Read all about USS Concord's general description, specifications and time line.

Notes:

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

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


THE VOYAGES OF USS CONCORD 1907-1908

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LOG BOOK – JANUARY 1st 1907 TO AUGUST 28th 1907


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List of Officers


Name

Rank

Boush CJ, Captain to 18th August 1907

Commander

Sears JH, Captain from 18th August 1907

Lt. Commander to Captain

Hughes RM, Captain from 14th December 1908

Commander

Walker JE

Lieutenant

Naile FR

Lieutenant

Woods S

Lieutenant

Hand CL

Ensign

Bagley DW

Ensign

Richards CA

Ensign

Emerson HE

Midshipman

Howe HB

Midshipman

Pick AC

Passed Assistant Surgeon

Wilson ERJ

Assistant Paymaster

Farr LH

Pay Clerk

Stoops RE

Assistant Surgeon

Quinn HL

Midshipman

Eytinge EQJ

Assistant Surgeon

Cotten LA, left April 1908

Lieutenant

Mandeville JA

Ensign

Newton JH, from March 1908

Ensign

Todd DH, from April 1908

Lieutenant

Balsh AW, from December 1908

Passed Assistant Surgeon


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LOGS FOR JANUARY 1907


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1 January 1907

At Hong Kong, China.

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy; calm with light airs from the E. Barometer steady.

Boilers A and D banked for use for auxiliary signals.


4am to 8am:

Received various stores for mess.


8am to meridian:

Liberty party returned except Walther, RW. The CO of the French torpedo boat SABRE, Austrian cruiser FRANZ JOSEPH, and English cruiser KENT called officially on the CO.

The CO called officially on the US Consul General [Amos P Wilder] and the CO of USS MARYLAND, USS COLORADO and USS PENNSYLVANIA. Inspected magazines and received stores.*


Meridian to 4pm:

Hazy; pleasant light NE and NNE breezes; barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore and received stores.


4pm to midnight:

Clear and squally; light to moderate breezes from the NE.

Veered 3 feet on the port chain.


*[Note: The variety of warships from various countries reflects the fact that in this period of “gunboat diplomacy” the various imperialist nations saw China as a country to be exploited, mainly through the establishment of preferential trading areas where their businesses could be established. Hong Kong had been ceded to Britain in 1898, but Germany, Austria-Hungary, France, Portugal, Italy and Japan all had these zones. President Theodore Roosevelt favored an “open door” policy which allowed US business interests to operate in China, but allowed the US to criticize “imperialism”. These naval forces were in the region to protect their interests, particularly after the “Boxer” rebellion at the turn of the century and the growth of Chinese nationalism. In 1907, these naval forces were “friendly rivals”, but were mainly concerned with maintaining the status quo vis-a-vis the Chinese. See The Scramble for China by Robert Bickers, Penguin Books.]


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2 January 1907

At Hong Kong, China.

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light, variable and moderate breezes from the NE. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Made preparations for coaling. 7.50am: Coal lighters came alongside. Liberty party returned. Walther RW returned on board 24 hours over time. Received stores.


8am to meridian:

8.15am: Commenced coaling from junks on each side, coolies* putting coal on board. Took on board 141 tons during the watch. Draft before coaling 11’6” forward, 14’ aft.

9.10am: A German gunboat of the JAGUAR class got underway and stood up river. The Captains of USS PENNSYLVANIA and USS MARYLAND called officially on the Captain.

The Captain returned the call of the senior French naval officers present on board the torpedo boat destroyer SABRE.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant with light, variable and moderate breezes from the NE. Barometer falling.

Knocked off coaling at 1.00pm, having taken on board 162 tons 1081 lbs of coal from Charles and Co.

Draft after coaling: 12’6” forward, 14’7” aft. Crew cleaning ship. 1.45pm The Captain left the ship.


4pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant light breezes from the NNE. Barometer rose.


*[Note: Log entries reflect the attitudes of the time and some are now rightly considered to be offensive. However, they are included as an accurate record.]


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3 January 1907

At anchor off Hong Kong.

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light, variable and moderate breezes from the NNE. Barometer steady.

Fires banked in boilers A and D.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters, no absences. Made preparations for getting underway. 10.00am: The armored cruisers left the harbor. The Captain left the ship at 10.30am. Received stores.

A Summary Court-Martial [SCM] of which AE Peck, PA Surgeon, USN, was senior member, met at 10.02am, for the trial of John Phillip (Sea.) and adjourned at 10.15am to await the action of the convening authority.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant light breezes from the SE. Barometer falling.

The Captain returned on board at 1.30pm. Unmoored and got underway at 2.15pm.


4pm to 8pm:

Standing out of Hong Kong with the Navigator at the conn. The Captain was on the bridge conning out. Steaming under boilers A, C, and D, making the best speed possible. Passed an English cruiser and a torpedo boat. Standing out of harbor until 4.15pm when set course S52°E*.

4.15pm Wag Lan Light bore S 22°W 1.33 miles. Steaming on course S22°E. Passed several junks.

The Commanding Officer held Mast and assigned the following punishments:

Lusty BF SC4c. "Absent from the ship without permission while a prisoner-at-large", SCM

McKlintock JR OS. "Absent from the ship without permission", SCM

Hunsicker AD OS. "Out of uniform at Sunday inspection", 8 hours’ extra duty

Cunningham L OS, Frans CL OS, Spivak, S OS. "Not going to their stations when the word was passed", each 8 hours’ extra duty

Walther RW Coppersmith. "24 hours over leave from liberty", 21 days’ restriction and 3rd class

By order of Commanding. Officer, Lusty BF (SC4c) and McKlintock JR (OS) were made prisoners-at-large to await trial by Summary Court-Martial. Avera, HR (OS) was released from confinement and restored to duty. Beeler C (CP) was released from confinement.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Moderate N breezes; barometer steady.

On course S22°E. Passed close to a junk at 8.35pm. Furled after section of poop awning. Moon rose at 9.05pm.


*[Note; Unless stated separately, courses directions will be P.S.C. (Per Ship’s Compass)]


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4 January 1907

At sea en route from Hong Kong to Cavite, Philippines.

Lat 19.57, Long 116.68


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant NE breeze. Barometer falling.

Steaming under boilers A, C and D on course S22°E. 3.05am: Changed course to S36°E.


4am to 8am:

Moderate sea from the NE. Put on new register on patent log at 6.00am, old one being broken.


8am to meridian:

Steaming under boilers A, C and D on course S36°E. Moderate sea from the NE.

9.00am: Set foresail. 9.45am: Set mainsail. 11.41am: Set clocks back 22 minutes.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Moderate to fresh squally breezes from the NE.

Steaming under boilers A, C and D and fore and mainsails on course S36°E.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Moderate to fresh squally breezes from the NE.

Steaming under boilers A, C and D and fore and mainsails on course S36°E.

8.20pm: Changed course to S38°E. Passed steamer about 9.00pm headed on course opposite to this vessel.


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5 January 1907

At sea en route from Hong Kong to Cavite, Philippines.

Lat 15.93, Long 119.12


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant, gentle to fresh NE breezes, barometer falling.

Steaming under boilers A, C and D and fore and mainsails on course S38°E.


4am to 8am:

6.00am: Ship rolling 15° to starboard and 12° to port.


8am to meridian:

Went ahead with regular field day. Set the clocks ahead 11 minutes. Summary Court-Martial specifications were served on BF Lusty (SC4c) at 9.35am and JR McKlintock (OS) at 9.38am for being absent without leave, by order of the Commanding Officer. At 9.40am, Lusty BF (SC4c) was placed in solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for three days in accordance with punishment assigned by Summary Court-Martial on November 6, 1906.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, light airs from the NNE. Barometer falling.

2.30pm: Took in unbent staysails. 12.30pm: Sighted high land bearing E. At 1.35pm: a Summary Court-Martial of which PA Surgeon AE Peck, USN, was senior member, met to try the cases of Lusty BF (SC4c) and McKlintock JR (OS), and at 2.15pm adjourned to await the action of the convening authority


4pm to 6pm:

5.00pm: Quarters. Closed watertight doors. Changed course to S51°E. 6.00pm: Reduced speed to 90 revs.


6pm to 8pm:

6.21pm: Reduced to 87 revs. 6.07pm: Sighted Capones Light bearing S76°S, 30°E mag.


8pm to midnight:

Gentle breezes from SE to ESE. Barometer falling.

8.09pm: Capones Light abeam. 9.30pm: Sighted Sueste Point Light [Subic Bay] bearing N50°E. 11.20pm: Moon rose. Sighted La Monja Light at 11.40pm bearing S66°E [during various small course changes].


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6 January 1907

At sea and at anchor off Cavite, Philippines.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant light breezes from the NNE. Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S76°E under boilers A, C and D standing towards La Monja. Stood into Manila Bay with the Navigator at the conn. 3.15am: Came to anchor off Sangley Point in 11 fathoms to 20 fathoms of starboard chain.


4am to 8am:

Fires banked. The Health Officer granted the ship pratique.* Draft 11’10” forward, 14’6” aft. Beeler C was placed in single irons for safe keeping on orders of the CO.


8am to meridian:

The CO inspected the ship. Quarters with no absentees. The Captain left the ship at 9.45am and called officially on the Commandant of the Yard* and the C-in-C [Rear-Admiral Willard Brownson]. The CO of USS CINCINNATI called officially on the CO of this vessel.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm; calm to light breezes from the NW and NE. Barometer fell.

The Captain returned at 12.55pm. The Commandant returned the Captain's call. Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

Exchanged visiting parties with ships in harbor.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant, light variable airs and breezes. Barometer steady.

USS WILMINGTON stood into Manila and anchored at 10.00pm.


*[Note: This allows a ship to engage with the shore station or port. At this time, cholera was prevalent in Manila.]

**[Note: Following the battle of Manila Bay and defeat of Spain in the Spanish-American war of 1898, Spain ceded the Philippines to the US, and the Americans established a naval base at Cavite. See USS Concord 1897-1898 log books and F Freidel, The Splendid Little War, Burford Books, 1958.]


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7 January 1907

At anchor off Cavite, Philippines.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the N and NE. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Made preparations for coaling. Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

At 9.20am: USS COLORADO got underway and stood over to Cavite. Commander-in-Chief transferred flag to USS PENNSYLVANIA which fired a salute of 13 guns. 9.40am: COLORADO came to anchor. 9.55am: Commanding Officer left the ship and made an official call on USS BALTIMORE and CINCINNATI. 10.00am: USS GENERAL ALAVA got underway and stood out of harbor. General Court-Martial convened on board USS RALEIGH. 10.10am: Commenced coaling from two lighters on port side. During watch took on 60 tons. 11.40am: The CO returned. Kusaursoski C (QM3c) was transferred to hospital, Cavite, P.I.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the NW and NE. Barometer falling.

Received stores. 1.20pm: WILMINGTON got underway and stood into Cavite, and anchored at 1.55pm. 3.25pm: Finished coaling, taking 100 tons Eureka coal. Secured bunkers and received stores.


4pm to 8pm:

4.50pm: Commanding Officer of BALTIMORE called officially.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy; pleasant airs from the N. Barometer steady.

USS WOMPATUCK [tug]* got underway and stood out.


*[Note: The log refers more than once to USS WAMPATUCK, but that was a different and later vessel. This vessel was the WOMPATUCK.]


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8 January 1907

At anchor off Cavite, Philippines.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant, light cool airs and breezes from the N. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Getting up 6” powder to be turned in to Cavite.


8am to meridian:

Quarters and dotter exercises. Sent into Cavite 414 x 6” and .30 charges, powder and boxes of ammunition. By order of Commanding Officer, Lusty BF (SC4c) was released from confinement.

ELCANO [ex-Spanish gunboat] stood into Manila at 9.45am. Lieutenant Walker and Ensign Bagley left the ship at 9.40am on duty to act as members of a Board of Investigation on board USS WILMINGTON.


Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant, variable light airs; barometer steady.

The GENERAL ALAVA stood in and came to anchor at 1.05pm. USS GALVESTON [cruiser] stood in toward Manila at 2.15pm. Baseball and liberty party went ashore at 3.15pm. USS COLORADO got underway and stood over toward Manila at 3.20pm.


4pm to 8pm:

5.55pm: Quarters; no absentees.


8pm to midnight:

Pleasant variable light airs; barometer steady.


Lt. FR Naile, USN and Lt. S Woods, USN were detached from this vessel and ordered to USS BALTIMORE by order of the Commander-in-Chief, US Asiatic Fleet.


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9 January 1907

At anchor off Cavite, Philippines.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant, light cool airs and breezes from the NE. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

A lighter came alongside at 7.05am. USS RALEIGH got underway at 6.05am and stood out toward target range.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters; absentees Lasher J (El3c), McCluen EJ (El2c), Hodge J (Sea), McDermott AB (F1c) and Higgins J (Sea). USS WOMPATUCK stood out. USS GALVESTON stood down and anchored. USS CHATTANOOGA [cruiser] stood in and anchored off Manila. Received stores and inspected magazines.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, light cool airs and breezes from the N. Barometer falling.

McDermott AB (F1c) returned on board 9 hours over time. Received following men from USS BALTIMORE with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers: Crawford BF (Sea), Eaton RR (Sea) and Darden TR (Sea). Received stores [followed by list]. USS CHATTANOOGA stood over and anchored. Half-mast colors from 3.10pm to 3.25pm following movements of Navy Yard.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Quarters; absentees Lasher J (Elec3c) McCluen EJ (Elec2c) Hodge J (Sea) and Higgins J. Turned out clean bags. USS CHATTANOOGA got underway and stood out. Transferred following men with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers to USS BALTIMORE: Hansen D (Sea), Huck FM (GM2c), Robertson CE (Yeo1c), Nass B (F1c), Stephenson G (ChElec), Lindskog CV (SMM).


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Light breezes from S to N. Barometer steady.


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10 January 1907

At anchor off Cavite, Philippines.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant, light cool airs and breezes from the N. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

The following men returned on board 25 hours over time: Lasher J (Elec3c) McCluen EJ (Elec2c) Hodge J (Sea) and Higgins J. USS PARAGUA [gunboat] stood over and anchored.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters. Murdock, WA (SC4c) absent. Drills and preparation for target practice. Brode EG (Yeo2c) and Hodge, JR (Sea) were transferred to USS BALTIMORE with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers. The Commanding Officer assigned following punishment: Hodge, JR (Sea) "24 hours over leave", reduced to 3rd conduct class.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, light cool airs and breezes from the NE. Barometer falling.

Continued drills in preparation for target practice. The Captain left the ship at 2.00pm.

2.50pm: CINCINNATI got underway and stood out to target range. The Commanding Officer of the GALVESTON called officially. Received stores. Fleet Paymaster inspected and counted Paymaster's foreign money.


4pm to 8pm:

Quarters and turned in scrub bags; Murdock, WA (SC4c) absent. The Captain returned at 6.15pm.

At 7.00pm Murdock, WA (SC4c) returned on board having been absent since yesterday afternoon, when he was sent ashore on duty. At 8.00pm Bayles E (OS) was placed in solitary confinement for 24 hours, by order of the Commanding Officer, for smoking on quarter-deck while orderly on watch. Typhoon signal No.3 was hoisted about 8.00pm.


8pm to midnight:

Gentle and light breezes from the NNE. Barometer steady.

USS RANGER [gunboat] was towed out from Navy Yard and anchored in the bay.


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[Men advanced in rating from January 1st 1907]


Name

From

To

Bayles EA

OS

Sea

Blake AD

OS

Sea

Bryan GS

Yeo3c

Yeo2c

Czereszco F

CP

F2c

Devlin E

Sea

Cox

Hughes CE

OS

Sea

Hunsicker D

OS

Sea

Johnson JA

OS

Sea

Jones C

OS

Sea

Kuhns LE

OS

Sea

Larby G

CP

F2c

Reed RC

OS

Sea

Rosenblad S

F2c

F1c

Schott L

Sea

GM3c

Smoot C I

OS

Sea

Whorley FE

QM2c

QM1c

Werts JW

OS

Sea

Whelan F

OS

Sea

Cunningham GS

OS

Sea


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[List of engineering stores]

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[Further list of stores]

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[Further list of stores]

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[Report of Summary Court-Martial]


Philips J (Sea). Charge: smuggling intoxicating liquor on board. Punishment: solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for 5 days; loss of pay amounting to $12.68

McKlintock R (CS). Charge: absent from the ship without permission. Punishment: solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for 5 days; loss of pay amounting to $19

Lusty BF (SC4c). Charge: absent from the ship without permission while a prisoner at large. Punishment: solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for 5 days; loss of pay amounting to $44


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11 January 1907

At anchor off Cavite, Philippines.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Gentle and light breezes from the NNE. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Ash lighter came alongside.


8am to meridian:

Quarters, no absences; drills and inspections. Received stores. GENERAL ALAVA got underway and stood out of harbor.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy. Gentle and light breezes from the NNE. Barometer falling. Changes in rating as per attached list [above].


4pm to 8pm:

Quarters, no absences. Published summary of Court-Martial proceedings as per attached list [above].


8pm to midnight:

Gentle and light breezes from the NE and NNE. Barometer rising.

By order of the CO, Bayles, EA was released from confinement and restored to duty. His term of confinement has expired. Lusty BF (SC4c) was placed in solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for 5 days, in accordance with the sentence of the Summary Court-Martial.


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12 January 1907

At anchor off Cavite, Philippines.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Gentle and light breezes from the NE. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

Finished field day. Overhauling guns and bore sighting. Received stores, including 6” ammunition and barometers. The C-in-C called on the CO.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm breezes from the ENE and SSE. Barometer fell.

1.00pm: The GENERAL ALAVA stood in. The [destroyer] USTBD CHAUNCEY was towed alongside the BAINBRIDGE* at 1.30pm. 1.37pm: USS WILMINGTON got underway and sailed out to the target range. The Captain left the ship at 3.55pm.


4pm to 8pm:

Mustered at quarters-no absentees. The Captain returned at 6.40pm. A man-of-war got underway from the target range at about 7.20pm and stood to Manila.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and overcast; light airs from the SSE. Barometer steady.


*[Note: The first destroyer “torpedo boat destroyer” of the US Navy. See hyperlink.]


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13 January 1907

At anchor off Cavite, Philippines.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and rainy. Gentle and light airs from the E. Barometer rose.


4am to 8am:

USS BALTIMORE got underway and stood out at 6.50am. Hoisted guard flag at 8.00am.

Murphy, P was transferred with bag and hammock to the Navy Yard, Cavite, for further transfer to USRS INDEPENDENCE [receiving ship] for bad conduct discharge.


8am to meridian:

Held quarters; the CO inspected the ship. Lit boilers and carried out inspections. 11.50am Main engines ready for getting underway. Received various stores.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and rainy. Gentle and light airs from the NW. Barometer steady.

At 12.20pm USS WOMPATUCK stood out of harbor. 12.50pm: All hands to anchor. 1.00pm: Got underway and stood out to target range. Full speed at 2.40pm.


4pm to 8pm:

Steaming on boilers B and D over the target ranges, Navigator at the conn and Captain on the bridge. Came to anchor at 4.35pm in 11 fathoms of water to 35 fathoms of starboard chain.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with light breezes from the N and NE. Barometer steady.


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14 January 1907

At anchor off Cavite, Philippines.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Gentle and light breezes from the NNE. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

At 5.40am tug WOMPATUCK stood out towards the range with lighters in tow. At 7.15am RALEIGH got underway, went to range and commenced firing at 7.45am.


8am to meridian:

Overhauled battery and made preparations for target practice. By order of CO, Bayles C was released from confinement and made a prisoner-at-large.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with light breezes from the N and W. Barometer falling.

1.15pm: Got underway under boilers A, B, C and D. Exercised gun crews and made trial runs.

USA Transport THOMAS [Army transport] stood out. USS GALVESTON stood over to Manila. USS CHATTANOOGA stood in and anchored off Cavite.


4pm to 8pm:

Came to anchor off the middle buoy of the target range in 10.5 fathoms to 35 fathoms of starboard chain. USS RALEIGH anchored at 6.15pm.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from the SE. Barometer rising.


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15 January 1907

At anchor off Cavite, Philippines.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from the S. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Got underway and stood on target range. Following officers reported on board as umpires during target practice: Commander WL Rogers, Lt. H Lackey, Lt. Shane and Lt. Robinson USN.


8am to meridian:

Engaged in holding second target practice.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant, light airs from N. Continued target practice.


4pm to 8pm:

Finished target practice. Umpires left the ship. Heaved anchor clear of targets.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from the SE. Barometer steady.


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16 January 1907

At anchor off Cavite, Philippines.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light variable airs. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

At 6.25 am WILMINGTON got underway. 6.30am WOMPATUCK stood out from Cavite. 7.05am CINCINNATI stood out. Field day. Lt. Walker, Ensigns Bagley and Hand, and Midshipman Primrose went over to the WILMINGTON as umpires.


8am to meridian:

Continued field day. Inspections of magazines.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, light variable airs. Barometer steady.


4pm to 8pm:

4.50pm: WILMINGTON stood over from the range. Anchored at 5.00pm. 8.00pm: Lusty BF was released from confinement and restored to duty, his term having expired. By order of the CO, Phillips, J was placed in solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for 5 days, in accordance with the sentence of the Summary Court-Martial.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant light breezes from the E. Barometer steady.


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17 January 1907

At anchor off Cavite, Philippines.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant light breezes from the ENE. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

At 7.30am CINCINNATI got underway on the target range.


8am to meridian:

At 9.00am WILMINGTON got underway on the target range. Magazine inspection and painting.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, light variable airs. Barometer falling. 2.25pm: RALEIGH stood towards Cavite.


4pm to 6pm:

4.15pm: CINCINNATI stood towards Cavite. 5.45pm: Got up anchor and stood towards Manila, Navigator on the bridge.


6pm to 8pm:

Steaming on various courses in towards Manila. 7.06pm: Came to anchor in 4.5 fathoms with 15 fathoms of starboard chain. 7.40pm: Shifted berth and anchored in 5.5 fathoms with 15 fathoms of starboard chain. By order of the CO, Bieler C was placed in single irons for safe keeping. Lost overboard one oar from the sailing launch while rigging out the lower boom.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant light breezes from the E. Barometer falling.

GENERAL ALAVA got underway and stood out.


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18 January 1907

At anchor off Cavite, Philippines.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant light breezes from the NNE. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

US Army transport DIX stood in.


8am to meridian:

9.05am USS WEST VIRGINIA [cruiser] got underway and stood out to the target range, the C-in-C not on board. The Captain called officially on the Commander of the Philippine Squadron. The Medical Officer condemned food which was then thrown overboard. The CO awarded punishments at Mast as per attached list:

Chyteaceh J, OS, not standing to attention, 8 hours’ extra duty

McDermott AB, F1c, 9 hours over leave, 14 days’ deprivation of liberty and 2nd class

Higgins JC, Sea, 24 hours over leave, 21 days’ deprivation of liberty and 3rd class

Lasher J, EIec3c, 24 hours over leave, 21 days’ deprivation of liberty and 3rd class

McKuen EJ, EIec3c, 24 hours over leave, 21 days’ deprivation of liberty and 3rd class

Murdock WA, SC4c, going ashore and failing to return, 28 hours over leave, 5 nights’ double irons and 4th class

Lusty BF, SC4c, disobedience of orders, 5 nights’ single irons

Fredericks JS, Sea, not obeying orders of a Petty Officer, 48 hours’ extra duty


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with rain. Calm. Barometer fell.

3.30pm: The BALTIMORE stood into Cavite and anchored.


4pm to 8pm:

4.00pm: Sent liberty party ashore. Mustered at quarters and received mail. Hillary RE was transferred to USS BALTIMORE with bag and hammock and necessary papers. Brown FR was transferred to USS WOMPATUCK with bag and hammock and necessary papers.


8pm to midnight:

Calm to light E airs. Barometer rose.


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19 January 1907

At anchor off Cavite, Philippines.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant light breezes from the E to calm. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Began field day. Liberty party returned; absences as follows: Jenkins W, Baker H, Desmond JJ, Brown FJ, Kuhuis LP, Meigs RA, Lovesy C, Splaine W, Hueussman J, Lyons SF, Leary R.


8am to meridian:

9.15am Finished field day. USS RAINBOW [distilling ship and flagship of the US Philippine Squadron] hoisted Senior Officer’s pennant. Received stores and inspected magazines. 11.47am Held quarters and carried out a 10-minute ammunition test.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light breezes from the SW and SE to calm. Barometer falling. 12.45pm: USAT SEWARD got underway. 1.00pm: The CO left the ship. 3.00pm: Received from USS BALTIMORE the following named man with bag and hammock and papers: Van Kennen GA (MM2c). 3.00pm: Assistant Surgeon RA Stoops reported on board for duty. 3.40pm: USS COLORADO got underway and stood out to the range.


4pm to 8pm:

7.00pm: The CO returned to the ship. Baker H and Jenkins W returned to the ship 12 hours over liberty.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant light breezes from the SE. Barometer steady. Received 1 copy of “Wireless Telegraphy”.


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20 January 1907

At anchor off Cavite, Philippines.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant light breezes from the ESE. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Brown FJ, returned from liberty 24 hours over leave. Liberty party returned; following men absent: Tourtillotte G, Baulch R, Oree JW, Doyle P, Moe H, King G, Holmes M.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters; absentees: [followed by list of absent men as before]. Published “Articles for the Better Government of the Navy”*. CO inspected crew and ship. The English gunboat ALACRITY stood in towards Cavite and fired a salute of 21 guns, American ensign at the main, then stood over towards Manila and came to anchor at 10.25am. 10.35am: CINCINATTI stood out from Cavite.

PA Surgeon Peck was detached from this ship and ordered to the Naval Hospital Olongapo.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy with light variable airs and breezes; barometer falling.

12.55pm: GENERAL ALAVA stood in from the target range and came to anchor off Manila. [List of absentees returning to the ship over time.] 3.50pm: Ensign Bagley was detached from this ship and returned to the WEST VIRGINIA. 3.20pm: RALEIGH stood out from Cavite and came to anchor.


4pm to 8pm:

Tourtillotte G, returned to the ship 11 hours over leave. Huessman J and Leary R returned to the ship 35 hours over leave.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy; calm to variable light airs. Barometer rising. CO left the ship at 8.00pm and returned at 9.00pm.


*[Note: These were the rules relating to service and discipline, amended in 1930. See Articles for the Government of the United States Navy, 1930.]


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[Detailed list of stores received]

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21 January 1907

At anchor off Cavite, Philippines.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy; calm to variable light airs. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

6.10am: Got underway and stood various courses towards Cavite.

At 6.20am the PENNSYLVANIA got underway and stood out towards the range. At 6.00am the CINCINATTI got underway and stood out. Rigged ship for coaling.


8am to meridian:

8.00am: Came to anchor off Cavite in 3.5 fathoms to 15 fathoms of starboard chain. Lighters came alongside. USS GENERAL ALAVA stood over and anchored. USTB BARRY [destroyer] stood out.

Coaling ship; took 74 tons. Following men returned on board 50 hours over leave: Splaine W, Desmond JJ. At 11.00am the GENERAL ALAVA got underway and stood out. Schneider S reported on board from WEST VIRGINIA for passage to Olongapo.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy; calm to NW light airs. Barometer falling.

Coaling ship; took in 100 tons. Lighters shoved off at 2.30pm. Following men were brought on board from USS GALVESTON: Holmes M, 31 hours over leave, Lowery C, 55 hours over leave. By order of the CO, Bales C, was released from confinement and made a prisoner-at-large to await trial by Summary Court-Martial.


4pm to 8pm:

Received stores. 7.50pm: USTB BARRY stood in and anchored. Delivered specifications for SCM to Bales C. Threw condemned food overboard. The following men arrived on board from USS BALTIMORE with bags, hammocks and papers: Black S, Close T, Ferris S, Flyme J.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and overcast; light breezes from the E; barometer steady.

By order of the CO, Phillips J, was released from confinement and returned to duty. McKlintock J was placed in solitary confinement on bread and water for 5 days for leaving the ship without permission, in accordance with the sentence of the SCM.


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[Detailed list of stores received]

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22 January 1907

At anchor off Cavite, Philippines.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy; calm to light airs from the NE. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Ash and ammunition lighters came alongside. USS WILMINGTON came over from Manila and anchored.


8am to meridian:

Inspected magazines and received stores. 11.30am Ammunition lighter left.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy; calm to light airs from the NE and ENE. Barometer falling.

USS GALVESTON and HMS ALACRITY fired a salute of 21 guns at noon, British ensign to the fore. Fort Santiago fired a salute of 21 guns. 2.05pm: The CO left the ship. 2.35pm: Water boat came alongside. Took on 10 tons of water. 3.00pm: Water boat left. 3.45pm: USS ARAYAT [ex-Spanish gunboat] stood in.*


4pm to 8pm:

Held quarters at 5.00pm; Lyons S, absent. 6.00pm: The CO returned. Lyons S returned 83 hours over leave.


8pm: to midnight:

Partly cloudy; calm to light airs from the NE and SSE. Barometer steady.


*[Note: After the battle of Manila Bay in 1898, the Americans raised a number of Spanish vessels which had been sunk or heavily damaged in the battle, and commissioned them into the US Navy.]


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23 January 1907

At anchor off Cavite, Philippines.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy; calm to light airs and breezes from the SSE to NE. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

7.30am: USS MARYLAND stood in and anchored off Cavite.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters – no absences. Carried out drills.

10.15am: SCM met on board the WILMINGTON. At 11.00am a SCM of which Lt. E Walker was a member met for the trial of Charles Beale (CP). At 11.45am SCM adjourned to await the actions of the convening authority. At 9.00am PISCATAQUA [tug] stood out from Cavite. At 11.15am WOMPATUCK stood into Cavite. Inspected magazines and received stores.


Meridian to 4pm:

Calm to light variable breezes. Barometer steady.

12.05pm: USS RAINBOW stood in from the target range and moored to a Naval buoy. 12.34pm: USS MARYLAND fired a salute of 13 guns and was returned by USS RAINBOW at 12.35pm, firing 8 guns.

At 12.15pm the gunboat PARAGUA stood in towards Cavite and came to anchor off the Navy Yard at 1.15pm. At 1.10pm USS MARYLAND got underway and stood out. 3.00pm: Liberty party left the ship. 2.30pm: Baseball party left the ship. 2.45pm: GENERAL ALAVA stood in from the range.


4pm to 8pm:

Baseball party returned at 5.05pm.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant with airs from the ESE. Barometer rising slowly. Liberty party returned.


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24 January 1907

At anchor off Cavite, Philippines.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear; calm to light airs and breezes from the SE and S. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned – Maunder C absent. Lolly P found drunk on board ship, not having been on liberty.


8am to meridian:

Maunder C returned on board 1½ hours over liberty. 9.15am: Quarters and exercises and ammunition drills. General Court-Martial met on USS WILMINGTON. GENERAL ALAVA stood in and anchored. Officers awarded the following punishments:

Koster J, OS, insubordination, 3 days’ bread and water.

Jenkins M, Elec3c, 12 hours over leave, 14 days’ deprivation of liberty and 2nd class.

Baker M, CM3c 12 hours over leave, 14 days’ deprivation of liberty and 2nd class.

Brown FJ, Oiler, 12 hours over leave, 14 days’ deprivation of liberty and 2nd class.

Kuhns LE, Sea, 30 hours over leave, 24 days’ deprivation of liberty and 3rd class.

Meigs PA, Ptr3c, 30 hours over leave’ 24 days’ deprivation of liberty and 3rd class.

Baulch R, Cox, 6 hours over leave, 7 days’ deprivation of liberty.

Oree JW, Sea, 6 hours over leave, 7 days’ deprivation of liberty.

Doyle GP, OS, 6 hours over leave, 7 days’ deprivation of liberty.

Moe HB, OS, 6 hours over leave, 7 days’ deprivation of liberty.

King GS, CP, 6 hours over leave, 7 days’ deprivation of liberty.

Tourtillotte GE, ChYeo, 11 hours over leave, 14 days’ deprivation of liberty and 2nd class.

Huessman L, F1c, 35 hours over leave, 24 days’ deprivation of liberty and 3rd class.

Carey R, F2c, 35 hours over leave, 24 days’ deprivation of liberty and 3rd class.

Desmond JJ, GM2c, 50 hours over leave, 34 days’ deprivation of liberty and 4th class.

Splaine WE, QM3c, 50 hours over leave, 34 days’ deprivation of liberty and 4th class.

Lovesy CH, P&F, 50 hours over leave, 34 days’ deprivation of liberty and 4th class.

Holmes M, Sea, 31 hours over leave, 60 days’ deprivation of liberty and 4th class.,

Lyons S, F2c, 83 hours over leave, 60 days’ deprivation of liberty and 4th class.

Mumper CA, OS, 1/1½ hours over leave, cautioned.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with passing showers first part. Light E breezes. Barometer falling then rising.

USS CHATTANOOGA hauled down quarantine flag. WOMPATUCK stood in. USS ELCANO stood in and anchored. An Army transport stood into Manila. Sent baseball party and liberty party ashore. GENERAL ALAVA got underway and stood out. Transferred RH Stevenson to hospital.


4pm to 8pm:

Received forward whaleboat davit from Navy Yard. Baseball party returned. General Court-Martial on USS WILMINGTON adjourned. Received Bird F from PISCATAQUA with bag, hammock and papers.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant airs from the E. Barometer falling.


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25 January 1907

At anchor off Cavite, Philippines.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant airs from the E. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

USS ELCANO got underway and stood alongside coal dock. Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters and overhauled battery. 10.00am The CO left the ship. 10.40am The Commander of the Philippine Squadron called. Inspected magazines and received stores.

Transferred with bag, hammock and papers to USS PISCATAQUA for further transfer to USS MOHICAN, [sloop and station ship], GA Schneider.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and light and pleasant breezes from the N and ESE; barometer steady.

Exercised all boats’ crews at sail drill. 1.30pm: CO returned on board. 2.00pm: USS BARRY got underway and stood for a practice run. 3.00pm: CO of USS CHATTANOOGA called on the CO.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters-no absences.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and light and pleasant breezes from the ESE; barometer steady.

USN collier IRIS got underway and left harbor.


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26 January 1907

At anchor off Cavite, Philippines.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and light and pleasant breezes from the ESE; barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Field day. Liberty party returned. ELCANO got underway and stood out.


8am to meridian:

Field day. Inspected magazines.10.30am British gunboat CLIO stood in towards Manila.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and light and pleasant breezes from the E; barometer steady.

12.30pm: US gunboat ELCANO stood in from the range and came to anchor off the Navy Yard at Cavite. The CO left the ship and called on the CO of USS CHATTANOOGA. 1.30pm: Baseball party and liberty party went ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

At 7.50pm the CO left the ship.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and light and pleasant breezes from the ESE; barometer steady.

By order of the CO, McKendrick J was released from confinement; Koster J was put in confinement. CO returned.


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27 January 1907

At anchor off Cavite, Philippines.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and light and pleasant breezes from the ESE; barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

5.40am: ELCANO got underway and stood towards the range.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters and CO’s inspection. Received stores and inspected magazines.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and light breezes from the ESE and E; barometer falling.

Baseball party and liberty party went ashore. GENERAL ALAVA stood into Manila from the target range.


4pm to 8pm:

Baseball party returned. WOMPATUCK stood in.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and light pleasant breezes from the ESE; barometer rising.

CO of USS BALTIMORE called on CO and wardroom.


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28 January 1907

At anchor off Cavite, Philippines.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and light and pleasant breezes from the ESE; barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned except Manning JH.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, Manning JH absent. Exercised boat drill. At 9.00am USS GALVESTON stood out from Manila. Received stores.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and light and pleasant breezes from the E and ESE; barometer falling.

Inspected magazines and shifted ammunition.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, Manning JH absent. Served out clean bags.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and light and pleasant breezes from the SE and E; barometer steady.


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29 January 1907

At anchor off Cavite, Philippines.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and light and pleasant breezes; barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, Manning JH absent. Drills and inspections.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and light and pleasant variable breezes; barometer falling.

1.15pm: Baseball party went ashore. The CO left the ship.


4pm to 8pm:

5.10pm: Baseball party returned. The CO of the USFS RAINBOW made an official call on the CO. 5.35pm: The CO returned. Liberty party went ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and light and pleasant breezes from the S; barometer steady.

Koster J was released from confinement. 8.15pm: The CO left the ship, returned at 10.50pm. Eclipse of the Moon occurred during this watch. By order of the CO, Delaney M was placed in the forward compartment for safe keeping for being drunk while acting as the coxswain of the steam launch.


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30 January 1907

At anchor off Cavite, Philippines.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cloudy; gentle and pleasant breezes from the NE to N; barometer falling slowly.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, Manning JH absent. Drills and bag inspection. Received stores and inspected magazines. The CO called officially on the CO of USFS RAINBOW. British gunboat CLIO stood out. USTB BARRY left coal dock and anchored. CO awarded the following punishments: Delaney M, for being drunk while acting as the coxswain of the steam launch, acting appointment as coxswain revoked.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and light and pleasant W to NW breezes; barometer falling.

Baseball party and liberty party went ashore. USS CHATTANOOGA stood out to target range.

The following men were transferred to US Naval Hospital Canacao: Arnold J and Querzo F.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, Manning JH absent. Baseball party returned.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and light and pleasant breezes from the SSE to N; barometer steady.

Exercised searchlights.


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31 January 1907

At anchor off Cavite, Philippines.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy; gentle and pleasant breezes from the NE to N; barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned except Dineen T. USTB BARRY got underway and stood out.


8am to meridian:

8.45am: USS COLORADO got underway and stood over to Manila. 9.15am: Mustered at quarters, Manning JH and Dineen T absent, followed by exercises. 10.45am USTB BARRY stood in and anchored.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and light and pleasant breezes from the NW to S; barometer falling.

1.50pm: USS GALVESTON stood into Manila from target range. At 2.30pm transferred Lusty BF to USS BALTIMORE with bag, hammock and papers. Baseball party and liberty party went ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, Manning JH and Dineen T absent. Baseball party returned. At 7.00pm sent party over to Cavite to attend “muster” at Men’s Service Club.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and light and pleasant breezes from the NE to NNE; barometer steady.



LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1907


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1 February 1907

At anchor off Cavite, Philippines.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and light and pleasant breezes from the NE to NNE; barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

At 5.30am USN collier IRIS stood in and anchored.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, Manning JH and Dineen T absent, followed by exercises. Overhauled battery and inspected magazines. At 10.55am the Flotilla Commander made an official call on the Commanding Officer.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and light and pleasant variable breezes; barometer steady. Commanding Officer left the ship at 2.10pm and returned at 6.05pm. Baseball, football, and liberty parties left the ship.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, Manning JH and Dineen T absent. Baseball and football parties returned.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and light and pleasant variable breezes; barometer steady. Liberty party returned.


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2 February 1907

At anchor off Cavite, Philippines.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and light and pleasant breezes from the N; barometer falling slowly.


4am to 8am:

7.15am US gunboat PANAY * stood out from Cavite.


8am to meridian:

Lt. J Walker left the ship on survey of equipment dept. on USS WILMINIGTON. The CO of USTBD BARRY called officially on the CO.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair, with light and pleasant breezes from the NW; barometer falling.

Baseball, football, and liberty parties left the ship. PISCATAQUA stood in and anchored.

CO called officially on the CO of USTBD BARRY. CHAUNCEY, Army transport, stood in towards Manila. USS PANAY stood in and anchored.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, Manning JH and Dineen T absent. Baseball and football parties returned.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and light and pleasant SE breezes; barometer steady.

Liberty party returned. Manning JH was brought on board from Cavite Naval Prison, 132 hours over leave.


*[An ex-Spanish vessel commanded by Midshipman Chester Nimitz, his first command. See hyperlink.]


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3 February 1907

At anchor off Cavite, Philippines.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and light and pleasant breezes from the E to NNW; barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned. GENERAL ALAVA got underway and stood out.


8am to meridian:

Held quarters for instruction and general muster. Dineen T absent. CO inspected crew and ship. 11.00am USS CHATTANOOGA stood in from range and anchored. Received stores.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and light and pleasant breezes from the NW; barometer falling.

Baseball, football, and liberty parties left the ship.


4pm to 8pm:

Ensign CL Hand USN attached re orders of C-in-C. Baseball and football parties returned. Lasker J suffered a broken leg while playing football with the ship’s team. He sustained a fracture of the right tibia. Treated by the surgeon at Cavite and retained in the Yard Dispensary.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and light and pleasant breezes from the NE and SE; barometer steady.


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4 February 1907

At anchor off Cavite and at sea.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and light and pleasant breezes from the E and SE.


4am to 8am:

Dineen T returned 95½ hours over leave. 7.14am USS MARYLAND stood in from the range and anchored.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences, followed by boat drills and inspections. Received stores. At 11.05am CHATTANOOGA got underway and stood towards Manila. CO of ELCANO made an official call on the CO. 10.00am Lasker J, transferred to the Naval Hospital, Canacao.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and light and pleasant variable breezes; barometer falling slowly.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, no absences.

7.00pm: All hands up anchor. 7.20pm: Got underway and steamed towards Manila, CO and Navigator on the bridge.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and light and pleasant breezes from the ESE; barometer rising.

Ensign Hand transferred to USS PENNSYLVANIA. 9.33pm: Stood out from Manila on course S67°W, CO on the bridge.11.15pm San Nicolas Light abeam. 11.10pm Changed course to S69°W.


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5 February 1907

At sea and at Olongapo.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and light and pleasant breezes from the E and N. Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N37°W. At 1.00am changed course to W. 1.20am: Changed course to N67°W. 2.00am: Changed course to N37°W. At 2.35am sighted Sueste Point Light bearing N36°W.


4am to 8am:

4.35am: Changed course to N [followed by various small course changes]. 5.12am: Sueste Light abeam. 6.14am: Stood into Olongapo and anchored in 17 fathoms to 40 fathoms of chain.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences, followed by drills. 8.15am: The CO of the MOHICAN made an official call on the CO.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and light and pleasant variable breezes; barometer steady.

The CO made an official call on the CO of the MOHICAN.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, no absences.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and light and pleasant breezes from the NE; barometer steady.


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6 February 1907

At Olongapo, Philippines.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and light and pleasant breezes from the NE. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

6.35am: Got underway and stood down towards dry dock “Dewey”. 7.00am: The Naval contractor took charge of the ship and docked her. Ship on her own keel at 7.50am.


8am to meridian:

9.00am: Inspected magazines and drained flood cocks. Engineer’s force working on the ship. Made connection with dock through fire main for cold water.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and light breezes from S to NW. Barometer falling.

Ship’s force scraped boot topping with wire brushes. Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, no absences. Received stores and following men from USFS RAINBOW with bags, hammocks and papers: Dubbs JW, Emmanuel G, Holmes F, Smith J, Thring H, Wehemeyer F. Midshipman H Irwin reported on board for duty in obedience to order from C-in-C.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant breezes from the NNE to NE. Barometer steady.


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7 February 1907

At Olongapo, Philippines.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant breezes from the ENE to NNE. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences. Took divisions ashore for infantry drill. Yard workmen on board.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and light and pleasant breezes from the E. Barometer falling.

The CO held Mast and awarded the following punishments:

Lolly P, “Drunk on board not having been on liberty”, cautioned, 4th class

Manning FH, “132 hours over liberty”, 90 days’ deprivation of liberty and 4th class for two months

Dineen T, “95 hours over liberty”, 90 days’ deprivation of liberty and 4th class for two months

Williams W, “Disobedience of orders, 2 days on bread and water

Holmes M, “Disobedience of orders, 2 days on bread and water

Bayles E, “Cutting towel line”, 8 hours extra duty

By order of the CO, Williams W was placed in confinement.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant breezes from the N. Barometer steady.


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8 February 1907

At Olongapo, Philippines.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant breezes from the N. Barometer falling slowly.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned except Doyle G, Flynn J, and King S.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences. Returned on time from liberty Doyle G, Flynn J, and King S, drunk. Carried out drills and received stores.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant breezes from the E. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, no absences, followed by selling of drinks.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant breezes from the E. Barometer steady.

8.30pm: Beeler C (CP) left the ship without permission. 10.00pm AC Stout (Yeo2c) was reported absent from the ship without permission.


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9 February 1907

At Olongapo, Philippines.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant breezes from the E. Barometer falling.

AC Stout (Yeo2c) returned at 3.00am, having been AWOL for 6 hours, and was confined for safe keeping.


4am to 8am:

4.30am: C Bayles returned on board, having been AWOL for 8 hours. USS PISCATAQUA left the harbor.


8am to meridian:

CO held Mast and AC Stout (Yeo2c) was arraigned at SCM for absence from duty. 9.13am: SCM was convened of which Lt. J Walker was a member, for the trial of AC Stout. 9.25am SCM adjourned to await the action of the convening authority. Meigs R was found drunk on board having not been on liberty.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant breezes from the E. Barometer falling.

All hands mustered aft and sentences awarded as follows:

Beeler C, “Drunk aboard ship, assaulting Master-at-Arms and resisting arrest”, solitary confinement for 30 days, full ration every 3rd day, and to lose 3 months’ pay, amounting to $66. Mitigated to $57 by C-in-C. Le Stout A, “Absent without leave from proper authority”, solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for 5 days, and to lose 1 month’s pay, amounting to $35. Williams W was released from confinement and Le Stout A was put in solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for 5 days, in accordance with the decision of the SCM.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant breezes from the N. Barometer rising.


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10 February 1907

At Olongapo, Philippines.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant breezes from the N.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned except Spollin L.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Mustered at quarters, Spollin L absent. CO inspected crew and ship. 9.40am: Spollin LV returned 2½ hours over leave. Inspected magazines and received stores. Meigs R was placed in forward compartment for safe keeping having been found drunk on board having not been on liberty.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant breezes from the W and SW. Barometer falling.

1.15pm Liberty party went ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

Spollin LV registered as being absent from the ship without permission.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant breezes from the E. Barometer steady.

9.55pm: USNA IRIS got underway and stood out.


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11 February 1907

At Olongapo, Philippines.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant breezes from the E. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned. 5.30am: Spollin L returned on board 12 hours over leave.


8am to meridian:

9.00am: Quarters and marching exercises.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant breezes from the E and SW. Barometer rising.

Captain held Mast and awarded punishments as follows:

Doyle GP: Over leave 1.5 hours, being drunk and unfit for duty for 8 hours, 14 days’ deprivation of liberty and 2nd class

King GS: Over leave 1.5 hours, being drunk and unfit for duty, 14 days’ deprivation of liberty and 3rd class

Flynn JJ: Over leave 1 hour, deprivation of 1 liberty

Beeler C: Leaving the ship without permission for 8 hours, SCM

Meigs RA: Drunk on board without being on liberty and in possession of liquor, SCM

Spollin LV: Absent over leave for 2.5 hours, deprivation of liberty for 1 week; absent from ship for 12 hours, 5 days’ bread and water

McKlintock JR: Having intoxicating liquor in mess locker, SCM

The following men were considered prisoners-at-large awaiting the SCM: Meigs RA, Bayles C, McKlintock JR, Spollin LV. USS PISCATAQUA stood in and moored to dock.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters and received stores.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant breezes from the ENE. Barometer steady.


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12 February 1907

At Olongapo, Philippines.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant breezes from the E. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

AC Stout was transferred to USS DECATUR [destroyer] via USS PISCATAQUA with bag, hammock and papers. USS PISCATAQUA left the harbor at 7.00am.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences. At 9.38am specifications for SCM were served on Chas Beeler CP, RA Meigs Ptr3c, John Robert McKlintock OS.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant breezes from the E. Barometer falling.

At 1.30pm the battalion left the ship fully equipped for the target range, Midshipman Irwin in command.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant breezes from the NE. Barometer steady.


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13 February 1907

At Olongapo, Philippines.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant, light airs from the NE. Barometer falling slowly.


8am to meridian:

Inspected magazines and threw overboard condemned food. 11.00am: Beeler C was placed in confinement in accordance with the sentence of the SCM.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from the E. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

Received various food stores, blankets and clothing.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from the E. Barometer rising.

9.45pm: 32 men returned from the target range.


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[Report on ship’s condition from drydock.]

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[Report on ship’s condition from drydock, continued].

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14 February 1907

At Olongapo, Philippines.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light airs and breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Cleaning and preparing bottom of ship for painting.


8am to meridian:

Scraping ship’s bottom, inspected magazines and threw away condemned food.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant light breezes and airs from the ENE and ESE. Barometer steady.


4pm to 8pm:

30 men returned to the target range. Liberty party left the ship.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from the E. Barometer steady.


[Note: The log includes a detailed engineer’s report on the state of the ship’s bottom and associated issues. See two of the links above].


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15 February 1907

At Olongapo, Philippines.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light E airs and breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned. IRIS stood in and anchored at base.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light E airs and breezes. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light E airs. Barometer steady.


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16 February 1907

At Olongapo, Philippines.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light NE airs.


4am to 8am:

7.30am: Sent firing party to the range. Prepared to paint ship’s bottom.


8am to meridian:

Painting ship’s bottom. Target force continued at range.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light W and SW breezes. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, calm to variable light airs. Barometer steady.


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17 February 1907

At Olongapo, Philippines.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light E airs. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned. 12 men left for the target range.


8am to meridian:

The CO inspected the crew and ship. Yard work continued.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, light SW breezes. Barometer falling.

Liberty party ashore. 10 men returned from the target range.


4pm to 8pm:

Firing party returned from the range; Midshipman Quinn in charge.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light E airs. Barometer steady.


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18 February 1907

At Olongapo, Philippines.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light E airs. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters followed by battery training. SCM, Lt. J Walker senior member, met at 10.30am and tried the cases of R Meigs and C Beeler. Took a recess at noon until 1.15pm. Dock workmen working on both propeller shafts.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm, pleasant, light E airs. Barometer falling.

1.15pm: SCM reconvened and tried the case of J McKlintock. 2.05pm Adjourned. Issued clothing and small stores to all divisions. 3.00pm: USS PISCATAQUA and USNC NANSHAN [collier] arrived in harbor. Received from USS CHAUNCEY with bag, hammock and papers WT Hall (F2c).


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Quarters and setting-up drill.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light E airs. Barometer steady.


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19 February 1907

At Olongapo, Philippines.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light E airs. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

USS PISCATAQUA left the bay.


8am to meridian:

9.10am: Sent company ashore for collective firing under command of Midshipman Irwin. 10.00am: Mustered at quarters. Dock workers working on propellers. USS MONADNOCK [monitor] stood out of harbor.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, light E and NW airs and breezes. Barometer falling.

1.15pm USS MONADNOCK stood into harbor, and 1.35pm came to anchor. 3.00pm: Company returned from range.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Quarters, no absences. Dock workers replacing propellers.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light E airs. Barometer steady.


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20 February 1907

At Olongapo, Philippines.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant, light E breezes and airs. Barometer steady.

Dock workers working on shafts.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned except Reed R.


8am to meridian:

9.00am: Mustered at quarters, Reed R absent, followed by fire drill.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, light E airs and breezes. Barometer falling.

Martin C returned from Cavite. Received mess stores. USS PISCATAQUA stood in at 2.45pm.


4pm to 8pm:

8.30pm [sic]: GENERAL ALAVA stood in and came to anchor at 8.55pm. Liberty party went ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant, light E breezes and airs. Barometer steady.


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21 February 1907

At Olongapo, Philippines.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant, light E airs. Barometer steady.

Dock workers working on shafts.


4am to 8am:

Finished work on port shaft at 4.00am. 7.00am: USS PISCATAQUA stood out of harbor.


8am to meridian:

9.00am: Mustered at quarters, Reed R absent, followed by battery training and drills. 11.20am: Finished work on shafts and began flooding dock, Naval contractor in charge.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant, light E airs. Barometer falling.

12.10pm: Ship was afloat with assistance of tug URDANETA and ship’s boats. Ship taken out of dock at 1.30pm and came to anchor in 12 fathoms to 35 fathoms of starboard chain. 3.00pm: USS GALVESTON stood in and came to anchor in the bay. Commenced general field day.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant breezes from the N to NE. Barometer rising.


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22 February 1907

At Olongapo, Philippines.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light NW and N airs. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

7.25am: USS GALVESTON got underway and stood in to dry dock. 8.00am: Full dressed ship.


8am to meridian:

Held quarters, Reed R absent. Inspected magazines and received stores.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, light NE breezes and airs. Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore. 12.00pm: USS MOHICAN and USS CONCORD fired a national salute.

2.00pm: Specifications for SCM delivered to Spollin LV for being absent from target range without leave.


4pm to 8pm:

Received mess stores.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant, light E breezes and airs. Barometer steady.


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23 February 1907

At Olongapo, Philippines.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light E airs. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

7.20am: USS GALVESTON came out of dock and stood out of harbor.


8am to meridian:

Field day. At 10.25am SCM, of which Lt. Walker was senior member, met for the trial of Spollin LV. 10.35am: SCM adjourned to await the action of the convening authority.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, light E and NE breezes. Barometer falling.

Liberty party went ashore. 1.00pm: Rifle teams from 1, 2 and 3 divisions went to the target range, Midshipman Irwin in charge. 1.30pm: USS CHATTANOOGA stood in and went into dry dock.


4pm to 8pm:

6.30pm Divisional rifle teams returned to the ship.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, light E airs. Barometer steady.


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24 February 1907

At Olongapo, Philippines.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light NE breezes. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Mustered at quarters, no absences. The CO inspected crew and ship. Divisions were marched aft and SCM sentences were published:

RA Meigs: Solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for 5 days and to lose 1 month’s pay ($30)

C Beeler: Solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for 5 days and to lose 1 month’s pay ($22)

J McKlintock: Acquitted and restored to duty

LV Spollin: Solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for 5 days and to lose 1 month’s pay ($30)

Loss of pay punishments to be referred to the Secretary of the Navy.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, light ENE breezes. Barometer falling.

Liberty party went ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant, light ENE breezes. Barometer rising.


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25 February 1907

At Olongapo, Philippines, and at sea.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant, light ENE breezes. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences. 9.00am: USS CHATTANOOGA stood out of dry dock and stood out of harbor.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant, light E breezes. Barometer falling.

1.50pm USNC NANSHAN went into dry dock.


4pm to 8pm:

Prepared to get underway. 5.00pm: Mustered at quarters.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant, light E breezes. Barometer rising. 11.03pm: Up anchor; standing out of harbor, Navigator at the conn.


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26 February 1907

At sea and at anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, light E breezes. Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming under boilers A, B and C on course N64°E. 12.40am: Changed course to S35°E. 1.55am: Sighted Corregidor Island Light bearing S75°E. 3.00am: Changed course to N64°E. 3.40am: Sighted San Nicolas Beacon Light bearing N78°E.


4am to 8am:

Steaming under boilers A, B and C on course N64°E at 12 knots until 5.45am.

At 4.25am: San Nicolas Beacon Light bore abeam distant 2 miles.

At 5.45am came to anchor in Manila Bay, with ships of the first and second divisions, in 6 fathoms of water, veering to 20 fathoms on starboard chain. USS CHATTANOOGA and USS RALEIGH got underway and went to Cavite.


8am to meridian:

Commanding Officer left ship to call on Commander-in-Chief. At 10.20am Commanding Officer returned. At 10.44am got underway and stood over to Cavite. At 11.25am anchored off Cavite.

McIntyre WA (HosApp1c) was sent to flagship in accordance with order to report to the Fleet Surgeon.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, light NW to E breezes. Barometer falling.

Splaine WE (QM3c) transferred to USS PENNSYLVANIA with bag, hammock, and necessary transfer papers.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: USS RALEIGH shifted berth. 5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, no absences. Assistant Paymaster Wilson transferred to Assistant Paymaster Samas of USS RALEIGH $3993.20 Hong Kong currency. McIntyre WA (HosApp1c) returned aboard from flagship.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant, light E breezes. Barometer steady.


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27 February 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant, light ESE breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters followed by drills. At 11.00am received on board from USTB DECATUR with bag, hammock, and transfer papers, Purricker F (GM1c). At 11.35am CHATTANOOGA got underway and stood over toward Manila. The Commanding Officer held Mast and assigned the following punishment:

Reed RD (Sea), 58 hours over leave from liberty, 34 days’ deprivation of liberty and 4th class


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light ESE breezes. Barometer falling.

At 1.15pm Sundblad O (QM1c) was transferred with bag, hammock and transfer papers to USTB DECATUR. At 2.05pm the CO left the ship. At 2.00pm the baseball and liberty parties left the ship.


4pm to 8pm:

Mustered at 5.00pm. Baseball party returned at 5.00pm. Commanding Officer returned at 6.00pm.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light ESE breezes. Barometer steady.


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28 February 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light ESE breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences, followed by drills and battery training. Received various stores [followed by detailed list.] USS ELCANO stood into Cavite Harbor and anchored at noon.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant, light ESE breezes. Barometer falling. Raised both anchors on deck and made quarterly inspection of cables. HIGMS FÜRST BISMARCK [cruiser] arrived at Manila and saluted the port and the flag of Commander-in-Chief. Salutes were returned from shore battery and from flagship respectively.


4pm to 8pm:

Mustered at 5.00pm, followed by setting-up drill. At 6.20pm USNC NANSHAN anchored in the harbor. Began preparations for coaling.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light E to ESE breezes. Barometer rising.



LOGS FOR MARCH 1907


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1 March 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light E breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

4.50am: Coal lighters came alongside. Completed preparations for coaling and at 6.15am began coaling from lighters on both sides. Received during watch 35 tons.


8am to meridian:

Crew coaling ship. Received stores. USTBDs BARRY and CHAUNCEY set out. Took on board 143 tons of coal during watch.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, light E and NW breezes. Barometer falling. At 1.15pm Commanding Officer of USS ELCANO called on Commanding Officer officially. Finished coaling, received 280 tons Pocahontas coal.*


4pm to 8pm:

SMS FÜRST BISMARCK fired a salute with the American flag at the fore.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light ESE breezes. Barometer rising.


*[Note: High-quality American coal. See Pocahontas Coalfield]


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2 March 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, light ESE breezes. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Field day, crew cleaning ship.


8am to meridian:

USS CINCINNATI got underway and stood out from Manila. The Commanding Officer made an official call on the Commanding Officer of USS ELCANO. [Transferred various engineering items to Cavite Yard.]


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, light E breezes. Barometer falling slowly. Liberty party left the ship.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light ESE breezes. Barometer steady.


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3 March 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, light E breezes. Barometer rising slowly.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned. USS WOMPATUCK stood out with BAINBRIDGE in tow.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters and general muster. No absences.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant, light E breezes. Barometer falling.

At 1.15pm sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant, light E breezes. Barometer steady.


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4 March 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Warm and pleasant, light E breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters, setting-up and boat drills. No absences. Lt. JE Walker and Ensign CA Richards left the ship at 10.30am to serve on board of survey on USS RALEIGH and returned at 11.10am.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light NW airs. Barometer falling.

At 12.45pm USAT LOGAN stood in towards Manila. At 1.15pm the baseball party left the ship. Liberty party went ashore at 4.00pm.


4pm to 8pm:

Baseball and liberty parties returned.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light SSE airs. Barometer rising slowly.

US cruisers WEST VIRGINIA, MARYLAND, COLORADO, and PENNSYLVANIA stood out from Manila between 11.00pm and 11.30pm.


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5 March 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light E and NE airs. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences. At 9.35am USS RALEIGH stood out of harbor.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant, light E and N breezes. Barometer steady.


4pm to 8pm:

At 430 sent liberty party ashore. 5.00pm: Quarters, no absences.


8pm to midnight:

Warm and pleasant, light E and NE breezes. Barometer steady.


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6 March 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light N breezes. Barometer steady, falling last hour.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by drills. At 8.25am the USTBDs BARRY and CHAUNCEY stood in toward Manila. Lost from the dinghy one oar lock.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, light E and NE breezes. Barometer falling.

Between 3.15pm and 3.45pm half-masted colors with the colors in the Navy Yard.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Quarters, no absences.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light to moderate E breezes. Barometer rising slowly.


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7 March 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light E breezes. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

At 8.20am USS WOMPATUCK stood into harbor with USTBD BAINBRIDGE in tow. At 8.40am USS ELCANO got underway and left the harbor. 9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by drills and overhauling of ship’s battery.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, light E breezes. Barometer falling. USS PISCATAQUA stood in and anchored at 2.16pm.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Quarters. Liberty party returned except Oree JW (Sea), Flynn JJ (F2c) and Webster RB (MM1c). The following returned 1 hour over time: Afgar D (OS), Ashland AE (Cox), Erb JC (BM2c) and Fuller GA (BM).


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant, light to moderate ESE breezes. Barometer rising.


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8 March 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant, light E breezes. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, absences Oree JW (Sea), Flynn JJ (F2c) and Webster RB (MM1c). At 11.25am: Webster RB (MM1c) returned from liberty 19 hours over leave. The CO held Mast and awarded the following punishments:

Finnegan J, “Insolence in bearing and language in obeying the Officer of the Deck”, 5 days in double irons

Ball W, “Swearing”, 12 hours’ extra duty

Weiser A, “Loafing in Executive’s office and spitting on deck”, 24 hours’ extra duty

Webster R, “19 hours over leave”, 20 days’ deprivation of liberty and 2nd class

By order of the CO, Finnegan J was placed in double irons for 5 days.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant, light E and ESE breezes. Barometer falling.

2.00pm: Ammunition lighter came alongside. Oree JW (Sea), returned from liberty 22 hours over time.


4pm to 8pm:

4.10pm: Sent liberty party ashore. 5.00pm: Quarters, Flynn JJ (F2c) absent.


8pm to midnight:

Warm and pleasant, light to moderate ESE breezes. Barometer steady.


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9 March 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant, light SE breezes. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

Field day. 8.25am: USS RAINBOW stood in and moored at 8.55am. 11.35am: The CO made an official call on Rear-Admiral Dayton of the Philippine Squadron; returned at 12.00pm.*


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, light NW breezes. Barometer falling. 2.45pm: USS ELCANO stood in. 3.30pm: USTBDs BARRY and CHAUNCEY stood out from Manila and anchored. GENERAL ALAVA got underway at 3.35pm.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Quarters, Flynn JJ (F2c) absent. 6.35pm: Flynn JJ returned on board 50 hours over leave.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, light SE breezes. Barometer rising slowly.


*[Note: See San Francisco Call 10 March 1907 — California Digital Newspaper Collection]


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10 March 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light E breezes. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by CO’s inspection of crew and ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, light SE breezes. Barometer rising slowly.


4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant, light SE breezes. Barometer steady.


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11 March 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light ESE breezes. Barometer falling slowly.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by boat drill under oars and sail. 9.20am: Water boat came alongside. Delivered 15 tons of fresh water. Received stores and inspected magazines.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant, light SE and ESE breezes. Barometer falling. Sent working party ashore for stores.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore. Transferred Walther RW (Coppersmith) with bag and hammock and necessary papers to US Naval Hospital at Canacao, Philippine Islands. 4.30pm: Stores working party returned with stores [followed by list]. 5.00pm: Quarters, no absences, followed by issue of clean bags.


8pm to midnight:

Warm and pleasant, light SE breezes. Barometer rising.


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12 March 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Warm and pleasant, light ESE to E breezes. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, absent Hauser J, Schnitt J and Scott J. Exercised crew at setting-up and infantry drill. Medical Officer inoculated part of the crew.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light ESE breezes. Barometer falling.

2.00pm: Hauser J, Schnitt J and Scott J returned on board 6½ hours over leave.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore. 5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, no absences.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light SE and ESE breezes. Barometer steady.


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13 March 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light SE breezes. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by setting-up, signal and collision drill. MO inoculated 2nd Division. 10.00am: Board of Examination, of which Lt. J Walker was senior member, convened on board and examined JC Bloomer and DC Buffington of USFS RAINBOW for permanent appointments. Board adjourned at 11.15am. By order of CO, Finnegan J was released from confinement.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm light E and ESE breezes. Barometer falling.

1st and 2nd Division drew clothing and small stores.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, no absences. Turned on searchlights for drill at 8.00pm.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light SE and ESE airs. Barometer rising.


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14 March 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light ESE breezes. Barometer falling slowly.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by ammunition test.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm light E and ESE breezes. Barometer falling. CO held Mast and awarded the following punishments:

Oree J, “22 hours over liberty”, 21 days’ deprivation of liberty and 3rd class

Flynn J, “50 hours over liberty”, 34 days’ deprivation of liberty and 4th class

Schnitt W, “6½ hours over liberty”, 14 days’ deprivation of liberty, reduced one class

Scott J, “6½ hours over liberty”, 14 days’ deprivation of liberty, reduced one class

Hauser N, “6½ hours over liberty”,14 days’ deprivation of liberty, reduced one class


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, no absences.


8pm to midnight:

Warm and pleasant, light SE and E breezes. Barometer rising.


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15 March 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant, light E breezes. Barometer falling.

By order of the CO, Beeler C (CP) was released from confinement, his term having expired, and made a prisoner-at-large to await sentence of Summary Court-Martial.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences. Setting-up and overhauling battery.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and light W and SW airs and E breezes. Barometer falling.

Baseball and liberty party left the ship.


4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, light E breezes. Barometer rising.

At 8.05pm by order of the Commanding Officer, Holmes M (Sea) was placed in solitary confinement in double irons for 2 days, punishment assigned for "disobedience of orders."


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16 March 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light E breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Field day. Liberty party returned.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, light W to E breezes. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, no absences.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light E breezes. Barometer steady. Lost overboard from steam launch 1 side light, red, boat.


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17 March 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, light E breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by CO’s inspection of crew and ship. Published orders, and “Articles for Government of the Navy” to crew.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant, light N to NE breezes. Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

By order of Commanding Officer, Holmes M (Sea) was released from confinement.


8pm to midnight:

Warm and pleasant, light E airs. Barometer steady.


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18 March 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant, light E and ESE breezes. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by setting-up drill and landing force drill. A Board of which Lt. J Walker was senior member, convened on board and examined Hanson M of USTB BARRY for permanent appointment.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light NW and ESE breezes. Barometer falling.

Sent baseball party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

By order of the Commanding Officer, Spollin LV (Yeo3c) was placed in solitary confinement on bread and water for 5 days, for being absent from the ship without leave for 12 hours. 4.25pm USS HELENA [gunboat] stood in and came to anchor off Cavite.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light E and ESE airs. Barometer steady.


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19 March 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant light breezes. Barometer falling slowly.


4am to 8am:

6.25am: HELENA shifted berth.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by infantry drill and instruction in electricity. At 10.10am the Commanding Officer of USS HELENA made an official call.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant, light NW and E breezes. Barometer falling. 3.15pm: USS GENERAL ALAVA stood in and anchored. 3.14pm: USNC POMPEY [collier] stood in and anchored.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, no absences. Baseball party returned.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light E airs. Barometer rising.


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20 March 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light E breezes. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by infantry drill and instruction in electricity. The Commanding Officer made an official call on the Commanding Officer of USS HELENA. Lt. JE Walker, Ensign CA Richards and Midshipman HF Emerson left the ship officially at 10.30am as a board of survey on USS HELENA. Held a survey on board in the Equipment Department on missing articles, Lt. Woods [?] senior member.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light ESE breezes. Barometer falling.

At 1.15pm the baseball and liberty parties left the ship. At 1.15pm USNC POMPEY got underway and stood out.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, no absences. Baseball party returned. USS RALEIGH stood in and anchored at 5.45pm. She fired a salute of 13 guns at 5.25pm and it was answered by a salute of 7 guns by the USFS RAINBOW.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light ESE breezes. Barometer steady.


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21 March 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light E breezes. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by drills and ammunition test.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant, light E breezes. Barometer falling.

USNC POMPEY stood in. At 1.00pm the baseball party left the ship.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, no absences. Baseball party returned.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light E breezes. Barometer rising.


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22 March 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light E breezes. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by drills and battery overhaul. The CO held Mast and assigned the following punishments:

Aresa HR, “Gross disrespect and insolence to an officer”,10 days’ double irons

Williams W, “Knocking off work before given permission”, 8 hours’ extra duty and reduced one conduct class

Jones C, “Knocking off work before given permission”, 8 hours’ extra duty and reduced one conduct class

By order of the CO, Aresa HR was placed in double irons in the forward compartment. At 9.15am the USNA POMPEY got underway and stood out.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant, light ESE breezes. Barometer steady.

Baseball party and liberty party left the ship. Reported on board from USN Hospital Canacao with bag and hammock and papers, Wynne RG and Czeresezko F.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light ESE breezes. Barometer steady.


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23 March 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light ESE breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

Field day. Threw condemned food overboard.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant breezes from NW and ESE. Barometer falling.

Collier POMPEY stood in.


4pm to 8pm:

Lost port steaming light overboard from steam launch due to a collision. By order of CO, Spollin LV released from confinement.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light ESE breezes. Barometer falling.


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24 March 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light E breezes. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

CO inspected crew. Received stores and inspected magazines.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant, light E breezes. Barometer falling.

Baseball party and liberty party left the ship.


4pm to 8pm:

Baseball party returned.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant, light ESE breezes. Barometer rising.


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25 March 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant, light ESE breezes. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by setting-up and boat drills. 10.35am: A board of which Lt. J Walker was senior member, convened on board and examined Collins Thomas of USS HELENA for permanent appointment. 10.15am: USS HELENA got underway and stood out towards the target range. 10.30am: USNA POMPEY got underway and stood out. By order of the CO, Charles Beeler was placed in solitary confinement in double irons and on bread and water for 5 days as ordered by the SCM.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light E breezes. Barometer falling.

Baseball party and liberty party left the ship.


4pm to 8pm:

Baseball party returned.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light E breezes. Barometer steady.


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26 March 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light E breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by setting-up and infantry drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light SE breezes. Barometer falling.

2.20pm Collier POMPEY stood in and anchored. Following men were transferred with bag and hammock to the USN Hospital at Canacao: J Higgins and L Halwick.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Quarters and turned in scrubbed bags.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light ESE breezes and bright moonlight. Barometer steady.


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27 March 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light E and SE breezes. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by collision and fire drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light N and NW airs. Barometer falling.

Baseball party left the ship.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Quarters, no absences.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant breezes from the NW and E. Barometer rising.

8.00pm: Turned searchlights on with the flagship. 9.30pm General quarters.


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28 March 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light S and SE breezes. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by drills. A survey was held in the Medical Department of which PA Surgeon WB Smith from USS RALEIGH was senior member.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light SE breezes. Barometer falling.

USS COLORADO stood in and came to anchor at 1.40pm. USS COLORADO fired a salute of 13 guns and USFS RAINBOW fired a salute of seven guns. USNC POMPEY stood in and came to anchor. Baseball and liberty party went ashore. The colors were half-masted from 4.20pm to 4.45pm following the COLORADO’s movements.


4pm to 8pm:

Baseball party returned.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light E breezes. Barometer steady.


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29 March 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light E breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned. USS RALEIGH got underway and stood out toward range.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by drills and battery overhaul. US collier POMPEY left harbor. Inspected magazines and received stores.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant, light N and SE breezes. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Quarters, no absences. Sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant breezes from the E. Barometer steady.


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30 March 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant breezes from the E. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Field day. Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

10.20am: By order of the CO, Beeler C (CP) was released from confinement, at the expiration of his term. 10.55am: Meigs RA (Ptr3c) was confined in solitary confinement on bread and water for 5 days in pursuance of sentence by Summary Court-Martial.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm and pleasant, light SE breezes. Barometer falling.

2.55pm: USS HELENA stood in and anchored. Received signed quarterly accounts.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Quarters, no absences, followed by setting-up drill. USS RALEIGH stood in and anchored at 4.35pm.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant breezes from the SE. Barometer steady.


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31 March 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and variable light airs. Barometer falling slowly. Bright moonlight.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by CO’s inspection of crew.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and variable light airs. Barometer falling.

Baseball and liberty parties went ashore. USS CINCINNATI stood in and came to anchor at 3.50pm.


4pm to 8pm:

Baseball party returned.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant breezes from the SE. Barometer steady.



LOGS FOR APRIL 1907


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1 April 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant airs from the S and E. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned. By order of the CO, Aresa H was released from confinement, his term having expired.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by setting-up and boat drill.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and light airs from the NNW to calm. Barometer falling.

CO of USS CINCINNATI called officially.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Quarters, no absences. USS PISCATAQUA stood in and anchored at 5.05pm.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy; drizzling rain; calm to light airs from the N. Barometer steady.


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2 April 1907

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant airs from the N. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

4.40am: Two coal lighters came alongside. 6.10am: Commenced coaling; received 34 tons during the watch.


8am to meridian:

Continued coaling. 10.15am: CO paid an official visit to the CO of USS CINCINNATI. 10.50am: Finished coaling; received 100 tons of New Rivers coal.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant light breezes from the ESE. Barometer falling. Crew cleaning ship.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Quarters, no absences.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant light breezes and airs from the ESE. Barometer rising.


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3 April 1907

At Cavite, Olongapo, and at sea.

Lat 14.712, Long 120.212


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant light breezes from the ESE. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Prepared for getting underway. Fired boilers. 6.00am: EB Miller, 1st Lt. USN, came on board for passage to Olongapo.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters. Underway on various courses between Cavite and Manila. 10.30am: Stood out from Cavite on course S71°W. 10.20am: USS RAINBOW got underway. 11.35am: Passed St Nicolas Beacon. 11.35am: Passed USNC ALEXANDRIA* standing towards Cavite.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant light breezes from the NE to ENE. Barometer falling.

12.45pm Changed course to W, at 12.52pm to NNW. 1.25pm: Luzon Point close abeam 1.5 miles; changed course to N36°W. 2.55pm: Changed course to N. 3.14pm: Passed USS MARYLAND standing to S. Stood into Subic Bay on various courses. 3.14pm: Grande Island close abeam. Called all hands to bring ship to anchor at 3.55pm.


4pm to 8pm:

Anchored in Olongapo Harbor at 4.00pm in 13.5 fathoms to 40 fathoms of starboard chain. CO left ship to make an official call on CO of Navy Yard. 5.00pm USS MOHICAN fired a salute to the C-in-C of the Philippine Squadron. USS RAINBOW stood in and returned the salute with 7 guns.

At 5.45pm 1st Lt. EB Miller reported on board with a detachment of 20 marines for passage to Polloc. 6.18pm Got underway and stood out on various courses. 6.55pm: Set course S; changed to S20°E at 7.00pm. Passed Sueste Point Light.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant breezes from the ENE. Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S20°E. 8.25pm: Sighted Corregidor Light bearing S70°E. 9.35pm: Corregidor Light bore abeam. 10.35pm: Sighted Fortune Island bearing S63°E. 11.55pm: Changed course to S10°E.


[Note: Possibly the USN collier ALEXANDER. See Screw Steamer ATALA, built by Richardson, Duck & Company Ltd, 1894.]


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4 April 1907

At sea en route to Polloc.

Lat 12.160, Long 120.705


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant light breezes from the E. Barometer falling.

At 2.42am Cape Santiago Light close abeam; changed course to S60°E. At 2.00am changed to E. 3.35am: Verde Island close abeam on starboard hand.


