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Pre-dreadnought Battleship, Swiftsure-class Pendant No P.05 (1.18). Launched as Chilean CONSTITUCION 12.1.03 Armstrong, purchased 3.12.03. 11800 tons, 479(oa), 435(pp)x71x24ft. TE 14000ihp, 20kts. Armament: 4-10in, 14-7.5in, 14-14pdr, 2-18in tt. Armour: 7in sides, 3in deck, 10in guns. Crew: 700. East Indies until 1915, then Mediterranean, converted to blockship at Chatham 1918, but not used. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Suez Canal 2-4 Feb 1915, Dardanelles 1915/16. Sold 18.6.20 Stanlee. (British Warships 1914-1919) Launched 12/1/03, sold for BU 18/6/20, was serving with the Home Fleet in 1906 but transferred to the Channel Fleet from July 1906 to October 1908. To Mediterranean March 1909-May 1912 and then returned to join 3rd Fleet at Portsmouth. Refitted September 1912-March 1913 before going out as flagship, East Indies. In August 1914 began Red Sea patrols and escorted Indian troopships to Aden. In November 1914 became flagship of forces defending Suez Canal (fired on Turkish troops at Kantara). Sent to Dardanelles in March 1915, and carried out several successful bombardments. Attacked by U-boat unsuccessfully in September 1915, and after evacuation returned home. Placed in reserve at Chatham, and in 1917 all armament was removed in preparation for her conversion to a blockship for use in the projected Belgian Coast attack. Conversion was cancelled and she was used later as an overflow ship. Used as a target in 1919. (Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1906-21) |
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Notes: 1. Latitude/longitude, including for days in port, show representative decimal positions for each day, as calculated by the Old Weather project's analysis program. As such, they differ by varying amounts from the positions recorded, usually at noon, in the log pages. In addition, some latitudes/longitudes have been amended in edited logs for errors in the logs, for errors in identifying locations by the analysis program, or simply for greater accuracy. In all cases, refer to the log-page scans for the positions as originally recorded. Not all log pages contain this information and the ships' positions have therefore often been estimated. 2. Full account of any day is available by clicking on the link above that day. Groups of links refer to log book covers and introductory information; some may be blank. |
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THE VOYAGES OF HMS SWIFTSURE 1914-1917
(Maps prepared using Journey Plotter, developed by Maikel. The Plots can only be approximate. They are made by joining-up positions on successive days, and sometimes positions are not given. There will therefore be occasions when the ship appears to have travelled overland) LOGS FOR MARCH 1914 4caf8b13cadfd3419702f5a1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-001_0.jpg) 4caf8b13cadfd3419702f5a2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-001_1.jpg) 4caf8b13cadfd3419702f5a3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-002_0.jpg) 4caf8b13cadfd3419702f5a4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-002_1.jpg) 4caf8b13cadfd3419702f5a5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-003_0.jpg) 4caf8b13cadfd3419702f5a6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-003_1.jpg) 4caf8b13cadfd3419702f5a7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-003a_0.jpg) [These pages are cover pages or blank.] 4caf8b13cadfd3419702f5a8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-003a_1.jpg) HMS Swiftsure Commanded by Captain Raymond Nugent RN & Captain Maxwell Lefroy RN Log from March 26th 1913 to February 28th 1916 Tonnage: 11,800 Extreme length: 479ft 6ins Extreme breadth: 74ft 8ins Engines: by Humphreys & Dennant, 12,500 IHP Boilers: Yarrow & Co Propeller: Griffiths modified 3-bladed in good condition 4caf8b13cadfd3419702f5a9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/AlDM53-62022/ADM53-62022-004_0.jpg) [Instructions for recording weather.] 4caf8b13cadfd3419702f5aa: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-004_1.jpg) Barometer: mercurial Thermometer: Outside of chart room on forebridge, in screen Position of standard compass: on fore upper bridge Armament 4 - 10” mark III 14 - 7.5” mark III 14 – 14pr 2 – 12pr 4 – 6pr 4 – maxims 3 – submerged torpedo tubes, 18” Boats 1 – 56ft picket boat 2 – 36ft steam pinnaces 1 – 42ft launch 1 – 36ft pinnace 2 – 34ft cutters 1 – 30ft cutter 2 – 30ft gigs 1 – 16ft dinghy Draught of water with bunkers full & complete with provisions & water: Forward – 27’ 6” Aft – 27’ 6” No of tons necessary to increase draught 1 inch – 53.8 No of tons of coal carried – 1940 Quantity of water carried: a) for boilers – 400 b) for drinking – 50 Entries signed by **, Captain, WTR Ford, Navigating Officer [The Military List gives the Captain’s name as Raymond A Nugent which does not correspond to this signature.]
THE VOYAGES OF HMS SWIFTSURE
4caf8b13cadfd3419702f5ab: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-005_0.jpg) 17 March 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 7.00am: Landed Guard of honour for drill am: Training classes at instruction Remainder provisioning ship pm: Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite Number on sick list 14 4caf8b13cadfd3419702f5ac: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-005_1.jpg) 18 March 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 am: Boys at instruction Remainder employed as requisite, dockyard parties & refitting ship 1.30pm: Gave usual leave till 7am Hands as in forenoon 5.00pm: Landed Funeral party for burial of Lieutenant Fielding Returned from hospital: 1 marine and 1 signalman Number on sick list 13 [Lieutenant Fielding was serving with HMS Swiftsure.] 4caf8b13cadfd3419702f5ad: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-006_0.jpg) 19 March 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 7.30am: Exercised physical training am: Training classes at instruction Remainder painting & refitting ship & dockyard parties pm: Hands make & mend clothes 5.00pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant no 91 Number on sick list 15 4caf8b13cadfd3419702f5ae: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-006_1.jpg) 20 March 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 7.00am: Landed Guard of Honour 8.00am: Dressed ship am: Hands refitting and painting ship 9.15am: Landing party returned aboard pm: Training classes at instruction Hands employed as in forenoon Number on sick list 15 4caf8b13cadfd3419702f5af: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-007_0.jpg) 21 March 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 7.00am: Landed Guard of Honour for Viceroy 8.10am: Fired 31 gun Salute All day: Hands cleaning ship throughout 3.00pm: Gave usual leave to 7am Number on sick list 15 [The Viceroy of India was the representative of the King, at this time it was Charles Hardinge, 1st Baron Hardinge of Penshurst.] 4caf8b13cadfd3419702f5b0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-007_1.jpg) 22 March 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 7.30am: Landed church parties 9.30am: Divisions 10:30am: Performed Divine Service 1.00pm: Gave usual leave to watch till 7:00am and boys till 7:00pm Number on sick list 16 4caf8b13cadfd3419702f5b1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-008_0.jpg) 23 March 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 All day: Dockyard party landing stores Dockyard party drawing stores Boys at instruction Remainder refitting as requisite 5.30pm: Scrubbed hammocks & washed clothes Number on sick list 17 4caf8b13cadfd3419702f5b2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-008_1.jpg) 24 March 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 6.00am: Hands cleaning ship & getting in stores All day: Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite for dockyard parties & refitting ship 6.00pm: Gave usual leave to watch till 7am Number on sick list 15 4caf8b13cadfd3419702f5b3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-009_0.jpg) 25 March 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 7.30am: Divers employed at monthly dip am: Training classes at instruction Remainder of hands employed in dockyard parties, refitting ship & as requisite pm: Hands employed drawing ammunition & as requisite 4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Gave usual leave till 7am Number on sick list 14 4caf8b13cadfd3419702f5b4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-009_1.jpg) 26 March 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 6.40am: Commenced coaling. (native labour) am: Hands drawing ammunition & as requisite 2.20pm: Finished coaling pm: Hands cleaning ship Number on sick list 11 4caf8b13cadfd3419702f5b5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-010_0.jpg) 27 March 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 am: Hands employed drawing and taking in ammunition pm: Hands taking in Ammunition 5.00pm: Evening Quarters. Gave usual leave to Watch till 7am Number on sick list 12 4caf8b13cadfd3419702f5b6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-010_1.jpg) 28 March 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 am: Hands cleaning ship pm: Gave usual leave to Watch till 7am Hands make & mend clothes Number on sick list 13 4caf8b13cadfd3419702f5b7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-011_0.jpg) 29 March 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 7.30am: Landed church parties 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 1.00pm: Gave usual leave to Watch till 7am and Boys till 7pm Number on sick list 14 4caf8b13cadfd3419702f5b8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-011_1.jpg) 30 March 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 7.00am: Divers cleaning outlets in ship’s bottom All day: Torpedo party drawing stores Training classes at instruction Remainder painting ship & as requisite 3.40pm: Sailed RIMS Hardinge Number on sick list 16 [Royal Indian Marine Ship Hardinge was built in 1900 at the Fairfield Yard, Govan.] 4caf8b13cadfd3419702f5b9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-012_0.jpg) 31 March 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 7.30am: Exercise Physical Training All day: Training classes at instruction Remainder painting ship & dockyard parties 5.00pm: Gave usual leave to watch till 7am 8.15pm: Burnt Search lights Number on sick list 14 LOGS FOR APRIL 1914 4caf8b13cadfd3419702f5ba: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-012_1.jpg) 1 April 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 7.30am: Exercised physical training All day: Parties working in dockyard Boys at instruction Remainder painting ship 3.00pm: Gave usual leave to watch till 7.00am Number on sick list 14 4caf8b13cadfd3419702f5bb: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-013_0.jpg) 2 April 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 5.30am: Read Warrant No. 92 Discharged 2 stokers to Detention Barracks 7.30am: Exercised physical training am: Boys mustering bags Hands painting ship Divers cleaning propellers pm: Hands make & mend clothes Number on sick list 11 4caf8b13cadfd3419702f5bc: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-013_1.jpg) 3 April 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 7.30am: Exercised physical training 9.00am: Joined ship 11 Ratings for passage am: Hands drawing stores and painting ship. 9.30am: Unmoored ship. Found starboard anchor missing. Boats away sweeping for ditto 1.00pm: Gave usual leave till 7.00am pm: Hands as in forenoon Number on sick list 10 4caf8b13cadfd3419702f5bd: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-014_0.jpg) 4 April 1914 Bombay and at sea towards Maskat Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 6.00am: Boats away sweeping for lost anchor 7.30am: Hands scrub and wash clothes Lost by accident overboard: 1 megaphone pm: Life buoys tested and found correct Hands preparing ship for sea and clearing lighters 5.00pm: Weighed & proceeded 10.00pm: Exercised sea boats crew Exercised close water tight doors Number on sick list 10 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5be: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-014_1.jpg) 5 April 1914 At sea Lat 20.05, Long 69.57 10.30am: Performed Divine Service Number on sick list 10 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5bf: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-015_0.jpg) 6 April 1914 At sea Lat 21.43, Long 66.0 7.50am: Stopped 7.55am: Proceeded Exercised Physical Training 9.10am: Dropped targets & carried out aiming practice Training classes at instruction 11.00am: Picked up targets 11.50am: Proceeded pm: Hands employed cleaning boats Training classes at instruction 4.00pm: Evening Quarters Exercised stations for night defences Read Warrants No 93, 94 9.00pm: Stopped. Dropped target Carried out night defence aiming practice 10.15pm: Finished firing Number on sick list 11 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5c0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-015_1.jpg) 7 April 1914 Bombay to Maskat Lat 22.5, Long 62.2 (approx) 7.35am: Stopped engines 7.45am: Proceeded 9.10am: Stopped. Dropped target 9.30am: Proceeded & carried out class aiming practice Boys at instruction Remainder cleaning ship & as requisite 4.00pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised collision & fire quarters 9.00pm: Burnt searchlights Number on sick list 11 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5c1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-016_0.jpg) 8 April 1914 At sea to Maskat Lat 23.6, Long 58.5 6.30am: Sighted "Dartmouth" 7.00am: Slow. Swung ship for deviation 7.50am: Sent mail to "Dartmouth" Stopped engines “Odin” saluted Commander in Chief with 15 guns. Returned ditto with 7 guns 9.30am: Proceeded as requisite for carrying out tactics with squadron 11.20am: Finished tactics, proceeded 12.09pm: Anchored 5.15pm: Discharged 1 Able Seaman to "Dartmouth". Number on sick list 12 [HMS Dartmouth, 5330 ton light cruiser, was launched in 1911 by Vickers Ltd. She was sold for scrapping in 1930 and is part of the OW fleet. HMS Odin, 1070 ton sloop, was launched in 1901 at Sheerness Dockyard and sold in 1920. She is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5c2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-016_1.jpg) 9 April 1914 Maskat Lat 23.6, Long 58.5 am: Exercised small arms companies Divers cleaning outlets Training classes at instruction pm: Training classes at instruction Divers cleaning outlets Remainder as requisite about ship Number on sick list 12 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5c3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-017_0.jpg) 10 April 1914 Maskat Lat 23.6, Long 58.5 7.00am: Hands cleaning ship Divers working on ship’s bottom 9.10am: Divisions. 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 5.00pm: Evening Quarters. Hands bathed Scrubbed & washed clothes Number on sick list 19 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5c4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-017_1.jpg) 11 April 1914 Maskat Lat 23.6, Long 58.5 7.15am: Proceeded HMS Pelorus Hands cleaning ship & preparing for sea 9.50am: Weighed & proceeded, course as requisite for class firing 10.20am: Firing 3.05pm: Finished firing. Proceeded 3.45pm: Stopped & moored ship 5.00pm: Hands bathed Number on sick list 17 [HMS Pelorus, 2169 ton cruiser, was launched in 1896 at Sheerness Dockyard. She was sold for scrap in 1920 and is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5c5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-018_0.jpg) 12 April 1914 Maskat Lat 23.6, Long 58.5 9.30am: Divisions 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 2.00pm: Arrived HMS Haro[ld] 8.10pm: Armed Launch “Miner” proceeded Number on sick list 18 [HMS Haro~ is HMS Harold who is logged by HMS Fox at the same time and date.] 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5c6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-018_1.jpg) 13 April 1914 Maskat Lat 23.6, Long 58.5 6.30am: Exercised ‘Away all boats’, pull & sail round fleet 7.30am: Exercised physical drill 9.30am: Weighed & proceeded 10.00am: All Gun Layers III, Gun Layers, Seaman Gunners & Trimmers firing 14pr, 6pr & 7.5” guns 12.05pm: Finished firing. Proceeded 12.48pm: Stopped & anchored Training classes at instruction Remainder getting out boats & as requisite, spreading awnings etc 4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrants nos 95, 96 & 97 Number on sick list 18 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5c7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-019_0.jpg) 14 April 1914 Maskat Lat 23.6, Long 58.5 9.30am: Squadron weighed & proceeded as requisite for steam tactics Marines at drill, control parties at exercises, remainder at Training Classes & as requisite 11.15am: Course as requisite for live torpedo firing 12.05pm: Course & speeds as requisite for harbour 12.25pm: Slow 12.30pm: Anchored pm: Training classes at instruction Remainder hoisting out boats etc 4.30pm: Evening Quarters Hands bathed, scrub & wash clothes Number on sick list 19 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5c8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-019_1.jpg) 15 April 1914 Maskat Lat 23.6, Long 58.5 12.20am: Arrived HMS Dartmouth 7.30am: Exercised physical drill am: Guns crews exercised at divisional drills Training classes at instruction Remainder employed as requisite about ship, rigging Quarter deck etc pm: Hands make & mend Diving party clearing inlets Regatta Number on sick list 19 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5c9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-020_0.jpg) 16 April 1914 Maskat Lat 23.6, Long 58.5 7.30am: Diving party working about inlets am: Training classes at instruction Remainder diving, cleaning boats, scrubbing awnings etc pm: Hands make & mend clothes Regatta Number on sick list 16 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5ca: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-020_1.jpg) 17 April 1914 Maskat and at sea towards Karachi Lat 23.6, Long 58.5 6.00am: Divers working at underwater fittings Hands preparing for sea 8.00am: Sailed HMS Odin 8.45am: Weighed Training classes at instruction 10.45am: Proceeded as requisite for steam tactics Noon: Stopped engines 1.30pm: Proceeded, slow, course as requisite 3.30pm: Proceeded with squadron 4.00pm: Commenced firing, carried out squadron firing 5.00pm: Proceeded in company, “Pelorus” abeam 2 cables 6.00pm: Commenced firing 3 pr with ordinary seamen [?] 7.30pm: Firing 6 pr, night firing 11.00pm: Exercised close water tight doors Number on sick list 16 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5cb: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-021_0.jpg) 18 April 1914 At sea Lat 24.05, Long 61.15 am: Cleaning ship 4.00pm: Evening Quarters, read warrant no 98 Number on sick list 17 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5cc: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-021_1.jpg) 19 April 1914 At sea Lat 24.5, Long 64.7 (approx) 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 11.45am: Sighted land N30E Number on sick list 16 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5cd: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-022_0.jpg) 20 April 1914 At sea to Karachi Lat 24.82, Long 66.97 2.30am: Sighted Manora Light N75E 5.25am: Course and speed as requisite for harbour 6.20am: Stopped engines, let go Starboard anchor & secured head & stern to buoys 11.00am: Saluted Commissioner of Sind, 13 guns 12.30pm: Saluted General Officer Commanding, 13 guns pm: Training classes at instruction Remainder scrubbing canvas gear & as requisite 4.30pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes Gave leave to Port Watch till 7am Number on sick list 15 [Manora Point Lighthouse is in Pakistan at Lat -24.8, Long -66.98.] 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5ce: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-022_1.jpg) 21 April 1914 Karachi Lat 24.82, Long 66.97 9.10am: Divisions. Read prayers Inspected small arms Marines mustering in marching order Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite Number on sick list 18 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5cf: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-023_0.jpg) 22 April 1914 Karachi Lat 24.82, Long 66.97 6.00am: Hands preparing for coaling 7.15am: Commenced coaling (native labour) am: Training classes at instruction Boys away boat sailing Remainder holystoning decks & as requisite 5.00pm: Gave leave till 7am 6.00pm: Finished coaling, received [blank] tons Number on sick list 19 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5d0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-023_1.jpg) 23 April 1914 Karachi Lat 24.82, Long 66.97 am: Hands cleaning ship pm: Make & mend clothes Gave leave to Starboard Watch till 7am Number on sick list 15 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5d1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-024_0.jpg) 24 April 1914 Karachi Lat 24.82, Long 66.97 7.35am: Exercised physical drill All day: Training classes at instruction Hands as requisite 4.30pm: Scrubbed & washed clothes Number on sick list 15 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5d2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-024_1.jpg) 25 April 1914 Karachi Lat 24.82, Long 66.97 5.00pm: Discharged Sub Lieutenant Polhill to "Dartmouth" Number on sick list 16 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5d3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-025_0.jpg) 26 April 1914 Karachi Lat 24.82, Long 66.97 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 1.30am: Gave leave to watch till 7am, Boys to 7pm Number on sick list 14 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5d4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-025_1.jpg) 27 April 1914 Karachi Lat 24.82, Long 66.97 7.30am: Exercised physical training am: Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite Divisional drills as ordered pm: Hands as in forenoon 3.30pm: Give usual leave till 7am 4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read warrants nos 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 103, 105 & 106 Number on sick list 16 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5d5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-026_0.jpg) 28 April 1914 Karachi Lat 24.82, Long 66.97 6.00am: Landed marines for drill am: Training classes at instruction Divisional drills as ordered Remainder employed refitting & as requisite pm: Hands as in forenoon Number on sick list 16 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5d6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-026_1.jpg) 29 April 1914 Karachi Lat 24.82, Long 66.97 All day: Training classes at instruction Divisional drills as ordered Remainder of hands employed as requisite refitting ship 3.30pm: Gave usual leave to Watch till 7am Number on sick list 16 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5d7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-027_0.jpg) 30 April 1914 Karachi and at sea towards Bombay Lat 24.82, Long 66.97 7.30am: Exercised physical drill 9.10am: Divisions. Prayers Inspected arms & small arm drill Divisional drills as ordered pm: Hands make & mend clothes 4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Prepared for sea 9.00pm: Weighed & proceeded Number on sick list 16 LOGS FOR MAY 1914 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5d8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-027_1.jpg) 1 May 1914 At sea Lat 23.1, Long 67.3 All day: Training classes at instruction Remainder about boats & as requisite 1.00pm: Paid monthly money to ship’s company Number on sick list 17 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5d9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-028_0.jpg) 2 May 1914 At sea Lat 20.4, Long 70.6 am: Sounding every hour Number on sick list 19 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5da: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-028_1.jpg) 3 May 1914 At sea to Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 3.00am: Sighted Prongs Light 6.45am: Stopped & anchored 8.30am: Arrived RIMS Investigator 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 6.00pm: Joined ship 4 Ratings from "Sphinx" Number on sick list 18 [Prongs Light is now known as Colaba Point and is situated just outside Bombay at Lat 18.88, Long 72.8. RIMS Investigator was probably the Royal Indian Marine Survey Ship Investigator, in service 1884-1926. HMS Sphinx, 1130 tons, was a composite hull paddle vessel who was launched in 1882, She was on the East Indies Station during WWI and sold in 1919.] 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5db: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-029_0.jpg) 4 May 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 7.30am: Exercised hands at physical drill All day: Training classes at instruction 14 pr guns’ crews at Loader Remainder employed dockyard parties & as requisite Number on sick list 18 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5dc: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-029_1.jpg) 5 May 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 6.00am: Landed marines for drill Hands cleaning ship & taking in stores All day: Training classes at instruction Remainder taking in provisions 11.00am: Arrived HM Ships “Dartmouth”, “Harold” & Bahrein 3.30pm: Gave leave to watch till 7am 7.10pm: Sailed RIMS Hardinge Number on sick list 19 [HMS Bahrein is difficult to identify. There are two ships listed in Dittmar, Ships of the Royal Navy 1914-19 but neither fits that well at this date.] 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5dd: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-030_0.jpg) 6 May 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 6.00am: Hands cleaning ship Hands provisioning ship 8.00am: Dressed ship overall am: Training classes at instruction Remainder employed provisioning ship & dockyard parties Noon: Saluted HM The King, 31 guns 2.00pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes 3.00pm: Hands employed as in forenoon 5.00pm: Exercised physical drill Number on sick list 22 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5de: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-030_1.jpg) 7 May 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 am: Training classes at instruction Remainder employed dockyard parties & as requisite onboard pm: Hands make & mend clothes 3.00pm: Gave usual leave to watch & boys 7.00pm: Joined from hospital Sub Lieutenant Carnduff Number on sick list 20 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5df: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-031_0.jpg) 8 May 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 7.30am: Exercised physical drill 9.00am: Joined ship Captain Maxwell-Lefroy am: Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite pm: Hands as in forenoon 5.00pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes 6.00pm: Discharged 1 Leading Signalman to hospital 6.25pm: Joined ship 1 Ordinary Signalman Number on sick list 20 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5e0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-031_1.jpg) 9 May 1914 Bombay and at sea towards Colombo Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 8.10am: Proceeded HMS Dartmouth. am: Hands employed in dockyard parties & taking in stores 5.00pm: Weighed & proceeded Number on sick list 23 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5e1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-032_0.jpg) 10 May 1914 Bombay to Colombo Lat 15.85, Long 73.25 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 11.15am: Sighted Vengurla Rocks Number on sick list 20 [Vengurla Rocks are off the coast of India at Lat 15.98, Long 73.48.] 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5e2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-032_1.jpg) 11 May 1914 At sea Lat 11.85, Long 75.0 All day: Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite about ship 4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read warrant no 110 Exercised Collision Quarters Number on sick list 19 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5e3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-033_0.jpg) 12 May 1914 At sea Lat 8.15, Long 77.15 2.30am: Sighted Aleppi LH (Aleppo in log) N81E 5.09am: Sighted Quilon Light S65E am: Training classes at instruction 14pr guns’ crews at loader Marines at musketry instruction Remainder of hands refitting ship & painting boats pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Quarters. Exercised collision & grounding stations Number on sick list 16 [Quilon Light is indexed as Kollam Light and is in India at Lat 8.9, Long 76.58.] 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5e4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-033_1.jpg) 13 May 1914 At sea to Colombo Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 5.06am: Sighted Colombo Light S75E 7.20am: Proceeded as requisite for anchorage 7.45am: Secured to No 1 berth am: Hands employed as requisite & getting out stores & as requisite Training classes at instruction 1.30pm: Gave usual leave to watch till 7am & boys till 7pm Hands make & mend clothes 4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read warrant no 112 Number on sick list 17 [There are 3 lighthouses around the entrance to Colombo anchorage and it is not clear which one is being cited.] 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5e5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-034_0.jpg) 14 May 1914 Colombo Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 All day: Training classes at instruction Remainder employed getting in 14pr ammunition & preparing for coaling 3.30pm: Gave usual leave till 7am 5.30pm: Scrub & wash clothes Number on sick list 18 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5e6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-034_1.jpg) 15 May 1914 Colombo Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 6.30am: Commenced coaling (native labour) am: Training classes at instruction Remainder employed about boats, deck & as requisite 1.30pm: Gave usual leave till 7am pm: Hands as in forenoon 11.50pm: Finished coaling Number on sick list 18 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5e7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-035_0.jpg) 16 May 1914 Colombo Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 11.00am: Boarded: Lieutenant OR Grace RN 3.00pm: Gave usual leave to 7am 5.00pm: Scrub & wash clothes Number on sick list 18 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5e8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-035_1.jpg) 17 May 1914 Colombo and at sea towards Trincomali Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 2.00pm: Divers searching for sight hood cover 3.30pm: Recovered ditto 6.30pm: Weighed anchor & slipped 7.00pm: Proceeded 8.40pm: Sighted Barberyn Light S26E Number on sick list 17 [Barberyn Lighthouse is in Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, at Lat 6.47, Long 79.97.] 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5e9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-036_0.jpg) 18 May 1914 At sea Lat 6.15, Long 81.5 12.32am: Sighted Galle Light S61E am: Training classes at instruction 14pr guns’ crews at loader Remainder as requisite pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read warrants 115, 116 11.05pm: Sighted Batticaloa Light N60W Number on sick list 13 [Point de Galle Lighthouse is in Sri Lanka at Lat 6.03, Long 80.22 Batticaloa Lighthouse is in Sri Lanka at Lat 7.75, Long 81.68.] 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5ea: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-036_1.jpg) 19 May 1914 At sea to Back Bay Lat 8.58, Long 81.23 4.40am: Sighted Foul Point Light N49W 7.38am: Anchored am: Training classes at instruction Remainder getting out gear & as requisite pm: Hands as in forenoon Landed Carpenter’s & Bosun’s parties 4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read warrants 113, 114 Discharged to Sick Quarters: 1 Leading Seaman, 3 Marines, 2 Able Seamen Number on sick list 12 [Back Bay is just outside Trincomalee in Sri Lanka at Lat 8.58, Long 81.23. Foul Point Lighthouse is in Sri Lanka at Lat 8.52, Long 81.32.] 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5eb: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-037_0.jpg) 20 May 1914 Back Bay Lat 8.58, Long 81.23 5.50am: Weighed 6.05am: Proceeded as requisite 7.00am: Stopped & anchored am: Training classes at instruction 14pr Gun Layers at aiming practice Loaders at drill Remainder as requisite 1.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch till 10pm Hands scrub & wash clothes 6.25pm: “Dartmouth” proceeded 7.00pm: Exercised searchlight crews 10.30am: Arrived HMS Dartmouth Number on sick list 15 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5ec: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-037_1.jpg) 21 May 1914 Back Bay Lat 8.58, Long 81.23 7.00am: Exercised physical drill am: Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite about ship Gun Layers & crews at aiming practice & loader 2.00pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes 4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read warrants 117, 118 Gave leave till 10.00pm Number on sick light 15 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5ed: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-038_0.jpg) 22 May 1914 Back Bay Lat 8.58, Long 81.23 5.00am: Weighed & proceeded. Revs as requisite for firing 6.40am: Commenced Light Gun Layers test 9.10am: Divisions. Prayers 11.30am: Finished firing. Proceeded towards harbour 12.15pm: Stopped & anchored 4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Gave leave till 10pm Number on sick list 15 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5ee: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-038_1.jpg) 23 May 1914 Back Bay to Trincomali Lat 8.58, Long 81.23 5.30am: Weighed & proceeded to take target in tow 6.30am: “Dartmouth” carried out single ship day practice 10.00am: Carried out Officer of Quarters & single ship sub-calibre firing 11.05am: Finished firing 11.58am: Stopped & anchored, Trincomali 1.30pm: Gave usual leave till 7am Number on sick list 18 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5ef: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-039_0.jpg) 24 May 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 7.00am: Landed Church parties 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 2.00pm: Gave leave to Watch till 10pm Number on sick list 19 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5f0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-039_1.jpg) 25 May 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 5.45am: Weighed & proceeded as requisite for single ship practice 7.30am: Stopped & took target in tow am: HMS Dartmouth carried out Officer of Quarter firing 10.45am: Slow, hauled in target 11.35am: Stopped & anchored pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes 5.00pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch till 10pm Number on sick list 21 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5f1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-040_0.jpg) 26 May 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 6.10am: Weighed & proceeded to place mark boats am: Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite 11.20am: Finished firing. Picked up torpedoes 1.50pm: Stopped & anchored Dressed ship Number on sick list 20 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5f2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-040_1.jpg) 27 May 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 6.00am: Weighed & proceeded, courses & speeds as requisite for carrying out Officer of Quarter firing Exercised General Quarters 8.30am: Secured 9.50am: Stopped & anchored 1.30pm: Gave leave to watch till 7am 5.00pm: Discharged 3 ratings to Sick Quarters Joined 2 ratings from Sick Quarters 9.00pm: Joined from Camp 1 marine Number on sick list 22 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5f3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-041_0.jpg) 28 May 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 7.30am: Exercised physical drill 9.10am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Inspected arms Am: Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite Court of Inquiry on Gunlayer Test 1.00pm: Gave leave to port watch till 7am 4.30pm: Quarters. Read warrant 118 6.00pm: Proceeded HMS Dartmouth Number on sick list 20 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5f4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-041_1.jpg) 29 May 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 7.30am: Exercised physical drill am: Training classes at instruction Remainder refitting & cleaning boats 1.00pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes 2.00pm: Gave usual leave till 7am Number on sick list 21 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5f5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-042_0.jpg) 30 May 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 1.00pm: Gave usual leave till 7am Number on sick list 21 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5f6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-042_1.jpg) 31 May 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 7.00am: Landed Church parties 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 1.00pm: Gave usual leave till 10pm, boys till 7pm Number on sick list 20 LOGS FOR JUNE 1914 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5f7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-043_0.jpg) 1 June 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 5.30am: Landed landing party & field guns 8.15am: Landing party returned 1.00pm: Gave usual leave till 7am Number on sick list 20 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5f8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-043_1.jpg) 2 June 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 5.30am: Landed musketry party am: Training classes at instruction Remainder employed about ship 1.00pm: Gave usual leave till 7.00am 5.00pm: Exercised watch ‘Out fire engines’ Number on sick list 22 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5f9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-044_0.jpg) 3 June 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 4.30am: Landed musketry party am: Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite 1.00pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes 5.00pm: Exercised physical drill Number on sick list 24 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5fa: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-044_1.jpg) 4 June 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 5.30am: Landed musketry party am: Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite 1.30pm: Gave usual leave till 7.00am 5.00pm: Exercised watch ‘Out kedge anchor’ 6.00pm: Discharged 2 ratings to hospital Number on sick list 23 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5fb: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-045_0.jpg) 5 June 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 5.30am: Landed musketry party 7.30am: Exercised physical drill am: Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite 1.00pm: Gave usual leave till 7.00am 5.00pm: Exercised watch ‘Out kedge anchor’ Number on sick list 23 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5fc: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-045_1.jpg) 6 June 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 1.00pm: Gave usual leave till 7am Number on sick list 21 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5fd: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-046_0.jpg) 7 June 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 7.30am: Landed church parties 9.30am: Hands mustered by the open list 10.45am: Performed Divine Service 1.00pm: Gave usual leave till 7am Number on sick list 22 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5fe: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-046_1.jpg) 8 June 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 7.00am: Landed musketry party 7.30am: Exercised physical drill Am: Training classes at instruction Remainder refitting & as requisite 1.00pm: Gave usual leave till 7am 5.00pm: Prepared for coaling Number on sick list 22 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f5ff: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-047_0.jpg) 9 June 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 5.30am: Hands coaling ship 4.30pm: Finished coaling Lost by accident whilst coaling ship: machine weighing pattern 10 -1 in number Number on sick list 24 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f600: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-047_1.jpg) 10 June 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 1.00pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes 2.00pm: Gave leave till 7am Number on sick list 23 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f601: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-048_0.jpg) 11 June 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 5.00am: Picket boat away firing torpedoes Landed musketry party 7.00am: Exercised physical drill 9.10am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Inspected arms Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite 4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Fire Parties Number on sick list 22 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f602: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-048_1.jpg) 12 June 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 7.30am: Exercised physical drill am: Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite Number on sick list 22 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f603: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-049_0.jpg) 13 June 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 9.00am: Divisions with night clothing am: Landed range party pm: Hands make & mend Divers at work Number on sick list 22 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f604: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-049_1.jpg) 14 June 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 7.00am: Landed Church parties 10.30am: Performed Divine Service Number on sick list 23 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f605: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-050_0.jpg) 15 June 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 5.00am: Landed musketry party 6.00am: Divers searching for gun sights 7.30am: Exercised physical drill am: Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite about ship 3.15pm: Prepared for sea 5.00pm: Weighed & proceeded as requisite for firing 8.15pm: Finished firing, picked up target 9.00pm: Stopped & anchored Number on sick list 23 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f606: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-050_1.jpg) 16 June 1914 Trincomali to Back Bay Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 6.05am: Weighed & proceeded as requisite for carrying out day group firing Hands cleaning ship & as requisite for firing & target work 8.40am: Finished firing. Picked up targets & proceeded 9.40am: Stopped & anchored pm: Hands make & mend 4.30pm: Hands clearing for action 5.15pm: Weighed & proceeded 6.30pm: Dropped targets. Carried out night defence practice 8.03pm: Proceeded to Back Bay 9.00pm: Stopped & anchored Number on sick list 23 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f607: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-051_0.jpg) 17 June 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 5.00am: Hands replace gear 6.30am: Weighed & proceeded, swinging ship 7.30am: Shaped course as requisite for harbour 8.10am: Stopped & anchored am: Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite 1.00pm: Gave leave to Port Watch till 7am 2.30pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes 4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised watch ‘Out fire engines’ Lost by accident: Boat signal book – 1 in no Number on sick list 23 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f608: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-051_1.jpg) 18 June 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 am: Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite 1.00pm: Gave leave till 7am pm: Hands make & mend clothes 5.00pm: Exercised physical drill Number on sick list 20 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f609: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-052_0.jpg) 19 June 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 7.00am: Exercised physical drill am: Landed musketry party Training classes at instruction Remainder painting & scrubbing ship & as requisite 1.00pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes Gave leave to watch till 7am 4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read warrant no 123 Exercised physical drill Number on sick list 20 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f60a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-052_1.jpg) 20 June 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 1.00pm: Gave leave till 7am Number on sick list 21 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f60b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-053_0.jpg) 21 June 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 7.00am: Landed Church parties 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 1.00pm: Gave leave to watch till 7am Number on sick list 23 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f60c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-053_1.jpg) 22 June 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 5.00am: Exercised all boats away under oars & sail Rigged hand capstan 8.00am: Dressed ship overall am: Landed marines for musketry Training classes at instruction Remainder painting ship 1.00pm: Fired Royal Salute 21 guns. 2.00pm: Gave usual leave till 7am Number on sick list 23 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f60d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-054_0.jpg) 23 June 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 7.30am: Exercised physical drill am: Training classes at instruction Remainder painting ship 1.30pm: Gave usual leave till 7am 5.00pm: Exercised physical drill 8.30pm: Burned searchlight Lost overboard by accident: Funnel tin for fitting boats boilers – 1 in no Number on sick list 23 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f60e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-054_1.jpg) 24 June 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 7.30am: Exercised physical drill am: Training classes at instruction Remainder painting ship & as requisite 9.00pm: Burned searchlight Number on sick list 22 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f60f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-055_0.jpg) 25 June 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 7.30am: Exercised physical drill 9.10am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Inspected arms Training classes at instruction Hands painting ship & as requisite 1.00pm: Gave usual leave till 7am pm: Hands make & mend clothes 4.00pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised ‘Out fire engine’ Pumps tested & found correct Number on sick list 24 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f610: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-055_1.jpg) 26 June 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 7.00am: Exercised physical drill 9.10am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised General Quarters Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite 1.30pm: Gave usual leave till 7am 2.30pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes Number on sick list 26 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f611: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-056_0.jpg) 27 June 1914 Trincomali Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 1.30pm: Gave usual leave till 7am 5.00pm: Joined 6 Ratings from sick quarters Number on sick list 27 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f612: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-056_1.jpg) 28 June 1914 Trincomali and at sea towards Colombo Lat 8.56, Long 81.22 7.30am: Landed Church parties 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 4.30pm: Prepared for sea 5.00pm: Weighed & proceeded as requisite 9.48pm: Sighted Batticaloa Light Number on sick list 28 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f613: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-057_0.jpg) 29 June 1914 At sea Lat 6.2, Long 81.5 7.30am: Exercised physical training am: Training classes at instruction Remainder mustering bags & as requisite 12.45pm: Great Basses Light abeam pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised Collision Quarters Number on sick list 29 [Great Basses Reef Lighthouse is in Sri Lanka at Lat 6.18, Long 81.48.] 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f614: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-057_1.jpg) 30 June 1914 At sea to Colombo Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 4.30am: Sighted Barberyn Light N18E am: Training classes at instruction Remainder preparing for harbour 10.45am: Stopped & picked up pilot 11.12am: Secured to flagships berth 12.30pm: Payed [sic] monthly payment 1.30pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes 5.00pm: Joined ship 6 ratings Number on sick list 26 LOGS FOR JULY 1914 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f615: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-058_0.jpg) 1 July 1914 Colombo Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 7.30am: Exercised physical drill am: Hands employed preparing for camp & cleaning ship Boys to instruction 10.00am: Arrived German Cruiser “Geier”. Fired 13 gun salute. Returned ditto. pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes Hands as in forenoon 7.00pm: Advance party discharged to Camp Number on sick list 24 [SMS Geier, 1888 ton cruiser, was launched in 1894 at Wilhemshaven. She was interned by the US Navy in Honolulu in 1917 and commissioned into the US Navy as USS Carl Schurz but sank in June 1918 after a collision.] 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f616: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-058_1.jpg) 2 July 1914 Colombo Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 am: Hands getting out gear for camp & as requisite 1.00pm: Gave usual leave till 7am pm: Hands make & mend 6.15pm: Sent camp party to Diyatalawa [Diyatalawa, Lat 6.82, Long 80.95, was a military camp established as a garrison for the British Army in about 1885 and it is still used by the Sri Lankan forces.] 4caf8b14cadfd3419702f617: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-059_0.jpg) 3 July 1914 Colombo Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 am: Hands employed returning empty ammunition cases and as requisite about ship 1.30pm: Gave usual leave to watch till 7am pm: Hands make & mend clothes Number on sick list 19 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f618: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-059_1.jpg) 4 July 1914 Colombo Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 9.00am: Aired night clothing 11.30am: Joined ship 4 Ratings from SS Devanha 1.00pm: Gave leave to watch till 7am pm: Hands make & mend clothes [SS Devanha, 8092 tons, was built in 1905 by Caird & Co, Greenock for P&O. During the war she was used as a troopship & hospital ship. She was scrapped in 1938.] 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f619: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-060_0.jpg) 5 July 1914 Colombo Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 7.30am: Landed Roman Catholics, Wesleyans & Presbyterians 10.30am: Read Divine Service 1.00pm: Gave usual leave to part of watch till 7am Number on sick list 24 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f61a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-060_1.jpg) 6 July 1914 Colombo Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 9.00am: Joined from camp 3 ratings am: Hands employed as requisite about ship & cleaning out Barracks pm: Hands as in forenoon 5.00pm: Gave leave to watch till 7am Number on sick list 25 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f61b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-061_0.jpg) 7 July 1914 Colombo Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 6.45am: Slipped & proceeded as requisite for going into dock 8.35am: Ship docked am: Hands docking ship & as requisite 4.30pm: Read Warrant 124 Number on sick list 23 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f61c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-061_1.jpg) 8 July 1914 Colombo Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 6.55am: Barrack party arrived on board All day: Hands employed as requisite about ship Number on sick list 22 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f61d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-062_0.jpg) 9 July 1914 Colombo Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 7.15am: Barrack party arrived on board am: Hands refitting ship 1.30pm: Discharged 1 Sick Berth Attendant to SS Otranto. Number on sick list 23 [SS Otranto, 12,124 tons, was launched in 1909 by Workman, Clark & Co, Belfast for the Orient Steam Navigation Co. She was requisitioned by the Admiralty on the outbreak of war as an Armed Merchant Cruiser. She was carrying American troops when she collided with HMS Kashmir and sunk with the loss of 431 lives. She is a member of the OW fleet.]
