overhauling of transmission gear to steering engine.

Copy of Summary Court Martial specifications delivered by recorder of Summary Court Martial to P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, at 12.59pm.

At 1.00pm a Deck Court, consisting of Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, met and tried W. Steinmetz, Seaman, U.S. Navy.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from West and South to calm.

Barometer rising.

Liberty and swimming parties returned, no absentees.

A.V. Stevens, Seaman, found to be under the influence of intoxicating liquor upon return from liberty, and was confined for safekeeping by order of Commanding Officer.

P.F. Smith, Seaman, released from confinement and made prisoner at large, awaiting trial by Summary Court Martial.

1058 pounds fresh beef and veal received on board for Paymaster's Department.

C. Dixon, Ship's Cook First-class, found to be absent from ship on duty over designated time.

Master-at-arms went ashore and brought C. Dixon, Ship's Cook First-class, back to ship.

Medical Officer completed vaccinating the crew this day.

Continued overhauling transmission gear to steering engine until 7.00pm.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 4.05pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East to calm.

Barometer rising.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 11.32pm.

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18 October 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.478, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light breezes from East to NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from ENE to East.

Barometer rising.

Carried out routine.

Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "Barracouta" stood up from Southward at 5.45am, and then went alongside of dock at 7.00am.

Ensign E. Guthrie, U.S. Navy, made boarding visit to S.S. "Barracouta".

At 5.00am commenced swinging to flood tide.

A.V. Stevens, Seaman, released from confinement and made prisoner at large, awaiting action by Commanding Officer.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm to variable light airs.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up exercises.

Held fire and collision drill, times as follows: alarm sounded for fire at 9.37.30am, divisions reported ready as follows: 1^st Division 9.39.00am; 2^nd Division 9.39am; 3^rd Division 9.39.35am; 4^th Division 9.40.10am; 5^th Division 9.39.35am; Surgeon's Division 9.38.20am; commenced firing at 9.39.20am, ceased firing 9.41.40am, secured at 9.44am; sounded alarm for collision at 9.47.20am, divisions reported ready as follows: 1^st Division 9.53.50am; 2^nd Division 9.53.50am; 3^rd Division 9.53.50am; 4^th Division 9.54.20am; 5^th Division 9.51.30am; Surgeon's Division 9.50am; mat was ready to go over at 9.53.05am, mat over at 9.53.25am, and was secured over side at 9.53.50am, secured at 9.54.50am.

Lost overboard: one nozzle for number 4 hose, Ensign W.C. Faus, U.S. Navy, responsible.

The Commanding Officer investigated reports at the mast and awarded the following punishment: C. Dixon, Ship's Cook First-class, not returning from duty before sundown, as directed, restricted until further orders.

A.V. Stevens, Seaman, made prisoner at large, awaiting trial by Summary Court Martial, by order of the Commanding Officer.

A Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met at 10.25am to try the case of Peter F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy, and adjourned at 10.35am to await orders from the convening authority.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 97° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 95° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 92° Fahrenheit; air good.

Blew overboard from steam launch: one whistle, no responsibility.

Sent liberty and swimming parties ashore.

Served specifications of a Summary Court Martial on Aubrey V. Stevens, Seaman, U.S. Navy, at 1.35pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Variable light airs.

Squally.

Barometer rising.

Completed overhauling steering line and transmission gear.

Swimming and liberty parties returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NE to North.

Barometer rising.

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19 October 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.478, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from North

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear and warm.

Calm and light airs from NE and East.

Barometer steady.

Ensign C.C. Thomas, U.S. Navy, and Ensign E. Guthrie, U.S. Navy, performed the physical test for the first day of this quarter.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with airs from East to SW.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters at 9.30am, followed by battery drill.

Published proceedings of a Summary Court Martial as follows in the case of P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy: offense: unlawfully have [sic] in his possession on board ship a bottle of intoxicating liquid; sentence: to be discharged from the [Naval] Service with bad conduct discharge and to lose pay amounting to $62.70; proceedings and sentence approved by the Commanding Officer (Senior Officer present) on October 19, 1911, but the loss of pay is reduced to $25.78.

Published Deck Court in the case of W. Steinmetz, Seaman, U.S. Navy, returning from liberty under the influence of intoxicating liquor and creating disturbance on board ship, to lose pay amounting to $17.60.

A Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met at 10.37am and tried the case of A.V. Stevens, Seaman, U.S. Navy, and adjourned at 12.07pm.

D.G. White, Ordinary Seaman, was injured as follows at loading drill, by catching hand on tray: ½ inch incision at base of left hand.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW by West.

Barometer falling.

The Commanding Officer delivered an address to the chief petty officers and first-class petty officers on Navy Regulations.

Inspected magazines, [maximum temperatures] as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 93° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 1.20pm.

Sent swimming and liberty parties ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW by West to NE.

Barometer rising.

Ship started to swing to flood at 6.15pm.

Swimming and liberty parties returned.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NE to East by South, to NE.

Barometer rising.

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20 October 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.478, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, with calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

Commenced swinging to ebb at 7.15am.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NE to North.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Calm and light Southerly airs.

Barometer steady.

At 9.30am held quarters, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises.

At 9.36.30am called away all boats, boats got away as follows: whaleboat at 9.38.30am; gig at 3.38.25am; second cutter at 9.358.50am; sailing launch at 9.39am; dinghy at 9.39am; and first cutter at 9.39.45am.

Exercised boat crews under oars until 10.40am.

The Medical Officer and Executive Officer made the weekly inspection of storerooms and spaces.

J.F. McCarthy, Bugler, was made a prisoner at large, awaiting trial by Deck Court.

Ensign C.C. Thomas and Ensign E. Guthrie, U.S. Navy, reported completion of quarterly physical test.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Light airs and breezes from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Published the record of Deck Court number 39, held today in the case of J.F. McCarthy, Bugler, U.S. Navy, for failure to obey orders of the officer of the deck, sentence: to lose pay amounting to twenty dollars ($20.00).

At 2.30pm the ship started to swing to ebb tide.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit.

Tested magazine flood cocks and found them in good condition.

Air good in all magazines.

Sent liberty and swimming parties ashore.

Divisions were exercised as follows: First Division at Morris tube practice and cleaning ship; Second Division at signals; and Third Division at gallery practice.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hot.

Light airs from SW by West and calm.

Barometer rising.

Lightning.

Liberty and swimming parties returned.

At 7.20pm the ship started to swing to flood tide.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to clear.

Light Northeasterly airs.

Lightning.

Barometer rising.

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21 October 1911

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.478, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and warm.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

At 2.30am the ship started to swing to ebb tide.

4am to 8am:

Clear and warm.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

The American steamer "Barracouta" unmoored and steamed out of the harbor at 5.15am.

At 7.50am the ship started to swing to flood tide.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light variable airs.

Barometer steady, then falling.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Commanding Officer made regular weekly inspection of crew and ship.

With crew mustered aft, published Articles for the Government of the Navy, and promulgated the following Summary Court Martial in the case of A.V. Stevens, Seaman, U.S. Navy: offense: October 17, 1911, on his return from liberty was drunk and disorderly and furthermore, while being brought to the mast by the chief master-at-arms, forcibly resisted arrest; the specification proved in part, proved except the words "on his return to said ship from liberty", which words were not proved, and the following words substituted: "shortly after his return to said ship from liberty", which words were proved; sentence: solitary confinement for fifteen days and to lose pay amounting to $52.78, approved by Commanding Officer (Senior Officer present) October 20, 1911.

A.V. Stevens, Seaman, confined for solitary confinement for fifteen days (15), as per sentence of Summary Court Martial, by order of Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from West by South.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 98° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 91° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 89° Fahrenheit.

Made fortnightly test of smokeless powder, condition normal.

At 2.05pm Nicaraguan gunboat "Momotombo" was towed out to midstream, anchoring at 2.38pm.

Sent liberty and swimming parties ashore.

Ship commenced swinging to ebb tide at 3.05pm.

At 3.15pm lighted fires under [in in log-book] D boiler.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from South to WSW.

Barometer rising.

All the liberty and swimming parties returned.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NE to light airs from East.

Barometer rising, then steady.

At 8.50pm commenced swinging to flood tide.

At 9.00pm sighted steamer outside of Cardon Island, standing South.

At 9.50pm connected up D boiler and tested safety valve, valve lifting at 140 pounds pressure.

Fires dying out under [in in log-book] boiler B.

At 11.15pm boiler B dead and disconnected.

Cardon Island is also known as Isla El Cardon.

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22 October 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.478, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NE to NNW.

Barometer steady.

At 3.10am ship commenced swinging to ebb tide.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light airs from NNE to NE.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to variable light airs.

Barometer falling.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty and swimming parties ashore.

Maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 98° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 98° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° Fahrenheit.

Made fortnightly and monthly tests of smokeless powder.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from WSW to North.

Barometer rising.

Liberty and swimming parties returned.

Broke staff for ensign of sailing launch, J.C. Wilkins, Coxswain, responsible.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

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23 October 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.478, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Carried out morning orders.

In preparing for clear ship for action, sheared pin and cracked flange of starboard anchor davit.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NE to calm, to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Continued clearing ship for action.

Sounded general quarters at 10.00am, two rounds of service ammunition being provided for each 6-inch gun and one box for minor caliber.

Divisions reported ready as follows: 1^st [Division] at 10.08am; 2^nd [Division] at 10.10am; 3^rd [Division] at 10.04am; 4^th [Division] at 10.01am; 5^th [Division] at 10.03am; Surgeon's Division at 10.02am.

Captain inspected the ship at clear ship for action and at general quarters.

Sounded secure from general quarters and clear ship for action at 10.44am.

First Division reported foot of one rail stanchion broken in clearing ship for action.

Started to swing to flood at 9.30am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, with light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Continued securing after clear ship for action.

Commanding Officer held mast and assigned punishment as follows: C.J. Bird, Ordinary Seaman, losing library book, two days' extra duty and reduced one conduct class.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 95° to 102° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° to 93° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 91° to 91° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° to 89° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° to 90° Fahrenheit; air good.

Commanding Officer assigned a Summary Court Martial in the case of P.C. Dearborn, Commissary Steward, for concealing a venereal disease.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs and light breezes from SW to East.

Barometer rising.

Delivered specifications of a Summary Court Martial to P.C. Dearborn, Commissary Steward.

Ship started to swing to ebb tide at 4.15pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with light breezes from East to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

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24 October 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.478, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with light airs from North.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

Commenced swinging to ebb at 4.15am.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Calm and light airs from WSW.

Barometer falling.

At 9.30am held quarters, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises.

Held battery drill.

Exercised gun crews and fire control party at stations for torpedo defense.

Drilled gun crews at loading guns and pointers at Morris tube.

A Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, is senior member, met at 10.30am and tried P.C. Dearborn, Commissary Steward, and adjourned at 11.00am.

E. Stohan, Quartermaster Third-class, lost the cap square from the fair leader for the wire of the sounding machine while overhauling same.

At 10.25am the ship started to swing to flood tide.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and hot.

Light breezes and airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Held divisional drill as follows: First Division Morris tube practice; Second Division gallery practice; Third Division signals.

Sent liberty party and swimming party ashore.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 102° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 97° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 103° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 101° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 91° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 91° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and hot.

Calm and light airs from South.

Lightning.

Barometer rising.

The liberty party and swimming party returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and hot.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer steady.

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25 October 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua, [and at sea, and at anchor off Cardon Island]

Lat 11.90, Long -86.75 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Light airs from NE.

Lightning.

Barometer steady.

A large comet was seen, bearing about East, altitude at about 25°, head toward horizon.

4am to 8am:

Clear and hot.

Light variable airs and breezes.

Barometer steady.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Furled awnings and sent them below.

At 6.55am tried main engines.

Draft of ship forward 13 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 2 inches.

At 7.08am got under way for full power trial.

Steamed at full speed, on various courses, out of harbor, the Commanding Officer conning.

At 7.21am put over patent log, reading 69.0.

At 7.23am Cardon Island lighthouse bore abeam, patent log [reading] 69.2 [64.2 in log-book].

At 7.41am Cardon Island bore S54°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 71.7.

At 7.44am stopped both engines and took a sounding with hand lead, getting bottom at 14¾ fathoms.

At 7.46am went ahead full speed.

At 7.50am set course S40°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 72.8.

At 7.52am changed course to S45°W (per standard compass).

At 7.55am changed course to S48°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 73.8.

At 8.00am changed course to SE, patent log [reading] 74.5.

At 8.00am took a deep-sea sounding, getting sand bottom at 22 fathoms.

At 8.00am started the eight-hour full power trial.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs and light breezes from East to ESE.

Barometer steady.

Continued full power steaming test during watch.

Steaming on course SE (per standard compass) until 12.00pm, when changed course to N48°W (per standard compass).

The following data regarding test was recorded each hour: [from] 8.00am to 9.00am speed by revolutions 11.06 [knots], [by] patent log 11.1, [by] chip log 9.9, [by] bearings 10.2, sounding 27 fathoms, sea moderate swell, period of pitching 5 seconds, rolling 15 seconds; 9.00am to 10.00am speed by revolutions 11.8 knots, patent log 11.7, chip log 10.5, bearings 12.1, sounding 31 fathoms, sea moderate swell, period of pitching 6 seconds, rolling 12 seconds; 10.00am to 11.00am speed by revolutions 11.4, patent log 11.0, chip log 10.4, bearings 11.1, sounding 38 fathoms, sea light swell; period of pitching 4 seconds; rolling 21 seconds; 11.00am to 12.00pm noon speed by revolutions 11.3, patent log 11.6, chip log 10.6, bearings 12.0, sea moderate swell, period of pitching 5 seconds, rolling 11 seconds; for the watch distance by revolutions 45.2 miles, patent log 46.3, chip log 41.4, bearings 45.3.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 113.4.

Draft forward 13 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 2 inches, being slightly abnormal.

Condition of bottom: about three feet below the water line a belt of sea grass, 4 inches long.

At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.

Marched all hands aft and read Summary Court Martial proceedings in the case of P.C. Dearborn, Commissary Steward: offense: concealing venereal disease; sentence: to be reduced to rating of Yeoman Second-class, U.S. Navy, approved by Commanding Officer.

Lost overboard while taking sounding: one chip log, and about 80 feet of line.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light Southwesterly airs and breezes.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, four boilers, on course S45°E (per standard compass), on full power steaming test.

At 12.00pm changed course to N48°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 20.8.

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 102° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 102°; D-1-M 95°; D-2-M 90°; D-13-M 93° Fahrenheit.

Recorded the following data regarding full power trial: [from] 12.00pm noon to 1.00pm speed by patent log 11.5 knots, [by] chip log 10.4 [knots], [by] bearings 12.4, period of rolling 12.8 seconds, pitching 50 seconds, average revolutions 114.4; from 1.00pm to 2.00pm speed by patent log 11.8 knots, chip log 10.1, bearings 11.0, period of rolling 12.4 seconds, pitching 5.0 seconds, average revolutions 105.5; from 2.00pm to 3.00pm speed by patent log 12.4 knots, chip log 10.0, bearings 12.5, period of rolling 12.2 seconds, pitching 5.0 seconds, average revolutions 117.8.

At 3.55pm Cardon Island lighthouse bore abeam.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from SW to NE.

Barometer steady.

Lowered dinghy with Ensign C.C. Thomas, U.S. Navy, as observer at 4.05pm, and Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, swung ship with 15° starboard helm for computation of turning circle.

Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, swung ship with 15° port helm for computation of turning circle.

At 5.10pm changed course to NNE (per standard compass), Ensign E. Guthrie, U.S. Navy, conning.

Steered various courses and speeds until 5.37pm, when anchored in 9¾ fathoms of water, 30 fathoms starboard chain at water's edge, on following bearings (per standard compass): Corinto light N85°E, Volcano Viejo N37°E.

Draft on anchoring: forward 13 feet 3 inches; aft 15 feet 9 inches.

Average steam 127 pounds, average 83.

At 7.15pm Commanding Officer left [continued on inserted note below]

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[Inserted note]

Additional to ship's log, Wednesday, October 25, 1911.

4am to 8pm (continued):

ship in motor boat to make torpedo attack on ship.

At 7.53pm held night general quarters, 1^st Division reported ready at 7.57pm, 2^nd Division at 7.55.10pm, 3^rd Division at 7.57.40pm, 4^th Division at 7.54.50pm, 5^th Division at 7.59.30pm, Surgeon's Division at 7.56.40pm.

From this time until end of watch exercised gun and searchlight crews in trying to locate motor boat.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with passing showers during first part of watch.

Calm to light breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

Continued exercising searchlight crews at general quarters in attempt to pick up motor dory.

Commanding Officer returned to ship at 8.45pm.

Secured from night general quarters at 8.50pm.

Cardon Island is also known as Isla El Cardon.

Volcano Viejo is also known as Volcan San Cristobal.

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26 October 1911

At anchor off Cardon Island [Corinto in log-book], Nicaragua, [at sea, and at anchor off Cardon Island, Nicaragua]

Lat 12.20, Long -87.00 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NE by East.

Barometer falling, then steady.

At 3.35am commenced swinging to flood tide.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Making preparations for getting under way.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Got under way at 8.17am.

Draft forward 13 feet 3 inches, aft 15 feet 9 inches.

Steamed various courses and speeds, collecting tactical data as follows: 90 revolutions, 30° starboard helm; 90 revolutions, 30° port helm; 60 revolutions, 30° starboard helm; 60 revolutions, 30° port helm, one engine ahead, other backing; 90 revolution 0° helm, one engine ahead, other backing; 90 revolutions, 30° [helm], one engine only; full speed to dead in water, both engines stopped; same with both engines backed; helm necessary to keep on course, one engine only, 13°.