4am to 8am:

Steaming on course E along the N coast of Mindoro Island. 8.00am: Left tangent Verde Island bore E; changed course to S60°E; Malabrigo Light bore N3°E, changed course to SE.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and drills. On course S8°E. 11.40am: Changed course to S15°E. By order of the CO, Meigs RA was released from confinement and restored to duty. Spollin LV was placed in 5 days’ solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water. 11.30am: Sighted Carabao Island bearing S44°E.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm NE breezes. Barometer falling.

2.13pm Changed course to S. 3.38pm: Maniguin Island Light bore W 6 miles. Island of Panay on port beam last 3 hours.


4pm to 8pm:

Steaming on course S. 4.00pm: Passed Batbatan Island abeam 7.5 miles. Quarters, no absentees.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant breezes from the SE. 9.30pm: Sighted Nogas Island Light bearing S40°E. 10.36pm Light bore E 9.3 miles.


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5 April 1907

At sea en route to Polloc.

Lat 7.93, Long 121.72


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant light breezes from the NE. Barometer falling. Steaming on course S.


8am to meridian:

8.30am: Changed course to S9°E. 9.15am: Quarters and drills. 11.25am: Sighted NW coast of Mindanao on port bow.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and gentle ENE and NE breezes. Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S9°E along the W coast of Mindanao. 3.40pm Changed course to S; Point Alimpaya bore S10°E.


4pm to 6pm:

4.35pm: Point Alimpaya bore abeam 2 miles. From 4.45pm steamed on various courses for Zamboanga from S to S80°E. 4.50pm Sighted Basilan Isles dead ahead. 5.00pm: Quarters, no absentees.


6pm to 8pm:

6.10pm: Hove to off Zamboanga and sent mail ashore. 6.30pm: Got underway and steamed through Basilan Strait. 7.38pm: Right tangent of Malampa Island bore N 2miles. Set course N74°E.


8pm to midnight:

Hazy and pleasant, light airs from the SE. Barometer steady.

Course N74°E.


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6 April 1907

At sea and at Polloc.

Lat 7.380, Long 124.206


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant light breezes from the NNE. Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N74°E.


4am to 8am:

At 5.10am sighted the coast of Mindanao on starboard bow. 5.25am: Changed course to N60°E, then N50°E at 6.10am and then on various courses into Polloc Harbor. 5.45am to 7.15am: Took regular soundings and found no bottom at 50 fathoms. General field day.


8am to meridian:

8.38am: Anchored off the dock at 16.75 fathoms to 50 fathoms port chain. Sent the marine detachment ashore with their luggage. CO of the marine guard called officially on the CO.*


Meridian to 4pm:

Light and pleasant warm airs from the SW. Barometer steady.

2.00pm Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, no absences.


8pm to midnight:

Warm and pleasant, light airs from the NE around to SE. Barometer steady.


*[Note: The US troops were in this area because of the long-running “Moro Rebellion” in the southern Philippines, where the mainly Muslim Moro people resisted the loss of their Muslim culture. The ethnic Moro population of the southern Philippines resisted both Spanish and United States colonization. The Moro areas of Western Mindanao have been one of the most rebellious areas in the Philippines. This conflict lasted from 1899 to 1913. See Moro Rebellion, Wikipedia.]


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7 April 1907

At Polloc, Mindanao and at sea.

Lat 7.380, Long 124.206


Midnight to 4am:

Warm and pleasant light breezes from the SE. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Marine detachment came on board for breakfast.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters, CO inspection and general muster. The CO and Midshipman Irwin left ship to call on the CO of the Army station at Parang. The CO mitigated the unexpired portion of the sentence of Spollin LV, and double irons were removed.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, warm light airs from the W. Barometer falling. Received stores [followed by list].

Reported on board for transportation from Polloc to Cavite 1st Lt. ET Fryer USMC with a detachment of 20 marines (1 sergeant, 2 corporals, 17 privates). Necanos Paganman reported on board for transportation to Canacao Hospital at Cavite.


4pm to 8pm:

6.00pm: Got underway and steaming on various courses out of Polloc Harbor. On course S52°W. 7.45pm: Changed course to S73°W. 7.35pm S tangent of Bongo Island bore abeam [followed by question mark].


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy to overcast, with intermittent lightning on horizon. Light to gentle breezes from SW to NW. Barometer rising.

On course S73 W.


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8 April 1907

At sea and at Zamboanga.

Lat 6.880, Long 122.076


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant warm breezes from the NW. Barometer falling.

On course S73 W.


4am to 8am:

4.30am: Sighted Sibago Island bearing S83°W; changed course to W. At 5.00am Sighted Basilan Island dead ahead. 5.15am: Sighted Malanipa Island bearing N38°W. 5.30am: Stood on various courses into Zamboanga Harbor. 7.35am: Came to anchor off Zamboanga in 11 fathoms to 50 fathoms of starboard chain.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters. Received official calls from the COs of USS PARAGUA and USS PAMPANGA [gunboat], also from the Aide-de-Camp of the Brigadier-General and Commandant of the Army Post. The CO called officially on the Governor of the province, Brigadier-General commanding and also on Colonel Mansfield and returned calls on the COs of USS PARAGUA and USS PAMPANGA.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and gentle pleasant light breezes from the ESE. Barometer falling.

Liberty party went ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters. USS PANAY came into harbor, and the CO called officially on the ship.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and gentle pleasant light breezes from the N. Barometer steady.


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9 April 1907

At Zamboanga.

Lat 6.880, Long 122.076


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and overcast with lightning, thunderstorms and drizzling rain. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

USS PARAGUA and USS PAMPANGA left the harbor.


8am to meridian:

9.00am: Mustered at quarters, followed by infantry drills. 10.30am: The Governor of the province and his aide called on the CO, a salute of 17 guns being fired at his departure. 11.00am: By order of the CO, Spollin LV was released from confinement.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and gentle, pleasant light breezes from the ESE. Barometer falling.

Liberty party went ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters. 5.15pm: Colonel Mansfield and his aide called on the CO and the wardroom mess. 6.00pm: USS PARAGUA stood in and anchored.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant light breezes from the NE. Barometer steady.


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10 April 1907

At Zamboanga.

Lat 6.880, Long 122.076


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant, light airs from the NNE to NNW. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned except Wallace F, Huessman J and Carey R.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters; Wallace F, Huessman J and Carey R absent. Followed by drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and gentle pleasant light breezes from the NW. Barometer falling.

Liberty party went ashore. 1.00pm Huessman J returned on board 6 hours over leave.


4pm to 8pm:

Leary R returned on board 12½ hours over leave at 7.30pm.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant variable light airs. Barometer steady.


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11 April 1907

At Zamboanga.

Lat 6.880, Long 122.076


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from the NW. Barometer rising slowly.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned except Evans T and Desmond J.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters; Evans T, Wallace F, and Desmond J absent. Followed by drills. All divisions drew new clothing and small stores on monthly issue.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant, light airs from the SE. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Quarters; Evans T, Wallace F, and Desmond J absent. Wallace T returned on board 36 hours over leave.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant breezes. Barometer steady. Evans T and Desmond J returned on board 13 hours over leave.


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12 April 1907

At Zamboanga and at Sulu.

Lat 6.250, Long 121.601


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy with lightning and light airs from the NNE. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Made preparations for sea.


8am to meridian:

8.00am: Underway. Steaming on various courses en route to Sulu through the Basilan Islands. 8.50am: Sighted British gunboat standing in towards Zamboanga.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from the SW. Barometer falling.

Steaming on S54°W. At 12.50pm the outline of the two Bolod Islands bore abeam 10 miles. 1.00pm: Changed course to WSW½W. At 3.00pm the W tangent of Pangangan Island bore S20.5°W, the E tangent of Bakungan Island bore S34°E. 3.50pm: Steamed on various courses into Jolo Harbor.


4pm to 8pm:

All hands brought ship to anchor in Jolo Harbor in 14.5 fathoms to 50 fathoms of starboard chain. The CO made an official call on the Commandant of the Army post. 5.00pm: Quarters and setting-up drill.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with passing showers last hour. Light airs and breezes from the SSE. Barometer steady.


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13 April 1907

At Jolo, Sulu.

Lat 6.075, Long 121.025


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy with lightning and light airs from the S to SE. Barometer falling slowly.


8am to meridian:

Field day. 10.05am: The CO of the garrison and his staff called on the CO.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, light airs from the SE to calm. Barometer falling. Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm. Liberty party returned.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant, light airs from the NW to calm. Barometer steady.


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14 April 1907

At Jolo, Sulu.

Lat 6.077, Long 120.997


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant calm. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Mustered at quarters, no absences. The CO inspected crew and magazines.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, light airs from the N. Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party and baseball party ashore. Broke an oar and backboard in ship’s cutter.


4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned except Craddock ST, QM3c, Hughes CE, Sea, and Mumper CA, OS. Baseball party returned.


8pm to midnight:

Clear airs and breezes from the S. Barometer steady.

10.00pm: Craddock ST returned 4 hours over leave. 11.00pm: Hughes CE and Mumper CA returned 5 hours over leave.


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15 April 1907

At Jolo, Sulu and at sea.

Lat 6.410, Long 121.307


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, calm. Barometer steady.

Boiler D in use. At 4.00am started fires in A and C boilers.


8am to meridian:

At 8.05am called all hands and got underway. Stood out of Jolo harbor on various courses, Navigator at the conn. 8.45am: Set course N65°E. 11.36am: Changed course to N42°E. At 11.00am the Commanding Officer had Reports at the Mast and awarded punishments as follows:

Huessman JL, F1c: 6 hours over leave from liberty. Sentence: 1 week’s deprivation of liberty

Carey R, F2c: 12½ hours over leave from liberty. Sentence: 16 days’ deprivation of liberty and 2nd class

Wallace T, F1c: 36 hours over leave from liberty. Sentence: 24 days’ deprivation of liberty and 3rd class

Desmond JJ, GM2c: 13 hours over leave from liberty. Sentence: 14 days’ deprivation of liberty and 2nd class

Evans TW, Sea: 13 hours over leave from liberty. Sentence: 14 days’ deprivation of liberty and 2nd class

McCarthy JF, OS: Going in swimming without permission. Sentence: 8 hours’ extra duty

Bayles EA, Sea: Going in swimming without permission. Sentence: 8 hours’ extra duty

Crawford BF, Sea: Going in swimming without permission. Sentence: 8 hours’ extra duty

Craddock ST, QM3c: 3 hours over leave from liberty. Sentence: 1 week’s restriction

Hughes CE, Sea: 4 hours over leave from liberty. Sentence: 1 week’s restriction

Mumper CA, OS: 4 hours over leave from liberty. Sentence: 1 week’s restriction

Quinn JP, MaA2c: Returning onboard drunk from liberty. Sentence: Cautioned (on record)


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and sprinkling of rain during second part. Light airs from the N. Barometer falling.

Steaming under boilers A, C & D on various courses through Basilan Islands until 2.34pm when set course N5°E. N tangent Baluk Baluk Islands bearing E, distant 4 miles.


4pm to 6pm:

At 4.15pm Baluk Islands bore S6°W; N tangent of Sangboi Island bore S67°W and N tangent of Teinga bore S80°W (true). At 4.55pm Baluk Islands bore S6°W and Pilas Island bore S24°W. N tangent of Sangboi Island bore S49°W and Pedruscos Pt N43°30'E (true).


6pm to 8pm:

Steaming on course N5°E.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and light breezes from the N. Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N5°E along the W coast of Mindanao.


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16 April 1907

At sea and at Iloilo.

Lat 10.337, Long 122.190


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and light breezes from the NE. Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N5°E.


4am to 8am:

5.30am: Sighted W coast of Negros Island on starboard bow.


8am to meridian:

Steaming on course N5°E along W coast of Negros Island. 10.15am: Sighted S point of Panay Island bearing N38°W. 11.03am: Sighted Guimaras Island bearing N40°E. Threw condemned fruit overboard.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant light breezes from the NE. Barometer falling.

12.00pm: Sighted Guimaras Light bearing N50°E. 12.55pm: Guimaras Light bore S55°E [sic] changed course to N45°E. 1.45pm: Bondulan Point bore N35°E. Guimaras Light bore N76°E and S tangent of Tavidog Island bore S61°E. From 2.45pm steered various courses into Iloilo, Navigator at the conn and CO on the bridge. 3.55pm: Came to anchor in 14.5 fathoms to 60 fathoms of starboard chain at water’s edge.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and light breezes from the NE. Barometer rising.

8.05pm: Swinging with the flood; 8.55pm: Finished swinging.


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17 April 1907

At Iloilo.

Lat 10.685, Long 122.567


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant light breezes from the NE. Barometer steady.

1.15am: Finished swinging to ebb tide.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absentees, followed by drills. The CO of Iloilo Port made an official call on the ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant light breezes from the NE. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

CO returned official call of senior Army officer.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and light airs from the NE. Barometer rising.


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18 April 1907

At Iloilo.

Lat 10.685, Long 122.567


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant light breezes from the NNW to NE. Barometer falling.

1.40am: Finished swinging to ebb tide.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absentees.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant light breezes from the NNE to NE. Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Quarters, no absentees.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and light airs from the NE. Barometer rising.


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19 April 1907

At Iloilo.

Lat 10.685, Long 122.567


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant light breezes from the NE. Barometer falling.

1.45am: Finished swinging to ebb tide.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absentees, followed by drills and battery overhaul. The CO made an official call on General Mills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant light breezes from the NE. Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

5.20pm A fire broke out in Iloilo.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and light airs from the NE. Barometer steady.


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20 April 1907

At Iloilo.

Lat 10.685, Long 122.567


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and light airs from the NE. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Field day. Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.50am: US Army Transport LISCUM stood into the harbor and anchored. 11.00am: LISCUM shifted berth. 10.00am: The General commanding the Department of Viscayas visited the ship and on his departure received a salute of 11 guns.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant light breezes from the NE. Barometer falling.

At 2.30pm USAT LISCUM left the harbor.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and light airs from the NE. Barometer rising.


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21 April 1907

At Iloilo.

Lat 10.685, Long 122.567


Midnight to 4am:

Passing showers and light airs and breezes from the NE. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Mustered at quarters followed by CO’s inspection. Published orders, and “Articles for Government of the Navy” to crew.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant light breezes from the NE. Barometer rising.

2.10pm: USAT BOLINAO* stood in and anchored. 2.35pm: USAT CONSTANTIA** stood in and anchored.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the NE. Barometer steady.


*[Note: There is a record of a cholera case on this ship during 1907. See Annual report: United States. Public Health Service]

**[Note: It is possible that this ship may have been chartered by the US Army at the time, even though it was a commercial vessel. See Hamburg-American Line]


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22 April 1907

At Iloilo and at sea.

Lat 10.358, Long 121.933


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the NE. Barometer steady then falling.


4am to 8am:

7.42am: Got underway and stood out of Iloilo Harbor on various courses.


8am to meridian:

Lost 14 lb lead while taking soundings. 8.40am: On course S65°W. 9.00am: E tangent Natural Island bore N72°E, Guimaras Island Light bore S44°E. 10.35am: Jurao Jurao Island bore W.11.50am: Sighted Nogas Island Light bearing N62°W. 11.46am: Changed course to NNW. 11.55am: Nogas Island Light bore N53°W, W tangent of Jurao Jurao Island bore N19°W. 11.59am: Changed course to NW. The CO held Mast and awarded the following punishment:

Flynn J: 5 days in solitary confinement on bread and water for attempting to go on liberty using another man’s name

Flynn J was made a prisoner-at-large.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and light airs and breezes from the NW. Barometer falling.

Steaming on course NW.


4pm to 6pm:

5.15pm: Changed course to N8°W. W tangent of Batbatan Island bore N5°E. 6.00pm: Batbatan Island abeam 3.3 miles.


6pm to 8pm:

On course N8°W. Maninguin Island bore W, Pucio Point bore N4°E, Batbatan Island bore S32½°E. At 7.30pm Maninguin Island Light bore S26½°W.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the NNE. Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N6°W.


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23 April 1907

At sea en route to Cavite.

Lat 14.275, Long 120.477


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the N. Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N6°W along the E coast of Mindoro. 12.30am: Sighted Maestro de Campo Island bearing N12°W. Changed course to N8°W. 1.53am: Changed course to N10°W. Maestro de Camo Island abeam 2.5 miles. 2.00am: Sighted Point Dumali bearing N40°W. 3.10am: Changed course to N40°W, Dumali abeam.


4am to 8am:

4.30am: Sighted Point Punas Light bearing N37°W. At 5.15am Point Punas Light bore N33°W. 5.45am: Malabrigo Point Light bore N10°W, Baco Chico Islands bore S89°W. 6.45am: Changed course to N80°W. 6.55am: Verde Island bore abeam 1 mile. 7.05am: Changed course to W; W tangent of Verde Island bore abeam. 7.25am: Maricaban Island bore N9°W.


8am to meridian:

[From 8.00am various small course changes.] 11.00am: Steaming on course N. Fortune Island bore W 2.5 miles. Standing in towards Manila Bay.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and light airs and breezes from the W. Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N54°W. 12.30pm: Caballo Island bore N30°E, Luzon Point bore N45°W [sic]. 2.00pm: Changed course to N36°W. La Monja bore S64°E. On various courses into Subic Bay.


4pm to 8pm:

Steaming on various courses into Olongapo.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and light and pleasant breezes from the SW. Barometer rising.

Steaming on course S30°E. 9.00pm: Sighted Corregidor Island Light bearing S70°E. 9.10pm: Changed course to S60°E. On various courses into Boca Grande.


*[Note: The log entries seem confusing, but it appears the ship first went up to Subic Bay and Olongapo, then turned and went down to Manila Bay and Cavite.]


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24 April 1907

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the SE. Barometer falling.

Steaming on various courses into Cavite Harbor. 12.40am: Came to in 3.75 fathoms to 15 fathoms of starboard chain. Found USS WEST VIRGINIA, USS COLORADO, USS MARYLAND, USS PENNSYLVANIA, USS CINCINATTI in the harbor.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters followed by drills. The CO made an official call on the C-in-C of the Asiatic Squadron, and on the COs of USS WEST VIRGINIA, USS MARYLAND and USS PENNSYLVANIA.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the NE and W. Barometer falling.

3.15pm: USS CINCINATTI stood out of the harbor. Transferred Necanos Paganman to Naval Hospital at Canacao. Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: USTBD CHAUNCEY got underway and stood out. 4.30pm: The CO of USS WEST VIRGINIA called officially on the CO. 4.50pm: The CO of USS MARYLAND called officially on the CO. 4.55pm: The CO of USS PENNSYLVANIA called officially on the CO. Broke an oar and main mast of 3rd cutter. USTBD CHAUNCEY stood in. Mustered at quarters at 5.15pm. Rigged ship for coaling.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and light and pleasant breezes from the SW. Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned.


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25 April 1907

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the S and SE. Barometer falling.

At about 2.00am Evans T was detected stealing wine from the wardroom and was placed in confinement in the forward compartment to await the action of the CO.


4am to 8am:

4.40am: Coal lighters came alongside. 5.40am: Commenced coaling; received 42 tons during the watch.


8am to meridian:

Coaling; received 149 tons during the watch. By order of the CO, Lt. J Walker USN was placed under supervision to await the action of the C-in-C for being under the influence of intoxicants and being unfit for duty at 10.00am today.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm light airs and breezes from the NNW and E. Barometer falling.

Finished coaling at 3.40pm, taking on board 39 tons during the watch, a total of 230 tons for the day. Received from Canacao Hospital with bag and effects RW Walker (Coppersmith).


4pm to 8pm:

4.15pm: USS HELENA anchored in harbor.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and light and pleasant, light airs from the SE. Barometer steady.


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26 April 1907

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and light and pleasant, light airs from the SE. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, no absences. Cleaning ship after coaling. 11.45am: USS RALEIGH stood in and anchored.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm light airs and breezes from the NW. Barometer falling.

Received stores [followed by list]. McQuayle WA was transferred to the Naval Hospital at Canacao for duty with bag and hammock.


4pm to 8pm:

7.40pm: Sent party of men to USFS WEST VIRGINIA, minstrel show held on board that vessel.*


8pm to midnight:

Cool and light and pleasant, light airs from the E and S. Barometer steady after rising first hour.


*[Note: Although clearly an expression of racism in an increasingly segregated US Navy at this time, in some cases the reality was more complex. See Navy Music Pioneers: A History of Social Change in the Navy]


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27 April 1907

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and light and pleasant, light airs from the S. Barometer rising.

12.40am: Party returned from flagship.


8am to meridian:

Field day. Inspected magazines and received stores.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm light airs and breezes from the WNW and W. Barometer falling.

Received from Navy Hospital Pearson RJ. Received stores [detailed list attached to log above].


4pm to 8pm:

The CO of the ELCANO called to see the CO.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and light and pleasant, light airs from the WSW. Barometer rising.


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28 April 1907

At Cavite and at sea.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy pleasant light airs from the SE. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

Quarters at 9.30am, no absences. The CO inspected the crew and ship. By direction of the Commander-in-Chief, Lt. JE Walker, USN, is released from supervision and restored to duty.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm light airs and breezes from the SW and W. Barometer falling.

At 1.25pm called all hands and got underway. At 1.40pm stood out of Cavite Harbor for sea. 2.00pm: Sangley Point bore S ¼ mile; set course S72°W. 3.15pm: Slowed down engine for 30 minutes on account of water in cylinder. At end of watch steaming through Boca Chica.


4pm to 6pm:

Steaming out of Manila Bay. 4.15pm: Set course N49°W. Luzon Point bearing N17°W; S tangent of Corregidor bore S75°E.


6pm to 8pm:

6.30pm: Sighted Sueste Point Light bearing N40°E. 6.47pm: Sighted Capones Light bearing N25°E. 7.17pm: Sueste Point Light bore abeam


8pm to midnight:

Clear and light and pleasant breezes from the NW. Barometer rising. 8.00pm: Changed course to N19°W. At 9.07pm Capones Lt. bore abeam, distant 5.4 miles.


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29 April 1907

At sea.

Lat 17.20, Long 117.50


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant, light airs from the N. Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N19°W under boilers A, B and D, along W coast of Luzon. At 2.15am: Hermana Mayor Light bore abeam distant 14.9 miles.


4am to 8am:

4.15am: Sighted Bolinao Light bearing N45°E; Hermana Mayor Light bore S53°E.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and setting-up drill. 10.30am: The Captain held delinquents at the Mast and the following punishments were assigned:

Weiser AC, OS: Not turning out when watch was called. Sentence: 8 hours’ extra duty

Whelan F, Sea: Going in swimming without permission. Sentence: 8 hours’ extra duty

Baulch R, Cox: Slow in obeying orders. Sentence: Dismissed

Reed RC, Sea: Going in swimming without permission. Sentence: 8 hours’ extra duty

Desmond JJ, GM2c: Going in swimming without permission. Sentence: 8 hours’ extra duty

Wehmeyer FF, OS: Going in swimming without permission. Sentence: 8 hours’ extra duty

McCarthy JF, OS: Going in swimming without permission. Sentence: 8 hours’ extra duty


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm breezes from the NNW to NW. Steaming on course N19°W.


6pm to 8pm:

Steaming on course N19°W.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and light and pleasant breezes from the NW and SW. Barometer rising.


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30 April 1907

At sea en route to Swatou [Shantou], China.

Lat 21.10, Long 117.80


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and light and pleasant breezes from the SW. Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming on course N19°W.


8am to meridian:

Steaming on course N19°W. Quarters at 9.15am, no absences, followed by drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy and warm breezes from the WSW to SW. Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N19°W.


6pm to 8pm:

Steaming on course N19°W.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with passing showers of rain. Various light airs to breezes. Barometer rising slowly.

10.40pm: Sighted Lamock Island [Nanpeng] Light bearing N12°E. 10.53pm: Changed course to NW.

11.40pm: Good Hope Cape Light [Biao Jiao] sighted bearing N57°W and Lamock Light bore N40°E. 11.45pm: Altered course to N55°W.



LOGS FOR MAY 1907


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1 May 1907

At sea and at Swatow, China.

Lat 23.335, Long 116.713


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and overcast and light and pleasant breezes from the NE and E. Barometer steady.

On course N55°W. At 1.33am Cape Good Hope Light abeam 2 miles. 1.45am: Brought ship to anchor in 5 fathoms to 30 fathoms of starboard chain.


4am to 8am:

7.08am: Called all hands and got underway. 7.35am: Pilot came aboard; at end of watch steaming through Sugarloaf Channel into Swatow Harbor on various courses.


8am to meridian:

Steaming on various courses into Swatow Harbor, pilot, Navigator and Captain at the conn. 8.50am: Captain of the port came aboard. 8.56am: Dropped port anchor. 9.00am: Dropped starboard anchor and moored ship in 7.25 fathoms of water. Sent an officer to inform the Acting American Consul of the arrival of this ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cool and pleasant breezes from the E. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.00pm commenced swinging to ebb tide. Mustered at quarters, no absences.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant breezes from the E. Barometer steady.

10.50pm Began swinging to flood tide.


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2 May 1907

At Swatow, China.

Lat 23.335, Long 116.713


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant breezes from the ENE. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned except Graves GW (Elec1c)


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences, followed by General Quarters. At 8.30am Graves GW (Elec1c) returned from liberty 1½ hours over leave.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and overcast with some rain and breezes from the E. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party went ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with gentle breezes from the E. Barometer rising.


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3 May 1907

At Swatow, China.

Lat 23.335, Long 116.713


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and rainy. Light breezes and airs from the NE. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences, followed by drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and overcast with some rain and breezes from the NE. Barometer falling.

Received in Pay Department as proceeds of bill of exchange, 1800 Mexican dollars.*


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, no absences.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and overcast and breezes from the NE. Barometer steady.


*[Note: Chinese traders preferred Mexican pesos and dollars, with their higher silver content, to currencies like the US dollar and the British-supported Hong Kong dollar. See The History and Key Dates of US Trade Dollars.]


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4 May 1907

At Swatow, China.

Lat 23.335, Long 116.713


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and overcast and breezes from the W and S. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

Field day and general cleaning.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and overcast with some rain and breezes from the E. Barometer falling.

At 1.00pm sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.10pm a party of Chinese students from the English Presbyterian Mission at Swatow visited the ship. 5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, no absences.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and overcast with some rain and breezes from the SE. Barometer rising.


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5 May 1907

At Swatow, China.

Lat 23.335, Long 116.713


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and overcast and breezes from the SE. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, General quarters and inspections of crew and ship. By order of the CO 5 tins canned pears and 2 tins corn beef, condemned by the Medical Officer, were thrown overboard.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and overcast with breezes from the S. Barometer falling slowly.

At 1.00pm sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with pleasant light breezes from the S. Barometer steady.


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6 May 1907

At Swatow, China.

Lat 23.335, Long 116.713


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy with pleasant light breezes from the S. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned except LyonsS (F2c) and Apgar D (OS).


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Exercised boat crews under oars.

Lyons S (F2c) and Apgar, D. (OS) returned from liberty 1½ hours over time. By order of the CO, Flynn JJ (F2c) was placed in confinement on bread and water for 5 days punishment assigned for attempting to go on liberty under another man’s name.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and overcast with calm to light breezes from the SW. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm; served out clean hammocks.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and overcast with calm to light breezes from the NNW. Barometer steady.


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7 May 1907

At Swatow, China.

Lat 23.335, Long 116.713


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy with continuous rain and light breezes from the E to NE. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with drizzling rain and calm to light breezes from the NE. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with intermittent rain and calm to light breezes from the E to ENE. Barometer falling.


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8 May 1907

At Swatow, China.

Lat 23.335, Long 116.713


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with light breezes from the ENE. Barometer falling slowly.


8am to meridian:

At 9.15am: Mustered crew at quarters, absentee: Brown FJ (Oiler). Collision drill.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with light breezes from the ENE. Barometer falling.

Liberty party went ashore. At 2.00pm started hydrokineters in A and B boilers.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, FJ Brown (Oiler) absentee.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with drizzling rain and light airs from the NE. Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned.


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9 May 1907

At Swatow and en route to Amoy [Xiamen].

Lat 23.251, Long 116.879


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with drizzling rain and light breezes from the ENE. Barometer falling slowly.


4am to 8am:

At 7.00am started fires in A and B boilers. At 6.30am Brown FJ (Oiler) returned aboard 23½ hours over leave.


8am to meridian:

At 8.45am unmoored starboard chain and hove in starboard anchor. At 9.55am called all hands and got underway. Stood out of Swatow Harbor, on various courses, with the Navigator at the conn.

At 11.30am passed through large fishing fleet to the E of Cape Good Hope. At end of watch steaming on course S72°E under boilers A, B and D.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant light breezes from the ESE. Barometer falling.

At 1.45pm changed course to N50°E, Lamock Island bearing N32°E. At 3.50pm sighted Brothers Islands [Hsiung-ti Tao] bearing N43°E.


4pm to 6pm:

Steaming on course N50°E. 4.00pm: W tangent of W Brothers Islands bore N28°E, E Island bore N40°E. 4.50pm: Changed course to N38°E. At 5.00pm sighted Rees Island [Caiyu Liedao] bearing N10°W.


6pm to 8pm:

7.45pm: Sighted Chapel Island [Dongding] Light bearing N27°E.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with rain and light breezes from the NE. Barometer falling during first hour.

At 8.35pm passed Chapel Island Light abeam distant 2 miles. 8.55pm: Stood various courses into Amoy Harbor. 9.05pm: Picked up Tau Tau Light [Lantau Light?] bearing N34°W. At 10.25pm anchored in Amoy Harbor in 12 fathoms water, 50 fathoms starboard chain.


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10 May 1907

At Amoy, China.

Lat 24.475, Long 118.055


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with drizzling rain and light airs from the NW to calm. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

At 8.00am fired a salute of 21 guns with the Chinese ensign at the main. At 8.10am the fort ashore returned the salute with 21 guns, American flag hoisted. At 8.30am got underway and steamed on various courses into Amoy Harbor under boilers A, B and D. At 9.30am moored ship to a China Navigation buoy. 9.45am: Officers from the French cruiser ALGER [Algiers in log] came aboard. Midshipman HL Irwin, USN, left the ship officially to call on the French cruiser ALGER.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with light breezes from the E. Barometer falling slowly.

At 2.00pm the United States Consul* called officially on the Commanding Officer. At 3.00pm the US Consul left the ship and we fired a salute of 7 guns with the national ensign at the fore.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.15pm the Commanding Officer left the ship officially and called on the US Consul. 5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, no absences.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant light breezes from the E. Barometer rising.


*[Note: Possibly Harry Paddock. See The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Pa to Pagano]


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11 May 1907

At Amoy, China.

Lat 24.475, Long 118.055


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from the NW. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Field day.


8am to meridian:

By order of the Commanding Officer, Flynn JJ (F2c) was released from confinement, his term having expired.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant light breezes from the SE. Barometer falling.

Received in Pay Department 5000 dollars local currency, as proceeds of a bill of exchange.


4pm to 8pm:

Monthly money issued to crew.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from the E. Barometer rising slowly.


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12 May 1907

At Amoy, China.

Lat 24.475, Long 118.055


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant and calm. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

Crew mustered at quarters, followed by CO inspection of crew and ship. Received stores.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from the ESE. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant, light airs from the E. Barometer rising.


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13 May 1907

At Amoy, China.

Lat 24.475, Long 118.055


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant, light airs from the E. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by setting-up and boat drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from the SE. Barometer falling.

Liberty party went ashore. At 1.30pm by order of the CO, Flynn JJ (F2c) was placed in double irons in the forward compartment for safekeeping, for being drunk and disorderly on board ship, not having been on liberty.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with light drizzling rain. Calm with light airs; barometer steady.


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14 May 1907

At Amoy, China.

Lat 24.475, Long 118.055


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with light rain. Calm with light airs; barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences. At 10.00am the Captain awarded the following punishments, at the Mast:

Brown FJ (Oiler), “23½ hours over leave”, 21 days’ restriction and 2nd conduct class

Kuhn LE (Sea), “Having ditty box on deck during quarters”,12 hours’ extra duty

Wehmeyer FF (OS), “Having ditty box on deck during quarters”, 12 hours’ extra duty

Holmes M (Sea), “Tight from liberty”, cautioned; “Drunk aboard ship, not having been on liberty”, Summary Court-Martial

Ashland, AE (cox), “Drunk from liberty”, cautioned

Doyle GP (OS), “Tight from liberty”, 2nd conduct class; “Obstructing and interfering with the duties of the Chief Master-at-Arms”, 5 days’ solitary confinement on bread and water

By order of the Captain, Doyle GP (OS) was placed in solitary confinement in accordance with the above sentence.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and raining with light airs from the E. Barometer falling.

At 12.25pm specifications of Summary Court-Martial were delivered to M Holmes (Sea).


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and raining with light airs from the ENE. Barometer rising.


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15 May 1907

At Amoy, China.

Lat 24.475, Long 118.055


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and raining with breezes from the E. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

At 10.05am a Summary Court-Martial of which Lt. JE Walker, USN, was senior member, met by order of the CO, for the trial of Michael Holmes, Seaman. At 10.35am, the Summary Court-Martial adjourned to await the action of the convening authority.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and raining with breezes from the ENE. Barometer falling.

At 3.25pm the German man-of-war ILTIS stood into the harbor and moored to a buoy.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.05pm sent boarding officer to SMS ILTIS. At 4.55pm boarding officer from SMS ILTIS called on wardroom officers and Commanding Officer. At 5.00pm mustered crew at quarters and read Summary Court-Martial proceedings against M Holmes, Seaman, USN, for being drunk on board ship – sentence: 5 days’ solitary confinement on bread and water, and to lose 45 days’ pay amounting to $36.00. At 4.00pm sent a patrol over to European settlement for duty during the night.*


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and raining with breezes from the E. Barometer steady.


*[Note: Being available to protect American and European (and Japanese) traders and missionaries was an important part of the activity of the gunboats on the “China Station”. Xiamen was the major port for the export of tea from China at the time, and was an area in which Chinese people had made attacks on Americans and other foreigners.]


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16 May 1907

At Amoy, China.

Lat 24.475, Long 118.055


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and raining with breezes from the E. Barometer rising.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with breezes from the SE. Barometer falling.

At 4.00pm sent liberty party ashore and a patrol under the charge of the Chief Master-at-Arms.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.15pm the Commanding Officer of the German ship ILTIS called officially on the Commanding Officer.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy and foggy last part with light airs from the S. Barometer rising.

Liberty party and patrol returned.


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17 May 1907

At Amoy, China.

Lat 24.475, Long 118.055


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and hazy with light airs from the E. Barometer rising slowly.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences, followed by drills. The Captain returned the official call of the Commanding Officer of SMS ILTIS.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy with breezes from the NE and E. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Quarters and setting-up drill.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with light airs from the E to calm. Barometer rising.


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18 May 1907

At Amoy and at sea.

Lat 24.475, Long 118.055


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy, pleasant and calm. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

Field day. Boiler D in use. At 10.00am steam formed on A and B boilers.

At 11.50am, by order of the CO, Dougherty P (Blrmkr) was made a prisoner-at-large and Flynn JJ (F2c) was confined in single irons (hand), both to await trial by Summary Court-Martial for being drunk on board ship on May 13th, 1907.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant with breezes from the SE to S. Barometer falling.

Made preparations for getting underway.


4pm to 6pm:

At 4.05pm got underway and stood out of Amoy Harbor, under boilers A, B and D on various courses until 5.47pm when set course N75°E, Quemoy [Kinmen] Pagoda bearing N3°W and Dodds Island [Beiding Dao] bearing N66°E, speed 90 rpm. At 4.50pm starboard engine was stopped, going ahead with port engine, 90 revs. requiring 18° starboard helm to steer straight course. At 4.55pm started starboard engine. 5.00pm: Tsing Sen Light abeam. 5.00pm: Quarters, no absences.


6pm to 8pm:

Steaming on course N75°E. At 6.05pm Flynn JJ (F2c) was released from confinement and made a prisoner-at-large by order of the Commanding Officer. At 7.00pm passed Dodds Island abeam, distant 2 miles. 7.15pm Changed course to N59°E.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and hazy with breezes from the E to NW. Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N59°E under boilers A, B and D, port engine in operation, starboard engine being temporarily disabled. At 11.15pm sighted Ockseu [Wugiu Yu] Light bearing N51°E.


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19 May 1907

At sea and at Fuchau [Fuzhou].

Lat 26.069, Long 119.735


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy, with drifting fog banks and breezes from the N. Barometer falling.

Steaming under boilers A, B and D on course N59°E. Port engine in operation until 2.28am, when started starboard engine; standard speed under port engine 94 rpm, under both engines 90 rpm. At 1.50am passed Ockseu Light abeam, distant 2.6 miles. Under port engine only, making 94 rpm; required 18° starboard helm to steer a straight course.


4am to 8am:

4.55am: Changed course to N18°E. 5.15am: Sighted Turnabout Island [Niushan Dao] bearing N21°W. 5.21am: Changed course to N. 5.43am: Turnabout Island Light bore on the bow. At 6.18am Turnabout Island Light bore abeam, distant 5.8 miles. At 7.00am Turnabout Island Light bore S40°W. 7.55am: Sighted Tung Kuen Island bearing N17°W.


8am to meridian:

Steaming on course N. Tung Kuen Island bearing NW distant 3 miles; changed course to N15°W. Thence stood in toward entrance of Min River on various courses. At 11.08am came to anchor in 12 fathoms of water with 50 fathoms on starboard chain. At 11.20am got underway again and at 11.50am took a pilot aboard. At end of watch steaming on various courses for entrance of Min River with pilot and Navigator at the conn. By order of the CO, Doyle GP (OS) was released from confinement, his term having expired.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant breezes from the S. Barometer falling.

Steaming under boilers A, B and D on various courses up the Min River, the pilot and Navigator at the conn. At 1.05pm fired a salute of 21 guns, Chinese ensign at the main. At 1.15pm a Chinese fort fired an answering salute of 21 guns, with US ensign at masthead. At 2.25pm anchored at Pagoda Island anchorage, Fuchau*, in 7.25 fathoms of water, starboard anchor upstream, 45 fathoms on each chain. Put sheet anchor on starboard billboard and connected with starboard chain.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.35pm let fires die out in A and B boilers.


8pm to midnight:

Warm and pleasant, light airs from the NE. Barometer steady.


*[Note: The site of a large naval battle in 1884 between the French and Chinese fleets. See Battle of Fuzhou.]


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20 May 1907

At Fuchau.

Lat 25.994, Long 119.474


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from the NE. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences. Formed landing force, lightly equipped.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from the E. Barometer falling.

At 3.00pm the English Consular Agent called officially on the CO. The CO called on the American Consul at Fuchau.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.15pm the English Consular Agent left the ship; fired a salute of 5 guns, English ensign to the fore. 5.00pm The CO left the ship.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from the S. Barometer steady.


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21 May 1907

At Fuchau.

Lat 25.994, Long 119.474


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from the S. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences, followed by drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with passing showers from the S. Barometer falling.

The American Consul at Fuchau called officially on the CO, followed by a salute of 7 guns on his departure, with US ensign at the fore.


4pm to 8pm:

5.15pm: Quarters and turned in scrubbed bags. The CO made a return call on the English Consular Agent.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with lightning and light breezes from the S. Barometer falling.


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22 May 1907

At Fuchau.

Lat 25.994, Long 119.474


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy with lightning and light airs from the S. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences, followed by drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant light breezes from the S. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

5.15pm: Quarters, no absences.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cool breezes from the S. Barometer rising.


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23 May 1907

At Fuchau.

Lat 25.994, Long 119.474


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and rainy light airs from the W. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences, followed by drills. At 10.00am, on orders of the CO, Holmes M was placed in solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for 5 days to serve the sentence of the Summary Court-Martial.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with heavy rain and airs from the E and SE. Barometer steady.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with heavy rain, lightning and airs from the E. Barometer steady.


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24 May 1907

At Fuchau.

Lat 25.994, Long 119.474


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and overcast with light airs from the ENE. Barometer falling slowly.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences, followed by drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with rain and airs from the NE. Barometer steady.


4pm to 8pm:

5.15pm: Quarters, no absences, followed by setting-up drill.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with drizzling and light breezes from the NE. Barometer rising.


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25 May 1907

At Fuchau and en route to Ning Po [Ning-Bo].

Lat 26.059, Long 119.670


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy with pleasant light airs from the NE. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

6.45am: Got underway; steaming for entrance to Min River, pilot and Navigator at the conn.


8am to meridian:

Steaming for entrance to Min River, pilot and Navigator at the conn, en route to Ning Po. Field day. Ship pitching easily.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear with breezes from the W. Barometer steady.

Steaming various courses up to 12.07pm when set course N52°E. 12.27pm: Left tangent of Flower Island [?] bore N87°E 3.5 miles. At 1.45pm Bear Island [Damo Shan] bore S86°W. Taising Island bore abeam. At 2.00pm sighted Mushroom Island [Yusan Jiao] bearing N33°E.


4pm to 8pm:

Steaming on N37°E.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and cool breezes from the NE. Barometer rising.


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26 May 1907

At sea and at Ning Po.

Lat 29.987, Long 121.773


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy with cool light airs from the NE and NNE. Barometer steady.

On course N41°E. 12.50am: Sighted Tai Chan Islands [Taeshan Islands] bearing N12°E. 2.20am: Altered course to N10°E. 2.50am: Sighted Hee Shaw Island [Hau-sor] bearing N15°E. 2.50am: Changed course to N6°E.


4am to 8am:

On course N6°E. 4.47am: Saddle Island abeam 4 miles. 5.34am: Hushan [Zhoushan] Island bore S34°E. Patahekok Island [Jiao Shan] bore N9°E. At 6.30am E tangent Kueshan Island bore N35°E; changed course to N20°E. 3.23am: Patahekok Island bore abeam 9 miles.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and CO’s inspection of crew and ship. 8.36am: Changed course to N10°E. 9.00am: Beak Reef Island [Waihuang Jiao] bore N14°W. 9.10am: Steered various courses into Vernon Channel towards Yung River [Yong Jiang]. Took pilot aboard at 12.00pm.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear with warm light airs from the E and NE. Barometer falling.

Steaming various courses in Yung River, pilot and Navigator at the conn. 1.25pm: Dropped starboard anchor in Ning Po Harbor in 5 fathoms with 45 fathoms of port chain and 30 fathoms on starboard chain.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from the SE. Barometer steady.


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27 May 1907

At Ning Po.

Lat 29.875, Long 121.556


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy with cool light airs from the S. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and drills. 6¾#* [sic] string beans and 5#* [sic] cocoa were condemned by Medical Officer, and thrown overboard.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from the SE. Barometer steady.

At 3.00pm Assistant Paymaster ER Wilson, USN, left the ship going to Shanghai on duty. Lo One Ping (MaA1c) left the ship on ten days’ leave.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant, light airs from the SE. Barometer falling.


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28 May 1907

At Ning Po.

Lat 29.875, Long 121.556


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant, light airs from the SE. Barometer falling.

At 2.10am fire broke out on shore near the waterfront. Sent rescue party under Lt. J Walker USN. At 3.45am fire rescue party returned. 1 oar lost in 3rd cutter.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and drills. At 11.00am the Commanding Officer held Mast and assigned the following punishments:

Stone M (OS), “continuing to talk loudly after silence had been sounded by the bugler, and after being warned by the Officer-of-the-Deck”, 8 hours’ extra duty

Mumper CA (OS), “insubordination” 2 days’ bread and water and 4th conduct class

Inagaki S (Cabin Steward), “gross filthiness”, 3rd conduct class

Spivak S (Sea), “insolence to Chief Master-at-Arms”, 5 days’ bread and water and 4th conduct class

Weiser AC (OS), “using Chief Petty Officer’s ladder, after being told not to do so, when coming to quarters, and also after quarters, going below”, 24 hours’ extra duty

At 9.10am, by order of the Commanding Officer, Holmes M (Sea) was released from confinement, his term of confinement of 5 days’ solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water, sentence of Summary Court-Martial, having expired. At 11.25am by order of the Commanding Officer, Koster JE (OS) was placed in solitary confinement for 2 days on bread and water, for insubordination.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from the S. Barometer falling.

At 1.20pm specifications were delivered for Summary Court-Martial to Dougherty P (BMkr) and Flynn JJ (F2c) for "being drunk on board ship."


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with passing showers of rain and light airs and breezes from the N to NW. Barometer steady.


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29 May 1907

At Ning Po.

Lat 29.875, Long 121.556


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and rainy with light airs from the S.


4am to 8am:

Assistant Paymaster ER Wilson, USN, returned from Shanghai.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and drills. At 10.10am Summary Court-Martial, Lt. JE Walker, USN, senior member, met and tried the cases of Patrick Dougherty (Bmkr) and JJ Flynn (F2c); adjourned at 11.30am to await action of convening authority.

75 # biscuit [sic] were condemned by surveying officer and disposed of in ash lighter.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and gentle to moderate breezes from the NW. Barometer steady.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant, bright moonlight and light airs from the W. Barometer steady.


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30 May 1907

At Ning Po.

Lat 29.875, Long 121.556


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant, light airs from the W. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.00am: Quarters and drills. At 11.10am by order of the Commanding Officer, Koster J (OS) was released from confinement, his term having expired.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant, light airs from the S. Barometer falling. At 12.00pm fired a salute of 21 minute guns with the ensign at half-mast.


8pm to midnight:

Warm and pleasant, light airs from the SE. Barometer rising.


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31 May 1907

At Ning Po and en route to Shanghai.

Lat 29.875, Long 121.556


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant, light airs from the SE. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by overhauling battery in 1st and 2nd divisions. Magazines inspected. At 11.00am started fires in boiler B and at 11.30am started fires in boiler D.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, light airs from the S. Barometer falling.

At 1.25pm the pilot came aboard. At 1.55pm got underway, the Captain and Navigator on the bridge and the pilot at the conn. Steaming on various courses out of Ning Po, down the Yung River, under boilers A, B and D. At 3.00pm the pilot left the ship. At 3.45pm set course N, Tse li [Qili Zhi] Island Light bearing N20°E, distant 2.5 miles. 3.55pm: By order of the Commanding Officer, Spivak S (Sea) was placed in solitary confinement on bread and water for 5 days, for insolence to Chief Master-at-Arms.


4pm to 6pm:

Steaming on course N6°E. At 5.25pm West Volcano Island [Yu-hsing-nao] bore E 1mile; changed course to N50°E. 5.00pm: Quarters and setting-up drill.


6pm to 8pm:

Steaming on various courses between Rugged Island [Waichien Chiao] and Parker Islands [Ch’eng-ssu Lieh-tao].


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant light breezes from the SE. Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N2°E under boilers A, B and D. At 8.10pm changed course to N4°E. At 8.20pm Gutzlaff Island Light [Dajishan] bore N58°W and Fairway Bell Buoy Light bore N10°W. At 9.43pm hauled in patent log. At 9.55pm pilot came aboard. At 10.50pm steamed ahead on various courses with pilot at conn, up the S channel of Yangtze River. 10.55pm: Tungsha Lightship on starboard beam. 11.47pm: Yinkou Lightship on starboard beam.



LOGS FOR JUNE 1907


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1 June 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant light breezes from the S and SE. Barometer falling.

Steaming on various courses with pilot and Navigator at the conn. 1.10am: Stood into the entrance to the Woosung River. At 2.10am came to starboard anchor off Black Point, Woosung River, in 6 fathoms with 45 fathoms of chain. While sounding before anchoring, the ship touched the ground; no apparent damage.


4am to 8am:

6.30am: Called all hands and got underway. Steaming in Woosung River on various courses. 7.32am: Let go front anchor in 5 fathoms in Shanghai Harbor, veering to 90 fathoms.7.34am: Let go starboard anchor veering to 45 fathoms. USSs GALVESTON, CHATTANOOGA and WILMINGTON in harbor.


8am to meridian:

Finished mooring ship at 8.00am. CO left to make an official call on the CO of USS GALVESTON. 8.30am: Boarding officers from Austrian cruiser FRANZ JOSEPH called. At 8.35am boarding officers from Russian cruiser ZHEMCHUG called. 10.30am: Officers returned calls and called on the US Consul-General.* Mustered crew aft and published the proceedings of the Summary Court-Martial as follows:

Dougherty P, drunk on board ship; punishment, solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for 5 days, and to lose 1 month’s pay, $68.72.

Flynn JJ, drunk on board ship and assaulting and wounding P Dougherty; punishment, solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for 5 days, and to lose 1 month’s pay, $30.00.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with drizzling rain and light breezes and airs from the E. Barometer falling.

3.05pm: Austrian cruiser FRANZ JOSEPH stood out of harbor.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with drizzling rain and light breezes and airs from the SE. Barometer falling.


*[Note: Charles Denby. See The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Dempski to Denish]


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2 June 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cool with light breezes and airs from the SE. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned except Logan C, Blake A, Weber C, Reed R, Black G, Fuller G, Streich S, Czereszko F. 5.15am: French cruiser BRUIX stood in and anchored.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Mustered at quarters, absentees: Logan C, Blake A, Weber C, Reed R, Black G, Fuller G, Streich S, Czereszko F. The CO inspected crew and ship. At 8.00am Midshipman Irwin left the ship to call on the French cruiser BRUIX. 8.30am: The French cruiser ALGER stood in and moored off the French Bund. At 9.30am the French cruiser BRUIX shifted her berth up the river. At 10.50am the CO left to call on the Russian cruiser.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with variable light breezes to airs. Barometer falling.

At 2.30pm the CO of the Russian cruiser ZHEMCHUG called on the CO.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with drizzling rain and light breezes and airs from the E. Barometer steady.

At 8.10pm Whelan F was reported to have left the ship without permission.


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3 June 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with steady rain and light breezes and airs from the SE. Barometer falling.

At 12.00am Reed RC returned aboard 17 hours over leave. 12.30am Whelan F returned aboard 4½ hours over leave. About 5.25am Avera H was found to be absent from his post of duty and turned in his hammock. At 3.30am Czereszko F returned aboard 20 hours over leave.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned except Logan J, Blake A, Weber C, Reed R, Black G, Fuller G, Streich J, Martin F, Evans T, Desmond J, Devlin E, Schott J, Long F, Wallace T, Dalton H, Binford A, King G, Reussmann J, Brown F. Weber C returned aboard at 7.00am, 24 hours over leave.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, absentees: Logan J, Blake A, Reed R, Black G, Fuller G, Streich J, Martin F, Evans T, Desmond J, Devlin E, Schott J, Long F, Wallace T, Dalton H, Binford A, King G, Reussmann J, Brown F. Pettigrew J and Johnson J returned 1 hour over leave. The CO made official calls on the US Acting Consul-General and on senior naval officers on the French cruiser BRUIX.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with drizzling rain and light breezes to airs from the E. Barometer steady.

At 1.30pm the CO held Mast and awarded the following punishments:

Mumper CA, “Ditty boxes in lucky bag”, 8 hours’ extra duty

McCarthy JF, “Ditty boxes in lucky bag”, 8 hours’ extra duty

Whelan F, “Ditty boxes in lucky bag”, 8 hours’ extra duty

Carberry B, “Being on the forefront out of uniform”, 4 hours’ extra duty

Heussmann J, “Out of uniform in the steam launch”, 4 hours’ extra duty

Whelan F, “Absent from the ship without permission for 4½ hours”, SCM

Alvera H, “Absenting himself from duty and turning in his hammock”, 5 days’ bread and water

Reed R, “17 hours over leave”, 20 days’ restriction and 3rd class

Czereszko F, “20 hours over leave”, 20 days’ restriction and 2nd class

Ober C, “24 hours over leave”, 21 days’ restriction and ordinary class

Pettigrew J, “1 hour over leave”, warning

Johnson J, “1 hour over leave”, warning

Heussmann J, “6 hours over leave”, 4 days’ restriction and 2nd class

Heussmann S, returned on board 6 hours over leave.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters. The following men returned over leave: Dalton H 11 hours, Wallace J 12 hours, Fuller G 35 hours. A reward of $10 (gold) was offered for the return of Fuller G. Made preparations for coaling.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with light airs from the E. Barometer steady.


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4 June 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with light airs from the E. Barometer steady.

Devlin E and Evans T, returned on board 18 hours over leave.


4am to 8am:

6.00am: Two coal lighters came alongside, one on each side. 6.30am: Commenced coaling using coolies. Received 29 tons during watch. Martin F and Schott J returned aboard 23 hours over leave.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: German gunboat TIGER stood into the harbor. Received 187 tons of coal during the watch.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant light breezes from the NE. Barometer falling.

2.00pm: Completed coaling; 260 tons Cardiff coal taken on board. 3.00pm: Streich J returned on board 56 hours over leave. Binford A returned 32 hours over leave. 3.30pm Desmond J returned 32½ hours over leave. King G and Long E were brought back 32½ hours over leave. A reward of $10 US currency was paid to the civil authorities for the apprehension and return on board of each. Dozier H and Murdock W were brought back 9½ hours over leave. A reward of $10 US currency was paid to the civil authorities for the apprehension and return on board of each.


4pm to 8pm:

7.30pm: Held Squadron signal drill.


8pm to midnight:

Cool with pleasant light airs from the E. Barometer steady.


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5 June 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool with pleasant light airs from the NE. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.35am: Mustered at quarters; absentees: Dozier H, Logan J, Brown F, Black G, Blake A, Stone M brought back 26 hours over leave. A reward of $10 US currency was paid to the civil authorities for the apprehension and return on board.

At 10.00am the ship was searched for Murdock W; he was not aboard. At 10.00am a Summary Court-Martial, of which Lt. E Walker, USN, was senior member, was held for the trial of Whelan F for absenting himself from the ship and remaining absent for 4½ hours. 10.35am: SCM adjourned to await the action of the convening authority. 11.25am: The German gunboat TIGER stood down the river.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with light rain and breezes from the NE. Barometer falling.

2.00pm: The CO of the French cruiser BRUIX called on the CO. 3.55pm: Spivak S was released from confinement, his term having expired. Manninger C was placed in solitary confinement on bread and water for 2 days for insubordination.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Quarters; absences Dozier H, Logan J, Brown F, Black G, Blake A, Murdock W.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with light drizzling rain and airs from the NE to N. Barometer falling.


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6 June 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with pleasant light airs from the N. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters; absentees: Dozier H, Murdock W, Logan J, Brown F, Black G, Blake A. Setting-up drill, general quarters and ammunition drill.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear with pleasant light airs from the NW. Barometer steady.

One Lo Ping returned from 10 days’ leave. Dozier H, Murdock W were brought on board under arrest. A reward of $10 US currency was paid to the civil authorities for the apprehension and return on board of each. They had been absent without leave for 30 hours. By order of the CO, they were placed in single irons to await the action of the CO. The US Acting Consul-General made an official visit.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Quarters. Received stores [followed by list]. Published the sentence of the SCM re the case of Whelan F.


8pm to midnight:

Clear with pleasant light airs from the NW. Barometer steady.


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7 June 1907

At Shanghai and at sea.

Lat 31.293, Long 121.785


Midnight to 4am:

Clear with cool light airs from the SW. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Made preparations for sea. Took in front anchor; hove starboard anchor to 15 fathoms.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters; absentees: Logan J, Brown F, Black G, Blake A. 8.05am: Got underway and stood down the Woosung River on various courses, Navigator at the conn. 10.15am: By order of the CO, Dozier H, Murdock W were released from confinement and made prisoners-at-large to await the action of the CO. 10.15am Fired a salute of 13 guns, French ensign at the fore, in honor of the French Rear-Admiral.

The French flagship returned the salute of 13 guns with US ensign at the fore.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear with pleasant variable light airs and breezes. Barometer steady.

Steaming on various courses along the S channel of the Yangtze River. 1.00pm: Tungsha Lightship bore abeam. 2.00pm: Set course E.

3.15pm: Changed course to N3°E. Amherst Rocks bore N21°W. Manninger C was released from solitary confinement on bread and water by order of the CO.


4pm to 6pm:

5.00pm: Quarters and setting-up drill. On course N3°E. At 6.00pm Shangsha Island [Jiuduansha] bore W. By order of the CO Avera H was placed in solitary confinement for 5 days.


6pm to 8pm:

On course N7°E


8pm to midnight:

Clear with pleasant light airs from the NE to NNE. Barometer steady. On course N7°E


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8 June 1907

At sea en route to Chefoo [Yantai].

Lat 33.293, Long 122.926


Midnight to 4am:

Clear with cool light airs from the E. Barometer falling. On course N7°E


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear with warm light breezes from the SW. Barometer falling. Steaming under boilers A B and D on course N7°E.

2.20pm The Captain held Mast and the following punishments were assigned:

Fuller GA, Blacksmith, 35 hours over leave. Sentence: 24 days’ restriction 3rd class

Dalton H, WT, 11 hours over leave. Sentence: 2 weeks’ restriction 3rd class

Wallace T, F1c, 12 hours over leave. Sentence: 4 weeks’ restriction 3rd class

Devlin E, Cox, 18 hours over leave. Sentence: 16 days’ restriction 2nd class

Evans T, Sea, 18 hours over leave. Sentence: 30 days’ restriction 3rd class

Martin FR, OS, 23 hours over leave. Sentence: 21 days’ restriction 3rd class

Schott JWL, GM3c, 23 hours over leave. Sentence: 30 days’ restriction 3rd class

Streich JA, MM1c, 56 hours over leave. Sentence: 34 days’ restriction 4th class

Binford AC, MM1c, 32 hours over leave. Sentence: 21 days’ restriction 3rd class

Desmond JJ, GM2c, 32½ hours over leave. Sentence: 30 days’ restriction 4th class

Dozier H (2) Sea, 9½ hours over leave. Sentence: 16 days’ restriction 2nd class

Murdock WA, (2) SC4c, 9½ hours over leave. Sentence: 16 days’ restriction 2nd class

Long E, GM3c, 32½ hours over leave. Sentence: 24 days’ restriction 3rd class

King GS, CP, 32½ hours over leave. Sentence: 30 days’ restriction 4th class

Stone M, OS, 26 hours over leave. Sentence: 21 days’ restriction 3rd class

Eaton RR, Sea, Out of uniform. Sentence: 4 hours’ extra duty.

Murdock WA, (2) SC4c, Absenting himself from the ship without proper authority and remaining absent about 27 hours. Sentence: SCM

Dozier H, (2) Sea, Absenting himself from the ship without proper authority and remaining absent about 30 hours. Sentence: SCM

By order of the Captain, Murdock WA (SC4c) and Dozier H (Sea) were made prisoners-at-large to await trial by Summary Court-Martial.


4pm to 6pm:

Mustered at quarters; absentees: Logan J, Brown F, Black G, Blake A. Closed watertight doors.


6pm to 8pm:

On course N7°E


8pm to midnight:

Clear with pleasant light airs and breezes from the SW. Barometer steady.

At 11.22pm sighted Southeast Promontory Light [Cape Shantung] bearing N29°W.


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9 June 1907

At sea and at Chefoo.

Lat 37.675, Long 121.641


Midnight to 4am:

Clear with cool light airs from the SW. Barometer steady.

12.10am Changed course to N6°E. Southeast Promontory Light bore N43°W. 1.20am Passed Southeast Promontory Light abeam 14.8 miles. 2.30am Picked up Shantung Light bearing N6°W. 3.55am: Shantung Light bore N54°W.


4am to 8am:

At 4.25am changed course to. N70°W, Shantung Light bore S19°W, distant 4 miles. At 5.30am Jiming Island bore abeam distant 4 miles. Lighted fires under boiler C at 5.30am. At 6.30am sighted English fleet in Wei Hai Wei harbor.* 7.35am Changed course to N80°W.


8am to meridian:

At 8.45am connected up boiler C. Commenced taking tactical and steaming data at 9.30am off Chefoo Bluff, distant 14 miles.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with pleasant breezes from the SW. Barometer falling.

Steaming on passage getting tactical steaming data.


6pm to 8pm:

At 6.45pm finished taking tactical data, and set course for Chefoo Harbor. Steaming on various courses under boilers A, B, C and D into Chefoo Harbor. Sighted USS RALEIGH to E of Chefoo.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with pleasant breezes from the S. Barometer steady.

At 8.27pm anchored in 6 fathoms water with 30 fathoms on starboard chain.


*[Note: Although the Americans considered Shanghai to be the most important Chinese city, it was firmly under British control, as was the city of Wei Hai Wei in northern China. The Americans also wanted a base in this area in order to be nearer Beijing, but mainly to keep an eye on Japanese excursions into the important industrial region of Manchuria. Chefoo was therefore a suitable location for the US ships.]


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10 June 1907

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and raining with breezes from the S. Barometer falling.

B boiler in use for auxiliaries. Banked fires in A, C and D boilers.


4am to 8am:

At 7.50am specifications for a Summary Court-Martial were delivered to H Dozier (Sea), and WA Murdock (SC4c), for being absent from the ship without leave. At 7.18am USS CHATTANOOGA stood in and anchored.


8am to meridian:

At 8.45am the Commanding Officer of USS RALEIGH called on the Commanding Officer. At 9.28am got underway and stood into Chefoo Harbor under boilers A, B and D. At 9.45am fired a salute of 21 guns with Chinese ensign at the main. At 9.55am fired a salute of 11 guns with Chinese ensign at the fore. At 9.50am the Chinese cruiser HAI CHI returned 21-gun salute with US ensign at main. At 9.58am the Chinese cruiser HAI CHI returned 11-gun salute with US ensign at the fore. At 10.00am anchored in 6 fathoms of water with 40 fathoms on port chain. At 11.00am Chinese boarding officer from the HAI CHI called. At 11.15am Midshipman Irwin, USN, called officially on the US Consul. At 10.35am the Summary Court-Martial of which Lt. JE Walker, USN, was senior member met for the trial of Dozier H (Sea) and Murdock WA (SC4c), for being absent from ship without permission of proper authority. At 11.15am the court adjourned to await the action of convening authority. By order of the Commanding Officer 150# biscuit and 25# peaches from the Pay Department were thrown overboard, having been condemned by the Medical Officer.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with light rain and light breezes from the E. Barometer falling.

At 3.40pm the Commanding Officer left the ship and called on the Consul-General.*


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters; absentees: Logan J, Brown F, Black G, Blake A.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with rain and light airs from the E. Barometer steady.


*[Note: Charles L L Williams. See The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Williams, C to D]


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11 June 1907

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and drizzling rain with breezes from the NW. Barometer falling.

B boiler in use for auxiliaries.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters; absentees: Logan J, Brown F, Black G, Blake A. Followed by drills. The Commanding Officer made an official call on the Chinese Commodore aboard cruiser HAI CHI. The call was returned by the Chinese Commodore, at 10.30am.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with light breezes from the E. Barometer steady.

Got underway at 12.15pm and stood out to the range on various courses under boilers A, B, C and D. Engaged in taking steaming and tactical data.


6pm to 8pm:

Had man overboard drill; buoy secured in 2 minutes 34 seconds. Lifeboat in water for 7 minutes. Stood in from range and came to anchor at 7.30pm. Let fires die out in A, C and D boilers. Lost one 14lb lead overboard from the port chains.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with rain and light airs from the ESE. Barometer steady.


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12 June 1907

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with breezes from the W to NW. Barometer falling slowly.


8am to meridian:

At 9.15am: Mustered crew at quarters; absentee: Brown FJ (Oiler). The following named men were this day declared deserters from June 2, 1907: Logan JA (Yeo3c), Blake AD (Bugler), and Black G (F2c). At 9.35am HM Torpedo boats FAME and VIRAGO anchored in harbor.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy with light airs from the NW. Barometer falling. Issued clothing and small stores to all divisions. The English torpedo boats FAME and VIRAGO left harbor at 3.30pm.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters. By order of the CO, Avera HR was released from confinement, his term having expired, and Dougherty P was placed in solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for 5 days, in accordance with sentence of the SCM.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and misty with light breezes from the NW. Barometer steady.

At 9.10pm sounded call to general quarters, and all guns crews and searchlights were exercised at night general quarters. Secured at 9.30pm.


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13 June 1907

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and misty with light breezes from the NW. Barometer steady. Boiler B in use.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and exercises. At 9.20am the US Consul-General called officially. At 9.45am fired a salute of 9 guns upon departure of the Consul-General. At 10.10am USS NANSHAN [collier] stood in and anchored. Absentees at quarters: Baker HC (CM3c), Jenkins MC (Elec3c), Laraby J (F2c), Inagaki (Cabin Steward). 11.55am: Baker H and Jenkins M returned on board 5 hours over leave. Brown FJ (Oiler) was this day declared a deserter from the US Naval Service since June 3, 1907.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy with light airs and breezes from the NW. Barometer rising.

At 3.15pm the Armored Cruiser Squadron of the Pacific Fleet stood into harbor. At 3.28pm USS WEST VIRGINIA fired a salute of 21 guns with the Chinese ensign at the main, which salute was returned from the Chinese cruiser HAI CHI with 21 guns and the American ensign at the main. At 3.37pm USS CHATTANOOGA fired a salute of 13 guns with the American ensign at the fore. At 3.39pm USS WEST VIRGINIA returned the salute by firing 7 guns with the American ensign at the fore. At 3.40pm the Chinese cruiser HAI CHI fired a salute of 13 guns with the American ensign at the fore, which was returned by USS WEST VIRGINIA firing 11 guns with the Chinese ensign at the fore. At 3.45pm the Commanding Officer left the ship to make an official call on the Commander-in-Chief of the US Pacific Fleet. At 3.48pm the Armored Cruiser Squadron came to anchor.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters; Laraby J absent. Proceedings of a Summary Court-Martial were published; Dozier H (Sea), charge: “absent without leave”, sentence: 5 days’ solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water, and to lose one month’s pay amounting to $24.00; Murdock WA (SC4c), charge: “absent without leave”, sentence: 5 days’ solitary confinement on bread and water in double irons and to lose one month’s pay amounting to $25.00. At 5.38pm the Commanding Officer returned from the flagship. At 6.15pm USS WEST VIRGINIA fired a salute of 9 guns with the American ensign at the fore.


8pm to midnight:

Cool with pleasant breezes from the W. Barometer rising.

At 11.30pm Laraby J returned on board 16 hours over leave.


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14 June 1907

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy with light airs and breezes from the NW. Barometer steady. Boiler B in use.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and exercises, including battery overhaul. Inspected magazines and received stores from USS IRIS. By order of the Commanding Officer, 25 # macaroni, condemned by Medical Officer, was thrown overboard.

At 10.15am USS WEST VIRGINIA fired a salute of 11 guns with the Chinese ensign at the fore.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from the NE. Barometer steady.

At 2.00pm Assistant Surgeon EOJ Eytinge, USN, reported aboard for duty. At 3.20pm the Chinese cruiser HAI CHI fired a salute of 12 guns with the American ensign at the fore.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, no absences.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant and calm. Barometer steady.


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15 June 1907

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant and calm. Barometer steady. Boiler B in use.


8am to meridian:

At 10.50am USS MARYLAND fired a salute of 11 guns, Chinese ensign at the fore.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from the SSE to S. Barometer falling.

1.15pm: Called all hands for clothing inspection.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, no absences. Asst Surgeon RE Stoops, USN, was this day detached from duty on board this vessel.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant, light airs from the SSE. Barometer steady.


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16 June 1907

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant, light airs from the SW to S. Barometer steady.

Boiler B in use.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences. Published “Articles for the Better Government of the Navy” before the crew. The CO inspected crew and ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, light airs from the SW to S. Barometer falling.

At 1.05pm USS WILMINGTON stood into harbor and anchored. At 1.07pm USS WILMINGTON fired a salute of 21 guns with the Chinese ensign at the main, which salute was answered by the Chinese cruiser HAI CHI firing 21 guns with the American ensign at the main. At 1.15pm USS WILMINGTON fired a salute of 11 guns with Chinese ensign at the fore. The HAI CHI returned 11 guns with the American ensign at the fore.


4pm to 8pm:

7.15pm: Veered chain to 45 fathoms. At 7.45pm a Russian man-of-war stood in and anchored.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant, light airs from the S. Barometer rising.


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17 June 1907

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant, light airs from the S to SE. Barometer steady.

Boiler B in use.


4am to 8am:

At 4.45am USS NANSHAN went alongside USS RALEIGH. At 5.00am USS ALEXANDER went alongside USS PENNSYLVANIA.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences. Followed by drills. At 8.00am the Russian cruiser ZHEMCHUG fired a salute of 21 guns with the Chinese ensign at the main. At 8.05am the Chinese cruiser HAI CHI fired a salute of 21 guns with the Russian ensign at the main. At 8.05am the Russian cruiser ZHEMCHUG fired a salute of 11 guns with the Chinese ensign at the fore. At 8.07am Chinese cruiser HAI CHI fired a salute of 11 guns with the Russian ensign at the fore. At 8.09am the Russian cruiser ZHEMCHUG fired a salute of 13 guns, American ensign at the fore. At 8.10am USS WEST VIRGINIA fired a salute of 13 guns, Russian ensign at the fore. At 8.50am British torpedo-boat WHITING stood in and came to anchor off Tower Hill. At 9.15am USS WEST VIRGINIA got underway and stood out towards range. At 11.15am Russian cruiser ZHEMCHUG fired a salute of 11 guns with Chinese ensign at the fore. A Medical Board of Survey met on board at 10.30am, by order of C-in-C, for survey of Lt. JE Walker, USN, and JT Pettigrew, Seaman, USN; Surgeon GT Smith, USN, senior member, Passed Assistant Surgeon JM Brister, USN, and Assistant Surgeon DC Cather, USN, members.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, light airs from the S. Barometer rising

At 2.00pm USS WILMINGTON shifted berth. At 2.10pm English torpedo-boat WHITING got underway and stood out.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, no absences. At 5.10pm by order of Commanding Officer, Dougherty P (Blmkr) was released from confinement and restored to duty, his term of confinement of 5 days, double irons, on bread and water sentence of SCM having expired. By order of Commanding Officer, Flynn JJ (F2c) was placed in confinement for 5 days, in double irons, on bread and water, re sentence of SCM.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from the S. Barometer steady.


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18 June 1907

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, light airs from the S. Barometer steady.

Boiler B in use.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences. Followed by drills and battery overhaul. Received stores.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from the NE. Barometer falling slowly.

At 1.30pm the Captain held Mast and awarded the following punishments:

Baker H, 5 hours over leave. Sentence: 1 week’s restriction and 2nd class

Jenkins M, 5 hours over leave. Sentence: 1 week’s restriction and 2nd class

Laraby J, 16 hours over leave. Sentence: 30 days’ restriction and 3rd class

Streich J, refusing to obey orders. Sentence: warned


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, no absences. Sent via USS NANSHAN to Naval Station, Cavite [various condemned munitions].


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant light breezes from the NE to calm. Barometer steady.


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19 June 1907

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant calm. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

6.00am: Called all hands and got underway on various courses out of harbor. At end of watch steaming in wake of USS RALEIGH.


8am to meridian:

8.50am: Anchored in 10 fathoms to 30 fathoms of water on starboard chain. At 10.30am RALEIGH rigged target for calibration practice. Mustered at quarters, no absences. Preparing 6” guns for target practice.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant light breezes from the E. Barometer falling.

At 2.28pm USS RALEIGH steamed 3500 yards down the range and anchored.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, no absences, followed by setting-up exercise.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant light breezes to airs from the E. Barometer steady.


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20 June 1907

At Chefoo, at firing range.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant light breezes to airs from the S. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences. Followed by drills. At a distance of 824 yards from the target, we aided USS RALEIGH in her calibration target practice. 11.00am: RALEIGH commenced firing; at 11.50am she ceased firing.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from the ENE and E. Barometer falling slowly.

At 1.00pm RALEIGH commenced firing; at 1.45pm she ceased firing. 2.50pm: Called all hands and got underway at 3.15pm. Moved over towards USS RALEIGH and at 3.45pm dropped port anchor in 9.5 fathoms, veered to 45 fathoms of chain. 3.48pm: Dropped starboard anchor, veered to 45 fathoms. RALEIGH got underway at 3.55pm.


4pm to 8pm:

Carried out kedge anchor off starboard quarter and dropped about 200 yards from ship. Made preparations for calibration practice. RALEIGH anchored about ½ mile E of target at 5.20pm.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from the S.


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21 June 1907

At Chefoo, at firing range.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant light breezes to airs from the S.


8am to meridian:

11.05am: Began calibration firing practice, firing first from forward port 6” battery, 4 shots from each gun; finished firing at 11.50am. Quarterly inventory of clothing completed.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the ESE. Barometer falling.

At 3.00pm got underway and stood in towards Chefoo Harbor on various courses.


4pm to 8pm:

4.40pm: Came to with starboard anchor in Chefoo Harbor, veering to 25 fathoms in 5.75 fathoms of water. 4.35pm: Russian cruiser ZHEMCHUG got underway and steamed out of the harbor.

4.35pm: The CO left the ship to make an official call on the C-in-C. 6.12pm: USS PISCATAQUA stood in and anchored. 6.35pm: USS RALEIGH stood in and anchored. 6.12pm: The CO returned to the ship.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant light breezes to airs from the SE. Barometer rising.

8.00 to 9.00pm: Exercised at signals.


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22 June 1907

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant light breezes to airs from the SE. Barometer steady.

Boiler A in use.


4am to 8am:

Field day.


8am to meridian:

At 9.40am Lt. LA Cotten,* USN, reported on board for duty. Lt. JE Walker, USN, was detached from this ship and ordered to the US Naval Hospital, Yokohama, Japan.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the NE. Barometer falling slowly.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, no absences. At 5.00pm USS MARYLAND got underway and stood out toward the range. At 5.10pm Flynn JJ (F2c), by order of the CO, was released from confinement, his term of 5 days, double irons, on bread and water, sentence of Summary Court-Martial, having expired. At 5.15pm Whelan F (Sea), by order of the CO, was placed in solitary confinement in double irons, on bread and water for 5 days, sentence of Summary Court-Martial. At 5.25pm mastheaded our colors with USS CHATTANOOGA. At 6.35pm USS COLORADO stood in from the range and came to anchor.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant light breezes to airs from the SE to S. Barometer steady.


*[Note: Later a distinguished Captain, USN. The destroyer USS COTTEN was named in his honor. See hyperlink and USS Cotten.]


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23 June 1907

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant light breezes to airs from the SW. Barometer steady.

Boiler A in use.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences. The Captain inspected crew and ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Hazy and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the NW to N. Barometer falling slowly.

A squadron consisting of the Japanese cruisers MATSUSHIMA, ITSUKUSHIMA, and HASHIDATE, a vice-admiral in command, stood in and anchored. At 3.30pm USS WEST VIRGINIA fired salute of 15 guns, Japanese ensign at the fore. The salute was returned by the Japanese flagship gun for gun, with the American ensign at the masthead. Salutes were exchanged between the Japanese flagship and the Chinese cruiser HAI CHI.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant, calm. Barometer steady.


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24 June 1907

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant light breezes to airs from the SW to N. Barometer steady.

Boiler A in use.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences. Exercises and drills. Sent Pettigrew JT (Sea) with bag and hammock to Japanese steamer for passage to US Naval Hospital, Yokohama, Japan. At 10.15am USS CHATTANOOGA and WILMINGTON stood out.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the SE to NE. Barometer falling.

At 3.50pm USS PISCATAQUA stood out. 5.30pm Mustered at quarters, no absences. Served out clean bags. At 6.40pm USS MARYLAND stood in and anchored.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant light breezes to airs from the W. Barometer steady.


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25 June 1907

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant light breezes to airs from the W. Barometer steady.

Boiler A in use.