4caf8b15cadfd3419702f61e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-062_1.jpg) 10 July 1914 Colombo Dock Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 7.05am: Barrack party arrived am: Hands employed painting & refitting ship 2.00pm: Read warrants numbers 125 & 126 Discharged 3 Ratings to hospital Number on sick list 23 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f61f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-063_0.jpg) 11 July 1914 Colombo Dock Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 5.00am: Discharged 1 Seaman to Detention Barracks. 7.10am: Barrack party arrived am: Acting Seamen Torpedomen class at instruction Hands employed painting & refitting ship Number on sick list 23 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f620: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-063_1.jpg) 12 July 1914 Colombo Dock Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 10.00am: Divisions. Prayers Number on sick list 24 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f621: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-064_0.jpg) 13 July 1914 Colombo Dock Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 am: Hands cleaning & refitting ship Number on sick list 23 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f622: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-064_1.jpg) 14 July 1914 Colombo Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 am: Seamanship & acting Sight Setters classes at instruction Remainder painting boats & as requisite Number on sick list 24 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f623: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-065_0.jpg) 15 July 1914 Colombo Dock Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 6.30am: Arrived from camp 1 wireless rating. am: Seamanship training class at instruction Remainder as requisite Number on sick list 23 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f624: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-065_1.jpg) 16 July 1914 Colombo Dock Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 am: Seamanship training class at instruction Remainder as requisite refitting Number on sick list 23 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f625: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-066_0.jpg) 17 July 1914 Colombo Dock Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 am: Seamanship training class at instruction Remainder blacking down & refitting Number on sick list 5 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f626: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-066_1.jpg) 18 July 1914 Colombo Dock Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 am: Seamanship training class at instruction Remainder as requisite refitting 10.30am: Discharged Mr Coggins, Gunner to SS Nore for passage to England pm: Hands make & mend clothes 5.00pm: Rejoined from hospital 1 Stoker Petty Officer Number on sick list 4 [SS Nore, 6696 tons, was built in 1907 by Caird & Co, Greenock for P&O. She was scrapped in 1925.] 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f627: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-067_0.jpg) 19 July 1914 Colombo Dock Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 10.30am: Performed Divine Service Number on sick list 3 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f628: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-067_1.jpg) 20 July 1914 Colombo Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 7.10am: Barrack party returned 11.00am: Proceeded out of Dock 12.15pm: Secured to Flagship Berth Number on sick list 3 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f629: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-068_0.jpg) 21 July 1914 Colombo Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 am: Seamanship training classes at instruction Remainder cleaning ship & preparing for coaling 5.00pm: Gave usual leave to watch Number on sick list 3 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f62a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-068_1.jpg) 22 July 1914 Colombo Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 7.30am: Commenced coaling (native labour) 11.20am: Finished coaling, received 195 tons pm: Hands cleaning ship 5.00pm: Gave usual leave till 7am Number on sick list 3 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f62b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-069_0.jpg) 23 July 1914 Colombo Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 am: Party working in dockyard Seamanship training class at instruction Remainder as requisite pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes 7.20pm: Sent advance party to camp Number on sick list 3 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f62c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-069_1.jpg) 24 July 1914 Colombo Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 6.00am: Read warrant 129 Discharged 1 Able Seaman to Kandy Barracks 7.30am: Camp party returned on board am: Hands stowing & loading gear pm: Hands make & mend clothes 5.00pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch till 7am 6.30pm: Sent 2nd camp party to Diyatalawa Number on sick list 2 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f62d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-070_0.jpg) 25 July 1914 Colombo Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 7.30am: Joined ship 1 Rating from camp 5.00pm: Gave leave to Port Watch till 7am Number on sick list 3 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f62e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-070_1.jpg) 26 July 1914 Colombo Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 7.30am: Landed Church parties 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 1.30pm: Gave usual leave to Starboard Watch & Boys 6.00pm: Joined ship 2 Ratings from camp Number on sick list 3 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f62f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-071_0.jpg) 27 July 1914 Colombo Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 am: Hands employed surveying cables, about boats & refitting as requisite 1.00pm: Rejoined from Hospital 2 Ratings pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes 5.00pm: Gave leave to Port Watch till 7am Number on sick list 4 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f630: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-071_1.jpg) 28 July 1914 Colombo Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 6.00am: Hands cleaning ship & stowing cables am: Seamanship training classes at instruction Remainder getting up & surveying port cable, refitting ship & as requisite 1.30pm: Discharged 1 cot case to Hospital 5.00pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch till 7am Number on sick list 3 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f631: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-072_0.jpg) 29 July 1914 Colombo Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 7.00am: Landed coal tallying party am: Hands stowing port cables & preparing for coaling pm: Hands as in forenoon 5.10pm: Commenced coaling Number on sick list 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f632: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-072_1.jpg) 30 July 1914 Colombo Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 Midnight: Coaling ship am: Hands taking in ammunition Coaling ship 3.10pm: Finished coaling Hands cleaning ship Number on sick list 3 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f633: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-073_0.jpg) 31 July 1914 Colombo Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 8.30am: Camp party returned on board am: Hands cleaning lighters, cleaning ship & stowing ammunition 1.30pm: Payed [sic] monthly payment pm: Hands as in forenoon 5.00pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes & getting in flour Number on sick list 18 LOGS FOR AUGUST 1914 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f634: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-073_1.jpg) 1 August 1914 Colombo Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 am: Joined from camp 24 Ratings. pm: Hands provisioning ship 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f635: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-074_0.jpg) 2 August 1914 Colombo Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 7.00am: Landed Church parties 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 1.00pm: Gave leave to Watch till 7am & Boys till 7pm 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f636: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-074_1.jpg) 3 August 1914 Colombo Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 7.00am: Exercised physical drill 9.00am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised General Quarters Boys at instruction Remainder of hands spreading awnings & as requisite 1.00pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes 4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read warrant 130 Exercise watch ‘Out fire engine’ 5.45pm: Discharged Surgeon Hobbs to “Dartmouth” 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f637: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-075_0.jpg) 4 August 1914 Colombo Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 7.30am: Exercised physical drill 9.10am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ Ordinary seamen at seamanship instruction Remainder striking down ammunition & as requisite 1.30pm: Gave leave to starboard watch till 7am 4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised watch ‘Out kedge anchor’ 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f638: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-075_1.jpg) 5 August 1914 Colombo Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 6.00am: Hands getting up all woodwork & canvas & putting in lighters am: Hands preparing ship for battle 3.15pm: Commenced coaling 6.45pm: Finished coaling, received 201 tons. 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f639: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-076_0.jpg) 6 August 1914 Colombo and at sea towards Bombay Lat 6.95, Long 79.85 9.10am: Divisions. Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ 10.15am: Secured Seamanship training class at instruction Remainder painting ship grey & preparing for sea 1.00pm: Discharged 1 signalman to "Fox" pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Discharged Lieutenant Commander Linberry & 1 Leading Signalman to shore for passage to Bombay 6.19pm: Slipped & proceeded as requisite out of harbour [HMS Fox, 4360 ton cruiser, was launched in 1893 at Portsmouth Dockyard. She was sold for scrapping in 1920 and is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f63a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-076_1.jpg) 7 August 1914 At Sea Lat 7.3, Long 76.8 7.40am: Altered course to close steamer Spoke SS Insulinde 9.10am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised General Quarters Training classes at instruction pm: Hands make & mend clothes 8.50pm: Course as requisite for closing steamer 9.15pm: Spoke SS Zealandia 10.05pm: Course as requisite for closing steamer Spoke SS Benarty Number on sick list 18 [SS Insulinde, 9615 tons, was built in 1914 for the Rotterdam Lloyd Line. She was sold & renamed in 1919. SS Zealandia, 6660 tons, was built in 1910 by John Brown, Clydebank for Huddart Parker & Co, Melbourne. Eventually she was bombed and sunk in 1942. SS Benarty, 3910 tons, was built in 1902 for the Ben Line. She was sold & renamed in 1924.] 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f63b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-077_0.jpg) 8 August 1914 At Sea Lat 8.2, Long 73.1 9.20am: Stopped & spoke SS Talthybius 10.00am: Proceeded 10.38am: Course & speed as requisite to stop steamer, spoke ditto SS Erroll Noon: Proceeded pm: Hands make & mend clothes Number on sick list 18 [SS Talthybius, 10,224 tons, was built in 1912 for the Blue Funnel Line. She was sunk at Singapore in 1942 after a bombing raid and later salvaged by the Japanese. SS Erroll, 4465 tons, was built in1905 by Charles Connell & Co, Scotstoun for J Warrack & Co, Leith. She was eventually scrapped in 1934.] 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f63c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-077_1.jpg) 9 August 1914 At Sea Lat 6.3, Long 76.7 6.40am: Full speed to close steamer “Erroll” 10.30am: Performed Divine Service Number on sick list 18 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f63d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-078_0.jpg) 10 August 1914 At Sea Lat 8.1, Long 76.2 9.10am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ 10.00am: Secured am: Seamanship training class at instruction Remainder as requisite 2.00pm: Sighted Quilon Light House N16E 2.48pm: Quilon Light House abeam, 9.6’ pm: Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite 4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised ‘Collision Quarters’ 8.15pm: Closed & communicated with SS Clan Farquhar Number on sick list 19 [SS Clan Farquhar, 5858 tons, was built in 1899 by W Doxford & Sons Ltd, Sunderland for the Clan Line. In 1917 she was torpedoed with the loss of 49 lives.] 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f63e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-078_1.jpg) 11 August 1914 At sea Lat 13.7, Long 74.0 (approx) 9.20am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Cleaned arms am: Training classes at instruction Hands striking down shells & as requisite pm: Hands make & mend clothes 6.15pm: Closed SS Ocean Number on sick list 21 [SS Ocean, 1442 tons, was built in 1894 by SP Austin & Sons, Sunderland. She was torpedoed in 1917 without loss of life.] 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f63f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-079_0.jpg) 12 August 1914 At sea to Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 Sounding every hour 9.00am: Course & speed as requisite for harbour 9.40am: Stopped & anchored Hands preparing for coaling 12.15pm: Coal lighters alongside Hands cleaning ammunition & oil lighters 3.50pm: Started coaling 8.45pm: Joined ship 13 stokers from “Alert” Number on sick list 17 [HMS Alert, 960 tons Depot ship, was built in 1895 and sold in 1926. She is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f640: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-079_1.jpg) 13 August 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 All day: Coaling ship (native labour) am: Training classes at instruction 3.30pm: Discharged to “Alert”: 1 Yeoman of Signals, 1 Signalman 5.00pm: Read Warrant 132 9.42pm: Finished coaling, received 1000 tons Number on sick list 16 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f641: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-080_0.jpg) 14 August 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 am: Party drawing provisions in dockyard Remainder cleaning ship 4.30pm: Gave leave to watch till 7am Discharged 1 Seedie to hospital 6.30pm: Discharged 15 Lascar stokers to "Hardinge" Number on sick list 14 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f642: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-080_1.jpg) 15 August 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 am: Ordinary Seamen at Seamanship instruction Remainder cleaning ship 1.30pm: Discharged 1 Ship’s Cook to hospital 5.00pm: Joined from “Dufferin” 1 Leading Stoker & 6 Stokers. Number on sick list 17 [RIMS Dufferin, 7457 ton troopship, was built in 1904 and sold c1955.] 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f643: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-081_0.jpg) 16 August 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 7.30am: Landed Church party 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 4.30pm: Evening quarters. Gave leave to watch till 7.0 am, Boys till 7.0 pm Number on sick list 17 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f644: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-081_1.jpg) 17 August 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 7.30am: Party mounting guns in "Dufferin" am: Training classes at instruction Parties away in Transports & Auxiliaries Remainder as requisite pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised ‘Out kedge anchor’ Gave leave to watch till 7am Number on sick list 23 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f645: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-082_0.jpg) 18 August 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 7.30am: Exercised physical drill 9.10am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ Training classes at instruction Parties working about Auxiliaries & Transports Remainder as requisite pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised ‘Out kedge anchor’ Sailed HMS Dufferin and Minto 6.30pm: Gave leave to watch till 7am [RIMS Minto was a troopship, built in 1893 and sold in 1925.] 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f646: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-082_1.jpg) 19 August 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 7.30am: Exercised physical drill am: Guns crews at loader & divisional drill Training classes at instruction Remainder employed as requisite pm: Hands employed as in forenoon & preparing for coaling 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f647: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-083_0.jpg) 20 August 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 7.00am: Party taking out ammunition in “Sphinx” 9.10am: Arrived HMS Dartmouth Coaling ship (native labour) 3.10pm: Finished coaling, received 200 tons Hands employed cleaning ship 6.00pm: Discharged 1 stoker to hospital. Lost by accident: 1 set bedding 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f648: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-083_1.jpg) 21 August 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 9.10am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ Cleared ship for action 10.40am: Replaced gear Training classes at instruction Guns crew at Divisional Drill pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Gave leave to watch till 7am 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f649: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-084_0.jpg) 22 August 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 11.30am: Joined from “Fox”, 1 Yeoman, 1 Telegraphist & 1 stoker. pm: Hands make and mend clothes Number on sick list 21 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f64a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-084_1.jpg) 23 August 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 11.30am: Discharged 3 Ratings to Hospital (1 Engine Room Artificer, 2 Able seamen) 5.00pm: Discharged 1 Yeoman of Signals to “Northbrook” 6.15pm: Rejoined 1 Yeoman of Signals & 3 Signalmen from shore. Number on sick list 20 [RIMS Northbrook, 5820 ton troopship, was built in 1907. She is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f64b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-085_0.jpg) 24 August 1914 Bombay and at sea towards Aden Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 6.40am: Landed funeral party 7.00am: Exercised physical drill am: Guns crews at loader Remainder preparing for sea 10.35am: Funeral party returned 1.05pm: Weighed & proceeded 1.58pm: Convoy joined Flag Number on sick list 21 [The deceased was Henry Charles Henseleit, Cook, no 347386 who died on 23rd August. He is commemorated on the Kirkee 1914-1918 Memorial Face A but no grave is recorded on the CWGC website.] 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f64c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-085_1.jpg) 25 August 1914 At sea Lat 18.5, Long 69.85 5.30am: Unmanned ship 9.10am: Divisions. Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ 10.45am: Secured am: Training classes at instruction Remainder refitting as required 1.00pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes 5.00pm: Evening Quarters. Rigged Night Defences 6.50pm: Man & armed ship Darkened ship 10.00pm: Exercised ‘General Action’ Number on sick list 22 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f64d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-086_0.jpg) 26 August 1914 At sea Lat 18.2, Long 67.0 12.20am: Secured Man & armed ship 5.15am: Unmanned ship 9.30am: Divisions. Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ 10.45am: Secured Training classes at instruction Remainder refitting & at loader pm: Hands as requisite 7.00pm: Man & armed ship Darkened ship Number on sick list 23 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f64e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-086_1.jpg) 27 August 1914 At sea Lat 17.9, Long 64.4 5.30am: Unmanned ship 9.30am: Divisions. Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ 11.00am: Secured Training classes at instruction pm: Watch employed refitting & as requisite 6.45pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 22 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f64f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-087_0.jpg) 28 August 1914 At sea Lat 17.95, Long 61.15 5.30am: Unarmed ship 7.30am: Exercised physical drill 9.30am: Divisions. Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ 10.15am: Secured. A group at 7.5" loader Party employed fuzing Lyddite shells Remainder as requisite Training classes at instruction 7.30pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 23 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f650: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-087_1.jpg) 29 August 1914 At sea Lat 17.95, Long 57.5 5.15am: Unarmed ship 7.30am: Exercised physical drill pm: Hands make & mend clothes 4.30pm: Joined convoy “Dufferin” & 4 transports 7.00pm: Hands man & arm ship Number on sick list 23 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f651: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-088_0.jpg) 30 August 1914 At sea Lat 17.55, Long 55.8 Sounding every half hour 6.24am: Sighted HMS Duke of Edinburgh at anchor 7.38am: Stopped & communicated with same 7.45am: Proceeded in company with “Duke of Edinburgh” & Collier “Ellenga” 9.00am: Courses as requisite for convoy 7.00pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 25 [HMS Duke of Edinburgh, 12,790 ton cruiser, was launched in 1904 at Pembroke Dockyard. She took part in the Battle of Jutland, was sold in 1920 and is part of the OW fleet. SS Ellenga, 5196 tons, was built in 1911 for the British India Steamship Co. She was scrapped in 1948.] 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f652: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-088_1.jpg) 31 August 1914 At sea Lat 16.0, Long 53.65 5.30am: Unarmed ship 7.30am: Exercised physical drill 9.30am: Divisions. Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ 10.40am: Secured. Training classes at instruction Remainder at loader & as requisite pm: Watch refitting as requisite 5.00pm: Quarters. Read warrant 134 7.00pm: Manned & armed ship Number on sick list 23 LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1914 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f653: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-089_0.jpg) 1 September 1914 At sea Lat 14.6, Long 50.85 5.30am: Unarmed ship 9.30am: Divisions. Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ 10.30am: Secured. Training classes at instruction AB &Y groups at loader Remainder as requisite Noon: Parted company with HMS Duke of Edinburgh 12.30pm: Paid monthly money 4.30pm: Quarters, read warrants 135, 136 7.00pm: Manned & armed ship Number on sick list 22 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f654: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-089_1.jpg) 2 September 1914 At sea Lat 13.35, Long 47.4 5.15am: Unarmed ship 9.45am: Exercised ‘General Quarters’ 10.45am: Secured. Training classes at instruction Guns crews at loader 12.05pm: Hauled out of line & closed “Summatra” 12.30pm: Stopped & lowered seaboat 1.00pm: Transferred from Summatra 1 private, Highland Light Infantry for operation 1.25pm: Proceeded full speed to resume position in line 6.00pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 21 [“Summatra” is possibly SS Sumatra, 4607 tons, built in 1895 for P&O. She was sold in 1914.] 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f655: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-090_0.jpg) 3 September 1914 At sea to Aden Lat 12.83, Long 45.0 5.30am: Unarmed ship 7.30am: Course & speed as requisite to close “Black Prince” 8.00am: Stopped & communicated with “Black Prince” 9.55am: Slow, anchored & secured to Buoy no 8 pm: Hands make & mend clothes Number on sick list 10 [HMS Black Prince, 12,790 ton cruiser, was launched in 1904 at the Thames Ironworks. She was sunk at the Battle of Jutland with the loss of all hands.] 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f656: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-090_1.jpg) 4 September 1914 Aden Lat 12.83, Long 45.0 6.40am: Commenced coaling (native labour) am: Training classes at instruction Remainder refitting ship pm: As in forenoon 6.15pm: Finished coaling, received 1000 tons Hands cleaning ship Number on sick list 20 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f657: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-091_0.jpg) 5 September 1914 Aden Lat 12.83, Long 45.0 7.00am: Sailed HMS Chatham 5.00pm: Discharged 1 private, Highland Light Infantry to Hospital Number on sick list 21 [HMS Chatham, 5400 ton cruiser, was launched in 1911 at Chatham Dockyard. She was lent to the Royal New Zealand Navy in 1920 and sold for scrap in 1926.] 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f658: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-091_1.jpg) 6 September 1914 Aden and at sea towards Bombay Lat 12.83, Long 45.0 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 3.00pm: Joined ship 8 Arab Stokers 4.00pm: Prepared for sea 4.10pm: Arrived HM Ships Chatham, Northbrook with 7 Transports 6.30pm: Slipped & proceeded 7.05pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 21 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f659: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-092_0.jpg) 7 September 1914 At sea Lat 13.45, Long 48.25 5.30am: Unarmed ship 9.30am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ 10.45am: Secured. Training classes at instruction Remainder repairing canvas gear & as requisite pm: Hands as in forenoon 6.30pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 24 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f65a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-092_1.jpg) 8 September 1914 At sea Lat 14.4, Long 52.9 5.20am: Hands unarmed ship 9.30am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ 10.25am: Secured. Hands employed packing & stowing bags in canvas room, fuzing Lyddite shells etc Training classes at instruction pm: Scrub & wash clothes Make & mend clothes 6.30pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 27 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f65b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-093_0.jpg) 9 September 1914 At sea Lat 15.55, Long 57.85 5.30am: Unarmed ship 9.30am: Divisions. Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ 10.40am: Secured. Training classes at instruction Remainder fuzing Lyddite shells, packing & stowing bags in canvas room & rigging splinter defences pm: Watch as in forenoon 6.30pm: Man & armed ship Passed through large area of highly phosphorescent water, milky white colour. Extent 10 square miles. Number on sick list 23 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f65c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-093_1.jpg) 10 September 1914 At sea Lat 16.6, Long 62.65 5.30am: Unarmed ship 7.30am: Exercised physical drill 9.30am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ 11.10am: Secured. Hands employed fuzing Lyddite, striking projectiles below & as requisite pm: Hands make & mend clothes 4.30pm: Quarters. Read warrant 137 6.30pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 19 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f65d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-094_0.jpg) 11 September 1914 At sea Lat 17.6, Long 67.6 5.30am: Unarmed ship am: Hands fuzing Lyddite shells & refitting as requisite Training classes at instructionp pm: Watch as in forenoon 7.10pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 21 4caf8b15cadfd3419702f65e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-094_1.jpg) 12 September 1914 At sea to Bombay Lat 18.8, Long 72.5 am: Hands cleaning ship & preparing for harbour 12.13pm: Sighted land N59E 1.42pm: Stopped & anchored 4.30pm: Discharged 1 native stoker to hospital 6.00pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch till 7am 7.00pm: Joined from hospital 1 stoker Number on sick list 18 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f65f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-095_0.jpg) 13 September 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 11.00am: Joined from hospital 1 Leading Stoker 12.20pm: Proceeded RIMS Dalhousie 3.30pm: Sighted: HMS Fox Number on sick list 14 [RIMS Dalhousie, 1960 ton troopship, also served in WW2.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f660: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-095_1.jpg) 14 September 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 5.30am: Commenced coaling (native labour) am: Hands employed Dockyard parties and as requisite 9.00am: Proceeded RIMS Dufferin 4.30pm: Read warrants 138, 139, 140, 141, 142 5.30pm: Arrived HMS Dufferin Number on sick list 14 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f661: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-096_0.jpg) 15 September 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 10.00am: Finished coaling, received 995 tons Lost by accident: 1 grass fender pm: Hands cleaning ship & getting in stores 4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read warrants 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 153, 154, 155 7.00pm: Joined ship for passage to “Dartmouth” 1 Stoker 8.15pm: Joined ship from “Fox” 1 Able Seaman Number on sick list 14 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f662: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-096_1.jpg) 16 September 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 12.30am: Steamboats moored up in dockyard am: Training classes at instruction Boatswain’s & Sailmaker’s party at work Remainder rigging diving boat & as requisite pm: Hands as in forenoon 3.40pm: "Fox" proceeded into Basin Number on sick list 14 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f663: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-097_0.jpg) 17 September 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 am: Party with Boatswain in dockyard Training classes at instruction Remainder oiling wires, about boats & as requisite 11.30am: Discharged 2 stokers to hospital Number on sick list 13 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f664: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-097_1.jpg) 18 September 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 6.30am: Landed Funeral party for burial of Private FV Ward RMLI. am: Searchlights crews exercised at drill Training classes at instruction Remainder refitting as requisite pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes 6.35pm: Exercised Night Defences Searchlights burning Number on sick list 14 [Private Frederick Valentine Ward, CH/16161 RMLI died on 17 Sept. He was the son of Mrs EE Thrawer, Hazel Dell Bungalow, Creeting St Mary, Suffolk and is commemorated on Face A of the Kirkee 1914-1918 Memorial,] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f665: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-098_0.jpg) 19 September 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 7.00am: Exercised physical drill 4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read warrants 148, 150 6.30pm: Rejoined from Hospital 1 Able Seaman Number on sick list 14. 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f666: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-098_1.jpg) 20 September 1914 Bombay and at sea towards Aden Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 6.00am: Unmoored ship, weighed starboard anchor 10.15am: Performed Divine Service 11.00am: Transports commenced proceeding out of harbour 12.05pm: Weighed & proceeded full speed, course as requisite for convoy 7.00pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list16 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f667: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-099_0.jpg) 21 September 1914 At sea Lat 18.7, Long 69.05 5.30am: Unarmed ship 9.30am: Divisions. Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ 10.40am: Secured. Hands employed re-stowing magazine & shell room Training classes at instruction pm: Watch scraping & about boats 6.30pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 18 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f668: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-099_1.jpg) 22 September 1914 At sea Lat 18.65, Long 65.3 5.40am: Unarmed ship 9.20am: Divisions. Read Prayers 9.35am: Stopped & veered target. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ Carried out sub-calibre practice at Fox’s target 11.45am: Ceased firing, hoisted target, resumed place in line Lost overboard by accident: Quickfire 6pdr Piasaba Brush – 1 in no pm: Watch employed as in forenoon 6.30pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 17 [A Piasaba brush is used for sponging out gun barrels.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f669: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-100_0.jpg) 23 September 1914 At sea Lat 18.8, Long 62.0 5.40am: Unarmed ship 7.30am: Exercised physical drill 9.30am: Divisions. Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ 10.30am: Secured. Training classes at instruction Remainder re-stowing shell rooms & magazines & as requisite 12.15pm: Sighted “Dartmouth” & convoy ahead 2.00pm: “Dartmouth” & convoy joined Flag. 2.45pm: Parted company “Fox”, “Dartmouth” & SS “Begum”, “Bandra”, “Umfuli” 6.45pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 18 [SS Begum, 4646 tons, was built in 1907 by Charles Connell & Co Ltd, Scotstoun for the Asiatic Steam Navigation Co Ltd. She was torpedoed in 1918 with the loss of 15 lives. SS Bandra, 3284 tons, was built in 1914 for the British India Steam Navigation Co Ltd. She was scrapped in 1951 SS Umfuli, 2370 tons, was built in 1924 for Bullard, King & Co Ltd. She was scrapped in 1924.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f66a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-100_1.jpg) 24 September 1914 At sea Lat 17.4, Long 58.3 5.45am: Unarmed ship 6.30am: Parted company, HMS Hardinge & SS Dilwara 9.30am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Inspected arms. Inspected bags & bedding am: Training classes at instruction Remainder refitting & as requisite pm: Hands make & mend clothes 6.30pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 19 [SS Dilwara, 5441 tons, was built in 1892 for the British India Steam Navigation Co Ltd. She was scrapped in 1922.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f66b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-101_0.jpg) 25 September 1914 At sea Lat 17.4, Long 58.3 5.30am: Unarmed ship 7.30am: Exercised physical drill 9.30am: Divisions. Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ 10.00am: Secured. Guns crews at loader Remainder refitting & as requisite pm: Watch employed repairing awnings & as requisite 6.40pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 23 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f66c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-101_1.jpg) 26 September 1914 At sea Lat 14.3, Long 50.8 5.40am: Unarmed ship 7.30am: Exercised physical drill pm: Hands make & mend clothes 6.40pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 24 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f66d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-102_0.jpg) 27 September 1914 At sea to Aden Lat 13.1, Long 46.6 5.40am: Unarmed ship 7.00am: Exercised physical drill 9.35am: Took station ahead of starboard division of convoy 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 6.40pm: Man & armed ship 8.45pm: Sighted HMS Black Prince and Hardinge ahead. “Black Prince” closed and took over charge of convoy 10.45pm: Stopped & anchored Number on sick list 24 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f66e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-102_1.jpg) 28 September 1914 Aden and at sea towards Bombay Lat 12.83, Long 45.0 5.00am: Preparing for coaling 8.30am: Read warrants nos [blank] Coaling (Native labour) Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite 11.00am: Discharged 1 Able Seaman & 1 Private RMLI to Detention Barracks 2.20pm: Sailed HMS Duke of Edinburgh 3.20pm: Sailed HMS Dufferin 5.10pm: Read warrants nos 156, 157 7.35pm: Finished coaling, received 780 tons 9.00pm: Weighed & proceeded as requisite Number on sick list 22 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f66f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-103_0.jpg) 29 September 1914 At sea Lat 13.0, Long 47.7 5.40am: Unarmed ship pm: Scrub & wash clothes 6.30pm: Man & armed ship 10.30pm: Exercised man & arm ship Number on sick list 22 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f670: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-103_1.jpg) 30 September 1914 At sea Lat 13.8, Long 52.3 5.40am: Unarmed ship 9.30am: Divisions. Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ 10.35am: Secured. Training classes at instruction Remainder repairing awnings & refitting ship as requisite pm: Watch employed painting, cleaning & refitting as requisite Number on sick list 22 LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1914 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f671: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-104_0.jpg) 1 October 1914 At sea Lat 14.5, Long 57.4 5.40am: Unarmed ship 7.30am: Exercised physical drill am: Exercised ‘Collision Quarters’ Exercised stations for ‘Out all boats’ Exercised ‘General Quarters’ Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite about boats etc 12.45pm: Paid monthly money pm: Hands make & mend clothes 6.40pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 18 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f672: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-104_1.jpg) 2 October 1914 At sea Lat 14.6, Long 62.3 5.40am: Unarmed ship 7.30am: Exercised physical drill 9.30am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ 10.30am: Secured. Training classes at instruction Remainder refitting as requisite 5.00pm: Evening Quarters, read warrants 158, 159 6.30pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 18 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f673: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-105_0.jpg) 3 October 1914 At sea Lat 14.6, Long 67.1 5.45am: Unarmed ship 7.30am: Exercised physical drill pm: Hands make & mend clothes 6.30pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 18 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f674: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-105_1.jpg) 4 October 1914 At sea Lat 16.0, Long 71.0 5.40am: Unarmed ship 9.30am: Divisions. Read ‘Articles of War’ 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 6.35pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 17 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f675: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-106_0.jpg) 5 October 1914 At sea to Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 4.35am: Sighted Kundari Light 7.10am: Stopped & anchored am: Training classes at instruction Remainder preparing for coaling pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes Landed dockyard party 4.30pm: Evening Quarters, read warrant 160 5.30pm: Rejoined from hospital 2 Able Seamen Number on sick list 19 [Kundari Light is now known as Kennery Island, Khanderi Island or Khanhoji Angre and lies south of Mumbai at Lat 18.7, Long 72.8.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f676: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-106_1.jpg) 6 October 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 6.00am: Coaling ship (native labour) am: Parties working in dockyard Training classes at instruction 2.30pm: Discharged 1 stoker to hospital 8.45pm: Finished coaling, received 905 tons Number on sick list 18 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f677: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-107_0.jpg) 7 October 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 am: Hands cleaning ship Parties working in dockyard pm: Hands as in forenoon & provisioning ship Number on sick list 19 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f678: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-107_1.jpg) 8 October 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 7.30am: Exercised physical drill am: Training classes at instruction Remainder provisioning ship 5.00pm: Discharged to hospital 1 Able Seaman, 1 Stoker Number on sick list 15 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f679: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-108_0.jpg) 9 October 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 6.00am: Hands cleaning ship & blacking down aloft 7.30am: Exercised physical drill am: Training classes at instruction Hands blacking down aloft & as requisite 11.00am: Unmoored ship 1.00pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes Weighed starboard anchor Discharged 1 Stoker to hospital Remainder of hands as requisite 4.30pm: Discharged 2 Able Seamen to “Dufferin” 1 Ordinary Seaman from hospital joined & 2 Boys from “Dufferin” Number on sick list 17 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f67a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-108_1.jpg) 10 October 1914 Bombay and at sea cruising in search Lat 17.6, Long 72.8 6.00am: Weighed & proceeded as requisite 4.26pm: Altered course to close merchantman 4.36pm: Resumed course 5.57pm: Ratnagiri Light abeam 9.20pm: Eased to communicate with SS Hunda 9.56pm: Increased revs Number on sick list 12 [Ratnagiri Lighthouse is in India at Lat 17.0, Long 73.3 I cannot trace SS Hunda.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f67b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-109_0.jpg) 11 October 1914 Searching for enemy Lat 14.8, Long 73.6 6.15am: Unarmed ship 1.30pm: Communicated with SS Monteagle 2.00 pm: Passed through tide rips 7.00pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 12 [SS Monteagle, 6955 tons, was built in 1899 by Palmers Ship Building & Iron Co Ltd, Jarrow for the Elder Dempster Line. In 1914 she was owned by the Canadian Pacific Railway Co Ltd and was eventually scrapped in 1926.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f67c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-109_1.jpg) 12 October 1914 Searching for enemy Lat 11.6, Long 72.7 5.40am: Struck by very heavy rain squall 7.00am: Unarmed ship 9.30am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ 10.35am: Secured Course as requisite for speaking dhow Training classes at instruction pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes 7.30pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 14 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f67d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-110_0.jpg) 13 October 1914 Searching for enemy Lat 15.3, Long 72.3 4.50am: Struck by heavy squall. Eased to slow 4.55am: Resumed 9.30am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Small Arms Companies Training classes at instruction Remainder refitting as requisite pm: Hands make & mend clothes 7.00pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 16 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f67e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-110_1.jpg) 14 October 1914 At sea to Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 6.00am: Unarmed ship am: Hands preparing for harbour Training classes at instruction 12.30pm: Anchored, Bombay. Joined from “Dufferin” 1 Signalman 4.30pm: Preparing for coaling Number on sick list 16 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f67f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-111_0.jpg) 15 October 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 5.50am: Commenced coaling (native labour) Am: Training classes at instruction Remainder refitting & as requisite Pm: Discharged 3 Ratings to Hospital Joined ship for passage 1 Cameron Highlander Hands as in forenoon 4.55pm: Finished coaling, 530 tons Gave leave to Watch till 7am Number on sick list 17 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f680: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-111_1.jpg) 16 October 1914 Bombay and at sea towards Aden Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 1.00am: Arrived HMS Goliath pm: Preparing for sea 5.00pm: Convoy commenced weighed by sub-division 6.25pm: Weighed & proceeded as requisite for station with convoy Number on sick list 18 [HMS Goliath, 13,160 ton battleship, was launched at Chatham Dockyard in 1898. She was sunk at the Dardanelles in May 1915 and is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f681: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-112_0.jpg) 17 October 1914 At sea Lat 18.9, Long 69.8 5.50am: Unarmed ship 7.30am: Exercised physical drill 5.00pm: Evening Quarters, read warrants 163, 164, 165, 166 6.50pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 19 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f682: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-112_1.jpg) 18 October 1914 At sea Lat 19.0, Long 66.0 6.00am: Man & armed ship 9.40am: Divisions. Performed Divine Service 7.00pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 18 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f683: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-113_0.jpg) 19 October 1914 At sea Lat 19.0, Long 62.4 6.00am: Unarmed ship 7.00am: Exercised physical drill Increased to full speed 9.00am: Resumed speed 9.35am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ 10.30am: Altered course to close “Ocean” 10.35am: Secured. Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite 11.00am: Stopped & received a rating from "Ocean" for passage to “Duke of Edinburgh” 11.30am: Proceeded to resume place with convoy 12.30pm: HMS Ocean and 4 transports part company pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes Watch as requisite 3.45pm: Sighted “Duke of Edinburgh” ahead 5.30pm: “Goliath” and 8 transports parted company 6.40pm: HMS Duke of Edinburgh & convoy took station on starboard beam Number on sick list 21 [HMS Ocean, 13,160 ton Battleship, was launched in 1898 at Devonport Dockyard. She sank in the Dardanelles after she struck a mine.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f684: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-113_1.jpg) 20 October 1914 At sea Lat 17.8, Long 58.7 6.00am: Unarmed ship 7.30am: Exercised physical drill 9.30am: Divisions. Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ 10.10am: Secured. Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite pm: Hands painting & cleaning ship 4.30pm: “Minerva” joined Flag. Stationed at 8 cables on port beam 5.00pm: Evening Quarters, read warrant no 167 6.40pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 21 [HMS Minerva, 5690 ton cruiser, was launched in 1895 at Chatham Dockyard. She was sold in 1920 and is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f685: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-114_0.jpg) 21 October 1914 At sea Lat 16.3, Long 55.1 6.00am: Unarmed ship 8.00am: Stopped engines. Sent sea boat to “Duke of Edinburgh” 8.15am: Latter proceeded 8.50am: Proceeded 9.40am: Divisions. Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ 10.00am: Resumed position in convoy. Heavy rainsquall passed over convoy 10.25am: Secured. Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes Remainder as requisite Watch painting & as requisite 6.40pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 19 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f686: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-114_1.jpg) 22 October 1914 At sea Lat 14.8, Long 51.6 6.00am: Unarmed ship 7.30am: Exercised physical drill 9.30am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised small arms companies 10.30am: Hands employed. Training classes at instruction. Remainder as requisite pm: Hands make & mend clothes 3.00pm: SS Caledonia parted company 6.30pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 24 [There were several ships called Caledonia at this time but it was probably the SS Caledonia, 7758 tons, owned by P&O which was built in 1895 and scrapped in 1925.