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Dreadnought Battleship, Queen Elizabeth-class

Pendant Nos. 34 (1914), A6 (1.18), 43 (4.18). Launched 4.11.14 Fairfield. 27,500 tons, 640(oa), 600(pp)x90x30ft. Turbine 75000shp, 25kts. Armament: 8-15in, 14-6in, 2-3in AA, 4-21in tt. Armour: 13in sides, 3in deck, 11in guns. 5th BS attached to Battlecruiser Force, Grand Fleet from completion. Battle Honour (and link to despatches, casualties, awards) Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 19.3.48, BU Arnott Young, Cairnryan. (British Warships 1914-1919)

Laid down  31/1/13, launched 4/11/14, comp 2/16, commissioned at Govan in January 1916 and joined 5th BS at Scapa Flow on 3 March. Fought at Jutland without sustaining damage. Damaged in collision with Warspite, 24 August 1916 and repaired 26 August-18 September. From 1919 served with Atlantic Fleet and then Mediterranean Fleet. Partially modernised 1929-30, and rebuilt 1937-39 for service in Second World War. Paid off in July 1945 and sold for BU in 1948. (Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1906-21)

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Editor’s notes:

Positions (Latitude and Longitude) are given for noon each day, correcting or estimating the position when appropriate. If exact times are not indicated in the log they have, when appropriate, been estimated from the position of the entries (which show times on the left hand side of the log page).

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

A note is made of numbers on the sick list where this is 5 or more.

This and other information from the log is included in square brackets [not in italics] if it is not to be found under “Remarks” on the right hand side of the page.

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THE VOYAGES OF HMS VALIANT 1920-1921

JP map overview

(Maps prepared using Journey Plotter, developed by Maikel. The Plots can only be approximate. They are made by joining-up positions on successive days, and sometimes positions are not given. There will therefore be occasions when the ship appears to have travelled overland)

LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1920


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

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[Right hand side of blue cover of Ship’s Log for the period Commencing Friday 20th February 1920, Ending Wednesday 9th February 1921]

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[Blank page, inside of blue cover]

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[Blank page, inside of blue cover]

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[Internal cover of Log]

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

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

Name: The Commanding Officer

Address: HMS Valiant, C/o GPO London.

LOG of HMS “VALIANT”. Commanded by Captain Horace W Longden RN.

For the Period

Commencing Friday 20th of February 1920

Ending Wednesday 9th of February 1921


Tonnage (Displacement)

27500 tons

Extreme Length

640 ft

Breadth

90ft 6in

Engines


Manufacturer

Fairfield Ship building and Engineering Co Ltd

IHP

56,000 Natural Draught

Description

Brown Curtis Turbines

When Fixed on Board

1914

Boilers


Manufacturer

Babcox & Wilcox Ltd

Description

Watertube

When made

1914

When put in Vessel

1914

Paddle Wheels or Screw Propeller


Description

Solid 3 bladed ‒ 4 in No

General State of Repair

Bon


[Signed] HW Longden, Captain


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[Page of Directions, indicating how the log is to be completed, Figures to indicate the Force of the Wind, Letters to denote the State of the Weather, Scale of Fog Intensity and Sea Disturbance Scale]

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Establishment of Ship’s Company


Officers

58

Seamen

407

Boys

92

Marines

143

Engine-room Establishment

167

Other non-executive ratings

75

Total

942


Barometer


Mercurial or Aneroid

A/M 846

Name of Maker and number


Height of cistern above sea

26 feet

Error of Mercurial Barometer

-

Thermometers for Air Temperature


Position in Ship

On QD Screen

Whether in screen

Yes

Thermometer for Sea Temperature



[Blank]

Position of Standard Compass

Fore upper Bridge

Deviation of Standard Compass

[Blank]


Armament


Position

Nature and Number of Guns and Mountings

FX [forecastle] and upper deck

15in BL Mk1 ‒ Mk1 Mounting 8 in No

Upper Deck Casemates

6in BL Mk12 P9 Mounting 12 in No

Forecastle Deck either side

3in HA Mk1 Mk1 Mounting 2 in No

Fore Superstructure

3 pounder Hotchkiss 4 in No

Fore Superstructure

.303 Maxim ‒ Ship’s Mountings

Torpedo Armaments

Four 21 inch Submerged


Boats


Number of each carried

Length and Description

2

Steam Picket boats 50ft

1

Steam Barge 45ft

1

Launch 42ft

1

Pinnace 36ft

3

Cutters 32ft

2

Gigs 30ft

2

Whalers 27ft

3

Skiffs 16ft


Miscellaneous Information



Number of Tons necessary to increase draught 1 inch

100


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


(a) At load draught

(b) With bunkers full

100

130

Quantity of Water carried

(a) For Boilers

394


(b) For Drinking

114


[Signed] [illegible] Commander, Navigating Officer


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20 February 1920

At Palma Bay [Palma de Mallorca, Spain]

Lat 39.55, Long 2.65 [estimated]

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship and as Requisite. Lost by accident Boat Hook 1 in No.

9.10am: Divisions. Prayers.

9.35am: Exercised General Quarters. 10.40am: Secured.

am: Hands employed as Requisite.

pm: Hands as Requisite.

6.30pm: Set anchor Watch.

[Number on sick list: 20]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 656 lbs, Vegetables 230 lbs]

[Weather overcast or raining; noon temperature 56F]


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21 February 1920

At Palma Bay

Lat 39.55, Long 2.65

8.30am: Arrived HMS Queen Elizabeth.

98.40am: Divisions ‒ Aired night clothing.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

3.0pm: Gave leave till 6.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 21]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat: Beef 952 lbs, Mutton 562 lbs, Pork 676 lbs, Vegetables 4094 lbs]


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22 February 1920

At Palma

Lat 39.55, Long 2.65

am: Hands mustered by ledger. Performed Divine Service.

1.0pm: Gave leave to watch and part till 5.30pm, boys till 4.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 19]


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23 February 1920

At Palma

Lat 39.55, Long 2.65

8.30am: Submarine K11 alongside.

9.10am: Divisions. Read prayers.

am: 6 inch control parties to drill. 15 inch control parties to drill. Remainder employed as Requisite.

1.0pm: Gave leave to watch and part and boys till 5.30pm.

pm: Hands employed about ship. Submarine K11 shoved off.

[Number on sick list: 19]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat: Beef 859 lbs, Mutton 366 lbs, Vegetables 3653 lbs]


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24 February 1920

At Palma

Lat 39.28, Long 2.48 [very rough estimate; no position in log]

5.0am: Hands preparing for sea.

[Draught of Water: Forward 33ft 3in; Aft 32ft 11in]

7.30am: Shortened in to 3 shackles. 7.58am: Increased 12 knots ‒ Course 210 degrees.

10.4am: Commenced 6 inch Throw off firing.

2.0pm: Carried out sub calibre 15 inch Throw off firing.

3.30pm: Ceased Firing.

4.27pm: Stopped Engines. 4.30pm: Let go Starboard anchor 10.5 fathoms, Veered 8 shackles.

[Anchor Bearings: Carlos Fort 284 degrees, Mole Light House 339 degrees, Cathedral 009 degrees]

[Course and Distance made good: Various 39 miles]

[Number on sick list: 21]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 3327 lbs]


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25 February 1920

At Palma

Lat 39.54, Long 2.64 [estimated]

am: 6 inch control parties and guns crews to drill. 15 inch TS and concentration parties at drill. Remainder employed as Requisite.

1.0pm: Gave leave to watch and part till 6.0pm.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

[Number on sick list: 19]


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26 February 1920

From Palma to Alcudia and at Alcudia

Lat 39.82, Long 2.58

6.0am: Shortened in to 3 shackles. 6.30am: Weighed. 6.52am: Proceeded 10 knots.

9.0am: Courses and speed as Requisite for carrying out 6 inch Full Calibre firing.

11.49am: Ceased Firing.

1.0pm: Courses and speed as Requisite for 15 inch sub calibre firing.

2.24pm: Proceeded 12 knots.

4.0pm: Carried out Torpedo long range Firing. Evening Quarters. Read Warrants 285 and 286.

6.0pm: Stopped. 6.2pm: Let go Port anchor in 11 fathoms, Veered 8 shackles.

[Anchor Bearings: Aucanada [Alcanada] Light House 46 degrees, Mayor Tower 6 degrees, Chimney ‒ Conspicuous 306 degrees]

[Course and Distance made good: Various 57 miles]

[Number on sick list: 19]


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27 February 1920

At Alcudia Bay

Lat 39.83, Long 3.13 [estimated]

am and pm: Hands painting ship.

am: Turrets crew to drill.

1.0pm: Gave leave to CPO and POs 3.30 - 6.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 19]

[Page signed HW Longden]


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28 February 1920

At Alcudia Bay

Lat 39.83, Long 3.13

am and pm: Regatta.

2.30pm: Joined ship 1 officers Steward from Venturious [HMS Venturous].

6.0pm: Discharged to [HMS] Valhalla 1 AB. Received from ditto 1 AB.

[Number on sick list: 15]


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29 February 1920

At Alcudia Bay

Lat 39.83, Long 3.13

am: Paid monthly money.

9.30am: RC Service.

10.40am: Performed Divine Service.

1.0pm: Gave leave to CPOs and POs till 6.0pm.

5.0pm: Evening Quarters.

[Number on sick list: 15]



LOGS FOR MARCH 1920


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1 March 1920

From Alcudia to Algiers, at Sea

Lat 39.94, Long 3.54 [estimated]

[Draught of Water: Forward 33 ft 00in; Aft 32ft 9in]

9.30am: Shortened in. 9.56am: Weighed. Formed single line ahead. 10.0am: Course 063 degrees, speed 10 knots.

11.30am: Altered course 337 degrees.

2.0pm: Sighted submarines on Starboard bow.

4.54pm: Sighted QE [HMS Queen Elizabeth].

5.9pm: Exercised General Quarters. 5.44pm: Secured.

[Number on sick list: 17]

[Course and Distance made good: 063 [degrees] 22 miles]

[Weather fine and quiet; noon temperature 56F, sea temperature 55F]


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2 March 1920

From Alcudia to Algiers, at Sea

Lat 38.33, Long 3.27

2.24am: Destroyers attacked Battle Fleet.

10.9am: Opened Fire with 15 inch and carried out throw off firing in pairs.

10.28am: Ceased fire.

11.49am: Shaped Course 192 degrees, 8 knots.

4.30pm: Submarines attacked battle Fleet.

9.0pm: Destroyers attached battle Fleet.

11.30pm: Put clocks on half hour.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 262 miles]

[Number on sick list: 15]


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3 March 1920

[shown as February, in error]

From Alcudia to Algiers and at Algiers

Lat 36.79, Long 3.10 [estimated]

9.20am: Course and speed as Requisite for Harbour.

9.50am: Stopped. 10.3am: Let go Port anchor in 17 fathoms Veered to 8 shackles.

am: Hands hoisting out boat and as Requisite.

[Anchor Bearings: Muonir de Noir Point 321 degrees; Fort du Coude 220 degrees, abeam Breakwater 221 degrees]

0.30pm: Gave leave to watch and part till 6.0pm.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

4.30pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 287.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 219 miles]

[Number on sick list: 16]

[Weather fine and quiet; temperature peaked at 72F at 4pm]


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4 March 1920

[shown as February, in error]

At Algiers

Lat 36.79, Long 3.10

9.10am: Divisions. Prayers. Exercised Physical drill.

pm: Training classes at instructions. Remainder cleaning out boats and as Requisite.

5.0pm: Hands bathed.

[Number on sick list: 15]


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5 March 1920

At Algiers

Lat 36.79, Long 3.10

am: Exercised Physical drill. Hands employed as Requisite.

[Lost overboard by accident Lantern Port Pattern 23 1 in No]

pm: Training classes at instructions. Remainder as Requisite.

[Number on sick list: 17]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 2018 lbs, Vegetables 7952 lbs]


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6 March 1920

At Algiers

Lat 36.79, Long 3.10

am: Lifebuoys tested and found correct. Hands cleaning ship.

0.30pm: Gave leave to watch and boys till 6.30pm.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

[Number on sick list: 16]


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7 March 1920

At Algiers

Lat 36.79, Long 3.10

9.30am: Divisions.

10.30am: Performed Divine Service.

1.0pm: Gave leave till 6.30pm.

[Number on sick list: 14]


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8 March 1920

At Algiers

Lat 36.79, Long 3.10

am: Training classes at instructions. Remainder as Requisite.

0.30pm: Gave leave to POs and CPOs till 6.30pm.

pm: Hands as in forenoon.

[Number on sick list: 12]


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9 March 1920

At Algiers

Lat 36.79, Long 3.10

[Log records routine matters in port]

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 2004 lbs, Vegetables 8400 lbs]


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10 March 1920

At Algiers

Lat 36.79, Long 3.10

5.0pm: Read Warrants No 288, 289.

[Number on sick list: 13]


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11 March 1920

At Algiers [and Sea]

Lat 36.84, Long 2.61 [rough estimate; no position in log]

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship and preparing for sea.

[Draught of Water: Forward 32ft 9in; Aft 32ft 6in]

9.40am: Shortened in to 3 shackles. 9.48am: Weighed and Turned to 080 degrees.

10.5am: Proceeded 080 degrees ‒ 12 knots. 10.15am: Altered course 350 degrees.

11.30am: Put clocks back 1 hour.

1.49pm: Courses and speeds as Requisite for carrying out inclination Exercises.

3.0pm: Shaped Course 267 degrees. Increased 14 knots.

4.30pm: Submarines attacked Fleet.

11.11pm: Destroyers attacked Fleet.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 25.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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12 March 1920

From Algiers to Gibraltar, at Gibraltar

Lat 36.21, Long -4.15 [Cross Bearings]

4.30am: Sighted Cape de Gata 239 degrees.

5.30am: Destroyers attacked Battle Fleet. 5.39am: Altered course 090 degrees to avoid torpedoes.

9.30am: Exercised General Quarters. Courses and speeds as Requisite for inclination Exercises.

10.51am: Shaped Course 264 degrees. 11.0am: Secured.

1.15pm: Fleet at Tactics.

3.0pm: Finished Tactics. Shaped Course 264 degrees.

4.53pm: Stopped Engines. 5.0pm: Let go Port anchor in 25 fathoms. Veered 8 shackles

[Anchor Bearings: Abeam starboard Detached Mole; Abeam port Detached Mole; Abeam starboard South Mole]

[Course and Distance made good: 263 degrees ‒ 322 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Gibraltar 263 degrees]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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13 March 1920

From Gibraltar to Vigo, at Sea

Lat 36.14, Long -5.37 [rough estimate]

am: Discharged 8 WT ratings to Pegasus. Aired night clothing.

9.0am: Arrived [HMSs] Assistance and Royal Arthur.

[Draught of Water: Forward 32ft 7in; Aft 32ft 2in]

5.0pm: Sailed HMS Pegasus.

6.10pm: Shortened in to 4 shackles. 6.33: Weighed. 6.35pm: Proceeded 354 degrees 12 knots.

7.25pm: Altered course to 270 degrees.

8.37pm: Tarifa Light abeam 1.5 miles.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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14 March 1920

From Gibraltar to Vigo, at Sea

Lat 37.08, Long -9.12

6.30am: Observed Deviation NW 0.5 degrees E.

am: Divisions. Performed Divine Service.

5.0pm: Observed Gyro Error Nil.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 213 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Weather fine in am, cloudy in pm; north westerly wind, increasing in pm ‒ force 5 with rough sea at midnight; noon temperature 59F, sea temperature 58F]


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15 March 1920

From Gibraltar to Vigo and at Vigo

Lat 42.13, Long -8.93

am: Hands employed cleaning ship and as Requisite.

0.15pm: Courses and speed as Requisite for Harbour.

1.3pm: Stopped Engines. 1.10pm: Let go Port anchor in 13 fathoms. Veered 8 shackles.

[Anchor Bearings: Abeam port Boat Harbour 175 degrees; Landing Pier 139 degrees; Abeam starboard Long Pier 116 degrees]

[Course and Distance made good: Various 305 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 2243 lbs]

[North westerly wind force 5 or 6 in am, with rough sea and rain]


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16 March 1920

At Vigo

Lat 42.23, Long -8.79 [estimated]

am: Training classes at instructions. Gunnery drills as ordered. Remainder as Requisite.

1.0pm: Gave leave to Watch till 6.0pm.

4.30pm: Joined 2 Rating from Venturious [HMS Venturous].

[Number on sick list: 11]


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17 March 1920

At Vigo

Lat 42.23, Long -8.79

am: Exercised all boats away pulling and Kedge Anchor work.

pm: Gunnery Torpedo and Seamanship classes at instructions.

[Number on sick list: 14]


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18 March 1920

At Vigo

Lat 42.23, Long -8.79

[Log records routine matters in port]

[Number on sick list: 11]


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19 March 1920

At Vigo

Lat 42.23, Long -8.79

am: Exercised General Quarters.