4am to 8am:

At 4.45am the Japanese squadron stood out to sea.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences. Exercises and drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the ENE. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant variable light airs. Barometer steady.


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26 June 1907

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant light breezes to airs from the SE. Barometer steady.

Boiler A in use.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences. Exercises and drills. At 10.00am a General Court-Martial, of which Commander CJ Boush, USN, is president, convened on board. At 11.50am GCM took a recess until 1.15pm.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the E and SSE. Barometer falling.

At 1.15pm GCM reconvened on board, and at 2.10pm adjourned for the day. Carried out test of ship’s diving apparatus. Lost overboard during test 1 diver’s shoe.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with bright moonlight and light breezes to airs from the SSE. Barometer steady.

At 8.15pm turned on searchlights with flagship and exercised searchlight crews.


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27 June 1907

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant bright moonlight and light breezes to airs from the SSE. Barometer steady.

Boiler A in use.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences. Exercises and drills. At 10.00am General Court-Martial reconvened. At 11.45am General Court-Martial took recess until 1.15pm.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the SE. Barometer falling.

At 1.15pm General Court-Martial reconvened. At 3.00pm General Court-Martial adjourned for the day.


4pm to 8pm:

Threw overboard 50# macaroni and 45# cocoa condemned by surveying officer. At 5.15pm, by order of Commanding Officer, Whelan F (Sea) was released from confinement and restored to duty. At 5.30pm in pursuance of sentence of Summary Court-Martial, Dozier H (Sea) was placed in solitary confinement on bread and water, for 5 days, by order of Commanding Officer. Lee Sam (MAtt1c) and Lo One Ping (MAtt1c) were this day discharged from the US Naval Service, on recommendation of the Medical Officer, as undesirable. At 5.43pm a Chinese cruiser stood in and anchored.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the SE. Barometer steady.

Signal drill from 8.00pm to 9.00pm.


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28 June 1907

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the SE to W. Barometer falling.

Boiler A in use.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences. Exercises and drills. 8.00am: USS CHATTANOOGA fired a salute of 21 guns with the Chinese ensign at the main. 8.30am: USS CHATTANOOGA fired a salute of 11 guns with the Chinese ensign at the fore. 8.30am: Chinese cruiser HAI CHI fired a salute of 21 guns with the US ensign at the main. 8.35am: Chinese cruiser HAI CHI fired a salute of 11 guns with the US ensign at the fore. 9.43am: General Court-Martial reconvened; fired one gun and broke the jack at first yardarm.* At 10.45am the GCM adjourned, awaiting the action of the convening authority.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, light airs and calm. Barometer steady.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, no absences. Received supplies from USS IRIS.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, bright moonlight and light breezes to airs from the S. Barometer steady.


*[Note: “Breaking the jack” is displaying a small flag, presumably a required signal for a GCM.]


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29 June 1907

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the NW. Barometer rising slowly.

Boiler A in use.


8am to meridian:

Cleaned ship and inspected magazines.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, light airs and calm. Barometer rising.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, no absences. The Italian cruiser VESUVIO stood into harbor and anchored. VESUVIO exchanged salutes with the HAI CHI and with the WEST VIRGINIA. 5.00pm: USS WILMINGTON came in to anchor with the fleet.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with drizzling rain and light breezes from the NW. Barometer steady.


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30 June 1907

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and raining the greater part of watch and light airs and breezes from the WNW and NW. Barometer steady.

Boiler A in use.


8am to meridian:

9.35am: Russian cruiser ZHEMCHUG stood in and anchored. 9.30am: Quarters and CO’s inspection of crew and ship. Held divine service.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, light airs from the E. Barometer falling.

At 1.15pm ZHEMCHUG fired a salute of 7 guns with Russian Consul’s flag at the fore.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.30pm USS ALEXANDER went alongside USS COLORADO.


8pm to midnight:

Cool with drizzling rain and light breezes from the SE. Barometer steady.



LOGS FOR JULY 1907


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1 July 1907

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Cool with drizzling rain and light breezes from the SE to NE. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences. Exercises and drills. At 11.05am USS WILMINGTON got underway and went alongside USS IRIS. The CO awarded the following punishments for disorderly conduct at drill: Koste J, solitary confinement on bread and water for 1 day; Chytracek J, solitary confinement on bread and water for 1 day:


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with drizzling rain and light breezes from the N. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with light breezes from the NE. Barometer rising.

9.15pm USS WILMINGTON stood in and came to anchor in her former berth.


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2 July 1907

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, light airs from NNW. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences. Exercises and drills. 11.15am Russian cruiser ZHEMCHUG stood out for sea.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from NW and NNW. Barometer steady.

Called ‘away all boats’ and had boat exercises under sail and oars. Received in Pay Department 5,000 Mexican dollars, proceeds from a check received from Fleet Paymaster.


4pm to 8pm:

4.15pm: Italian cruiser VESUVIO left the harbor. By order of the CO, Dozier H was released from confinement, and Murdock W was placed in confinement in double irons on bread and water for 5 days, according to SCM.

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, no absences. Exercises and drills. 6.18pm: Russian cruiser ZHEMCHUG anchored in the harbor.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from the W. Barometer steady.


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3 July 1907

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from the NW to calm. Barometer steady.

Boiler A in use.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences. Exercises and drills. Inspected magazines.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant, light airs from the E. Barometer falling.

A Board of Survey, of which Lt. Lacky, USN, was senior member held survey in Ordnance and Equipment Departments.

Hicks JC reported on board USS CHATTANOOGA for examination for permanent appointment as Chief Gunner’s Mate.

A board, appointed by Commander CJ Boush, USN, counted the Paymaster’s Mexican currency, owing to change in Government rate for Mexican currency, and found $15297.20 on hand in Mexican currency. Paid the crew their monthly money.


8pm to midnight:

Warm and pleasant, light airs from the W and SW. Barometer rising.


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4 July 1907

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and calm to pleasant light airs from the NW. Barometer falling.

Boiler A in use.


4am to 8am:

Full dressed ship at 8.00am.*


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Mustered at quarters, no absences. At 8.00am dressed ship. At 11.55am USS WEST VIRGINIA fired a salute of 7 guns with English ensign at the fore. At 11.15am she fired a salute of 7 guns with the German ensign at the fore. At 11.30am she fired a salute of 7 guns with Russian ensign at the fore. Held sports aboard ship. At 11.25am by order of Commanding Officer, Murdock WA (SC4c) was released from confinement.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and calm to pleasant light airs from the SW to S. Barometer falling.

At 12.00pm Chinese cruiser HAI CHI and Russian cruiser ZHEMCHUG fired a salute of 21 guns, and USSs WEST VIRGINIA, MARYLAND, PENNSYLVANIA, COLORADO, RALEIGH, CHATTANOOGA, WILMINGTON and this ship fired a salute of 21 guns.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant light breezes from the SE. Barometer steady.


*[Independence Day.]


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5 July 1907

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant light breezes from the S. Barometer steady.

Boiler A in use.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Mustered at quarters, no absences. Followed by drills and inspections. USS WILMINGTON left the harbor for target range. At 10.30am a General Court-Martial, of which Commander CJ Boush, USN, is president, convened on board. At 11.00am the GCM adjourned.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant light breezes and airs from the S to E. Barometer falling slowly. A Board of Examination, Lt. AL Cotham USN senior member, convened to examine Skewes S and Rosenblad S for the rating of Electrician 1st Class.


4pm to 8pm:

Ah Sung was enlisted in the US Naval Service as Mess Attendant 3rd Class from this date.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant light breezes and airs from the ESE. Barometer falling slowly.

8.15pm: Called crew to general quarters and exercised firing guns using searchlights.


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6 July 1907

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cloudy and pleasant light breezes from the SE. Barometer falling.

Boiler A in use. Lit fires in boilers C and D.


4am to 8am:

5.40am: Got underway and stood out of Chefoo Harbor for the target range. 7.50am: Hove to at target range and sent repair party.


8am to meridian:

9.45am: USS CHATTANOOGA took position abeam of target and anchored.11.50am: Came on target and commenced firing with port battery of 6” guns. Fired 8 shots forward and 10 shots aft. At completion of same, the forward gun being loaded was discharged. Expended 19 of 6” 30 caliber shells and powder.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with some light rain from the E.

12.45pm: Came to anchor on the range in 10 fathoms of water to 30 fathoms of starboard chain.


4pm to 8pm:

7.00pm: Got underway on range. 6.45pm: USS CHATTANOOGA got underway.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and raining and light breezes from the E. Barometer falling.


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7 July 1907

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and raining and light breezes from the NW to NE. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

USS IRIS got underway and made preparations for towing in all target rafts.


8am to meridian:

8.15am: Got underway and stood into Chefoo Harbor. 9.38am: Anchored in 6 fathoms of water with 30 fathoms of starboard chain. Held quarters and general quarters and commenced annual inventory in Steam Engineering Department. 9.50am: The CO left the ship to make an official call on the C-in-C.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cool and pleasant light breezes and airs from the NNE. Barometer steady.

A Board of Survey, of which Lt. Commander W Bush, USN, was senior member held survey in Equipment Department.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Served out clean hammocks. 5.10pm: USS WILMINGTON stood in. 5.30pm: By order of the CO, Murdock W was released from confinement, his term having expired.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant light breezes and airs from the NE to NW. Barometer steady.


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8 July 1907

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and rainy, light breezes and airs from the N. Barometer rising.


4am to 8am:

5.00am: Turned to and cleared ship for action for Admiral’s inspection. Broke lining on starboard forward anchor davit. USS RALEIGH got underway and stood out.


8am to meridian:

Finished clearing ship for action. 9.05am: The Admiral and staff came aboard to inspect the ship. The Admiral inspected the crew at quarters and Engineer’s and Paymaster’s Departments. Carried out various drills and magazines were inspected.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant light breezes and airs from the N. Barometer steady.

2.00pm: Admiral’s inspection finished and Admiral and staff left the ship. Rigged ship and finished at 3.55pm.


4pm to 8pm:

6.35pm: Received on board with bags and hammocks and transfer papers the following men: Keller E, Lewis W, Horan G, Owens W, Goddard W, Donnelly L, Lytle J, Kennedy J, Fletcher W, Ludwig H, Botha A and Rensik H from USS WEST VIRGINIA.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, calm, variable light breezes and airs. Barometer steady.


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9 July 1907

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, calm, variable light breezes and airs. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences. Exercises and drills. At 10.30am the Captain held Mast and awarded the following punishments:

Crawford B, smoking out of hours, 8 hours’ extra duty

Scott JW, neglect of duty and disobedience of orders, 24 hours’ extra duty

Reed RC, absence from hammock during inspection and disobedience of orders, 3 days’ solitary confinement on bread and water

By order of the CO, Chytracek J was placed in solitary confinement on bread and water for one day, and Reed RC was made a prisoner-at-large. 8.40am USS WILMINGTON left the harbor. J Dineen (GM1c) was rated CQM from July 1st 1907.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm, light E breezes. Barometer falling.

At 2.20pm Chinese flagship TAI CHI left the harbor. Received from USS MARYLAND with bag and hammock, papers and effects, Ringstone E. Inagaki (Cabin Steward) was this day discharged from the US Navy service by reason of expiration of enlistment. Annual inventory in Steam Engineer’s Department was completed.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Quarters and turned in scrubbed hammocks. Transferred to the WEST VIRGINIA: Binford A, Groves G, Long E, O’Hanlon M, Arree A, O’Shaughnessy P, Phillips A, Ritter G, Spollin L, Wallace J, Walther R, Dineen J, Ine Ah. Transferred to the COLORADO: Craddock B, Seay J, Dougherty P. Received from WEST VIRGINIA: Brown J, An Kuan; from COLORADO: Prince J. 7.40pm: USS WILMINGTON came into harbor.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant light breezes and airs from SSE to SE. Barometer steady.

9.00pm USS RALEIGH stood in and anchored in the harbor.


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10 July 1907

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant light breezes and airs from SSE to NW. Barometer steady.

Boiler C in use.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences. Exercises and drills. At 10.45am Chytracek J (Sea) was released from confinement and restored to duty by order of the Commanding Officer. At 10.50am Reed R (Sea) was placed in solitary confinement on bread and water for being absent from hammock inspection and disobedience of orders. Held Admiral’s inspection on USS WILMINGTON. Received from USS PENNSYLVANIA, Bertigam S QM2c and Dempsey ES F2c with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, light airs from NE to ENE. Barometer steady.

3.40pm: USS CHATTANOOGA stood in an anchored.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Quarters, no absences. At 6.50pm USS PENNSYLVANIA stood in and anchored. At 6.30pm sent the following draft of men with their bags, hammocks and transfer papers to USS RALEIGH: Hanser MJ (GM3c), Wynne RJ (GM3), Brawner SJ (Cox), McKlintock J (Sea), Weiser AC (OS), Thring HR (Sea), Eaton RR (Sea), Bird FS (Sea), Schott JWL (GM3), Baulch R (Cox), Dozier H (Sea), Darden TR (Sea), Wehmeyre F (Sea), Querth WJ (Sea), Reinken F (CCM), and Dubbs JW (Sea). Received from USS CHATTANOOGA with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers: Gillman P (BM1c), Wood AE (ChElec) Wolffe M (CQM).


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with heavy rain and light airs from E to NW. Barometer steady.


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11 July 1907

At Chefoo and at sea.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cool, light breezes from the NW. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences. Exercises and drills, including ammunition test. At 9.35am Ensign JA Mandeville reported aboard for duty. Inagaki S (CabSteward) re-enlisted for a term of four years.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from E. Barometer falling slowly.

At 3.00pm USS WILMINGTON got underway and stood out. At 3.35pm Ensign CA Richards was detached from duty aboard this ship and ordered to duty on USS RALEIGH. At 3.55pm the Commanding Officer left the ship officially to call on the Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet. Received on board with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers the following men from USS RALEIGH: Benson WH (Cox), Halwick LD (OS), Leufir EF (OS), Lewis JC (F1c), Mueller A (OS), Mangle A (OS), Nygard W (OS), Robinson W (Sea), Williams WR (OS), Callahan JT (Sea), Ley RH (Sea), Lennis LA (Sea), Martin WA (Cox), Wetzenhuber F (Sea), Watson GE (Sea), McKeowen T (OS), Nickerson A (OS,) Waggoner CT, Merritt GV (OS).


4pm to 6pm:

Got ready for getting underway under boilers A, C and D; stood out of Chefoo with the Captain on the bridge and the Navigator at the conn. 5.20pm: Commenced swinging ship. 5.30pm: Quarters. Absentee: Lemke L, Yeo3c.


6pm to 8pm:

6.30pm: Finished swinging ship; set course S88°E.


8pm to midnight:

Cool light breezes from the SE. Barometer steady.

9.00pm: Sighted Wei Hai Wei Light bearing S39°E. Changed course to S61°E. At 10.30pm sighted Shantung Promontory Light bearing S88°E. 11.24pm: Changed course to S43°E.


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12 July 1907

At sea en route to Shanghai.

Lat 35.389, Long 122.513


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant light breezes from the S. Barometer steady.

On course S43°E. 12.45am: Changed course to S8°W. 2.50am: Sighted SE Promontory Light bearing S85°W.


4am to 8am:

On course S8°W.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Absentee: Lemke L Yeo3c. Drills and inspection, including fortnightly powder test. Threw overboard 7# tinned peas condemned by Medical Officer.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant light breezes from the SSW. Barometer steady.

3.35pm: Sighted an English gunboat off the starboard bow.


4pm to 6pm:

On course S8°W. 5.15pm: Quarters.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with passing light showers and light breezes from the S. Barometer rising slowly.

8.00pm: Took sounding; 25 fathoms of water; black sandy bottom.


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13 July 1907

At sea and at Shanghai.

Lat 31.283, Long 122.753


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cloudy and light breezes from the SSE to ESE. Barometer steady.

Steaming under boilers A, C & D on course S8°W. Passed three steamers standing to Northward.


4am to 8am:

On course S8°W. 7.45am: Picked up Shaweishan Light [Sheshan] bearing S58°W.


8am to meridian:

Field day. At 9.15am took sounding; 16.5 fathoms of water, grey sandy bottom. 8.50am: Changed course to S19°W. At 9.30am Shaweishan Islands bore N54°W and Amherst Rock abeam, distance 1 mile. 10.10am Picked up N Saddle Island [Huaniaoshan] bearing S37°E. 10.17am: Changed course to S58°W. At 10.55am Reed R (Sea) was released from confinement by order of the Commanding Officer. At 11.10am hauled in patent log reading 86.0. At 11.22am stopped and took aboard a pilot. Steamed ahead on various courses, pilot at the conn going up the South Channel of Yangtze River. 11.25am: Passed Fairway buoy abeam 300 yards.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy and light breezes from the E. Barometer falling.

Steaming under boilers A, C & D on various courses up Yangtze and Woosung Rivers, pilot at the conn. At 12.55pm passed Tungsha Lightship abeam. At 2.25pm fired salute of 21 guns, Chinese ensign at the main. Salute returned of 21 guns by fort at Woosung. At 3.30pm called all hands to bring ship to anchor. Exchanged numbers with USS GALVESTON.


4pm to 8pm:

Steaming into Shanghai Harbor under boilers A, C & D, pilot and Navigator at the conn. At 4.05pm moored ship. At 4.00pm Commanding Officer made official call on Senior Officer Present.

At 4.40pm boarding officer from Japanese gunboat UJI called. At 6.00pm returned call on Japanese gunboat.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from the ESE. Barometer steady.


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14 July 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant. Calm to light airs from the SE. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned except Whelan F (Sea) Murdock WA (SC4c) Phillip J (Sea), Lyons S (f2c)


8am to meridian:

At 8.00am full dressed ship with French ensign at the main.* 9.00am Quarters; absentees: Whelan F (Sea), Murdock WA (SC4c), Philliip J (Sea), Lyons S (F2c). CO inspected crew and ship.

At 11.00am Koster J (OS) was released from confinement and restored to duty on order of the Commanding Officer. 11.30am: Phillip J (Sea) returned 4 hours over time.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with passing showers of rain and light breezes from the SW. Barometer falling.

At 1.50pm USS GALVESTON got underway and stood down the river. At 3.25pm a boarding officer from the French cruiser ALGER came aboard. The Boarding Officer from the French cruiser thanked the Commanding Officer, the Senior Officer Present, on behalf of his Captain, for participating in today’s ceremonies. At 3.27pm the Commanding Officer of the Japanese gunboat UJI called officially on the Commanding Officer.


4pm to 8pm:

At 6.50pm hoisted the Senior Officer’s pennant.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with light rain and light breezes from the SW. Barometer steady.


*[Note: Bastille Day.]


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15 July 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with light breezes from the SW. Barometer falling slowly.

At 12.40am McPartland JL (Sea) and Valentine, WS (F1c), stragglers from USS GALVESTON, reported aboard.


4am to 8am:

Whelan F (Sea) returned from liberty 23½ hours over time. Liberty party returned except Klefisch F (LS), Martin FR (OS) and Kuhns LE (Sea).


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, absences Klefisch F, Martin FR, Murdock W, Linke L, Lyons S. Drills and inspections. At 8.00am Kuhns LE (Sea) returned aboard 1 hour over leave. 9.25am: The Commanding Officer of USS CINCINNATI called officially on the Commanding Officer. At 11.00am the Commanding Officer left the ship officially to call on the American Consul-General. 11.05am: Ash lighter came alongside.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with passing showers of rain and light breezes from the N. Barometer falling.

The Commanding Officer made official calls on the acting American Consul General and on the Commanding Officer of Japanese gunboat UJI.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with passing showers of rain and light breezes from the N. Barometer rising slowly.


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16 July 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with light breezes from the N. Barometer falling slowly.

Boiler C in use.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters; absences Klefisch F, Martin FR, Murdock W, Linke L, Lyons S. Drills and inspections. Murdock WA (SC4c) returned aboard 51 hours over time. At 11.10am the Captain had Reports at the Mast and awarded punishments as follows:

Fletcher WF (F2c), dirty clothes at Sunday quarters, warned

Beeler C (CP), dirty clothes at Sunday quarters, warned

Whelan F (Sea), 23 hours over time, 1 month’s extra duty and 4th class and 30 days’ restriction

Phillip J (Sea), 4¼ hours over time, 1 week’s restriction

Kuhns LE (Sea), 1 hour over time, lose one liberty

Murdock WA (SC4c), 51 hours over leave, 1 month’s extra duty, 4th class and 34 days’ restriction


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with rain and light breezes from the NW. Barometer rising.

At 3.40pm USS CINCINNATTI stood down the river.


4pm to 8pm:

Mustered at quarters; absences Klefisch F, Martin FR, Linke L, Lyons S. At 5.44pm USS HELENA stood in and anchored. At 6.20pm the Commanding Officer of USS HELENA called officially. At 7.00pm Klefisch F (OS) returned from liberty 36 hours over time.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with passing showers of rain and light breezes and airs from the N. Barometer rising.

At 11.00pm Martin FR (OS) returned from liberty 40 hours over time.


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17 July 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy with passing showers of rain and light breezes and airs from the NW. Barometer falling slowly.

Boiler C in use.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned except Manning F.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and drills. Absences, Linke L, Lyons S, Manning F. At 10.15am British gunboat NIGHTINGALE stood up the river. At 11.00am USS Consul General called officially on the Commanding Officer. A board of survey of which Ensign J Dowell, USN, was senior member held survey of missing articles in the Steam Engineering Department.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy with pleasant light airs from the NNW to NNE. Barometer falling slowly.

At 1.02pm the Commanding Officer of USS WILMINGTON called officially on the Commanding Officer. Liberty party left the ship at 1.30pm.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.05pm the Japanese gunboat FUSHIMI got underway and stood down the river. At 7.50pm sent Valentine JL (Sea) and McPheland (Sea), stragglers from USS GALVESTON, to USS HELENA.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with passing showers of rain and light breezes and airs from the ENE. Barometer rising.


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18 July 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy with pleasant light airs from the NW to N. Barometer falling slowly.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned except Fuller GA.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and drills. Absences, Linke L, Lyons S, Manning F, and Fuller G. Followed by general quarters and drills. At 9.55am the Commanding Officer called officially on the Commanding Officer of USS HELENA. At 10.00am the Commanding Officer of USS WILMINGTON called officially on the Commanding Officer. At 10.20am USS QUIROS [former Spanish gunboat] stood down the river and came to anchor. 11.15am The Commanding Officer of the QUIROS called on the Commanding Officer.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and overcast with drizzling rain with light breezes from the NW. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

Quarters and setting-up drill.


8pm to midnight:

Fair with light breezes and airs from the NW to WNW. Barometer rising.


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19 July 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Fair with light breezes and airs from the NNW Barometer steady.

Boiler C in use.


4am to 8am:

At 4.45am two coal lighters came alongside. Made preparations for coaling and at 6.25am began coaling from both sides using coolies. Received during watch 52 tons. Fuller GA (Blacksmith) returned 24 hours over time.


8am to meridian:

Coaling ship. Received during watch 149 tons. The Captain returned the official calls of the Commanding Officers of USS WILMINGTON and USS QUIROS.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with showers and light breezes from the W. Barometer steady.

Coaling ship. Received during watch 94 tons.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.20pm finished coaling, 300 tons of Cardiff Coal taken on board. At 5.50pm the French cruiser ALGER stood down the river.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with showers and light breezes from the W. Barometer steady.


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20 July 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with showers and light breezes from the W. Barometer steady.

Boiler C in use.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm. Calm with light airs from the ESE. Barometer steady.

At 2.10pm USS HELENA got underway and stood down the river.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant with light airs from the ESE. Barometer steady.

At 8.15pm USS QUIROS got underway and stood down the river.


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21 July 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with light airs from the ESE. Barometer steady.

Boiler C in use.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and drills. Absences, Linke L, Lyons S, Manning F. McQuade T (BM1c) was presented a war medal by the Commanding Officer. Published orders, and “Articles for Government of the Navy”. Ah Lee Foo (MAtt) enlisted for four years from this date. Held divine service.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with pleasant light breezes from the ENE. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with light airs from the ENE. Barometer steady.


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22 July 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy with lightning and rain with light airs from the N. Barometer falling.

Boiler C in use.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and drills. Absences, Linke L, Lyons S, Manning F. Drills and inspections.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with rain and light breezes from the NNE. Barometer steady.

1.55pm: USS VILLALOBOS [ex-Spanish gunboat] stood in and anchored. 3.00pm: USS WILMINGTON stood out. At 3.30pm Commanding Officer of USS VILLALOBOS called officially.


4pm to 8pm:

5.30pm: Quarters and served out clean bags.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with light airs from the ENE. Barometer steady.

At 10.15pm Manning F returned on board 8 days and 15 hours over leave. At 11.00pm Fletcher W.F. (F2c) returned 16 hours over leave.


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23 July 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant with light airs from the ENE. Barometer steady.

Boiler C in use.


4am to 8am:

At 7.45am a brother of Ah Kwan (MAtt2c) reported that Ah Kwan had died whilst on liberty in Shanghai. Ah Kwan went ashore on liberty on July 22nd 1907. His brother reported that at 11.00pm while at a Chinese club, Ah Kwan had fallen dead. His body was removed to his home on the Tiendong Road, Shanghai, where the Medical Officer saw it at 9.00am, July 23rd 1907. An autopsy was refused by the mother of the deceased and she refused to have the body removed. There was no evidence as to the cause of death to be obtained from an inspection of the body. There is no history of illness obtainable. The deceased was an habitual user of alcoholics [sic] in large quantities. The death of Ah Kwan was not in the line of duty.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and drills. Absences, Linke L, and Lyons S. Drills and inspections. At 11.15am the CO held Mast and awarded the following punishments:

Manning J, 5 days and 15 hours over leave, SCM

Fletcher W, 16 hours over leave, 16 days’ restriction and 2nd class

Klefisch F, 34 hours over leave, 30 days’ restriction and 3rd class

Fuller G, 24 hours over leave, 30 days’ restriction and 3rd class

Martin F, 40 hours over leave, 30 days’ restriction and 4th class

9.15am: MO inspected the body of Ah Kwan. An autopsy was refused so no cause of death was assigned. Lost overboard headlight from steam launch. No responsibility.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy with warm light breezes from the ENE. Barometer falling slowly.

Liberty party left the ship.


4pm to 8pm:

5.30pm: Quarters. Absences, Linke L and Lyons S.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with pleasant light breezes from the ENE. Barometer steady.

8.18pm: Specifications for SCM delivered to Manning J for overstaying leave.


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24 July 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and partly cloudy with pleasant with light breezes from the ENE. Barometer steady.

Boiler C in use.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and drills. Absences, Linke L and Lyon S. Drills and inspections. 9.50am: By order of the CO, the personal effects of Ah Kwan (MAtt) were delivered to his home. 10.17am: SCM of which Lt. LA Cotton, USN, was senior member met for the trial of Manning F for being absent from the ship without permission for 5 days and 15 hours. At 10.50am SCM adjourned to await the action of the convening authority. 10.20am: A Chinese gunboat stood up the river. 10.35am: A Chinese torpedo boat stood up the river.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy with pleasant, light breezes and airs from the ESE. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

4.10pm: Russian cruiser ZHEMCHUG came to anchor in the harbor. 5.30pm: Quarters and drills.


8pm to midnight:

Fair with bright moonlight and pleasant light breezes and airs from the ENE. Barometer rising.


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25 July 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Fair with bright moonlight and pleasant light breezes and airs from the ENE. Barometer falling.

Boiler C in use.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and drills. Absences, Linke L and Lyon S. Drills and inspections.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm with pleasant light breezes and airs from the SE. Barometer falling.

At 1.00pm transferred the following men to USS VILLALOBOS with bags, hammocks and papers: Pettit G, Muller W, Schwartz C; Pettit and Muller for USS PENNSYLVANIA and Schwartz for USS GALVESTON.1.55pm: USS VILLALOBOS stood down the river. 2.00pm: Sent Waggoner C to hospital in Shanghai.


4pm to 8pm:

5.30pm: Quarters. Published proceedings of Summary Court-Martial in the case of Manning F. Sentence: to be confined in double irons on bread and water for 1 day and to lose 1 month’s pay of $14.40. At 5.40pm Manning F was placed in solitary confinement.

Lyons S was this day declared a deserter from the US Naval Service from July 14th, 1907.


8pm to midnight:

Cool with pleasant light airs from the E. Barometer steady.


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26 July 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool with pleasant light airs from the SE. Barometer steady.

Boiler C in use.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and drills. Absences, Linke L. Drills and inspections.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy with warm, pleasant, light breezes and airs from the SE. Barometer falling slowly.

Liberty party went ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Quarters. Absences, Linke L. At 5.30pm released Manning F from solitary confinement.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy with pleasant light airs from the SE. Barometer steady.


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27 July 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with light airs from the SE. Barometer falling slowly.

Boiler C in use.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned. 5.45am: Ash lighter came alongside.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with warm and pleasant light breezes and airs from the SE. Barometer falling.

2.35pm: The French cruiser BRUIX stood in and anchored.


4pm to 8pm:

5.30pm: Quarters and setting-up drill.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with pleasant light breezes and airs from the SE. Barometer steady.


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28 July 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy with pleasant, light breezes and airs from the SE. Barometer steady.

Boiler C in use.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and drills. Absences, Linke L. CO inspected crew and ship. 10.30am: Divine service.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant light breezes and airs from the SE. Barometer falling.

1.00pm: Baseball party and liberty party went ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Cool with pleasant light breezes and airs from the SE. Barometer steady.


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29 July 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool with pleasant light breezes and airs from the SE. Barometer falling.

Boiler C in use.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and drills. Absences, Linke L.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy with warm and pleasant light breezes and airs from the SE. Barometer falling slowly.

By order of the CO, the effects of Lyons S, deserter, were auctioned by the Pay Department, realizing $24.78 which was credited to his account.


8pm to midnight:

Clear with pleasant light breezes and airs from the SE. Barometer steady.


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30 July 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear with pleasant light breezes and airs from the SE. Barometer steady.

Boiler C in use.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and drills. Absences, Linke L. Inspections and marching drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair with warm and pleasant light breezes and airs from the SE and S. Barometer falling.

At 3.30pm the French cruiser BRUIX left the harbor.


4pm to 8pm:

5.30pm: Quarters.


8pm to midnight:

Fair with pleasant light breezes and airs from the SE and S. Barometer rising.


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31 July 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Fair with pleasant light breezes and airs from the SE. Barometer steady.

Boiler C in use.


4am to 8am:

At 6.30am two water barges came alongside.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and drills. Absences, Linke L. Inspections and gun practice.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant light breezes and airs from the SSW to N. Barometer steady.

At 1.40pm Flynn J and Beeler C left the ship without permission. 3.50pm: German gunboat ILTIS stood down the river. Took on board 43 tons of water.


4pm to 8pm:

5.30pm: Quarters. Absences, Linke L, Beeler C and Flynn J.


8pm to midnight:

Raining. Light airs from the NE, barometer steady.



LOGS FOR AUGUST 1907


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1 August 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Light breezes and airs from the NE to SE. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and drills. Absences, Linke L, Beeler C and Flynn J. Inspections and gun practice. 10.00am: German gunboat TIGER stood up the river.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy with warm and pleasant light breezes and airs from the SSW. Barometer rising slowly.

Monthly inventory of equipment. Liberty party went ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

5.30pm: Quarters. Absences, Linke L, Beeler, C and Flynn, J. 4.30pm German gunboat JAGUAR stood up the river.


8pm to midnight:

Clear with warm and pleasant light breezes and airs from the SSW. Barometer steady.


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2 August 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear with calm and pleasant light breezes and airs from the SSW. Barometer steady.

Ash lighter came alongside. At 2.05am Beeler C and Flynn J returned on board, having been absent without proper authority for 36.5 hours. By order of the CO, they were placed in the forward compartment for safe keeping.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and drills. Absences, Linke L; followed by overhauling battery.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with warm and pleasant light breezes and airs from the S to SE. Barometer falling.

1.45pm: The CO held Reports at the Mast and awarded the following punishments:

Beeler C, “Returning from liberty in an intoxicated condition and making an unprovoked assault on another person from the Navy”. Sentence: Solitary confinement on bread and water for 5 days “Leaving the ship without permission on July 3rd 07 and not returning until August 2nd 07.” Sentence: SCM

“Assaulting another person from the Navy while ashore”. Sentence: Double irons for 10 days

Flynn J, “An accessory to an assault another person from the Navy”. Sentence: Double irons for 5 days

2.15pm By order of the CO, Beeler C was placed in solitary confinement and Flynn J was placed in double irons, both for 5 days.


4pm to 8pm:

5.30pm: Quarters. 5.00pm Specifications for the SCM were presented to Beeler C and Flynn J.


8pm to midnight:

Clear with calm and pleasant light breezes and airs from the SE. Barometer rising.


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3 August 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear with calm and pleasant light breezes and airs from the SE. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

At 9.40am by order of the Commanding Officer, Beeler C (CP) was released from confinement to be tried by an SCM. At 9.50am an SCM, of which Lt. LA Cotten was senior member, met for the trial of Beeler C (CP) and Flynn JJ (F2c), for being absent from the ship without permission from the proper authority. At 10.10am by order of the Commanding Officer, Beeler C (CP) was re-confined and Flynn JJ (F2c) was released from confinement to appear before an SCM; at 10.30am Flynn JJ was re-confined. At 10.35am SCM adjourned to await the action of convening authority. At 9.50am a Chinese boarding officer called and requested the Commanding Officer to full dress ship tomorrow morning at 8.00am in honor of the birthday of the Empress of China. At 10.20am a Russian boarding officer came aboard and requested that the Commanding Officer full dress ship in morning at 8.00am in honor of the birthday of the Empress Dowager of Russia.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant light breezes and airs from the S to SE. Barometer rising

1.00pm Baseball and liberty parties went ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

5.30pm: Quarters.


8pm to midnight:

Warm and pleasant light breezes and airs from the E. Barometer falling.


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4 August 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Warm and pleasant light breezes and airs from the ENE. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

8.00am: Full dressed ship with Chinese and Russian ensigns at the main. 9.30am: Quarters and CO’s inspection of crew and ship. Linke L absent. 10.10am: CO with Midshipmen Mandeville and Irwin left the ship to visit the Chinese and Russian ships in the harbor. 11.35am: The CO and 2 officers from ZHEMCHUG called on the CO and the wardroom officers.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and overcast; squally weather; variable light to moderate breezes. Barometer falling.

At 3.30pm Kennedy Q and Reed W with bags and hammocks were transferred to the Naval Hospital, Yokohama. Liberty party went ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy with warm and pleasant light airs from the SE. Barometer steady.


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5 August 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and partly cloudy with light airs from the SE. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned. Ash lighter came alongside.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters and drills. Linke L absent. 9.20am: German gunboat TIGER stood down the river. Chinese and Russian boarding officers came aboard to thank the CO for dressing ship yesterday.

10.15am: French gunboat DĒCIDĒE stood down the river. An Examining Board met to examine Hardy W (Cox) for Gun Captain.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with warm light airs from the SW. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and overcast with drizzling rain and lightning. Barometer rising.


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[Mainly detailed lists of stores received]


6 August 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and overcast with drizzling rain and lightning. Breezes from the NW. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and drills. Linke L and Kuhns L absent. Followed by setting-up drill and target practice.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant light breezes from the ESE to SE. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

Received in Ordnance Department 11 charges 6” .30 caliber and for USS WILMINGTON 9 boxes 6-pdr.


8pm to midnight:

Warm and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the SW. Barometer steady.


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7 August 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Warm and pleasant, light showers, airs and breezes from the SW. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and drills. Linke L and Kuhns L absent. Followed by drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy with warm and pleasant light breezes from the SW. Barometer falling.

At 3.15pm Flynn J and Beeler C were released from confinement, their term having expired. Liberty party went ashore; Nygard W did not return to the ship.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Quarters. Linke L and Kuhns L absent.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from the SW. Barometer steady.


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8 August 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the SW. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned except Holmes M and Donnelly J


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and drills. Linke L, Kuhns L, Holmes M, Nygard W and Donnelly J absent. Followed by drills. 10.45am: HMS CADMUS [sloop] stood up the river. Nygard W returned on board 23 hours over leave.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear with warm and pleasant light breezes from the S. Barometer falling.

Kuhns L returned to the ship 53 hours over leave. An officer from HMS CADMUS came on board to request full dress ship tomorrow in honor of the King’s coronation. 2.36pm: HMS CLIO stood out of harbor.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Quarters. Donnelly J returned 17 hours over leave.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from the SW to S. Barometer unsteady.


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9 August 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the SW. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

8.00am: Full dressed ship with British ensign at the fore in honor of the coronation of the King.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and drills. Absentees: Linke L, Holmes M, Weber C and Lay H. Followed by drills and overhauling battery. At 9.40am the CO held Reports at the Mast and awarded the following punishments:

Kuhns L, “52 hours over time”, punishment 34 days’ restriction and 4th class

Nygard W,“23 hours over time”, punishment 30 days’ restriction and 3rd class

Donnelly J, “12 hours over time”, punishment 14 days’ restriction and 2nd class

Dumas G, Halwick L, Murdock W, Phillips J, “Gambling on board ship”, punishment, 5 days in double irons

By order of the CO, Dumas G, Halwick L, Murdock W, Phillips J were placed in double irons for 5 days and Beeler C for 10 days. Weber C and Lay H returned on board 23 and 20 hours over time.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant light breezes from the S. Barometer steady. 12.00pm HIMS ZHEMCHUG stood out. At 1.45pm an officer from HMS CADMUS called to thank the CO for dressing the ship.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Quarters. 5.20pm Holmes M returned on board 34 hours over time.


8pm to midnight:

Warm and pleasant light breezes from the S. Barometer steady.


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10 August 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Warm and pleasant light breezes from the S. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Field day.


8am to meridian:

At 10.00am the CO made an official call on the US Consul-General. Steven Joseph Antho enlisted as Ordinary Seaman for four years.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm pleasant light breezes from the S. Barometer steady.

Liberty party went ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Quarters. L Linke absent.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and warm with pleasant light breezes from the S. Barometer steady.


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11 August 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant light breezes from the SE. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters. L Linke absent. CO inspected crew and ship. 10.30am: Divine service.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm, pleasant light breezes from the SE and SSE. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant light breezes and airs from the SE. Barometer steady.


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12 August 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant light breezes from the ESE to calm. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters. L Linke absent. Setting-up drill, target practice and battery overhaul. 11.35am: English gunboat WIDGEON stood up the river.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm with pleasant light breezes from the SE. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: By order of the CO, Halwick L was released from confinement and placed on the sick list. 5.30pm: Mustered at quarters. 5.40pm: USS HELENA stood in and moored. 6.00pm: The CO of USS HELENA called officially on the CO.


8pm to midnight:

Warm and pleasant light breezes and airs from the SE. Barometer steady.

At 8.30pm Linke L returned on board from USS HELENA. 9.00pm: Midshipman R Whiting reported on board for duty from USS HELENA on orders from the C-in-C US Pacific Fleet.


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13 August 1907


At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Warm and pleasant light breezes from the SE. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Stone M absent. Had landing force fall in and carry out general quarters with the men remaining on board. 11.10am: Stone M returned on board 4 hours over time. 11.55am: The US Consul General came aboard.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm, gentle breezes from the ENE. Barometer falling slowly.

2.55pm: The Japanese cruiser AKITSUSHIMA stood up the river and came to anchor about a mile below us. 3.10pm: Midshipman Whiting made a boarding call to the Japanese cruiser. Baseball and liberty party left the ship.


4pm to 8pm:

5.45pm: A Japanese boarding officer called. Received stores [followed by list.]


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, gentle breezes from the ENE. Barometer steady.

At 8.20pm, by order of the CO, Halwick L was re-confined in double irons in the forward compartment.


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14 August 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant light breezes from the ESE. Barometer falling slowly.


4am to 8am:

Ash lighter came alongside.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absentees, followed by drills. At 9.45am by order of the Commanding Officer Phillip J (Sea), Halwick LD (OS), Murdock WA (SC4c) and Dumas AE (CP) were released from confinement.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm, gentle breezes from the SE. Barometer falling.

William Kessel (BM1c) was this day given an acting appointment as Chief Boatswain’s Mate, to date from July 10, 1907. The Commanding Officer of Japanese cruiser AKITSUSHIMA made official call on the Captain.


4pm to 8pm:

5.30pm: Mustered at quarters. At 5.35pm the Japanese cruiser NANIWA, flying the flag of a Rear Admiral, came to anchor in harbor. An official from USS HELENA made a boarding visit to Japanese flagship.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, gentle breezes from the SE. Barometer steady.


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15 August 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, gentle breezes from the SE. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absentees, followed by drills. An examining board, Lieut EH Watson, USN, senior member, convened at 10.00am for the examination of SD Morgan (CMM) and AT Briel (ChElec) for permanent appointments. The Commanding Officer made an official call on the Flag Officer on board the Japanese cruiser NANIWA.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, gentle breezes from the SSE. Barometer falling slowly.

At 2.25pm Commanding Officer of Japanese cruiser NANIWA called upon the Captain and wardroom officers. Midshipman Emerson was placed on the Binnacle List.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, gentle airs from the SE. Barometer steady.

At 9.15pm USS QUIROS stood in and anchored.


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16 August 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, gentle airs from the SE. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absentees, followed by drills. Commanding Officer of USS QUIROS called upon the Captain. Painting work.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant, gentle breezes from the SE. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

Quarters, no absences. At 5.30pm USS VILLALOBOS stood in and anchored. Threw overboard 180# flour condemned by surveying officer.


8pm to midnight:

Warm and pleasant gentle breezes from the SE. Barometer rising.


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17 August 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Warm and pleasant gentle airs from the SE. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

Field day. At 9.30am the Commanding Officer of USS VILLALOBOS called officially. At 10.00am a board of survey, of which Lieut EH Watson was senior member, reported on board and held survey in Equipment, Navigation and Pay Departments.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear with warm and pleasant gentle breezes from the SSE. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

5.30pm: Quarters, no absences. Setting-up drill.


8pm to midnight:

Clear with pleasant gentle breezes from the SSE. Barometer steady.


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18 August 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Warm and pleasant gentle airs from the SE. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

8.00am: Full dressed ship with Austrian ensign at the fore in honor of the Emperor of Austria’s birthday.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters, no absences. Published “Articles for Government of the Navy” to crew assembled aft. At 11.00am Commander JH Sears USN came aboard preparatory to assuming command of this vessel. At 11.15am the Captain, in common with Commander Sears, inspected the magazines.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy with pleasant gentle breezes from the SE. Barometer falling.

At 2.45pm a Chinese river gunboat stood up towards Shanghai. At 3.00pm a Chinese revenue cutter stood up towards Shanghai. Sent baseball and liberty parties ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

5.10pm: Hoisted 2nd cutter.


8pm to midnight:

Clear with pleasant gentle breezes from the SE. Barometer steady.


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19 August 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and cool airs from the SE. Barometer falling slowly.


4am to 8am:

5.10am: Ash lighter came alongside. Finished with her and shoved off at 6.35am. 6.50am: Rigged out lower boom and at 8.00am sent steamer with mail orderly.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by drills, including collision and landing drills. Commander Sears inspected crew. At 11.45am the crew was mustered aft and Commander Boush relinquished command to Commander Sears. Put 2nd cutter in the water. Beeler C was released and made a prisoner-at-large. The following punishments were awarded at the Mast:

Weber C, “23 hours over leave”, 21 days’ restriction and 3rd class

Lay R, “24 hours over leave”, 21 days’ restriction and 3rd class

Holmes M, “34 hours over leave”, 24 days’ restriction and 3rd class

Stone M, “4 hours over leave”, 1 week’s restriction


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm, pleasant gentle breezes from the SE. Barometer falling slowly.

The CO of USS HELENA made an official call.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, gentle breezes and airs from the SE. Barometer steady.


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20 August 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, gentle breezes and airs from the SE. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by drills. 9.15am: USS WILMINGTON stood in and anchored in the harbor. The COs of USS WILMINGTON, USS QUIROS and USS VILLALOBOS called officially. The CO returned the call of the CO of USS HELENA. 8.30am: The Japanese gunboat UJI left the harbor. Transferred stores to USS WILMINGTON.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with pleasant gentle breezes from the SE. Barometer falling.

1.20pm: Sent baseball party ashore. 12.55pm: German gunboat LUCHS passed down the river. 2.05pm: USS WILMINGTON got underway and anchored off the French Bund. 2.05pm: The Captain left the ship and made official calls as follows: WILMINGTON, HELENA, QUIROS, VILLALOBOS, CADMUS, ALGER, JAGUAR, NANIWA (Admiral and Captain) and to the US Consul-General.


4pm to 8pm:

The Captain returned at 4.45pm. 5.30pm: Quarters, no absences.


8pm to midnight:

Clear with pleasant gentle breezes from the ESE. Barometer rising slowly.


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21 August 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant gentle breezes and airs from the SE. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by drills. 9.50am: English Commanding Officer called on the Captain and wardroom officers. At 10.18am French CO left cards for the Captain. At 10.45am German CO left cards for the Captain.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant gentle breezes from the SE. Barometer rising.


4pm to 8pm:

5.30pm: Quarters, no absences.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant gentle breezes from the SE. Barometer steady.


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22 August 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant gentle breezes from the SE. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

At 6.23am USS HELENA got underway and stood down the river.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by drills. 11.30am: The US Consul-General called officially on the CO and wardroom officers. At 11.50am USS WILMINGTON stood down the river and moored to a buoy about 200 yards upstream. The CO of the WILMINGTON called.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm and pleasant gentle breezes from the SE. Barometer falling.

2.35pm: USS WILMINGTON shifted berth. WJ Bennett went on a 10-day leave of absence.


4pm to 8pm:

5.30pm: Quarters, no absences. Setting-up drill.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant gentle breezes and airs from the SE. Barometer steady.


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23 August 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant gentle breezes and airs from the SE. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by drills and battery overhaul. 8.45am: USS QUIROS left the harbor.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm and pleasant gentle breezes from the SE. Barometer falling.

1.00pm Sent baseball party ashore. 1.45pm: The CO of USS WILMINGTON came aboard in obedience to a signal.


4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party went ashore at 4.00pm. 5.30pm: Chinese torpedo boat [possibly Lei Chung] was towed up the river. Sent visiting party to USS WILMINGTON. 5.30pm: Quarters, no absences. Setting-up drill.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant gentle breezes and airs from the ENE. Barometer steady.

9.35pm: Sent steamer ashore.


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24 August 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant gentle breezes and airs from the NE. Barometer falling.

Secured steamer at 3.45am.


4am to 8am:

Ash lighter came alongside. Field day.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Japanese gunboat stood up the river. 8.30am: Wardroom officers left to pay a visit to USS WILMINGTON and the Consul-General.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant gentle breezes from the N. Barometer steady.

1.45pm: The French gunboat DĒCIDĒE stood up the river. 3.05pm: The CO and Flag Officer from the Japanese cruiser NANIWA called on the CO.


4pm to 8pm:

5.30pm: Quarters, no absences.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant gentle breezes from the N. Barometer steady.


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25 August 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant gentle breezes from the N. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters. CO inspected crew and ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm and pleasant gentle breezes from the N and NW. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant gentle breezes from the W. Bright moonlight. Barometer rising.


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26 August 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant gentle breezes from the NW. Bright moonlight. Barometer falling slowly.


4am to 8am:

6.30am: Ash lighter came alongside.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters. Absentee: Quinn J. Followed by drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with pleasant gentle breezes from the NW. Barometer steady.

1.15pm: Placed Hall J on Binnacle List. 1.25pm: Sent baseball party ashore.

12.30pm: Chinese revenue cutter stood down the river, followed at 2.00pm by English gunboat NIGHTINGALE. Quinn J returned on board 6 hours over time.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool, light airs from the N. Barometer steady.


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27 August 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy with gentle breezes from the NW. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters. Followed by drills and landing force. 11.35am: The English gunboat THISTLE stood out.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm with pleasant gentle breezes from the N to NW. Barometer steady.

1.50pm: Sent baseball party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant gentle airs from the NE. Barometer rising.


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28 August 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant gentle airs from the NE. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters. Followed by drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm with pleasant gentle breezes from the E to SE. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

5.30pm: Quarters followed by night signals drill at 7.00pm.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the SE. Barometer steady.



LOG BOOK – AUGUST 29th 1907 TO APRIL 20th 1908


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[List of officers]


Name

Rank

Sears JH

Commander

Cotten LA

Lieutenant

Todd David

Lieutenant

Mandeville JA

Ensign

Irwin HL

Midshipman

Newton J

Midshipman

Whiting K

Midshipman

Emerson HE

Midshipman

Howe HB

Midshipman

Eytinge EQJ

Assistant Surgeon

Wilson ERJ

Assistant Paymaster

Farr LW

Pay Clerk


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LA Cotton, Lt, detached April 13th, 1908.

HL Irwin, Midshipman, transferred, March 27th 1908.


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[Complement of petty officers and seamen.]

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[Description of Instruments]

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[Armament]

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[Tables of Deviation]

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[List of stores received]

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29 August 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the SE. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Followed by drills and instruction.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with pleasant gentle breezes from the NE to NNE. Barometer falling.

Chief Master-at-Arms Bennett returned from 5 days’ leave of absence. Baseball and liberty parties sent ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

7.50pm: Lighter with stores arrived in tow of steam launch.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with light NNE breezes. Barometer rising.


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30 August 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with cool, light airs and breezes from the NNE. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Unloaded lighter and shoved her off at 7.20am. 7.15am: USS VILLALOBOS got underway and stood out.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Followed by drills and instruction.


Meridian to 4pm:

Raining during watch with gentle breezes from the S to SE. Barometer steady.

2.50pm: HR Avera, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board having been absent from the ship without authority. 4.25pm: Specifications for SCM delivered to HR Avera.


8pm to midnight:

Cool, light airs and breezes from the SE and NNW. Barometer steady.


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31 August 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool, light airs and breezes from the N and NW. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Field day. Liberty party returned. Drizzling rain during watch.


8am to meridian:

8.45am: Gunboat JAGUAR stood up the river. 10.00am: SCM, of which Lt Cotton was senior member, convened for trial of HR Avera OS for being absent without leave. 10.30am: SCM adjourned to await the action of the convening authority. 10.30am: CO held Mast and awarded S Stone [?] solitary confinement on bread and water for 5 days.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Raining during watch with gentle breezes from the NE. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with gentle breezes from the NE to E. Barometer steady.



LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1907


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1 September 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with light airs from the NE to E. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Followed by drills and instruction. CO inspected crew.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cool. Light to gentle breezes from the NE. Barometer steady.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00pm.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cool. Light to gentle breezes from the NE. Barometer steady.


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2 September 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and raining with light airs from the NE. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Followed by drills and instruction. Wm F Fletcher (F2c) absent being over leave from liberty. Received mail from the United States.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Moderate to gentle breezes from the NE. Barometer falling.

3.00pm: Divisional boat races and sports.


4pm to 8pm:

6.00pm: Finished Divisional sports. During sports three coaling shovels were lost overboard.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy. Light to gentle airs and breezes from the NE. Barometer steady.

Wm F Fletcher (F2c) returned 14 hours over time.


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3 September 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with light airs from the S and NW. Barometer falling.

Boiler B in use.


4am to 8am:

HR Avera (OS), a prisoner-at-large, was found to be absent from the ship without authority.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. HR Avera absent. Followed by drills and instruction. Signal squad had drill with WILMINGTON.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cool. Light rain and gentle breezes from the NE. Barometer falling.

Sent baseball party ashore; at 1.30pm sent cutter ashore for stores. Sent liberty party ashore at 4.00pm.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cool. Passing showers and gentle breezes from the NE. Barometer steady.

8.15pm: Signal drill with WILMINGTON.


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4 September 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cool with rain. Barometer falling.

Boiler B in use.


4am to 8am:

At 5.40am ash lighter came alongside; discharged ashes and shoved the lighter off at 6.30am. Changed uniforms to blue service class.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Followed by drills and instruction. Lieutenant Lackey reported aboard in obedience to orders and surveyed articles in Construction and Repair Department.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cool. Passing showers and gentle breezes from the NE. Barometer falling.

At 3.20pm USS HELENA stood in and anchored. At 4.00pm the Commanding Officer of USS HELENA called.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cool. Passing showers and gentle breezes from the NE. Barometer steady.


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5 September 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cool. Passing showers and gentle breezes from the N. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Followed by drills and instruction. At 11.00am by order of the Commanding Officer S Spivak (Sea) was released from confinement, his term having expired.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and cool with gentle breezes from the NE. Barometer falling.

French cruiser ALGER stood out. Sent liberty party ashore at 4.00pm.


8pm to midnight:

Fair with gentle light breezes and airs from the NE. Barometer steady.

TJ Donnelly (CP) was found to be absent from ship without leave.


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6 September 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Fair with pleasant, gentle light breezes and airs from the NE. Barometer falling slowly.


4am to 8am:

At 6.00am two coal lighters came alongside and at 6.30am began coaling ship with coolies. Received 36 tons during the watch.


8am to meridian:

Coaling ship. Received 90 tons during watch. Absentees: HR Avera, TJ Donnelly, JC Erb and GP Doyle. At 11.00am JC Erb and GP Doyle returned 4 hours over time. Inspected magazines and received stores. At 12.00pm TJ Donnelly CP returned under guard having been absent about 12 hours without leave.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and cool with moderate to fresh breezes from the NE. Barometer steady.

Finished coaling at 1.40pm; took on 150 tons.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and cool with moderate to fresh breezes from the NE. Barometer steady.

Sent steamer to assist in bringing off guests to USS WILMINGTON’s dance.


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7 September 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and cool with gentle light breezes and airs from the NE. Barometer falling.

Secured steamer at 2.00am.


4am to 8am:

WJ Nygard OS was found to be absent from the ship without permission.


8am to meridian:

Rigged out sailing launch and 3rd cutter. At 10.30am Lieut Watson, Ensign Dowell and Midshipman Newton reported on board to examine GE Tourtilotte for permanent appointment as Chief Yeoman. Hoisted ashes and discharged same into lighter. Mast was held at 10.30am; the Commanding Officer meted out the following punishments: WF Fletcher received 4th class and TJ Donnelly confined in the brig to await the action of an SCM by order of the Commanding Officer.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant breezes from the NE. Barometer steady.

At 1.00pm sent baseball and liberty parties ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

5.30pm: Quarters; absentees: HR Avera and WJ Nygard. Transferred C Beeler (CP) and JJ Flynn (F2c) to USS WILMINGTON with bags, hammocks and necessary papers. Received stores.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant breezes from the NE. Barometer steady.


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8 September 1907

At Shanghai and in the Yangtze River.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant, gentle light breezes and airs from the NW. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters; absentees: HR Avera and WJ Nygard. CO inspected crew and ship. US Consul General came aboard for passage to Nanking. At 11.00am by order of Commanding Officer TJ Donnelly was released from confinement and made prisoner-at-large.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant breezes from the N. Barometer falling.

At 12.10pm called all hands and unmoored ship. At 1.03pm got underway and stood down Woosung River in company with USS HELENA. Steaming under boilers A, B and C on various courses. Pilot and Navigator at the conn. At 2.45pm passed Woosung inner bar and stood up the Yangtze River on various courses.


4pm to 6pm:

Steaming on various courses with pilot Langley conning; under previous boiler power, until 5.00pm when started to make all speed possible, under present boiler power without forcing them, USS HELENA following. At 4.04pm SE Spit buoy abeam, distance 400 yards. At 5.20pm Dove buoy abeam, distance 100 yards. At 5.49pm Lower Centaur buoy abeam, distance 50 yards.


6pm to 8pm:

At 6.55pm came to starboard anchor with 8.5 fathoms of water with 45 fathoms of chain off Actoon buoy.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant breezes and airs from the N. Barometer steady.


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9 September 1907

In the Yangtze River.

Lat 32.008, Long 120.572


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant, gentle light breezes and airs from the N. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

At 5.05am got underway and proceeded up the Yangtze River with USS HELENA. Pilot at the conn.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters; absentees: HR Avera and WJ Nygard. Followed by drills. At 10.13am a Summary Court-Martial, Lieutenant LA Cotten Senior member, convened and tried the case of TJ Donnelly. At 10.40am the court adjourned to await the action of the convening authority. Steaming under boilers A, B and C on various courses, pilot at the conn. At 10.25am passed Cooper Bank Lightship abeam. At 9.05am passed a Chinese gunboat and at 11.45am passed a Chinese cruiser, both at anchor in the river.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant breezes from the S and SW. Barometer falling.

Steaming slowly under A, B and C boilers on various courses conned by pilot Langley, USS HELENA following. At 12.56pm Ting La Ti Beacon bore abeam. At 1.06pm Kiang Ying [Jiangying] Fort bore abeam. At 2.02pm Kiang Ying Lightship bore abeam. At 3.55pm Bate Point Beacon bore abeam.


4pm to 6pm:

Steaming slowly under A, B and C boilers on various courses conned by pilot Langley. 5.30pm: Closed watertight doors.


6pm to 8pm:

At 7.35pm dropped starboard anchor in 13 fathoms of water, veering to 60 fathoms to northward off Sha-Yeu-Ho.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, gentle light airs from the E. Barometer steady.


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10 September 1907

In the Yangtze River and at Nanjing.

Lat 32.179, Long 118.990


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, gentle light airs from the E. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

At 5.50am weighed anchor and got underway, followed by USS HELENA. Steaming under A, B and C boilers up the Yangtze River, pilot at the conn.


8am to meridian:

Steaming on various courses, making all speed possible under previous boiler power with natural draught. 9.15am: Quarters, absentees: HR Avera and WJ Nygard. 11.43am: Single Street Hill [?] bore abeam. Had signal drill with USS HELENA using flag hoists. At 8.30am stopped at [Taixing?] and sent telegram.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant breezes from the SE and NE. Barometer steady.

Steaming up Yangtze River under boilers A, B and C with pilot at the conn. At 12.35pm passed the German gunboat LUCHS. At 1.00pm read the proceedings of a SCM in case of TJ Donnelly. Charge: absent without leave from 6.30am till 12 noon, Sept 6th 1907. Sentence: Solitary confinement for one day on bread and water and to lose all pay for one month amounting to $22.00. At 2.00pm fired salute of 21 guns with Chinese ensign at the main. At 2.03pm the Chinese cruiser returned salute of 21 guns with the US ensign at the main. At 2.06pm fired a salute of 13 guns in honor of Flag Officer on HAI-CHI. At 2.07pm the Chinese cruiser HAI-CHI returned salute of 13 guns with the US ensign at the fore. At 2.25pm anchored off Custom House in 23 fathoms of water, by 90 fathoms of starboard chain.

At 2.27pm USS HELENA anchored. At 2.30pm Commanding Officers of the HELENA, QUIROS, and VILLALOBOS came aboard. At 3.30pm the US Consul came aboard. At 4.00pm the US Consul and Consul General Denby left the ship. A salute of 9 guns was fired in honor of Consul General Denby.*


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.50pm the Commanding Officer called officially on the Chinese Commodore. At 5.30pm the Chinese Commodore sent an officer to pay respects to the Commanding Officer.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the NE. Barometer steady.


*[Note: Nanjing was a center of resistance to foreign interests. There had been attacks on US citizens who had mainly been protected by the British, so it was important for US ships to appear there at this time.]


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11 September 1907

At Nanjing.

Lat 32.129, Long 118.762


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant, gentle light airs from the E. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

At 6.15am Chinese cruiser HAI-CHI stood down the river.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, absentees: HR Avera and WJ Nygard. At 9.45am by order of the Commanding Officer TJ Donnelly (CP) was confined in solitary for one day on bread and water in pursuance of sentence of Summary Court-Martial.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the E. Barometer steady.

The Commanding Officer made an official call by appointment on the Viceroy of Anhui and Kiang-Si.* 3.35pm: USS VILLALOBOS got underway and stood down the river.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy and light airs and breezes from the E. Barometer steady.


*[Note: Viceroys were Chinese regional leaders.]


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12 September 1907

At Nanjing.

Lat 32.129, Long 118.762


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cloudy and light airs and breezes from the E. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, absentees: HR Avera and WJ Nygard. Followed by drills. Sent liberty party ashore. At 9.10am USS QUIROS got underway and stood up the river. At 10.00am had signal drill with USS HELENA. By order of the Captain TJ Donnelly (CP) was released from confinement.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the E. Barometer falling.

Sent mail orderly ashore at 1.00pm.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool, light airs and breezes from the E. Barometer steady. Signal drill with USS QUIROS.


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13 September 1907

At Nanjing and at Tongling-Shi.

Lat 31.377, Long 118.335


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cool, light airs and breezes from the E. Barometer falling.

Lighted fires in boilers B and C at 2.00am.


4am to 8am:

Rigged in steam launch and gangways. Tried steering engine, engine room telegraph, voice tubes, and main engine. Started to heave in at 7.00am. 7.16am: Housed awnings.


8am to meridian:

Anchor up at 8.05am; waited until about 8.30am for USS HELENA, as she mistook the time signaled for getting underway, then proceeded up the river with USS HELENA following. Pilot Langley conning.

Saddle Hill [Ch’iu-lung Shan] abeam at 10.40am. Making all speed possible with present boiler power.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the E. Barometer falling.

Steaming under A, B and C boilers, up the Yangtze River. Pilot at the conn. Lost one 14 lb hand lead while in use. No responsibility.


4pm to 6pm:

5.30pm: Quarters, absentees: HR Avera and WJ Nygard. Followed by drills and closing watertight doors.


6pm to 8pm:

At 7.20pm came to anchor in 11 fathoms of water, 45 fathoms of chain. Pants-Ki Pagoda bearing SE½E, distance about one mile. USS HELENA anchored at 7.22pm. Secured main engines and banked fires in A, B and C boilers.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with light E breezes. Barometer rising.


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14 September 1907

At Tongling-Shi and at Anqing.

Lat 30.912, Long 117.733


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cool, light airs and breezes from the E. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Field day. Tested steering engine, engine room telegraphs, and voice tubes, turned steam on anchor engine and made all preparations for getting underway. Started to heave in at 7.55am and got underway at 8.05am and stood up the river with pilot Langley at the conn, and USS HELENA following.


8am to meridian:

At 9.53am Tongling Chie [Shi] Beacon bore abeam, distance about 400 yards. Absentees: HR Avera and WJ Nygard.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the N. Barometer falling. The CO inspected the ship.


4pm to 8pm:

5.30pm: Quarters, absentees: HR Avera and WJ Nygard. Followed by drills and closing watertight doors. HR Avera OS was declared a deserter from the Naval Service to date from Sept 2nd 1907.

Steaming until 7.15pm when came to starboard anchor in 9 fathoms of water to 45 fathoms of chain, to the N of Christmas Island [Yaokia Chow] at the city of Anning [ie Anqing].


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the N. Barometer steady.


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15 September 1907

At Anqing and at Hunter Island [Huang-lin]

Lat 29.959, Long 116.566


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the NE to E. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Made preparations for getting underway.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, absentee: WJ Nygard. Read “Articles for the Better Government of the Navy” before the crew. The CO inspected crew and ship. 8.05am: Got underway in company with USS HELENA and stood up the river with pilot Langley at the conn. 10.15am: Passed Tung-Liu.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with warm and pleasant light airs and breezes from the W and NW. Barometer falling.

At 12.45pm while passing through the Matung-Ohi USS HELENA’s steering gear broke down.

She anchored and repaired same and at 1.15pm proceeded up the river at all possible speed.


4pm to 8pm:

At 6.25pm passed Kun-Kiang, steaming up the Yangtze River.


8pm to midnight:

Clear with warm and pleasant light airs and breezes from the N. Barometer rising.

8.32pm: Came to starboard anchor in 8 fathoms to 45 fathoms off Hunter Island [Huang-lin].


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16 September 1907

At Hunter Island and in the Yangtze River.

Lat 29.875, Long 115.442


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the NE. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

8.05am: Got underway in company with USS HELENA and stood up the river with pilot Langley at the conn. Lost overboard 1 x 14 lb lead. No responsibility.

9.15am: Quarters, absentee: WJ Nygard. Followed by landing force and infantry drills. 11.40am: Passed the French cruiser ALGER standing down the river.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with warm and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the NE. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

Steaming up the river with pilot Langley at the conn. 7.00pm: Came to anchor in 9.5 fathoms of water to 45 fathoms of starboard chain. USS HELENA came to anchor at 5.30pm. Quarters, absentee: WJ Nygard. Issued clean hammocks.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and raining; light breezes from the S. Barometer falling.


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17 September 1907

In the Yangtze River and at Hankow.

Lat 30.586, Long 114.306


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant, light airs and breezes from the N. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

8.05am: Got underway in company with USS HELENA and stood up the river with pilot at the conn.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with drizzling rain second hour. Gentle breezes from the N.

12.56pm: Let go port anchor off the port of Hankow [Wuhan] and veered to 45 fathoms of chain. 1.00pm: Let go starboard anchor in 7 fathoms veered to 20 fathoms of chain. USS HELENA anchored at the same time. Boarding officers from English and Japanese gunboats in the harbor came aboard, and their visits were returned by officers from this ship. 3.30pm: HMS THISTLE stood up the river and anchored.


4pm to 8pm:

5.30pm: Quarters, followed by setting-up drill.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with gentle breezes from the N. Barometer rising.


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18 September 1907

At Hankow.

Lat 30.586, Long 114.306


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cool with light breezes from the N. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, absentee: WJ Nygard. Followed by drills. At 11.30am the Acting Consul General* came aboard on an official visit.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, rain and cool with gentle breezes from the N. Barometer steady.

1.00pm: Sent liberty party ashore. 2.30pm: Unfurled awnings. Fired salute of 9 guns for Acting Consul General.


4pm to 8pm:

7.00pm: Liberty party returned.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and rainy with gentle breezes from the N. Barometer rising.


*[Note: Most likely William Martin of New York.]


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19 September 1907

At Hankow.

Lat 30.586, Long 114.306


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cool with light breezes from the N. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

At 7.30am Japanese gunboat UJI stood down the river. At 6.15am a Chinese gunboat passed down the river flying the flag of OC [?].


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, absentee: WJ Nygard. Followed by drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and raining with gentle breezes from the N. Barometer falling

1.00pm: Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

5.30pm: Held quarters for muster.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and drizzling rain with gentle breezes from the N. Barometer steady.

German gunboat ILTIS came in and anchored.


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20 September 1907

At Hankow.

Lat 30.586, Long 114.306


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and drizzling rain first part with gentle breezes from the N. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

10.15am: Quarters, no absentees [WJ Nygard not mentioned]. An officer made a call on SMS ILTIS which was returned by an officer of that vessel. The CO of SMS ILTIS called officially. A visiting committee of wardroom officers made a call on SMS ILTIS and HMS THISTLE.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm with gentle airs from the N. Barometer falling.

1.00pm: Sent liberty party ashore. The CO returned the visit of the CO of SMS ILTIS.


4pm to 8pm:

5.30pm: Held quarters for muster. Followed by setting-up drill.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool with gentle breezes from the N. Barometer steady.

10.00pm: CJ Martin, Commissary Steward, was found to be absent from the ship without leave. 10.30pm: K Dalton, Water Tender, was found to be absent from the ship without leave.


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21 September 1907

At Hankow and at Kiukiang [Jiujiang].

Lat 30.294, Long 115.089


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and cool with gentle breezes from the N. Barometer falling slowly.

1.00am: CJ Martin, Commissary Steward, and K Dalton, Water Tender, returned on board having been absent from the ship without leave for 4 hours.


4am to 8am:

Field day. 7.15am: Made all preparations for getting underway and heaved in starboard anchor.


8am to meridian:

At 8.05am got underway and stood down the river. Came to anchor at 8.25am on account of fog. 8.55am: Got underway and stood down the river making all speed possible. 9.59am: Yang Lu bore abeam. 10.20am: Upper end of Gennou Island [?] bore abeam. At 11.54am Jing-an-Zu Lightship [?] bore on starboard beam. Averaged about 16 knots.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant with gentle airs from the SE. Barometer falling. Steaming down the Yangtze River.


4pm to 6pm:

5.40pm: Came to port anchor off Kiukiang in 10 fathoms, veering to 60 fathoms. Exchanged distinguishing pennants with USS QUIROS.


6pm to 8pm:

Rigged steam launch and sent orderly ashore with mail.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, full moon; light S airs. Barometer falling.


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22 September 1907

At Kiukiang.

Lat 29.763, Long 116.049


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light S airs. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

8.35am: Sent boarding officer to return the call from HMS ALACRITY. 9.30am: Quarters and the CO inspected the crew. 9.45am: The CO called on the CO of HMS ALACRITY. 10.00am: Specifications for Summary Court-Martial served on H Dalton, Water Tender, and C Martin, Commissary Steward, for being absent from the ship without authority. 10.45am: The CO of HMS ALACRITY called on the CO.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant with gentle airs from the SE. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

6.00pm: F De Fraitas was transferred to this ship from USS QUIROS with bag and hammock and papers. At 6.00pm Inagaki, Cabin Steward, was placed in solitary confinement for safe keeping.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant, light SE airs. Barometer steady.


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23 September 1907

At Kiukiang and at Wuhu.

Lat 30.500, Long 117.123


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light NE airs. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

5.10am: Got underway and stood down the river with pilot Langley at the conn. 5.15am: By order of the CO Inagaki, Cabin Steward, was released from solitary confinement.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by drills. 10.05am: SCM with Lieut L Cotten as senior officer, tried the cases of H Dalton, Water Tender, and C Martin, Commissary Steward, for being absent from the ship without authority. 10.45: SCM adjourned to await the action of the convening authority. 11.00am: Passed the city of Anning [ie Anqing].


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cool; gentle light breezes from the NE. Barometer falling slowly.

Standing down the River Yangtze with pilot at the conn. At 2.00pm Marco Polo’s House bore abeam.*


6pm to 8pm:

At 6.00pm came to anchor off Wuhu in 18 fathoms of water to 45 fathoms on port chain.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool and light breezes from NE to E. Barometer steady.


*[Note: This may be mythical; there is much uncertainty about Marco Polo’s activities away from Genghis Khan’s palace.]


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24 September 1907

At Wuhu and at Kiang Yin [Jiangyin]

Lat 32.227, Long 119.066


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and cool, light ESE breezes. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

5.30am: Got underway and stood down the river with pilot at the conn.


8am to meridian:

No quarters; standing down the river with pilot at the conn. 8.50am: Stopped engine to repair air pump. 9.00am: Proceeded with starboard engine. 9.35am: Anchored off Nanking [Nanjing] and sent mail orderly for mail. Chinese cruiser HAI CHI sent boarding officer. 11.09am: Got underway and stood down the river.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cool and pleasant, gentle light breezes from the E. Barometer rising.

Standing down the River Yangtze with pilot at the conn. At 2.00pm passed Chin-Kiang [Zhenjiang], USS VILLALOBOS lying at anchor in the river.


4pm to 6pm:

Mustered at quarters and turned in scrubbed bags.


6pm to 8pm:

6.05pm: Kiang Yin Lightship bore abeam. At 7.24pm came to anchor with Kiang Yin Fort bearing SW in 13 fathoms to 45 fathoms of port chain.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool and breezes from the E. Barometer rising.


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25 September 1907

At Kiang Yin and at Shanghai.

Lat 31.412, Long 121.524


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cool and breezes from the E. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

5.30am: Got underway and stood down the river with pilot Langley at the conn. At 7.00am Coofu [?] Lightship bore abeam.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters; followed by drills. Punishment at the Mast:

Inagaki, Cabin Steward, drunk from liberty and filthy in pantry, 7 days’ confinement [?] from 8.00pm [?] to all hands


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and overcast with breezes from the E. Barometer falling.

At 12.25pm fired a salute of 21 guns, Chinese ensign at the main, which was returned, gun for gun, by shore battery at Keashan [Kinshan Point]. At 12.30pm came to port anchor in 9 fathoms of water to 30 fathoms of chain off entrance to Woosung River. HMS MONMOUTH [cruiser] was at anchor. 3.15pm: Got underway and stood up the Woosung River, CO and pilot at the conn.


4pm to 8pm:

Steaming into Shanghai, Navigator at the conn. 5.05pm: Moored ship in 6 fathoms of water, port anchor upstream, veered to 45 fathoms on each anchor. 5.27pm: Boarding officer from Senior Japanese Naval Officer called, and CO of USS WILMINGTON called officially.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and drizzling with light breezes from the NE. Barometer steady.


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26 September 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with cool, light airs and breezes from the NE. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

5.00am: Inagaki, CS, was released from solitary confinement.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Followed by drills and instruction. Received from Navy Yard, Cavite, 24-foot steam cutter. Boarding visit to Japanese cruiser AKITUSHIMA was returned. Received from USS NANSHAN for discharge Ah Mau, Ah Chung and Ah Ling.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with passing showers and breezes from the ENE. Barometer falling.

The following named men were received from USS WILMINGTON: C Butler, JJ Flynn and O Lind. By order of the CO, JJ Flynn and O Lind were made prisoners-at-large. The following named men were discharged from the Naval Service due to the expiration of the terms of their enlistment: Ah Mau, Ah Chung and Ah Ling. 2.00pm: M Jardine was discharged by purchase from the Naval Service.*


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and rainy with breezes from the ENE. Barometer steady. Inagaki, CS, was placed in solitary confinement.


*[Note: Discharge by purchase was introduced into the US Navy in 1906.]


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27 September 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and drizzling rain with cool breezes from the NE. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

5.00am: Inagaki, CS, was released from solitary confinement.


8am to meridian:

10.00am: The CO called officially on the US Consul, USS WILMINGTON and the French cruiser BRUIX.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with light breezes from the NW. Barometer falling.

Sent survey team to USS NANSHAN, launched new steam launch and gave her a trial, which was satisfactory except that a small hole was found in her main steam pipe. Sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Partly overcast with light NE airs. Barometer steady.

8.30pm: Inagaki, CS, was placed in solitary confinement.


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28 September 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cool with breezes from the NE. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Field day.


8am to meridian:

10.15am: The CO of the French cruiser BRUIX called on the CO.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant, light breezes from the NE. Barometer steady.

At 2.00pm USS WILMINGTON stood down the river.


8pm to midnight:

Warm and pleasant, light breezes from the NE. Barometer steady.


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29 September 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant, light breezes from the NE. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Mustered at quarters and CO inspected the crew and ship. Published the findings and sentences of the SCM as follows:

C Martin: “Absent without leave”, solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for 1 day followed by 1 month’s loss of pay amounting to $60

K Dalton: “Absent without leave”, solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for 1 day followed by 1 month’s loss of pay amounting to $41.36

K Dalton was found to be drunk on board ship, not having been on liberty. By order of the CO he was placed in confinement until sober. K Dalton and C Martin were made prisoners-at-large awaiting confinement.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant light breezes from the NE. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

6.00pm: Released K Dalton from confinement. 8.00pm: Inagaki, CS, was placed in solitary confinement.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant light breezes from the NE. Barometer steady.


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30 September 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant light breezes to light airs from the NE. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Made preparations for coaling. 6.33am: Got underway on boilers A and B and stood down the Woosung River and at 6.58am came to starboard anchor in 5 fathoms to 15 fathoms of chain. 7.39am: Got underway and went alongside collier NANSHAN port side to collier and secured.