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f687: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-115_0.jpg) 23 October 1914 At sea Lat 13.1, Long 48.1 6.00am: Unarmed ship am: Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite refitting pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes Watch as requisite 1.30pm: “Ballarat” parted company 3.30pm: "Minerva" and 4 subdivisions took station astern 6.47pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 22 [SS Ballarat,11,120 tons, was built in 1911 by J Caird & Co, Greenock for the Blue Anchor Line which was acquired by P&O in 1914. She was torpedoed & sunk in 1917 with no loss of life.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f688: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-115_1.jpg) 24 October 1914 At sea to Aden Lat 12.83, Long 45.0 6.00am: Unarmed ship 7.00am: Exercised physical training 8.45am: Turned over convoy to “Duke of Edinburgh”. Proceeded full speed 10.55am: Stopped & anchored 12.40pm: Weighed & proceeded 1.00pm: Anchored & secured stern to no 5 buoy Joined from “Minto” 1 telegraphist and 1 Engine Room Artificer 3.05pm: Commenced coaling (native labour) 5.00pm: Discharged 1 rating to hospital 10.00pm: Finished coaling, 500 tons Number on sick list 26 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f689: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-116_0.jpg) 25 October 1914 Aden and at sea towards Bombay Lat 12.9, Long 45.3 (approx) 10.25am: Slipped from buoy & proceeded am: Hands cleaning ship 3.30pm: “Dufferin” passed with "Franz Ferdinand" in tow 6.00pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 25 [“Franz Ferdinand” was possibly SS Erzherzog Franz Ferdinand, 6181 tons, built in 1899 for Lloyd Austrian Lines. She was seized by the British at Aden in 1914. In 1922 she was returned to Lloyd Triestino and renamed.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f68a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-116_1.jpg) 26 October 1914 At sea Lat 13.5, Long 49.0 5.35am: Unarmed ship 6.30am: Exercised physical drill 9.30am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ 10.05am: Secured. Training classes at instruction Remainder at loader & as requisite pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes Watch employed as requisite 4.30pm: Evening Quarters, read warrant 168 7.00pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 21 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f68b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-117_0.jpg) 27 October 1914 At sea Lat 14.5, Long 53.8 5.35am: Unarmed ship 6.30am: Passed SS Mooltan steering West 9.30am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ 10.10am: Secured. Training classes at instruction Guns crews at loader pm: Watch employed getting up leather gear & as requisite 6.30pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 19 [SS Mooltan, 9621 tons, was built in 1905 by J Caird & Co, Greenock for P&O. She was torpedoed and sank in 1917 but only 2 lives were lost.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f68c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-117_1.jpg) 28 October 1914 At sea Lat 15.6, Long 58.9 5.58am: Unarmed ship 6.30am: Exercised physical drill 9.30am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised Collision Quarters am: Training classes at instruction Guns crews at loader pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes Hands painting ship & as requisite 6.30pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 22 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f68d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-118_0.jpg) 29 October 1914 At sea Lat 16.7, Long 64.0 5.55am: Unarmed ship 6.30am: Exercised physical drill 9.30am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Inspected arms Mustered & inspected hammocks & bedding Training classes at instruction pm: Hands make & mend 7.00pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 24 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f68e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-118_1.jpg) 30 October 1914 At sea Lat 17.9, Long 68.6 5.55am: Unarmed ship 6.30am: Exercised physical drill 9.30am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ 10.10am: Secured. Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes Watch employed as requisite 6.30pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 19 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f68f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-119_0.jpg) 31 October 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 5.53am: Unarmed ship 9.35am: Stopped & anchored am: Hands prepared for coaling 11.00am: Arrived Russian Cruiser “Askold” and 5 Transports 12.30pm: Commenced coaling (native [labour)] pm: Hands employed getting out Admiral’s Gear & dockyard parties Number on sick list 21 [“Askold” was built in 1900. She was captured by the Royal Navy and renamed “Glory IV” before being scrapped in 1921.] LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1914 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f690: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-119_1.jpg) 1 November 1914 Bombay Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 4.30am: Finished coaling 5.45am: Arrived HMS Dufferin 9.30am: Discharged 2 Telegraphists to Royal Navy Depot 10.30am: Joined 1 Stoker from Depot 1.00pm: Discharged Lieutenant Commander Suter to HMS Lawrence Discharged 1 Able Seaman to hospital 5.00pm: Discharged to HMS Lawrence 2 Petty Officers, 3 Able Seamen, 1 Signalman Number on sick list 16 [HIMS Lawrence a Royal Indian Marine paddle sloop, 1886, 1,154 tons, four 12 pdrs.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f691: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-120_0.jpg) 2 November 1914 Bombay and at sea towards Aden Lat 18.98, Long 72.86 7.00am: Exercised physical drill 9.10am: Proceeded HMS Lawrence 10.30am: Convoy commenced to sail 11.20am: Weighed & proceeded 12.30pm: Paid monthly money 6.40pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 21 [See next link for right hand side of the page] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f692: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-120_1.jpg) [Blank table of compass comparisons.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f693: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-121_0.jpg) [Table of compass comparisons.] [signed by] Captain R A Nugent RN [signed by] Navigating Officer Lieutenant. WTR Ford 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f694: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-121_1.jpg) [Details of compass, its correction magnets & situation.] [signed by] Lieutenant WT Randle Ford 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f695: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-122_0.jpg) [Blank table of data for steering compass.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f696: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-122_1.jpg) 3 November 1914 At sea Lat 18.8, Long 68.8 12.30am: Joined convoy SS City of Glasgow 6.30am: Unarmed ship 7.30am: Exercised physical drill 9.30am: Divisions. Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ 10.30am: Secured. Training class at instruction 4.10pm: Stopped & communicated with “Dufferin” 5.00pm: Evening Quarters, read warrant 169 7.45pm: Resumed Guide of Convoy Man & armed ship [SS City of Glasgow, 6545 tons, was built in 1906 by Workman, Clark & Co, Belfast for City Line Ltd, Glasgow. She was torpedoed in 1918 with the loss of 12 lives.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f697: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-123_0.jpg) 4 November 1914 At sea Lat 18.9, Long 64.9 6.05am: Unarmed ship 7.30am: Exercised physical drill 9.30am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ Course & speed as requisite for control drill 10.50am: Resumed Guide of Convoy Training classes at instruction Remainder painting & as requisite refitting pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes Watch employed painting & refitting Number on sick list 21 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f698: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-123_1.jpg) 5 November 1914 At sea Lat 18.6, Long 61.0 5.40am: Unarmed ship 6.20am: Sighted “Duke of Edinburgh” and convoy 9.30am: Divisions. Prayers. Inspected small arms Training classes at instruction pm: Hands make & mend clothes 6.30pm: Man and armed ship Number on sick list 25 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f699: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-124_0.jpg) 6 November 1914 At sea Lat 17.1, Long 57.4 6.00am: Unarmed ship 7.30am: Exercised physical drill 9.00am: Stopped & dropped target 9.15am: General Quarters & carried out controlled firing 1” aiming at D[uke] of E[dinburgh’s] target pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes 6.30pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 22 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f69a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-124_1.jpg) 7 November 1914 At sea Lat 15.5, Long 53.5 6.00am: Unarmed ship 7.30am: Exercised physical drill 10.00am: Stopped & communicated with “Duke of Edinburgh” 10.10am: Proceeded to resume station with convoy 2.47pm: Observed Ras Fartak N12W 6.25pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 19 [Ras Fartak is in Yemen at Lat 15.64, Long 52.22.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f69b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-125_0.jpg) 8 November 1914 At sea Lat 14.0, Long 49.6 6.00am: Unarmed ship 6.30am: “Duke of Edinburgh”, “Nurani” and “City of Manchester” parted company 10.20am: Performed Divine Service 6.30pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 19 [SS Nurani, 4432 tons, was built in 1892 for the Asiatic Steam Navigation Co who sold her to Bombay & Persia Steam Navigation Co, Bombay SS City of Manchester, 5551 tons, was built in 1903 for the City Line. She was scrapped in 1933.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f69c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-125_1.jpg) 9 November 1914 At sea to Aden Lat 12.7, Long 45.5 6.00am: Unarmed ship am: Training classes at instruction Remainder of hands refitting & as requisite 2.51pm: Stopped & anchored convoy & proceeded as requisite 6.00pm: Anchored HMS Northbrook 6.30pm: Man & armed ship Number on sick list 23 [RIMS Northbrook, 5820 tons, was built in 1907 and listed until 1924. She is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f69d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-126_0.jpg) 10 November 1914 Aden and at sea towards Suez Lat 12.83, Long 45.0 6.00am: Unarmed ship 8.00am: Rigged diving boats, divers away clearing inlets Preparing for coaling 11.23am: Proceeded to inner anchorage 11.52am: Stopped & anchored 3.15pm: Preparing for sea Convoy commenced weighing & proceeding to sea 4.30pm: Weighed & proceeded as requisite 5.40pm: Took station ahead of convoy Number on sick list 23 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f69e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-126_1.jpg) 11 November 1914 At sea Lat 13.7, Long 42.5 12.35am: Sighted Perim Light 5.55am: Unarmed ship 7.00am: Exercised physical drill 9.35am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ 10.35am: Secured. Training classes at instruction pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes Watch employed as requisite 6.10pm: Man & armed ship 6.55pm: Sighted Centre Peak Light N2E 9.22pm: Sighted Jebel Teir Light N10W [Perim Island Lighthouse is also known as Mayyun Island Lighthouse and lies in Yemen at Lat 12.65, Long 43.43 Centre Point Lighthouse is also known as Zubair Islands Lighthouse and lies off the Yemen coast in the Red Sea at Lat 15.02, Long 42.17 Jebel Teir Light is indexed as Jabal at Tair Lighthouse and lies off the coast of Yemen at Lat 15.65, Long 41.83.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f69f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-127_0.jpg) 12 November 1914 At sea Lat 16.9, Long 40.75 12.47am: Jebel Teir Light abeam 7¼’ 5.55am: Unarmed ship 7.30am: Hands at physical drill 9.30am: Divisions. Prayers. Exercised Small arms companies Training classes at instruction pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes Hands make & mend clothes 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6a0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-127_1.jpg) 13 November 1914 At sea Lat 20.0, Long 38.8 7.30am: Exercised sea boat’s crew & physical drill 9.30am: Divisions. Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ 10.00am: Sighted “Foxhound” 10.15am: Secured. Training classes at instruction 11.05am: Stopped & communicated with SS Transquebec 11.20am: Proceeded to take up station pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes 3.30pm: Observed HMS Mosquito 8.30pm: “Mosquito” took station ahead of convoy “Foxhound” parted company [I cannot trace SS Transquebec HMS Foxhound was a destroyer which was launched in 1909 and sold in 1921. HMS Mosquito was a destroyer which was launched in 1910 and sold in 1920.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6a1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-128_0.jpg) 14 November 1914 At sea Lat 23.5, Long 36.6 6.00am: Unarmed ship 6.45am: Sighted HMS Duke of Edinburgh astern 3.15pm: “Mosquito” proceeded 5.00pm: Quarters, read warrant 171 7.00pm: Sighted Daedalus Light N4E 8.32pm: Daedalus Light abeam 9½’ [Daedalus Light is indexed as Abu el-Kirzan Lighthouse and lies off Egypt in the Red Sea at Lat 24.92, Long 35.52.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6a2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-128_1.jpg) 15 November 1914 At sea Lat 27.4, Long 34.2 5.45am: Brothers Light abeam, 3’ 6.15am: Unarmed ship 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 4.17pm: Ashrafi Light abeam, 1 mile 8.17pm: Ras Gharib Light abeam, 2.5’ [Brothers Light is indexed as Al Ikhwan Lighthouse and lies off Egypt in the Red Sea at Lat 26.32, Long 34.85. Ashrafi Juzur Lighthouse is off the coast of Egypt in the Gulf of Suez at Lat 27.78, Long 33.7 Ras Gharib Lighthouse is in Egypt at Lat 28.35, Long 33.13.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6a3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-129_0.jpg) 16 November 1914 At sea to Suez and into Suez Canal Lat 29.9, Long 32.5 5.15am: Sighted Newport Light N13E 6.50am: Stopped & anchored am: Hands employed, Gunner’s, Bosun’s & Sailmaking parties 10.30pm: Arrived HMS Duke of Edinburgh 11.30am: Weighed & proceeded as requisite for Canal 6.50pm: Stopped & changed pilots 6.55pm: Proceeded [Newport Rock Lighthouse is near the entrance to the Suez Canal at Lat 29.9, Long 32.55.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6a4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-129_1.jpg) 17 November 1914 Suez Canal to Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 2.35am: Secured to No 7 N Buoy 5.00am: Proceeded HMS Minerva 6.15am: Commenced coaling (native labour) am: Training classes at instruction 1.10pm: Finished coaling, received 1,205 tons Hands cleaning ship 9.10pm: Arrived HMS Duke of Edinburgh 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6a5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-130_0.jpg) 18 November 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 am: Discharged for duties with Torpedo Boats: 1 Chief Stoker, 1 Stoker Petty Officer, 2 Stokers, 2 Petty Officers, 6 Able Seamen pm: Training classes at instruction 3.00pm: Arrived HM Torpedo Boats “Savage” & Scourge 5.00pm: Gave leave to 9pm 5.30pm: Discharged 8 ratings to Torpedo Boats [HMS Savage was a Beagle Class destroyer launched in 1910 and sold in 1921 HMS Scourge was a Beagle Class destroyer launched in 1910 and sold in 1921.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6a6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-130_1.jpg) 19 November 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.00am: Exercised physical drill am: Training classes at instruction Remainder landed for small arms drill 1.00pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch till 6.30pm Hands make & mend clothes 5.00pm: Arrived HMS Proserpine 9.20pm: Proceeded HMS Proserpine [HMS Proserpine, 2169 ton cruiser, was launched in 1896 at Sheerness Dockyard. She was sold for scrap in 1919 and is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6a7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-131_0.jpg) 20 November 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.00am: Exercised physical drill am: Port Watch at small arms drill Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Evening Quarters, read warrant no 172 5.00pm: Arrived HMS Foxhound & Mosquito 5.30pm: Arrived HMS Proserpine 8.30pm: Joined ship Lieutenant Wood Smith RIM 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6a8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-131_1.jpg) 21 November 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.00am: Exercised physical drill 9.00am: Landed Field Guns & Maxims for drill Sent divers to examine TB044 underwater 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6a9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-132_0.jpg) 22 November 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 1.00pm: Gave leave to Watch till 7pm Number on sick list 13 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6aa: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-132_1.jpg) 23 November 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.00am: Exercised physical drill am: Landed Field Guns crews 9.10am: Divisions. Prayers. Cleared for ‘Action’. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ Remainder as requisite pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes Hands as in forenoon 4.00pm: Quarters. Gave leave till 6.30pm Number on sick list 13 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6ab: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-133_0.jpg) 24 November 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.00am: Sailed French Battleship "St Louis" 7.30am: Exercised physical drill 8.30am: Landed funeral party 8.55am: Sailed French cruiser “Cassini” am: Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite Joined ship 4 Egyptian Cadets 2.00pm: Landed small arm company's & Maxim gun crews for march 4.35pm: Landing party returned 4.45pm: Arrived HMS Gloucester Number on sick list 11 [“St Louis”, 11,275 tons, was launched in 1896 at Arsenal de Lorient. She was scrapped in 1933. The funeral was for Chief Stoker Ernest R Warren, service no 281675 who died on 23rd Nov and is buried in Grave no G12, Port Said Cemetery. “Cassini” was probably the 970 ton minelayer, built in 1894 by Forges et Chantiers de la Mediterranee as a torpedo cruiser. She was converted in 1913. In 1917 she was sunk by a mine or torpedo with the loss of 88 lives. HMS Gloucester, 4800 ton cruiser, was launched in 1909 by William Beardmore & Co. She was scrapped in 1921 and is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6ac: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-133_1.jpg) 25 November 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 6.00am: Proceeded HMS Gloucester 6.30am: Arrived HMS Doris 7.30am: Exercised physical drill 9.10am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Landed Starboard Watch for infantry drill Discharged 2 Egyptian cadets to “Doris” Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Quarters. Read warrants nos 173,174 5.00pm: Proceeded HMS Doris Number on sick list 15 [HMS Doris, 5690 ton cruiser, was launched in 1896 at the Naval Construction & Armaments Co, Barrow-in-Furness. She was sold in 1919.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6ad: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-134_0.jpg) 26 November 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.30am: Exercised physical drill am: Training classes at instruction 10.30am: Arrived HMAS Melbourne Joined ship 1 RFR 1.00pm: Gave leave to Port Watch till 6.30pm pm: Hands make & mend clothes 4.30pm: Evening Quarters, read warrant 175 Discharged 1 prisoner to “Melbourne” 4.45pm: Sailed HMAS Melbourne Number on sick list 16 [HMAS Melbourne, 5400 ton cruiser, was launched in 1912 by Cammell Laird & Co Ltd. She was scrapped in 1929.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6ae: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-134_1.jpg) 27 November 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.30am: Exercised physical drill am: Training classes at instruction Hands preparing tugs for arming etc pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes Hands as in forenoon & cleaning out magazines & shell rooms 4.30pm: Gave leave till 6.30pm Number on sick list 13 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6af: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-135_0.jpg) 28 November 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 9.10am: Divisions. Aired night clothing pm: Hands cleaning ship & prepared armed launches etc 4.40pm: Arrived HMS Yarmouth Number on sick list 12 [HMS Yarmouth, 5200 ton cruiser, was launched in 1911 by the London & Glasgow Co. She was sold in 1929 and is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6b0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-135_1.jpg) 29 November 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 2.00am: Arrived HMAS "Sydney” 8.30am: Landed Roman Catholics, Wesleyans & Presbyterians 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 11.00am: Proceeded HMS Yarmouth 1.00pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch till 6.30pm 6.00pm: Sailed HMAS Sydney Number on sick list 10 [HMAS Sydney, 5400 ton cruiser, was launched in 1912 by the London & Glasgow Engineering & Iron Shipbuilding Co. She was scrapped in 1929 and is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6b1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-136_0.jpg) 30 November 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.30am: Exercised physical drill am: Training classes at instruction Party arming launches etc Landed small arm party for pistol drill Remainder as requisite 1.40pm: Arrived HMS Proserpine pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Gave leave to Port Watch till 6.30pm Number on sick list 11 LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1914 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6b2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-136_1.jpg) 1 December 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.00am: Exercised physical drill am: Training classes at instruction Parties working about armed launches Remainder employed as requisite 1.00pm: Payed [sic] monthly money to ship’s company pm: Hands employed as in forenoon 4.30pm: Gave usual leave till 6.30pm 7.00pm: Joined from hospital 1 Able Seaman Number on sick list 13 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6b3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-137_0.jpg) 2 December 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 4.00am: “Hampshire” arrived 7.30am: Exercised physical drill am: Training classes at instruction Remainder arming tugs & as requisite pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes Employed as in forenoon 4.30pm: Evening Quarters, read warrant no 176 Gave leave till 6.30pm Number on sick list 13 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6b4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-137_1.jpg) 3 December 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 6.50am: Sailed HMS Hampshire 7.10am: Exercised physical drill am: Training classes at instruction Remainder employed drawing and stowing ammunition pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Gave leave till 6.30pm Number on sick list 13 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6b5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-138_0.jpg) 4 December 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.00am: Exercised physical drill am: Training classes at instruction Remainder stowing ammunition & as requisite pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Gave leave till 6.30pm Number on sick list 13 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6b6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-138_1.jpg) 5 December 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 am: Party away stowing ammunition pm: Hands make & mend clothes 3.30pm: Joined ship 1 Private RMLI from SS Trifels 4.30pm: Evening Quarters, read warrant no 177 Gave leave till 6.30pm 6.00pm: 30 ratings joined ship from Transport Number on sick list 13 [SS Trifels, 4750 tons, was built in 1904 by JC Tecklenborg, Geestemunde for Deutsche Dampfschiffahrts Gesellschaft Hansa, Bremen. She was seized by the British in 1914 and renamed Polvena. In 1917 she was torpedoed with the loss of 3 men.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6b7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-139_0.jpg) 6 December 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 8.30am: Landed Roman Catholics, Presbyterians & Wesleyans 10.30am: Performed Divine Service Number on sick list 14 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6b8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-139_1.jpg) 7 December 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.30am: Exercised physical drill am: Training classes at instruction Remainder stowing ammunition & as requisite pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Gave leave till 6.30pm Number on sick list 11 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6b9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-140_0.jpg) 8 December 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 2.15am: Russian Cruiser "Askold" arrived 7.30am: Exercised physical drill am: Hands employed taking in ammunition & provisioning ship pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Gave leave till 7.30pm Number on sick list 11 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6ba: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-140_1.jpg) 9 December 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.30am: Exercised physical drill am: Training classes at instruction Party away stowing ammunition, remainder as requisite pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes. Hands employed as in forenoon Number on sick list 13 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6bb: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-141_0.jpg) 10 December 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.30am: Exercised physical drill am: Training classes at instruction Remainder arming launches & stowing ammunition 11.30am: Arrived HMS Doris pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Evening Quarters, read warrant 178 Gave
leave till 6.30pm 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6bc: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-141_1.jpg) 11 December 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.30am: Exercised physical drill am: Training classes at instruction Parties arming launches & stowing ammunition, remainder as requisite pm: Hands employed as in forenoon 4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Gave leave till 6.30am Number on sick list 15 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6bd: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-142_0.jpg) 12 December 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 am: Hands cleaning ship Party arming launches pm: Hands make & mend clothes 4.30pm: Gave leave till 6.30pm Number on sick list 14 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6be: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-142_1.jpg) 13 December 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.30am: HMS Doris arrived in harbour 10.30am: Performed Divine [Service] 9.00pm: Discharged Lieutenant Pirie Gordon RNVR to "Doris" Number on sick list 13 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6bf: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-143_0.jpg) 14 December 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.30am: Exercised physical drill am: Training classes at instruction Remainder arming tugs & working with stores pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Evening Quarters, read warrant no 179 Gave leave to 6.30pm 9.00pm: Landed fire engines to put fire out in coal shed Number on sick list 12 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6c0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-143_1.jpg) 15 December 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.30am: Hands to physical drill am: Training classes to instruction Remainder about stores & as requisite pm: Hands employed as in forenoon 4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Gave leave till 6.30pm & canteen leave till 9.20pm Number on sick list 12 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6c1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-144_0.jpg) 16 December 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.30am: Exercised physical drill 8.30am: Landed Funeral Party am: Party drawing ammunition & stowing etc Remainder employed with ship’s work, chipping paintwork etc 1.00pm: Gave leave to watch till 6.30pm Hands make & mend clothes Number on sick list 9 [The funeral was for George Brew, stoker who was serving on HMS Doris,] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6c2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-144_1.jpg) 17 December 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.00am: Exercised physical drill 9.10am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Inspected small arms companies am: Hands employed getting in & stowing ammunition pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Gave leave to part of watch till 6.30pm 6.40pm: HMS Clio [arrived] Number on sick list 13 [HMS Clio, 1087 ton sloop, was launched in 1903 at Sheerness Dockyard. She was sold in 1920 and is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6c3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-145_0.jpg) 18 December 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 6.00am: Party taking in ammunition from SS India 8.30am: Dressed ship overall am: Training classes at instruction Remainder employed getting in ammunition & as requisite Noon: Fired royal salute of 21 guns to commemorate British Protectorate over Egypt pm: Hands as in forenoon Number on sick list 12 [SS India, 7940 tons, was built for P&O Lines by J Caird & Co, Greenock in 1896. She was converted to an Armed Merchant Cruiser at the beginning of 1915 and torpedoed in the August with the loss of 166 lives. She is part of the OW fleet for some 3 months in 1915.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6c4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-145_1.jpg) 19 December 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 6.00am: Hands cleaning ship & taking in ammunition 8.00am: Dressed ship overall am: Hands cleaning ship throughout Noon: Fired Royal salute in honour of Sultan of Egypt & 21 guns in honour of Tzar's birthday pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Leave to watch till 6.30pm Number on sick list 15 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6c5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-146_0.jpg) 20 December 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 1.00pm: Gave usual leave Number on sick list 16 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6c6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-146_1.jpg) 21 December 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 am: Training classes at instruction Remainder employed cleaning out shell rooms, chipping paintwork & as requisite Discharged 2 ratings to hospital pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Evening Quarters, read warrants nos 180, 181 Number on sick list 16 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6c7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-147_0.jpg) 22 December 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 12.50am: Sailed Russian Cruiser “Askold” 7.00am: Exercised physical drill am: Training classes at instruction Landed small arm companies for drill Discharged Commander Macdonald to P&O “Persia” for passage to England pm: Hands employed chipping paintwork, refitting & as requisite 4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Gave leave to 6.30pm [RMS Persia, 7974 tons, was built in 1898 by J Caird & Co, Greenock for P&O. She was torpedoed in December 1915 with the loss of 334 lives.] 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6c8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-147_1.jpg) 23 December 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.00am: Hands to physical drill am: Training classes at instruction Remainder employed cleaning ship & as requisite chipping paintwork 10.00am: “Proserpine” arrived and anchored pm: Hands as in forenoon Joined ship 3 Royal Fleet Reserve ratings 4.30pm: Quarters. Gave usual leave to part of watch Number on sick list 17 4caf8b16cadfd3419702f6c9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-148_0.jpg) 24 December 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 3.30am: Arrived HMS Philomel am: Party drawing ammunition from "Moldavia" Training classes at instruction Remainder chipping paint & as requisite pm: Hands make & mend clothes 5.05pm: Sailed HMS Proserpine Number on sick list 17 [HMS Philomel, 2616 ton cruiser, was launched in 1890 at Devonport Dockyard. She was transferred to the newly formed New Zealand Division in 1913 and was the first ship of the New Zealand Navy. She was finally decommissioned in 1947. She is part of the OW fleet. SS Moldavia, 12,358 tons, was built in 1903 by J Caird & Co, Greenock for P&O. In 1915 she became an Armed Merchant Cruiser. She was torpedoed in 1918 with the loss of 56 lives and is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6ca: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-148_1.jpg) 25 December 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.30am: Discharged Assistant Clerk Stock RN to “Philomel” 9.00am: Sailed HMS Philomel 10.00am: Performed Divine Service pm: Gave leave to watch Number on sick list 18 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6cb: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-149_0.jpg) 26 December 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 am: Hands cleaning ship pm: Hands make & mend Usual leave till 6.30pm 4.30pm: Evening Quarters, read warrants 182 & 183 Number on sick list 20 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6cc: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-149_1.jpg) 27 December 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 9.00am: Landed church parties 10.30am: Performed Divine Service pm: Usual leave till 6.30pm Number on sick list 24 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6cd: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-150_0.jpg) 28 December 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 1.10am: Russian Cruiser "Askold" arrived am: Training classes at instruction Remainder disembarking ammunition, chipping paintwork & as requisite pm: Hands employed as in forenoon 4.30pm: Usual leave Number on sick list 24 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6ce: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-150_1.jpg) 29 December 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.30am: Exercised physical drill am: Training classes at instruction Stowing ammunition & as requisite chipping paintwork pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Discharged Engineering Captain Sennet to P&O 9.10pm: Russian Cruiser "Askold" proceeded Number on sick list 25 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6cf: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-151_0.jpg) 30 December 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 am: Training classes at instruction Parties unloading stores, chipping paint Lost overboard by accident: one bucket, hand, galvanised pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Gave usual leave 8.30pm: Joined ship 2 cook’s mates Number on sick list 25 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6d0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-151_1.jpg) 31 December 1914 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.30am: Hands to physical drill am: Training classes to instruction Parties stowing ammunition & stores pm: Hands make & mend clothes Number on sick list 25 LOGS FOR JANUARY 1915 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6d1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-152_0.jpg) 1 January 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.00am: Exercised physical drill Proceeded HMS Doris 9.20am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ am: Training classes at instruction Parties working about boats Remainder chipping paintwork 12.30pm: Paid ship’s company monthly payment pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Gave usual leave 5.00pm: Arrived French Cruiser “D'Entrecasteaux”. 6.30pm: Rejoined from hospital 1 Able Seaman Number on sick list 23 [“D’Entrecasteaux”, 7995 ton cruiser, was launched by FC de la Mediterranee, La Seyne, in 1896. She was presented to Belgium in 1922.] 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6d2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-152_1.jpg) 2 January 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 8.30am: Aired night clothing pm: Hands make & mend clothes 4.30pm: Evening Quarters, read warrants nos 184 & 185 Number on sick list 23 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6d3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-153_0.jpg) 3 January 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 10.30am: Performed Divine Service pm: Gave usual leave Number on sick list 19 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6d4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-153_1.jpg) 4 January 1915 Port Said and to Suez Canal entrance Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 4.45am: Hands preparing for sea 7.30am: Slipped & weighed anchor 7.45am: Proceeded as requisite for Canal entrance 9.58am: As requisite for firing aiming tube & testing top guns. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ 11.05am: Ceased firing. Secured 1.05pm: As requisite for harbour 2.30pm: Secured to buoys & anchored pm: Party ammunitioning at Navy House Remainder as requisite 4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Gave usual leave Number on sick list 17 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6d5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-154_0.jpg) 5 January 1915 In action in Suez Canal and to Ismailia Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 5.30am: Hands prepared for sea 7.20am: Weighed & proceeded as requisite through Canal 7.30am: Exercised physical drill 11.05am: [.]ared up and commenced firing shrapnel as ordered from 10" & 7.5" guns 1.00pm: Slipped & proceeded as requisite for firing 14 pr shrapnel as ordered 3.15pm: Finished firing. Proceeded for Ismailia 5.45pm: Stopped & anchored Number on sick list 18 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6d6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-154_1.jpg) 6 January 1915 Ismailia to Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 6.00am: Hands cleaning ship & preparing for sea 7.00am: Weighed & proceeded as requisite through Canal am: Training classes at instruction Remainder employed oiling wires & as requisite 1.30pm: Stopped & as requisite for securing between buoys Port Said pm: Hands hoisting out boats & as requisite 4.30pm: Quarters. Gave usual leave to watch Number on sick list 21 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6d7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-155_0.jpg) 7 January 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 am: Party working at stores Training classes at instruction Remainder getting in stores & as requisite for chipping paintwork etc pm: Hands employed as in forenoon 4.30pm: Gave usual leave to Watch Number on sick list 19 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6d8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-155_1.jpg) 8 January 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 5.45am: Commenced coaling (native labour) Hands working about stores 9.50am: Finished coaling, received 610 tons Hands getting out stores from ships 12.30pm: Discharged 1 Able Seaman to TB046 4.30pm: Evening Quarters, read warrant 186 10.00pm: Sent fire party to extinguish fire in Vulcan Works Number on sick list 19 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6d9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-156_0.jpg) 9 January 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 6.00am: Discharged 2 stoker ratings to TB046 Arrived HMS Proserpine All day: Party working stores in Navy House 8.30pm: Sailed HIMS Askold Number on sick list 18 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6da: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-156_1.jpg) 10 January 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 9.30am: Landed Church parties Sent ammunition party to SS Chakdina & SS Khiva 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 12.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch till 6.30pm pm: Port Watch working with ammunition Number on sick list 22 [SS Chakdina, 3033 tons, was built in 1914 for the British India Steam Navigation Co. She was bombed & sunk in the Mediterranean in 1941. SS Khiva, 9135 tons, was built in 1913 for P&O. She was scrapped in 1931.] 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6db: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-157_0.jpg) 11 January 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.00am: Party placing ammunition in lighters am: Hands unloading steamers with stores pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Read warrant no 187 8.30pm: Arrived “Usk” & “Ribble” [HMS Usk, 590 ton destroyer, was launched in 1903 by Yarrows shipyard. She was sold in 1920 and is part of the OW fleet. HMS Ribble, 590 ton destroyer, was launched in 1904 by Yarrows shipyard. She was sold in 1920 and is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6dc: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-157_1.jpg) 12 January 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.00am: Exercised physical drill am: Hands employed working at stores & ammunition ashore pm: Hands as in forenoon Number on sick list 25 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6dd: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-158_0.jpg) 13 January 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 am: Hands working at stores & ammunition pm: Hands as in forenoon Number on sick list 23 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6de: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-158_1.jpg) 14 January 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.30am: Exercised physical drill am: Hands working about stores & ammunition pm: Hands make & mend clothes 4.30pm: Evening Quarters, read warrant no 188 6.00pm: Discharged 1 Chief Petty Officer, 1 Petty Officer 1, 1 Stoker Petty Officer, 2 Shipwrights, 22 ratings & 4 marines to SS Aenne Rickmers Number on sick list 23 [SS Aenne Rickmers, 4083 tons, was built in 1911 for the German Rickmers Line. She was captured by the British in 1914 and eventually renamed “Anne”.] 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6df: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-159_0.jpg) 15 January 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 am: Hands employed working about stores & ammunition pm: Hands employed as in forenoon Number on sick list 23 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6e0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-159_1.jpg) 16 January 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 am: Hands cleaning ship 10.30am: Discharged 1 stoker to TB070 pm: Hands cleaning ship & working at ammunition & stores 3.15pm: Arrived French cruiser “Amiral Charner” 4.30pm: Quarters, read warrant 189 Number on sick list 25 [“Amiral Charner”, 4681 ton cruiser, was launched in 1893. She was sunk by a torpedo in 1916 with just one survivor from her crew of almost 400 men.] 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6e1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-160_0.jpg) 17 January 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.00am: Arrived HMS Doris 9.30am: Divisions. Landed Church parties 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 11.30am: Party sent to SS Aenne Rickmers returned 1.00pm: Gave usual leave Number on sick list 24 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6e2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-160_1.jpg) 18 January 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 6.30am: Discharged 1 armourer to Hopper No 7.30am: Exercised physical drill am: Acting Senior Gunners class at training Party working at stores in “Trifels” Ammunition party ashore Seamanship training class at instruction Remainder as requisite pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Quarters. Gave usual leave to 6.30pm Number on sick list 25 [Hoppers were suction dredgers and often referred to by number which has not been entered by the log keeper.] 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6e3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-161_0.jpg) 19 January 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.30am: Exercised physical drill am: Training classes at instruction Diving party away for searching Parties working in ammunition yard & “Trifels” Remainder as requisite pm: Hands as in forenoon 2.30pm: High Commissioner of Egypt arrived on board. Fired salute of 19 guns on departure Number on sick list 21 [At this time the High Commissioner was Sir Joshua Milne Crompton Cheetham (1869-1938) a career diplomat.] 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6e4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-161_1.jpg) 20 January 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.00am: Exercised physical drill am: Training classes at instruction Parties working in store ship etc Remainder as requisite on board pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Quarters. Gave usual leave till 6.30pm 8.00pm: Sailed HMS Doris Number on sick list 22 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6e5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-162_0.jpg) 21 January 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.30am: Exercised physical drill 8.00am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Inspected small arms am: Seamanship training classes at instruction Hands employed cleaning out magazines & shell rooms, bomb & warrant officers parties pm: Gave usual leave till 6.30pm Hands make & mend clothes Number on sick list 22 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6e6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-162_1.jpg) 22 January 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.30am: Exercised physical drill am: Seamanship training class at instruction Party working in store ship & provisioning ashore Remainder chipping paint etc pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Evening Quarters, read warrant 191 Number on sick list 18 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6e7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-163_0.jpg) 23 January 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 9.10am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Aired night clothing am: Parties working with warrant officers Remainder cleaning ship pm: Hands as in forenoon Number on sick list 19 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6e8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-163_1.jpg) 24 January 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 12.30am: Joined from HIMS Askold 1 signalman 9.30am: Landed Roman Catholics, Presbyterians & Wesleyans 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 1.00pm: Arrived French cruiser ‘D’Entrecasteaux’ 2.00pm: Gave usual leave till 10.30pm Number on sick list 15 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6e9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-164_0.jpg) 25 January 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.00am: Proceeded French cruiser “Requin” 7.30am: Exercised physical drill am: Guns crews at divisional drill Parties away filling sand bags Remainder of hands placing sand defences etc Training classes at instruction pm: Hands as in forenoon [“Requin”, 7820 tons, was built in 1885 and scrapped in 1920. She is variously described as a battleship or coastal defence vessel or, as here, a cruiser.] 