10.30am: Secured.

1.0pm: Gave leave to Watch till 6.0pm.

pm: Hands cleaning ship and as Requisite. Training classes at instructions.

5.0pm: Hands to bathe.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 4091 lbs, Vegetables 9280 lbs]


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20 March 1920

At Vigo

Lat 42.23, Long -8.79

am: Aired night clothing. Hands cleaning ship.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

10.0pm: Discharged 1 AB and 1 Leading Stoker to [HMS] Vega.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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21 March 1920

At Vigo

Lat 42.23, Long -8.79

9.30am: Divisions. Landed Wesleyans.

10.30am: Performed Divine Service.

1.0pm: Gave leave to watch and boys till 6.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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22 March 1920

From Vigo to Arosa Bay and at Arosa Bay [Ria de Arousa, north west Spain]

Lat 42.39, Long -9.00 [rough estimate; no position in log]

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship and preparing for sea.

[Draught of Water: Forward 32ft 1in, Aft 31ft 3in]

9.40am: Weighed. 9.56am: Proceeded, Course as Requisite, 12 knots.

10.45am: Shaped Course 330 degrees.

11.30am: Exercised getting out Paravanes.

1.22pm: Stopped. 1.27pm: Let got Starboard anchor in 11 fathoms m [mud]. Veered 8 shackles.

[Anchor Bearings: Sarro [?] Rock 187 degrees, abeam starboard Gorma Island 131 degrees, El Kour [?] 59.5 degrees]

4.45pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 291, 292.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 20 miles]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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23 March 1920

At Arosa Bay

Lat 42.59, Long -8.87 [estimated]

9.15am: Exercised away all boats pulling round fleet. Out Kedge anchor.

0.30pm: Gave leave to watch till 5.30pm.

pm: Hands as Requisite. Exercise boats away Sailing.

[Number on sick list: 13]


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24 March 1920

At Arosa Bay

Lat 42.59, Long -8.87

am: Training classes at instructions. Remainder employed as Requisite.

1.0pm: Oiler SS War Brahmin alongside.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

8.50pm: Oiler left ship.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Note: RFA “War Brahmin” was a War-class freighting oil tanker built in Scotland and completed in February 1920; she was sold for breaking in 1959 and was scrapped in Italy in 1930 (more details here).]


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25 March 1920

At Arosa Bay

Lat 42.59, Long -8.87

am: Hands employed preparing for boat sailing and as Requisite.

pm: All boats away sailing.


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26 March 1920

At Arosa Bay

Lat 42.59, Long -8.87

9.10am: Divisions. Read prayers.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

0.30pm: Gave leave to CPOs and PO till 6.0pm.

pm: All boats away sailing.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 293, 294.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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27 March 1920

At Arosa Bay

Lat 42.59, Long -8.87

am: Life buoys tested and found correct. Hands cleaning ship.

1.0pm: Gave leave to CPOs and POs till 6.0pm.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

6.0pm: Hands securing for sea.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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28 March 1920

From Arosa Bay to Plymouth, at Sea

Lat 43.13, Long -9.52

[Draught of Water: Forward 32ft 11in; Aft 31ft 11in]

7.0am: Weighed. 7.10am: Proceeded, Course as Requisite, 12 knots. Formed single line ahead. Observed Gyro Error 1 degree W.

8.1am: Shaped Course 290 degrees.

9.27pm: Altered course to 348 degrees.

10.0am: Performed Divine Service.

5.0pm: Evening Quarters.

6.30pm: Observed Gyro Error nil.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 66.0 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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29 March 1920

From Arosa Bay to Plymouth, at Sea and Plymouth

Lat 48.43, Long -5.93

6.30am: Observed Error of Gyro 1.5 degrees W.

1.10pm: Decreased 9 knots. Out PVs [paravanes]. 1.15pm: Proceeded 14 knots.

2.0pm: Submarines attacked Fleet.

3.45pm: Parted Company.

9.50pm: Stopped. 9.58pm: Let go Port anchor in 9.5 fathoms. Veered 6 shackles.

[Anchor Bearings: Western Light Breakwater 66 degrees, abeam port Redding Point 22 degrees]

[Course and Distance made good: N24E 351 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Eddystone Light House 32 degrees ‒ 123 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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30 March 1920

At Plymouth

Lat 50.33, Long -4.17 [estimated]

am: Hands cleaning ship and as Requisite. Discharged 8 Ratings to Hospital. Discharged 5 Ratings to RNB [Royal Naval Barracks].

2.15pm: Shortened in. 2.40pm: Proceeded, Course and speed as Requisite for Dockyard.

3.45pm: Secured alongside No 5 Jetty.

5.0pm: Joined ship 4 Stoker PO and 1 Stoker from RNB. Gave leave till 7.30am.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 128 miles]


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31 March 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18 [estimated]

9.45am: Discharged 3 Marines to Barracks.

am: Hands scraping ships side and employed in dockyard parties.

pm: Discharged 37 Ratings to shore. Hands as Requisite. Discharged Mr Burrows, gunner, RN.

4.30pm: Gave leave to watch till 7.0am.

5.0pm: Read Warrant No 298.



LOGS FOR APRIL 1920


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1 April 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

pm: Discharged 1 Rating to Hospital. Hands employed Scraping, painting and as Requisite. Paymaster Drake RN joined ship.

4.30pm: Granted leave to Blue Watch till 7.0am 3rd April.

7.40pm: Struck Flag of RA [Rear Admiral] Clinton Baker.

[Note: Admiral Sir Lewis Clinton-Baker KCB, KCVO, CBE, RN (1866 - 1939) was appointed Rear-Admiral of the Second Battle Squadron in April 1919 and was Admiral Superintendent of Chatham Dockyard from May 1920 (more information here).]


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2 April 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

9.10am: Landed RC [Roman Catholic] Church party [this is Good Friday].

9.40am: Landed Non Conformist Church party.

10.30am: Performed Divine Service.

1.0pm: Discharged 1 AB to [HMS] Voyager.

[Provisions received: Bread 1200 lbs]


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3 April 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

0.20am: Hailed Guard Boat.

am: Discharged 1 Gunner RMA [Royal Marines Artillery] to Eastney Barracks. Hands employed cleaning ship and as Requisite.

1.0pm: Granted leave to Red Watch till 7am 5th April.


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4 April 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

2.40am: Hailed Guard Boat.

8.40am: Landed RC Church party (10).

9.40am: Landed Non Conformist Church party (5).

1.0pm: Leave to Red Watch till 7.0am.


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5 April 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

9.15am: Granted leave to Blue Watch till 7am.

1.0pm: Leave to Boys till 7pm.

pm: 2 Ratings joined ship from Hospital.

4.30pm: Read Warrants 295, 296, 297.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 896 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs]


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6 April 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

1.30am: Hailed Guard Boat.

5.15pm: Discharged 3 prisoners to Bodmin Jail.

8.45am: Hands employed scraping ships side and as Requisite.

am: 2 EAs [Electrical Artificers] joined from [HMS] Defiance.

1.0pm: Discharged Mr Borroughs (Bosun) and 2 Ratings to Hospital.

pm: Hands employed scraping and painting as Requisite.

4.0pm: Granted leave to Red Watch till 7.0am.

[Provisions received: Bread 300 lbs]


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7 April 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

0.40am: Hailed Guard Boat.

1.50am: OOG [Officer of the Guard] came on board and signed log.

am and 1.25pm: Hands employed painting and scraping and as Requisite.

2.0pm: Discharged [HMS] Barham Paymaster Assistant [?] J Hall RN.

3.30pm: 1 Rating joined from RN Hospital.

4.0pm: Granted leave to Red Watch till 7.0am.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 300 lbs]


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8 April 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am and pm: Hands employed scraping, painting and as Requisite.

4.0pm: Granted leave to Red watch till 7.0am.

8.30pm: Discharged 1 Rating to RNH [Royal Navy Hospital] Stone house [Stonehouse].


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9 April 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: 1 AB and 1 Shipwright joined from RNB. Lost by accident 1 Chipping hammer.

pm: 9 Engine Room Ratings ‒ 1 chief shipwright [?] ‒ 1 Painter, 1 RPO [Regulating Petty Officer] joined from RNB.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 580 lbs, Vegetables 200 lbs, Bread 600 lbs]


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10 April 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: Hands employed cleaning ship ‒ scraping, painting and as Requisite.

1.0pm: Leave to Blue Watch till 7.0am Monday [on this Saturday]. Leave to Boys till 7.0pm.

pm: Hands Make and Mend clothes. 2 AB, 1 Marine joined from Hospital.


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11 April 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

8.45am: Landed Church parties.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.30am: Performed Divine Service.

1.0pm: Leave to boys till 7.0pm.


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12 April 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

7.0am: Hands preparing for Ammunitioning ship.

am: Hands employed taking in Ammunition and provisions and as Requisite.

pm: Hands employed scraping, painting and as Requisite. 1 Gunner RMA joined ship from Hospital.


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13 April 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am and pm: Hands employed scraping, painting and as Requisite.

pm: Discharged 1 Private RMLI to Hospital. 1 Cooks Mate joined from RNH, 3 WT Ratings from Colling wood [Collingwood].

5.30pm: 1 NCO, 6 gunners RMA joined ship.


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14 April 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am and pm: Hands employed scraping, painting and as Requisite.

10.0am: Mr Wolfe Boatswain joined ship.

2.0pm: 16 Ratings joined ship from RNB. 2 Ratings joined ship from RNH.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 989 lbs, Vegetables 3000 lbs, Bread 800 lbs]


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15 April 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am and pm: Hands employed painting, scraping and as Requisite.

5.0pm: Discharged 1 NCO to Barracks.


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16 April 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: First Long leave party returned. Second Long leave party proceeded on leave.

pm: Discharged 1 Stoker to RNH. 32 Boys, 9 Stokers, 1 RPO [Regulating Petty Officer], 1 Officers Steward joined ship from RN Barracks.

5.0pm: Paymaster Midshipman [blank] joined ship.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Bread 90 lbs]


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17 April 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: Tested Starboard Life Buoy (correct).

1.0pm: Leave to Blue Watch till 7.0am Monday [on this Saturday]. Boys till 8pm.

pm: Hands Make and Mend clothes. Discharged 1 AB to RNH. Joined ship 1 Yeoman Signals, 3 Boys, 1 AB from Depôt, 1 Stoker, 1 Gunner RMA from RNH.

4.0pm: Exercised Fire Stations.

5.0pm: Mr Jones Artificer Engineer Left ship.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 418 lbs, Bread 450 lbs]


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18 April 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

8.30am: Landed RC Church party.

9.20am: Divisions ‒ Performed Divine Service.

9.40am: Landed Non-Conformist Church party.

1.0pm: Leave to Boys till 8pm ‒ Ordinary Seamen till 11pm.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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19 April 1920


At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

10.0am: Sub Lieutenant R Lucy joined ship.

pm: Hands employed scraping ships side, painting and as Requisite.

4.30pm: Read Warrant No 299.

6.0pm: Sub Lieutenant Scott RN left ship. Sub Lieutenant Lucy RN joined ship.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 655 lbs, Bread 400 lbs]


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20 April 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: Hands employed taking in Mess traps and Paymasters stores and as Requisite.

5.0pm: Surgeon Commander WL Martin RN [William L Martin, listed here] joined ship. Discharged Surgeon Commander P Nicholls RN [Percival T Nicholls, listed here]. 1 Band Master RM joined ship.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Bread 400 lbs]


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21 April 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

11.0am: Discharged 1 NCO and 1 private RMLI to Marine Barracks Stonehouse.

pm: Hands employed scraping, painting and as Requisite.

4.30pm: Hands employed reeling up 4.5 inch Wire.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 642 lbs, Bread 750 lbs]


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22 April 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: Hands employed provisioning ship and as Requisite. Took in 1300 gallons Lubricating Oil.

0.30pm: Working party arrived from Depôt.

pm: Hands employed taking in stores and provisions.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Bread 250 lbs]


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23 April 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

5.40am: Discharged 1 Prisoner to Bodmin jail.

am: 4 ERAs joined ship from RNB.

pm: Discharged 1 SPO to Hospital ‒ Warrant Writer rejoined from RNH.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 983 lbs, Vegetables 3500 lbs, Bread 1600 lbs]


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24 April 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

1.0pm: Leave to Red Watch till 7.0am Monday [on this Saturday]. Boys till 8pm.

pm: 1 AB joined from Depôt. Hands make and mend clothes.

4.30pm: Exercised Fire Stations.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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25 April 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

8.55am: Landed RC Church party.

9.30am: Divisions ‒ Performed Divine Service.

9.55am: Landed Non Conformist Church party.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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26 April 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

7.0am: Hands employed as Requisite ‒ Shifted HMS Valorous aft.

8.45am: Coal lighter C.740 secured alongside. Discharged 3 gunners RMA to Eastney.

am: Hands employed coaling ship and as Requisite.

[Number on sick list: 12]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 534 lbs, Vegetables 8000 lbs]


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27 April 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: Hands cleaning ship and as Requisite.

pm: Hands employed exchanging Torpedoes.

4.30pm: Joined ship Sub Lieutenant Reeves. Joined ship 5 Boy ERAs. Joined ship Mr N Mills Warrant Writer.

[Number on sick list: 14]


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28 April 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am and pm: Hands painting ship.

2.0pm: Joined ship 1 ERA and 1 Stoker.

4.30pm: Left ship Midshipman Fraser.

[Number on sick list: 14]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 643 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs]


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29 April 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: Joined ship 1 WO RMA. Discharged Mr Greig WO RMA. Hands provisioning ship.

pm: Hands painting ship. Discharged to hospital Engineer Lieutenant Commander Marshall, 1 AB and 1 boy. Received from hospital 1 Stoker PO, 1 OS. Joined ship Lieutenant Commander Kemble [Edward RB Kemble, listed here].

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 9985 lbs, Vegetables 22400 lbs]


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30 April 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: Discharged 1 Gunner RMA to Eastney. Joined ship 23 Ratings. Hands painting ship and drawing stores.

pm: Paid monthly money. Joined ship 8 WT Ratings. Hands painting and cleaning ship.

4.30pm: Joined ship Lieutenant Commander Wickham [Evelyn T Wickham, listed here] and 2 ABs.

[Number on sick list: 9]



LOGS FOR MAY 1920


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1 May 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

0.30pm: Gave leave till 11.0pm Sunday [on this Saturday].

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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2 May 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

9.0am: Landed RCs.

9.45am: Divisions. R.

10.30am: Performed Divine Service.

4.30pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 300.

[Number on sick list: 15]


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3 May 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.36, Long -4.15 [estimated]

5.30am: Discharged 1 prisoner to Depot.

6.0am: Slipped from Jetty and proceeded out of harbour.

6.52am: Stopped and secured to No 2 Buoy.

8.30am: Saluted flag of C in C with 17 guns.

10.30am: Joined ship 1 NCO and 5 privates RMLI.

1.0pm: Joined ship 2 shipwrights and 1 AB. Discharged 5 cases to Hospital.

5.0pm: Joined ship 10 Ratings and 1 Musician.

[Number on sick list: 17]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1002 lbs]


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4 May 1920

From Plymouth to Berehaven, at Sea

Lat 49.53, Long -4.27

5.30am: Observed Deviation on SSW 1 degree E ‒ Gyro Error 0.75 degrees E.

7.30am: Slipped. 7.35am: Proceeded out of harbour. 7.54am: Shaped Course 187 degrees, 12 knots.

8.10am: Got out PVs.

9.10am: Divisions. Read prayers. Read Warrant No 301.

10.0am: Submarines carried out attack.

11.30am: Got in PVs. 11.40am: Out PVs.

3.0pm: Submarines carried out attack.

5.54pm: Decreased 8 knots. In PVs.

7.0pm: Altered course 257 degrees. Saluted Flag of VA 15 guns.

7.20pm: Increased 14 knots. Took station astern of [HMS] Barham.

8.10pm: Eddystone abeam.

[Course and Distance made good: 187 degrees ‒ 39.4 miles]

[Number on sick list: 16]

[Draught of Water: Forward 34ft 8in; Aft 33ft 7in]


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5 May 1920

From Plymouth to Rosslare, at Sea

Lat 52.26, Long -6.35 [estimated]

9.30am: Divisions. Prayers. Exercised General Quarters.

11.20am: Stopped. 11.26am: Let go Starboard anchor in 9 fathoms m [mud]. Veered 6 shackles in Ballygeery [Ballygerry] Bay.

[Anchor Bearings: [blank]]

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

5.43pm: Weighed. 5.46pm: Proceeded 10 knots, Course 17 degrees.

9.46pm: Connibeg [Coningbeg] Light abeam 4 miles.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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6 May 1920

From Rosslare to Berehaven and at Berehaven

Lat 51.65, Long -9.81 [estimated]

7.35am: Altered course 295 degrees. Fastnet abeam 3 miles.