8am to meridian:

Commenced coaling and took aboard 133 tons of coal. Stopped at 11.45am and went to dinner. German gunboat LUCHS stood up the river. At 11.30am placed E Singleton on the binnacle list with fever. Examined Yu Shang for enlistment.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and cool, light breezes from the NE. Barometer steady.

2.30pm: Finished coaling, having taken aboard 252 tons. Ng Sam (MAtt) was discharged from the US Naval Service on expiration of term of enlistment.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Cast off from collier and stood up the river to old anchorage. 4.49pm: Moored with port anchor upstream and 45 fathoms on each chain and riding to starboard chain. Commenced cleaning ship.


8pm to midnight:

Slightly cloudy and cool, light breezes from the NE. Barometer steady.

Hoisted and secured dinghy and second cutter.



LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1907


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1 October 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cool, light breezes to light airs from the NE. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Field day. Getting ship ready for painting.


8am to meridian:

Cleaning and painting ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant, light breezes from the E. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore. Inagaki, CS, was placed in solitary confinement in accordance with punishment set at the Mast. J Dahlin was this day sworn into the Naval Service for four years.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant, light breezes from the E. Barometer steady.


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2 October 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool with passing showers and light airs from the E. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by drills. 10.00am: The Captain held Mast and awarded the following punishment:

K Dalton, “Under the influence of intoxicating liquor on board ship, not having been on liberty”, punishment SCM

Crew painting ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and raining with light breezes from the E. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and raining with light breezes from the E. Barometer steady.


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3 October 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with drizzling rain first part. Light airs from the E. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by drills. Crew painting ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and raining with light airs from the E. Barometer steady.

2.00pm: USS VILLALOBOS stood in and anchored at 2.20pm in her old berth. Hoisted Senior Officer’s pennant.


4pm to 8pm:

A piece of the ventilation fan in the Chief Petty Officer’s quarters broke off due to corrosion, causing considerable vibration. The fan which ventilates the magazine was stopped by order of the Captain.


8pm to midnight:

Partly overcast and cool; light E airs, barometer falling slowly.


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4 October 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with light rain first part. Light airs from the E. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: USS NANSHAN got underway and stood out. At 10.05am A Summary Court-Martial of which Lieutenant LA Cotten, USN, was senior member met for the trial of Casey Dalton on the charge “drunk aboard ship”. At 10.45am a Chinese cruiser stood down the river. At 10.55 Summary Court-Martial adjourned to await the action of the convening authority.


Meridian to 4pm:

Raining with light airs from the SE to N. Barometer steady.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast. Fresh to gentle breezes from the N. Barometer steady.


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5 October 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with drizzling rain first part. Light airs from the NE. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

Field day. The CO inspected the ship. Paid monthly money.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm light airs from the NE. Barometer steady. The Medical Officer condemned food which was properly disposed of.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool, light airs from the NE. Barometer rising.


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6 October 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and cool light airs from the NE. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters and inspection by the Captain. LA Walberg, Oiler, was presented with a West Indies Campaign Medal by the Captain.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and cool, light NE airs. Barometer falling slowly.

3.25pm: A Chinese gunboat stood up the river. Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00pm.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool, light E airs. Barometer steady.

At 11.45pm M Holmes returned on board 17 hours over leave.


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7 October 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear then cloudy with passing showers and cool light airs from the E and NE. Barometer rising.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters; absentees: G Fuller, E Develin and C Hughes. Followed by infantry drill.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cool, with pleasant light NE breezes. Barometer falling.

2.15pm: The CO left the ship to call on Vice Admiral Sa* of the Imperial Chinese Navy at the arsenal.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with drizzling rain and light breezes from the NNE. Barometer steady.


*[Note: Most likely Admiral Sa Zhenbing]


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8 October 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with drizzling rain and light airs from the E. Barometer falling.

At 12.20am B Develin returned 17 hours over leave.


8am to meridian:

8.20am: USS VILLALOBOS stood down the river.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with rain and light breezes from the NE. Barometer steady.

12.05pm The French cruiser BRUIX left harbor. At 12.40pm USS VILLALOBOS stood up the river with the flag of the Secretary of War* at the main. Called crew to quarters and rendered honors [?].


4pm to 8pm:

C Hughes returned on board 34 hours over leave.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with drizzling rain and light airs and breezes from the NE. Barometer steady.


*[Note, Elihu Root.]


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9 October 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cool and light airs from the NE. Barometer rising.


8am to meridian:

Quarters at 9.30am; absentees: C Baker and G Fuller. Followed by collision and boat drill. Spread midship section of awning and commenced to rig ship for dance. 8.30am: Confined JJ Flynn in the brig for safe keeping for being drunk aboard ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with light breezes from the NE. Barometer steady.

3.00pm: Japanese cruiser NANIWA with Vice-Admiral stood up river to anchorage. Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00pm.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool with light NE airs. Barometer rising slowly.

Boat cover of the gig caught afire from cigar stump and burned the sail cover and sail until it was put out by the Captain. Stern ladder was carried away by steamer that had brought guests to the dance and K Resnik fell off the steam launch while she was tied alongside the gangway and swam to the sampan which was tied astern of the launch. Dancing commenced at [illegible].


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10 October 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, cool with light NE airs. Barometer steady. Finished dancing at 1.30am.


4am to 8am:

Took down decorations around the ship. At 7.50am Japanese gunboat stood out.


8am to meridian:

At 8.30am G Fuller was brought back to the ship by the municipal authorities 73 hours over leave and a reward of $10 was paid for his return. Quarters at 9.15am; absentees: C Weber and H Baker.

Published findings of SCM re the case of Casey Dalton, Water Tender, drunk aboard ship. Sentence: to be reduced to the grade of Fireman First Class and to lose one month’s pay, amounting to $36.36.

JJ Flynn was released from confinement and made prisoner-at-large awaiting trial by SCM.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant with light breezes from the SE. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant with light breezes from the SE. Barometer falling.


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11 October 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant, with light SE airs. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

C Weber returned to the ship 22 hours over leave.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, absentee: C Baker, followed by drills. At 10.00am A Summary Court-Martial of which Lieutenant LA Cotten, USN, was senior member met for the trial of JJ Flynn. At 10.25am Summary Court-Martial adjourned to await the action of the convening authority.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with warm and pleasant light airs from the S and ENE. Barometer falling.

Rear-Admiral Sa [Zhenbing] ICN made an official call on the ship. Issued clothing and small stores to all divisions.


4pm to 8pm:

Mustered at quarters followed by setting-up drill. Condemned food was disposed of.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with pleasant light airs from the SE. Barometer steady.


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12 October 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and overcast; rain last part. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

Field day.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and drizzling with light E and N breezes. Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00pm.


8pm to midnight:

Partly overcast first part and clearing. Light NW and N airs. Barometer rising.


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13 October 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cool; light N airs. Barometer rising.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters, absentees: C Baker and K Robinson. Published findings of SCM re JJ Flynn, “drunk on board ship”. Sentence: 5 days in solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water, and to lose pay amounting to $40.50. 9.55am: JJ Flynn placed in confinement.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant, light NE breezes. Barometer falling slowly. 2.05pm: The French gunboat DECIDÉE stood out.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and drizzling; light airs from the NE. Barometer rising.


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14 October 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and drizzling; light airs from the NE. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, absentees: C Baker and K Robinson. Followed by drills. The following sentences were award at the Mast:

Laraby J, returning drunk from liberty one hour over leave: reduced to 2nd class

Develin B, 17 hours over leave: 20 days’ loss of liberty and reduced to 2nd class

Hughes C, 34 hours over liberty: 24 days’ loss of liberty and reduced to 4th class

Fuller G, 73 hours over liberty and brought back by police: 60 days’ loss of liberty and reduced to 4th class

Weber C, 24 hours over liberty and brought back by police: 21 days’ loss of liberty and reduced to 4th class


Meridian to 4pm:

Cool and pleasant, light NE breezes. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters and served out clean hammocks.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool, light airs from the NE. Barometer rising.


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15 October 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and cool, light breezes from the NE. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, absentees: C Baker and K Robinson. Followed by drills and target practice. 8.15am: Sent mail orderly ashore.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, light SE to E breezes. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, absentees: C Baker and K Robinson. Turned in clean hammocks.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool, light airs from the SE. Barometer steady.


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16 October 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and fine; light breezes from the SE. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, absentees: C Baker and K Robinson. Followed by drills and exercises.


Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant light SE to E breezes. Barometer falling. At 1.00pm sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cool light breezes from the E. Barometer steady.


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17 October 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and drizzling with cool light breezes from the E. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

At 6.45am USS VILLALOBOS stood down the river.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, absentees: C Baker and K Robinson. Followed by drills and exercises. Medical Officer condemned food which was then thrown overboard.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with drizzling rain with light NE to E breezes. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with drizzling rain with light E breezes. Barometer steady.


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18 October 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with drizzling rain and light E breezes. Barometer falling slowly.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, absentee: K Robinson [C Baker not mentioned]. Followed by drills and exercises. At 9.55am, by order of the CO, JJ Flynn was released from confinement of 5 days, his term having expired. Paymaster brought aboard $30,000 Mexican from a bill of exchange.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and threatening rain with light E breezes. Barometer falling.

3.55pm: USS QUIROS passed up the river and anchored. Received American mail. Placed JJ Flynn and R Ralston on binnacle list.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with drizzling rain and light E breezes. Barometer steady.


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19 October 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with drizzling rain and light E airs and breezes. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Field day.


8am to meridian:

CO inspected the ship. CO of USS QUIROS called officially.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant, light W breezes. Barometer falling.

1.00pm: Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, absentee: K Robinson.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with drizzling rain and light W breezes. Barometer steady.


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20 October 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool with passing showers and breezes from the N. Barometer rising.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned except K Resnik.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters, absentees: K Resnik and K Robinson. Published “Articles for the Better Government of the Navy” before the crew. The CO inspected crew and ship. CO presented a war medal to N Kasler. 10.30am: Held divine service.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with light airs and breezes from the N. Barometer falling.

1.00pm: The Italian cruiser VESUVIO came in to anchor in the harbor. Sent boarding officer to the Italian cruiser, which visit was returned.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy; light airs from the N. Barometer steady.

K Resnik returned 17 hours over leave.


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21 October 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cloudy; light airs from the N. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters, absentee: K Robinson. Followed by drills, including boat drill and setting-up with rifles. Ensign Faulle reported aboard to survey equipment in the Equipment Department. Tested boilers and sent Boilermaker Pierce [?] to USS QUIROS to do some work.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm, light airs and breezes from the NE. Barometer falling slowly.

1.00pm: Sent liberty party ashore. The CO of the German gunboat LUCHS requested that we dress ship on the 22nd in honor of the German Emperor’s birthday.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, absentee: K Robinson.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, overcast and warm, light airs and breezes from the ENE. Barometer steady.


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22 October 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and rainy; light airs from the SE. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

8.00am: Dressed ship with the German ensign at the fore in honor of the German Emperor’s birthday.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters, absentee: K Robinson. Followed by drills. The CO remitted one day’s solitary confinement on bread and water in the case of C Martin, Commissary Steward.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and rainy; light airs from the SE. Barometer falling.

At 3.00pm HMS FLORA [cruiser] stood in and at 3.30pm HMS BRITOMART [gunboat] stood in.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, absentee: K Robinson. British gunboat HMS SNIPE stood in.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and drizzling; gentle breezes from the W and NNW. Barometer rising.


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23 October 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool with gentle breezes from the NNW. Barometer rising.


4am to 8am:

At 7.50am HMS CADMUS stood out. Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters, absentee: K Robinson. Followed by drills. 8.25am: Italian cruiser VESUVIO shifted berth.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and cool, gentle breezes from the NW and N. Barometer rising.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, absentee: K Robinson.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool, gentle breezes from the NW and N. Barometer steady.


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24 October 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and cool, gentle breezes from the NW. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters. K Robinson declared a deserter from the US Naval Service from October 12th 1907. Followed by drills including signals and infantry drill. Received mail from the US.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, gentle breezes from the NE. Barometer falling slowly.

12.00pm English cruiser FLORA stood out.


4pm to 8pm:

4.00pm; Sent liberty party ashore. Captain returned to the ship.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and fine. Light NE breezes. Barometer steady.


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25 October 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear first part, overcast later. Gentle breezes and airs from the E and ENE. Barometer falling slowly.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters. No absences.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and drizzling. Gentle breezes and airs from the E. Barometer falling.

4.00pm: Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, no absentees.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and drizzling. Gentle breezes and airs from the E. Barometer steady.


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26 October 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and raining. Light breezes from the E. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned. Field day.


8am to meridian:

The Captain inspected the ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and raining. Gentle breezes and airs from the E. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Mustered at quarters, no absentees.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and raining. Gentle breezes and airs from the E. Barometer steady.


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27 October 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and raining. Light breezes from the E. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters. The Captain inspected the ship. At 11.50am the English gunboat THISTLE stood in.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and drizzling. Gentle breezes and airs from the E. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and raining. Light breezes from the E. Barometer rising slowly.


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28 October 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and raining. Light breezes from the E. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters. Followed by drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and drizzling. Gentle breezes and airs from the NW. Barometer falling.

At 2.30pm HMS BRITOMART stood down the river.


4pm to 8pm:

4.50pm: Mustered at quarters, no absentees. Served out clean bags.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and drizzling. Gentle breezes and airs from the NW. Barometer steady.


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29 October 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and drizzling. Gentle breezes and airs from the NW. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters. Followed by drills. 10.45am: The Captain awarded the following punishments at the Mast:

J Olav [?], “Not getting into uniform when ordered to by the Officer of the Deck”, two weeks’ restriction

K Resnik, “17 hours over leave”, deprivation of liberty for two weeks and 2nd class

F Kennedy, “Absence from quarters and being unfit for duty”, reduced to 2nd class

H Dent, “Absence from quarters and being unfit for duty”, reduced to 2nd class


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling. Gentle breezes and airs from the N. Barometer steady.

At 3.30pm HMIGS LUCHS stood out of harbor.


4pm to 8pm:

4.50pm: Mustered at quarters, no absentees. Turned in scrubbed bags.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool. Gentle breezes and airs from the N. Barometer steady.


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30 October 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cool. Gentle breezes and airs from the N. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters. Followed by drills. At 9.30am German gunboat JAGUAR stood in.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm, gentle breezes and airs from the NE. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant airs from the N and NE. Barometer steady.


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31 October 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant airs from the N. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters. Followed by drills. K Quayle was this day enlisted as a Coal Passer in the US Naval Service for four years.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and gentle breezes and airs from the NE. Barometer steady.


8pm to midnight:

Warm and pleasant airs from the NE. Barometer steady.



LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1907


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1 November 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant, light breezes from the SE. Barometer rising.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters. Followed by landing and marching drills. The Japanese gunboat UJI stood into harbor.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and gentle breezes and airs from the SSE. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

4.50pm: Mustered at quarters, no absentees. 4.50pm: SMS ILTIS stood into harbor.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and gentle breezes and airs from the SE. Barometer falling.


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2 November 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and cool and pleasant light breezes from the SE. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

Field day. US mail came in on tender from the LIBERIA.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and partly overcast. Gentle breezes and airs from the NW. Barometer falling slowly.

Touching up paintwork around the ship.


4pm to 8pm:

4.50pm: Mustered at quarters, no absentees.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool and light breezes from the NW. Barometer rising rapidly.


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3 November 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and overcast with light NE breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Made preparations for dressing ship in honor of Japanese Emperor’s birthday.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters. CO inspected crew and ship. The CO called officially on the Japanese Admiral.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant with light NE breezes. Barometer steady.

2.20pm: USS VILLALOBOS stood up the river.


4pm to 8pm:

4.50pm: Mustered at quarters, no absentees.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and raining with light NE breezes. Barometer steady.


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4 November 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and raining with light NE breezes. Barometer rising.


8am to meridian:

8.20am: USS HELENA stood into harbor and anchored. 9.15am: Quarters followed by drills. The COs of USS HELENA and USS VILLALOBOS called officially.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with light N breezes. Barometer falling.

Transferred to USS RAINBOW with bags, hammocks and papers: O Hinds, C Beeler and JJ Flynn; to Naval Hospital Canacao, H Pearse and C Waggoner. 1.25pm: USS QUIROS got underway.


4pm to 8pm:

4.50pm: Mustered at quarters, no absentees. 5.15pm: USS QUIROS stood in to anchorage.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and drizzling rain with light NE breezes. Barometer steady.


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5 November 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and cool with light NE breezes. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by drills. 11.00am: French gunboat ALGER stood out. Took down boiler escape pipe and repainted upper end.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light NE breezes. Barometer steady.

Steam launch accidentally capsized; no-one hurt.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and fine; light NE airs. Barometer falling slowly.


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6 November 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear with light NE breezes. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters; WJ Goddard absent, followed by drills. At 10.00am a Board, of which Lt. E Watson was senior member, reported on board to examine M Wolff (Ch2M) for permanent appointment. At 11.40am Japanese flagship NANIWA stood out.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and cool, light SE breezes. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant with light SE airs. Barometer steady.


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7 November 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant with light N airs. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters; WJ Goddard and A Mangle absent, followed by drills. R Carr returned one hour over leave.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and cool, moderate to gentle NNW to NW breezes. Barometer steady.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Quarters followed by drills. 5.00pm: SMS LEIPZIG [cruiser] stood into harbor.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and cool, light N breezes. Barometer falling.


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8 November 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cool, light N breezes and airs. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters; WJ Goddard and A Mangle absent, followed by drills. A lighter and steam launch fouled us but no damage done.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and fine SE to S breezes. Barometer falling slowly.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Quarters WJ Goddard and A Mangle absent, followed by drills. 4.55pm: A Chinese gunboat stood up the river.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and fine with light SW breezes. Barometer steady.


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9 November 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light W breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Dressed ship in honor of the King of England’s birthday, English ensign at the main.


8am to meridian:

Field day. The CO inspected crew and ship. At 10.35am a Chinese cruiser stood up the river.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant, light W to ENE breezes. Barometer steady.

1.00pm: Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: British cruiser FLORA stood up the river. 4.30pm: Quarters; WJ Goddard and A Mangle absent.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant, light SE airs and breezes. Barometer steady.


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10 November 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant, light SE airs and breezes. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters; absentees: WJ Goddard, A Mangle, J Ou [?], F Fletcher, K Thornton and J Tourtilotte. The CO inspected crew and ship. At 10.00am F Fletcher returned three hours over leave. At 11.00am J Tourtilotte returned four hours over leave.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant, light to gentle S breezes. Barometer falling. At 2.00pm SMS ILTIS left the harbor.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool, light airs and S breezes. Barometer steady.


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11 November 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and cool, light airs and NNW breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

J Ou returned on board 23½ hours over leave. K Thornton returned 24 hours over leave. At 8.00am full dressed ship with Italian ensign at the main in honor of the King of Italy’s birthday.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters; absentees: WJ Goddard, A Mangle. Had setting-up drill, first aid and infantry drills. At 10.30am the Captain awarded the following punishments at the Mast:

R Casey, “1 hour over time”, 2nd class

J Delaney, “1 hour over time”, 2nd class

F De Fraitas, “Leaving ship while on sick list having been refused permission”, 4th class and one month’s restriction

F Fletcher, “3 hours over leave”, 3rd class

J Tourtilotte, “3 hours over leave”, 3rd class

L Hunter, “34 hours over leave”, 4th class and 1 month’s restriction

J Ou, “23½ hours over leave” 4th class and 1 month’s restriction


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and cool gentle W breezes. Barometer falling slowly.

1.20pm: Japanese gunboat stood in and anchored below us. 3.12pm German cruiser LEIPZIG passed down the river. 3.30pm: USS VILLALOBOS shifted berth and anchored above us. 3.50pm Chinese gunboat passed down the river.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Quarters WJ Goddard and A Mangle absent.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and cool, gentle W airs to calm. Barometer rising slowly.


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12 November 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and cool, gentle W and S airs. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

At 6.50am a Chinese cruiser with Commander-in-Chief’s flag flying at the fore stood out.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters; absentees: WJ Goddard, A Mangle. Had infantry and signals drills. At 10.00am a Board for the final examination of Midshipmen, of which Commander R Hughes, USN, was senior member, convened aboard USS HELENA.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and overcast with SE airs. Barometer steady.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Quarters; issued clean bags.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool, light SE breezes. Barometer steady.


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13 November 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and cool, light SE breezes. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters; absentees: WJ Goddard, A Mangle. Had fire and collision drills. SD Morgan CMM, enlistment expired and he was retained on board to await transportation. At 11.20am German torpedo boat TAKU* stood in.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, light SE breezes. Barometer falling.

At 12.10pm German torpedo boat TAKU anchored above us. Daniel Craig (F1c) was re-enlisted and granted 10 days’ leave of absence.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm Mustered crew at quarters, absentees: WJ Goddard (CP) and AC Mangle (OS).


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and fine with light E breezes. Barometer steady.


*[Note: Formerly Chinese. See hyperlink]


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14 November 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and fine with light E breezes. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters; absentees: WJ Goddard, A Mangle. Had first aid and infantry drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant, light SE breezes. Barometer falling.

At 1.00pm full dressed ship, Italian ensign at the main.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Mustered crew at quarters, followed by setting-up drill.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool with light SE breezes. Barometer steady.


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15 November 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and cool with light SE breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

8.00am: Dressed ship with Chinese ensign at the main.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters; absentees: WJ Goddard, A Mangle. Had first aid and infantry drills. Midshipman HL Irwin reported aboard USS HELENA for examination in marine engines.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and fine and pleasant, light SE breezes. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and fine with light E airs shifting to N. Barometer steady.


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16 November 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant with light ENE breezes. Barometer unsteady and falling.


4am to 8am:

5.20am: Ash lighter came alongside. General field day.


8am to meridian:

The following named men were this day rated from Ordinary Seamen to Seamen, to date from the first day of October, 1907: JE Anderson, FA Holmes, HB Moe, EF Luekes and R Williamson. WF Fletcher was rated from F2c to F1c to date from Oct 1st 1907 and JE Fredricks was rated from Seaman to Electrician 3c from November 1st 1907.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with drizzling rain and light ENE to N breezes. Barometer falling.

The Captain made an official call on HMS FLORA.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Mustered crew at quarters, absentees: WJ Goddard (CP) and AC Mangle (OS).


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool, light breezes from the N. Barometer steady.

TJ Donnelly CP returned five hours over time.


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17 November 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with light breezes from the N. Barometer rising.


8am to meridian:

9.30am Mustered at quarters. WJ Goddard, CP, declared a deserter from the US Naval Service to date from November 6, 1907. AC Mangle, OS, declared a deserter from the US Naval Service to date from November 7, 1907. At 9.40am German torpedo boat TAKU stood out. At 11.45am a Japanese river gunboat stood out.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and threatening with light NNE breezes. Barometer rising.

At 12.10pm German gunboat JAGUAR stood out. 2.05pm: USS QUIROS stood out.


4pm to 8pm:

At 6.10pm a German gunboat stood in.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and rainy with light NNE breezes. Barometer steady.


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18 November 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and rainy with light NNE breezes. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Mustered at quarters. Absentees: J Donnelly and H Ludwig. 11.00am: Russian cruiser ZHEMCHUG stood up the river.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and raining with light NE breezes. Barometer falling.

1.30pm: French cruiser ALGER stood up the river.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and raining with light NNE to NE breezes. Barometer falling.

J Donnelly and H Ludwig returned having been absent for 13 hours.


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19 November 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and raining with light NE breezes. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Mustered at quarters, followed by drills. At 10.20am Italian cruiser VESUVIO stood down the river towed by a tug. At 10.55am the CO of HMS FLORA called upon the Captain. Midshipmen Emerson and Howe selected to attend on USS HELENA for physical examination. At 11.15am the Captain awarded the following punishments at the Mast:

E Singleton, “Talking disrespectfully to a Petty Officer”, second class

J Donnelly, “Over leave 5 hours having been refused permission”, 3rd class; “Over leave 13 hours”, SCM

R Reed, “Missing one hour, not having been off watch”, 2nd class

R Reed, “Two hours late returning to watch”, one week’s extra duty

HD Ludwig, “AWOL 13 hours”, SCM

A Owens, “Careless in preparing liberty list”, warned


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with gentle to light NNE breezes. Barometer falling slowly.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with passing showers. Light N breezes. Barometer steady.


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20 November 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with drizzling rain. Light N breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

At 4.30am a German gunboat passed up the river.


8am to meridian:

8.00am: A German gunboat [most likely] VORWÄRTS steamed down the river. 9.15am: Mustered at quarters, followed by drills. Midshipman AB Howe was this day relieved of engineering duty and assigned deck duty.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cool and pleasant, gentle to light NE breezes. Barometer steady. At 2.30pm specifications for SCM were delivered to HD Ludwig and J Donnelly.


4pm to 8pm:

At 7.30pm German gunboat ILTIS stood in and anchored. The CO and wardroom officers received friends this afternoon.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant, gentle to light NE breezes. Barometer steady.


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21 November 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant, gentle to light NE breezes. Barometer rising.


4am to 8am:

At 7.20am English gunboat SNIPE left the harbor.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: The Captain of the Russian cruiser ZHEMCHUG called officially on the Commanding Officer. 10.05am: A Summary Court-Martial, of which Lieutenant LA Cotten, USN, was senior member, met for the trial of TJ Donnelly CP USN and HD Ludwig CP USN. At 10.55am Summary Court-Martial adjourned to await the action of the convening authority. Paymaster held auction sale of deserters’ effects realizing $43.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with rain. Light E breezes. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

German gunboat LUCHS stood in and up river.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with rain. Light E breezes. Barometer steady.


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22 November 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Calm and light airs from E and SE. Heavy rain. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

At 5.40am two lighters of coal came alongside and at 6.45am commenced coaling ship by yard force. Received 34 tons aboard during watch.


8am to meridian:

Coaling ship; received during watch 138 tons. The Captain returned official call of Commander of ZHEMCHUG.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light E breezes. Barometer falling.

2.50pm: Finished coaling ship. Received during watch 18 tons. Received during day 190 tons. Crew cleaning ship.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with passing showers. Light W breezes. Barometer falling.


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23 November 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Light W breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

General field day.


8am to meridian:

All of the liberty party returned on time.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and rainy first part, overcast later. Moderate NNW breezes. Barometer unsteady.

At 3.45pm German cruiser LEIPZIG stood up the river and anchored. After swinging to flood tide she got up anchor and moored further down the river.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent steamer to USS HELENA for entertainment. 4.30pm: Quarters, no absences.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and rainy. Light N breezes. Barometer steady.


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24 November 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with light N breezes. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

8.00am: Sent boarding officer to SMS LEIPZIG. Quarters and CO’s inspection. D Craig (F1c) reported on board from ten days’ leave. At 9.45am boarding officer from SMS LEIPZIG returned call.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with moderate NNW breezes. Barometer steady.

At 1.00pm sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and gentle breezes from the NW. Barometer rising.


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25 November 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and gentle breezes from the NNW. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by drills. At 9.40am British gunboat TEAL got underway and stood down the river. USS QUIROS stood up the river and anchored.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cool and gentle breezes from the NNW. Barometer steady.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and partly cloudy with gentle breezes from the NNW. Barometer steady.


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26 November 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and cool and gentle breezes from the NNW. Barometer falling slowly.


4am to 8am:

The Italian cruiser VESUVIO came out of dock and anchored up the river.


8am to meridian:

At 8.05am SMS JAGUAR left the harbor. At 9.25am SMS LEIPZIG stood up the river. 9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by drills. Published proceedings and sentences in the following Courts-Martial with crew mustered aft:

TJ Donnelly CP. Sentence: Solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for one day and to lose 45 days’ pay except ten cents per day; total loss of pay amounting to $28.50

HD Ludwig CP. Sentence: Solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for one day and to lose one month’s pay amounting to $22.00

Action of Commanding Authority in the case of TJ Donnelly CP disapproved because the evidence adduced does not prove that said TJ Donnelly CP was absent without leave; released and restored to duty. At 9.50am Commanding Officer of USS QUIROS called officially.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast and gentle breezes from the S. Barometer falling slowly.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30: Quarters; turned in scrubbed hammocks.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with rain with light breezes from the N and NW. Barometer steady.


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27 November 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with early rain and light breezes from the NW. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by drills. A board of survey consisting of Lieutenant Watson, Ensign Dowell and Midshipman Newton, reported aboard to survey articles in Construction and Repair and Equipment Departments. Ah Sou (Wardroom Steward) enlistment expired, honorably discharged.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cold, gentle breezes from the NW. Barometer steady.

At 1.00pm sent liberty party ashore. Touching up white paintwork in gangway.


4pm to 8pm:

Chinese gunboat stood out.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cold, gentle breezes from the NW. Barometer falling slowly.


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28 November 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cold with light breezes from the NW. Barometer falling slowly.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cool and pleasant, gentle breezes from the NW. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant, gentle breezes from the NW. Barometer steady.


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29 November 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant, gentle breezes from the NW. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences. Re-enlisted Ah Sou as MA3c dated from November 27, 1907. Ah Sou rated WRSteward.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cool and partly cloudy with gentle breezes from the NNW. Barometer falling slowly.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool and gentle breezes from the NNW. Barometer steady.


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30 November 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and partly cloudy with gentle breezes from the NNW. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

At 9.20am SMS TAKU left the harbor.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and cool with gentle breezes from the NNW. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cold and gentle breezes from the NNW. Barometer falling slowly.



LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1907


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1 December 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cool with gentle breezes from the NW. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

At 8.00am dressed ship with British ensign at the main.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by general muster. Missionaries came aboard and held a service.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and cool with gentle breezes from the NW. Barometer steady.

At 1.00pm sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

Picked up USS RAINBOW on wireless at 7.25pm.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool with gentle breezes from the NW. Barometer steady.


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2 December 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and cold with gentle breezes from the NNW. Barometer falling slowly.


4am to 8am:

7.50am: English gunboat THISTLE stood out.


8am to meridian:

8.15am: German cruiser LEIPZIG stood down the river. 9.30am: Quarters, no absentees, followed by infantry exercises. Earnest Redlich, a deserter from the USN, was brought on board from USS HELENA. He was brought from Tsingtau to Shanghai by Mr Tracey, the American Consul. Upon being searched, a .38 revolver and 30 rounds of ammunition were found upon him. He was confined for safe keeping. 10.55am: USS RAINBOW, USS CHATTANOOGA and USS GALVESTON stood in and anchored. At 11.10am the CO left to call on the COs of the 3rd Division, US Pacific Fleet.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cool and pleasant with gentle breezes from the N. Barometer falling.

At 2.50pm Russian cruiser ZHEMCHUG stood down the river.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent drafts as follows to USS RAINBOW [followed by list of 10 sailors] to USS GALVESTON [followed by list of 16 sailors]. Received drafts as follows: from USS GALVESTON [followed by list of 23 sailors]. From USS RAINBOW [followed by list of 2 sailors]. All with bags, hammocks and papers.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant, light airs from the N. Barometer falling.


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3 December 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant, light airs from the N. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters, no absentees, followed by drills. At 9.50am the COs of USS HELENA, USS CHATTANOOGA and USS GALVESTON came on board officially. At 10.00am a General Court-Martial met for the trial of Lt. J Walker USN of which JH Sears was senior member. 10.40am: The deserter E Redlich was transferred to USS RAINBOW.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and cool and pleasant with gentle breezes from the N. Barometer falling.

Received from USS RAINBOW with bag and hammock Sing Yung (MAtt2c). 1.15pm: HMS BRAMBLE stood up the river. 1.30pm: The Commander of the 3rd Squadron US Pacific Fleet came on board officially. At 3.15pm the GCM adjourned until 9.00am tomorrow.


4pm to 8pm:

Transferred men to USS RAINBOW with bags and hammocks: JJ Donnelly, W Holtyapple, AH Ruple and HM Thornton.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool with gentle breezes from the NNW. Barometer steady.


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4 December 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and cool light airs from the NNW. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.00am: GCM met after recess of yesterday. 9.15am: Quarters, no absentees, followed by drills. 10.00am: GCM met on board the HELENA. Board of Survey met on board in the Engineering Department, of which Ensign WW Smythe was the senior member. 10.30am: German gunboat ILTIS stood down the river.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and cool, gentle breezes from the N. Barometer steady.


4pm to 8pm:

Mustered at quarters. Transferred to USS RAINBOW with bag and hammock: Moody AD. Received from USS GALVESTON Carroll D and Heyn C.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool with light breezes and airs from the N. Barometer rising.


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5 December 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and cloudy and cool light airs from the N. Barometer steady.

Started hydrometer on C boiler at 1.00am.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absentees, followed by drills. At 10.00am the Captain had reports at the Mast and awarded the following punishments:

Evans TW (Sea), “Careless in handling paint”, warned

Kuhns LE (Sea), same, warned

Doyle GP (Sea) same, warned

Laraby J (F1c), “Stealing provisions from CPO ice box”, Summary Court-Martial.

By order of the Captain, HD Ludwig (CP) was placed in confinement for one day in accordance with sentence of SCM, and J Laraby was made a prisoner-at-large. At 10.21am General Court-Martial reconvened on board, after recess of yesterday. At 11.16am General Court-Martial adjourned to await the action of the convening authority.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cool with light S airs and breezes. Barometer falling.

Lighted fires in C boiler at 1.00pm, connected up same at 2.30pm and tested mechanical lifting gear on safety valve. Disconnected D boiler and allowed fires to die out.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Mustered at quarters. Transferred to USS GALVESTON, with hammock and effects, W Kessel (Chief Boatswain’s Mate).


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant with light S airs and breezes. Barometer steady.


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6 December 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant with light S airs and breezes. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absentees, followed by drill with the rifle. Clarke (Sea), attached to the GALVESTON, attempted to smuggle liquor aboard. He was turned over to the Chief Master-at-Arms for safe keeping, and later attempted to escape in a sampan. He was returned to the ship in the guard boat.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cool and pleasant with light N and NE airs and breezes. Barometer steady.

12.05pm: French cruiser ALGER stood down the river. 2.50pm: German cruiser ARCONA stood up the river. Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

Received from USS CHATTANOOGA two Yeo3c (F Sohlgun and W Kenney).


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant with light NE airs and breezes. Barometer steady.


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7 December 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant with light NE airs and breezes. Barometer falling slowly.


4am to 8am:

5.30am: Ash lighter came alongside. Discharged ash and shoved her off at 6.45am. Field day. A German gunboat stood out at 6.20am.


8am to meridian:

Ensigns Smythe and Sahm reported on board for a survey in the Steam Engineering Department. The Commanding officer of USS RAINBOW called on the Commanding Officer. At 10.00am Griffis [?] was placed in solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for eleven days in pursuance of Sentence of a Summary Court-Martial. At 10.20am a Summary Court-Martial, of which Lt. Penell USN was senior member, met for the trial of J Laraby (F1c) USN. At 11.50am the court adjourned to await the action of the convening authority.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant with light NE breezes. Barometer falling.

At 2.00pm the 3rd Squadron Commander US Pacific Fleet, and aide, came aboard officially. At 2.10pm sounded quarters and the Admiral inspected the crew and ship.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool with light airs from the N. Barometer steady.

At 11.30pm Kuhns LE (Sea), USN, returned to the ship 16½ hours over leave.


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8 December 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and cool with light airs from the N. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Mustered at quarters. Absentees: Kennedy FA (CP), USN, Fletcher WF (F1c), USN. At 10.30am the missionaries came aboard and held divine services.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and cool with light NE breezes. Barometer steady.

At 12.20pm, USS RAINBOW got underway and left the harbor, followed by USS CHATTANOOGA and USS GALVESTON. Creek CH (Oiler), a straggler from USS GALVESTON, reported aboard at 2.00pm.


4pm to 8pm:

Transferred to USS HELENA with bag and hammock Williamson R (Sea), USN, and Creek CH (Oiler), straggler from USS GALVESTON. Received aboard from USS HELENA, with bag and hammock, Villa D (Sea).


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and cool with light airs from the NE. Barometer falling.


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9 December 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy, overcast and cool with light airs from the NW. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Fletcher WF (F1c) returned to ship 24 hours over leave. Liberty party returned except Martin FR (OS), Lewis J (CP) and Boyle JH (CP)


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters. Absentees: Kennedy FA (CP), Martin FR (OS), Lewis J (CP) and Boyle JH (CP). Followed by drills. At 11.30am Dunnigan P (CP), a straggler from USS CHATTANOOGA, was brought aboard by civil authorities. A reward of $10.00 US was paid for the apprehension and delivery on board of Dunnigan P.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and cool with light NW breezes. Barometer rising.

At 2.15pm Quinn HD (Sea), a straggler from USS RAINBOW, was brought aboard by civil authorities and a reward of $10.00 US was paid for his apprehension and delivery on board.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Mustered at quarters and issued clean bags. Transferred to USS HELENA, Dunnigan P (CP) and Quinn HD (Sea), stragglers. Martin F (OS), Lewis J (CP) returned 11 hours over time.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool with light NW breezes. Barometer rising.


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10 December 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cool with light N breezes. Barometer rising.


4am to 8am:

At 6.00am lighted fires in boilers A and D.


8am to meridian:

At 8.15am hove up starboard anchor. At 8.40am tested main engines, steering engine room telegraphs, whistle & siren and reported ready to get underway. At 9.00am went to quarters and at 9.05am got underway & stood up river with a Harbormaster at the conn. At 9.36am let go starboard anchor and at 9.40am let go port anchor and moored in 5½ fathoms of water, 45 fathoms on each chain. Mooring swivel on the port side (upstream) chain. Shifted sheet anchor to starboard bill board & made starboard chain fast to it. At 9.00am Murphy J (F2c) a straggler from USS RAINBOW was brought aboard and a reward of $20 was paid for him. At 11.00am the CO of HMS FLORA called upon the Captain. Absentees: Kennedy FA (CP) and Boyle JH (CP).


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and cool with light NW to NNW breezes. Barometer falling.

Received mail from the United States.


4pm to 8pm:

Received from QUIROS [entry not completed]. Turned in scrubbed bags.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and fine with light NW breezes. Barometer falling slowly.


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11 December 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with light NNW breezes. Barometer falling slowly.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters. Absentees: Kennedy F (CP) and Boyle J (CP). Followed by drills. Read the proceedings of a Summary Court-Martial in the case of Nash J (OS), USN. Charge: “Absent from the ship without proper authority”. Sentence: solitary confinement in double irons for five days, with full ration every third day and to lose ten days’ pay, except the sum of 10 cents per day. Loss of pay $5.33.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cool and pleasant with light NW breezes. Barometer falling. Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Quarters. At 5.00pm Kennedy F (CP) returned 83 hours over time & Boyle J (CP) returned 59 hours over time.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant with light SW breezes. Barometer steady.


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12 December 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant with light SW breezes. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences, followed by drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and cool with light W breezes. Barometer falling slowly.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Quarters. No absences.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool with light W breezes. Barometer falling slowly.


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13 December 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and cool with light SW breezes. Barometer falling slowly.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences, followed by boat drills. At 9.30am published the proceedings and sentence in the SCM case of J Laraby (F1c) as follows: Sentence: “Solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for ten days, with full ration every third day and to lose all pay except $30.00 per month, for three months. Total loss of pay amounting to $96.00.” At 10.30am the Captain awarded the following punishments at the Mast:

Kuhns LE (Sea), 16½ hours over leave, 20 days’ restriction of liberty and 2nd class

Fletcher WF (F1c), 24½ hours over leave, 24 days’ restriction of liberty and 4th class

Lewis J (CP,) 11 hours over time, 14 days’ restriction of liberty and 2nd class

Martin FR (OS), 11 hours over time, 14 days’ restriction of liberty and 2nd class

Boyle JH (CP), 39 hours over time, 34 days’ restriction of liberty and 4th class

Kennedy FA (CP,) 83 hours over time, 60 days’ restriction of liberty and 4th class


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with pleasant light SW breezes. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

Received stores in all departments from USN Cavite.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool light SW breezes. Barometer steady.


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14 December 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cool with light W and N breezes. Barometer rising.


8am to meridian:

Field day. Crew cleaning ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cold with light N breezes. Barometer rising slowly.


4pm to 8pm:

4.35pm: Quarters.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cold with light NNE breezes. Barometer rising.


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15 December 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cool with light NNE breezes. Barometer falling slowly.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences. Published “Articles for the Better Government of the Navy” before the crew. The CO inspected crew and ship. 9.30am: HMS BRAMBLE got underway and stood down the river.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cool and pleasant with light NE breezes. Barometer steady.

1.00pm Sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cool and pleasant with light NE breezes. Barometer steady.


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16 December 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cool with light ENE breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned except Ashland A.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, Ashland A absent. Followed by boat drill. 10.30am: Ashland A returned 4½ hours over leave.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and cool with pleasant, light N to NNE breezes. Barometer steady.

At 12.25pm English gunboat BRAMBLE stood up the river and anchored in her previous berth.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant with light NNE breezes. Barometer steady.


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17 December 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and cool with light NNE breezes. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, followed by landing force drill with the battalion in full marching order. 11.00am: Inspection of aired bedding. At 10.30am the Captain awarded the following punishments at the Mast:

Ashland A, “4½ hours over leave”, warned

Hall A, “Having intoxicating liquor in his possession”, Summary Court-Martial

By order of the CO, Hall A was made prisoner-at-large.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with gentle N breezes. Barometer falling.

Received stores in Medical Department from USN Cavite.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Quarters and turned in scrubbed hammocks.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool with light N to NE breezes. Barometer steady.

8.30pm: Delivered specifications for SCM to Hall A.


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18 December 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and cool with light N breezes. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, followed by drills. 10.00am: SCM met to consider the case of Hall A (Water Tender). Adjourned at 10.30am.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and cold with gentle N breezes. Barometer falling rapidly.

Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Quarters.


8pm to midnight:

Partly overcast and cold with light N to NNW breezes. Barometer falling.


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19 December 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cold with light NNW breezes. Barometer falling slowly.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences. Read proceedings of SCM met to consider the case of Hall A (Water Tender). Charge: “Having intoxicating liquor in his possession”. Sentence: To be reduced to F1c and lose 15 days’ pay, amounting to $18.18.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cool and pleasant, light NNW breezes. Barometer falling.

The CO and 4 officers left the ship to attend the memorial service for King Oscar II of Sweden. At 4.00pm half-masted the ensign during the memorial service.


4pm to 8pm:

4.00pm: Sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant, light S airs. Barometer falling.


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20 December 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant, light S airs. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences, followed by boat drill. 9.30am: Midshipman Irwin and the Master-at-Arms went ashore on duty. They returned at 10.00am with Mangle A (OS), deserter, from USS CONCORD and Lynch J, deserter, from USS HELENA. By order of the CO Mangle and Lynch were placed in single leg irons in the forward compartment to await trial by GCM.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and cool and strong NW breezes. Barometer rising.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool and moderate NW breezes. Barometer steady.


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21 December 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and cool with light NW breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Field day.


8am to meridian:

10.30am: Captain inspected the ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and cool and moderate NW breezes. Barometer steady.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool with light NW breezes. Barometer steady.


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22 December 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and cool with light N airs. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters followed by Captain’s inspection.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and cool and light NE airs and breezes. Barometer steady.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00pm.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cold and light NE airs. Barometer rising slowly.


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23 December 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and cold and light NE airs. Barometer falling slowly.


4am to 8am:

Ash lighter alongside. Hauled ashes.


8am to meridian:

8.15am: Sent detachment of men under Midshipman Whiting to rifle range for small arms practice. 9.15am: Quarters, no absences. 9.30am: Nash (OS) was released from confinement, his term having expired. 10.00am: Laraby J was placed in solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for 5 days in accordance with the sentence of the SCM.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cool and pleasant and light SE airs and breezes. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

4.00pm: Sent liberty party ashore. 4.30pm: Quarters, no absences. 4.45pm: Detachment returned from rifle range.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant and light SE airs and breezes. Barometer falling.


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24 December 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant with light SE airs and breezes. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

8.15am: Sent detachment of men under Midshipman Whiting to rifle range for small arms practice. 9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant with light S airs and breezes. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Quarters, no absences. Followed by drills.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool with light S airs and breezes. Barometer steady.


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25 December 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and cool with light S airs and breezes. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.00am: Quarters, no absences. Started sports at 9.35am.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and cool with light S airs and breezes. Barometer steady.

Continued sports.


4pm to 8pm:

Finished sports.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and cool. Calm. Barometer steady.


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26 December 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cool with light W breezes. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences. Followed by drills. 8.45am: Sent detachment of the port watch of the 2nd Division under Midshipman Whiting to rifle range for small arms practice.


Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant with moderate W breezes. Barometer rising.

3.30pm: Boarding officer visited from Austrian gunboat LEOPARD.


4pm to 8pm:

4.00pm: Sent liberty party ashore. 4.45pm: Detachment returned from rifle range.


8pm to midnight:

Cool, pleasant breezes from the N. Barometer rising.


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27 December 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool, pleasant, light N breezes. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences. Followed by drills. 8.15am Sent firing party under Midshipman Whiting to rifle range for small arms practice. 10.00am The Captain awarded punishments at the Mast as follows:

Hughes C, “Failing to obey a lawful order of the Master-at-Arms”, 3rd class

Doyle G, “Failing to report at quarters”, 3rd class

Ball H, “Absent from quarters without permission”, 2nd class

The COs of HMS BRAMBLE and SMS LEOPARD made official calls on the Captain.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant with light S airs. Barometer falling slowly.

The CO made official visits to HMS BRAMBLE and SMS LEOPARD.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Quarters followed by drills.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool with light S airs. Barometer falling.


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28 December 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and cool with light S airs. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

Lt. Cotten left the ship on duty.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and cool with light N airs. Barometer rising slowly.

Repaired pass valve on steam launch. Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00pm.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Quarters followed by drills.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool with light N airs. Barometer rising.


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29 December 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cool with light N breezes. Barometer rising.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters followed by drills and Captain’s inspection.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cool and pleasant with light NE breezes. Barometer steady.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00pm.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Quarters followed by drills.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant with light NE breezes. Barometer rising slowly.


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30 December 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool with light N breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned except Weber C (Sea).


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters, absentee: Weber C, followed by setting-up and boat drills. Duvendock HO (MM1c) was this day discharged from the US Naval Service by reason of purchase.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant with light E breezes. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Quarters. Issued clean bags.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool with light E breezes. Barometer steady.

Weber C (Sea) returned 14 hours over time.


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31 December 1907

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and cool with light E breezes. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Aired bedding.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, Spivak (Sea), Halwick (OS) absent over leave. At 10.00am Spivak (Sea) returned 3 hours over leave. Sent boarding officer to SMS LEIPZIG. At 10.30am boarding officer from SMS LEIPZIG called. At 10.55am Chinese cruiser KWAN TING [KWANG TING, later FU CH’ING] stood out. At 11.30am Halwick returned four hours over time.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and drizzling rain and calm with light N breezes. Barometer rising.

At 12.55pm Commanding Officer of LEIPZIG called on Commanding Officer. At 1.35pm Commanding Officer called on SMS LEIPZIG.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and rainy with gentle N breezes. Barometer rising.



LOGS FOR JANUARY 1908


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1 January 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast, rainy and cold with moderate N breezes. Barometer rising.


4am to 8am:

Discharged ashes into lighter.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with calm with moderate N breezes. Barometer steady.


8pm to midnight:

Gentle to moderate N breezes. Barometer falling.


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2 January 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cool with gentle NW breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences. Followed by drills. At 9.30am SMS ARCONA left the harbor. By order of the CO, J Laraby was released from confinement, his term having expired.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and cool with light N airs and breezes. Barometer steady.

C Helm reported on duty from the hospital. Midshipman Howe left the ship for the hospital in Shanghai. The CO called on the CO of HMS FLORA.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Quarters.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and cool with light N airs. Barometer steady.


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3 January 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear to overcast with cool N airs. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences. Followed by drills and battery overhaul. HMS FLORA stood out at 10.30am.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and cool with light N airs and breezes. Barometer steady.

Sent liberty party ashore at 4.00pm.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Quarters.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool with light N airs and breezes. Barometer steady.


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4 January 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and cold with light N breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Discharged ashes into lighter. Field day.


8am to meridian:

Field day; CO inspected ship. Held Mast, and the CO awarded the following punishments:

Weber C, “14 hours over leave”, two weeks restriction and 3rd class

Halwick L, “4 hours over leave”, one week’s restriction and 2nd class

Spivak S, “3 hours over leave”, one week’s restriction and 2nd class


Meridian to 4pm:

Cool with light S and SE airs and breezes. Barometer steady.

Sent liberty party ashore at 4.00pm.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Quarters. 4.15pm: HMS ASTRAEA [cruiser] stood in and moored.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant, light E airs. Barometer steady.


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5 January 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant, light E airs. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, followed by general muster and Captain’s inspection. A boarding officer called on HMS ASTRAEA, which call was returned later by an officer from that ship. The CO made a call on HMS ASTRAEA.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair with light SE to E airs and breezes. Barometer falling. Sent liberty party ashore at 4.00pm.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with light E airs. Barometer steady.


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6 January 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with drizzling rain and light E airs. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, followed by drills. Commanding officer of HMS BRAMBLE called upon the Captain.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cold with light N breezes. Barometer steady.


4pm to 8pm:

Issued hammocks at evening quarters.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool with light N breezes. Barometer steady.


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7 January 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cool with light N breezes. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

At 8.15am sent firing party to rifle range in charge of Midshipman Whiting. 9.15am: Quarters, followed by drills. At 10.30am HMS BRAMBLE stood out.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cool with moderate to gentle NW breezes. Barometer falling.

At 1.20pm HMS NIGHTINGALE stood up river. Paid crew their monthly money. Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Mustered at quarters.


8pm to midnight:

Cool with light N breezes. Barometer falling.


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8 January 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool with light N breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

At 8.00am full dressed ship with Italian ensign at the main.


8am to meridian:

At 8.15am sent firing party to rifle range in charge of Midshipman Whiting. 9.15am: Quarters, absentees: Luby D and Resnick H followed by drills. Luby D (Sea) returned 3 hours over time.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and cool with light N breezes and airs. Barometer falling.

Resnick H (F2c) returned 7 hours over time. Corum SL (Oiler) went on 5 days’ leave.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Mustered at quarters.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool with light E airs. Barometer steady.


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9 January 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and cold. Calm. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, absentees: Evans TW (Sea), Speck T (Sea), Willis C (F1c). Followed by drills. Received mail from the US.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and cool with light S breezes. Barometer rising slowly.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Mustered at quarters. Absentees as before. Officer from Italian cruiser VESUVIO called to thank Captain for dressing ship yesterday.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool; calm with light E airs. Barometer falling slowly.


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10 January 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and cool; calm with light S airs. Barometer falling slowly.


4am to 8am:

Found Weber C (Sea) drunk.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, absentees: Evans TW (Sea), Speck T (Sea), Willis C (F1c). Followed by drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant, gentle breezes from S. Barometer steady.

At 1.00pm Weber C (Sea) was placed in confinement for safe keeping, he having been found drunk on board ship.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.30pm Evans TW & Speck T returned 33 hours over time. At 4.45pm Weber C (Sea) was released. At 6.00pm Ah So (MAtt2c) on leave from USS RAINBOW, reported on board, stating that he could not get passage to Manila, PI, from Hong Kong, as the US Medical Officer refused to pass him.


8pm to midnight:

Pleasant, gentle airs from S. Barometer steady.

At 8.00pm, after a search had been made, Weber C (Sea) was found to be absent from the ship. At 9.00pm Willis F returned, 38 hours over leave.


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11 January 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with pleasant light N airs. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

At 6.15am Weber C (Sea) returned on board, having been absent without proper authority. 7.25am: HMS NIGHTINGALE stood down river.


8am to meridian:

General field day. 10.15am: The Captain inspected the berth deck and store rooms. At 10.30am the Captain awarded the following punishments at the Mast:

Nicholson A (OS), swearing at a PO when ordered to lay aft as side boy, 5 days’ solitary confinement.

Luby DH (Sea), over leave 3 hours, 1 week’s restriction and 1st class

Resnik H (F2c), over leave 7 hours, 2 weeks’ restriction and 2nd class

Weber C (Sea), under the influence of liquor not having been on liberty, SCM

Meigs RA (Ptr3c), over time 1 hour, warned

Evans JW (Sea), over leave 33 hours, 21 days’ restriction & 3rd class

Speck T (Sea), over leave 33 hours, 21 days’ restriction & 3rd class

Willis C (F1c), over leave 39 hours, 1 month’s restriction & 4th class for two months

Weber C (Sea), leaving ship between 6.00pm to 8.00pm on the 10th, and remaining absent until 6.15am of the 11th, SCM

By order of the Captain, Nicholson A (OS) was placed in solitary confinement for 5 days, and Weber C (Sea) was made a prisoner-at-large, awaiting trial by SCM.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, light airs from SE. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Quarters, T Millet absent.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool light airs from SE. Barometer falling.

Millet T (F1c) returned 14 hours over time.


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12 January 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Misty and cool, light airs from SE. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters, followed by Captain’s inspection.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly overcast and warm, pleasant light breezes from S. Barometer falling slowly.

Sent liberty men ashore at 1.00pm.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and overcast with light S airs. Barometer steady.


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13 January 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with passing showers and light airs from S. Barometer falling slowly.


8am to meridian:

8.15am: Sent First Division to target range. 9.15am: Quarters, followed by drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with fog and drizzling rain and light breezes from NNE. Barometer rising.

At 12.00pm Corum SL (Oiler) returned from leave.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with light breezes from NNE. Barometer rising.


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14 January 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with light to gentle breezes from NNE. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, followed by drills. At 9.40am SCM, Lt. LA Cotten, senior member, convened for the trial of C Weber (Sea). At 10.05am the court adjourned to await the action of the convening authority.

The Medical Officer condemned 30# tinned tomatoes, 6# meat, which were disposed of.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cool light breezes from NE. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Quarters, followed by setting-up drill.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with drizzling rain and light to gentle breezes from E. Barometer steady.


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15 January 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with rain and gentle breezes from N. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, followed by drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and raw with light breezes from N. Barometer falling slowly.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cold with light airs from N. Barometer falling slowly.


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16 January 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cold with light airs from N. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Replaced nipple on steam launch boiler.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters; Fuller GA (Blacksmith) and King GS (CP) absent, over leave. Lynch JH was released from single irons and placed on the sick list. At 9.30am Nicholson A (OS) was released from confinement, and restored to duty, his term having expired. At 9.30am the Italian cruiser VESUVIO got underway and stood down the river.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cool with light breezes from S. Barometer falling.

At 3.30pm French cruiser ALGER stood up the river and moored. Sent officer to board her. At 1.00pm King GS (CP) returned 6 hours over leave.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Quarters. At 5.00pm Fuller GA (Blacksmith) returned on board 34 hours over leave.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cool with light breezes from S. Barometer falling.


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17 January 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant; calm. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, followed by drills and battery overhaul. At 10.15am the Captain awarded the following punishments at the Mast:

Millet T (F1c), over leave 14 hours, restricted 16 days and 2nd class

Sullivan G (Sea), over leave 45 minutes, warned

Wetzenhuber (Sea), over leave 45 minutes, warned

Ludwig HD (CP), absent from quarters, 4th class

Kennedy FA (CP), absent from quarters, 4th class two months

King GS (CP), over leave 6 hours, 2nd class

Fuller GA (Blacksmith), over leave 34 hours, 4th class, 24 days’ restriction

A boarding officer from the French cruiser ALGER returned a boarding visit.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant, light airs from S. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Quarters, followed by setting-up drill.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool, light airs and breezes from S. Barometer falling.


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18 January 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and cool, light airs and breezes from S. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

At 5.30am Nash J (OS) was found to be absent from the ship without leave from the proper authority. At 7.30am Nash J (OS) returned on board.


8am to meridian:

Field day. Held Mast and the following punishments were awarded:

Stevenson GM (Sea), having intoxicating liquor in possession in steamer, SCM

Hardy W (Cox), having intoxicating liquor in possession in steamer, SCM; lying to the Executive Officer, acting appointment revoked

Nash J (OS), absent from ship without leave from proper authority, from after 9.00pm Jan 17, to 7.30am Jan 18; attempting to smuggle intoxicating liquor on board, SCM

Captain inspected crew and ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light airs and breezes from S. Barometer steady.

Sent liberty party at 1.00pm.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Quarters.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and fine; moonlight with light airs from S. Barometer falling.


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19 January 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Slightly cloudy and fine with light airs and breezes from S. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters and Captain’s inspection. Published proceedings of SCM in the case of Weber C (Sea), USN. Charge, “Under the influence of intoxicating liquor on board ship, and absent from ship without permission”. Sentence: Solitary confinement on bread and water in double irons for one day and to lose all pay except $3.00 per month for two months, total loss amounting to $42.00. At 10.00am Weber was placed in solitary confinement in double irons for one day in pursuance of sentence of SCM. At 10.00am delivered specifications for SCM to Hardy W (Sea) for having intoxicating liquor in possession in steam launch, and to Stevensen GM (Sea), having intoxicating liquor in possession in steam launch, and to Nash J (OS), leaving ship without permission, and attempting to smuggle intoxicating liquor aboard.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant, light airs and breezes from SSW. Barometer steady.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.30pm USS VILLALOBOS stood in and moored. At 5.15pm the Commanding Officer of the VILLALOBOS called officially. At 4.30pm an Austrian man-of-war stood in.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with moderate breeze from the N. Barometer rose first hour.


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20 January 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with moderate breeze from the N. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and drills. At 10.00am Weber C (Sea) was released from confinement by order of the CO. 9.30am: SCM, Lt. LA Cotten, USN, senior member, convened and tried the cases of W Hardy (Cox) and J Nash (OS). At 11.00amSCM took a recess until 1.00pm.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with moderate breezes from N. Barometer unsteady.

1.00pm SCM reconvened in the case of Stevenson (Sea) and at 2.10pm adjourned until 10.00am tomorrow.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with moderate breezes from N. Barometer steady.


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21 January 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cold with moderate breeze from the N. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and drills. 9.55am SCM reconvened in the case of Stevenson (Sea) and at 11.15am adjourned.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly overcast and cold with gentle breezes from N. Barometer falling slowly.

Sent boarding officer to call on Austrian ship FRANZ JOSEPH I; the call was returned and the Captain paid an official visit to the Captain of the FRANZ JOSEPH I.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Quarters.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cold with light breezes from the NE. Barometer steady.


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22 January 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cold with light airs from the N. Barometer falling slowly.


4am to 8am:

Lowered 2nd cutter to take range party ashore. Hoisted ashes.


8am to meridian:

At 8.15am sent firing party consisting of Second Division to range in charge of Midshipman Whiting. 8.00am: Full dressed ship with British ensign at the main. 9.15am: Quarters and drills. At 10.00am Sheridan C (F1c), was this day discharged from the United States Naval Service with an honorable discharge, his term of enlistment having expired. At 11.15am the CO of SMS FRANZ JOSEPH I called on the CO.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with gentle breezes from NE. Barometer steady.

At 3.45pm firing party returned.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and raining with gentle breezes from N. Barometer steady.


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23 January 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with light airs from the NE. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

At 8.15am sent firing party to shore range. 9.15am: Quarters and drills. At 10.30am a Chinese cruiser passed up the river. By order of the Third Squadron Commander, US Pacific Fleet, Lok Sing (MAtt3c), was this day discharged from the Naval Service on account of undesirability.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cool with gentle breezes from NE. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with light airs and breezes from the E. Barometer falling.


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24 January 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with passing showers and light airs from the E. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cool with gentle breezes from NW. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Quarters. German torpedo boat TAKU came in and anchored off the German cruiser.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cool with gentle breezes from NW. Barometer steady.


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25 January 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cool with gentle breezes from NW. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Hoisted ashes. Field day.


8am to meridian:

Field day; CO inspected ship. Sent party to rifle range in charge of Midshipman Whiting.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with light breezes from NW to N. Barometer falling.

At 1.00pm sent liberty party ashore. German boarding officer called and requested us to full dress ship on the 27th in honor of the Emperor’s birthday.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Quarters.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with light breezes from N. Barometer steady.


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26 January 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and drizzling rain with gentle breezes from N. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

10.15am: Assembled crew aft and published sentences in SCM as follows: Hardy W (Cox), “Having intoxicating liquor in his possession”; solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for one day, and to lose ten dollars per month for two months, total loss of pay amounting to twenty dollars. Nash J (OS), “Leaving ship without permission, and attempting to smuggle intoxicating liquor on board”; to be discharged from the Naval Service with a bad conduct discharge and to lose all pay except $3.00 per month for three months, total loss of pay amounting to $48.00; loss of pay reduced to $16.00 by Senior Officer present. By order of the Captain, Hardy W (Cox) was placed in solitary confinement in double irons, at 10.20am.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and drizzling rain with gentle breezes from N. Barometer steady.


8pm to midnight:

Clear to overcast with gentle breezes from N. Barometer steady.


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27 January 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cool with gentle breezes from N. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

At 8.00am full dressed ship. German ensign at the main.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, followed by drills. Hardy W (Cox) was released from confinement and restored to duty, by order of the Captain. Received from hospital, Shanghai, Jones R (Cox) and Pinkerton JJ (SC1c).


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cool with gentle breezes from N. Barometer steady.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cool with gentle breezes from N. Barometer rising slowly.


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28 January 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cool with gentle breezes from N. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Received on board in Pay Department $21,563.34 dollars Mexican. Proceeds of bill of exchange for $10,000 dollars USC.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, followed by infantry drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cool with gentle breezes from N to NNE. Barometer steady.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.00pm sent liberty party ashore. 4.30pm: Quarters, no absentees.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cool with light breezes from NNE. Barometer steady.


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29 January 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cool with light airs from NNE. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, followed by infantry drills and bag inspection.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and cool with light breezes from E. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Quarters, no absentees. Issued clean bags.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with light breezes from E. Barometer falling.


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30 January 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cool with light airs from E. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

No drills and no quarters.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and raining; light S and W breezes and airs. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and foggy with light W airs to fresh breezes. Barometer rising slowly.


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31 January 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with fresh W breezes. Barometer rising rapidly.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by loading drill. Read the proceedings of an SCM in the case of George Monroe Stevenson, (Seaman), USN. Charge: “Having intoxicating liquor in his possession in steam launch of USS CONCORD”. Finding: guilty. Sentence: solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for one day, and to lose $10.00 per month for two months. Loss of pay amounting to $20.00. The confinement is remitted by the convening authority. At 9.00am the German torpedo boat TAKU stood out.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with gentle NW breezes. Barometer steady.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Quarters, no absentees. Turned in clean bags.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with light NW breezes and airs. Barometer falling.



LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1908


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1 February 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with light NW breezes. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by Captain’s inspection of crew and ship. General field day. 10.35am: The Captain awarded the following punishments at the Mast:

Ball W, leaving post without permission, 4th class

Hughes C, leaving post without being regularly relieved, and loafing in fire-room, 4th class


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and overcast with gentle E breezes. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and warming E breezes. Barometer falling.


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2 February 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with warming, light E to NW breezes. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters followed by Captain’s inspection. Crew was marched aft and a letter commending Patrick Gellen was published.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cool with moderate N breezes. Barometer steady.

1.00pm: Sent liberty party ashore. Received mail from the US.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cool with moderate N breezes. Barometer falling slowly.


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3 February 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cool with moderate N breezes. Barometer falling slowly.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters followed by drills. At 11.55am SMS LEOPARD stood out.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cool with moderate N breezes. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Quarters. At 5.45pm a German cruiser stood in and anchored.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool with moderate N breezes. Barometer falling.


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4 February 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cool with moderate N breezes. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

At 8.00am an officer made a boarding call on SMS ARCONA, and an officer from SMS ARCONA returned the call. 9.15am: Quarters followed by drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy, light snow 3rd hour. Gentle N breezes. Barometer steady.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Quarters.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool with gentle W to NW breezes. Barometer rising.


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5 February 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cold with moderate NW breezes. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by drills. A lighter got foul of our bow, but did no damage except to scupper lines. Captain held Mast:

Pinkerton L, leaving ship sometime after 7.00pm February 1st and remaining absent until about 12.00pm February 4th, SCM

Halwick L, sodomy. Prisoner-at-large, under investigation for trial by GCM*

Paid off the crew.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and cold with moderate to fresh NW breezes. Barometer unsteady.

At about 1.30pm Pinkerton L, prisoner-at-large, was found to be missing from the ship. 1.00pm: Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

A junk ran into us at 7.00pm. No damage.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cold with fresh NW breezes. Barometer steady.

Nash (OS), prisoner-at-large, was reported to be ashore by Quinn, Master at Arms, on returning from liberty at 9.30pm.


*[Note: There is no further mention in the log of this man or the procedure for dealing with this serious offense via a GCM.]


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6 February 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and cold with moderate NW breezes. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

At 8.00am McKowen T (OS) returned from liberty one hour over time. 9.15am: Quarters followed by drills. Absentees: Kennedy O, Pinkerton J, Jones R, Frisch W, Nicholson A, Nash J.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cold with moderate to fresh NW breezes. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.15pm Nicholson A (Sea) returned on board nine hours over time. 4.30pm: Quarters.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cold with gentle NW breezes. Barometer steady.

At 8.10pm Frisch WP (HApp1c) returned 13 hours over time.


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7 February 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and cold with light N breezes. Barometer falling.

At 12.00am Jones R (Cox) returned 17 hours over leave.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned except Murdock WA (OS) and Pierce JH (BMkr).


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by drills. Absentees: Kennedy O, Pinkerton J, Nash J, Murdock WA (OS) and Pierce JH (Bmkr). At 11.45am Nash J (OS) and Pinkerton J (SC1c) returned to ship drunk, having been absent without leave from February 5, 1908. By order of the Captain, Nash J (OS), and Pinkerton J (SC1c) were placed in single irons, awaiting trial by SCM.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and cool with light E breezes to airs. Barometer falling.

At 3.00pm specifications in SCM were delivered to Pinkerton J (SC1c) and Nash J (OS).


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Quarters followed by setting-up drill.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with calm and light E breezes to airs.

Barometer steady. At 8.15pm sounded general alarm and had stations for night general quarters. Followed by night collision quarters. Pierce JH (Bmkr) returned 15 hours over leave.


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8 February 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with calm and light E breezes to airs. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Field day.


8am to meridian:

JJ Pinkerton (SC1c) and J Nash (OS) were tried by SCM which met at 10.08am and adjourned at 11.45am. The Captain inspected holds and storerooms.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cold with light NE breezes. Barometer rising slowly.

Boarding officer from HMS ASTRAEA called and informed us that the King of Portugal was being buried. Half- masted the colors with the Portuguese ensign at the main.


4pm to 8pm:

4.30pm: Quarters, absentees: Sullivan G and Murdock WA.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cold with light N airs and breezes. Barometer rising slowly.


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9 February 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy to clear with calm and light N breezes. Barometer falling slowly.

Sullivan G (Sea) returned on board 14 hours over time. Goddard WJ, who had been declared a deserter, returned aboard having been absent over leave [time not entered].


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters, absentees: King J and Murdock WA. Published proceedings of Summary Court-Martial in the case of Pinkerton JJ (SC1c). Charge: February 4. Absent without leave from the proper authority. Sentence. Solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for one day, and to lose all pay for one month, total loss of pay amounting to $55.00. February 5. Absent from ship without leave from proper authority while a prisoner-at large, awaiting trial by SCM. Sentence. Discharge from the service with a bad conduct discharge and to lose all pay except ten cents per day for 41 days. Total loss of pay amounting to $71.07. Nash J (OS). Charge. February 5. Absent from ship without leave from proper authority, while a prisoner-at large, awaiting a bad conduct discharge. Sentence. Solitary confinement on bread and water for 30 days, with a full ration every third day, and to lose all pay except $3.00 per month for three months, total loss of pay amounting to $48.00. At 10.00am Pinkerton JJ (SC1c) was placed in solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for one day in pursuance of SCM sentence. Nash J (OS) was placed in single irons awaiting execution of sentence of SCM.


Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant with light NE to E breezes. Barometer falling.

Goddard WJ, a deserter from USS CONCORD, stated before Lt. LA Cotten, that he left the CONCORD on November 5, ’07 on liberty. That his liberty expired on November 6, ’07 at 7.00am and that he returned on board the CONCORD at 12.00am February 9, ’08.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with light E airs and breezes. Barometer steady.


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10 February 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and misty with light E airs. Barometer falling.

At 12.05am Murdock WA (OS) returned on board 65 hours over leave.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned except De Fraitas F.


8am to meridian:

9.30am Mustered at quarters; absentees: De Fraitas F, King G. Followed by drills. At 9.50am USS HELENA stood into harbor and moored. At 10.00am the Captain awarded the following punishments at the Mast:

McKeown T (OS), over time 1 hour, warned

Kennedy OC (ChYeo), over time 4½ hours, 4th class

Nicholson A (OS), over time 9 hours, 4th class 1 month and restricted 1 month

Frisch W P (HosApp1c), over time 13 hours, 2nd class, 6 days’ restriction

Jones R (Cox), over time 17 hours, 2nd class, 20 days’ restriction

Pierce JH (Bmkr), over time 15 hours, 2nd class, 16 days’ restriction

Sullivan G (Sea), over time 17½ hours, 2nd class, 20 days’ restriction

Murdock WA (OS), over time 65 hours, 4th class, 60 days’ restriction

By order of the Captain, Pinkerton J (SC1c) was released from confinement, his term having expired, and Nash J (OS) was placed in solitary confinement in double irons for 30 days. De Fraitas FG (BM2c) returned 3 hours over leave.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and drizzling rain with light E breezes. Barometer steady.


4pm to 8pm:

Transferred to USS HELENA, with bag, hammock and papers, the following named men: Jones R (Cox), Pinkerton JJ (SC1c) and Lynch JH (F2c).


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and raining with light NE breezes. Barometer rising.

King GS (CP) returned 39 hours over leave.


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11 February 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and drizzling with light NE airs. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

At 8.00am full dressed ship with Japanese ensign at the main.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters. Followed by drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cool with light E to NE breezes. Barometer steady.

Japanese officer came on board and thanked us for dressing ship.


4pm to 8pm:

USS VILLALOBOS stood in and anchored down river. Lt. Andrews called upon the Captain.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and snowing with light NE breezes. Barometer steady.


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12 February 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Snowing with light NE airs and breezes. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Hoisted ashes.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters. Followed by drills. Dempsey E (QM2c) over leave. At 9.45am the Commanding Officer with five officers left the ship to attend services held for the late King of Portugal.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with light N breezes. Barometer steady.

At 1.00pm sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool with light N airs and breezes. Barometer falling.


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13 February 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Snowing last part with light N airs and breezes. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered at quarters. Absentees: LE Kuhns (Sea), C Willis (F1c), George A Fuller (Blacksmith). Followed by drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with rain and snow and light N breezes. Barometer steady.


4pm to 8pm:

Willis C (F1c) returned 12 hours over time.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with snow and light N breezes. Barometer falling.

Ludwig AD (CP) returned 8½ hours over time.


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14 February 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cool with light N airs and breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Fuller GA (Blacksmith) returned 22½ hours over time.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters. Followed by drills. USS QUIROS came in and anchored downstream. Held Mast:

Hall AF(F1c), under the influence of intoxicating liquor not having been on shore. SCM

De Fraitas FG (BM2c), over leave 3 hours. Third class

King GS (CP), over leave 39 hours. Fourth class, 30 days’ restriction

Dempsey E (QM2c), over leave 3 hours. Second class

Willis C (F1c), over leave 12 hours. Two weeks’ deprivation and continued 1 month 4th class

Fuller GA (Blacksmith), over leave 22½ hours. Three weeks’ deprivation and continued one month 4th class

Ludwig HD (CP), returning from duty on shore 8½ hours over time. SCM


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cool and light N breezes. Barometer falling slowly.

At 12.15pm Kuhns LE returned 28 hours over time. Sent liberty men at 4.00pm. CO of QUIROS called officially on the Captain. Medical Board of Survey met to survey William H Ruel, (CP). PA Surgeon WB Smith, USN, WB Smith, PA Surgeon, USN, EOJ Eytinge, Assistant Surgeon, USN, and CK Winse, Assistant Surgeon, surveying officers.


4pm to 8pm:

Chinese cruiser stood up river.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cool and light N breezes. Barometer steady.


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15 February 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and overcast with cool light NW airs. Barometer falling slowly.


4am to 8am:

Field day. Hoisted ashes.


8am to meridian:

At 11.00am Lt. Watson reported on board for surveys in Ordnance and Pay Departments.


Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant light N breezes. Barometer falling.

At 1.00pm sent liberty party ashore. Chinese cruiser stood up river at 4.00pm. At 1.30pm specifications for an SCM were delivered to Hall AF (F1c) and Ludwig HD (CP).


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cool and light N breezes. Barometer steady.


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16 February 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant, light N breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters. Absentee: Yung Sing (MAtt2c). Published “Articles for the Better Government of the Navy” before the crew assembled aft.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy and light N breezes. Barometer steady.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and drizzling rain and light NE breezes. Barometer steady.


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17 February 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with snow with light N breezes. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Absentee: Yung Sing (MAtt2c). At 10.00am SCM met and tried Hall AF (F1c) and Ludwig HD (CP); the court adjourned at 10.50am. A German torpedo boat stood in and anchored below us at 11.50am.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly overcast and cool and moderate to gentle N breezes. Barometer falling.

Charles Tame (M2c) came aboard to re-enlist, but was found to be color blind, and forwarded a waiver. Douglas Ingram (F1c) was re-enlisted. The Second Division had Morris Tube* with the 6” gunner. Fire in American district.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cool and light N breezes. Barometer steady.


*[Note: A device for sub-caliber training. See .297/230 Morris]


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18 February 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with snow with light N breezes. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Absentee: Yung Sing (MAtt2c). Followed by gun drill.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with snow with light NW breezes. Barometer steady.

Ah Wah (Cook) was this day honorably discharged from the US Naval Service, his term having expired.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cold with light NW breezes. Barometer rising.


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19 February 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and cold with light W breezes. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Absentees: Yung Sing (MAtt2c) and Owens W. Followed by drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light NW breezes. Barometer falling.

At 3.00pm German gunboat ILTIS stood in and anchored.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool and light E airs. Barometer steady.


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20 February 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and cold with light W airs. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Absentees: Yung Sing (MAtt2c) and Owens W. Followed by drills. 9.45am: CO of SMS ILTIS called. Sent William H Ruel (CP) to hospital in Yokohama.


Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant and calm, light SE breezes. Barometer falling slowly.

12.35pm HMS BRAMBLE stood in and moored. At 12.50pm SMS ARCONA stood out. The CO called on SMS ILTIS.


4pm to 8pm:

Scott S was brought aboard ship sick.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool with light E airs. Barometer steady.


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21 February 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cool with light E airs. Barometer falling rapidly.


4am to 8am:

Field day.


8am to meridian:

Field day. Sent officer to foreign ships to ask them to dress ship for Washington’s birthday. CO of HMS BRAMBLE called. CO inspected ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant and calm, light airs from E and N breezes. Barometer steady.

At 3.00pm half-masted colors at the request of the senior Austro-Hungarian naval officer on account of the death of their Consul-General. 3.30pm: Chinese cruiser stood out. Sent Tourtillotte G to hospital.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore. 4.30pm: Quarters. Absentees: Yung Sing (MAtt2c) and Owens W.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool and light N airs. Barometer steady.