One anchor buoy, with about 8 fathoms of buoy line, found missing on heaving up anchor.

Exercised officers at handling ship.

Held quarters for muster, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises.

On account of all officers being engaged at maneuvers, no further drill was held.

Average steam 128 pounds, average revolutions 87.5.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW to WSW.

Barometer steady.

Went ahead full speed at 1.35pm and continued exercising officers at handling ship.

Sighted a German steamer to the NW at 2.30pm.

Inspected magazines, [maximum temperatures] as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 102° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 97° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit.

Average steam 126 pounds, average revolutions 86.4.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from WSW to SW.

Barometer rising.

Continued exercising officers at handling ship.

Steamed various courses and speeds until 4.34pm, when anchored in 7 fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms starboard chain at water's edge, on following bearings (per standard compass): Cardon Island light East, Castañon Bluff S71°E, cathedral N79°E.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SSW to gentle breezes from North.

Barometer steady.

Held torpedo defense, followed by night fire quarters, torpedo boat discovered at 720 yards from ship, 340 yards, 360 yards, 450 yards and 220 yards.

At fire quarters divisions reported ready as follows: 1^st Division 8.59.10pm; 2^nd Division 8.56.33pm; 3^rd Division no report; 4^th Division 8.59.40pm; 5^th Division 8.56.35pm; Surgeon's Division 8.56.00pm.

Castañon Bluff is also known as Punta Castañones.

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27 October 1911

At anchor off [Cardon Island, Nicaragua], and to and at anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NW to North.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Variable light breezes.

Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

Sent motor boat with mail orderly into Corinto harbor.

Made preparations for getting under way.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, with light breezes from NNE to light airs from SSW.

Barometer unsteady.

Got under way at 8.17am and headed on the cardinal points for the purpose of compensating the poop compass.

Then swung ship for residual deviation.

Stood into Corinto harbor at 10.45am, coming to anchor at 11.35am in 7 fathoms of water, and with 30 fathoms of starboard chain.

Bearings of anchorage: end of wharf N21°W (per standard compass), Cardon Island light S77°W (per standard compass), Castañon Bluff S32°W (per standard compass), ship's head NNE.

H. Hess, Ordinary Seaman, had the end of one finger taken off while tending forward boom guy.

German steamer "Salatis" ["Salatin" in log-book] shoved off from wharf at 12.00pm and stood out.

Draft forward 13 feet 3 inches; aft 15 feet 9 inches, mean 14 feet 6 inches.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 71.7.

At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.

Divisions overhauled battery.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Disconnected boiler C at 12.30pm, and boiler B at 1.00pm.

United States Vice Consul (acting as Consul) called officially on Commanding Officer at 1.40pm, leaving at 2.47pm and receiving a salute of seven guns, with the United States ensign at the fore, at his departure.

Sent liberty party ashore.

[Maximum] magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 106° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 106°; D-2-M 92°; D-1-M 92°; D-13-M 92°.

Tested flood cocks.

At 1.30pm held divisional drills: First Division gallery practice; Second Division signals; Third Division Morris tube drill.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW to WSW.

Barometer rising.

Lifted safety valve on boiler D at 4.50pm by steam, pressure 140 pounds.

Liberty party returned.

Started swinging to ebb at 7.10pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy to overcast, with light airs from WSW.

Barometer rising.

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28 October 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with calm to light breezes from North.

Barometer falling.

Started swinging to flood at 1.20am.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, with light airs from North to ENE.

Barometer rising.

Made fortnightly and monthly tests of each index of smokeless powder in each magazine, and found same in good condition.

Started swinging to ebb tide at 7.10am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hot.

Calm and light airs from West by North.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters at 10.00am.

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew at quarters.

Divisions were marched aft and addressed by the Commanding Officer.

The Commanding Officer inspected the ship.

The Commanding Officer made an official call on the United States Vice Consul, who is acting Consul.

The ship started to swing to ebb tide at 11.50am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hot.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party and swimming party ashore.

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 98° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 98° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 93° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Light airs from WSW and calm.

Barometer rising.

The liberty party and the swimming party returned, no absentees.

The ship started to swing to ebb tide at 7.50pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and hot.

Light Northerly airs.

Barometer steady.

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29 October 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and hot.

Light airs from NNE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and hot.

Light airs from East to North and calm.

Barometer rising.

At 5.30am sighted the Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "San Juan" standing in, which steamer came to anchor at 7.30am, and went alongside the wharf at 8.00am.

Ensign C.C. Thomas made a boarding trip to the "San Juan".

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm to light variable breezes.

Barometer steady, then falling.

At 8.10am commenced swinging to ebb tide.

Received four bags of mail from Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "San Juan".

Sent liberty party ashore.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air conditions good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 99° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 91° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 93° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit.

Sent [liberty], swimming and sailing parties away from ship.

At 12.35pm commenced swinging to flood tide.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Liberty, swimming and sailing parties returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Calm to light breezes from North.

Barometer steady, then falling.

At 8.10pm commenced swinging to ebb tide.

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30 October 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from North to North by West.

Barometer falling.

At 2.30am commenced swinging to flood tide.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

At 6.50am sighted Salvadoran gunboat standing from southward.

At 7.40am Salvadoran gunboat "Santa Ana" entered harbor.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Variable light airs to calm.

Barometer falling.

At 8.00am Ensign E. Guthrie, U.S. Navy, made a boarding call on Salvadoran gunboat "Santa Ana".

At 8.07am the "Santa Ana" anchored.

At 8.15am the Salvadoran gunboat fired a salute of 20 guns, with Nicaraguan ensign half-masted at fore.

Shore battery answered with a salute of 21 guns at 8.16am.

At 8.20am commenced swinging to ebb tide.

At 8.55am Salvadoran gunboat "Santa Ana" fired a salute of 11 guns, with Nicaraguan ensign at fore.

Commanding Officer called officially on Ramon Mendizabal, Generale do Division, Commanding Officer of the Salvadoran gunboat "Santa Ana", and Manuel Castro Quesada [Manual Castro Quesada in log-book], Minister of Foreign Affairs, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary [Plenipotentionary in log-book] (Special) from Costa Rica to San Salvador.

Salvadoran gunboat fired a salute of 9 guns.

Held quarters for muster, followed by setting up exercises.

Held divisional drills.

One heaving line lost overboard at drill, W. Harris, Seaman, responsible.

A board to investigate excessive temperature of compartments, of which Assistant Surgeon C.B. Camerer is senior member, met at 10.00am, and adjourned at 11.25am until such time as the exhaust blower system should be in working order.

Ramon Mendizabal, Generale do Division, and Commanding Officer of Salvadoran gunboat "Santa Ana" paid an official call on Commanding Officer, and left ship at 11.05am.

Fired salute of 11 guns, with Salvadoran ensign at fore.

A Captain and a Major from Salvadoran gunboat "Santa Ana" called officially on Commanding Officer and wardroom officers, returning boarding call.

Commanding Officer called officially on Maximo Zepeda [Maxinio Zepedo in log-book], Special Minister from Nicaragua to San Salvador.

Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, with working party, left ship to construct small arm target range on Cardon Island.

Began yearly inventory in General Storekeeper Department.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from West to WSW.

Barometer rising.

Loaned one set of leg and hand irons to Pacific Mail [Steamship Company's] S.S. "San Juan".

Working party returned to ship.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 97° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 92° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from WSW.

Barometer rising.

Manuel Castro Quesada [Manual Castro Quesada in log-book], Special Minister from Costa Rica to [El] Salvador, Maximo Zepeda [Maxinio Zepado in log-book], Special Minister from Nicaragua to [El] Salvador, Commandante of Corinto, the American Consul at Corinto, with party, made a call on Commanding Officer.

Liberty party returned.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Salvadoran gunboat "Santa Ana" got under way at 10.45pm and stood out.

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31 October 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Variable light airs.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and sultry latter part.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer rising.

Sent working party of 15 men, in charge of Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, for work on rifle range.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from East to SE.

Barometer steady.

Quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drill.

At 11.00am the Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "San Juan" shoved off from dock and stood out.

Commenced swinging to ebb at 9.00am.

Sent party ashore to finish rifle range, Ensign C.C. Windsor in charge, they returned at 12.00pm.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Held divisional drill.

Sent party ashore, Ensign E. Guthrie in charge, to lay out camp.

Sent liberty and swimming parties ashore.

[Maximum] magazine temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 100° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit.

Commenced swinging to flood at 2.15pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, with passing showers and light airs from WSW to East.

Barometer rising.

Liberty, swimming and camp parties returned.

The following named men returned one hour over time from liberty: H. Fredrickson, Chief Master-at-Arms; O.A. Odjard, Chief Yeoman; R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Third-class; C. Amante, Mess Attendant Third-class; H. Kennedy, Second-class Fireman; F. Lacsa, Mess Attendant Second-class; D.E. Storer, Ordinary Seaman; W.R. Nickey, Baker Second-class; and Y. Kamashita, Cook to Commander-in-Chief.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

Commenced swinging to ebb at 9.35pm.

Examined and found to be correct: [signed] L.C. Bertolette, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1911

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1 November 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with calm to light airs from NE.

Commenced swinging to flood at 3.40am.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from ENE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Light variable airs.

Barometer steady.

At 9.30am held quarters, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises.

Ensign C.C. Windsor made a boarding call on the "Barracouta".

At 9.35.40am sounded alarm for fire forward, divisions reported ready as follows: First [Division] 9.38.35am; Second [Division] 9.38.00am; Third [Division] 9.38.20am; Fourth [Division] 9.40.40am; Fifth [Division] 9.36.45am; Surgeon's [Division] 9.36.20am; water at 9.37.10am.

Cease firing at 9.39.30am, and secure at 9.42.00am.

Sounded alarm for collision on starboard side forward at 9.45.00am, divisions reported ready as follows: 1^st [Division] 9.52.00am; 2^nd [Division] 9.52.00am; 3^rd [Division] 9.50.45am; 4^th [Division] 9.48.30am; 5^th [Division] 9.48.45am.

Mat was ready at 9.51.30am, mat over and secured [at] 9.52am, secured mat at 9.53.10am.

The "Barracouta" got under way and went alongside the wharf.

The Commanding Officer awarded punishments, for one hour over leave, to the following: H. Fredrickson [Fredericksen in log-book], Chief Master-at-Arms; O.A. Odjard, Chief Yeoman; W.R. Nickey, Baker Second-class; C. Amante, Mess Attendant Second-class; R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Third-class; D.E. Storer, Ordinary Seaman; F. Lacsa, Mess Attendant Second-class; and H. Kennedy, Second-class Fireman.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light and gentle Southerly breezes.

Rain.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Ensign E. Guthrie went ashore with party to fix camp site.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 98° [Fahrenheit]; A-6-M 102°; A-11-M 91°; A-13-M 98°; D-1-M 92°; D-2-M 90°; D-13-M 90°; C-3-M 94°.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy.

Light airs from NE and calm.

Passing showers, lightning.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned.

The ship started to swing to flood tide at 5.10pm.

The S.S. "Barracouta" left the harbor at 5.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy.

Light Northerly airs and calm.

Barometer steady.

The ship started to swing to ebb tide at 11.00pm.

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[Inserted note]

Additional to ship's log.

Commences and until 4am (additional):

A slight earthquake shock was felt ashore about 4.00am.

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2 November 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and hot.

Light breezes from NE.

Barometer falling, then steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear to cloudy.

Light airs from East and calm.

Barometer rising.

Made preparations for sending landing force ashore.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light variable airs.

Barometer falling.

Sent entire landing force, in charge of Ensign C.C. Guthrie, U.S. Navy, ashore at 8.17am to establish Camp Mena on Eastern shore of Corinto harbor, near SW tripod of entering range.

At 8.35am landing force landed.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, no absentees.

At 10.10am Camp Mena was fully established.

Held battery drill with provisional gun crews manning the battery.

At 10.10am ship commenced swinging to flood tide.

C.B. Fuller, Ordinary Seaman, returned from Camp Mena, having been lacerated over left eye in setting up tent poles.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 93° [Fahrenheit]; A-6-M 102° [Fahrenheit]; A-13-M 100° [Fahrenheit]; D-1-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° [Fahrenheit]; D-13-M 90° [Fahrenheit]; C-3-M, 6-inch shell room, 92° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy to overcast, with passing showers, thunder and lightning.

Light airs to gentle variable breezes.

Barometer rising.

At 4.00pm Commanding Officer left ship to inspect Camp Mena.

At 4.50pm Commanding Officer and landing force, with exception of night guard, returned.

One ax broken in use at the camp, no responsibility.

One boathook found to have been lost from first cutter, unable to fix responsibility.

At 6.15pm commenced swinging to flood tide.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Calm to light airs from ESE.

Barometer falling.

At 11.35pm commenced swinging to ebb tide.

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3 November 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Partly clear and pleasant.

Light airs from NE and East.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

Made preparations for sending landing party ashore.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NE to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Sent landing party shore, in charge of Ensign C.C. Thomas, U.S. Navy.

Range party in command of Ensign Windsor, U.S. Navy, times as follows: battalion called away at 8.30.30am; embarked at 8.37.00am; away at 8.40am.

Held quarters for muster, followed by setting up exercises.

Held general quarters.

Commanding Officer left ship, and with Commandante of the port and United States Acting Consul, inspected Camp Mena and firing range.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with showers.

Variable light airs.

Barometer falling.

Maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 95° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 93° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 99° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 98° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 91° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 96° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder.

Tested magazine flood cocks.

Executive Officer and Medical [Officer] made inspection of storerooms.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Variable light airs to calm.

Barometer rising.

Landing party, under command of Ensign C.C. Thomas, U.S. Navy, returned to ship.

At 6.05pm Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Newport" stood into harbor, and at 6.15pm anchored.

Ensign W.C. Faus, U.S. Navy, left ship as boarding officer of Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Newport".

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Variable light breezes.

Barometer falling, then rising.

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4 November 1911

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm to variable light airs.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear and warm.

Light airs from North to calm.

Barometer steady.

Carried out morning orders.

Field day.

Sent working party of 13 men, in charge of Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, to Camp Mena.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with calm to light breezes from East.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters at 10.00am, followed by inspection of the ship and crew by the Commanding Officer.

A Board of Investigation, of which Assistant Surgeon C.B. Camerer, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met at 9.15am, and took a recess at 11.50am.

Working party returned from Camp Mena.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from East to SW.

Barometer falling, then steady.

Sent liberty and swimming parties ashore.

Inspected magazines, [maximum temperatures] as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 93° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 99° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 99° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 92° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 96° Fahrenheit; air good.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW to East.

Barometer rising.

Liberty and swimming parties returned to the ship.

Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Newport" left the dock at 4.45pm, and anchored in the stream at 4.55pm.

During supper, while scuffling, M. Mosqueiro [Mosquirera in log-book], First-class Fireman, received the following wounds from a case knife in the hands of L.O. Wolfe, Second-class Fireman: left hand, cut flexor tendon of little finger; cut end off middle finger; slight gashes on index and ring fingers.

Commenced swinging to flood at 6.25pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from East to light breezes from SE.

Barometer steady.

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5 November 1911

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from East to light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 2.00am.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from East to NE.

Barometer rising.

The pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "Newport" got under way at 5.30am, and moored alongside the dock at 5.35am.

8am to meridian:

Clear and hot.

Light airs and breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

A.V. Stevens, Seaman, was released from fifteen (15) days' solitary confinement, by order of the Commanding Officer, his term having expired.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and hot.

Light Southwesterly breezes.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 98° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 102° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 100° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 94° Fahrenheit.

The U.S. Navy collier U.S.S. "Justin" stood into the harbor and at 2.10pm came to anchor.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

At 2.30pm the ship started to swing to ebb tide.

The S.S. "Newport" unmoored from wharf and stood out of the harbor.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to cloudy and overcast.

Light Westerly airs and calm.

Barometer rising.

The liberty party returned, no absentees.

P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, was found on board under the influence of intoxicating liquor, not having been on liberty during the preceding twenty-four hours.

By order of the Commanding Officer P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, was placed in confinement for safekeeping.

The Executive Officer, Medical Officer and Pay Officer inspected Camp Mena and rifle range.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light Easterly airs and breezes.

Barometer steady.

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6 November 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and hot.

Light variable airs.

Barometer rising.

The American steamer "Aztec" stood into the harbor.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light variable breezes.

Barometer variable.

At 8.15am a firing party of 32 men, with Ensign E. Guthrie, U.S. Navy, in charge, left ship for Camp Mena, to hold small arm target practice.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, no absentees.

Held gallery target practice for deck divisions.

At 8.25am ship commenced swinging to flood tide.

The following punishment was awarded this day by the Commanding Officer: L.O. Wolfe, Second-class Fireman, disorderly conduct ashore and cutting a man on board ship, 3 months' restriction.

P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, released from confinement and made prisoner at large, awaiting trial by Summary Court Martial, by order of the Commanding Officer.

W.J. McCartin, Machinist's Mate First-class, made prisoner at large, awaiting trial by Summary Court Martial, by order of Commanding Officer.

A Deck Court, consisting of Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, met at 11.15am and tried the following named men: E.C. Africa, Ordinary Seaman; and E.R. Massey, Electrician Third-class.

Meridian [to 4pm]:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SW to SW by West.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air conditions good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 97° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 100° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 100° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 92° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 93° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, conditions normal.

Held gallery target practice for deck divisions.

Sent liberty and swimming parties ashore.

Firing squad returned from rifle range.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 3.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs, variable in direction.

Barometer rising.