10.15am: Stopped. 10.16am: Let go Port anchor in 9 fathoms and moored ship 6 [shackles] on each.

10.30am: Dressed ship overall.

11.30am: Saluted 21 Guns.

[Anchor Bearings: [symbol] Turk Island S22W]

pm: Training classes at instructions. Remainder as Requisite.

3.0pm: Gave leave to CPOs and POs till 7.0pm.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 175.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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7 May 1920

At Bantry Bay [actually at Berehaven]

Lat 51.65, Long -9.81

9.10am: Divisions. Prayers. Exercised Physical drill.

am: 6 inch guns crews at loader drill. Remainder as Requisite.

pm: Training classes at instructions. Remainder as Requisite.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 303, 304, 305, 306 and 302.

5.30pm: Exercised Watch at Kedge Anchor.

5.45pm: Arrived HMS Ursula.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Weather fine; noon temperature 56F]


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8 May 1920

From Berehaven to Bantry and at Bantry

Lat 51.70, Long -9.47 [estimated]

6.0am: Unmoored.

7.10am: Weighed and Turned ship. 7.20am: Proceeded 12 knots. Courses as requisite for leaving harbour.

8.37am: Stopped Engines. 8.45am: Let go starboard anchor in 12 fathoms, 6 shackles.

[Draught of Water: Forward 34ft 2in; Aft 33ft 2in]

am: Hands employed as Requisite. Training classes at instructions.

1.0pm: Gave leave till 6.30pm.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

4.30pm: Sent fresh provisions to [HMS] Watchful.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 8344 lbs]


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9 May 1920

At Bantry

Lat 51.70, Long -9.47

am: Performed Divine Service.

11.25am: [HMS] “Voyager” arrived.

1.0pm: Gave leave till 6.30pm.

[Number on sick list: 13]


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10 May 1920

From Bantry to Foynes, at Bantry and Sea

Lat 51.70, Long -9.47

am: Exercised away all boats crew pulling and sailing. Out Bower anchor and weighed by hand. Marines exercised at landing parties.

1.0pm: Gave leave to POs till 6.0pm.

pm: Training classes at instructions. Remainder as requisite.

8.58pm: Weighed and proceeded. 9.5pm: 10 knots. Course 245 degrees.

9.15pm: Got out PVs. [HMS] Warspite astern.

[Number on sick list: 12]


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11 May 1920

From Bantry to Foynes and at Foynes

Lat 52.60, Long -9.38 [rough estimate; no position in log]

2.22am: Skellig Light abeam 5.75 miles.

6.30am: Observed Gyro Error 0.5 degrees E.

7.14am: Altered course 090 degrees. Increased 12 knots, altered course 4 points outward.

8.30am: Commenced Range keeping exercise.

9.25am: Finished exercise.

9.45am: Formed line ahead, 090 degrees.

10.30am: Loop Head abeam.

1.7pm: Stopped. 1.12pm: Let go Starboard anchor in 20 fathoms. Veered 8 shackles.

[Anchor Bearings: Memorial Cross 124 degrees; abeam starboard Leck Point 74 degrees; Mount Trenchard House 208 degrees]

[Number on sick list: 11]


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12 May 1920

At Foynes

Lat 52.63, Long -9.13 [estimated]

am: Exercised Physical drill. 6 inch Sight testing party at work. Gunnery drills as ordered. Training classes at instructions.

1.0pm: Gave leave 1.30 to 6.30pm.

pm: Joined from Wyrneck [HMS Wryneck] 1 PO Armourer and 1 LS. Hands make and mend clothes.

5.0pm: Read Warrant No 309. Quarters.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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13 May 1920

At Foynes

Lat 52.63, Long -9.13

am: Training classes at instructions. Marines at infantry drill. Gunnery and Torpedo drills as ordered.

pm: Training classes at instructions. Gave leave till 7.0pm. Hands as requisite.

[Number on sick list: 15]


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14 May 1920

At Foynes

Lat 52.63, Long -9.13

[Log records routine matters while in port]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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15 May 1920

At Foynes

Lat 52.63, Long -9.13

am: Life buoys tested and found correct. Hands cleaning ship.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes. Joined ship Lieutenant Cook.

5.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 307, 308.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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16 May 1920

At Foynes

Lat 52.63, Long -9.13

9.30am: Divisions. Rear Admiral inspected Warspite.

10.30am: Performed Divine Service.

4.30pm: Quarters. Prepared for sea.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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17 May 1920

From Foynes to Galway and at Galway

Lat 53.18, Long -9.38 [estimated]

5.45am: Shortened in. 6.8am: Weighed and proceeded 12 knots ‒ Courses as Requisite for proceeding down Shannon.

6.55am: Tarbert Light House abeam 3 cables.

8.0am: Shaped Course 270 degrees.

am: Exercised prepare to Tow Aft. Exercised 15 inch Control parties and rangekeepers. Training classes at instructions.

0.32pm: Stopped. 0.36pm: Let go Starboard anchor in 10 fathoms m. Veered 8 shackles.

[Anchor Bearings: Love Rock phi [symbol] Church 104 degrees; Gleningath [Gleninagh] Castle 211 degrees]

pm: 6 inch Control parties at drill. Training classes at instructions.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Wind increasing in pm, south westerly force 5-6 to 8-9; noon temperature 51F, sea temperature 50F]


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18 May 1920

At Galway Bay

Lat 53.21, Long -9.17 [estimated]

am: Training classes at instructions. 6 inch Guns Crews at Loader. Remainder as Requisite.

pm: 15 inch Primary and foretop control parties to spotting table. Training classes at instructions. Remainder as Requisite.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[South westerly or westerly wind force 4-6 to 6-7 all day]


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19 May 1920

From Galway Bay to Killala Bay, at Sea

Lat 53.21, Long -9.17

9.0am: Read Warrant No 310.

am: Training classes at instructions. 6 inch Guns crews at drill. Remainder as Requisite.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

3.0pm: Observed Gyro Error 0.25 degrees E. Deviation on NW by W 1.25 degrees W.

5.0pm: Quarters. Secured for sea.

6.40pm: Shortened in. 6.57pm: Weighed. 7.2pm: Proceeded Course 277 degrees, 12 knots, in company with [HMSs] Warspite and Watchman.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[North westerly wind force 6 or 6-7 in am, reducing in pm]


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20 May 1920

From Galway Bay to Killala Bay and at Killala Bay

Lat 54.28, Long -9.15 [estimated]

2.21am: Clare Island Light 086 degrees, 17 miles.

5.5am: Eagle Island Light abeam 12 miles.

10.14am: Stopped. 10.32pm: Let go Starboard anchor in 12.75 fathoms, ms [mud, sand], 6 shackles.

[Anchor Bearings: Coastguard Station 236 degrees; Stone Beacon 306 degrees, Iron Perch 280 degrees]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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21 May 1920

At Killala Bay

Lat 54.28, Long -9.15

9.10am: Divisions. Read prayers. Exercised physical drill.

9.45am: Exercised general quarters.

10.30am: Secured.

am and pm: Training classes at instructions.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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22 May 1920

From Killala Bay to Lough Swilly, at Sea

Lat 54.28, Long -9.15

am: Hands cleaning ship.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

[Draught of Water: Forward 32ft 10in; Aft 32ft 10in]

4.30pm: Evening Quarters. Prepared for sea.

9.15pm: Shortened in. 9.28pm: Weighed. 9.30pm: Proceeded, Course 017 degrees, speed 10 knots. Out PVs.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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23 May 1920

From Killala Bay to Lough Swilly and at Lough Swilly

Lat 55.19, Long -7.57 [estimated]

5.30am: Got in PVs.

6.29am: Stopped. 6.37am: Let go Starboard anchor in 12 fathoms, br, 6 shackles.

[Anchor Bearings: Dunree Light 074 degrees, Knockalla Tower 176 degrees, Carrickadonnell Point 238 degrees]

9.30am: Sent RCs to Warspite.

10.40am: Performed Divine Service.

[Number on sick list: 13]


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24 May 1920

From Sea, at Rathmullan

Lat 55.46, Long -7.60 [rough estimate; no position in log]

6.40am: Shortened in. 7.0am: Weighed. 7.5am: Proceeded 360 degrees ‒ 11 knots.

7.42am: Stopped. 7.51am: Let go Starboard anchor in 10 fathoms ‒ 6 shackles.

9.40am: Shortened in. 10.0am: Weighed. 10.5am: Proceeded 360 degrees, 12 knots.

10.36am: Altered course 345 degrees.

11.14am: Altered course 180 degrees. Carried out Torpedo Exercises.

11.43am: Stopped and in Torpedoes.

0.20pm: Proceeded 12 knots, 360 degrees. Carried out Torpedo firing.

1.0pm: Stopped. 1.20pm: Proceeded 11 knots, 194 degrees.

3.27pm: Stopped Engines. 3.34pm: Let go Starboard anchor. 3.41pm: Let go Port anchor and moored 6 [shackles] on each in 11.5 fathoms s [sand].

5.30pm: Discharged 1 Corporal RMA to Eastney.

[Anchor Bearings: Rathmullan Pier [blank]]

[Number on sick list: 13]


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25 May 1920

At Lough Swilly

Lat 55.10, Long -7.51 [estimated]

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship and preparing for painting.

am: Spotting table crew at drill. Hands painting ship.

11.0am: Arrived HMS Wallace and Wryneck.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

5.0pm: Gave leave till 7.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 16]


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26 May 1920

At Lough Swilly

Lat 55.10, Long -7.51

7.30am: Dressed ship overall.

am: Training classes at instructions. Remainder painting ship. Lost overboard by accident keys pistol.

Noon: Fired Royal Salute.

1.0pm: Gave leave till 7.0pm.

pm: Training classes at instructions. Hands make and mend clothes.

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Weather fine or overcast; noon temperature 67F]


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27 May 1920

At Lough Swilly

Lat 55.10, Long -7.51

am: Training classes at instruction. Remainder painting ship.

pm: Training classes at instructions. Remainder cleaning out boats and as Requisite.

[Number on sick list: 13]


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28 May 1920

At Lough Swilly

Lat 55.10, Long -7.51

9.15am: Exercised General Quarters.

10.30am: Secured.

5.0pm: Arrived HM Ships Barham and Malaya and two destroyers.

[Number on sick list: 18]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 12508 lbs, Vegetables 18000 lbs]


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29 May 1920

At Lough Swilly

Lat 55.10, Long -7.51

1.0pm: Discharged Lieutenant Batterham [Hugh W Batterham, listed here]. Joined ship Lieutenant Soltau [John Soltau, listed here].

5.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 311 and 312.

[Number on sick list: 13]


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30 May 1920

At Lough Swilly

Lat 55.10, Long -7.51

10.0am: Performed Divine Service.

1.0pm: Gave leave till 7.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 15]


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31 May 1920

From Lough Swilly to Plymouth, at Sea

Lat 55.10, Long -7.51

am: Exercised small arm companies.

1.0pm: Hands preparing for sea.

[Draught of Water: Forward 32’ 7”; Aft 32’ 6”]

4.0pm: Unmoored and weighed Starboard anchor.

5.35pm: Weighed. 5.42pm: Proceeded with Warspite, 10 knots, Course 024 degrees.

5.55pm: Increased 13 knots. Exercised seaboats crew.

6.35pm: Reduced to 8 knots. Out PVs. 6.49pm: Increased 13 knots.

10.15pm: Rue Point abeam 5 cables.

[Number on sick list: 18]



LOGS FOR JUNE 1920


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1 June 1920

From Loch Swilly to Plymouth

Lat 52.57, Long -5.63

1.0am, 5.0am and 2.30pm: Exercised seaboats crew.

9.30am: Commenced rangekeeping Exercises.

am: Training classes at instructions and gunnery training classes and drills as ordered.

1.45pm: Exercised steering from various steering positions in ship.

3.45pm: Altered course 180 degrees. Smalls Light 82 degrees, 5 miles.

10.58pm: Longstones [probably Sevenstones] 90 degrees, 2 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 242 miles]

[Number on sick list: 17]


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2 June 1920

At Plymouth

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18 [estimated]

4.25am: Reduced to 8 knots. 4.30am: In PVs. 4.37am: Increased 12 knots.

5.47am: Decreased 7 knots. Course as Requisite for harbour.

6.30am: Hands preparing for harbour.

7.1am: Secured alongside No 5 Wharf.

[Secured to No 5 Jetty]

am: Hands employed coaling ship and drawing stores.

1.0pm: Discharged WO Bennett and WO Cox to hospital.

4.30pm: Gave leave till 7.0am.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 237 miles]

[Number on sick list: 14]


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3 June 1920

From Plymouth to Queenstown, at Sea

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

11.45am: Cheered ship.

1.0pm: Hands make and mend clothes. Gave leave till 5.0pm.

pm: Discharged 8 Stokers and 1 Officers cook to Barracks. Discharged 3 shipwrights to Barracks.

5.0pm: Marine detachment for special service arrived onboard.

6.40pm: Slipped from Jetty. 7.0pm: Proceeded down Sound.

9.0pm: Observed Deviation on SW 1 degree E. Gyro Error Nil.

[Number on sick list: 13]


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4 June 1920

From Plymouth to Queenstown and at Queenstown [and Sea]

Lat 51.79, Long -8.27 [estimated]

10.7am: Stopped Engines. 10.14am: Let go Starboard anchor in 10.5 fathoms s. sh. [sand, shells], 6 shackles.

10.30am: Destroyer came alongside and embarked Marines stores and baggage.

pm: Hands cleaning ship and disembarking stores.

[Anchor Bearings: Roche Point Light 51 degrees, Ram Point 345 degrees, Roche Point 68 degrees]

6.25pm: Shortened in. 6.24pm: Weighed. 6.30pm: Proceeded 140 degrees, 12 knots.

6.50pm: Altered course 75 degrees. Reduced 8 knots. Out PVs. 7.6pm: Increased 12 knots.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 214 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]


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5 June 1920

From Queenstown to Invergordon, at Sea

Lat 54.17, Long -5.19 [rough estimate; no position in log]

4.11am: South Arklow Light abeam 5.6 miles.

3.27pm: Mew Island Light abeam 4.6 miles.

6.33pm: Altacarry Light abeam 8 miles.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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6 June 1920

From Queenstown to Invergordon, at Sea

Lat 58.47, Long -5.64 [very rough estimate; no position in log]

10.48am: Stopped Starboard. 11.15am: Increased to 15 knots on Port Engine. Performed Divine Service.

2.22pm: Proceeded with both engines.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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7 June 1920

From Queenstown to Invergordon, at Sea and Invergordon

Lat 57.69, Long -4.14 [estimated]

5.0am: Courses as Requisite for harbour.

5.43am: Stopped. 5.50am: Let go Starboard anchor in 9 fathoms m, veered 6 shackles.

7.0am: Joined ship 1 WO and 2 ABs.

[Anchor Bearings: No 3 Beacon 307 degrees; No 2 Beacon 12 degrees; No 1 Beacon 57 degrees]

am: Training classes at instructions. 6 inch Guns crews at Loader. Remainder cleaning boats and as Requisite.

1.0pm: Gave leave to POs till 8.0pm.

pm: Hands as in forenoon and drawing target.

4.30pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 314.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Weather fine; noon temperature 52F]


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8 June 1920

[To and] At Helmsdale

Lat 58.11, Long -3.63 [estimated]

3.50am: Shortened in. 4.0am: Weighed. 4.3am: Proceeded 12 knots, 090 degrees.

4.38am: Shaped Course 042 degrees.

6.52am: Stopped Engines. 7.0am: Let go Port anchor in 11 fathoms. Veered 6 shackles.

9.50am: Weighed and proceeded 12 knots. Courses as requisite for firing.

10.17am: Commenced sub calibre firing.

11.45am: Ceased Firing.

0.10pm: Stopped. 0.13pm: Let go Starboard anchor in 11 fathoms sm [sand, mud], 6 shackles.

pm: Training classes at instructions. Gunnery drills as ordered.

5.35pm: Discharged 1 Ordinary Signalman to [HMS] Snapdragon.

[Anchor Bearings: Helmsdale Breakwater 293 degrees; Needle 37 degrees]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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9 June 1920

At Helmsdale

Lat 58.11, Long -3.63 [estimated]

9.0am: Shortened in 3 shackles. 9.17am: Weighed and proceeded for gunnery exercises.

11.53am: Stopped. 11.59am: Let go Starboard anchor in 11 fathoms sm, Veered 6 shackles.

[Anchor Bearings: Helmsdale Breakwater 293 degrees, Needle 36 degrees]

pm: Gunnery drills as ordered.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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10 June 1920

At Helmsdale

Lat 58.11, Long -3.63

am: Gunnery drills as ordered. Training classes at instructions.