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22 February 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and cool and light N airs. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Hoisted ashes. Dressed ship in honor of Washington’s birthday and foreign ships in harbor did the same.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Absentees: Yung Sing (MAtt2c) and Owens W.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and cool with light NE breezes. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool with light NE breezes. Barometer steady.


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23 February 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and cold and light NE airs. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters. The proceedings of two SCMs were published:

Ludwig H, “Returning from duty ashore 8½ hours late”. Solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for one day, to lose all pay for 14 days, amounting to $24.24

Hall A, “Under the influence of intoxicating liquor aboard ship”. Solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for one day, to lose all pay for 14 days, amounting to $24.24

9.25am USS CLEVELAND [cruiser] stood in and anchored.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and cool and light N breezes. Barometer falling slowly.

2.00pm: Commander McClean called unofficially on the CO.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool and gentle NE to N breezes. Barometer steady.


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24 February 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cool with light N breezes. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters. Absentees: Yung Sing (MAtt2c) and Owens W. Followed by drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cool and pleasant, light NE breezes. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

Received from USS VILLALOBOS Lindley GC (Sea) with bag, hammock and papers.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant, light NE and E airs. Barometer falling.


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25 February 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant, light E airs and breezes. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters. Absentees: Yung Sing, Erb J and Owens W. Followed by drills and dotter practice.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light S airs. Barometer falling.

Erb J returned 5½ hours over leave. The CO of USS VILLALOBOS called officially. Transferred papers and effects of G Tourtilotte to USS CLEVELAND.


4pm to 8pm:

Received stores from USN Cavite.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool and light E breezes. Barometer steady.


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26 February 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and cool with light E airs. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

At 5.45am two coal lighters came alongside and at 6.35am began coaling ship with coolies. Received 54 tons during watch.


8am to meridian:

Took in 278 tons of coal during watch.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and moderate SE breezes. Barometer falling.

Finished coaling at 1.30pm having taken in 340 tons of coal. Cleaned ship and made preparations for getting underway. The Paymaster of the CLEVELAND came aboard and changed pesos for Mexicans.


4pm to 8pm:

Received stores in Pay Department. Granted special liberty for Petty Officers.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and cool and light SE breezes. Barometer steady.


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27 February 1908

At Shanghai and en route to Olongapo.

Lat 31.270, Long 121.881


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cool with light SE breezes. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Called all hands at 4.00am; turned to at 4.30am. Took off mooring swivels, rigged lifeboats for sea, and made all preparations for getting underway. 6.00am The HELENA was underway. 6.10am: Port anchor up; 6.35am Starboard anchor up. Stood down the river with the pilot at the conn and the HELENA following. Picked up the QUIROS and stood down the river. 8.00am Fort Lightship abeam.


8am to meridian:

Steaming on various courses down the Whangpoo and Yangtze Rivers. Pilot at the conn. Field day.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and cool and moderate SE breezes. Barometer falling.

Steaming for the mouth of the Yangtze River, HELENA and QUIROS following. 1.20pm Passed Fairway bell buoy. 1.30pm: Pilot left the ship. Set course S17°E. 2.49pm: Passed Gutzlaff Island abeam 4.8 miles. 3.30pm: changed course to S22°E.


4pm to 6pm:

Steaming on various courses for Steep Island Pass [Xiaoban Men]. 4.26pm: Button Island Light [Banyang Jiao] abeam 1000 yards. 4.45pm: Button Island bore abeam 1 mile. Steaming in column with HELENA and QUIROS.


6pm to 8pm:

Steaming through Steep Island Pass. 6.25pm: Picked up Steep Island Light.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool with gentle SE breezes. Barometer steady.

8.05pm: Passed Steep Island Light on course S5°E until 10.20pm when passed Tongting Light abeam, 5 miles, and changed course to S15°W



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28 February 1908

At sea en route to Olongapo.

Lat 27.039, Long 121.198


Midnight to 4am:

Clear first part, foggy second part with gentle to light SE breezes. Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S15°W with HELENA and QUIROS, making about 8 knots. At 12.00am stopped on account of a steamer which appeared to be crossing our port bow. 1.30am: Started fog whistle. 3.15am: Slowed to 75 revolutions.


4am to 8am:

Steaming on course S15°W in column along the E coast of China. Standard speed 8 knots.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Absentees: Yung Sing (MAtt2c) and Owens W. Followed by drills. At 11.30am released Mangle, a GCM prisoner, and made him a prisoner-at-large, by order of the CO.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear to foggy with light SE breezes. Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S15°W in column with HELENA and QUIROS along the E coast of China. 12.24pm: Changed course to S23°W. 2.30pm: Started fog whistle.


4pm to 6pm:

Steaming on course S23°W in column with HELENA and QUIROS along the E coast of China.


8pm to midnight:

Mild and overcast with passing showers, clearing towards end of watch. Barometer steady.


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29 February 1908

At sea en route to Olongapo.

Lat 24.806, Long 120.561


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy with gentle to light S breezes. Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S15°W with HELENA and QUIROS, making about 8 knots.


4am to 8am:

Steaming on course S15°W in column along the E coast of China. Standard speed 8 knots. 6.12am: Sighted N extremity of Formosa Island bearing S 20°E.


8am to meridian:

10.00am: Changed course to S47°W. 10.30am: Again sighted coast of Formosa on the port quarter. 11.18am: North Point Lighthouse bore abeam 8 miles.


Meridian to 4pm:

Hazy and foggy with light S airs. Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S47°W along W coast of Formosa. 12.58pm: Passed Kuhan Head [?] abeam 12.8 miles.


6pm to 8pm:

Steaming on course as before. 8.00pm Took soundings; 21 fathoms.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and foggy with moderate NE breeze. Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S45°W as before. 8.23pm: Changed course to S58°W and slowed to 3 knots.

9.30pm: USS HELENA’s steering gear jammed and she fell out of position. 10.00pm: HELENA steering by hand. USS QUIROS took HELENA’s former position and HELENA followed in rear. 12.00pm: Took sounding in 17.5 fathoms.



LOGS FOR MARCH 1908


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1 March 1908

At sea en route from Shanghai to Olongapo Pi.

Lat 21.36, Long 119.63


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with moderate to stiff NE breeze. Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S58°W at 3 knots. 12.50am: Sighted Pescadores N Light. 1.26am: Changed course to S. 1.40am: Increased speed to 8 knots. 2.30am: Changed course to SE.


4am to 8am:

Steaming on course S53°E. 4.15am Changed course to SE. 5.35am Changed course to S.


8am to meridian:

9.30am General muster, no absences. 10.00am: QUIROS set sail. 9.45am: Passed Junk Island abeam.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm; gentle breezes from N to NW. Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S3°W through watch, making 10 knots.


4pm to 6pm:

At 5.00pm slowed to let QUIROS catch up. 5.20pm: QUIROS furled sail.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant; passing showers last hour. Light to gentle NE breeze. Barometer steady.

On course S3°W.


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2 March 1908

At sea en route from Shanghai to Olongapo Pi.

Lat 18.93, Long 119.54


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy with light to gentle E breezes. Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming on course S3°W in column with HELENA and QUIROS making 9 knots.


4am to 8am:

Speed 8 knots. At 7.00am QUIROS set sail.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: General muster, no absences, followed by drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and fine; moderate to fresh breezes from E. Barometer falling slowly.

On course S3°W making 10 knots. 2.05pm: Sighted steamer bearing to N but she failed to show her colors.


4pm to 6pm:

Steaming on S3°W along W coast of Luzon.


8pm to midnight:

Slightly cloudy to clear, light to gentle E breezes. Barometer steady.

8.20pm: Changed course to S. 11.00pm: Slowed so QUIROS could catch up.


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3 March 1908

At sea en route from Shanghai to Olongapo Pi.

Lat 16.18, Long 118.86


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and light to gentle SW to S breezes. Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S.


4am to 8am:

At 7.30am USS HELENA left the column and began full power steaming trial.


8am to meridian:

At 8.00am began full power steaming trial. 8.24am: Changed course to SSE. 9.15am: General muster, no absences, followed by drills.10.00am: Sighted Bolinao Light bearing N78°E. By order of the CO, Moss L was issued an acting appointment as Yeo3c from March 1st 1908. Steaming S. At noon ended steam power trial.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm, light breezes from SW to S. Barometer falling.

1.00pm: The Captain awarded the following punishments at the Mast:

Kuhns L, over leave 28 hours, 24 days’ deprivation of liberty and 3rd class

Ball H, leaving post while on duty, continued 1 month 4th class

2.00pm: Changed course to S34°E. 3.00pm: Changed course to S15°E.


4pm to 6pm:

Steaming on course S22°E. 5.03pm: Sighted Capones Light abeam 6.5 miles. 5.45pm: Changed course to S30°E. Served out clean hammocks.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and fine; gentle NNW and S breezes. Barometer steady.

6.35pm: Changed course to S70°E. 7.05pm: Changed course to N73°E.


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4 March 1908

At sea and at Olongapo.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant; light N airs and S breezes. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Called all hands at 5.00am; rigged out starboard gangway and transferred P Gillen to hospital via QUIROS. Got underway at 6.40am and stood in to Olongapo. HELENA underway at 6.36am and followed us in. Rigged out port gangway. Field day. 7.56am: Came to with starboard anchor in 15 fathoms to 45 fathoms of chain.


8am to meridian:

8.03am: Mangle, prisoner of GCM, was confined in single irons. CO of USS MOHICAN called on the CO. At 9.00am the CO of HELENA called. At 9.40am the Captain left the ship officially.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant, light breezes from SW. Barometer falling.

3.35pm: USS POMPEY stood in and anchored.


4pm to 6pm:

4.15pm Quarters; turned in clean hammocks. 6.20pm: USS BAINBRIDGE left dry dock.


8pm to midnight:

Warm and pleasant, light breezes from NE. Barometer steady.


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5 March 1908

At Olongapo.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Warm and pleasant, light airs from ENE to NNE. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by drills and inspections.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm with pleasant light breezes to airs from SW. Barometer falling.

12.01pm: Called all hands and got underway and stood into dry dock Dewey, entering at 12.44pm. Sent all hands over the side and cleaned and red-leaded ship’s bottom.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, calm to light breezes from SW. Barometer steady.


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6 March 1908

At Olongapo and en route to Cavite.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant and calm. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

7.10am USS GENERAL ALAVA stood out.


8am to meridian:

Painted the ship’s bottom with anti-corrosive and anti-fouling paint. Inspected the engines, shafts and propellers.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, light breezes from S. Barometer falling.

Started to flood dock at 1.15pm. Started to undock at 2.30pm. Came to anchor in 15 fathoms with 45 fathoms of starboard chain at 2.46pm. Received 35 tons of water for Steam Engineering Department. Draft on leaving dock: forward 12’.00”, aft 15’.6”.


4pm to 8pm:

Secured all boats and made preparations for sea. Underway at 6.22pm. 7.04pm: Course S. 7.45pm: Sueste Light on starboard beam. Changed course to S29°E.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from S and E. Barometer steady.

On course S 29°E. 8.56pm: Sighted Corregidor Light bearing ESE½E; 9.22pm: Changed course to S85°E. Then on various courses into Cavite.


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7 March 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from S and E. Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N66°E in Manila Bay. 1.03am: Came to anchor off Naval Station at Cavite in 3.5 fathoms with 20 fathoms of starboard chain.


4am to 8am:

USS RAINBOW stood in and anchored off our bow at 6.30am, distance 210 yards. Shifted anchorage at 7.00am and anchored 800 yards from us. Field day.


8am to meridian:

Fired a salute of 13 guns in honor of Rear-Admiral Hemphill, USN. USS RAINBOW returned the salute with 7 guns. 8.17am: The CO left the ship and called on the Division Commander, the CO of USS RAINBOW, the Captain of the Yard and the CO of USS CHATTANOOGA. The CO of USS CHAUNCEY called on the Captain.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant, light airs and breezes from NW. Barometer falling.

The CO of USS RAINBOW and the Captain of the Yard called on the CO. Sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Warm, pleasant and calm with light airs from SW to SE. Barometer rising.


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8 March 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Warm and pleasant, light airs from NE to SW. Passing showers first part. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences. The Executive Officer inspected crew and ship. 11.15am: USS GALVESTON stood over from Manila and came to anchor.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant, light airs and breezes from N and E. Barometer falling.

Transferred with papers and effects to USS GALVESTON CR Crick (Oiler), a straggler.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant with light airs from E. Barometer rising.


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9 March 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with light airs from E. Barometer rising.

Boiler D in use.


4am to 8am:

7.10am: USS GALVESTON stood in to Manila.


8am to meridian:

Liberty party returned with exception of Meigs (Ptr), 4½ hours over time, Apgar (OS), 3½ hours, and Stone M (OS). 9.15am: Quarters; absentees as above. USS CHATTANOOGA got underway and stood out at 10.10am. Hoisted ashes. US collier POMPEY stood out at 9.20am.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and warm, light airs and breezes from SE. Barometer falling rapidly.

Sent working party for equipment stores. Sent liberty party at 2.00pm.


4pm to 8pm:

Crew went in swimming. US Transport stood in.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and warm with light breezes and airs from SE to ESE. Barometer rising slowly.

Transferred the following men to USS MONTEREY for temporary duty in obedience to Admiral’s order: Whiteside TC, Walberg L, Shaw J, and Dempsey E.


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10 March 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy with light airs from E and NE. Barometer falling.

Called all hands at 5.00am. Aired bedding. Rigged out sailing launch and launched 2nd cutter. Transferred Flowers JMC (Yeo) to the Cavite Naval Yard. Crew went in swimming. French flagship standing in.


8am to meridian:

At 8.15am USS MONTEREY stood out. At 8.40am the French cruiser D’ENTRECASTEAUX stood into Manila and fired a salute of 21 guns which was returned by USS GALVESTON, which then fired a salute of 13 guns, returned by the D’ENTRECASTEAUX. 9.15am: Quarters; absentees: Stone M and Craig L. Loading and gun drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant with light airs and breezes from NE to SE. Barometer falling.

At 3.35pm the French Rear Admiral called on the Commander, 3rd Division US Pacific Fleet and on his departure received a salute of 13 guns.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.20pm USS WILMINGTON stood in and fired a salute of 13 guns which was returned with 7 guns by USS RAINBOW. Transferred Boyle JH (CP) to US Naval Hospital at Canacao.


8pm to midnight:

Pleasant with light airs and breezes from NE to SE. Barometer steady.


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11 March 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Pleasant with light airs and breezes from SE. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters; absentee: Craig L. Loading and gun drills and dotter practice. At 9.00am, Nash J (OS) was released from confinement by order of the Captain, his term having expired. At 11.15am USS GALVESTON came to anchor in harbor. The Captain made official calls to USS GALVESTON and RAINBOW.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm; calm to light airs from NNW and NE to SE. Barometer falling.

Apgar D (OS) was this day discharged from the Naval Service, by reason of purchase in accordance with General Order No. 35 of December 5, 1906. By order of the Captain, Donaldson D (Seaman) was this day rated to Baker 2nd class, to date from March 1, 1908. Received from USS QUIROS with bags, hammocks and papers the following named men: Golden ZE (Yeo1c), Dalton S (WT) and Higgins EE (WT). At 2.00pm USS QUIROS went out of commission at the Naval Station, and USS SAMAR [ex-Spanish gunboat] went into commission.


4pm to 8pm:

USS WILMINGTON left the harbor at 4.30pm. 5.00pm: Quarters; issued clean bags.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with light breezes from E. Barometer steady.

Had searchlight drill from 8.00 to 8.30pm.


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12 March 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant with light breezes from E. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters; absentees: Craig L, Fuller G and Webster R. Loading and gun drills and Morris tube practice. Sent steamer with sailing launch in tow for Engineer’s stores. At 10.30am sent working party for Construction and Repair stores in 2nd cutter. Commander Wright called upon the wardroom mess. Admiral Hemphill called unofficially on the Captain.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm, light airs from NNW shifting to gentle E breezes. Barometer falling slowly.

Held Morris tube practice. Sent liberty party at 3.30pm.


4pm to 8pm:

P Gillen (BM1c) returned from the hospital. Webster RB (MM1c) returned 9 hours over time.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant with gentle breezes from E. Barometer steady.

Steam launch broke her backing low pressure eccentric strap. Craig D (F1c) returned 62 hours over time. Repaired steamer.


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13 March 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cool with light ENE to NNE breezes. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Crew went in swimming.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters; absentee: Fuller G. Loading drills. At 11.30am held Mast when Commanding Officer assigned the following punishments:

Ingram D F1c, over leave 24 hours. 21 days’ deprivation of liberty and 3rd class

Spivak S Sea, not shifting into the uniform of day and manning running boat when called away, 3rd class

Stone M OS, over leave 31½ hours; 20 days’ deprivation of liberty and 3rd class

Meigs RA Ptr3c, over leave 4½ hours, 2nd class

Craig D F1c, over leave 62 hours, 2 months’ deprivation of liberty and 4th class

Webster RB MM1c, over leave 9 hours, 2 weeks’ deprivation of liberty and 2nd class

Hall AF F1c, was confined in solitary confinement on bread and water in double irons in punishment of Summary Court-Martial


Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant and warm light airs from E and ESE. Barometer falling.

Loading drills and Morris tube practice.


8pm to midnight:

Pleasant with gentle to moderate breezes from ESE to E. Barometer steady.


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14 March 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant with light ESE breezes. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

General field day. By order of the Captain, released Hall AF (F1c) from confinement, his term having expired, and placed Ludwig HD (CP) in solitary confinement in double irons in accordance with sentence of an SCM.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant with moderate breezes from E. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant with gentle breezes from E. Barometer rising.


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15 March 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant with gentle breezes from E. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

Quarters for muster at 9.30am; absentees: Carroll FT (Sea) and Fuller GA (Blacksmith). Read “Articles of War” to Officers and crew. USS DALE [destroyer] stood out at 11.20am. Released Ludwig HD (CP) from solitary confinement, by order of the Captain.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with fresh breezes from E. Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party, visiting party and baseball party at 1.00pm. Carrol FT (Sea) returned 29 hours over time from liberty


4pm to 8pm:

Sent visiting party to USS GALVESTON.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant with gentle breezes from E to ESE. Barometer steady.


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16 March 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Slightly cloudy and fine with gentle to light breezes from ESE. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

The Construction and Repair workmen came aboard at 7.20am to work on the magazines. Crew went swimming.


8am to meridian:

Quarters for muster at 9.15am; absentee: Fuller GA (Blacksmith). 9.40am: 7 workmen from Steam Engine Department came aboard to work on the ice machine. CO called on the Governor of Cavite Province.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant, gentle breezes from E. Barometer falling.

Battery drill.


8pm to midnight:

Warm and pleasant, gentle breezes from E. Barometer steady.


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17 March 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant, gentle breezes from E. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Transferred to USAT BUFORD [transport] for transfer to USS INDEPENDENCE [list of 10 names] with bags, hammocks and papers.


8am to meridian:

Quarters for muster at 9.15am; absentee: Fuller GA (Blacksmith). Setting-up and gun drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm with gentle breezes from NE. Barometer falling.

1.00pm: Called all hands and got underway towards target range, Manila Bay, on course WNW. 3.23pm: Anchored near W range buoy in 12 fathoms to 45 fathoms of port chain.


8pm to midnight:

Clear with pleasant, light breezes from E. Barometer steady.


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18 March 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from N. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

Quarters for muster at 9.15am; absentee: Fuller GA (Blacksmith). Preparing for target practice.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant, light airs from NE and SW. Barometer falling.

USS WILMINGTON got underway and stood over on the range.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant, calm to light airs from N. Barometer rising.


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19 March 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and bright moonlight, light airs from NE. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

Quarters for muster at 9.15am; absentee: Fuller GA (Blacksmith). Morris tube and loading drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm and light airs from NW to light breezes from SE. Barometer falling.

1.56pm: Got underway and steamed across the range several times and came to anchor at 4.03pm.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and warm with light airs and breezes from E. Barometer rising slowly.


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20 March 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy with light airs and breezes from E. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

All hands called at 5.00am and lowered sailing boat. Officials for target practice came aboard from USS WILMINGTON at 5.45am. Got underway at 5.53am and steamed on the range so as to fire the starboard battery. Fishing boats were in the way so steamed over to warn them, then fired in the following order: starboard 1pdr, No.1 6”, No.3 6”, No.4 6”. Port battery No.2 6”, No.4 3pdr, No.2 1pdr, No.2 3pdr, finishing No.2 3pdr about 4.00pm.


8am to meridian:

Continued firing as above.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm and light E airs and breezes. No barometer because of target practice.

Continued firing as above. After the 13th run we took stores aboard from a Navy Yard tugboat. Fuller GA (Blacksmith) returned 199 hours over time.


4pm to 8pm:

Fired starboard 3 pdr and Colts. At 5.00pm finished target practice and came to anchor near the range in 11 fathoms with 45 fathoms of port chain.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with bright moonlight and light breezes from ESE. Barometer steady.


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21 March 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant with bright moonlight and light breezes from N. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

5.47am USS WILMINGTON got underway and moved towards the range. 6.15am USS HELENA came into the bay and anchored. Navy Yard tug came alongside with mail and Pay Department stores.


8am to meridian:

Field day. USS WILMINGTON having target practice.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm with light NE airs to E breezes. Barometer falling.

USS HELENA firing sub-caliber. USS WILMINGTON continued firing on target range.


4pm to 8pm:

5.21pm: USS WILMINGTON completed her target practice and anchored.


8pm to midnight:

Partly overcast and warm with light NE to E breezes. Barometer rising slowly.


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22 March 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and warm, calm to light NE airs. Barometer falling slowly.


4am to 8am:

Sent targets to Caseo [?]. 6.15am: USS HELENA shifted her anchorage to the target range, anchoring at 6.40am.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters, no absences, CO inspected crew and ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and light SE airs and E breezes. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Warm with light airs from NNE to ENE. Barometer steady.


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23 March 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Warm with light NE breezes. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

7.20am: USS HELENA got underway on the range. 6.46am: Lt Cotten and Midshipmen Irwin, Whiting and Emerson left the ship on duty.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences. 9.10am: USS HELENA commenced firing.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm with light ESE breezes. Barometer falling.

2.40pm: USTB DALE stood out towards the range. 2.55pm: USS HELENA ceased firing.


4pm to 8pm:

4.20pm: USS HELENA came to anchor.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and warm with light airs from E. Barometer steady.


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24 March 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and warm with light airs from E. Barometer falling slowly.


4am to 8am:

5.45am: USS HELENA got underway. 5.55am: Lt Cotten and Midshipmen Irwin, Whiting and Emerson left the ship on duty. 6.00am: USS HELENA commenced firing.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences. 9.28am: Got underway and stood into Cavite. Came to anchor in 4 fathoms to 30 fathoms of port chain. USS WILMINGTON stood in and anchored. USS HELENA stood in and fired a salute of 13 guns which was returned by the flagship with 7 guns. The Captain called officially on the flagship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and partly cloudy with passing showers and light ENE airs and E breezes. Barometer falling.

USS BAINBRIDGE stood into harbor. Turned in ordnance stores at Navy Yard.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with light SE airs to E breezes. Barometer steady.


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25 March 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with light E airs to breezes. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

Took guard at 8.00am. 9.15am: Quarters, no absences. Followed by drills, fire quarters and collision exercise. E Dempsey was transferred to USS WOMPATUCK via USS POMPEY by order of the 3rd Division Squadron Commander. Navy Yard workmen from Construction and Repair, Steam Engineering working aboard ship. Sent sailmaker and four men ashore for bamboo.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant with light E to ESE breezes. Barometer falling.

Transferred A Staff to USS SAMAR in obedience to 3rd Division Squadron Commander’s order. Sent liberty party and baseball party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant with light E breezes. Barometer steady.


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26 March 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with light E breezes. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Yard workmen from Construction and Repair, Steam Engineering came aboard at 7.30am.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences. Followed by drills and general quarters. Carried out inspections and tests.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant with light NW to E breezes. Barometer falling.

Construction and Repair Yard workmen on board. At 3.15pm received specifications for general Court-Martial on Goddard WJ (CP), USN. Charge: desertion.


8pm to midnight:

Pleasant; light ESE breezes. Barometer rising.


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27 March 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Pleasant and light E and NW airs. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

At 5.45am USA Transport CROOK stood into Manila.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences. Followed by drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and pleasant with light airs from W to N breezes. Barometer falling.

Ensign HL Irwin was detached from the ship.


4pm to 8pm:

Ensign JH Newton reported on board for duty.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant with light E breezes. Barometer steady.


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28 March 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with light E breezes. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

Field day. Yard workmen from Construction and Repair, Equipment and Steam Engineering Departments working aboard. Fuller GA was served with specifications for a Summary Court-Martial.

USS RAINBOW hauled down the Admiral’s flag at 8.00am. We hoisted senior officer’s pennant and hauled same down at 11.10am in obedience to a signal from the Captain. At 8.05am half-masted colors. At 10.25am USS BARRY got underway and went alongside the dock at the Navy Yard. At 9.15am GENERAL ALAVA stood out.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm with gentle breezes from ESE. Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore and baseball party at 1.00pm. At 12.00pm the fort at the Navy Yard fired a salute of 13 minute guns. POMPEY stood in at 1.30pm. At 3.45pm an Army transport stood out of Manila. Martin CT (Commissary Steward) failed to return from liberty. The following changes in rating were this day made by order of the Captain: Quai Ah (MAtt3c) rated Wardroom Cook to date from March 1, 1908. Watson S (Sea) issued Acting Appointment as QM3c. Devlin E (Cox) received Permanent Appointment as Cox. Dated January 6, ’08.


4pm to 8pm:

At 6.00pm the IRIS stood in and anchored.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and warm with light E breezes and airs. Barometer steady.


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29 March 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and drizzling and light E airs. Barometer falling slowly.


4am to 8am:

Mail steamer stood into Manila.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters, Martin CT (Commissary Steward) absent. CO inspected crew and ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant with gentle breezes and airs from N to NNE. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Pleasant with gentle breezes and airs from ESE. Barometer rising.


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30 March 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Cool and pleasant with light to gentle breezes from E. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

Sent to Ordnance Depot Navy Yard 40,000 rounds of small arms ammunition and secured on board 39,600 rounds. CMAA left the ship on duty with Mangle AC (OS) and Goddard WJ (CP) to attend GCM. At 8.15am Martin CT (ChSteward) returned to ship 48 hours over leave.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm gentle breezes from SE to E. Barometer falling slowly.

Transferred to the hospital with bag and hammock, Pierce JH (Boilermaker).


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy with warm light airs from E. Barometer steady.


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31 March 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with light airs and breezes from E. Barometer falling slowly.


4am to 8am:

Sent firing party of twenty men in charge of Midshipman JH Newton to firing range.


8am to meridian:

At 9.08am a Summary Court-Martial of which Lt. Cotten was Senior Member met for the trial of Fuller GA (Blacksmith). At 9.33am the court adjourned to await the action of the convening authority. At 11.00am A Board of Survey, of which Lt. Commander Bisset, USN, was senior member, held a survey of missing articles in Ordnance Department.


Meridian to 4pm:

Gentle breezes from E. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.30pm firing party returned.


8pm to midnight:

Warm with calm to gentle breezes from SE. Barometer steady.

At 9.30pm USS CHATTANOOGA stood in and anchored.



LOGS FOR APRIL 1908


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1 April 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Pleasant with breezes from SE to E. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

At 6.15am sent firing party of 20 men to range in charge of Midshipman Newton.


8am to meridian:

At 10.10am USS GALVESTON got underway and stood out. At 11.30am the firing party returned.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm, light breezes from E. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light breezes from SE. Barometer steady.


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2 April 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with breezes from E. Barometer falling slowly.


4am to 8am:

At 6.00am sent firing party to range.


8am to meridian:

At 11.45am the firing party returned. Yard workmen caulking decks.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, light breezes from ESE. Barometer falling.

Received 11 tons of water from Navy Yard water boat.


8pm to midnight:

Pleasant, gentle breezes from SE. Barometer steady.


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3 April 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Pleasant, gentle breezes from SE to ESE. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

Survey in Medical Department met on board of which PA Surgeon, SS Rodman, USN was senior member.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm, light breezes and airs from N to E. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Pleasant, light breezes from E. Barometer steady.


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4 April 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Pleasant, gentle breezes and airs from E. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

10 Navy Yard mechanics working in Steam Engineering Department. Held Mast at 9.00am. The Captain assigned the following punishments:

Carroll FT (Sea), 29 hours over leave, 24 days’ restriction and 3rd class

Martin CT (Commissary Steward), over leave 48½ hours, and absenting himself from ship without permission from pay officer, SCM

Field day. At 11.30am USAT THOMAS stood into Manila.


Meridian to 4pm:

Mostly clear and pleasant, light breezes and airs from E to SE. Barometer falling.

At 1.30pm USAT CROOK stood out from Manila. Mangle AC (GCM prisoner) was given one hour’s exercise on deck. At 2.00pm paid crew monthly money. Sent liberty party ashore at 3.00pm.


8pm to midnight:

Mostly clear and pleasant, light breezes from ESE. Barometer steady.


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5 April 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light breezes from ESE to E. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Shut down dynamo at 7.30am because of insufficient steam pressure.


8am to meridian:

Quarters at 9.30am, followed by the publication of SCM of Fuller GA (Blacksmith) USN. Charge: absent over leave 199 hours. Sentence: solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for one day and to lose all pay for eighteen days amounting to $30.00. Fuller GA was confined in double irons on bread and water, in accordance with sentence of SCM. Captain Smith of the CHATTANOOGA called upon the Captain unofficially.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm, gentle breezes from E to SE. Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00pm.


8pm to midnight:

Slightly cloudy and warm, light breezes from E. Barometer steady.


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6 April 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and warm, light breezes from SE to E. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by infantry drill. Fuller GA was released, his term of confinement having expired. Quinn JP and Nicholson A returned on board 9 hours over time.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, gentle breezes from E. Barometer falling. Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00pm.


8pm to midnight:

Pleasant with gentle breezes from E. Barometer steady.


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7 April 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Pleasant, gentle breezes from SE. Barometer falling slowly.


4am to 8am:

Served out clean hammocks. Sent firing party ashore.


8am to meridian:

At 8.06am specifications were delivered in the case of Charles T Martin (Commissary Steward) for overstaying liberty and going on liberty without permission from the Paymaster. At 9.15ammustered crew at quarters, absentees: Manning F (Sea), Evans TW (Sea), Clifford PJ (QM2c), Speck F (Sea), Donaldson D (Bkr2c) and Dumas AE (F2c). At 10.00am Clifford PJ (QM2c) and Donaldson D (Bkr2c) returned to the ship two hours over leave. The following punishments were awarded by the CO: Callahan JJ (Sea), insolence and disrespect to the QM on watch while in performance of duty, reduced one class

Watson S (QM3c), using menacing language to another person in the Navy, reduced one class

At 10.06am SCM, of which Lt. LA Cotten, USN, was Senior Member, met for the trial in the case of Martin CT. At 10.50am SCM adjourned to await the action of the convening authority.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm, gentle breezes from E. Barometer falling.

Transferred to hospital with hammock and bag Sohlgren FO (Yeo3c).


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant with light to gentle breezes from SE. Barometer rising.


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8 April 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with light to gentle breezes from SE. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Firing party of twenty men from Second Division left the ship.


8am to meridian:

At 9.15am: Mustered crew at quarters, absentees: Manning F (Sea), Evan TW (Sea), Speck F (Sea), Dalton H (F2c) and Dumas AE (F2c). Followed by drills. USS BAINBRIDGE shifted anchorage at 10.20am, leaving NNW. Evans TW (Sea) and Speck F (Sea) returned on board 26 hours over leave. Firing party returned at 11.45am.


Meridian to 4pm:

Mostly clear and warm, gentle breezes from E. Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00pm. USS RAINBOW shifted anchorage at 1.45pm bearing NE by E. Mangle AC, GCM prisoner, was given one hour’s exercise on deck.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light breezes and airs from ESE. Barometer steady.

Exercised at searchlight drill from 8.20pm to 8.35pm. At 9.20pm USS RAINBOW hoisted the Admiral’s pennant, the Commander of the 3rd Squadron having returned on board.


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9 April 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with light to gentle breezes from ESE. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

6.00am: Firing party of 20 men from Second Division left the ship.


8am to meridian:

At 9.15am: Mustered crew at quarters, absentees: Manning F (Sea) and Dalton H (F2c). Followed by drills. At 9.00am the Commanding Officer left the ship officially to call on the Commander of 3rd Squadron US Pacific Fleet. At 10.50am USS SAMAR stood out and came to anchor. USS DECATUR stood in and anchored at 11.25am.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm, gentle breezes from E. Barometer falling. Lost overboard from steam launch one boat hook. Following men were rated by Commanding Officer to date from April 1, 1908. Mumper CA (OS) to Sea, Mueller A (OS) to Sea, Murdock WA (OS) to Sea and Finnigan J (Cox) to BM2c.


4pm to 8pm:

Dalton H (F1c) returned to ship 32 hours over leave.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and warm, gentle breezes from E. Barometer rising.


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10 April 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with gentle breezes from E. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Firing party left the ship.


8am to meridian:

Turned over main engines at 8.15am. Tested steering engine and engine-room telegraphs at 8.20am. Reported ready for getting underway at 8.25am. Got underway 8.47am. Steered various courses while swinging ship. At 9.15am: Mustered crew at quarters, absentee: Manning F (Sea). Stood into Cavite at 10.20am. Anchored at 10.48am in 3.5 fathoms to 30 fathoms of port chain. Navy Yard workmen on board. Began rigging ship for coaling at 11.00am. Firing party returned at 11.45am.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm, gentle breezes from E. Barometer falling.

Finished rigging ship for coaling. Mangle AC, GCM prisoner, was given one hour’s exercise on deck.


4pm to 8pm:

USS SAMAR shifted anchorage at 5.30pm. At 7.50pm USS GALVESTON stood in and anchored.


8pm to midnight:

Mostly clear and warm, gentle to light breezes from E. Barometer rising.


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11 April 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and warm, gentle breezes from E. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

Field day. Received ammunition [followed by detailed list]. Rear Admiral Hemphill went aboard USS SAMAR at 8.50am; she got underway and stood out in the bay; returned at 12.45pm and at 12.55pm the Admiral returned to the flagship. Hoisted ashes. Navy Yard workmen from Engineer’s Department working aboard until noon.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm, gentle breezes from E. Barometer falling. Transferred Kennedy CO (ChYeo) to hospital at 2.00pm. USS GENERAL ALAVA came to anchor at 2.15pm. USS SAMAR got underway at 4.25pm and stood out.


4pm to 8pm:

USS SAMAR anchored at 6.15pm. Transferred men as follows: to USS RAINBOW: Lally PJ (F1c); to USS GALVESTON, Quin JP (MAA2c), Finnigan, J (BM2c), Clifford PJ (QM2c), Hardy, WT (Sea), Kern CR (OS), Stone M (OS), Webster RB (MM1c), Gillen P (BM1c), Lewis WW (GM3c), Cunningham L. (Sea), Carroll FT (Sea), Evans GM (Elec3c), Van Kuren GA (MM1c). To USS CHATTANOOGA: Horan GR (GM2c), Millett T (F1c), Singleton E (P&F) and Lewis JC (F1c). To USS BAINBRIDGE: Baynham AW (CMM). Received the following named men. From USS RAINBOW: Lawrence TH (CP) with bag, hammock and transfer papers. From USS BAINBRIDGE: Star A (CMM) with hammock, bag and transfer papers. From USS GALVESTON: Sanders HJ (SC3c), Peters J (MAA3c), Dunn EA (Sea), Jamieson S (MM1c), Lyons JA (GM3c), Clarke E (Sea), Cassidy WJ (MM1c), Neilson CJ (Cox), Boggs CC (Sea), Moran JA (Elec3c), White T (BM1c), Casewell A (Sea) and Erlewein FP (Sea) with bags and hammocks.


8pm to midnight:

Mostly cloudy and warm, gentle to light breezes from E. Barometer rising.


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12 April 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and warm, gentle breezes and airs from E. Barometer falling slowly.


4am to 8am:

Firing party left the ship.


8am to meridian:

At 9.15am: Mustered crew at quarters, absentees: Manning F (Sea). Published proceedings of GCM in the case of Goddard H. Charge: absent without leave. Finding, guilty. Sentence: to be confined in a designated place for 6 months, to perform police duties during said confinement, and to forfeit all pay during this period save $3 per month. Read proceedings of SCM in the case of Martin C. Charge: absent over leave. Finding: guilty. Sentence: to be confined in double irons in solitary confinement on bread and water for one day and to lose pay amounting to $14. Approved by the CO and C-in-C, US Naval Force in Philippine waters. Transferred Goddard H to Naval Station. Received from USS CHATTANOOGA Walter M, Cartwright H, McDevitt J and Morgan H.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, gentle breezes from E. Barometer steady.

1.15pm: USS RAINBOW got underway and stood out. The flag of the CO of US Navy 3rd Division was transferred to USS GALVESTON.


8pm to midnight:

Warm, gentle breezes from E. Barometer rising.


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13 April 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Pleasant, light to gentle breezes and airs from E. Barometer falling.

3.30am: 200 tons of standard Eureka coal came alongside.


4am to 8am:

100 tons of Pocahontas coal came alongside. Started coaling at 3.33am.


8am to meridian:

Commanding Officer held Mast and awarded the following punishments:

Nicholson A, over leave 9 hours, 14 days’ restriction and 2nd class

Evans T, over leave 26 hours, 24 days’ restriction and 3rd class

Spark F, over leave 26 hours, 24 days’ restriction and 3rd class

Dumas A, over leave 56 hours, 34 days’ restriction and 4th class

Dalton H, over leave 32 hours, 24 days’ restriction and 3rd class

Manning F, over leave 128 hours, 60 days’ restriction and continued 4th class

Manning F returned to the ship over leave 128 hours. The Admiral inspected the BAINBRIDGE and the CHATTANOOGA.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm, gentle breezes from E. Barometer falling slowly.


4pm to 8pm:

Finished coaling at 4.03pm. Took on board 300 tons of coal. Lieutenant DH Todd reported on board for duty, and relieved Lt. L A Cotten as Executive and Navigating Officer. Transferred with bag, hammock and papers to USS MOHICAN Golding J and received aboard from MOHICAN Tar Chang and Janny J from Naval Station, Cavite.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy with light to gentle breezes from E. Barometer steady.


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14 April 1908

At anchor off Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy with light to gentle breezes from E. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Transferred with hammocks, bags and transfer papers, to USS INDEPENDENCE by USAT THOMAS: Purrucker F (GM1c), Wolffe M (CQM), Emmert GC (Sea), Manning FH (Sea), Skews JH (Elec2c), Gray AJ (Shipwright), Brightegam [?] S (SF2c), Devlin E (Cox), Holmes FA (Sea) and Brewington B (Yeo2c). Water boat delivered 11 tons of water.


8am to meridian:

Field day. Took guard duty at 8.00am. The Commander of the 3rd Squadron, US Pacific Fleet, inspected USS GALVESTON from 9.20am to 11.30am. At 9.45am USS SAMAR shifted anchorage.


Meridian to 4pm:

Mostly clear and warm, gentle breezes and airs from NW to ESE. Barometer falling.

At 1.25pm USAT THOMAS stood out from Manila. At 1.35pm USS GALVESTON and USS GENERAL ALAVA got underway and stood over to Manila; USS GALVESTON flying the flag of the Commander of the 3rd Squadron, US Pacific fleet. Hauled down guard flag at 1.45pm. Transferred, in single irons, with bag and transfer papers Mangle AC, GCM prisoner, to the Naval Station Cavite, P.I. Received on board from USS MOHICAN with bags, hammocks and transfer papers the following named men: Casey JH (BM1c), Ducker T (QM3c), and Mullin NJ (Yeo1c). At 3.55pm USS WILMINGTON and USS SAMAR got underway and stood out to sea.


4pm to 8pm:

Crew engaged in securing ship for sea.


8pm to midnight:

Mostly clear with light to gentle breezes from E. Barometer steady.


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15 April 1908

At Cavite and at Olongapo.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.449


Midnight to 4am:

Mostly clear with light to gentle breezes from E. Barometer falling.

Lighted fires in C and D boilers at 2.00am.


4am to 8am:

Rigged in steam launch at 6.00am. Connected boiler C with A at 6.00am. At 6.45am USS HELENA got underway and stood out. Connected boiler D with A and C at 7.00am. Tested life buoys, annunciators, whistle, steering engine, and main engines and reported ready for getting underway at 7.55am. Hove in to 15 fathoms at 7.50am. Tested safety valve on D boiler and found it to lift at 149½ pounds. Siren not in good working order.


8am to meridian:

At 8.15am got underway for Olongapo. 8.20am: Stood on course N66°W until 8.39am when stood on S74°W making 10 knots. 9.45am: Light on San Nicolas Shoals bore abeam 1.6 miles. 10.50am: Corregidor Light abeam 1.2 miles. 11.12am: La Monja bore abeam 8 miles. 12.00pm: Changed course to N30°W. 12.15pm: Changed course to N37°W. Passed the Naval collier POMPEY off La Monja. Tug PISCATAQUA and USS GENERAL ALAVA following us.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm, gentle breezes and airs from N to SW. Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N37°W under boilers A, C and D until 2.10pm when stopped and lay off Zampoloc Pt. At 2.40pm started engines and steamed on various courses into Olongapo. At 3.28pm USS MOHICAN fired a salute of 24 guns, which USS RAINBOW returned with 7 guns. At 3.47pm came to port anchor. Whorley FE (QM1c) was given an acting appointment as CQM to date from April 4, 1908.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.05pm Commanding Officer left the ship and called officially upon the Squadron Commander. At 4.40pm USS HELENA stood in and anchored.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and calm to light breezes from E. Barometer steady.


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16 April 1908

At Olongapo and en route to Hong Kong.

Lat 14.806, Long 120.288


Midnight to 4am:

Pleasant with light to gentle breezes from NE. Barometer falling slowly.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by tests and drills. At 9.20am the Admiral left the flagship officially.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm, light breezes and airs from SW. Barometer falling slowly.

At 1.00pm by order of the CO Martin CT was placed in solitary confinement in double irons, for one day. Sentence of SCM. Secured for sea and got all ready for getting underway.


4pm to 8pm:

Got underway with full boiler power at 4.03pm and took second place in column, followed by USS HELENA. Following movements of USFS RAINBOW. 5.00pm: Took departure. At 5.53pm stopped both engines while the flagship sheered out of formation to pick up lifebuoy. 6.31pm: Set course N38°W. 6.41pm: Changed from column to open order. At 7.46pm passed Capones Light abeam, distance 7.1 miles.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and warm with light N to NW breezes. Barometer steady.

Steaming in open column on N38°W.


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17 April 1908

At sea en route to Hong Kong.

Lat 16.89, Long 116.75


Midnight to 4am:

Pleasant with light to gentle breezes from NNW. Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S39°W [sic: should be N39°W] under boilers A, B, C and D in open column; distance 600 yards.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Closed distance to 400 yards. 9.20am: Formed column. 9.15am: Quarters and instruction. Slowed to half speed at 9.30am, USS HELENA having broken the breakdown flag. Full speed ahead at 10.07am. Set clocks back 7 minutes at 11.00am. 11.40am: Changed from column to open order.


Meridian to 4pm:

Slightly cloudy and pleasant with light breezes and airs from NE. Barometer steady.

1.00pm: Changed course to N33°W. Sighted steamer ahead at 1.50pm. Hoisted ashes.


4pm to 8pm:

Course N33°W. 5.50pm: Formed column in open order with 600 yards distance. 5.30pm: Quarters; closed watertight doors.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light breezes from N. Barometer rising.

Course N32°W. At 9.48pm stopped port engine and fell out of formation to make repairs to port engine. Half speed ahead both engines at 10.08pm. Full speed ahead at 10.19pm. Regained position at 10.23pm.


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18 April 1908

At sea en route to Hong Kong.

Lat 20.89, Long 114.19


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy with passing showers and gentle breezes from N. Barometer falling.

Steaming second in column open order, distance 600 yards, with USS RAINBOW and USS HELENA, under boilers A, B, C, and D. Standard speed 10 knots. Course N32°W.


8am to meridian:

Field day. Tarred down rigging. Held fleet evolutions from10.10am to 11.05am.


Meridian to 4pm:

Mostly cloudy and cool with gentle to moderate breezes and airs from NE. Barometer falling.

On course N32°W.


4pm to 8pm:

4.40pm: Spread awnings. 6.00pm: Furled awnings. 6.45pm: Slowed and took soundings with sounding machine: 63 fathoms, grey sand.


8pm to midnight:

Drizzling rain and fresh breezes from NE. Barometer steady.

Ship pitching easily in moderate sea.


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19 April 1908

At sea and at Hong Kong.

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and raining with fresh breezes from NE. Barometer steady.

On course N31°W. At 2.21am sighted Waglan Island Light bearing N47°W. At 3.28am standard speed changed to 5 knots. Stopped both engines at 3.40am, being temporarily out of position. Ahead full speed on both engines at 3.46am.


4am to 8am:

At 4.53am changed course to NNW. Waglan Light bore N84°W, 1.7 miles. Steamed on various courses from 5.30am following the flagship into Hong Kong harbor. Standard speed 10 knots.

At 6.52am dropped anchor off Hong Kong man-of-war anchorage. At 7.05am got underway and moored to buoy No.17 in Kowloon man-of- war anchorage.


8am to meridian:

No quarters; spread awnings. The Captain called upon the Admiral officially. Straightened up the ship. Let fires die under boilers B and C.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and raining with light breezes from NE. Barometer falling.

Rigged out second cutter and sent liberty party ashore. WILMINGTON shifted anchorage.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and drizzling with light breezes from E. Barometer rising.

Secured steam launch at 11.00pm.


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20 April 1908

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cool. Light E breezes. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Sent steam cutter for liberty party.


8am to meridian:

8.00am: USS RAINBOW fired a salute of 21 guns with British ensign at the main. 8.07am: USS CALLAO [ex-Spanish gunboat] and USS SAMAR got underway and stood out. 8.14am: British fort returned the salute of 21 guns. USS RAINBOW fired a salute of 15 guns with British ensign at the fore, which was returned by HMS KING ALFRED [cruiser] with the US ensign at the fore. USS RAINBOW fired a salute of 13 guns with British ensign at the fore, which was returned by British station ship with the US ensign at the fore. USS RAINBOW fired a salute of 7 guns with British ensign at the fore, which was returned by HMS KING ALFRED with the US ensign at the fore. The CO left the ship and called on the Governor-General and the senior British Naval officer. Crew mustered at quarters, no absences.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cool with light breezes from E. Barometer falling.

12.35pm USS RAINBOW fired a salute of 13 guns with British ensign at the fore. 2.30pm: The CO of USS DENVER [cruiser] called officially.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Cool with light breezes and airs from N to E. Barometer rising.

8.15pm: Sounded fire quarters. Divisions ready in 1 minute 30 seconds.



LOG BOOK – APRIL 21st 1908 TO DECEMBER 17th 1908


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[List of officers]


Name

Rank

R Hughes

Commander

K Whiting

Ensign

S Hazard

Ensign

A Hickey

Midshipman

S Woods

Lieutenant

C Clayton

Midshipman

N Lee

Assistant Surgeon

D Wainwright

Assistant Paymaster

HE Emerson

Midshipman

HB Howe

Midshipman

D Marmier

Lieutenant

ERJ Wilson

Assistant Paymaster

LW Farr

Pay Clerk #

H Irwin

Ensign

L Bernheim

Ensign

EQJ Eytinge

Assistant Surgeon

A Fitch

Ensign

JA Mandeville

Ensign

JH Newton JH

Ensign

J Fryer

Lieutenant

E Robinson

Ensign

E Lichtenstein

Midshipman

C Alexander

Pharmacist

N Goss

Ensign

AW Balch

PA Surgeon


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[List of officers who left the ship]


Name

Rank

JH Sears

Commander 12/08 US Embassy Tokyo

DW Todd

Lieutenant 11/08 GALVESTON

EQJ Eytinge

Assistant Surgeon 8/08 RANGER

N Lee

Assistant Surgeon 12/08 RAINBOW

ERJ Wilson

Assistant Paymaster 6/08 Yokohama Hospital

E Robinson

Ensign 12/08 HELENA

E Lichtenstein

Midshipman 12/08 MONADNOCK

N Goss

Ensign 12/08 RAINBOW

K Whiting

Ensign 12/08 SHARK

S Hazard

Ensign 8/08 DENVER

JA Mandeville

Ensign 11/08 ILLINOIS

JH Newton

Ensign 8/08 DENVER

HE Emerson

Midshipman 7/08 MAINE

HB Howe

Midshipman 7/08 ALABAMA

A Hickey

Midshipman 12/08 RAINBOW

C Clayton

Midshipman 12/08 CHATTANOOGA


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[Complement of Seamen]

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[Description of Instruments]

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[Armament]

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[Compass Deviation Records]


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21 April 1908

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2


Midnight to 4am:

Calm to light E breezes and airs. Barometer falling.


4am to 4am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by infantry drill. Painting ship. 10.25am: HMS CADMUS got underway and stood out. Condemned food thrown overboard. 11.05am: HMS TAMAR [Royal Navy shore station] fired a salute of 13 guns with the US ensign to the fore. At 11.15am USS RAINBOW fired a salute of 13 guns with the British ensign at the fore.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and misty with light airs and breezes from the SE and W. Barometer falling.

At 2.20pm HMS ALGERINE [sloop] stood out. Liberty party went ashore at 4.00pm.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light W breezes. Barometer steady.


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22 April 1908

At Hong Kong.

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light NNW to NW breezes and airs. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

Took guard at 8.00am. Crew painting ship. Transferred with bag and hammock Nielsen C to USS DENVER.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light W to NW breezes and airs. Barometer falling.

2.30pm: USS CALLAO stood in and moored. 3.40pm: USS SAMAR stood in and moored. Liberty party went ashore at 4.00pm. Enlisted Ah Kum (MAtt3c) for four years from this date.


4pm to 8pm:

4.10pm: The CO of USS CALLAO called officially on the Captain.


8pm to midnight:

Mostly clear and pleasant, light airs from the SE. Barometer rising.


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23 April 1908

At Hong Kong and at sea.

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and cool. Light SE breezes and airs. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned with the exception of Berry L, Kelly J and Kuhns L.


8am to meridian:

Quarters at 9.15am. Absentees: Berry L, Kelly J and Kuhns L. Assistant Surgeon Eytinge and Assistant Paymaster Wilson left the ship at 9.45am on GCM duty on the RAINBOW, which met at 10.00am. At 9.00am the Admiral went on board USS WILMINGTON for an inspection. Had drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light E breezes and airs. Barometer falling.

12.30pm: Midshipman JH Newton left the ship for inspection duty on USS WILMINGTON. 1.00pm: USS WILMINGTON got underway and stood out. 2.00pm: HMS KING ALFRED shifted her berth. 2.30pm: Assistant Surgeon Eytinge and Assistant Paymaster Wilson returned on board. 2.30pm: Berry L, Kelly J and Kuhns L returned on board 7½ hours over time. 3.45pm: USS WILMINGTON stood in and made fast to a buoy. 3.50pm: Midshipman JH Newton returned on board.


4pm to 8pm:

Made all preparations for getting underway. Got underway in column with RAINBOW leading CONCORD, DENVER and HELENA at 4.37pm. Various courses until 6.47pm when on course N72°E. Shifted into column open order.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and pleasant, light and gentle breezes from the ENE. Barometer steady.

Steaming in column on course N71°E along the E coast of China. 10.45pm: USS HELENA disabled her port engine and dropped out of formation


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24 April 1908

At sea en route to Shanghai.

Lat 24.51, Long 118.28


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with gentle NE breezes; sea smooth. Barometer falling.

Steaming in open column, 600 yards distance, on course N71°E along the E coast of China. At 2.30am USS HELENA signaled her position.


4am to 8am:

4.40am: Picked up Breaker Point Light bearing N49°E. 6.35am: Passed Breaker Point Light abeam 6.4 miles.


8am to meridian:

9.48am: Changed course to N46°E in obedience to signal from the flagship. 11.30am: USS HELENA dropped back two miles then regained her position.


Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant. Gentle NE breezes. Barometer falling.

1.30pm: Formed column and held maneuvers until 2.45pm.


4pm to 8pm:

5.30pm: Quarters, followed by physical exercise. 5.30pm: Sighted Chapel Island [Dongding Dao] Light bearing N. 7.00pm: Passed Chapel Island Light abeam 9 miles.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and cool, light E to NE breezes and airs. Barometer steady.

9.00pm: Passed Dodd Island [Beiding Dao] Light, distance about 16 miles. Passed numerous fishing junks.


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25 April 1908

At sea en route to Shanghai.

Lat 26.44, Long 120.37


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and pleasant, light NE to ENE breezes; sea smooth. Barometer falling.

Steaming in open column, 600 yards distance, on course N49°E. 12.00am: Picked up Ockham Light bearing N46°E. 2.35am: Passed Ockham Light abeam, 5.6 miles. 3.50am: Picked up Turnabout Light [Niushan Dao] bearing N27°E


4am to 8am:

4.05am: Turnabout Light bore N25.5°E and Ockham Light bore S70°W. 6.00am: Turnabout Light bore N34°W, 9.5 miles. 6.10am: Changed course to N26°E.


8am to meridian:

Ship pitching heavily. Field day.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, rainy, rough head sea. Strong NE breezes. Barometer falling.

2.30pm: Changed course to N31°E. Making 6 knots.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and misty. Strong NE breezes. Barometer steady.


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26 April 1908

At sea en route to Shanghai.

Lat 28.64, Long 122.10


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and drizzling with choppy head seas; strong NE breezes. Barometer falling.

Steaming in open column, 600 yards distance, on course N42°E. Making 6.5 knots.


4am to 8am:

5.25am: Changed course to N27°E. 6.25am: Sighted several islands on port bow bearing N37°W.


8am to meridian:

8.48am: Changed course to N14°E. 11.12am: Passed Chilkok Island abeam, 13.8 miles.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Fresh NE breezes. Barometer falling.

1.04pm: Changed course to N22°E. 1.05pm: Sighted Hieshan Islands bearing N. 1.30pm: USS HELENA hove in sight broad on starboard quarter. 3.50pm: Passed Hieshan Island Light abeam, 4.2 miles.


4pm to 8pm:

USS HELENA 5 miles astern making the best of her way to Shanghai. On course N23°E making 8 knots.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and moderate to gentle breezes from NE. Barometer rising.

8.57pm: Picked up Jing Jong Light [Possibly Jong-Jong Island] bearing N. 10.25pm: Passed Jing Jong Light abeam 10 miles. 10.40pm: Changed course to N34°E.


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27 April 1908

At sea and at Shanghai.

Lat 30.94, Long 122.18


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cool with moderate to gentle breezes from NNE and NE. Barometer steady.

On course N34°E. Ship pitching easily.


4am to 8am:

4.30am: Changed course to N54°W. 5.35am: Changed course to N11°W. 5.55am: Changed course to N18°W. 6.00am: Sighted Barren Islands bearing N10°E. 6.30am: Sighted Saddle Islands bearing S89°W.


8am to meridian:

Quarters at 9.15am. On course N56°W making ten knots. 8.32am: Changed course to N72°W. 11.05am: Changed course to NW. 11.30am: Stopped to take on pilot and stood on various courses following RAINBOW. 11.45am: DENVER left formation.


Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant light breezes from NW to NE. Barometer falling.

Steaming on various courses up the Yangtze Kiang, pilot at the conn.12.30pm: Left formation, each ship making the best of way.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.00pm RAINBOW fired a salute of 21 guns, Chinese ensign at the main. Woosung Fort returned the salute with US ensign at the flagstaff. 5.35pm: Anchored off Woosung with 35 fathoms of port chain. Got underway at 6.31pm and stood up the Whampoo River, pilot conning.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, light airs from the SE. Barometer falling.

8.15pm: Moored in 7 fathoms of water to 45 fathoms of starboard chain. 8.20pm: Pilot RR Johnson left the ship.


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28 April 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, light variable airs. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

5.35am: USS RAINBOW stood up the river and anchored. 5.40am: Pilot RR Johnson came on board. 6.43am: Shifted moorings, Harbormaster at the conn. Moored in 4.5 fathoms of water to 45 fathoms of chain inside the hawse pipes, starboard anchor upstream. 7.00am: Pilot RR Johnson left the ship. Rigged out steam launch. Field day.


8am to meridian:

Captain made an official call on the Admiral. Boarding officer from HIMS MANDZHUR [Russian gunboat] called. Captain returned the call at 11.30am. Took guard duty at 8.00am. Received mail from US.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with cool light breezes from NE to E. Barometer falling.

The CO called on the captains of the following ships: USS CLEVELAND, SMS LUCHS, HMS FLORA, USS HELENA, USS RAINBOW and the Russian ship MANDZHUR.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent semaphore drill messages to the fleet. The CO of the French ship ALGER called on the Captain.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and rainy, light E airs. Barometer unsteady.


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29 April 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and rainy, light E airs. Barometer unsteady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences. Followed by collision drill. 10.50am: HMS FLORA stood out. COs of HIMS MANDZHUR and SMS LUCHS called on the Captain. Received with bag and hammock from USS CLEVELAND G Tourtillotte.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and drizzling; light breezes from SE. Barometer falling.

2.30pm: HMS ALACRITY stood in with Vice-Admiral on board.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and rainy, light SE breezes and airs. Barometer steady.


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30 April 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and drizzling, light SE airs. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences. Followed by drill. The CO left to call on the French cruiser ALGER and the Japanese cruiser. The CO held Mast and awarded the following punishments:

Kuhns L, Kelly J and Berry L, all 7½ hours over leave, and all awarded two weeks’ deprivation of liberty and 2nd class


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and drizzling; light breezes from E and ESE. Barometer steady.

2.50pm: The CO of the Japanese cruiser called officially on the CO. Sent mercurial barometer ashore to be tested.


4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party left the ship. Two English torpedo boats stood up the river.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and drizzling; light airs from E. Barometer steady.



LOGS FOR MAY 1908


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1 May 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with light rain and light airs from E. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned. 6.30am: Commenced coaling by coolies, taking on 53 tons of Cardiff coal up to 8.00am. Lost overboard from steam launch, one boat hook.


8am to meridian:

Finished coaling at 9.40am, taking on 100 tons of Cardiff steaming coal. Board of Survey, of which Ensign Hazard was senior member, met on board to survey missing articles in Pay Department. Field day.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and misty; light breezes from W. Barometer steady.

2.55pm: HMS CADMUS stood up the river and anchored.


4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party left the ship at 4.00pm. Received with bag, hammock and papers from USS DENVER, Lowry W (Yeo2c)


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy; light breezes from W. Barometer rising.

At 8.00am Hughes C was found to be absent from the ship without permission.


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2 May 1908

At Shanghai and in the Yangtze River.

Lat 31.357, Long 121.666


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cloudy; drizzling last two hours, light breezes from NW and W. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

7.40am: Hughes C returned on board having been absent without leave 11 hours and 40 minutes.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters; made preparations for getting underway. Picked up anchors. 10.00am: Pilot L Sorensen came aboard. Underway at 11.55am and after being passed by the RAINBOW, stood down the river with the pilot at the conn, DENVER and CLEVELAND following, making about 10 knots.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, gentle breezes from NW to N. Barometer falling.

Steaming down the Yangtze Kiang, pilot at the conn. 2.20pm: HMS BEDFORD [cruiser] fired a salute of 13 guns with US ensign at the fore, which was returned by RAINBOW with British ensign at the fore. 3.29pm: Came to port anchor in 9.5 fathoms with 45 fathoms of chain. Threw overboard condemned food.


4pm to 8pm:

By order of the CO E Luehrs was awarded an acting appointment as Yeoman 3c from May 1st 1908.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, gentle breezes from NW to NE. Barometer falling.

8.54pm: Sounded general quarters. All divisions ready at 9.00pm.


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3 May 1908

In the Yangtze River and en route to Yokohama.

Lat 31.92, Long 124.57


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy with light breezes from NW. Barometer steady.

At 1.30am called all hands and at 2.00am got underway, steaming under boilers A, C and D on various courses in Yangtze Kiang in column open order, distance 600 yards, pilot at the conn.


4am to 8am:

Steaming down Yangtze River, pilot at the conn, following RAINBOW. At 5.15am pilot left the ship. Hughes CE (Sea) released from confinement by order of Commanding Officer. 5.35am: Course E. 7.32am: Course N69°E.


8am to meridian:

Steaming second in open column, distance 600 yards, making ten knots on N69°E. Quarters at 9.30am, no absences.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and cool, moderate N breezes. Barometer falling.

Steaming second in open column, distance 600 yards, making ten knots. Hoisted ashes. Passed numerous fishing junks which were anchored.


4pm to 6pm:

Steaming on course N67°E.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool with gentle breezes from N. Barometer steady.

On course N67°E.


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4 May 1908

At sea en route to Yokohama.

Lat 32.71, Long 127.37


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and cool with gentle breezes from N. Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming second in open column, distance 600 yards, making ten knots on N68°E.


4am to 8am:

5.55am: Changed course to N52°E.


8am to meridian:

Steaming second in open column, distance 600 yards, making ten knots on N51°E. 9.15am: Quarters, no absences. Hoisted ashes. At 11.30am set clocks ahead 12 minutes.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and cool, gentle N to NNE breezes. Barometer falling.

Steaming second in open column, distance 600 yards, making ten knots. 3.50pm: Changed standard speed from 10 to 11 knots.


4pm to 6pm:

At 5.25pm connected up boiler B. Closed watertight doors. 5.40pm: Changed course to N57°E.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant with light breezes from the NW to NNW. Barometer steady. On course N57°E.


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5 May 1908

At sea en route to Yokohama.

Lat 34.20, Long 133.42


Midnight to 4am:

Mostly clear and pleasant with light breezes from NE to SSE. Barometer steady.

Steaming in column open order, second in formation, distance 600 yards, under full boiler power, course N57°E. 12.25am: Sighted Tsu Shima Light bearing N60°E. 1.05am: Changed course to N87°E. Steering N88°E last two hours of watch. At 2.05am passed Tsu Shima Light abeam, 2.5 miles.


4am to 8am:

At 5.03am sighted Oki Shima Island bearing N53°E. Took bow and beam bearing and at 5.50am it bore abeam, distance 6.2 miles. 5.58am: Changed course to N78°E. Sighted Futaoi Jima at 7.50am, bearing one point on the port bow. Turned to at 4.30am; commenced clearing ship for action.


8am to meridian:

Steaming on various courses through Shimonoseki Strait. At 9.43am stopped and picked up pilot HW Saucht for the Inland Sea. 9.20am: All hands cleared ship for action. 10.25am: Went to general quarters. He Saki Light abeam bearing S40°W (mag), distant ¼ mile. 10.50am: Formed column.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant with light breezes from E, N and NW. Barometer steady.

Steaming on various courses with the pilot at the conn, fourth in formation column, distance 800 yards, thru the Inland Sea, under boilers A, B, C and D. At 1.00pm an SCM met for the trial of Hughes, CE (Sea), USN, for being absent without permission. Lt. DW Todd was senior member. At 1.20pm SCM adjourned to await the action of the convening authority.


4pm to 6pm:

Steaming as before. 5.30pm: Quarters followed by physical drill.


8pm to midnight:

Hazy and cool with light E breezes. Barometer steady.

Making between 11 and 12 knots. At 7.28pm [sic] Tsuru-Shima [?] Light abeam, 7.5 miles.


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6 May 1908

At sea en route to Yokohama.

Lat 33.54, Long 135.19


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with light breezes from NE. Barometer steady.

Steaming various courses with pilot at the conn, under boilers A, B, C and D thru Inland Sea. At 3.45am: Jizohona Island [possibly Jizo-hana Point, Shikoku] abeam. Course S81°E. 3.00am: Resumed our station in formation.


4am to 8am:

Steaming on course N73°E. At 7.15am sighted the Italian Cruiser VESUVIO bearing SE. Stopped both engines at 7.50am. At 7.55am the VESUVIO fired a salute of 13 guns, US ensign at the fore. USS RAINBOW returned the salute gun for gun, Italian ensign at the fore.


8am to meridian:

8.15am: Pilot left ship and we went ahead on course S26°W. At 8.35am Wada Misaka Light bearing N53°E.(mag), distant 7 miles. At 10.37am changed course to S11°W, with Tomoga Shima Light Abeam, distant 8 miles. Field day. Hoisted ashes.


Meridian to 4pm:

Hazy and light SSW, SSE and SE breezes. Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming along S coast of Japan. Course S. 1.03pm: Changed course to S43°E. Passed Hinomi Saki Light on port beam, distant 3.4 miles. 3.40pm: Changed course to S66°E.


4pm to 6pm:

Steaming as before. At 5.10pm passed Shima Misaki Lighthouse abeam, distant 2000 yards. 5.24pm: Changed course to S73°E. Shima Misaki Light bore N42°W. 5.50pm: Changed formation to column open order.


6pm to 8pm:

6.30pm: Changed course to N65°E.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, NE breezes and airs to calm. Barometer steady.

Steaming in open column on course N65°E.


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7 May 1908

At sea and at Yokohama.

Lat 34.69, Long 139.21


Midnight to 4am:

Pleasant with light breezes from NE to ENE. Barometer steady.

Steaming under boilers A, B, C and D, on course N65°E in column open order, distance 800 yards. 3.40am: Changed course to N74°E.


4am to 8am:

At 5.30am passed Omai Saki Light abeam, distance 11.2 miles. At 7.20am sighted Rock Island Light bearing N80°E.


8am to meridian:

At 8.25am passed Rock Island Light abeam, distant 1.1 miles. Steaming fourth in open column, distance 800 yards, making about 11½ knots, on course N49°E. 8.30am: Changed course to N46°E.

9.15am: Quarters followed by general quarters. 11.30am: Set clocks back 8 minutes.


Meridian to 4pm:

Slightly cloudy and light SW to NW airs and breezes. Barometer falling slowly.

1.39pm: Changed course to N15°E. At 2.40pm can buoy off Honmoku Pt. bearing abeam. At 1.20pm formed column. At 3.00pm formed line of division preparatory to anchoring. At 3.10pm came to anchor with 25 fathoms of chain and starboard anchor in 5½ fathoms of water. At 3.15pm shifted anchorage to get in position; with South Breakwater Light bearing N58°W (mag), English Naval flagstaff S60°W. Ship’s head SW by W.


4pm to 8pm:

CLEVELAND took guard duty. Sent mail orderly ashore. USS DENVER anchored at 4.05pm. At 4.06pm mastheaded colors.


8pm to midnight:

Slightly cloudy and pleasant, light SSW breezes. Barometer steady.


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8 May 1908

At Yokohama.

Lat 34.433, Long 139.742


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with light breezes from SSW. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences. At 10.53am USS RAINBOW fired a salute of 9 guns with the US ensign at the fore.


Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant with light breezes from SW. Barometer falling.

Crew painting ship.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.00pm sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Pleasant, light to moderate SSW breezes. Barometer steady.


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9 May 1908

At Yokohama.

Lat 34.433, Long 139.742


Midnight to 4am:

Pleasant with moderate to gentle breezes from SW. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned except McCloe EE (F1c) and Heussman JL (F1c). Sent Chief Yeoman and three men ashore to tally coal.


8am to meridian:

At 10.53am GCM met on the RAINBOW. Assistant Surgeon EOJ Eytinge and Ensign JH Newton left the ship on duty. At 10.05am the Commanding Officer left the ship officially to call on the French Rear Admiral on the French Cruiser D’ENTRECASTEAUX. Ensign JH Newton this day received his commission as Ensign, USN, commission to date from January 31, 1907.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light breezes from S and SW. Barometer steady.

At 3.55pm the flagship fired a salute of 19 guns with the US ensign at the fore.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant with light breezes from SW. Barometer steady.


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10 May 1908

At Yokohama.

Lat 34.433, Long 139.742


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with light breezes from S to SE. Barometer steady.

At 12.30am lighted fires in A boiler and at 4.00am connected up A boiler. Let fires die out in D.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned except Maddox EL, Lyons JA, Luby DH, Fuller G, Shaw J, McDevitt J, Resnick, H. 5.20am: Six coal lighters of George’s Creek coal came alongside. At 5.45am commenced coaling with coolies.


8am to meridian:

Coaling ship. At 8.45am, the Chief-of-Staff of the French Flagship D’ENTRECASTEAUX called officially on the Captain. At 10.00am the Commander of the 3rd Squadron left the flagship officially. At 11.00am, the French cruiser D’ENTRECASTEAUX got underway and stood out. Ensign Kenneth Whiting this day received his commission as Ensign, USN; commission to date from January 1st, 1907.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and drizzling rain with light breezes from E. Barometer falling.

Finished coaling at 2.40pm having received on board 320 tons of George’s Creek steaming coal.

The following over time men returned on board: Lyons JA, 9 hours; Kennedy F, 3 hours; Shaw J, 7 hours.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and drizzling rain with light to moderate breezes from NNE to NE. Barometer steady.

At 8.30pm sent steam launch ashore to secure for the night on account of the heavy weather.


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11 May 1908

At Yokohama.

Lat 34.433, Long 139.742


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and drizzling rain with light breezes from NNE. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Field day. Liberty party returned with exception of Dunn EA, Kelly J, Speck F, Lytle JU.


8am to meridian:

At 9.05am the Captain left the ship officially.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and rainy with light breezes from NNW. Barometer rising slowly.

Sent part of the liberty party ashore at 1.15pm. Lowered sailing launch. Hoisted steamer in at 3.00pm and fitted new key and set screw on propeller.


4pm to 8pm:

Rigged out steam launch. Hoisted sailing launch. The Captain returned aboard at 5.50pm.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and rainy with light to moderate breezes from NNW. Barometer falling slowly.


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12 May 1908

At Yokohama.

Lat 34.433, Long 139.742


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and drizzling rain with light breezes from NW. Barometer falling slowly.


4am to 8am:

McCloe EE (F1c) and Huessman J (F1c) returned 72 hours over leave from liberty. McDevitt J(F1c) and Dunn E (OS) returned 24 hours over leave from liberty. White L (BM1c) was found to be absent from the ship without permission.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Absentees: Kelly J, Speck F, Lytle J, Fuller J and White L. Instruction in small arms and first aid.


Meridian to 4pm:

Rainy with gentle breezes from NNW. Barometer falling.

At 1.40pm the Squadron independently shifted anchorage in nearer to the sea wall. 3.30pm: Anchored in 6 fathoms, soft bottom to 45 fathoms of starboard chain.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.00pm sent liberty party.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with light breezes from NNW. Barometer steady.

At 10.30pm Lytle J (MM1c) returned 39½ hours over leave.


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13 May 1908

At Yokohama.

Lat 34.433, Long 139.742


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with light airs from NNW. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Absentees: Kelly J, Speck F, Fuller J, White L, Murdoch H and Evans T. Followed by drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant, light airs from E. Barometer steady.

Assistant Surgeon EOJ Eytinge left the ship on duty as member of Board of Survey. Evans TW (Sea) returned to the ship 21 hours over leave and Speck F (Sea) returned 55 hours over leave.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, gentle to moderate breezes from NNW. Barometer rising.


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14 May 1908

At Yokohama.

Lat 34.433, Long 139.742


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light to gentle breezes from N. Barometer steady


4am to 8am:

The following changes in rating were made by the Commanding Officer. Weber C (Sea), detailed as Captain of the Hold. Johnson JA (Sea), relieved as Captain of the Hold and rated (Coxswain) from May 9, 1908. Moran JA (Elec3c) to (Elec2c) from April 11, 1908. Corum SL (Oil) to (MAA 2c) from May 9, 1908. George A Fuller (Blacksmith) returned to ship 96 hours over leave.


8am to meridian:

Took guard at 8.00am. 9.15am: Quarters. Absentees: Kelly J, White L, Murdock W. Followed by general quarters. At 10.20am HMS ALACRITY stood in and anchored. At 10.22am USS RAINBOW fired a salute of 17 guns, Japanese ensign at the fore. At 10.25am HMS ALACRITY fired a salute of 13 guns, American ensign at the fore. At 10.28am USS RAINBOW returned the salute gun for gun, British ensign at the fore. Held Mast at 10.30am. The Commanding Officer assigned the following punishments:

McCarthy JF (OS), 40 minutes over time and tight. 1 week’s restriction

Clark E (Sea), tight from liberty. 1 week's restriction

Meigs RA (Ptr3c), tight from liberty. 1 week's restriction

Kennedy FG (CP), over leave 3 hours. Reduced 1 class and 1 week's restriction

Lyons JA (GM3c), over leave 10 hours. 2nd class and 2 weeks’ restriction

Resnick H (F2c), over leave 24 hours. 2 weeks’ restriction and 3rd conduct class

Luby DH (Sea), over leave 24 hours. 2 weeks’ restriction and 3rd conduct class

Maddox EL (GM3c), over leave 24 hours. 2 weeks’ restriction and 3rd conduct class

Dunn EA (Sea), over leave 24 hours. 2 weeks’ restriction and 3rd conduct class

Evans TW (Sea), over leave 21 hours. 2 weeks’ restriction and 3rd conduct class

Lytle JU (MM1c), over leave 39½ hours. 1 month’s restriction and 4th class

McDevitt J (CP), over leave 48 hours. 1 month’s restriction and 4th class

Speck F (Sea), over leave 55 hours. 34 days’ restriction and 4th class

Huessman JL (F1c), over leave 72 hours. 2 months’ restriction and 4th class

McCloe EE (F1c), over leave 72 hours. 2 months’ restriction and 4th class

Fuller GA (Blacksmith), over leave 96 hours. 2 months’ restriction and 2 months’ 4th class


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant gentle breeze from SW. Barometer falling. Overhauled boat gear for all boats. At 1.00pm Murdock WA (Sea) returned to ship 44 hours over leave.


4pm to 8pm:

Semaphore drill at 4.00pm. Received from the US Naval Hospital, Yokohama, with bag, hammock and transfer papers, Peters BA (Sea).


8pm to midnight:

Mostly cloudy and cool with light to gentle breezes from N. Barometer rising.


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15 May 1908

At Yokohama.

Lat 34.433, Long 139.742


Midnight to 4am:

Mostly cloudy and cool with light to gentle breezes from N. Barometer rising.


4am to 8am:

At 7.45am the British Torpedo Boat Flotilla stood in and anchored. Hauled down guard flag at 8.00am.


8am to meridian:

USS CLEVELAND took guard duty at 8.00am. 9.15am: Quarters. Absentees: Kelly J, White H. Followed by boat drill under oars and sails. Painting ship and boats. At 10.30am British cruisers KING ALFRED, KENT and BEDFORD were sighted standing in; at 11.20am the British cruisers moored and KING ALFRED fired a salute of 11 guns with the British Consular flag at the fore. At 11.45am HMS CLIO stood in and anchored.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with passing showers and gentle to light breezes from E. Barometer rising slowly.

At 1.00pm started securing off new falls on whale boat, gig and 3rd cutter’s davits. At 2.40pm KING ALFRED shifted anchorage, moving nearer to breakwater. Sent baseball party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with gentle to moderate ENE breezes. Barometer steady.

Sent steam launch to shore to secure for night on account of rough sea.