Delivered copies of Summary Court Martial specifications preferred by Commanding Officer to W.J. McCartin, Machinist's Mate First-class, and P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman.

Swimming and liberty parties returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light variable airs.

Barometer rising, then steady.

At 8.05pm commenced swinging to flood tide.

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7 November 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NE by East.

Barometer steady.

At 3.15am commenced swinging to ebb tide.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from ENE to SE.

Barometer rising.

At 7.30am sent a firing party of 32 men, in charge of Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, to Camp Mena for small arm target practice.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to variable light airs.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am.

Held setting up exercises, followed by gallery practice for deck divisions.

A Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met at 10.18am to try the cases of W.J. McCartin, Machinist's Mate First-class, and P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, and adjourned at 10.48am.

The Paymaster [of] U.S.S. "Yorktown" reimbursed the Master of U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Justin" $1863.31.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from SW by South.

Barometer falling.

Sent working party of 4 men, in charge of chief carpenter's mate, for log for fender.

Held gallery target practice.

Sent swimming and liberty parties ashore.

Firing party returned from Camp Mena, in charge of Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy.

Working party returned to ship.

The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: R. Neil, Yeoman Third-class, gross carelessness in the performance of duty as librarian of U.S.S. "Independence", failing to account for the loss of 59 library books, acting appointment as Yeoman Second-class revoked.

Maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 97° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit]; A-6-M 98° [Fahrenheit]; A-13-M 95° [Fahrenheit]; D-11-M 90° [Fahrenheit]; D-2-M 89° [Fahrenheit]; D-13-M 95° [Fahrenheit]; C-3-M 93° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, conditions normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from WSW to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

Liberty and swimming parties returned.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NE to calm.

Barometer steady.

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8 November 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Variable light airs.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Variable light airs to calm.

Barometer rising.

Followed routine, carried out morning orders.

Landing party of 31 men, in charge of Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, left for firing range.

Lighted fires under C boiler at 2.32am.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NE by East to West by South.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Published proceedings of a Summary Court Martial in the case of W.J. McCartin, Machinist's Mate First-class: offense: while ashore on liberty November 4, 1911, did at or about 5.00pm incite to resist L.H. Robb, Master-at-Arms Second-class, who was attempting to quell a disturbance between two men attached to this vessel, by shouting "Beat the s--t out of him", or words to that effect, meaning L.H. Robb, Master-at-Arms, who was then and there in the performance of his duty, in accordance with Article 743, paragraph 3, U.S. Navy Regulations, 1909; specification proved by plea; sentence: to be reduced to the next inferior rating, that of Machinist's Mate Second-class, and to lose pay amounting to $181.50.

The proceedings and sentence approved November 8, 1911, by the Commanding Officer (Senior Officer present), but in view of the recommendation of clemency by the Court, the loss of pay is remitted.

Commenced swinging to flood at 9.14am.

Quarters at 9.30am, followed by fire drill and gallery practice.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from SW by West to WSW.

Barometer falling.

Connected up boiler C at 1.05pm, safety valves having lifted at 138 pounds.

Got under way at 3.14pm, and went alongside U.S.S. "Justin" at 3.58pm.

Inspected magazines, [maximum temperatures] as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 98° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 95° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 98° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 91° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 92° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, conditions normal.

Draft aft 15 feet 6 inches, forward 12 feet 9 inches, mean 14 feet 1 inch.

Firing party returned from Camp Mena.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, with light breezes from WSW to South.

Barometer falling.

Finished transferring ammunition to U.S.S. "Justin", having transferred 263 6-inch charges, smokeless powder [index] number 365; and 42 boxes of 3-pounder, smokeless powder [index number] 508.

Commenced swinging to ebb at 4.30pm.

Published Deck Court in the case of E.R. Massey, Electrician Third-class: October 11, 1911, found to be suffering from venereal disease, after having on all occasions after returning from liberty previous to this date, as not having been exposed to venereal disease [sic], except a few instances wherein he failed to check at all; finding proved by plea; sentence: to lose pay amounting to $26.66; approved by Commanding Officer, November 6, 1911.

Published Deck Court in the case of E.C. Africa, Ordinary Seaman: October 25, 1911, upon being ordered by H.L. Heilman, Coxswain, U.S. Navy, to report at his station for general quarters and fire drill, did fail to obey the said order, and remained away from his station and duty until sent for; finding: proved by plea; sentence: to lose pay amounting to $10.45; approved by Commanding Officer, November 6, 1911.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with light breezes to light airs from South to NE.

Barometer falling last hour [of watch].

Sent dinghy in charge of Ensign W.S. Faus, U.S. Navy, in answer to signal from Camp Mena.

Dinghy returned and reported having taken two native women from an overturned canoe.

Commenced swinging to flood at 10.35pm.

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9 November 1911

Moored alongside U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Justin", Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with light airs from West by North.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and hot.

Light variable airs and breezes.

Barometer rising.

At 5.50am started coaling.

Draft of ship before coaling: forward 12 feet 6 inches; aft 15 feet 4 inches.

Took on coal as follows: 5.40am to 7.20am 14.3 tons.

The German steamer "Acilia" stood into harbor and at 7.40am came to anchor.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Calm and light airs from WSW.

Barometer steady.

At 8.00am continued coaling, taking coal on as follows: 8.00am to 9.00am 18.3 tons; 9.00am to 10.00am 28 tons; 10.00am to 11.00am 20.0 tons; 11.00am to 12.00pm 21.2 tons; total for watch 87.5 [80.6 in log-book] tons; total taken on board 101.8 [101.9 in log-book] tons.

Ensign C.C. Thomas made a boarding trip to the German steamer "Acilia".

Published a Summary Court Martial as follows: P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy; offense: November 5, 1911, at or about 9.00pm, was drunk on board ship, not having been on liberty during the previous twenty-four hours, and furthermore when brought to the mast by the chief master-at-arms did use profane and abusive language toward the said chief master-at-arms, who was then and there in the performance of his duty; specifications proved by plea; sentence: solitary confinement on bread and water for thirty days (30), full ration every fifth (5th) day, and to lose pay amounting to $62.70; proceedings and sentence approved November 9, 1911, by the Commanding Officer (Senior Officer present), but the loss of pay is reduced to $41.80.

Swinging to flood tide at 11.05am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hot.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-6-M 100° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 95° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit.

Continued coaling at 1.00pm and took on coal as follows: 1.00pm to 2.00pm 25.4 tons; 2.00pm to 3.00pm 25.4 tons; 3.00pm to 4.00pm 16.0 tons; total for watch 66.8 tons; total to end of watch 168.7 tons.

The German steamer "Hermonthis" stood into the harbor and at 2.40pm came to anchor.

Ensign C.C. Thomas, U.S. Navy, made a boarding trip to the S.S. "Hermonthis".

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer steady.

At 4.20pm the German steamer "Acilia" got under way and stood out of the harbor.

Took on coal as follows: 4.00pm to 4.40pm 14.8 tons.

Finished coaling at 4.50pm.

Total coal taken on board 183.5 tons.

Draft of ship forward 14 feet 2 inches, aft 16 feet 5 inches.

At 5.09pm unmoored from alongside U.S.S. "Justin", and came to anchor at 5.29pm, in 7 fathoms of water, with starboard chain, 30 fathoms, on the following bearings: Cardon Island lighthouse S80°W (per standard compass), end of wharf N21°W (per standard compass).

P.C. Dearborn, Yeoman Second-class, was this day transferred, with hammock and necessary transfer papers, to the U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Justin", for further transfer to the Naval Hospital, Mare Island, California.

P.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, a prisoner at large, awaiting a bad conduct discharge and sentence of confinement and loss of pay of a Summary Court Martial, was this day transferred to the U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Justin", with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers, for further transfer to U.S.S. "Independence".

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and warm.

Light airs from South, shifting to NE.

Lightning.

Barometer unsteady.

The ship started to swing to flood tide at 10.45pm.

Cardon Island is also known as Isla El Cardon.

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10 November 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light Northerly airs.

Barometer steady.

The S.S. "Aztec" unmoored and left the harbor at 3.45am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and warm.

Light Northerly airs and calm.

Barometer rising.

The ship started to swing to ebb tide at 5.40am.

The American steamer "City of Panama" stood into harbor and at 6.25am came to anchor.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light breezes from ESE to NE.

Barometer falling.

Field day.

At 10.54am U.S.S. "Justin" got under way and stood out.

At 11.50am commenced swinging to flood tide.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from East to SW by South.

Barometer falling.

Continued field day.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 99° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 101° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 100° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 95° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 97° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Tested flood cocks and found them to be in good working order.

Made monthly litmus test of each index of smokeless powder and small arm powders, condition of each sample normal.

Sent liberty and swimming parties ashore.

Tested out tiller relieving tackles and found them in good working order.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light variable breezes.

Barometer rising.

Liberty and swimming parties returned, no absentees.

At 8.00pm Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "City of Panama" got under way and stood out.

At 6.15pm commenced swinging to ebb tide.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with passing showers during last part of watch.

Light breezes from East to ESE.

Barometer steady.

At 10.50pm commenced swinging to flood tide.

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11 November 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SE to light breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

Finished field day.

At 6.45am commenced swinging to ebb tide.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Variable light airs.

Barometer rising.

Cleared ship for inspection.

Held quarters at 10.00am.

Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew.

Commanding Officer addressed crew mustered aft.

Held general muster.

Commanding Officer investigated reports at the mast, and awarded punishments as follows: T. Collins, Chief Boatswain's Mate, slacking breast lines to U.S.S. "Justin" without permission, reduced two [conduct] classes; C.E. Noren, Chief Gunner's Mate, carelessness in carrying out order of Ordnance Officer, reduced one [conduct] class, and disrespect to Ordnance Officer, held over; C. Amante, Mess Attendant Second-class, destroying government property, carelessness in performance of duty, 32 hours' extra duty, and disobedience of officer of the deck's orders, Deck Court.

Kosmos [Line] S.S. "Hermonthis" unmoored from dock and stood out of harbor.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SW by South.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty and swimming parties ashore.

Maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 99° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 97° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 100° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 100° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 96° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, conditions normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SW by South to light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

Liberty and swimming parties returned to the ship.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, heavy rain from 9.45pm.

Light airs from South to moderate breezes from ESE.

United States Acting Consul called on Commanding Officer.

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12 November 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and stormy.

Gentle breezes from SSW to light airs from East.

Barometer unsteady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Light airs from East to ESE.

Barometer steady.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from ESE to SSE.

Barometer unsteady.

Sent steamer with dinghy in tow, in charge of C.B.M. Collins, who rescued a foundered rowboat, belonging to the Nicaraguan government, using up sheet lead in steamer to patch up holes in her.

The dinghy lost two oar locks while on this service.

Started to swing to flood at 11.55am.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from SW to SSW.

Barometer falling.

Commanding Officer held mast and assigned punishment as follows: C.G.M. Noren, disrespect to Ordnance Officer, warning.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-[M] 98° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-[M] 94°; A-13-[M] 90°; A-6-[M] 90°; D-2-[M] 92°; D-13-[M] 90°; D-1-[M] 94°; C-3-[M] 96°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder and found condition normal.

Sent swimming party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes and light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising.

Liberty and swimming parties returned to ship.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloud, with rain and light airs from East to light breezes from ESE.

Barometer falling.

Started to swing to ebb at 8.15pm.

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13 November 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and rainy, with light breezes from NW to South.

Barometer falling slowly.

Started to swing to flood tide at 1.15am.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, with light airs from South to NE.

Barometer steady.

Sent firing party, in charge of Ensign Thomas, to Camp Mena.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hot.

Light Southerly airs.

Barometer steady.

At 9.30am held quarters, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises.

Divisions exercised at gallery practice.

The ship started to swing to ebb tide at 8.20am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hot, passing showers.

Light Westerly airs and breezes.

Barometer falling.

Received on board, in good condition, for general mess: 10 crates potatoes, weighing 1324 pounds, net 1144 pounds; and 5 crates onions, weighing 576 pounds, net 486 pounds.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 97° [Fahrenheit]; A-5-M 99°; A-11-M 97°; A-13-M 98°; D-1-M 9°; D-2-M 91°; D-13-M 90°; C-3-M 92°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

The ship started to swing to flood tide at 2.40pm.

The landing party from Camp Mena returned.

Sent a swimming party ashore.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy, lightning.

Light Southerly airs and breezes.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party and swimming party returned.

The American steamer "San Jose" stood into the harbor and came to anchor at 5.45pm.

Light rain last hour [of watch].

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes and airs from SE to NE.

Barometer steady.

The ship started to swing to ebb tide at 8.30pm.

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14 November 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and hot.

Light airs from NE and calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and hot.

Light variable airs and calm.

Barometer steady.

Sent landing party to Camp Mena, in charge of Ensign E. Guthrie, for small arm practice and drill.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SE to SSE.

Barometer steady.

Ensign C.C. Thomas, U.S. Navy, made a boarding call on the Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "San Jose".

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, no absentees.

At 9.20am commenced swinging to ebb tide.

Received following stores aboard from steamer "San Jose": 1020 pounds smoked ham; 330 pounds catsup; 1700 pounds saltwater soap; 400 pounds fresh water soap; 6558 pounds grate bars; 4 blocks; 50 gaskets; 60 pounds rope; 140 pounds valves, brass; 80 yards bunting; 195 pump rods; 600 pounds potatoes; 1500 pounds onions; 1152 packages cakes and crackers; 72 packages tooth paste; 1500 packages cigarette papers; 3000 packages Ivory soap; 1200 tins jam and jelly; 960 tins condensed milk; and 720 tins assorted fruit; 200 studs and nuts, brass; 1 high-pressure cylinder cover; and 30 manifold valves.

A Deck Court, consisting of Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, met and tried C. Amante, Mess Attendant Second-class, at 11.00am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from South by East to SE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 95° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 99° Fahrenheit; A-12-M 99° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 99° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 96° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 94° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Published the following Deck Court: C. Amante, Mess Attendant Second-class, U.S. Navy, offense: November 6, 1911, disobeyed the orders of an officer; finding proved by plea; sentence: to lose pay amounting to $14.66; approved by Commanding Officer, November 14, 1911.

Firing party returned from rifle range at Camp Mena.

At 2.15pm ship commenced swinging to flood tide.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling.

Light to gentle breezes from SE to SSE.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

At 5.45pm steamer "San Jose" got under way and stood out of harbor.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and raining.

Light airs to light breezes variable in direction.

Barometer rising, then falling.

At 10.15pm commenced swinging to ebb tide.

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15 November 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and raining.

Light breezes from NE to East.

Barometer falling.

At 3.15am commenced swinging to flood tide.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Light breezes to light airs from SE to East.

Barometer rising slowly.

At 7.30am sent firing party of 27 men to rifle range at Camp Mena, in charge of Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes from East to light airs from NE by East.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up exercises.

Held gallery practice.

Scraping bilges of compartment A-5-M.

Started breaking out compartment A-3.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with passing showers.

Light breezes from WSW to calm.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Received 1165 pounds fresh meat for general mess.

Landing force of 27 men, under command of Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, returned to ship from rifle range.

Continued work in compartments A-5-M and A-3.

Started overhauling bearings of steam launch.

Maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 97° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 98° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 96° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 87° Fahrenheit; D-12-M 87° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 89° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, raining last part of watch.

Variable light airs to light breezes from WSW.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned to ship.

Continued work in compartments A-5-M and A-3.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and raining.

Light breezes from SW by South.

Barometer rising.

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16 November 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and raining.

Light breezes from North to fresh breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and raining.

Moderate breezes from North to light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, with light breezes from East to moderate breezes from SW by South, and passing showers.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters at 9.30am, followed by signal drill.

Continued scraping bilges of compartment A-5-M.

Ship started to swing to ebb tide at 10.25am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, with gentle breezes from SW by South, and passing showers.

Barometer falling.

Finished scraping bilges of compartment A-5-M, and fumigated compartment A-5-M.

Inspected magazines as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 98° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94°; A-13-M 95°; A-6-M 94°; D-1-M 88°; D-2-M 89° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 91°; C-3-M 90° Fahrenheit; air good.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder and found condition normal.

Ship started to swing to flood tide at 3.50pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, with gentle breezes from SW by South to WSW.

Barometer rising.

Passing showers.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with gentle to light breezes from WSW to North and rain.

Barometer rising first hour [of watch], and falling last hour.

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17 November 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with light breezes to light airs from WNW, and rain.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, with light airs from WNW to calm.

Barometer rising.

Commenced swinging to flood at 7.05am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and warm.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Lifted safety valves on boiler C, pressure 140 pounds, at 8.40am.

While the ship's force was chipping rust and loose scale in bilges beneath fore hold, a pin hole in ship's bottom was developed.

This was immediately plugged with a pin plug and a layer of fresh cement from 2 inches to 4 inches in thickness laid over the same.

Location of leak as follows: in garboard strake of plating on starboard side between frames number 17 and number 18.

Rust spot about 10 inches by 17 inches, badly corroded.

At 9.30am held quarters, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises, followed by instruction of crew in small arm firing.

The American steamer "Barracouta" stood into harbor and at 11.40am came to anchor.

A maximum and minimum thermometer in [compartment] A-11-M was found broken in the magazine.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and overcast.

Light Westerly airs and breezes.

Barometer steady.

Passing showers.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 92°; A-11-M 94°; A-13-M 94°; C-3-M 90°; D-1-M 90°; D-2-M 88°; D-13-M 90°.

Made daily and fortnightly inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Ensign W.C. Faus, U.S. Navy, made a boarding trip to the Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Barracouta".

Received mail from the Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Barracouta".

Sent liberty party ashore.

The party at Camp Mena returned on board.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, with passing showers and rain, lightning.