1.33pm: Weighed. 1.38pm: Proceeded as Requisite for carrying out gunnery exercises.

3.0pm: Ceased firing.

3.25pm: Stopped both. 3.31pm: Let go Port anchor and veered 6 shackles in 12 fathoms.

[Anchor Bearings: Helmsdale Breakwater 293 degrees, Needle 36 degrees]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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11 June 1920

At Helmsdale [and Invergordon]

Lat 57.78, Long -3.69 [rough estimate; no position in log]

[Draught of Water: Forward 34ft 5in; Aft 33ft 3in]

9.0am: Shortened in to 3 shackles.

9.13am: Exercised General Quarters. 9.15am: Weighed and proceeded 200 degrees ‒ 8 knots. Carried out ranging exercise.

11.48am: Shaped Course 207 degrees ‒ 12 knots.

2.7pm: Stopped. 2.13pm: Let go Starboard anchor in 12 fathoms and moored ship 6 [shackles] on each.

4.30pm: Joined ship Commanders [?] writer Giles, 1 LS PO1.

6.0pm: Gave leave till 10.0pm.

[Anchorage Berth: No 21 Berth Invergordon]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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12 June 1920

At Invergordon

Lat 57.69, Long -4.13 [estimated]

am: Lifebuoys tested and found correct. Aired night clothing. Hands cleaning ship.

1.0pm: Gave leave to watch and boys.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 3926 lbs, Potatoes 7840 lbs]

[Weather fine from noon onwards; noon temperature 67F]


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13 June 1920

At Invergordon

Lat 57.69, Long -4.13

8.30am: Landed RCs, Wesleyans and Presbyterians.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.30am: Performed Divine Service.

1.0pm: Gave leave to Blue and White watches till 11.0pm, Boys till 7.0pm.

5.0pm: Joined ship from Snapdragon 1 Ordinary Signalman.

10.15pm: Landed Fire party.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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14 June 1920

[From Invergordon and at] Helmsdale

Lat 58.08, Long -3.65 [estimated]

5.20am: Fire party returned onboard.

6.40am: Weighed Port anchor. Shortened in to 4 shackles on Starboard anchor.

8.11am: Weighed and proceeded out of harbour 12 knots.

10.55am: Stopped and hoisted out Target.

11.20am: Commenced Sub Calibre.

0.30pm: Finished Firing.

1.12pm: Stopped. 1.24pm: Let go Starboard anchor in 11 fathoms. Veered 6 shackles.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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15 June 1920

At Helmsdale [and Invergordon]

Lat 57.68, Long -3.93 [rough estimate]

7.35am: Shortened in 3 shackles. 7.43am: Weighed and proceeded 8 knots.

9.30am: Exercised Action. Courses and speeds as Requisite for firing.

10.5am: Commenced 6 inch full calibre.

10.41am: Secured. 10.45am: Altered course to 134 degrees, 12 knots.

11.11[1.11]pm: Stopped Engines. 1.22pm: Let go Starboard anchor in 12 fathoms. Veered 6 shackles.

[Anchor Bearings: No 3 Beacon 310 degrees; No 2 Beacon 16 degrees; No 1 Beacon 57 degrees]

3.0pm: Gave leave to Chief and POs till 9.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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16 June 1920

At Invergordon

Lat 57.69, Long -4.13 [estimated]

am: Training classes at instructions. Gunnery drills as ordered.

pm: Hands provisioning ship.

5.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 315.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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17 June 1920

[From Invergordon and] At Helmsdale

Lat 57.99, Long -3.75 [rough estimate]

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship and securing for sea.

7.33am: Shortened in. 7.45am: Weighed and proceeded for firing.

10.0am: Exercised General Quarters.

10.40am: Opened Fire with 15 inch.

10.55am: Ceased Firing and Secured.

1.4pm: Stopped. 1.8pm: Let go Starboard anchor in 11 fathoms, 6 shackles.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

[Anchor Bearings: Helmsdale Breakwater 298 degrees; Needle 36 degrees]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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18 June 1920

[From Helmsdale and] At Invergordon

Lat 57.89, Long -3.21 [rough estimate]

9.30am: Weighed and proceeded.

10.0am: Commenced sub calibre firing.

11.5am: Ceased Firing. 11.10am: Reduced 8 knots, Course 190 degrees.

1.30pm: Submarines Commenced attack.

3.15pm: Stopped. 3.30pm: Let go Starboard anchor. 3.35pm: Let go Port anchor and moored ship 6 on each.

5.0pm: Gave leave till 11.0pm.

[Anchor Bearings: No 3 Beacon 307 degrees; No 2 Beacon 12 degrees; No 1 Beacon 57 degrees]

[Number on sick list: 11]


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19 June 1920

At Invergordon

Lat 57.69, Long -4.13 [estimated]

am: Discharged 5 Midshipmen to destroyers. Joined ship Midshipman Laing. Hands cleaning ship.

1.0pm: Gave leave to watch and part till 11.0pm, boys till 7.0pm.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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20 June 1920

At Invergordon

Lat 57.69, Long -4.13

9.30am: Divisions.

10.30am: Performed Divine Service. Landed Wesleyans and Presbyterians.

1.0pm: Gave leave to watch and part till 11.0pm and boys till 7.0pm.

5.0pm: Evening Quarters.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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21 June 1920

From Invergordon to Exercising and at Helmsdale

Lat 58.02, Long -3.68 [rough estimate]

7.0am: Joined ship 1 AB from QE [HMS Queen Elizabeth].

9.10am: Shortened in. 9.20am: Weighed Port anchor. 9.50am: Weighed Starboard anchor. 9.52am: Proceeded 10 knots, Course 090 degrees.

10.48am: Altered course 068 degrees ‒ 13 knots. Submarines carried out attack on ship.

11.48am: Altered course 360 degrees.

2.0pm: Commenced Sub Calibre firing.

3.5pm: Exercised out PVs.

3.30pm: Stopped and let go Port anchor in 13 fathoms, veered 6 shackles.

5.0pm: Quarters. Exercised Physical drill.

[Anchor Bearings: Helmsdale Breakwater 297 degrees; Needle 35 degrees]


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22 June 1920

Exercising and at Helmsdale and Dornoch Firth

Lat 57.97, Long -3.79 [rough estimate]

9.0am: Shortened in. 9.12am: Weighed. 9.15am: Proceeded.

10.0am: Shaped Course 140 degrees ‒ Commenced sub Calibre practice.

10.54am: Ceased Firing ‒ altered course 240 degrees, 12 knots.

0.50pm: Stopped. 1.0pm: Let go Port anchor in 12.5 fathoms s [sand]. Veered 6 shackles.

[Anchor Bearings: Beacon 258 degrees; Church 227 degrees; Monument 296.5 degrees]

pm: Gunnery drills as ordered.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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23 June 1920

At Dornoch Firth

Lat 57.89, Long -3.97 [estimated]

9.10am: Divisions. Read prayers.

am: Training classes at instructions. Gunnery drills as ordered.

pm: Hands make and mend Clothes.

5.30pm: Read Warrants Nos 316 and 317.

8.25pm: [HMS] Malaya anchored.

10.25pm: [HMS] Barham anchored.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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24 June 1920

Exercising, at Dornoch

Lat 57.95, Long -3.94 [rough estimate]

7.0am: Shortened in. 7.7am: Weighed and proceeded 12 knots for Torpedo Competitive firing.

8.14am: Fired 1st Torpedo.

9.20am: Stopped Engines and picked up Torpedoes.

11.0am: Acting as Target ship.

1.25pm: Stopped Engines. 1.30pm: Let go Starboard anchor in 11 fathoms. Veered 6 shackles.

pm: Hands working about Torpedoes and as Requisite. Training classes at instructions.

[Anchor Bearings: Tarbat Ness Light 120 degrees; Pier End 183 degrees; Church Spire 269.5 degrees]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 7295 lbs]


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25 June 1920

From Dornoch to Exercising and at Invergordon

Lat 57.74, Long -3.72 [rough estimate]

9.5am: Weighed and proceeded Course 83, 12 knots.

9.35am: Took station with Second Battle Squadron.

10.0am: Exercised General Quarters.

10.20am: First Destroyer Flotilla carried out Torpedo attack on Fleet. 10.30am: Secured.

11.15am: Stopped and picked up Torpedoes.

0.15pm: Proceeded 8 knots, Course 140 degrees.

1.50pm: Exercised General Quarters.

2.15pm: Reduced 15 knots. Opened fire with 6 inch Guns at Towed Target. Courses as Requisite for firing practices.

3.37pm: Ceased fire ‒ Shaped Course 190 degrees.

4.16pm: Submarines attacked ship.

6.0pm: Stopped Engines. 6.6pm: Let go Starboard anchor in 12 fathoms. 6.10pm: Let go Port anchor and moored ship 6 on each.

[Anchored in No 1 Berth]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Showers at time; noon temperature 59F, sea temperature 52F]


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26 June 1920

At Invergordon

Lat 57.69, Long -4.13 [estimated]

am: Hands cleaning ship.

1.0pm: Gave leave to Watch and part till 11.0pm and boys till 7.0pm.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

5.0pm: Joined ship Midshipmen Rodd and Dixon.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 7840 lbs]


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27 June 1920

At Invergordon

Lat 57.69, Long -4.13

9.0am: Landed Wesleyans, Presbyterians and RCs.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.30am: Performed Divine Service.

5.0pm: Joined ship two Midshipman.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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28 June 1920

At Invergordon

Lat 57.69, Long -4.13

9.10am: Divisions. Read prayers.

am: Training classes at instructions. Hands employed as Requisite.

1.0pm: Gave leave to watch and part till 11.0pm.

5.0pm: Discharged 4 Ratings to Hospital.

9.0pm: Joined ship 1 Midshipman from [?] [just possibly Seamew, though by this time she had been renamed].

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Note: HMS Seamew was a fishing vessel built in North Shields, UK, in 1909 as “Nunthorpe Hall” and registered in South Shields; she was taken over by The Admiralty and was renamed “Seamew”; in January 1920 she became “Nunthorpe Hall” again, was sold in May 1920 and had owners in Milford Haven then Cardiff; in 1925 she was registered in Fleetwood; in 1934 she went to a Norwegian owner and was converted to a cargo ship, in 1945 to one in Tenerife and renamed “Gines Cerdá”; her final fate is unknown (see also listing here).]


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29 June 1920

At Invergordon [and Sea]

Lat 57.94, Long -3.22 [rough estimate]

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship and preparing for sea.

6.15am: Unmoored ship.

7.20am: Weighed Starboard anchor.

8.20am: Weighed. 8.25am: Proceeded 12 knots as Requisite for entrance.

9.0am: Course 61 degrees 14 knots.

9.10am: Divisions. Prayers. Exercised Physical drill. Exercised control parties.

11.0am: Destroyers attacked Fleet.

11.51am: Stopped and as Requisite for picking up torpedoes.

0.30pm: Shaped Course 191 12 knots.

2.47pm: Stopped. 2.58pm: Let go Port anchor in 13 fathoms. 3.3pm: Let go Starboard anchor and moored ship 6 on each.

[Moored in No 20 Berth]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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30 June 1920

At Invergordon

Lat 57.68, Long -4.16 [estimated]

7.30am: Landed Marine Detachment for Drill.

am: Training classes at instructions. Remainder as Requisite.

1.0pm: Gave leave to Watch and part till 11.0pm, Boys till 7.0pm.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

[Number on sick list: 10]



LOGS FOR JULY 1920


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1 July 1920

At Invergordon

Lat 57.68, Long -4.16

am: 15 inch control and concentration parties at drill. Joined ship one midshipman. Hands painting ship.

0.30pm: Gave leave to CPOs till 11.0pm.

pm: Hands painting ship.

9.0pm: Prepared for sea.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 4812 lbs, Vegetables 11200 lbs]


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2 July 1920

At Invergordon and Scapa

Lat 58.19, Long -3.09 [very rough estimate; no position in log]

6.45am: Unmoored and weighed Port anchor.

8.5am: Weighed Starboard anchor. 8.15am: Proceeded 10 knots 080 degrees.

9.0am: Submarine attacked squadron.

9.45am: Exercised General Quarters.

10.18am: Destroyers carried out massed attack.

10.45am: Secured.

11.9am: Stopped and as Requisite for picking up Torpedoes.

1.3pm: Shaped Course 055 degrees, 8 knots.

2.0pm: Submarines attacked Squadron.

7.17pm: Stopped. 7.26pm: Let go Starboard anchor in 19 fathoms m, veered 8 Shackles.

[Single anchor in C1 Berth]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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3 July 1920

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.86, Long -3.12 [estimated]

6.40am: HM ships Hood and Tiger anchored.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

9.45pm: Joined ship two Chief Mechanics, 3 Shipwrights.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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4 July 1920

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.86, Long -3.12

10.35am: Performed Divine Service.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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5 July 1920

At Scapa Flow

Lat 58.86, Long -3.12

am: Joined ship 1 midshipman. Exercised manning ship. Training classes at instructions.

pm: Training classes at instructions. Remainder as Requisite.

10.0pm: Secured for Sea.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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6 July 1920

From Scapa to Tail o’Bank, at Sea

Lat 58.76, Long -2.71 [very rough estimate]

[Draught of Water: 33ft 3in Forward; 32ft 6in Aft]

6.30am: Weighed. Pointed ship 071. 6.50am: Proceeded 12 knots. Course as Requisite for leaving harbour.

8.0am: Pentland Skerries abeam 1 mile 180 degrees.

9.0am: Exercised action stations. Carried out Tactical Exercise.

10.20am: Secured.

0.45pm: Pentland Skerries abeam 1 mile.

2.0pm: Courses as Requisite for inclination Exercises.

4.50pm: Course 268 degrees ‒ Divisions line abreast.

6.48pm: Cape Wrath abeam 3.6 miles.

7.0pm: Altered course 224 degrees. Single line ahead, 13 knots.

8.56pm: Ru Stoer abeam 10.5 miles.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Mist and/or rain for much of day; noon temperature 51F, sea temperature 50F]


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7 July 1920

From Scapa Flow to Tail o’Bank and at Tail o’Bank

Lat 56.00, Long -6.66 [very rough estimate; no position in log]

0.22am: Scalpay Light abeam 1.5 miles. 0.42am: Altered course 195 degrees.

7.0am: Commenced submarine attack.

9.30am: Submarines attacking Fleet.

2.30pm: Hands preparing for harbour.

6.50pm: Stopped and let go Port anchor in 16.5 fathoms (m), Veered 6 shackles.

[Anchor Bearings: Princes Pier 186 degrees; Whitefarland Point 256 degrees; Chimney 142 degrees]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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8 July 1920

At Greenock

Lat 55.96, Long -4.77 [estimated]

9.10am: Divisions. Read prayers.

am: Training classes at instructions. Remainder as Requisite.

1.0pm: Gave leave to Watch and part till 10.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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9 July 1920

At Greenock

Lat 55.96, Long -4.77

am: Hands cleaning out boats, and as Requisite. Training classes at instructions.

1.0pm: Gave leave to watch and part till 10.0pm.

pm: Hands as in forenoon.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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10 July 1920

At Greenock

Lat 55.96, Long -4.77

am: Life buoys tested and found correct. Hands cleaning ship.

3.30pm: Fired Royal Salute and dressed ship.

5.0pm: Gave leave to watch and part till 10.0pm. Cleared Lower Deck and manned ship.

5.40pm: [HMY] Victoria and Albert proceeded round Fleet. Cheered ship.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Note: HM Yacht “Victoria and Albert” was the Royal Yacht, built in Pembroke Dock, Wales, in 1899 and in commission from 1901 to 1939; she served as a depot ship in WW2 and was broken up in 1954.]


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11 July 1920

At Greenock

Lat 55.96, Long -4.77

9.0am: Landed RCs, Wesleyans and Presbyterians.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.30am: Performed Divine Service.

0.30pm: Gave leave to watch and part till 10.0pm and boys till 7.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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12 July 1920

At Greenock

Lat 55.96, Long -4.77

am: Training classes at instructions. Divisions. Read prayers. Remainder as Requisite.

pm: Hands as in forenoon.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 6997 lbs, Vegetables 13440 lbs]


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13 July 1920

At Greenock

Lat 55.96, Long -4.77

7.0am: Discharged 1 Sergeant RMA to Eastney.

am: Training classes at instructions. Remainder cleaning boats and as Requisite.

1.0pm: Gave leave to Chief and POs till 9.0pm.

5.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 319, 320, 321, 322.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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14 July 1920


From Greenock to Douglas Isle of Man and at Douglas and Ramsey

Lat 54.05, Long -4.56 [very rough estimate; no position in log]

2.30am: Shortened in. 2.55am: Weighed and Turned ship. 3.17am: Proceeded 14 knots as Requisite for leaving harbour.

6.30am: Ailsa Craig abeam 3 miles.

11.6am: Chicken Light abeam 3.3 miles.