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6ea: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-164_1.jpg) 26 January 1915 Port Said and in Suez Canal in support of ground forces Lat 31.1, Long 32.31 (approx) 7.00am: Rejoined from TB046 1 Able Seaman 7.30am: Exercised physical drill 8.05am: Weighed & turned to Canal 8.35am: Proceeded as requisite through Canal 9.30am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ 11.15am: Secured 12.50pm: Stopped engines & secured at 21.9’ post pm: Hands employed filling & placing sand bag defence, getting up ammunition etc 5.00pm: Shifted berth to 41/800 kilometre post 6.10pm: Closed up night defences 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6eb: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-165_0.jpg) 27 January 1915 Suez Canal in support of ground forces Lat 31.0, Long 32.31 (approx) 7.30am: Exercised physical drill am: Training classes at instruction Remainder refitting as requisite & placing sand bag protection pm: Hands make & mend clothes 4.30pm: Evening Quarters, read warrant no 192 Number on sick list 12 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6ec: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-165_1.jpg) 28 January 1915 Suez Canal in support of ground forces Lat 31.0, Long 32.31 (approx) 3.00am: Night attack on outposts. Searchlights switched on 7.05am: Opened fire with 7.5" Lyddite on enemy 7.40am: Ceased firing, enemy retreated 9.20am: Divisions. Read Prayers am: Training classes at instruction Warrant Officer parties at work Remainder refitting as requisite pm: Hands make & mend clothes Number on sick list 14 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6ed: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-166_0.jpg) 29 January 1915 Suez Canal in support of ground forces Lat 31.0, Long 32.31 (approx) am: Training classes at instruction Remainder employed shifting wire hawsers & as requisite in working parties pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Evening Quarters, read warrant no 193 Hands scrub & wash clothes 5.55pm: Hands at night defence stations Number on sick list 14 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6ee: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-166_1.jpg) 30 January 1915 Suez Canal in support of ground forces Lat 30.8, Long 32.32 (approx) 8.00am: Slipped & proceeded to Gare station am: Hands cleaning ship & securing wire 4.45pm: Slipped & returned to station 6.15pm: Secured 6.40pm: Hands to night defence stations Number on sick list 13 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6ef: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-167_0.jpg) 31 January 1915 Suez Canal in support of ground forces Lat 31.0, Long 32.31 (approx) 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 4.30pm: Joined ship 1 Leading Signalman from “Clio” 6.15pm: Hands at night defence stations Number on sick list 13 LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1915 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6f0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-167_1.jpg) 1 February 1915 Suez Canal in support of ground forces Lat 31.0, Long 32.31 (approx) 7.00am: Exercised physical drill am: Training classes at instruction Remainder employed as requisite pm: Hands as in forenoon 7.30pm: Hands at night defence station Number on sick list 12 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6f1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-168_0.jpg) 2 February 1915 Suez Canal in support of ground forces Lat 31.0, Long 32.31 (approx) am: Training classes at instruction Remainder employed shifting anti aeroplane guns and as requisite about ship 1.00pm: Joined from Malta Hospital 3 Ratings pm: Remainder as requisite 5.00pm: Party getting in flour 7.00pm: Hands at night defence stations Number on sick list 12 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6f2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-168_1.jpg) 3 February 1915 Suez Canal in support of ground forces Lat 31.0, Long 32.31 (approx) 3.00am: Observed flashes at varying intervals 4.30am: Enemy attacking outpost trenches Commenced firing shrapnel from 7.5" and 14 pdr guns on enemy guns 8.00am: Ceased firing Read warrant no 194 10.30am: Opened fire on enemy with 7.5" Lydite & common 11.30am: Ceased firing 1.10pm: Drew fires in picket boat. Hands preparing for getting under weigh [sic] 2.00pm: Opened fire with 7.5" on enemy advancing 2.10pm: Ceased fire. 2.35pm: Slipped & proceeded to Lake Timsah 6.20pm: Stopped & anchored 6.50pm: Weighed to shift berth 7.27pm: Anchored 9.00pm: Hands at night defence stations Number on sick list 12 [Lake Timsah, Lat 30.57, Long 32.28, is a natural lake incorporated into the Suez Canal.] 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6f3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-169_0.jpg) 4 February 1915 Suez Canal in support of ground forces Lat 30.3, Long 32.4 (approx) 6.20am: Weighed & proceeded down canal to dislodge enemy from East bank. 7.00am: Enemy fired at ship from trenches swept ditto by 14 pr guns Ships casualties 1 killed 9.17am: Stopped & anchored in Bitter Lake Hands shifting sand bag protection 10.30am: Sailed North HMS Ocean 2.00pm: Weighed & proceeded through canal 5.00pm: Secured to bank, kilometre 76.5 6.35pm: Hands at night defences 11.00pm: Rifle firing 1 mile north Number on sick list 12 Chief Yeoman Signals Samuel John Smith ON 180,636 died from wounds received in action [Bitter Lake, Lat 30.3, Long 32.4, consists of two dry salt valleys flooded when the Suez Canal was built. The two valleys are distinguished by the prefixes ‘Great’ and ‘Small’.] 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6f4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-169_1.jpg) 5 February 1915 Suez Canal in support of ground forces Lat 30.3, Long 32.4 (approx) 6.55am: Sounded off ‘Action’ 7.10am: Secured except ‘A’ group 7.5” & 14 prs 9.45am: Remains of Chief Yeoman of Signals J Smith removed for interment ashore. am: Hands employed as requisite Landed Red Cross party for finding wounded on shore. 1.00pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes 2.30pm: Red Cross party returned with Turkish wounded 5.10pm: SS Phemius carried away 1st Barge 9.00pm: Hands at night defence Number on sick list 13 [Chief Yeoman of Signals Samuel John Smith, ON 180636, age 36, was buried in grave B71, Ismalia War Memorial Cemetery. He was the husband of Emily Elizabeth Smith of Hazelwood, Hempstead, Chatham. SS Phemius, 6699 tons, was built in 1913 by Workman Clark & Co Ltd, Belfast for the Blue Funnel Line. She was torpedoed and sunk in 1917 but without loss of life.] 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6f5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-170_0.jpg) 6 February 1915 Suez Canal in support of ground forces Lat 30.3, Long 32.4 (approx) 2.10am: Passed French Cruiser "Bruix" 2.30pm: Shifted ship one ship’s length 4.30pm: Evening Quarters, read warrants nos 195, 196, 197 10.00pm: Hands at night defence Number on sick list 10 [“Bruix”, 4748 ton cruiser, was launched in 1894 by Rochefort. She left service in 1920.] 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6f6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-170_1.jpg) 7 February 1915 Suez Canal in support of ground forces Lat 30.3, Long 32.4 (approx) 9.00am: Sent 120 4.7 projectiles to HMS Himalaya 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 5.15pm: Slipped & proceeded to Lake Timsah 6.28pm: Anchored 10.30pm: Arrived HMS Triumph Number on sick list 16 [HMS Himalaya, 6898 tons, was built in 1892 by Caird & Co, Greenock for P&O. She was requisitioned by the Admiralty on the outbreak of war and converted to an Armed Merchant Cruiser. Although she was returned to P&O at the end of the war she was broken up in 1922. She is part of the OW fleet. HMS Triumph, 12,370 ton battleship, was launched in 1903 by Vickers, Sons & Maxim, Barrow-in-Furness. She was torpedoed and sunk in May 1915 with the loss of 78 men.] 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6f7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-171_0.jpg) 8 February 1915 Suez Canal in support of ground forces Lat 30.57, Long 32.29 (approx) 7.30am: Exercised physical drill 8.55am: Weighed HMS Triumph am: Hands employed scraping off paint and as requisite shifting sand bag protection over port side pm: Hands as in forenoon 5.30pm: Received 82 Ratings from SS Maloja. Joined Lieutenants Church & Simpson 9.30pm: Hands at night defences Number on sick list 16 [SS Maloja, 12,358 tons, was built in 1911 by Harland & Wolff, Belfast & Glasgow for P&O. She was sunk by a mine in 1916 with the loss of 155 lives.] 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6f8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-171_1.jpg) 9 February 1915 Suez Canal in support of ground forces Lat 30.57, Long 32.29 (approx) 7.00am: Exercised physical drill 9.05am: Weighed & shifted berth 2 cables am: Training classes at instruction Remainder of hands employed chipping paintwork & as requisite 12.30pm: Discharged 1 Private Marines to “Clio” Joined from “Clio” 1 Private Marines pm: Hands as in forenoon 9.30pm: Hands at night defences Number on sick list 18 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6f9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-172_0.jpg) 10 February 1915 Suez Canal in support of ground forces Lat 30.57, Long 32.29 (approx) 9.30am: Discharged 17 Ratings & 1 Marine to “Ocean” am: Training classes at instruction Remainder chipping paintwork & as requisite about ship 1.00pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes pm: Training classes at instruction Remainder getting up & refitting coaling gear Joined ship Flag Commander Thursfield 10.00pm: Hands at night defences Number on sick list 16 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6fa: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-172_1.jpg) 11 February 1915 Suez Canal to Port Said Lat 30.57, Long 32.29 (approx) 7.30am: Exercised physical drill am: Training classes at instruction Remainder employed about ship as requisite 1.00pm: Discharged to “Ocean”: 1 Sergeant, 1 Bugler & 6 privates pm: Hands make & mend clothes 2.30pm: Weighed & proceeded to Port Said 4.30pm: Evening Quarters, read warrant no 198 9.15pm: Secured to buoys Port Said Number on sick list 15 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6fb: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-173_0.jpg) 12 February 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.30am: Exercised physical drill am: Hands employed drawing 10” shells & as requisite 1.00pm: Gave usual leave to Watch till 6.30pm & canteen leave till 9.30pm Number on sick list 18 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6fc: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-173_1.jpg) 13 February 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 9.00am: Divisions. Aired night clothing 11.00am: Discharged 1 Able Seaman to hospital 12.30pm: Gave usual leave to Watch till 6.30pm, canteen leave pm: Hands make & mend clothes 4.30pm: Evening Quarters, read warrant no 199 5.30pm: Sailed HMS Bacchante Number on sick list 16 [HMS Bacchante, 12,000 ton cruiser, was built in 1901 by John Brown, Clydebank. She was scrapped in 1920 and is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6fd: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-174_0.jpg) 14 February 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 9.30am: Hands mustered by open list Landed Roman Catholics, Wesleyans, Presbyterians 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 1.00pm: Gave usual leave till 6.30pm, canteen leave till 9.30pm 3.15pm: Arrived Italian cruiser "Marco Polo" Number on sick list 15 [“Marco Polo”, 4820 ton cruiser, was launched in 1892 by R di Castellamare di Stabia. She was converted to troop carrying and renamed after the war and scrapped in 1922.] 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6fe: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-174_1.jpg) 15 February 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.30am: Exercised physical drill 9.00pm: Sailed French "Henri IV" & “Proserpine” [HMS?] am: Training classes at instruction Remainder getting provisions ready ashore & as requisite pm: Hands as in forenoon & cleaning out tanks & getting in provisions 3.30pm: Discharged 1 Able Seaman to SS "Ravensfels" 4.30pm: Evening Quarters, read warrants 200, 201, 202 9.00pm: Discharged Captain Farmer RMLI for passage to England. 10.30pm: Sailed Fleet Auxiliaries “Aenne Rickmers” & “Rabensfels” [SS Ravensfels & “Rabensfels” are probably the same ship “Rabenfels”, 4815 tons. She was built in 1903 by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd, Low Walker for a German company. In 1914 she was seized by the British at Port Said and renamed Raven II in Aug 1915. Eventually she was sold to Japanese companies then bombed & sunk in 1945.She is part of the OW fleet. “Henri IV”, ~8800 ton battleship, was launched in 1899 at Cherbourg. She was scrapped in 1921.] Sub-editor’s note: From the 16th to the 24th of Feb, the log records the location as “Suez Canal”. She is however not in the canal, as witnessed by other visiting vessels, so I have used the co-ordinates for Port Said. 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f6ff: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-175_0.jpg) 16 February 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 am: Training classes at instruction Remainder cleaning tanks & as requisite 1.40pm: Arrived French cruisers “Requin” & “D'Entrecasteaux” pm: Hands as in forenoon 3.30pm: Gave usual leave to 6.30pm 5.00pm: Joined ship 1 Leading Telegraphist 10.00pm: Night defence crews at stations Number on sick list 17 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f700: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-175_1.jpg) 17 February 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 6.15am: Commenced coaling (native labour) 9.00am: Discharged 4 Ratings to Espiegle by P&O SS [blank] am: Training classes at instruction Remainder cleaning tanks & as requisite 1.25pm: Finished coaling pm: Hands cleaning ship 3.05pm: Arrived HMS Philomel 5.00pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes Number on sick list 17 [HMS Espiegle, 1070ton sloop, was launched in 1900 at Sheerness Dockyard. She was sold in 1923.] 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f701: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-176_0.jpg) 18 February 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.00am: Discharged 1 Corporal RMLI to “Doris” pm: Hands getting in provisions & cleaning ship 4.30pm: Discharged 1 Leading Signalman to French Cruiser “Desaix” Gave leave to watch till 6.30pm, canteen leave till 9.30pm Number on sick list 18 [“Desaix”, 7700 ton cruiser, was launched in 1901 at Rochfort. She was decommissioned in 1921 and scrapped in 1927.] 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f702: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-176_1.jpg) 19 February 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.00am: Exercised physical drill am: Training classes at instruction Divers cleaning under water fittings Discharged to SS Himalaya 16 Arabs & 1 Officer’s servant [?] Party cleaning out ship’s tanks, remainder cleaning ship pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Usual leave till 6.30pm 9.30pm: Night defence crews at stations Number on sick list 18 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f703: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-177_0.jpg) 20 February 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 pm: Party getting in ammunition 4.30pm: Usual leave till 6.30pm Number on sick list 16 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f704: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-177_1.jpg) 21 February 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 8.30am: Landed Wesleyans, Presbyterians & Roman Catholics Rejoined from “Clio” 1 Yeoman Signalman 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 12.10pm: Arrived HMS Euryalus Sailed HMS Clio 6.00pm: Night defence crews at stations 10.30pm: Arrived HMS Doris Number on sick list 17 [HMS Euryalus, 12,000 ton cruiser, was launched in 1901 by Vickers, Sons & Maxim. She was scrapped in 1920 and is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f705: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-178_0.jpg) 22 February 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.00am: Exercised physical drill am: Training classes at instruction 10 inch guns at drill Remainder as requisite pm: Hands as in forenoon 8.20pm: HMS Ocean arrived Number on sick list 21 4caf8b17cadfd3419702f706: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-178_1.jpg) 23 February 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.30am: Exercised physical drill am: Training classes at instruction Remainder employed chipping paintwork & as requisite pm: Hands as in forenoon 6.15pm: Sailed HMS Ocean Number on sick list 17 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f707: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-179_0.jpg) 24 February 1915 Port Said Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 7.30am: Exercised physical drill 9.30am: Discharged 1 PO1 to Navy House, 1 Private RMLI to “Minerva” am: Training classes at instruction Remainder placing spare gear in Navy House, chipping paint & as requisite 12.30pm: Arrived French cruiser "King Henry" [probably “Henri IV”] pm: Hands as in forenoon 5.00pm: Discharged 30 Seedy Boys to “Euryalus” & 29 Lascars to “Hardinge” 9.00pm: Sailed HMS Minerva Number on sick list 18 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f708: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-179_1.jpg) 25 February 1915 Port Said and at sea towards Dardanelles Lat 31.28, Long 32.31 am: Discharged Band & 1 Leading Signalman to “Euryalus” Joined 1 Chief Petty Officer, 1 Sick Berth Steward, 2 Marines from “Euryalus” Training classes at instruction Remainder getting out Admiral’s gear & as requisite 11.00am: Transferred Admiral & staff to “Euryalus” Joined ship Major Beaumont & Fleet Surgeon pm: Hands getting out spare gear & preparing for sea 4.00pm: Slipped. Weighed & proceeded as requisite for entrance 4.48pm: Stopped, discharged Pilot 4.50pm: Proceeded 7.37pm: Damietta Light abeam 11.30pm: Exercised ‘General Quarters’, ‘Close water-tight doors’, ‘Sea boat’s crew’ Number on sick list 14 [Damietta Lighthouse is in Egypt at Lat 31.5, Long 31.85.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f709: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-180_0.jpg) 26 February 1915 At sea Lat 33.9, Long 29.9 9.30am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ am: Hands employed chipping paint, oiling hawsers & as requisite pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes Hands make & mend clothes Number on sick list 9 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f70a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-180_1.jpg) 27 February 1915 At sea Lat 37.0, Long 26.7 [In log entered as Lat. 26.7, Long. 37.0] 3.45am: Prasonisi Light abeam 7.00am: Exercised physical drill am: Exercised ‘Prepare to tow’ & ‘Prepare to be taken in tow’ Two turrets crews at drill Remainder cleaning ship pm: Watch getting down guns from aloft & mounting 6prs on casements 7.00pm: Darkened ship Hands at night defences 9.53pm: Psara Light abeam Number on sick list 8 [Prasonisi Lighthouse is on a peninsula on the south of Rhodes at Lat 35.88, Long 27.76 Psara is indexed as Kokinopulo and lies in the Aegean at Lat 38.53, 25.25.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f70b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-181_0.jpg) 28 February 1915 At sea to Imbros Island Lat 40.0, Long 26.1 (approx) 2.30am: Point Sigri Light abeam 11.00am: Sighted “Dublin”, “Majestic” & “Vengeance” 12.35pm: Sighted “Inflexible” (Flag), “Queen Elizabeth”, “Lord Nelson” & “Agamemnon” 2.40pm: Stopped & anchored 7.00pm: Hands at night defence stations Darkened ship Number on sick list 10 [Port Sigri Light is indexed as Megalonisi and is situated on an islet off the coast of Lesbos outside the port of Sigri. It lies at Lat 35.2, Long 25.8 HMS Dublin, 5500 ton cruiser, was launched in 1911 by William Beardmore & Co. She was scrapped in 1926 and is part of the OW fleet. HMS Majestic, 16.060 ton battleship, was launched in 1895 at Portsmouth Dockyard. She was torpedoed & sunk in 1915 with the loss of 49 men. HMS Vengeance, 12,950 ton battleship, was launched in 1899 at the Vickers yard in Barrow-in-Furness. She was scrapped in 1921 and is part of the OW fleet. HMS Inflexible, 17,570 ton battlecruiser, was launched in 1907 by John Brown & Co. She was scrapped in 1922 and is part of the OW fleet. HMS Queen Elizabeth, 31,100 ton battleship, was launched in 1913 at Portsmouth Dockyard. She was decommissioned in 1948 and scrapped. HMS Lord Nelson, 16,350 ton battleship, was launched in 1906 at Palmers Shipbuilding& Iron Co, Jarrow. She was scrapped in 1920. HMS Agamemnon, 17,967 ton battleship, was launching in 1906 by William Beardmore & Co, Dalmuir. She was decommissioned in 1919 and, after use as a target ship, sold in 1927.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f70c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM53-62022/ADM53-62022-181_1.jpg) [This page is blank.] MARCH to DECEMBER 1915 not included
THE VOYAGES OF HMS SWIFTSURE
LOGS FOR JANUARY 1916 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f70d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-001_0.jpg) 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f70e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-001_1.jpg) [Cover pages.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f70f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-002_0.jpg) [Contains table of fuel consumption with speed and entry for excess fuel consumption on 18th Jan.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f710: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-002_1.jpg) 1 January 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.24 17/12/15: Lost by officer on active service: 1 Pistol Webley & set of accoutrements 27/8/15: Boxes cartridge BL7.5 lost in transit am: Hands employed cleaning ship & forming various working parties ashore 1.00pm: Paid monthly money pm: Hands make & mend clothes 6.00pm: Darkened ship Night defences Number on sick list 14 [Mudros is a harbour on the island of Lemnos and was the main base in the Aegean for the Allied Navies.The Armistice of Mudros between the Allies and the Ottoman Empire was signed there on 30th Oct 1918.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f711: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-003_0.jpg) 2 January 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.24 10.30am: Performed Divine Service Discharged 5 sick for passage home 2.00pm: Discharged 24 Ratings for work in motor lighters 6.00pm: Night defences, darkened ship 7.00pm: Discharged 28 Ratings to Kephalo for Boats crews Number on sick list 15 [Kephalo is a harbour on Imbros] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f712: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-003_1.jpg) 3 January 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.24 6.00am: Discharged Commander Kitson & Lieutenant Kemball for beach duty am: Hands repairing motor lighters etc & coaling parties 11.30am: Discharged 73 Ratings to Cape Helles Pm: Divers working. Remainder as in forenoon 6.00pm: Night defences, darkened ship Number on sick list 15 [Cape Helles on the Gallipoli peninsula was the main landing site for the Dardanelles offensive in April 1915.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f713: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-004_0.jpg) 4 January 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.24 am: Hands employed in coaling parties Discharged 15 hands for Beach parties in Cape Helles Remainder employed as working parties pm: Discharged 28 Ratings for motor lighter crews Number on sick list 14 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f714: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-004_1.jpg) 5 January 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.24 am: Divers working away from ship Remainder variously employed about ship painting & cleaning pm: Discharged 23 Ratings for boat work to Cape Helles. Discharged 8 Ratings for motor lighters 4.30pm: Quarters, read warrant no 242 Discharged 8 Ratings for motor lighters 6.30pm: Darkened ship, night defence Number on sick list 13 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f715: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-005_0.jpg) 6 January 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.24 7.00am: Discharged 8 Ratings to motor lighters am: Hands employed drawing stores Discharged 20 Ratings for motor lighter work Cape Helles pm: Hands drawing stores Discharged 4 Ratings for Boat work 5.00pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes 9.00pm: Joined from Kephalo 3 Stoker Petty Officers, 20 Stokers Number on sick list 11 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f716: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-005_1.jpg) 7 January 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.24 7.00am: Discharged 4 Ratings to motor lighter K72 & 2 Signalman to Kephalo am: Party drawing stores from "Gibraltar" pm: Discharged 2 NCOs & 10 privates for beach party Helles 4.30pm: Read Warrant no 243 Discharged 4 Able Seamen to “Endymion” Joined ship 4 Boys from “Endymion” [“Gibraltar” was probably the 3803 ton cargo ship, built in 1902 by Russell & Co Ltd, Greenock for Scottish Navigation Co. She was torpedoed in 1917 with 4 casualties. HMS Endymion, 7350 ton cruiser, was launched in 1889 by C & W Earle, Hull. She was scrapped in 1920 and is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f717: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-006_0.jpg) 8 January 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.24 6.00am: Discharged Commander Ford & Sub Lieutenant Snow for beach party Helles am: Discharged Surgeon Hobbs & 2 Sick Berth Attendants for duty at Helles pm: Hands make and mend clothes Number on sick list 11 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f718: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-006_1.jpg) 9 January 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.24 9.30am: Divisions. Read Prayers Returned from duty at Helles 19 Ratings 3.30pm: Rejoined ship Surgeon Hobbs, 2 Sick Berth Attendants & 8 Able Seamen from Cape Helles 6.30pm: Rejoined ship 7 Officers and 60 ratings Number on sick list 10 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f719: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-007_0.jpg) 10 January 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.24 7.00am: Rejoined 14 ratings 9.10am: Divisions Read Prayers 10.00am: Rejoined 32 ratings from Helles am: Hands as required for working parties pm: Hands as in forenoon Landed recreation party 6.00pm: Darken ship, night quarters Number on sick list 13 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f71a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-007_1.jpg) 11 January 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.24 6.00am: Coaling party of 2 Petty Officers & 84 ratings away, remainder cleaning ship 9.30am: Discharged 18 ratings to “Bacchante” for passage to England am: Remainder of Hands working parties 1.30pm: Rejoined 48 ratings from Helles Joined from “Bacchante” 9 boys 3.00pm: Scrubbed & washed clothes 6.00pm: Rejoined 22 Ratings from Helles Number on sick list 13 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f71b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-008_0.jpg) 12 January 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.24 9.30am: Rejoined ship 18 ratings from Beach party am: Hands employed preparing ship for coaling & working parties pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes 4.30pm: Rigged collier Number on sick list 12 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f71c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-008_1.jpg) 13 January 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.24 6.40am: Commenced coaling 10.40am: Finished coaling pm: Hands cleaning ship Number on sick list 10 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f71d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-009_0.jpg) 14 January 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.24 11.30am: Hostile aeroplane dropped bomb 2.00pm: Landed recreation party 5.00pm: Sent working party to coal "Olympic" 6.00pm: Joined ship 31 Boys Number on sick list 11 [“Olympic” was probably the 45,324 ton liner, sister ship to “Titanic” who was launched in 1910 by Harland & Wolff, Belfast for the White Star Line. During the war she became a troop ship and was returned to civilian service after the armistice. She was scrapped in 1935.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f71e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-009_1.jpg) 15 January 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.24 3.30am: Sent coaling party 34 Ratings to “Olympic” am: Hands detailed off for various harbour working parties 2.00pm: Discharged 21 Ratings to “Albion” for passage to England Number on sick list 11 [HMS Albion, 12,950 ton battleship, was launched in 1898 by the Thames Ironworks & Shipbuilding Co Ltd, Leamouth, London. She was sold for scrap in 1919 and is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f71f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-010_0.jpg) 16 January 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.24 7.30am: Sent working party 28 Ratings to “Ortolan” 10.30am: Performed Divine Service Number on sick list 10 [SS Ortolan, 1727 tons, was built in 1902 by Caledonian Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd, Dundee for the General Steam Navigation Co Ltd. She was used as a flotilla supply ship until April 191 but in 1917 she was torpedoed with the loss of 3 men.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f720: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-010_1.jpg) 17 January 1916 Mudros and at sea Lat 39.9, Long 25.24 8.30am: Rejoined from motor lighters 16 Ratings am: Exercised ‘General Quarters’, ‘Collision & Grounding Stations’ Seamanship & Boys training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite pm: Training classes at instruction Hands preparing ship for sea 8.30pm: Joined ship Rear Admiral Christian and staff 10.15pm: Weighed & proceeded 10.48pm: Kombi Island abeam 1 mile Number on sick list 11 [Rear Admiral Arthur Christian, 1863-1926 was appointed a Commander of the Order of the Bath in recognition of his role in the Dardanelles. Nisis Kombi is an islet off the coast of Lemnos at Lat 39.8, Long 25.24.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f721: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-011_0.jpg) 18 January 1916 At sea, in action off Dedeagatch Lt and return to Mudros Lat 40.85, Long 25.83 (approx) 8.10am: Stopped engines 8.20am: ‘Action stations’ am: Bombarding Railway Station etc with squadron off Dedeagatch 11.20am: Secured. Noon position given as 4 miles south of Dedeagatch Light 1.20pm: Squadron proceeded as ordered 10.51pm: Anchored Number on sick list 11 [Dedeagatch Lighthouse is now known as Alexandropoulos Lighthouse and is off mainland Greece at Lat 40.85, Long 25.85.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f722: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-011_1.jpg) 19 January 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.24 7.00am: Rear Admiral Christian & staff rejoined "Europa" am: Seamanship training class & Boys at instruction Remainder employed in working parties in harbour & as requisite for refitting on board Discharged Commander Vavasour & Lieutenant Camduff to “Europa” & “Blenheim” pm: Hands as in forenoon 3.00pm: Discharged 8 Ratings to “St George” & 2 to “Europa” 5.55pm: Discharged Mr Burt Signal Boatswain to HMS Europa Number on sick list 12 [HMS Europa , 11,000 ton cruiser, was launched in 1897 by J & G Thompson, Clydebank. She was sold in 1920 and is part of the OW fleet. HMS Blenheim, 9150 ton cruiser, was launched in 1890 by the Thames Ironwork & Shipbuilding Co, Leamouth, London. She was sold in 1926 and is part of the OW fleet. HMS St George, 7350 ton cruiser, was launched in 1892 by C & W Earle, Hull. She was sold in 1920 and is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f723: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-012_0.jpg) 20 January 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.24 am: Training classes at instruction Remainder taking in ammunition pm: Training classes at instruction Remainder employed as requisite 4.30pm: Quarters. Exercised physical drill Number on sick list 13 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f724: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-012_1.jpg) 21 January 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.24 am: Training classes at instruction Remainder employed in working parties in harbour & as requisite pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Quarters. Exercised physical drill Number on sick list 15 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f725: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-013_0.jpg) 22 January 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.24 am: Hands cleaning ship pm: Hands make & mend clothes Number on sick list 15 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f726: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-013_1.jpg) 23 January 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.24 8.30am: Discharged to “Europa” 2 Petty Officers & 2 Able seamen 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 6.00pm: Discharged Warrant Officers Hawes & Bennett to “Hibernia” for passage to England Number on sick list 11 [HMS Hibernia, 16,350 ton battleship, was launched in 1905 at Devonport Dockyard. She was sold in 1921 and is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f727: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-014_0.jpg) 24 January 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.24 am: Training classes at instruction Remainder forming working parties in harbour pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Quarters. Exercised physical drill Washing clothes 9.00pm: Rejoined from “Europa” 6 Ratings Number on sick list 10 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f728: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-014_1.jpg) 25 January 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.24 am: Training classes at instruction Remainder employed working parties in harbour & surveying cable Divers cleaning inlets pm: Hands as in forenoon & preparing for coaling 4.55pm: Collier alongside Number on sick list 13 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f729: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-015_0.jpg) 26 January 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.24 6.45am: Commenced coaling 9.30am: Finished coaling, received 375 tons Joined ship from M16 1 writer Hands cleaning ship Lost during coaling: sacks coal, pattern no 3 23 in number 3.30pm: Landed boys recreation party 5.30pm: Hands scrub & wash clothes Number on sick list 13 [M.16 is the “Royal Scot”.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f72a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-015_1.jpg) 27 January 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.24 9.00am: Landed Marines for drill Discharged 1 Signalman to “Jonquil” Hands employed working parties in harbour & cleaning ship pm: Hands make & mend clothes Number on sick list 8 [HMS Jonquil, 1200 ton minesweeper, pennant no M47, was launched in 1915 by Charles Connell & Co, Scotstoun. She was sold to the Portuguese Navy in 1920, renamed and sunk as a target in 1961.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f72b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-016_0.jpg) 28 January 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.24 am: Training classes at instruction Remaining hands in working parties in harbour 11am: Weighed & shifted berth to M3 pm: Divers cleaning inlets Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Quarters. Physical drill Number on sick list 11 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f72c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-016_1.jpg) 29 January 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.24 All day: Training classes at instruction Remainder cleaning ship & surveying cable pm: Divers away cleaning inlets Number on sick list 13 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f72d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-017_0.jpg) 30 January 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.24 9.00am: Sent Roman Catholic Church party 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 3.30pm: Discharged 2 Telegraphists to “Magnificent” Number on sick list 10 [HMS Magnificent,16,060 ton battleship, was launched in 1894 at Chatham Dockyard. She was disarmed and converted to a troop carrier in 1915 and then an ammunition ship before being sold in 1921.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f72e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-017_1.jpg) 31 January 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.24 All day: Training classes at instruction Remainder of hands employed hoisting in Horse boats in collier Number on sick list 12 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f72f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-018_0.jpg) 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f730: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-018_1.jpg) 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f731: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-019_0.jpg) 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f732: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62029/ADM 53-62029-019_1.jpg) [These pages are blank or cover pages.] LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1916 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f733: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-001_0.jpg) 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f734: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-001_1.jpg) [These pages are cover pages.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f735: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-002_0.jpg) [This page contains a table of fuel consumption with steam and details of when excessive fuel was consumed.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f736: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-002_1.jpg) 1 February 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.24 am: Training classes at instruction Working parties away on harbour jobs, remainder about ship 12.30pm: Paid monthly money 1.30pm: Scrubbed hammocks & washed clothes 2.30pm: Discharged 1 Signal rating to “Princess Ena” Number on sick list 12 [SS Princess Ena was probably the ship of 1368 tons, built in 1907 for the Canadian Pacific Line. She was sold in 1931.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f737: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-003_0.jpg) 2 February 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.24 am: Hands employed in various working parties in harbour pm: Hands as in forenoon & preparing ship for sea 4.30pm: Discharged 12 Ratings to “Europa” Number on sick list 10 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f738: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-003_1.jpg) 3 February 1916 Mudros to Aliki Bay, and on to Kephalo, both on Imbros Island Lat 40.2, Long 25.8 [approx] 2.30am: Weighed & turned ship 2.45am: Proceeded 7.20am: Stopped & anchored am: Training classes at instruction Discharged 1 NCO & 4 Marines for Guard ashore 1.30pm: Weighed & proceeded 2.30pm: Stopped & anchored pm: Hands as requisite for hoisting out boats etc 4.30pm: Exercised physical drill 7.30pm: Joined ship 1 NCO & 4 Marines of "Agamemnon" Number on sick list 11 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f739: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-004_0.jpg) 4 February 1916 Kephalo Lat 40.2, Long 25.8 7.00am: Party told off for salvage work am: Training classes at instruction Remainder employed in salvage parties & as requisite refitting pm: Hands as in forenoon Number on sick list 11 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f73a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-004_1.jpg) 5 February 1916 Kephalo Lat 40.2, Long 25.8 am: Training classes at instruction Remainder cleaning ship & employed in salvage work pm: Hands as in forenoon Number on sick list 14 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f73b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-005_0.jpg) 6 February 1916 Kephalo Lat 40.2, Long 25.8 9.30am: Held Roman Catholic service on board 10.15am: Performed Divine Service 4.30pm: Joined ship 1 Mechanic, 1 Ships Corporal, 2 Able Seamen, 7 Marines Number on sick list 12 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f73c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-005_1.jpg) 7 February 1916 Kephalo and at sea towards Gibraltar Lat 40.2, Long 25.8 am: Training classes at instruction Remainder employed in salvage & as requisite pm: Weighed & proceeded out of harbour Number on sick list 15 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f73d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-006_0.jpg) 8 February 1916 At sea Lat 37.2, Long 21.1 am: Exercised physical drill Training classes at instruction Remainder re-reeving boats falls & various 4.30pm: Exercised physical drill Number on sick list 12 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f73e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-006_1.jpg) 9 February 1916 At sea Lat 36.1, Long 18.3 9.30am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Inspected Arms am: Exercised small arm companies Training classes at instruction Remainder employed as requisite refitting pm: Hands employed as in forenoon 3.00pm: Passed floating wreckage Lat 36o 10’N Long 17o 20’E Number on sick list 11 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f73f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-007_0.jpg) 10 February 1916 At sea Lat 36.7, Long 11.9 7.00am: Commenced zig-zagging am: Training classes at instruction Remainder employed variously Marines and after turret at gun drills pm: Hands make & mend clothes 7.25pm: Cani Rocks abeam 10’ Number on sick list 11 [Cani Rocks are islets off the coast of Tunisia at Lat 37.35, Long 10.12.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f740: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-007_1.jpg) 11 February 1916 At sea Lat 37.6, Long 6.2 1.15am: Very heavy rain squall 6.50am: Altered course S25W to secure boats & gear [wind force 6-9] am: Hands as requisite securing gear etc pm: Make & mend clothes Number on sick list 12 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f741: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-008_0.jpg) 12 February 1916 At sea Lat 36.7, Long -0.1 am: Training classes at instruction Remainder refitting as requisite pm: Hands as in forenoon 9.10pm: Zig Zagging Number on sick list 12 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f742: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-008_1.jpg) 13 February 1916 At sea to Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 7.00am: Zig-Zagging 8.30am: Secured alongside South Mole am: Prepared for coaling & coaling ship 1.00pm: Discharged 1 Bugler RMLI, 1 writer & 1 Cook to “Cormorant” 10.35pm: Finished coaling, received 1177 tons Number on sick list 12 [“Cormorant” 1150 ton sloop, was lauched in Chatham Dockyard in 1875. She was decommissioned & hulked in 1889 and became a receiving ship in Gibraltar until she was scrapped in 1949.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f743: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-009_0.jpg) 14 February 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 am: Hands cleaning ship Parties drawing stores in dockyard pm: Gave leave to Port Watch 4.30pm till 7am Hands provisioning ship & drawing stores Number on sick leave 12 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f744: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-009_1.jpg) 15 February 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 7.30am: Landed funeral party am: Parties drawing stores in dockyard Training classes at instruction pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Quarters, read warrant no 244 Gave leave to Starboard Watch till 7am Number on sick list 13 [The funeral was of Thomas Boyle, ERA, RNR who served on HMTB 97 and died 14th Feb.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f745: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-010_0.jpg) 16 February 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 am: Training classes at instruction Remainder refitting boats, securing nets & variously pm: Hands as in forenoon & preparing for sea Number on sick list 12 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f746: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-010_1.jpg) 17 February 1916 Gibraltar and at sea towards Madeira Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 am: Training classes at instruction Parties drawing provisions in dockyard Remainder variously employed on board pm: Hands as in forenoon & preparing for sea 4.30pm: Evening Quarters, read warrants 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253 5.00pm: Slipped from jetty 5.20pm: Cleared breakwater 9.13pm: Cape Trafalgar abeam 18’ Number on sick list 13 [Cabo Trafalgar is on the coast of Spain at Lat 36.18, Long -6.03.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f747: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-011_0.jpg) 18 February 1916 At sea Lat 34.8, Long -9.2 9.30am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised General Quarters 10.40am: Secured Training classes at instruction Remainder employed as requisite refitting boats gear etc pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Exercised physical drill Number on sick list 14 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f748: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-011_1.jpg) 19 February 1916 At sea to Madeira and at sea Lat 33.2, Long -15.1 pm: Hands make & mend clothes 4.30pm: Passed HMS Essex steering East 6.30pm: Fora Island Light abeam 2’ 8.00pm: Stopped & eased down starboard anchor in 53 fathoms, 7 shackles 9.30pm: Weighed & proceeded Number on sick list 15 [HMS Essex, 10,000 ton cruiser, was launched in 1901 at Pembroke Royal Dockyard. She was sold in 1921 and is part of the OW fleet. Fora Island Light is indexed as Ponta de Sao Lourenco Lighthouse and lies off the main island of Madeira at Lat 32.7, Long -16.65.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f749: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-012_0.jpg) 20 February 1916 Cruising Lat 33.3, Long -17.2 12.32am: Pargo Light abeam 8.10am: As requisite for closing steamer 8.35am: Resumed course Number on sick list 16 [Punta do Pargo Light is on Madeira at Lat 32.8, Long -17.3.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f74a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-012_1.jpg) 21 February 1916 At Sea Lat 32.4, Long -15.5 8.30am: As requisite to examine SS Nykres [?] am: Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Exercised physical drill 7.00pm: Darkened ship, night defence Number on sick list 17 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f74b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-013_0.jpg) 22 February 1916 At sea to Las Palmas Lat 28.3, Long -15.3 am: Training classes at instruction Fore turrets crew at drill B & Y 7.5” gunport drill Remainder as requisite refitting 1.00pm: Proceeded as requisite to communicate with French cruiser “Gueydon” 3.00pm: Stopped engines 4.30pm: Exercised physical drill 5.00pm: Proceeded 7.00pm: Darkened ship, night defence Number on sick list 16 [“Gueydon”, 9516 ton cruiser, was launched in 1899 at Arsenal de Toulon. She became a training and accommodation ship from 1926 and was finally destroyed during the liberation of Brest in 1944.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f74c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-013_1.jpg) 23 February 1916 Cruising off Las Palmas Lat 28.3, Long -14.3 am: Training classes at instruction After turrets & B group 7.5” at drill Remainder as requisite refitting etc 12.25pm: Stopped. Fired 21 gun salute. Fort returned same 1.00pm: Proceeded as requisite pm: Hands make & mend clothes 4.30pm: Exercised physical drill 6.30pm: Darkened ship, hands at night defences Number on sick list 16 [Las Palmas is the capital of Gran Canaria at Lat 28.3, Long -14.3.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f74d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-014_0.jpg) 24 February 1916 Patrolling off Canary Islands Lat 28.3, Long -14.3 3.00am: Increased to 110 revs to overhaul steamer 3.30am: Decreased to 42 revs 9.30am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Inspected bedding 4.30pm: Quarters. Exercised physical drill Number on sick list 16 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f74e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-014_1.jpg) 25 February 1916 Patrolling Lat 28.3, Long -14.3 am: Training classes at instruction Remainder exercised at gun drill & refitting pm: Hands employed as in forenoon 4.30pm: Quarters, read warrant no 255 9.25pm: Isleta Lighthouse abeam. [La Isleta lighthouse is on a headland near to Las Palmas at Lat 28.2, Long -15.25.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f74f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-015_0.jpg) 26 February 1916 At Sea Lat 27.0, Long -17.1 am: Exercised fire control Aired & inspected night clothing pm: Boys training classes at instruction Remainder painting & cleaning ship 4.30pm: Quarters, read warrant no 256 Number on sick list 14 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f750: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-015_1.jpg) 27 February 1916 At sea towards St Vincent, Cape Verde Lat 23.7, Long -19.8 10.30am: Performed Divine Service Number on sick list 18 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f751: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-016_0.jpg)