Light breezes and airs from SW by South.

Barometer steady.

The propeller of the steam launch was lost overboard while the steam launch was backing near the landing at the wharf.

Position was marked.

The ship started to swing to flood tide at 4.59pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and warm.

Variable light airs and breezes.

Passing showers.

Barometer steady.

The ship started to swing to ebb tide at 11.20pm.

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18 November 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light Westerly breezes.

Rain first part of watch.

Barometer falling, then steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Gentle breezes to light airs from North.

Barometer rising.

The ship started to swing to flood tide at 6.30am.

At low water, tried to recover lost propeller of steam launch by divers and with grapnel, but without success.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NNE to SW by South.

Barometer steady, then falling.

Field day.

At 8.30am diving party, in charge of C.E. Noren, Chief Gunner's Mate, left ship to go into dock to dive for propeller lost from steam launch.

At 8.53am delivered Summary Court Martial specifications preferred by the Commanding Officer to S.W. Broughton, Chief Machinist's Mate, U.S. Navy.

At 10.00am held quarters for muster, no absentees.

Commanding Officer made regular weekly inspection of ship and crew.

With all hands mustered aft, published Articles for the Government of the Navy.

The following punishments were awarded this day by the Commanding Officer: C. Amante, Mess Attendant Second-class, offense fighting, punishment solitary confinement, on bread and water, for five (5) days; I. Hoshi, Wardroom Cook, offense fighting, punishment warned.

C. Amante, Mess Attendant Second-class, confined for five days' solitary confinement, on bread and water, by order of the Commanding Officer.

Diving party returned at 11.40am, C.E. Noren, Chief Gunner's Mate, having been diving for two hours.

Inspected magazines, air conditions good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92°; A-6-M 96°; A-13-M 95°; D-1-M 90°; D-2-M 90°; D-13-M 89°; C-3-M 90°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW by West to South by West.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.

At 1.00pm diving party, in charge of C.E. Noren, Chief Gunner's Mate, went into dock to recover propeller lost from steam launch.

At 2.20pm diving party returned, having obtained missing propeller, C.E. Noren, Chief Gunner's Mate, having been diving from 1.15pm to 2.10pm, time for watch 45 minutes.

Sent swimming party ashore.

At 2.30pm a Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, is senior member, met and tried S.W. Broughton, Chief Machinist's Mate, and then adjourned to await orders from the convening authority at 2.46pm.

At 2.05pm commenced swinging to ebb tide.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy, with passing showers.

Light airs to light breezes from South by West to NNW.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Swimming and liberty parties returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, with passing showers.

Calm to light airs from ESE.

Barometer falling.

At 8.05pm commenced swinging to flood tide.

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19 November 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy, with passing showers.

Light variable airs to calm.

Barometer steady.

At 1.30am commenced swinging to ebb tide.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Calm to light breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

At 6.00am commenced swinging to flood tide.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East to light breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

Published proceedings of a Summary Court Martial as follows: S.W. Broughton, Chief Machinist's Mate; offense: during the latter part of October, and the early part of November, 1911, conceal[ed] from the Medical Officer the fact that he was suffering from venereal disease, this to the prejudice of good order and discipline and in disobedience to existing orders issued by the Medical Officer, approved by the Commanding Officer October 24, 1911; specification proved by plea; sentence: to be reduced to the next inferior rating, that of Machinist's Mate First-class, and to lose pay amounting to seventy-seven dollars ($77.00).

The proceedings and sentence approved November 20, 1911, by the Commanding Officer (Senior Officer present), but in view of the recommendation to clemency in consideration of his previous good record, that part of the sentence which reads "To be reduced to the next inferior rating, that of Machinist's Mate First-class" is remitted.

Completed repairs to first steamer and lowered same.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, passing showers.

Variable light airs.

Barometer falling, then rising.

United States Consul and Commanding Officer of Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Barracouta" called on Commanding Officer.

Maximum magazines temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92°; A-11-M 92°; A-6-M 94°; A-13-M 95°; D-1-M 89°; D-2-M 87°; D-13-M 89°; C-3-M 90° Fahrenheit; air good.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Sent swimming party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and raining.

Variable light airs.

Barometer rising.

Swimming and liberty parties returned.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and raining.

Variable light breezes.

Barometer falling.

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20 November 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, rainy.

Light airs from North to light breezes from NNW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Variable light airs.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from NE to West.

Barometer steady.

At 8.30am the Commanding Officer, accompanied by Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, Ensign W.C. Faus, U.S. Navy, and Assistant Paymaster Arthur Middleton, U.S. Navy, left the ship for Managua, to make official call on the Presidente of Nicaragua and the United States Minister to Nicaragua.

At 8.30am commenced swinging to flood tide.

Continued painting ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy, drizzling and passing showers during first part of watch.

Light airs from WSW to gentle breezes from SW by West.

Barometer falling, then steady.

Continued painting ship when drizzling ceased.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 97°; A-11-M 90°; A-13-M 95°; A-6-M 96°; D-1-M 88°; D-2-M 87°; D-13-M 88°; C-3-M 88° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, overcast and misty at end of watch.

Gentle to light breezes from WSW to West.

Barometer rising.

At 4.00pm commenced swinging to ebb tide.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NE to calm.

Barometer steady.

At 8.30am commenced swinging to flood tide.

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21 November 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, drizzling toward end of watch.

Light breezes to light airs from NNW.

Barometer falling.

At 3.40am commenced swinging to ebb tide.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Commenced painting ship.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Variable light airs.

Barometer falling.

Continued painting ship.

Held quarters for muster.

Published orders.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 95°; A-11-M 92°; A-13-M 95°; A-6-M 96°; D-1-M 90°; D-2-M 87°; D-13-M 88°; C-3-M 88° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, light rains last part of watch.

Light airs to light breezes from West.

Barometer rising.

Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Barracouta" unmoored from dock and stood out of harbor.

Liberty party returned to ship.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with passing showers.

Light breezes from West to light airs from NW.

Barometer unsteady.

At 11.40pm the Commanding Officer, accompanied by Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, and Assistant Paymaster Arthur Middleton, U.S. Navy, returned to ship from Managua, having called officially upon the Presidente of Nicaragua and the United States Chargé d'Affaires.

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22 November 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with passing showers.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Variable light airs.

[Barometer rising.]

Continued painting ship.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm to light variable breezes.

Barometer falling slowly.

Continued painting ship.

At 8.45am commenced swinging to flood tide.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Continued painting ship.

Inspected magazines, air conditions good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94°; A-6-M 96°; A-13-M 96°; D-1-M 89°; D-2-M 87°; D-13-M 88°; C-3-M 90°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Sent liberty and swimming parties ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs, variable in direction.

Barometer rising.

Liberty and swimming parties returned, no absentees.

Ensign C.C. Windsor and Ensign W.C. Faus, U.S. Navy, returned from Managua.

At 4.30pm commenced swinging to ebb tide.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with passing showers.

Light breezes from North.

Barometer falling.

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23 November 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with passing showers.

Light airs from North to NE.

Barometer falling slowly.

At 12.05am commenced swinging to flood tide.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from North to NE.

Barometer rising.

At 4.30am commenced swinging to ebb tide.

At 5.55am sighted steamer standing from southward.

At 6.26am Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "Newport" entered harbor, and anchored at 6.45am.

At 7.00am Ensign E. Guthrie, U.S. Navy, made boarding call on Pacific Mail [Steamship Company's] "Newport".

At 7.35am steamer "Newport" under way, moored to dock at 7.40am.

At 7.30am sent firing squad of 20 men, in charge of Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, to Camp Mena for rifle practice.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Variable light breezes.

Barometer steady.

Continued painting ship.

Received four bags of mail and stores as follows from Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "Newport": in Ordnance Department 2 hydrostatic thermometers for surveillance test; in canteen 210 pounds tobacco.

By order of the Commanding Officer C. Amante, Mess Attendant Second-class, was released from confinement.

At 10.55am had fire in bunker C-111, fresh paint work caught [fire] from a candle, fire was immediately extinguished, no damage resulted.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees, followed by setting up drill and divisional drills.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SW to WSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

The Commanding Officer left ship at 1.30pm for an inspection of Camp Mena and rifle range.

Continued painting ship.

Sent liberty and swimming parties ashore.

Maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 95° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 95°; A-6-M 97°; A-13-M 96°; D-1-M 89°; D-2-M 87°; D-13-M 88°; C-3-M 89°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Landing party in charge of Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, returned from rifle range.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from SW by South.

Barometer rising.

Liberty and swimming parties to the ship.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Variable light airs.

Barometer rising.

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24 November 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Variable light airs.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Variable light airs.

Barometer falling.

Carried out morning orders.

Sent firing party of 24 men to rifle range, in charge of Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from North to calm, to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Received 50 pounds tomatoes for general mess.

The Commanding Officer held mast and assigned punishments as follows: R. Neil, Yeoman Third-class, throwing articles overboard, reduced one [conduct] class; J.M. Wiemann, Ordinary Seaman, interfering with duties of master-at-arms, 4 hours' extra duty.

Held quarters at 9.30am, followed by gallery practice.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 10.10am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Firing party returned from Camp Mena.

Held bag inspection.

Inspected magazines, [maximum temperatures]: [compartment] A-5-M 95° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92°; A-13-M 96°; A-6-M 96°; D-1-M 88°; D-2-M 88°; D-13-M 88°; C-3-M 89°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder and found condition normal.

Tested flood cocks and found same all right.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from WSW to East.

Barometer rising.

Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "City of Sydney" stood in and anchored at 5.40pm.

Sent Ensign C.C. Windsor to make boarding visit of Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "City of Sydney".

Commenced swinging to ebb at 5.45pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from East to calm.

Barometer falling.

Commenced swinging to flood at 11.15pm.

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25 November 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NW to East.

Barometer unsteady.

Commenced swinging to ebb at 5.40am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hot.

Calm to light airs and breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady, then falling.

At 10.00am held quarters, no absentees.

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew at quarters and inspected the ship.

Divisions were marched aft and the Commanding Officer made an address.

The ship started to swing to flood tide at 10.35am.

The safety valves on boiler A lifted at 140 pounds pressure at 11.45am, which boiler was connected up at 11.50am.

Allowed fires to die out under [in in log-book] boiler C.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Light Westerly airs.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party and swimming party ashore.

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [Compartment] A-5-M 98° [Fahrenheit]; A-6-M 96°; A-11-M 97°; A-13-M 95°; C-3-M 94°; D-1-M 90°; D-2-M 89°; D-13-M 90°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Sent two bags of mail to the steamer "City of Sydney".

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and warm.

Variable light airs and breezes.

Barometer rising.

The liberty party and swimming party returned.

C. Adams, Ordinary Seaman, was transferred to the steamer "City of Sydney", with bag and hammock, for passage to the U.S. Army Hospital, Ancon, [Panama] Canal Zone, for treatment.

The steamer "City of Sydney" stood out of the harbor at 6.30pm, coming to anchor outside.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Calm and light Northerly airs.

Barometer steady.

The steamer "Newport" unmoored at 8.30pm and came to anchor.

The steamer "City of Sydney" got under way at 8.45pm and stood South.

The ship started to swing to flood tide at 11.50pm.

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26 November 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Variable light airs.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and hot.

Light airs from SSW and NE.

Barometer steady.

The steamer "Newport" got under way at 5.15am and stood out of harbor.

Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, Assistant Surgeon Clyde B. Camerer, U.S. Navy, and Assistant Paymaster A. Middleton, U.S. Navy, started quarterly physical test.

The ship started to swing to ebb tide at 6.20am.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from South to SSW.

Barometer rising, then steady.

At 11.15am commenced swinging to flood tide.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SSW to SW by West.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 95° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 95°; A-6-M 97°; A-13-M 96°; D-1-M 89°; D-2-M 87°; D-13-M 88°; C-3-M 89°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Sent liberty and swimming parties ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SW to North.

Barometer rising.

Liberty and swimming parties returned, no absentees.

At 6.45pm ship commenced swinging to ebb tide.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from NE.

Barometer rising, then steady.

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27 November 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light breezes to light airs from NE by North.

Barometer falling.

At 2.15am commenced swinging to flood tide.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE by North to light breezes from NE by East.

Barometer rising.

At 7.30am sent a firing party of 20 men, in charge of Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, to rifle range at Camp Mena.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from NE to gentle breezes from East.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Called away landing party to break Camp Mena, in charge of Ensign C.C. Thomas, U.S. Navy, at 9.15am, left ship at 9.28am, arrived at beach at 9.39am.

Commenced breaking camp at 9.42am, last tent down at 9.54am, embarked at 10.12am, left beach at 10.13am, arrived at ship at 10.28am.

Equipment returned complete, except following articles missing: 1 small pair scissors from signal kit; and 1¼-inch wood chisel; unable to fix responsibility.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up exercises.

Overhauled, repaired as necessary, and sent below camp equipage.

Firing party in charge of Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, returned to the ship from the rifle range.

Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, Assistant Surgeon C.B. Camerer, U.S. Navy, and Assistant Paymaster A. Middleton, U.S. Navy, reported the completion of their 4^th quarterly physical test.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Variable light to gentle breezes.

Barometer falling.

Firing party of 9 men, in charge of Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, left ship at 1.00pm for rifle range.

Scrapped and varnished boat breakers.

Overhauled stores on skid beams.

Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Variable light to gentle breezes.

Barometer rising.

Firing party in charge of Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, returned to ship.

Liberty party returned.

Maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94°; A-6-M 97°; A-13-M 96°; D-1-M 89°; D-2-M 90°; D-13-M 89°; C-3-M 92°.

Special liberty party left ship.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Gentle breezes to light airs from East.

Barometer unsteady.

Liberty party returned to ship.

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28 November 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE to ENE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light breezes from ENE.

Barometer unsteady.

Carried out morning orders.

Firing party of 27 men, in charge of Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, left the ship at 6.30am for the rifle range.

8am to meridian:

Clear, with breezes from ENE to NNE.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Held quarters at 9.30am, followed by signal drill.

Dismounted and overhauled number 1 and number 2 1-pounder guns.

The coxswain of the steamer reported having lost one oil pot for lantern overboard.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from North to SW.

Barometer falling.

The Commanding Officer held mast and assigned punishments as follows: H. Abbey, Ordinary Seaman, ditty box in lucky bag, 4 hours' extra duty; T.E. Bennett, Second-class Fireman, disobedience of orders, three days' solitary confinement on bread and water; J. Adelman, Coxswain, carelessness in handling cutter, reduced one conduct class; C. Dixon, Ship's Cook First-class, carelessness in handling government property, breaking one set of scales, reduced one conduct class; H.L. Heilman, Coxswain, losing oil can of lantern, reduced one conduct class; H.J. Martell, Ordinary Seaman, gross inattention to duty, one day's solitary confinement on bread and water.

By order of the Commanding Officer W.A. McKissick, Ordinary Seaman, and S.T. Shackleford, Ordinary Seaman, were placed in confinement.

By order of the Commanding Officer W.A. McKissick, Ordinary Seaman, was released and confined in compartment A-106, and H.J. Martell, Ordinary Seaman, was placed in confinement.

Sent liberty and swimming parties ashore.

Remounted number 1 and number 2 1-pounder guns.

Inspected magazines, [maximum temperatures] as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92°; A-6-M 102°; A-13-M 96°; D-1-M 90°; D-2-M 88°; D-13-M 90°; C-3-M 94°; air good.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder and found condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW to SE.

Barometer rising.

Firing party returned from range.

Liberty and swimming parties returned.

Started swinging to ebb tide at 7.15pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from East.

Barometer steady.

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29 November 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NE to North.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NNE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Sent firing party, in charge of Ensign E. Guthrie, to rifle range.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy to clear.

Light Northeasterly airs and breezes.

Barometer steady.

The ship started to swing to ebb tide at 8.20am.

Held quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises.

At 9.37am sounded alarm for fire forward, divisions reported ready as follows: 1^st [Division] 9.39.52am; 2^nd [Division] 9.38.05am; 3^rd [Division] 9.39.45am; 4^th [Division] 9.39.00am; 5^th [Division] 9.38.20am.

Sounded secure at 9.42am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to cloudy.

Light Westerly airs and breezes.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 98°; A-11-M 90°; A-13-M 98°; C-3-M 90°; D-1-M 90°; D-2-M 89°; D-13-M 90°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder.

W.L. Cashman, Gunner's Mate Third-class, was employed in diving one hour and ten minutes, to clear the marine growth from strainers for flushing system and main injection valve.

C.E. Noren, Chief Gunner's Mate, was employed one hour in diving, to clean strainer for the main injection valve, completing about half the cleaning.

Sent the liberty party and cleaning party ashore.

Sent firing party, in charge of Ensign E. Guthrie, to the rifle range.

By order of the Commanding Officer H.J. Martell, Ordinary Seaman, was released from solitary confinement on bread and water, and T.E. Bennett, Second-class Fireman, was placed in solitary confinement on bread and water for three days.

Specifications for Summary Court Martial were delivered to S.T. Shackleford, Ordinary Seaman, and W.A. McKissick, Ordinary Seaman.

Ship started to swing to flood tide at 1.53pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light variable airs.

Moonlight.

Barometer rising.

The liberty party and swimming party returned.

The firing party returned from rifle range.

At 6.45pm a fire was seen in the vicinity of the Cuartel.

A party of twelve men with buckets and axes, in charge of Ensign C.C. Thomas, was sent in the steamer to render assistance.

At 7.00pm another party, of fourteen men with buckets, under H.J. Schubert [Shubert in log-book], Boatswain's Mate First-class, was sent in the whaleboat.

The fire parties found that the fire was under control and burning refuse only, and returned to the ship.