2.56pm: Stopped Engines. 3.5pm: Let go Port anchor in 10 fathoms. Veered 6 shackles.

[Anchor Bearings: High Light 333 degrees; Albert Monument 232 degrees; Maughold Light 182 degrees]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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15 July 1920

From Ramsey to Douglas and Holyhead and at Holyhead

Lat 54.33, Long -4.33 [estimated]

am: Hands Securing for Sea. After sling of PB2 parted hoisting in PB [Picket Boat].

11.15am: Shortened in to 3 shackles.

0.10pm: Weighed. 0.12pm: Proceeded 154 degrees, 16 knots.

1.55pm: Stopped. 1.58pm: Let go Port anchor in 19 fathoms, 6 shackles.

4.9pm: Shortened in. 4.18pm: Weighed and Turned.

4.43pm: Shaped Course 197 degrees, 17 knots.

8.12pm: Stopped. 8.12pm: Let go Starboard anchor in 14 fathoms s sh [sand, shells], 7 shackles.

[Anchor Bearings: Breakwater Light House 165 degrees; North Stack 239 degrees; Porthwan Point 074 degrees]

[Number on sick list: 12]


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16 July 1920

From Holyhead to Swansea, at Sea

Lat 53.33, Long -4.63 [estimated]

7.30am: Dressed ship overall.

8.55am: Fired Royal Salute 21 guns.

am: Training classes at instructions. Remainder as Requisite.

pm: Hands preparing for sea.

4.17pm: Shortened in. 4.39pm: Weighed and Turned. 4.52pm: Proceeded 270 degrees, 11 knots.

6.15pm: Commenced Zig-Zag ‒ 12 knots. Submarines attacked Battle Fleet.

7.30pm: Finished Zig-Zag.

8.34pm: Bardsey Island Light abeam 9.2 miles.

[Number on sick list: 15]


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17 July 1920

From Holyhead to Swansea and at Swansea

Lat 51.54, Long -3.95 [estimated]

6.0am: Submarines attacked Battle Fleet.

8.57am: Stopped. 9.0am: Let go Port anchor in 11 fathoms, Veered 8 shackles.

[Anchor Bearings: Mumbles Light House 337 degrees; Pwil Du Head [Pwildu Head] 275 degrees]

am: Hands cleaning ship throughout.

pm: Hands as Requisite cleaning ship.

4.30pm: Gave leave to natives.

[Number on sick list: 13]


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18 July 1920

At Swansea

Lat 51.54, Long -3.95

9.0am: Landed RCs.

10.0am: Divisions.

10.30am: Performed Divine Service.

1.0pm: Gave leave to Chief and POs and natives till 8.0pm.

5.0pm: Quarters.

[Number on sick list: 13]

[Weather fine; noon temperature 60F]


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19 July 1920

From Swansea to Torquay, at Sea

Lat 51.54, Long -3.95

am: Training classes at instructions. Remainder as Requisite.

[Draught of Water: Forward 32’ 3”; Aft 32’ 7”]

pm: Hands preparing for sea.

5.0pm: Fired Royal Salute.

5.42pm: Weighed. 5.51pm: Proceeded 235 degrees, 13 knots.

11.44pm: Trevose Point abeam 8.6 miles.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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20 July 1920

From Swansea to Torbay and at Torbay

Lat 50.52, Long -3.20 [very rough estimate; no position in log]

2.29am: Longships abeam 3.1 miles.

9.25am: Courses and speeds as Requisite for Fleet Tactics.

11.45am: Ceased Tactics.

1.8pm: Commenced Fleet Tactics.

2.30pm: Ceased Tactics. Shaped Course 327 degrees, 12 knots.

3.41pm: Stopped Engines. 3.43pm: Let go Port anchor in 7 fathoms (m). Veered 8 shackles.

[Anchor Bearings: Corporation Flag Staff 159 degrees; Haldon Pier Light 336 degrees; Coastguard Flag Staff 005 degrees]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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21 July 1920

At Torbay

Lat 50.45, Long -3.52 [estimated]

am: Hands cleaning ship.

0.30pm: Gave leave to Watch and part till 10.30pm.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

5.0pm: Evening Quarters.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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22 July 1920

At Torbay

Lat 50.45, Long -3.52

am: Hands as Requisite. Training classes at instructions.

pm: Hands as Requisite and [as] in forenoon.

5.0pm: Gave leave to Watch and part till 10.30pm.

6.30pm: Read Warrant No 323.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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23 July 1920

At Torquay

Lat 50.45, Long -3.52

am and pm: Fleet Regatta.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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24 July 1920

At Torquay

Lat 50.45, Long -3.52

am and pm: Fleet Regatta.

5.0pm: Gave leave to Watch and part till 10.30pm.

9.30pm: Discharged 1 OS to QE [HMS Queen Elizabeth].

[Number on sick list: 9]


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25 July 1920

At Torquay

Lat 50.45, Long -3.52

9.0am: Landed Wesleyans.

10.30am: Performed Divine Service.

1.30pm: Joined ship Lieutenant (E) Beazley [two possibilities listed here].

10.0pm: Sailed HMS Queen Elizabeth.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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26 July 1920

At Torquay

Lat 50.45, Long -3.52

am: Hands employed as Requisite.

pm: All boats away sailing.

10.0pm: Joined ship Mr Barton Signal Boatswain.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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27 July 1920

At Torquay

Lat 50.45, Long -3.52

9.10am: Divisions. Read prayers. Read Warrant No 324.

am: All boats away sailing.

3.0pm: Gave leave to Watch and part till 2230.

5.15pm: Discharged 35 Ratings to [HMS] Malaya and 4 Ratings to Barham. Joined from Malaya 35 Ratings.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1959 lbs, Vegetables 5040 lbs]


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28 July 1920

At Torquay

Lat 50.45, Long -3.52

am: Training classes at instructions. All boats away sailing. Remainder as Requisite.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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29 July 1920

At Torbay

Lat 50.45, Long -3.52

am: Training classes at instructions. All boats away sailing

pm: Training classes at instructions. Remainder Securing for sea and as Requisite.

5.30pm: Hands to bathe.

7.0pm: Joined ship from Barham 2 Signalmen and 3 Stokers.

11.25pm: Shortened in. 11.37pm: Weighed and Turned. 11.58pm: Proceeded, Course 130 degrees, 10 knots.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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30 July 1920

From Torbay to Plymouth, at Plymouth

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18 [estimated]

5.23am: Stopped Engines. Pilot came aboard. 5.46am: Proceeded into harbour 12 knots.

6.30am: Secured alongside Jetty.

[Secured alongside No 5 Jetty]

am: Watch employed Coaling ship. Remainder as Requisite.

5.0pm: Gave leave till 8.0am.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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31 July 1920

At Plymouth

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: Hands provisioning ship.

1.0pm: Discharged 3 Hospital cases.

2.0pm: Gave leave to Watch and part till 8.0am, boys till 8.0pm. Remainder provisioning ship.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 2126 lbs, Vegetables 1500 lbs]



LOGS FOR AUGUST 1920


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1 August 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

9.0am: Landed RCs.

10.30am: Performed Divine Service.

1.0pm: Gave leave to watch till 2300, Boys till 8.0pm.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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2 August 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: Hands cleaning ship.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes. Paid monthly money. Gave leave till 7.0am, boys till 8.0pm.

5.0pm: Exercised Fire stations.


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3 August 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: Hands painting Bath rooms and as Requisite.

1.0pm: Ships company proceeded on 14 days leave.


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4 August 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: Hands cleaning ship.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

10.0pm: Joined ship Lieutenant Coleby [Francis JA Coleby listed here].

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 327 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs]


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5 August 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

7.0am: Read Warrant No 325.

9.45am: Oiler SS Slavol alongside.

am: Hands painting ship.

pm: Hands painting and scraping.

[Note: RFA “Slavol” was a Belgol-class oil tanker built in Scotland in 1917; she was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine off Egypt in 1942, with the loss of 36 lives (more details here and here).]


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[Duplicate of page for 4 August 1920]

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[Duplicate of page for 5 August 1920]


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6 August 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: Hands cleaning and scraping.

1.0pm: Joined ship 4 Joiners and 2 Shipwrights.

pm: Hands as in forenoon.


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7 August 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: Hands cleaning ship.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

5.0pm: Exercised fire stations.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 307 lbs, Vegetables 600 lbs]


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8 August 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

9.30am: Landed church parties.

[Weather fine and quiet; noon temperature 60F]


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9 August 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: Hands painting and as Requisite.

pm: Hands as in forenoon.

5.0pm: Exercised fire stations.

6.0pm: Gave usual leave.


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10 August 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: Hands painting and as Requisite.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 300 lbs, Vegetables 900 lbs, Bread 180 lbs]


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11 August 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

9.0am: Read Warrant No 326.

am: Hands painting and as Requisite.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

6.0pm: Joined ship 1 AB from RNB.

[Provisions received: Bread 180 lbs]


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12 August 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: Hands painting and as Requisite.

pm: Hands as in forenoon.

4.30pm: Gave usual leave to part of watch.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 320 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 180 lbs]


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13 August 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

9.0am: Joined ship Lieutenant Commander Daniel [probably Henry M Daniel, listed here].

am: Hands painting and as Requisite.

3.0pm: Joined ship 2 Leading Stokers and 5 Stokers from RNB.

[Provisions received: Bread 180 lbs]


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14 August 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: Hands painting and as Requisite.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 316 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 360 lbs]


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15 August 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

9.0am: Landed Church parties.

pm: Gave usual leave to part of Watch.

5.0pm: Discharged Commander Dillon [two possibilities, listed here] to Admiralty.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 316 lbs, Vegetables 1000 lbs, Bread 180 lbs] [this entry may be on wrong page because this is a Sunday]


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16 August 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: Hands painting and as Requisite.

pm: Paid monthly money to second part of leave. Hands as in forenoon.


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17 August 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: Hands painting and dockyard parties.

1.0pm: Joined ship one writer 1st class.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 193 lbs, Vegetables 3000 lbs, Bread 850 lbs]


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18 August 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: Hands painting and as Requisite.

pm: Second leave proceeded on 14 days. Hands make and mend clothes.

2.30pm: Gave usual leave.


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19 August 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

6.0am: Hands restowing bower cable and cleaning ship.

am: Hands employed drawing provisions, re-stowing bower cable, painting ship and as Requisite.

pm: Hands as in forenoon.

5.0pm: Exercised fire quarters.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1023 lbs, Vegetables 5000 lbs, Bread 800 lbs]


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20 August 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: Hands employed taking in Ammunition and painting flats.

pm: Hands as in forenoon.

5.0pm: Gave usual leave.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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21 August 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: Hands cleaning ship.

pm: Gave usual leave. Hands make and mend clothes.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 896 lbs, Bread 500 lbs]


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22 August 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

9.0am: Sent Church parties.

9.45am: Divisions.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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23 August 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: Hands employed taking in stores and ammunition and painting ship.

5.0pm: Gave usual leave.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Provisions received: Bread 1000 lbs]


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24 August 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: Hands drawing stores ‒ Painting and as Requisite.

1.0pm: Discharged 2 ratings to Hospital.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1028 lbs, Vegetables 5000 lbs, Bread 1000 lbs]


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25 August 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: Hands painting and scraping ‒ Restowing cable and as Requisite.

2.30pm: Discharged 1 rating to Hospital.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1066 lbs, Vegetables 5000 lbs, Bread 300 lbs]


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26 August 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: Hands painting, working in drifter and as Requisite.

pm: Hands as in forenoon.

2.30pm: Discharged to RNB ‒ 1 Sailmaker and 1 Chief Plumber.

4.30pm: Gave usual leave.


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27 August 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: Hands employed painting ship, getting in stores and as Requisite.

[Provisions received: Bread 1200 lbs]


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28 August 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: Hands painting down aloft and cleaning ship.

pm: Gave usual leave. Hands make and mend clothes.


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29 August 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

9.10am: Landed Church parties. 9.30am: Divisions.


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30 August 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: Hands coaling ship and as Requisite.

1.0pm: Joined ship 1 MAA [Master at Arms] from RNB.

pm: Hands painting and cleaning ship.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 503 lbs, Vegetables 5000 lbs, Bread 800 lbs]


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31 August 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: Joined ship 1 WO [Warrant Officer] and 9 ratings. Discharged 1 Stoker PO and 1 RPO [Regulating Petty Officer] to RNB. Hands painting ship.

pm: Hands painting ship.

5.0pm: Gave usual leave.



LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1920


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1 September 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: Hands painting ship and as Requisite.

pm: Hands painting ship and restowing shell Rooms.

5.0pm: Gave usual leave.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 2440 lbs, Vegetables 5000 lbs, Bread 1200 lbs]


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2 September 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.37, Long -4.18

am: Hands painting ship and taking in Ammunition.

pm: Paid monthly money to ships company. Hands cleaning ship.

4.30pm: Gave usual leave.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 10,013 lbs, Bread 1200 lbs]


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3 September 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.33, Long -4.18 [estimated]

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship and preparing for sea.

[Draught of Water: Forward 33’ 0”; Aft 33’ 1”]

9.5am: Slipped from wharf and proceeded down Harbour.

10.3am: Stopped. 10.14am: Let go Port anchor in 8 fathoms fs [fine sand]. Veered 6 shackles. Oiler alongside. Hands as Requisite.

[Anchor Bearings: Penlee Point 217 degrees; Maker Hospital 296 degrees, Knap Buoy 141 degrees]

1.0pm: Gave leave until 8.0am.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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4 September 1920

At Devonport [and at Sea]

Lat 50.16, Long -4.03 [estimated]

[Draught of Water: Forward 34’ 6”; Aft 33’ 6”]

10.20am: Shortened in. 10.25am: Weighed. 10.36am: Proceeded 12 knots, 180 degrees.

11.0am: Got out PVs.

0.19pm: Bolt Head abeam 2.6 miles.

1.27pm: In PVs.

6.35pm: Stopped.

7.8pm: Let go Starboard anchor and moored ship 6 on each in 7 fathoms.

[Moored in C3 Berth Portland]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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5 September 1920

At Devonport [at Portland]

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44 [estimated]

9.10am: Landed Wesleyans, Presbyterians and RCs.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.30am: Performed Divine Service.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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6 September 1920

At Dock Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

7.0am: Landed Musketry party.

9.0am: Landed WT [Wireless Telegraphy] portable set for practice.

5.0pm: Gave leave to watch till 0700.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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7 September 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

7.0am: Landed Range party.

am: Hands cleaning ship, painting boats and as Requisite.

pm: Hands as in forenoon. No 2 Musketry class at instructions.

5.0pm: Gave leave to watch till 0700.

[Weather fine and quiet; noon temperature 63F]


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8 September 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

6.30am: Arrived HMS Tiger.

7.30am: Landed Range Party.

am: Hands cleaning ship, painting boats and at Musketry instructions.

5.0pm: Gave leave to watch till 0700.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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9 September 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

7.0am: Landed Range parties.

7.30am: Read Warrant No 329.

am: Hands painting and cleaning.

10.30am: Landed Working party.

4.30pm: Gave leave till 0700.

5.30pm: Hands to bathe.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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10 September 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

7.0am: Landed Range parties.

am: No 3 Musketry class at instructions. Remainder as Requisite.

5.30pm: Hands to bathe.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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11 September 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

am: Life buoys tested and found correct. Hands cleaning ship.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes. Gave leave till 0700.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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12 September 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

9.0am: Landed Wesleyans, Presbyterians and RCs.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.45am: Performed Divine Service.

1.0pm: Gave leave till 0700. Boys till 1700.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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13 September 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

7.0am: Landed Range parties.

am: Musketry party at instructions. Remainder employed as Requisite.

pm: Hands as in forenoon.

5.30pm: Hands to bathe.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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14 September 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

7.0am: Landed Range parties.

am: Musketry party at instructions. Discharged 1 AB to Hospital. Hands as Requisite.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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15 September 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

7.0am: Landed Range party.

am: Hands employed drawing stores and provisions. Third Musketry party at instructions.

pm: Hands as in forenoon. Training classes at instructions.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 7017 lbs, Mutton 583 lbs, Vegetables 15680 lbs]


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16 September 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

7.0am: Landed range party.

7.30am: HMS Conqueror proceeded.

am: Hands as Requisite. Musketry party at instructions. Training classes at instructions.

4.30pm: 2 Gunners RMA [Royal Marines Artillery] joined ship. Exercised Fire stations.

5.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 330.

[Number on sick list: 12]


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17 September 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

7.30am: Landed Range parties.

am: Musketry party at instructions. Remainder of hands as Requisite.

pm: Hands as in forenoon. Discharged 2 Gunners RMA to Eastney.

5.0pm: Joined ship 4 Ratings from RNB.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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18 September 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

am: Lifebuoys tested and found correct. Hands cleaning ship.