28 February 1916 At sea Lat 20.4, Long -22.5 am: Training classes & boys at instruction Control parties at drill, guns crews at loader Remainder as requisite pm: Hands as in forenoon Number on sick list 18 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f752: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-016_1.jpg) 29 February 1916 At sea to St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 6.25am: Bull Point Lighthouse abeam 4’ Hands preparing for coaling 7.48am: Stopped & anchored 8.30am: Collier came alongside Hands coaling ship 4.53pm: Finished coaling ship, received 1000 tons Hands cleaning ship Number on sick list 18 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f753: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-017_0.jpg) 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f754: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-017_1.jpg) 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f755: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-018_0.jpg) 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f756: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-018_1.jpg) 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f757: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-019_0.jpg) 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f758: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62030/ADM 53-62030-019_1.jpg) [These pages are blank or cover pages.] LOGS FOR MARCH 1916 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f759: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-001_0.jpg) 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f75a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-001_1.jpg) 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f75b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-002_0.jpg) [These pages are blank or cover pages.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f75c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-002_1.jpg) 1 March 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 am: Hands cleaning ship 1.30pm: Paid monthly money 4.30pm: Read warrant 246 Discharged Lieutenant Kemball & 1 Warrant Officer rating to SS Errington Court 11.00pm: Discharged Surgeon Hobbs to “Highflyer” (temporary) Number on sick list 16 [SS Errington Court, 4461 tons, was built in 1909 by the Northumberland Ship Building Co, Newcastle-on-Tyne for the Court Line. She was sold & renamed for the first time in 1920 and after more changes of owner torpedoed in 1942. HMS Highflyer, 5740 ton cruiser, was launched in 1898 at the Fairfield Yard in Govan. She was sold in 1920 and is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f75d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-003_0.jpg) 2 March 1916 St Vincent and at sea to South East America Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 am: Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite Discharged 1 cot case to “Marmora” 1.30pm: Weighed & proceeded 2.40pm: Courses & speeds as requisite for boarding steamers 4.30pm: Quarters. Exercised physical training Number on sick list 12 [HMS Marmora, 12,358 tons, was built in 1903 for P&O by Harland & Wolff, Belfast & Glasgow. She became an Armed Merchant Cruiser on the outbreak of war and was torpedoed in 1918 with 10 casualties. She is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f75e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-003_1.jpg) 3 March 1916 At sea Lat 14.7, Long -26.0 am: Training classes at instruction Remainder at loader & variously employed 10.40am: Stopped. Communicated with SS Errington Court 11.20am: Proceeded pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Quarters, read warrant no 257 Exercised physical training Scrub & wash clothes 7.00pm: Course & speed as requisite for closing ships Number on sick list 14 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f75f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-004_0.jpg) 4 March 1916 At sea Lat 11.0, Long -27.6 2.15pm: Stopped 3.00pm: Proceeded 4.30pm: Quarters. Exercised physical training Number on sick list 13 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f760: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-004_1.jpg) 5 March 1916 At sea Lat 7.9, Long -28.6 5.20pm: Slow & spoke Greek steamer “Euxeinos” Number on sick list 14 [SS Euxeinos, 2891 tons, was built in 1901 by William Pickersgill Ltd, Southwick, Sunderland for L Nicolaides, Piraeus. She was torpedoed in 1918.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f761: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-005_0.jpg) 6 March 1916 At sea Lat 4.7, Long -29.8 11.00am: Altered course N60W 11.30am: Reduced speed, boarded SS Aspasia 12.15pm: Proceeded 7.35pm: Spoke SS Andreas, Greek Number on sick list 14 [SS Andreas, 5445 tons was built in 1914 by W Doxford & Sons, Sunderland for GM Embiricos & Sons. She foundered in 1926.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f762: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-005_1.jpg) 7 March 1916 At sea Lat 1.4, Long -30.75 am: Hands scrub & wash clothes Training classes at instruction Remainder at divisional drills & variously refitting pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.20pm: Stopped & boarded SV Cooroy 4.30pm: Quarters. Exercised physical drill 5.05pm: Proceeded Number on on sick list 15 [SV Cooroy, 2470 tons, was built in 1892 by R Williamson & Son, Workington as SV Conishead. After changes of owner & name she was requisitioned by the Commonwealth of Australia & named “Cooroy”. She was torpedoed in 1917 with no loss of life.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f763: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-006_0.jpg) 8 March 1916 South East America towards St Vincent, Cape Verde Islands Lat -0.9, Long -31.1 6.00am: Spoke SS Errington Court 6.45am: Altered course N38E am: Training classes at instruction Divisional drills as ordered Remainder refitting pm: Hands make & mend clothes Number on sick list 15 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f764: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-006_1.jpg) 9 March 1916 At sea Lat 2.0, Long -30.05 9.30am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Inspected small arms am: Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite pm: Hands make & mend clothes Number on sick list 15 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f765: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-007_0.jpg) 10 March 1916 At sea Lat 4.8, Long -29.25 Number on sick list 14 [Training, drills & chores continue as she sails back across the Atlantic.] 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f766: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-007_1.jpg) 11 March 1916 At sea towards Cape Verde Is, then towards Fernando Noronha Is Lat 7.65, Long -28.5 5.30pm: Altered course S64W, then S19W Number on sick list 13 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f767: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-008_0.jpg) 12 March 1916 At sea Lat 5.4, Long -28.5 1.30am: Course & speed as requisite for examining steamer 10.30am: Performed Divine Service Number on sick list 15 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f768: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-008_1.jpg) 13 March 1916 At sea Lat 2.3, Long -28.65 Number on sick list 18 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f769: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-009_0.jpg) 14 March 1916 At sea towards Rocas Island Lat -0.9, Long -28.65 am: Training classes at instruction ‘A’ group at loader Marines at small arms drill Remainder refitting 12 noon: Altered course S77W pm: Hands as in forenoon & preparing for coaling Number on sick list 20 4caf8b18cadfd3419702f76a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-009_1.jpg) 15 March 1916 At sea towards Rocas Island and Fernando Noronha island Lat -2.35, Long -31.6 pm: Hands make & mend clothes 5.00pm: Preparing for coaling Number on sick list 19 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f76b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-010_0.jpg) 16 March 1916 At sea to anchor off Fernando Noronha and towards Cape Verde Islands Lat -3.35, Long -32.25 2.45am: Sighted Noronha Light S10E 6.25am: Stopped & anchored 8.25am: Weighed. As requisite for lying to 8.50am: Proceeded Hands returning coaling gear & cleaning ship ( It seems to be that Swiftsure had a rendezvous with a collier here, but it hasn’t appeared) pm: Hands as in forenoon Number on sick list 18 [Fernando Noronha is the main island of an archipelago of 21 islands & islets off the coast of Brazil. The lighthouse is on a peak near the western tip of the island.] 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f76c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-010_1.jpg) 17 March 1916 At sea Lat -0.15, Long -30.7 9.30am: Hands employed working with Gunner’s, Bosun’s & Bunker parties Boys at instruction pm: Hands as in forenoon Number on sick list 21 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f76d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-011_0.jpg) 18 March 1916 At sea Lat 3.3, Long -30.1 (approx) Number on sick list 21 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f76e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-011_1.jpg) 19 March 1916 At sea Lat 6.4, Long -29.5 10.30am: Performed Divine Service Number on sick list 20 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f76f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-012_0.jpg) 20 March 1916 At sea Lat 9.7, Long -28.1 (approx) am: Boys & training classes at instruction Marines at kit inspection Remainder employed cleaning out tanks, bunker party & as requisite for refitting pm: Hands as in forenoon Number on sick list 20 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f770: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-012_1.jpg) 21 March 1916 At sea Lat 12.8, Long -26.7 (approx) am: Training classes at instruction Remainder cleaning out tanks & refitting pm: Hands as in forenoon Number on sick list 19 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f771: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-013_0.jpg) 22 March 1916 At sea to St Vincent Lat 16.0, Long -25.4 (approx) 9.30am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised ‘Action’ 10.20am: Secured Training classes at instruction Remainder preparing for coaling etc 3.00pm: Course as requisite for entering harbour 3.37pm: Stopped & anchored Number on sick list 16 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f772: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-013_1.jpg) 23 March 1916 St Vincent, Cape Verde Islands Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 7.10am: Hands coaling ship 6.45pm: Finished coaling, received 1536 tons Evening: Cleaning ship Number on sick list 16 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f773: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-014_0.jpg) 24 March 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 am: Hands cleaning ship pm: Hands cleaning ship & hoisting & unshipping torpedo booms 4.30pm: Quarters, read warrant no 259 [actually 258] Rejoined ship Lieutenant Kemball & 1 Leading Telegraphist Number on sick list 16 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f774: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-014_1.jpg) 25 March 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 am: Aired & inspected night clothing Hands cleaning ship, unshipping & stowing away torpedo booms pm: Hands make & mend clothes 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f775: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-015_0.jpg) 26 March 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 10.30am: Performed Divine Service Number on sick list 17 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f776: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-015_1.jpg) 27 March 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 am: Training classes at instruction Remainder employed cleaning out water tanks & variously employed refitting pm: Hands as in forenoon Number on sick list 18 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f777: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-016_0.jpg) 28 March 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 5.00pm: Arrived and anchored USS Chester Number on sick list 21 [USS Chester, 3810 ton cruiser, was launched in 1907 at Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine. She was scrapped in 1930.] 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f778: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-016_1.jpg) 29 March 1916 St Vincent and at sea Lat 17.0, Long -25.5 (approx) 9.00am: Weighed & proceeded 10.15am: Exercised ‘Action’ Courses & speeds as requisite for controlled runs 11.51am: Secured pm: Training classes at instruction Acting Seaman Gunner training class at aiming rifle practice Remainder sponging out guns & variously employed 4.18pm: Set course N60W Number on sick list 22 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f779: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-017_0.jpg) 30 March 1916 At sea to St. Vincent Lat 17.0, Long -25.5 (approx) 2.0am: Altered course S60E am: Courses & speeds as requisite for carrying out sub-calibre practice 11.35am: Picked up target 12.35pm: Stopped & adjusted steering gear 12.40pm: Proceeded 2.40pm: Stopped & anchored Prepared for coaling Number on sick list 19 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f77a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-017_1.jpg) 31 March 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 6.00am: Hands preparing ship for coaling 10.20am: Collier alongside. Laid out kedge 10.30am: Commenced coaling 2.45pm: Finished coaling, received 330 tons Number on sick list 18 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f77b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-018_0.jpg) 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f77c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-018_1.jpg) 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f77d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-019_0.jpg) 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f77e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62031/ADM 53-62031-019_1.jpg) [These pages are blank or cover pages.] LOGS FOR APRIL 1916 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f77f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-001_0.jpg) 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f780: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-001_1.jpg) [These pages are cover pages.] 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f781: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-002_0.jpg) [This page contains a table of fuel consumption with speed.] 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f782: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-002_1.jpg) 1 April 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 9.00am: Inspected night clothing pm: Hands make & mend clothes Number on sick list 18 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f783: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-003_0.jpg) 2 April 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 10.00am: Performed Divine Service Number on sick list 18 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f784: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-003_1.jpg) 3 April 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 am: Exercised ‘All boats away pulling’ Training classes at instruction Remainder refitting coaling gear & as requisite pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Quarters, read warrant no 259 Number on sick list 18 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f785: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-004_0.jpg) 4 April 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 am: Training classes at instruction Divers employed searching for lamp Remainder refitting as requisite pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Quarters, read warrant no 260 Weighed & shifted berth 6.25pm: Weighed & shifted berth Number on sick list 15 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f786: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-004_1.jpg) 5 April 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 Number on sick list 18 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f787: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-005_0.jpg) 6 April 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 pm: Hands make & mend clothes Number on sick list 17 [Training and ship’s chores continue during the week.] 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f788: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-005_1.jpg) 7 April 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 Number on sick list 15 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f789: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-006_0.jpg) 8 April 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 Number on sick list 17 [Saturday cleaning.] 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f78a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-006_1.jpg) 9 April 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 10.30am: Performed Divine Service Number on sick list 18 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f78b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-007_0.jpg) 10 April 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 8.30am: Exercised ‘Boats away pulling’ Boys, Seamanship, Gunnery & Torpedo training classes at instruction Remainder turning boats falls & refitting as requisite pm: Hands employed as in forenoon 4.30pm: Scrubbed hammocks & washed clothes Number on sick list 18 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f78c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-007_1.jpg) 11 April 1916 St Vincent and on patrol Lat 17.1, Long -25.5 (approx) 8.00am: Weighed & proceeded pm: Blacking down rigging Number on sick list 14 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f78d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-008_0.jpg) 12 April 1916 Patrolling off St Vincent Lat 16.1, Long -26.35 pm: Hands make & mend clothes 4.30pm: Exercised physical drill Number on sick list 14 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f78e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-008_1.jpg) 13 April 1916 Patrolling, at St Vincent and at sea Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 4.30am: Course & speed as requisite for harbour 5.05am: Stopped & anchored 6.30am: Collier came alongside 6.53am: Commenced coaling 9.55am: Finished coaling, received 370 tons Hands cleaning ship pm: Party drawing stores Joined ship Lieutenant Smylie RNR, 2 Engine Room Artificers & 1 Able Seaman Discharged 2 ERAs & 1 AB to Submarine Depot 4.30pm: Rejoined ship Surgeon Hobbs 5.53pm: Weighed & proceeded 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f78f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-009_0.jpg) 14 April 1916 On patrol Lat 15.05, Long -25.8 8.30am: Stopped. Norwegian steamer "Bombay" 9.30am: Proceeded Number on sick list 17 [SS Bombay was probably the 3192 ton ship built in 1882 by C Mitchell & Co, Low Walker. At this time she was operated by A/S Nor, Sandefjord. She was renamed Professor Gruvel in 1922 and sunk in 1927.] 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f790: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-009_1.jpg) 15 April 1916 Patrolling Lat 12.5, Long -26.7 Number on sick list 14 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f791: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-010_0.jpg) 16 April 1916 Patrolling Lat 10.8, Long -27.6 10.30am: Performed Divine Service Number on sick list 12 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f792: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-010_1.jpg) 17 April 1916 Patrolling Lat 13.1, Long -26.8 4.30pm: Quarters, read warrant no 263 Number on sick list 10 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f793: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-011_0.jpg) 18 April 1916 Patrolling Lat 15.3, Long -25.9 4.30pm: Quarters. Physical training Number on sick list 10 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f794: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-011_1.jpg) 19 April 1916 Patrolling Lat 15.2, Long -25.9 10.47am: Stopped engines, boarded SS Redbridge 4.30pm: Quarters, exercised physical drill 5.15pm: Stopped, boarded SS Greystoke Castle 5.45pm: Proceeded Number on sick list 9 [SS Redbridge, 3834 tons, was built in 1907 by Doxford’s, Sunderland and run by the Temperley Steam Shipping Co Ltd. She was sold & renamed in 1923 and scrapped in 1934. SS Greystoke Castle, 3828 tons, was built in 1906 by William Pickersgill & Sons, Sunderland for Lancashire Shipping Co Ltd. She was sold & renamed in 1927 and scrapped in 1936.] . 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f795: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-012_0.jpg) 20 April 1916 Patrolling Lat 13.3, Long -26.6 pm: Hands make & mend clothes 2.30pm: Stopped & boarded SS Stella. 3.10pm: Proceeded 4.30pm: Quarters. Exercised physical drill Number on sick list 8 [SS Stella, 2812 tons, built in 1909 for the Royal Netherlands Steamship Co was sunk in 1940.] 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f796: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-012_1.jpg) 21 April 1916 Patrolling Lat 11.8, Long -26.9 10.30am: Performed Divine Service pm: Piped down 4.30pm: Quarters, exercised physical drill Number on sick list 7 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f797: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-013_0.jpg) 22 April 1916 Patrolling Lat 12.1, Long -26.9 Number on sick list 10 [They are still training & doing ship’s chores.] 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f798: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-013_1.jpg) 23 April 1916 Patrolling Lat 13.7, Long -26.4 10.30am: Performed Divine Service 2.30pm: Stopped engines, boarded SS Principessa Jolanda Number on sick list 9 [The ship was probably the SS Principessa Jolanda, 2968 tons, built in 1903 by Liguri Anconitari, Ancona for Federazione Italiana dei Consortzi, Agrari, Genoa. She was wrecked after running aground in 1926.] 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f799: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-014_0.jpg) 24 April 1916 Patrolling Lat 15.3, Long -25.9 11.25am: Let go & picked up life buoy 4.30pm: Quarters. Exercised ‘Collision Stations’. Read warrant no 264 Number on sick list 10 [Training & chores continue.] 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f79a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-014_1.jpg) 25 April 1916 Patrolling Lat 16.5, Long -25.4 am: Training classes at instruction Marines at inspection marching order Remainder variously employed 1.20pm: Altered course to intercept steamer 3.00pm: Stopped engines & boarded sailing ship “Marechal Suchet” 3.35pm: Proceeded Number on sick list 11 [SV Marechal Suchet, 2270 tons, was built in 1902 by Chantiers Atelier Penhoet, St Nazaire for Cie de Navigation Francais, Nantes. She changed owner several times and had her first change of name in 1923. She was finally sunk as a target ship in 1944.] 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f79b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-015_0.jpg) 26 April 1916 Patrolling & at St Vincent Lat 16.6, Long -25.3 pm: Hands make & mend clothes 4.40pm: Stopped & anchored Number on sick list 10 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f79c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-015_1.jpg) 27 April 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 2.55pm: Collier “Zambesi” alongside Hands coaling ship 10.00pm: Finished coaling, received 610 tons Cleaned down [SS Zambesi, 3759 tons, was built in 1901 by Bartram & Sons Ltd, Sunderland for the Zinal Steamship Co Ltd. In 1917 she was torpedoed in 1917 with the loss of 3 lives.] 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f79d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-016_0.jpg) 28 April 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 am: Hands cleaning ship pm: Training classes at instruction Remainder scrubbing coaling gear & cleaning ship 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f79e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-016_1.jpg) 29 April 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 4.30pm: Evening Quarters, read warrants numbers 266 to 272 Discharged 4 Prisoners & 1 sick case to "Carmania" Number on sick list 17 [HMS Carmania, 19,525 tons, was built in 1905 by John Brown & Co, Clydebank for the Cunard Line. During WW1 she became an Armed Merchant Cruiser and is part of the OW fleet. After the war she was returned to Cunard and was scrapped in 1932.] 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f79f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-017_0.jpg) 30 April 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 10.30am: Performed Divine Service Discharged Lieutenants Keate & Snow for passage to England Number on sick list 18 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f7a0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-017_1.jpg) 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f7a1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-018_0.jpg) 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f7a2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-018_1.jpg) 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f7a3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-019_0.jpg) 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f7a4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62032/ADM 53-62032-019_1.jpg) [These are blank or cover pages.] LOGS FOR MAY 1916 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f7a5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62033/ADM 53-62033-001_0.jpg) 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f7a6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62033/ADM 53-62033-001_1.jpg) [These are cover pages.] 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f7a7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62033/ADM 53-62033-002_0.jpg) [Table of fuel consumption with speed and details of fuel consumed during the voyage to Gibraltar – ‘with despatch’.] 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f7a8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62033/ADM 53-62033-002_1.jpg) 1 May 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 8.00am: Arrived Dutch cruiser "Noord-Brabant" am: Training classes at instruction Remainder employed painting & boat sailing 1.00pm: Paid monthly money pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Quarters. Exercised physical drill Number on sick list 13 [HNLMS Noord-Brabant, 4033 ton cruiser, was launched in 1899 by Koninklijke Maatshcappij de Schelde, Flushing. While acting as an accommodation ship she was set on fire by her own crew during the German invasion in 1940.] 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f7a9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62033/ADM 53-62033-003_0.jpg) 2 May 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 4.30pm: Evening Quarters, read warrant no 273 Number on sick list 11 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f7aa: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62033/ADM 53-62033-003_1.jpg) 3 May 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 Number on sick list 12 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f7ab: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62033/ADM 53-62033-004_0.jpg) 4 May 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 9.10am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised small arm company pm: Hands make & mend clothes 4.30pm: Quarters. Exercised physical drill Number on sick list 11 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f7ac: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62033/ADM 53-62033-004_1.jpg) 5 May 1916 St Vincent and at sea towards Gibraltar Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 9.00am: Divisions. Read Prayers. Exercised ‘Action’ 10.10am: Secured pm: Divers cleaning submerged tube 9.55pm: Weighed & proceeded Number on sick list 12 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f7ad: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62033/ADM 53-62033-005_0.jpg) 6 May 1916 At sea Lat 19.35, Long -23.0 pm: Hands make & mend clothes 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f7ae: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62033/ADM 53-62033-005_1.jpg) 7 May 1916 At sea Lat 23.55, Long -19.2 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f7af: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62033/ADM 53-62033-006_0.jpg) 8 May 1916 At sea Lat 27.9, Long -15.05 pm: Scrub & wash clothes 4.30pm: Quarters. Exercised physical training Number on sick list 12 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f7b0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62033/ADM 53-62033-006_1.jpg) 9 May 1916 At sea Lat 32.15, Long -10.8 am: Boys to instruction 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f7b1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62033/ADM 53-62033-007_0.jpg) 10 May 1916 At sea to Gibraltar Lat 35.8, Long -6.0 Noon: Commenced zig-zagging 2.00pm: Course as requisite for harbour 2.15pm: Stopped engines & hoisted out steam boat 2.40pm: Secured alongside No 3 berth, South Mole 5.00pm: Hands packing & shifting gear 6.00pm: Discharged [blank] officers and [blank] Ratings to Transport “Northlands” for passage to England Number on sick list 10 [HMT Northland, 11,905 tons, was built in 1901 by John Brown, Clydebank as SS Zeeland. She was renamed during the war, reverting to her original name afterwards until she was renamed in 1927 before being scrapped in 1930.] 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f7b2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62033/ADM 53-62033-007_1.jpg) 11 May 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 am: Hands employed cleaning net shelves & variously pm: Hands as in forenoon 4.30pm: Quarters. Gave leave to starboard watch till 7am & boys to 7pm Number on sick list 3 [It appears that ‘net shelves’ are part of the anti-torpedo defences. There are some good pictures of torpedo nets in this link.] 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f7b3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62033/ADM 53-62033-008_0.jpg) 12 May 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 All day: Hands employed in dockyard work 4.30pm: Quarters. Gave leave to port watch till 7am Hands to bathe Number on sick list 2 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f7b4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62033/ADM 53-62033-008_1.jpg) 13 May 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 8.30am: Hands preparing for docking 9.30am: Slipped and towed by tugs into dock Discharged 104 Ratings to “Royal George” for passage to England 1.00pm: Discharged to Hospital 1 Boy pm: Hands scrubbing bottom Number on sick list 3 [SS Royal George, 11,146 tons, was built in 1907 for the Canadian Northern Steam Ship Co who sold her to the Cunard Line in 1916. She was scrapped in 1922. Overnight leave continues with afternoon leave to 7pm for Boys.] 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f7b5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62033/ADM 53-62033-009_0.jpg) 14 May 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 9.00am: Landed Church parties 9.30am: Divisions. Read Prayers Number on sick list 2 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f7b6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62033/ADM 53-62033-009_1.jpg) 15 May 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 All day: Hands employed in dockyard parties Number on sick list 3 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f7b7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62033/ADM 53-62033-010_0.jpg) 16 May 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 9.30am: Ship payed off am: Hands employed in dockyard parties 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f7b8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62033/ADM 53-62033-010_1.jpg) 17 May 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 This is a dummy page, inserted to preserve continuity for the map-making program. 4caf8b19cadfd3419702f7b9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62033/ADM 53-62033-011_0.jpg) 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7ba: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62033/ADM 53-62033-011_1.jpg) 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7bb: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62033/ADM 53-62033-013_0.jpg) 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7bc: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62033/ADM 53-62033-013_1.jpg) 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7bd: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62033/ADM 53-62033-014_0.jpg) 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7be: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62033/ADM 53-62033-014_1.jpg) 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7bf: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62034/ADM 53-62034-001_0.jpg) 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7c0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62034/ADM 53-62034-001_1.jpg) 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7c1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62034/ADM 53-62034-002_0.jpg) [These pages are blank or cover pages.] 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7c2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62034/ADM 53-62034-002_1.jpg) 18 May 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 am: New crew joined ship pm: Hands employed as requisite 4.00pm: Quarters. Exercised Fire Stations Discharged 1 rating to "Cormorant" Number on sick list - nil 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7c3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62034/ADM 53-62034-003_0.jpg) 19 May 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 am: Hands employed drawing stores & as requisite pm: Hands employed as requisite 4.00pm:
Quarters. Leave for watch till 6.30am Number on sick list 2 [HMS Weymouth, 5200 ton cruiser, was launched in 1910 by Armstrong Whitworth. She was scrapped in 1928 and is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7c4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62034/ADM 53-62034-003_1.jpg) 20 May 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 10.00am: Discharged 2 ratings to hospital 1.00pm: Leave to Watch till 6.30am, Boys to 7pm pm: Making & mending clothes Number on sick list 3 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7c5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62034/ADM 53-62034-004_0.jpg) 21 May 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 9.00am: Landed Non-Conformist Church parties 9.30am: Divisions. Divine Service 1.00pm: Leave to Watch till 6.30am, Boys till 7pm Number on sick list 3 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7c6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62034/ADM 53-62034-004_1.jpg) 22 May 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 10.00am: Discharged 1 rating to hospital 4.30pm: Leave to Watch till 6.30am Number on sick list 3 [Leave pattern seems to be established.] 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7c7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62034/ADM 53-62034-005_0.jpg) 23 May 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 9.00am: Divisions. Prayers Turret crews at drill, remainder as requisite 1.30pm: Sent two [?] signal ratings to Windmill Hill Signal Station Number on sick list 2 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7c8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62034/ADM 53-62034-005_1.jpg) 24 May 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 am: ‘B’ group at drill, hands employed as requisite 12.30pm: Read warrants nos 1, 2, 3 Hands employed as requisite Discharged 2 ratings to Detention Quarters 5.00pm: Lecture on hygiene to watch Number on sick list 5 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7c9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62034/ADM 53-62034-007_0.jpg) 25 May 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 am: ‘A’ group at drill Hands employed as requisite Care & maintenance party left ship Discharged 2 ratings to hospital pm: Making & mending clothes 5.00pm: Lecture to watch on hygiene Number on sick list 3 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7ca: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62034/ADM 53-62034-007_1.jpg) 26 May 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 All day: Guns crews & control parties at drill, remainder as requisite 4.30pm: Lecture to watch on hygiene Number on sick list 4 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7cb: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62034/ADM 53-62034-008_0.jpg) 27 May 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 9.30am: Discharged 1 rating to hospital Read warrant no 4 1.00pm: Discharged 1 rating to Detention Quarters Number on sick list 6 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7cc: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62034/ADM 53-62034-008_1.jpg) 28 May 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 9.00am: Landed Non-Conformist Church parties 10.00am: Divine Service Discharged 1 rating to hospital Number on sick list 4 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7cd: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62034/ADM 53-62034-009_0.jpg) 29 May 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 am: 14pr guns crews at drill Remainder drawing stores & as requisite pm: Turrets crews at drill Remainder employed as in forenoon Number on sick list 8 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7ce: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62034/ADM 53-62034-009_1.jpg) 30 May 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 am: Hands employed provisioning ship & as requisite Discharged 1 rating to hospital pm: Hands employed as in forenoon 4.00pm: Leave to watch till 6.30am Watch employed getting in provisions 1 rating rejoined ship from hospital Number on sick list 8 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7cf: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62034/ADM 53-62034-010_0.jpg) 31 May 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 am: Turrets crews & Y1 guns crew at drill Remainder drawing stores, stowing holds, painting & cleaning down aloft & as requisite Lieutenant O'Connor RNR joined ship pm: 14pr, Y2 & both turrets crews at drill Remainder of hands as in forenoon 4.00pm: Read warrant no 5 Number on sick list 7 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7d0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62034/ADM 53-62034-010_1.jpg) 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7d1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62034/ADM 53-62034-011_0.jpg) 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7d2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62034/ADM 53-62034-011_1.jpg) 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7d3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62034/ADM 53-62034-012_0.jpg) 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7d4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62034/ADM 53-62034-012_1.jpg) 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7d5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62034/ADM 53-62034-013_0.jpg) 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7d6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62034/ADM 53-62034-013_1.jpg) [These pages are blank or cover pages.] LOGS FOR JUNE 1916 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7d7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-001_0.jpg) 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7d8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-001_1.jpg) 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7d9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-002_0.jpg) [These pages are cover pages or blank.] 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7da: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-002_1.jpg) 1 June 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 am: Magazine & shell room parties at drill, remainder painting down aloft & as requisite pm: Paid monthly advance to ship’s company Leave to watch till 6.30am Making & mending clothes Number on sick list 9 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7db: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-003_0.jpg) 2 June 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 7.30am: Flooded dock 9.10am: Ship afloat 9.35am: Proceeded in tow of tugs to South Mole pm: After turrets crew & magazine & shell room parties to drill Remainder preparing ship for coaling 4.30pm:
Leave to watch till 10pm Watch employed securing collier Number on sick list 10 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7dc: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-003_1.jpg) 3 June 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 5.00am: Commenced coaling 4.45pm: Finished coaling, received 1150 tons 6.00pm: Collier left ship Hands employed cleaning ship 8.30pm: Received news of the death of PO J Handsley of this ship at RN Hospital Number on sick list 16 [Petty Officer Jesse Handsley, age 39, service number 164549 died of illness and was buried in Grave E3317, Gibraltar North Front Cemetery. He was the son of Mr J and Mrs E Handsley.] 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7dd: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-004_0.jpg) 4 June 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 10.00am: Discharged 1 rating to hospital 1.00pm: Leave to watch till 6.30am, Boys till 7pm 3.30pm: Landed funeral party Number on sick list 13 [The funeral was of Petty Officer Jesse Handsley who died on 3rd June and is buried in the Gibraltar North Front Cemetery in Grave E3317.] 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7de: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-004_1.jpg) 5 June 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 4.30pm: Read warrants numbers 6, 7, 8 Discharged 2 ratings to "Cormorant" Number on sick list 11 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7df: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-005_0.jpg) 6 June 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 4.00pm: Tugs came alongside 4.15pm: Cast of from South Mole and proceeded to No 6 buoy 3 ratings joined ship from hospital Number on sick list 11 [Right hand edge of page missing from scan but is included in scan below.] 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7e0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-005_1.jpg) 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7e1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-006_0.jpg) 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7e2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-006_1.jpg) [The two pages above record the measurements of compass deviations.] 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7e3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-007_0.jpg) 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7e4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-007_1.jpg) 7 June 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 am: Court of Enquiry sitting on board 10.00am: Arrived HMS Topaze 3 ratings joined ship. pm: Swung ship for adjusting compasses Number on sick list 9 [HMS Topaze, 3000 ton cruiser, was launched in 1903 by Laird, Birkenhead. She was scrapped in 1921 and is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7e5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-008_0.jpg) 8 June 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 1.00pm: Leave to Chief Petty Officers, Petty Officers & Leading Seamen till 10pm Making & mending clothes Number on sick list 12 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7e6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-008_1.jpg) 9 June 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 7.00am: Arrived HMS Andromache am: Gun layers & sightsetters of all guns at lecture Remainder as requisite Discharged 1 rating to hospital 2.30pm: Arrived HMS Basilisk Number on sick list 11 [HMS Andromache, 3600 ton cruiser, was launched in 1890 at Chatham Dockyard. She was scrapped in 1920. HMS Basilisk was a destroyer, launched in 1910 and scrapped in 1921.] 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7e7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-009_0.jpg) 10 June 1916 Gibraltar and at sea towards St Vincent Lat 35.85, Long -6.05 6.00am: Hands preparing ship for sea 8.20am: Slipped & proceeded as requisite 9.40am: Commenced zig-zagging 8.00pm: Darkened ship, watch at night defence stations Number on sick list 11 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7e8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-009_1.jpg) 11 June 1916 At sea Lat 32.5, Long -10.8 4.00pm: Quarters. Exercised Collision Stations 4.40pm: Passed Greek steamer steering to North Eastward 8.00pm: Darkened ship, watch at night defence stations Number on sick list 10 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7e9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-010_0.jpg) 12 June 1916 At sea Lat 29.2, Long -14.9 9.00am: Divisions. Prayers. Physical drill. Exercised General Quarters 5.15pm: Sighted Tenerife Island starboard bow 5.30pm: Sighted Grand Canary Island port beam Number on sick list 12 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7ea: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-010_1.jpg) 13 June 1916 At sea Lat 25.6, Long -18.4 9.30am: Divisions. Prayers. Physical drill Exercised General Quarters First Aid parties at instructions 10.20am: Passed Danish steamer steering North Eastward Number on sick list 13 [Darkening ship and night defence stations continue.] 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7eb: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-011_0.jpg) 14 June 1916 At sea Lat 21.5, Long -21.5 8.30am: Passed steamer steaming North pm: Making & mending clothes 4.00pm: Quarters, read warrant no 9 Number on sick list 10 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7ec: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-011_1.jpg) 15 June 1916 At sea to St. Vincent Lat 17.8, Long -24.45 9.30am: Divisions. Prayers. Physical drill Exercised small arm companies Marine guns at drill Hands employed as requisite 1.30pm: Sighted “King Alfred”, altered course S10E to close 2.45pm: Sighted St Andrews Island [Ilha de Santo Antao] 5.22pm: Stopped & anchored Prepared for coaling Found here HM Ships “Highflyer”, “Sutlej”, “Avenger” 9.00pm: 14 pdr guns crews closed up Number on sick list 11 [HMS King Alfred, 14,380 ton cruiser, was launched in 1901 by Vickers Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness. She was sold in 1920 and is part of the OW fleet. HMS Sutlej, 12,000 ton cruiser, was launched in 1899 by John Brown & Co, Clydeside. She was sold in 1921 and is part of the OW fleet. HMS Avenger started life as SS Aotearoa, 14,744 tons. She was built in 1915 at the Fairfield Yard, Govan for the Union Steamship Co. She became an Armed Merchant Cruiser as HMS Avenger in 1915 but was torpedoed in 1917 with one casualty.] 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7ed: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-012_0.jpg) 16 June 1916 St Vincent, Cape Verde Islands Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 6.00am: Prepared for coaling 2.00pm: Collier “King John” came alongside Hands employed coaling ship 6.00pm: 2 ratings joined ship from “Sutlej” 9.00pm: Finished coaling, received 820 tons Number on sick list 12 [SS King John, 3644 tons, was built in 1906 by JL Thompson & Sons, Sunderland for the King Line. She was sold & renamed for the first time in 1920 and after a number of changes of owner and name scrapped in 1970 after she was damaged by fire.] 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7ee: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-012_1.jpg) 17 June 1916 St Vincent, Cape Verde Islands Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 7.30am: Sailed HMS Sutlej 9.45am: Weighed & shifted berth 9.00pm: Picket boat away patrolling outside harbour Number on sick list 16 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7ef: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-013_0.jpg) 18 June 1916 St Vincent, Cape Verde Islands Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 9.00am: Discharged Engineering Lieutenant Commander Baker RN and 4 ratings to SS Araguaya Number on sick list 12 [SS Araguaya, 11,537 tons, was built in 1906 for the Royal Mail Lines. Between 1917 & 1920 she served as a hospital ship. She was sold and renamed in 1930.] 