Received on board, in good condition, for the general mess: 14 turkeys; 36 chickens; 1 case baking powder; 1 case tinned oysters; 300 oranges; 300 bananas; 16 pineapples; and 8 papaya [papai in log-book].

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light Northeasterly airs and breezes.

Moonlight.

Barometer steady.

Ensign C.C. Windsor started quarterly physical test.

Ship started to swing to ebb tide at 9.15pm.

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30 November 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light Northeasterly airs and gentle breezes.

Moonlight.

Barometer unsteady.

The ship started to swing to flood tide at 2.40am.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes from NNW.

Barometer rising.

Received on board, in good condition, for the general mess: 26 chickens; 80 pounds sweet potatoes; 40 packages cigarettes; and 18 bundles of flowers.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Moderate to gentle breezes from North.

Barometer falling.

At 8.20am commenced swinging to ebb tide.

Held quarters for muster at 9.00am, no absentees.

At 11.00am the Nicaraguan band from Corinto came on board and gave a concert.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Moderate breezes to light airs from North.

Barometer falling.

At 3.20pm ship commenced swinging to flood tide.

Sent swimming party ashore.

Band left ship at 3.00pm.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 97°; A-13-M 103°; A-6-M 104°; D-1-M 90°; D-2-M 90°; D-13-M 90°; C-3-M 90°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to clear.

Light airs to gentle breezes from North by West.

Barometer rising.

Liberty and swimming parties returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light to gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

At 9.30pm ship commenced swinging to ebb tide.

Approved: [signed] L.C. Bertolette, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1911

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1 December 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua, [and to La Libertad, El Salvador]

Lat 12.477, Long -87.169

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Gentle to light breezes from North.

Barometer steady.

At 3.40am commenced swinging to flood tide.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light breezes from North.

Barometer steady.

Received on board for Paymaster's Department: 1156 pounds fresh beef.

At 6.30am sent firing party of ten men, in charge of Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, to rifle range.

At 7.40am sighted steamer standing from Southward.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light breezes from North to moderate breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] S.S. "San Jose" stood into harbor at 8.10am, anchored at 8.25am, got under way and moored alongside dock at 9.10am.

Ensign E. Guthrie, U.S. Navy, left ship at 8.30am, as boarding officer to Pacific Mail [Steamship Company's] "San Jose".

Received five bags of mail from Pacific Mail [Steamship Company's] "San Jose".

Sent diver over side to clean strainers at 9.10am.

Stopped diving at 10.55am.

Total time actual diving: one hour.

Lighted fires under B and D boilers at 10.00am.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up exercises and signal drill.

Firing party in charge of Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, returned to ship with all equipment.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Moderate to gentle breezes from NE by East.

Barometer falling.

Maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 95° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 95°; A-6-M 102°; A-13-M 100°; D-1-M 90°; D-2-M 92°; D-13-M 90°; C-3-M 90°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Made weekly inspection of magazines.

Tested all magazine flood cocks, all OK.

Lifted safety valves of D boiler by steam pressure, at 140 pounds, at 3.35pm.

Connected D boiler at 3.45pm.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle breezes from NE by East to NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Safety valves of B boiler lifted by steam, 140 pounds pressure, at 4.05pm.

Connected B boiler at 4.18pm.

Tested safety valves on A boiler by steam, lifted at 140 pounds pressure, at 4.20pm.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Turned over main engine at 4.22pm.

At 5.12pm got under way and steamed at various courses and speeds, leaving harbor, until 5.47pm, when set course N74°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 1.5, Commanding Officer conning.

Put over patent log at 5.34pm, abeam Corinto light, reading 0.0.

Average steam 100 pounds, average revolutions 78.7.

Draft aft 15 feet 9 inches, forward 13 feet 3 inches.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes from NE to NNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N74°W (per standard compass).

At 7.15pm sounded collision quarters and closed all watertight doors, sounding secure at 7.23pm.

Average steam 105 pounds, average revolutions 85.0.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Moderate to fresh breezes from NNW.

Moonlight.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N74°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 127 pounds, average revolutions 93.6.

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[Inserted note]

Additional to ship's log, December 1, 1911.

4pm to 6pm (additional):

Proceeded in obedience to Navy Department's telegraphic instructions of November 24, 1911.

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2 December 1911

En route from Corinto, Nicaragua, to [and at anchor off] La Libertad, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.46, Long -89.32

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Fresh to gentle breezes from NNE to North.

Barometer steady.

Moonlight.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N74°W (per standard compass).

A sounding taken at 2.00am showed 31 fathoms of water.

Moon set at 2.41am.

A sounding taken at 3.00am showed 26 fathoms of water.

A sounding [taken] at 4.00am showed 23 fathoms of water.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 86.5.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Strong breezes from NNW to gentle breezes from North.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N74°W (per standard compass) until 6.30am, when changed course to N54°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 4.8.

A sounding taken at 5.00am showed 22 fathoms of water.

Carried out morning orders.

Average steam 105 pounds, average revolutions 96.0.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes to light airs from North to NW by West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N54°W (per standard compass).

At 8.30am changed course to N48°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 21.6.

At 9.40am hauled in patent log, reading 31.5.

Went half speed at 9.45am, full speed at 9.50am, half speed at 9.57am, slow speed at 9.59am, stopped at 10.00am, and let go starboard anchor at 10.01am in 8 fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms of chain.

Bearings of anchorage: end of pier N3°W (per standard compass), Point Puntila [?] N68°W, peak N69°E (per standard compass), ship's head N½°W (per standard compass).

The Commanding Officer left the ship officially at 11.15am, to call upon the Commandante of La Libertad.

Let fires die out under boilers B and D at 10.10am, and disconnected same at 10.50am.

Held quarters at 10.30am, followed by inspection of the crew and ship by the Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from SW to North.

Barometer falling.

A Summary Court Martial, of which Assistant Surgeon C.B. Camerer, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met at 1.00pm for the trial of William A. McKissick, Ordinary Seaman, and S.T. Shackleford, Ordinary Seaman.

The Pacific Mail [Steamship Company's] "Acapulco" stood in and anchored at 1.45pm.

Ensign E. Guthrie, U.S. Navy, made a boarding call.

The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: R. Simmons, Ordinary Seaman, needlessly exposing himself around deck, one day's extra duty.

Inspected magazines, [maximum temperatures]: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 96°; A-13-M 99°; A-6-M 102°; D-1-M 90°; D-2-M 88°; D-13-M 90°; D-3-M 100°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, and found same in good condition.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from North to moderate breezes from North by East.

Barometer rising.

The Summary Court Martial adjourned at 4.28pm and William McKissick, Ordinary Seaman, and S.T. Shackleford, Ordinary Seaman, were, by order of the Commanding Officer, released from confinement and made prisoners at large.

Sent one bag of mail to Pacific Mail [Steamship Company's] "Acapulco".

Held searchlight drill from 7.30pm to 8.00pm.

The Commandante of La Libertad called officially at 4.45pm, leaving at 5.37pm, and receiving a salute of 5 guns, with the Salvadoran ensign at the fore.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes from North.

Barometer rising.

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3 December 1911

At anchor off La Libertad, [El] Salvador, [and to Puerto San Jose, Guatemala]

Lat 13.46, Long -89.32

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes from North to NE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes from NE to fresh breezes from North by East.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Clear and hot.

Gentle and light breezes from North.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs to gentle breezes from West to North.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures; [compartment] A-5-M 94° [Fahrenheit]; A-6-M 98°; A-11-M 94°; A-13-M 98°; C-3-M 96°; D-1-M 92°; D-2-M 90°; D-13-M 90°.

Made daily and monthly tests of each index of smokeless powder.

At 3.52pm sounded swimming call.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant, bright moonlight.

Gentle and light breezes from North.

Barometer rising.

Sounded recall from swimming at 4.10pm.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boilers B and D at 4.10pm.

The liberty party returned.

H. Lee, Coal Passer, returned on board twenty minutes over time.

The safety valve on boiler D lifted at 140 pounds at 6.55pm, and boiler was connected up at 7.00pm.

The safety valve on boiler B lifted at 141 pounds at 7.05pm, and connected up boiler at 7.10pm.

At 7.15pm heaved in to short stay.

At 7.20pm tried the main engines.

At 7.35pm got under way, en route to [Puerto] San Jose, Guatemala, in obedience to Navy Department's cablegram of November 24, 1911.

Draft of ship forward 13 feet 3 inches, aft 15 feet 9 inches.

Steamed out of harbor on course S80°W (per standard compass).

At 7.45pm put over patent log, reading 31.5.

8pm to midnight:

Clear to cloudy, hazy towards end of watch.

Light to fresh breezes, variable in direction.

Barometer steady.

Moonlight.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S80°W (per standard compass).

At 9.40pm sighted Remedios [Point] light bearing N82°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 47.1.

At 9.44pm sighted small white light on shore, bearing N33½°W, patent log [reading] 47.7.

At 9.48pm sighted white light bearing N53½°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 48.2.

At 10.45pm Remedios [Point] light was on starboard bow, patent log [reading] 56.7.

At 11.15pm passed Remedios [Point] light abeam, distant by log 4.4 miles, patent log [reading] 60.1.

At 11.15pm changed course to N71°W (per standard compass).

Remedios [Point] light bore N56°E (per standard compass) at end of watch.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 87.1.

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4 December 1911

At sea, en route to [and at anchor off Puerto] San Jose, Guatemala, from La Libertad, [El] Salvador

Lat 13.91, Long -90.82

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, moonlight.

Light breezes from North by West to moderate breezes from NE by North.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before, full speed, three boilers, on course (per standard compass) N71°W until 3.45am, when changed course to N66°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 98.1.

Sighted large steady light in range of mountains at 3.20am, bearing NNE.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 91.5.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with moderate breezes from NE by North to light breezes from West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming as before on course N66°W (per standard compass).

Took sounding at 5.25am, getting 37½ fathoms.

At 6.48am changed course to N72°W (per standard compass).

At 7.12am changed course to N76°W (per standard compass), and at 7.20am to N85°W (per standard compass).

At 6.20am sighted town of [Puerto] San Jose, and German steamer "Mera" at anchor off town.

Hauled in patent log at 7.14am, reading 29.7.

Steered various courses to anchorage and let go starboard anchor in 11 fathoms of water at 7.31am, veered to 45 fathoms of chain.

Bearings of anchorage: end of pier N7°W (per standard compass), distant 0.6 miles, ship's head South by West.

Sent Ensign C.C. Windsor and Assistant Surgeon C.B. Camerer in to obtain pratique.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light airs to light breezes from East to SSW.

Barometer falling.

Ensign C.C. Windsor made boarding call on German steamer "Mera".

Boilers B and D disconnected at 8.35am.

At 8.41am fired a national salute of 21 guns, with the Guatemalan ensign at the main.

At 8.43am fort on beach answered with salute of 22 [sic] guns.

At 9.20am Commanding Officer called officially on the Commandante of the port.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, no absentees.

Held battery drill.

At 10.15am fort on beach fired salute of 6 guns.

At 11.30am sighted a steamer standing from Eastward, this steamer passed at 11.15am.

The following punishment was awarded by Commanding Officer: N. Lee, Coal Passer, twenty minutes late in returning from liberty on eve of sailing, restriction while in this port.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.

While making a landing ashore, one boathook was broken by steamer's crew, no responsibility.

Beading on the starboard quarter of whaleboat was carried away while lying alongside to receive liberty party.

A heavy swell threw boat up against sea ladder.

Crew engaged in ship's work during afternoon.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92°; A-6-M 102°; A-13-M 101°; D-1-M 90°; D-2-M 88°; D-13-M 89°; C-2-M 100°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Commandante of the port called officially on Commanding Officer.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light variable breezes.

Barometer rising.

At 4.40pm fired a salute of 7 guns, with Guatemalan ensign at the fore, upon the departure of the Commandante of [Puerto] San Jose.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

At 5.45pm ship commenced swinging to ebb tide.

Published the findings and proceedings of Summary Court Martial as per slip appended [below].

By order of the Commanding Officer W.A. McKissick, Ordinary Seaman, and S.T. Shackleford, Ordinary Seaman, were released from confinement and restored to duty.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light breezes from NE by East to North.

Barometer steady.

At 10.25pm German steamer "Mera" got under way and stood out.

At 10.00pm commenced swinging to flood tide.

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[Inserted note]

Additional to ship's log, December 4, 1911.

4pm to 8pm (additional):

W.A. McKissick, Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy, November 27, 1911, permitting another man to get into his hammock, this to the prejudice of good order and discipline, and destructive of good morals.

Specification not proved and the Court acquitted him of the offense specified.

The proceedings and acquittal approved by the Commanding Officer, Senior Officer present.

S.T. Shackleford, Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy, November 27, 1911, getting into another man's hammock, this to the prejudice of good order and discipline, and destructive of good morals.

Specification proved in part, proved except the words "until exposed by a lantern in the hands of an acting quartermaster" and "this to the prejudice of good order and discipline, and destructive of good morals," which words are not proved, and the words proved do not involve culpability and the Court does therefore acquit him of the offense specified.

The proceedings and acquittal approved December 4, 1911, by the Commanding Officer, Senior Officer present.

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5 December 1911

At anchor [Puerto] San Jose, Guatemala, Central America

Lat 13.91, Long -90.82

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light breezes to light airs from NNE.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Variable light airs to light breezes from NNW.

Barometer steady.

Commanding Officer left ship with Assistant Surgeon C.B. Camerer, U.S. Navy, and Ensign Ellis Lando, U.S. Navy, to call officially on United States Minister to Guatemala and the Presidente of Guatemala.

Liberty party left ship for Guatemala City.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Variable light airs.

Barometer rising.

Held quarters for muster, followed by setting up exercises.

Repaired beading on whaleboat.

Broke out, scraped, red-leaded and restowed 6-inch shell room A-6-M.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from SE by East to South by West.

Barometer falling.

Maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° [Fahrenheit]; A-6-M 98°; A-11-M 94°; A-13-M 98°; D-1-M 92°; D-2-M 90°; D-13-M 90°; C-3-M 93°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW to light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Continued work about ship.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light breezes from North.

Barometer rising slowly.

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6 December 1911

At anchor [Puerto] San Jose, Guatemala, Central America

Lat 13.91, Long -90.82

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light breezes from NW to North.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from North to North by East.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from North by East to calm.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Quarters at 9.30am, followed by signal drill.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

A steamer passed outside.

Inspected magazines, [maximum temperatures] as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 95° [Fahrenheit]; A-11-M 94°; A-13-M 96°; A-6-M 97°; D-1-M 90°; D-2-M 90°; D-13-M 91°; C-3-M 90°; air good.

Smokeless powder normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from West.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from West to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned from Guatemala City, the following men absent: C.E. Hunt, Second-class Fireman; W.A. Magor, Second-class Fireman; B. Scott, Mess Attendant Third-class; R. Skelley, Water Tender; D.E. Storer, Ordinary Seaman; and N.H. Schoof, Second-class Fireman.

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7 December 1911

At anchor [Puerto] San Jose, Guatemala, Central America

Lat 13.91, Long -90.82

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from North by East to light breezes from North by West.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light Northerly airs.

Barometer steady.

The American steamer "San Jose" stood in from the Eastward and at 7.00am came to anchor.

The liberty party, in charge of Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, left the ship at 7.10am, to go to Guatemala City.

N.O. Bassham, Ordinary Seaman, while a member of a boat's crew, left the boat when at the wharf without permission.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Calm and light airs from SSE.

Barometer steady.

At 9.30am held quarters, absentees as follows: N.O. Bassham, Ordinary Seaman, absent without leave, and C.E. Hunt, Second-class Fireman, W.A. Magor, Second-class Fireman, F.R. Skelley, Water Tender, D.E. Storer, Ordinary Seaman, B. Scott, Mess Attendant Third-class, and N.H. Schoof, Second-class Fireman, absent over leave.

Held setting-up exercises.

Ensign C.C. Thomas, U.S. Navy, made a boarding trip to the steamer "San Jose".

At 9.40am the ship swung to flood tide.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Light breezes and airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air good in all magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 98°; A-11-M 93°; A-13-M 98°; C-3-M 96°; D-1-M 92°; D-2-M 92°; D-13-M 91°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition good.

The ship swinging to ebb tide at end of watch.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light Westerly airs.

Barometer steady.

Commander L.C. Bertolette, U.S. Navy, and party of officers returned on board from visit to Guatemala City, having paid an official visit on the Presidente of Guatemala and the United States Minister to Guatemala.

The following named men returned on board, nineteen hours over leave: C.E. Hunt, Second-class Fireman; W.A. Magor, Second-class Fireman; B. Scott, Mess Attendant Third-class; F.R. Skelley, Water Tender; D.E. Storer, Ordinary Seaman; and N.H. Schoof, Second-class Fireman.

Sent one bag of mail to the steamer "San Jose".

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from NW and North.

Moonlight.

Barometer steady.

The steamer "San Jose" got under way at 10.15pm.

The ship swung to flood tide at 10.30pm.

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8 December 1911

At anchor Puerto San Jose, Guatemala [Corinto, Nicaragua in log-book, and to Amapala, Honduras]

Lat 13.91, Long -90.82

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light Northerly airs and breezes.

Moonlight.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes from North.

Moonlight.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Calm to light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

At 8.15am commenced swinging to flood tide.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, N.O. Bassham, Ordinary Seaman, absent without leave.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from SW to gentle breezes from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Making preparations for getting under way.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92°; A-6-M 98°; A-13-M 98°; D-1-M 92°; D-2-M 90°; D-13-M 90°; and C-3-M 94°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

At 3.00pm lighted fires under [in in log-book] boilers B, C and D.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light airs and light breezes from WSW.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Draft before getting under way: forward 13 feet 2 inches; aft 15 feet 9 inches.