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16 May 1908

At Yokohama.

Lat 34.433, Long 139.742


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cool with light to gentle breezes from N. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Field day. Sent machinist’s mate to DENVER to work on our engine room.


8am to meridian:

At 11.00am Commanding Officer held Mast.

Murdock WA (Sea), 44 hours over leave, one month’s restriction and 4th class

At 11.15am the US Consul called on the Commanding Officer.


Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant, gentle breezes and airs from NE to SE. Barometer steady.

At 12.25pm the Commanding Officer of HMS CLIO called on the Commanding Officer. At 1.00pm sent liberty and baseball parties ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.00pm baseball party returned.


8pm to midnight:

Pleasant with moderate to light breezes from S. Barometer steady.


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17 May 1908

At Yokohama.

Lat 34.433, Long 139.742


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with pleasant with light breezes and airs from S. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters. Absentees: Kelly J, White L. Condemned food thrown overboard.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and rainy with light breezes and airs from S. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

In obedience to an order from the flagship, made preparations for getting underway.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and rainy with light breezes from N and NW. Barometer steady.


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18 May 1908

At Yokohama.

Lat 34.433, Long 139.742


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light breezes and airs from NW to N. Barometer steady.

Lighted fires in boiler C at 2.00am.


4am to 8am:

7.45am: English torpedo boat got underway and stood out. Let fires die out in boiler C.


8am to meridian:

Took guard at 8.00am. 9.15am: Quarters. Absentees: Kelly J, White L. Boat drill under oars and sail. 10.20am: The Executive Officer left the ship officially to attend a luncheon at the Imperial Palace, Tokyo.


Meridian to 4pm:

Mostly clear and pleasant with light breezes and airs from S. Barometer rising.

1.30pm: Sent baseball party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

6.00pm: Quarters. Absentees: Kelly J, White L and Kuhns L. Served out clean hammocks. 7.00pm-8.00pm: Night signal drill.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant; calm. Barometer rising.

8.00pm-8.30pm Night signal drill.


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19 May 1908

At Yokohama.

Lat 34.433, Long 139.742


Midnight to 4am:

Mostly clear and pleasant with light breezes and airs from NE to NW. Barometer rising.


4am to 8am:

7.30am Liberty party returned. Kuhns L returned on board 15 hours over leave.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Absentees: Kelly J, White L. Followed by drills with Colt automatic gun. By order of the CO, McCarthy J (OS) was rated Bugler, to date from January 1st, 1908.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant with light breezes and airs from SSW to S. Barometer steady.

4.00pm: Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Quarters. Turned in hammocks. USS SUPPLY [supply ship] was sighted at 4.00pm and anchored at 5.55pm. Fired a salute of 15 guns to the British admiral at 6.45pm. The salute was returned by HMS ALACRITY with US ensign at the fore.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with light variable airs. Barometer steady.


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20 May 1908

At Yokohama.

Lat 34.433, Long 139.742


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant with light W airs and breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Hoisted ashes. Renewed lashings on kedge anchor.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Absentees: Kelly J, White L. 8.00am: USS DENVER hoisted the flag of the Commander, 3rd Squadron US Pacific Fleet. 9.20am: Fire quarters. 9.30am: Collision quarters.

9.20am: The CO of USS SUPPLY called officially. CO held Mast and awarded the following punishment:

Kuhns L, 15 hours over leave, 16 days’ deprivation of liberty and 4th class


Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant with light breezes from SSW. Barometer falling.

1.00pm: Sent liberty party and baseball party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Pleasant with gentle breezes from SSW and SW. Barometer steady.


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21 May 1908

At Yokohama.

Lat 34.433, Long 139.742


Midnight to 4am:

Pleasant with light SW airs and breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Absentees: Kelly J, White L. Followed by general quarters. Kelly J was this day declared a deserter from the US Naval Service from May 11th 1908. At 10.10am the CO left the ship officially to call on the CO of USS SUPPLY. 10.30am: 4 Japanese torpedo boats stood into the harbor. 10.40am: HMS KING ALFRED fired a salute of 15 guns, Japanese ensign at the fore. At 11.05 USS SUPPLY fired a salute of 15 guns, Japanese ensign at the fore.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant with light airs and breezes from E and ESE. Barometer rising slowly.

Assistant Paymaster ER Wilson left the ship on duty as member of survey board on USS DENVER. 3.20pm: 4 Japanese torpedo boats got underway and stood out.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and overcast. Pleasant with light E airs and breezes. Barometer steady.


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22 May 1908

At Yokohama.

Lat 34.433, Long 139.742


Midnight to 4am:

Pleasant with light N airs and breezes. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Followed by physical drill and boat drill under oars and sail. White L was this day declared a deserter from the US Naval Service from May 12th 1908.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant with light airs and breezes from E and SE. Barometer falling.

1.15pm: Sent baseball party ashore. At 3.00pm USS DENVER hauled down the Admiral’s flag; USS RAINBOW hoisting it at 3.10pm.


4pm to 8pm:

Baseball party returned at 5.30pm, having been defeated by the Yokohama Commercial Institute, score 8-6.* 7.00pm-8.00pm: Night signal drill.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light airs and breezes from S. Barometer falling.

8.00pm-8.30pm Night signal drill.


*[Note: Baseball was introduced into Japan in the 1870s by Horace Wilson, a professor at Tokyo University. See History of baseball in Japan]


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23 May 1908

At Yokohama.

Lat 34.433, Long 139.742


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant with light airs and breezes from S and SE. Barometer falling slowly.


8am to meridian:

Field day. Board of Survey consisting of Ensigns Church and Jarvis and Assistant Pay Clerk Huckford came aboard to survey 10 gallons of vinegar.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and cool with moderate breezes from SW and SSW. Barometer falling slowly.

Whaleboat from USS CLEVELAND capsized. Crew were picked up by HMS KENT. 1.15pm: Sent baseball and liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

Baseball party returned. Transferred to US Naval Hospital with bag, hammock and papers, McKeown T.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with lightning. Barometer steady.


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24 May 1908

At Yokohama.

Lat 34.433, Long 139.742


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cool with moderate breezes from W. Barometer falling slowly.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters. Published before the crew General Order No. 63, General Order No.12 and Squadron circular letters Nos. 7, 8, 12 and 13.* Published proceedings and sentence of SCM in the case of Hughes C (Sea). Sentence: solitary confinement on bread and water for one day and to lose 16 days’ pay amounting to $12.80.


Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant with light to gentle breezes from SSE to S. Barometer falling.

1.15pm: Sent baseball and liberty parties ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

6.40pm: HMS ALGERINE stood in and anchored.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and pleasant with moderate to gentle breezes from NE to N. Barometer steady.


*[Note: See General Orders 1921-1935 for details of General Orders.]


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25 May 1908

At Yokohama.

Lat 34.433, Long 139.742


Midnight to 4am:

Pleasant with light breezes from N. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned except Ingram D and Kennedy F.


8am to meridian:

10.00am: Rear-Admiral Kemphill, Commander 3rd Squadron US Pacific Fleet, and his staff came aboard officially. Mustered crew at quarters, absences Ingram D and Kennedy F. Admiral inspected crew and ship and observed various drills and exercises. Rees J reported expiration of four years’ enlistment at 9.00am. Rees J was honorably discharged. Meigs R was given acting appointment as (Ptr2c) from May 20, 1908. Japanese squadron of four destroyers and one submarine stood into the harbor.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant with light to gentle breezes from SE to SW. Barometer steady.

12.05pm: Admiral and staff left the ship. Transferred to US Naval Hospital with bag, hammock and papers, Luehrs E. At 1.45pm called away all boats and reported alongside the flagship USS RAINBOW for exercise under oars and sail. Admiral’s staff in charge.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant with light to gentle breezes from S to SSE. Barometer steady.


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26 May 1908

At Yokohama.

Lat 34.433, Long 139.742


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with light airs and breezes from NW to N. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

5.30am: Commenced clearing ship for action.


8am to meridian:

Took guard at 8.00am. 9.00am: Commander 3rd Squadron US Pacific Fleet and his staff came aboard. 9.09am: Sounded “cast loose and provide”; all divisions ready in 3 minutes 30 seconds. Carried out drills and inspections. 9.48am: Sounded “fire and rescue party”; both boats fully equipped and clear of ship’s side in 7 minutes.11.15am: Landing force was inspected in heavy marching order. Absentees: Ingram D and Kennedy F.


Meridian to 4pm:

Mostly cloudy and pleasant with light airs and breezes from S and SSW. Barometer falling.

12.05pm: Admiral and staff left the ship having completed the inspection. 1.45pm: A Board of Survey, of which Ensign Mandeville of this ship was senior member, reported on board USS DENVER to survey missing articles in the Department of Steam Engineering.


4pm to 8pm:

Transferred to USS SUPPLY with bags, hammocks and papers the following men: Ashland A, Hoyle G, Griffin J, Koster J, Murdock W, Moe H, Nicholson A and Watson S. Received from USS SUPPLY with bags, hammocks and papers the following men: Davis P, Stuback J, Giddens G, Bailey F, Brook O and Arnold H.


8pm to midnight:

Mostly cloudy and pleasant with light airs and breezes from SW. Barometer falling.


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27 May 1908

At Yokohama.

Lat 34.433, Long 139.742


Midnight to 4am:

Mostly cloudy and pleasant with light airs and breezes from S. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Field day.


8am to meridian:

11.00am: The Captain held Mast and awarded the following punishments:

Casey J: tight from liberty, one week’s restriction and 2nd class

Martin C: not returning from duty ashore promptly, one week’s restriction

The following changes in rating were made by order of the CO to date from May 26, 1908: Matson G from Sea to QM3c, Ball W, OS to Sea, Erburin [?] F, OS to Sea, Loomis L, Sea to QM3c and Lee B, Sea to Yeo3c. Ensign Kenneth Whiting left the ship to report to USS SUPPLY on orders of the Commander of 3rd Squadron, US Pacific Fleet.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and raining with light airs from SSE. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

Transferred to USS SUPPLY with bag, hammock and papers, Halka (Elec3c). Received from USS SUPPLY with bags, hammocks and papers the following men: Kamzon B, Fiedler E and Ryan W.


8pm to midnight:

Raining; moderate breeze from NE. Barometer steady.

8.13pm Sounded fire quarters.


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28 May 1908

At Yokohama.

Lat 34.433, Long 139.742


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast; gentle to light breeze from NE to NNE. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

At 6.31am coal lighter with 50 tons in it came alongside. Commenced coaling at 6.35am. Took on 31 tons in watch.


8am to meridian:

Continued coaling and finished at 10.40am, taking on 50 tons of George’s Creek coal.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and raining with light airs from N. Barometer steady.


4pm to 8pm:

Received on board with necessary transfer papers from USS RAINBOW, Ross AJ (Sailmaker’s Mate).


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and raining with light airs from N. Barometer falling.


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29 May 1908

At Yokohama.

Lat 34.433, Long 139.742


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and drizzling with light airs from NNW to N. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Mustered crew at quarters, absences Ingram D and Kennedy F.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and cool with gentle breezes from N. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.33pm the Chilean cruiser BENJAMIN CONSTANT* stood in and anchored. At 4.34pm BENJAMIN CONSTANT fired a salute of 21 guns, Japanese ensign at the main. At 4.50pm BENJAMIN CONSTANT fired a salute of 15 guns, British ensign at the fore. The salute was returned, gun for gun, by HMS KING ALFRED. At 4.55pm BENJAMIN CONSTANT fired a salute of 13 guns, US ensign at the fore. The salute was returned, gun for gun, by USS RAINBOW, Chilean ensign at the fore. Received from USS SUPPLY with bags, hammocks and papers the following men: Kruse A and Palmer E


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy with some drizzling rain and gentle breezes from NNE. Barometer steady.


*[Note: There is some confusion here: Benjamin Constant was a Brazilian, not a Chilean protected cruiser. See hyperlink. See also below on July 3rd 1908 when the ship is correctly identified as Brazilian.]


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30 May 1908

At Yokohama.

Lat 34.433, Long 139.742


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with gentle to light breezes from NNE. Barometer falling slowly.


8am to meridian:

Field day. Kennedy FA (CP) and Ingram D (F1c) were brought aboard by the police over leave 122 hours and a reward of $10 was paid for each.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and drizzling with light airs and breezes from E to ENE. Barometer falling.

At 12.00pm fired a salute of 21 minute guns with the ensign at half mast. At 2.00pm White T (BM1c) surrendered himself as a straggler from this vessel having left the ship without permission some time prior to 7.00am May 12, 1908. Declared a deserter May 22, 1908.

At 1.00pm sent a company ashore under command of Ensign JH Newton to take part in memorial services held at the US Naval Hospital. Commanding and Executive Officers left the ship to attend services officially.


4pm to 8pm:

Received from USS SUPPLY with bags, hammocks and transfer papers, McCarthy JS (SC3c) and Maa WW (CP). Transferred to USS SUPPLY with bags, hammocks and transfer papers, Sullivan G (Sea), Scott JW (SC2c), Ingram D (F1c), Ludwig HD (CP).


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and drizzling with light breezes from NNE. Barometer steady.


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31 May 1908

At Yokohama and en route to Kobe.

Lat 35.377, Long 139.731


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and raining with gentle to light breezes from N. Barometer falling.

At 2.00am lighted fires under boilers B, C and D. Steam on boiler A for auxiliaries.


4am to 8am:

Secured ship for sea. At 5.05am got underway in column, distance 600 yards, CONCORD last in column. Steaming out of Yokohama on S6°E until 6.18am then stood on various courses. At 6.55am came to anchor in 6 fathoms of water, clay bottom, 30 fathoms of starboard chain.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters, no absences.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with gentle breezes from N. Barometer steady.

At 1.10pm the Officer of the Deck got underway unassisted. Took place in column, fourth in formation, standard speed 10 knots, under boilers A, B, C and D. Steaming on various courses out of the Gulf of Tokyo, following the flagship until 2.20pm, when course set by flagship S50°W (mag). At 2.20pm took departure from Tsurugi Saki Light on port beam bearing NW (mag), distance 1.1 miles.


4pm to 6pm:

Steaming in column as before on course S51°W.


6pm to 8pm:

At 7.50pm passed Rock Island Light abeam, distance 2 miles. 7.51pm: Changed course to S88°W


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant with gentle breezes from SSW. Barometer steady.

At 9.49pm picked up Onai Saki Light bearing N80°W. At 11.39pm passed Onai Saki Light Abeam, distance 7 miles, and changed course to S74°W. (mag).



LOGS FOR JUNE 1908


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1 June 1908


At sea en route to Kobe and in Kii Suido Channel.

Lat 33.51, Long 136.15


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with gentle breezes from W and NW. Barometer steady.

Steaming 4th in column, distance 600 yards, under full boiler power, on course S75°W, standard speed 10 knots.


4am to 8am:

6.25am: Changed course to S58°W.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences. Set up Morris Tube equipment.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and cool with moderate breezes from W and SSW. Barometer falling.

Exercised 6” gun pointers at dotter practice. At 1.55pm passed Oshima Light [Izu Oshima] abeam, distant 2½ miles. At 2.30pm changed course to N68°W. Passed Shiomisakei Light abeam at 2.50pm, distant 2½ miles. At 3.20pm USS DENVER broke her breakdown flag and sheered out of the formation.


4pm to 6pm:

Steaming in column as before on course N51°W.


6pm to 8pm:

On course N47°W. At 7.00pm picked up Hina Saki Light bearing N23°W.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with gentle breezes from WSW and S. Barometer rising.

8.14pm: Sounded “general quarters”. All divisions ready in 7 minutes. At 8.20pm USS DENVER regained her position, third in formation. At 9.42pm brought ship to anchor in 33 fathoms of water with 90 fathoms of starboard chain. Banked fires in A, B and D boilers.


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2 June 1908

At Kii Suido Channel and at Kobe.

Lat 34.28, Long 135.00


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with gentle breezes from ESE and calm. Barometer fluctuating.


8am to meridian:

At 9.05am got underway under boilers A, B, C and D, second in column, speed 10 knots, courses various. At 10.20am took course N36°E. At 10.30am passed Ku Shima abeam. At 9.37am formed column open order. At 10.10am formed column. At 11.25am passed Kama Saki abeam. At 11.37am passed Tomogashima Light abeam. 11.30am: Changed course to N28°E.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant with light breezes from NE and SW. Barometer falling.

On course N28°E until 2.00pm when steamed into Kobe Harbor. At 2.37pm came to anchor in 8½ fathoms of water, muddy bottom, 15 fathoms of chain on starboard anchor. At 3.12pm the Commanding Officer left the ship officially to call upon the Commander, 3rd Squadron US Pacific Fleet.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.42pm RAINBOW fired a salute of 7 guns, US ensign at the fore. Tar Chang (Cabin Cook) this date honorably discharged from this vessel and from US Naval Service, by reason of expiration of enlistment.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant with light airs and breezes from SW. Barometer steady.


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3 June 1908

At Kobe.

Lat 34.664, Long 135.255


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with light airs and breezes from NW to W. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by drills. At 9.50am Assistant Surgeon EOJ Eytinge, USN, and Ensign JH Newton, USN, left the ship officially being members of a General Court-Martial which convened on board USS RAINBOW at 10.30am. At 10.05am the Captain left the ship officially.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly clear and pleasant with light breezes from SW. Barometer falling.

Sent baseball team and liberty party ashore at 1.15pm. At 2.30pm USS RAINBOW fired a salute of 17 guns, Japanese ensign at the fore. A board of survey, of which Lt. Whitted was senior member, reported on board to survey the typewriter in Equipment Department.


4pm to 8pm:

Baseball team returned having been defeated by USS DENVER, score 8-3. Tar Chang was this day re-enlisted as a (MAtt3c) in the USN, enlistment to date [sic] four years from this date.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light breezes and airs from NE. Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned at 11.15pm.


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4 June 1908

At Kobe.

Lat 34.664, Long 135.255


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light breezes and variable airs. Barometer rising.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by general quarters and drills. At 9.30am sent all boats out for exercise under oars and sail. By order of the CO, Ralston R was issued an acting appointment as (Yeo3c) to date from April 14, 1908. Tar Chang (MAtt3c) rated Cabin Cook from today.


Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant with light breezes from S to SW. Barometer falling.

Sent baseball party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Pleasant with light to gentle breezes from NE. Barometer steady.


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5 June 1908

At Kobe.

Lat 34.664, Long 135.255


Midnight to 4am:

Pleasant with light to gentle breezes from NE. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

At 5.07am USSs RAINBOW, DENVER and CLEVELAND got underway and stood out.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by overhauling battery and disassembling rifles.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light breezes from NW. Barometer falling.

Liberty and baseball parties went ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light breezes from NE. Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned except Weber C (Sea), Arnold H (Sea), Willis C (F1c) and Cassidy WJ (MM1c).


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6 June 1908

At Kobe.

Lat 34.664, Long 135.255


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy with light to gentle airs from NE. Barometer falling slowly.


8am to meridian:

Field day. Absentees: Weber C (Sea), Arnold H (Sea), Willis C (F1c) and Cassidy WJ (MM1c). The Captain inspected berth deck and storerooms.


Meridian to 4pm:

Mostly cloudy with passing showers; light breezes from NW. Barometer steady.

Liberty party went ashore at 1.15pm.


8pm to midnight:

Mostly cloudy with pleasant light breezes from N and calm. Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned at 11.00pm except Stevenson G.


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7 June 1908

At Kobe.

Lat 34.664, Long 135.255


Midnight to 4am:

Mostly clear and pleasant. Calm. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Absentees: Weber C (Sea), Arnold H (Sea), Willis C (F1c) and Cassidy WJ (MM1c) and Stevenson G (Sea). Published general orders and held general quarters. CO inspected ship and crew.


Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant with light breezes and airs from SSW. Barometer steady.

Liberty party and baseball party went ashore at 1.00pm.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.00pm Weber C (Sea) returned 42 hours over leave.


8pm to midnight:

Pleasant with light airs from W. Barometer steady.

At 11.00pm Baehr S (Coppersmith) returned on board 6 hours over leave. Liberty party returned except Ryan WJ (Sea).


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8 June 1908

At Kobe.

Lat 34.664, Long 135.255


Midnight to 4am:

Pleasant with light airs to light breezes from N to NW. Barometer steady.

At 2.00am Cassidy WJ (MM1c) returned 51 hours over leave.


4am to 8am:

Arnold H (Sea), Stevenson GM (Sea) and Willis C (F1c) were delivered on board by Kobe Police and a reward of $10 was paid for each.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Absentee: Ryan WJ (Sea). Followed by boat drill under oars and sail. The Commanding Officer assigned the following punishments:

Ah Hing (Matt), fighting: 4th conduct class

Lee Foo (MAtt3c), fighting: 4th conduct class

C Weber (Sea), over leave 42 hours: 1 month’s restriction and 4th class

S Baehr (Coppersmith), over leave 6 hours: 1 week’s restriction

WJ Cassidy (MachM1c), over leave 51 hours: 34 days’ restriction and 4th class

C Willis (F1c), over leave 56 hours: 34 days’ restriction and 4th class

H Arnold (Sea), over leave 56 hours: 34 days’ restriction and 4th class

George Monroe Stevenson (Sea), over leave 32 hours: 24 days’ restriction and 4th class

Ralph Arthur Meigs (Painter3c), unfit for duty 24 hours after return from liberty: 3 weeks’ restriction and 4th class


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant with light breezes and airs from SW. Barometer falling.

At 12.45pm sighted USSs RAINBOW, CLEVELAND and DENVER standing in. At 3.30pm Ryan WJ (Sea) was delivered on board by civil authorities. The CO called on the Commander of 3rd Squadron US Pacific Fleet.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.30pm USS RAINBOW fired a salute of 19 guns with the US ensign at the fore. At 7.00pm started hydrokinetics on C and D boilers.


8pm to midnight:

Calm and pleasant with light airs to light breezes from E. Barometer steady.


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9 June 1908

At Kobe.

Lat 34.664, Long 135.255


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with light breezes from E. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

At 9.15am the Commander of 3rd Squadron, US Pacific Fleet, and his Flag Lieutenant came on board. Got underway at 9.25am, Officer of the Deck conning, and stood out. Shifted from bridge to poop steam steering gear, back to bridge, then to poop hand steering gear, back to bridge, then to steam steering gear and back to bridge steering gear. At 10.20am, “Man overboard”, dropped starboard lifebuoy, cleared away and lowered starboard lifeboat; worked engines to check speed. Lifeboat picked up buoy 5 minutes from time of being called away. Lifeboat returned and was hoisted 11 minutes from time of being called away. At 10.38am, “Man overboard”, dropped port lifebuoy, cleared away and lowered port lifeboat. Boat picked up lifebuoy, returned and was hoisted 11 minutes after being called away. Watch Officers given drill in handling ship. Admiral on the bridge. Headed in to anchorage and anchored at 12.00pm in 6½ fathoms of water, with 15 fathoms of starboard chain.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light breezes from SW. Barometer falling.

At 12.05pm the American Consul called officially on the Captain. At 1.40pm the Admiral and his Flag Lieutenant left the ship having finished an inspection of the ship while underway. Sent baseball and liberty parties ashore at 2.30pm. Shifted anchorage and anchored in 5¾ fathoms to 15 fathoms of starboard chain.


4pm to 8pm:

Baseball party returned at 5.30pm.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light airs from SW and NE. Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned at 11.15pm.


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10 June 1908

At Kobe.

Lat 34.664, Long 135.255


Midnight to 4am:

Mostly cloudy and pleasant; calm. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by fire and collision drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant with light breezes from NE to W. Barometer falling.

At 1.00pm sent liberty and baseball parties ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Pleasant and calm. Barometer steady.

11.25pm Liberty party returned.


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11 June 1908

At Kobe.

Lat 34.664, Long 135.255


Midnight to 4am:

Pleasant with light airs from W to NE. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by general quarters and ammunition tests. At 9.00am the Admiral left the flagship and went aboard DENVER.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant with light breezes from SW to WSW. Barometer steady.

Exercised at boat drill. Specifications were delivered to White T (BM1c) for GCM for desertion.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light breezes from SW. Barometer steady.


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12 June 1908

At Kobe.

Lat 34.664, Long 135.255


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with light airs from SW to W. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

At 9.00am, a board of examination, of which Commander James H Sears is senior member, met on board to re-examine Midshipmen WB Howe and HF Emerson for final graduation. At 10.00am three Japanese torpedo-boats stood in and anchored.


Meridian to 4pm:

Mostly cloudy with passing showers last hour. Light airs from SW. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and raining with light breezes from NE Barometer falling.

Liberty party returned at 11.15pm.


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13 June 1908

At Kobe.

Lat 34.664, Long 135.255


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and raining with gentle to light breezes from NE. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Field day. Number 1 typhoon signal hoisted on shore at 7.30am.


8am to meridian:

The Captain inspected berth deck and storerooms. The following punishments were assigned by the Captain:

Ryan WJ (Sea), 16 hours over leave and brought on board by civil police: 16 days’ deprivation of liberty on shore and reduced to 2nd conduct class

Spivak S (Sea), insolence to the Officer of the Deck: 60 days’ deprivation of liberty on shore and reduced to 4th conduct class


Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant, gentle breezes from W. Barometer rising.

1.00pm: Sent liberty party ashore. Midshipman HF Emerson completed his final re-examination in Marine Engines, Boilers and Naval Construction.


8pm to midnight:

Pleasant, light breezes from NW. Barometer rising.

At 11.00pm the liberty party returned.


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14 June 1908

At Kobe.

Lat 34.664, Long 135.255


Midnight to 4am:

Pleasant light airs from W. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

At 9.00am Midshipman WB Howe commenced his final examination in French. 9.30am: Quarters, no absences.


Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant light breezes from W. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy; calm. Barometer steady.


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15 June 1908

At Kobe.

Lat 34.664, Long 135.255


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant, light airs from N. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences. Followed by drill and boat exercises. At 9.30am a medical board of which SS Rodman, Surgeon, USN, was senior member, met to examine Assistant Paymaster ER Wilson, P Daly and R Schuman for promotion.


Meridian to 4pm:

Mostly cloudy with rain and passing showers. Light breezes from E and NE. Barometer falling.

At 1.00pm an examining board of which D Todd, Lt., USN, was senior member, met to examine Assistant Paymaster ER Wilson for promotion. At 2.30pm Line Officers on board assembled in cabin to discuss Cipher “A” Tactical Signal Book in accordance with Fleet special Order No.22.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with drizzling rain. Gentle breezes from E and NE. Barometer steady.


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16 June 1908

At Kobe.

Lat 34.664, Long 135.255


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with rain. Gentle breezes from NE. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

At 9.00am the examining board to examine Assistant Paymaster ER Wilson for promotion reconvened. 9.15am: Quarters, no absences. Followed by drills. Aired bedding. 9.45am: PA Surgeon Eytinge and Ensign JH Newton left the ship to report to USS RAINBOW for General Court-Martial duty. Sent White T to USS RAINBOW to be tried at GCM for desertion.


Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant with light breezes from SW and SSE. Barometer steady.

Sent liberty party ashore at 3.00pm.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.15pm the examining board to examine Assistant Paymaster ER Wilson for promotion adjourned to reconvene tomorrow at 9.00am. Sent race boat to Kobe Yacht Club for yacht race.


8pm to midnight:

Pleasant with light airs from NNW. Barometer rising.


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17 June 1908

At Kobe.

Lat 34.664, Long 135.255


Midnight to 4am:

Pleasant, calm. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters, no absences. Followed by boat drill. At 9.00am the examining board to examine Assistant Paymaster ER Wilson for promotion reconvened.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant; calm. Barometer falling slowly.

Threw condemned food overboard. At 3.50pm the examining board to examine Assistant Paymaster ER Wilson for promotion adjourned


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with drizzling rain and light breezes from NW to W. Barometer steady.


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18 June 1908

At Kobe and en route to Shanghai.

Lat 34.28, Long 133.54


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with drizzling rain and light breezes from W to variable.

2.00am: Lighted fires in boilers B, C and D.


4am to 8am:

Made preparations for getting underway.


8am to meridian:

8.30am: Got underway, second in formation, distance 400 yards. Standard speed 10 knots. Course S72°W. 9.15am: Quarters, no absences. Followed by drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant with showers and light breezes from NW to W. Barometer steady.

Steaming as before through the Inland Sea. SCM awards of loss of pay in the cases of Fuller G approved and Martin C remitted.


4pm to 6pm:

Steaming as before. Passed Nabe Shima Light abeam.


6pm to 8pm:

On course S70°W until 7.25pm when brought ship to anchor in 11¾ fathoms to 45 fathoms of starboard chain. Bearings: Hyakkan Jima Light N21°W, N end Takaikami Island S81°W, ship’s head N5°W.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with drizzling rain and light airs from NW to calm. Barometer rising then steady.


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19 June 1908

At Inland Sea and en route to Shanghai.

Lat 34.09, Long 132.61


Midnight to 4am:

Mostly cloudy and pleasant with light airs from SW. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

4.45am: USS RAINBOW began dragging for lost anchor.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by small arms drill and dotter practice. 10.40am: Sent diver and apparatus alongside RAINBOW. White P dove for 20 minutes.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with showers and light airs and breezes from W to WNW. Barometer falling.

12.40pm: Diving party returned. White P put on sick list as suffering from exhaustion from diving for lost anchor. 2.41pm: Got underway, last in column. Speed 11 knots, courses various.


4pm to 6pm:

Steaming on various courses through Inland Sea following CLEVELAND.


6pm to 8pm:

7.09pm: Came to starboard anchor in 17 fathoms to 30 fathoms of chain. Bearings: Tsuru Shima Light N21°E, SW tangent Joga Shima S63°E, ship’s head S9°W.


8pm to midnight:

Pleasant with light breezes from WSW. Barometer rising.


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20 June 1908

At Inland Sea and en route to Shanghai.

Lat 33.90, Long 131.25


Midnight to 4am:

Pleasant with light airs and breezes from W to S. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

5.17am: Got underway, last in column. Various courses through Inland Sea.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. 9.30am: CLEVELAND broke her breakdown flag and sheered out of position. Regained her position at 10.37am. 10.30am: Sighted Japanese cruiser and at 10.50am she fired a salute of 13 guns with US ensign at the fore. RAINBOW returned the salute with Japanese ensign at the fore. Set clocks back 15 minutes.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, light and gentle breezes from NW. Barometer falling.

3.10pm: Changed course to N89°W. Flagship discharged pilot. 5.35pm: Took departure from Kanda Shima Island, abeam 7 miles.


4pm to 6pm:

Steaming as before on course N89°E [sic; should be W].


6pm to 8pm:

6.57pm: Changed course to S85°W. Threw condemned corned beef overboard.


8pm to midnight:

Mostly cloudy with pleasant, light and gentle breezes from WSW and SW. Barometer rising.

Steaming in column order 600 yards apart. 8.47pm: Changed course to S46°W. 11.12pm: Sighted Kozika Shima Light bearing SSW.


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21 June 1908

At Inland Sea and en route to Shanghai.

Lat 34.10, Long 130.01


Midnight to 4am:

Pleasant with light airs and breezes from SW and S. Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S56°W. 11.20am [sic: 1.20am?]: Passed Kozika Shima Light abeam 14.3 miles. 3.30am: Changed course to S68°W.


8am to meridian:

On course S68°W. 9.30am: Quarters, no absences, followed by CO’s inspection of crew and ship. Published orders, and “Articles for Government of the Navy” to crew. 10.00am: Closed distance to 400 yards. 10.20am: Formed column. 10.30am Changed course to S62°W. Set clocks back 18 minutes.


Meridian to 4pm:

Raining and overcast with light and gentle breezes from W and WSW. Barometer steady.


6pm to 8pm:

Steaming on course S62°W.


8pm to midnight:

Drizzling, with moderate to light breezes from S. Barometer falling.

At 11.00pm USS DENVER fell out of formation. Regained position at 11.25pm.


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22 June 1908

At sea en route to Shanghai.

Lat 32.06, Long 125.07


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast with passing showers with gentle to moderate breezes from S. Barometer falling.

3.00am: Changed course to S81°W.


8am to meridian:

At 11.00am standard speed increased to 10 knots. 11.45am: Put clocks back 14 minutes and 30 seconds.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with passing showers and gentle to moderate breezes from SW. Barometer falling.

12.47pm: Changed course to S75°W.


4pm to 6pm:

4.25pm: Sighted Saddle Islands bearing SSW. 4.43pm: Changed course to S51°W. 5.30pm: Quarters followed by drills.


6pm to 8pm:

Steaming on course S51°W. 6.07pm: Passed N Saddle Island Light abeam 6 miles. Changed course to N77°W.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, gentle breezes from NW to N. Barometer steady.

8.50pm: Took pilot on board, Mr Nova, and went full speed up the Yangtze River with pilot at the conn.

10.00pm: A Chinese junk changed course unexpectedly and collided with this ship, denting the skin plating on the starboard side between frames Nos. 21 and 22 in compartment A106 and about 2ft from the water line. The junk’s foremast was carried away during the collision.


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23 June 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Mostly cloudy and pleasant with gentle breezes from N. Barometer rising last part.

Steaming up the Yangtze River on various courses. At 11.55pm brought ship to anchor in 9 fathoms with 30 fathoms of starboard chain.


4am to 8am:

7.35am: Pilot Nova left the ship.


8am to meridian:

9.45am: Got underway and shifted anchorage nearer to USS NANSHAN. Received from USS NANSHAN with bag, hammock and papers Kennedy OC. 9.15am: USS CLEVELAND got underway and shifted anchorage.


Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant, light breezes from NE to ESE. Barometer steady.

Received stores from USS NANSHAN [followed by list].


4pm to 8pm:

4.00pm: Sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Pleasant, light breezes from E. Barometer steady.


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24 June 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Pleasant, light breezes from S to SE. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Sent sheet anchor to USS DENVER. Liberty party returned. Field day.


8am to meridian:

8.30am Began taking inventory in Medical Department.


Meridian to 4pm:

Mostly cloudy with passing showers. Gentle to light breezes from S. Barometer steady.

3.30pm Finished taking inventory in Medical Department.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with gentle breezes from SE. Barometer falling.


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25 June 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Mostly cloudy with gentle breezes from S. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

4.35am USS CLEVELAND, USS DENVER and USS RAINBOW got underway and stood up the River Yangtze. At 4.45am HMS CADMUS stood up the River Yangtze.


8am to meridian:

8.05am Pilot Freidrich Kallsofin came on board. 8.40am Got underway and steamed up the Whangpoo River to Shanghai, pilot, Navigator and Captain at the conn. 10.11am Came to anchor and moored ship with 45 fathoms on each chain, port anchor upstream in 5 fathoms of water. 10.40am The CO of USS HELENA called officially. Board of Survey in Steam Engineering, Ensign H Irwin senior member, reported on board. 11.10am The CO of USS VILLALOBOS called officially. 9.15am: Quarters, followed by drills and general quarters.


Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant with moderate to gentle to light breezes from W. Barometer steady.

Paymaster received $22,471.91 Mexican as proceeds of bill of exchange.


4pm to 8pm:

4.00pm Sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and raining with gentle to light breezes from E. Barometer rising.


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26 June 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and raining with light airs from NE. Barometer rising.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

At 8.00am half-masted colors in memory of Grover CLEVELAND, ex-President of the USA, deceased. 9.15am: Quarters, followed by drills. The CO called on the US Consul-General, USS HELENA and USS VILLALOBOS. Calling Committee from the wardroom called on HMS CADMUS, SMS LUCHS and HIMS VESUVIO,


Meridian to 4pm:

Mostly cloudy with light drizzling rain and light breezes from E. Barometer steady.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Quarters. Turned in scrubbed bags.


8pm to midnight:

Mostly cloudy with pleasant, light airs from S. Barometer fluctuating.


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27 June 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy with pleasant, light airs from S. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

7.25am: HMS BRITOMART stood up the river and anchored.


8am to meridian:

Field day. At 8.30am the Captain left the ship on 6 days’ leave. Hauled down the senior officer’s pennant at 8.35am. The Wardroom Calling Committee called on the Captain and wardroom officers of SMS VORVARTS, USS HELENA and USS VILLALOBOS. The Wardroom Calling Committee and officers from SMS LUCHS and HMIS VESUVIO called on the Captain and wardroom officers of this ship. 9.00am: SMS TIGER stood up the river and moored.


Meridian to 4pm:

Mostly cloudy and cool with light to gentle breezes from ESE, SE and SW. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy with pleasant light breezes from SE. Barometer falling.


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28 June 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy with pleasant, light breezes from SE. Barometer falling slowly.


4am to 8am:

7.00am: Liberty party returned with the exception of McDevitt J (CP).


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters; McDevitt J (CP) absent. Executive Officer inspected crew and ship. Wardroom officers from SMS VORVARTS called on the wardroom.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and raining at last of watch.

1.00pm Sent liberty and baseball parties ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Pleasant, light breezes and airs from NE to NW. Barometer rising.


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29 June 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Pleasant, light breezes and airs from ENE. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

Broke out after shellroom on account of water accumulating there. OC Kennedy was transferred to US Naval Hospital, Yokohama, in connection with settling account of Assistant Paymaster ER Wilson Jnr.


Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant with gentle breezes from E. Barometer steady.

1.45pm: A Brazilian man-of-war stood in and anchored. First and second divisions exercised at Morris Tubes. Assistant Paymaster ER Wilson Jnr was this day detached and sent to US Naval Hospital, Yokohama. LW Farr was this day appointed Pay Clerk on the recommendation of Assistant Paymaster DB Wainwright, USN, and took the oath of office on accepting the appointment.


4pm to 8pm:

McDevitt J (CP) returned 33 hours over time.


8pm to midnight:

Pleasant light breezes from SE. Barometer rising.


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30 June 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Pleasant, light breezes from E. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned. German gunboat VORVARTS stood out.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences. Landing force and infantry drill. Ensign JH Newton left the ship to inspect the marine guard of USS HELENA.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm with gentle breezes from SE. Barometer steady.


4pm to 8pm:

Transferred to USS HELENA Mullen MJ (Yeo1c) with bag, hammock and papers.


8pm to midnight:

Warm with light airs from W. Barometer steady.



LOGS FOR JULY 1908


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1 July 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Warm with drizzling rain and light airs from SW. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Stowing 6” shell in after shellroom.


8am to meridian:

All line officers met to discuss the tactical signal book. By order of the Commanding Officer the following changes in rating were made: (1) Garst A (Cox) issued acting appointment as (BM2c) from June 12, 1908, having qualified by examination; (2) McCarthy JL (SC3c) rated SC2c from June 1, 1908. The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: McQuade T (B1c), tight from liberty, 1 week’s deprivation of liberty and reduced from special 1st class to 1st class. McDevitt J (CP), 33 hours over leave, 24 days’ restriction and 4th class 1 month. At 8.25am SMS LUCHS and SMS TIGER stood down the Hwang Poo River. At 10.45am HMS NIGHTINGALE stood up Hwang Poo River. The wardroom officers of the VILLALOBOS called on the wardroom officers of this ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Warm and rainy with variable light airs and breezes from ESE. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Pleasant and overcast with light airs from SE and S. Barometer rising.


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2 July 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant; calm. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

CC Dau (MAtt1c) returned from 6 days’ leave.


8am to meridian:

Quarters, no absences, followed by lecture on first aid and gun drills. The wardroom officers of USS HELENA called on the wardroom officers of this ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy with light airs from E. Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Mostly cloudy and rainy with light breezes from SE. Barometer steady.


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3 July 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and raining. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Field day. Liberty party returned at 7.00am.


8am to meridian:

9.10am: The Captain returned on board from 6 days’ leave. Hoisted Senior Officer’s Pennant at 9.25am. HELENA hoisted down Senior Officer’s Pennant at 9.25am. By order of the CO the following changes were made to date from July 1, 1908: McDevitt J (CP to F2c), Leavis J (CP to F2c).


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, pleasant and rainy first two hours with light breezes from E. Barometer falling.

At 2.30pm the Brazilian auxiliary cruiser BENJAMIN CONSTANT got underway and stood down the river.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore. Sent second cutter to USS VILLALOBOS to be used by the crew of that ship in a one-mile cutter race on July 4th.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and raining with light breezes from E. Barometer rising then falling.


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4 July 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and drizzling with light breezes from E. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned at 7.00am with the exception of Palmer E (F1c). Rigged dressing lines preparatory to dressing ship.


8am to meridian:

At 8.00am all men-of-war in harbor full dressed in commemoration of the 132nd anniversary of the independence of the USA. In a ten-oar cutter race between VILLALOBOS, HELENA and CONCORD, CONCORD was victorious.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and raining with light breezes from WSW. Barometer falling.

1.00pm: Sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Pleasant with gentle breezes from WSW. Barometer steady.


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5 July 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Pleasant with gentle breezes from WSW. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Executive Officer inspected crew and ship. By order of the CO, the following changes were made: McCarthy J (SC3c) to SC2c, to date from June 1st, 1908. Garst A (Cox) to BM2c to date from June 12th, 1908. McDevitt J (CP) to F2c to date from July 1st, 1908. Held general muster; Dunn E, Palmer C and Saunders H absent over leave.


Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant with light breezes from N to NE. Barometer steady.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and drizzling with light breezes from N. Barometer steady.


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6 July 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and drizzling with light airs to breezes from NE to E. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Dunn E, Palmer C and Saunders H absent over leave. Followed by drills. Ensign Newton delivered the thanks of the CO to the various men-of-war for full dressing their ships on July 4th.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and misty with gentle breezes from E. Barometer steady.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Quarters and served out clean hammocks. Palmer C absent. Published the results of SCM in the case of Thomas White (BM1c), “absent without leave”, sentenced to solitary confinement on bread and water with full rations every third day for 30 days and to lose all pay for 3 months except $3 per month. Placed Thomas White in confinement in accordance with this sentence. Dunn E and Saunders H returned on board 39 hours over leave. The MO condemned 20 tins canned apricots.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and misty. Barometer steady.


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7 July 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and raining latter part with light breezes from E. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

Quarters. Palmer C and Clark E absent over leave. Followed by drills and instruction on Colt automatic gun. The CO awarded the following punishments: Kamaguchi K (Cabin Steward), 70 minutes over leave, loss of 1 liberty and reduced to 1c. Dunn E and Saunders H, 39 hours over leave, 1 month’s restriction and 4th class.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with gentle breezes from E. Barometer steady.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, misty and foggy 2nd half. Variable light airs; barometer steady.

Palmer C returned on board 86 hours over leave.


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8 July 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and foggy. Calm and variable light airs; barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Clark E returned on board 21½ hours over leave.


8am to meridian:

The MO condemned items [followed by list]. Quarters, no absentees. Followed by drills and Morris Tube training. The CO with Lt. Todd, Ensigns Mandeville and Newton, Midshipman Emerson and Assistant Surgeon Eytinge inspected USS HELENA.


Meridian to 4pm:

Mainly cloudy and warm with gentle breezes to airs from SW. Barometer steady.

At 1.30pm the Board of Inspection of which Commander J H Sears is senior member, left the ship to inspect USS HELENA. Sent liberty and baseball parties ashore. 3.30pm: The Inspection Board returned from USS HELENA. By order of the CO White T was released from confinement in the brig on account of the high temperatures within, and placed under the observation of the Master-at-Arms in the vicinity of the brig.


8pm to midnight:

Mainly cloudy and warm with passing showers and calm. Barometer rising first part.

At 8.45pm confined White T, sufficient precautions having been taken to ensure ventilation of the brig.


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9 July 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Mainly cloudy and pleasant with calm to light airs from S. Barometer rising slowly last two hours.


4am to 8am:

5.45am: USS VILLALOBOS got underway and stood down the river. 5.50am: The Captain left the ship and joined VILLALOBOS to call on the Commander of the 3rd Squadron at Woosung.


8am to meridian:

Crew painting ship. At 9.00am DW Todd, Lt., J Mandeville, Ensign, and H Emerson, Midshipman, left the ship to inspect USS HELENA cleared for action. 9.30am: HMS CADMUS stood down the river. At 11.20am the Board of Inspection returned from USS HELENA.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm with gentle breezes from NW. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

4.45pm: USS VILLALOBOS got underway and stood down the river. 4.55pm: HMS CLIO stood up the river and moored.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light breezes to light airs from S. Barometer steady.


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10 July 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Mainly cloudy and pleasant with light variable airs. Barometer falling third hour.


4am to 8am:

Crew painting ship.


8am to meridian:

8.45am: USS VILLALOBOS stood up the river and moored at 9.07am. 9.15am: Quarters, no absences. Turned in clean hammocks. 9.50am: USS HELENA got underway and stood down the river.


Meridian to 4pm:

Pleasant light breezes from NW to W. Barometer falling.

CH Thompson, Hospital Steward, USN, reported on board from Yokohama Hospital and was directed to report to USS DENVER in pursuance of his orders.


8pm to midnight:

Pleasant, light airs to breezes. Barometer steady.


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11 July 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Pleasant, calm. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Field day.


8am to meridian:

Commanding Officer held Mast and assigned the following punishments:

Morgan HL (CP), 1½ hours over leave: lose one liberty; wearing another man’s jumper on liberty without permission or knowledge of the man: reduced to 3rd class


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with passing showers. Light to gentle breezes from NE to E. Barometer falling.

At 1.34pm USS CLEVELAND stood in and moored.


4pm to 8pm:

French gunboat DECIDEE stood in and anchored.


8pm to midnight:

Pleasant, light E airs. Barometer steady.


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12 July 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Pleasant, E and NW light airs and breezes. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

Quarters; Carey R absentee. The CO inspected crew, ship, officers at quarters. By order of Commanding Officer McCluen EJ (Elec1c) was this date given an acting appointment as Chief Electrician.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm with variable light breezes. Barometer falling.

Midshipman Herbert F Emerson, USN, Midshipman WB Howe, USN, and Midshipman HF Emerson, USN, were this day detached from duty on board this vessel and ordered to duty on USS DENVER and for transportation to Manila, P.I. and then to duty on USS ALABAMA and USS MAINE [battleships] respectively. Dalton H (F1c), USN, Fuller GA (Blacksmith), USN, and AT Brill (ChElec), USN, were transferred with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers to USS DENVER for transportation to the Philippine Islands for further transportation on board a US Army Transport to USS INDEPENDENCE, Mare Island, California, USA. USS HELENA stood up the Huang-poo [Huangpu] River and moored at 12.15pm. USS VILLALOBOS got underway and stood down the Huang-poo River at 1.25pm.


4pm to 8pm:

USS VILLALOBOS stood up the Huang-poo River and moored at 5.25pm. Carey R (F2c) returned on board 10 hours over time. Ensign CM Austin reported to SOP for temporary duty on board USS HELENA. Ensign SLH Hazard reported on board for temporary duty.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant N and E light airs and breezes. Barometer steady.


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13 July 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant, light E airs and breezes. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

Quarters, followed by drills and exercises. The Commanding Officer of USS HELENA called on the CO. At 10.40am the Chilean man-of-war GENERAL BAQUEDANO [corvette and training ship] stood in and moored in the lower reach. Ensign SLH Hazard, USN, boarded the GENERAL BAQUEDANO. The Commanding Officer of the French gunboat DECIDEE presented his compliments to the Commanding Officer with the request that the US men-of-war full dress ship from 8am to sunset tomorrow the 14th inst. in honor of the French national holiday commemorating the fall of the Bastille.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and warm with gentle E light breezes. Barometer dropping.

Boarded by an officer of the Chilean training ship GENERAL BAQUEDANO.


4pm to 8pm:

Austin JJ (F2c) and Bolger FT (F1c) reported on board as stragglers from USS DENVER.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, drizzling rain. Light breezes from SE. Barometer steady.


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14 July 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast, rain clearing. Light breezes from S. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

Quarters, followed by drills and exercises. Full dressed ship at 8.00am in honor of the French national holiday commemorating “The Fall of the Bastille”. The wardroom officers called on the Commanding Officer and wardroom officers of the French gunboat DECIDEE.


Meridian to 4pm:

Mostly cloudy and warm with WSW to WNW breezes. Barometer falling.

1.15pm: Served out clean bags and inspected clothing. At 1.35pm the captain of the Chilean cruiser GENERAL BAQUEDANO called officially on the Captain. At 2.00pm DB Wainwright returned on board having finished an inspection of the Pay Department of USS HELENA. At 2.30pm a Japanese cruiser flying the flag of a Rear Admiral stood in and anchored. By order of CO, the following change in rating is made to date from July 6, 1908: Eagan JR (MM2c) to BM1c.


8pm to midnight:

Mostly clear and pleasant; calm. Barometer steady.

At 8.30pm JH Newton, Ensign, USN, left the ship to inspect the oil lights of USS HELENA; returned at 9.20pm.


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15 July 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Mostly cloudy with rain last hour. Light airs from S. Barometer falling slowly.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, followed by drills and exercises. At 10.10am the Captain left the ship officially and returned at 11.00am having called on the Japanese cruiser NIITAKA and the Chilean cruiser GENERAL BAQUEDANO. At 11.45am Rear-Admiral Tamasi [?] and staff of Japanese cruiser HIJMS NIITAKA called on the Captain, returning his call.


Meridian to 4pm:

Mostly cloudy and warm with gentle W to NW breezes. Barometer falling slowly.

12.50pm: VESUVIO stood down the river. Sent liberty and baseball parties ashore at 1.00pm.

3.00pm: The wardroom calling committee from the French gunboat DECIDEE called on the Captain and wardroom officers of this ship.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, light NW breezes. Barometer rising.


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16 July 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, light NW breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

At 5.25am HMS BRITOMART stood down the river. Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, followed by drills, general quarters and exercises. Ah Sam (MAtt3c) was this day enlisted for 4 years in the USN, for general services.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant with gentle N to NE breezes. Barometer steady. Sent baseball party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore. Baseball party returned.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant with gentle NE breezes. Barometer steady.


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17 July 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cool with light SE breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned. Aired bedding.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, turned in clean bags followed by drills, general quarters and exercises. At 8.30am USS VILLALOBOS got underway and stood down the river. The Commanding Officer paid an official call on Admiral Shah, ICN, the Commandant of the Central District, China.


Meridian to 4pm:

Generally cloudy and pleasant with light E breezes. Barometer falling slowly.

USS VILLALOBOS stood up the river and at 1.00pm anchored upstream.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore. Transferred to USS CLEVELAND for further transfer to USS DENVER, TF Bolger (F1c) and JJ Austin (F2c), two stragglers from the latter vessel.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool with light E breezes. Barometer rising slowly.


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18 July 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling with light E breezes. Barometer falling slowly.


4am to 8am:

Field day. Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

At 10.15am, the GCM of which Commander JH Sears, USN, is president met for the trial of Weeding DA (PM) and at 11.30am took a recess. Received from USS RAINBOW with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers, Ah Chu (MA1c). At 10.10am USS VILLALOBOS got underway and stood down the river. At 11.45am USS CLEVELAND hove up her port anchor.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant with gentle ESE breezes. Barometer falling.

USS CLEVELAND got underway and stood down the Huang-poo River at 12.40pm. The GCM of which Commander James H Sears, USN, is president met at 1.00pm and adjourned at 2.00pm until Monday July 20, 1908, at 10.00am. At 3.45pm USS VILLALOBOS stood in and moored. A Chinese gunboat stood down the Huang-poo River at 3.15pm.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy; clearing with gentle breezes from the SE. Barometer steady.


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19 July 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy with light ESE breezes. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by CO’s inspection of crew and ship. Published orders, and “Articles for Government of the Navy” to crew. Published Fleet and Department General Orders. By order of the CO, the following changes in rating were made: Eagan J to BM1c from July 6th 1908; McLean C to ChElec from July 12th 1908; Bryan J to ChYeo from July 17th 1908. Published the Department’s letter transmitting the Sharpshooter Medal to Arnold H and the medal was presented by the CO.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm with gentle S breezes. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.00pm the Chilean training ship GENERAL BAQUEDANO stood down the Huang-poo River.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with gentle S breezes. Barometer steady.


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20 July 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with gentle S breezes. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by physical and landing force drill. The GCM of which Commander JH Sears is president met at 10.00am and adjourned at 11.50am.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm with light S breezes. Barometer falling 3rd hour.

All gun pointers given physical test by the doctor. Exercised all pointers at dotter practice. Signal drill.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Quarters and handed out clean hammocks.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and warm with light S breezes. Barometer rising then falling.


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21 July 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with gentle S breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned at 7.00am.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by physical and arms drill.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm with light NW breezes. Barometer falling 2nd hour.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light SSE breezes. Barometer steady.


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22 July 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with gentle S breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned at 7.00am.


8am to meridian:

At 8.00am USS VILLALOBOS got underway and stood down the river. 9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by fire and arms drill. 11.30am: USS VILLALOBOS stood up the river and anchored.


Meridian to 4pm:

Generally cloudy and threatening with hard rain second and third hours; warm with light SE to NE breezes. Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore. At 3.00pm a Chinese gunboat stood up the river.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant with bright starlight and light ESE airs to breezes. Barometer steady.


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23 July 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with bright starlight and light ESE airs. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned at 7.00am. At 6.15am sent tallying party in charge of Ensign Mandeville to tally coal into lighters.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by turning in clean hammocks. 8.45am: A small Chinese gunboat stood up the river. A Board of Survey of which Lt. Todd was senior member went on board USS HELENA to survey missing articles in Equipment and Equipment Navigation Departments.

The Chief of Staff of Admiral Sah ICN came on board to request that US ships in harbor full dress tomorrow in honor of the birthday of the Emperor of China.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm with light to gentle SE breezes. Barometer steady.

2.25pm: A Chinese torpedo boat stood up the river.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore. Rigged the ship for coaling.


8pm to midnight:

Fair to clear and pleasant with light E airs to breezes. Barometer steady.


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24 July 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with light E breezes to SE airs. Barometer falling slowly.


4am to 8am:

At 5.05am two lighters with 360 tons of Ferndale coal came alongside. At 5.35am natives came alongside and at once began rigging their stages. First basket from starboard side at 5.55am, from port lighter at 6.20am. Total for watch and day105 tons. At 8.00am full dressed ship in honor of the birthday of the Emperor of China. Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

Coaling until 11.35am, when natives knocked off. Total for watch 172 tons, for day 277 tons. Commander J Sears and Ensign Newton went on board USS HELENA on duty and at 9.20am she got underway and stood down the river. Received from US Naval Hospital, Yokohama, the following named men with bags, hammocks and papers: Chubb C, Reynolds C, McKeown R.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, hot with variable light breezes. Barometer falling

Coaling ship.


4pm to 8pm:

Finished coaling at 4.30pm, having received 360 tons. Undressed ship at sundown.


8pm to midnight:

Fair to pleasant with light S airs to breezes. Barometer steady.


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25 July 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Fair to pleasant with light S airs to breezes. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

The Japanese gunboat SUMIDA got underway at 8.15am and stood up the Huang-poo River. Rear-Admiral Sah and aide called on the CO. Field day.


Meridian to 4pm:

Raining, warm and calm. Barometer steady.


4pm to 8pm:

5.10pm: Fire was reported aboard the SS TAK SANG of Jardine, Matheson and Co. 5.20pm: Sent fire and rescue party under Passed Assistant Surgeon Eyetinge and Assistant Paymaster Wainwright to SS TAK SANG. 7.20pm: Ensign Hayward left the ship with a fire and rescue party.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and warm with light breezes from the SE. Barometer steady.

Fire and rescue party returned at 9.15pm. Lost aboard the TAK SANG, one deck lantern and two canteens.


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26 July 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy with drizzling rain and variable light breezes. Barometer rising.


8am to meridian:

Quarters and Captain’s inspection. The Japanese gunboat SUMIDA stood down the Huang-poo River and moored at 10.15am.


Meridian to 4pm:

Mostly cloudy and warm with light breezes from the S. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with drizzling rain and S light breezes. Barometer rising slowly.


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27 July 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Mostly cloudy and pleasant with light breezes from the S. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned at 7.00am.


8am to meridian:

Quarters and physical drills and loading drills. The CO awarded the following punishments:

Arnold H, “Attempting to intimidate the Master-at-Arms”, Summary Court-Martial

Reynolds C, “Attempting to leave hospital at Yokohama without permission about 8pm July 17th 1908 and remaining absent until about 1.00am July 18th when returned under the influence of liquor”, 4th conduct class


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm with light drizzle and breezes from the S. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 7.00pm.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and clearing last part with light breezes from the SW to E. Barometer steady.


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28 July 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with light breezes from the E. Barometer nearly steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned at 7.00am.


8am to meridian:

Quarters, physical drills and infantry drills. Crew painting ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm with light breezes from the S. Barometer steady.

At 1.15pm HAI SHEN [cruiser] stood down the river.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant with light airs from the S. Barometer steady.


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29 July 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with light breezes from the S. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned at 7.00am. Discharged ashes with lighter alongside. Aired bedding.


8am to meridian:

At 9.15am Commander JH Sears, USN, Lt. DW Todd, USN, Ensign JA Mandeville, USN, and JH Newton, USN, Assistant Surgeon EOJ Eytinge and Asst Paymaster DB. Wainwright, USN, left the ship to inspect USS VILLALOBOS. Omitted quarters because of the above.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot with light breezes from the WNW to W. Barometer falling.

At 1.15pm the Board of Inspection went on board the VILLALOBOS; returned at 3.00pm. Sent liberty party ashore at 3.30pm.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant with light breezes from the S and variable airs. Barometer steady.


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30 July 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant with light variable airs. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by drills. The steam launch while making the 9.00am trip lost her propeller; she was towed back to the ship and hoisted to replace propeller. At 11.55am delivered SCM specifications to H Arnold (Sea).


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm with variable light breezes. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, warm and calm. Barometer rising.


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31 July 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with light SE breezes. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

A Chinese gunboat stood up the Huang-poo River at 6.55am.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by drills and dotter practice. The SCM, of which Lt. DW Todd, USN is senior member, met in the case of H Arnold (Sea), USN, at 10.30am and adjourned at 11.25am to await the action of convening authority.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm with gentle S breezes. Barometer falling.

At 2.18pm SMS ILTIS and the French Gunboat DECIDEE stood down the Huang-poo River.


4pm to 8pm:

SMS JAGUAR stood in at 7.50pm.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant with light SE breezes. Barometer steady



LOGS FOR AUGUST 1908


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1 August 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with light SE breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Field day.


8am to meridian:

HMS TEAL stood in and moored at 8.55am.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and warm with gentle S to SE breezes. Barometer falling.

USS VILLALOBOS stood out at 2.45pm.


8pm to midnight:

Mostly clear and pleasant with light SE breezes. Barometer steady.


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2 August 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Mostly clear and pleasant with light SE breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned by 7.00am.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Published proceedings of an SCM in the case of Harry Arnold (Sea), USN. Sentence as follows: solitary confinement on bread and water for five days, and to lose all pay for three months, except three dollars per month, total loss of pay amounting to $74.70 dollars. Loss of pay reduced by convening authority to $24.90. Sent liberty party ashore at 10.05am.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm with gentle E breezes. Barometer falling slowly.

At 2.55pm USS VILLALOBOS stood up the river and moored. At 3.57pm broke the senior's officer’s pennant.


8pm to midnight:

Mostly clear and pleasant with light E breezes. Barometer steady.


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3 August 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with variable airs to calm. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned by 7.00am. At 7.55am the HMS NIGHTINGALE stood down the river.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by boat and gun drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant with gentle E breezes. Barometer falling. At 3.55pm sighted USS CALLAO standing up the river.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.15pm USS CALLAO moored and her Commanding Officer paid an official call on board. Sent liberty party ashore. 5.00pm: Quarters; served out clean hammocks. Sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant with bright starlight and light E breezes. Barometer steady.


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4 August 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with bright starlight and light E breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned by 7.00am.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by infantry and landing force drills. At 9.35am HBMS NIGHTINGALE stood up the river. The Commanding Officer of USS CALLAO paid an official call on board. Steam launch hoisted for an hour to set up stern gland. Exercised gun pointers at dotter practice.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm with light ENE to E breezes. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore. PF Ryan (F1c), a straggler from USS DENVER left in Hankow, came on board with a few effects and the necessary papers from USS CALLAO. By order of the CO White T (BM1c) was released, his term of confinement having expired.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with lightning last hour and light E airs to NE breezes. Barometer steady.


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5 August 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with light NE breezes. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned. Received from US Naval Hospital Yokohama with bag, hammock and papers Luehrs E (Yeo3c).


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by fire quarters and collision drills. The MO of this vessel inspected the sanitary condition of USS CALLAO. Pay day for crew. By order of the CO, H Arnold was confined as per the sentence of the SCM, August 2nd 1908.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant with gentle NE breezes. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant with light NE breezes. Barometer steady.


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6 August 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with light NE breezes. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by physical and loading drills. 10.15am: HMS NIGHTINGALE stood out.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant with gentle NW to NNE breezes. Barometer falling.

By order of the CO Reynolds CA (OS) was rated to Seaman to date from July 24th 1908. Received from USS CALLAO with bag, hammock and papers, Payne H (Sea).


4pm to 8pm:

USS GALVESTON stood in and moored. The CO of USS GALVESTON called on the CO of this vessel. Received from USS GALVESTON with bags, hammocks and papers the following men: [followed by list of 35 men].


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant with light NW breezes. Barometer steady.


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7 August 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with light NW breezes. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by physical drills, battery overhaul and inspection of hammocks of new men. HMS TEAL stood out at 9.10am. Assistant Surgeon E Eytinge was detached on orders of C-in-C 3rd Squadron US Pacific Fleet and left the ship to report to USS RANGER at Cavite. Assistant Surgeon Andrew Lee reported on board for duty as the relief for Assistant Surgeon E Eytinge.

Midshipman AS Hickey, USN, from USS GALVESTON reported on board for duty. Midshipman CC Slayton, USN, from USS GALVESTON reported on board for duty.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with gentle NW breezes. Barometer steady.

Inspected clothing of new draft. Transferred to USS CALLAO with bag and hammock for temporary duty Ley RH (Yeo3c).


4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 4.00pm. At 4.35pm the Captain of SMS JAGUAR called officially on the Captain. 5.00pm: Quarters followed by physical and night signal drill.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant with light NW breezes. Barometer steady.


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8 August 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with light NW breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Field day. Liberty party returned by 7.00am. At 7.00am USS VILLALOBOS got underway and stood down the river. At 7.55am Japanese gunboat SUMIDA got underway and stood down the river.


8am to meridian:

The Commanding Officer of HMS CLIO called officially.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light NW breezes. Barometer nearly steady.

The Commanding Officer visited SMS JAGUAR officially. Made preparations to “full dress” ship.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with light breezes from N. Barometer rising slowly.


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9 August 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and cool with light N breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

At 8.00am “full dressed ship”, British ensign at the main truck, in honor of the coronation of His Majesty Edward VII and Queen Alexandra of England [sic].


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters; absentees: McGuire TJ (OS), Cassidy WJ (MM1c), McDevitt J (CP). At 11.05am Commanding Officer of HBMS CLIO called officially.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light to gentle N to NE breezes. Barometer steady.

At 2.05pm a Chinese cruiser stood up the river.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy with passing showers first part with light NE breezes. Barometer steady.


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10 August 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant; calm. Barometer steady.

McDevitt J (CP) returned on board 18 hours over leave.


4am to 8am:

USS CALLAO got underway at 6.55am and stood up the river.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters; absentees: McGuire TJ (OS), Cassidy WJ (MM1c), followed by drills. At 10.55am HMS CLIO stood out of river flying “homeward bound” pennant.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and cool with light to gentle E to SW breezes. Barometer nearly steady.

Received stores.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with variable light airs to light N breezes. Barometer steady.


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11 August 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant first part, rain last part with light N to SE airs. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

8.00am Lewis J returned on board 1 hour over time. 9.15am: Quarters followed by fire drills, gun drills and general quarters. The following punishments were awarded by the Commanding Officer: McDevitt J (CP),18 hours over leave, 30 days’ restriction and 2 months’ 4th class; McGuire TJ (OS), 43 hours over leave, 30 days’ restriction and 2 months’ 4th class; Cassidy WJ (MM1c), 40 hours over leave, 30 days’ restriction and 2 months’ 4th class; Lewis J (F2c), 1 hour over leave, to lose one liberty. At 11.55am a Chinese cruiser stood down the river.


Meridian to 4pm:

Mostly cloudy and warm with light S to SE breezes. Barometer falling slowly.

Inspected bedding at 1.00pm. At 2.25pm HMS FLORA stood up the river and moored.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore. Quarters at 5.00pm followed by drills.


8pm to midnight:

Mostly clear and pleasant with light SE airs. Barometer rising.

8.12pm: Went to night general quarters.


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12 August 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Mostly clear and pleasant with light SE breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned by 7.00am.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by fire drills, gun drills and general quarters. Commanding Officer visited HMS FLORA and Rear Admiral CP Sah, ICN, Commander in Chief Puyang and Nanyang Divisions.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm with light SE breezes. Barometer falling slowly.

A Board of Survey, Lt. Ralph Earle, USN, senior member, met at 1.15pm to survey articles in Equipment Navigation and Ordnance Departments. At 1.34pm Board of Survey adjourned.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light SE breezes. Barometer steady.


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13 August 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with light SE breezes. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by setting up drills and gun drills. The Commander-in-Chief of the Puyang and Nanyang divisions of the Imperial Chinese Navy and the Commanding Officer of HMS FLORA visited the ship officially.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm with light SW breezes. Barometer falling. Lowered lifeboat and with steamer endeavored to pick up a man lost overboard from USS GALVESTON. A Chinese cruiser anchored downstream.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and cool; calm light airs from S. Barometer rising.


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14 August 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant with light S airs. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Ensign JH Newton, USN, was this day detached and proceeded to Manila by order of the 3rd Squadron Commander, US Pacific Fleet.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by physical drills and instruction. Committee of wardroom officers returned the call of the wardroom officers of USS GALVESTON.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm with light NE to SE breezes. Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore. Exercised 6” gun pointers at dotter practice.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cooler with drizzling rain first part; light SW airs. Barometer steady.


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15 August 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Mostly clear and pleasant with light NE breezes and airs. Barometer falling slowly.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant with heavy rain first part, with light E breezes to NW airs. Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore. At 3.00pm HIJMS TSUSHIMA [cruiser] came in and anchored; underway later to shift berth to near HIJMS NIITAKA.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent boarding officer to HIJMS TSUSHIMA, which call was returned.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant with light SE breezes. Barometer steady.


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16 August 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with light E breezes and airs. Barometer falling slowly.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by CO’s inspection of crew and ship. Published General Order 70 and Fleet Order 15 and “Articles for Government of the Navy” to crew.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with slight drizzling rain third hour with gentle SE breezes. Barometer falling.

The Commanding Officer of HIJMS TSUSHIMA visited the ship officially.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.20pm USS CHATTANOOGA stood in and moored.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and cool with light variable airs and light SE breezes. Barometer steady.


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17 August 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant with light SE breezes and airs. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by physical exercise and boat drill. The Commanding Officer of CHATTANOOGA called officially on Commanding Officer at 9.30am.


Meridian to 4pm:

Mostly cloudy and overcast with passing showers and moderate SE breezes.

Barometer falling. At 2.00pm Commanding Officer called officially on HIJMS TSUSHIMA.


4pm to 8pm:

Unshackled port chain from mooring swivel at 8.00pm.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and cool with fresh SE breezes. Barometer falling.

Both chains secured. Lit fires in boiler C at 10.30pm. Steam on steam steering gear at 8.30pm. Helm hard a-starboard during watch. Riding to port anchor, one cross in hawse.


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18 August 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and squally with light rain and fresh SE breezes. Barometer steady.

Riding to starboard chain, clear hawse.


4am to 8am:

At 8.00am full dressed ship in honor of the birthday of the Emperor of Austria.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by physical exercise and landing force drill. At 10.55am hauled down the dressing lines leaving only the masthead flags up owing to the stress of weather.

The following typhoon signals were hoisted during the watch: 416 (SE of Wen Chow) direction North, 422 (Coast of Chekiang) direction North, SE, E (force of wind at Gutzlaff: 5, direction SE.)


Meridian to 4pm:

Generally cloudy and overcast with passing showers and squalls. Wind shifting throughout with strong to moderate to gentle SE breezes. Barometer steady.

Typhoon signal changed to 426 (South of Shanghai) direction North. Hawse clear.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Quarters. Sent liberty party ashore. Typhoon signal changed to 435 (West of Shanghai) direction North.


8pm to midnight:

Weather still unsettled. Drizzling rain squalls with gentle to moderate breezes in squalls. Barometer rising.


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19 August 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Generally fair and pleasant with light to gentle SE breezes. Barometer steady. Hawse clear.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by setting up and collision drill. Typhoon signal, Yangtze Valley, direction North West. The Consul General of Austria officially called on the Commanding Officer. Cross in hawse.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant with gentle SE breezes. Barometer rising.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.57pm exchanged numbers with USS RAINBOW, flagship, and hauled down senior officer’s pennant. USS RAINBOW accompanied by USS DENVER and USS CLEVELAND stood into the harbor and took berths assigned. The Commanding Officer left the ship and called officially upon the 3rd Squadron Commander, US Pacific Fleet. Ensign SLH Hazard, USN, was this day detached and reported for duty upon USS DENVER. Clear hawse at the end of watch.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with light SE breezes. Barometer nearly steady.

Cross in hawse at end of watch.


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20 August 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant with light SE breezes. Barometer falling.

Cross in hawse; riding to ebb tide.


4am to 8am:

Clear hawse at the end of watch. Aired bedding.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by physical instruction and first aid drill. 10.32am: USS DENVER got underway and stood up prior to anchoring in Upper Reach. 11.25am: USS CLEVELAND got underway and stood up river.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with gentle SE breezes. Barometer falling slowly.

2.55pm: The Commander of the 3rd Squadron, US Pacific Fleet called on the CO, leaving at 3.08pm.

3.50pm: Disconnected port chain and connected first shot to mooring swivel. Inspected and piped down aired bedding.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, light E airs to calm. Barometer rising slowly.


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21 August 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant with light SE airs. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by setting up and Morris Tube drill. Engineers in boat drill. 9.00am: USS VILLALOBOS stood up the river and anchored. The CO of USS VILLALOBOS called officially. The Commander of the 3rd Squadron, US Pacific Fleet, inspected USS GALVESTON.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm with light S breezes. Barometer falling.

Received sheet anchor from USS DENVER and secured some bent port chain.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and sultry with light S airs. Barometer falling.


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22 August 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with light S airs. Barometer nearly steady.


8am to meridian:

At 10.20am a Chinese gunboat stood up the river.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm with light S and SE breezes. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

Transferred D Craig (F1c) to USS CHATTANOOGA with bag, hammock and papers.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant gentle SE breezes. Barometer rising slowly.


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23 August 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear, pleasant and calm. Barometer rising.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by Captain’s inspection. The CO of USS RAINBOW called officially. 11.30am Dage W failed to return with church party.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light NE breezes. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with light NNE breezes. Barometer unsteady.

9.10pm: Dage W returned aboard 11 hours over leave from church party.


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24 August 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light NNE breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

At 6.45am USS VILLALOBOS got underway and proceeded in the direction of Woosung.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences, followed by physical exercise and boat drill. 9.55am: The Captain made an official call on the flagship. At 9.50am a GCM convened aboard USS GALVESTON.


Meridian to 4pm:

Mostly cloudy with passing showers first part and gentle NE breezes. Barometer falling.

At 1.00pm a Chinese cruiser stood in and anchored, then at 1.30pm got underway and shifted berth. 3.55pm: GCM convened aboard USS GALVESTON adjourned.


4pm to 8pm:

GA McDevitt (F2c) reported on board having been transferred from USS CHATTANOOGA. 6.20pm: USS VILLALOBOS stood in and anchored.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with passing showers and light N airs and breezes. Barometer rising slowly.


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25 August 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy with drizzling rain from N latter part and light N breezes. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

Breaking out hold. Put boats in water preparatory to collecting stores. At 10.40am USS VILLALOBOS got underway and anchored astern of ship with stores for CONCORD from USS CAESAR [collier and supply ship]. Received 3 boatloads of stores before dinner.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast with heavy rain squalls and light to gentle NE breezes. Barometer steady.

Continued taking stores from USS VILLALOBOS. 1.10pm USS CALLAO stood out. 1.47pm: A Japanese cruiser stood in and anchored below us at 2.04pm. At 2.35pm USS VILLALOBOS shifted her anchorage on account of change of tide. Finished taking stores at 3.37pm and USS VILLALOBOS stood down the river.


4pm to 8pm:

Continued stowing stores.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy with passing showers and light NE breezes. Barometer steady.

At 10.45pm Lt. Whitlock came aboard and reported a collision between USS CALLAO and tug SHUN FENG [?] in lower river and received instructions from the Admiral via wireless.


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26 August 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Partly overcast with passing showers and light N breezes. Barometer falling.

At 3.25am Lt. Whitlock returned to his ship.


4am to 8am:

At 7.25am CALLAO got underway and stood up river, anchoring above us at 7.45am.


8am to meridian:

By order of the Bureau of Navigation, Ross AJ (BMM) was given an appointment as Acting BM1c. A Chinese cruiser flying a Rear-Admiral’s flag stood down the river. At 11.45am USS VILLALOBOS stood in and anchored. Delayed quarters and continued stowing stores.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with gentle NW breezes. Barometer rising.

The CO and Midshipman Hickey left the ship officially as senior member and recorder respectively of a Board of Investigation convened at 2.30 pm on USS CALLAO and sat at 3.45pm. Transferred P White (BM1c) to USS CALLAO with bag, hammock and papers.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with light N breezes. Barometer rising.


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27 August 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Fair to clear and pleasant with light N breezes and airs. Barometer rising.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by physical exercise and general quarters. Ley R reported on board from temporary duty aboard USS CALLAO.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant with gentle W breezes and airs. Barometer fairly steady.

3.50pm: USS HELENA stood in and anchored.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.10pm a Russian transport stood in. Received on board from USS CALLAO, Martin W with bag, hammock and transfer papers except pay accounts.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant with light airs from SW. Barometer steady.


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28 August 1908

At Shanghai.

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant and light SW to NW airs. Barometer fairly steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by abandon ship drill and rigging of sailing cutters.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light NE breezes. Barometer falling slowly.

Started to pay off crew at 3.30pm.


4pm to 8pm:

Finished paying off crew at 6.15pm. Sent liberty party ashore at 4.00pm. 6.30pm: Transferred Casey H and Ah Chu to CALLAO and HELENA respectively with bags, hammocks and papers.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and fine with light E airs. Barometer rising slowly.

At 11.40pm the following men were found to be absent without leave: Hughes C, Cassidy W, Palmer C, Resnik [K].


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29 August 1908

At Shanghai and en route to Chinwangtao [Qinhuangdao]

Lat 31.401, Long 121.545


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and fine and calm. Barometer steady.

At 1.40am Hughes C returned aboard having been absent without leave. He was made a prisoner-at-large by order of the CO.


4am to 8am:

Scrubbed decks and paintwork with sand. The following men failed to return from liberty: Lewis J and Lytle J. At 5.10am Cassidy W and Palmer C attempted to come on board over the bow.