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7f0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-013_1.jpg) 19 June 1916 St Vincent, Cape Verde Islands Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 am: A1 & A2 guns crews at drill Boys at instruction, remainder as requisite pm: B1 & B2 guns crews & ammunitions supply parties at drill Boys at instruction, remainder as requisite Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7f1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-014_0.jpg) 20 June 1916 St Vincent, Cape Verde Islands Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 am: X2 & Y3 guns crews at drill Ordinary Seamen & Boys at instruction, remainder as requisite pm: A3 & B4 guns crews at drill Ordinary Seamen & Boys at instruction, remainder as requisite 16 ratings joined ship from SS Irvine [?] 4.30pm: Arrived HMS King Alfred Discharged 16 ratings to “King Alfred” Number on sick list 11 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7f2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-014_1.jpg) 21 June 1916 St Vincent to Tarrafal Bay Lat 17.0, Long -25.32 6.00am: Hands employed preparing ship for sea 8.00am: Weighed & proceeded as requisite for leaving harbour 11.25am: Stopped & anchored in Tarrafal Bay pm: Guns crews at .303 & 1” aiming at towed target, remainder as requisite Number on sick list 9 [There are two places called Baia do Tarrafal in the Cape Verde Islands, one on Santo Antao and the other on Sao Nicolau. I think this one is on Santo Antao at Lat 17.0, Long -25.32 because she has only travelled 26.0’.] 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7f3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-620 35/ADM 53-62035-015_0.jpg) 22 June 1916 Tarrafal Bay Lat 17.0, Long -25.32 9.00am: Weighed 9.15am: Divisions. Physical drill 9.40am: Proceeded. Exercised General Quarters Calibrated all 7.5” guns, 2 rounds per gun Noon: Stopped & anchored in Tarrafal Bay pm: Making & mending clothes 4.30pm: Quarters. Physical drill Gunlayers & trainers & sightsetters, all control parties at 1” aiming at towed target Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7f4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-015_1.jpg) 23 June 1916 Tarrafal Bay to St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.35 8.50am: Weighed 9.35am: Proceeded, course & speed as requisite for carrying out controlled firing 1” & .303 aiming from starboard 7.5” & both turrets at towed targets 11.20am: Completed practice hoisted in target & picket boat 1.55pm: Let go lifebuoy, stopped & picked up 2.26pm: Resumed 3.40pm: Stopped & anchored in Porto Grande. Found here HM Ships King Alfred & Highflyer Prepared for coaling Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7f5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-016_0.jpg) 24 June 1916 St Vincent, Cape Verde Islands Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 5.00am: Collier came alongside Commenced coaling 7.40am: Finished coaling, received 215 tons Lost while coaling: sacks coal 2cwt – 13 in number Number on sick list 15 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7f6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-016_1.jpg) 25 June 1916 St Vincent, Cape Verde Islands Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 7.00am: Rev. Lord, Temp Chaplain & Mate (E) Burdon RN joined ship. One rating discharged 10.30am: Divine Service 11.00pm: Picket boat moored up ashore for night Number on sick list 18 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7f7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-017_0.jpg) 26 June 1916 St Vincent and at sea towards Dakar Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 am: AI and AII guns crews & supply parties at divisional drill, remainder of hands as requisite pm: Voice pipe nos & range takers at drill, remainder of hands preparing for sea & as requisite 3.30pm: Sailed HMS King Alfred 4.00pm: Quarters, read warrant no 11 5.35pm: Weighed & proceeded Number on sick list 15 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7f8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-017_1.jpg) 27 June 1916 At sea Lat 16.2, Long -22.0 5.10am: Sighted land am: BI & BII guns crews & supply parties at divisional drill. Remainder of hands employed as requisite 10.15am: Sighted British steamer bound North Number on sick list 16 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7f9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-018_0.jpg) 28 June 1916 At sea to Dakar Lat 14.8, Long -17.9 am: Guns crews at divisional drill, remainder preparing for coaling & as requisite 12.15pm: Sighted land S60E 2.15pm: Course & speed as requisite for anchorage 2.43pm: Stopped & anchored Number on sick list 17 [Dakar is in Senegal on the Cape Vert peninsula and is the westernmost city on the African mainland.] 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7fa: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-018_1.jpg) 29 June 1916 Dakar Lat 14.7, Long -17.4 5.50am: Collier came alongside 6.20am: Commenced coaling 9.27am: Arrived HMS Kent & transports 9.50am: Finished coaling, received 260 tons Hands employed cleaning ship Lost while coaling: sacks coal 2cwt – 14 in no Number on sick list 17 [HMS Kent, 10,000 ton cruiser, was launched in 1901 at Portsmouth Royal Dockyard. She was sold in 1920 and is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7fb: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-019_0.jpg) 30 June 1916 Dakar and at sea Lat 14.7, Long -17.4 pm: Making & mending clothes 4.30pm: Prepared for sea 5.45pm: Weighed 6.40pm: Proceeded as requisite in company with transports “Benalla”, “Beltana”, “Marathon” & “Argyllshire”. Sailed HMS Kent 8.45pm: Convoy took up cruising stations, watch at night defence stations Number on sick list 22 [SS Benalla, 11,128 tons, was built in 1913 by Caird & Co, Greenock for P&O. After an eventful career she was scrapped in 1930. SS Beltana, 11,120 tons was leased by the Australian Government from P&O until 1917 SS Marathon, 7848 tons, was built in 1903 by Alexander Stephen & Sons, Glasgow for G Thompson & Co Ltd, Aberdeen. She was sold & renamed in 1921 and scrapped in 1924. SS Argyllshire, 10,236 tons was built in 1911 by John Brown, Clydebank for the Scottish Shire Line. She was scrapped in 1936.] 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7fc: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-019_1.jpg) 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7fd: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-020_0.jpg) 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7fe: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-020_1.jpg) 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f7ff: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-021_0.jpg) 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f800: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62035/ADM 53-62035-021_1.jpg) [These pages are blank or cover pages.] LOGS FOR JULY 1916 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f801: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-001_0.jpg) 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f802: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-001_1.jpg) 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f803: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-002_0.jpg) [These pages are blank or cover pages.] 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f804: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-002_1.jpg) 1 July 1916 At sea to Rendezvous Lat 17.3, Long -18.1 All day: Revs as requisite for keeping in touch with convoy 1.00pm: Paid quarterly settlement to ship’s company 7.30pm: Darkened ship 8.00pm: Watch at night defence stations Number on sick list 20 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f805: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-003_0.jpg) 2 July 1916 At sea to Rendezvous Lat 21.4, Long -18.5 7.30am: Divine Service Number on sick list 21 [Keeping in touch with convoy and steaming with darkened ship and watch at defence stations overnight.] 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f806: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-003_1.jpg) 3 July 1916 At sea to Rendezvous Lat 25.9, Long -18.8 12.18am: Passed steamer steaming North am: X2 & B2 guns crews at divisional drill Training classes at instruction, remainder as requisite 4.00pm: Quarters. Physical drill. Exercised ‘Abandon Ship Stations’ Number on sick list 18 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f807: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-004_0.jpg) 4 July 1916 At sea to Rendezvous Lat 30.4, Long -18.6 am: Divisions. Prayers. Exercised ‘Abandon Ship Stations’ 11.30am: Let go lifebuoy. Stopped. Picked up etc 11.55am: Proceeded pm: Took up station in centre of convoy Number on sick list 19
4caf8b1acadfd3419702f808: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-004_1.jpg) 5 July 1916 At sea to Rendezvous Lat 34.6, Long -17.3 am: Marines at infantry drill Qiv & Biv guns crews at divisional drill Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite 10.25am: Sighted derelict 10.50am: Altered course N61E 11.15am: Lowered sea boat, boarded derelict. Attempted to sink derelict by gun fire 12.45pm: Rammed derelict, Sailing vessel 'Ekonom' of Windau [?], causing her to capsize, bottom up apparently sinking Lat 34 39N Long 17 19W 12.55pm: Proceeded 1.45pm: Rejoined convoy Number on sick list 22 [There is a Russian timber ship “Ekonom” photographed in Totnes in the early 1900s which was abandoned in the Atlantic in 1916.] 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f809: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-005_0.jpg) 6 July 1916 At sea to Rendezvous Lat 38.8, Long -15.6 4.00pm: Quarters, read warrant numbers 12, 13 Number on sick list 19 4caf8b1acadfd3419702f80a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-005_1.jpg) 7 July 1916 At sea to Rendezvous Lat 43.0, Long -13.4 6.00pm: Sighted barquetine “Pierre” of St Servan steering to southward, also steamer steering to westward Number on sick list 18 [There was a French sailing ship “Pierre”, 112 tons which was sunk by a U-boat in 1917.] 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f80b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-006_0.jpg) 8 July 1916 At sea to Rendezvous and on towards Gibraltar Lat 45.6, Long -11.8 12.30am: Passed steamer steering West & sailing ship bound to East 6.40am: Sighted 4 destroyers ahead 7.30am: Destroyer escort joined up. 7.45am: Parted company with convoy, altered course S11W 4.30pm: Passed several sailing fishing vessels Number on sick list 17 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f80c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-006_1.jpg) 9 July 1916 At sea Lat 39.45, Long -10.65 7.30am: Passed barquentine steering to North East 2.40pm: Passed SS Norvege [?] steering North Number on sick list 18 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f80d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-007_0.jpg) 10 July 1916 At sea to Gibraltar Lat 36.0, Long -6.4 2.00am: Passed steamer steering North 4.25am: Sighted land on port beam 6.40am: Passed HMS Avenger steering to West 11.00am: Sighted land ahead 1.00pm: Commenced zig-zagging 1 point each side of course 3.30pm: Altered course as requisite for entering Gibraltar Bay 4.20pm: Stopped, secured alongside South Mole No 3 berth 2 ratings joined ship from “Cormorant” Leave to Chief Petty Officers & Petty Officers till 10pm 7.30pm: Darkened ship, night defence stations Number on sick list 23 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f80e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-007_1.jpg) 11 July 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 5.00am: Commenced coaling am: Hands employed coaling ship, getting in provisions & drawing stores Discharged Mr S D Roberts RN Artificer Engineer to hospital and 10 ratings 1.00pm: Read warrants nos 15, 16, 17 4.30pm: Discharged 2 ratings to “Cormorant” 5.30pm: Finished coaling, received 1095 tons 1 rating joined ship from hospital 5 ratings joined ship for passage Leave to Chief Petty Officers & Petty Officers till 11pm Number on sick list 15 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f80f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-008_0.jpg) 12 July 1916 Gibraltar and at sea towards St Vincent Lat 36.15, Long -5.37 11.35am: Slipped from jetty engines as requisite 7.00pm: Passed steamer steaming to northward 9.00pm: Watch at night defence stations Number on sick list 17 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f810: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-008_1.jpg) 13 July 1916 At sea Lat 33.1, Long -10.1 9.00am: Divisions. Prayers. Physical drill. Read warrant no 18 am: Training classes to instruction, Boys of Port Watch to school, hands employed as requisite Number on sick list 15 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f811: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-009_0.jpg) 14 July 1916 At sea Lat 29.9, Long -14.1 Number on sick list 19 [The crew continue training, educating the boys, doing the routine work aboard while spending the night at night defence stations.] 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f812: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-009_1.jpg) 15 July 1916 At sea Lat 26.2, Long -17.4 1.52am: Sighted peak of Tenerife N62W 5.00am: Observed partial eclipse of moon Number on sick list 20 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f813: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-010_0.jpg) 16 July 1916 At sea Lat 22.1, Long -20.6 10.00am: Divine Service Number on sick list 19 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f814: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-010_1.jpg) 17 July 1916 At sea Lat 18.4, Long -23.4 9.00am: Divisions. Prayers. Read warrants nos 19, 20 9.45am: Dropped target, exercised ‘General Quarters’ Carried out sub-calibre firing from turrets & 1” aiming from 7.5 guns also director firing 11.00am: Passed Spanish sailing vessel & steamer steering north Number on sick list 18 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f815: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-011_0.jpg) 18 July 1916 At sea to St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 1.50am: Sighted Bull Rock Light, altered course S15W 5.25am: Stopped & anchored in Porto Grande Harbour 9.00am: Divisions. Prayers. Physical drill Training classes at instruction, remainder preparing for coaling and as requisite 5.45pm: Weighed & shifted berth Number on sick list 18 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f816: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-011_1.jpg) 19 July 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 6.20am: Collier came alongside 6.30am: Commenced coaling 2.30pm: Finished coaling 3.15pm: Collier left ship 5.00pm: Cleaning ship Discharged 1 rating to “Highflyer” Number on sick list 17 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f817: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-012_0.jpg) 20 July 1916 Porto Grande to Tarrafal Bay Lat 17.0, Long -25.32 7.30am: Weighed & proceeded 10.15am: Stopped & anchored in Tarrafal Bay pm: Making & mending clothes 4.00pm: Quarters, read warrant no 21 Hands employed rigging net defence B & Y groups at 1” aiming practice at towed target Number on sick list 17 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f818: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-012_1.jpg) 21 July 1916 Tarrafal Bay Lat 17.0, Long -25.32 9.00am: Divisions. Prayers. Exercised ‘Out nets’ pm: Hands employed about net defence 4.30pm: Exercised ‘Out nets’ Number on sick list 19 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f819: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-013_0.jpg) 22 July 1916 Tarrafal Bay to Porto Grande Lat 17.0, Long -25.32 2.47pm: Weighed & proceeded 4.00pm: Quarters, read warrant no 22 5.45pm: Stopped & anchored in Porto Grande Found there HM Ships Sutlej & Highflyer Number on sick list 15 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f81a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-013_1.jpg) 23 July 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 9.30am: Mustered ship’s company by the ledger Divine Service 1.00pm: Leave to Chief Petty Officers and Petty Officers till 5.30pm Number on sick list 16 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f81b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-014_0.jpg) 24 July 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 6.00am: 2 ratings joined ship 9.00am: Divisions. Prayers. Read warrant no 23. Physical drill 2.00pm: HMS Sutlej shifted berth 2.30pm: Sailed HMS Highflyer 4.30pm: Lieutenant AF Kenyon RNR joined ship Number on sick list 23 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f81c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-014_1.jpg) 25 July 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 9.00am: Divisions. Prayers. Read ‘Articles of War’. Physical drill Boys at school, Training class at instruction, B group at loader drill Remainder of hands employed as requisite 1.00pm: Leave to Chief Petty Officers & Petty Officers till 6pm Boys at school, remainder of hands as in forenoon 4.00pm: Quarters, read warrants 24, 25 Number on sick list 22 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f81d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-015_0.jpg) 26 July 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 6.00am: Landed walking party pm: Boys at school. Remainder ranging steel cable for survey Number on sick list 20 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f81e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-015_1.jpg) 27 July 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 am: Training classes at instruction, remainder of hands as requisite pm: Making & mending clothes 4.00pm: Discharged 2 ratings to SS Amazon for passage to England 10 ratings joined ship from “Sutlej” Collier came alongside Number on sick list 19 [RMS Amazon, 10,036 tons, was built in 1906 by Harland & Wolff, Belfast & Glasgow, She was torpedoed in 1918 without loss of life.] 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f81f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-016_0.jpg) 28 July 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 4.50am: Commenced coaling 7.00am: Sailed HMS Sutlej 7.48am: Finished coaling, received 200 tons 5.00pm: Discharged 2 ratings to SS Massis for passage to England Number on sick list 19 [SS Massis, 5029 tons, was built in 1914 by Armstrong Whitworth & Co Ltd, Low Walker for Massis Oil Transport Co Ltd. She was sold in 1924 to Soc Anon les Petroles d’Outremer, Dunkerque. In 1941 she was seized by the Italian Government and renamed “Saturno”. In 1943 she was bombed and sunk by a British aircraft.] 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f820: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-016_1.jpg) 29 July 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 3.30pm: Arrived HMS Essex 4.00pm: Quarters, read warrants nos 27, 28 Number on sick list 18 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f821: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-017_0.jpg) 30 July 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 6.30am: Arrived HMS Ophir 9.30am: Divisions. Divine Service 5.00pm: Discharged 9 ratings to HMS Ophir 4 ratings rejoined ship Number on sick list 15 [HMS Ophir, 6814 ton Armed Merchant Cruiser, was built by Robert Napier & Sons, Glasgow in 1891 for the Orient Steam Navigation Co. She served as a Royal Yacht in 1901. In 1915 she was requisitioned by the Admiralty and returned to her owners in 1918 but was scrapped in 1922.] 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f822: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-017_1.jpg) 31 July 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 am: Training classes at instruction, Boys at school Remainder employed cleaning out tanks, chain locker & as requisite Party employed drawing ammunition from HMS Ophir pm: Hands as in forenoon Number on sick list 19 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f823: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-018_0.jpg) 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f824: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-018_1.jpg) 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f825: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-019_0.jpg) 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f826: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62036/ADM 53-62036-019_1.jpg) [These pages are blank or cover pages.] LOGS FOR AUGUST 1916 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f827: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-001_0.jpg) 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f828: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-001_1.jpg) 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f829: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-002_0.jpg) [These pages are blank or cover pages.] 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f82a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-002_1.jpg) 1 August 1916 St Vincent and at sea cruising Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 6.00am: Hands employed getting in ammunition and as requisite 8.30am: Finished embarking ammunition 11.00am: Mr Manchester, Artificer Engineer RNR left ship for passage to England 12.20pm: Collier no 255 secured alongside, received sailing pinnace & stores 4.05pm: Weighed & proceeded as requisite 8.30pm: Watch at night defence stations Number on sick list 22 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f82b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-003_0.jpg) 2 August 1916 At sea Lat 19.4, Long -24.7 am: A2, B2, X2 crews at loader drill Marines at infantry drill 10” & 7.5” sightsetters at drill Training classes at instruction, Boys at school Remainder of hands as requisite 12.30pm: Paid monthly advance to ship’s company pm: Making & mending clothes 4.00pm: Quarters, read warrants 30, 31 Number on sick list 13
THE VOYAGES OF HMS SWIFTSURE
4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f82c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-003_1.jpg) 3 August 1916 At sea Lat 22.8, Long -24.3 All day: Training classes at instruction Hands employed cleaning out chain lockers & water tanks and as requisite Number on sick list 17 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f82d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-004_0.jpg) 4 August 1916 At sea Lat 26.4, Long -23.7 10.00am: Passed steamer steering to SW. Number on sick list 14 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f82e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-004_1.jpg) 5 August 1916 At sea Lat 29.9, Long -23.2 3.55pm: Sighted sailing ship steering to S 4.15pm: Altered course as requisite to close sailing vessel 5.30pm: Spoke French barque "Edmond Rostand" of Nantes London for Antofogasta in Lat 30 21N Long 22 21W Number on sick list 16 [A postcard of “Edmond Rostand” in the River Avon exists dated 1900 and records of her sailing to Australia from France in 1920.] 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f82f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-005_0.jpg) 6 August 1916 At sea Lat 32.3, Long -19.9 9.30am: Divisions. Divine Service 7.30pm: Divine Service Number on sick list 15 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f830: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-005_1.jpg) 7 August 1916 At sea Lat 30.9, Long -21.9 4.45am: Passed barquentine steering NW am: A group magazine & shell room parties at divisional drill Marines at heavy marching order inspection Remainder employed as requisite pm: Training class at instruction Voice pipe Nos & sightsetters of A group to drill Remainder of watch as requisite 4.00pm: Quarters, read warrant no 32, exercised ‘General Quarters’ Number on sick list 14 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f831: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-006_0.jpg) 8 August 1916 At sea Lat 27.1, Long -23.6 am: B group magazine & shell room parties at drill, remainder as requisite pm: Sightsetters & voice pipe numbers, B group & control parties to drill, remainder as requisite 4.00pm: Quarters, read warrants nos 33, 34, exercised ‘Prepare to take in tow’ Number on sick list 18 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f832: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-006_1.jpg) 9 August 1916 At sea Lat 22.3, Long -24.4 am: Guns crews at divisional drill, remainder as requisite pm: Boys at school, B group at divisional drill, remainder as requisite 3.30pm: Passed steamer steering to N Number on sick list 20 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f833: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-007_0.jpg) 10 August 1916 At sea to Tarrafal Bay Lat 18.3, Long -24.8 am: Y1 & X3 guns crews to loader drill Y group magazine & shell room parties at divisional drill Remainder of hands employed as requisite pm: Making & mending clothes 2.40pm: Sighted land off port bow 5.40pm: Course as requisite for anchorage 6.00pm: Stopped & anchored in Tarrafal Bay, found here HMS Sutlej Number on sick list 17 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f834: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-007_1.jpg) 11 August 1916 Tarrafal bay, at sea for target practice and to Porto Grande Lat 17.1, Long -25.5 7.00am: Sailed HMS Sutlej 7.30am: Weighed & proceeded as requisite for firing. Exercised ‘General Quarters’ 9.40am: Carried out target practice from both turrets and starboard battery at target towed by ”Sutlej” 10.56am: Finished practice. Stopped, took over target. 11.20am: Proceeded as requisite with target in tow. “Sutlej” carried out target practice 12.05pm: Stopped, returned target to “Sutlej” 1.05pm: Proceeded line ahead with “Sutlej” 4.38pm: Stopped & anchored in Porto Grande Number on sick list 19 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f835: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-008_0.jpg) 12 August 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 Number on sick list 17 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f836: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-008_1.jpg) 13 August 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 9.30am: Divisions. Vice Admiral came on board, inspected ship & ship’s company Divine Service 4.30pm: Prepared for coaling. 5.00pm: Collier came alongside Number on sick list 22 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f837: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-009_0.jpg) 14 August 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 4.30am: Commenced coaling 3.30pm: Finished coaling, received 1089 tons Collier left ship 5.00pm: Hands employed cleaning ship Arrived HMS Kent Number on sick list 29 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f838: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-009_1.jpg) 15 August 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 All day: Saturday routine 9.30am: Read warrant no 35 Discharged 8 ratings to hospital 11.30am: Sailed HMS Highflyer Number on sick list 11 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f839: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-010_0.jpg) 16 August 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 10.00am: Court martial sitting on board 11.00am: Court martial finished 4.30pm: 1 SBA joined from “Sutlej” Number on sick list 19 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f83a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-010_1.jpg) 17 August 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 7.00am: Arrived French cruiser “Kleber” 8.30am: Marines landed for route march pm: Making & mending clothes Number on sick list 20 [“Kleber”, 7578 ton cruiser, was built in 1903 by Forges & Chantiers de la Gironde, Bordeaux. She was sunk by a mine in 1917 with the loss of 42 crew.] 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f83b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-011_0.jpg) 18 August 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 4.00pm: Quarters, read warrant no 36 6.30pm: Sailed French cruiser “Kleber” Number on sick list 20 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f83c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-011_1.jpg) 19 August 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 am: SS Birchwood alongside Watch employed getting in stores etc Lost overboard by accident: brushes paint - 2 in no pm: Hands employed getting in stores & provisions Leave to Chief Petty Officers till 6pm Lost overboard by accident: sugar sacks - 3 in no, weight 360 lbs 5.00pm: Discharged 4 ratings (invalids) & 2 Court Martial prisoners to “Sutlej” 11.00pm: Completed with provisions. SS Birchwood left ship Number on sick list 14 [SS Birchwood, 2756 tons, was built in 1910 by Ropner & Sons, Stockton-on-Tees for Birchwood SS Co Ltd, Middlesbrough. She was torpedoed in 1918 with no casualties.] 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f83d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-012_0.jpg) 20 August 1916 St Vincent and at sea Lat 17.7, Long -25.0 5.50am: Weighed & proceeded Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f83e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-012_1.jpg) 21 August 1916 At sea Lat 20.9, Long -25.4 1.35pm: Stopped boarded SS Phidias of Liverpool, bound to Bahia Lat 21 09N Long 25 25W 2.18pm: Proceeded Number on sick list 14 [SS Phidias, 5623 tons, was built in 1913 by A Mcmillan & Son Ltd, Dumbarton for Lamport & Holt Ltd. She was sunk by shellfire from a U-boat in 1941 with the loss of 3 lives.] 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f83f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-013_0.jpg) 22 August 1916 At sea Lat 24.2, Long -24.7 am: Training classes at instruction Remainder ranging port cable for survey & as requisite pm: Training classes at instruction Hands employed cleaning out port chain locker & as requisite Number on sick list 16 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f840: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-013_1.jpg) 23 August 1916 At sea Lat 27.7, Long -25.9 am: A1, B2 & Y3 guns crews at loader Hands employed cleaning out port chain locker & as requisite pm: Training classes at instruction Remainder employed as in forenoon Number on sick list 16 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f841: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-014_0.jpg) 24 August 1916 At sea Lat 30.4, Long -26.1 6.30am: Aired bedding 9.00am: Divisions. Prayers. Physical drill. Inspected bedding am: Training classes at instruction Remainder cleaning port chain locker & as requisite pm: Making & mending clothes 4.00pm: Quarters, read warrant no 38 Number on sick list 14 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f842: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-014_1.jpg) 25 August 1916 At sea Lat 32.8, Long -26.2 9.45am: Stopped, dropped target. Carried out sub-calibre & aiming rifle practice from all guns. 10.45am: Finished practice, picked up target pm: Boys at school, training classes at instruction, remainder as requisite Number on sick list 11 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f843: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-015_0.jpg) 26 August 1916 At sea Lat 35.6, Long -26.9 5.55pm: Sighted Santa Maria Island N59E Number on sick list 9 [Ilha de Santa Maria is part of the Azores, Portugal at Lat 36.97, Long -25.1] 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f844: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-015_1.jpg) 27 August 1916 At sea to Ponta Delgada, San Miguel and at sea Lat 37.73, Long -25.67 2.50am: Sighted Ferraria Light 5.58am: Stopped & anchored in Ponta Delgada Lost while sounding: Leads, deep sea, 24lb – 1 in no Guards brass – 1 in no Pieces ~ - 1 in no 4.00pm: Weighed & proceeded Number on sick list 9 [Sao Miguel Island is the largest island of the Azores an archipelago which belongs to Portugal. Ponta da Ferraria Lighthouse is on Ilha da Sao Miguel at Lat 37.85, Long 25.85] 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f845: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-016_0.jpg) 28 August 1916 At sea Lat 35.9, Long -23.3 12.30am: Passed steamer steering to N 9.37am: Stopped. Boarded SS California of Liverpool, London to Colon in Lat 36 05N, Long 25 34W 10.10am: Proceeded Number on sick list 12 [SS California, 5547 tons, was built in 1902 by J Caird & Co, Greenock for the Pacific Steam Navigation Co, Liverpool. She was torpedoed in 1917 with the loss of 4 lives.] 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f846: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-016_1.jpg) 29 August 1916 At sea Lat 33.0, Long -20.1 9.00am: Divisions. Prayers. Physical drill. Inspected bedding am: Training classes at instruction Marines at infantry drill A & X group at divisional drill Y group at loader, remainder as requisite 11.00am: Passed spar, apparently topmast, covered with barnacles 2.20pm: Passed British steamer, steering to NE 2.23pm: Passed wreckage 3.25pm: Spoke SS Montenegro of Liverpool, Canary Islands to Liverpool Number on sick list 11 [SS Montenegro, 4408 tons, was built in 1898 for the Elder Dempster Line who sold her to Germany in 1922.] 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f847: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-017_0.jpg) 30 August 1916 At sea to Great Piton Island Lat 30.2, Long -17.2 9.15am: Stopped & changed over steering engines 9.23am: Proceeded 11.00am: Sighted collier “Djerissa” 2.30pm: Reduced to slow, spoke to collier “Djerissa” 4.16pm: Sighted Great Piton Island 5.53pm: Stopped & anchored off Great Piton Number on sick list 10 [SS Djerissa, 3723 tons, was built in 1910 by William Gray & Co, West Hartlepool for the Strick Line Ltd. She ran aground & was wrecked in 1927. Great Piton Island is part of Portugal and is administered from Madeira. It lies at Lat 30.03, Long -16.02.] 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f848: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-017_1.jpg) 31 August 1916 Great Piton Island Lat 30.03, Long -16.02 10.00am: Collier came alongside 11.00am: Commenced coaling 9.00pm: Finished coaling, received 885 tons 10.00pm: Part of watch employed coaling collier Number on sick list 12 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f849: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-018_0.jpg) 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f84a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-018_1.jpg) 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f84b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-019_0.jpg) 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f84c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62037/adm 53-62037-019_1.jpg) [These pages are blank or cover pages.] LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1916 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f84d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-001_0.jpg) 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f84e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-001_1.jpg) 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f84f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-002_0.jpg) [These pages are cover pages or blank.] 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f850: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-002_1.jpg) 1 September 1916 Great Piton I. to Salvage Islands and at sea Lat 30.08, Long -15.92 5.15am: Collier left ship 5.30am: Weighed & proceeded 7.05am: Stopped & anchored off Salvage Islands 9.00am: Hoisted out boom boats Port watch landed for exercise Saturday routine Noon: Port watch returned on board 1.00pm: Starboard watch landed for exercise 4.30pm: Starboard watch returned on board 6.16pm: Weighed & proceeded Number on sick list 11 [Salvage Islands are part of Portugal and administered from Madeira. They lie at Lat 30.08, Long -15.92.] 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f851: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-003_0.jpg) 2 September 1916 At sea Lat 30.0, Long -19.1 1.00pm: Paid monthly advance to ship's company Number on sick list 12 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f852: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-003_1.jpg) 3 September 1916 At sea Lat 26.9, Long -20.7 6.30am: Observed steamer on starboard bow steering to S Number on sick list 12 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f853: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-004_0.jpg) 4 September 1916 At sea Lat 23.3, Long -21.7 Number on sick list 15 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f854: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-004_1.jpg) 5 September 1916 At sea Lat 19.4, Long -22.6 4.30am: Passed steamer steering to NE All day: Hands employed blacking down aloft, painting & as requisite Number on sick list 16 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f855: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-005_0.jpg) 6 September 1916 At sea to Sal, Cape Verde Islands Lat 16.75. Long -22.92 1.45am: Sighted Martinez Light S2W 5.45am: Stopped & anchored in Murdeira Bay. HMS Ophir came alongside am: Hands getting out ammunition & painting ship Carried out torpedo firing Engineering Sub Lieutenant Sims & 90 ratings joined ship from “Ophir” Discharged 61 rating, 4 cot cases & Mr Youl Sub Lieutenant RNR to “Ophir” for passage to England 12.50am: Sailed HMS Ophir pm: Painting ship Number on sick list 8 [Martinez lighthouse does not appear on any current index but it may have been the disused one on Punto Norte. Ilha do Sal is one of the Cape Verde Islands at Lat 16.75, Long -22.92 Baia da Murdeira is on Ilha do Sal at Lat 16.68, Lat -22.95] 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f856: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-005_1.jpg) 7 September 1916 Sal, Cape Verde and at sea Lat 16.18, Long -22.92 am: Hands employed painting ship pm: Making & mending clothes 5.45pm: Weighed & proceeded. Read warrant no 39 Number on sick list 11 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f857: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-006_0.jpg) 8 September 1916 At sea to Porto Grande Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 2.30am: Sighted Bull Point Light N50W 7.05am: Stopped & anchored in Porto Grande Harbour 7.40am: Shifted billet Found here HMS Sutlej 9.00am: Collier “Flixton” came alongside Received 1 gig, 1 whaler & 1 pinnace from her Lost from pinnace: 3” Hose 25 fathoms 1.00pm: Collier left ship 2.00pm: Discharged 1 rating to “Sutlej” 11.00pm: Landed sub of watch, fire on shore Number on sick list 12 [SS Flixton, 4286 tons, was built in 1912 by William Gray & Co Ltd for the Deddington Steam Ship Co Ltd. After a varied career she was seized by the Germans at Livorno in 1943, then sunk there as a blockship in 1944.] 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f858: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-006_1.jpg) 9 September 1916 St. Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 12.30am: Fire party returned on board Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f859: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-007_0.jpg) 10 September 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 8.30am: Roman Catholic Church party landed 10.30am: Divine Service 1.00pm: Leave to Chief Petty Officers till 5.45pm 4.30pm: Sailed HMS Sutlej Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f85a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-007_1.jpg) 11 September 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 am: Party in collier drawing stores Divers at monthly dip Training classes at instruction Party ranging starboard cable for survey pm: Hands employed as in forenoon 4.00pm: Read warrant no 40 Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f85b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-008_0.jpg) 12 September 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 5.30am: Arrived HMS Highflyer am: Boys at school Hands employed cleaning starboard chain locker, shifting stores Overhauled coaling gear pm: Training classes at instruction Hands cleaning out chain locker, preparing ship for coaling & as requisite 4.30pm: Collier came alongside Number on sick list 14 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f85c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-008_1.jpg) 13 September 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 4.30am: Commenced coaling 6.30am: Arrived Dutch cruiser “Noordbrabant” 10.40am: Finished coaling, received 700 tons pm: Hands employed cleaning ship 5.00pm: Arrived HMS Sutlej Number on sick list 17 [“Noordbrabant”, 4033 ton cruiser, was launched in 1899 at Koninklijke Maatschippij de Schelde, Flushing. She was converted to an accommodation ship in 1920 and scuttled in 1940 ahead of the German invasion.] 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f85d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-009_0.jpg) 14 September 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 am: Four Courts Martial sitting on board pm: Making & mending clothes Courts Martial sitting on board 1.30pm: Sailed Dutch cruiser “Noordbrabant” 5.30pm: Courts Martial finished Number on sick list 17 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f85e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-009_1.jpg) 15 September 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 am: Training classes at instruction All day: Hands red leading starboard chain locker & as requisite Number on sick list 17 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f85f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-010_0.jpg) 16 September 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 8.30am: Discharged 3 prisoners to HMT Miltiades for passage to England 1.00pm: Discharged Lieutenant Commander Wheelwright & Lieutenant O'Connor to HMT Miltiades Number on sick list 17 [SS Miltiades, 6765 tons, was built in 1903 by Alexander Stephen & Sons, Glasgow for G Thompson & Co, Aberdeen. She was lengthened & her tonnage increased to 7814 tons in 1913. During the war she was chartered by the Commonwealth and known at HMAT Miltiades till 1917. She was scrapped in 1923.] 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f860: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-010_1.jpg) 17 September 1916 St Vincent and at sea Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 8.30am: Landed Roman Catholic Church party 9.00am: Landed funeral party, half masted colours in account of death of Staff Sergeant RAMC of HMAT Miltiades Sent 1 pinnace to “Sutlej” Arrived HMS Donegal 9.30am: Divine Service Discharged 2 ratings to HMS Sutlej 12.30pm: Discharged 1 rating to HMS Donegal Discharged Lieutenant Kenyon RNR to HMS Sutlej 1 rating joined ship from “Donegal” 5.00pm: Weighed & proceeded as requisite Number on sick list 17 [HMS Donegal, 10,000 ton cruiser, was launched in 1902 by Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering, Govan. She was sold in 1920 and is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f861: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-011_0.jpg) 18 September 1916 At sea Lat 19.4, Long -25.2 am: A1, A3, A4 at loader, control parties & A1 & A2 at divisional drill Training class to instruction Boys at school & mustering bags Remainder as requisite pm: Boys at school, training class at instruction Oiled crane wires, remainder as requisite Number on sick list 14 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f862: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-011_1.jpg) 19 September 1916 At sea Lat 22.9, Long -25.7 am: B group to loader, B1 & B2 control parties & voice pipe numbers of Y group to divisional drill ` Boys at school & mustering bags Training class at instruction, remainder as requisite pm: Training class at instruction, remainder as requisite Number on sick list 14 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f863: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-012_0.jpg) 20 September 1916 At sea Lat 26.6, Long -26.0 Number on sick list 14 [Drills and training continue.] 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f864: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-012_1.jpg) 21 September 1916 At sea Lat 30.2, Long -26.2 pm: Making & mending clothes Number on sick list 17 4caf8b1bcadfd3419702f865: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-013_0.jpg) 22 September 1916 At sea Lat 32.6, Long -25.2 9.45am: Stopped. Dropped target. Carried out sub-calibre and 1” aiming from both turrets & 7.5 guns, fired acting SGs & training class 14pdr 11.30am: Picked up target 11.40am: Proceeded pm: Boys at school, Seamanship, torpedo training classes at instruction, remainder as requisite Number on sick list 20 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f866: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-013_1.jpg) 23 September 1916 At sea Lat 31.8, Long -21.5 9.45am: Stopped boarded SV Whinlatter of Pirsud, [may have been a mishearing of her owners, JP Pedersen & Co] Copenhagen to New Orleans in ballast Lat 31 48N Long 21 43W 10.25am: Proceeded Number on sick list 17 [SV Whinlatter, 1378 tons, was built in 1887 as SV Mary Roberts. She came into Norwegian ownership in 1909 when she was renamed. She was sunk in 1917 by a German U-boat without casualties.] 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f867: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-014_0.jpg) 24 September 1916 At sea Lat 30.5, Long -17.9 10.00am: Divine Service 2.15pm: Sighted Palmas S34W [Palmas is Santa Cruz de la Palma, a city on the island of La Palma, one of the Canary Islands at Lat 28.65, Long -17.75.] 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f868: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-014_1.jpg) 25 September 1916 At sea to Salvage Island and at sea Lat 30.08, Long -15.92 4.45am: Sighted Salvage Island N 6.40am: Stopped & anchored off Salvage Island. Hoisted boom boats 8.30am: Landed starboard watch for recreation 12.30pm: Landed port watch for recreation 4.30pm: Hoisted boom boats. Prepared for sea 5.20pm: Weighed & proceeded 10.45pm: Spoke HMS Sutlej Number on sick list 20 [The Salvage Islands are an archipelago midway between the Canary Islands and Madeira archipelago and belong to Portugal. ] 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f869: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-015_0.jpg) 26 September 1916 At sea Lat 30.1, Long -19.1 2.25pm: Spoke SS Elmina of Liverpool bound to Dakar Number on sick list 21 [SS Elmina, 4798 tons, was built in 1906 as “Albertville”. She was purchased and renamed by the Elder Dempster Line of Liverpool in 1910. In 1928 she was sold & renamed again.] 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f86a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-015_1.jpg) 27 September 1916 At sea Lat 26.75, Long -21.4 6.00am: Aired bedding Number on sick list 20 [Training & drills continue.] 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f86b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-016_0.jpg) 28 September 1916 At sea Lat 22.8, Long -22.9 pm: Making & mending clothes 5.00pm: Passed SS Highland Corrie steering to N. Number on sick list 18 [SS Highland Corrie, 7583 tons, was built in 1910 by Russell & Co Ltd, Greenock for the Nelson Line. She was torpedoed in 1917 with the loss of 5 lives.] 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f86c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-016_1.jpg) 29 September 1916 At sea to St Vincent Lat 17.4, Long -24.8 1.30pm: Sighted land on starboard bow 2.08pm: Stopped & anchored in Porto Grande Found there HMS King Alfred Number on sick list 19 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f86d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-017_0.jpg) 30 September 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 4.35am: Collier “Portsea” came alongside 6.15am: Coaling ship & getting in practice projectiles 7.00am: Arrived HMS Highflyer Lost overboard by accident. 1 projectile 10" practice 1.00pm: 4 ratings joined ship from “King Alfred” 4.30pm: 2 ratings joined ship from SS Willow Branch for cell punishment 6.35pm: Collier left ship, received 1154 tons Number on sick list 13 [There was an SS Portsea, 3283 tons, built in 1912 in Hull. She had an identification number of ON 133415 and was owned by W Brown & Atkinson & Co. SS Willow Branch, 3314 tons, was built in 1892 by Bertram Haswell & Co Ltd for the Nautilus Steamship Co. She was acquired by the Navy in 1917 for use as a ‘Q’ ship and sunk by shellfire from U-boats in 1918 with no survivors.] 