1.0pm: Gave leave to watch and part till 0700. Boys till 1900.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

5.30pm: Evening Quarters.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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19 September 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

9.0am: Landed Wesleyans, Presbyterians and RCs.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.30am: Performed Divine Service.

1.0pm: Gave usual leave till 0700 and boys till 1900.

5.0pm: Hands to Bathe.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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20 September 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

7.0am: Landed Range party.

am: Musketry instruction party at drill. Hands as Requisite.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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21 September 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

9.0am: Landed every available man.

am: Hands about boats.

5.0pm: Joined ship 3 Privates RMLI.


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22 September 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

7.40am: Landed Marines.

am: Hands mustering bags and hammock[s].

1.0pm: Gave leave till 0700.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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23 September 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

9.30am: Landed seamen for drill.

2.0pm: Gave leave till 0700. Hands as Requisite.

5.0pm: Placed two seamen under arrest.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 3085 lbs, Mutton 1006 lbs, Vegetables 5600 lbs]


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24 September 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

7.0am: Landed Range party.

am: Musketry party at instructions. Remainder cleaning ship and as Requisite.

pm: Hands employed at Musketry Practice and as Requisite.

5.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 331.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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25 September 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

7.30am: Landed Range party.

am: Aired night clothing. Lifebuoys tested and found correct. Hands cleaning ship.

1.0pm: Gave leave till 0700 ‒ Boys till 1900.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

5.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 332, 333.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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26 September 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

9.0am: Landed RCs, Wesleyans and Presbyterians.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.30am: Performed Divine Service.

1.0pm: Gave leave till 0700. Boys till 1900.

9.0pm: Discharged Sub Lieutenants Lucy [probably Richard H Lucy, listed here] and Crew Reed [presumably Stuart E Crewe-Read, listed here] to Greenwich.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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27 September 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

7.0am: Landed Musketry party.

8.30am: Discharged 6 Armourer Ratings to Depot.

am: Hands employed at Musketry practice and as Requisite.

pm: Hands as Requisite. Training classes at instructions.


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28 September 1920


At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

7.30am: Landed Range Party.

9.0am: Landed Marine Detachment for drill.

am: Musketry party at instructions. Training classes at instructions. Remainder as Requisite.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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29 September 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

7.30am: Landed Range party.

am: Musketry party at drill. Training classes at instruction. Remainder getting in stores and as Requisite.

5.0pm: Evening Quarters.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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30 September 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

7.30am: Landed Range party.

am: Musketry party at drill. Training classes at instructions. Remainder as requisite.

pm: Hands employed as in forenoon, party coaling tender.

5.0pm: Joined ship 2 Leading Stokers, 1 Corporal RMA.

[Number on sick list: 8]



LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1920


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1 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

7.30am: Discharged 1 POI to Depot for pension.

am: Musketry party at drill. Training classes at instructions. Remainder coaling ship.

pm: Landed range party. Read Warrant No 334. Remainder employed as Requisite.

4.30pm: Gave usual leave till 0700.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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2 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

7.0am: Discharged two Marines to Depot.

am: Life buoys tested and found correct. Hands cleaning ship.

pm: Gave leave till 0700 and boys till 1900. Hands make and mend clothes.

6.0pm: Joined ship Mr Collins WO [Warrant Officer].

[Number on sick list: 8]


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3 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

8.30am: Arrived HMS Cordelia. Landed Wesleyans and Presbyterians.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.40am: Performed Divine Service.

1.0pm: Gave usual leave till 0700, boys till 1900.

5.0pm: Evening Quarters.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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4 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

7.30am: Landed Range parties.

am: Musketry party at drills. Training classes at instructions. Remainder as Requisite.

pm: Hands as in forenoon. Party coaling ship.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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5 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

7.30am: Landed Range party.

am: Training classes at instructions. Remainder employed drawing torpedoes and as Requisite.

1.5pm: HMS Barham arrived.

5.30pm: Joined ship Mr AW Davis WO.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Weather mostly overcast; noon temperature 63F]


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6 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

am: Landed Range party. Training classes at instructions. Remainder drawing provisions.

pm: Hands cleaning ship.

6.0pm: Joined ship 2 Yeomen Signals.

[Number on sick list: 13]


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7 October 1920

At Portland [though not stated at top of page]

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

[Log records routine matters while in port]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 4503 lbs, Vegetables 8400 lbs]


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8 October 1920

At Portland [though not stated at top of page]

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

7.0am: Discharged 3 ratings to Depot.

6.0pm: Joined ship 6 Boys, 1 Leading Signalman.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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9 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

5.0pm: Arrived HMS Caledon.

5.30pm: Joined ship 1 Stoker PO.

9.0pm: Discharged 1 Marine to RN Hospital.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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10 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

8.30am: Landed RCs, Wesleyans and Presbyterians.

9.30am: Hands mustered by Open List.

10.30am: Performed Divine Service.

[Number on sick list: 13]


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11 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

[Log records routine matters while in port]

[Number on sick list: 11]


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12 October 1920

[shown as 11 October, in error]

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

7.40am: Landed Seamen for drill.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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13 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

pm: Turretts [Turrets] crews and control parties at drill. Training classes at instructions. Remainder as Requisite.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

4.10pm: Arrived HMS Hood.

5.30pm: Joined ship 1 RPO.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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14 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

8.30am: Landed Marine Detachment for drill.

am: Turrets at drill. Provisioning party drawing stores. Training classes at instructions.

pm: Hands as in forenoon.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 4466 lbs, Vegetables 8960 lbs]


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15 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

am: Exercised general quarters.

1.0pm: Paid monthly settlement.

pm: Training classes at instructions. Remainder holystoning decks.

5.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 335, 336.

6.30pm: Discharged 1 RPO to Depot.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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16 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

[Nothing of note in log on this Saturday]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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17 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

9.30am: Divisions. Prayers.

am: RAC [Rear Admiral Commanding] inspected ship’s company. Performed Divine Service.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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18 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

am: Turrets crews at drill. Remainder as Requisite.

pm: Training classes at instructions.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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19 October 1920

At Portland [and at Sea]

Lat 50.08, Long -2.13 [very rough estimate; no position in log]

5.30am: Unmoored ship.

[Draught of Water: Forward 33ft 10in; Aft 33ft 1in]

7.0am: Weighed. 7.10am: Proceeded 12 knots. Course as Requisite.

8.10am: Increased 12 knots. Carried out inclination exercise.

10.0am: Carried out Torpedo Firing.

[As Requisite for Torpedo Practice]

2.0pm: As Requisite for Sub calibre firing.

4.40pm: Shaped Course 305 [degrees] ‒ 12 knots.

5.20pm: Stopped. 5.25pm: Let go Starboard anchor in 8.5 fathoms. Veered 6 shackles.

[At Single anchor in H4 Berth]

pm: Lost overboard by accident Hazelwood fender 1 in Number.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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20 October 1920

At Weymouth [and at Sea]

Lat 50.57, Long -2.39 [rough estimate]

8.5am: Weighed and proceeded 110 degrees, speed 10 knots.

am: Carried out 15 inch Sub Calibre practice.

0.15pm: Reduced 7 knots. 0.22pm: Stopped Engines. 0.30pm: Let go Port anchor in 8.5 fathoms, 6 shackles.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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21 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.48, Long -2.24 [very rough estimate]

8.5am: Shortened in. 8.25am: Weighed and proceeded 145 degrees, 12 knots.

9.15am: Altered course 220 degrees.

10.0am: Exercised Action.

10.25am: Opened Fire with 15 inch. 10.35am: Ceased Fire Secured. 10.45am: Shaped Course 55 degrees ‒ 13 knots.

0.7pm: Altered course 330 degrees.

1.0pm: Let go Port anchor. 1.5pm: Let go Starboard anchor in 8 fathoms and moored ship 6 on each in C2 Berth.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 4450 lbs, Mutton 127 lbs, Vegetables 8400 lbs]

[Weather quiet and cloudy with drizzle in pm; noon temperature 59F, sea temperature 58F]


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22 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44 [estimated]

9.15am: Divisions. Prayers. Exercised hands at night action stations. 10.45am: Secured.

am: Training classes at instructions. Read Warrant No 337 and Discharged 1 Marine to Detention Barracks.

pm: Training classes at instructions. 15 inch and 6 inch Director test party at work.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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23 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

am: Aired night clothing. Lifebuoys tested and found correct. Hands cleaning ship.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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24 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

9.0am: Landed RCs, Presbyterians, Wesleyans. 9.30am: Divisions.

am: Performed Divine Service.

5.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant 339.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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25 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

am: Landed canteen store party. Turrets crews and 6 inch control parties and 6 inch crews to loader drill. Remainder painting ships side.

pm: Hands taking in ammunition.

5.0pm: Arrived and anchored HMS Danae and Dragon.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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26 October 1920

At Portland [and at Sea]

Lat 50.57, Long -2.39 [rough estimate]

[Draught of Water: Forward 34ft 0in; Aft 32ft 11in]

11.0am: Unmoored ship.

11.40am: Weighed. 11.50am: Proceeded 8 knots.

0.10pm: Shaped Course 105 degrees ‒ 8 knots.

1.10pm: As Requisite for Sub calibre practice.

2.40pm: Ceased Firing, altered course 296 degrees, 12 knots.

3.55pm: Stopped. 3.58pm: Let go Starboard anchor in 8 fathoms. Veered 5 shackles.

6.0pm: Weighed and proceeded. Courses and speeds as Requisite for Torpedo night firing.

9.0pm: Courses and speeds as Requisite for night sub-calibre firing.

10.30pm: Secured. Shaped Course 270 degrees. Shaped Course 307 degrees 12 knots.

11.40pm: Slow. 11.55pm: Let go Starboard anchor in 8 fathoms 5 shackles.

[Number on sick list: 14]


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27 October 1920

At Weymouth

Lat 50.60, Long -2.41 [rough estimate]

am: Hands employed getting in paymasters stores and Torpedoes.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

[Number on sick list: 15]


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28 October 1920

At Portland [and Sea]

Lat 50.27, Long -2.50 [very rough estimate]

10.15am: Weighed. 10.15am: Proceeded 143 degrees 12 knots. 10.50am: Altered course 180 degrees. 10.58am: Altered course 220 degrees, 15 knots.

[Barometer unshipped at noon]

0.44pm: Exercised Action.

1.15pm: Warspite firing ‒ throw off ‒ 15 inch.

3.0pm: Opened fire with 15 inch. 3.15pm: Ceased fire.

3.45pm: Carried out HA [High Angle] firing. 4.0pm: Course 040 degrees.

5.40pm: Slow. 5.43pm: Let go Port anchor in 7.5 fathoms and moored ship 6 on each.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 4302 lbs, Vegetables 9520 lbs]


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29 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44 [estimated]

am: Hands cleaning ship and as Requisite. Training classes at instructions.

0.30pm: Paid fortnightly payment.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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30 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

3.15pm: Arrived HMS Royal Sovereign.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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31 October 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

[Log records routine matters for a Sunday in port]

[Number on sick list: 8]



LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1920


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1 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

6.0am: Discharged 2 ratings to Pembroke and 3 ratings to Vivid.

am: Training classes at instructions. Gunnery drills as ordered. Remainder as Requisite.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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2 November 1920

At Portland [and at Sea]

Lat 50.46, Long -1.98 [very rough estimate]

am: Draught of Water: Forward 33ft 11in; Aft 32ft 9in]

8.45am: Weighed and proceeded, Course and speed as Requisite. 9.0am: Shaped Course 105 degrees, 12 knots.

am: As Requisite for inclination Exercise and firing Torpedoes.

pm: As Requisite for sub calibre.

6.0pm: As Requisite for night firing.

6.48pm: Finished firing, altered course 324 degrees.

7.20pm: Slow. 7.30pm: Stopped. 7.35pm: Let go Starboard anchor in 8 fathoms.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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3 November 1920

At Portland [and at Sea]

Lat 50.58, Long -2.42 [estimated]

8.20am: Weighed. 8.30am: Proceeded 140 degrees, 10 knots.

9.15am: Commenced sub calibre practice.

10.45am: Ceased firing. Shaped Course 320 degrees ‒ 12 knots.

am: Hands preparing for harbour and sponging out guns.

11.50am: As Requisite for entering Harbour.

0.30pm: Let go Port anchor in 8 fathoms. 0.17pm: Let go Starboard anchor and moored ship 6 on each.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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4 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44 [estimated]

am: Training classes at instructions. Landing party at drill. Provisioning party drawing provisions.

pm: Hands as in forenoon.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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5 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

am: Gunnery drills as ordered. Training classes at instructions. Landed Marine Guard for drill.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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6 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

7.30am: Joined ship 1 Stoker.

9.0am: Read Warrant no 340.

am: Hands cleaning ship.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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7 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

9.0am: Landed Wesleyans and Presbyterians.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.30pm: Performed Divine Service.

[Number on sick list: 12]


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8 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

am: Training classes at instructions. Divisional drills as Requisite.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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9 November 1920

At Portland [and at Sea]

Lat 50.25, Long -2.47 [very rough estimate]

7.0am: Unmoored ship. Weighed starboard anchor.

8.25am: Weighed.

9.10am: Proceeded through North entrance. 9.15am: Shaped Course 200 degrees, 14 knots.

10.0am: Courses and speeds as Requisite for firing.

10.40am: Exercised Action. Carried out 15 inch Concentration firing.

1.0pm: Exercised Action. Carried out 6 inch firing.

2.10pm: Ceased firing.

2.15pm: Shaped Course 63 degrees, 15 knots.

4.15pm: As Requisite for anchoring.

4.33pm: Let go Starboard anchor. 4.35pm: Let go Port anchor and moored ship 6 on each in 8 fathoms.

[Moored in C2 Berth]

[Number on sick list: 14]


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10 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44 [estimated]

am: Party rigging Targets. Divers away at practice. Gunnery, Torpedo and Seamanship classes at instructions.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

6.30pm: Joined ship 2 stokers from RNB.

[Number on sick list: 16]


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11 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

8.30am: Discharged 1 LS and 2 stokers to Depot.

10.45am: Divisions. 11.0am: Two minute silence [Armistice anniversary].

11.30am: Joined ship Mr Hardy mate (E).

pm: Piped Down.

5.30pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 341.

[Number on sick list: 16]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 2079 lbs, Mutton 544 lbs, Vegetables 5600 lbs]


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12 November 1920

At Portland [and at Sea]

Lat 50.21, Long -2.82 [very rough estimate]

5.30am: Hands preparing for sea. 6.0am: Unmoored ship.

6.55am: Weighed. 7.0am: Proceeded through entrance.

7.20am: Course 140 degrees 8 knots.

8.20am: Altered course 253 degrees.

11.28am: Altered course 143 degrees 13 knots.

0.20pm: Sighted Enemy. Courses as Requisite for PZ Exercise [see note below].

2.49pm: Finished Exercises. Shaped Course 060 degrees, 15 knots.

4.30pm: As Requisite for Harbour.

5.20pm: Let go Starboard anchor in 8 fathoms and moored ship in D1 Berth. 6 Shackles on each.

[Moored in D1 Berth]

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Note: “PZ” is the code used to give the order to commence exercises to accustom two Squadrons to working together, to gain practical experience of the difficulties of signalling to and of manoeuvring a large fleet.]


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13 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44 [estimated]

am: Hands cleaning ship.

5.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 342.

[Number on sick list: 14]


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14 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

10.30am: Performed Divine Service.

[Number on sick list: 14]


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15 November 1920

At Portland [and at Sea]

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

6.30am: Discharged 11 Ratings to RNB.

9.0am: Discharged 4 ratings to Portsmouth, 5 ratings to Chatham.

5.10pm: Weighed and proceeded, courses and speeds as requisite for firing.

7.0pm: Ceased firing. 12 knots.

7.30pm: Stopped and let Port anchor in 9 fathoms, veered 7 shackles.

[Number on sick list: 12]


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16 November 1920

At Portland [and at Sea]

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

2.55pm: Weighed. 3.0pm: Course 140 degrees, 12 knots.

4.30pm: Read Warrant No 343.

7.15pm: Carried out 15 inch and 6 inch night firing.

8.10pm: Ceased firing. 8.42pm: Proceeded Course 075 degrees, 15 knots.

9.10pm: As Requisite for harbour.

10.5pm: Stopped. 10.10pm: Let go Port anchor in 9 fathoms Veered 6 shackles.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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17 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44 [estimated]

5.0am: Discharged 5 Ratings to RNB.

7.45am: Weighed and proceeded to mooring berth.

8.15am: Let go Port anchor in 8 fathoms. 8.18am: Let go Starboard anchor and moored ship 6 on each.

am: 15 inch Guns crews sponging out. Training classes at instructions. Remainder as Requisite.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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18 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

9.0am: Landed provisioning party.

am: Hands employed about boats and as Requisite. Training classes at instructions.