8am to meridian:

Quarters; absentees: Lewis J, Cassidy W, Clark E and Palmer C. 9.35am: Pilot Peter Nova came on board. 9.55am: Clark E came on board having been absent without leave. He was made a prisoner-at-large by order of the CO. Took off mooring swivel and made preparations for getting underway. SMS TIGER stood in and anchored. Returned Payne H to USS CALLAO with bag, hammock and papers, him having been on board for medical treatment only. Cassidy W returned on board having been absent without leave. He was made a prisoner-at-large by order of the CO. 11.45am: Got underway. At end of watch steering down Whampoo River.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light NE airs. Barometer falling.

Steaming singly on various courses at 9.5 knots, pilot at the conn. 1.59pm: Anchored at entrance to Whampoo River in 8 fathoms with 15 fathoms of chain. 2.21pm: CHATTANOOGA stood down river and anchored. 2.30pm: GALVESTON anchored. 2.59pm: DENVER anchored. 3.00pm: CLEVELAND anchored. 3.05pm: Fired a salute of 13 guns for the C-in-C 3rd Squadron, US Pacific Fleet. 3.10pm: RAINBOW stood down river. 3.15pm: Got underway forming column in the following order: 1st Division: RAINBOW, DENVER, CHATTANOOGA: 2nd Division: CONCORD, GALVESTON, CLEVELAND. Steaming at 10 knots, 400 yards apart.


4pm to 6pm:

At 5.30pm stopped as RAINBOW had evidently run onto a shallow spot.


6pm to 8pm:

Standing out of Yangtze River on various courses at 9.5 knots. 6.40pm: Stopped and flagship discharged pilot. 7.03pm: Column changed into open order on course N80°E (mag), N78°E. 7.10pm: Fairway buoy bore N60°W, 2 miles. Passed Chinese gunboat standing up the Yangtze River.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light NE to N breezes. Barometer steady.

In open column on course N78°E. 9.20pm: Changed course to N7°E. 10.40pm: Sighted Shaweishan Light bearing N42°E. 11.00pm: N Saddle Light disappeared bearing S12°E


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30 August 1908

At sea en route to Chinwangtao.

Lat 33.25, Long 122.77


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cool with light N to NNE breezes. Barometer steady.

Steaming in open column on course N7°E. Shaweishan Light abeam 14 miles.


4am to 8am:

Steaming in open column on course N7°E. Sighted several sail during watch.


8am to meridian:

8.55am: Formed line. 11.30am: Formed column in open order. 9.15am: Quarters; absentees: Lewis J, Lytle J and Palmer C. Sighted several sail during watch.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and cool with light NNE breezes. Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming in open column on course N6°E.


4pm to 6pm:

Steaming in line on course N7°E. 5.20pm: Changed to line of divisions, this ship leading 2nd division. 5.34pm: Changed to column open order.


6pm to 8pm:

Steaming in open column on course N6°E.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool with light NNE breezes. Barometer steady.

8.30pm: Changed speed to 10 knots. 11.00pm: Passed steamer on port hand. 12.00am: Passed steamer on starboard hand.


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31 August 1908

At sea en route to Chinwangtao.

Lat 36.60, Long 122.92


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and cooler with gentle NNE breezes. Barometer steady.

Steaming in line of division on course N6°E at 10 knots. Sighted two steamers 3 points on starboard bow, one standing SE and the other to W.


4am to 8am:

4.58am: DENVER broke down, rejoining at end of 1st Division at end of watch.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters; absentees: Lewis J, Lytle J, and Palmer C. Loading and Morris Tube drill. 11.00am: Held Mast and the CO awarded the following punishments:

Hughes C, “Leaving ship without permission”, SCM

Resnik H, “Leaving ship without permission”, SCM

Clark E, “Leaving ship without permission”,SCM

Cassidy W, “Leaving ship without permission”, SCM

Matson G, “1¼ hours over leave”, lose one liberty

Sighted two steamers on the port bow at 8.30am. Sighted land on the port bow at 8.40am. 11.45am: CHATTANOOGA and DENVER resumed their original place in the formation.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant with light N and NE breezes. Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming in line of division on course N6°E at 10 knots.1.00pm: Changed course to N9°W. 2.10pm: Sighted steamer smoke ½ point on port bow. 3.00pm: Sighted Shantung Promontory Light on port bow bearing N12°W (mag). At end of watch squadron steaming in line on N9°W, speed 10 knots.


4pm to 6pm:

Steaming in line on course N9°W. 5.20pm: Formed open column. 5.55pm: Course N48°W. Quarters at 5.30pm.


6pm to 8pm:

Steaming in open column on course N48°W.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with light N breezes. Barometer steady.

Sighted several sail during watch.



LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1908


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1 September 1908

At sea and at Chinwangtao.

Lat 39.68, Long 119.73


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant with light W breezes. Barometer falling.

Steaming in line of division at 10 knots on N48°W. At 1.55am sighted Liaotishan Light [Laotieshan Xijiao] bearing N25°W (mag). At 3.19am Liaotishan Light bearing on bow. Sighted two steamers standing to NE, and several fishing vessels.


4am to 8am:

Liaotishan Light bore abeam 9 miles. 4.25am: Changed course to N37°W. Aired bedding.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters; absentees: Lewis J, Lytle J and Palmer C. Setting up, loading and dotter drill. 9.00am: Changed course to N47°W. By order of the CO, the following changes in rating were made from this date: Shaw P (Oiler) to MM2c, McDermott A (F1c) to Oiler.


Meridian to 4pm:

Mostly cloudy and pleasant with light W and SW breezes. Barometer steady.

3.55pm: Anchored off Chinwangtao in 6 fathoms of water, sandy bottom, to 30 fathoms of port chain.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.10pm USS GALVESTON and USS CLEVELAND shifted anchorages. 4.35pm: The CO left the ship officially, went on board the flagship and returned at 5.45pm. At 5.50pm USS CHATTANOOGA shifted berth and the collier CAESAR went alongside USS DENVER to coal her.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light NW airs. Barometer steady.


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2 September 1908

At Chinwangtao.

Lat 39.894, Long 119.603


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant with light NE airs. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

At 7.30am ten of the crew left the ship for Peking [Beijing] on three days’ furlough. At 5.20am USN collier CAESAR shoved off from USS DENVER and at 5.30am went alongside USS CLEVELAND.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters; absentees: Lewis J, Lytle J and Palmer C. Physical exercise, loading and dotter drill. Ensign JA Mandeville, USN, reported on board USS GALVESTON as a member of an examining board of which Captain M Johnson, USN, is president. Lt. Todd reported to this same board for examination.


Meridian to 4pm:

Mostly cloudy and pleasant with light SE breezes. Barometer falling.

Sent condemned canvas and rope to CAESAR. WR Dage was released from confinement and restored to duty. Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

Held swimming call. Made preparations for coaling. Collier left CLEVELAND and went alongside flagship at 5.25pm.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with drizzling rain latter part and increasing sea with light to gentle SE breezes. Barometer falling slowly.


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3 September 1908

At Chinwangtao.

Lat 39.894, Long 119.603


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cloudy; drizzling rain with gentle to fresh SE breezes. Barometer falling rapidly.


4am to 8am:

Steam launch’s warp parted; secured steam launch astern. At 8.00am veered port chain to 45 fathoms. At 5.30am CAESAR left flagship and anchored. USS DENVER shifted berth at 7.00am.


8am to meridian:

Sent steam launch and 2nd cutter ashore for liberty party. Too rough to bring cutter back. Lt. Todd and Ensign Mandeville went to GALVESTON on duty. Spread foc’sle and poop awnings.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and rainy with moderate SE breezes. Barometer unsteady.

Hauled down guard flag.


4pm to 8pm:

5.45pm: CAESAR got underway and shifted anchorage.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with drizzling rain and passing heavy showers. Barometer falling slowly.

Sent steam launch ashore to be secure for the night.


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4 September 1908

At Chinwangtao.

Lat 39.894, Long 119.603


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and rainy with fresh SE breezes. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Veered chain to 60 fathoms on account of dragging. Later let go starboard anchor and veered to 15 fathoms on starboard and 75 fathoms on port chain.


8am to meridian:

9.50am: USS RAINBOW, flagship, shifted berth and anchored at 9.59am. At 10.05am DENVER shifted berth and anchored at 10.15am.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm with gentle SW to SSE breezes. Barometer falling.

1.45pm: Underway and over to CAESAR. 2.45pm: Went alongside with our port side to the collier so we rolled together and dented in a plate of CAESAR forward of her bridge. 3.37pm: Started taking in coal from after hold of CAESAR. 1.00pm: Sent boat for liberty party. At 2.45pm DENVER shifted berth and anchored at 2.55pm. At 3.30pm the following men returned 21½ hours over leave: Frans C, Petrillo P, Cutler L, Dalton S, Manning C, Billingham R, Schuster C. The following men returned 26½ hours over leave: Dando A, Crow, Kester J.


4pm to 8pm:

Continued coaling until 7.15pm when the roll became too great and we had to stop, having taken on board 56 tons. Shoved off from CAESAR at 7.30pm. Before we got clear our port after sponson hit CAESAR, damaging her port sail and two air ports. Anchored on old line of bearing at 7.40pm, distance from GALVESTON 45 yards. Veered 70 fathoms of chain on starboard anchor. Bach A returned on board 26½ hours over leave. The following men returned 35½ hours over leave: Heckel C, Hall A, Martin C, Tourtillotte G.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant with gentle to light breezes from the S to NW. Barometer steady.


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5 September 1908

At Chinwangtao.

Lat 39.894, Long 119.603


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light breezes and airs from the W. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

All hands at 4.50am. 5.15am: Rigged port anchor on forecastle. Hove in short and got underway at 5.32am. 6.02am: CHATTANOOGA got underway and made fast to collier’s side at 6.50am. 6.55am: Made fast to collier. At about 5.30am it was discovered that our side had been stove in by collier’s fender. The following men returned on board 47½ hours over leave: Evans P, Berry L, Ettamuller H, Caswell A and Kennedy.


8am to meridian:

Commenced coaling at 8.00am. Taking coal from Nos. 3 and 4 hatches. At 9.00am RAINBOW hauled down Admiral’s flag and we hoisted it. Lt. Todd and Ensign Mandeville left the ship on duty.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light S breezes. Barometer rising slowly. Continued coaling. At about 4.00pm Lt. Todd returned and relieved me [Ensign Whiting] as Acting Executive. A board investigating the damage to USS CAESAR came on board and examined the ship’s log.


4pm to 8pm:

Storing coal on starboard side to develop list. Finished coaling at 5.00pm having taken on board 264 tons, 30 on deck. List 11° to starboard. At 5.23pm shoved off from collier and at 5.31pm anchored in 5.5 fathoms with 45 fathoms of starboard chain. 5.34pm: CHATTANOOGA shoved off from collier and anchored. Shifted port anchor to bill board. Carpenters working on damaged plate on port side. Started general cleaning.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with light S breezes. Barometer rising slowly. Continued riveting in side.


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6 September 1908

At Chinwangtao.

Lat 39.894, Long 119.603


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light variable airs. Barometer rising.


4am to 8am:

6.10am: USS GALVESTON got underway and moored to the collier CAESAR at 6.40am. Part of deck load of coal shifted to bunkers.


8am to meridian:

Continuing working on side renewing rivets, caulking same, etc. The board composed of Ensign Whiting, Midshipmen Hickey and Slayton made its report to the CO.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant with light S to SE breezes. Barometer falling.

Continued work on side. 2.40pm: USS GALVESTON shoved off from CAESAR. Finished work on side at 2.45pm and started to fill bunker with coal. 2.55pm: GALVESTON anchored.


4pm to 8pm:

Finished filling bunker at 4.05pm. Started to wash down decks. McQuade P and Resch H returned 83 hours over time. Sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant with light S to SE breezes. Barometer steady.

Sent steamer ashore at 11.00pm to secure.


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7 September 1908

At Chinwangtao.

Lat 39.894, Long 119.603


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy with passing showers and gentle SE breezes. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

Quarters; absentees: Palmer E, Lytle J, Lewis J, Thomas J, Jeske H and Albring J. By order of the CO, 200 lbs of dried peaches and 14 tins of tomatoes were thrown overboard, having been condemned by the MO. The following punishments were awarded by the CO at the Mast:

McQuade P and Resch H, “83 hours over leave”, 60 days’ deprivation of liberty and 2 months’ 4th class

Edwards W, “not standing anchor watch and stowing away and not to be found when urgently needed”, 2nd conduct class


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling rain with moderate SSE breezes. Barometer falling.

At 1.00pm veered starboard chain to 75 fathoms inside the hawse-pipe. Served specifications for SCM on Hughes C, Cassidy W, Clark E and Resnik. 2.30pm: Half-masted colors with DENVER and mast-headed again at 2.45pm. 3.50pm: USS CAESAR got underway and proceeded to eastward.


4pm to 8pm:

At 6.55pm let go starboard anchor; veered port chain to 40 fathoms inside hawse-pipe and veered port chain to 15 fathoms. Wind shifted through eight points.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling rain with moderate ENE and NE breezes. Barometer rising slowly.


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8 September 1908

At Chinwangtao and en route to Port Arthur [Lyushunkau].

Lat 39.894, Long 119.603


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cool with gentle to light N breezes. Barometer rising.


4am to 8am:

At 7.00am Thomas J, Jeske H and Albring J returned on board 24 hours over time.


8am to meridian:

Quarters; absentees: Palmer E, Lytle J, Lewis J. Followed by physical exercise, gun drill and dotter practice. 9.00am: Weighed port anchor and hove in starboard chain, securing at 30 fathoms. 10.00am: SCM on which Lt. Todd was senior member tried the following cases: Hughes C, “leaving ship without permission”, Cassidy W, “leaving ship without permission”, Clark E “leaving ship without permission”. SCM adjourned at 11.02am to await the action of the convening authority. 11.35am: USS CLEVELAND got underway and stood out.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light breezes to airs from NE to SSE. Barometer steady.

Pay Department received $5000 Mexican currency from CHATTANOOGA.


4pm to 8pm:

Made preparations for getting underway. Held swimming call. 6.45pm: RAINBOW hoisted Rear-Admiral’s flag at the main and CONCORD hauled down same.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and cool with bright moonlight and light breezes from SSE and ESE. Barometer steady.

8.25pm: The Squadron got underway and set course S43°E, speed 10 knots in column 400 yards apart: RAINBOW, DENVER, CHATTANOOGA, CONCORD, GALVESTON. 8.55pm: Formed column in open order. Sighted several fishing vessels.


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9 September 1908

At sea and at Port Arthur.

Lat 38.800, Long 121.099


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and fine with light ESE breezes. Barometer steady.

Steaming 4th in open column at 10 knots with RAINBOW, DENVER, CHATTANOOGA and GALVESTON. 3.35am: Moon set. 3.47am: Sighted Laotieshan Promontory Light [Laotieshan Xijiao Lighthouse] 1 point on the port bow.


4am to 8am:

5.00am: Passed Reef Island abeam. 6.10am: Slowed to 7 knots. 6.28am: Changed course to E. 7.52am: Increased to 9 knots and at end of watch steaming into an anchorage.


8am to meridian:

9.10am: Anchored off Port Arthur in 17 fathoms of water. 9.50am: Japanese gunboat stood in. 9.50am: CO of GALVESTON called officially. 9.54am: The CO left the ship to call on the flagship officially. 10.20am: The Japanese gunboat fired a salute of 13 guns, US ensign at the fore. 10.20am: The flagship fired a salute of 13 guns, Japanese ensign at the fore. 10.30am: The flagship fired a salute of 21 guns, Japanese ensign at the main. 10.30am: The Japanese gunboat fired a salute of 21 guns, US ensign at the main. 11.55am: The CO returned. Went to quarters for muster; absentees: Palmer E, Lytle J, Lewis J. Followed by fire and loading drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and fine with light variable breezes. Barometer falling.

Two Chinese gunboats stood past, heading to the E.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and calm. Barometer falling slowly.


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10 September 1908

At Port Arthur and at sea.

Lat 38.800, Long 121.099


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and fine with light variable airs to calm. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

Went to quarters for muster; absentees: Palmer E, Lytle J, Lewis J. Followed by setting-up and general quarters drills. 10.20am: A Japanese torpedo boat stood into the harbor. 10.40am: The CO of HIJMS AKAGI [gunboat]* called officially.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy with light S breezes. Barometer falling.

1.50pm: A Japanese torpedo boat stood into the harbor.


4pm to 8pm:

Made preparations for getting underway.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with slight drizzle with light S breezes. Barometer falling.

8.37pm: Got underway. Formed column when standing out of anchorage, flagship leading and this ship No.4. 10 knots and course S4°E (mag). 9.20pm: Formed column in open order and slowed to 6 knots. 10.30pm: Sighted steamship lights 3 points on starboard bow standing to the N.


*[Note: Not to be confused with the later famous Japanese aircraft-carrier of the same name.]


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11 September 1908

At sea and at Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with drizzle and light SSE to ENE breezes. Barometer falling rapidly.

Steaming in open column order on course S2°E at 6 knots.


4am to 8am:

6.25am: Sighted land on starboard bow. 6.33am: Sighted land on port bow. 7.21am: Stood into Chefoo Harbor.


8am to meridian:

8.30am: Anchored in 5.5 fathoms of water to 45 fathoms of starboard chain. Hoisted guard flag at 9.35am.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cool with moderate N breezes. Barometer steady.

Steamer returned having lost a boat hook, jack-staff and tiller. Broke second boat hook and parted her tiller-rope.


4pm to 8pm:

Made preparations for coaling.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool with gentle to light NW breezes. Barometer steady.


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12 September 1908

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cool with gentle NW breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

6.14am: Got underway and at 7.30am went alongside CAESAR starboard side to collier.


8am to meridian:

Began coaling at 8.55am. 10.45am: RAINBOW fired a salute of 7 guns with US ensign at the fore. Schuster C (CP) had his feet burned by crawling into combustion chamber.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant with gentle NW breezes. Barometer steady.

12.45pm: Finished coaling having taken 66 tons on board. Total number of tons on board 386. 1.00pm: Shoved off from collier and anchored at 1.09pm to hoist boats. 2.38pm: Got underway and at 3.01pm came to anchor in former berth in 5 fathoms with 45 fathoms of starboard chain. 3.33pm: USS GALVESTON and CHATTANOOGA anchored in former berths.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: CAESAR got underway and stood out.


8pm to midnight:

Fair to clear and pleasant. Light airs to breezes from NW and WNW. Barometer steady.


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13 September 1908

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and cool with light WNW to NNE breezes. Barometer steady at first then erratic.

3.50am: A sudden squall made it necessary to call out deck force to secure awnings.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters; absentees: Palmer E, Lytle J, Lewis J. Prize money distributed to best gun crews. General muster. Sent two men ashore on patrol duty. Published Divisional and Special orders.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and fine with light NE airs and breezes. Barometer rising slowly.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00pm. McKeown P was brought back from liberty party for being tight and talkative.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and cool with light NE to E airs. Barometer rising slowly.

White P returned from liberty with a cut on his scalp caused by being struck on the head by one of the patrol.


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14 September 1908

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cool with light SE breezes and variable airs. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

LC Verhulst (OS) returned on board 9½ hours over time from liberty.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters; absentees: Palmer E, Lytle J, Lewis J. Setting-up and cleaning of boats. By order of the CO Palmer E was declared a deserter from the US Naval Service from August 28th 1908, having left the ship and not returned. Captain held Mast and awarded the following punishments:

Trissler W, “Drunk from liberty”, loss of one liberty and 1st conduct class

Fletcher W, “Drunk and dirty from liberty”, loss of one liberty and 1st conduct class

Laraby J, “Drunk and dirty from liberty”, loss of one liberty and 1st conduct class

Verhulst LC, “Returned on board 9½ hours over time from liberty”, 14 days’ restriction and 2nd conduct class

Dunn EA, “Disorderly conduct whilst on liberty and disrespectful to patrol officer (Ensign Austin, DENVER)”, 5 days’ solitary confinement on bread and water


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm. Light N breezes changing to calm. Barometer falling.

At 1.03pm on orders from the flagship lowered all boats except 2nd cutter for drill under oars. 2.25pm: All boats returned and hoisted. 3.15pm: Sounded quarters. Assembled all divisions aft and published General Order No.2 of Commander of 3rd Squadron, US Pacific Fleet, relative to responsibility of Petty Officers. 3.30pm: Landed patrol.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and hazy. Light SW breezes. Barometer falling slowly.


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15 September 1908

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light SW breezes and airs. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.10am Quarters; absentees: Lytle J, and Lewis J. Infantry, loading and Morris Tube drills. At 10.05am GCM met on GALVESTON and adjourned at 11.30am.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light ENE breezes changing to light E airs. Barometer falling.

Boat drill at 1.00pm, signal drill at 1.45pm. 2.30pm: Transferred to RAINBOW under guard Carroll D, White P and Dunn E in obedience to orders from Rear-Admiral Harber. Dunn E was at the time undergoing punishment in the brig for disorderly conduct during liberty and showing disrespect to patrol officer.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent Patrol Officer, Midshipman Hickey and patrol ashore with liberty party at 4.00pm.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool with light S breezes. Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned at 11.15pm.


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16 September 1908

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cool with gentle SSW breezes. Barometer unsteady.

CGM Hicks returned on board from patrol duty at 12.45am.


8am to meridian:

9.10am Quarters; absentees Lytle J, and Lewis J. Fire and collision drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light WNW breezes. Barometer steady.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Moderate to gentle N breezes. Barometer steady.

Squadron exercised with searchlights from 8.00pm to 8.45pm.


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17 September 1908

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cool with light WSW breezes and variable airs. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

Sent landing force ashore at 8.00am. 9.10am: Quarters; absentees: Lytle J and Lewis J.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and fine. Light NE breezes and variable airs. Barometer rising.

Sent two men ashore on patrol duty.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and fine with light SE breezes. Barometer falling slowly.


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18 September 1908

At Chefoo.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and cool with gentle to light N breezes. Barometer rising.


8am to meridian:

9.10am Quarters; absentees: Lytle J and Lewis J. Marched all hands aft and published the findings of an SCM:

Cassidy WJ (MM1c), absent from ship without leave. Sentence: solitary confinement on bread and water for 1 day and to lose 10 days’ pay of $32.26

Hughes C (Sea), absent from ship without leave. Sentence: solitary confinement on bread and water for 10 days (full rations every 3rd day) and to lose 16 days’ pay of $14.08

Clark E (Sea), absent from ship without leave. Sentence: solitary confinement on bread and water for 1 day and to lose 10 days’ pay of $14.08

10.00am: GALVESTON fired 1 gun salute and hoisted the “jack” at the fore yardarm. 10.52am: GALVESTON hauled down the “jack”. 10.15am: The CO called officially on the US Consul at Chefoo.

11.30am: The French cruiser D’ENTRECASTEAUX, flying a Rear-Admiral’s flag, stood in and anchored at 11.40am. RAINBOW fired a signal of 13 guns with the French ensign at the fore.

The salute was returned gun for gun by D’ENTRECASTEAUX with US ensign at the fore.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and overcast. Light NW breezes and variable airs. Barometer falling.

Held boat drill. At 1.30pm GALVESTON fired 1 gun and broke the “jack” at the fore yardarm. At 2.00pm the French cruiser D’ENTRECASTEAUX got underway and stood out. At 2.50pm GALVESTON hauled down the “jack”.


8pm to midnight:*

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling intermittently throughout watch. Light breezes from SW and W. Barometer nearly steady.


[Note: Entered as “4pm to 8pm”.]


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19 September 1908

At Chefoo and en route to Nagasaki.

Lat 37.492, Long 121.483


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and cool with gentle W breezes. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.00am: Midshipman Slayton left the ship for his examination on board the CHATTANOOGA. 10.00am: The Captain left the ship on duty. Field day. Made preparations for sea. Released Clark E from confinement.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and cool with fresh WNW breezes. Barometer rising.

Sent working party ashore to bring off stores, which they were unable to do because of the sea.1.50pm: The Paymaster returned and reported that the RAINBOW’s steamer had sunk at the jetty. Sailing delayed until 5.00pm.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.10pm confined Cassidy W (MM1c) for one day in obedience to SCM sentence.


8pm to midnight:

Cool and partly cloudy. Moderate W breezes and gentle N and NW breezes. Barometer rising.

9.55pm: Got underway and stood out in column: DENVER, CHATTANOOGA, CONCORD and GALVESTON on course E. 10.33pm: Changed course to S79°E and formed column in open order, standard speed 10 knots, distance 400 yards. 8.30pm: Hauled down flag of Commander, 3rd Squadron, US Pacific Fleet, and hoisted same on DENVER.


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20 September 1908

At sea en route to Nagasaki.

Lat 36.42, Long 123.48


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and cool with gentle N and NW breezes. Barometer rising.

Steaming in open column on N79°E at 10 knots, USS DENVER flagship. 1.25am: Changed course to S72°E. 3.15am: Sighted Shantung Promontory Light bearing S28°E.


4am to 8am:

4.10am: Shantung Promontory Light abeam 8.8 miles. 7.00am: Clocks set 6.5 minutes ahead.


8am to meridian:

11.07am: Set clocks ahead 13 minutes. 11.42am: Completed maneuvers and set line ahead. 9.30am: Quarters.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and cool with fresh W and SW breezes. Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S23°E. 12.15pm: Changed into line of divisions.


4pm to 6pm:

Steaming on course S22°E. By order of the CO Cassidy WJ (MM1c) was released from confinement, his term having expired.


6pm to 8pm:

Steaming on course SSE at 10 knots.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with moderate SW breezes.


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21 September 1908

At sea en route to Nagasaki.

Lat 33.50, Long 125.32


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and cool with gentle to moderate WSW breezes. Barometer rising.

Steaming in open column on S23°E at 10 knots. Sighted Heuksan Po Island at 3.15am bearing SSE½E. At end of watch steaming on S56°W.


4am to 8am:

On course S68°W. 5.00am: Changed course to S48°E. 6.26am: Found that Ross Island had been passed abeam, distance 10.7 miles.


8am to meridian:

9.56am: Sighted Quelpart Island [Jeju Island] bearing ESE. Mustered at quarters, no absences, followed by drills. 11.50am: Set clocks forward 10 minutes.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy with drizzling rain and moderate SW breezes. Barometer fairly steady.

1.56pm: Changed course to S39°E. 3.22pm: Changed course to S68°E. 3.31pm: Gifford Island abeam. At end of watch on course SSE.


4pm to 6pm:

5.00pm: DENVER broke down and dropped out of formation. 5.06pm: Had man overboard from GALVESTON; she secured lifebuoy. CHATTANOOGA and CONCORD lowered boats.


6pm to 8pm:

Steaming on course S67°E at 10 knots.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with drizzling rain. Light SSE breezes. Barometer rising.

8pm to 8.30pm: Put over towing buoy and held searchlight exercise.


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22 September 1908

At sea and at Nagasaki.

Lat 32.741, Long 129.863


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and drizzling with light SW to W airs. Barometer steady.

Steaming in line of divisions on course S67°E. At 1.00am sighted Ose Saki Light 1.5 points on the port bow. Abeam at 3.56am, distance 7 miles. Changed course to N88°E.


4am to 8am:

Steaming on N88°E at 10.5 knots. 4.12am: Changed course to N75°E. 6.32am: Set clocks 28 minutes [sic].


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Formed column, followed course of DENVER to conform to the channel. 9.30am: Held quarters, no absences. Stood into the harbor of Nagasaki, Japan, and at 11.00am stopped to await boarding by the Harbormaster. 11.22am: VESUVIO fired a salute of 13 guns, US ensign at the fore. At 11.24am DENVER fired a salute of 13 guns, Italian ensign at the fore. At 11.25am French cruiser ALGER fired a salute of 13 guns, US ensign at the fore. At 11.27am DENVER fired a salute of 13 guns, French ensign at the fore. 11.28am: CHATTANOOGA anchored.11.38am: Anchored with 30 fathoms of starboard chain, 12 fathoms of water, mud bottom. Held Mast. The CO awarded the following punishments:

Remmele L (OS), “Slow manning boat”, reduced 1 conduct class

Morgan C (OS), “Slow manning boat”, reduced 1 conduct class

Lee Foo (MAtt3c), “Not carrying out orders”, reduced 1 conduct class

Fiedler E (QM2c), “Neglect of duty”, reduced to 1st conduct class

Schorz L (Sea), “Neglect of duty”, reduced to 1st conduct class

Spivak S (Sea), “Neglect of duty”, reduced to 2nd conduct class


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and sultry. Light breezes from NW and SW. Barometer falling.

12.03pm: USS GALVESTON anchored. 1.00pm: Got underway and shifted berth and anchored in 12 fathoms to 45 fathoms of starboard chain. 1.05pm: DENVER hauled down the flag of Commander, 3rd Squadron, US Pacific Fleet, and hoisted same on RAINBOW, which stood in and anchored at 12.15pm. 1.14pm: GALVESTON shifted berth and moored. 1.45pm: The CO left the ship officially.

1.50pm: RAINBOW fired a salute of 9 guns, US ensign at the fore. At 2.05pm DENVER fired a salute of 9 guns, US ensign at the fore. 2.15pm: CO returned on board.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light airs from SE. Barometer steady.


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23 September 1908

At Nagasaki and en route to Cavite.

Lat 32.741, Long 129.863


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and misty. Light airs to light breezes from SE and E. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

At 9.20am Commanding Officer left the ship officially. At 10.50am Commanding Officer returned on board after calling officially on Commanding Officer of the French Cruiser ALGER and the Italian cruiser VESUVIO and the American Consul. 11.15am: The hack chronometer was taken ashore for comparison. At 11.25am an officer representing the Commanding Officer of Italian MS VESUVIO called officially on the Commanding Officer. At 11.55am he left the ship. At 10.30am GCM on the GALVESTON adjourned. Dunn EA (OS) was received on board from RAINBOW with bag, hammock and transfer papers.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Calm to light airs from SW. Barometer falling.

At 1.35pm took off the mooring swivel. Riding to starboard chain with a cross in the hawse. At 3.05pm the Commanding Officer of the French Cruiser ALGER called officially on the Commanding Officer. Made preparations for getting underway.


4pm to 6pm:

At 4.00pm hove up port anchor and hove in starboard chain to 30 fathoms. Finished preparations for getting underway. Squadron got underway at 4.45pm and stood out at half speed, except the DENVER delayed by straggler and GALVESTON’s anchor engine broken down. Steaming in column at half speed, on various courses, following the flagship, in formation: RAINBOW, CHATTANOOGA and CONCORD, distance 400 yards. At end of watch DENVER rejoined formation astern of CONCORD. At 5.58pm took departure. Io Jima Light bearing S63°E, distance 1.5 miles.


6pm to 8pm:

At 6.35pm USS GALVESTON stood out of the harbor. At 7.30pm went ahead at standard speed.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and cool. Light breezes from NW. Barometer rising.

Steaming in open column on course S46°W (mag) at 10.5 knots, flagship leading. This ship No.3 in column. 8.00pm to 8.30pm: Exercised with searchlights.


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24 September 1908

At sea en route to Cavite.

Lat 30.33, Long 127.10


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light breezes from WNW. Barometer steady.

Steaming No.3 in column open order, on course S48°W, speed 10.5 knots.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters, followed by setting-up, dotter and loading drills. In accordance with sentence of SCM, Hughes CE (Sea) was placed in solitary confinement on bread & water for 10 days, full ration every 3rd day. At 11.50am sighted steamer 2½ points on port tow, standing to the E. Set clocks back 23 minutes.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light breezes to light airs from W. to NW. Barometer falling.

At 1.08pm by signal from flagship, RAINBOW and CONCORD changed positions. Gained position at head of column at 1.40pm and broke guide flag at fore. Delivered specifications for SCM to Starr A (CMM), for absence from station without being regularly relieved, and Lewis J (F2c), for 21 days’ absence over leave.


4pm to 6pm:

At 4.05pm went to half speed and formed as follows: CONCORD, GALVESTON, CHATTANOOGA and DENVER. RAINBOW fell out and Commander Sears maneuvered the Squadron until 5.18pm when we formed column in the above order. 5.27pm: Went to standard speed of 10.5 knots and formed column open order. Delivered specifications for SCM to Lytle JU (MM1c), for 21 days’ absence over leave.


6pm to 8pm:

Steaming in column open order, CONCORD leading, RAINBOW on right flank out of formation.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with moderate NE breeze. Barometer steady.

RAINBOW out on starboard bow.


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25 September 1908

At sea en route to Cavite.

Lat 27.29, Long 123.79


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant. Moderate breezes from NE. Barometer falling.

Steaming in column open order, distance 400 yards, CONCORD, GALVESTON, CHATTANOOGA and DENVER, with RAINBOW on starboard beam, on course S48°W, standard speed 10½ knots.


8am to meridian:

At 9.50am RAINBOW dropped to the rear of the column. 9.15am: Mustered at quarters, no absences. At 10.10am SCM, of which DW Todd, Lt., USN, is senior member, met to try cases of Lytle JU (MM1c), Lewis J (F2c), for 21 days over leave, and Adolph Starr, (CCM), for leaving station without being properly relieved. SCM took a recess at 11.00am. Clocks set back 15 minutes by signal from flagship at 11.30am.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with passing showers and moderate to gentle breezes from E to NE. Barometer falling.

1.00pm: Changed course to S28°W in open column: CONCORD, GALVESTON, CHATTANOOGA, DENVER and RAINBOW. At 1.35pm SCM met for trial of Adolph Starr (CCM), USN.


4pm to 6pm:

At 4.03pm SCM adjourned to await the action of the convening authority. Lit fires in D boiler at 5.00pm.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with frequent rain squalls. Gentle E breezes. Barometer steady.

At 9.30pm connected boiler D.


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26 September 1908

At sea en route to Cavite.

Lat 24.19, Long 121.79


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and cool. Gentle to light breezes from E and SE. Barometer falling.

Steaming in column open order, distance 400 yards, CONCORD, GALVESTON, CHATTANOOGA and DENVER, with RAINBOW on starboard beam, on course S28°W, standard speed 10½ knots.


8am to meridian:

On course S27°W. Strong current about 3 knots against us. The Captain inspected all store-rooms and holds.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm with light airs from SW. Barometer falling.

Island of Formosa on starboard beam all watch. At 1.40pm upon signal from flagship maneuvered and formed line to the front, guide right.


4pm to 6pm:

4.30pm: Formed column from the front and changed course to S3°W. 4.36pm: Formed column open order.


6pm to 8pm:

At 7.41pm changed course to S28°W.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy with lightning and thunder last part of watch. Light breezes from SW to ENE. Barometer rising.

Steaming in open order with flagship leading and this ship last. Island of Formosa on starboard beam all watch.


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27 September 1908

At sea en route to Cavite.

Lat 21.30, Long 120.70


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy with lightning first part of watch. Light breezes from NE to WNW. Barometer unsteady.

Steaming in column open order, distance 400 yards, RAINBOW, DENVER, CHATTANOOGA, GALVESTON and CONCORD, on course S28°W, standard speed 10½ knots.


4am to 8am:

4.54am: Changed course to S15°W. At 6.30am Nan Sha Light [Taiwan] abeam, distance 3½ miles. At 7.21am Vele Rete Reef abeam, distance from B&B bearing 3.1 miles.


8am to meridian:

Quarters and Captain’s inspection. At 11.34am set deck clocks back 4 minutes.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light breezes from W. Barometer falling.


4pm to 6pm:

Steaming on course S15°W.


6pm to 8pm:

Steaming as before.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light breezes from SW. Barometer rising.


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28 September 1908

At sea en route to Cavite.

Lat 17.00, Long 119.71


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light breezes from NW to W. Barometer falling.

Steaming in column open order, distance 400 yards, RAINBOW, DENVER, CHATTANOOGA, GALVESTON and CONCORD, on course S15°W, standard speed 10½ knots. At 2.30am Bojeador Light [Philippines] abeam, distance about 31 miles.


4am to 8am:

At 7.42am wheel ropes jammed, broke breakdown flag, slowed starboard engine, went ahead again at 7.44am.


8am to meridian:

At 8.25am changed course to S11°W. 9.15am: Quarters and physical drill, loading drill and dotter practice. Set deck clocks back 4 minutes at 11.30am.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and rainy with light breezes from W and SW. Barometer falling.

2.10pm Changed course to S1°W.


4pm to 6pm:

Steaming on S1°W. At 4.54pm passed Piedra Pt abeam, distant 4.4 miles. At 5.40pm passed River Pt. Abeam, distance 2.1 miles.


6pm to 8pm:

Steaming as before. 6.38pm Sighted Hermana Mayor Light bearing S47°W (mag). At 7.39pm Hermana Mayor Light abeam, distance 6.3 miles.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and warm with light SSW breezes and airs. Barometer falling.

At 11.45pm Capones Light bore S67°W.


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29 September 1908

At sea and at Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy with passing showers. Gentle breezes from NE to N. Barometer falling.

Steaming in column open order, distance 400 yards, RAINBOW, DENVER, CHATTANOOGA, GALVESTON and CONCORD, on course S1°W, standard speed 10½ knots. 12.13am: Capones Light abeam; changed course to S51°E (mag). 1.56am: Passed Capones Light abeam on new course, distance 12.3 miles. 3.05am: Sighted Sueste Point Light bearing N60°E (mag). At 3.21am sighted Corregidor Light bearing S69°E (mag).


4am to 8am:

4.45am: Formed column. 4.47am: Changed course to N89°E (mag). 6.15am: Changed course to N67°E and stood into Manila Bay. 6.18am: Corregidor Light abeam. At 7.34am San Nicolas Shoals Light abeam, distance 2.3 miles. At 7.40am passed USS YANKTON [gunboat] standing out. At end of watch, standing into harbor in column, on course N66°E.


8am to meridian:

At 8.42am USS RAINBOW moored to buoy. At 8.44am USS DENVER anchored. At 8.47am USS GALVESTON anchored. At 8.54am CHATTANOOGA anchored. At 8.58am USS CONCORD anchored on berth No. 5. At 10.50am the Commanding Officer called upon the Admiral. At 9.36am USS CLEVELAND shifted berth. At 11.10am the Commanding Officer returned on board. Rigged out all boats and hoisted same at harbor davits. Sent side cleaners over the side. Aired bunting. Allowed fires to die out in B, C & D boilers and secured main engines. The Paymaster went ashore on duty.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant with light airs, calm and breezes from NW. Barometer falling.

At 12.35pm GENERAL ALAVA stood in and anchored. At 2.00pm USSs CHAUNCEY, BAINBRIDGE, DECATUR and DALE shifted anchorage and anchored at 2.24pm on line of bearing W, 400 yards S of this ship. At 2.30pm WOMPATUCK stood in.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.05pm WOMPATUCK got underway. At 4.23pm USS HELENA stood in and fired a salute of 13 guns which was answered by a 7-gun salute from RAINBOW. At 4.50pm USS HELENA anchored bearing E, distance 800 yards from CONCORD. Crew went in swimming. Transferred to the US Naval Hospital at Canacao, P.I., the following named men with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers: Albring IP (CP), Schuster C (CP), Martin WA (Cox). By order of the CO the following change in rating was made: Kennedy FA, CP to F2c.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and pleasant with light SE airs and breezes. Barometer steady.

At 9.40pm USS YANKTON stood in and anchored N of this ship at 9.55pm.


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30 September 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy with lightning. Light SE airs and breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Field day. USS PANTHER [auxiliary cruiser] stood in and anchored at 7.30am.


8am to meridian:

At 8.15am USS PANTHER anchored. At 9.15am USS WILMINGTON stood in and fired a salute of 13 guns which was returned by a salute of 7 guns from USS RAINBOW, flagship. At 9.25am USS GENERAL ALAVA got underway and stood out. The Commandant of the Naval Station Cavite, P.I., called officially on the Commanding Officer. At 9.50 USS WILMINGTON anchored 400 yards inshore of this ship bearing E (mag). By order of the CO, disposed of 250 lbs tinned peaches condemned by the MO.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy with passing showers and gentle breezes from W and SW. Barometer falling.

At 2.04pm US First Torpedo Boat Flotilla shifted berth. Transferred JS Bryan, (CYeo), with bag and necessary papers to the US Naval Hospital at Canacao, P.I.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.50pm USS CHATTANOOGA got underway and secured alongside the coal chutes at Sangley Point.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with light airs from the W. Barometer rising.



LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1908


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1 October 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light breezes and airs from SW to SSE. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

Held quarters, general quarters and drills. Made preparations for coaling. Made preparations for getting underway. At 8.12am the DECATUR got underway. At 9.10am GALVESTON and CLEVELAND fired one gun and broke the “jack” at the yardarm. At 10.20am DECATUR stood in and anchored. At 11.05am CHATTANOOGA shoved off from coal dock and anchored at 11.40am. At 11.25am got underway under two boilers and stood towards coal dock. Got starboard anchor on bill board ready for letting go. At 11.26am GLACIER [stores ship] stood in and anchored at 11.55am. At 11.30am CLEVELAND hauled down the “jack”. Following changes in rating made by Commanding Officer: Stevenson GM (Sea) to GM3c, Johnson A (Sea) to Elec3c, Parberry LH (Elec3c) to Elec2c. At end of watch steaming under two boilers, standing towards coal dock, Commanding Officer conning.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm. Light breezes from W to WNW. Barometer falling.

At 12.10pm moored alongside Cavite coal dock. 12.15pm: Started coaling ship, dock force coaling. Coal taken on board, 12.15pm to 1.00pm, 27 tons, 1.00pm to 2.00pm, 51 tons, 2.00pm to 2.50pm 22 tons, total 100 tons. Finished coaling at 2.50pm. At 3.00pm got underway and stood towards anchorage. At 1.00pm GENERAL ALAVA stood in and anchored. At 1.10pm DALE got underway. At 2.30pm YANKTON got underway and stood out. At 3.15pm WILMINGTON got underway. At 3.22pm anchored in 3½ fathoms of water, muddy bottom, with 30 fathoms of starboard chain. At 3.30pm WILMINGTON moored to coal dock. At 3.30pm secured engines and let fire die out in boiler B.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.52pm DALE stood in and anchored. At 5.52pm WOMPATUCK stood in and anchored.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with light breezes to light airs from the S. Barometer fairly steady.

Fletcher WF (F1c) & Kennedy FA (F2c), were this day transferred to WOMPATUCK with bags, hammocks and transfer papers. Propeller of steam launch lost.


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2 October 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant with light breezes to light airs from the S. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Refitting new propeller to steam launch. At 5.25am PISCATAQUA stood out. At 7.15am WILMINGTON left coal dock.


8am to meridian:

Held quarters and made preparations for target practice. At 8.45am USS PANTHER got underway and went alongside the coal dock. At 8.50am USS WILMINGTON anchored. At 9.10am WOMPATUCK stood out. At 9.15am the PISCATAQUA stood in. At 9.16am GCM met on board CLEVELAND. At 10.00am GCM met on board GALVESTON. At 11.15am GLACIER got underway. By order of Commanding Officer the following punishments were awarded:

Luehrs EF (Y3c), “leaving station without being regularly relieved”, 2nd class

Zahler PA (OS), “neglect of duty”, 3rd class

Lee E (OS), “having another man’s clothes in possession”, SCM

Stewart AF (CP), “having another man’s clothes in possession”, SCM

Duncombe CG (Y3c), “belt in lucky bag”,1st class

Kester JL (CP) & Crow CF (CP), “leaving canteens get astray” [?], excused


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light breezes from W to NW. Barometer falling.

At 1.05pm USS Torpedo Flotilla got underway and anchored in fleet formation. At 1.30pm USS CAESAR got underway. At 1.31pm USS RAINBOW, flagship, hoisted the Junior Rear Admiral’s flag. At 1.30pm sighted the US Atlantic Fleet standing in.* At 2.05pm USS RAINBOW fired a 13-gun salute which was returned by 13 guns from USS CONNECTICUT [battleship] flagship. At 2.45pm the First Fleet 1st Squadron anchored. USS CAESAR, USS GLACIER and USS GENERAL ALAVA got up anchor and proceeded to Manila. At 3.00pm the First Fleet 2nd Squadron anchored. At 3.00pm the Commander of the 3rd Squadron, US Pacific Fleet, left the flagship officially. At 3.00pm USS POMPEY anchored.


4pm to 8pm:

Hall AF (F1c), was this day honorably discharged from this ship and the US Naval Service by reason of expiration of enlistment. By order of Commanding Officer the following changes in rating were made to date from October 1st: Johnson JA (Cox) to SMM, Ducker T (QM3c) to QM2c.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and lightning. Light breezes from WSW and S to light airs from S. Barometer rising.


*[Note: The reason for the Atlantic Fleet’s arrival in the Philippines was that this was a stage in the round-the-world procession of what became known as “The Great White Fleet”. President Theodore Roosevelt wanted to demonstrate to the world the arrival of the US as a world power, and in December 1907 the fleet departed Hampton Roads and proceeded around South America and across the Pacific to New Zealand, Australia, Japan, China and on through the Philippines and the Suez Canal and the Mediterranean, arriving back in the US in February 1909. It was called “The Great White Fleet” because at that time US warships were painted white rather than grey. A racist element in the title, demonstrating US opposition to the “Yellow Peril”, particularly the rising power of Japan, resonated in New Zealand and Australia. For details see Robert A Hart, “The Great White Fleet”, Little, Brown and Co, 1965.]


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3 October 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and lightning. Light airs from S. Barometer falling slowly.


8am to meridian:

At 9.00am sent GCM witness to USS CLEVELAND. At 9.10am USS CLEVELAND fired a gun and broke the “jack” at the foremast. At 10.05am USS PANTHER left the coal dock and anchored. At 11.20am USS NANSHAN got underway and shifted berth. At 10.39am USS GENERAL ALAVA got underway and anchored. Hall AF (F1c) re-enlisted on this date.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light breezes from WSW. Barometer falling.

At 12.05pm USAT BEAUFORD [most likely USAT BUFORD] stood into Manila Harbor. At 12.25pm USS CAESAR anchored. At 3.15pm the USFTB Flotilla shifted berths.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light breezes from WNW. Barometer falling.


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4 October 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light breezes from N. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

At 10.00am connected up boiler C. Lit fires in boiler D at 11.00am. Made preparations for rough weather. Hall AF (F1c) was this day rated Water Tender. By order of Commanding Officer, Hughes CE (Sea), his period of confinement having expired, was released from confinement and restored to duty. Carroll D (CMAA), was this day received from RAINBOW with bag, hammock and transfer papers, under guard, and by order of Commanding Officer was made a prisoner-at-large. Let fires die out in boiler A at 10.00am. Sent liberty party ashore.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with severe passing squalls. Moderate breezes increasing to fresh gale from NW to W. Barometer falling rapidly. Typhoon signal No. 5 hoisted at signal station Cavite, of typhoon passing or will pass a short distance to Northward.

Boiler A disconnected. Connected up boiler D at 2.30pm. Steam on steering engine at 1.00pm. At 2.00pm HELENA dragged to a position astern of CLEVELAND. At 2.30pm veered starboard chain to 70 fathoms and let go port anchor, 15 fathoms of chain. At 2.00pm three colliers stood in from Manila and anchored. Ships of First Fleet shifted berths at 3.00pm.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.30pm RAINBOW left buoy and anchored at 6.10pm. PISCATAQUA and WOMPATUCK shifted berths.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with squally and rainy weather. Moderate gales and fresh breezes and squalls from SW. Barometer rising.

At 9.00pm hove up port anchor and hove in starboard chain to 30 fathoms.


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5 October 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and rainy. Gentle to light breezes and squalls from SSE to SE. Barometer rising.


4am to 8am:

At 6.00am got port anchor on bill board. At 5.50am HELENA got underway and went alongside coal dock. At 6.00am CONNECTICUT shifted berth. At 6.55am PISCATAQUA shifted berth.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by drills. At 9.25am sent Assistant Surgeon Lee, USN, and Heckel C (MM1c), as witnesses to GCM on CLEVELAND. At 9.30am USS GENERAL ALAVA got underway and stood out. At 10.10am Navy Yard half-masted colors. At 10.20am USS RAINBOW got underway, mooring to her buoy at 10.50am. At 10.27am GCM met on CLEVELAND. At 10.40am Navy Yard mast-headed her colors. At 11.15am USS YANKTON with the Commander-in-Chief of the US Atlantic Fleet on board anchored W of this ship. At 11.25am USS HELENA left coal dock and returned to her position in formation. A Medical Examining Board consisting of PA Surgeons Hoyt, Smith and Brown, reported on board and examined Commander JH Sears, Lt. Earle and Lt. Jr. grade Greethan, for promotion. Had Guard duty. The Commander-in-Chief called on Admiral Harber on RAINBOW and was saluted with 13 guns on departure. By order of Commanding Officer the following changes in rating were made: Dumas AE (F2c) to F1c, Lawrence TH (CP) to F2c.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant with light SE breezes and airs. Barometer falling.

At 1.20pm the Commander-in-Chief called upon Captain U Harris, USN. At 1.35pm Captains McLean, Wright, and Hughes came aboard to examine Commander Sears for promotion. At 1.50pm the Navy Yard saluted the Commander-in-Chief with 13 guns. At 2.10pm USS YANKTON stood over to Manila.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: Quarters for issuing clean hammocks. US Naval tug WOMPATUCK stood in. Sent liberty party ashore. At 5.38pm USS WILMINGTON stood in and anchored.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast with passing thunder squalls. Light variable breezes and airs. Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned.


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6 October 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy with light E airs to calm. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

At 7.15am boiler inspectors came aboard. At 6.10am DECATUR underway. DECATUR anchored at 7.27am. Ash lighter alongside at 7.40am. At 6.49am BAINBRIDGE underway.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by drills. At 9.15am USS HELENA got underway and proceeded out into Manila Bay. At 9.54am USS CLEVELAND fired a gun and broke the “jack” at the foremast.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warmer with light NNW breezes. Barometer steady.

At 1.05pm USS GENERAL ALAVA stood in and anchored. Transferred 81 rounds of SP 295 to ordnance lighter from Navy Yard. At 1.35pm USS ALEXANDER stood over from Manila and anchored. At 1.47pm USS WILMINGTON got underway and proceeded to the target range. At 2.53pm USS CHATTANOOGA got underway and proceeded to the target range.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.15pm USS HELENA stood in and anchored.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and warm. Calm. Barometer steady.

At 8.00pm a torpedo boat destroyer stood in and anchored.


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7 October 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and warm Calm. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

At 6.08am USS GALVESTON, at 6.10am USS KENTUCKY, [battleship], at 6.11am USS HELENA, at 6.40am USS DENVER, and at 6.42am USS CLEVELAND got underway and proceeded out in the direction of the target range. At 7.30am lit fires in B boiler. At 7.45am got underway and proceeded to the target range steering various courses.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, absentees Moss L (Yeo) and Lyons J (GM3c). Set out sub-target at 10.00am, exercised fire control and held sub-target practice with 3-pounders. Steaming at various speeds on various courses under two boilers. At 11.30am finished practice picked up target and stood towards anchorage of USS CLEVELAND.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm with light WSW to W airs and breezes. Barometer falling.

Steaming towards anchorage of USS CLEVELAND. At 2.05pm came to anchor in 12 fathoms of water, port anchor with 30 fathoms of chain.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.57pm got underway under two boilers. At 5.00pm set out sub-target. At 6.15pm exercised at fire control using searchlights. At 7.15pm picked up target. At 7.37pm anchored in 11 fathoms of water, port anchor with 30 fathoms of chain.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant and calm to light NNW airs. Barometer unsteady.


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8 October 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant; calm to light N airs. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

At 6.05am USS HELENA got underway. At 6.40am USS YANKTON stood out. Made preparations for getting underway and moored sub-target. At 6.57am got underway under two boilers and exercised at fire-control and sub-target practice, steaming on various courses and at various speeds.


8am to meridian:

Steaming at various courses, firing sub-caliber from 3-pounders and exercising 6” gun crews at training on target and sight setting. At 10.00am anchored with port chain in 11 fathoms of water, 20 fathoms of chain. Washed down decks. Dage WR (OS) was confined in the brig for safe-keeping awaiting the recommendation of a General Court-Martial for refusing duty.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to overcast with moderate SW breezes. Barometer falling rapidly.

At 12.05pm USS NEW JERSEY [battleship] got up anchor and stood out on target range. At 1.15pm USS BALANGA [tug] came along flying dispatch flag with official mail and left at 2.00pm with mail orderly. At 2.26pm USS IRIS shoved off from USS VIRGINIA [battleship] and stood into Manila. At 2.30pm USS PISCATAQUA went alongside USS VIRGINIA with a coal lighter. At 3.40pm USS DENVER got underway and stood out.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.30pm got underway in obedience to wireless signal and stood into Cavite. Anchored at 5.45pm in No. 5 berth, secured main engines. At 6.20pm USS WILMINGTON anchored, at 6.50pm USS CLEVELAND and USS DENVER anchored. 5.00pm: Quarters.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and warm. Moderate to fresh SW breezes. Barometer falling rapidly.

At 8.50pm No.2 typhoon signal hoisted. At 9.45pm USS HELENA anchored.


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9 October 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast, rain and lightning with strong WSW breezes. Barometer rising.

At 2.25am USS PISCATAQUA stood in with lighter in tow. Steam on boilers C and D.


8am to meridian:

At 8.45am got underway and proceeded to the target range steering various courses. At 9.40am anchored in 9 fathoms of water with 30 fathoms on the starboard chain. By order of Commanding Officer released Dage WR and restored him to duty. At 10.10am USS NEW JERSEY got underway and proceeded to the target range.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm with passing showers and gentle SW breezes. Barometer steady.

At 1.25pm a Summary Court-Martial of which DW Todd, Lt., USN, was senior member met for the trial of Lee E, (OS), and Stewart AF, (OS). At 3.00pm lit fires under A boiler.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.15pm USS NEW JERSEY, USS RHODE ISLAND [battleship] and USS VIRGINIA stood in from the target range and anchored with the Atlantic Fleet. At 4.20pm USS IRIS, collier, stood out from Manila. At 4.45pm USS GALVESTON stood out from Cavite. At 4.45pm Summary Court-Martial adjourned to await the action of the convening authority.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and warm with gentle to light SSW to S breezes. Barometer rising.

Held sub-caliber practice with port 3-pounder guns from 7.20 to 7.50pm.


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10 October 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and warm with light S breezes and airs. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

At 5.40am USS PANTHER stood out. At 6.05am the US Atlantic Fleet got underway and stood out of Manila Bay. At 7.00am USS DENVER and USS HELENA stood out from Cavite. At 7.05am USS CHATTANOOGA and USS WILMINGTON stood out from Cavite to the target range.


8am to meridian:

Starboard battery 6” and the 3-pounder battery were bore-sighted. Exercised the 6” pointers at dotter practice. At 9.07am USS CLEVELAND fired one gun and broke the “jack” at the yardarm. At 11.58am GALVESTON anchored.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm with gentle WSW breezes. Barometer falling.

At 12.15pm USS CLEVELAND anchored. At 12.30pm USS WOMPATUCK stood out from Manila flying the dispatch flag. Sent and received mail. At 12.50pm GALVESTON got underway. At 1.22pm Spivak S (OS) was made a prisoner-at-large to await trial by Summary Court-Martial by order of Commanding Officer. Ensign AS Hickey this day received a commission as Ensign in the USN to date from February 13, 1908. At 3.00pm USS CHATTANOOGA, USS HELENA, USS GALVESTON and USS CLEVELAND stood toward and anchored off Cavite. At 2.00pm USS WILMINGTON stood in toward and anchored off Cavite. Broke out forward trimming tank.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.30pm USS WOMPATUCK stood out flying the dispatch flag. Received mail from her. At 4.40pm USS DENVER shifted berth. Held swimming call.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Bright moonlight. Light breezes from SW to W. Barometer steady.


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11 October 1908

At Cavite and at Canacao Bay.

Lat 14.488, Long 120.851


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from SE. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

At 6.50am connected up boiler B. At 6.10am USS HELENA stood out from Cavite. At 7.25am USS CHATTANOOGA stood out from Cavite.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters, absentees: Lyons J and Moss L. The CO inspected the crew. At 9.50am got underway and proceed to former berth in Canacao Bay, steering various courses. 10.55am Anchored in 3.5 fathoms with 30 fathoms of port chain. Ensign NH Goss, USN, reported on board for duty in obedience to an order of the 3rd Squadron Commander, US Pacific Fleet. Received on board with bag and hammock but without necessary papers, Norman JG.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm with light WSW to W breezes. Barometer falling.

At 1.00pm USS HELENA stood in and came to anchor in her former berth at 1.30pm.


4pm to 8pm:

Ensign Kenneth Whiting, USN, was this day detached by order of the 3rd Squadron Commander, US Pacific Fleet, and ordered to report to the Commandant, US Naval Station, Cavite, P.I. for duty in connection with submarines.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light breezes and airs from NW. Barometer steady.


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12 October 1908

At Canacao Bay.

Lat 14.488, Long 120.851


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and warm with lightning all watch. Light airs from E shifting to light breezes from W. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

At 6.00am USS HELENA got underway and proceeded to the range. At 7.00am USS DENVER and USS WILMINGTON left for the range. At 7.10am USS GENERAL ALAVA got underway and at 7.55am USS RAINBOW proceeded to the target range. At 8.00am USS RAINBOW hauled down the flag of the 3rd Squadron Commander.


8am to meridian:

At 8.40am got underway and stood out to target range. At 9.45am anchored in 7 fathoms of water with 30 fathoms of port chain. Lost one white lantern cover part for steam launch. Exercised gun crews of all calibers at loading drill and dotter practice. Overhauled battery.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm with light WSW to S breezes. Barometer falling.

At 12.10pm USS PISCATAQUA stood out from Cavite flying dispatch flag; sent mail to her and received mail for squadron. USS PISCATAQUA stood in toward Manila. Anchored sub-target and dinghy in position for fire control exercises.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.10pm got underway under two boilers and exercised fire control for 6” battery. After sunset anchored 3rd cutter and sailing launch with hand lanterns to represent night target range. Exercised at fire-control for 3-pounders and 1-pounders and held sub-target practice using searchlights. Picked up sailing launch and dinghy; could not find 3rd cutter. Anchored at 7.55pm in 9½ fathoms of water, muddy bottom, 45 fathoms of port chain.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast to cloudy and warm. Gentle breezes from WNW. Barometer fairly steady.

Banked fires in boiler A and searching for 3rd cutter. Choppy sea.


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13 October 1908

At Canacao Bay.

Lat 14.488, Long 120.851


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cloudy. Gentle breezes from WNW to W. Barometer falling. Choppy sea.


4am to 8am:

7.00am: Let go starboard anchor with 20 fathoms of chain. Veered port anchor to 60 fathoms.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters, absentees Lyons J and Moss L, Weber C. Gun drill exercises. Lost with sub-caliber target, two boat grapnels and one hand lantern. USS DENVER got underway and shifted anchorage. USS HELENA and USS RAINBOW got underway and stood in toward Cavite during watch. Choppy sea.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with occasional rains and squalls. Moderate breezes from W. Barometer rising slowly.

Lost overboard one strongback for whaleboat davits. Choppy sea.


4pm to 8pm:

Lost overboard one drift lead.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with fresh to moderate breezes from WSW to SW. Rainy, windy and sea calming down. Barometer rising.


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14 October 1908

At Canacao Bay and at Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy. Gentle breezes from SW. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

4.45am: Got underway and stood into Cavite anchorage and anchored at 5.56am. Shifted anchorage from 6.15am to 6.20am. Transferred draft of men as follows to USAT BUFORD for passage home: Clubb C (OS), Kuhns LE (Sea), Heckell C (MM1c), Merritt GV (Sea), Garst A (BM2c), Cartwright HD (P&F), Benson WH (Cox), Tourtillotte GE (ChYeo). USS HELENA got underway and stood out at 7.45am. USS DENVER stood in towards the end of watch.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters, absentees: Lyons J and Moss L, Weber C. USS CULGOA [supply ship] stood in and anchored. At 8.15am the First Torpedo Flotilla got underway and at 9.05am USS GALVESTON shifted berth. At 10.00am USAT CROOK stood over from Manila and came to anchor near USS RAINBOW. At 10.10am got up anchor and shifted berth anchoring in 4 fathoms of water, 30 fathoms of port chain, in position previously assigned. At 11.00am USS NANSHAN, collier, shifted berth. Moss L (Yeo3c) & Lyons JA (GM3c) returned on board ship having been detained in Naval Prison, Cavite, for breaking quarantine and going to San Roque, making it necessary to place them under observation for evidence of cholera infection. At 9.30am a GCM convened on board USS CLEVELAND. At 9.20am USS WILMINGTON shifted berth. USS and chartered colliers shifted berths inshore clear of calibration range. At 11.30am the Commanding Officer held Mast and awarded the following punishments:

L Remmele (OS), clothes in lucky bag, reduced one class

CE Hughes (Sea), clothes in lucky bag, reduced one class

FG Lackland (Yeo 3c), clothes in lucky bag, reduced one class

CA McDevitt (F2c), clothes in lucky bag, reduced one class

JF McCarthy (Bugler), clothes in lucky bag, reduced one class

EF Luehrs (Yeo3c), over leave 2½ hours, deprivation of two liberties.

Sent rescue party for 3rd cutter missing since Oct 12th.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy with passing showers. Light airs and breezes from SW. Barometer falling.

USS HELENA stood in and anchored on calibration range. Weber C (Sea) returned on board 62½ hours over leave. Received from USS DENVER 1 range projector, 1 range finder & 1 range keeper for use in coming battle practice. The rescue party returned having recovered the 3rd cutter with the following articles of equipment missing: one boat box, 4 oar locks, broken bottom boards and one anchor missing. At 2.55pm USS WILMINGTON stood in and anchored. Thomas White (BM1c), 11 Apr 1908, joined ship from USS GALVESTON. 22 May 1908, declared a deserter from 12 May. 30 May 1908, returns to ship and surrenders. 26 Aug 1908, transferred to USS CALLAO. 13 Sep 1908, mentioned on board. 15 Sep 1908, transferred to USS RAINBOW. 14 Oct 1908, returned from ship as prisoner. Commander of 3rd Squadron, US Pacific Fleet, visited USS WILMINGTON officially. Sent party to WILMINGTON to witness presentation of Gunboat Gunnery trophy.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.30pm Commander of 3rd Squadron, US Pacific Fleet, left the WILMINGTON and was saluted by her with 13 guns. At 6.10pm USS RAINBOW, flagship, proceeded to target range. At 6.45pm USS WILMINGTON proceeded to target range.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and cooler. Light S breezes. Calm. Barometer rising.


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15 October 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and warm. Calm to light airs from SE. Barometer mainly steady.


4am to 8am:

At 5.30am USS CHAUNCEY stood out. At 6.45am a USAT stood into Manila. At 7.30am USS HELENA commenced calibration practice.


8am to meridian:

At 8.30am GALVESTON shifted berth. At 8.45am CHATTANOOGA shifted berth. At 9.05am PISCATAQUA got underway with battle-target in tow. At 9.10am the HELENA, having finished calibration practice, unmoored and at 9.40am anchored. Sent to USS CLEVELAND our range projector. At 9.55am WILMINGTON moored and commenced calibration practice. At 10.40am DECATUR got underway. At 10.53am got underway and stood toward calibration range. At 11.20am the WILMINGTON, having finished calibration, got underway and stood out. At 11.45am anchored with port anchor and moored with quarter lines to two buoys astern.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm. Light to gentle breezes from WSW to W. Barometer falling slowly.

At 1.20pm commenced firing at calibration practice, with starboard 6” battery, firing four shots per gun. Finished firing at 2.25pm. At 1.40pm CLEVELAND shifted berth. At 2.15pm HELENA got underway and stood out. At 2.25pm got underway and at 3.05pm anchored in 4 fathoms of water with 30 fathoms of port chain. Banked fires in boiler B. At 2.25pm CHAUNCEY stood in to Cavite. At 3.55pm DECATUR stood in to Cavite.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.10pm CHAUNCEY anchored.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light breezes from SW. Barometer steady.


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16 October 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Calm to light airs from SE. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

At 5.50am USS DALE got underway. At 6.15am USS DECATUR shifted berth. At 6.50am Ryan WJ (Sea) returned 8½ hours over leave. At 6.50am USS CHATTANOOGA commenced firing at calibration practice. At 7.15am USS WILMINGTON got underway.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences. USSs DENVER, CHATTANOOGA, DALE, GENERAL ALAVA, GALVESTON, CLEVELAND were underway during the watch, the DENVER and CHATTANOOGA firing at calibration practice.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm. Light to gentle breezes from W. Barometer falling.

Mustered all hands aft and published Summary Court-Martial proceedings and sentence in the case of Adolph Starr CMM, he being reduced to MM1c. GALVESTON firing on calibration range.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and warm. Light breezes from SW to ESE. Occasional showers during watch.

USS WILMINGTON stood in and anchored at 8.15pm.


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17 October 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light breezes from ESE to E. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

USS DENVER began coaling at daylight. USS CLEVELAND firing on calibration range.


8am to meridian:

At 9.10am USS GALVESTON left the calibration range and anchored. USS DENVER and USS CHAUNCEY were underway during watch.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm. Light breezes from NW. Barometer falling.

By order of the Commanding Officer the following changes in rating go into effect from this date: Boggs CC, Sea to Cox, Berry S, Sea to Cox. At 2.45pm USS CLEVELAND shifted berth.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and warm. Light airs from SW to light breezes from NE. Barometer rising.

Willis C (F2c) returned 1 hour over time. Dalton S (WT) returned 1½ hours over time.


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18 October 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and warm. Calm. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Crow CF (CP) returned on board at 5.45am 7 hours over time. At 6.25am USS RAINBOW stood in and anchored. USS DENVER stood in and anchored. Received on board with bags, hammocks and all necessary papers but pay accounts from USS RAINBOW the following named men: Andrews J (CP), Arnold FW (CP), Barnes JS (CP), Bishop RS (CP), Burns S (CP), Bye C (CP), Campbell C (CP), Fiedler HF (CP), Fritsche OM, Gretchell C (OS), Hunt OE (OS), Johnson FA (OS), Johnson R (OS), Larson UH (Cox), Lynch T Jnr, (Boilermaker 2c), Revenaugh CE (OS), Ross AT (OS), Shain RT (P&F), Salto CM (OS).


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences. The CO inspected the crew. At 8.40am USS WILMINGTON stood out toward target range.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and sultry. Light breezes from NW. Barometer unsteady.

At 1.05pm CHATTANOOGA got underway and stood out toward target range. At 2.00pm CLEVELAND got underway and stood out. At 2.10pm DENVER got underway and stood out.

Made preparations for getting underway. At 2.33pm got underway and stood toward target range, steaming on various courses under two boilers.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.29pm anchored in 11 fathoms of water, mud bottom, with 30 fathoms of port chain. At 4.45pm WILMINGTON anchored. At 4.55pm CHATTANOOGA anchored. At 5.45pm RAINBOW and GALVESTON stood out and anchored. At 6.20pm HELENA anchored. Banked fires in boiler B. Exercised starboard main battery at fire control.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and warm with lightning and passing showers. Calm to light airs from E and NE. Barometer fairly steady.


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19 October 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and warm. Light NE airs and breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

At 5.45am HELENA got underway and stood toward target. At 6.15am RAINBOW shifted berth. At 7.30am lit fires in boiler D.


8am to meridian:

HELENA and WILMINGTON fired spotting practice during the watch. This ship got underway at 10.26am and followed WILMINGTON on the range and prepared to fire spotting practice.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and hot. Calm. Barometer steady.

Finished spotting practice, making 5 hits out of 12 shots. Anchored at 1.06pm in 11 fathoms of water, 30 fathoms of port chain. Commenced clearing ship for action near close of watch. CHATTANOOGA fired spotting practice.


4pm to 8pm:

DENVER got underway at 5.02pm and CLEVELAND stood in and anchored as observing ship at 6.40pm.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, heavy rain and thunderstorms with light SE breezes. Barometer steady.


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20 October 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light NE airs. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Engaged in clearing ship for action. HELENA got underway at 5.40am and stood out on battle range. At 7.25am the Squadron Commander went aboard HELENA and hoisted his flag. HELENA commenced day battle practice at 7.45am.


8am to meridian:

Barometer reading 29.89, stowed away on account of gun practice. At 8.45am USS HELENA hauled down the flag of the 3rd Squadron Commander, US Pacific Fleet, and it was broken on USS WILMINGTON at 8.50am. USS HELENA finished day battle practice and was followed on the range by USS WILMINGTON. Made preparations for getting underway to carry out day battle practice. At 9.15am got underway and proceeded toward target receiving the observers and official umpires on board. WILMINGTON completed her day practice, and hauled down the Squadron Commander’s flag at 10.00am which was broken on this ship when the Squadron Commander came on board. Completed “clearing ship for action” and sounded general quarters. Cast loose starboard battery and went on the range. Opened fire at 11.55am.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm. Light NE airs. Barometer steady.

Finished day battle practice at 12.05pm, firing No.1 and No.3, 6” guns, 9 rounds from No.1 and 12 rounds from No.3, total time 8 min. 36 sec. At 12.26pm the 3rd Squadron Commander transferred his flag from this ship to USS CHATTANOOGA, which proceeded on the range and held day practice. At 12.36pm came to anchor near the observation ship’s station. At 2.30pm got underway and took station in plane of the battle targets as observing ship, distance about 1500 yards. Several ships of Squadron underway during watch. USS CLEVELAND holding spotting practice.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.45pm secured the main engines and banked fires in B & D boilers. At 7.25pm USS RAINBOW, flagship, held her annual record target practice.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, rain and lightning latter part. Variable airs and light breezes from WNW. Barometer nearly steady.


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21 October 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and warm. Light WNW breezes. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

At 5.40am USS DENVER got underway, proceeded to range and held battle spotting practice, this ship observing. At 7.26am USS GALVESTON proceeded on range.


8am to meridian:

8.25am: USS DENVER anchored. 8.55am: USS GALVESTON held spotter practice, this ship observing. 8.55am: CLEVELAND got underway and at 10.55am held battle practice with the 3rd Squadron Commander on board, this ship observing. 9.20am: CHATTANOOGA shifted berth. 10.55am: DENVER got underway and stood towards the range. Admiral shifted flag to DENVER.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and sultry. Light NW airs to calm. Barometer falling.

12.55pm: DENVER held battle practice, this ship observing. 1.00pm: GALVESTON got underway and stood towards the range. 1.55pm Admiral shifted flag to GALVESTON. 2.00pm: DENVER anchored. 2.45pm: GALVESTON held battle practice, this ship observing. Admiral shifted flag to RAINBOW. 3.04pm: Got underway and stood towards night range, anchoring at 3.40pm in 14 fathoms with 30 fathoms of port chain.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.33pm USS DENVER and USS GALVESTON anchored near rendezvous. At 4.35pm HELENA and WILMINGTON anchored. At 4.37pm DENVER and RAINBOW got underway. At 4.50pm CHATTANOOGA shifted berth. At 5.00pm DALE stood in. At 6.02pm got underway and shifted berth, anchoring at 6.24pm in 11 fathoms of water with 30 fathoms of port chain, muddy bottom. At 7.05pm HELENA got underway and fired at night practice until 7.40pm. At 7.23pm WILMINGTON got underway.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light airs and breezes from S to N. Barometer fairly steady.


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22 October 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy with drizzling rain first part. Light NW airs and breezes. Barometer falling.

RAINBOW continued second practice, firing 5 strings, and finishing at 3.55am. Moon rose at 3.12am.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and ammunition test.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hot. Light SE airs to calm. Barometer falling. WILMINGTON, HELENA and GALVESTON got underway and moored about the range.


4pm to 8pm:

Got underway at 6.10pm preparatory to firing in night battle practice. CHATTANOOGA got underway at 7.30pm.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light breezes from N. Barometer slightly unsteady.


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23 October 1908

At Cavite and at Canacao Bay.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light SE breezes. Barometer falling.

Fired starboard secondary battery at night battle practice, commencing at 1.21am. Stood off range and anchored at 3.04am. HELENA got underway and fired her port secondary battery.


4am to 8am:

HELENA anchored at 5.00am.


8am to meridian:

Geeley A and Adams A were received on board from RAINBOW with bags, hammocks and papers. 11.00am: Sent Colt guns in charge of Midshipman Slayton in sailing launch and steamer to carry out boat gun practice and ranges. By order of CO, 50 lbs of biscuits condemned by the MO were destroyed.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm. Light airs and breezes from N. Barometer falling.

2.30pm: RAINBOW continued second target practice. 2.30pm: Colt automatic party returned, having made 10 hits on one target and 1 on the other. 3.00pm: USS PISCATAQUA dismantled the gun ranges and towed the target to the Naval Station. Lost overboard by Solts G (OS) by carelessness the tripod belonging to the plank table set obtained by USS RAINBOW. USS HELENA underway second part on the range.


4pm to 8pm:

5.25pm: Got underway and made preparations for the night practice. Stood down the range and finished at 6.55pm, firing port 3-pounder and 1-pounder guns.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and warm. Light airs from E. Barometer nearly steady.

10.02pm: Came to anchor in Canacao Bay in 4 fathoms to 30 fathoms of port chain.


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24 October 1908

At Canacao Bay.

Lat 14.488, Long 120.851


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and warmer with lightning to the S. Calm and light airs from NE. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Made preparations for coaling ship. 7.15am: USS HELENA stood in and anchored. Commenced coaling at 7.25am.


8am to meridian:

Continued coaling. At 9.00am WOMPATUCK got underway and stood out. 9.35am: DALE stood in and anchored. 12.00pm: Stopped coaling for dinner. Received 143 tons [coal].


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy. Light breezes from S to calm. Barometer falling.

At 12.30pm PISCATAQUA got underway and stood out. 12.39pm: Mustered at quarters and assembled officers and crew on quarterdeck. Published the results of a GCM in the cases of Carroll D and White P. Carroll was released from arrest and restored to duty on 6 months’ probation. White was transferred to Naval prison, Cavite, in accordance with the GCM sentence. Recommenced coaling and finished at 3.05pm. Total taken on board 200 tons. 3.20pm: Lighter shoved off. 3.30pm: HELENA shifted berth. 3.50pm: Got underway to shift berth.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.04pm anchored in 4 fathoms of water with 20 fathoms of port chain.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Calm to light airs from E and SE. Barometer steady.


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25 October 1908

At Canacao Bay and at Manila.

Lat 14.488, Long 120.851


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy with lightning through the watch. Light airs from SE. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

Field day.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy with occasional drizzling rain. Light airs and breezes from NW. Barometer falling.

Got underway at 12.04pm and stood out to night battle range. Lay off flagship while CO reported on board that vessel, then stood over towards Manila breakwater. On way picked up CHATTANOOGA’s steamer, disabled, and towed her in. HELENA and CHATTANOOGA got underway and stood over towards Manila.


4pm to 8pm:

Stood in entrance to breakwater and came to anchor at 5.53pm in 4 fathoms with 20 fathoms of port chain. HELENA stood in and anchored at 6.12pm.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy with light airs from NW to N. Barometer steady.


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26 October 1908

At Manila breakwater.

Lat 14.570, Long 120.952


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy with light airs from N. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

8.15am: USS GALVESTON stood in and anchored.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with light breezes from N. Barometer falling.

By order of the CO, Lyons J was placed in solitary confinement on bread and water for 5 days.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with lightning to E and light airs from N. Barometer steady.


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27 October 1908

At Manila breakwater.

Lat 14.570, Long 120.952


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light airs from N. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

Morgan C returned on board 11 hours over leave. Moon C returned on board 11½ hours over time.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm with light breezes to airs from NW. Barometer falling slowly.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from NW to calm. Lightning to SE. Barometer steady.