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f86e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-017_1.jpg) 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f86f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-018_0.jpg) 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f870: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-018_1.jpg) 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f871: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-019_0.jpg) 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f872: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62038/ADM 53-62038-019_1.jpg) [These pages are blank or cover pages.] LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1916 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f873: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-001_0.jpg) 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f874: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-001_1.jpg) 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f875: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-002_0.jpg) [These pages are cover pages or blank.] 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f876: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-002_1.jpg) 1 October 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 Lost whilst coaling Hazel rod fenders 2 large & 2 small 1.00pm: Leave for 50% of ship’s company till 5pm 2.00pm: Engineering Captain Weekes, Assistant Engineer Davis & 1 rating joined ship from “King Alfred” Number on sick list 14 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f877: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-003_0.jpg) 2 October 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 12.50am: Fire reported in after transmitting room 1.15am: Fire extinguished 7.30am: Arrived HMS Armadale Castle 11.00am: Paid monthly advance to ship’s company pm: Training classes at instruction. Remainder stowing projectiles & as requisite Number on sick list 15 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f878: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-003_1.jpg) 3 October 1916 St Vincent and at sea Lat 16.8, Long -25.3 2.45am: Weighed & proceeded as requisite 7.26am: Exercised manoeuvres 8.30am: Finished manoeuvres am: Boys at seamanship & school Training class at instruction 1st aid class at lecture Remainder striking down shell & as requisite 10.50am: Passed SS Llanstephan Castle sheering W pm: Hands as in forenoon Altered course as required for searching the coasts of St. Nicholas Island Number on sick list 16 [SS Llanstephan Castle, 11,448 tons, was built in 1914 for the Union Castle Line. She was scrapped in 1942. Ilha de Sao Nicolau is one of the Cape Verde Islands and lies at Lat 16.58, Long -24.25] 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f879: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-004_0.jpg) 4 October 1916 At sea to Porto Praya and on to Boa Vista Lat 15.3, Long -23.05 Midnight: Passed a steamer steering to N 6.00am: Stopped & anchored in Porto Praya, communicated with shore 7.30am: Weighed & proceeded as requisite for searching coasts of St Jago and Mayo pm: Making & mending clothes 2.00pm: Sighted Boavista ahead, altered course as requisite for searching the coast 5.00pm: Sighted HMS King Alfred 5.23pm: Stopped & anchored 3 cables from “King Alfred” Number on sick list 16 [Porto da Praia is on Santiago Island, Cape Verde at Lat 14.9, Long 23.52. The Beagle anchored there in 1832 and Charles Darwin studied the changes in sea level. St Jago Island is now known as Ilha de Santiago, one of the Cape Verde islands which lies at Lat 15.08, Long -23.67 Ilha de Maio is one of the Cape Verde Islands at Lat 15.25, Long -23.17 Ilha da Boa Vista is one of the Cape Verde Islands at Lat 16.08, Long -22.83,] 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f87a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-004_1.jpg) 5 October 1916 Boa Vista to Murdeira Bay Lat 16.4, Long -22.8 5.30am: Weighed & proceeded as requisite for searching the coast of Boavista 8.30am: Divisions. Prayers. Physical drill. Read warrants nos 42, 43 2.55pm: Stopped & anchored in Murdeira Bay, 2½ cables from “King Alfred”. Found here HM Ships King Alfred, Donegal and Ophir 4.30pm: Hands employed drawing provisions, stores etc from “Ophir” 5.30pm: Sailed HMS Donegal Number on sick list 14 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f87b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-005_0.jpg) 6 October 1916 Sal, Cape Verde and at sea towards the Azores Lat 16.68, Long -22.95 5.00am: Prepared for coaling 8.30am: 12 ratings joined ship from “Ophir” 10.00am: Sailed HMS Ophir 10.35am: Collier secured alongside 11.00am: Sailed HMS King Alfred 11.50am: Commenced coaling pm: Hands employed coaling ship & getting in provisions 5.21pm: Finished coaling, received 450 tons 5.48pm: Collier left ship 6.50pm: Weighed & proceeded 8.30pm: Part of watch striking down coal Number on sick list 15 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f87c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-005_1.jpg) 7 October 1916 At sea Lat 19.2, Long -23.5 Midnight: Part of watch striking down coal 12.45pm: Stopped & boarded SS Elen of Hangesund 1,50pm: Proceeded 3.30pm: Passed HMS Marmora steering W 4.30pm: Read warrants nos 44, 45 Number on sick list 18 [SS Marmora, 12,358 tons, was built in 1903 by Harland & Wolff, Belfast & Glasgow for P&O. She was torpedoed in 1918 with 10 casualties while serving as an Armed Merchant Cruiser. She is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f87d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-006_0.jpg) 8 October 1916 At sea Lat 23.0, Long -24.4 Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f87e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-006_1.jpg) 9 October 1916 At sea Lat 26.9, Long -24.9 4.00pm: Quarters, read warrant no 46 Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f87f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-007_0.jpg) 10 October 1916 At sea Lat 30.9, Long -25.3 Number on sick list 13 [Training, education & drills continue.] 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f880: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-007_1.jpg) 11 October 1916 At sea Lat 35.1, Long -25.6 am: Boys at school & seamanship Training class under examination Sightsetters, A & X group & submarines guns crews at drill RMLI at infantry drill Remainder as requisite pm: Making & mending clothes Number on sick list 14 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f881: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-008_0.jpg) 12 October 1916 At sea to Ponta Delgada Lat 37.7, Long -25.7 2.15am: Sighted Ferraria Light N11E 6.10am: Stopped & anchored off Ponta Delgada 9.00am: Weighed & proceeded as requisite inside breakwater, pilot in charge 9.30am: Secured between nos 2 & 3 buoys pm: Hands employed coaling ship 4.00pm: Read warrant no 48 8.40pm: Finished coaling for the day Number on sick list 20 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f882: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-008_1.jpg) 13 October 1916 Ponta Delgada Lat 37.7, Long -25.7 6.00am: Commenced coaling 6.15pm: Finished coaling, received 615 tons Number on sick list 21 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f883: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-009_0.jpg) 14 October 1916 Ponta Delgada and at sea towards Flores Lat 37.7, Long -25.7 7.10pm: Slipped from buoy, weighed & proceeded Number on sick list 17 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f884: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-009_1.jpg) 15 October 1916 At sea Lat 38.2, Long -29.0 10.30am: Divine Service 2.30pm: Passed steamer steering E Number on sick list 19 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f885: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-010_0.jpg) 16 October 1916 At sea to Flores and at sea Lat 39.43, Long -31.22 5.00am: Sighted Lajes Point Light N77W 7.00am: Stopped & anchored off Flores Island am: Exercised ‘Clear ship for action’, ‘Out all boats’. Boats’ crews away pulling Remainder as requisite Hoisted all boats 5.50pm: Weighed & proceeded Number on sick list 16 [Ilha das Flores is in the Azores at Lat 39.43, Long -31.22 Ponta das Lajes Lighthouse is on Ilha das Flores at Lat 39.37, Long -31.17.] 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f886: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-010_1.jpg) 17 October 1916 At sea Lat 39.3, Long -28.3 9.45am: Stopped. Dropped target. Proceeded as requisite for firing Carried out sub-calibre firing from both turrets & port battery, 1” director firing from starboard battery 11.20am: Picked up target. Proceeded 1.00pm: Commenced full power trial with half boiler power 4.00pm: Quarters. Physical drill. Read warrant no 50 Number on sick list 18 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f887: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-011_0.jpg) 18 October 1916 At sea to Horta Lat 38.5, Long -28.6 2.35am: Sighted Contendas Point Light S1E 6.00am: Stopped & anchored in Horta Bay am: Exercised boats’ crews away pulling, hands employed as requisite pm: Boys at school & seamanship Training classes at instruction, remainder as requisite Number on sick list 19 [Ponta das Contendas Lighthouse is on the Island of Terceira at Lat 38.65, Long -27.1 Horta is on the Ilha do Faial in the Azores at Lat 38.53, Long -28.63.] 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f888: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-011_1.jpg) 19 October 1916 Horta and at sea towards St Vincent Lat 38.5, Long -28.6 pm: Making & mending clothes 4.00pm: Quarters, read warrant no 49 9.20pm: Weighed & proceeded Number on sick list 19 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f889: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-012_0.jpg) 20 October 1916 At sea Lat 36.5, Long -28.4 9.45am: Dropped target. Carried out service firing from both turrets & port battery. 11.00am: Picked up target. Proceeded pm: Hands employed as requisite Boys at school & seamanship Marines mustering bags Number on sick list 17 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f88a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-012_1.jpg) 21 October 1916 At sea Lat 32.0, Long -27.8 4.00pm: Quarters, read warrant no 51 Number on sick list 11 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f88b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-013_0.jpg) 22 October 1916 At sea Lat 27.7, Long -27.0 9.30am: Divisions. Divine Service Number on sick list 12 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f88c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-013_1.jpg) 23 October 1916 At sea Lat 23.2, Long -26.4 pm: Boys at school & physical drill Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite 4.00pm: Quarters. Physical drill. Read warrant no 52 Number on sick list 15 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f88d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-014_0.jpg) 24 October 1916 At sea Lat 18.8, Long -25.8 7.30am: Spoke to SS Beacon Grange 4.00pm: Quarters, read warrant no 56 Number on sick list 14 [SS Beacon Grange, 4032 tons, was built in 1898 by Workman, Clark & Co Ltd for the Houlder Line. She ran aground and was wrecked in 1921.] 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f88e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-014_1.jpg) 25 October 1916 At sea to St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 3.10am: Sighted Antonio Island ahead 5.50am: Stopped & anchored 6.05am: Shifted to no 2 berth Found here: HM Ships King Alfred, Marmora 6.30am: Collier came alongside, commenced coaling 10.00am: Discharged 3 ratings to SS Willow Branch 5.30pm: Finished coaling, received 842 tons Evening: Hands employed striking down coal Number on sick list 13 [Antonio Island is probably Ilha do Santo Antao, the neighbouring island to St Vincent.] 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f88f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-015_0.jpg) 26 October 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 1 large hazel rod fender destroyed 1.00pm: Making & mending clothes Read warrant no 58 Number on sick list 16 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f890: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-015_1.jpg) 27 October 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 Number on sick list 14 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f891: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-016_0.jpg) 28 October 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 4.00pm: Read warrant no 53 Number on sick list 11 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f892: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-016_1.jpg) 29 October 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 8.00am: Rear Admiral visited ship. Inspected ship’s company & mess decks Land Roman Catholic Church party Divine Service Number on sick list10 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f893: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-017_0.jpg) 30 October 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 6.00am: Boys landed for exercise am: Landed bathing party pm: Hands employed taking off starboard nets, remainder as requisite 4.30pm: Sailed HMS Marmora Number on sick list 9 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f894: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-017_1.jpg) 31 October 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 6.00am: Landed boys for exercise 7.00am: Sailed “King Alfred” am: Hands as requisite Marines at infantry drllll Landed bathing party 4.00pm: Landed bathing party Number on sick list 8 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f895: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-018_0.jpg) 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f896: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-018_1.jpg) 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f897: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-019_0.jpg) 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f898: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62039/ADM 53-62039-019_1.jpg) [These pages are blank or cover pages.] LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1916 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f899: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-001_0.jpg) 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f89a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-001_1.jpg) 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f89b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-002_0.jpg) [These are cover pages or blank.] 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f89c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-002_1.jpg) 1 November 1916 St. Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 5.30am: Landed Boys for exercise am: Landed bathing party Lost while coaling during month of October: sacks coal 2 cwt – 30 in number Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f89d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-003_0.jpg) 2 November 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 am: Landed bathing parties pm: Making & mending clothes 3.15pm: HMS King Alfred arrived Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f89e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-003_1.jpg) 3 November 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 6.00am: Boys landed for exercise 7.00am: Lieutenant Naylor RNR; Sub-Lieutenant Carter; Mr Kelsey, Mate; Mr Bracegirdle, Artificer Engineer & 6 ratings joined ship am: Landed bathing parties 11.00am: HMS King Alfred sailed 12.30pm: Discharged Mr Ricks, Artificer Engineer and 1 rating to SS Araguaya for passage to England 3.30pm: Read warrant no 55 5.00pm: Sent armed party to SS Baysarua to quell disturbance Number on sick list 14 [SS Baysarua, 4986 tons, was built in 1913 by D & W Henderson, Glasgow as SS Masarua. She was eventually wrecked after several changes of owner in 1937.] 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f89f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-004_0.jpg) 4 November 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 6.00am: Boys landed for exercise 8.30am: Arrived HMS Ophir 9.00am: Collier “Willow Branch” came alongside Hands employed hoisting out ammunition & as requisite Landed bathing party 11.00am: Collier left ship 5.00pm: Sent armed party to SS "Danubian" to quell a disturbance Number on sick list 16 [SS Danubian, 5046 ton tanker, was built in 1909 by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson Ltd, Wallsend for the Petroleum Steamship Co, London. After several changes of owner and name she stranded in 1940.] 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f8a0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-004_1.jpg) 5 November 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 8.30am: Landed Roman Catholic Church party 9.00am: Divisions Divine Service Number on sick list 18 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f8a1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-005_0.jpg) 6 November 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 5.00am: Collier came alongside 5.30am: Commenced coaling 9.00am: Finished coaling, received 290 tons Hands employed cleaning ship 4.00pm: Read warrant no 57 Number on sick list 21 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f8a2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-005_1.jpg) 7 November 1916 St Vincent Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 6.00am: Landed Boys for exercise 12.30pm: Leave to 50% of ship’s company till 5pm 3.00pm: Quarters, read warrant no 59 6.00pm: Landed bathing party Number on sick list 15 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f8a3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-006_0.jpg) 8 November 1916 St Vincent and at sea Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 am: Boys at school & seamanship 12.30pm: Arrived HMS Donegal 2.40pm: Weighed & proceeded Number on sick list 15 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f8a4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-006_1.jpg) 9 November 1916 At sea to Rolla Roads Lat 16.6, Long -24.3 7.25am: Stopped & anchored in Rolla Roads am: A & X groups and control parties at 1” aiming practice at towed target Remainder as requisite pm: Making & mending clothes 3.00pm: Quarters, read warrant no 60 4.30pm: Landed bathing parties Number on sick list 15 [Rolla Roads seems to have been the name of a bay near to Preguica on the Island of St Nicholas (Ilha de Sao Nicolao). Preguica is at Lat 16.6, Long -24.3.] 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f8a5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-007_0.jpg) 10 November 1916 Rolla Roads Lat 16.6, Long -24.3 7.00am: Landed marines for route march am: A group to divisional drill Landed bathing party Seamanship Training Class at instruction, remainder as requisite pm: Hands as in forenoon 3,30pm: Landed bathing party Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f8a6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-007_1.jpg) 11 November 1916 Rolla Roads to Tarrafal Bay, St Jago Lat 16.0, Long -24.1 7.04am: Weighed & proceeded 7.55am: Stopped & anchored 8.29am: Weighed & proceeded Fired a spread from B1, B3, Y1 to check elevating gear 4.41pm: Stopped & anchored in Tarrafal Bay, St Jago [Santiago] Number on sick list 14 [Tarrafal, on the north of Santiago, is at Lat 15.28, Long -23.77] 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f8a7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-008_0.jpg) 12 November 1916 Tarrafal Bay, St Jago Lat 15.28, Long -23.77 10.00am: Divine Service 3.30pm: Landed bathing party Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f8a8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-008_1.jpg) 13 November 1916 Tarrafal Bay to Porto Praya Lat 15.0, Long -23.5 7.40am: Weighed & proceeded 9.00am: Stopped, dropped target Proceeded, course & speed as requisite for firing Carried out service firing from both turrets & starboard battery 10.35am: Stopped, picked up target 10.40am: Proceeded 3.10pm: Stopped & anchored in Porto Praia Number on sick list 12 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f8a9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-009_0.jpg) 14 November 1916 Porto Praya Lat 14.9, Long -23.5 8.30am: Divisions. Prayers. Exercised ‘Out sheet anchor’, ‘Out port nets’ Boats crews away pulling pm: Seamanship Training Class at instruction Remainder replacing gear & as requisite Number on sick list 9 4caf8b1ccadfd3419702f8aa: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-009_1.jpg) 15 November 1916 Porto Praya Lat 14.9, Long -23.5 am: Seamanship Training Class at instruction Boys at school & seamanship Ordinary seamen & boys away pulling B group at divisional drill Remainder as requisite pm: Seamanship Training Class at instruction Boys at school & seamanship Remainder as requisite 3.30pm: Quarters. Physical drill. Landed bathing party Number on sick list 4 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8ab: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-010_0.jpg) 16 November 1916 Porto Praia to Sal Rei Roads Lat 16.0, Long -23.2 3.50am: Weighed & proceeded am: Seamanship Training Class at instruction Boys at school & seamanship Remainder as requisite pm: Making & mending clothes 3.15pm: Stopped & anchored in Sal Rei Roads Number on sick list 11 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8ac: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-010_1.jpg) 17 November 1916 Sal Rei Roads to Portuguese Roads Lat 16.1, Long -22.9 (approx) 7.50am: Weighed & proceeded am: Seamanship Training Class at instruction Boys at school & seamanship Fore turrets crew, magazines & shell room at divisional drill 10.41am: Stopped & anchored in Portuguese Roads pm: Tubes crews running torpedoes, two runs from each tube Seamanship Training Class at instruction Boys at school & seamanship Starboard battery at director firing without calibre 3.30pm: Quarter, read warrant no 62 Swimming class at instruction Number on sick list 14 [Since on the 16 Nov the log says she is anchored in Sal Rei Roads, Portuguese Roads are 2 hours travel at 88 rev. I assume she is on the north of Boa Vista at about Lat 16.1, Long -22.9] 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8ad: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-011_0.jpg) 18 November 1916 Portuguese Roads and at sea Lat 16.1, Long -22.9 (approx) 8.30am: Read warrant no 63 4.50pm: Weighed & proceeded Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8ae: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-011_1.jpg) 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8af: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-012_0.jpg) 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8b0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-012_1.jpg) 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8b1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-013_0.jpg) [Table of compass deviations taken on 19 Nov.] 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8b2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-013_1.jpg) 19 November 1916 At sea Lat 16.2, Long -24.4 5.20am: Sighted land ahead 6.00am: Course as requisite for swinging ship for adjustment of compass 8.35am: Shaped course N78W 1.00pm: Spoke SS East Wales, St Vincent to Sierra Leone in Lat 16 18N Long 24 46W 4.00pm: Course as requisite for joining up with flag 4.15pm: Formed single line ahead in company with “King Alfred” & “Donegal” Number on sick list 14 [SS East Wales, 4321 tons, was built in 1915 by W Dobson & Co, Newcastle-on-Tyne for Gibbs & Co, Cardiff. She was sunk by shellfire from a U-boat in 1917 with 3 casualties.] 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8b3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-014_0.jpg) 20 November 1916 At sea Lat 14.1, Long -21.8 6.20am: Commenced zig-zag 6.30am: Formed single line abreast to starboard 8.20am: Course & speed as requisite for manoeuvres 10.20am: Finished manoeuvres, took station 8’ on port beam of flag 5.00pm: Altered course to close flag 5.30pm: Took station 8½ cables astern of “Donegal” Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8b4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-014_1.jpg) 21 November 1916 At sea Lat 11.0, Long -17.6 2.50am: Passed steamer steering to N 6.30am: Spread on a line of bearing 12’ from flag pm: Making & mending clothes 3.00pm: Quarters, read warrant no 66 4.30pm: Backward swimmers at instruction Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8b5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-015_0.jpg) 22 November 1916 At sea to Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.4 am: Training classes to instruction Boys to school & seamanship Field maxim gun crew at drill Remainder as requisite 12.55am: Stopped & anchored off Freetown, Sierra Leone 4.30pm: Engineering Captain Weekes and staff joined ship Number on sick list 12 [Freetown is the capital of Sierra Leone at Lat 8.5, Long -13.2] 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8b6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-015_1.jpg) 23 November 1916 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 12.30pm: Collier “East Wales came alongside Hands employed coaling ship 10.35pm: Finished coaling, received 990 tons Lost overboard whilst coaling - by accident: Patt 3 - Sacks, coal 2cwts - 16 in no 11.00pm: Collier left ship Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8b7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-016_0.jpg) 24 November 1916 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 9.30am: Read warrant no 68 12.30pm: Leave to 5% of ship’s company till 6pm 3.30pm: Read warrant no 67 Number on sick list 12 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8b8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-016_1.jpg) 25 November 1916 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 All day: Hands employed painting ship Discharged 1 rating to shore signal station. Number on sick list 15 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8b9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-017_0.jpg) 26 November 1916 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 7.30am: Landed Roman Catholic Church party 8.30am: Hoisted out sailing pinnace Divers away cleaning inlets 9.30am: Divisions. Divine Service 12.30pm: Leave to 5% of ship’s company till 6pm Number on sick list 14 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8ba: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-017_1.jpg) 27 November 1916 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 am: Hands employed painting ship Seamanship Training class at instruction Divers cleaning inlets 12.30pm: Leave to 5% of ship’s company till 6pm pm: Hands employed as in forenoon Number on sick list 14 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8bb: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-018_0.jpg) 28 November 1916 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 am: Hands employed painting ship & as requisite Divers working about under water fittings Training class at instruction pm: Leave to 5% of ship’s company till 6pm Hands as in forenoon Number on sick list 17 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8bc: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-018_1.jpg) 29 November 1916 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 6.30am: Collier “Portsea” came alongside am: Hands employed getting in stores & as requisite Boys to school & seamanship 11.00am: Collier “Portsea” left ship pm: Boys at school & seamanship Divers cleaning underwater fittings Remainder as requisite Leave to 5% of ship’s company till 6pm Number on sick list 14 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8bd: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-019_0.jpg) 30 November 1916 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 6.30am: Sailed HMS Donegal am: Boys at school & seamanship Divers away clearing underwater fittings Remainder as requisite pm: Making & mending clothes Leave to 5% of ship’s company 3.00pm: Quarters, read warrants nos 69, 70 Number on sick list 12 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8be: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-019_1.jpg) 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8bf: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-020_0.jpg) 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8c0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-020_1.jpg) 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8c1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-021_0.jpg) 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8c2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62040/ADM 53-62040-021_1.jpg) [These pages are blank or cover pages.] LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1916 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8c3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-001_0.jpg) 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8c4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-001_1.jpg) 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8c5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-002_0.jpg) [These pages are cover pages or blank.] 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8c6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-002_1.jpg) 1 December 1916 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 am: Boys at school & seamanship Gunnery Training Class at instruction Divers cleaning underwater fittings Party returning nets & booms to lay apart store Party shifting stores to SS Danubian Remainder employed as requisite pm: Leave to 5% of watch till 6pm Hands as in forenoon Discharged 4 ratings for passage to England Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8c7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-003_0.jpg) 2 December 1916 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 pm: Leave to 5% of ship’s company till 5.30pm Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8c8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-003_1.jpg) 3 December 1916 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 7.00am: Landed Roman Catholic Church party 8.30am: Divine Service 12.30pm: Arrived HMS Highflyer Leave to 5% of ship’s company till 5.30pm Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8c9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-004_0.jpg) 4 December 1916 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 12.30pm: Leave to 5% of ship’s crew till 5.30pm Read warrant no 71, discharged 1 rating to military detention Number on sick list 13 [Training continues.] 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8ca: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-004_1.jpg) 5 December 1916 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 5.45am: Collier “Portsea” came alongside Hands employed coaling ship 8.30am: Finished coaling received 297 tons 9.00am: Sailed HMS Donegal 12.30pm: Leave to 5% of ship’s company till 5.30pm Hands employed cleaning ship 5.00pm: Read warrant no 72 Number on sick list 12 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8cb: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-005_0.jpg) 6 December 1916 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 Number on sick list 12 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8cc: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-005_1.jpg) 7 December 1916 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 Lost overboard whilst coaling 5 December: 16 sacks coal 2cwt - 17 in no Number on sick list 14 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8cd: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-006_0.jpg) 8 December 1916 Sierra Leone and at sea Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 6.00am: 1 rating rejoined ship from shore Discharged 3 carpenter ratings to SS Djerrissa 7.15am: Unmoored. Sailed HM Ships King Alfred and Ophir Hands employed clearing foul hawser 9.15am: Hawser cleared 9.34am: Proceeded pm: Making & mending clothes 3.00pm: Quarters, read warrant no 73 5.00pm: Backward swimming class at instruction Number on sick list 8 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8ce: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-006_1.jpg) 9 December 1916 At sea to Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 4.30am: Observed Sierra Leone Light S 43 E 6.00am: Altered course as requisite for anchorage 8.30am: Anchored 10.30am: Arrived HMS Highflyer 11.00am: Arrived HMS King Alfred 11.30am: Arrived HMS Ophir 3.00pm: Collier came alongside Hands employed coaling ship 4.58pm: Finished coaling, received 220 tons Collier left ship Hands employed cleaning ship 5.20pm: Sailed HMS Ophir Lost overboard by accident: leads hand -1 in number Number on sick list 8 [Cape Sierra Leone Light is at Lat 8.5, Long -13.3.] 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8cf: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-007_0.jpg) 10 December 1916 Sierra Leone and at sea Lat 8.6, Long -14.1 5.40am: Weighed & proceeded 8.12am: Stopped launched sea boat, communicated with HMS Marmora 8.40am: Proceeded Number on sick list 10 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8d0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-007_1.jpg) 11 December 1916 At sea Lat 9.1, Long -18.7 12.30am: Passed unknown steamer steering S am: Control parties at divisional drill Boys at school & seamanship Gunnery Training Class at instruction Remainder of hands employed as requisite pm: Boys at school & physical drill Gunnery Training Class at instruction, remainder of hands as requisite 10.00pm: Spoke SS Mexico City, Barry for Simonstown, Lat 8 32N Long 20 36W. Number on sick list 14 [SS Mexico City, 5078 tons, was built in 1896 as SS Narrung by Sunderland Shipbuilding Co Ltd for the Blue Anchor Line. She was sold in 1913 to the Eng Hok Fong Steamship Co and renamed. In 1918 she was torpedoed with the loss of 29 lives.] 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8d1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-008_0.jpg) 12 December 1916 At sea Lat 10.1, Long -23.8 am: Marines at infantry drill 5.30pm: Backward swimmers at instruction Number on sick list 12 [Education & training continue.] 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8d2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-008_1.jpg) 13 December 1916 At sea Lat 12.7, Long -26.5 8.30am: Divisions, read warrant no 74 8.40pm: Increased to 100 revs to close supposed light Number on sick list 11 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8d3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-009_0.jpg) 14 December 1916 At sea Lat 15.5, Long -28.1 6.30am: Altered course to close steamer 7.30am: Sighted SS Amazon? steering W 7.42am: Fired blank charge 8.00am: Spoke SS Omaha [?], Cardiff to Dakar, Lat 14 40N Long 27 39W 11.30am: Altered course to close steamer Noon: Spoke SS Johnathan Holt of Liverpool. Liverpool to Sierra Leone 12.15am: Proceeded Number on sick list 9 [SS Johnathan Holt was probably SS Jonathan Holt, 1523tons, built in 1910 by William Hamilton & Co, Glasgow for the Guinea Gulf Line. She was torpedoed in 1917 with no casualties. 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8d4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-009_1.jpg) 15 December 1916 At sea Lat 18.8, Long -28.5 7.30am: Stopped half an hour to secure port nets 2,30pm: Altered course to close sailing ship 3.00pm: Spoke Barque “Lammentin” [?] of Havre, Havre to San Domingo in Lat 19 13N, Long 28 24W Number on sick list 10. 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8d5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-010_0.jpg) 16 December 1916 At sea Lat 22.3, Long -27.0 Number on sick list 8 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8d6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-010_1.jpg) 17 December 1916 At sea Lat 25.8, Long -25.9 Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8d7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-011_0.jpg) 18 December 1916 At sea Lat 22.2, Long -27.8 Number on sick list 12 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8d8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-011_1.jpg) 19 December 1916 At sea Lat 19.0, Long -27.2 6.20am: Altered course to close steamer 7.00am: Spoke SS Clan MacClachlan, Milford Haven for Dakar, Lat 19 52N, Long 27 31W 10.30am: Spoke HMS Donegal, Lat 19 05N, Long 27 03W Number on sick list 12 [This is probably SS Clan MacLachlan, 4729 tons, built in 1900 by Alexander Stephen & Sons, Glasgow for Cayzer Irvine & Co, Glasgow. She collided with Italian Steamer “Europa” when both were steaming without lights in 1917. Five of her crew died in the incident.] 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8d9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-012_0.jpg) 20 December 1916 At sea to St Vincent and at sea Lat 16.85, Long -25.0 5.00am: Observed land on port bow 9.50am: Stopped & anchored in Porto Grande 10.40am: Collier came alongside 11.00am: Commenced coaling 8.48pm: Finished coaling, received 1089 tons 9.00pm: Collier left ship 10.10pm: Weighed & proceeded Number on sick list 12 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8da: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-012_1.jpg) 21 December 1916 At sea Lat 14.2, Long -25.8 11.30am: Spoke SS Asiatic Prince, Port Belgrano for St Vincent, Lat 14 15N, Long 25 45W Number on sick list 12 [SS Asiatic Prince, 2887 tons, was built in1910 by John Priestman & Co Ltd for Furness, Withy & Co Ltd. She was torpedoed in 1918 without casualties.] 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8db: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-013_0.jpg) 22 December 1916 At sea Lat 10.2, Long -24.3 3.20pm: Sighted HMS King Alfred on port bow Number on sick list 12 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8dc: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-013_1.jpg) 23 December 1916 At sea Lat 10.0, Long -20.0 pm: Making & mending clothes Number on sick list 12 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8dd: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-014_0.jpg) 24 December 1916 At sea Lat 9.2, Long -16.1 9.00pm: Sounding every half hour Lost whilst coaling on 21 Dec: sacks coal 2 cwt - 66 in no Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8de: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-014_1.jpg) 25 December 1916 At sea to Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 12.30am: Sounding half hourly 4.30am: Observed search light on port bow 7.10am: Stopped & anchored in Sierra Leone River Found here HM Ships King Alfred, Kent, Sutlej, Donegal & High Flyer Hands employed cleaning ship 9.30am: Divine Service 10.00am: 1 rating joined ship from “Donegal” 4.30am: 1 rating joined ship Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8df: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-015_0.jpg) 26 December 1916 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 am: Boys at school, Training Classes at instruction, remainder as requisite Sailed HM Ships Sutlej & Kent pm: Boys at school, Torpedo Training Class at instruction Remainder landing port nets & as requisite Read warrants nos 75 & 76. Discharged 2 ratings to military detention quarters Discharged 3 ratings to hospital 4.30pm: 8 Marines joined ship Number on sick list 12 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8e0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-015_1.jpg) 27 December 1916 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 8.00am: Collier came alongside 8.30am: Commenced coaling 4.30pm: Discharged 8 Privates RMLI to Aureole Barracks for passage to England 7.30pm: Finished coaling, received 1030 tons 7.45pm: Collier left ship 8.30pm: Hands employed striking down coal Number on sick list 10 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8e1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-016_0.jpg) 28 December 1916 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 2.00pm: Lieutenant Taylor RNR joined ship Number on sick list 16 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8e2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-016_1.jpg) 29 December 1916 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 am: Party on shore painting huts Remainder as requisite pm: Making & mending clothes Leave to 5% of ship’s company till 5.30pm Number on sick list 17 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8e3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-017_0.jpg) 30 December 1916 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 pm: Leave to 5% of ship’s company till 9pm 3.00pm: Quarters, read warrant no 77 [Note under fuel:] 24 tons written off charge – art 924 King’s Regulations & Admiralty Instructions Number on sick list 12 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8e4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-017_1.jpg) 31 December 1916 Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 6.00am: Divers away cleaning inlets on collier Horngarth 9.00am: Landed non-conformist church party Divisions. Divine Service pm: Leave to 5% of ship’s company till 5.30pm Number on sick list 12 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8e5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-018_0.jpg) 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8e6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-018_1.jpg) 4caf8b1dcadfd3419702f8e7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-019_0.jpg) 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f8e8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62041/ADM 53-62041-019_1.jpg) [These pages are blank or cover pages.] LOGS FOR JANUARY 1917 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f8e9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-001_0.jpg) 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f8ea: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-001_1.jpg) 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f8eb: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-002_0.jpg) [These pages are cover pages or blank.] 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f8ec: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-002_1.jpg) 1 January 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 pm: Paid quarterly allotment to ship’s company Leave to 5% of ship’s company till 9pm 3.00pm: Quarters, read warrants no 78 & 79 Number on sick list 9 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f8ed: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-003_0.jpg) 2 January 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 7.15am: Arrived HMS Sutlej am: Training class at instruction, Boys at school Remainder of hands as requisite Discharged Lieutenant Taylor RNR to “Sutlej” Sailed HMS Highflyer Drew 2 skiffs from SS Volute pm: Hands as in forenoon Leave to 5% of ship’s company till 5.30pm 3.00pm: Quarters, read warrant no 80 4.30pm: Discharged 1 rating to hospital Number on sick list 16 [SS Volute, 4006 ton tanker, was built in 1893 by William Gray & Co Ltd, West Hartlepool. During WW1 she was operated by the Anglo Saxon Petroleum Co Ltd. She was broken up in 1926.] 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f8ee: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-003_1.jpg) 3 January 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 7.00am: Carpenters working on SS Willow Branch 8.10am: Collier came alongside Hands employed coaling ship 10.15am: Finished coaling, received 200 tons Collier left ship Hands employed striking down coal & cleaning ship pm: Leave to 10% of ship’s company till 10pm Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f8ef: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-004_0.jpg) 4 January 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 6.00am: Carpenters party working on board collier “Willow Branch” pm: Making & mending clothes Leave to 5% of ship’s crew till 5.30pm 5.00pm: Arrived HM Armed Auxiliaries “Arlanza”, “Almanzora”, “Orcoma”, “Gloucestershire” 9.00pm: Discharged Mr Sweeny, Clerk to “King Alfred” Number on sick list 9 [HMS Arlanza, 15,044 tons, was built in 1912 by Harland & Wolff, Belfast for Royal Mail Lines. She served as an Armed Merchant Cruiser from 1915 to 1920, then returned to the Royal Mail until she was scrapped in 1938. She is part of the OW fleet. HMS Almanzora, 16,034 tons, was built in 1915 by Harland & Wolff, Belfast for Royal Mail Lines. She served in both World Wars and was a Government Emigration Ship from 1945-7 before she was scrapped in 1948. She is part of the OW fleet. HMS Orcoma, 11,564 tons, was built in 1908 by William Beardmore & Co, Dalmuir for the Pacific Steam Navigation Co. She served as an Armed Merchant Cruiser 1915-1919 and was scrapped in 1933. She is part of the OW fleet. HMS Gloucestershire, 8124 tons, was built in 1910 by Harland & Wolff, Belfast for the Bibby Line. She served as an Armed Merchant Cruiser from 1915-7 and was scrapped in 1936. She is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f8f0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-004_1.jpg) 5 January 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 am: Boys at school & seamanship Remainder of hands employed as requisite Marines paraded in heavy marching order pm: Boys at school & seamanship Remainder of hands employed as requisite Leave to 5% of ship’s company till 5.30pm Sent 2 14pdrs complete to “Willow Branch” 3.00pm: Quarters, read warrants nos 81 & 82 4.30pm: Sailed HM Ships Donegal & Orotava Number on sick list 15 [HMS Orotava, 5857 tons, was built in 1889 by Naval Construction & Armaments Co Ltd, Barrow-in-Furnace for the Pacific Steam Navigation Co Ltd. She was sold to Royal Mail in 1906 and became an Armed Merchant Cruiser in 1914. She was scrapped in 1919 and is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f8f1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-005_0.jpg) 6 January 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 5.00am: Boys of starboard watch landed for exercise pm: Leave to 10% of ship’s company till 6pm, Chief Petty Officers & Petty Officers till 9pm 3.30pm: One rating joined ship from detention Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f8f2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-005_1.jpg) 7 January 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 8.30am: Landed Non-Conformist church party 9.30am: Divisions. Divine Service pm: Leave to 10% of ship’s company till 5.20pm Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f8f3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-006_0.jpg) 8 January 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 6.00am: 12 ratings joined ship from "King Alfred" am: Boys at school & mustering bags Carpenters working on board “Willow Branch” Mr Sweeny, Clerk rejoined ship 10 Ratings joined ship from “Sutlej” Control parties at drill Read warrants 83 & 84 Discharged 2 ratings to detention Sailed HM Ships “King Alfred” & “Sutlej” pm: Leave to 10% of ship’s company till 9pm 5.00pm: Collier “Hornsgarth” came alongside Number on sick list 11 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f8f4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-006_1.jpg) 9 January 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 5.30am: Commenced coaling 7.00am: Carpenters working on board “Willow Branch” 10.50am: Finished coaling, received 170 tons 11.05am: Collier left ship Discharged 1 rating to hospital for duty pm: Hands employed cleaning ship 4 ratings joined ship from hospital 6.30pm: 2 ratings joined ship from SS Barbary Lost whilst coaling: sacks coal 2 cwt - 4 in no Number on sick list 13 [SS Barbary, 4185 tons, was built in 1901 by Richardson, Duck & Co, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees for David MacIver, Sons & Co Ltd, Liverpool. She was torpedoed in November 1917 with the loss of 3 lives.] 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f8f5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-007_0.jpg) 10 January 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 10.30am: Engineering Lieutenant Scott & Engineering Sub- Lieutenant Humphries joined ship 12.30pm: Arrived HMS Glasgow & 8 transports pm: Boys at school, Training Class at instruction Remainder of hands as requisite Leave to 10% of ship’s company till 9pm Lost overboard by accident: Helmet air – 1 in no 4.30pm: Discharged 30 ratings to HMS Arlanza for passage. 