Safety valves of following boilers lifted by steam pressure, at following pressures, at following times, and were then connected up: [boiler] B, 140 pounds, at 5.45pm; C, 140 pounds, at 6.15pm; D, 140 pounds, at 6.20pm.

At 7.40pm disconnected boiler A.

At 7.10pm liberty party returned, no absentees.

N.O. Bassham, Ordinary Seaman, returned to ship from absence without leave, and was made a prisoner at large awaiting action, by order of the Commanding Officer.

H.P. Bradish, Second-class Fireman, was found with intoxicating liquor unlawfully in his possession and was made a prisoner at large awaiting action, by order of the Commanding Officer.

At 7.34pm got under way for Amapala, Honduras, in obedience to Navy Department's telegraphic orders of November 24, 1911.

Steered various courses, at various speeds, Commanding Officer conning, and then steadied on course S71°E (per standard compass), at slow speed.

At 8.00pm put over patent log, reading 29.8.

Bearing of [Puerto] San Jose wharf at 8.00pm N37°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 47.3.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, with hazy horizon.

Light airs to moderate breezes from SE to ENE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at slow speed, three boilers, on course S71°E (per standard compass).

At 8.04pm went ahead full speed.

Moon rose at 8.45pm.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 85.7.

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9 December 1911

At sea, en route from [Puerto] San Jose, Guatemala, to [and at anchor off] Amapala, Honduras, Central America

Lat 13.07, Long -88.70 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Variable gentle to light breezes.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before, full speed, three boilers, on course S71°E (per standard compass).

At 1.40am sighted Remedios [Point] light bearing (per standard compass) approximately East.

At 2.48am, with Remedios [Point] light bearing N64°E (per standard compass), changed course to S50°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 84.5.

At 3.20am took sounding, 31 fathoms of water, hard bottom, patent log [reading] 89.2.

Changed course to S80°E (per standard compass) at 3.25am, patent log [reading] 90.

Average steam 122 pounds, average revolutions 89.7.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant, with light airs from ESE to light breezes from ENE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming as before, on course S80°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 122½ pounds, average revolutions 87.0.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant.

Gentle breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S80°E (per standard compass).

At 8.00am changed course to S86°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 28.6.

A Board of Investigation, of which Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, is senior member, met at 10.00am.

Held quarters at 10.00am.

The Commanding Officer inspected the divisions at quarters and inspected the ship.

Divisions were assembled aft and the Commanding Officer made a short address.

At 11.18am took a sounding, getting bottom at 15¾ fathoms.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 100°; A-13-M 100°; A-11-M 92°; C-3-M 95°; D-1-M 90°; D-2-M 90°; D-13-M 90°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition good.

Tested flood cocks and found them in good working order.

The Board of Investigation took a recess at 11.50am.

At end of watch Volcan [de] San Miguel bore [N]45½°E (per standard compass), Volcan [de San] Vincente (right cone) N21½°W (per standard compass) and Volcan [de San] Salvador N46½°W (per standard compass).

At 12.00pm took a sounding, bottom at 14½ fathoms.

Average steam 117 pounds, average revolutions 88.8.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs and light breezes from SSE to West by North.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S86°E (per standard compass).

At 12.55pm sighted what appeared to be a wreck off [Rio] Lempa shoals, bearing N55°E (per standard compass).

At 1.23pm changed course to N36°E (per standard compass), headed towards apparent wreck, patent log [reading] 72.7.

At 1.47pm decided that what appeared to be a wreck was a bark anchored in the channel leading to El Triunfo and changed course to S80°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 76.1.

At 2.13pm changed course to N79°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 79.1.

Punishments were awarded by the Commanding Officer as per list appended [below].

The following men were made prisoners at large, awaiting trial by Summary Court Martial, by order of Commanding Officer: N.O. Bassham, Ordinary Seaman; and H.P. Bradish, Second-class Fireman.

A Board of Investigation, of which Lieutenant E.E. Scranton is senior member, met at 2.30pm.

At 4.00pm changed course to N84°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 90.6.

Sounding at 4.00pm showed 11 fathoms of water, hard bottom.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 86.1.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear.

Light airs from West by North.

Barometer falling.

Steaming as before, on course N89°E (per standard compass) until 6.00pm, when changed course to N78°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 9.5.

A Board of Investigation, of which Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, is senior member, adjourned at 4.45pm.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 86.0.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from West by North.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N84°E (per standard compass).

At 6.00pm changed course to N78°E (per standard compass).

At 6.15pm changed course to N62°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 11.9.

Sighted steamer at 6.30pm, 4 points on starboard bow and heading about SW.

At 6.25pm changed course to N56°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 13.5.

At 7.14pm changed course to N58°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 19.5.

At 7.35pm changed course to N60°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 20.7.

At 7.54pm changed course to N48°E (per standard compass) and hauled in patent log, [reading] 24.9.

Average steam 113 pounds, average revolutions 85.7.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light breezes from West by North to calm.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at various speeds, on various courses, Commanding Officer conning, standing into anchorage off Amapala, Honduras.

At 8.58pm anchored in 7 fathoms of water, mud bottom, with 30 fathoms of chain, starboard anchor.

Bearings of anchorage: end of pier S70°E (per standard compass), right tangent of Tigre Island N26°30'W (per standard compass), fort S17°E (per standard compass).

Draft forward 13 feet 0 inches, aft 15 feet 6 inches.

Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, left ship to call on United States Consular Agent at Amapala.

Assistant Surgeon C.B. Camerer left ship for purpose of obtaining pratique from local authorities.

Ensign C.C. Windsor and Assistant Surgeon Camerer returned, pratique having been granted.

Boilers dead and disconnected as follows: [boiler] B at 9.20pm; C at 9.45pm.

At 11.40pm commenced swinging to flood tide.

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 71.5.

Tigre Island is also known as Isla del Tigre.

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[Inserted note]

Memorandum for log, December 9, 1911.

Meridian to 4pm:

The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments:

L.G. Phillips, Oiler, carelessness in performance of duty, not seeing valves and gear as turned over when taking the watch, reduced two conduct classes.

F.R. Skelly, Water Tender, carelessness in performance of duty, not seeing valves and gear as turned over when taking the watch, reduced two conduct classes.

C.E. Hunt, Second-class Fireman, over leave 19 hours, restricted for one month.

W.A. Magor, Second-class Fireman, over leave 19 hours, restricted for one month.

F.R. Skelly, Water Tender, over leave 19 hours, restricted for one month.

N. Schoof, Second-class Fireman, over leave 19 hours, restricted for one month.

D.E. Storer, Ordinary Seaman, over leave 19 hours, restricted for one month.

B. Scott, Mess Attendant Third-class, over leave 19 hours, restricted for one month.

S.G. Duke, Ordinary Seaman, drunk while returning from liberty, 2 weeks' restriction.

T.E. Bennett, Second-class Fireman, drunk and disorderly while returning from liberty, restricted for one month.

J.R. Denning, Chief Yeoman, slow in obeying Captain's orders, reduced to 4^th [conduct] class.

V. Favino, Ordinary Seaman, drunk while returning from liberty, 2 weeks' restriction.

M.J. Doss, Ordinary Seaman, shoes not brushed at inspection, 8 hours' extra duty.

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10 December 1911

At anchor Amapala, Honduras

Lat 13.30, Long -87.66

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, with hazy horizon.

Light airs and light breezes from NNE to NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from NW to North.

Barometer rising.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 4.45am.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light breezes from WSW to calm.

Barometer falling.

Commanding Officer left the ship officially at 8.25am, to call on the Commandante of the port, German and English Consuls.

Commanding Officer returned to the ship, accompanied by the United States Consul, at 8.50am.

The United States Consul left the ship at 9.56am.

Sent liberty party and patrol, in charge of E.N. Sweitzer, Chief Electrician, ashore.

The steam launch ran aground at the landing while [standing] in for Commanding Officer, no damage resulted.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from SW to calm.

Barometer falling.

Sent swimming party ashore.

Ship started swinging to flood tide at 12.30pm.

Sent steamer, in charge of Ensign W.C. Faus, U.S. Navy, and a quartermaster, to take soundings and sextant angles inshore from ship.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° [Fahrenheit]; A-6-M 100°; A-11-M 92°; A-13-M 100°; C-3-M 95°; D-1-M 92°; D-2-M 90°; D-13-M 90°.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Variable light airs to calm.

Barometer rising.

Swimming party returned to the ship.

Liberty party returned to the ship.

H. Wilson, Second-class Fireman, H. Lee, Coal Passer, and J.H.F. Weber, Water Tender, returned on board tight from liberty.

H. Wilson, Second-class Fireman, and J.H.F. Weber, Water Tender, were reported by patrol for having created a disturbance ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and calm.

Barometer steady.

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11 December 1911

At anchor Amapala, Honduras, [and to Corinto, Nicaragua]

Lat 13.30, Long -87.66

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

At 12.15am started swinging to flood tide toward shore.

Soundings were taken over stern during swinging.

At 12.30am went aground, soundings varying from 2¾ fathoms at stern to 2½ fathoms abreast number 5 6-inch gun, gradually deepening forward.

Sounded all bilges, report dry, turned steam on anchor engines and heaved in to 15 fathoms at water's edge.

Ship swung clear at 3.50am.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from WSW to variable light breezes.

Barometer falling.

Ship swung to ebb tide at 5.30am.

8am to meridian:

Clear, with light breezes from NNW to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drill.

At 8.00am fired a 21 gun salute, with the Honduran ensign at the main, which was answered by the shore battery with a salute of 17 guns.

A Board of Investigation, of which Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met at 9.40am, and adjourned at 11.40am.

At 10.02am the Commandante of Amapala called officially on the Commanding Officer, leaving at 11.30am and receiving a salute of 11 guns, with the Honduran ensign at the fore.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boilers B and C at 10.00am.

W.L. Cashman, Gunner's Mate Third-class, dove for twenty (20) minutes, cleaning fire and bilge pump strainers.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, with light breezes from SSW to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

W.L. Cashman, Gunner's Mate Third-class, dove for one hour and forty minutes (1 hour 40 minutes), cleaning fire and bilge pump strainers.

Inspected magazines, [maximum temperatures] as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 96° [Fahrenheit]; A-6-M 98°; A-11-M 93°; A-13-M 100°; C-3-M 90°; D-1-M 90°; D-2-M 90°; D-13-M 88°; air good.

Condition of smokeless powder normal.

Commenced swinging to flood at 12.26pm.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear, with light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Lifted safety valves on boiler B by steam, 140 pounds, at 3.40pm, and connected it up at 4.05pm [5.05pm in log-book].

Lifted safety valves on boiler C by steam, 140 pounds, at 4.50pm, and connected it up at 4.50pm.

Got under way at 5.02pm.

Draft forward 12 feet 11 inches, aft 15 feet 6 inches, mean 14 feet 2.5 inches.

At 5.11pm went full speed.

Put over patent log at 5.13pm, reading 24.9.

At 5.12pm set course SSW¾W.

At 5.20pm changed course to SSW¼W, at 5.22pm to SSW, and at 5.28pm to S¾W.

Knob Island abeam at 5.28pm, patent log [reading] 26.7, when set course S5°W (per standard compass).

At 5.45pm changed course to S4°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 28.8.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 72.8.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes and airs from South.

Barometer steady.

At 6.26pm changed course to S12°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 34.1.

At 7.15pm changed course to S3°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 40.8.

At end of watch Coseguina Point bore S25°E and right tangent Volcan Coseguina bore N89½°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions per minute 87.1.

At 8.00pm took a sounding, bottom at 9 fathoms.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs and breezes, variable in direction.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S3°E (per standard compass).

At 8.30pm changed course to S52°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 51.0.

Sounding at 8.20pm showed 9 fathoms of water.

Moon rose at 11.41pm.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 87.9.

Knob Island is also known as Isla Paca.

Coseguina Point is also known as Punta Cosigüina.

Volcan Coseguina is also known as Volcan Cosigüina.

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12 December 1911

At sea, en route to [and at anchor off] Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.471, Long -87.167

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, with light breezes from NE by East to light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S52°E (per standard compass).

Sighted Cardon Island light at 12.47am, patent log [reading] 86.6.

At 1.00am changed course to East (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 88.7.

At 1.02am changed course to East by North (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 88.9.

At 1.18am changed course to N60°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 90.7.

At 1.22am hauled in patent log, reading 91.6.

Cardon Island abeam at 1.41am.

Steered various courses to anchorage.

At 1.50am went half speed, 1.52am slow speed, 1.54am stopped, and at 1.55am let go the starboard anchor in 7 fathoms of water and with 25 fathoms of chain.

Bearings of anchorage: end of dock N29°W (per standard compass), Pecos Point [?] S65°W (per standard compass), ship's head North (per standard compass).

Draft forward 13 feet 7 inches, aft 15 feet 6 inches, mean 14 feet 5 inches.

Commenced swinging to flood at 2.25am.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 84.9.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NE to NNE.

Barometer rising.

Delivered specifications for a Summary Court Martial to Noah O. Bassham, Ordinary Seaman, and Herman P. Bradish, First-class Fireman.

8am to meridian:

Clear and hot.

Calm and light airs and breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

The ship started to swing to ebb tide at 8.10am.

Assistant Surgeon C.B. Camerer, U.S. Navy, went ashore and obtained pratique.

At 9.30am held quarters, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises.

Gun divisions overhauled battery.

The Commanding Officer made an official call on the Commandante of this port.

The Board of Investigation, of which Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, is senior member, met at 9.35am, and took a recess at 11.50am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and hot.

Light Westerly breezes and airs.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 98°; A-11-M 94°; A-13-M 98°; C-3-M 92°; D-1-M 92°; D-2-M 90°; D-13-M 79°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition good.

The Summary Court Martial, of which Assistant Surgeon C.B. Camerer is senior member, met at 1.00pm, and adjourned at 1.20pm.

Sent liberty party ashore, accompanied by a patrol party.

The ship started to swing to flood tide at 1.00pm.

The United States Vice Consul made an official call on the Commanding Officer.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW and East.

Barometer rising.

The liberty party returned.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from North to NE.

Barometer steady.

Cardon Island is also known as Isla El Cardon.

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13 December 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.471, Long -87.167

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs and breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light Easterly airs.

Barometer steady.

Received on board for the general mess: 70 dozen eggs.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light breezes and light airs, variable in direction.

Barometer falling.

Published sentence of a Summary Court Martial in the case of H.P. Bradish, First-class Fireman: offense: December 8, 191, upon returning from liberty, unlawfully have [sic] in his possession a flask of [on in log-book] intoxicating liquor; specification proved by plea; sentence: to lose pay amounting to $19.25; approved by the Commanding Officer (Senior Officer present), December 13, 1911.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, no absentees.

An Investigating Board, of which Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, is senior member, met at 9.30am.

Held fire drill, alarm sounded at 9.37.30am, divisions reported ready at following times: 1^st [Division] 9.39.30am; 2^nd [Division] 9.40am; 3^rd [Division] 9.40am; 4^th [Division] 9.40am; 5^th [Division] 9.38.45am.

Held collision drill, alarm sounded at 9.44.30am, divisions reported ready at following times: 1^st [Division] 9.52am; 2^nd [Division] 9.52am; 3^rd [Division] 9.48.05am; 4^th [Division] 9.47.20am; 5^th [Division] 9.46am; mat ready to put over 9.51am; mat over 9.51.50am; mat secured 9.52am.

Secured at 9.55.15am.

The Investigating Board, of which Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, is senior member, took a recess at 11.30am.

At 9.45am commenced swinging to ebb tide.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from SW to SSW.

Barometer falling.

Received on board for Paymaster's Department, in good condition: 1136 pounds potatoes.

Held instruction in signals for officers.

Assistant Surgeon C.B. Camerer delivered a lecture to officers on care of the injured, fractures, et cetera.

The Investigating Board, of which Lieutenant E.E. Scranton is senior member, met at 2.00pm, and took a recess at 2.30pm.

At 1.50pm commenced swinging to flood tide.

Inspected magazines, air condition good.

Made regular daily inspection of smokeless powder and found condition normal.

Maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 95° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 95°; A-13-M 98°; D-1-M 92°; D-2-M 91°; D-13-M 90°.

Ship's force engaged in scraping and red-leading magazine double bottoms and other ship work.

United States Vice Consul called officially on Commanding Officer.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from SW to calm, then light airs from NE by East.

Barometer steady.

Turned in clean hammocks in all divisions.

From 7.30pm to 8.00pm held night signal drill.

Finished with magazine double bottoms and restowed 6-inch ammunition in magazine.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, with hazy horizon.

Light airs and breezes from NNE to NE.

Barometer steady.

At 9.25pm a steamer anchored outside of Cardon Island.

At 9.35pm ship commenced swinging to ebb tide.

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14 December 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.471, Long -87.167

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light breezes and light airs from NE to East.

Barometer steady.

At 3.20am commenced swinging to flood tide.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from East to NE by East.

Barometer rising.

Pacific Mail steamer "City of Sydney" stood into the harbor at 6.03am, and anchored at 6.20am.

Ensign E. Guthrie, U.S. Navy, made boarding call on Pacific Mail [Steamship Company's] "City of Sydney".

S.S. "City of Sydney" under way at 6.35am, and moored alongside of dock at 7.24am.

The following stores received aboard for Paymaster's Department: 1108 pounds potatoes; 100 pounds fruit; 75 pounds chicken; 70 dozen eggs; and 50 pounds sweet potatoes.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Calm to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Party of United States Customs Commissioners to Nicaragua called on Commanding Officer.