[Number on sick list: 12]


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19 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

9.10am: Divisions. Exercised Physical drill.

am: Hands painting Mess Deck and as Requisite. Training classes at instructions.

pm: Hands as in forenoon.

4.30pm: Evening Quarters.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Weather mostly fine and quiet; noon temperature 57F]


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20 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

am: Hands cleaning ship.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

5.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 344 and 345.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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21 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

am: Performed Divine Service.

5.0pm: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 346.

10.0pm: Master at Arms, W [?] Yearling Lost overboard from drifter whilst returning from leave and drowned.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Note: Entry on Casualty List for this date reads: Valiant, battleship. YEARLING, Charles S, Master at Arms, 201729, drowned.]


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22 November 1920

At Portland

Lat 50.58, Long -2.44

am and pm: Hands taking in Ammunition.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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23 November 1920

From Portland to Devonport and at Portland and Plymouth

Lat 50.14, Long -3.82 [very rough estimate; no position in log]

6.0am: Unmoored ship.

7.10am: Weighed. 7.20am: Proceeded through breakwater. 7.26am: Shaped Course 140 degrees, 13 knots.

am: Hands as Requisite preparing for harbour.

3.10pm: Stopped and as Requisite for Securing.

5.0pm: Gave leave till 0700.

[Secured to No 8 Buoy]

[Course and Distance made good: Various 61 miles]

[Number on sick list: 11]


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24 November 1920

At Plymouth

Lat 50.37, Long -4.19 [estimated]

7.0am: Joined ship 1 Gunner RMA.

am: Hands employed getting out Ammunition.

1.0pm: Discharged to RN Hospital 4 ABs, 1 Stoker.

4.30pm: Gave leave till 0700.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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25 November 1920

At Plymouth

Lat 50.37, Long -4.19

6.0am: Hands cleaning ship and disembarking ammunition.

pm: Hands disembarking ammunition.

4.30pm: Slipped from buoy and moved into basin.

6.0pm: Secured alongside.

7.0pm: Gave leave to watch till 7.0am.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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26 November 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19 [estimated, though unclear which basin Valiant is in]

9.30am: Landed Funeral Party for burial of MAA Yearling.

am: Hands disembarking ammunition.

pm: Paid fortnightly payment. Hands as in forenoon.

5.0pm: Gave leave till 0700.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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27 November 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

am: Hands working about cables and disembarking ammunition.

1.0pm: Gave leave till 0700.

am: Hands make and mend clothes.

5.0pm: Exercised fire stations.

10.0pm: Joined ship Paymaster Lieutenant Commander Johnstone [probably Cyprian W Johnstone listed here].

[Number on sick list: 6


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28 November 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

9.0am: Landed RCs and Wesleyans.

am: Performed Divine Service.

5.0pm: Evening Quarters. Exercised fire stations.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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29 November 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

am: Hands employed refitting ship.

1.0pm: Scotch and Irish party proceeded on leave. Remainder scraping and painting.

4.30am: Evening Quarters. Read Warrant 347.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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30 November 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

9.0am: Gave long leave to watch.

am and pm: Hands refitting ship.



LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1920


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1 December 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

am and pm: Hands refitting ship.

5.0pm: Exercised fire stations.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 669 lbs, Vegetables 2200 lbs]


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2 December 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

am and pm: Hands refitting ship.

5.30pm: Read Warrant No 349.

7.0pm: Lieutenant Paymaster DH Doig [Douglas H Doig listed here] Joined ship.

[Provisions received: Bread 450 lbs]


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3 December 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

am and pm: Hands refitting ship.

4.0pm: Ship proceeded into dock No 10.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 441 lbs, Pork 216 lbs, Vegetables 1400 lbs, Bread 600 lbs]


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4 December 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19 [estimated]

am: Hands refitting ship.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

[Provisions received: Bread 800 lbs]


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5 December 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

9.0am: Landed RCs and Wesleyans.

9.30am: Divisions. Performed divine Service.


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6 December 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

am and pm: Hands refitting ship.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 649 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 500 lbs]


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7 December 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

am and pm: Hands refitting ship.

1.0pm: Joined ship 1 MAA from Depot.

[Provisions received: Bread 500 lbs]


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8 December 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

am and pm: Hands refitting ship.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 630 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs]


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9 December 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

am and pm: Hands refitting ship.

[Provisions received: Bread 800 lbs]


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10 December 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

am and pm: Hands refitting ship.

1.0pm: Payed fortnightly payment.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1272 lbs, Vegetables 1200 lbs, Bread 1000 lbs]


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11 December 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

am: Hands refitting ship.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

[Provisions received: Bread 600 lbs]


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12 December 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

9.0am: Landed church parties.

9.30am: Divisions. Prayers.

5.0pm: Exercised Fire party.


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13 December 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

am and pm: Hands refitting ship.

6.0pm: Discharged Lieutenant Walker to Greenwich.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1039 lbs, Vegetables 2000 lbs, Bread 700 lbs]


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14 December 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

9.0am: Scotch and Irish party proceeded on leave.

am and pm: Hands refitting ship.

[Provisions received: Bread 600 lbs]


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15 December 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

9.0am: Second Watch proceeded on long leave.

am and pm: Hands refitting ship.

2.30pm: Joined ship 3 ratings from Depot.

[Provisions received: Vegetables 1000 lbs]


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16 December 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.18 [estimated]

8.20am: Ship proceeded into No 8 Dock.

am: Hands docking and refitting ship.

pm: Hands refitting ship.

5.30pm: Exercised Fire quarters.

[Provisions received: Bread 600 lbs]


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17 December 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.18

am and pm: Hands refitting ship.


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18 December 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.18

am: Hands refitting ship.

pm: Gave usual leave till 0700 and boys till 1900. Hands make and mend clothes.

[Provisions received: Bread 500 lbs]


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19 December 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.18

9.0am: Landed church parties.

9.30am: Divisions. Read prayers.

1.0pm: Gave usual leave till 0700.

5.0pm: Exercised fire stations.


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20 December 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.18

am and pm: Hands refitting ship.

4.30pm: Gave usual leave till 0700.


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21 December 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.18

am and pm: Hands refitting ship.


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22 December 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.18

am and pm: Hands refitting ship.

1.0pm: Paid half monthly money to ships company.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 409 lbs, Vegetables 400 lbs, Bread 800 lbs]


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23 December 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.18

am and pm: Hands refitting ship.


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24 December 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.18

am and pm: Hands refitting ship.

2.30pm: Discharged 1 POI to Depot.

[Fresh Meat 1702 lbs, Vegetables 4000 lbs]


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25 December 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.18

10.30am: Prayers [for Christmas Day]. Gave leave till 0700 Monday [on this Saturday].

0.30pm: Piped Down.


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26 December 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.18

9.0am: Landed church parties.

1.0pm: Gave leave till 0700, Boys 2300.

5.0pm: Exercised Fire stations.


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27 December 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.18

9.0am: Gave leave to watch 0900 ‒ 0900 and boys till 2300.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.


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28 December 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.18

am and pm: Hands refitting ship.

[Provisions received: Bread 400 lbs]


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29 December 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.18

am and pm: Hands refitting ship.

4.30pm: Gave usual leave till 0700.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 808 lbs, Vegetables 1600 lbs, Bread 1200 lbs]


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30 December 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.18

am: Hands returned from long leave. Hands refitting ship.

0.40pm: Discharged 1 rating to RNH Stonehouse.

2.0pm: Discharged 1 rating to RNB.

5.30pm: Joined ship 6 Gunners RMA. Rejoined ship 1 Sergeant RMA from Eastney Barracks.


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31 December 1920

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.18

am: Hands refitting ship.

10.30am: Discharged 1 Sergeant RMLI to Barracks Stonehouse.

11.30am: Discharged 6 Gunners RMA to Barracks Eastney.

0.30pm: Discharged 1 Stoker PO to RNB Chat[ham].

[Provisions received: Bread 800 lbs]



LOGS FOR JANUARY 1921


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1 January 1921

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.18

am: Hands refitting ship.

11.0am: Discharged Captain WJ Ford RN [presumably William J Ford listed here].

pm: Discharged Surgeon Lieutenant Commander GA Finegan (Retired) [George A Finegan listed here]. Discharged Paymaster Midshipman GA Percival [George A Percival listed here] to HMS “Caradoc”. Hands piped down. Gave usual leave till 0700 Monday [on this Saturday], Boys till 1900.

[Provisions received: Bread 1500 lbs]


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2 January 1921

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.18

9.0am: Landed Presbyterians and RCs Church Parties.

9.40am: Divisions. 10.0am: Held Divine Service.

5.0pm: Exercised Fire Stations.


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3 January 1921

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.18

am and pm: Hands refitting ship.

2.0pm: Discharged 5 Cases 3 Seamen, 1 Stoker and 1 Private RMA to RN Hospital Stonehouse.

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1598 lbs]


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4 January 1921

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.18

am: Hands employed refitting and unstaging and as requisite.

1.0pm: Read Warrants Nos 349, 350, 351. Discharged 3 Prisoners to prison Establishment Devonport

[Provisions received; Bread 800 lbs]


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5 January 1921

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.18

am: Hands refitting ship.

10.0am: Joined ship 6 Cook Ratings from RNB Devonport.

1.0pm: Read Warrant No 352.

2.0pm: Discharged 1 Prisoner to Cell establishment. Discharged one Rating to RNH Stonehouse.

5.30pm: Joined Ship [blank].

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Provisions received: Bread 1000 lbs]


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6 January 1921

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.18

am: Hands refitting ship.

0.45pm: Discharged 1 Rating OA [OS?] to RNH Stonehouse.

6.0pm: Joined ship 1 Gunner and 1 RMA from Eastney.


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7 January 1921

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.18

9.0am: Discharged 1 Rating VPO [Victualling Petty Officer] to RNB.

am: Hands employed Painting and refitting Ship.

11.0am: Joined Ship 1 Corporal and 1 Private RMLI from Depot.

1.30pm: Discharged 1 midshipman to RNH.

2.0pm: Read Warrant No 353. Discharged 1 prisoner to Detention Quarters.

3.0pm: Discharged 1 Corporal and 1 Private to RMB and 1 RPO to Depot.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 2202 lbs, Vegetables 4000 lbs, Bread 1200 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 42.5 tons, Oil 641.5 tons]


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8 January 1921

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.18

am: Hands refitting Ship.

10.0am: Discharged 5 CPOs, 8 POs, 72 ABs, 11 Leading Seamen, 4 Leading Signalmen, 1 Joiner, 1 Leading Cook, 4 Cooks, 2 Signalmen, 1 PO Telegraphist, 1 telegraphist, 2 ordinary telegraphists, 1 Writer III, 1 CPO, 10 POs, 4 ERAs, 1 Chief Mechanic, 3 SPO, 4 Leading Stokers and 16 Stokers to Depot.

0.30pm: Gave leave till 0700 Monday [on this Saturday], Boys till 7.0pm. Read Warrant No 354. Discharged 1 Prisoner to cell establishment.

1.30pm: Joined ship 1 CPO and 1 PO from [HMS] Impregnable.

2.30pm: Joined ship 1 Leading and 2 Signalmen and 1 Officer Steward III.

4.30pm: Joined ship 1 CPO, 4 POs, 1 RPO and 6 Boys and 2 ABs.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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9 January 1921

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.18

8.45am: Landed RC Church Party.

9.30am: Discharged Lieutenant Pawsey RN [Henry TW Pawsey listed here] to HMS Excellent and 1 Leading Seaman to Depot.

10.30am: Performed Divine Service.

1.0pm: Joined ship 1 CPO and 1 PO.

5.0pm: Exercised Fire Stations.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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10 January 1921

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.18

8.45am: Hands Provisioning and as Requisite.

9.25am: Joined Ship 1 Rating from “Marshall Soult” [HMS Marshal Soult].

11.0am: Carried out 6 inch Tilt Test.

0.30pm: Discharged 5 Ratings to Depot.

2.0pm: Joined Ship 76 Ratings from Depot.

3.30pm: Ship Proceeded out of No 8 Dock.

4.30pm: Ship Secured alongside East Wall.

5.0pm: Exercised Fire Stations. Gave usual leave till 0700.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 42.5 tons, Oil 628.5 tons]


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11 January 1921

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19 [estimated]

9.0am: Discharged 15 Ratings (5 ERSs to RNB Portsmouth and 10 Stokers to “Vivid”).

am: Hands Coaling and Preparing for Ammunition Ship, remainder as Requisite. Joined Ship 1 Private RMLI from RM Depot. Joined ship Surgeon Lieutenant Craig RN [probably Arthur Craig listed here].

0.35pm: Discharged 1 AB and 1 OS to RNH.

1.30pm: Discharged 1 CPO and 1 AB to Depot.

pm: Hands as in forenoon.

2.20pm: Discharged 1 Corporal and 2 Privates to RM Depot.

3.5pm: 1 Prisoner and escort returned on Board.

4.0pm: Received 63 tons of Coal.

6.15pm: Joined ship 1 Musician from Eastney Depot.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 105.5 tons, Oil 623.5 tons]


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12 January 1921

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

7.45am: Ammunition lighter came alongside.

am: Hands employed ammunitioning and provisioning ship.

10.0am: 3 Midshipmen joined ship.

11.0am: Gave leave to starboard Watch from 4.30 to 7.00am, First part of Watch till 11.00pm.

pm: Hands employed embarking ammunition and as Requisite.

2.5pm: 1 midshipman Joined ship.

7.0pm: Lieutenant Weild [Ronald C Weild, listed here as a Sub Lieutenant on HMS Vivacious] Joined ship.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Provisions received: Bread 1000 lbs]


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13 January 1921

At Devonport

Lat 50.39, Long -4.19

am and pm: Hands employed embarking ammunition and as Requisite.

9.30am: Sub Lieutenant Gotts [probably Francis S Gott listed here] and 1 midshipman joined ship. Discharged 1 rating to Vivid.

2.30pm: Tested Main derrick.

6.15pm: 1 Naval Cadet and 2 ratings Joined ship.

7.30pm: Commander Harman [William RS Harman listed here] Joined ship.

8.30pm: Engineer Commander Aitken Joined ship.

[Provisions received: Bread 1000 lbs]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 104.5 tons, Oil 585.5 tons]


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14 January 1921

At Devonport

Lat 50.38, Long -4.19 [estimated]

6.0am: Lit fires in First and Second Picquet Boats.

7.20am: Slipped from wall and proceeded out of Prince of Wales’ basin to No 9 buoy the Hamoaze. Course and speed as requisite.

8.20am: Secured to No 9 Buoy.

am and pm: Hands employed embarking ammunition and as requisite.

[Secured to No 9 Buoy]

11.20am: Surgeon Commander O’Malley [Edward DJ O’Malley listed here] Joined ship.

1.30pm: Discharged 2 ratings to Barracks.

2.0pm: 3 ratings Joined ship.

3.0pm: Received 1371 tons of oil.

4.30pm: Gave leave to Starboard Watch till 6.30am.

5.0pm: 2 ratings Joined ship from Depôt.

6.0pm: Drew fires in First Picquet Boat.

8.0pm: Drew fires in Second Picquet Boat.

9.0pm: Port Watch employed embarking ammunition.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 104 tons, Oil 1929 tons]

[Weather fine and quiet; noon temperature 52F]


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15 January 1921

From Devonport to Portland, at Sea

Lat 50.36, Long -4.15 [estimated]

[Secured to No 9 Buoy]

0.20am: Hailed guard boat.

6.0am: Lit Fires in Second Picquet Boat. Hands employed embarking ammunition and as requisite.

8.0am: Slipped and proceeded into Sound. Course and speed as requisite.

9.0am: Secured to No 2 Buoy.

10.30am: Discharged 1 rating to Depôt.

pm: Hands employed cleaning ship and as requisite. Received 1252 tons of oil.

3.48pm: Slipped and proceeded into Cawsand Bay. Course and speed as requisite.

4.30pm: Came to with port anchor in 8 fathoms. Veered to 6 shackles. 4.35pm: Let go starboard anchor. Veered to 6 shackles and weighed port anchor.

[Anchor Bearings: Breakwater Light House 65 degrees; Kingsand Church 285 degrees, Folly Tower 289 degrees]

6.15pm: Lieutenant Collin RMLI joined ship.

10.30pm: Drew fires in second Picquet Boat.

11.42pm: Weighed and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite for proceeding out of harbour.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 103 tons, Oil 3139 tons]


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16 January 1921

From Devonport to Portland and at Portland

Lat 50.59, Long -2.44 [estimated]

0.4am: Shaped Course 139 degrees. Speed 12 knots.

0.34am: Streamed Patent Log zero.

4.31am: Sighted Portland Light.

5.25am: Sighted Shambles Light.

6.32am: Reduced to 10 knots. Lit fires in Barge.

6.55am: Altered course 0 degrees. Lit fires in first and second Picquet Boats. 7.0am: Hauled in Patent Log 68.5.