Lost one bow bar from whaleboat while going alongside tug BARCELO.


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28 October 1908

At Manila breakwater and at Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to breezes from NE. Lightning during watch. Barometer unsteady.


8am to meridian:

Quarters at 9.15am, no absences. Got underway at 9.13am and stood over toward Cavite anchorage. Exercised at fire and collision quarters. Came to anchor at 10.52am in 3 fathoms of water 20 fathoms of starboard chain. The submarine PORPOISE* made a surface run during watch. CLEVELAND got underway and stood out at 10.30am.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warmer with light breezes to airs from N to SE. Barometer falling.

Navy Yard workmen on board. Engaged in preparations for painting ship.


4pm to 8pm:

Transferred to USS RAINBOW, Corum SL (MAA2c) and Hamaguchi K (Cabin Cook) with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers. Transferred to US Naval Hospital, Canacao, Verhulst LC (OS) with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes from E. Barometer unsteady.

Liberty party returned.


*[Note: This vessel was involved in the first escape of a man through the torpedo tube. See hyperlink.]


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29 October 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs to breezes from E to SW. Barometer unsteady.


4am to 8am:

Furled awnings and engaged in tarring down rigging. Making preparations for painting ship. CHATTANOOGA stood over from Manila and anchored at 6.50am. Navy Yard workmen on board.


8am to meridian:

Tarring rigging and painting ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm with light breezes from NW to E. Barometer falling.

At 1.15pm USS GENERAL ALAVA anchored. At 1.15pm USTBDs CHAUNCEY, BAINBRIDGE & DALE stood out of Manila Bay. At 3.00pm USS DECATUR shifted berth.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.00pm USS GLACIER shifted berth.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from SE. Barometer steady.


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30 October 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant. Light airs from ESE. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

At 6.30am USS WILMINGTON stood out. At 6.40am USAT THOMAS stood into Manila. At 6.43am USS HELENA stood out of the harbor of Manila.


8am to meridian:

4 workmen from Construction and Repair Department on board.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy with passing showers. Light breezes and airs from NW to E. Barometer falling.

Received from US Naval Hospital, Canacao, P. I., with bag and hammock, Schuster C (CP).

SCM of which Lt. DW Todd, USN is senior member met at 3.00pm to reconsider sentence in cases of Lee E (OS) and Stewart AF (CP), and adjourned to await orders from the convening authority.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and cool. Light to gentle breezes airs from ESE. Barometer steady.


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31 October 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and cool. Light to gentle breezes airs from SE. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences. Published proceedings of SCM in case of JU Lytle (MM1c) and of J Lewis (F2c). Confined JU Lytle (MM1c) to serve sentence of SCM. Sentence of JU Lytle, (MM1c), by SCM: solitary confinement on bread and water for 5 days and to lose all pay for 3 months except $3 per month, total loss of pay amounting to $172.50. Sentence of Lewis J (F2c) by SCM: solitary confinement on bread and water for 5 days and to lose all pay for 3 months except $3 per month, total loss of pay amounting to $90.00.The Squadron Commander inspected USS DENVER. Held Mast and punishments were awarded by Commanding Officer as follows:

Giddens G(OS), not scrubbing hammock, reduced 1 class. Willis C (F1c),1 hour over leave, deprivation of one liberty

Dalton S (WT), ½ hour over leave, deprivation of one liberty

Solts CM (OS), gross carelessness, reduced to 4th class

Morgan CA (OS), 11 hours over leave, 14 days’ deprivation of liberty and 2nd class

Maa W (CP), 11½ hours over leave, 14 days’ deprivation of liberty and 2nd class

Remmele L (OS), not mustering with wireless watch, reduced 1 class

Jones C (Cox), leaving boat without permission, being in charge of same, reduced to 2nd class


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light breezes and airs from NW to SE. Barometer falling.

Navy Yard men aboard. Sent liberty party ashore. Walker DA (GM1c) was transferred to this vessel from USS CLEVELAND with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.


4pm to 8pm:

McQuade T (BM1c), was transferred from this vessel to USS CHATTANOOGA.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light breezes from SE. Barometer steady. Liberty party returned.



LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1908


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1 November 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant. Light airs from E. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters, no absences. The CO inspected the crew.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm. Light breezes from NW to E. Barometer falling.

At 3.30pm sighted USS VERMONT [battleship], First Fleet, maneuvering to the North Westward of Sangley Pt.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light rain 3rd hour. Light airs from E. Barometer fairly steady.

At 10.40pm USS VERMONT stood in and anchored. At 11.55pm USS NEBRASKA [battleship] stood in and anchored.


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2 November 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and drizzling. Light airs from E. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Transferred with bags, hammocks and necessary papers the following men; via USS GENERAL ALAVA to Olongapo, Kamgon B (Elec3c) to USS HELENA, Starr A (MM1c) to USS BAINBRIDGE, Eagan JB (BM1c) to USS WILMINGTON. Sent firing party to rifle range for small arm target practice.


8am to meridian:

At 8.04am USS NEBRASKA fired a salute of 13 guns. At 8.04am USS RAINBOW answered with 7 guns. At 8.05am USS VERMONT fired a salute of 13 guns answered at 8.06am by USS RAINBOW with 7 guns. At 9.30am USS GENERAL ALAVA got underway and stood out. At 9.45am USS CHAUNCEY stood in and anchored. Lt. DW Todd, USN, and Ensign JA Mandeville, USN, left the ship to report on board USS CHATTANOOGA as members of a GCM. At 10.12am USS CHATTANOOGA fired one gun and broke the “jack” at the yardarm. At 10.40am USS CONNECTICUT stood in, and anchored at 11.07am. At 10.40am RAINBOW hoisted junior Rear Admiral’s flag.

At 10.20am USS CHAUNCEY got underway and stood out.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm. Light airs and breezes from NNW to E. Barometer falling.

At 3.40pm USS CHAUNCEY stood in. A board of survey on articles and equipment met at 1.30pm.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.20pm collier POMPEY got underway and stood out. At 6.50pm USS GEORGIA [battleship] stood in and anchored. Served out clean bags and hammocks at quarters at 5.15pm.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant with light airs from NNE to calm. Barometer fairly steady.

At 9.55pm VERMONT stood out. At 10.15pm USS MINNESOTA [battleship] stood in and anchored.*


*[Note: The “Great White Fleet” had split up, with some units remaining in China, and others, led by the Fleet’s Admiral Sperry, going on to Manila. The various units were now reuniting before moving on. Involvement with the city of Manila was restricted by cholera in the city. See Robert A Hart, “The Great White Fleet”, chapter IX.]


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3 November 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant with light breezes from NE Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences. Held landing force drill. Navy Yard workmen aboard. The submarine PORPOISE made a surface run. DENVER got underway at 8.55am with the Squadron Commander on board and stood out for exercises, returning later and anchoring in her former berth at 11.18am. At 11.20am a GCM convened aboard CHATTANOOGA.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and threatening with one rain squall. Light breezes from NW to SE. Barometer falling.

The CO called officially on the C-in-C Atlantic Fleet.* 1.00pm: Piped up all bags for inspection. Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: RAINBOW got underway and stood towards Manila.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light breezes and airs from ENE. Barometer steady.


*[Note: Admiral Sperry.]


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4 November 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant with light breezes from ENE Barometer falling.

YANKTON stood in and anchored off our starboard at 12.45am.


4am to 8am:

CONNECTICUT got underway and stood out at 7.00am. RELIEF* got underway and stood out at 6.30am. Navy Yard workmen aboard.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences. Followed by drills. 9.00am: A GCM convened aboard CHATTANOOGA. 9.00am: USS GENERAL ALAVA got underway and stood out. 9.25am: GCM convened aboard CHATTANOOGA adjourned. 9.25am: USS GLACIER shifted berth. 10.45am: An SCM met on board, senior member Ensign Mandeville.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm. Light to gentle breezes from NNW to NE. Barometer falling.

SCM adjourned at 12.10pm to await the action of the convening authority.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and warm. Light breezes from NE. Barometer unsteady.


*[Note: This vessel was a hospital ship which accompanied the “Great White Fleet” around the world.]


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5 November 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Lightning to S. Variable airs to calm. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

7.17am: USS NEBRASKA stood out.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences. Followed by general quarters. At 8.00am USS VERMONT got underway. 8.20am USS SHARK [submarine] got underway and stood towards Manila. 8.30am: USS GEORGIA got underway and stood towards the target ranges. 9.25am: USS CHATTANOOGA fired one gun and broke the “jack” at the yardarm. Lyle J was released from confinement, his period having expired. Lewis J was confined for 5 days on bread and water, in line with the sentence of the SCM.

Whiteside P this day reported the expiration of his enlistment.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm. Light breezes and airs from NW to E. Barometer falling.

1.00pm: GCM convened aboard CHATTANOOGA adjourned. 2.00pm: YANKTON got underway and stood out towards target ranges. USS GENERAL ALAVA stood in at 2.10pm. 3.15pm: CONNECTICUT anchored.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with light breezes and airs from SE. Barometer fairly steady. Lightning to S.

8.15pm: USS PISCATAQUA stood in and anchored. Matson G and Henney W returned one hour over time.


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6 November 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant with light breezes and airs from SE to ESE. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

CONNECTICUT got underway and stood out at 7.55am.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences. Followed by infantry drill. Navy Yard workmen aboard.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm. Calm to light breezes from E. Barometer falling.

Exercised fire and rescue party, and all boats under sail.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant with light breezes and airs from SSE to SE. Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned; 4 absentees. Simpson J returned 12 hours over leave.


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7 November 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant with light airs from ESE Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

11 Navy Yard workmen aboard. DECATUR got underway at 6.00am and stood out. RHODE ISLAND got underway at 7.40am and stood out.


8am to meridian:

10.30am: CONNECTICUT stood in and anchored.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm. Light breezes and airs from NNE to ENE. Barometer falling.

3.40pm: USS KANSAS [battleship] stood out on the range.


4pm to 8pm:

The CO of the CONNECTICUT called on this ship officially. 5.49pm: USS KEARSARGE [battleship] stood in and anchored. 6.15pm: CULGOA stood in and anchored.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with light breezes from E and SE. Barometer steady.


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8 November 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant with light breezes from SE to SSE Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Quarters. Absentees: Adams AL (OS), Dunn EA (OS), Ross AT (OS), Ryan WJ (Sea), Thomas JL (CP), Barnes JL (CP), Bye C (CP), Laraby J (F1c). Following SCM sentence, promulgated: Lee E (OS), solitary confinement on bread and water for 10 days with full ration every 3rd day and to lose one month’s pay, amounting to $20.90. At 11.07am USS KEARSARGE got underway and stood out. At 11.08am USS DALE stood into Manila.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Gentle breezes from SE. Barometer falling.

At 12.40pm USS DALE stood in and anchored. At 2.22pm USS NEW JERSEY stood out from anchorage. At 3.40pm USS RELIEF stood in.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.10pm USS RELIEF anchored.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with light breezes and airs from ENE. Barometer rising.

At 8.00pm Dunn AE (OS) returned on board 21 hours over time, with certificate from Naval YMCA, Manila, as to staying there overnight. At 10.45pm Adams AJ (OS) returned on board 48 hours over leave, with certificates from Naval YMCA of Manila & Cavite. At 11.30pm Thomas JL (CP) returned 24 hours over time having spent the night in Manila with no certificate from the Naval YMCA, and by order of Commanding Officer was isolated pending investigation. Three canteens missing, responsibility, Bosworth DC (OS), Gibson ET (CP) and Arnold H (Sea). Liberty party returned. Absentees: Fiedler (QM3c), Kraus (CP).


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9 November 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant with light breezes from NE. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

At 7.54am USS NEW JERSEY stood out. Sent First Division to rifle range for rifle practice.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Absentees: Ross AT (OS), Barnes JL (CP), Bye C (CP), Laraby J (F1c). Drilled all boats under sail and oars. Ryan WJ (Sea) returned 33½ hours over leave. Fiedler EC (QM3c), Kraus WF (CP), 9½ hours over leave.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and threatening with some rain squalls. Light to moderate breezes from E. Barometer falling then steady.

Sent firing party ashore to small arms target range. VERMONT and WISCONSIN [battleship] stood in and anchored off Sangley Pt. during watch, and the MINNESOTA and YANKTON got underway and stood out. Held Mast and punishments were awarded by Commanding Officer as follows:

WN Edwards (OS), clothes in lucky bag, 2nd class

FG Lackland (Yeo 3c), clothes in lucky bag, 2nd class

F Speck (Sea), clothes in lucky bag, 2nd class

CE Revenaugh (OS), clothes in lucky bag, 2nd class

WE Dye (OS), clothes in lucky bag, 3rd class

L Remmele (OS), clothes in lucky bag, 4th class

RJ McErlean (OS), clothes in lucky bag, 4th class

E Lee (OS), clothes in lucky bag, 1st class

DC Bosworth (OS), clothes in lucky bag, 1st class

JF McCarthy (Bugler), losing canteen, 60 days’ restriction.

WW Maa (CP), losing canteen, 4th class

DC Bosworth (OS), losing canteen, 4th class

ET Gibson (CP), losing canteen, 4th class

EC Fiedler (QM2c), losing canteen, 4th class

WJ Ryan (Sea), losing canteen, 4th class

J Simpson (OS), 12 hours over from special leave, 4th class, 30 days’ deprivation of liberty

D Donaldson (Bkr2c), 24 hours over leave, 3rd class, days’ deprivation of liberty

CA Mumper (Sea),24 hours over leave, 3rd class, 21 days’ deprivation of liberty

AL Adams (OS), 48 hours over leave, 4th class, 30 days’ deprivation of liberty

EA Dunn (OS), 21 hours over leave, 21 days’ deprivation of liberty

WJ Ryan (Sea), 33½ hours over leave, 3rd class, 24 days’ deprivation of liberty

EC Fiedler (QM2c) 9½ hours over leave, 2nd class, 14 days’ deprivation of liberty

WF Kraus (CP), 9½ hours over leave, 2nd class, 14 days’ deprivation of liberty


4pm to 8pm:

CONNECTICUT, WISCONSIN and LOUISIANA [battleship] fired 13-gun salutes to flag officers. Firing party returned. Sent liberty party ashore. A port oil running light for steam launch was lost overboard by CC Boggs (Cox).


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light breezes from E to N. Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned.


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10 November 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light breezes from NW. Barometer steady then falling.


4am to 8am:

Aired bedding. PISCATAQUA got underway and stood out with FROLIC [patrol yacht] in tow at 6.35am. Navy Yard workmen aboard.


8am to meridian:

At 8.30am USS SHARK, submarine torpedo boat, stood out of Navy Yard for exercise. Vessels of Atlantic Fleet engaged in exercise on battle range. At 9.09am USS CHATTANOOGA fired one gun and broke the “jack”. At 9.30am by order of Commanding Officer released Lewis J (F2c) from confinement and restored him to duty. At 11.10am USS CHATTANOOGA hauled down “jack”. At 11.45am USS VERMONT stood out. 9.15am: Quarters. Absentees: Ross AT (OS), Barnes JL (CP), Bye C (CP), Laraby J (F1c). Drilled at physical exercise under arms and landing force.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm. Light airs and breezes from N to E. Barometer falling.

At 1.00pm USS CONNECTICUT stood out. By order of Commanding Officer placed Lee E (OS) in solitary confinement for 10 days on bread and water, full ration every 3rd day, in accordance with sentence of SCM. At 2.20pm USS PORPOISE left Cavite for exercise.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.10pm USS NAN SHAN, collier, stood out. At 6.30pm Laraby J (F1c), returned on board under guard of CMAA from the San Lazaro hospital, Manila, 91½ hours over time; by order of Commanding Officer, he was isolated in sailing launch astern.* At 6.17pm USS KENTUCKY stood in and anchored.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and warm. Lightning to the E. Light airs from E to NNE. Barometer fairly steady.

At 9.35pm USS GEORGIA, flagship, stood in and anchored.


*[Note: Cholera was widespread in Manila at this time, and some thought that it was infectious.]


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11 November 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light airs from N to NNE. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

13 Navy Yard workmen aboard.


8am to meridian:

At 8.25am tug PISCATAQUA stood out. 9.15am: Quarters. Absentees: Ross AT (OS), Barnes JL (CP), Bye C (CP). Followed by drills. At 9.25am USS GENERAL ALAVA stood out. At 9.30am USS RAINBOW stood out from Manila and anchored at 10.43am. At 11.00am RAINBOW shifted berth. At 11.55am USS GEORGIA stood in and anchored.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm. Light breezes from NW to WNW. Barometer falling slowly.

At 2.10pm the collier NANSHAN stood in. At 2.25pm USS OHIO [battleship] stood in and anchored. At 2.50pm USS KANSAS stood in and anchored. At 3.15pm USS KENTUCKY got underway and stood toward target range.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.00pm assembled crew on quarter deck and promulgated following SCM sentences: Stewart AF (CP), solitary confinement for 10 days on bread and water with full ration every 3rd day and to lose one month’s pay, amounting to $24.20. Spivak S (Sea), to be discharged from the service with a bad conduct discharge. By order of Commanding Officer Stewart AF (CP), was made a prisoner-at-large awaiting confinement, and Spivak S (Sea), was released from arrest awaiting transportation to the US. At 6.50pm USS GEORGIA stood out. At 7.30pm USS KENTUCKY anchored.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Gentle to light breezes from NE. Barometer rising.

At 8.45pm USS KENTUCKY anchored. Liberty party returned.


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12 November 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light breezes from NE. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Navy Yard workmen aboard.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Absentees: Ross AT (OS), Barnes JL (CP), Bye C (CP). Suspended the routine drill on account of officers being away witnessing target practice. NANSHAN got underway and stood out at 9.15am. KANSAS stood in and anchored at 10.20am. USS MISSOURI [battleship] stood in and anchored at 11.20am.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant. Light breezes from NNE to NE. Barometer falling then steady.

YANKTON stood in and anchored at 12.00pm. MISSOURI got underway and stood out at 12.10pm.

Hunell B (OS) was transferred to this vessel from the RAINBOW with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.


4pm to 8pm:

WILMINGTON stood in and anchored at 5.45pm. Sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light breezes and airs from ENE to SE. Barometer mainly steady.

Liberty party returned.


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13 November 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant with calm to light breezes from W. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Navy Yard workmen aboard.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Absentees: Ross AT (OS), Barnes JL (CP), Bye C (CP). Followed by drills. USS SHARK stood out from Cavite at 8.20am. At 10.45am the Commanding Officer of USS DENVER visited this ship officially. USS MISSOURI and USS LOUISIANA stood in and anchored. At 11.25am USS MISSOURI shifted berth.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm. Light airs from N to calm. Barometer falling.

At 1.00pm USS RAINBOW fired a salute of 13 guns which was answered by 13 guns from USS LOUISIANA. At 1.25pm USS NANSHAN, collier, stood in and anchored. At 3.20pm by order of the Commanding Officer, released Thomas JL (CP) from confinement in sailing launch astern. At 3.45pm USS KEARSARGE got underway and stood out.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.30pm USS ILLINOIS [battleship] stood in and anchored at 4.55pm.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and warm. Light airs and breezes from NW to NNE. Barometer steady.


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14 November 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant with light breezes from N. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Transferred the following men to USS INDEPENDENCE via USAT THOMAS, with bags, hammocks and necessary papers: Hicks JC (CGM), Matson GE (QM3c), Loomis LA (GM3c), Metzenhuber T (Sea), Spivak S (Sea).


8am to meridian:

Field day. Absentees: Ross AT (OS), Barnes JL (CP), Bye C (CP). The Commanding Officer called officially on the Commanding Officers of DENVER and WILMINGTON. Navy Yard workmen aboard.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant, indications of a distant typhoon. Light breezes from NNE to NNW. Barometer nearly steady. Army transport THOMAS stood out of Manila. Sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and threatening, occasional drizzle, indications of a distant typhoon. Light to gentle breezes from NNE to NW. Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned.


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15 November 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and drizzling with light breezes from NW to NNE. Barometer steady then falling.

Farris ME (F1c) and Dumas AE (F1c) returned 1½ hours over time.


8am to meridian:

Quarters. Absentees: Ross AT (OS), Barnes JL (CP), Bye C (CP). At 8.20am Anderson BW (CP) returned on board 9½ hours over leave with a certificate from the Manila YMCA that he had slept there. At 9.07am USS RELIEF got underway and stood out of the harbor. By order of Commanding Officer, Laraby J (F1c) was released from quarantine. Bishop BL (CP) was this day sent to the US Naval Hospital, Canacao, P.I., with bag and necessary transfer papers. Following changes in rating made by the Commanding Officer, dating from November 14, ’08: Walker BA (GM1c), acting appointment as CGM, Schorz L (Sea), acting appointment as QM3c. At 10.25am USS MINNESOTA stood in and anchored. At 11.10am collier IRIS stood out.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with drizzling rain. Light airs from N to NNE. Barometer falling.

At 12.55pm USS CHAUNCEY stood out. At 1.20pm USS LOUISIANA stood in and anchored. At 1.10pm USS ILLINOIS stood out toward target range. At 1.15pm USS PISCATAQUA stood in and anchored. At 1.45pm USS DALE stood in and at 2.15pm stood out. At 3.00pm USS PISCATAQUA got underway and stood out. At 3.10pm USS KENTUCKY stood in and anchored. At 3.20pm USS MINNESOTA stood out toward the range. At 3.40pm USS LOUISIANA stood out.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.15pm USS WOMPATUCK stood in and anchored. At 4.45pm USS CONNECTICUT stood in and anchored. At 7.30pm USS ILLINOIS stood in and anchored.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy with drizzling rain. Light E airs and breezes. Barometer steady.

Fritzche OM (Shipwright) and Burns S (CP) failed to return to the ship at the expiration of their leave.


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16 November 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy with light breezes and airs from SE. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

At 6.15am USS ILLINOIS got underway and stood out. At 7.50am USS DECATUR stood in and anchored. At 7.55am USS CONNECTICUT got underway and stood out toward target range. 15 Navy Yard workmen aboard.


8am to meridian:

At 9.35am USS YANKTON stood in and anchored. At 10.30am USS DECATUR stood out. Fritzche OM (Shipwright) and Burns S (CP) returned 9½ hours over time.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with rain. Light breezes from NW to NNW. Barometer falling.

At 1.15pm served specifications for the trial by SCM on John L Thomas (CP)


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.10pm No.1 typhoon signal was hoisted on signal station at Navy Yard. USS DENVER shifted berth at 5.30pm. At 5.45pm USS CHAUNCEY stood in and anchored.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, drizzling and passing showers. Moderate breezes from N. Barometer falling.


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17 November 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy with light breezes and airs from NW to NNW. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

At 6.10am theUS First Torpedo Flotilla stood out. At 7.25am USS NEBRASKA stood out. 29 Navy Yard workmen aboard.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Absentees: Ross AT (OS), Barnes JL (CP), Bye C (CP). Followed by drills. At 10.10am SCM of which Ensign JA Mandeville is senior member met and tried case of John L Thomas, (CP), for absence over leave and violation of Squadron Special Order No.3. Court adjourned to await orders from the convening authority at 10.30am.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with passing showers. Light breezes from N. Barometer falling.

At 1.00pm USS GENERAL ALAVA stood in and anchored. At 3.40pm USS PORPOISE stood into Navy Yard after a trial surface run.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.00pm USS KEARSARGE stood in and anchored. At 7.15pm USS HELENA stood in and anchored.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy with drizzling rain. Light breezes and airs from N to NNW. Barometer rising slowly. Lightning to W.


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18 November 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy with light breezes and airs from N. Barometer fairly steady.


4am to 8am:

7.45am: USS BAINBRIDGE stood in. 21 Navy Yard workmen aboard.


8am to meridian:

Sent working party ashore for stores. Raised up starboard chain for inspection. Coal lighters alongside.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and threatening rain. Light airs from NW to E. Barometer falling then steady.

Commenced coaling at 1.20pm.


4pm to 8pm:

Coaling until 6.00pm. Martin CJ was transferred to the Naval Hospital at Canacao.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light E airs and breezes. Barometer steady.


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19 November 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant. Light NNW to NNE airs and breezes. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Commenced coaling at 5.00am. Navy Yard workmen aboard.


8am to meridian:

Continued coaling, taking 20 tons during watch. 8.00am: USS PORPOISE stood out from Cavite for exercise. 10.15am: USS BAINBRIDGE stood out. 10.45am: Finished coaling, having taken 229 tons.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm. Light airs from NW. Barometer falling.

12.15pm: USS NEW JERSEY stood out. 3.20pm: Collier USS AJAX got underway and went alongside coal dock. Transferred Luehrs E with bag and hammock to US Naval Hospital, Canacao. 4.00pm: Typhoon signal No.1 hoisted.


4pm to 8pm:

Transferred Whiteside JG with bag, hammock and papers to USS CONNECTICUT. 6.00pm: Typhoon signal No.4 hoisted.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and warm. Drizzling last part. Light WNW to NW airs and breezes. Barometer steady.


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20 November 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and raining. Light NNE breezes. Barometer falling rapidly.

Sent steam launch to Central Wharf to secure for the night.


8am to meridian:

9.00am: No.5 typhoon signal displayed, typhoon passing a short distance to N of Manila. 9.15am: CHATTANOOGA fired one gun and broke “jack” at the yardarm. Lit fires in boiler D. By order of the CO, Lee E was released from confinement and restored to duty. Stewart E was placed in solitary confinement for 10 days on bread and water with full rations every 3rd day.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy. Gentle to light breezes from SSE to SSW. Barometer rising slowly. 3.00pm: Typhoon signal No.5 lowered and replaced with No.2 as typhoon a considerable distance to N.


4pm to 8pm:

4.10pm: USS YANKTON stood in and anchored. 4.30pm: USS PISCATAQUA stood out. 6.30pm: No.2 typhoon signal hauled down. 7.45pm: Delivered specifications for SCM trial to Laraby J for staying in Manila over leave and not staying at Naval YMCA.


8pm to midnight:

Mostly cloudy and pleasant with light ESE breezes. Barometer fairly steady.


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21 November 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with light SSE breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

6.50am: USS CULGOA got underway and stood out. 7.50am USS WISCONSIN and USS VIRGINIA got underway and stood out. Navy Yard workmen aboard.


8am to meridian:

9.00am: An SCM convened on board and adjourned at 9.45am. CHAUNCEY, BAINBRIDGE and WISCONSIN stood in and anchored. NANSHAN and BAINBRIDGE got underway and stood out.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with gentle to light SE breezes. Barometer steady then falling.

Sent liberty and baseball parties ashore. WISCONSIN, NEBRASKA, NEW JERSEY and GENERAL ALAVA stood in and anchored. CHAUNCEY got underway and stood out.


4pm to 8pm:

MINNESOTA stood in and anchored. 5.30pm: Water boat came alongside. Took fresh water. Baseball party returned.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light ESE airs. Barometer steady.

10.04pm: Shifted water boat, having taken aboard 30 tons.


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22 November 1908

At Cavite and at Olongapo.

Lat 14.34, Long 120.48


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light SSE to E airs to breezes. Barometer steady then falling.


4am to 8am:

MINNESOTA got underway and stood out. BAINBRIDGE stood in and anchored.


8am to meridian:

8.53am: Got underway and stood out from Cavite. 9.40am: Set course WSW. By order of the CO, the following changes in rating applied from November 9th 1908: Fredericks J (Tele3c) to Tele2c, qualified by examination. 10.27am: Changed course to W in order to clear torpedo range of USS RHODE ISLAND. BAINBRIDGE stood out from Cavite. 10.37am: Resumed course WSW.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm with light NNE to NNW airs to calm. Barometer falling.

Standing out of Manila Bay. At 1.45pm abeam of La Monja; changed course to N73°W. 3.23pm: Luzon Point abeam. Collier IRIS passed at 1.00pm.


4pm to 6pm:

On course N30°W. 4.30pm: Sighted Sueste Point. 5.00pm: Sighted Grande Island.


6pm to 8pm:

6.16pm: Changed course to NW. 6.44pm: Changed course to NNE¼E. Then steamed various courses to anchorage. 7.55pm: Came to anchor in 13 fathoms to 45 fathoms of starboard chain.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and raining. Light airs and breezes from WNW to NW. Barometer steady.


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23 November 1908

At Olongapo, Philippines.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Fine and pleasant with light N airs. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

At 6.30am Lt. Todd and Ensign Mandeville left the ship on duty with orders to proceed to Cavite.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: USS NANSHAN left the harbor. 10.00am: Sent firing party ashore to the range. CO left the ship to call on the Commandant of the Navy Yard.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light S to W airs and breezes. Barometer falling.

2.33pm: USS GENERAL ALAVA stood in and moored alongside dock.


4pm to 8pm:

Lightning to E.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with rain for part and light N to E airs. Barometer rising slowly. Lightning to E.


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24 November 1908

At Olongapo, Philippines.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Fine and pleasant with light E breezes and airs. Barometer falling. Lightning to N.


4am to 8am:

7.05am: USS GENERAL ALAVA stood out.


8am to meridian:

The Commandant of the Navy Yard called officially. 13 Navy Yard workmen aboard.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light ENE to E breezes. Barometer falling.

CLEVELAND came out of dock at 3.30pm and anchored.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and drizzling rain with light ENE airs and breezes. Barometer steady.


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25 November 1908

At Olongapo.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant with light N breezes and airs to calm. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Making preparations to go into dock.


8am to meridian:

9.00am: Started to move into dry dock. 10.15am: Crossed sill and secured ship at 10.30am. Floated ship and dock at 11.20am.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant with light NE airs. Barometer falling.

3.00pm: USS GENERAL ALAVA stood in and went alongside Yard dock. Lt. Todd and Ensign Mandeville returned from duty at Cavite.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with light ENE airs. Barometer rising.


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26 November 1908

At Olongapo.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant with light ENE airs to calm. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

7.00am: Range party returned in charge of Ensign Goss, USN.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant with light NE to ENE breezes. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent firing party of 60 men to the range.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with light ENE breezes. Barometer fairly steady.

McDevitt J returned 7 hours over leave. The following men returned having been absent without permission: Mumper C, Adams A, Dunn A, Getchell C.


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27 November 1908

At Olongapo.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant with light NE airs. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

13 Navy Yard workmen aboard.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, no absences.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and rainy with light NE breezes. Barometer falling.

No.1 typhoon signal hoisted.


4pm to 8pm:

USS GENERAL ALAVA stood in and went alongside Mohican Wharf. Mahoney R reported on board, transferred from USS VERMONT.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and rainy with light NE airs to calm. Barometer steady.


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28 November 1908

At Olongapo.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and rainy; calm. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Ensign Mandeville was detached from duty as Senior Engineering Officer of this vessel. The following men were transferred from this vessel: Ducker T to USS NEBRASKA, Fiedler E and Baehr S to USS LOUISIANA. 13 Navy Yard workmen aboard.


8am to meridian:

9.30am: Ship undocked and anchored near dock at 9.45am in 13 fathoms with 45 fathoms of starboard chain. By order of the C-in-C Atlantic Fleet, the following men reported for duty: Lt. MB Freyer, USN, Ensign E Robinson, USN, and Midshipman E Lichtenstein, USN. A board consisting of Ch.Bosun JJ Rockfort, USN, came aboard to survey equipment and stores. No.1 typhoon signal hauled down.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy with light to gentle NE breezes. Barometer steady.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling rain with light to gentle ENE breezes. Barometer steady.


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29 November 1908

At Olongapo.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and partly cloudy with light ESE breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

Sent party of 17 to rifle range.


8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters and published the results of an SCM in the case of McCarthy J. Sentence: acquittal; released from confinement and restored to duty. Water barge and ash lighter came alongside.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy but pleasant with light to gentle NE breezes. Barometer falling.

British collier got underway and stood out.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy but pleasant with light to gentle NE breezes. Barometer steady.


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30 November 1908

At Olongapo.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy with passing showers, light E breezes. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

Quarters; absentee: Dage WR. Followed by boat drills. Broke main boom of 2nd cutter, Jones C in charge. Lt. DW Todd detached to USS GALVESTON as Executive Officer. By order of the CO, Stewart A was released and restored to duty. Lt. R Grey, USN, relieved Lt. DW Todd as Executive Officer and Navigation Officer of this ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and warm with light to gentle ENE breezes. Barometer falling.

3.00pm: USS GENERAL ALAVA stood in and anchored. Posey H (Coppersmith) was received on board from USS LOUISIANA. Held Mast; the following punishments were awarded:

Ettmuller H: 1 hour over leave, 1 deprivation of liberty

Kraus W: Losing canteen, 4th class and 60 days deprivation of liberty

Olsen A: Going ashore without being relieved, reduced to 2nd class

Dumas A: 1 hour over leave, 1 deprivation of liberty

Getchell C: Leaving ship while under medical restriction, 4th class and 60 days’ deprivation of liberty


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant. Light breezes and airs from ENE. Barometer fairly steady.



LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1908


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1 December 1908

At Olongapo.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy with drizzle and light ENE breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

At 7.15am USS GENERAL ALAVA got underway and stood out. At 7.50am USS MONADNOCK got underway and stood toward dry dock. Sent 4 men to rifle range.


8am to meridian:

Quarters; absentee Dage WR. Followed by physical and infantry drills. Sent 6 [more] men to rifle range, and 9 returned.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm with light SE to ENE airs. Barometer falling.

13 Navy Yard workmen aboard.


4pm to 8pm:

Dage WR (OS), was brought aboard drunk, under guard of a civilian, and by order of Commanding Officer was confined for safe keeping. Resch H (Sea) and Getchell C (OS) lost an ash bucket overboard. Eight men returned from rifle range.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy with light NE airs and breezes. Barometer steady.


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2 December 1908

At Olongapo.

Lat 14.813, Long 120.292


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant with light NNW to ENE airs and breezes. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

Quarters followed by drills. At 9.15am the ash lighter shoved off with 93 buckets of ashes. At 10.00am received water barge alongside and took on board from her 9 tons of fresh water in the Steam Engineering Department for steaming purposes. At 10.00am the Captain of CLEVELAND called officially on the Commanding Officer.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light NNE to ENE airs. Barometer falling.

At 1.10pm WOMPATUCK stood in and went alongside the dock. At 2.45pm GENERAL ALAVA stood in and went alongside the dock. Workmen left the ship at 1.30pm.


4pm to 8pm:

All landing party returned, one rifle and one revolver missing. Verhulst LC (OS) reported on board with bag, hammock and necessary papers from the US Naval Hospital, Cavite, P.I.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light ENE breezes and airs. Barometer rising.

Midshipman EA Lichtenstein, USN, was this day detached from USS CONCORD and ordered to USS MONADNOCK for duty on board that vessel, and additional duty in connection with the commissioning and placing in reserve of USS MONTEREY [monitor] by order of the Commander of the 3rd Squadron, US Pacific Fleet. Searchlight drill from 8.00 to 8.30pm.


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3 December 1908

At Olongapo and at Cavite.

Lat 14.34, Long 120.48


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light ENE to E airs. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Dage WR (OS) was released from confinement by order of the Captain.


8am to meridian:

Quarters followed by drills. Received on board with bags, hammocks and necessary papers from USS NEBRASKA the following men: Stauffer EJ (MAA3c), Farrel WH (QM3c), Grover WL (Yeo3c). By order of the Commanding Officer, placed Dage WR (OS) in confinement in single irons for safe keeping. Made all preparations for getting underway. At 11.13am got underway, draft forward, 12’8”, aft 15’10”; steered various courses standing out of Subic Bay, the Captain conning, the Navigator on the bridge. At end of watch steaming singly under three boilers making best possible speed, on course SSW¼W.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy with passing showers and light ENE to NE breezes. Barometer falling.

Steaming towards Manila on course SSW¼W. At 12.59pm Pandil Island abeam, distance 3.6 miles. At 3.05pm La Monja Island abeam distance 4 miles. 3.45pm: Changed course to N69°E. At end of watch steaming singly, under three boilers at full speed, on course N69°E standing toward Cavite. Passed several small sailing vessels during watch.


4pm to 6pm:

Standing into Manila Bay on various courses, the Captain conning, the Navigator on the bridge until 5.45pm, when anchored in Cavite Harbor in 4½ fathoms of water with 30 fathoms on starboard chain. 4.38pm: Passed San Nicolas Shoal. At 5.50pm the Captain left the ship and called officially on the Commander of the 3rd Squadron, US Pacific Fleet.


6pm to 8pm:

The stem of the gig was damaged by a collision with a Navy Yard launch. Received on board from USS CHARLESTON [cruiser] with bags, hammocks and papers, the following men: Chapman CS (CCM), Besande E (Commissary Steward), Kimbal AG (Elec3c), Mott PL (Ptr3c).


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light NNE to ENE airs. Barometer rising then steady.


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4 December 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant with light NNE breezes. Barometer falling.

At 3.00am USS RAINBOW, flagship, and USS CHATTANOOGA got underway and proceeded to sea.


4am to 8am:

At 5.30am USS CHARLESTON began coaling. 7.30am: 9 workmen on board.


8am to meridian:

At 8.05am USS BAINBRIDGE stood in and anchored at 8.15am. At 9.20am USS GENERAL ALAVA stood out. At 9.05am the Commanding Officer of USS CHARLESTON called officially upon the Captain. At 9.50am USS BAINBRIDGE got underway and stood out. At 11.35am USS POMPEY shifted berth. At 11.45am the Captain made an official call upon the Commanding Officer of USS CHARLESTON. One box lantern reported lost in dry-dock.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with passing showers and light NNE to NE airs. Barometer falling.

By order of the 3rd Squadron Commander, the rating of Lynch TJ (Bkr2c) was changed to OS. Received from Navy Yard with baggage and necessary papers, Lloyd (BM1c) for safe keeping.


4pm to 8pm:

Received stores and finished repair on stem of gig.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light NE to N breezes. Barometer falling.


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5 December 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant with gentle NE breezes. Barometer steady then falling.

At 3.15am USS RAINBOW stood in and anchored.


8am to meridian:

At 8.50am RAINBOW shifted berth. CHAUNCEY stood in and anchored at 9.20am. At 9.20am POMPEY got underway and stood out. At 9.55am a GCM met on board DENVER. CLEVELAND stood in and anchored at 11.50am. At 11.50am CHAUNCEY got underway and stood out. Ensign AW Sears, USN, came on board in a survey in the Steam Engineering Department.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with rain and light NNE breezes. Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party ashore.


4pm to 8pm:

At 5.45pm No.1 typhoon signal was hauled down. At 5.50pm No.3 typhoon signal was hoisted.


8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy with rain and gentle to moderate N breezes. Barometer falling.


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6 December 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Overcast and cloudy with rain and fresh to moderate gale from N to NNW. Barometer falling rapidly. Rough sea from NNW.


8am to meridian:

At 8.00am wind freshened to strong gale and at 8.20am ship began to drag anchor, when let go port anchor and veered both chains to 35 fathoms starboard chain and 45 fathoms port chain. At 9.30am started fires under boiler B. Moved engines under boiler A alternately to take strain off chains and to prevent fouling RAINBOW’s chain when swinging. At 11.12am got underway and shifted to former berth under boiler A on various courses, the Commanding Officer and Navigator conning. At 11.30am anchored in 4½ fathoms water with 90 fathoms starboard chain and 45 fathoms port chain.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with rain and gentle to moderate breezes from S and SE. Barometer rising.

Secured main engines and banked fires in boiler B.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy with rain and passing showers. Light SE airs and squalls. Barometer steady.

Riding to open hawse.


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7 December 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light SE breezes. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

20 Navy Yard workmen aboard.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Absentees: Clark E (Sea), Arnold H (Sea), Pierce JH (Blkr). At 9.25am USS GENERAL ALAVA got underway and stood out. At 9.50am USS BAINBRIDGE stood in and anchored. At 10.25 USS DENVER fired one gun and broke the “jack” at the yardarm. At 10.50am USS CLEVELAND fired a salute of 13 guns. At 11.25am GCM on board USS DENVER adjourned.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy with passing showers. Light airs to breezes from SE. Barometer falling.

At 1.50pm USS BAINBRIDGE got underway and stood out. At 2.15pm USS POMPEY stood in and anchored. Eccentric strap of steamer broken and replaced by new one.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light variable airs. Barometer steady. Lightning to W.


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8 December 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant with light S breezes. Barometer falling slowly.


4am to 8am:

11 Navy Yard workmen aboard. At 7.55am USS DECATUR stood in.


8am to meridian:

Liberty party returned. Absentees: Gale JB (P&F), Sanders HJ (OS), Schorz L (QM3c), Fredericks JE (Elec2c), Anderson BW (CP), Dumas AE (F1c), Morgan HL (CP), McDevitt J (CP), McDermott AB (Oil), Jeske HG (CP). The DECATUR stood in and anchored at 9.05am. At 1145am the DECATUR got underway and stood out. An ammunition lighter came alongside at 10.10am and left at 11.50am. Received on board in Ordnance Department 122 “VI" powder charges index #295, 5 “VI" powder charges index #366, 61 “VI" blind shell, 3600 .30 cal., and 6000 .38 cal.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light airs from SE. Barometer falling.

Clarke E (Sea) returned from liberty at 4.00pm 56 hours over leave. Catted port anchor and hove in to 45 fathoms on starboard chain.


4pm to 8pm:

GALVESTON got underway at 4.30pm and anchored in former berth at 6.28pm.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with light passing showers. Light airs from ESE. Barometer regular.


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9 December 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light SE airs. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

GALVESTON shifted berth at 6.28am. ALBATROSS [research vessel] stood over from Manila and anchored at 7.45am.


8am to meridian:

At 8.50am USS DECATUR stood in and anchored. At 9.55am USS GENERAL ALAVA stood out. Marched all hands aft and published the sentence in SCM of Laraby J (F1c), 9½ hours over leave and disobeying Squadron Special order No.3. Sentence: solitary confinement on bread and water for 30 days, full ration every third day and to lose pay amounting to $106.50; and Thomas JL (CP), 24 hours over leave and disobeying Squadron Special order No.3., solitary confinement on bread and water for 30 days, full ration every third day and to lose pay amounting to $63.60. At 9.20am USS PORPOISE, submarine, stood out from Navy Yard for exercise. At 10.05am a GCM met on board USS DENVER. At 1015am USS DECATUR stood out. At 10.50am USS ALEXANDER moored alongside the coal dock at Sangley Pt. At 11.00am the Commander of the 3rd Squadron, US Pacific Fleet, transferred his flag from USS RAINBOW, which ship fired a salute of 13 guns, to USS CHARLESTON, flagship, being saluted with 13 guns.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant with light breezes from ESE. Barometer falling.

The Captain awarded the following punishments at Mast:

Casewell A (Sea), 1 hour over leave, deprived 1 liberty

Ley RH (Yeo3c), allowing men to loaf in office, reduced to 1st Class

Farris ME (F1c), 1½ hours over leave, deprived 1 liberty

Burns SC (CP), 9½ hours over leave,14 days’ restriction and 2nd Class

Fritzsche OM (Shipwright), 9½ hours over leave, 14 days’ restriction and 2nd Class

McErlean (OS), being absent from station without being properly relieved, 30 days’ restriction and 4th Class

McDevitt J (CP), shirking duty, 5 days’ solitary confinement; 7 hours over leave, 14 days’ restriction and 3rd Class; 24½ hours over leave, 24 days’ restriction and 4th Class

Meigs RA (Painter2c), under the influence of intoxicating liquor on target range not having been on liberty, 60 days’ restriction and 4th Class

Mumper CA (Sea), leaving boat ashore without permission, reduced to 4th Class from 3rd

Frans CL (Sea), leaving boat ashore without permission, reduced to 1st Class from special

Anderson BW (CP), 9½ hours over leave, 14 days’ restriction and 2nd Class; 24½ hours over leave, 24 days’ restriction and 3rd Class

Clark E (Sea), 56 hours over leave, 34 days’ restriction and 4th Class


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.15pm USS ALBATROSS stood out. At 4.20pm USS GALVESTON proceeded to target range. Transferred ship's chronometers A, B, & C to the GSK, Cavite, P.I.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with light breezes from SE. Barometer steady.

At 10.30pm the following men returned from liberty: Sanders HJ (OS), 38½ hours over time, Schorz L (QM3c), 38½ hours over time, Pierce JH (Blkr), 86½ hours over time, Arnold H (Sea), 86½ hours over time. Exercised searchlights from 8.00pm to 8.20pm following motion of flagship.


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10 December 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant with light ESE breezes to calm and variable airs. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

At 6.55am USS GALVESTON stood in and anchored. By order of Commanding Officer, placed Verhulst LC (OS) in confinement for safe keeping being under the influence of intoxicating liquor.


8am to meridian:

At 8.15am USS PORPOISE stood out for a practice run and dive. 9.15am: Quarters, followed by drills. At 9.55am USS ALBATROSS stood in from Manila and anchored. At 9.55am USS PORPOISE stood in. At 10.30am USS DENVER fired one gun and broke the “jack” at the yardarm. At 11.05am USS CHAUNCEY stood in. By order of Commanding Officer, Verhulst LC (OS) was released from confinement, and made a prisoner-at-large awaiting action.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm with light NW airs. Barometer falling last half.

At 12.20pm USS ALEXANDER stood out. At 2.05pm USS ALBATROSS got underway and stood out. At 3.55pm USS GALVESTON got underway and stood out.


4pm to 8pm:

5.00pm: 6 Navy Yard workmen on board. At 5.10pm USS DECATUR stood in and anchored. At 7.15pm USS PISCATAQUA stood in. Received from GSK in Equipment, Navigation Department, the following chronometers: 2407 Bliss, K/2068 McGregor, 49461 Dent. Started preparations for coaling ship.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with light SE breezes. Barometer steady.


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11 December 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light ESE to SE breezes and airs. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

At 6.15am two Navy Yard coal barges came alongside, containing 125 tons of coal. At 6.20am commenced coaling. At 6.30am USS CHATTANOOGA stood in and anchored. At 7.55am USS GALVESTON stood in and anchored. At 7.20am knocked off coaling for breakfast, having taken on board 21 tons. 8 Navy Yard workmen on board.


8am to meridian:

Turned to at 8.15am and went ahead with the coaling. All liberty party returned. At 9.00am RAINBOW and SHARK got underway and stood out. At 9.15am GENERAL ALAVA got underway and stood out. At 9.45am a GMC met on board DENVER. CHAUNCEY, BAINBRIDGE and DALE stood in and anchored at 9.55am. At 11.10am SHARK and PORPOISE stood in and went alongside the dock. At end of watch had taken on board 88 tons of coal.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant with light NW airs. Barometer falling.

Finished coaling at 1.30pm having taken on board 100 tons of coal. Coal lighters left at 2.00pm.


8pm to midnight:

Fair with light passing showers last hour. Light airs from ENE. Barometer regular.


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12 December 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant with light ENE airs. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Commenced field day. 2 Navy Yard workmen on board.


8am to meridian:

At 9.40am USS DENVER fired one gun and broke the “jack” at the fore yardarm. At 10.11am USS CHARLESTON, flagship, got underway and proceeded to Manila.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant with light NNW to E airs. Barometer steady.

Received one whaleboat complete from the Navy Yard, Cavite. At 1.50pm USS GENERAL ALAVA stood out.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant. Light E breezes and airs. Barometer rising.


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13 December 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Fair and pleasant with light E airs. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

At 7.45am an English gunboat stood in to Manila.


8am to meridian:

Liberty party returned. Quarters, no absences. Called “all hands” and published Department and Squadron orders and circulars. At 11.30am Commander RM Hughes, USN, inspected the ship with Captain JH Sears, USN, preparatory to relieving him in command of this ship.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy with passing showers second hour. Light airs from NNW to NE and calm. Barometer falling.

Charges and specifications for GCM were delivered to Dage WR (OS), at 2.25pm. The following men were this day transferred to USS RAINBOW with bags hammocks and necessary transfer papers: Inagaki, (Cabin Steward), Dage WR (OS), a prisoner-at-large awaiting trial by GCM. Pay Department sent to Pay Department USS CLEVELAND $3125.10 Mexican currency and 82.12 yen Japanese currency.


4pm to 8pm:

Received in Pay Department from USS CLEVELAND, ₱1,000.00 Philippine currency.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with light NE airs. Barometer steady.


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14 December 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light NE airs and breezes. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Following men were transferred to USAT SHERIDAN with bags, hammocks and transfer papers, for transportation to USS INDEPENDENCE, Mare Island, California. Benson O (BM1c), Walberg GA (Oil), Lewis J (F1c), McCarthy JL (SC2c), Anderson JE (Sea).


8am to meridian:

Liberty party returned with the following exceptions: Willis C (F1c), Andrews J (CP). Held Mast; punishments assigned by the Captain as follows:

Pierce JH (Blkr), 86½ hours over leave, 60 days’ restriction and 4th class for two months

Schorz L (QM3c) and Sanders HJ (OS) each 38½ hours over leave, each 30 days’ restriction and 4th class

The following change in rating was made to date from Dec. 14, 1908. Gaw CC (M Att1c) to Cabin Steward.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light ENE to NE breezes. Barometer falling.

At 1.20pm the Commanding Officer left the ship officially and returned at 2.45pm. PA Surgeon Balch, USN, reported for duty on board this ship.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.40pm all hands mustered aft and Commander R Hughes, USN, relieved Commander James H Sears, USN, of command of the ship by order of the Commander, 3rd Squadron, US Pacific Fleet. By direction of the Commander, 3rd Squadron, US Pacific Fleet, Ensign NH Goss, USN, was detached and ordered to USS RAINBOW for duty. Sent liberty party ashore. Received in pay department $20,000 gold.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and cool with light SE airs and breezes. Barometer steady.

By direction of Commander, 3rd Squadron, US Pacific Fleet, transferred Shing Yu (SC) to USS RAINBOW with bag, hammock and necessary papers. By direction of Commander of 3rd Squadron, Ensign AS Hickey, USN, was detached and ordered to duty on USS RAINBOW. Liberty party returned.



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15 December 1908

At Cavite and at Manila.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and cool with light NE airs to calm. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Made all preparations for getting underway and at 7.15am got underway under two boilers and stood over to Manila.


8am to meridian:

At 8.10am USS CLEVELAND anchored. At 8.20am USS CHAUNCEY and USS BAINBRIDGE anchored. At 8.35am anchored in 11½ fathoms with 30 fathoms on starboard chain. At 9.50am the Captain left ship and called on Rear Admiral GB Harber, USN; returned 10.20am. At 9.54am Fort Santiago fired a salute of 13 guns to Major General JF Weston, USA. At 10.20am USS CHARLESTON fired a salute of 13 guns to Major General JF Weston, USA. At 10.30am cheered ship and manned rail in honor of Major General JF Weston, USA. At 10.30am underway in Squadron order, CHARLESTON, GALVESTON, CHATTANOOGA, DENVER, CLEVELAND, CONCORD, under two boilers, standard speed 7 knots. At 11.15am USS RAINBOW fired a salute of 13 guns which was returned by USS CHARLESTON with 7 guns. At 11.24am fired a salute of 13 guns to Rear Admiral GB Harber, USN, which was returned by USS CHARLESTON with 7 guns. At 11.40am Squadron anchored off Cavite in previous berths. Anchored in 4 fathoms of water with 30 fathoms of starboard chain. Ensign ES Robinson, USN, and Midshipman CC Slayton, USN, were detached in obedience to orders of Commander of 3rd Squadron, US Pacific Fleet.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and raining with light NW airs. Barometer falling.

Transferred men to USS GALVESTON, USS CHATTANOOGA, USS RAINBOW, USS CLEVELAND, USS CHARLESTON, USS PISCATAQUA, USS CHAUNCEY, USS BAINBRIDGE, USS DALE, USS DECATUR, USS SHARK, US Naval Station, Cavite, with bags and hammocks as per list. Received on board with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers men from USS DENVER, USS CHARLESTON, USS CLEVELAND, USS GALVESTON as per list. At 3.45pm disconnected boiler B.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.20pm USS DENVER stood in and fired a salute of 13 guns which was returned by USS CHARLESTON with 7 guns. Received on board with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, men from USS CHATTANOOGA, USS CHARLESTON and USS RAINBOW as per list. Transferred men to USS DENVER with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers as per list.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light NE to SE airs. Barometer steady.

Transferred men to USS DENVER as per list.


The following named men have this day been received from the vessels designated.

JH Nail (F2c), transferred this day from USS CLEVELAND.

EM McKenna (Plumber & Fitter), transferred this day from USS CLEVELAND.

T Toki (Ward Room Cook), transferred this day from USS CHARLESTON.

E Marshall (MAtt3c), transferred this day from USS CHARLESTON.

H Johnson (MAtt3c), transferred this day from USS CHARLESTON.

RP Davis (MAtt3c), transferred this day from USS CHARLESTON.

AS Chatta (Ward Room Steward), transferred this day from USS CHARLESTON.

JA Civil (MAtt3c), transferred this day from USS CHARLESTON.

DB French (MAtt3c), transferred this day from USS CHARLESTON.

R Howard (OS), transferred this day from USS GALVESTON.

JG Porter Jr. (GM3c), transferred this day from USS GALVESTON.

CP Hill (Oiler), transferred this day from USS GALVESTON.

E Jones (Ship’s Cook1c), transferred this day from USS GALVESTON.

WW Welsh (Boilermaker), transferred this day from USS GALVESTON.

M Farrell (F1c), transferred this day from USS GALVESTON.

CL Doane (OS), transferred this day from USS GALVESTON.

W Ernstein (F2c), transferred this day from USS GALVESTON.

A Klebba (F1c), transferred this day from USS GALVESTON.

WG LeGross (OS), transferred this day from USS GALVESTON.

G Gilbertson (Sea), transferred this day from USS GALVESTON.

W Sayars (F1c), transferred this day from USS GALVESTON.

C Dierolf (F2c), transferred this day from USS GALVESTON.

E McCauley (OS), transferred this day from USS DENVER.

CC Gaw (OS), transferred this day from USS DENVER.

J Murphy (WT), transferred this day from USS DENVER.

FC Renziehausen (OS), transferred this day from USS DENVER.

ML Siebel (F2c), transferred this day from USS DENVER.

BW Thayer (Oiler), transferred this day from USS DENVER.

WV Neal (Hospital Steward), transferred this day from USS DENVER.

JJ Block (OS), transferred this day from USS DENVER.

OT Wallgreen (OS), transferred this day from USS DENVER.

B Butterfield (OS), transferred this day from USS DENVER.

W Hickey (QM2c), transferred this day from USS DENVER.

C Zimmerman (OS), transferred this day from USS DENVER.

GW Brandt (Mach2c), transferred this day from USS CHATTANOOGA.

H Mehner (Cox), transferred this day from USS CHATTANOOGA.

G Tite (F1c), transferred this day from USS RAINBOW.

R Lee (F1c), transferred this day from USS RAINBOW.

WG Attwell (OS), transferred this day from USS RAINBOW.

P Swartz (F2c), transferred this day from USS RAINBOW.

F Hobson (Chief Mach), transferred this day from USS RAINBOW.

WO Clewett (OS), transferred this day from USS RAINBOW.

WA Swanson (Ship’s Cook1c), transferred this day from USS RAINBOW.

LJ Harrison (Cox), transferred this day from USS RAINBOW.

E Yehle (Baker2c), transferred this day from USS RAINBOW.

J Perssen (Ship’s Cook1c), transferred this day from USS RAINBOW.

J Hart (QM 3c), transferred this day from USS RAINBOW.

S Farrel (CP), transferred this day from USS RAINBOW.

JO Sabin (Sea), transferred this day from USS RAINBOW.

BF Petitt (Hospital App1c), transferred this day from USS RAINBOW.

WY Stewart (ChiefCarpM), transferred this day from USS RAINBOW.

JJ Buckalew (Sea), transferred this day from USS RAINBOW.

CC Timmons (ChiefYeo), transferred this day from USS RAINBOW.

C Steigely (Yeo3c), transferred this day from USS RAINBOW.

IP Albring (CP), transferred this day from US Naval Hospital, Canacao, P.I.



The following named men were transferred this day to the vessels designated.

WH Farrel (QM3c), transferred this day to USS RAINBOW.

D Carroll (Chief MAA), transferred this day to USS RAINBOW.

CG Duncombe (Yeo3c), transferred this day to USS RAINBOW.

OM Fritzsche (Shipwright), transferred this day to USS RAINBOW.

L Berry (Cox), transferred this day to USS RAINBOW.

MP Mason (Ship’s Cook 4c), transferred this day to USS RAINBOW.

E Collins (Chief Mach), transferred this day to USS RAINBOW.

TC Lowry (Yeo1c), transferred this day to USS RAINBOW.

D Donaldson (Bkr 2c), transferred this day to USS RAINBOW.

E Berande (Commissary Steward), transferred this day to USS RAINBOW.

W Martin (BosM2c), transferred this day to USS CHATTANOOGA.

WP Ball (Sea), transferred this day to USS CHATTANOOGA.

A Greeley (Blacksmith), transferred this day to USS CHATTANOOGA.

CA Mumper (Sea), transferred this day to USS CHATTANOOGA.

A Casewell (Sea), transferred this day to USS CHATTANOOGA.

CC Boggs (Cox), transferred this day to USS CHATTANOOGA.

WJ Cassidy (MachM1c), transferred this day to USS CHATTANOOGA.

AH Olsen (Sea), transferred this day to USS CHATTANOOGA.

JF McCarthy (Bugler), transferred this day to USS CHATTANOOGA.

AG Kimbel (Elec3c), transferred this day to USS CLEVELAND.

JA Lyons (GM3c), transferred this day to USS CLEVELAND.

GM Stevenson (Sea), transferred this day to USS CLEVELAND.

RA Schiffmann (Oiler), transferred this day to USS CLEVELAND.

PL Mott (Painter3c), transferred this day to USS CLEVELAND.

OE Hunt (OS), transferred this day to USS DENVER.

C Getchell (OS), transferred this day to USS DENVER.

T Lynch Jnr. (OS), transferred this day to USS DENVER.

R Johnston (OS), transferred this day to USS DENVER.

J Hlebak (OS), transferred this day to USS DENVER.

H Posey (Coppersmith), transferred this day to USS DENVER.

FA Johnson (OS), transferred this day to USS DENVER.

E Lee (OS), transferred this day to USS DENVER.

S Dalton (WT), transferred this day to USS DENVER.

F Czeroszko (F1c), transferred this day to USS DENVER.

WP Frisch (Hospital Steward), transferred this day to USS DENVER.

TJ McGuire (OS), transferred this day to USS BAINBRIDGE.

CL Frans (Sea), transferred this day to USS BAINBRIDGE.

JU Lytle (Mach1c), transferred this day to USS BAINBRIDGE.

RJ McErlean (OS), transferred this day to USS BAINBRIDGE.

RJ Shain (Plumber & Fitter), transferred this day to USS BAINBRIDGE.

EE Higgins (WT), transferred this day to USS BAINBRIDGE.

CE Hughes (Sea), transferred this day to USS DALE.

A Kruse (Sea), transferred this day to USS DECATUR.

R Pass (OS), transferred this day to USS DECATUR.

CS Chapman (Chief Mach), transferred this day to USS DECATUR.

WL Grover (Yeo3c), transferred this day to Naval station Cavite, for duty in PMGBO.

AI Adams (OS), transferred this day to USS SHARK.

FE Bailey (OS), transferred this day to USS SHARK.

AJ Ross (BM1c), transferred this day to USS CHARLESTON.

VH Larson (Cox), transferred this day to USS CHARLESTON.

TM Petrillo (OS), transferred this day to USS CHARLESTON.

CE Revenaugh (OS), transferred this day to USS CHARLESTON.

CM Solts (OS), transferred this day to USS CHARLESTON.

PAH Zaehler (OS), transferred this day to USS CHARLESTON.

FW Arnold (CP), transferred this day to USS CHARLESTON.

C Campbell (CP), transferred this day to USS CHARLESTON.

WA Trissler (CP), transferred this day to USS CHARLESTON.

C Jones (Cox), transferred this day to USS CHARLESTON.

BA Peters (Cox), transferred this day to USS CHARLESTON.

L Remmele (OS), transferred this day to USS CHARLESTON.

J Simpson (OS), transferred this day to USS CHARLESTON.

LC Verhulst (OS), transferred this day to USS CHARLESTON.

J Andrews (CP), transferred this day to USS CHARLESTON.

S Burns (CP), transferred this day to USS CHARLESTON.

HF Fiedler (CP), transferred this day to USS CHARLESTON.

R Mahoney (BosM2c), transferred this day to USS PISCATAQUA.



The following named men were transferred this day to the vessels designated.

J Dahlin (Sea), transferred this day to USS GALVESTON.

EJ Stauffer (MAA3c), transferred this day to USS GALVESTON.

WJ Ryan (Sea), transferred this day to USS GALVESTON.

DC Bosworth (OS), transferred this day to USS GALVESTON.

WN Edwards (OS), transferred this day to USS GALVESTON.

JB Gale (Plumber & Fitter), transferred this day to USS GALVESTON.

J Laraby (F1c), transferred this day to USS GALVESTON.

L Flagstad (Oiler), transferred this day to USS GALVESTON.

EL Maddox (GM2c), transferred this day to USS GALVESTON.

AF Johnson (F2c), transferred this day to USS GALVESTON.

C Weber (Sea), transferred this day to USS GALVESTON.

CA Reynolds (Sea), transferred this day to USS GALVESTON.

LE Cutler (OS), transferred this day to USS GALVESTON.

JE Fredericks (Elec2c), transferred this day to USS GALVESTON.

ME Farris (F1c), transferred this day to USS GALVESTON.

JH Pierce (Boiler Maker), transferred this day to USS GALVESTON.

C Willis (F1c), transferred this day to USS GALVESTON.

TH Lawrence (F2c), transferred this day to USS GALVESTON.

S Joseph Ontko (OS), transferred this day to USS CHAUNCEY.

TW Evans (Sea), transferred this day to USS CHAUNCEY.

CA Morgan (OS), transferred this day to USS CHAUNCEY.

AF Hall (WT), transferred this day to USS CHAUNCEY.

CV Manning (Mach2c), transferred this day to USS CHAUNCEY.

AE Dumas (F1c), transferred this day to USS CHAUNCEY.



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16 December 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant with light ENE breezes. Barometer falling then steady.


4am to 8am:

Transferred men to USS MOHICAN, USS WOMPATUCK, and US Naval Station, Olongapo, P.I., via USS GENERAL ALAVA, with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers as per list.


8am to meridian:

9.00am: Inspected at quarters and assigned men to divisions and stations, followed by drills. Absentees: C Willis F1c and J Andrews CP. Transferred the following named men with bags, hammocks, and necessary transfer papers: TC Lowry Yeo1c to RAINBOW; WP Frisch, Hospital Steward to DENVER; K Kruse, Sea to DECATUR. Received on board from BAINBRIDGE, with bags, hammocks, and necessary transfer papers: GJ Greusel MM1c, PJ Lacey WT, and GM Stone, OS. C Willis F1c and J Andrews CP returned on board from liberty 57½ hours over time. 10.45am: CHARLESTON stood over to Manila and anchored at 11.20am.


Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy with light rain then fair. Light breezes from NW to E. Barometer falling.

Pharmacist CE Alexander, USN, reported on board from RELIEF, under orders from the Commander, 3rd Squadron, US Pacific Fleet, for duty on board until arrival at Guam, then to be assigned to duty on board SUPPLY. Received on board from CHAUNCEY, with bags, hammocks, and necessary transfer papers JS Walter WT, JM Dunn MM1c and JC Wackter, F1c. Received on board from Naval Station, Cavite, P.I., with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, A Knip ChMAA and SE Lloyd BM1c. 3.10pm: Navy Yard ash lighter alongside.


4pm to 8pm:

Transferred to GALVESTON with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers, C Willis, F1c. Sent liberty party ashore. Ash lighter left at 4.30pm.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant with light E breezes. Barometer steady.


The following named men have this day been transferred to the vessels designated:

C Heyn (Chief Bosun), transferred to USS WOMPATUCK.

LH Parberry (Elec2c), transferred to USS WOMPATUCK.

AP Judson (QM 1c), transferred to USS WOMPATUCK.

RC Ralston (Yeo 3C), transferred to USS MONADNOCK.

FG Lackland (Yeo 3c), transferred to USS MONADNOCK.

OF Brooks (OS), transferred to USS MOHICAN.

L Moss (Yeo 3c), transferred to USS MOHICAN.

JG Norman (HosApp), transferred to Naval Station, Olongapo, P.I.


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17 December 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly clear and pleasant with light E breezes. Barometer falling slowly.


4am to 8am:

The 3rd Squadron got underway at 6.55am and stood out.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters followed by physical drills.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with gentle to moderate breezes from E. Barometer falling.

Underway at 1.03pm and shifted anchorage. Anchored in 3½ fathoms of water to 30 fathoms of starboard chain. Transferred Jones ES (Cook 1c) to the US Naval Hospital, Canacao, P.I. with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and cool with light SE airs. Barometer rising.


[NB: Log is signed and approved by the Commander, RM Hughes]


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LOG BOOK – DECEMBER 18th 1908 TO AUGUST 18th 1909


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[List of officers]


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[List of officers with dates]


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[Complement of crew and petty officers]


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[Description of instruments]


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[Armament]


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[Compass deviation]


List of Officers:


Name

Rank

Richard M Hughes

Commander

D Pratt Manning

Lieutenant

Frank B Freiper

Lieutenant

Howard Irwin

Ensign

Aubrey Fitch

Ensign

Lynn Burnheim

Ensign

C E Alexander

Pharmacist

Dallas B Wainwright

Assistant Paymaster

LH Farr

Pay Clerk

Frank H Schofield

Lt. Commander

DH Castro

Assistant Surgeon

Alfred W Balch

Passed Assistant Surgeon


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18 December 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and cool with light N airs. Barometer falling. USS RAINBOW stood out at 1.50am.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.


8am to meridian:

At 9.05am USS GENERAL ALAVA got underway and stood out. At 9.25am USS DECATUR got underway and went alongside Machine Wharf. 9.15am: Quarters followed by physical drills.

Smith F (MM1c) was received on board from USS BAINBRIDGE with bag and hammock.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light breezes from E and SE. Barometer falling.

Wezansing D (ChBM) was received on board from USS WOMPATUCK with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light airs and breezes from E. Barometer steady.


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19 December 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with variable light airs. Barometer steady.


4am to 8am:

At 6.00am USS collier ALEXANDER got underway and stood out.


8am to meridian:

General cleaning day. At 8.50am water boat left. Took on board in Steam Engineering Department for steaming purposes 44 tons water. At 10.30am received Naval Station ash lighter alongside.

Ensign HL Irwin reported on board for duty in accordance with orders from Commander, 3rd Squadron, US Pacific Fleet. S Farrell (CP) failed to return from liberty.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant with light breezes from NE and ENE. Barometer falling.

Transferred to US Naval Hospital, Canacao, P.I., with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers, E Marshall, (MAtt3c). Sent liberty party ashore. GENERAL ALAVA stood in and anchored at 1.10pm.


8pm to midnight:

Fine and pleasant with light breezes from ENE to E. Barometer steady.


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20 December 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Fine and pleasant with light NE breezes. Barometer steady first half then falling.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters; absent S Farrell (CP). All hands mustered aft for the reading of the “Articles for the Government of the Navy”.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant with light breezes from N. Barometer falling.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy with passing showers first half. Light breezes from E to NE. Barometer steady.


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21 December 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Fine and pleasant with light NE breezes. Barometer falling.


8am to meridian:

Made all preparations for getting underway and at 9.05am got underway and stood out in the bay and began to swing ship. One absentee: S Farrell (CP).


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with variable light breezes. Barometer steady.

At 2.45pm finished swinging ship and stood over to Cavite. Anchored in 4 fathoms with 30 fathoms of starboard chain. Followed the Navy Yard in half-masting colors.


4pm to 8pm:

Mast-headed colors at 4.35pm following motion of the Navy Yard.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and overcast with light breezes from E. Barometer steady.

At 8.10pm USS RAINBOW stood in and anchored.


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22 December 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and cool with light N breezes. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned. No absentees.


8am to meridian:

9.05am Quarters; absent S. Farrell (CP). Followed by physical drill. At 9.20am USS CHAUNCEY, USS BAINBRIDGE and USS DALE got underway and stood out.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and warm with SE light breezes. Barometer steady.

At 12.45pm USS POMPEY stood in and anchored. At 1.05pm USS GENERAL ALAVA stood in and anchored. Transferred to US Naval Hospital, Canacao, P.I., with bag and hammock, Smith F (MM1c)


4pm to 8pm:

S Perez (MAtt3c) was received with bag and hammock. Prepared ship for coaling.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light airs and breezes from E. Barometer rising.

Farrell S (CP) returned from liberty 86 hours over time.


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23 December 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light NE breezes. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

At 6.25am received Navy Yard coal barge alongside and at 6.30am commenced coaling ship.


8am to meridian:

Crew engaged in coaling ship until 10.00am when finished coaling, having taken on board 50 tons coal.10.45am: Coal barges shoved off.


Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant with E light breezes. Barometer falling.

At 3.30pm half-masted colors with Naval Station.


4pm to 8pm:

At 4.15pm mast-headed colors with Naval Station.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light airs and breezes from E. Barometer rising.


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24 December 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with light SE breezes. Barometer falling slowly.


4am to 8am:

At 6.18am RAINBOW got underway and stood out. At 7.50am received Navy Yard ash lighter alongside.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters, followed by drills. Hoisted in and secured boats for sea.


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and warm with N to SE light breezes. Barometer falling.


4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with light airs and breezes from E. Barometer steady.


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25 December 1908

At Cavite.

Lat 14.490, Long 120.909


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with light E breezes. Barometer steady.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters. Four absentees: Sayers W (F1c), Klebba A (F1c), McDevitt J (F1c), and McDevitt, CH (F 2c).


Meridian to 4pm:

Fair and pleasant with variable light airs to calm. Barometer falling. Sent liberty party ashore.


8pm to midnight:

Fair and pleasant with light airs and breezes from E. Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned. One absentee: Hart J (QM3c). The following named men returned 15 hours over leave: Sayers W (F1c), Klebba A (F1c), McDevitt J (F1c), and McDevitt, CH (F 2c).


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26 December 1908

At Cavite and at sea en route to Guam.

Lat 14.29, Long 120.44


Midnight to 4am:

Fine and pleasant with light E breezes. Barometer steady.

Hart J (QM3c) returned 2 hours over leave.


4am to 8am:

Made all preparations for getting underway and at 7.30am got underway under 3 boilers, speed 10 knots, and stood out of Manila Bay on various courses en route to Guam.


8am to meridian:

Steaming on 3 boilers on various courses, Navigator conning. At 8.52am San Nicholas Shoal Beacon abeam, distant ¾ miles. At 10.46am set course S14°W. Corregidor Light bearing N.14°E(Mag).


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant with light to moderate breezes from SE to E. Barometer falling.

At 2.14pm passed Cape Santiago Light abeam 2.5 miles. At 3.18pm sighted Escarceo Light, bearing S65°E. 3.21pm: Changed course to E½S. 3.45pm: Changed course to E. Sighted steamer ahead. Land in sight on both sides.


4pm to 6pm:

Steaming E through Verde Island Passage. 5.15pm: E tangent of Verde Island bore abeam 1.5 miles. Malabengo Point dead ahead. 5.52pm: Changed course to S56°E.


6pm to 8pm:

On course S55°E. Passed Malabengo Light abeam at 6.21pm, distant 2.5 miles


8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant with light airs and breezes from E. Barometer steady.

10.10pm Changed course to S72°E. Tres Reyes Island abeam, about 3 miles.


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27 December 1908

At sea en route to Guam.

Lat 12.50, Long 124.20


Midnight to 4am:

Fine and pleasant with light E breezes. Barometer falling.

At 1.41am sighted Cobrador Island Light bearing S12°W and passed it abeam at 1.53am at estimated distance 20.8 miles. At 1.55am started fires under boiler A.


4am to 8am:

On course S72°E. At 5.26am sighted Bugui Point Light bearing S60°E. At 7.36am Bugui Point Light bore abeam, distant 2.4 miles. 7.51am: Changed course to N64°E. At 4.50am connected up boiler A and disconnected boiler C at 6.00am.


8am to meridian:

On course N64°E. 9.15am: Quarters and inspection. At 9.56am San Miguel Light bore abeam, distant 2 miles. 10.02am: Changed course to N59°E.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with light to moderate breezes from E to NE. Barometer steady.

12.30pm Sighted Capul Island Light bearing S81°E. 1.15pm: Changed course to N87°E, Capul Island Light bearing N87°E. 1.41pm: Changed course to N29°E. 2.00pm: Capul Island Light abeam, about 1 mile. Sighted San Bernadino Light bearing N29°E.


4pm to 6pm:

Steaming on course NE. Standing out of San Bernadino Strait. 4.25pm: Changed course to ENE. At 4.27pm passed San Bernardino Light abeam, distant 1 mile. 4.35pm: Changed course to N87°E.


6pm to 8pm:

6.40pm: Sighted Batag Island Light bearing SE.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and overcast with moderate to strong breezes from NE and ENE. Barometer steady.

At 9.36pm Batag Island Light bore abeam, distant 6.5 miles.


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28 December 1908

At sea en route to Guam.

Lat 12.60, Long 127.1


Midnight to 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with gentle to fresh ENE breezes. Barometer falling.


4am to 8am:

On course N87°E.


8am to meridian:

At 11.00am set ship’s clocks ahead 25 minutes.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy with passing rain squalls with fresh breezes from NE. Barometer falling.

Steaming under 3 boilers on course N87°E.


8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool with passing showers with fresh to strong breezes from NE. Barometer steady.


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29 December 1908

At sea en route to Guam.

Lat 12.85, Long 130.30


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and cool with fresh to strong NE breezes. Barometer falling.

Steaming under 3 boilers on course N.87°E.


4am to 8am:

On course N87°E.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and setting-up drill. Set ship’s clocks ahead 16 minutes.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with passing rain showers and squalls with fresh to strong breezes from NE to ENE. Barometer falling.

Steaming under 3 boilers on course N87°E.


8pm to midnight:

Clear first hour then cloudy with fresh to strong breezes from ENE. Barometer rising then falling.


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30 December 1908

At sea en route to Guam.

Lat 13.01, Long 133.90


Midnight to 4am:

Cloudy to overcast with heavy rain last part with fresh to strong ENE to E breezes. Barometer falling. Steaming under 3 boilers on course N87°E.


4am to 8am:

On course N87°E.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and physical drill. 11.00am Set ship’s clocks ahead 15 minutes.


Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy with passing rain showers first half with fresh to strong breezes from ENE. Rough sea. Barometer rising.

Steaming under 3 boilers on course N87°E.


4pm to 8pm:

Patent log fouled between 4.00pm and 5.00pm and lost about seven knots in reading.


8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with fresh breezes from ENE. Barometer falling.


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31 December 1908

At sea en route to Guam.

Lat 13.15, Long 137.50


Midnight to 4am:

Clear and pleasant with passing showers third hour with fresh ENE breezes. Barometer falling. Steaming under 3 boilers on course N87°E.


4am to 8am:

On course N87°E.


8am to meridian:

9.15am: Quarters and physical drill.


Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant with fresh breezes from ENE. Barometer falling.

Steaming under 3 boilers on course N.87°E.


8pm to midnight:

Clear and cool with fresh breezes from NE. Barometer falling.

Steaming under 3 boilers on course N.87°E.


[NB: Log is signed and approved by the Commander, RM Hughes]