Received eleven bags of mail from steamer "City of Sydney".

United States Commissioners left ship at 8.40am.

Held quarters for muster, followed by setting up exercises.

Held general quarters, times as follows: alarm at 9.37.05am; 1^st Division reported ready at 9.40.25am; 2^nd [Division] 9.43.20am; 3^rd [Division] 9.43.40am; 4^th [Division] 9.39am; 5^th [Division] 9.38.20am; Surgeon's [Division] 9.38.30am.

Secured at 10.10am.

A Board of Investigation, of which Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, is senior member, met at 10.00am.

Sent diver over side to clean starboard fire and bilge pump suction grating, total time one (1) hour and five (5) minutes.

A Board of Investigation, of which Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, is senior member, adjourned until the record is written.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from West to SW.

Barometer falling.

Overhauled boat boxes.

Sent diver over side to clean main injection, total time forty-five (45) minutes.

Maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 89° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 87° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 89° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 86° [Fahrenheit]; D-1-M 87° [Fahrenheit]; D-2-M 85° [Fahrenheit]; D-13-M 88° [Fahrenheit].

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Variable light airs to calm.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from ESE to light breezes from ENE.

Barometer steady.

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15 December 1911

At anchor Corinto, Nicaragua, [and to Panama, Republic of Panama]

Lat 12.471, Long -87.167

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from NE to light breezes from North.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Variable light airs.

Carried out morning orders.

The oil cup for steamer's masthead light lost overboard, W.R. Davis, Ordinary Seaman, responsible.

8am to meridian:

Clear, with light airs from NE to light breezes from East by South.

Barometer steady.

Quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drill.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler D at 10.30am.

Published Deck Courts in the cases of J. Wilson, Second-class Fireman, fighting on board ship; finding: guilty by plea; sentence: to lose pay amounting to $12.10; and W.T. Lee, Coal Passer, fighting on board ship; finding: guilty by plea; sentence: to lose pay amounting to $12.10.

The following changes in rating were made by authority of Bureau of Navigation: A.S. Howard from Electrician Third-class to Electrician Second-class, to date from October 12, 1911; and E.E. Turberville, from Baker Second-class to Ordinary Seaman, to date from October 17, 1911.

Commenced swinging to ebb at 10.20am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, with light and gentle breezes from ENE.

Barometer falling.

Lifted safety valves on boilers C and D at 3.15am, at 140 pounds, and connected up same at 3.25pm.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° [Fahrenheit]; A-6-M 99°; A-11-M 92°; A-13-M 96°; C-3-M 87°; D-1-M 89°; D-2-M 85°; D-13-M 87°.

Tested flood cocks and found them in good condition.

Made daily and fortnightly inspections of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear, with light breezes from ENE to ESE.

Barometer steady.

Lighted fires under boiler B at 4.30pm.

Got under way at 4.47pm.

Draft forward 13 feet 6 inches, aft 15 feet 4 inches, mean 13 feet 11 inches.

Went full speed at 4.52pm.

At 5.10pm set course N50°W (per standard compass), Cardon Island light abeam, and put over patent log, reading 0.00.

At 5.12pm changed course to S80°W (per standard compass).

At 5.22pm changed course to S36°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 1.1.

Lost overboard: one hand grapnel and line, S.G. Duke, Ordinary Seaman, responsible.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 61.6.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from SE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, two boilers, on course S36°E (per standard compass).

At 7.15pm sounded alarm for collision quarters.

Watertight doors were left closed for the night.

Average steam 122½ pounds, average revolutions 66.8.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light breezes from ESE to ENE to light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, two boilers, on course S36°E (per standard compass).

At 10.00pm lifted safety valves on boiler B, at 140 pounds pressure, and then connected up boiler B.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 74.4.

Cardon Island is also known as Isla El Cardon.

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16 December 1911

At sea, en route to Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 10.50, Long -86.16

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Gentle breezes from East by South to East.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S36°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 88.0.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with gentle to moderate breezes from East.

Barometer rising.

Steaming as before, on course S36°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 90 pounds, average revolutions 90.0.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant.

Fresh breezes to light airs from ENE and NE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S36°E (per standard compass).

The Board of Investigation, of which Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, is senior member, met at 9.30am.

Held quarters at 10.00am, no absentees.

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew at quarters.

Divisions were assembled aft and the Commanding Officer awarded good conduct pins to C. Bigbie, Chief Quartermaster; and C.E. Noren, Chief Gunner's Mate.

The Commanding Officer made weekly inspection of the ship.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° [Fahrenheit]; A-6-M 95°; A-11-M 96°; A-13-M 96°; C-3-M 96°; D-1-M 90°; D-2-M 90°; D-13-M 90°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

At 11.45am set clocks ahead 6 minutes.

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 86.0.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from NW by West to NW by North.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S36°E (per standard compass).

At 1.05pm passed Santa Catalina Islands abeam, distant by log 12.8 miles, patent log [reading] 42.5.

At 3.46pm Santa Catalina Islands bore on port quarter, patent log [reading] 55.0.

At 3.30pm Cape Velas bore N1°E (per standard compass).

At 3.48pm sighted a two-masted schooner bearing one point forward port beam and standing up the coast.

Average steam 108 pounds, average revolutions 85.0.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear.

Light airs from NW by West to East.

Barometer rising.

Steaming as before, on course S36°E (per standard compass) until 5.15pm, when changed course to S61°E (per standard compass).

Passed Guionos Point abeam at 6.00pm, patent log [reading] 79.3, distant 3.2 miles.

Average steam 105 pounds, average revolutions 81.1.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear, with light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course S61°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 83.7.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SE and calm.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S61°E (per standard compass).

At 10.00pm sighted Blanca Island bearing N89½°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 117 pounds, average revolutions 85.0.

Santa Catalina Islands are also known as Islas Santa Catalina.

Point Velas is also known as Cabo Velas.

Guionos Point is also known as Punta Guionos.

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17 December 1911

At sea, en route to Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.58, Long -83.85

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with hazy horizon.

Calm to light breezes from NE to South.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S61°E (per standard compass).

Moon rose at 3.40am.

Average steam 107.5 pounds, average revolutions 84.4.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steaming as before, on course S61°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 105 pounds, average revolutions 81.8.

8am to meridian:

Clear, with light airs from ESE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course S61°E (per standard compass).

Passed Caño Island [Cañol Island in log-book] abeam at 11.07am, distant 4.4 miles.

At 11.07am hauled in patent log and found rotator mashed.

Put over patent log at 11.15am, reading 7.7.

At 11.55 set clocks ahead 11 minutes.

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 84.5.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SE by East to SW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S61°E (per standard compass).

At 1.23pm Corcovado Rock bore on port bow, patent log [reading] 22.6.

At 1.40pm same bore abeam, patent log [reading] 25.9, distant 2.3 miles.

At 3.00pm hauled in patent log, reading 36.6.

At 3.09pm started to swing ship for deviations of standard and poop compasses on 16 points, by compass bearings of sun, steadying 4 minutes on each heading.

Steaming at half speed, both engines.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 98° [Fahrenheit]; A-6-M 98°; A-11-M 91°; A-13-M 96°; C-3-M 103°; D-1-M 95°; D-2-M 93°; D-13-M 95°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Average steam 112½ pounds, average revolutions 74.1.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at half speed, various courses, Navigator conning, swinging ship for deviations of standard and poop compasses.

Took observations of sun on every other point.

At 4.33pm finished swinging ship, and steadied on course S61°E (per standard compass) and put over patent log, reading 36.6.

At 4.33pm went ahead full speed and took departure as follows: Corcovado Rock N47°W (per standard compass), Chancha Pelona Rock N3°W (per standard compass) [sic, given bearing it's more likely it was Roca La Chancha], Matapalo Head N88°E (per standard compass), ship's head S61°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 70.7.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from South by West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before, on course S61°E (per standard compass).

Sounded collision quarters to close watertight doors at 7.15pm, Engineer's Division reported [ready] at 7.16.00pm, Powder Division at 7.17.05pm.

Sounded secure at 7.17.10pm.

Average steam 102 pounds, average revolutions 80.0.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and calm.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S61°E (per standard compass).

Passed Burica Point abeam at 10.00pm.

Average steam 107 pounds, average revolutions 78.5.

Caño Island is also known as Isla del Caño.

Corcovado Rock is also known as Roca Corcovado.

Chancha Pelona Rock is also known as Roca Chancha Pelona.

Matapalo Head is also known as Cabo Matapalo.

Burica Island is also known as Isla de Burica.

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18 December 1911

At sea, en route to Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 7.15, Long -81.54

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S61°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 75.0.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from SSW to NE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at 75 revolutions per minute, three boilers, on course S61°E (per standard compass).

At 4.20am sighted Montuosa Island [Montuonso Island in log-book] bearing S48½° E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 28.9.

Stopped both main engines.

Took sounding at 4.25am and found 81 fathoms of water, hard bottom.

Went ahead at 75 revolutions per minute at 4.27am.

Sighted lights of fishing schooners of Montuosa Island [Montuonso Island in log-book] at 4.30am.

At 4.38am stopped both main engines.

Sounding showed 49 fathoms, hard bottom.

Went ahead, 75 revolutions per minute, at 4.42am.

At 4.56am sounding showed 43 fathoms, hard bottom, patent log [reading] 30.7.

At 5.10am sounding showed 36 fathoms, hard bottom, patent log [reading] 32.9.

Sounding at 5.23am showed 31 fathoms, hard bottom, patent log [reading] 34.7.

At 5.25am passed Montuosa Island [Montuonso Island in log-book] on starboard beam, patent log [reading] 34.9, distant by log 1.7 miles.

At this time peak on Jicaron Island [Jucaron Island in log-book] bore S66°E (per standard compass).

At 5.38am sounding showed 37 fathoms, gray sand bottom, patent log [reading] 36.6.

Sounding at 5.55am showed no bottom at 200 fathoms [of wire out], patent log [reading] 38.5.

At 6.01am stopped both main engines.

Took sounding and found no bottom at 200 fathoms [of wire out], patent log [reading] 39.1.

Went ahead at 75 revolutions per minute at 6.06am.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 75.0.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before, on course S61°E (per standard compass).

Took soundings as follows: [at] 9.01am 200 fathoms [of wire out], no bottom, left tangent Jicaron Island N40°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 60.8; 9.09am 200 fathoms, no bottom, left tangent Jicaron Island N25°E (per standard compass), patent log 62.0; 9.19am 200 fathoms, no bottom, left tangent Jicaron Island N14°E (per standard compass), patent log 63.0; 9.27am 200 fathoms, no bottom, left tangent Jicaron Island N5°E (per standard compass), patent log 64.1.

Speed 7½ knots.

Passed Jicaron Island abeam at 9.40am, when changed course to N85°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 65.7, distant 1.9 miles.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, followed by setting up exercises and divisional drill.

At 11.45am set clocks ahead 8 minutes.

Loaded 88 3-pounder saluting charges.

Average steam 121 pounds, average revolutions 78.7.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, with light airs from NE to ENE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N85°E (per standard compass).

At 1.00pm changed course to N82°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 91.7.

At 1.17pm changed course to N80°E (per standard compass).

Overhauled starboard chain to 45 fathom shackle.

Broke out magazine D-1-M, to inspect double bottoms, and then restowed same.

Average steam 105 pounds, average revolutions 80.3.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 95° [Fahrenheit]; A-6-M 99°; A-11-M 91°; A-13-M 100°; C-3-M 107°; D-1-M 100°; D-2-M 93°; D-13-M 90°.

Condition of smokeless powder normal.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy and hot, hazy.

Light airs from ESE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N80°E (per standard compass).

At 4.26pm changed course to N74°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 18.8.

At 5.22pm changed course to N75°E (per standard compass), poop compass N75½E, patent log [reading] 26.6.

At 5.47pm took a sounding, getting no bottom at 120 fathoms [of wire out].

Average steam 105 pounds, average revolutions 80.0.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from ENE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming full speed, three boilers, on course N75°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 34.8.

At 7.15pm closed watertight doors.

At 7.37pm sounding showed 55 fathoms of water, patent log [reading] 45.0.

At 7.45pm stopped both engines.

At 7.46pm sounding showed 51 fathoms of water.

At 7.50pm went ahead full speed on both engines.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 80.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from ENE to gentle breezes from North.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before, on course N78°E (per standard compass) until 8.13pm, when changed course to N85° (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 48.7.

At 8.05pm took sounding, 53 fathoms, patent log [reading] 47.7.

At 8.16pm took sounding, 41 fathoms, hard bottom, patent log [reading] 48.9.

At 9.11pm changed course to N67°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 56.0.

Stopped at 11.24pm, and at 11.30pm took sounding, 120 fathoms, clay bottom, patent log [reading] 72.2.

Went full speed at 11.35pm, on [course] N67°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 105 pounds, average revolutions 79.5.

Montuosa Island is also known as Isla Montuosa.

Jicaron Island is also known as Isla Jicarón.

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19 December 1911

At sea, en route to, [and at anchor off] Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.42, Long -79.60

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, with gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N67°E (per standard compass).

At 12.48am changed course to N14°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 82.0.

At 1.29am took sounding, getting 65 fathoms, patent log [reading] 87.0.

Sighted land on port beam at 3.00am.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 80.0.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Moderate breezes from North.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N14°E (per standard compass).

At 5.40am sighted Iguana Island bearing S56°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 93.7 pounds, average revolutions 80.0.

8am to meridian:

Clear, with hazy horizon.

Fresh to moderate breezes from North.

Barometer falling, then steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N14°E (per standard compass).

At 9.30am changed course to N4°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 45.1.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held infantry drill.

At 11.24am sighted high land bearing N30°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 59.5.

At 11.27am sighted Bona Island bearing N6°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 60.0.

At 11.35am set all clocks ahead ten minutes.

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 80.0.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from North to NNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N4°E (per standard compass).

At 12.17pm changed course to N10°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 65.0.

Passed Bona Island, three tenths mile abeam, at 2.54pm, and changed course to N12°E at 2.50pm, patent log [reading] 83.9.

Hauled aboard patent log at 3.04pm, reading 85.6, and found one blade stripped even with hub.

Put over patent log at 3.12pm, reading 85.6.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature [in compartment] C-3-M 106° Fahrenheit, minimum A-11-M 90°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from NNW to NW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N12°E (per standard compass).

At 4.17pm changed course to N14°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 91.9.

At 4.53pm changed course to North (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 95.6.

At 5.13pm changed course to N14°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 97.7, Taboguilla Island [Taboguille Island in log-book] abeam.

At 5.36pm changed course to N12°W (per standard compass).

At 5.55pm hauled in patent log, reading 2.5.

Steered various courses to anchorage.

At 6.11pm went half speed, at 6.12pm slow, and stopped.

At 6.14pm let go the starboard anchor in 6½ fathoms of water and with 30 fathoms of chain.

Bearings of anchorage: San Jose Rock S30°E (per standard compass), left tangent Flamenco Island S14½°E (per standard compass), right tangent Naos Island S72°E (per standard compass), ship's head N37°W (per standard compass).

Draft forward 12 feet, aft 15 feet, mean 13 feet 6 inches.

Quarantine officer came aboard at 6.20pm, and granted pratique.

A merchant vessel flying the Chilean flag stood out.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes to light airs from NW by North to North.

Barometer steady.

Iguana Island is also known as Isla Iguana.

Bona Island is also known as Isla Boná.

Taboguilla Island is also known as Isla Taboguilla.

San Jose Rock is also known as Roca San José.

Flamenco Island is also known as Isla Flamenco.

Naos Island is also known as Isla Naos.

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20 December 1911

At anchor Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.52

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with light breezes from NNW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Rigged ship for coaling.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hot.

Variable light airs and calm.

Barometer steady.

The Panama Railroad tug "Bolivar" brought a lighter, containing 150 tons of coal, alongside at 8.20am.

Draft of ship forward 12 feet, aft 15 feet.

At 9.20am stopped coaling, having taken on board 4 tons.

At 9.45am continued coaling.

The Commanding Officer made officials calls on the United States Minister to Panama and on the chairman of the Isthmian Canal Commission and on the Governor of the Canal Zone.

Coal taken on board as follows: 9.45am to 11.00am 21.5 tons; 11.00am to 11.50am 22.2 tons; total for watch 47.7 tons.

At 11.17am the Chilean steamer "Aysen" came into the harbor.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs to moderate breezes, variable [in direction].

Barometer falling.

Continued coaling at 1.00pm.

At 1.00pm set clocks ahead 15 minutes.

Inspected magazines, condition of air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° [Fahrenheit]; A-6-M 98°; A-11-M 92°; A-13-M 100°; C-3-M 103°; D-1-M 92°; D-2-M 90°; D-13-M 90°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Took coal on board as follows: 1.00pm to 2.00pm 22.7 tons; 2.00pm to 3.00pm 23.9 [tons]; 3.00pm to 4.00pm 22.4 [tons]; total for watch 69.0 [tons].

A hand grapnel with a short chain and line was lost overboard from the lighter by R.A. Quier, Ordinary Seaman.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle breezes from NW by West.

Barometer rising.

Took on board from 4.00pm to 5.00pm 27.6 tons of coal.

At 5.00pm stopped coaling.

Total amount of coal 159.9 [144.3 crossed out in red] tons.

Draft of ship forward 13 feet, aft 15 feet.

The Panama Railroad tug "Bolivar" came alongside at 6.30pm and took away the coal lighter.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light and gentle Northwesterly breezes.

Barometer rising, then steady.

The ship started to swing to flood tide at 11.05pm.

Lighted fires under boiler C at 12.00am.