7.50am: Course and speed as requisite for proceeding into harbour.

8.10am: Came to with starboard anchor and moored ship with 6 shackles on each cable in 8 fathoms in Portland harbour.

[Anchor Bearings: A Head 94 degrees, No 1 Beacon 69 degrees, No 2 Beacon 32 degrees]

[Draught: Forward 34ft 5in; Aft 33ft 9in]

11.0am: HMS “Royal Oak” arrived. Carried out range finder test.

0.30pm: Gave leave to starboard watch till 8.00pm.

10.30pm: Drew fires in second Picquet Boat. 10.40pm: Drew fires in Barge. 11.0pm: Drew fires in first Picquet Boat.

[Distance run through the Water: 92.1 miles and as requisite]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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17 January 1921

From Portland to Tor Bay and at Tor Bay

Lat 50.42, Long -3.04 [estimated; no position in log]

[Moored off Portland]

7.0am: Prepared ship for sea.

8.0am: Unmoored. Weighed port anchor and shortened in to 3 shackles on starboard cable.

9.32am: Weighed and proceeded out of harbour. Course and speed as requisite for passing between Shambles and Portland Bill.

10.30am: Shaped Course 232 degrees, speed 13 knots.

11.0am: Out PVs [paravanes].

1.50pm: Closed up Defence stations.

3.18pm: Sighted Start Light House bearing 313 degrees.

3.31pm: Reduced to 9 knots. Hauled in Patent Log 38.6. In PVs.

4.26pm: Sighted Berry Head.

4.54pm: Course and speed as requisite for proceeding to anchorage.

5.13pm: Came to with port anchor in 9 fathoms veered to 6 shackles in Tor Bay.

[Anchor Bearings: Paignton Pier 268 degrees; Haldon Pier 341 degrees; East Shag 23 degrees]

[At Single Anchor]

[Distance run through the Water: 25.8 miles and as requisite]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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18 January 1921

At Tor Bay

Lat 50.44, Long -3.53 [estimated]

[At Single Anchor]

am and pm: Hands employed cleaning ship.

4.5pm: Quarters. Exercised physical drill.

[Distance run through the Water: 55.5 miles and as Requisite]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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19 January 1921

From Tor Bay to Gibraltar, at Sea

Lat 50.32, Long -2.85 [estimated from position in Log of HMS Barham for this date]

[At Single Anchor]

5.30am: Lit fires in first Picquet Boat.

9.15am: Classes at antigass [anti-gas] instruction, remainder of hands employed as requisite.

10.30am: Drew fires in fist Picquet Boat.

11.10am: Weighed and proceeded out of harbour and took station 2.5 cables astern of [HMS] “Barham”. Course and speed as requisite.

11.38am: Out PVs.

Noon: Shaped Course 187 degrees, speed 14 knots.

0.40pm: Streamed Patent Log zero.

1.10pm: Sighted submarine on surface 290 degrees.

4.45pm: Took up night cruising order, Course as requisite.

5.20pm: On station. Shaped Course 250 degrees.

7.0pm and 10.0pm: Hands at night defence stations.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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20 January 1921

From Tor Bay to Gibraltar, at Sea

Lat 49.02, Long -8.28

1.30am: Hands at night defence stations.

7.32am: Course as requisite for taking up cruising disposition No 1.

8.0am: Course as requisite for tactics.

am; Hands at control stations and as requisite.

11.55am: Sighted smoke of Blue fleet. Exercised Action.

1.50pm: Finished tactics. Shaped Course 220 degrees.

pm: Hands at Control stations.

5.0pm: Course as requisite for taking up night cruising order. 5.20pm: In station. Shaped Course 220 degrees.

7.0pm and 10.0pm: Hands at night defence stations.

9.3pm: Observed destroyer attacks on starboard wing.

9.22pm: “Revenge” opened fire with star shell.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 277.6 degrees]

[True Bearing and Distance: Ushant S75E ‒ 131 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Weather fine from noon onwards; noon temperature 51F, sea temperature 45F]


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21 January 1921

From Tor Bay to Gibraltar, at Sea

Lat 45.50, Long -12.80

7.0am: Observed ship burning searchlights 280 degrees.

7.30am: Course as requisite for taking up cruising disposition No 1.

9.8am: In station. Shaped Course 220 degrees.

10.30am: Course as requisite for tactics.

11.5am: Exercised General Action.

11.9am: Sighted enemy (Battle Cruiser) bearing 20 degrees.

2.20pm: Finished tactics. Shaped Course 140 degrees.

5.34pm: Course as requisite for taking up night cruising disposition.

6.25pm: In station. Shaped Course 140 degrees.

10.48pm: Observed 2 red lights bearing 83 degrees followed by 2 star shell.

11.0pm: Course as requisite for avoiding enemy destroyer attacks and torpedoes.

[Course and Distance made good: Various ‒ 307 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Cape Finisterre S44E ‒ 218 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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22 January 1921

From Tor Bay to Gibraltar, at Sea

Lat 41.88, Long -9.67

1.0am: Observed star shell and search lights and firing at short intervals during the night.

2.43am: Observed 3 torpedoes break surface on starboard beam about 2 cables distant fired by destroyer on port quarter who had been in sight for 28 minutes.

5.0am: Observed star shell firing ahead ‒ Enemy’s destroyer attempting to break through our screen.

5.18am: Course as requisite for avoiding destroyer attacks.

6.45am: Observed large ship bearing [blank].

7.3am: Formed divisions line ahead. Columns 1 mile apart.

7.15am: Exercised Action. Course as requisite for tactics.

8.3am: Finished tactics. Shaped Course 96 degrees. 8.9am: Altered course 180 degrees, speed 11 knots, “Barham” and “Valiant” parted company with remainder of the fleet.

am: Tested life buoys (correct). Hands employed cleaning ship.

11.33am: In PVs.

11.54am: Proceeded at 11 knots. Hauled in Patent Log 856.8.

0.14pm: Streamed Patent Log 356.8 (re-set).

pm: Paid ship’s company. Hands make and mend clothes.

4.20pm: Quarters.

11.30pm: Sighted Burling Island [Berlenga] Light bearing 165 degrees.

[Course and Distance made good: Various ‒ 287 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Burlings S5E ‒ 149 miles]


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23 January 1921

From Tor Bay to Gibraltar, at Sea

Lat 37.44, Long -9.26

0.51am: Burling Light abeam 5 miles.

2.0am: Sighted Cape Roca Light 170 degrees.

4.13am: Cape Roca Light abeam 5.7 miles.

5.17am: Sighted Cape Espichel bearing 119 degrees.

10.13am: Held Divine Service and celebrated Holy Communion.

2.51pm: Cape St Vincent abeam 1.2 miles.

10.14pm: Altered course to 100 degrees to avoid traffic. 11.2pm: Altered course to 128 degrees.

[Course and Distance made good: Various ‒ 263 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Cape St Vincent S27E 27.2 miles]

[Weather fine and quiet; noon temperature 57F, sea temperature 52F]


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24 January 1921

From Tor Bay to Gibraltar and at Gibraltar

Lat 36.14, Long -5.37 [estimated]

3.50am: Sighted Cape Trafalgar Light 75 degrees.

4.58am: Sighted Cape Spartel Light 130 degrees.

5.55am: Sighted Cape Tarifa Light 89 degrees.

6.10am: Reduced to 9 knots. Lit fires in first and second Picquet boats and Barge.

8.4am: Hauled in patent log 828.2.

9.30pm: Course and speed as requisite. 9.45am: Stopped both. Lowered boats to take securing parties to detached mole.

10.15am: “Barham” proceeded into harbour.

10.45am: Proceeded into harbour. Course and speed as requisite.

[Draught: Forward 33ft 3in; Aft 32ft 10in]

11.30am: Secured alongside detached mole.

[Secured Alongside Detached Mole]

1.20pm: Hands employed cleaning and preparing ship for painting. Discharged 1 naval cadet to Carnarvon.

4.0pm: Gave leave to starboard watch till 11.0pm.

8.30pm: Drew fires in Barge.

10.15pm: Drew fires in first Picquet Boat.

[Distance run through the Water: 211.6 miles and as Requisite]

[Fuel Remaining: Coal 96 tons, Oil 2174 tons]


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25 January 1921

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.14, Long -5.37

[Secured Alongside Detached Mole]

1.50am: Drew fires in second Picquet Boat.

7.15am: Fourth flotilla entered harbour and secured alongside South Mole.

am: Hands employed preparing ship for painting.

pm: Hands employed painting ship and as requisite.

4.0pm: Gave leave to port watch till 11.00pm.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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26 January 1921

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.14, Long -5.37

[Secured Alongside Detached Mole]

0.15am: Discharged 1 rating to hospital.

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

9.45am: Control parties to drill.

1.0pm: Gave leave starboard watch from 4.00 till 10.30pm.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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27 January 1921

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.14, Long -5.37

[Secured Alongside Detached Mole]

8.10am: Landed Marines for drill.

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

11.50am: Marines returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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28 January 1921

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.14, Long -5.37

[Secured Alongside Detached Mole]

am: Hands employed painting ship and as requisite.

10.0am: Discharged 1 rating to Seawolf, 1 to “Strenuous” [word indistinct] and 1 to Viscount.

0.30pm: Gave leave to starboard watch from 1.30 to 10.30pm.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Provisions received: Fresh Meat 5550 lbs, Vegetables 12000 lbs]


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29 January 1921

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.14, Long -5.37

[Secured Alongside Detached Mole]

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

10.10am: Vindictive arrived.

pm: Hands Make and Mend clothes.

[Number on sick list: 12]


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30 January 1921

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.14, Long -5.37

[Secured Alongside Detached Mole]

7.30am: Celebrated Holy Communion.

8.30am: Landed RCs.

10.30am: Performed Divine Service. RCs returned on board.

[Number on sick list: 12]


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31 January 1921

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.14, Long -5.37

[Secured Alongside Detached Mole]

9.15am: Training Classes to instruction. Control parties to drill. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

1.15pm: Training Classes to instruction. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

4.0pm: Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 359 and 360.

[Number on sick list: 12]



LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1921


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1 February 1921

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.14, Long -5.37

[Secured Alongside Detached Mole]

8.20am: USS Pittsburg [Pittsburgh] arrived.

10.30am: Destroyer flotilla proceeded to sea for exercises.

am: Discharged 1 rating to hospital. 1 rating joined ship from Viscount.

1.15pm: Training Classes at instruction. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

5.0pm: Destroyer flotilla returned to harbour.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Note: USS Pittsburgh was a US Navy armoured cruiser originally to be named “Nebraska”, then “Pennsylvania”, and commissioned under that name in 1905; she was renamed “Pittsburgh” in 1912 and was based in the Pacific during WW1; she was sold for scrap in 1931.]


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2 February 1921

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.14, Long -5.37

[Secured Alongside Detached Mole]

2.10pm: HMS Temeraire arrived.

5.0pm: Read Warrants Nos 361 and 362.

9.30pm: Held dance [?] on board.

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Provisions received: Vegetables 1550 lbs]


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3 February 1921

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.14, Long -5.37

[Secured Alongside Detached Mole]

11.0am: HMS Vindictive sailed.

1.15pm: Training Classes to instruction. Remainder of hands employed as requisite.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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4 February 1921

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.14, Long -5.37

[Secured Alongside Detached Mole]

9.15am: Training Classes at instruction. 15 inch Control parties to drill. Remainder of hands employed taking in provisions and as requisite.

9.40am: USS destroyer McFarlane [McFarland] arrived.

pm: Hands Make and Mend clothes.

4.30pm: Quarters. Read Warrant No 363.

[Number on sick list: 10]

[Note: USS “McFarland” (DD-237) was a US Navy Clemson-class destroyer in commission from September 1920 to 1945 and sold for scrap in 1946.]


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5 February 1921

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.14, Long -5.37

[Secured Alongside Detached Mole]

10.15am: Discharged 1 rating to hospital.

pm: Hands Make and Mend clothes.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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6 February 1921

At Gibraltar

Lat 36.14, Long -5.37

[Secured Alongside Detached Mole]

8.20am: Landed RCs.

9.0am: HMS Adamant and Submarines L8, L18 and L28 arrived.

10.20am: RCs returned on board. Performed Divine Service.

1.30pm: Discharged 1 rating to [HMS] Woolston.

4.30pm: Submarine L71 arrived.

5.30pm: 1 rating joined ship from “Cormorant”.

7.0pm: 1 rating joined ship from “Vigorous”.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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7 February 1921

From Gibraltar to “Arosa Bay”, at Sea

Lat 35.93, Long -5.69

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

9.30am: Slipped from Mole and proceeded out of harbour. Course and speed as requisite.

10.9am: Took station 2.5 cables astern of Barham. Shaped Course 190 degrees, Speed 12 knots. 10.10am: Out PVs.

10.50am: Altered course 260 degrees.

11.50am: Attacked by Submarine L25 torpedo missed ahead.

0.40pm: Attacked by Submarine L71 torpedo passed under stern of Barham.

1.13pm: Attacked by L16 torpedo hit port side amidships.

1.30pm: Took station 1.5 miles on port beam of Barham. Increased to 13.5 knots. Course as requisite.

2.20pm: In station. Shaped Course 260 [degrees], speed 10 knots.

2.30pm: Course and speed as Requisite for carrying out Sub-Calibre throw off firing with 15 inch with Barham and 6 inch on Bruce, first as target ship and second as Firing ship.

4.12pm: Finished firing. Shaped Course 295 degrees, speed 11.5 knots.

4.49pm: Reduced to 9 knots. In PVs.

5.55pm: Streamed Patent Log (zero).

6.15pm: Darkened ship.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 23 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Cape Spartel S58W ‒ 15.8 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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8 February 1921

From Gibraltar to “Arosa Bay”, at Sea

Lat 37.58, Long -10.17

3.6am: Sighted Cape St Vincent Light bearing 332 degrees.

5.0am: Cape St Vincent Light abeam 16 miles.

7.23am: Course and speed as Requisite for tactical exercise with the BCS [Battle Cruiser Squadron].

7.44am: Exercised General Action Stations.

10.50am: Finished tactical exercise. Shaped Course 11 degrees, speed 12 knots.

3.45pm: Barham took station 3 miles astern of “Valiant”.

4.47pm: Barham carried out HA [High Angle] firing at smoke burst made by Valiant.

4.56pm: Took station 3 miles astern of Barham. Course and speed as Requisite.

5.14pm: In station. Shaped Course 11 degrees, speed 12 knots.

5.19pm: Carried out HA firing at smoke burst made by Barham.

5.23pm: Finished firing. Increased to 13.5 knots to take station 5 cables astern of Barham.

6.50pm: In station, Reduced to 12 knots.

7.8pm: Sighted Burlings Light 36 degrees.

9.15pm: Barham exercised search lights.

9.38pm: Burlings abeam 12.5 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 277.7 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of The Burlings Light House N16E, 114 miles]

[Number on sick list: 16]

[Weather fine, noon temperature 58F, sea temperature 51F]


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9 February 1921

From Gibraltar to “Arosa” Bay, at Arosa Bay

Lat 42.24, Long -9.06

5.45am: Passed 5 Men of War presumed to be the First Light cruiser squadron.

7.32am: Took station on port beam of “Barham” 8 miles. Course and speed as Requisite.

8.35am: On station. Shaped Course 11 degrees, speed 11 knots.

9.0am: Control parties closed up for inclination exercise. Remainder of hands employed as Requisite.

9.30am: Carried out range keeping exercise with “Barham”. Course and speed as Requisite.

10.40am: Finished exercise. Took station 2.5 cables astern of Barham. Course and speed as Requisite.

11.0am: Lit fires in first and second Picquet Boats.

0.15pm: In station. Shaped Course 11 degrees, speed 11 knots. 0.30pm: Lit fires in Barge.

1.5pm: Hauled in Patent Log 520.7.

1.8pm: Altered course 25 degrees. Hands employed preparing ship for coming into harbour and as requisite.

1.55pm: Course and speed as Requisite for approaching anchorage.

2.20pm: Came to with port anchor in 9 fathoms in Arosa Bay. Veered to 8 shackles.

[Anchor Bearings: Brinas [Illa da Briñas] 45.5 degrees; Villagarcia pier 81 degrees; Gorma [Illote Gorma] 123 degrees]

3.4pm: Fourth Destroyer flotilla entered harbour.

4.0pm: Quarters. Exercised physical drill. Discharged 2 ratings to [HMS] Greenwich.

5.30pm: Discharged Engineer Commander Aitkenhead [Thomas E Aitkenhead listed here] RN to Greenwich. 5 ratings joined ship from Greenwich.

8.40pm: Drew fires in Barge. 9.0pm: Drew fires in 1st Picquet Boat.

10.30pm: Drew fires in 2nd Picquet Boat.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 295 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Salvora Island Light House N9E, 13.5 miles]


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