2 ratings joined ship. Number on sick list 10 [HMS Glasgow, 4800 ton cruiser, was launched in1909 by the Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Co, Govan. She took part in the Battles of Coronel & the Falklands. She was sold in 1927 & is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f8f6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-007_1.jpg) 11 January 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 am: Boys at school & mustering bags Armourers working on board of transports Carpenters in “Willow Branch” Remainder of hands as requisite pm: Hands as in forenoon Leave to 10% of ship’s company till 6pm Number on sick list 15 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f8f7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-008_0.jpg) 12 January 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 am: Boys at school, Training Classes at instruction Armourers working on board of transports Remainder of hands as requisite pm: Hands as in forenoon Leave to 10% of ship’s company till 6pm 4.00pm: Quarters, read warrant no 85 Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f8f8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-008_1.jpg) 13 January 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 8.30am: Sailed HMS Glasgow am: Armourers working on board transports pm: Leave to 10% of ship’s company till 6pm 4.00pm: Quarters, read warrant no 86 1 rating joined ship from SS Horngarth Number on sick list 11 [SS Horngarth, 3609 tons, was built in 1911 by Robert Thompson & Sons Ltd, Sunderland for Turnbull Bros Co Ltd. In 1917 she was captured & scuttled by the German raider SMS Seeadler.] 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f8f9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-009_0.jpg) 14 January 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 8.00am: Sailed HMS Almanzora and 8 transports Landed Non-Conformist church parties 9.30am: Divisions. Divine Service Pm: Leave to 10% of ship’s company till 6pm, Chief Petty Officers & Petty Officers till 9pm Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f8fa: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-009_1.jpg) 15 January 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 6.30am: Shifted berth to no 4 B berth 7.15am: Collier “Atlantic City” came alongside 7.30am: Commenced coaling am: Carpenter working on board “Willow Branch” Party removing net shelves. Dismounting guns Remainder coaling ship 10.35am: Finished coaling, received 140 tons 10.40am: Collier left ship Lost overboard by accident: Spanners, shifting jaw - 1 in number Hammer, 1 lbs -1 in number Sacks coal 2 cwt - 9 in number Number on sick list 15 [SS Atlantic City, 4707 tons, was built in 1912 for William Reardon Smith & Sons. She was sold & renamed for the first time in 1920 and finally wrecked in 1950.] 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f8fb: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-010_0.jpg) 16 January 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 6.00am: Carpenters working on board SS Willow Branch pm: Boys at school Hands cleaning down aloft & as requisite Leave to 10% of ship’s company till 6pm, Chief Petty Officers & Petty Officers till 9pm Number on sick list 15 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f8fc: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-010_1.jpg) 17 January 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 am: Carpenters working on board “Willow Branch” Hands employed painting ship Seamanship Training Class at instruction pm: Hands employed as in forenoon Leave to 10% of ship’s company till 6pm, Petty Officers till 9pm 2.00pm: Arrived HMS Highflyer & 7 transports Number on sick list 14 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f8fd: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-011_0.jpg) 18 January 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 7.00am: Carpenters working on SS Willow Branch am: Training Classes at instruction Hands employed painting ship 10.50am: Collier “Cambrian King” came alongside. Hands employed getting in stores pm: Hands employed as in forenoon Leave to 10% of ship’s company till 6pm, Petty Officers till 9pm Lost by accident: Tea - lbs 13 Evening: Hands employed getting in stores Number on sick list 17 [SS Cambrian King, 3691 tons, was built in 1898 as SS Ullapool by William Pickersgill & Sons Ltd, Sunderland. She was sold & renamed in 1904 and at this time owned by the Lancefield Shipping Co, Glasgow. They sold her in 1920 and she was renamed again, finally being scrapped in 1936.] 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f8fe: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-011_1.jpg) 19 January 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 5.00am: Collier "Cambrian King" left ship 7.30am: Carpenters working on SS Willow Branch 9.00am: Arrived HMS "King Alfred” am: Boys at school & mustering bags Training classes at instruction Remainder painting ship & as requisite 11.30am: Discharged one rating to “King Alfred” pm: Hands as in forenoon Leave to 10% of ship’s company till 6pm, Petty Officers till 9pm 4.00pm: Quarters, read Warrant No. 87 Lost overboard by accident: Boathooks - one in number Number on sick list 15 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f8ff: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-012_0.jpg) 20 January 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 7.00am: Carpenters working on board SS Willow Branch pm: Making & mending clothes Number on sick list 15 [Leave to 10% of crew continues.] 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f900: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-012_1.jpg) 21 January 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 9.00am: Mustered ship’s company by the ledger. Read characters Divine Service Number on sick list 16 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f901: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-013_0.jpg) 22 January 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 5.00am: Boats crews away pulling 7.00am: Carpenters working on SS Willow Branch am: Boys to school & mustering bags Training class at instruction, remainder as requisite Oiled all wire hawsers Number on sick list 15 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f902: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-013_1.jpg) 23 January 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 5.00am: Landed boys for route march 6.30am: Divers cleaning inlets & propellers 3.30pm: Sailed HMS Orcoma and 7 transports 4.30pm: 4 ratings joined ship from hospital Discharged 1 rating to “Highflyer” Discharged Mr Sandison, Clerk RN, to King Alfred Number on sick list 16 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f903: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-014_0.jpg) 24 January 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 5.00am: Boys landed for route march 6.00am: Divers cleaning propellers Carpenters working on SS Willow Branch 10.30am: Arrived Hospital Ship Kanowna pm: Making & mending clothes Leave to 25% of ship’s company till 6pm 5.00pm: Arrived French cruiser “Kleber” Number on sick list 17 [SS Kanowna, 6953 tons, was built in 1903 by William Denny & Brothers, Dumbarton for Australasian Steam Navigation Co. She was requisitioned by the Government during the war and converted to a hospital ship in 1915. After her return to civilian service she struck a rock and sank in 1929.] 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f904: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-014_1.jpg) 25 January 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 5.45am: Weighed & proceeded as requisite for leaving harbour 8.45am: Stopped. Dropped target. Lowered steam cutter Proceeded as requisite for firing Carried out service firing from both turrets & port battery 9.31am: Completed practice 10.00am: Picked up steam cutter 11.09am: Course as requisite for anchorage 12.45pm: Stopped & anchored in B6 berth pm: Engineering Lieutenant Humphries left ship for “Sutlej” 4.30pm: Collier “Tremayne” came alongside Number on sick list 12 [SS Tremayne, 3881 tons, was built in 1906 for the Hain Line who sold her in1926 after which she was renamed.] 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f905: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-015_0.jpg) 26 January 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 6.00am: Commenced coaling 7.50am: Finished coaling, received 256 tons 8.30am: Collier left ship am: Hands employed cleaning ship Carpenters working on board SS Willow Branch pm: Discharged Lieutenant Brock RNR & Mr Hollings, Warrant Eng RNR, & 26 ratings to SS Willow Branch Leave to Chief Petty Officers & Petty Officers till 9pm, 25% ship’s company till 6pm Lost by accident whilst coaling: sack coal 2 cwt - 12 in no Number on sick list 18 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f906: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-015_1.jpg) 27 January 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 7.00am: Carpenters working on SS Willow Branch 12.30pm: Leave to 25% ship’s company till 6pm, Chief Petty Officers & Petty Officers till 9pm Number on sick list 15 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f907: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-016_0.jpg) 28 January 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 5.00am: Discharged 2 ratings to "Willow Branch" 7.00am: Carpenters working on “Willow Branch” 8.30am: Landed Church Parties 9.30am: Divine Service 12.30pm: Leave to 25% ship’s company till 6pm, Chief Petty Officers & Petty Officers till 9pm 4.30pm: One rating joined ship from “Willow Branch” Number on sick list 20 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f908: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-016_1.jpg) 29 January 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 6.00am: Boats’ crews away pulling am: Divers away salving motor boat Carpenters working on board SS Willow Branch Boys at school Seamanship Training Class at instruction, remainder as requisite 9.00am: Arrived HMS Cornwall & 7 transports 4.00pm: Quarters, read warrant no 88 Number on sick list 24 [HMS Cornwall, 10,000 ton cruiser, was built in 1902 at Pembroke Royal Dockyard. She took part in the Battle of the Falklands. She was sold in 1920 and is part of the OW fleet. The 25% of crew on shore leave each day continues.] 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f909: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-017_0.jpg) 30 January 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 5.00am: Sailed French cruiser “Kleber” 5.30am: Boys landed for route march 8.30am: Landed marine guard of 1 officer & 20 men 9.00am: Arrived HMS Donegal 10.30am: Discharged Mr Scott, Engineering Sub Lieutenant, to HMS Donegal 3.00pm: Discharged 1 rating to hospital and 1 to “Donegal” 4.30pm: 1 rating joined ship from Detention & 7 ratings from “Willow Branch” Number on sick list 20 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f90a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-017_1.jpg) 31 January 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 5.00am: Boys landed for route march am: Boys at school & boat pulling Training class at instruction Divers cleaning propellers Remainder as requisite Number on sick list 20 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f90b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-018_0.jpg) 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f90c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-018_1.jpg) 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f90d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-019_0.jpg) 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f90e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62042/ADM 53-62042-019_1.jpg) [These pages are blank or cover pages.] LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1917 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f90f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-001_0.jpg) 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f910: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-001_1.jpg) 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f911: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-002_0.jpg) [These pages are cover pages or blank.] 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f912: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-002_1.jpg) 1 February 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 4.30am: Landed boys for route march 7.30am: Discharged 2 ratings to SS Orsova am: Divers cleaning propellers Boys at school & boat sailing Remainder of hands as requisite 11.30am: Discharged Engineering Captain Weekes and Artificer Engineer Davis & 1 rating to shore pm: Leave to 25% of ship’s company till 6pm, Chief Petty Officers & Petty Officers till 9pm Making & mending clothes Divers cleaning propellers Number on sick list 25 [The ship mentioned at 7.30 is probably SS Orsova,12,026 tons, which was built in 1909 by John Brown & Co, Clydebank for the Orient Steam Navigation Co. She was commandeered as a troopship in 1915 and finally scrapped in 1936.] 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f913: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-003_0.jpg) 2 February 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 5.00am: Boys landed for route march. Aired bedding Lost overboard by accident: shells dummy 10" - one in no am: Divers cleaning propellers Gunnery Training Class at instruction Boys at school & boat pulling Inspected bedding pm: Hands employed as in forenoon Sailed HMS Cornwall & 7 transports Discharged 1 rating to hospital 4.00pm: Quarters. Discharged 1 rating to hospital 1 rating joined ship from hospital Number on sick list 31 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f914: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-003_1.jpg) 3 February 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 10.00am: Arrived HMS Kent & 4 transports 4.00pm: 4 ratings joined ship from “King Alfred”, Mr Steward, Chief Artificer Engineer joined ship from “King Alfred” Discharged 1 rating to “King Alfred” 8.30pm: Sailed HMS “King Alfred” Number on sick list 31 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f915: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-004_0.jpg) 4 February 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 6.30am: Arrived HMS King Alfred 8.30am: Landed Church parties 9.00am: Divisions. Divine Service 5.00pm: Collier “Barbary” came alongside 5.30pm: Discharged 4 ratings to “King Alfred” Number on sick list 36 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f916: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-004_1.jpg) 5 February 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 5.30am: Commenced coaling 6.00am: Sailed HMS Sutlej 8.10am: Finished coaling, received 230 tons 8.40am: Collier left ship Discharged 1 rating to “Titian” 12.30pm: Arrived HMS Sutlej 2.00pm: Sailed HMS Kent, HMS Highflyer and 4 transports Number on sick list 40 [SS Titian, 4170 tons, was built in 1902 by Workman, Clark & Co Ltd, Belfast for Laport & Holt Ltd. She was torpedoed in August 1917 with no loss of life.] 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f917: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-005_0.jpg) 6 February 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 6.00am: Sailed HMS King Alfred 10.00am: Arrived HMS Orotava 1.30pm: Arrived HMS King Alfred 4.00pm: Quarters, read warrant no 91 Number on sick list 33 [Shore leave pattern continues.] 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f918: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-005_1.jpg) 7 February 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 5.00am: Boys landed for route march 7.00am: Fleet Messenger No. 64 and two trawlers arrived 1.00pm: Marine guard returned on board Number on sick list 26 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f919: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-006_0.jpg) 8 February 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 5.00am: Boys landed for route march pm: Making & mending clothes 4.30pm: Collier “Roma” came alongside Number on sick list 24 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f91a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-006_1.jpg) 9 February 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 5.00am: Landed boys for route march Hands employed getting in stores & provisions 3.15pm: Collier left ship 4.30pm: Reverend Father Driscoll, Roman Catholic Chaplain, joined ship 5 ratings joined ship from "Donegal". Number on sick list 25 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f91b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-007_0.jpg) 10 February 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 7.00am: Sailed HMS Donegal 9.00am: Arrived HMS Donegal 11.00am: Read Warrant No. 92. Discharged 1 rating to Detention Quarters 2.00pm: 1 rating joined ship from Detention Quarters 5.00pm: Sailed HMS Donegal Number on sick list 18 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f91c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-007_1.jpg) 11 February 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 8.30am: Landed Non-Conformist church parties 9.30am: Divisions. Divine Service Number on sick list 13 [Pattern of shore leave continues.] 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f91d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-6204 3-008_0.jpg) 12 February 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 5.30am: Boats’ crews away pulling 12.30pm: Paid monthly advance to ship’s company Arrived HMS Gloucestershire and 5 transports Number on sick list 11 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f91e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-008_1.jpg) 13 February 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 4.30am: Boys landed for route march 5.00pm: Discharged 1 rating to “Gloucestershire”, Mr. Stewart Chief Artificer Engineer to SS Abinsi for passage to England Number on sick list 10 [SS Abinsi, 6365 tons, was built as SS Leopoldville in 1910. She was bought in 1914 by the Elder Dempster Line & renamed. They scrapped her in 1933.] 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f91f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-009_0.jpg) 14 February 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 3.00am: Heavy rain 4.30am: Boys landed for route march 7.30am: Parties working on SS Roma & Maresfield 10.30am: Discharged 1 rating to HMS Gloucestershire HMS Orotava sailed 5.00pm: Collier “American Transport” came alongside Number on sick list 8 [SS Maresfield, 4176 tons, was built in 1910 and chartered by the Admiralty from March 1917 to May 1918. SS American Transport, 4764 tons, was built in 1911 for the Houlder Line. She was sold & renamed in 1929.] 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f920: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-009_1.jpg) 15 February 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 5.30am: Commenced coaling Discharged 2 ratings to “Barambah” 8.00am: Finished coaling, received 200 tons 8.15am: Collier left ship 9.30am: Sailed HMS Gloucestershire & 5 transports 10.30am: Discharged 2 ratings to SS Aburi 1.30pm: 1 rating joined ship from detention Number on sick list 11 [SS Barambah, 5023 tons, was built in 1912 for the German Australian Line. She was seized in 1914, renamed and operated by the Australian Commonwealth Line. She was sold & renamed in 1925 & finally scrapped in 1935. SS Aburi, 3730 tons, was built in 1906 by Harland & Wolff, Belfast & Glasgow for the Elder Dempster Line. She was torpedoed in April 1917 with the loss of 25 lives.] 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f921: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-010_0.jpg) 16 February 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 4.00pm: Quarters, read warrant no 93 Number on sick list 9 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f922: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-010_1.jpg) 17 February 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 pm: Making & mending clothes 4.00pm: Read warrant no 94 Number on sick list 10 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f923: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-011_0.jpg) 18 February 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 8.30am: Landed Non-Conformist Church parties 9.30am: Divisions. Divine Service pm: Leave to 25% of ship’s company till 6pm, Chief Petty Officers & Petty Officers till 9pm 5.00pm: Discharged 1 rating to "King Alfred" Number on sick list 8 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f924: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-011_1.jpg) 19 February 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 6.00am: Storeship "Melina" came alongside Hands employed getting in stores & as requisite 10.00am: Sailed HMS King Alfred 11.30am: Storeship "Melina" left ship 3.00pm: Discharged 2 ratings to SS Hartland 2 ratings joined ship from hospital Number on sick list 8 [SS Hartland, 4785 tons, was built in 1906 by Richardson, Duck & Co, Thornaby for Fargrove Steam Navigation Co. She was sold & renamed for the first time in 1918 and was eventually bombed & sunk in 1944. 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f925: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-012_0.jpg) 20 February 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 5.00am: Boys landed for route march am: Training classes at instruction Boys at school & seamanship Marines at infantry drill Remainder of hands as requisite Number on sick list 8 [The shore leave pattern, education & training continue.] 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f926: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-012_1.jpg) 21 February 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 5.00am: Boys landed for route march All day: Training classes at instruction Boys at school & boat sailing Remainder of hands employed as requisite Number on sick list 8 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f927: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-013_0.jpg) 22 February 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 5.00am: Boys landed for route march am: Training classes at instruction Boys at school & seamanship Stokers at physical drill Remainder of hands as requisite Sent 2 14pdr guns & 30 boxes of ammunition to “Maresfield” pm: Making & mending clothes Number on sick list 9 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f928: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-013_1.jpg) 23 February 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 5.00am: Boys landed for route march 9.30am: Arrived HMS Ophir 11.00am: Discharged 1 rating to "Ophir". 2 ratings joined ship from "Ophir". Number on sick list 8 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f929: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-014_0.jpg) 24 February 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 am: Party stowing shores from "Ophir” pm: Party working on board "Ophir" Number on sick list 8 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f92a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-014_1.jpg) 25 February 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 7.00am: Sent working party to "Ophir" 8.30am: Landed church parties 9.30am: Divisions. Divine Service pm: Leave to 25% of ship’s company till 6pm, Chief Petty Officers & Petty Officers till 9pm Party working on board "Ophir" 5.00pm: Collier “Roma” came alongside 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f92b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-015_0.jpg) 26 February 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 5.40am: Commenced coaling 8.10am: Finished coaling, received 280 tons Collier left ship 1 rating joined ship from hospital 10.30am: Arrived HMS Marmora & 5 transports Number on sick list 10 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f92c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-015_1.jpg) 27 February 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 1.00pm: 3 ratings joined ship from “Ophir” 1 rating joined ship from hospital 4.30pm: 12 ratings joined ship from “Marmora” Number on sick list 12 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f92d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-016_0.jpg) 28 February 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 6.00am: Divers clearing underwater fittings 4.30pm: Discharged Surgeon Bostock RN to "Marmora" Lost whilst coaling: sacks coal 2 cwt - 25 in no Number on sick list 10 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f92e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-016_1.jpg) 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f92f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-017_0.jpg) 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f930: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-017_1.jpg) 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f931: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-018_0.jpg) 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f932: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-018_1.jpg) 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f933: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-019_0.jpg) 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f934: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62043/ADM 53-62043-019_1.jpg) [These pages are blank or cover pages.] LOGS FOR MARCH 1917 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f935: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-001_0.jpg) 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f936: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-001_1.jpg) 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f937: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-002_0.jpg) [These pages are cover pages or blank.] 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f938: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-002_1.jpg) 1 March 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 10.30am: Sailed HMS Marmora & 5 transports pm: Making & mending clothes Number on sick list 10 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f939: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-003_0.jpg) 2 March 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 4.30am: Boys landed for route march 3.30pm: 2 ratings joined ship from hospital 4.30pm: 1 rating joined ship from Detention Quarters Number on sick list 10 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f93a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-003_1.jpg) 3 March 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 Number on sick list 11 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f93b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-004_0.jpg) 4 March 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 8.30am: Landed Church parties 9.30am: Divisions. Divine Service 4.30pm: Discharged 2 ratings to “Maresfield” Number on sick list 11 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f93c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-004_1.jpg) 5 March 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 5.30am: Boats crews away pulling am: Training classes at instruction Divers scraping ship's bottom Remainder employed as requisite pm: Boys at school & seamanship Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite Number on sick list 11 [Shore leave pattern continues.] 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f93d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-005_0.jpg) 6 March 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 4.30am: Boys landed for route march am: Training classes at instruction Boys to school & seamanship Marines at infantry drill Divers scraping ship's bottom Remainder as requisite pm: Boys to school & seamanship Training classes at instruction Number on sick list 12 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f93e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-005_1.jpg) 7 March 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 5.00am: Boys landed for exercise Divers scraping ship’s bottom pm: Making & mending clothes Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f93f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-006_0.jpg) 8 March 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 5.00am: Boys landed for route march pm: Making & mending clothes Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f940: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-006_1.jpg) 9 March 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 5.00am: Boys landed for route march am: Training classes at instruction Boys to school & physical drill Divers scraping ship’s bottom pm: Boys at school & seamanship Training classes at instruction Remainder as requisite 3.00pm: Arrived HMS Orcoma & 6 transports Received 1 gig from S.S. Hunsbridge 4.00pm: Quarters. Physical drill. Read warrant no 95 Number on sick list 16 [SS Hunsbridge, 3424 tons, was launched in 1912 by Craig, Taylor & Co, Stockton-on-Tees and operated as SS Haidar Pascha by Deutsche Levante Linie. She was seized in 1915 by the Admiralty and renamed. In Sept 1917 she was torpedoed by a U-boat.] 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f941: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-007_0.jpg) 10 March 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 6.00am: Landed Marine guard and working party Divers scraping ship’s bottom 3.00pm: 1 rating joined from detention quarters 8.30pm: Working party returned Number on sick list 12 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f942: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-007_1.jpg) 11 March 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 8.30am: Landed working party 9.00am: Divisions. Divine Service 10.00am: Landed further working party 10.30am: Discharged 10 ratings to HMS Orcoma 12.30pm: Landed working party and marine guard 4.30pm: 20 ratings joined ship from “King Alfred” 6.00pm: Working parties returned 1 Court Martial Prisoner joined ship from "Sutlej" 9.30pm: Mr Davidson [?] RNR joined ship from “King Alfred” Number on sick list 12 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f943: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-008_0.jpg) 12 March 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 7.00am: Sailed HMS King Alfred 8.30am: Sailed HMS Orcoma & 6 transports am: Training classes at instruction Boys at school Divers scraping ship’s bottom Remainder employed as requisite 3.00pm: HMS Sutlej shifted berth 10.00pm: Sailed HMS Sutlej Number on sick list 13 [Shore leave pattern to 25% of ship’s crew continues.] 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f944: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-008_1.jpg) 13 March 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 5.00am: Boys landed for exercise 2.00pm: Discharged 2 ratings to SS 'Egheri' [?] Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f945: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-009_0.jpg) 14 March 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 4.30am: Boys landed for route march All day: Divers scraping ship’s bottom 11.30am: 2 ratings joined ship from hospital 4.30pm: Collier “Pretoria” came alongside Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f946: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-009_1.jpg) 15 March 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 5.00am: Commenced coaling 9.00am: Finished coaling, received 380 tons Collier left ship Lost whilst coaling: sacks coal 2 cwt - 13 in no 1.00pm: Lieutenant Gunnery RNR joined ship 4.30pm: 2 ratings joined ship from hospital Number on sick list 12 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f947: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-010_0.jpg) 16 March 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 7.00am: Discharged 2 ratings to SS Akabo 9.00am: Discharged Lieutenant Gunnery RNR to SS Akabo pm: Leave to 25% of ship’s company till 6pm, CPOs & POs till 9pm Hands employed painting down aloft & as requisite One rating joined ship from detention quarters Number on sick list 15 [SS Akabo, 3814 tons, was built in 1902 for the Elder Dempster Line. She was sold & renamed in 1926.] 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f948: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-010_1.jpg) 17 March 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 All day: Hands employed painting ship & as requisite Number on sick list 12 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f949: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-011_0.jpg) 18 March 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 9.30am: Divine Service 11.00am: Arrived HMS Britannia Number on sick list 13 [HMS Britannia, 16,350 ton battleship, was launched in 1904 at Portsmouth Dockyard. She was torpedoed & sunk on 9th Nov 1918 with the loss of 50 men and is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b1ecadfd3419702f94a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-011_1.jpg) 19 March 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 5.00am: Boys landed for route march 4.30pm: Discharged 11 ratings for SS Tarquah 2 ratings joined ship from “Tarquah” Number on sick list 13 [SS Tarquah, 3859 ton liner, was built in 1902 by Alexander Stephen & Sons, Glasgow for the Elder Dempster Line. She was torpedoed & sunk in July 1917 without loss of life.] 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f94b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-012_0.jpg) 20 March 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 5.00am: Boys landed for route march 10.00am: Discharged Rev Father Driscoll to HMS Britannia 11.00am: Arrived HMS Sutlej pm: Making & mending clothes 2.00pm: Discharged 1 rating to “Sutlej” 3.30pm: Arrived HMS King Alfred 4.30pm: Discharged Mr Davidson AP RNR [?] and 4 ratings to “King Alfred” Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f94c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-012_1.jpg) 21 March 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 4.30am: Boys landed for route march All day: Boys at school Training classes at instruction Remainder employed as requisite 4.30pm: Discharged 4 ratings to ”King Alfred” Number on sick list 11 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f94d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-013_0.jpg) 22 March 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 4.30am: Boys landed for route march pm: Making & mending clothes 2.30pm: 1 rating joined ship from “King Alfred” 4.00pm: Read warrant no 96 9.30pm: Sailed HMS Sutlej Number on sick list 11 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f94e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-013_1.jpg) 23 March 1917 Sierra Leone 5.00am: Boys landed for exercise 5.00pm: Collier Hunsbridge came alongside Read warrant no 97 Lost overboard: Pliers 8” Bell hanger pattern 466 pairs – one in no Number on sick list 10 [Education, training & shore leave continue.] 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f94f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-014_0.jpg) 24 March 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 5.30am: Commenced coaling 8.00am: Finished coaling, received 200 tons Discharged 1 rating to hospital Noon: Arrived HMS Bacchante 1.00pm: Lieutenant Pryke and Mr Wilson, Warrant Engineer RNR, joined ship Lost whilst coaling: sacks coal 2 cwt - 20 in no Number on sick list 13 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f950: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-014_1.jpg) 25 March 1917 Sierra Leone Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 3.00pm: Arrived HMS Kent and 6 transports 4.30pm: Discharged 1 rating to "King Alfred” Number on sick list 11 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f951: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-015_0.jpg) 26 March 1917 Sierra Leone and at sea towards Sal Lat 8.5, Long -13.2 10.30am: Arrived HMS Africa & three transports pm: Making & mending clothes 1 rating joined ship from "Africa" 5 ratings joined ship from "Kent". 4.30pm: Discharged Lieutenant Cotterel RNR to shore 5.30pm: Weighed & proceeded Watch at night defence stations. Sounding half hourly. Number on sick list 13 [HMS Africa, 16350 ton battleship, was launched in 1905 at Chatham Dockyard. She was the first ship to launch an aircraft from her deck in 1912. She was sold in 1920 and is part of the OW fleet.] 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f952: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-015_1.jpg) 27 March 1917 At sea Lat 9.7, Long -16.0 Midnight: Watch at night defence stations. Sounding half hourly 4.00am: Sounding hourly 10.30am: Spoke SS Bendu of Liverpool Number on sick list 13 [SS Bendu, 4319 tons, was built in 1906 for the Elder Dempster Line. She was sold & renamed in 1929.] 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f953: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-016_0.jpg) 28 March 1917 At sea Lat 12.5, Long -18.6 Number on sick list 12 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f954: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-016_1.jpg) 29 March 1917 At sea Lat 15.2, Long -21.2 6.30am: Man overboard. Stopped. Let go life buoy, lowered life boat Lat 14 35N, Long 20 12W 7.15am: Boat returned to ship. No sign of man. Proceeded as requisite Departed this life: Private William J Prout RMLI, CH/19704 pm: Making & mending clothes Number on sick list 12 [Private William John Prout, aged 20 was the son of Thomas William & Isabella Prout of 86 Mellish St, Millwall, London. He is commemorated on Panel 25, Chatham Memorial.] 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f955: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-017_0.jpg) 30 March 1917 At sea to Murdeira Bay, Sal and at sea towards Plymouth Lat 16.18, Long -22.92 2.09am: Sounding every quarter of an hour 5.10am: Altered course as requisite for anchorage 5.47am: Stopped & anchored in Murdeira Bay 9.00am: Collier came alongside Hands employed coaling ship 6.45pm: Finished coaling, received 828 tons 7.15pm: Collier left ship 7.50pm: Weighed & proceeded Number on sick list 12 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f956: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-017_1.jpg) 31 March 1917 At sea Lat 17.3, Long -25.2 5.30am: Sighted St Lucia Island on port beam Number on sick list 7 [Ilha de Santa Luzia is one of the smaller Cape Verde Islands at Lat 16.7, Long -24.75.] 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f957: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-018_0.jpg) 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f958: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-018_1.jpg) 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f959: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-019_0.jpg) 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f95a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62044/ADM 53-62044-019_1.jpg) [These pages are blank or cover pages.] LOGS FOR APRIL 1917 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f95b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-001_0.jpg) 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f95c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-001_1.jpg) 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f95d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-002_0.jpg) [These pages are cover pages or blank.] 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f95e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-002_1.jpg) 1 April 1917 At sea Lat 18.75, Long -28.05 6.30am: Sighted HMS Britannia and convoy 7.45am: Took charge of convoy. Britannia parted company 5.00pm: Passed SS Lady Wood of London steering to Southward Number on sick list 10 [SS Lady Wood is probably SS Ladywood, 2314 tons, built in 1910 by Osbourne, Graham & Co Ltd for the Tyne & Wear Shipping Co, London. She was sunk by a U-boat in May 1917 without loss of life.] 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f95f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-003_0.jpg) 2 April 1917 At sea Lat 22.3, Long -26.3 All day: Revs as requisite for keeping touch with convoy Lost while coaling: sacks coal 2 cwt - 16 in number Number on sick list 10 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f960: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-003_1.jpg) 3 April 1917 At sea Lat 26.0, Long -25.6 All day: Revs as requisite for keeping in touch with convoy Number on sick list 9 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f961: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-004_0.jpg) 4 April 1917 At sea Lat 29.6, Long -24.2 All day: Revs as requisite for keeping in touch with convoy Number on sick list 11 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f962: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-004_1.jpg) 5 April 1917 At sea Lat 33.4, Long -22.9 All day: Revs as requisite for keeping in touch with convoy pm: Making & mending clothes 7.45pm: Passed steamer steering to S Number on sick list 11 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f963: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-005_0.jpg) 6 April 1917 At sea Lat 37.1, Long -21.6 All day: Revs as requisite for keeping in touch with convoy 10.00am: Passed 4 masted schooner steering to SE 1.00pm: Passed brigantine Spanish steering to E Number on sick list 7 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f964: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-005_1.jpg) 7 April 1917 At sea Lat 40.8, Long -20.2 All day: Revs as requisite for keeping in touch with convoy 4.30pm: Commenced zig-zagging 6.00pm: Stopped zig-zagging 8.30pm: Commenced zig-zagging Number on sick list 6 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f965: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-006_0.jpg) 8 April 1917 At sea Lat 43.2, Long -17.2 Midnight: Stopped zig-zagging 6.00am: Commenced zig-zagging 1.00pm: Sighted Danish SS Rhodesia steering to SE 6.00pm: Stopped zig-zagging Number on sick list 10 [SS Rhodesia, 4112 tons, was built for the East Asiatic Co, registered in Copenhagen in 1914. She was sold & renamed in 1927.] 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f966: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-006_1.jpg) 9 April 1917 At sea Lat 45.3, Long -13.3 1.30am: Commenced zig-zagging pm: Anti submarine lookouts and guns' crews at their stations 4.30pm: Picked up destroyer escort Parted company with transports 10.30pm: Commenced zig-zagging Number on sick list 10 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f967: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-007_0.jpg) 10 April 1917 At sea Lat 47.8, Long -8.7 6.00am: Anti submarine lookouts and gun's crews closed up 7.30pm: Stopped zig-zagging Number on sick list 10 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f968: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-007_1.jpg) 11 April 1917 At sea to Plymouth Lat 50.38, Long -4.19 1.00am: Started zig-zagging 6.00am: Stopped zig-zagging 6.50am: Stopped & anchored in Plymouth Sound 8.15am: King's Harbourmaster came on board. Weighed & proceeded as requisite up harbour 9.15am: Secured alongside coaling point Discharged 1 rating to hospital 12.30pm: Discharged 16 ratings and 1 Court Martial prisoner to Depot pm: Leave to watch till 6.45am, Chief Petty Officers & Petty Officers till 8am, Youths till 10pm Making & mending clothes 3.30pm: Discharged 2 ratings to Depot 6.00pm: Code slip D reported missing Number on sick list 12 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f969: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-008_0.jpg) 12 April 1917 Plymouth Lat 50.38, Long -4.19 10.30am: Discharged two ratings to Depot Number on sick list 12 [Shore leave & ship routine continue.] 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f96a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-008_1.jpg) 13 April 1917 Plymouth Lat 50.38, Long -4.19 Number on sick list 9 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f96b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-009_0.jpg) 14 April 1917 Plymouth Lat 50.38, Long -4.19 Number on sick list 12 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f96c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-009_1.jpg) 15 April 1917 Plymouth Lat 50.38, Long -4.19 8.30am: Landed Church parties Number on sick list 10 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f96d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-010_0.jpg) 16 April 1917 Plymouth Lat 50.38, Long -4.19 Number on sick list 12 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f96e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-010_1.jpg) 17 April 1917 Plymouth Lat 50.38, Long -4.19 5.50am: Coal lighter came alongside 7.30am: Commenced coaling 10.30am: Arrived HMS Sutlej 1.00pm: Finished coaling, received 250 tons Number on sick list 17 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f96f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-011_0.jpg) 18 April 1917 Plymouth and at sea Lat 50.38, Long -4.19 3.00pm: Pilot came on board, cast off from jetty, proceeded as requisite out of harbour 3.15pm: Stopped. Pilot left ship 3.50pm: Proceeded as requisite out of sound with escort 4.40pm: Started zig-zagging 6.35pm: Start Light abeam, distance 8’ 9.40pm: Stopped zig-zagging Number on sick list 18 [Start Point Light is on the coast of Devon at Lat 50.2, Long -3.65.] 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f970: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-011_1.jpg) 19 April 1917 At sea to Sheerness Lat 51.3, Long 1.5 4.40am: Commenced zig-zagging Anti-submarine lookouts & guns crews closed up 6.40am: Ran into thick fog. Stopped zig-zagging 10.00am: Heard Folkestone Gate fog horn 10.20am: Passed Folkestone Gate, course as requisite for Downs 1.17pm: Engines as requisite for anchoring 1.45pm: Stopped & anchored on account of fog 2.15pm: Fog lifted. Sighted Tongue Light 2.26pm: Weighed & proceeded as requisite for the Nore 5.15pm: Stopped & anchored in 15 fathoms off the Nore Light Vessel 7.10pm: Weighed & proceeded as requisite up harbour 8.10pm: Secured to no 10 buoy, Sheerness Number on sick list 14 [A lightship used to be stationed at Tongue Sands, on the Thames Estuary The Nore is a sandbank at the mouth of the River Thames. It lies at Lat 51.5, Long 0.9] 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f971: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-012_0.jpg) 20 April 1917 Sheerness Lat 51.45, Long 0.77 am: Hands employed getting up ammunition & as requisite Boys at school 12.30pm: HMS Commonwealth arrived 1.30pm: Ammunition lighters came alongside. Hands employed getting out ammunition 4.30pm: Engineering Lieutenant Monk RN left ship for “Ajax” 8.30pm: Discharged 1 rating to hospital Number on sick list 8 [HMS Commonwealth, 15,630 ton battleship, was launched in 1903 by Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd, Govan. She was sold in 1921 and is part of the OW fleet. HMS Ajax, 23,400 ton battleship, was launched in 1912 at Scott’s Yard, Greenock. She fought at the Battle of Jutland before she was scrapped in 1926.] 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f972: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-012_1.jpg) 21 April 1917 Sheerness Lat 51.45, Long 0.77 All day: Hands employed getting out ammunition 8.30am: Engineering Lieutenant Sims RN left ship for HMS Lord Nelson Number on sick list 9 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f973: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-013_0.jpg) 22 April 1917 Sheerness Lat 51.45, Long 0.77 All day: Hands employed getting out ammunition 3.30pm: Finished disembarking ammunition. Lighters left ship Number on sick list 9 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f974: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-013_1.jpg) 23 April 1917 Sheerness to Chatham Lat 51.45, Long 0.77 am: Hands employed getting up provisions & as requisite 12.55pm: Pilot came on board 1.11pm: Slipped from buoy & proceeded as requisite for Chatham 2.30pm: Stopped. Secured to jetty in no 3 Basin, Chatham 4.30pm: Leave to watch till 7am 8.30pm: Discharged one rating to hospital Number on sick list 10 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f975: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-014_0.jpg) 24 April 1917 Chatham Lat 51.41, Long 0.55 All day: Hands employed getting up provisions & as requisite 1.00pm: Leave to watch till 7am Number on sick list 8 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f976: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-014_1.jpg) 25 April 1917 Chatham Lat 51.41, Long 0.55 8.30am: Discharged Portsmouth and Plymouth ratings Number on sick list 6 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f977: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-015_0.jpg) 26 April 1917 Chatham Lat 51.41, Long 0.55 5.30am: Hands returning gear etc. 9.00am: Paid off ship's company 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f978: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-015_1.jpg) 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f979: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-016_0.jpg) 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f97a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-016_1.jpg) 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f97b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-018_0.jpg) 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f97c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-018_1.jpg) 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f97d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-019_0.jpg) 4caf8b1fcadfd3419702f97e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-62045/ADM 53-62045-019_1.jpg) [These pages are blank or cover pages.] |
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