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21 December 1911

At anchor Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Gentle and light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from NW and North by West.

Barometer steady.

Safety valves of boiler C lifted, at 140 pounds pressure, at 5.15am.

Connected up boiler C at 5.20am.

The ship started to swing to ebb tide at 5.20am.

At 6.05am hove in to short stay.

Draft of ship forward 13 feet, aft 15 feet.

At 6.35am got under way to shift anchorage.

Steamed on various courses, at various speeds, and came to anchor at 6.53am, with 30 fathoms of starboard chain, in 5¾ fathoms of water, on the following bearings: San Jose Rock S2°E (per standard compass) and peak of Ancon Hill N69½°W (per standard compass) and left tangent Perico Island S72½°W (per standard compass).

Allowed fires under [in in log-book] boiler C to die out at 7.15am.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light airs to light breezes from NW to North by West.

Barometer steady, then falling.

Field day.

At 8.15am sent working party of 9 men, in charge of Assistant Paymaster Arthur Middleton, U.S. Navy, to Balboa for stores.

Disconnected boiler C at 8.15am.

At 9.50am sighted a United States steamer standing from Southward.

Steamer anchored off Flamenco Island at 10.35am.

The following stores were received aboard for Paymaster's Department: 626 pounds beef; 264 pounds pork; 100 pounds veal; and 148 pounds of butter.

The following punishments were awarded this day by the Commanding Officer: E. Isaacs, Yeoman First-class, C.E. Lawrence, Blacksmith, and D. Manning, First-class Fireman, not stowing away scales after coaling, restricted until further order.

D. Manning, First-class Fireman, made a prisoner at large awaiting action of Commanding Officer, for slow in obeying orders.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs and breezes from WNW.

Barometer falling.

Continued field day.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 95° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 93° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 94° [Fahrenheit]; A-6-M 98° [Fahrenheit]; D-2-M 96° [Fahrenheit]; D-1-M 94° [Fahrenheit]; D-13-M 87° [Fahrenheit]; C-3-M 99° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

At 2.15pm steamer stood out from Balboa.

At 3.50pm Chilean steamer "Aysen" got under way.

The following punishment was awarded this day by Commanding Officer: D. Manning, First-class Fireman; offense: slow in obeying the orders of the officer of the deck; punishment: solitary confinement, on bread and water, for 1 day.

D. Manning, First-class Fireman, was confined for one day's solitary confinement, on bread and water, by order of the Commanding Officer.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Tug "Bolivar" came alongside with lighter containing Paymaster's Department stores.

The following Paymaster's Department stores were received on board: ([see] list appended [below]).

Tug "Bolivar" took away empty lighter at 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Ship commenced swinging to flood tide at 10.45pm.

San Jose Rock is also known as Roca San José.

Ancon Hill is also known as Cerro Ancón.

Perico Island is also known as Isla Perico.

Flamenco Island is also known as Isla Flamenco.

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[Inserted note]

Commissary stores received for Paymaster's Department: 2069 pounds potatoes; 508 pounds onions; 251 pounds cabbage; 187 pounds turnips; 185 pounds carrots; 1000 pounds bread; 200 pounds salt beef; 1000 pounds smoked ham; 200 pounds salt pork; 300 pounds corned beef, fresh; 100 pounds veal, fresh; 214 pounds pork loins; 627 pounds beef, fresh; 90 dozen eggs; 125 pounds fish; 276 pounds turkey; 1280 pounds butter; 186 gallons beans, dried; 60 gallons syrup; 408 pounds bacon; 24 pounds peas, tinned; 576 pounds apricots, tinned; 576 pounds peaches, tinned; 1080 pounds pears, tinned; 360 pounds corn, tinned; 288 pounds string beans; 960 pounds corned beef, tinned; 250 pounds roast beef, tinned; 9800 pounds flour; 500 pounds lard; 250 pounds macaroni; 1486 pounds milk, evaporated; 12 pounds mustard; 12 pounds pepper; 484 pounds rice; 480 pounds salmon, tinned; 500 pounds salt; 960 pounds tomatoes, tinned; 150 pounds baking powder; 96 pounds cod fish, tinned; 18 gallons catsup; 12 pounds curry powder; 30 gallons salad oil; 24 pounds chipped beef; 8 quarts oysters; 40 heads celery; 24 bottles sweet pickles; 200 cigars; 180 bottles Sparkling Kola; 80 tins plum pudding; 25 bottles olives; 40 tins mixed candy; 40 tins assorted cakes; 8 gallons ice cream.

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22 December 1911

At anchor Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, and hazy.

Light breezes and light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Sent liberty party and patrol, in charge of E.N. Sweitzer, Chief Electrician, ashore at 5.30am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NW to light airs from North by West.

Barometer steady.

Continued field day.

Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary from United States Of America to Republic of Panama paid an official call on the Commanding Officer, leaving at 11.22am.

Fired a salute of 15 guns, with United States ensign at the fore.

D. Manning, First-class Fireman, was released from confinement and restored to duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Calm to light breezes from ENE.

Barometer falling.

Commanding Officer left ship to pay an official call on the United States Vice Consul.

Commanding Officer returned to the ship.

Maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-13-M 102° Fahrenheit; minimum maximum [sic] temperature D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Made weekly inspection of flood cocks, condition OK.

The Executive Officer and Medical Officer made inspection of ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SSE to light breezes from NW by West.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned, in charge of E.N. Sweitzer, Chief Electrician, H.J. Schubert [Shubert in log-book], Boatswain's Mate First-class, and J. Adelman, Coxswain, absent from patrol.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

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23 December 1911

At anchor Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NNW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from WNW to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Sent paymaster and working party after general storekeeper stores.

Sent liberty party and patrol ashore, in charge of J.R. Denning, Chief Yeoman.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, with light airs from NW to light breezes from WNW.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters at 10.00am, followed by inspection by the Commanding Officer.

The Commanding Officer left the ship at 9.45am with Assistant Surgeon Clyde B. Camerer, U.S. Navy, to call on the President of Panama.

Vice Consul General Dreier (acting Consul General) called on the Commanding Officer at 11.06am.

Working party returned with stores for the general storekeeper.

C.E. Noren, Chief Gunner's Mate, returned to the ship two hours' over time.

H.J. Schubert [Shubert in log-book], Boatswain's Mate First-class, and J. Adelman, Coxswain, returned to ship twelve hours' late, returning from patrol.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 11.30am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, with light breezes from West to NNE.

Barometer falling.

Sent working party after commissary stores.

Vice Consul General Dreier (acting Consul General) left the ship at 1.15pm and received a salute of 9 guns, with United States ensign at the fore.

Inspected magazines, [maximum temperatures] as follows: [compartment] A-6-M and A-13-M 98° Fahrenheit; minimum D-2-M and D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from NNE to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Working party returned with commissary stores.

Liberty party returned.

Commenced swinging to ebb at 5.15pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from West to NW.

Barometer steady.

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24 December 1911

At anchor Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from WNW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from North to light airs from NNW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, with light Northerly airs.

Barometer steady.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Calm and light airs from South.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 95° [Fahrenheit]; A-6-M 96°; A-11-M 94°; A-13-M 96°; C-3-M 96°; D-1-M 90°; D-2-M 87°; D-13-M 88°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Sent liberty party ashore, accompanied by a patrol of six petty officers, in charge of G. Ellison, Chief Electrician.

The Commanding Officer made a short address to the crew assembled aft.

Received on board, in good condition, the flags loaned to Camp Elliot.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes from NW by North and NW.

Barometer steady.

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25 December 1911

At anchor Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light and gentle breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear to cloudy and overcast.

Gentle and light Northwesterly breezes.

Barometer steady.

The liberty party returned, except B.R. Hurrell, Ordinary Seaman, G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman, and C.J. Taylor, Carpenter's Mate Second-class.

R. Neil, Yeoman Third-class, a member of the patrol, returned on board nine hours over time.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, misty and drizzling.

Light breezes to light airs from NE to WNW.

Barometer steady.

The following named men returned, absent over leave 2 hours: G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman; B.R. Hurrell, Ordinary Seaman; and C.J. Taylor, Carpenter's Mate Second-class.

Sent liberty and patrol parties ashore.

At 9.05am sighted steamer standing in from Southward.

Steamer came to anchor in harbor off Flamenco Island at 9.15am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from West to South.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 93°; A-11-M 92°; A-13-M 92°; C-3-M 90°; D-1-M 88°; D-2-M 85°; D-13-M 88°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder samples, condition normal.

Lighted fires under boiler A at 12.30pm.

At 3.13pm English oil steamer got under way and stood in toward Balboa.

Sailing party left ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from South to WNW.

Barometer steady.

Peruvian steamer standing in at 4.10pm, anchoring off quarantine station at 4.30pm.

Lifted safety valve [of] boiler A at 140 pounds pressure, and connected it up at 6.20pm.

Boiler C dead and disconnected at 8.00pm.

Sailing party returned.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NW to NW by North.

Barometer steady.

Patrol party returned.

Flamenco Island is also known as Isla Flamenco.

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26 December 1911

At anchor Panama, Republic of Panama [Corinto, Nicaragua in log-book]

Lat 8.92, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

At 2.30am ship commenced swinging to flood tide.

4am to 8am:

Clear, with hazy horizon.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

Liberty party returned to ship, J.B. Elam, Ordinary Seaman, and C.L. Snyder, Coal Passer, absent.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NW to calm.

Barometer steady.

Sent working party to Balboa for stores.

Started diving to clean propellers, time 2 hours.

Held quarters for muster, two absentees.

Received stores for Paymaster's Department as per list [below].

J.B. Elam, Ordinary Seaman, returned to ship 4 hours over leave.

Received two bags of mail.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Variable light airs.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party and patrol ashore, in charge of D.E. Martin, Chief Machinist's Mate.

Continued cleaning propellers, time 2½ hours.

Maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-6-M 98° Fahrenheit; minimum D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

J.M. Lemon, Ordinary Seaman, returned to ship from leave of absence.

Received stores for Medical Department as per list [below].

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from West to NW.

Barometer rising slowly.

C.L. Snyder, Coal Passer, returned to ship 12 hours over time.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Motor dory returned to ship under sail, having broken eccentric strap to circulating pump.

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[Inserted note]

Additional to ship's log, December 26^th, 1911.

8am to meridian [meridian to 4pm in log-book], additional:

Received on board the following Paymaster's Department stores: 1500 pounds lead, red, dry; 6 pounds chrome, green, in oil; 15 pounds sal ammoniac; 1 yard packing, wire insertion, 1/16-inch; 4 reams paper, typewriter, heavy weight; 1 ream paper, typewriter, light weight; 10 packages blotters; 4 ribbons, typewriter, Underwood; 240 envelopes, white, official; 12 pounds asbestos, loose; 1 set drills, taper shank, assorted.

Meridian to 4pm, additional:

Received on board the following Medical Department stores: 500 grams ammonia, aqua; 1000 grams copaiba [capaiba in log-book]; 600 grams salol; 1000 grams hexamethylenamine; 200 grams creosote; 200 grams iodium; 2000 capsules, M.T. [?], number 0; 5 pounds formaldehyde; 1 measure, glass, graduate 120; 1 measure glass, graduate 500; 50 syringes, male, glass; 8 spools adhesive plaster, H.O. [?], 3-inch; 24 dozen bandages, gauze, assorted; 2 tubes nitrous ether, concentrated.

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27 December 1911

At anchor Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light breeze from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light breezes from West to NW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from NW to light airs from North by West.

Barometer steady.

J.P. Fogarty, Painter Second-class, was this day transferred to U.S.S. "Hancock", with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.

Quarters at 9.30am, followed by fire drill.

Divisions reported ready as follows; 1^st Division [at] 9.38.30am; 2^nd Division 9.37.30am; 3^rd Division 9.38.55am; Powder Division 9.38.05am; Engineer's Division 9.37.30am.

Turned on water at 9.38.30am, and sounded secure at 9.39.45am.

W.L. Cashman, Gunner's Mate Third-class, dove [for] 2½ hours, cleaning port propeller.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from ESE to calm.

Barometer falling.

W.L. Cashman, Gunner's Mate Third-class, dove for 2 hours and 35 minutes, cleaning port propeller.

Inspected magazines, [maximum temperatures] as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 92° [Fahrenheit]; A-6-M 98°; A-11-M 92°; A-13-M 98°; C-3-M 92°; D-1-M 90°; D-2-M 88°; D-13-M 90°; air good.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder and found condition normal.

Ship started swinging to ebb tide at 1.30pm.

Sent liberty party and patrol ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with calm to light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, with light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Patrol returned to the ship.

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28 December 1911

At anchor Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NW by West to NW.

Barometer falling.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 3.15am.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned, except C.J. Bird, Ordinary Seaman.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Gentle and moderate breezes from NW and NE.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

The President of Panama, accompanied by the Prime Minister and an aide, and the United States Minister to Panama and the Secretary to the Legation, made an official call on the Commanding Officer.

On his arrival and departure the crew manned the rail and a salute of twenty-one guns was fired, with the Panamanian flag at the main truck.

In accordance with a desire of the President, all of the crew undergoing punishment were placed in the first conduct class.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Gentle and moderate breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

Received the following stores on board for the ship's store: 12 dozen tooth brushes; 4 dozen playing cards; 240 packages safety matches; 4 dozen bottles pickles; 4 dozen bottles chow chow; 12 dozen cans pork and beans; 8 dozen cans shrimps; 200 tins sardines; 125 pounds chocolates; 2000 cigars 236 pounds tobacco.

Sent liberty party, with patrol in charge of L. Raklin, Commissary Steward, ashore.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 95° [Fahrenheit]; A-6-M 93°; A-11-M 99°; A-13-M 98°; C-3-M 87°; D-1-M 86°; D-2-M 84°; D-13-M 85°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Moderate to gentle breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

Moonlight.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes from NW and calm.

Moonlight.

Barometer steady.

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29 December 1911

At anchor Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light and gentle breezes from NW.

Moonlight.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, hazy.

Light breezes from NW and calm.

Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned, except T. Applewhite, First-class Fireman, and B.H. Levine, Second-class Fireman.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light to moderate breezes from NW to NE by North.

Barometer steady.

At 8.15am commenced swinging to flood tide.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, absentees: T. Applewhite, First-class Fireman, and B.H. Levine, Second-class Fireman.

Held fire and rescue party drill, alarm [at] 9.36.30am, boat lowered, provided and away 9.38.55am, secured at 9.40am.

Overhauled battery.

The following punishments were awarded this day by the Commanding Officer: W.A. Magor, Second-class Fireman, and H. Kennedy, Second-class Fireman, neglect of duty, restricted until further orders; H.J. Schubert [Shubert in log-book], Boatswain's Mate First-class, and J. Adelman, Coxswain, 12 hours over leave from patrol, restricted until further orders; M.J. Doss, Ordinary Seaman, neglect of duty, two days' extra duty, and hammock in lucky bag, one day's extra duty; R. Niel, Yeoman Third-class, 7 hours over leave from patrol, restricted until further orders; B.R. Hurrell, Ordinary Seaman, G.H. Dickinson, Ordinary Seaman, C.J. Taylor, Carpenter's Mate Third-class, 2 hours over leave, restricted until further orders; and C.L. Snyder, Coal Passer, 12 hours over leave, restricted until further orders.

Overhauled searchlights.

Executive and Medical Officers made regular weekly inspection of holds, storerooms and living spaces.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Moderate breezes from NNE to NE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Sent liberty and patrol parties ashore.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum magazine temperatures as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 94° [Fahrenheit]; A-6-M 97°; A-11-M 92°; A-13-M 98°; C-3-M 92°; D-1-M 90°; D-2-M 88°; D-13-M 90°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder and found condition normal.

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

During watch two British and one United States steamers stood out of harbor.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Moderate to gentle breezes from NE to North.

Barometer rising slowly.

At 4.12pm Peruvian steamer "Ucayali" stood out from Balboa.

B.H. Levine, Second-class Fireman, returned, absent over leave ten (10) hours.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle to light breezes from North to North by West.

Barometer steady.

Patrol party returned, no absentees.

T. Applewhite, First-class Fireman, returned, absent over leave 15½ hours.

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30 December 1911

At anchor Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Field day.

At 6.55am sighted a steamer standing up from Southward.

Dry bulb thermometer broken between 5.00am to 6.00am, unable to fix responsibility.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

At 7.25am United States collier U.S.S. "Nero" stood into anchorage.

At 7.53am collier U.S.S. "Nero" anchored off Flamenco Island.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from West by North to light breezes from North by West.

Barometer rising, then falling.

At 10.00am held quarters for muster.

Commanding Officer inspected crew and ship.

Published Articles for the Government of the Navy.

In the presence of the crew assembled at the mast, T. Collins, Chief Boatswain's Mate, was presented with a good conduct medal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from NE to gentle breezes from North.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party and patrol ashore, in charge of F.G. Ruemmler, Chief Machinist's Mate.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-6-M 98° Fahrenheit; minimum C-3-M 88° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle breezes from NNW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Gentle breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

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31 December 1911

At anchor Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light breezes from NW to NW by West.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Liberty party returned to ship.

Found leaks in fresh water line of steamer, overhauled and repaired same.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from NW to light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party and patrol ashore.

Commenced swinging to flood at 11.17am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light to gentle breezes from ENE.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, [maximum temperatures] as follows: [compartment] A-5-M 89° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 90°; A-11-M 88°; A-13-M 89°; C-3-M 89°; D-1-M 88°; D-2-M 84°; D-13-M 87°; air good.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes from ENE to West.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes from West.

Barometer falling last hour [of watch].

Patrol returned to the ship.

Approved: [left blank], Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.